UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 27 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * 'Water bears' reveal potential for adapting, protecting Martian resources * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Tardigrades, commonly known as water bears, may be better suited by a new name: Tardiguardians of the Galaxy. Unlike the fictional ragtag team of unenthusiastic heroes, the microscopic animals are providing real insight into how humans could adapt extraterrestrial resources to support space e more PR

OLIVET, Michigan, Feb. 27 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news: * * * 7 Colleges With Bowling Teams in Michigan * Several Michigan colleges with bowling teams offer both varsity and club options, so you can keep competing while earning your degree. Key Takeaways * Michigan has both varsity and club bowling teams. Varsity programs are more structured and run through athletics, while bowling clubs are often student-led. * Many colleges in Michigan that offer bowling t more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 27 -- The Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * A Major Turning Point in the Global Public Health Landscape *. Featured In 2026, American universities will need to adapt to a more complicated global reality. Last year was a destabilizing time for global public health. Sharp reductions in global health funding, mainly caused by shifts in United States foreign aid, withdrawals from major multilateral organizations, and domes more PR

ALFRED, New York, Feb. 26 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: * * * A variety of ceramics-focused workshops offered during Summer Arts at Alfred * Several ceramics-focused workshops are being offered during Summer Arts at Alfred, welcoming artists and art educators to the Alfred University campus as part of Summer at Alfred 2026. Alfred Summer Arts 2026 features Summer Arts workshops in a variety of media designed for participants of all levels-including artists, educat more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Feb. 27 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Achievements | Honors, appointments and publications for Feb. 27 * Recent achievements for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln community were earned by Anton Angeletti, Ella Benson, Kala Mueller, Donald Becker, Paul Black and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Crops Judging Team. Honors Senior computer science and mathematics major Anton Angeletti and his team won two major awards at TreeHacks, the l more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Feb. 27 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Aging Research in U.S. Accelerated by Major ARPA-H Contract * UConn Center on Aging is contributing its expertise to a national research consortium led by the University of Rochester investigating a newly identified biological driver of aging. The major research effort is being supported by up to a $22 million contract from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H). ARPA-H is a fe more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Feb. 27 -- The University of Colorado posted the following news: * * * Assistant Professor Leyuan Li Receives Three National Architecture Education Awards * For the third consecutive year, Assistant Professor Leyuan Li earned prestigious architectural education awards that underscore his innovation in teaching, design and community-engaged scholarship. These honors reflect both his pedagogical leadership and his creative impact on architectural education. The American Insti more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 28 -- The University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * Awards and accolades for Penn faculty and graduate students A roundup of the latest awards for various faculty members and graduate students at Annenberg, Wharton, Penn Nursing, SP2, and Penn Engineering. * In Penn's Annenberg School for Communication, Diana C. Mutz, Samuel A. Stouffer Professor of Political Science and Communication and director of the Institute for the Study of Citizens more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Feb. 28 -- Morgan State University issued the following news release: * * * Baltimore Sun Names Morgan State University President David Wilson Among "25 Black Marylanders to Watch" for 2026 Morgan State University President David K. Wilson joins the distinguished ranks of visionary leaders whose transformative work is actively shaping Maryland's future across civic, cultural, economic and educational spheres. President Wilson was named one of The Baltimore Sun's "25 Black more PR

BEMIDJI, Minnesota, Feb. 24 -- Bemidji State University issued the following news: * * * Addictions Program Helps Students Find Their Calling in a Community of Care Amanda Longie Helps Students Turn Life Experience into Lifelong Impact * When Amanda Longie talks about her students, her voice fills with a sense of pride that comes from watching them discover not just a career, but a calling. As an assistant professor of addictions and coordinator of Bemidji State University's addictions pro more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, Feb. 28 (TNSjou) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Good Samaritan or Bad: Research supports a more nuanced view of IMF reforms A cause of protest in democracies, the IMF's economic liberalization is welcome in autocracies By Jennifer Micale In many countries, austerity is a hard sell. Loans from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) can provide economic stabilization and financial support for developing countries -- with conditions. Recipients  more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 27 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news: * * * Bird poop fueled pre-Incan agricultural success * Historical and archaeological evidence has suggested that pre-Incan cultures in South America used guano -nutrient-rich droppings from seabirds -as a fertilizer for their crops to great effect, but new isotopic analysis by an international team of researchers provides the first direct physical evidence of its use in the area. "When the Chincha were brou more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 27 -- The University of Tennessee posted the following news: * * * Board Approves Growth Projects and New Degree Program, Hears Future Vision * The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees approved plans to enhance the student experience and support strategic growth at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, during its annual winter meeting. The board also approved moving forward with new academic degrees to support the workforce needs of the state. Chancellor Don more PR

ROANOKE, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Brain School: An inside look at how our genes contribute to healthy brain development and what can go wrong * The human brain is an extraordinarily complex organ and one of the least understood. Disorders that affect the brain -including autism, epilepsy, schizophrenia, Alzheimer's disease, and neurodevelopmental conditions -carry an immense impact on human health and qu more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Feb. 28 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * First Year Cleveland awarded $1.8M to address infant mortality crisis in Cuyahoga County Case Western Reserve-based organization will coordinate investment to strengthen family support systems Story by: Patty Zamora The Ohio Department of Children and Youth has awarded First Year Cleveland (FYC) $1.8 million to address Cuyahoga County's growing infant mortality crisis. FYC, a maternal and children' more PR

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 28 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * Chancellor King Announces Launch of SUNY Research Connect Portal to Advance Research and Collaboration throughout SUNY System New Platform Spotlights SUNY's Research Excellence with Compendium of Projects and Studies Taking Place Throughout SUNY System SUNY's Research Can Be Found Here (https://researchconnect.suny.edu/) * State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today ann more PR

EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, Feb. 27 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus posted the following news: * * * Choosing UW-Eau Claire means life in the state's No. 1 city * The excellence of UW-Eau Claire, the "everyday extraordinary" that this university is known for goes a long way in selling a Blugold education. Another major factor that increasingly makes UW-Eau Claire an excellent college choice for many is the greatness of the city of Eau Claire -so great, in fact, that it's currentl more PR

MURFREESBORO, North Carolina, Feb. 28 -- Chowan University issued the following news: * * * Chowan University Prepares Future Healthcare Professionals Through Strong Pre-Medical Pathways By Corrie Warren For students aspiring to careers in medicine, healthcare, and the sciences, Chowan University provides a strong foundation. Through its Biology program and pre-professional pathways, Chowan equips students with rigorous academics, hands-on learning experiences, and personalized support to pr more PR

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Christendom Welcomes Leading Historians for "Eternity in Time" Conference * Christendom College welcomed historians from across the United States to campus February 20-21 for its history conference, centered on the theme "Eternity in Time: Thinking with the Church Through History." The event invited participants to reflect more deeply on the study of history, better understand the Church's past, and consid more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Feb. 28 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Cincinnati a top destination for street art, museums Several Queen City gems with UC ties rank in USA Today's 10Best lists By Jacqueline, 5135561823, kernjc@ucmail.uc.edu Cincinnati continues to earn national acclaim as a vibrant city for arts, culture and creativity, offering University of Cincinnati students and the entire Bearcats community even more reasons to explore their urban backyard. The Qu more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Feb. 27 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * CMU's Robotics Innovation Center Fuels Pittsburgh's New Economic Renaissance * Flanked by two advanced technology quadruped robots and with drones hovering above, Carnegie Mellon University on Friday marked the official opening of the Robotics Innovation Center (RIC) -a one-of-a-kind facility anchoring the university's next chapter in developing a world-leading collaborative ecosystem for robotic more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 28 -- Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: * * * How Can AI Address Climate Justice When Women's Voices Are Silenced? Unless women's lived realities are embedded in AI's foundations, it risks reinforcing the very inequities it claims to solve. By Pavithra Priyadarshini Selvakumar and Marco Tedesco Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming central to environmental decision-making. But unless women's voices, labor and lived real more PR

ITHACA, New York, Feb. 28 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences issued the following news: * * * Research aims to boost pollinator habitat restoration By Christina Szalinski Monarch butterflies and other pollinators are declining across the United States, and restoring the native plants they depend on is a growing conservation priority. A new study from Cornell AgriTech examines the seed biology of pollinator-friendly native species and develops techniques to im more PR

COLLEGEVILLE, Pennsylvania, Feb. 27 -- Ursinus College issued the following news: * * * Cracking the connection between nutrition and sleep * When Assistant Professor Alyssa Tindall, Ph.D., asked students in her "Nutrition" class to keep a diet journal, the assignment did more than teach them about macronutrients and micronutrients. It also contributed to a growing body of research exploring how diet quality may influence sleep and overall health. Tindall recently published findings in the more PR

SAN BERNARDINO, California, Feb. 28 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * CSUSB Libraries joins HathiTrust, expanding global access to research and scholarship CSUSB Libraries' membership gives library users the ability to browse, search and view materials online from a range of disciplines, including African history, economics, French literature, solar energy and public health. The collection includes works published in more than 400 languages. more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Feb. 27 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Dave and Cathleen Reisenauer make transformative gift to advance rare disease research, education and patient advocacy * Motivated by the experience of caring for two children with a rare disease, Dave and Cathleen Reisenauer have made a transformative gift to the University of Notre Dame to establish a rare disease institute within the College of Science -allowing the University to build on its leg more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Feb. 27 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Designing a more resilient future for plants, from the cell up * In a narrow strip of land along the Andes mountain range in central Chile, an Indigenous community has long celebrated the bark of a rare tree for its medicinal properties. Modern science only recently caught up to the tradition, finding the so-called soapbark tree contains potent compounds for boosting the human immu more PR

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Feb. 28 -- Eckerd College issued the following news: * * * Discoverer of the last American slave ship speaks at Eckerd College By Izzy Wild Merl '28 Over lunch with Eckerd College students, author Ben Raines discussed how he discovered the last known American slave ship and the story behind his book, "The Last Slave Ship: The True Story of How Clotilda Was Found, Her Descendants, and an Extraordinary Reckoning." Raines did not set out to find the last known American more PR

GALVESTON, Texas, Feb. 27 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Gulshan Sharma named to Becker's top hospital and health system CMOs 2026 list * Dr. Gulshan Sharma has been named as one of Becker's Hospital Review's "Hospital and Health System Chief Medical Officers to Know" for 2026. Sharma is the senior vice president, chief medical & clinical innovation officer at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), as well as a professor in th more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, Feb. 28 (TNSjou) -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Study Finds Next-Generation Transistor Performance Inflated in Most Lab Testing Duke engineers show how a common device architecture used to test 2D transistors overstates up to sixfold their performance prospects in real-world devices. Andrew Tie For nearly two decades, two dimensional (2D) semiconductors have been studied as a complement or possible successor to silicon more PR

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Feb. 28 (TNSjou) -- Eckerd College issued the following news: * * * Eckerd College marine science students and their professor publish research paper despite interruptions By Tom Zucco They weren't about to let a couple of major hurricanes stand in their way. In the fall of 2024, then Eckerd College senior Taran McNelly and first-year student Lilly Branton began work on a research paper that would be titled The physiological responses of the Florida stone crab to ch more PR

ROLLA, Missouri, Feb. 27 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news: * * * Engineers Week Q&A: Clark Nguyen's research 'steels' the show * Clark Nguyen earned a bachelor's degree in metallurgical engineering at Missouri S&T in December 2025 and began his Ph.D. program in materials science and engineering this spring. Here is a Q&A with Nguyen in commemoration of National Engineers Week 2026. How would you describe what metallurgical engineering entails, and  more PR

CARROLLTON, Georgia, Feb. 27 -- The University of West Georgia posted the following news: * * * Enriching Arts and Humanities in West Georgia: New Endowment Establishes the Dr. Charles N. Hubbard Distinguished Lecture Series * The University of West Georgia is pleased to announce the inaugural Dr. Charles N. Hubbard Distinguished Lecture Series, made possible by a generous $50,000 endowment from Marilyn Hubbard in honor of her late husband, who was a loyal supporter of the university for dec more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Feb. 27 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * Faces of Fulbright: MSU launches Fulbright Pathways website celebrating program alumni, championing future participants * Mississippi State's International Research Development Office is announcing a new Fulbright Pathways website, a repository that builds upon decades of MSU's Fulbright legacy and provides a central hub for interested campus community members. The multimedia approach shares f more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, Feb. 28 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Harbor Branch Receives Gift for Environmental Research By Chelsey Matheson Florida Atlantic University's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute received a $300,000 gift from the Robertson Family Fund for marine research. The funding will support studies on coral and seagrass populations, supporting coastal conservation and restoration efforts more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Geology majors rock their research in diverse landscapes * The following story originally appeared on the website for the Charles Center. - Ed. Bridging gaps between human and natural histories, William & Mary geology majors are proving that undergraduate research "rocks" -literally. Seniors in the geology department are conducting theses on geologic phenomena spanning diverse settings and landscapes. Su more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Feb. 27 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Getting published for the first time is challenging; finding support is important * KINGSTON, R.I. - Feb. 27, 2026 - For many academic disciplines, a researcher's success is partially measured by the peer-reviewed scientific journals in which they get published. For those who haven't been through the publication process, it can seem daunting. "Our model of success relies heavily upon our publ more PR

HEMPSTEAD, New York, Feb. 28 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * Hofstra Panel Explores the Vice President's Campaign Influence and Governing Power A group of leading scholars convened at Hofstra to examine a question that is gaining urgency in contemporary politics: "How Do Modern Vice Presidents Influence Presidential Campaigns and White House Policymaking?" Hofstra University's Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs, the Public Po more PR

ITHACA, New York, Feb. 27 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Holding chaos at bay in the quantum world * Preserving quantum information is key to developing useful quantum computing systems. But interacting quantum systems are chaotic and follow laws of thermodynamics, eventually leading to information loss. Physicists have long known of a strange exception, called dynamical freezing, when quantum systems shaken at precisely tuned frequencies evade these laws. But how l more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Feb. 27 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * How rating design influences purchasing decisions in digital marketplaces * From booking a short-term rental to selecting a babysitter, customer ratings play a central role in how people make decisions online. But new research shows that purchasing decisions isn't shaped by rating value alone, it's also influenced by how those ratings are presented. Xuemei (Shirley) Huang, a faculty member in  more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 27 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * How this Bruin alum is working to end health disparities in Los Angeles * From world-class medical schools to bustling private clinics, many Angelenos enjoy access to the best medical care available. But within this lush landscape are health care deserts, leaving some historically disadvantaged communities without affordable doctors nearby. Since 1981, the David Geffen School of Medicine more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, Feb. 27 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Kennesaw State's Wellstar School of Nursing secures $700K scholarship endowment * Honoring the memory of his late wife and son, Marietta resident Glenn Gray recently established the $700,000 Glenn and Virginia Gray Family Nursing Scholarship benefitting students in Kennesaw State University's Wellstar School of Nursing. The scholarship honors Gray's wife, Ginny, who worked as a nurse and passed  more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Feb. 27 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU to welcome School of Education & Human Sciences dean candidates to Lawrence campus * LAWRENCE -Four finalists for the University of Kansas School of Education & Human Sciences dean position will soon visit the Lawrence campus and share their vision for the school's future. The name of each candidate will be announced approximately 1-2 business days before their respective campus visit. The public pres more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 27 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * Leading voices in osteopathic medicine * The latest edition of "Foundations of Osteopathic Medicine" -a cornerstone text in the osteopathic profession -has arrived, and several UNT Health Fort Worth providers played a pivotal role in shaping it. Led by Dr. Kendi Hensel, co-executive editor and medical director of the Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine clinic at UNT Health, the text more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 28 -- The University of Texas Health San Antonio issued the following news release: * * * Major NIH grant renewal fuels next phase of chronic pain research at UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry Chronic pain is one of the most common health conditions worldwide. Back pain is the most frequently reported type, followed closely by head and face pain linked to the jaw joint, in the form of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder. While not life-threatening like can more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Arizona State University McCain Institute issued the following news: * * * Think No More: Advancing Policy Translation at the Intersection of AI, National Security, and Democratic Governance On January 14 and 15, the McCain Institute at Arizona State University convened Think No More, a two-day immersive workshop in collaboration with the Decision Theater, examining how artificial intelligence reshapes judgment, accountability, and institutional decision-making across n more PR

MESA, Arizona, Feb. 24 -- Mesa Community College issued the following news release: * * * Mesa Community College sponsors 28th annual Model United Nations Conference Mesa Community College (MCC) sponsored the Sonoran Desert Conference, the 28th annual Model United Nations (UN) simulation for high school students. One of Arizona's largest student-run events, the two-day conference, held Feb. 13-14, 2026 at the college's Southern and Dobson Campus, brought together 400 high school students from more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 28 (TNSjou) -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Researchers uncover why a rare disease resulting in abnormal fat loss can also lead to diabetes Help from patients with FPLD2 reveals answers * Many people may have a dim view of their fat tissue, yet scientists have come to recognize adipose as a necessary and metabolically active organ, carrying out many vital functions within the  more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 27 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU Law continues Moot Court winning streak * For the second consecutive year, students from Michigan State University College of Law captured the championship at the Shapero Cup Regional Moot Court Competition in Detroit, reinforcing the College of Law moot court program's national dominance. The MSU Law team of Katherine Held, '26, Prabhjit Sangha, '27, and Jack Halford, '27, coached by Professo more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 27 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU researcher drives equine safety, welfare forward through alliance-backed studies * "We're not curing cancer, but we're saving horses, and we're saving people." This is the statement that drives Brian Nielsen and his research. Nielsen, a professor in the Michigan State University Department of Animal Science specializing in equine exercise physiology, came to this realization when he heard that more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 28 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * National Academy of Inventors honors five VCU College of Engineering researchers Their inclusion in the 2026 class of senior members reflects the real-world impact of their innovation. By David Pulgar, VCU College of Engineering Five researchers from Virginia Commonwealth University's College of Engineering have been selected for the National Academy of Inventors' new class of senior members. C more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 27 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * National MLA Award recognizes Florida State University's innovative faculty-librarian partnership * Four Florida State University scholars have received the Collaboration for Information Literacy Prize from the Modern Language Association (MLA) for their partnership in developing "Paris World Capital," an innovative course that invites students to critically examine Paris as a cultural and global icon  more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Feb. 27 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news: * * * Native Voices in Focus at the College of Education's Humphreys Lecture Series * The Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education welcomed award-winning author Carole Lindstrom to the University of Oklahoma for the latest installment of the Cathey Simmons Humphreys Distinguished Lecture Series, drawing an enthusiastic audience of students, faculty, educators, and community members. Lindstrom's talk, Native Repr more PR

CARLINVILLE, Illinois, Feb. 28 -- Blackburn College issued the following news: * * * Nawrot Family Establishes the W.D. Klimstra Conservation Fund at Blackburn College Blackburn graduate Jack Nawrot '72 and his wife, Robynn, have established the W.D. Klimstra Conservation Fund at Blackburn College to support the education and professional development of biology students. The Fund was inspired by the work of two fellow Blackburn-educated conservationists, Dr. W.D. Klimstra '39 and Dr. Samantha more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Feb. 27 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Nebraska Law exchange broadens students' global perspective * A faculty exchange and study abroad program with a Czech university connects Nebraska Law students with a global perspective on legal systems, most recently with a visit from Ondrej Filipec, a professor from Palacky University. Danielle Jefferis, associate professor of law and Schmid Professor for Excellence in Research, said the examinatio more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 27 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * New AgriLife Research engineer focuses on sustainable livestock systems * Peiyang Li, Ph.D., is the new Texas A&M AgriLife Research livestock air quality and agricultural engineer at the Texas A&M AgriLife High Plains Research and Extension Center in Canyon and assistant professor in the Texas A&M Department of Biological and Agri more PR

OXFORD, Ohio, Feb. 27 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * New multipurpose arena approved by Miami Board of Trustees * The new arena is expected to be complete for the beginning of the athletic season in the fall of 2028. It will address space limitations, as well as systems operations and maintenance challenges at Millett Hall, the university's current arena. Built in 1968, Millett Hall originally housed one varsity sport in men's basketball. Volleyball and women's basket more PR

MANOA, Hawaii, Feb. 28 -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: * * * Notice of UH Cancer Center cyberattack affecting personal information The University of Hawaii Cancer Center's Epidemiology Division was the victim of a cyberattack that possibly exposed records containing Social Security numbers (SSNs) and driver's license (DL) numbers, mostly from Hawaii DL records collected in 2000 from the State Department of Transportation (when identifiers were usual more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 27 -- The University of California at Los Angeles School of Law posted the following news: * * * One couple's journey from law school classmates in Colombia to LLM students at UCLA Law * Mariana Viviescas Maldonado LLM '26 and Maria Paula Herrera Duque LLM '26 first met as law school classmates at the Universidad Nacional de Colombia 11 years ago. "We started as classmates, became close friends, and then we started dating. We've been together ever since," says H more PR

CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, Feb. 28 -- Pennsylvania State University Lehigh Valley campus issued the following news: * * * English professor examines Black policing during the long civil rights movement Assistant Teaching Professor Justin De Senso highlights archival research examining race, law enforcement and civil rights during presentation By Ryan Abramson February's Research and Discovery Forum at Penn State Lehigh Valley featured Justin De Senso, assistant teaching professor of Engli more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Feb. 27 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Pennsylvania Invests in CMU Project to Advance Physical AI Innovation * Gov. Josh Shapiro announced today that Pennsylvania will invest in Carnegie Mellon University's plan to develop a new 25,000-square-foot Physical AI Accelerator inside the CMU Robotics Innovation Center (opens in new window) (RIC) at Hazelwood Green. The RIC is CMU's newest 150,000-square-foot research hub dedicated to next more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 27 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Platform to map living brain noninvasively takes next big step * Gene therapy has been successfully used to treat a number of diseases, including immune deficiencies, hereditary blindness, hemophilia and, recently, Huntington's disease, a fatal neurological disorder. An advance reported in the journal Neuron adds to the technique's growing track record of evidence supporting the view that it could unlock po more PR

ITHACA, New York, Feb. 27 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Promoters and enhancers: a new twist in the DNA * Researchers at the Weill Institute for Cell and Molecular Biology have uncovered new evidence that two major types of gene-controlling DNA sequences, promoters and enhancers, operate with a shared logic and often perform the same jobs. The finding, made possible through a high-throughput assay they developed called QUASARR-seq, could reshape how scientists design more PR

OXFORD, Ohio, Feb. 27 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Promotion and tenure granted to 35 * Miami University's board of trustees approved the promotion and/or tenure of 32 faculty members and three librarians at its Feb. 27 meeting. The actions take effect July 1. " It is a privilege to recognize these outstanding educators and scholars for their achievements and commitment to their disciplines," said Chris Makaroff, interim provost and executive vice president of acade more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 27 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Protein regulator of sugars and fats may work with an unexpected parter -- itself * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -A protein that is a key modulator of fat, glucose and cholesterol levels in the body usually works in tandem with another protein, but new research shows it can also work with an unexpected partner -itself. A team of Penn State researchers has now characterized the structure of this t more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, Feb. 28 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Pulitzer Prize-winning author delivers talk at Binghamton University's Downtown Center For Black History Month, historian and author Edda Fields-Black highlights Harriet Tubman's central role in the largest slave rebellion in U.S. history By Kim Mousseau On Tuesday, Feb. 24, Edda L. Fields-Black, a Pulitzer-Prize-winning historian and author of Combee: Harriet Tubman, the Combahee River Raid, and Black F more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 27 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * Researchers at TCOM and CPH are developing treatment protocols for people with developmental disabilities * Clinical standards for providers who work with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and substance use disorder are a blind spot for the profession, but researchers at UNT Health Fort Worth have published an article to help clinicians. Led by Kimberly Fulda,  more PR

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, Feb. 27 -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health posted the following news: * * * Rice selected for 2026 Atlantic Coast Conference Academic Leaders Network * The original version of this story was posted by Matthew Johnson, Office of the Provost Dana Rice, DrPH, is among five faculty leaders from UNC-Chapel Hill selected to participate in the 2026 Atlantic Coast Conference Academic Leaders Network, a competitive initiative aim more PR

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Feb. 28 -- Rowan University issued the following news: * * * Noteworthy Achievements The PROFessionals of the Month program celebrates exemplary Rowan University employees, as nominated each month by their colleagues across the University community. To read honorees' profiles, visit PROFessionals of the Month. Mohamed Abouelkhair, Veterinary Medicine, received $50,000 from New Jersey Health Foundation to support the study, "Mechanistic and therapeutic exploration of ma more PR

MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, Feb. 28 -- The University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez campus issued the following news: * * * RUM advances final stage of the design of the Aerospace Research Institute By Mariam Ludim Rosa Velez, mariam.ludim@upr.edu The University Campus of Mayaguez (RUM) advanced another significant step in the development of the Aerospace Research Institute, known as AIR, with a working visit to the offices of the architects firm MARVEL in San Juan. The meeting allowed to evaluate the  more PR

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, Feb. 27 -- Roger Williams University posted the following news: * * * RWU Professor Receives Grant to Strengthen Rhode Island's STEM Workforce * BRISTOL, R.I. - Roger Williams University is taking a collaborative approach to building a stronger STEM community within the Ocean State. RWU Professor of Biology Avelina Espinosa is leading an interdisciplinary team of faculty, high school teachers, and college and high school students to launch an immersive biotechnology tr more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Feb. 26 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Samford History Department Hosts Lectures on the Declaration of Independence in Recognition of America's 250th Anniversary * Dawn McCormack, Justin Dyer and Jonathan Den Hartog Samford University's Howard College of Arts and Sciences hosted two events in Reid Chapel commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The events, organized by the Department of History, invited cam more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Feb. 27 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * San Diego Supercomputer Center Powers AI Model to Improve Prostate Cancer Care * Article Content Key Takeaways * New AI tool from UC San Diego and collaborators precisely maps the urethra on MRI to make prostate cancer radiation safer and reduce urinary side effects. * Running on SDSC's Expanse supercomputer, the AI tool matched or outperformed human experts, typically wit more PR

ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, Feb. 27 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: * * * SBU partners with OpenAI to provide ChatGPT to students, faculty * St. Bonaventure University will provide ChatGPT Edu licenses to all undergraduate students and faculty in the fall, significantly expanding the university's commitment to AI integration throughout the educational experience.  The contract with OpenAI will include university staff members whose roles would benefit from t more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Feb. 27 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Six OSUIT instructors who are shaping the future of Career and Technical Education * Media Contact: Hicham Raache | Communications Coordinator | 918-293-4678 | hicham.raache@okstate.edu February is Career and Technical Education Month, and Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology is fortunate to have a wealth of excellent instructors who give students invaluable education for their future c more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 28 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Six U-M medical research teams picked for virtual science tournament From lab research on diabetes, aortic aneurysms and ALS to data on veteran suicide, Medicaid policy impacts and HIV in newborns, they're competing in STAT Madness * March means tournament time for the University of Michigan - not just for the basketball teams, but for the me more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- U.S. charitable donations continue to rise even as national religiosity declines, suggesting that nonreligious individuals are not less generous than their religious counterparts. Sociology Professor Ryan Cragun presented these findings on Feb. 20, challenging long-held claims that religious affiliation serves as a primary driver for philanthropy. The research, co-authored with Alexandra Rodriguez and published in the Secularism & Nonreligion Journal, analyzed data regard more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 27 -- The Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Spousal Loss Linked to Higher Risk of Dementia, Mortality among Men, but Not Women *. marriage Widowed men experienced a decrease in physical and cognitive health, as well as social support, while widowed women tended to experience an increase in happiness and life satisfaction. The loss of a spouse is an incredibly emotional and stressful experience, and as populations conti more PR

STANFORD, California, Feb. 26 -- Stanford University School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Stanford Medicine magazine shows how research discoveries lead to better health * Developing a lifesaving drug for heart disease was nowhere on the horizon for Jim Spudich, PhD, as he spent his days parsing the molecular mechanisms powering the movements of slime mold. Likewise, inventing a device to remove clots from blood vessels was not on the agenda for Renee Zhao, PhD, as she enginee more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 27 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news: * * * Stopping fatal blood loss with clay * Traumatic injury is the third leading cause of death in the state of Texas, surpassing strokes, Alzheimer's disease and diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A massive number of these deaths are the result of uncontrolled bleeding. "Severe blood loss can rapidly lead to hemorrhagic shock," said Dr. Akhilesh Gaharwar, a biomedical en more PR

SANTA CRUZ, California, Feb. 27 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Supposedly harmless peptide may be linked to Alzheimer's disease * Key takeaways * A new culprit: While billions of dollars have been spent targeting Amyloid beta (Ab) in Alzheimer's patients, a newly reevaluated, shorter peptide known as P3 forms toxic clumps faster than Ab and may also contribute to the disease. * Explaining stalled progress: The overwhelming focus on Ab, an more PR

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Feb. 28 -- Tarleton State University issued the following news: * * * RIED Research Symposium Draws Record Participation Unprecedented student engagement drove a record high number of poster and Three Minute Thesis graduate presentations at this year's RIED Research Symposium Friday, Feb. 27, in the ballrooms of Tarleton State University's Barry B. Thompson Student Center. Encompassing areas from engineering to social science, the more than 100 exhibits highlighted how r more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 27 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * Testosterone increases severity of bacterial skin infections * DALLAS - Feb. 27, 2026 - Men are more susceptible than women to skin infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, but the biological basis for this disparity has remained unclear. A new study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers is the first to reveal testosterone, present at higher levels in more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 28 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Retired pilot's philanthropic pursuits Storied explorer establishes aerospace engineering scholarship for Texas A&M students, charting a course for future Aggies in a seamless process. By David Holt, Texas A&M Engineering James Nowlin, whose path took him from the valleys of California to the cockpits of passenger jets, has always felt at home behind the yoke of an airplane.  more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 28 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Turning faculty investment into industry-ready graduates A faculty fellowship awarded to Dr. Adolfo Delgado is expanding hands-on research and industry engagement to prepare students for high-impact engineering careers. By Maddi Busby, College of Engineering For many, scholarships are the first thing to come to mind when they think about giving. While scholarships are transfor more PR

LUBBOCK, Texas, Feb. 28 (TNSjou) -- Texas Tech University issued the following news: * * * Texas Tech Adds to List of National Academy of Inventors Senior Members Gerardo Gamez and Dy Dinh Le become the eighth and ninth members of the Texas Tech faculty to earn the prestigious honor. * Gerardo Gamez, a professor in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry in the College of Arts & Sciences, and Dy Dinh Le, the director of the Institute for Materials, Manufacturing and Sustainment (IMMS) in more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, Feb. 27 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * The ghosts of open-wheel racing in Arlington * As Arlington prepares to welcome the IndyCar racing circuit and the Java House Grand Prix of Arlington March 13-15, few may realize that the city is firmly on the map of American racing history. The University of Texas at Arlington's Special Collections is telling that story through a mini-exhibit, Uncovered Speed: The Legacy of Open- more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Feb. 27 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * The world according to sound: Sonic celebration event coming to URI * KINGSTON, R.I. - Feb. 27, 2026 - The University of Rhode Island Center for the Humanities will offer the public an opportunity to be immersed in sonic sound and take a trip that asks them to rethink the world through their ears instead of their eyes. The special free public performance, titled " Ways of Knowing: A Sonic Cel more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 26 -- The Baylor College of Medicine posted the following news: * * * There is more than one way for triple-negative breast cancer to become resistant to therapy * About 50% of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) patients develop resistance to therapy. When resistance arises, tumors are more likely to come back after the original treatment, significantly reducing the chances of survival. Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have discovered that there is more than o more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 27 -- The Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Think. Teach. Do. Awards Recognize Staff Contributions * The staff awards program honors staff for embodying SPH's core mission and values. The latest recipients of the awards are Shelley Barnes, Christine Copacino, Blake Ferris, Mary Gregory, Valerie Grim, Kori MacInnis, and Greta Schneider.  Seven School of Public Health staff members received Think. Teach. Do. Staff Awards in more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Feb. 27 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Timothy Bunning is the 10th UConn Alum Inducted into the National Academy of Engineering * The National Academy of Engineering (NAE) recently inducted Timothy Bunning, a three-time UConn College of Engineering alum and high-impact materials research engineer. Bunning joins nine other UConn Engineering alumni who have been inducted into the NAE for outstanding engineering contributions in business more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 28 -- Tennessee State University issued the following news: * * * TSU Day at the Capitol: Empowering Students Through Legislative Engagement and Community Connections Emmanuel Freeman Tennessee State University held its annual "Day at the Capitol" on Feb. 25, where faculty, staff, students, and alumni converged to showcase the university's academic achievements, research initiatives, and innovative programs to state lawmakers. A highlight of this year's event was a more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 28 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Twenty-three VCU health sciences schools and departments rank in top 50 for NIH research funding among public institutions An additional 12 units ranked in the top 25 among public institutions in the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research's 2025 rankings. By Madeline Reinsel Twelve of Virginia Commonwealth University's health sciences schools and departments rank in the top 25 for National In more PR

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Feb. 27 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * Two ETSU lectures highlight health and humanities * ETSU's 2025-26 Great Lecture Series concludes on March 6 with lectures by Drs. Brandi Eveland-Sayers and Scott Honeycutt. East Tennessee State University will welcome two distinguished faculty members to the podium for a pair of thought-provoking lectures that explore the vital connections between place, purpose and well-being. On Friday more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 28 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * U-M Health again named among world's best hospitals The flagship Ann Arbor hospitals of U-M Health have once again ranked among the best in the United States, and in the world, according to a new review of more than 2,500 hospitals in 32 nations. Coming in at 12th in the U.S., and 52nd in the world, U-M Health is the only hospital in Michigan more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, Feb. 28 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * UAH hosts inaugural Army Best Drone Warfighter competition Russ Nelson The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, hosted the inaugural Army Best Drone Warfighter Competition on Feb. 17-19 at its Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) and Counter-UAS Test Range, highlighting the university's expertise in advanced uncrewed systems research, testing and training. Th more PR

IRVINE, California, Feb. 28 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * UC Irvine scientists uncover cellular mechanism behind muscle repair Metabolic target could help combat effects of aging, injury and weight-loss drugs * Scientists at the University of California, Irvine's School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences have discovered how muscle stem cells "flip a switch" to rebuild damaged muscle - a finding that could help address musc more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, Feb. 27 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF Researcher Developing New Therapy to Treat Diabetic Neuropathy * Neuropathy -chronic pain, numbness and tingling in the hands and feet -is a challenging fact of life for many patients with Type 1 diabetes. Thanks to a new National Institutes of Health grant, a UCF College of Medicine scientist is investigating a new approach to treat neuropathy without relying on pain pills and anti-depressa more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Feb. 27 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Magazine: C. Michael White Is on a Mission * The U.S. opioid epidemic is ebbing, thanks in part to the dried leaves of a Southeast Asian tree. A UConn professor is trying to stop unscrupulous companies from sabotaging it. One of the hardest parts of getting off opiates is the persistent craving for the drug. Many former users find that those dried leaves from Southeast Asia, commonly called more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 27 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * UH Leads Texas with Seven Senior Members Named to National Academy of Inventors Faculty innovators recognized for translating research into real-world technologies that change lives By Bryan Luhn Seven University of Houston faculty members have been named Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors -- the most of any single Texas institution this year -- reinforcing UH's leadership in research-driv more PR

MANOA, Hawaii, Feb. 28 (TNSrep) -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: * * * UHERO: Hawaii moves beyond recession, growth to remain modest Hawaii's economy is moving beyond last year's mild recession, but the recovery will be gradual, according to the University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization's (UHERO) first quarter forecast for 2026 released on February 27. After job losses tied to a tourism downturn and federal job cuts, payrolls have begun to  more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Feb. 27 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * UK research team awarded $1.9 million NIH grant to combat biofilm * Getting a dental implant installed can be uncomfortable; getting it removed because of infection is considerably more so. That's the problem that University of Kentucky researchers are trying to solve with a five-year, $1.9 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Martha Grady, Ph.D., a Lighthouse Beacon Foundatio more PR

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Feb. 28 (TNSjou) -- The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School issued the following news: * * * UMass Chan study led by Job Dekker selected for STAT Madness 4D Nucleome Consortium produces detailed models of the 3D genome over time in cells By Jim Fessenden STAT News, the award winning, Boston-based science and health care digital media outlet, has selected a study on the 4D nucleome led by Job Dekker, PhD, to compete in its annual STAT Madness competition more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 28 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center issued the following news: * * * Protect Your Skin from UV Damage for as Little as $40 a Year UCSF researchers calculated the annual cost of using sunscreens and found huge variations, depending on product price and how much skin a person exposes to the sun. * Consumers can protect their skin from damaging ultraviolet (UV) light rays for as little as $40 a year -- or  more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Feb. 28 (TNSjou) -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * 'Paradigm-shifting' study confirms effectiveness of long-acting HIV treatment UC is leading site for groundbreaking LATITUDE trial addressing barriers to daily oral medication By Megan Burgasser, burgasma@ucmail.uc.edu A recent clinical trial involving the University of Cincinnati targeted the challenges of medication adherence in people living with HIV. Results were published in The New Engl more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Feb. 28 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * AI technology could change how potholes are repaired in Ohio WLWT highlights UC research project with Honda, ODOT By Michael Miller, 513/556-6757, michael.miller3@uc.edu WLWT-5 highlighted a research partnership between the University of Cincinnati, Honda Motor Co. and the Ohio Department of Transportation that could revolutionize the way potholes and other road problems are fixed. UC College of Engi more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, Feb. 28 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * Lance Wells named a 2026 ASBMB Fellow By Kylie Earnhardt Lance Wells, professor of biochemistry and molecular biology and associate director of the University of Georgia's Complex Carbohydrate Research Center, has been named a 2026 Fellow of the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. ASBMB is a nonprofit professional society dedicated to advancing discovery in the molecular life scienc more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Feb. 28 -- The University of Memphis issued the following news: * * * Fogelman College of Business Begins Multi-Million Dollar Renovation The University of Memphis marked a major milestone Wednesday afternoon with an unconventional "wall breaking" ceremony to symbolize the start of renovations to the Fogelman College of Business and Economics (FCBE). Rather than turning dirt, faculty and University leaders took hammers to a wall to celebrate the launch of this pivotal mode more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Feb. 28 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus issued the following news: * * * Chemist Max O'Connor opens PhD students to their potential to influence policy in David L. Garin Science Policy Lecture By Dave Benson O'Connor, a fellow with the Institute for Science & Policy in Colorado, discussed her role working to inform policies that promote environmental and technological progress. For graduate students in the University of Missouri-St. Louis Department of Ch more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 28 -- The University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * How can people boost resilience? Karen Reivich shares some key insights In a four-part series offered by Penn HR this spring, Karen Reivich of Penn's Positive Psychology Center will guide staff, faculty, and postdocs toward building resilience. * Whether at home, at work, or in the world, many people may be experiencing emotional overload, making resilience more essential than ever. It's  more PR

ROCHESTER, New York, Feb. 28 -- The University of Rochester issued the following news: * * * Leadership Conversation with Elaine Sia Matt Cook URochester's inaugural leader for academic excellence discusses curriculum, value, and how we ensure student success. A University of Rochester degree does not come easy. Even the brightest, most dedicated students can veer off track or find themselves dangerously overwhelmed. Consider the following hypothetical URochester students: * Student A, a f more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 28 (TNSjou) -- The University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * New treatment may dramatically improve survival for those with deadly brain cancer High-grade astrocytoma, which includes glioblastoma, is a fast-growing, aggressive brain cancer that often returns after the tumor is removed, making it difficult to treat. Patients with recurrent high-grade astrocytoma typically only survive for four to five months more PR

RICHARDSON, Texas, Feb. 24 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Holocaust Studies Founder Remembered for Impact, Inspiration By Veronica Gonzalez University of Texas at Dallas professor Dr. Zsuzsanna Ozsvath didn't shy away from her past. After surviving the Holocaust in her native Hungary, where more than 550,000 Jews were killed, Ozsvath spent her career ensuring the memories were never forgotten. Ozsvath, emeritus professor of literature and history  more PR

RICHARDSON, Texas, Feb. 28 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Tinnitus Research Pioneer To Receive Campbell Callier Prize By Donna Wylie The University of Texas at Dallas Callier Center for Communication Disorders has named Dr. Richard J. Salvi of the University of Central Florida (UCF) as the recipient of the 2026 Thomas F. Campbell Callier Prize in Communication Disorders. The biennial prize recognizes individuals for their leadership in fos more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Feb. 28 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * Why is gout on the rise? By Alice Berry, aberry@virginia.edu A condition once called the "disease of kings" is affecting even the general population. Rates of gout, a type of inflammatory arthritis that causes severe, sudden stabbing pain in the big toe, have increased by more than 20% since 1990. Even though it's becoming a more widespread condition, gout still carries the public per more PR

GREEN BAY, Wisconsin, Feb. 28 -- The University of Wisconsin Green Bay campus issued the following news release: * * * New $1M Consortium Positions Northeast Wisconsin as Statewide Leaders in Innovation UW-Green Bay and New North team up to fuel startup growth * In a demonstration of regional collaboration, the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and New North, Inc. are proud to announce their joint leadership in the Cheese Wedge Consortium, a major entrepreneurship initiative supported throu more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 27 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * USC Engineers Prepare to Listen as Orion Heads for the Moon * When NASA's Orion spacecraft begins its journey toward the Moon in March as part of the Artemis II mission, a dish antenna located on a rooftop at USC Viterbi will be tracking its signal. The USC Department of Astronautical Engineering (ASTE) and the USC Space Engineering Research Center (SERC) more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 26 -- The University of Southern California Rossier School of Education posted the following news: * * * USC Rossier faculty Tracy Poon Tambascia and Ruth Chung promoted to Professor with Distinction * USC Rossier faculty members Tracy Poon Tambascia EdD and Ruth Chung PhD have been promoted to the rank of Professor of Clinical Education with Distinction, with continuing appointment. Their promotions are effective immediately. The designation of "with distinct more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 27 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Using moon dirt to build future lunar colonies * Simulated lunar dirt can be turned into extremely durable structures, potentially paving the way to more sustainable and cost-effective space missions, a new study suggests. Using a special laser 3D printing method, researchers melted fake lunar soil - a synthetic version of the fine dusty material on the moon surface, called regolith simulant - into layers and more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 27 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * UT San Antonio internship program gives students real-world experience protecting campus networks * Cybersecurity students who are looking to gain hands-on experience outside of the classroom don't have to look too far. The Cybersecurity Operations Internship Program, hosted by UT San Antonio's University Technology Solutions in partnership with the College of AI, Cyber and Computing, is loo more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 27 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * UT San Antonio recognized for exceptional research in cybersecurity * The National Security Agency (NSA) designated UT San Antonio as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Research (CAE-R) for its doctoral programs. The NSA awards the designation to universities with exceptional doctoral-level cybersecurity education and research. The program also aims to recognize universities t more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 27 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * UT San Antonio's Barshop Institute to receive up to $38M from ARPA-H * Positioning The University of Texas at San Antonio as a national anchor for aging and longevity science, its Sam and Ann Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging Studies will receive up to $38 million in federal funding for the first nationwide clinical study in healthy longevity. The Advanced Research Projects Agency fo more PR

TYLER, Texas, Feb. 28 (TNSrep) -- The University of Texas Tyler campus issued the following news release: * * * UT Tyler Poll Reveals Texas Voters' Views Ahead of March Primaries The University of Texas at Tyler Center for Opinion Research recently surveyed 1,117 Texas voters about their views ahead of the March 2026 primary election, with topics covering hypothetical political matchups and current state issues. In the survey conducted Feb. 13 - 22, 959 of those voters reached indicated they  more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Feb. 28 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * UVA's Innovator of the Year determined to make food safer, students smarter By Whitelaw Reid, wdr4d@virginia.edu One of Bryan Berger's favorite things to do as a kid was tag along to his father's office. His father, an electrical engineer, worked at nuclear power plants in Illinois, Arizona and Alabama. Berger would watch his dad take apart control valves and then reassemble them. And more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 27 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Variety: Spice of life or risk factor for overeating? * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -At Super Bowl parties, weddings, Independence Day cookouts and Thanksgiving dinners, people celebrate with large spreads of food. When faced with many options, extra food variety increases people's selection of foods, especially calorie-rich foods, which may lead to overeating, according to a new study conducted more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 28 (TNSjou) -- VCOM - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news: * * * VCOM-Louisiana's Justin Nguyen Named Student Researcher of the Year By Danielle Voumard For Justin Nguyen '26, being named VCOM-Louisiana's Student Researcher of the Year is both an honor and a reflection of years spent asking thoughtful questions, embracing persistence, and pursuing research that can advance patient care. His journey into medicine and research is deep more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 28 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Freshman Sriman Achanta applies AI expertise to real-world research Achanta, who is working in a College of Engineering lab, says he appreciates the chance VCU offers students to take part in research 'that's shaping the future of our world.' By David Pulgar, VCU College of Engineering Sriman Achanta is serious about research. At the International Science and Engineering Fair last year, his pro more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 28 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Brain School: An inside look at how our genes contribute to healthy brain development and what can go wrong The public is invited to explore the body's most complex organ on March 9 at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute. By John Pastor and Lena Ayuk The human brain is an extraordinarily complex organ and one of the least understood. Disorders that affect the brain -- including autism, epilepsy, schizophr more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 28 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Catawba Sustainability Center grows as hub for applied research By Diane Deffenbaugh When Matthew Wagner walks the fields of the Catawba Sustainability Center, he's thinking about more than daily farm work. Located about a half hour northeast of Blacksburg, the 377-acre Virginia Tech center supports faculty research, student learning, and partnerships with producers and community members across the region. The  more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Feb. 28 -- Washington University in St. Louis issued the following news: * * * Human resources launches enhanced service model By Brittney Wheeler The Office of Human Resources is launching an enhanced service model to provide a more streamlined employee experience and timely support to employees and leaders. The new structure takes effect for Danforth and Central Fiscal Unit (CFU) employees on Monday, March 2. This approach aims to strengthen relationships and collabor more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Feb. 28 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * Wayne State research turns urban water challenges into community-centered solutions From flooded basements and aging sewer pipes to public health risks, water infrastructure challenges shape daily life in Detroit. At Wayne State University, faculty, students and community partners tackle these issues through research and engagement grounded in the realities of urban neighborhoods. In recent years, WSU's Dep more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * William & Mary earns global status as an arboretum * William & Mary's campus -long celebrated for its sweeping green space and its cathedral-like canopy -has earned formal recognition as a level one arboretum through ArbNet, the only global accreditation program dedicated specifically to arboreta. The designation places William & Mary among nearly 900 accredited arboreta in 40 countries and formally acknow more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Feb. 28 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * How to Reset Your Circadian Rhythm If your sleep is off, can you fix it? By Serena Crawford Circadian rhythm, our internal biological 24-hour cycle, regulates many of the body's critical functions. When this internal clock is in tune with the outside world, our body knows when to sleep and when to wake. "It's a stabilizing force in the body that coordinates almost everything," explains Melissa Knauert, MD, more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Feb. 25 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Long-Living Wild Mouse May Hold Secret to Healthy Aging By Mallory Locklear, PhD When it comes to health, some of our animal neighbors have extraordinary advantages. Ostriches, for example, are highly resistant to viruses, while sharks rarely develop cancer. And species like naked mole rats and bowhead whales live for astonishingly long periods of time, decades and centuries, respectively. Research more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Feb. 28 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * A study in stardust: Massive binary stars emit tiny carbon particles Yale junior Donglin Wu leads a new study showing that some of the biggest stars in the universe shed some of the smallest dust particles. By Jim Shelton It's fitting that Yale junior Donglin Wu's first major scientific journal article as lead author focuses on stardust -- tiny solid grains that form from stellar winds, drift into more PR