LA JOLLA, California, March 10 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * "To Budget is to Choose": Lawrence Furnstahl Takes the Financial Helm * Tell us a bit about your background. What drew you to higher education finance? I went to the University of Chicago to study economics, thinking I would eventually get a Ph.D. and become a professor. However, when I was a 19-year-old second-year student, I was hired by the university's budget office to add  more PR

SWARTHMORE, Pennsylvania, March 10 -- Swarthmore College posted the following news: * * * "Truly Extraordinary": Morgan McErlean '26 Honored by Computing Research Association * In a quiet corner of the Science Center, Morgan McErlean '26 leans over a screen filled with notes -not lines of Python, but news reports and pieces of AI-generated media. But before models or metrics comes interpretation. What counts as harm? Who is affected? How does design amplify inequity? For McErlean, computer more PR

KENT, Ohio, March 11 -- Kent State University issued the following news: * * * 'The Disease of Me': How a Kent State Ashtabula Grad Found Strength in Sharing His Story When Michael Bugary looks at his first published book, The Disease of Me, he still feels a little surprised. "I was reading the final edit and thought, 'Who wrote this?'" he said with a laugh. But behind that humor is a long road through sports injuries, cancer treatment, addiction, recovery and rebuilding his life. Today, the more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, March 10 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * 2026 MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference shows why data make a difference * With time dwindling in the Olympic women's ice hockey gold medal game on Feb. 19, players for Team USA and Team Canada lined up for a key faceoff in Canada's end. Canada had a 1-0 lead. USA had 2:23 left, and an ace up their sleeve: analytics. USA Coach John Wroblewski pulled the goalkeeper, to get a p more PR

SEGUIN, Texas, March 11 -- Texas Lutheran University issued the following news: * * * 2026 TAS Conference: TLU Students Present Research to Scientific Community A physicist, a botanist, a mathematician, and two biologists. The year was 1929 when those five scientists founded the Texas Academy of Science--an organization that had emerged from its earlier iteration, the Academy of Science in Texas, founded almost 50 years before that. All told, the academy has been around for almost 150 years more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, March 10 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * 3 Questions: Building predictive models to characterize tumor progression * Just as Darwin's finches evolved in response to natural selection in order to endure, the cells that make up a cancerous tumor similarly counter selective pressures in order to survive, evolve, and spread. Tumors are, in fact, complex sets of cells with their own unique structure and ability to change. T more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, March 9 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Adaptability drives success of veterinary technology program at OSU-OKC * Constant adaptation is one of the reasons the Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City veterinary technology program has remained successful. In December 2025, the program reported a 100% first-time pass rate for the Veterinary Technician National Examination. Jen Miser -registered veterinary technician, compliance officer and  more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, March 11 -- Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City issued the following news: * * * Adaptability drives success of veterinary technology program at OSU-OKC Constant adaptation is one of the reasons the Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City veterinary technology program has remained successful. In December 2025, the program reported a 100% first-time pass rate for the Veterinary Technician National Examination. Jen Miser -- registered veterinary technician, complia more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, March 10 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * All about Seoul: URI delegates celebrate continued engagement with South Korea * KINGSTON, R.I. - March 10, 2026 - A University of Rhode Island delegation traveled to South Korea recently with the goal of celebrating URI's long-standing engagement with South Korean academic and industry partners, connecting with alumni, and expanding scholarly and research connections in the Asian country. T more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, March 10 -- Hampshire College posted the following news: * * * Alum Matthew Pitt 92F Considers Cults, Rock and Roll, and Celebrity in New Novel * Pitt is also the author of a novella and two collections of short fiction. We talked about his time at Hampshire, how it continues to influence and inspire him, and how he balances teaching and writing. What attracted you to Hampshire? Admitting this sort of stuns me, but I matriculated sight unseen. I was largely eyeing more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, March 10 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Architecture alumnus helps guide downtown Smyrna redevelopment * When Luis Calvo '10 left Barranquilla, Colombia, at 18 to study architecture, he envisioned himself designing buildings. Little did the College of Architecture and Construction Management (CACM) alumnus know that he'd be designing entire city centers, guiding one of the most ambitious redevelopment efforts in metro Atlanta. Since  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 10 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Atom-thin material could help solve chip manufacturing problem * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Making computer chips smaller is not just about better design. It also depends on a critical step in manufacturing called patterning, where nanoscale structures are carved into materials to form the circuits inside everything from smartphones to advanced sensors. To create these patterns, engineers u more PR

WACO, Texas, March 6 (TNSjou) -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * How Mosquitoes "Smell" Danger and Why It Matters New research shows how a natural plant compound flips a built-in "avoid" switch in the mosquito brain and why that could lead to better repellents By Kelly Craine, Media & Public Relations For centuries, plant-derived repellents have been used to help keep mosquitoes at bay. But scientists didn't fully understand how these compounds actually worked inside the  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, March 11 -- Belmont University issued the following news: * * * Dressed for Purpose Assistant Professor of Fashion Design, Andie Day receives national research grant to study how students discover their vocational calling through fashion entrepreneurship By Julia Copeland Andie Day didn't set out to become a vocation scholar. She built her career as a costumer in film and television, worked in the apparel industry and spent five years teaching at Baylor. It turns out t more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, March 11 -- Belmont University issued the following news: * * * Medical Student's National Essay Win Reflects Commitment to Whole-Person Care By Clara LoCricchio First-place honor highlights how the Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine helps students connect personal passions with the future of health care Belmont University medical student Sam Feudo received national recognition for his research exploring how the history of family medicine can help shape the futur more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 10 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Bendapudi: Increased state support vital to Penn State's students, mission * Dear Penn Staters, On Wednesday morning (March 11), I will have the honor of testifying before the Pennsylvania House Appropriations Committee in Harrisburg about the need for greater investment in our Pennsylvania-resident students and University. During the hearing, I plan to emphasize that state funding is  more PR

WASHINGTON, Pennsylvania, March 11 -- Washington and Jefferson College issued the following news: * * * Beyond the Blank Page: How Dr. Pax is Transforming Writing at W&J By: Olivia Mariutto and Theodore Tolliver For many college students, writing is one of the most challenging academic skills to master. Differences in prior schooling, cognitive processing, and confidence can make writing feel challenging, especially during the transition into higher education. At Washington & Jefferson Coll more PR

LA JOLLA, California, March 10 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Blood Test Predicts Dementia in Women as Many as 25 Years Before Symptoms Begin * The findings are based on data from 2,766 participants in the Women's Health Initiative Memory Study, a large national study that enrolled women ages 65 to 79 in the late 1990s and followed them for up to 25 years. All women were cognitively unimpaired when they entered the study. Blood samples colle more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, March 10 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Brain imaging offers insights into cochlear implant success * For someone with hearing loss, a successful cochlear implant can be life-changing. But because outcomes vary, determining candidates most likely to benefit from the procedure is crucial. A cochlear implant is a complex electronic device that can improve hearing in individuals with severe to profound hearing loss. While the implant does not more PR

ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, March 10 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: * * * Carl Case honored with inaugural Laine Faculty Scholar Award * Mar 10, 2026 St. Bonaventure University's School of Business has named Dr. Carl Case, professor in the Department of Management, as the 2025-26 recipient of the Marianne and Erick Laine Faculty Scholar Award. The inaugural award recognizes Case's exceptional academic achievements, scholarly impact and longstanding dedica more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 11 (TNSjou) -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Case Western Reserve University engineers unlock why materials jam under pressure New model predicts industrial 'shear jamming,' giving manufacturers control--and opening doors to flexible body armor Story by: Diana Steele Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have developed a model that predicts when industrial materials will jam under pressure--helping manufacturers prevent cost more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 11 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Olin Hall renovation recognized for design excellence The renovation of Olin Hall at Case Western Reserve University has received a Cincinnati Design Award, recognizing the thoughtful transformation of one of the university's longstanding academic buildings. The project received the highest award level of "honor," recognizing "design conceived and executed at the highest levels." Originally opened i more PR

SALISBURY, North Carolina, March 10 -- Catawba College posted the following news: * * * Catawba College Documentary Life in the Gap to Air on PBS North Carolina * Catawba College's faculty-student documentary Life in the Gap is reaching a broader audience across the state after being acquired for broadcast on PBS North Carolina's North Carolina Channel. Originally premiering on campus in September 2022, Life in the Gap explores the realities facing working Americans who earn too much to qu more PR

ITHACA, New York, March 10 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * CCE appoints environmental systems critical issue lead * Cornell Cooperative Extension has appointed Kathy Bunting-Howarth, J.D., Ph.D., critical issue lead for extension programming in environmental systems, effective January 1. Through her two-year appointment, Bunting-Howarth will look to strengthen connections between campus expertise and CCE educators and collaborators statewide, ensuring that Extension  more PR

ROANOKE, Virginia, March 10 -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Changing the way we measure substance use recovery * Nearly 50 million people in the United States struggle with substance use disorders, and nearly three in four use more than one substance. People with polysubstance use disorders are more likely than single drug users to suffer poor health, relapse from treatment, and overdose. They're also three times more likely to  more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, March 10 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson graduate Michael Newman turns passion for science into communications career * When Michael Newman picked up the phone one afternoon and found himself talking to Walt Disney's daughter, it was just one twist in a communications career that has had him covering everything from the science behind a presidential assassination to helping a medical researcher publicize his discovery of a new immune ce more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, March 10 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson welcomes turfgrass agronomist focused on research, sustainability and industry partnerships * College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences Idalia "Alejandra" Sierra is the new assistant professor of turfgrass agronomy at the Clemson University Pee Dee Research and Education Center (REC), near Florence, South Carolina. She brings expertise in turfgrass science, sustainable management and more PR

NEW YORK, March 11 (TNSjou) -- Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: * * * Antarctica Undergoes 'Greenlandification' As Ice Melt Accelerates Scientists have found that Antarctica's ice loss is increasing rapidly, mirroring the melting of its northern counterpart, Greenland. By Asher Seet An article published recently in Nature Geoscience warns that Antarctica's ice masses have begun to experience a process scientists call "Greenlandification." The t more PR

TROY, Alabama, March 10 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * Congressman Shomari Figures makes visit to Troy University campus * Troy University recently welcomed Alabama Congressman Shomari Figures to the Troy Campus to meet with students, faculty and University leadership and tour key academic and research facilities. While Congressman Figures has interacted with Troy University on numerous occasions-both in Washington, D.C., and throughout the district-this marked his fir more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, March 9 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * CONTRA: Schar School Announces New Center Focusing on Transnational Crime, Corruption, and the Networks That Sustain Them * The Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University announces the launch of the Corruption, Networks, and Transnational Crime Research Center - CONTRA -a research hub dedicated to advancing the study of one of today's most urgent global challenges-transnational crime. more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, March 10 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * Core Facility Expo connects state-of-the-art capabilities with researchers * The University of Kentucky Research Core Facility Expo, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, March 12, in the Biomedical Biological Sciences Research Building atrium, will showcase the depth, innovation and collaborative power of UK's shared research resources. This free event is open to all members of the university community and bri more PR

ITHACA, New York, March 10 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences issued the following news: * * * Ecological Weed Management for Lower Input Use Weed pressure remains one of the most persistent and costly challenges facing both organic and conventional farmers. Weeds compete directly with crops for water, nutrients and light, leading to reduced yields and profitability when not effectively managed. Traditional weed control practices, including intensive tillage, f more PR

ITHACA, New York, March 10 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences issued the following news: * * * LiDAR Technology and Slash Walls Advance Sustainable Forestry Forest regeneration across the Northeastern United States is increasingly threatened by over-browsing from high deer populations, which limits seedling survival and prevents the establishment of new forest growth. Poor regeneration undermines long-term forest health, biodiversity and the future supply of ti more PR

NEW YORK, March 11 (TNSjou) -- Cornell University - Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences issued the following news: * * * Study Identifies Gene Linked to Chemotherapy Resistance in Prostate Cancer A gene called FOXJ1 may drive resistance to taxane chemotherapy during treatment for advanced prostate cancer, according to a new study led by investigators at Weill Cornell Medicine and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. The findings provide important new insights into why patients  more PR

OMAHA, Nebraska, March 10 -- Creighton University posted the following news: * * * Creighton Students Selected to Present Research at BIG EAST Symposium at Madison Square Garden * Five Creighton University undergraduate researchers will present their work at the 2026 BIG EAST Undergraduate Research Poster Symposium, held March 14 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The annual event brings together student researchers from all 11 BIG EAST institutions to share projects across discipl more PR

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, March 10 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * Crooked Creek Ranch: New Outdoor Learning Center * Arkansas Tech University is developing a new experiential outdoor learning and research opportunity in rural Marion County. ATU students in programs such as agriculture, fisheries and wildlife science, geography, history and tourism will have the opportunity to gain hands-on learning at Crooked Creek Ranch, which consists of more than 500 acres ne more PR

NEW YORK, March 11 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center issued the following news: * * * David Levering Lewis Endows African Diaspora Fellowship A $1 million gift from the Pulitzer Prize-winning historian establishes a year-long fellowship at the Graduate Center's Leon Levy Center for Biography. * The CUNY Graduate Center's Leon Levy Center for Biography is pleased to inaugurate the David Levering Lewis Fellowship on the African Diaspora. The Lewis Fellowship is funded by a $1 more PR

ITHACA, New York, March 10 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Distant past may expose companies to claims of hypocrisy * Companies risk being criticized as hypocritical when their words and deeds don't match - even if those discrepancies are decades apart, Cornell-led research finds. In a series of studies involving nearly 5,000 participants, real and fictional organizations were deemed hypocritical for inconsistencies separated by more than a half-century - if, for exa more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 10 (TNSjou) -- Emory University Winship Cancer Institute issued the following news release: * * * New JAMA analysis reveals how obesity biologically contributes to cancer risk A new scientific review published in JAMA examines how excess body fat may influence cancer development and what current evidence suggests about reducing risk. The paper synthesizes findings from large population studies, clinical trials and laboratory research involving millions of patients wor more PR

TUCSON, Arizona, March 10 -- The University of Arizona posted the following news release: * * * Evergreen fund fueled by philanthropic gifts invests in startups commercializing U of A innovations * In 2023, Tech Launch Arizona launched a campaign to create a seed fund dedicated to helping startups commercializing University of Arizona innovations span the "valley of death," the period soon after a venture launches and faces its highest risk of failure. As of 2026, the Wildcat Philanthropic more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, March 10 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Expanded VIA services enhance connectivity across UT San Antonio's locations * The University of Texas at San Antonio and VIA Metropolitan Transit recently implemented transportation updates that help connect Roadrunners to a dynamic, accessible and engaging experience across the university's campuses and locations. Enhancements include extended service hours, increased service frequency, a more PR

LA JOLLA, California, March 10 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Film "Sinners" Makes Academy Award History, Led by UC San Diego Alumnus * A tattered paperback, dog-earred with notes scribbled throughout the margins, sits on the desk of Hollywood film producer and UC San Diego alumnus Sev Ohanian '08. Years earlier, Ohanian flipped through the same book, "How to Make It in Hollywood," during office hours with faculty in the Visual Arts Departme more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 11 -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * First UCSF Health Patient to Move from Total Artificial Heart to Transplant Milestone procedure gives young father with advanced heart failure a new heart and new future with his family. * UCSF Health has performed its first heart transplant for a patient with advanced heart failure who had received an artificial heart a few months earlier. The patient, 37, who  more PR

TULSA, Oklahoma, March 10 -- The University of Tulsa posted the following news: * * * First-gen transfer student uses competitive scholarship award to pursue medical career * In 2023, Kelly Parsley's present and future were utterly transformed. That year, this citizen of the Cherokee Nation became one of 60 students from across the country selected to receive a Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship. Worth up to $55,000 annually, this highly competitive award enabled P more PR

ANGOLA, Indiana, March 11 -- Trine University issued the following news: * * * Former governor, university president Daniels to present Trine Commencement address Mitchell E. (Mitch) Daniels, Jr., the 49th governor of Indiana and the 12th president of Purdue University, will present the keynote address to graduates from Trine University's Angola campus, Brooks College of Health Professions and TrineOnline during the morning ceremony on Saturday, May 2. The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. in t more PR

RUSTON, Louisiana, March 11 -- Louisiana Tech University issued the following news: * * * Four LA Tech Innovation Enterprise partners awarded Missile Defense Agency contracts Four partners within Louisiana Tech's Innovation Enterprise -- Archem, BetaFlix, Small Business Consulting Corporation (SBCC), and Stephenson Stellar Corporation -- were awarded contracts for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) indefinite-delivery/indefinite-q more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Escalating conflict between the U.S. and Iran is forcing Arab governments to navigate a delicate security environment that threatens regional economic stability and domestic reform. Scholars from the program on Arab Reform and Development at the Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies say the war is testing the limits of alliances while reshaping the political landscape of the Middle East. Sean Yom, associate professor of political science a more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, March 9 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Gift Supports New Research Boat for Samford's Biological and Environmental Sciences Department * A recent gift to Samford University's Howard College of Arts and Sciences will expand hands-on learning and research opportunities for students in the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences. Last year, the late Julius "David" Davidson made a $13 million gift to Samford University to support  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 11 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Gnaw-y by nature: U-M researchers discover neural circuit that rewards gnawing behavior in rodents The finding reveals a previously hidden motivation for gnawing in mammals, which could help lead to more effective treatments for oral health issues in humans * Researchers at the University of Michigan have discovered that the constant gnawing of rodents isn't just a reflex or a consequence o more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, March 10 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Granular activated carbon-sorbed PFAS can be used to extract lithium from brine * Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, are primarily thought of as environmental pollutants, and most research on them focuses on removing them from the environment. Rice researcher James Tour, however, has a different approach. His team, led by postdoctoral associate and Rice Academy Junior Fellow Yi Cheng, de more PR

ALLENDALE, Michigan, March 11 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * GVSU research: West Michigan economy shows modest rebound By Brian Vernellis West Michigan's recent slowdown in economic growth appears to be subsiding, according to data collected by a GVSU researcher. February's survey of the region's purchasing managers indicates modest growth, said Brian Long, director of supply management research at GVSU's Seidman College of Business. Long said the improv more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, March 10 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Health Care Affordability Lab at Yale University launched as a new resource for policymakers addressing the crisis in health care costs Building on its longstanding commitment to creating a stronger, safer, healthier America through research, Yale University today launched an innovative initiative that pairs rigorous academic scholarship with strategic policy engagement to curb rising health care spending at more PR

TEMPE, Arizona, March 11 -- Rio Salado College issued the following news: * * * Help Yourself Help Others With a Counseling Degree From Rio Salado Do you want to help others? Are you the kind of person that people confide in? Do people find you easy to talk to? Has anybody ever called you a good listener? A career in counseling could be right for you. Whether you're interested in helping people find a career they're passionate about or you have a burning desire to bring couples and families c more PR

DENVER, Colorado, March 10 -- The University of Colorado posted the following news: * * * Historic Preservation Jobs Matter. Here's How CU Denver Can Prepare You for One. * Molly Rose Merkert didn't always see herself working in historic preservation jobs, which protect cultural history through public policy, projects, or other means. In fact, she was totally new to the field when she took her first class on the topic as a master of architecture student at CU Denver. The course-an introducto more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, March 11 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * How a growing network of training programs at Wayne State University equips community residents to confront some of their most pressing challenges In October 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic surged, Nate McCaughtry realized just how fragile the line between health and crisis could be. After days of worsening symptoms, the Wayne State University administrator climbed into his car and drove himself to the hosp more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 10 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * How AI is integrated into clinical workflow lowers medical liability perception * HERSHEY, Pa. -Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the field and practice of medicine, including legal liability and the perception of who is at fault when a patient experiences harm. "AI holds promise to improve the quality and safety of health care and to reduce errors and patient harm, but the risk more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, March 10 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * How Joseph Paradiso's sensing innovations bridge the arts, medicine, and ecology * Joseph Paradiso thinks that the most engaging research questions usually span disciplines. Paradiso was trained as a physicist and completed his PhD in experimental high-energy physics at MIT in 1981. His father was a photographer and filmmaker working at MIT, MIT Lincoln Laboratory, and the MITRE more PR

TUCSON, Arizona, March 10 -- The University of Arizona posted the following news release: * * * How one Wildcat turned years of chronic pain into groundbreaking women's health research * As a young girl, Michelle Valenti always wanted to be a doctor. She was interested in science from an early age, but it was watching family members struggle with health issues that inspired a deep-seeded desire to become a physician. "I lost my grandpa when I was really young, and I spent a lot of time in  more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, March 9 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * IACUC Chair Message from the VPR * After many years of dedicated service as IACUC Chair, Paul Murphy, Ph.D., will be stepping down from the role. Dr. Murphy's leadership has been instrumental in maintaining a high-quality and compliant animal care and use program at the University of Kentucky, and we are deeply grateful for his commitment to the university and its research mission. Please join me in t more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 10 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Innovation was on display at Temple's first annual Engineering Expo * On Thursday, Feb. 26, the College of Engineering welcomed more than 400 guests, including students from local K-12 schools, to its first annual Engineering Expo. The event featured live table demonstrations, faculty meet and greets, and more. Twenty-six different labs and student groups set up table (and floor) demonstrations durin more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 10 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * Inside Northeastern's efforts to keep students safe in the Middle East * Tracking flights and missiles, Northeastern's global security team moved quickly In the days and weeks leading up to the joint U.S.-Israeli strikes in Iran, Northeastern University's global security team had more than inkling that something big was coming. by Tanner Stening by Cody Mello-Klein March 10, 2026 It began with more PR

BUFFALO, New York, March 10 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * International expert at the Jacobs School is co-author on a paper on Epstein-Barr virus antibodies and MS published in JAMA Neurology * An electron micrograph showing three Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) particles colorized pink. Image: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Publication coincides with MS Awareness Week, March 9-16 By Ellen Gold more PR

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, March 10 -- Clark University posted the following news: * * * John Emond '74, former NASA analyst, to speak on Goddard's enduring legacy * Emond, a former NASA analyst, will return to Clark on March 17 to reflect on Robert Goddard's achievements and struggles Clark is known for uncommon trajectories. A student may set forth with a particular career direction in mind, then pivot into something totally unexpected, where they'll find success and meaning. It happens a more PR

KUTZTOWN, Pennsylvania, March 11 -- Kutztown University issued the following news release: * * * Kutztown University Launches Certificate in Biotechnology Kutztown University has launched a new certificate program in biotechnology. Developed in collaboration between the Biological Sciences and the Physical Sciences departments, the program is designed to develop and enhance practical workplace skills for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Biotechnology and pharmaceutical indust more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, March 10 -- La Roche University issued the following news release: * * * La Roche University Establishes Strategic Academic Partnership with Chung Hwa University of Medical Technology La Roche University is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Chung Hwa University of Medical Technology (CUMT) (opens in a new tab) in Taiwan, marking a significant advancement in the University's global health sciences partnerships and expanding it more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, March 11 -- La Roche University issued the following news release: * * * La Roche University Establishes Strategic Academic Partnership with Chung Hwa University of Medical Technology La Roche University is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Chung Hwa University of Medical Technology (CUMT) (opens in a new tab) in Taiwan, marking a significant advancement in the University's global health sciences partnerships and expanding it more PR

EASTON, Pennsylvania, March 11 -- Lafayette College issued the following news: * * * History, memories, and transformation through rephotography A First Year Seminar's rephotography project offers insights into campus history for the Bicentennial By Bryan Hay After months of exploration and reflection, students in Prof. Katie Stafford's FYS 164: Adaptation (in the Humanities) have completed an insightful journey of Lafayette's campus and traditions through rephotography, the process of phot more PR

LAKE FOREST, Illinois, March 11 -- Lake Forest College issued the following news: * * * Schneiderman expands HUMAN initiative's national reach as leadership transitions to new co-principal investigators As Lake Forest College's Mellon-funded HUMAN initiative enters its next phase, its work at the intersection of humanistic inquiry and artificial intelligence continues to resonate far beyond campus, while new leadership prepares to guide the project forward. Supported by a $1.2 million grant  more PR

SAN DIEGO, California, March 10 -- California State University's San Diego State University posted the following news: * * * Largest-ever SDSU Student Symposium celebrates student research, creativity * With presentations on matters as diverse as a theatrical stage and the surface of Mars, the 19th annual SDSU Student Symposium (S3) was the university's largest ever showcase of student research, scholarship and creative achievement. More than 700 San Diego State University students shared th more PR

PORTLAND, Maine, March 11 -- The University of Maine School of Law issued the following statement on March 10, 2026, by President and Dean Leigh Saufley: * * * A message from President and Dean Leigh Saufley: A historic gift for Maine Law Dear Maine Law Community, It is with deep gratitude that I write to share news of a transformational gift to the University of Maine School of Law. Through his estate, Dr. Edward David, M.D., J.D. '87, has made an extraordinary $500,000 gift to Maine Law,  more PR

RIVERDALE, New York, March 11 -- Manhattan University issued the following news: * * * Manhattan University Announces Inaugural ARCH Innovation Exchange Faculty Fellows Manhattan University today announced its inaugural class of Faculty Fellows for the ARCH Innovation Exchange. ARCH, which stands for Analytics, Research, Creativity, and Humanity, is a campus-wide approach to learning that combines the foundations from the University's three schools - the Kakos School of Arts and Sciences, the more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 10 -- Marian University posted the following news: * * * Marian University Students and Alumni Published in Journal of Osteopathic Medicine * Marian University's Wood College of Osteopathic Medicine researchers document a rare presentation of an autoimmune skin disorder, contributing to national osteopathic medical knowledge. Medical case reports help physicians recognize rare and unusual disease presentations, improving patient care and clinical understanding. more PR

OXFORD, Ohio, March 10 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Miami University receives Climate Luminary Honors for exemplary climate leadership * Construction of the walking paths in the park began this winter ( (photo by Scott Kissell). The Sharon and Graham Mitchell Sustainability Park Generating solar power, creating green spaces Established by a transformational gift from longtime Miami and sustainability supporters Sharon Janosik Mitchell '73 and Graham Mitchell '7 more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 11 (TNSjou) -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Cell death in photoreceptor cells is reversible, study finds Removal of damaged mitochondria can rescue dying photoreceptor cells * Photoreceptors are specialized cells in the eye that convert light energy into neural signals. Several diseases that cause irreversible vision loss, including age-related macular degeneration, retiniti more PR

BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania, March 11 -- Moravian University issued the following news release: * * * Moravian University's HUB Selected for 2026 Top Projects Awards by Lehigh Valley Business Top Projects Awards will be presented at Lehigh Valley Business' Real Estate & Development Summit on March 11. * Today, Moravian University announced that Lehigh Valley Business has selected the Haupert Union Building (HUB) to receive a 2026 Top Projects Award. The HUB is a 82,000-square-foot, $45 million more PR

LA JOLLA, California, March 10 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * New AI Agent Could Transform How Scientists Study Weather and Climate * The researchers also hope the findings will lead to AI agents that will be able to bring similar advances to other disciplines, especially climate science. Meteorology was a perfect test case because it combines large, complex datasets that change over time and the need to reason about these data in plain lang more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, March 10 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * New model offers 'clear path' to keeping clean water flowing in rural Africa * More than 184 million people in rural sub-Saharan Africa rely on shared handpumps for clean water. However, more than 50,000 of the pumps are broken, leaving millions in jeopardy of losing their safe water supply. New research from the University of Notre Dame studies how local nongovernmental organizations in Ethiopia more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, March 10 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * New sensor network makes real-time flooding, air-quality data available to Rhode Island communities A team of Brown University researchers has launched a new network of environmental sensors that monitor flood conditions, air quality and weather data across Rhode Island. The data, collected from nearly 100 sensors statewide, are available to anyone through an online dashboard. The dual goals of the proje more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, March 10 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * New UAB discovery may solve GLP-1's biggest problem: Weight regain after stopping treatment * Anath Shalev, M.D., and her team have discovered a potential solution to weight regain that occurs after stopping GLP-1 medications through the oral drug TIX100. Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham have uncovered a potential solution to one of the biggest challenges in modern obesity treatm more PR

GALVESTON, Texas, March 10 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * NICU literacy program gives smallest UTMB patients a head start * Soft beeps, whooshing sounds, and the hum of human activity, punctuated by occasional alarms, create a familiar tapestry of sound for babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Yet, above the mechanical pulse, a different frequency occasionally takes hold. It is the melodic, unmistakable murmur of a human voice more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, March 10 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU creative writing professor to publish third novel March 17 * Kelly Krumrie, creative writing assistant professor at New Mexico State University, will publish her newest novel "Concentric Macroscope" on March 17, 2026. "Concentric Macroscope" follows a linguist who is hired for project shrouded in secrecy. Stationed on a remote radio station at the top of a hill, the linguist must t more PR

DELAWARE, Ohio, March 10 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * Power Ploy * DELAWARE, Ohio - Jeffrey Ding, Ph.D., assistant professor of Political Science at George Washington University, will present "Technology and the Rise and Fall of Great Powers: Implications for the U.S.-China AI Race" at Ohio Wesleyan University. Ding will speak at 4:30 p.m. March 25 in the Benes Rooms of OWU's Hamilton-Williams Campus Center, 40 Rowland Ave., Delaware. His presentatio more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, March 10 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news: * * * Opening Doors in Psychology * UNC Greensboro psychology professor Dr. Susan Keane, the holder of the Candace Bernard and Robert Glickman Distinguished Professorship, says she can make a stronger impact because of the generosity of the Bernard-Glickman family. Keane first bonded with Candace Bernard over their passion for Dream Camp, a program for children with social  more PR

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, March 10 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news: * * * Paper: HBCUs promote social, economic mobility for Black children who live nearby * CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -New research from a team of University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign economists estimates the social mobility effects of four-year public historically Black colleges and universities on Black children who live in the same county as an HBCU. Using data on children born around 1 more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 10 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State Harrisburg joins Commonwealth Arboreta Network * MIDDLETOWN, Pa. -Penn State Harrisburg has joined the Penn State Commonwealth Arboreta Network (CAN), a program that helps inventory and catalog tree species on campus and creates experiential learning and collaborative research opportunities, as well as campus beautification for students, alumni and friends of the Penn State co more PR

MIDDLETOWN, Pennsylvania, March 11 -- Pennsylvania State University Harrisburg campus issued the following news: * * * Penn State Harrisburg joins Commonwealth Arboreta Network By Manal Negm Mohamed Penn State Harrisburg has joined the Penn State Commonwealth Arboreta Network (CAN), a program that helps inventory and catalog tree species on campus and creates experiential learning and collaborative research opportunities, as well as campus beautification for students, alumni and friends of t more PR

ABINGTON, Pennsylvania, March 11 -- Pennsylvania State University Abington campus issued the following news: * * * Abington Chancellor Gary Liguori selected for NCAA Division III advisory panel By Regina Broscius Penn State Abington Chancellor Gary Liguori has been named to the NCAA Division III Presidents' Advisory Group (PAG), representing the United East Conference through January 2028. Abington fields 14 Division III teams. "As a former NCAA student-athlete, I am honored to represent th more PR

BUFFALO, New York, March 10 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Pharmacy professor promotes kidney assessment that provides more accurate, equitable care * Published commentary encourages discontinuation of outdated tests that are imprecise or put Black patients at disadvantage By Laurie Kaiser BUFFALO, N.Y. -For decades, pharmacists and medical institutions have relied on the Cockcroft-Gault (C-G) estimated creatinine clea more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, March 10 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * Portland stands out for lack of access to primary care, study finds * New research led by Oregon Health & Science University confirms the frustration of many people trying to get a primary care medical appointment in Portland: Wait times are measured in months, if they can get an appointment at all. In a study published Monday in the journal Health Affairs Scholar, researchers acting as "sec more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 11 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * Professor Reflects on Teaching Math, Fostering Accessibility * Q&A with Dr. Haitham Alkhateeb Dr. Haitham Alkhateeb, a professor and director of mathematics at The University of Baltimore, grew up believing in the value of education, and has dedicated his life to celebrating it, improving it and making it accessible to all. Haitham's research focuses mainly on teaching and learning in higher edu more PR

BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, March 10 -- Olivet Nazarene University posted the following news: * * * Professor To Present at World Medieval Congress * When reading stories and legends from the Middle Ages about the Holy Grail, most people probably don't expect to read about time travel -or the Biblical figure of King Solomon. But that's exactly what Dr. Karen Knudson '91 discovered while working on her dissertation in medieval literature. "It's a fascinating story," Dr. Knudson recounts. "In one more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 10 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Q&A: Gassing up bioengineered materials for wound healing * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Biomaterials are specifically engineered to support tissue, nerve and muscle regeneration across the body, yet physicians and researchers have limited control over the size and connectivity of the internal pores that transfer oxygen and vital nutrients to where they are most needed. To solve this problem an more PR

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, March 10 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news: * * * Racial, political cues on social media shape TV audiences' choices * CONTACT: Sharita Forrest, Research Editor 217-244-1072; slforres@illinois.edu CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -Social media users are more likely to watch TV programs that are endorsed by members of their political party, a recent study suggests. However, individuals' racial identity and their perceptions of racial and pol more PR

NEW YORK, March 10 -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * Recreational Cannabis Laws May Displace Illegal Cannabis Markets * Adopting recreational cannabis laws, beyond only medical cannabis laws, may help reduce the size of the illegal cannabis market in U.S. states, reports a new study at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. The study is among the first to comprehensively examine illegal cannabis market dynamics using law enf more PR

NEWARK, New Jersey, March 11 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Years Before Alzheimer's Appears, African Americans with a Specific Gene Variant Show a Decline in Brain Network Flexibility By Kathleen O'Brien Rutgers-Newark researchers recently proved that a genetic variant specific to African ancestry alters the brain in a way that foretells the eventual development of Alzheimer's Disease. At the same time, their study revealed some good news: A far more well-k more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, March 11 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Exploring How Everyday Foods Could Hide Fungal Risks for Mothers and Children Rutgers Health researchers receive a federal grant to examine how contaminants may influence pregnancy outcomes and child development By Nakaysha Gonzalez Zorimar Rivera-Nunez, an assistant professor with the Rutgers School of Public Health, will help lead a collaborative, multi-institutional project to examine how exposure  more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, March 11 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * In the Ocean's Marine 'Snow,' a Scientist Seeks Clues to Future Climate A Rutgers researcher unravels an oceanographic mystery of how calcium carbonate dissolves in the shallow seas By Greg Bruno As any diver knows, oceans can be cloudy places. Even on sunny days, snow-like particles drift through the water column, obscuring the aquatic world below. Scientists have long known that this "mari more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, March 11 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Maternal Health Investments in New Jersey Show Progress, but Barriers Persist A large community-based participatory research study of women of color highlights perinatal experiences and opportunities to further strengthen policies By Michelle Edelstein A study from community researchers partnering with Rutgers Health faculty and staff offers an in-depth look at the pregnancy, childbirth and  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, March 9 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Samford Sport Administration Students Earn Top Honors at National Conference * Students from Samford University's School of Health Professions earned top recognition at the Dr. Samantha Roberts Case Study Competitions during the 2026 Applied Sport Management Association Conference. Held Feb. 11-13 at Temple University in Philadelphia, the conference brought together faculty, students and industry lead more PR

ITHACA, New York, March 10 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Sap chiller to improve quality of life for maple producers * On a 65-degree day during last year's maple season, Chad Virkler and his family boiled all night to keep up with the flow of sap - if they let it sit, it would spoil. "Ropey syrup is not a myth, you can actually make it if you let your concentrate sit around at that kind of temperature," said Virkler, owner of Virkler Farm and Forest in Danby, Vermo more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, March 9 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Seton Hall to Welcome Guest Fulbright Scholar * With the nature of global conflict increasingly including digital and psychological battlefields, Seton Hall University's School of Diplomacy and International Relations is bringing a world class expert on security studies to campus. From March 11 - 14, 2026, the university will host Lukasz Kamienski, Ph.D., a distinguished Fulbright Visiting Scholar fro more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, March 10 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * SPHHS Advancing Research in Hearing Healthcare Lab Seeks Adults for Study * The Advancing Research in Hearing Healthcare Lab (ARHL) in the School of Public Health and Health Sciences is seeking participants aged 40 and older who own a hearing aid. The ARHL, run by Jasleen Singh, assistant professor of speech, language and hearing sciences, is working to make hearing healthcare more affordab more PR

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, March 10 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * Stone, Bradley, Post Speak at Statewide Conference * Three Arkansas Tech University faculty members shared their work and ideas at the 2026 Arkansas Environmental and Outdoor Education Conference, which took place March 6-7 in Fairfield Bay. Dr. Brett Stone, associate dean in the ATU College of Education and Health, helped lead a session entitled "Integrating Environmental Education into the Middl more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 10 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Strange cosmic burst from colliding galaxies shines light on heavy elements * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -A recently detected flash of energy appears to have emanated from the wreckage of colliding galaxies, according to an international team of astronomers led by Penn State scientists. The burst, known as GRB 230906A, was likely caused by the collision of two neutron stars hundreds of million more PR

MIAMI, Florida, March 10 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Researcher Wins Stanley J. Glaser Award for Colorectal Cancer Immunotherapy * Summary * Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center researcher Kevin Van der Jeught, Ph.D., received a Stanley J. Glaser Foundation Award to advance mRNA-based immunotherapy aimed at expanding treatment options for colorectal cancer patients. * The $72,000 award supp more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, March 10 (TNSjou) -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * A&S Researchers Develop "Lock-and-Key" Cancer Drug System A new chemistry platform from Assistant Professor Xiaoran Hu could keep cancer drugs inactive until they reach a tumor, offering a path to more precise treatment with fewer side effects. Many therapeutic molecules used in cancer treatments are highly toxic, often harming healthy tissues and causing significant side effects. This creates a cri more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, March 11 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * First They Studied the Earth, Now They Are Saving It Earth and environmental sciences alumni are tackling climate change, sustainability and environmental policy across the globe. Dan Bernardi In the College of Arts and Sciences, students do more than simply learn about the world. They learn how to change it for the better, thanks to a liberal arts education that gives them the versatility to make a differe more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, March 10 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Undergraduate Researcher Takes Community-Based Approach to Equitable Speech Therapy Senior Gillan Weltman and faculty mentor Yalian Pei are working to further culturally informed care in speech-language pathology. Diane Stirling For Gillian Weltman '26, research isn't confined to a laboratory. She's taking her work directly into the community--hosting events, screening participants and listening closely to  more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, March 11 -- Texas Christian University issued the following news: * * * TCU Chemistry Researcher Named a Big 12 Faculty of the Year Kayla Green has built an internationally recognized research program while mentoring the next generation of scientists at Texas Christian University, and her efforts are getting noticed. The chemistry professor and assistant dean of undergraduate affairs at the Louise Dilworth Davis College of Science & Engineering represents TCU among this yea more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, March 10 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Teaching the Whole Person: Anderson on Moral Theology * Justin M. Anderson, Ph.D., a professor and chair of Moral Theology at Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology (ICSST) at Seton Hall University, studies ethics with a perspective that is both scholarly and deeply human. "I'm involved in ethics and moral theology, so it's a practical look at our lives, a search for meaning and ultimately more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, March 10 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * The human side of warfare: OSU collaboration shaping future of America's fighters * Media Contact: Tanner Holubar | Communications Specialist | 405-744-2065 | tanner.holubar@okstate.edu Improving the U.S. Department of Defense's capability to evaluate weapons systems requires more than firepower. It needs engineering precision focused on human-centered design, all in the effort to save American liv more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, March 10 -- The Baylor College of Medicine posted the following news: * * * The Marcus Foundation awards $14.4 million to create Marcus VITAL Laboratory at Baylor College of Medicine's Center for Aortic Surgery * Baylor College of Medicine recently received a $14.4 million philanthropic research award from The Marcus Foundation to establish the Marcus VITAL (Vascular Intelligence for Translational AI and Learning) Laboratory, a first-of-its-kind research and education hub in  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 10 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * The U.S. Partners with Iran's Kurdish Minority * WASHINGTON (March 10, 2026) -The U.S. has been reaching out to leaders of Iran's Kurdish population in an attempt to fight the Iranian government. However, Syria's Kurds warned Iran's Kurds about partnering with the U.S. after aligning with the U.S. more than a decade ago. Syrian Kurdish groups felt abandoned when the U.S. withdrew support. In 2026, this spli more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, March 10 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Toth-Lonergan Spring Lecture: Finding a Path in the Dark * The Center for Catholic Studies invites the University community and friends of Seton Hall to the Spring 2026 Toth-Lonergan Lecture, delivered by Visiting Toth-Lonergan Professor Jonathan Heaps, Ph.D. His talk, "Finding a Path in the Dark: Lonergan's Guidance for Getting Oriented in a Disorienting World," explores Bernard Lonergan's practical more PR

TOWSON, Maryland, March 11 -- Towson University issued the following news release: * * * TU awarded $1.2M to prepare school-based leaders in autism services Grant strengthens interdisciplinary collaboration across education and health professions * Towson University has been awarded a five-year, $1,247,875 federal grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) to support Project LINC 2.0: Preparing School-Based Leaders in Autism Through Interdiscip more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, March 10 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Two CAHNR Faculty Among World's Most Highly Cited Researchers * Two faculty in UConn's College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources (CAHNR) were among the world's most highly cited researchers in 2025. Yangchao Luo, associate professor of nutritional sciences, and Zhe Zhu, associate professor of natural resources and the environment, are the two CAHNR faculty named to the list. The 202 more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, March 10 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Two KU researchers named 2026 senior members by National Academy of Inventors * LAWRENCE -The National Academy of Inventors (NAI) has named two University of Kansas researchers to the 2026 class of senior members. The senior member program recognizes active faculty, scientists and administrators at NAI member institutions who have produced, patented and commercialized technologies that brought -or aspir more PR

ALBANY, New York, March 11 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * UAlbany, Rutgers Researchers Develop Early-Warning Model to Predict Toxic Social Media Storms By Bethany Bump Researchers at the University at Albany and Rutgers University have developed an early-warning framework that can predict harmful social media interactions before they erupt, paving the way for interventions that can minimize harm and make platforms safer for users. Using publicly available data more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 10 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * UBalt and Global Peace Foundation Formalize Expanded Peacebuilding Partnership * Advancing Peacebuilding and Community Dialogue in Baltimore Leaders from The University of Baltimore and the Global Peace Foundation (GPF) marked an expanded institutional partnership during a signing ceremony on Jan. 20, 2026\. The formal letter of cooperation was originally signed in October 2025 by UBalt Presiden more PR

LA JOLLA, California, March 10 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * UC San Diego Experts Bring Innovative Discoveries to the Global Stage at SXSW 2026 * Can Biotech Help Save Coral Reefs? In this panel, Daniel Wangpraseurt, an interdisciplinary marine biologist who leads the Coral Reef Ecophysiology and Engineering Lab at UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography, will explore how biotechnology advances, materials science and collabora more PR

IRVINE, California, March 11 -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * Promising biological target for obesity prevention among postmenopausal women identified First-of-its-kind study may lead to precision obesity prevention, treatment strategies * Higher levels of the hormone asprosin were linked to reduced weight gain in metabolically healthy postmenopausal women. * Researchers analyzed data from more than 4,000 postmenopausal women participati more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 10 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * UChicago partners with Midwest universities on hub to connect startups with Bay Area venture capital * The University of Chicago, in partnership with seven other leading Midwestern universities, on March 10 announced the launch of Third Coast Foundry, a new San Francisco-based hub designed to strengthen the collective presence of Midwest research institutions in one of the world's most active venture ec more PR

EDMOND, Oklahoma, March 10 -- The University of Central Oklahoma posted the following news: * * * UCO Design Students Present Research at International Conference in Rome * Two University of Central Oklahoma School of Design students were accepted to present original research at the Twentieth International Conference on Design Principles and Practices held Feb. 25-27, at Sapienza University of Rome in Italy. Chloe Falls, a senior graphic design major from Edmond, Oklahoma, presented her pap more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, March 10 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Continues to Shine in National, Global Rankings; Named Among World's Top Universities * UConn continues to gain acclaim in the U.S. and worldwide for its quality, making strong showings in recent rankings that assess its academic enterprise, research impact, global engagement, and return on investment for students. In the newest ranking, Time Magazine has named UConn among its top universi more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, March 10 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * UK researchers encourage college students to eat healthy with dorm room recipes * Video via the YouTube channel of Aurora Occa. Attending college brings on a lot of change for students, including how they eat. Dining halls are the norm, but today college students have access to food delivery apps, 24-hour diners and, sometimes, kitchens in their residence halls. Researchers at the University of Ken more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 11 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Uncommon impact: VCU pairs efficiency with affordability State report ranks VCU No. 1 for efficiency, a key part of the university's strategy to keep tuition growth as low as possible. By Brian McNeill At Virginia Commonwealth University, the data shows that the university has long prioritized and remains committed to keeping costs as low as possible -- despite national higher education trends. more PR

TUCSON, Arizona, March 11 -- The University of Arizona Health Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Navigating federal government's new dietary guidelines can be tricky Health and wellness experts say it's important to consider individual needs when it comes to updated nutritional advice. * Vivian Kominos, MD, started cooking at the tender age of 2, standing on a step stool at her grandmother's side. Kominos's father was a chef, and food was a big deal in their Greek household. more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, March 11 (TNSjou) -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Study: Additional radiation for liver cancer does not increase toxicity UC-led research published in the American Journal of Clinical Oncology By Tim Tedeschi, 513/556-5694, tedesctd@ucmail.uc.edu New research from a University of Cincinnati Cancer Center study found external beam radiation therapy (EBRT) is safe to administer to patients with liver cancer even after they undergo a targeted  more PR

GAINESVILLE, Florida, March 11 -- The University of Florida issued the following news: * * * Chasing the rare arogos skipper butterfly from Florida fields to lab By Brooke Bowser With their triangular shape and golden-orange wings, the eastern arogos skipper (Atrytone arogos arogos) butterflies seemed to wave down the passing crew of researchers at Herky Huffman/Bull Creek Wildlife Management Area near Orlando, Florida. "You can just drive along and see them perched on the flowers. You don' more PR

MANOA, Hawaii, March 11 (TNSjou) -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: * * * Outrigger canoe paddling fuels lifelong health and culture A University of Hawaii at Manoa study confirms that outrigger canoe paddling is far more than a state team sport. It's a way of life that supports physical, emotional, cultural and spiritual health for paddlers in Hawaii. The study, published in Health Promotion International, examines paddling through a public health pe more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, March 11 (TNSjou) -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * University of Houston Physicists Break Superconductivity Temperature Record Breakthrough Sets the Stage for Future Advancements, Innovation in the Field Key Takeaways * Researchers at the University of Houston and its Texas Center for Superconductivity set a new ambient-pressure superconductivity record of 151 K, the highest transition temperature achieved without maintaining high pressure since  more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, March 11 -- The University of Iowa of issued the following health care news: * * * The connection between Afib and cancer New research from UI Health Care shows an association between atrial fibrillation (Afib) and increased cancer risk, especially in younger patients. While this does not mean Afib causes cancer, it may signal broader health factors affecting the entire body. * A possible link researchers are studying For years, clinicians have observed that patients with  more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 11 (TNSjou) -- The University of Maryland Baltimore campus issued the following news: * * * Gut Check: Study Raises Questions About at Home Microbiome Testing Laura Lee For years, Diane Hoffmann, JD, MSc the Jacob A. France Professor of Health Care Law at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law and director of the Law and Health Care Program, had a suspicion she couldn't prove. As part of an NIH research grant, she had spent more than a half dec more PR

CORAL GABLES, Florida, March 11 -- The University of Miami issued the following news: * * * How to 'prompt like a pro' A University of Miami librarian provides tips on how to get the most relevant and reliable AI search results. By Barbara Gutierrez, bgutierrez@miami.edu As more workers, scholars, researchers, and students use artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance their work, the importance of using effective prompts in their digital search has become very important. Experts say the diff more PR

CORAL GABLES, Florida, March 11 -- The University of Miami issued the following news: * * * Takeaways from real estate industry leaders Leaders at the 14th annual Real Estate Impact Conference shared pointers about the industry, the economy, and the nuance of making deals. By Janette Neuwahl Tannen, jnt38@miami.edu There was insight from leaders coming into their own in the real estate industry, such as Nadeem Meghji, Blackstone Real Estate's global head; those with plenty of experience; an more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 11 (TNSrep) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Will Virgin Islanders vote? Report reveals major constitutional awareness gap A new report from the University of Michigan's Center for Racial Justice and the University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras examines a critical disconnect in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Most residents believe the territory should ratify its own constitution, the majority remain unaware of the current process to create one.  more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, March 11 -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release: * * * MURR makes NCA Lu-177 available worldwide Expanded supply will enable researchers and industry to purchase GMP no-carrier-added Lutetium-177 directly from the reactor. * The University of Missouri Research Reactor (MURR) is making its no-carrier-added Lutetium-177 (NCA Lu-177) product available to the world. Having established itself over the last several years as the premier U.S. supplier o more PR

RENO, Nevada, March 11 -- The University of Nevada issued the following news: * * * Extension offers hands-on training in soil-free vegetable farming in southern Nevada Indoor vertical farming and hydroponic crops production can expand food production in arid climates Emma Lande As southern Nevada works to strengthen food security amid an arid climate and limited arable land, University of Nevada, Reno Extension is offering an educational certificate series on indoor vertical farming, or h more PR

RENO, Nevada, March 11 -- The University of Nevada issued the following news: * * * Women in agriculture Women of the Pack are advancing plant science through research, teaching and outreach Tatum Gogna As we celebrate Women's History Month this March, we reflect on how women's roles in agriculture have changed. While once women mostly just worked hard planting seed and harvesting crops, their role has evolved to also helping shape innovation and resilience in agriculture today. This featu more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, March 10 (TNSjou) -- The University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Heart and metabolic risk factors more strongly linked to liver fibrosis in women than men, study finds Researchers from the Keck School of Medicine of USC studied sex differences in type 2 diabetes, waist circumference and other risk factors for liver fibrosis in a nationally representative sample. * Women with certain cardiometabolic risk fact more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, March 11 -- University of Southern California Pullias Center for Higher Education issued the following news: * * * Promoting Successful First-Year Experiences through Research and Practice Researchers from the Pullias Center's Promoting At-promise Student Success (PASS) team and University of Nebraska practitioners came together to present at theAnnual Conference on the First-Year Experience (FYE) in Seattle. Each year, this conference brings together educators with  more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, March 11 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * Dr. Aman Bajwa Awarded $3.7 Million to Develop Early Detection Test for Kidney Damage Written by Lee Ferguson Aman Bajwa, PhD, professor of Surgery at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center has been awarded a multi-principal investigator R01 grant from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), part of the National Institutes of Heal more PR

RICHARDSON, Texas, March 11 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Early Childhood Centers Receive $315,000 from United Way By: Stephanie Ghandour Early childhood and family-focused initiatives at The University of Texas at Dallas will benefit from new support from United Way of Metropolitan Dallas. For the first time, two of the University's centers -- the Callier Center for Communication Disorders and the Center for Children and Families (CCF) -- have be more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, March 11 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: * * * Robot Hands So Sensitive They Can Grab a Potato Chip New technology created at UT overcomes one of the biggest hurdles in robotics: sensitive touch. * A new type of robotic hand developed at The University of Texas at Austin demonstrates such sensitive touch that it can grasp objects as fragile as a potato chip or a raspberry without crushing them. The technology, called Fragile Object Grasp more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, March 10 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * UNT Health Fort Worth launches new computing core, expands sequencing * UNT Health Fort Worth has launched a new High Performance Computing Core and expanded its next-generation sequencing capabilities, strengthening the institution's research infrastructure and accelerating discovery across biomedical, clinical and population health sciences. The HPC Core, which became operation more PR

DENTON, Texas, March 11 -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release: * * * UNT Honors College student receives $45,000 Rotary Global Grant to pursue master's degree in London A prestigious grant will allow an undergraduate Honors College student at the University of North Texas to pursue a master's degree in England. Hadiyah "Diyah" Muhammad, a senior majoring in international studies with a concentration in business and economics, is the recipient of a $45,000 Rotary  more PR

TAMPA, Florida, March 10 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * USF research activity climbs 15%, strengthening national standing By Tina Meketa, University Communications and Marketing The University of South Florida increased its research activity to $531 million in fiscal year 2025 - a rise from last year and a 15% jump over the last two years - reinforcing the university's upward trajectory in an increasingly competitive national funding environment. Resea more PR

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, March 11 -- The University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus issued the following news: * * * USF research activity climbs 15%, strengthening national standing By Tina Meketa, University Communications and Marketing The University of South Florida increased its research activity to $531 million in fiscal year 2025 - a rise from last year and a 15% jump over the last two years - reinforcing the university's upward trajectory in an increasingly competitive nationa more PR

LOGAN, Utah, March 10 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU President Brad Mortensen Recaps Recent Town Hall * Editor's note: The following message was sent to all USU employees on March 9, 2026. Dear Utah State Family, Thank you to everyone who joined me for a town hall on Friday, either in person or online. The town hall recording and the slide deck I used for the presentation are available on my website. I appreciate the questions and engagement from faculty an more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, March 10 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news: * * * USU's Dr. Regina Day Secures $340K NIH Grant to Stop "Brittle Blood" and Toxic Iron Following Radiation Exposure * When ionizing radiation strikes the body-whether from a misplaced industrial, medical, or military source-the immediate damage to internal organs is invisible. Yet, a deadly, secondary threat quietly unfolds in the bloodstream as red blood cells begin to shatter. To combat this,  more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, March 11 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * UToledo Finalizes Teach-Out Agreement to Support Lourdes Students By Meghan Cunningham The University of Toledo and Lourdes University have signed a comprehensive Teach-Out Agreement to ensure that Lourdes students have a clear, supported pathway to complete their degrees as Lourdes University prepares to conclude academic operations at the end of the 2025-26 academic year. "This agreement reflects our unwav more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, March 11 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * Communication Student Awarded Top Paper by Undergraduate Research Conference By Remy Darby While the idea of research may conjure images of white lab coats and crunching numbers, Taylor Kiffel approaches the discipline with her own distinct viewpoint. A junior studying communication with a concentration in interpersonal communication, Kiffel is contributing to a gap in research that she not only finds import more PR

PENSACOLA, Florida, March 11 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release: * * * UWF receives $555K NIH award to launch NeuroNauts Scholars Program The University of West Florida has been awarded a five-year, $555,000 National Institutes of Health R25 Research Education Grant from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke to establish the NeuroNauts Scholars Program. The program will provide co more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 11 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Changing the way we measure substance use recovery Addiction researcher Allison Tegge and colleagues have proposed a new way to calculate recovery that recognizes incremental improvements and encourages people with multiple dependencies to keep going. By Matt Chittum Nearly 50 million people in the United States struggle with substance use disorders, and nearly three in four use more than one substanc more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 11 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Collaboration with global mining leader to strengthen silver recovery By Chelsea Seeber Virginia Tech's Department of Mining and Minerals Engineering launched a new research agreement with Hindustan Zinc Limited, one of the world's top zinc and silver producers, to improve silver recovery across its lead-zinc processing plants in India. The collaboration will focus on advancing the science behind flotation. Th more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 11 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Hospitality experts discuss how the Iran war will affect tourism and travel The war in Iran has caused a staggering amount of flight delays and cancellations in the Middle Eastern region. The distressing situation for travelers follows closely on the heels of delays and cancellations in Mexico caused by cartel-related violence. Virginia Tech hospitality and tourism professors Mahmood Khan and Nancy McGehee empha more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, March 11 -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * VSEC director Hussam Mahmoud receives distinguished National Geographic Explorer title Hussam Mahmoud, director of the Vanderbilt Center for Sustainability, Energy, and Climate, has been named a National Geographic Explorer for an innovative study aimed at providing a more holistic framework for wildfire preparedness. National Geographic Explorers are groundbreaking scientists, cons more PR

WASHINGTON, Pennsylvania, March 11 -- Washington and Jefferson College issued the following news: * * * Washington & Jefferson College Center Expands Role, Becomes Center for Energy and the Built Environment The scope of work at the well-respected Center for Energy Policy and Management at Washington & Jefferson College is expanding as it continues to meet the region's evolving needs. Today, the center will take on a new name, the Center for Energy and the Built Environment, as its focus shi more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, March 11 -- Washington University in St. Louis issued the following news: * * * WashU joins Third Coast Foundry By Erika Ebsworth-Goold Third Coast Foundry, a new initiative designed to strengthen the combined presence of Midwestern universities in the San Francisco Bay Area, launched March 10 with WashU as an inaugural member. The two-year pilot program brings together eight partner universities to support connection with venture capital (VC) investors and collaboratio more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, March 11 (TNSrpt) -- Washington University in St. Louis issued the following news: * * * WashU's economic impact totals $9.8 billion University drew $1 billion in external funding that led to scientific advances, new jobs By Diane Toroian Keaggy A leading employer and investor in the St. Louis region, Washington University in St. Louis contributed $9.8 billion to the local economy in fiscal year 2025, which ended in June. WashU also brought more than $1 billion in exter more PR

WEST LIBERTY, West Virginia, March 11 -- West Liberty University issued the following news: * * * West Liberty University Professor of Art Brian Fencl Named Fellow at the American Antiquarian Society West Liberty University Professor of Art Brian Fencl recently completed a prestigious fellowship at the American Antiquarian Society (AAS), a national research library dedicated to advancing understanding of the American past. Founded in 1812, the American Antiquarian Society is one of the natio more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, March 10 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * What's Happening at WKU * Here is a listing of WKU events for Tuesday, March 10 through Saturday, March 28. All times are Central (unless noted). For more events, visit the WKU Events calendar at https://www.wku.edu/events. or follow @wkuevents on Instagram. ( More: How to Place Campus Events on WKU Events Calendar) Tuesday, March 10 5 p.m.: JCPenney Suit-Up Event. Greenwood Mall, 2625 Scott more PR

GLOUCESTER POINT, Virginia, March 11 (TNSjou) -- William and Mary's Virginia Institute of Marine Science issued the following news: * * * Award-winning study finds microplastics have the potential to influence nutrient cycling in estuaries By John Wallace A study led by William & Mary's Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences & VIMS and published in FEMS Microbiology Ecology reveals that microbial communities growing on microplastics in the Chesapeake Bay carry the genetic potential to re more PR

ALBANY, New York, March 11 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * Women in STEAM Share Personal, Professional Journeys at UAlbany Women's Day Celebration By Bethany Bump Cathleen Schiraldi understands that her path to becoming a staff scientist at Regeneron could seem straightforward on the surface. The summer before she graduated from UAlbany with her PhD in molecular biology, she landed an internship with the large biotechnology company, whose campus across the Huds more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, March 10 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Helping researchers 'BRIDGE' language barriers to assess caregiver-child bonds A study led by a Yale researcher validates a new observational tool that helps researchers evaluate child-caregiver relationships in refugee populations. By Mike Cummings For decades, language barriers have hindered researchers' ability to assess child-caregiver relationships in refugee populations -- an important comp more PR