BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, March 11 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following statement by Bud Fischer, provost and vice president for academic affairs: * * * AI Campus Community Update Colleagues,  As I have engaged faculty across WKU this academic year, artificial intelligence and its impact on teaching and student learning have understandably emerged as recurring themes. The questions are important and complex, but three in particular continue to surface: * In what ways can AI m more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, March 11 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * AI for social impact: From models to meaningful action for large cyber-physical systems * The following story originally appeared on the website for the School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics. - Ed. A new wave of artificial intelligence aims to help humans make decisions in unpredictable real-world scenarios where digital and physical systems intersect. From disaster response to public health cris more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, March 11 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * AI weather models show promise for hurricane forecasts, but new Rice study finds key physical limitations Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming weather prediction, enabling forecasts that once required hours of supercomputing time to run in just minutes. But as AI tools play an expanding role in high-stakes hazard modeling, researchers at Rice University say an essential question remains: Do AI-gene more PR

BUFFALO, New York, March 11 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * As wildfires intensify, UB researchers test if AI can improve fire spread prediction By Keith Page  With wildfires growing more destructive both in the United States and around the world, University at Buffalo researchers have conducted one of the most extensive evaluations to date of artificial intelligence-based deep learning models for predicting wildfire spre more PR

KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, March 11 -- The Technical University of Denmark posted the following news: * * * Award-winning tech duo set to revolutionize industrial production Sari Vegendal Standing at the production line in a large brewery and watching as one glass bottle after another is filled with fizzy liquid from enormous bioreactors, the system looks both efficient and advanced. But if you ask American researcher and entrepreneur Christopher Savoie, who is known for being behind the AI s more PR

LA JOLLA, California, March 11 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Brain-inspired Device Could Lead to Faster, More Energy-efficient AI Hardware A team led by engineers at the University of California San Diego has developed a new brain-inspired hardware platform that could help computer hardware keep pace with the explosive growth of artificial intelligence. By combining memory and computation on the same chip -- and allowing its components to in more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, March 11 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Celebrating Scholarly Curiosity: Student Research Day 2026 * Second-year students in the Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine gathered in the Academic Rotunda to showcase their research posters for the 2026 Medical and Dental Student Research Day. "Today's a celebration of scholarly curiosity and the pursuit of knowledge," said Dr. Kristin Guertin, assistant professor of public health science more PR

NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, March 10 -- Radboud University posted the following news: * * * Christine Mohrmann Stipend for ten female PhD candidates * Ten female PhD candidates from Radboud University received a Christine Mohrmann Stipend on 24 February. The aim of the stipend is to encourage PhD candidates to continue their academic careers after the completion of their thesis. The stipend worth 6000 euros gives them the opportunity, for example, to spend a period at a university abroad or t more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 11 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * College of Ag Sciences, Penn State Extension, at forefront of avian flu response * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) once again is threatening Pennsylvania's poultry industry, but researchers, diagnosticians and extension educators in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences are at the forefront of efforts to slow the virus, support producers and provide more PR

ITHACA, New York, March 11 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * AI assistants can sway writers' attitudes, even when they're watching for bias * Artificial intelligence-powered writing tools such as autocomplete suggestions can definitely change the way people express themselves, but can they also change how they think? Cornell Tech researchers think so. In two large-scale experiments, participants were exposed to a biased AI writing assistant that provided autocomplete s more PR

SAN BERNARDINO, California, March 12 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * CSUSB alumnus Robert Grey to share global innovation insights at April's Defining the Future Conference CSUSB alumnus Robert Grey has built a global career in innovation, entrepreneurship and sustainability. In April, he returns to his alma mater as a panelist at the Defining the Future Conference to share insights with the next generation of students. * When Robert Gre more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 11 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * Engineering professor elected to National Academy of Inventors His energy-efficient circuits earn professor's election into the National Academy of Inventors  * One of the most common places to find one of his inventions, low-power circuits, is an office setting in which the lights turn on automatically when someone enters a room.  Northeastern University professor Aatmesh Shrivastava, a tenured f more PR

GREENVILLE, Tennessee, March 11 -- Tusculum University posted the following news: * * * Experts in AI share insights about this transformative tool during a summit at Tusculum University * GREENEVILLE - Tusculum University professors and students as well as business leaders provided context about practical usage of artificial intelligence and shared examples of its applicability during a summit at Tusculum University. Walter Wimberly speaks at the summit. David Hite welcomes the audienc more PR

MIAMI, Florida, March 11 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Florida Society of Neurology Meeting Highlights Advances in Migraine Care and Neurology Innovation * As the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine's Dr. Teshamae Monteith concluded her term as president, the Florida Society of Neurology's annual meeting spotlighted new research, evolving migraine treatments and collaboration across the state. At this year's annual meeting,  more PR

LONDON, Canada, March 11 -- Western University issued the following news: * * * From training to scoring, Western researchers investigate how Olympians and Paralympians use AI Western's International Centre for Olympic Studies focuses award-winning symposium around the emerging technology By Iulia Costache While athletes competed in the 2026 Milano-Cortina Olympics, just a train ride away leaders in academia and philosophy gathered in Naples, Italy to discuss the future for these Olympians  more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 11 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU students leverage creativity to strengthen Tallahassee community through 24-hour Create-a-thon * Students at Florida State University fused human creativity with modern technology during a recent 24-hour Create-a-thon. The design sprint, hosted by FSU's Innovation Hub, challenged participants to celebrate Tallahassee's community spirit by building interactive experiences that cultivate a lasting s more PR

GREENVILLE, South Carolina, March 11 -- Furman University posted the following news: * * * Furman welcomes data science and Olympic luminaries examining data's impact on swimming and beyond * Furman University is hosting two Olympic medalists and a world-class mathematician for a conversation about data analytics and how it shapes the world - from technology and artificial intelligence to elite athletics. Students are invited to " Swimming in Data, " a CLP event from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursda more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, March 11 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Gravitational-wave detections double with new catalog * * Astrophysicists detect 128 new gravitational-wave candidates, expanding the catalog from the previous catalog's 90 events * New discoveries include the heaviest, most asymmetrical and fastest-spinning binaries detected to date * As the catalog grows, scientists begin to see patterns emerge that could answer long-standing questions a more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, March 11 -- The University of Southern California Rossier School of Education posted the following news: * * * Higher education institutions can meet moments of crisis with clarity and purpose * The higher education landscape has been marked by evolving policy priorities and mounting financial pressures lately. From February 25-27, enrollment and admissions professionals, senior higher education leaders, researchers, legal experts and campus innovators gathered for t more PR

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, March 11 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * HPU Research and Innovation: March 2026 * Anna Venditti, a sophomore biology major on the pre-med track, was awarded a George Barthalmus Undergraduate Research Grant Award to advance her research about effective ways for students to learn in a chemistry laboratory. She is pictured in the Wanek School of Natural Sciences. HIGH POINT, N.C., March 11, 2026 - High Point University students, f more PR

LONDON, England, March 11 (TNSjou) -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: * * * New research conducted using Google AI can match or exceed radiologists in detecting cancer in breast scans By Dara O'Hare New research on 175,000 women - the largest NHS study to date - on the use of AI in breast cancer screening shows that AI detected more cases of invasive cancer, more cases overall, had fewer false positives, and recalled fewer women having their first scan than humans did. For more PR

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, March 11 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following Q&A by News Bureau biomedical sciences editor Liz Ahlberg Touchstone with Sheldon H. Jacobson, professor in the Siebel School of Computing and Data Science: * * * Is there a mathematical method to March Madness? * CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -The NCAA basketball tournament is set to begin next week, with 136 men's and women's teams vying for a chance to compete and advance. Millions of people not onl more PR

LAKE FOREST, Illinois, March 12 -- Lake Forest College issued the following news: * * * Human connections in a machine age: Why networking in college matters more than ever AI can write resumes, optimize LinkedIn profiles, and even simulate interviews, but there is one thing it cannot replace: human relationships. With the boom of artificial intelligence (AI) in recent years, students, graduates, parents, and universities have often found themselves scrambling to understand a rapidly shiftin more PR

TROY, Alabama, March 11 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * Lulu Gribbin, surgeons to speak at Troy University's Helen Keller Lecture on March 31 A panel consisting of shark attack survivor Lulu Gribbin and her surgeons Dr. Glenn Gaston and Dr. Bryan Loeffler will speak during Troy University's Helen Keller Lecture on March 31 on the Troy Campus. The lecture, which is free and open to the public, will take place at 11 a.m. in the Claudia Crosby Theater inside Smith Hall. Dr.  more PR

HOUGHTON, Michigan, March 12 -- Michigan Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Michigan Tech Establishes New Data Science Department in the College of Computing By Cyndi Perkins Michigan Technological University's College of Computing will officially launch its new Department of Data Science on July 1, becoming one of a handful of institutions across the nation with an academic department dedicated to the growing and in-demand discipline. While the department is  more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, March 11 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * 3 Questions: On the future of AI and the mathematical and physical sciences * Curiosity-driven research has long sparked technological transformations. A century ago, curiosity about atoms led to quantum mechanics, and eventually the transistor at the heart of modern computing. Conversely, the steam engine was a practical breakthrough, but it took fundamental research in thermodyn more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, March 11 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * A better method for planning complex visual tasks * MIT researchers have developed a generative artificial intelligence-driven approach for planning long-term visual tasks, like robot navigation, that is about twice as effective as some existing techniques. Their method uses a specialized vision-language model to perceive the scenario in an image and simulate actions needed to r more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 12 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * How a New System Could Help the Remote Drivers Who Operate 'Driverless' Cars So-called "driverless" cars often have human operators remotely controlling the vehicles to help navigate tricky driving situations and avoid accidents. But this setup poses a number of challenges. How do you ensure the operators stay alert? And what happens when operators are asked to monitor multip more PR

FARGO, North Dakota, March 12 -- North Dakota State University issued the following news: * * * NDSU FEWS research emerges to the forefront in several areas of ag innovation The Food, Energy and Water Security (FEWS) initiative was launched at NDSU in 2023 with a goal of using the latest research technologies to tackle pressing challenges in food, energy and water resources across the state. The main emphasis in research and projects involving FEWS is innovation, and NDSU is emerging as a lea more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, March 11 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * New MIT class uses anthropology to improve chatbots * Young adults growing up in the attention economy -preparing for adult life, with social media and chatbots competing for their attention -can easily fall into unhealthy relationships with digital platforms. But what if chatbots weren't mere distractions from real life? Could they be designed humanely, as moral partners whose di more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, March 11 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * New photonic device efficiently beams light into free space * Photonic chips use light to process data instead of electricity, enabling faster communication speeds and greater bandwidth. Most of that light typically stays on the chip, trapped in optical wires, and is difficult to transmit to the outside world in an efficient manner. If a lot of light could be rapidly and precise more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, March 11 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * New research examines trust in AI as first responders train with robotic teammates When a mass-casualty event like an earthquake or transportation accident occurs, every second counts. Emergency responders must quickly make life-saving decisions in assessing victims and prioritizing injuries in a high-pressure situation.  Kennesaw State University researcher Hansol Rheem is exploring how virtua more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 11 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Ohio State's Diversity of Thought Speaker Series examines religion in civic life * From artificial intelligence's impact on humanity to the role of organized religion in the fabric of a community, big ideas were up for debate in the inaugural Diversity of Thought Speaker Series discussion. Hosted at The Ohio State University on the Columbus campus last month, the discussion was part of a new series that seek more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, March 11 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * Peabody College hosts largest Education Leadership and Policy reunion in program history * Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development welcomed alumni of the K-12 and Higher Education Leadership and Policy doctorate of education programs for reunion from February 26 to 28. One hundred five alumni attended, along with current students and faculty members, making it the best-atten more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, March 11 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Podcast: Curiosity Unbounded, Episode 18 -- Inside Efficient AI: From GPUs to GPTs Introduction  Song Han is an associate professor in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science whose research focuses on efficient AI computing. His work spans high-resolution computer vision for autonomous vehicles, more efficient image generation, improved GPT performance, and novel methods for  more PR

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, March 11 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Power and experience: Energy CEO and Bryant alum brings expertise to the classroom * Much has changed since NET Power CEO Dan Rice IV '03 attended Bryant University. The Financial Markets Center, a signature element of the university's new Business Entrepreneurship Leadership Center, where he is standing now, for instance, was more than 20 years away. But much has remained the same, he finds, including more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 11 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * President Bendapudi appears before House Appropriations Committee * HARRISBURG, Pa. -Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi testified to state lawmakers on March 11 that continued investment in the University's students and mission represents an investment in Pennsylvania's young people and the state's economic future. Appearing before the Pennsylvania House Appropriations Committee as p more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, March 11 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * PS1.2m investment advances immersive and interdisciplinary music research * The Department of Music at the University of Nottingham has secured a PS1.2 million infrastructure award from the UKRI Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) to advance practice-based research capacity and activate audiences of the future. Already recognised as world-leading in research, this latest investmen more PR

LONDON, England, March 11 -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * Queen Mary scientists seek to slash carbon footprint of medicine manufacturing through new bio-based solvents. By working with industry partners, bio-based solvents could replace fossil derived materials by the 2030s. * A new British-based consortium aims to cut emissions by 60% compared to conventional fossil-derived solvents. * Pharma's emissions per dollar of revenue are higher than the car indu more PR

SAINT LEO, Florida, March 12 -- Saint Leo University issued the following news: * * * Saint Leo University to Host TEDxSaint Leo U - Transformation 2026 Public invited to explore ideas shaping the future during March 27 event * TEDx is coming to Saint Leo University. On Friday, March 27, the university will host TEDxSaintLeoU: Transformation 2026 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Selby Auditorium on its main campus. The event will bring together thought leaders, innovators, and community voices to e more PR

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, March 11 -- Saint Mary's University issued the following news: * * * High school students explore leadership, AI and entrepreneurship in Saint Mary's co-op Last fall, Saint Mary's University welcomed high school students from across the Halifax region to campus for a unique AI and Entrepreneurship High School Co-op Program, offering them early exposure to academic pathways, industry insights and hands-on learning opportunities at the Sobey School of Business. Delivered more PR

NEWARK, New Jersey, March 12 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * SHI International Corp to Offer NJIT's AI Literacy and AI for Educators Microcredentials Nationwide Collaboration expands access to foundational and educator-focused AI learning for organizations and learners at every stage. * SHI International Corp., a leading global provider of technology solutions and services, is partnering with New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) to offer NJIT' more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, March 11 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * State invests up to $138 million in projects and facilities across NMSU system * The New Mexico State University system will receive more than $57 million in special appropriations, capital projects and base funding, thanks to legislation signed this week by New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham. This funding is a powerful validation of the university's vision and the momentum building u more PR

ALBANY, New York, March 12 (TNSjou) -- The State University of New York's Polytechnic Institute issued the following news: * * * SUNY Poly Study on AI in Power Systems Cited by Forbes UTICA, NY -- A peer-reviewed study co-authored by SUNY Polytechnic Institute researchers Dr. Robert Edgell and Dr. Felipe Henao, SUNY Poly alumnus Jeffrey Olney, and collaborator Ambra Sharma is drawing national attention for examining how artificial intelligence is reshaping modern power systems and the societa more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, March 11 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF Selected for National Endowment for the Humanities Project on AI in Education As generative artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes classrooms, workplaces and creative industries, UCF researchers are asking a timely question: How should the humanities respond?  UCF's texts and technology program has a received a 2026 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to launch "Buildin more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, March 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * University of Houston Researcher Analyzes How Generative AI Impacts Creativity By Donna Keeya Art has been around for centuries, but in the age of artificial intelligence, one University of Houston researcher is examining if generative AI helps or hurts creativity. Jinghui Hou, lead author and assistant professor in the C. T. Bauer College of Business, began researching AI's impact on creativity  more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, March 11 (TNSrep) -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following news: * * * AAII Spotlights Research-to-Industry AI Success Stories in New Higher Education Report Distinguished Professor Jie Lu contributes to the new report, Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education, by sharing insights on how AI creates real-world impact and outlining her vision for the future. A snapshot of AI in Australian higher education * The Artificial Intelligence Institute in Au more PR

RICHARDSON, Texas, March 12 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Student Teams Shine at Verizon Smart Campus Competition By: Kim Horner Three University of Texas at Dallas student teams won top prizes at the Smart Campus Competition, sponsored by Verizon, for projects that simplify documentation for physicians, improve navigation apps and optimize network routing to ensure communication for first responders. Judges from Verizon and UT Dallas selected the more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, March 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: * * * Scientists Map Deadly Hantavirus, Bringing Treatments One Step Closer An innovative imaging technique enabled dramatically higher resolution structures than previous efforts. * Hantaviruses, transmitted from rodents to people, have a death rate approaching 40%. They're found around the world, and because no approved vaccines or treatments for them exist, they're among the pathogens of highes more PR

WESTCHESTER, England, March 11 -- The University of Winchester issued the following news release: * * * Pioneering physio network stretches out across borders The Physiotherapy department at the University of Winchester is establishing a significant reputation across Europe following the launch of a pioneering online learning collaboration. Global Minds in Motion is the first project of its kind in Europe, establishing a sustainable, peer-to-peer network for physiotherapy students across the more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, March 11 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * USC Study Finds AI Agents Can Autonomously Coordinate Propaganda Campaigns Without Human Direction * Imagine it is two weeks before a major election in a closely contested state. A controversial ballot measure is on the line. Suddenly, a wave of posts floods X, Reddit, and Facebook, all pushing the same narrative, all amplifying each other, all generating  more PR

MARINA DEL REY, California, March 12 -- The University of Southern California Information Sciences Institute, a component of the Viterbi School of Engineering, issued the following news: * * * USC Study Finds AI Agents Can Autonomously Coordinate Propaganda Campaigns Without Human Direction The findings carry stark implications for elections, public health, and anyone who relies on social media for information By Marc Ballon Imagine it is two weeks before a major election in a closely conte more PR

EVANSVILLE, Indiana, March 12 -- The University of Southern Indiana issued the following news release: * * * USI Romain College of Business constructing Center for Applied Business Technologies The University of Southern Indiana Romain College of Business has announced the construction of a Center for Applied Business Technologies, a state-of-the-art facility designed to prepare students for careers at the intersection of business and emerging technologies, specifically Artificial Intelligenc more PR

WINDSOR, Ontario, March 11 -- University of Windsor issued the following news: * * * UWindsor professor wins one of Canada's top research awards for work securing the cars we drive By Lindsay Charlton Every time you start your car, sensors, software and wireless connections work together to keep you moving. Dr. Mitra Mirhassani wants to make sure no one can use that technology against you. The University of Windsor engineering professor is the co-founder and director of SHIELD Automotive C more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 12 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * A better built environment The Virginia Tech-led Coalition for Smart Construction integrates science, engineering, and technology into construction through collaborative research and development among innovative companies. By Albert Raboteau The need to address demand for buildings, and their affordability, has been a topic of reports, discussions, research, and even testimony for industry, academia, and gover more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 12 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Commonwealth Cyber Initiative expands efforts to protect critical infrastructure from cyberattacks The initiative funded 19 projects across Virginia to strengthen the cybersecurity of the systems relied on every day. By Michele McDonald The Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (CCI) funded 19 projects for a total of $1.9 million to support critical infrastructure cybersecurity in such crucial industries as transporta more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, March 11 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Western Illinois University Hosts Regional Education Summit The Administrators' Round Table of Western Illinois held its annual Education Summit at Western Illinois University on February 6, bringing together approximately 50 regional superintendents and principals for a timely discussion on the role of Artificial Intelligence in K-12 education.  The Administrators' Round Table of Western Illi more PR