OLIVET, Michigan, Feb. 23 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news: * * * 8 Colleges in Michigan With Esports Teams * Michigan colleges offer a range of esports programs that allow students to compete at a high level while pursuing a degree. Key Takeaways * From community colleges to large public universities, students can find both varsity and club esports programs across Michigan. * Many Michigan colleges provide esports scholarships, professional-grade arenas, coachi more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 23 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * A heatshield for 'never-wet' surfaces: Rice engineering team repels even near-boiling water with low-cost, scalable coating * Superhydrophobic surfaces -those famously "never-wet" materials that make water bead up and roll away -have a stubborn weakness: hot water. Once temperatures climb above roughly 40 degrees Celsius, many superhydrophobic coatings abruptly lose their magic. Instead of skittering off, hot more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 23 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * A shift from the sandlot to the travel team for youth sports * Pickup basketball and neighborhood kickball are less common now than for generations past, giving way to more organized and formal youth sports intended to help kids get ahead, a new study suggests. Researchers found that compared to people born in earlier decades, youths born in the 1990s spent more of their recreational time playing formal sport more PR

ITHACA, New York, Feb. 23 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Abruna honored for chemistry in the public interest * For his work in energy storage and power generation, Hector D. Abruna, the Emile M. Chamot Professor of Chemistry and Chemical Biology in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) has received the 2026 Gustavus John Esseln Award for Chemistry in the Public Interest from the Northeastern Section of the American Chemical Society. The award honors outstanding ach more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Feb. 23 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * Accelerated Path, Big Ambitions: How Brayden Gross is Shaping His Future * When asked why he chose biochemistry, Brayden Gross doesn't hesitate: "I like chemistry. I like biology. But when my classes skipped over how the chemistry drives the biology, I always wanted more. Biochemistry gives me that whole experience." Brayden, a native of Somerset, Kentucky, came to WKU with a clear purpose: pre more PR

GALVESTON, Texas, Feb. 23 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * Aging under the microscope in UTMB Moody Longevity Trial * Researchers at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) have launched the Moody Longevity Trial, a groundbreaking study funded by the Moody Endowment to determine whether an existing medication can slow the pace of biological aging. Biological age reflects how our cells and systems function and can differ significantly fr more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Feb. 23 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Andrew Whittaker elected to National Academy of Engineering * An earthquake engineer, Whittaker's work has made 'countless communities and structures safer and more resilient' By Peter Murphy BUFFALO, N.Y. - Andrew S. Whittaker, a SUNY Distinguished Professor at the University at Buffalo and an internationally renowned scholar and engineer, has been elected a me more PR

AUGUSTA, Georgia, Feb. 23 -- Augusta University posted the following news release: * * * New study reveals who is most at risk for CKMS in the U.S. * New research out of Augusta University reveals widespread prevalence of cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome, or CKMS, among adults in the United States, but there is a notable increase in key sociodemographic groups, including women, Black Americans, residents in rural areas and individuals with lower income. The study continues the work more PR

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 23 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * Austin Peay's SGI picks up record $10M to restore Tennessee grasslands * Southeastern grasslands like the ones found in Tennessee are among the world's most biodiverse ecosystems, and SGI is dedicated to restoring these habitats while preserving the flora and fauna that depend on them. | Photo by Sean McCully CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - The Southeastern Grasslands Institute (SGI) at Austin Peay State  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 23 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Bestselling author, educator John Green to deliver Rice's undergraduate commencement address May 9 * John Green, the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author, influential educator and global YouTube phenomenon, will serve as the speaker for Rice University's 113th undergraduate commencement ceremony at 7 p.m. May 9 at Rice Stadium. Green is widely credited with significantly expanding the popularity and cult more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Feb. 23 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * New Book Examines Impact of Purity Culture * Philosophy, Anthropology and Religion faculty member Sara Moslener has published a new book that investigates purity culture in white evangelical Christianity and its profound impact on gender, sexuality, race, and national identity in the United States. With a blend of history, current research, and sustained analysis, After Purity: Race, Sex, and  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Research from Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law highlights how specialized training in business analytics allows students to address environmental challenges through data-driven decision making. Hannah Guay, a student researcher pursuing a Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) at Brandeis, illustrates the transition from technical statistics to practical application in the global water sector. Guay notes that the ability to clean and analyze da more PR

BEREA, Ohio, Feb. 23 -- Baldwin Wallace University posted the following news: * * * BW President Lee Fisher is featured speaker at City Club of Cleveland * On February 6, BW president Lee Fisher spoke to an audience of the City Club of Cleveland, where he shared his vision of why BW and institutions of higher education are the "secret sauce" Northeast Ohio needs to strengthen economic growth and vitality. The live and recorded presentation, delivered to a full-room audience, brought an opt more PR

SEASIDE, California, Feb. 24 -- California State University Monterey Bay campus issued the following news: * * * President's Speaker Series focuses on food and health Food expert Erin O'Dwyer will discuss how agricultural practices impact the qualtiy of what we eat. By Mark Muckenfuss The health impacts of state-of-the-art sustainable agricultural practices will be the focus of Erin O'Dwyer's keynote address at the next installment of the President's Speaker Series on March 18, from 5:30-7: more PR

PASADENA, California, Feb. 21 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Caltech Mourns the Passing of Carl Grillmair (1959-2026) * Carl Grillmair, an astronomer at Caltech's IPAC science and data center for astronomy and planetary science, passed away suddenly on February 16, 2026. He was 67 years old. Grillmair's science interests spanned many topics, such as exoplanets and stellar streams, which are remnants from ancient collisions between our Milky Way a more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Feb. 23 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Camms' latest gift to Clemson School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences recognizes the importance of faculty excellence * Jeff and Karen Camm's latest gift to the Clemson University School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences is all about making an impact. The gift establishes the Jeff '84 and Karen '82 Camm Endowed Professorship in Data Science and Decision Intelligence, a way for the couple  more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Feb. 24 (TNSjou) -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Meet a postdoc investigating how chemical reactions begin, spread and power devices Story by: Katie Laux As a researcher, Arvind Singh Heer is committed to understanding the theoretical principles underlying his technical work. After completing a master's degree, he went on to become an assistant professor in India. He was compelled to understand electrochemistry on a deeper level. That is w more PR

SEASIDE, California, Feb. 24 -- California State University Monterey Bay campus issued the following news: * * * Celebration shows off CSUMB research The annual event featured a broad spectrum of studies being done at the university. By Mark Muckenfuss A crowd of about 40 researchers and their supporters gathered on Thursday, Feb. 19, for the annual Celebration of Research on the third floor of the Tanimura & Antle Family Memorial Library. Seven Cal State Monterey Bay researchers presented  more PR

SEASIDE, California, Feb. 24 -- California State University Monterey Bay campus issued the following news: * * * Celebration shows off CSUMB research The annual event featured a broad spectrum of studies being done at the university. By Mark Muckenfuss A crowd of about 40 researchers and their supporters gathered on Thursday, Feb. 19, for the annual Celebration of Research on the third floor of the Tanimura & Antle Family Memorial Library. Seven Cal State Monterey Bay researchers presented  more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 23 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * Chemists thought phosphorus had shown all its cards. It surprised them with a new move * Key takeaways * Precious transition metals like platinum and palladium are used as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions that produce carbon-nitrogen bonds. * UCLA organic chemists have figured out how to make inexpensive phosphine act like a transition-metal catalyst by using a light-reacti more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Feb. 23 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson University announces Jurist in Residence program, names Judge Gary Clary as inaugural appointee * Clemson University announced the creation of a new Jurist-in-Residence (JIR) program to give students and faculty the opportunity to learn directly from distinguished judges and attorneys. Judge Gary Clary, retired Circuit Court Judge, former state legislator and longtime Clemson leader, has been na more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Feb. 23 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * CMU team claims second place at University of Florida Stock Pitch Competition * When four Central Michigan University finance students walked into the University of Florida Stock Pitch Competition, they knew they weren't the biggest name in the room. They didn't need to be. Ethan Schweitzer, a junior finance and logistics management double major from Traverse City, Mich., Trevor Carnovsky, a more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Feb. 23 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * CMU's Robotics Innovation Center Secures FieldAI as Inaugural Corporate Tenant * Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Innovation Center (opens in new window) (RIC) has secured its first corporate tenant, bringing the high-growth robotics unicorn FieldAI (opens in new window) to the university's new research facility at Hazelwood Green. The move, announced ahead of the facility's formal opening more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 23 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Community partners essential to Ohio State's mission, researchers say * Partnerships with residents and community organizations are essential to carrying out The Ohio State University's land-grant mission, researchers said during a recent panel discussion. The discussion was hosted by University Libraries Research Commons, the Office of Outreach and Engagement and the Center for Urban and Regional Analysis (C more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 24 (TNSjou) -- Cornell University - Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences issued the following news: * * * Triggering Self-Combustion in Fat Cells for Weight Loss Ordinary fat cells in obese animals can be induced to burn energy stores, generating substantial heat, according to a preclinical study by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators. In the study, published Feb. 23 in Nature Metabolism, the researchers showed that in fat cells called white adipocytes, high leve more PR

ITHACA, New York, Feb. 24 (TNSjou) -- The Cornell University Industrial and Labor Relations School issued the following news: * * * DEI Initiatives That Repair a 'Leaky Roof' Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts have been around for a while, but their impact can sometimes be underwhelming. A pair of papers co-authored by ILR Assistant Professor Merrick R. Osborne examines why some DEI initiatives succeed while others fall short. The papers also suggest how to design more effective ef more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Feb. 23 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * CUPD and CPSR partner to incorporate VR into statewide Crisis Intervention training * Public Safety The Clemson University Police Department (CUPD) and Clemson University Center for Public Safety Research (CPSR) have partnered to integrate virtual reality modules into Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training, delivered by the National Alliance on Mental Illness in South Carolina (NAMI SC) statewide to la more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 23 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Diamond owl swoops in with new method to keep electronics cool * At Rice University, a research lab's signature keepsake helped perfect a method for growing patterned diamond surfaces that could help decrease operating temperatures in electronics by 23 degrees Celsius. "In the world of electronics, heat is the enemy," said Xiang Zhang, assistant research professor of materials science and nanoengineering at more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, Feb. 23 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Disaster risk runs high in unincorporated areas * Just miles from downtown Dallas, Sand Branch-an unincorporated community that lacks potable water and basic infrastructure-faces some of the region's greatest risks when disaster strikes. That reality is at the center of new research led by Ariadna Reyes Sanchez and Malini Roy, assistant professors of public affairs and planning at more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, Feb. 24 -- Duke University issued the following news: * * * Many Cancers Could Be Prevented. What Does Prevention Look Like? As National Cancer Prevention Month highlights ways to reduce risk, Duke researchers study cancer's origins, immune defenses and early detection * Cancer is often described as a genetic roll of the dice. A matter of bad luck. But new global estimates from the World Health Organization suggest something different: four in 10 cancer cases could b more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, Feb. 24 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following Q&A on Feb. 23, 2026, by Andrew Tie with Aaron Franklin, associate dean for faculty affairs and distinguished professor of electrical and computer engineering: * * * Duke's Semiconductor Game Changers: Aaron Franklin Aaron Franklin studies nanomaterials as disruptive complements or replacements for conventional silicon technology. * In January 2026, a landmark gift from the Lamond Family name more PR

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, Feb. 23 -- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University posted the following news: * * * Embry-Riddle Professor Leads $7.2 Million Space Weather Research Project * Severe weather, such as hurricanes and thunderstorms, can send atmospheric waves blasting upward, where they roil and ripple a layer of the atmosphere known as the ionosphere. These disturbances can disrupt important communication and navigation systems. Now, in a $7.2 million project funded by the U.S. Office of more PR

ROLLA, Missouri, Feb. 23 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news: * * * Engineers Week Q&A: Dr. Mariam Al-Lami and the power of plants * Dr. Mariam Al-Lami earned a Ph.D. in environmental engineering at Missouri S&T in 2022 and is now an S&T postdoctoral fellow. Here is a Q&A with Al-Lami in commemoration of National Engineers Week 2026. How do you describe your research in environmental restoration and critical minerals, and why is it important? My re more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 23 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Equiturn Holdings earns No. 1 spot on FSU's 2026 Seminole 100 list * Equiturn Holdings Inc., a global financial advisory and capital-markets platform, has earned the No. 1 spot on the 2026 Seminole 100 list as the fastest-growing business owned or led by Florida State University alumni. Led by FSU alumnus Joshua Orlinsky (B.S. '13), the company was recognized Saturday, Feb. 21, during the ninth annua more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 20 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * February trustees recap: The impact of THON; capital projects approved * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -As the annual Penn State Dance Marathon kicked into high gear, the University's Board of Trustees received a glimpse into the charity's impact on pediatric cancer research. In its February meeting at University Park campus, the board also approved an update to Boucke Building, the continuing ren more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 23 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Finance OST: New financial shared services model begins operations * At-a-glance * A financial shared services model launched on Feb. 24, bringing nearly 500 finance employees under the umbrella of Finance and Business and introducing new workflows for financial transactions. * Initiators, nonfinance staff across the University who will be placing requests for financial transactions more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 23 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida Institute for Pediatric Rare Diseases will host Rare Disease Day symposium and panel discussion * The Florida Institute for Pediatric Rare Diseases and the Florida State University College of Medicine will recognize Rare Disease Day this week with a symposium and panel discussion, featuring experts in genomics and its clinical application. "We are committed to fostering collaboration and inno more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Feb. 24 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * From barriers to breakthroughs: How CWRU educators have shaped the history of race and community-based care A Western Reserve Historical Society exhibit explores the contributions of Black nurses--including how several Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing community members made a lasting impact on the profession. Story by: Laura Dorr At the Western Reserve Historical Society, a powerful exhibit ti more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Feb. 23 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * From Rett and Pitt-Hopkins to ALS: 5 Rare Diseases UC San Diego Researchers are Tackling in the Lab * Researchers at SSCI have taken the fight against rare diseases to the lab, to patients' bedsides and even to outer space. Their goal: improve the health span -and even lengthen life span -for adults and children with uncommon disorders, for whom treatment options are few or nonexis more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 23 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU student earns American Heart Association Predoctoral Fellowship * A Florida State University graduate student has received the American Heart Association Predoctoral Fellowship to support his work connecting heart and brain health. Exercise physiology doctoral candidate Thomas Bissen received the highly competitive national award that supports promising doctoral students pursuing innovative cardi more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 23 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU'S 2026 Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Expo explores latest applications for technology across industries * This week, Florida State University will bring together experts on artificial intelligence and machine learning to explore the role of agentic AI -a type of AI that performs tasks and adapts to change with little human intervention -across industries including medicine, finance,  more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 23 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Gift from Citadel Founder and CEO Kenneth C. Griffin to Bring Eminent Gastroenterologist to Miller School and UHealth as Division Chief * The $10 million donation will enable Dr. Field F. Willingham to advance the growth of a division focused on innovation, research and training, building on Griffin's prior support for UHealth. Field F. Willingham, M.D., M.P.H., will join the Unive more PR

ITHACA, New York, Feb. 23 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Global Hubs researchers probe war, how to keep peace * With wars unfolding in far-flung places from Ukraine to the Horn of Africa, Cornell faculty are joining with international collaborators at Cornell Global Hubs to understand the organized violence of modern war - and find ways for nations to act together to keep the peace. "We're living through a transition period," said Ruth Lawlor, assistant professor of more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 20 -- The Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * HBCU Attendance May Provide Late-Life Cognitive Benefits for Black Adults *. A new study found that Black adults who attended an historically black college or university scored higher in memory, language, and overall cognition later in life than Black adults who attended a predominantly White institution.  Attending a historically black college or university (HBCU) could provide more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 20 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Heard on Campus: Giselle Saulnier Sholler on advances in pediatric cancer * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -"Penn State is uniquely positioned to lead the next chapter in pediatric oncology, pushing forward the research and innovation needed to improve outcomes for every child with cancer. Our vision is to become a global leader in pediatric oncology care, research and clinical trials," said Gisell more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 23 -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * In Memoriam: Phyllis D. Mailman, Transformative Benefactor * The Columbia Mailman School community mourns the passing of Phyllis D. Mailman, holding up her legacy of kindness, leadership, and unwavering commitment to public health, medicine, higher education, and the arts. In 1998, Mrs. Mailman and her family made a transformative gift to the School, then known as the Columbia Universi more PR

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Feb. 20 -- Indiana University issued the following news: * * * Franco earns $737K USDA grant to integrate biodiversity into soil health framework More than half of the world's biodiversity lives underground in soils, including thousands of animal species that play crucial roles in maintaining soil health--the bedrock of global food security and environmental resilience. Yet current methods for assessing soil health are missing this vital component of soil life. Assistan more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 24 (TNSjou) -- The Georgia Institute of Technology School of Public Policy Internet Governance Project issued the following commentary on Feb. 23, 2026, by research scientist Brenden Kuerbis: * * * Beyond Borders: How Threat Intelligence Provenance Can Save Global Cybersecurity From Geopolitical Fragmentation In mid-January 2026, the Chinese government allegedly announced a sweeping ban on cybersecurity software from more than a dozen U.S. and Israeli firms, including i more PR

PASADENA, California, Feb. 23 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Inventions Then and Now: Cristiano Zanetti Researches and Teaches the History of Technology * Caltech is filled with inventors, people who create everything from scientific instruments to medical devices, from powerful new algorithms to heretofore unknown materials at the quantum scale. But nearly every advancement that is made today has a scientific lineage that dates back decades or eve more PR

NEW ALBANY, Indiana, Feb. 23 -- Indiana University's Southeast campus posted the following news: * * * IU Southeast Herbert Presidential Scholars Prepare to Make a Difference in Education Field * IU Southeast freshmen Brianna Mihalik and Ayva Campbell are preparing to make a difference in the field of education as Herbert Presidential Scholars. The Adam W. Herbert Presidential Scholars Program gives top achieving Indiana high school graduates a head start on reaching their college goals wit more PR

DENTON, Texas, Feb. 24 -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release: * * * Kathryn and Kent Kuddes strengthen the future of elementary music education at UNT through endowed faculty support A student's relationship with music often begins in an elementary classroom, long before questions of majors or careers ever arise. At the University of North Texas, that early spark -- and the educators who ignite it -- are central to the mission of the College of Music. Through a $ more PR

DECORAH, Iowa, Feb. 20 -- Luther College posted the following news: * * * Kayla Will '25 receives the Dr. Christopher C. Joyner Memorial Award * Luther College graduate Kayla Will, class of 2025, won the Dr. Christopher C. Joyner Memorial Award as a student participating in the Lutheran College Washington Semester (LCWS), where she interned at the Death Penalty Information Center. Kayla Will, of Lake Mills, Wisconsin, received the Dr. Christopher C. Joyner Memorial Award. The Dr. Christo more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Feb. 20 -- The Kellogg Institute for International Studies, a part of the Keough School of Global Affairs at Notre Dame, issued the following news: * * * Virtual Women's Police Station Boosts Gender-based Violence Reporting in Pakistan, Notre Dame Analysis Finds Author: Renee LaReau Some 28 percent of women in Pakistan aged 15 to 49 have experienced physical violence, yet 55 percent of these victims never seek help, according to the United Nations Population Fund. This l more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies and the Geneva Graduate Institute have partnered to offer a summer doctoral course on international mediation in Geneva, Switzerland. Scheduled for June 22-26, 2026, the program addresses theoretical and practical elements of peacemaking for scholars and practitioners. According to course leaders, the curriculum covers academic and policy perspectives while emphasizing the development of conflict analysis skills. Laurie N more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Feb. 23 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU, FBI hosting Fourth Annual Cybersecurity Intelligence Conference March 31, April 1 * LAWRENCE - Registration is now open for the Fourth Annual FBI & KU Cybersecurity Intelligence Conference. The gathering, March 31 and April 1, brings together cybersecurity experts from industry and research to the University of Kansas campus in Lawrence. This collaborative event fosters critical dialogue on cyberse more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- La Salle University introduced a Bachelor of Science in Cosmetic Chemistry to its academic lineup, focusing on the scientific principles required for the personal care industry. This degree integrates chemistry and biology to prepare students for the formulation and production of beauty products. The curriculum blends a foundational natural science education with specialized training in ingredient functions and formulation strategies. According to school officials, the pr more PR

EASTON, Pennsylvania, Feb. 24 -- Lafayette College issued the following news: * * * Lafayette once again named a top producer of Fulbright students Five seniors are grantees for 2025-26 as Fulbright helps set them on a path toward fulfilling their career goals * Lafayette College continues to be ranked among the colleges and universities producing the most U.S. Fulbright students for the 2025-26 academic year, according to the Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affair more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Feb. 23 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Library of Congress rare books chief to return to KU for Snyder Book Collecting Contest * LAWRENCE -Stephanie Stillo's journey has stretched coast to coast, but it was in Kansas where an extraordinary path began to reveal itself. More than a decade ago, as a graduate student at the University of Kansas, Stillo spent time researching rare materials at KU's Kenneth Spencer Research Library, sparking a sense  more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Feb. 23 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Major Restoration and Improvements Planned for Bluff Point * The UConn-led Connecticut National Estuarine Research Reserve (CTNERR), in cooperation with the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), is planning major restoration and improvements at Bluff Point State Park. The project is being facilitated by $2.87 million in federal funding provided by the National Ocea more PR

LONG BEACH, California, Feb. 24 (TNSxrep) -- California State University Long Beach campus issued the following news: * * * Mapping language: CSULB researchers seek California's 'coolest' Spanish By Andrew Edwards Survey says: Los Angeles area Spanish speakers proclaim they converse in the Golden State's coolest version of the language. "Everyone associates the city's Spanish with coolness," graduate student Alejandra Rivas '24 said. Rivas is among the Cal State Long Beach students contri more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Feb. 23 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Mechanical and aerospace graduate student earns national recognition for UAS weather research * Media Contact: Desa James | Communications Coordinator | 405-744-2669 | desa.james@okstate.edu Eduardo Michel, a master's student in the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Oklahoma State University, earned third place in the student presentation competition at the 26th Aviation, Range and A more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: 2026 State Of The Union To Address The Economy, Immigration And More * WASHINGTON (February 23, 2026) - President Donald Trump is set to address Americans and Congress during his first State of the Union in his second term Tuesday night. The president is expected to touch on the country's economic growth amid concerns about the cost of living and trade policies. Issues such as immigration an more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: U.S. Nears 1,000 Measles Cases in 2026 -- Largest Outbreak in a Generation * The U.S. is approaching a troubling milestone: nearly 1,000 measles cases in the first two months of 2026 alone, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. With 982 cases already reported across 26 states -more than four times this time last year -the country is experiencing the largest single me more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 24 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following Q&A on Feb. 23, 2026, by Beata Mostafavi with Ashley Hesson, director of research for the Cardio-Obstetrics Program and high risk maternal fetal specialist at U-M Health Von Voigtlander Women's Hospital: * * * 2 heartbeats, 1 future: Why pregnancy is a critical window for women's heart health How a cardio-obstetrics team is leading research to reduce women's long  more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 23 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Why chronic pain lasts longer in women: Immune cells offer clues * Chronic pain lasts longer for women than men, and new research suggests differences in hormone-regulated immune cells, called monocytes, may help explain why. In a new paper in Science Immunology, researchers at Michigan State University reported that a subset of monocytes releases a molecule to switch off pain. These cells are mor more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, Feb. 23 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Montana State University Library offers new tool to help libraries with AI use By Anne Cantrell, MSU News Service As libraries grapple with how to use artificial intelligence tools in responsible and ethical ways, Montana State University Library researchers are offering a new, free resource to help those institutions make decisions about AI that align with their values. "Viewfinder: A toolkit for values- more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 23 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * More precise DNA base editing could improve treatment for cystic fibrosis * Researchers at Rice University and the University of Pennsylvania have refined a DNA base-editing technology to make it more precise, a step that could improve prospects for treating some patients with cystic fibrosis and increase the safety and efficacy of therapies for a range of genetic disorders. Unlike infectious diseases, many more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Feb. 23 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * MSU's Garrison named Truman Scholar finalist * Contact: Mary Pollitz STARKVILLE, Miss.-A Mississippi State aerospace engineering and mathematics junior is the university's 2026 national finalist for the Harry S. Truman Scholarship. Evan Garrison, a Louis A. Hurst Jr. Presidential Scholar from Webb City, Missouri, is among the U.S. finalists for the premier graduate scholarship for students p more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 23 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news: * * * New 'liver-on-a-chip' device could make drug safety testing more reliable * Creating a drug that might help treat or cure a health condition in humans is a long, complex process. After developing a candidate drug that shows potential -a process that, in and of itself, can take decades -scientists often spend years testing the safety of new medications in cells, animals and then in humans. But modern me more PR

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Feb. 23 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news wrapup: * * * In the Spotlight: Feb. 23-27, 2026 * Daniella Quiroz, a psychological sciences undergraduate student, was one of six students named to the GIFFORDS 2026 class of Arizona Courage Fellows. Students selected for their demonstrated interest in political activism spend five months learning from gun policy experts and participating in lobbying training sessions, a process that culminates in a gun vio more PR

MIDLAND, Michigan, Feb. 23 -- Northwood University issued the following news: * * * Northwood University DECA Students Qualify for International Competition * Nine Northwood University students are set to compete at the Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference in Louisville, Kentucky, following the Michigan Collegiate DECA State Career Development Conference, Feb. 7-8, in Bay City. A total of 32 Northwood students competed against top DECA talent from universities across more PR

HAMILTON, New York, Feb. 23 -- Colgate University posted the following news: * * * Ole Obermann '93, Global Head of Music at Apple, to Deliver Colgate University's 2026 Commencement Address * Ole Obermann '93, global head of music at Apple, will deliver the commencement address at Colgate University's 2026 Commencement on Sunday, May 17. Obermann has spent more than three decades in senior leadership roles across the global music industry, championing artists through periods of profound te more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, Feb. 23 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * OLLI at MSU to host March 13 forum on AI use in education The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Montana State University will host its monthly Friday Forum on March 13, titled "AI in Education: Friend or Foe?" The event will take place from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Zoom and is free and open to the public. In an era of emerging artificial intelligence, it is important to examine how children and adults are more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Feb. 23 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news: * * * OU Researchers Are Transforming Electric Buses to Support Cities' Energy Resilience * OKLAHOMA CITY - To combat power outages and extreme weather events, a team led by University of Oklahoma researchers has helped launch a project utilizing electric school buses as a backup energy resource. Their work is both providing energy resilience and health solutions in Shawnee, Okla., and establishing a replicabl more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Feb. 23 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Penn State Dickinson Law joins Harvey's Law School Partnership Program * CARLISLE, Pa.-Penn State Dickinson Law's Montague Law Library has partnered with Harvey, a legal domain-specific generative artificial intelligence (AI) platform used by many Fortune 500 companies and law firms, to support professional judgment and traditional workflows for students, staff, and facul more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 22 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State THON 2026 raises record-breaking $18.8 million * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State THON 2026 has raised $18,841,726.53 for Four Diamonds at Penn State Health Golisano Children's Hospital. This surpasses THON 2025's record-breaking total of $17,737,040.93 by more than $1.1 million. More than 700 students danced and stood without sleep for 46 hours during THON Weekend -from 6 p. more PR

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, Feb. 24 -- South Dakota State University issued the following news: * * * Presidential historian, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Meacham featured at Daschle Dialogues at SDSU Presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham headlines this year's Daschle Dialogues on April 7 on the South Dakota State University campus. This year's event is being held in First Bank & Trust Arena. Tickets will be made available online starting Feb. 25. Meacham is con more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Feb. 23 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Lucy Johnston-Walsh organizes mock hearing in conjunction with Penn State Health * CARLISLE, Pa.-Professor Lucy Johnston-Walsh recently organized a mock hearing as part of Penn State Dickinson Law's partnership with Penn State Health. The mock hearing allowed students from her Children's Advocacy Clinic to practice their courtroom skills by examining an expert w more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Feb. 23 -- Yale Law School issued the following news: * * * Professor Miriam Gohara Travels to India to Collaborate with Death Penalty Clinic Miriam Gohara 4, Clinical Professor of Law at Yale Law School, traveled to New Delhi, India, in February to consult with colleagues at the NALSAR University of Law on their work involving capital punishment litigation and research. Gohara, the Law School's deputy dean for experiential education, was invited by the university to more PR

ITHACA, New York, Feb. 23 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Proteins organize for extracellular electron transfer * Sometimes, transporting electrons from one cell to another is a team effort. In electroactive bacteria, that team is a group of proteins that shepherds electrons forward, passing them along like a relay baton, so they can penetrate the thick cell envelope comprising multiple layers of membranes that otherwise are not electroconductive. But how these prote more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Feb. 23 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Purdue Undergraduate Research Conference accepting research talk, poster abstract submissions * Undergraduate students are invited to submit their abstracts by March 2 to present a talk or poster on their research or creative endeavors during the 2026 Purdue Spring Undergraduate Research Conference. The Spring Undergraduate Research Conference is a hybrid event showcasing undergraduate research w more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 23 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Q&A: What happens when the Supreme Court strikes down tariffs? * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a 6-3 decision on Feb. 20 that the president could not invoke the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act to levy tariffs against other countries. Terrence Guay, clinical professor of international business and director of Penn State's Center for Global Busines more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 23 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news: * * * Reclaiming harsh habitats with black soldier fly larvae * Extreme environments -on Earth and beyond -limit human habitation due to high levels of contaminants in the soil, making it difficult for food production. With instrumental funding from the WoodNext Foundation, researchers from Texas A&M University hope to rehabilitate extreme environments by integrating entomology, robotics, artificial intelligen more PR

CORVALLIS, Oregon, Feb. 23 -- Oregon State University posted the following news release: * * * Researchers find way to watch, reverse chemical process linked with Alzheimer's disease * CORVALLIS, Ore. - An Oregon State University scientist and a team of undergraduate students have uncovered real-time insights into a chemical process linked with Alzheimer's disease, paving the way toward better drug designs. The researchers used a molecule measuring technique to observe in a laboratory sett more PR

ITHACA, New York, Feb. 20 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Researchers observe dynamic "gate" that tames powerful signaling molecule * Cornell researchers have uncovered a built-in molecular "gate" that controls the production of the molecule nitric oxide, a crucial signaling molecule throughout biology that in humans helps regulate blood pressure, brain signaling, and immune defenses. But when levels go unchecked, it can damage cells and disrupt normal signaling. How more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 23 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice and Lehigh partner with global industry leaders to revolutionize catastrophe modeling * By Raji Natarajan Special to Rice News The Consortium for Enhancing Resilience and Catastrophe Modeling (CERCat) -a landmark partnership between Lehigh University and Rice University -convened at Rice Feb. 5-6 for its semiannual meeting. Established in April 2025, CERCat is a dynamic research hub uniting academ more PR

ROCHESTER, New York, Feb. 24 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * RIT researcher studies how exercise could reduce the risk of aneurysm rupture Zhongwang Dou was honored with a National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development award * An aneurysm can produce a life-threatening emergency if it ruptures. RIT Professor Zhongwang Dou believes physical activity just might alter that risk. Blood is fluid in motion and there is an impact on the  more PR

ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, Feb. 24 -- South Carolina State University issued the following news: * * * New SC State academic building's foundation underway The $54.7 million building is among several construction projects expected to transform the SC State campus by fall 2027. Author: Sam Watson, Executive Director of Strategic Communications and Marketing A construction crew began pouring concrete for the foundation of South Carolina State University's new $54.7 million academic building  more PR

NORTHFIELD, Minnesota, Feb. 23 -- St. Olaf College issued the following news: * * * St. Olaf receives grant to support student vocational development * St. Olaf College is one of 17 higher education institutions to receive a grant from the Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education (NetVUE), a program of the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC). The grant will support a study of how existing St. Olaf programs support the sophomore experience. This work will focus on deepening sophomore more PR

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, Feb. 23 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Students Help Develop Proto, a New AI Education Platform * by Cara Ramer, Student Public Relations Writer As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly common in homes and classrooms, the question is not whether children will interact with it, but who is shaping those systems, with what values and for what purpose. The Role of AI in Christian Education Many parents and educators are concerned abo more PR

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 24 (TNSrpt) -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * SUNY Chancellor King Says 'SUNY is on the Move' in 2026 Update to Long-Term Enrollment and Financial Sustainability Report Three Year Enrollment Growth Coupled with Historic Increases in New York State Operating Aid Advances SUNY's Pursuit of Student Success; Research & Scholarship; Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; and Economic Development & Upward Mobility on Behalf of New York Stude more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, Feb. 23 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Supercomputing research at KSU speeds up the path to scientific discovery * From space exploration to artificial intelligence, modern scientific breakthroughs depend on moving large amounts of data quickly. At Kennesaw State University, Associate Professor of Information Technology Xuechen Zhang is developing new methods to help supercomputers process information faster. Zhang's work aims to del more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Feb. 23 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * Survey: MSU degree propels Bulldog graduates to career success * Contact: Carl Smith STARKVILLE, Miss.-Mississippi State graduates continue to find career success thanks to their Bulldog education, a recent survey shows. MSU's annual First Destination Survey shows 95% of responding 2024-25 graduates reported being employed full or part time, continuing their education, participating in servi more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 23 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Temple faculty reflect on the legacy of Black History Month * Every year, Black History Month provides the Temple community with the opportunity to celebrate the legacy and ongoing contributions of Black and African American individuals on campus and in the world. Temple Now spoke with four Temple faculty members about how their lived experience as Black scholars shapes the work they do every day, the more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 23 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Texas A&M AgriLife modernizes greenhouses to support innovative plant science * A major renovation to the greenhouses at the Borlaug Center for Southern Crop Improvement ushers in a new era of plant research at Texas A&M AgriLife. The renovation project was an investment by the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences  more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 24 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Redefining engineering design with trustworthy AI Dr. Wayne Chen is advancing trustworthy AI that can generate novel, feasible engineering designs and transform how engineers discover, create and innovate. By Maddi Busby, College of Engineering Artificial intelligence is transforming engineering, but Dr. Wayne Chen is working to push AI beyond a supporting role and into a pri more PR

RIVERSIDE, California, Feb. 24 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * The science of Ramadan fasting * The month of Ramadan, which began last week, is when many Muslims around the world fast from dawn to sunset, refraining from food, drink, and other physical needs as an act of worship and self-discipline. Does Ramadan fasting come with medical benefits? How does it compare to intermittent fasting and what happens in the body during 12-16+ hours w more PR

GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, Feb. 23 -- Thiel College issued the following news release: * * * Thiel Convocation will celebrate student achievement, faculty mentorship and alumnus contributions * GREENVILLE, Pa.-This year's annual Thiel College Academic Honors Convocation will celebrate the academic achievements of students and recognize distinguished faculty leaders at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27 in the William A. Passavant Memorial Center. A tradition since 2023, the student address will be deli more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 23 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * Thousands of early modern Japanese books from UCLA, Berkeley, UCSF to be digitized in Yanai Initiative project * Key takeaways * Thousands of early modern Japanese books and manuscripts from the libraries of UCLA, UC Berkeley and UC San Francisco are being digitized to create a resource that will be accessible to scholars around the world. * The digital archive, which could ultimat more PR

ITHACA, New York, Feb. 23 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Triggering self-combustion in fat cells for weight loss * Ordinary fat cells in obese animals can be induced to burn energy stores, generating substantial heat, according to a preclinical study by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators. In the study, published Feb. 23 in Nature Metabolism, the researchers showed that in fat cells called white adipocytes, high levels of fatty acids from fat stores, in the presenc more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 23 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Two Penn State professors elected to National Academy of Engineering * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Two Penn State faculty members have been elected to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE). Members of the class of 2026 include Barbara J. Arnold, chair and professor of practice of mining engineering in the John and Willie Leone Family Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering, and Qiming  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 23 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * U.S. weather and climate disasters could top $1 trillion by 2030 * From tornadoes and hurricanes to wildfires and floods, weather and climate disasters cause billions of dollars in damage, on top of their steep human toll. Those costs could rise sharply in the years ahead, finds a new study led by University of Chicago Asst. Prof. B. B. Cael -potentially amounting to more than $1 trillion in damages be more PR

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 24 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * UAlbany Launches Cybersecurity Clinic for Local Businesses with Support from Spencer Educational Foundation By Mike Nolan With the risk of cyber threats on the rise, the University at Albany is offering a new lifeline to help Capital Region businesses fight back. UAlbany's Department of Cybersecurity in the College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity (CEHC) is launching a cybe more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Feb. 24 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * UC/UC Health Addiction Center to advance addiction research, treatment and education By Tim Tedeschi, 513/556-5694, tedesctd@ucmail.uc.edu The University of Cincinnati (UC) and UC Health have launched the UC/UC Health Addiction Center (UCAC), a multidisciplinary initiative designed to unite research with clinical and educational expertise to improve addiction prevention and treatment outcomes in the Gr more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, Feb. 23 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF Launches $3.5 Billion Go For Launch Campaign to Expand Opportunity, Innovation and Impact * UCF announced on Feb. 21, the public launch of Go For Launch: The Campaign for UCF's Next Mission, a bold, $3.5 billion comprehensive campaign designed to accelerate discovery, expand opportunity and position UCF to lead Florida and the nation into the next era of impact. Spanning multiple years, Go F more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Feb. 23 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * UK, Microsoft to host campuswide 'Cats AI in Action' showcase * This Thursday, the University of Kentucky will host "Cats AI in Action," an artificial intelligence (AI) showcase in partnership with Microsoft -the first corporate partner of the Advancing Kentucky Together Network. For the first time, students, faculty and staff from across the institution who have engaged in AI will come together in on more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Feb. 24 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus issued the following news: * * * UMSL receives federal funding to launch Geospatial Workforce Development Pilot Program Congress provided $5 million in federal funding through the Department of Defense to support the initiative as a partnership between the university, NGA and T-REX. By Steve Walentik The University of Missouri-St. Louis announced the launch of a new Geospatial Workforce Development Pilot Program. Th more PR

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, Feb. 23 (TNSjou) -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health issued the following news: * * * New research validates 2 brief screeners to measure diet quality in Southeastern US From the UNC Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (HPDP) * A new study, Validation of a Brief and Very Brief Screener to Assess Overall Diet Quality in a Southeastern US Sample, has been published in the latest issue of the Journal of Nutrit more PR

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Feb. 24 -- The University of North Florida issued the following news: * * * UNF and Petticoat-Schmitt advance AI-driven solutions for construction industry The University of North Florida and Petticoat-Schmitt Civil Contractors are working together to develop AI powered tools that can help construction firms manage time consuming, inefficient or error prone tasks. UNF's College of Computing, Engineering & Construction (CCEC) launched the three-year academia-industry r more PR

DAVIS, California, Feb. 23 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Davis issued the following news: * * * Adolescent Social Health May Foretell Loneliness, Aggressive Behavior, Study Suggests Looking at Patterns, Predictors By Alex Russell Teens who are lonely and those who experience conflict in their home life are more likely to act aggressively toward peers or become victims themselves. These are some of the findings in a new University of California, Davis, study that creates a detaile more PR

DAVIS, California, Feb. 23 -- The University of California Davis issued the following news: * * * Bird Flight Research Advances Drone Technology and Wild Raptor Care New UC Davis Research Facility Unites Veterinary Medicine, Aerospace Engineering By Andy Fell An unassuming metal barn erected recently at the southern edge of the University of California, Davis campus houses some advanced video technology for a uniquely UC Davis project. Leveraging UC Davis' historic strengths in veterinary more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Feb. 24 -- The University of Iowa College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Ramker, Ding receive MATFab seed grant funding A PhD student in electrical and computer engineering (ECE) has received seed funding to develop a process to closely examine and differentiate between different types of laser materials. The proposal by Adam Ramker, who is advised by ECE Prof. Fatima Toor, won support in the 2026 Materials Analysis Testing and Fabrication (MATFab) Facility more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Feb. 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business issued the following news: * * * How will AI affect administrative jobs? Few studies have examined the impact of AI on administrative and clerical workers * AI's impact on business has been well studied by researchers. Language models, smart buildings, ergonomics, automation, and robotics are topics of countless studies that show how technology is changing the American workplace. But what will the impac more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Feb. 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Maryland Baltimore campus issued the following news: * * * Shared Pain, Shared Relief Jennifer Holland If you sit on a tack, it's likely to hurt. But pain is more than a physical experience: it's a phenomenon affected by our emotions, past experiences, and the people around us. Apparently, pain relief is similarly complex. A new study published in Nature's journal npj Digital Medicine reveals that watching someone else experience pa more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 23 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * AI energy use: New tools show which model consumes the most power, and why Software can help developers assess AI model energy use, which is necessary to lower costs and strain on the grid * AI users and developers can now measure the amount of electricity various AI models consume to complete tasks with open-source software and an online leaderboard developed at the University of Michigan.  more PR

OXFORD, Mississippi, Feb. 24 -- The University of Mississippi issued the following news: * * * Public Health Professor Named W.K. Kellogg Fellow Tess Johnson to build leadership capacity while advancing youth mental health initiatives in Mississippi * University of Mississippi professor Tess Johnson looks to enhance community, wellness and leadership skills as she starts a new fellowship in the W.K. Kellogg Leadership Network. The WKKF Community Leadership Network with the Center for Creat more PR

OXFORD, Mississippi, Feb. 24 -- The University of Mississippi issued the following Q&A on Feb. 23, 2026, with Mississippi filmmaker Antonio Tarrell: * * * Q&A With Filmmaker Antonio Tarrell on 'Cole: Bridge to Justice' New documentary details impact of longtime UM leader Donald Cole * Antonio Tarrell is a Mississippi filmmaker who recently co-directed "Cole: Bridge to Justice," a documentary on the life and legacy of University of Mississippi icon Donald Ray Cole. In this Q&A, Tarrell disc more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Feb. 24 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus issued the following news: * * * Nursing faculty members Christina Castellano, Michelle Barrier and Julie Bertram recognized with distinguished abstract from Midwest Nursing Research Society Their research examines the benefits of peer support groups for nursing students who are also mothers. By Heather Riske Christina Castellano knows firsthand how important it is to acknowledge the different hats that student pare more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Feb. 24 -- The University of Oklahoma Health campus issued the following news: * * * University of Oklahoma's Research Excellence Propels It to Top 100 National Ranking Among U.S. Medical Institutions Research Conducted at OU Addresses Oklahoma's Most Pressing Health Challenges, Lifting the Health of the State and Beyond * The University of Oklahoma Health Campus was recently recognized for its increased momentum in advancing discoveries that change lives, achieving more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news: * * * Fetoscopic ablation shown to reduce prematurity risks in vasa previa By Laura Frnka-Davis A study by researchers at UTHealth Houston concluded that fetoscopic ablation is an alternative treatment for select cases of vasa previa. The findings were published in Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology. In women diagnosed with vasa previa, blood vessels run near the cervi more PR

TYLER, Texas, Feb. 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Tyler campus issued the following news release: * * * New Study Reveals Discovery in Blood Clotting Process First Human Study of Key Clotting Protein * The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine Assistant Professor Dr. Shabbir Ansari, in collaboration with researchers from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School, has conducted the first study examining tissue factor mutations in humans. Tissue factor  more PR

SEATTLE, Washington, Feb. 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Washington School of Medicine posted the following news release: * * * Human liver tissue cell architecture reconstructed in 3D Comparing human livers with and without cirrhosis uncovers rearrangements in intricate microstructure -- and their consequences. * Never-before-seen 3D reconstructions of human liver tissue have been created at a cellular level. The details obtained by a team of UW Medicine and University of Washington eng more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Feb. 23 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * UNM prioritizes safety for students, trainees * Student safety is an institutional priority at The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center (HSC). The HSC works in coordination with UNM Police, UNM Hospital Security, and cross-campus leadership to support a safe learning and training environment across academic and clinical settings. According to the UNM Office of the Executive Vice Pre more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 23 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * UT Southwestern announced as an Official World Cup 26 Dallas Host City Supporter * DALLAS - Feb. 23, 2026 - Today, the North Texas FWC Organizing Committee announced that UT Southwestern Medical Center has been named an Official World Cup 2026(tm) Dallas Host City Supporter, joining a select group of leading organizations welcoming the world's largest sporting event to North more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 23 -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * UTIA and UT Knoxville Research Teams Will Develop Automated Compost Monitoring System * New sensor network with AI robots will improve composting safety and efficiency KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -Composting turns organic waste into nutrient-rich material, but improper temperature and moisture control can allow pathogens to survive and increase safety risks. Researchers at th more PR

TULSA, Oklahoma, Feb. 23 -- The University of Tulsa posted the following news: * * * UTulsa awarded $12.6M for research projects in AI, cyber, energy * The University of Tulsa has received four federal appropriations supporting major research initiatives that will strengthen the nation's energy resilience, advance next-generation materials and manufacturing and position Oklahoma as a hub for secure autonomous-systems innovation. These awards will expand UTulsa's pilot-scale research infrastr more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Feb. 23 (TNSjou) -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW Researchers Measure How Much Bumble Bees Can Cool Body Temperature Through Wing Movement Like a duck that, on the surface, looks like it is calmly floating on the water while paddling furiously underneath, a bumble bee hovering over a flower may look like it's not doing much to the naked eye. But, to stay aloft, the insect's wings are generating a significant amount of body heat. The flapping, more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 23 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * Vanderbilt co-hosts inaugural Defense Tech Leadership Summit in West Palm Beach * Vanderbilt University co-hosted the inaugural Defense Tech Leadership Summit in West Palm Beach, Florida, convening leaders from business, government, defense and academia in a city emerging as a hub for defense and high-technology innovation. The summit was co-hosted by Vanderbilt, Related Ross and Amazon Web Serv more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 23 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * Q&A with Vanderbilt's Child Studies alumnae who dominate professional association research awards * Since 2023, graduates of Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development have won five consecutive research awards from the Association of Child Life Professionals. The nine award-winning graduates earned their master's degrees in Child Studies at Vanderbilt and were students in the  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 23 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Exploring the bladder and the brain, John Speich helps engineer multidisciplinary research In a quarter-century at VCU, the mechanical engineering professor found unexpected focus in a common condition: overactive bladder. By Sarah Murphy John Speich knows what you're thinking when you hear the term mechanical engineering. "Steel, aluminum or plastic - the typical substances," he said. "But if  more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 23 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Virginia Tech joins government and industry leaders in Northern Virginia to launch new innovation district Leaders from across the innovation ecosystem gathered at the National Landing Experience Center on Feb. 11 to mark the launch of the National Innovation Quarter, also known as National IQ, a landmark innovation district that stretches across locations in Arlington and Alexandria. National IQ is designed to b more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 23 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * A new way to study how cannabis use impacts safe driving Cannabis affects us differently than alcohol. How do we know when it's safe to drive? A recent study explores how cannabis use influences real-world driver behavior. By Gwen Sheldon As marijuana legalization expands across the U.S., it is outpacing research on the impact of cannabis use behind the wheel. Researchers at the Virginia Tech Transport more PR

PULLMAN, Washington, Feb. 23 (TNSjou) -- Washington State University issued the following news release: * * * EPA criminal sanctions align with area's wealth, not pollution When the federal government brings its toughest environmental enforcement actions against polluters, they tend to be in communities of greater wealth, not the most polluted places. That's the takeaway from a new paper co-authored by a Washington State University researcher that examined criminal prosecutions by the U.S. E more PR

MOSCOW, Idaho, Feb. 20 -- The University of Idaho issued the following news release: * * * What is it really like to study architecture? * Studying architecture is often described as a unique academic experience, but what does that mean day to day? If you're considering architecture as a major, you're probably asking: What will I learn in architecture courses? How much time will I spend in studio classes? How does architecture compare to other fields of study? At its core, studying archite more PR

ROLLA, Missouri, Feb. 23 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news: * * * What's in a name? For Chase Stem, leader of S&T's world-champ Mars rover team -- a lot * In Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare asks, "What's in a name?" suggesting that a name alone does not define who someone will become. But for one Missouri S&T student who has spent years chasing opportunities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), his name may have been mor more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Feb. 23 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * WKU Graduate Student to Present Innovative AI Research * Western Kentucky University's commitment to applied research will lead Grant Logan, a graduate student in the MAT-TESOL (Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) program, to present at two conferences this spring. Logan will share his research on the intersections of language history, prescriptivism, and artificial more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Feb. 23 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * WKU Junior Caden Lucas Named Truman Scholarship Finalist * Caden Lucas has been named a Finalist for the 2026 Truman Scholarship, the nation's preeminent award recognizing future leaders in public service. He is WKU's twelfth Finalist, the first WKU Finalist in five years, and the only Finalist from a Kentucky university this year. The Truman Scholarship is the living memorial of President Harr more PR