EAST LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 20 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * AI is a lab diamond's best friend for semiconductors * Diamond is more than just a gemstone; it is the hardest natural substance on Earth with exceptional qualities for improving semiconductors -the materials used in electronics, electric vehicles and renewable energy technologies. Michigan State University has received a $3 million National Science Foundation grant as part of the NSF's Future Man more PR

AUBURN, Alabama, Feb. 19 -- Auburn University posted the following news: * * * AI through the lens of Hollywood * Remember when a rogue computer named Joshua nearly kickstarted World War III and young actor Matthew Broderick saved the planet from thermonuclear destruction? That was 43 years ago, and Hollywood showed that artificial intelligence was already alive and well. Auburn University will explore how artificial intelligence has evolved from Hollywood fantasy to real world technology  more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 20 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * An international student's career journey to find clarity in unpredictable job market * When the job market seems overwhelming, especially for international students facing uncertainty, it can be difficult to stay grounded. For Xinyue Wang, a student in the Master of Arts in Communication program at Michigan State University, the journey to clarity was anything but linear. As of January, Wang has th more PR

BOONE, North Carolina, Feb. 21 -- Appalachian State University issued the following news: * * * App State honored as a Top Producer of Fulbright scholars, students for 2025-26 By Jessica Stump Appalachian State University is one of seven colleges and universities nationwide named a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright scholars and students for the 2025-26 academic year, according to the U.S. Department of State and Institute of International Education. The university is the only U.S. maste more PR

AUBURN, Alabama, Feb. 20 -- Auburn University posted the following news: * * * Prioritizing data in 6G networks * Yin Sun is building wireless systems that prioritize significant data -including emergency alerts and crash warnings -a shift that could make future 6G networks faster, safer and more efficient. Sun, the Godbold Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, was awarded $125,000 by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs to advanc more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 20 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Business of Healthcare Summit welcomes another packed house * Shevaun Harris spoke for a moment not as a top state government official but as a patient and consumer. "I just got fussed at by my doctor because I didn't get my labs done, and I was like, 'Honestly, I went in, and there was a three-hour wait. I can't sit and wait for three hours,'" she said. "I think we really need to think about how we  more PR

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, Feb. 19 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Christendom's Newman-Inspired Answer to the Crisis in Modern Education * As higher education grapples with the challenges of rapid technological change -from shortened attention spans to increasing reliance on artificial intelligence -teachers and university leaders are searching for solutions. In the latest issue of Instaurare Magazine, Christendom College looks to the educational vision of St. John Henry more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Feb. 20 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * CMU cybersecurity program ranked one of the best in Michigan by Cybersecurity Guide * Central Michigan University's Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity program has been ranked one of the best in Michigan in the 2026 Best Cybersecurity Bachelor's Programs rankings by Cybersecurity Guide. The ranking evaluates cybersecurity bachelor's programs across the state using key performance indicators s more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Iona University is launching a summer initiative to integrate artificial intelligence with hands-on industry experience. The program, titled Education in Real Life, aims to show how human creativity and technical skill converge across sectors such as energy, construction and hospitality. University President Seamus Carey indicates that the four-week session will help students navigate the evolving workforce by working alongside industry leaders. Partners involved in the i more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Feb. 19 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Exposing biases, moods, personalities, and abstract concepts hidden in large language models * By now, ChatGPT, Claude, and other large language models have accumulated so much human knowledge that they're far from simple answer-generators; they can also express abstract concepts, such as certain tones, personalities, biases, and moods. However, it's not obvious exactly how these m more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 20 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * Extremists are using video games as recruitment tools. The UN fights back * Extremists are using video games as recruitment tools. The UN wants to fight back ISIS, Boko Haram and far-right extremist groups are using video games for recruitment and propaganda. The United Nations, alongside Northeastern researchers, is using the unique strengths of gaming to fight back. by Cody Mello-Klein February 2 more PR

LAKELAND, Florida, Feb. 21 -- Florida Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * Florida Poly and Alakai Defense partner for advanced standoff threat detection Florida Polytechnic University and Alakai Defense Systems have announced a new partnership to advance next-generation standoff threat detection technologies that strengthen national security and public safety. Leaders from the University and the defense technology company based in Largo, Florida, signed a memorandu more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, Feb. 19 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * Forbes 2026 30 Under 30 Winner: Capacitech * UCF electrical engineering alum Joe Sleppy '18 started his first company in high school -an adaptative equipment for exercising, inspired by his mother's bout with carpal tunnel. When it came time to decide on where to further his education, he wanted to be where the action was. " There's a lot of places that say, 'Hey, look at all the things we've do more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Former national security advisors H.R. McMaster and Jake Sullivan joined Freeman Spogli Institute Director Colin Kahl on the World Class podcast to analyze the 2025 National Security Strategy and its impact on U.S. foreign policy. The discussion focused on how shifting geopolitical dynamics since the start of 2026 affect global stability. The participants examined the removal of Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela as well as ongoing tensions in Iran. McMaster noted that the curre more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 19 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * FRIB inaugurates K500 Chip Testing Facility * The Facility for Rare Isotope Beams or FRIB at Michigan State University today marked the inauguration of the K500 Chip Testing Facility or KSEE, expanding U.S. capacity for radiation effects testing of advanced microelectronics used in spaceflight, defense, wireless communications, and autonomous systems. The ribbon cutting recognized the completion a more PR

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, Feb. 19 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Gaming the System: Aline Normoyle Brings Game Design into the Classroom * "No self-deprecating comments about our programs - our achievement is recreating, from scratch, machines as powerful as the 1980s Atari." With that directive, Assistant Professor of Computer Science Aline Normoyle handed over the reins to her students as they shared their final projects. In CMSC 240 Principles of Computer Organizat more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Are Social Media Platforms Acting "Within Reason"? * WASHINGTON (February 19, 2026) - The word "reasonable" featured prominently in recent testimony from Mark Zuckerberg during a landmark social media addiction trial in Los Angeles Superior Court. The plaitiff alleges social media platforms are addictive and contributed to her depression and suicidal ideation. TikTok and Snapchat have reac more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Trump's Tariffs Struck Down By Supreme Court Ruling The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that President Donald Trump did not have the power to impose wide-ranging global tariffs using a 1977 law called the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The Court said that only Congress, not the president, has the authority to set tariffs, which are taxes on imported goods. The Congressional more PR

OSHAWA, Ontario, Feb. 20 -- The Ontario Tech University issued the following news release: * * * HackHive brings students together to build practical AI solutions * Growing employer expectations for AI fluency means graduates must be comfortable working alongside artificial intelligence (AI) tools, making it essential for students to have opportunities to learn how to apply AI responsibly to real-world challenges. HackHive, Durham Region's largest hackathon event, created space for that ki more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 21 -- The Indiana University Indianapolis campus issued the following news: * * * Board approves new leadership degree to strengthen Indiana's workforce New master's program at IU Indianapolis will prepare leaders for public, private and nonprofit sectors * During its Feb. 20 meeting, the Indiana University Board of Trustees approved the new Master of Science in Leadership and Organizational Systems degree launching at IU Indianapolis in fall 2026. The move mark more PR

NEW ALBANY, Indiana, Feb. 20 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news: * * * Are green shoots starting to emerge after a three-year manufacturing drought? Dr. Uric Dufrene, Sanders Chair of Business and Special Assistant to the Chancellor for Talent and Workforce Development at IU Southeast, is a frequent speaker and media contributor on local and regional business and economic trends. Since October 2022, the ISM Manufacturing Index has been above 50 only once, a Janu more PR

GREENVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 20 -- Tusculum University posted the following news: * * * Learn more about the practical uses of artificial intelligence from experts during a March summit at Tusculum University Individuals who are ready to embrace practical artificial intelligence will gain a greater understanding of this field and the ability to effectively and appropriately use it at the Appalachian AI Summit in March at Tusculum University. The summit will be held Wednesday, March 11, from  more PR

BETHLEHEM, Pennsylania, Feb. 21 -- Lehigh University issued the following news: * * * High-Q Planar Transformers for Data Center Energy Efficiency Lehigh professor Zhang, alongside PhD candidate Peng, pioneer a high-efficiency Transformer for 380V-to-48V conversion, enabling the next generation of AI data center power infrastructure. The Power Challenge in AI Computing The digital age is defined by the explosive growth of data centers, vast engines of computation that power everything from  more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 20 -- Miami Dade College posted the following news release: * * * Miami Dade College Signs Memorandum of Understanding With the Overtown Youth Center * Miami, Feb. 20, 2026 - Miami Dade College (MDC) and the Overtown Youth Center (OYC Miami) have entered into a collaborative memorandum of understanding (MOU) to strengthen pathways to education, workforce development and student success for youth and families in Miami-Dade County. The agreement establishes a framework f more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Feb. 19 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * MIT faculty, alumni named 2026 Sloan Research Fellows * Eight MIT faculty and 22 additional MIT alumni are among 126 early-career researchers honored with 2026 Sloan Research Fellowships by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. The fellowships honor exceptional researchers at U.S. and Canadian educational institutions, whose creativity, innovation, and research accomplishments make the more PR

NIAGARA FALLS, New York, Feb. 20 -- Niagara University posted the following news: * * * Niagara University Biomedical Research Institute Announces 2026 Summer STEM Camp * The Niagara University Biomedical Research Institute is inviting high school students entering grades 10-12 to "ignite their future in STEM" at a comprehensive, week-long residential workshop. Summer STEM Camp will take place on campus from Aug. 2-8, 2026. Hosted by Niagara University's Biomedical Research Institute, the  more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 19 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * No Time for Trial and Error: How to Speed Up the Discovery of the Next Super-Alloy * It's an engineer's worst nightmare: exposed to high heat, the finely tuned machine you've designed and built suddenly melts to the texture of butter. In recent decades, nickel-based alloys - formed by combining nickel with elements such as chromium, copper, or iron for gr more PR

DEKALB, Illinois, Feb. 20 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following commentary on Feb. 19, 2026, by Stephanie Richter, director of teaching excellence and support: * * * Department of Labor releases new AI Literacy Framework Artificial intelligence, especially generative AI, is reshaping how we work, learn, and communicate. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has also just released an AI Literacy Framework to address this growing need. Note that the NIU Task Force on Artificial Inte more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 19 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Ohio State reports a record $1.68 billion in research and development * A record $1.68 billion in research and development expenditures - that's the new number presented today by The Ohio State University for fiscal year 2025. "This extraordinary achievement is a clear signal that public and private partners trust that when they invest in Ohio State innovation, they'll get results," President Walter "Ted" Car more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Feb. 19 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * Panel Discussion: 'AI and the Human Experience,' March 2 The University of Baltimore's Hoffberger Center for Ethical Engagement, the Center for Digital Communication, Commerce, and Culture, and the University's Artificial Intelligence for IT Operations degree program will host a panel discussion, "AI and the Human Experience," on Monday, March 2 from noon to 2 p.m. in Room 412 of UBalt's Bogomolny Lib more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Feb. 20 -- La Trobe University issued the following news release: * * * Project a quantum leap in sustainable data centres * Funded with a $1.1 million grant under the Federal Government's National Critical Technologies Challenge Program (CTCP) and announced by the Federal Member for Jagajaga Kate Thwaites MP, the project brings together La Trobe researchers with leading industry and university partners to develop and deploy a fully functioning prototype within one of A more PR

CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island, Feb. 20 -- The University of Prince Edward Island issued the following news release: * * * Public presentation on education and AI at UPEI on February 26 * Members of the public are invited to attend a panel titled "Education in the Age of AI: Reimagining the Educational Landscape" on February 26, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm, in the Alex MacKinnon Auditorium (Room 242), Don and Marion McDougall Hall, UPEI. Dr. Tess Miller, a professor in the UPEI Faculty of Ed more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Feb. 20 (TNSjou) -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news: * * * QUT Bold forum to explore how safer online spaces can protect the next generation How Australia can better protect children and young people from harm in the rapidly evolving online world will be the focus of a major public forum hosted by QUT next month. New Eras in Online Safety: Building Healthy Societies for Future Generations will be held on Thursday 5 March as part of QUT B more PR

BURNABY, British Columbia, Feb. 19 -- Simon Fraser University posted the following news: * * * SFU secures $4.4M to drive innovation and transform global health outcomes By Pam Lim  SFU researchers Kora DeBeck, Mirza Faisal Beg, Faranak Farzan and Randy McIntosh have been awarded more than $4.4 million from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) through its Fall 2025 Project Grants program. Simon Fraser University (SFU) researchers have received over $4.4 million from the Canadi more PR

BURNABY, British Columbia, Feb. 20 -- Simon Fraser University posted the following news: * * * SFU to build quantum and AI communications networks with PacifiCan investment, advancing B.C.'s defence innovation * (l-r) Dugan O'Neil, Vice President, Research & Inovation, SFU; Thomas Jennewein, Professor, Canada Excellence Research Chair, SFU; The Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for PacifiCan. Simon Fraser University (SFU) will play more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Student researchers at Bowdoin College are investigating the societal and technical impacts of artificial intelligence through projects funded by the Hastings Initiative for AI and Humanity. The program encourages scholars to examine the technology through a liberal arts lens to maximize positive applications while minimizing risks. One project by Ana Lopes involves creating a personalized tutor app to assist students with content recall. The tool utilizes retrieval-augme more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Feb. 19 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Study: AI chatbots provide less-accurate information to vulnerable users * Large language models (LLMs) have been championed as tools that could democratize access to information worldwide, offering knowledge in a user-friendly interface regardless of a person's background or location. However, new research from MIT's Center for Constructive Communication (CCC) suggests these artif more PR

SWANSEA, Wales, Feb. 20 -- Swansea University issued the following news: * * * Swansea University to deliver prestigious Google DeepMind-supported AI research programme * Swansea is one of several UK universities selected to take part in the programme, which forms part of the national Google DeepMind Research Ready scheme, supported by Founding Partners Google DeepMind and The Hg Foundation, alongside the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and the Royal Academy of Engin more PR

HONG KONG, Feb. 20 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * Three PolyU innovative projects receive support from Smart Traffic Fund, enhancing driving safety and transportation efficiency * The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is committed to pioneering research that contributes to a smarter and safer future. In the 23rd batch of the Smart Traffic Fund, three PolyU projects have received total funding of HK$18.6 million. With a focus on intelli more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 21 -- Trevecca Nazarene University issued the following news: * * * Trevecca Launches Flexible 10-Month MBA, the Fastest in Tennessee Trevecca Nazarene University has launched a reimagined Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a 10-month accelerated option that's one of the fastest in the U.S. While many MBA programs require two years of study and even accelerated versions rarely dip below 12 months, Trevecca's redesigned MBA offers working profession more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, Feb. 19 -- The University of Toronto posted the following news: * * * U of T partners with Ericsson to develop faster, more efficient cell phone networks * A new strategic partnership between the University of Toronto and Ericsson will advance the technological capabilities that underlie cell phone networks - leading to faster, more efficient and more cost-effective service in Canada and beyond. The initiative will accelerate research and development around advanced compu more PR

BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 19 -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * The UAB receives the Montserrat Sebastia Award for its open science strategy * The Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona received recognition in the first edition of the Open Science Awards of Catalonia with the Montserrat Sebastia Award, a modality addressed to institutions and entities. Catalan President Salvador Illa was in charge of handing the award to UAB Rector Javier Lafuente in an instit more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Feb. 20 -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * World-first safety guide for public use of AI health chatbots International team of academics, health professionals and technologists lead global effort on safety guidelines for the public when using AI health chatbots * As members of the public increasingly turn to AI with health concerns, University of Birmingham researchers are leading a global programme to build the first definitive guide for s more PR

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Feb. 21 -- The University of Lynchburg issued the following news: * * * University of Lynchburg presents ThoughtLab ThoughtLab is a digital hub where the University community can share passions, ideas, insights, and research in an easily digestible way. * The University of Lynchburg's Office of Marketing and Communications and Percy Wootton Research Center have launched ThoughtLab, a digital hub where members of the University community can share their passions, ideas, more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Feb. 20 (TNSjou) -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * People are overconfident about spotting AI faces, study finds Lachlan Gilbert Many of us rely on outdated visual cues when trying to distinguish real faces from highly realistic AI-generated ones, with even people who have exceptional face-recognition skills being fooled. Most people believe they can spot AI-generated faces, but that confidence is out of date, research from UNSW Sydney  more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 20 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release: * * * Online Education for Adults * Smith discusses AI integration, student-centered innovation and the future of career-aligned online education on "The Rant" Jamie Smith, Chief Information Officer at University of Phoenix, was featured on the How University of Phoenix Is Redefining Online Learning for Working Learners episode of The Rant podcast, where he discussed how technology, artificial intelli more PR

MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, Feb. 21 -- The University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez campus issued the following news: * * * College company stands out at VentureWell with its TIBES innovation By Mariam Ludim Rosa Velez, mariam.ludim@upr.edu The start-up Capicu Technologies, founded by students and researchers from the Mayaguez University Campus (RUM), was selected nationally to participate in VentureWell's (Pioneer) program. This achievement allowed the team to access a $5 thousand grant and intensive  more PR

RICHARDSON, Texas, Feb. 21 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Study: How Communities Shape Burn Survivors' Return to Society By: Jessica Good In a study published in the journal Burns, researchers in the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences combined geospatial mapping data with patient information from the Burn Model System (BMS) National Database. "When people experience severe burn injuries and reenter the community, they experi more PR

YORK, England, Feb. 21 -- York St John University issued the following news: * * * Redefining creativity in the age of generative AI * Professor Andrew McNamara, an award winning VFX artist, creative and technologist, will share insights and perspectives on the challenges and opportunities AI presents, in a special talk on Wednesday 25 February at York St John University. His inaugural lecture, "From Pixels, Prompts to AI and Beyond: Will the Revolution be Generated", focuses on both the tra more PR