LOS ANGELES, California, March 16 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * 'Hope Connects Us': UCLA launches campaign to strengthen student mental health * Key takeaways * The new campaign aims to strengthen the coordination of student mental health services, expand prevention and early support, ensure the best care for students in acute crisis, and deepen UCLA's culture of connection. * Chancellor Julio Frenk outlined a proactive strategy to address stu more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, March 16 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * 'None of us can escape aging': Doctoral Project Looks at Getting Older in Northeastern CT * If only getting the names of those who Asmita Aasaavari needed to talk to were as easy as ordering a No. 5 off the drive-thru menu. For three years, the Ph.D. candidate met with area senior center directors, social-service agency leaders, and boots-on-the-ground workers to try to make progress compiling a more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, March 16 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * 2026 Wyatt Symposium to explore air pollution and health science * The 2026 John P. Wyatt, M.D. Environment and Health Symposium is 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, in Gatton Student Centers Ballrooms B/C on the University of Kentucky campus. Hosted by the UK Center for the Environment, the annual Wyatt Symposium celebrates the enduring contributions of John P. Wyatt, M.D., a pioneer in environmen more PR

AURORA, Colorado, March 16 -- The University of Colorado School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * A First-of-Its-Kind Tool Helps Parkinson's Patients Decide if Deep Brain Stimulation Is Right for Them * Deciding if and when to pursue deep brain stimulation (DBS) can be overwhelming for people with Parkinson's disease. While DBS is one of the most effective interventions for movement symptoms, it's also among the most complex. DBS uses a surgically implanted, battery-p more PR

MIAMI, Florida, March 16 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * A New Therapy Keeps Cancer Care on Course When Low Platelets are an Obstacle * Summary * A phase 3 study shows that romiplostim significantly reduces chemotherapy dose delays and reductions by stabilizing platelet counts in patients with gastrointestinal cancers. * By addressing chemotherapy-induced thrombocytopenia directly, the therapy helps preserve chemotherapy dose intens more PR

YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio, March 16 -- Antioch University posted the following news: * * * Advance Social Justice Through a Flexible Humanities Master's Online * Antioch University prepares students to act with purpose, advance social justice, and engage communities. The online, self-designed MA in Humanities turns those values into a flexible graduate path you shape around your goals. You study on your schedule with close mentorship-ideal for socially conscious adult learners ready to align adva more PR

DELAWARE, Ohio, March 16 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * Ballot Battles * DELAWARE, Ohio - Ric S. Sheffield, author and professor emeritus of Legal Studies and Sociology at Kenyon College, says the voting rights battles faced by Black men in Ohio in the 1800s were among "the most heated and significant of the Reconstruction Era." Sheffield, J.D., will discuss those battles when he presents "Whistling Dixie: Ohio's History of Resistance to the Black Vote more PR

WACO, Texas, March 12 -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * Society Without People: How AI and Metaverse Will Impact the Future Baylor sociologist analyzes cultural and ethical consequences as technology blends into more of everyday life by Shelby Cefaratti-Bertin, Media & Public Relations As artificial intelligence and immersive digital worlds accelerate at unprecedented speed, one pressing question emerges: What will happen to human relationships, identity and society whe more PR

TACOMA, Washington, March 16 -- The University of Puget Sound posted the following news: * * * Beyond the Magic: How Disney's Manufactured Ruins Shape Our World * Visitors to Disney's Animal Kingdom may be in awe of the park's immersive storytelling, with its crumbling architecture, overgrown ruins, and the sense of an ancient, distant world. But Professor of Communication Studies Derek Buescher sees a different story. His research shows how these manufactured ruins subtly teach tourists to  more PR

LA JOLLA, California, March 16 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following Q&A involving Assistant Professor of Chemistry Haiwang Yong: * * * Blink and You'll Miss It: Haiwang Yong's Research Happens in a Fraction of a Second If you think "instantaneous" happens in a second, you should meet Haiwang Yong. An assistant professor of chemistry at the University of California San Diego, Yong uses ultrafast spectroscopy to observe the motion of atoms and electrons in femto more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 15 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Board of Visitors to consider 2026-27 tuition and fees at April 14 meeting; virtual public comment opportunity scheduled for April 2 The Virginia Tech Board of Visitors will meet on Tuesday, April 14, at 1:15 p.m. in the Latham Ballroom at The Inn at Virginia Tech, 901 Prices Fork Road, Blacksburg, to consider tuition and mandatory fees for the 2026-27 (FY27) academic year. In advance of the April board meeting, more PR

WASHINGTON, March 17 (TNSjou) -- Brandeis University researchers determined that dispensing methadone through pharmacies could operate profitably while increasing access to life-saving treatment for opioid use disorder. The study (https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2846503#google_vignette), conducted with Boston University and the University of Rhode Island, evaluated two models that would allow local pharmacies to provide medication currently restricted to federally c more PR

ROANOKE, Virginia, March 16 -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Brittany Howell tapped for Postpartum Support Virginia board of directors * Brittany Howell, an associate professor with Virginia Tech's Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, has been chosen to serve on the board of directors for Postpartum Support Virginia. The Fredericksburg-based nonprofit, which was established in 2009, educates families, providers, and commu more PR

WASHINGTON, March 17 (TNSxrep) -- Butler University researchers, in collaboration with the Institute for Entrepreneurial Communities, released a study explaining the sustained economic growth of Elkhart County through a diverse and interconnected entrepreneurial community. The findings indicate that prosperity in the region emerges from the interaction of multiple types of firms rather than a single factor. The research analyzed data from all U.S. counties between 2014 and 2020 to determine how more PR

LONG BEACH, California, March 17 (TNSrpt) -- California State University issued the following news on March 16, 2026: * * * Meeting California's Industry Workforce Needs: Hospitality and Media, Culture and Design The CSU powers California's talent pipeline. Learn how it prepares grads for two key industry sectors: hospitality as well as media, culture and design. By Alisia Ruble As California's economy rapidly evolves, so does the need for a highly skilled, job ready workforce. The Californ more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 17 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news on March 16, 2026: * * * From farm to table, 40% of food goes to waste Case Western Reserve University researchers are pursuing solutions to food spoilage--and the plastic pollution caused by food packaging * The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimates that up to 40% of the nation's food supply goes to waste every year--mainly because it spoils during transportation, storage and distribution--even more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 17 (TNSrep) -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news on March 16, 2026: * * * Restoring touch for people with paralysis Clinical trial will compare brain, nerve and combined stimulation approaches to restore sensation after spinal cord injury * People with quadriplegia--paralysis of all four limbs caused by spinal cord injury--may have new hope for restoring a sense of touch in new research conducted at Case Western Reserve University (http://case. more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 16 -- The University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine posted the following commentary by Lily Brown, director of the Center for Treatment and Study of Anxiety: * * * Breaking silence about sexual trauma is just the start of healing A clinical psychologist says public disclosures of sexual trauma can inspire difficult conversations about treatment for others. * Reality television is often a quiet pleasure enjoyed in silence. We curl up with snac more PR

WASHINGTON, March 17 (TNSjou) -- Clarkson University research determined that an eight-week online Pilates program helps individuals with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome move with less pain and greater confidence. The study (https://www.dovepress.com/an-online-pilates-program-for-people-with-hypermobility-a-pragmatic-cl-peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-JMDH), published in the Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, evaluated how modified exercise sessions affect those dealing with joint hyper more PR

ROCK HILL, South Carolina, March 16 -- Winthrop University posted the following news: * * * Class of 2026 Inductees Welcomed to Phi Kappa Phi * HIGHLIGHTS * These honorees are among about 30,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors, having at least 72 semester hours, are eligible for membership. * The society is the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor societ more PR

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, March 17 (TNSxrep) -- Rowan University issued the following news: * * * CMSRU launches New Jersey's only PhD in cancer cell biology & genomics Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (CMSRU) has launched the PhD in Cancer Cell Biology & Genomics (CCBG), a new doctoral program designed to train the next generation of cancer researchers and accelerate discovery in one of medicine's most urgent fields. The program -- the only cancer biology PhD program in New Jersey --  more PR

GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado, March 17 -- Colorado Mesa University issued the following news on March 16, 2026: * * * CMU Faculty Colloquium Explores Teaching Consent Through Children's Literature On the Rise: Consent and Body Autonomy in Children's Picture Books * Children's picture books may look simple, but many are tackling some of the most complex and important conversations about consent, personal boundaries and body autonomy. At the second Faculty Colloquium of the spring 2026 series, CM more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, March 16 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * CMU finance students win Michigan CFA Institute Research Challenge * A team of Central Michigan University finance students has won the Michigan CFA Institute Research Challenge, a demanding competition that mirrors the work of professional equity analysts. For CMU seniors Trevor Carnovsky, Nathan Green, Cole Carpenter, John Angerman, and Lucas Pratt, the win was the result of months of disci more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, March 16 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * CMU Research Builds on Pittsburgh's Energy Legacy To Advance Microreactor Innovation * Today, Carnegie Mellon University researchers are directly advancing the next generation of energy innovation by helping to design resilient, transportable microreactors. This work builds on the Pittsburgh region's century-long legacy as a leader in energy, from the nation's first commercial nuclear power plan more PR

RIVERSIDE, California, March 16 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Coastal ocean chemistry now substantially shaped by humans * A global analysis of more than 2,300 seawater samples from more than 20 field studies around the globe indicates that human-made chemicals make up a significant portion of organic matter in coastal oceans. The international study, led by biochemists Jarmo Kalinski and Daniel Petras at the University of California, Riv more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 17 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Cutting edge treatment for advanced colon cancer Patient undergoes first liver transplant in Michigan for colon cancer Andrew Sweeney, now 35, was aware of his risk for colorectal cancer - his mother had had been diagnosed with it when she was 41. When he was 31, a CT scan at University of Michigan Health's University Hospital revealed that S more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, March 16 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Do we have the muscle for Mars? * KINGSTON, R.I. - March 16, 2026 - NASA's goal is to send astronauts to Mars as early as the 2030s. Marie Mortreux, an assistant professor in the University of Rhode Island's College of Health Sciences, is part of an international team of researchers studying how the Red Planet's gravity would affect astronauts' skeletal muscle. Skeletal muscle is the most ab more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, March 16 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * Dr. Adenike Atanda named 2026 inductee to National Academies of Practice * Adenike Atanda, PharmD, a faculty member at UNT Health Fort Worth's College of Pharmacy, has been named a 2026 inductee of the National Academies of Practice, a national organization that promotes collaboration among health professionals to improve patient care and health systems. Atanda was inducted durin more PR

GALVESTON, Texas, March 16 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Brent Masel receives national lifetime achievement award for brain injury research * The North American Brain Injury Society has named Dr. Brent Masel the 2026 recipient of its NABIS Legends Award. Masel, a clinical professor of neurology at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), is being recognized with the organization's highest honor for his lifetime of achievement in  more PR

EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, March 16 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus posted the following news: * * * Dreaming of Georgia: McCullen Willmert's honors journey * As a College of Business student planning on graduating in three years, McCullen Willmert had no plans to study abroad during his time at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. In Honors 100, a first-year seminar for new students enrolled in the Mark Stephen Cosby Honors College, Willmert -a Mounds View, Minnesota, native more PR

WASHINGTON, March 17 (TNSjou) -- Drexel University researchers found that individuals who spend more time in nature report better dietary behaviors, including increased consumption of fruits and vegetables. The study, published in Social Science and Medicine, evaluated how everyday interactions with natural environments shape movement and well-being across the U.S. population. The research team surveyed 300 adults to assess indirect, incidental, and intentional interactions with nature. Finding more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, March 17 (TNSxrep) -- Duke University issued the following news on March 16, 2026: * * * What's in That Burger? One Duke researcher is investigating how alternative meat products impact our health, environment and laws * Imagine a world where, rather than slaughtering a cow to get a hamburger, a few cells can be extracted from a living cow and grown externally to produce that same juicy, flavorful burger. It might sound like science fiction, but it's already happen more PR

COMMERCE, Texas, March 17 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * East Texas A&M Students Shine at Texas ACSM Conference Students from the Department of Health and Human Performance at East Texas A&M University earned national recognition at the annual meeting of the Texas Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine held in Waco, Texas, Feb. 26-27. Drs. Michael Oldham, Vipa Bernhardt and Sarah Mitchell a more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, March 16 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Elevate Well-Being: Building the College of Veterinary Medicine with a strong foundation * Institutional Excellence The monthly "Elevate Well-Being" blog series shares thoughts and reflections of Clemson Well-Being Council members and University faculty, staff and students. Our March 2026 blog is courtesy Steven Marks, founding dean of the Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine. Most peo more PR

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, March 16 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news: * * * Engineered yeast gives the U.S. a green edge in the critical minerals market * CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -There is a new, U.S.-based, environmentally friendly method for mining rare-earth elements used in consumer electronics, clean energy, defense and biomedical imaging. By using oxalic acid made by sugar-eating engineered yeast, the new technique can extract almost all the rare-earth  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 16 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Engineering students win national airport competition with expandable TSA bins * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -An undergraduate team of Penn State engineering students earned first place in the Airport Management and Planning Challenge at the University Design Competition for Addressing Airport Needs. The competition, hosted by the Transportation Research Board's Airport Cooperative Research Pro more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 17 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Expert: Middle East attacks on data centers highlight need for protections By Tonia Moxley In the widening U.S./Israeli conflict with Iran, data centers have become military targets, causing service outages and threatening billions of dollars of investment by U.S. companies like Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Oracle. "Data centers are becoming an essential part of modern infrastructure, and many digital servic more PR

PASADENA, California, March 16 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Extracting More Information from Exhaled Breath * Exhaled breath can provide a treasure trove of health information, offering a noninvasive window to both respiratory microenvironments and systemic physiological states. But collecting such data is a challenge. In 2024, Caltech's Wei Gao, professor of medical engineering, and members of his laboratory developed a prototype for a smart m more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, March 17 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus issued the following news: * * * Eye on UMSL: Three Minute Thesis Doctoral students in biology, criminology and criminal justice, and education competed in the annual Three Minute Thesis competition. By UMSL Daily Doctoral students George Todd, Casey Ernest, John Ampomah, Karen Allman and Anna Heinzmann challenged themselves and each other in the annual Three Minute Thesis competition on Feb. 25 in the SGA Chamber  more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, March 17 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news on March 16, 2026: * * * FAU Study Finds Concerning Rise in U.S. Teen Obesity Over a Decade Study Snapshot: 1 in 5 U.S. adolescents - 22.2% of high school students - is now classified as obese, a trend that carries serious physical and mental health risks extending into adulthood. To better understand these patterns, researchers from FAU's Cha more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, March 16 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * For the First Time, Scientists Have Mapped the Genetics of How the Brain Ages, Region by Region * When Nicholas Kim was in eighth grade, his grandfather, the man who had taken him to basketball practice and taught him to tie his shoes, began to change. He developed Alzheimer's disease, and the roles of caregiver and child quietly reversed. Kim, whose paren more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, March 17 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences issued the following news: * * * From the classroom to the cosmos: Help Hawkeyes soar on One Day for Iowa This One Day for Iowa, help CLAS students gain real-world skills through research, study abroad, and cross-collaborative programs. * The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) is the oldest and largest college at the University of Iowa, with more than 35 departments, 65 majors, and nearly 15,00 more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, March 16 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * From the Emerald Isle to Green Country: OSU welcomes Oklahoma Ireland Business Conference * Media Contact: Jeff Hopper | Communications and Media Relations Manager | 405-744-5827 | news@okstate.edu Storied connection between Ireland and Oklahoma is spreading its roots to the aerospace industry Tulsa's annual Irish Fest serves as a celebration of Irish culture and an opportunity to build relation more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 16 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU Jim Moran College Professor earns fellowship honor * Florida State University's Susana Santos, the Jim Moran Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship at the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship, has been inducted as a Justin G. Longenecker Fellow of the United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE) -one of the highest honors in the field of entrepreneurship. Inductio more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 16 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Get hands-on at 2026 Atlanta Science Festival Exploration Expo * ATLANTA - Mercer University and Mercer Health Sciences Center are sponsors of the annual Atlanta Science Festival (ASF) -the city's ultimate celebration of all things science and one of the largest of its kind in the country. The ASF culminates in Exploration Expo, a giant science bash on March 21 at Piedmont Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The two-w more PR

TUCSON, Arizona, March 16 -- The University of Arizona posted the following news release: * * * Holistic, human-centered approach to AI puts U of A in class of its own * The University of Arizona is defining a new standard for how artificial intelligence integrates into higher education and society. By prioritizing ethics, personal responsibility and societal impact over just technical speed, the U of A is building an ecosystem where integrity and human creativity remain the primary drivers  more PR

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, March 17 -- Rowan University issued the following news: * * * Houshmand honored on ROI-NJ's Super 75 Power List This week, the ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Super 75 ranked President Ali Houshmand #26 for his dedication to leading Rowan's enrollment growth and academic expansion. Houshmand has made the Power List since its inaugural group in 2018. Specifically, editors wrote that Houshmand advanced the development of the Rowan Boulevard economic district and eleva more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, March 16 -- The University of Missouri School of Journalism issued the following news release: * * * How Mizzou is helping mentor the next generation of sports broadcasters * Mizzou students interested in play-by-play announcing gather to learn more about the profession. This semester, John Anderson is sharing his industry insights, connections and experience in play-by-play announcing and sports broadcasting with Missouri School of Journalism students By Eric Stann  more PR

ITHACA, New York, March 16 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Human patrols boost migrating amphibians * Conditions rarely beloved by humans - 42 degrees, raining, dark - are perfect for salamanders. As winter ends, all around the Northeast, salamanders and frogs emerge from their upland habitats ready to find a mate. But when a road stands between them and the temporary spring pools where they lay their eggs, as many as 20-30% of a local population can be killed by car more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, March 16 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Husker engineer aims to make data centers more energy efficient * On the outskirts of America's booming digital economy, where anonymous warehouses hum with the computations that power artificial intelligence, an invisible problem is growing louder: supplying these data centers with the increasingly large volume of energy they require. With his latest project, University of Nebraska-Lincoln researche more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, March 17 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Industrial and systems students lead conference Texas A&M students put industrial engineering principles into practice by bringing together chapters from across the region for the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) South-Central Regional Conference in February. By Emily Godsey, College of Engineering Texas A&M University industrial and systems engineering st more PR

DECORAH, Iowa, March 16 -- Luther College posted the following news: * * * Influential health leader Dr. Michael Osterholm to address 'public health in crisis' at Roslien Distinguished Lecture on April 15 * Dr. Michael Osterholm, who was recently named as one of the world's "most influential leaders in health" by Time magazine, will discuss concerns surrounding the current status of public health in the world and what he recommends we do to address this crisis at the Dr. David J. Roslien Dis more PR

AMES, Iowa, March 16 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: * * * Iowa State's Pest-ID team, global researchers, work to build an app to help farmers * AMES, Iowa - The technology will be like having an "expert crop advisor or extension agent in your pocket," say researchers from four countries working together to build an app and chatbot to help farmers. A farmer in Iowa, for example, could snap a photo of an insect pest, a weed or disease symptoms and upload it to th more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, March 16 -- Vanderbilt Law School posted the following news: * * * Is the "Mark of Exclusion" Real for Expert Witnesses? * Expert witnesses often worry that being excluded from a case will have a negative effect on their admissibility in future cases. Fear of this "mark of exclusion" is widespread in the legal arena, with stories circulating about experts disappearing from the scene after a single exclusion or lawyers instituting "cooling off periods" for others. But is more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, March 17 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news on March 16, 2026: * * * Kentucky State University will adopt new Carnegie research designation branding Kentucky State University will adopt new official branding tied to its 2025 Carnegie research designation, reinforcing the University's standing as one of the Commonwealth's leading public research institutions. Kentucky State is classified by Carnegie as a "Research Colleges and Universities" institution more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, March 17 -- La Roche University issued the following news release: * * * La Roche University Signs Multilateral Academic Cooperation Agreement with EUSA Centro Universitario and Spanish Institute for Global Education La Roche University is pleased to announce the signing of a Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Academic Cooperation with EUSA Centro Universitario(opens in a new tab) and the Spanish Institute for Global Education (SIGE)(opens in a new tab more PR

LOMA LINDA, California, March 17 (TNSjou) -- Loma Linda University Health issued the following news on March 16, 2026: * * * Myth defanged: baby rattlesnake bites aren't more dangerous than bites from adult rattlesnakes By Ansel Oliver Baby rattlesnake bites are less dangerous than bites from adult rattlesnakes, according to a new study from Loma Linda University that summarizes the origin, transmission, and prevalence of the longstanding myth that baby rattlesnake bites are more dangerous.  more PR

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, March 16 -- Marshall University posted the following news release: * * * Marshall University and Nscale partner to support high-tech workforce development and energy innovation * Marshall University President Brad D. Smith today announced that Nscale, a global leader in AI infrastructure, has joined the university's efforts to advance West Virginia's role as a premier supplier of energy and talent to the technology industry. This collaboration coincides with Nscale more PR

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Expert: Oscar-winning Film on "Empty Bedrooms" After School Shootings * Last night's Oscars brought national attention to the devastating human toll of school shootings when the documentary All the Empty Rooms won Best Documentary Short. The film follows Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp as they document the untouched bedrooms of children killed in school shootings, including victims  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: The Record-Breaking Wins That Made Oscars History * WASHINGTON (March 16, 2026) - Hollywood celebrated a night of historic milestones and industry firsts at the 98th Oscars. Michael B. Jordan took home his first Oscar for Best Actor for Sinners, while cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw made history as the first woman and first woman of color to win Best Cinematography. Meanwhile, One Bat more PR

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Mercyhurst University launched Studio 26 venture studio to bridge the gap between classroom concepts and practical implementation through a $500,000 grant from the Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority. The initiative serves as a hub where students, faculty, and industry partners collaborate on emerging technologies in fields such as cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. The venture studio model supports development through mentorship and experimentation. John Olszow more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 17 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Michigan Minds podcast: The elder care gap--family duty vs. reality Is the traditional family safety net fraying under the weight of several modern demographic shifts? So, I would say that our expectations for family are pretty universal. This is a widely held belief among many people, many nations, that families should help older adults with their care. But as you said, it's becoming sort of a math  more PR

MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, March 17 -- Millersville University issued the following news on March 16, 2026: * * * Exploring Global Education with Kenya Kerich and his delegation met with President Wubah and senior leaders to discuss academic collaboration, including strategies for joint research, faculty exchanges, curriculum development and resource sharing, * A successful global educational partnership requires three things: communication, commitment and resources, according to Dr. Dan K more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, March 16 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Momentum builds at KSU as Owls return to March Madness * Fresh off its first Conference USA tournament title, the Kennesaw State University men's basketball team joined an exuberant Owl Nation at VyStar Arena to learn its March Madness opponent during a Selection Sunday watch party. The Owls, who earned their second NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament berth in four years, were announced more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 17 -- Morgan State University issued the following news release: * * * Morgan State University Secures Nearly $9 Million in Federal Funding to Advance Microelectronics Innovation and Urban Health Research NIST Awarded Funding Reinforces Morgan's R1 Research Trajectory While Preparing the Next Generation of Engineers and Biomedical Scientists * Morgan State University has been awarded nearly $9 million in federal research funding as part of a broader $58 million fe more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, March 17 -- Montana State University issued the following news on March 16, 2026: * * * New $1.9 million grant lets Montana State team deepen understanding of avian flu By Reagan Cotton, MSU News Service With the support of a recent federal grant, a team of Montana State University microbiologists will spend the next three years expanding and deepening research into one of the world's most damaging agricultural viruses, capitalizing on cutting-edge facilities and technologi more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, March 17 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus issued the following news: * * * New experiential learning project in capstone course gives UMSL business students rare peek at inside workings of industry leader Representatives from The Boeing Company help students in Strategic Management develop solutions to challenges faced by the regional giant. By Dave Benson For University of Missouri-St. Louis senior Irina Biedenstein, it's hard to overstate the impact of t more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, March 16 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * New research introduces method to better predict US cropland nitrous oxide emissions * A team of Michigan State University researchers has developed a groundbreaking machine learning system capable of predicting nitrous oxide emissions from U.S. croplands with unprecedented accuracy, a finding with valuable implications for national greenhouse gas accounting and mitigation. The study was publishe more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, March 16 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * New research shows how to diagnose people with Alzheimer's plus a hard-to-identify dementia type * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -People with Alzheimer's disease often have other neurodegenerative conditions as well, including a less-understood disorder called frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD). While a precise diagnosis of FTLD has only been possible during an autopsy, new research shows how  more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, March 16 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU Library launches Loanable Technology Program to support student creativity, academic success * The New Mexico State University Library has launched a new Loanable Technology Program, expanding access to hands-on tools that help students create, experiment and excel in their coursework. The program allows any currently enrolled NMSU student to borrow a wide range of equipment, inclu more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 17 -- The Northwestern University's Pritzker School of Law issued the following school news on March 16, 2026: * * * Building Leaders at the Intersection of Law and Business: The JD-MBA With backgrounds in engineering, business management, and corporate strategy, Mack Krell, KeVohn McMahon, and Tram Nguyen (all JD-MBA '26) represent just some of the different experiences students bring to Northwestern Pritzker School of Law and Kellogg School of Management's JD-MBA de more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, March 16 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Ocean bacteria team up to break down biodegradable plastic * Biodegradable plastics could help alleviate the plastic waste crisis that is polluting the environment and harming our health. But how long plastics take to degrade and how environmental bacteria work together to break them down is still largely unknown. Understanding how plastics are broken down by microbes could help more PR

MERCED, California, March 16 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * Ocean Chemistry Now Substantially Shaped by Humans * Although the oceans are the least explored places on the planet, even their depths are not untouched by humans. Drawing on more than 2,300 seawater samples collected across the Pacific, Atlantic and Indian Oceans, researchers found that hundreds of synthetic chemicals -many of them rarely monitored and originating from everyday products - more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 16 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Origin of lowest-density super-puff planet remains a hazy mystery * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -A thick layer of haze around the ultra-low-density planet Kepler-51d likely obscures not only the strange planet's composition, but also its origin, according to a new study. A team led by Penn State researchers used NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to take a deeper look at the "super-puff"  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 16 -- The University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Penn researchers to develop next-generation lymphatic system imaging with up to $7.8M award New imaging methods aim to improve diagnosis of conditions ranging from lymphedema to heart failure and chronic abdominal pain. * Penn researchers will accelerate the development of advanced imaging methods for the liver and intestinal lymphatic system--critical, but poo more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 16 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Phi Beta Kappa Society CEO Frederick Lawrence to deliver annual Lester Lectures * MACON, Ga. - The Phi Beta Kappa Society's Zeta Chapter of Georgia at Mercer University will host the eighth annual Malcolm Lester Phi Beta Kappa Lectures on Liberal Arts and Public Life on March 30-31 in the Presidents Dining Room on the Macon campus. Phi Beta Kappa Society CEO Frederick Lawrence will present three lectures on th more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 16 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Provost finds purpose contributing to Mercer's mission, culture * Provost Dr. Lisa Lundquist has put students at the heart of her work at Mercer University for the past 20 years. The University's unique culture and commitment to student success have kept her engaged and provided her with purpose across a variety of roles. Dr. Lundquist completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Alabama at Birming more PR

LOGAN, Utah, March 16 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Quinney College Week Part II Celebrates Natural Resources * Freshly back from spring break, all students and faculty are invited to celebrate and learn more about the S.J. & Jessie E. Quinney College of Agriculture & Natural Resources with activities planned for the week o f March 16-20. T he merger of the former Quinney College of Natural Resources, College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, and Department o more PR

RADFORD, Virginia, March 15 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Radford University outperforms national retention trends for Pell-eligible students * This is strengthened by SCHEV's Pell Initiative for Virginia grant. Radford University reports major improvements in fall-to-spring retention among Pell-eligible, full-time undergraduate students, significantly exceeding national benchmarks, according to newly released data. These achievements were supported by t more PR

ITHACA, New York, March 16 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Record number of Giving Day 'champions' fuel fundraising success * Donors from around the world helped Cornell break multiple records on its 12th annual Giving Day, held March 12. In 24 hours, the 2026 event brought together 17,011 alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff and friends. Together they raised $11,345,462, to support everything from student organizations to scholarship aid to groundbreaking resea more PR

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, March 17 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release: * * * Reimagining the UCCS engineering building for a high tech future March 16, 2026 Abigail Beckman Walk into the original Engineering and Applied Science (EAS) Building at UCCS, and you'll find a surprising artifact of early computing history: a key piece of equipment that still runs on an 8-inch floppy disk. Most students have never seen one in use, and even many faculty members have onl more PR

IRVINE, California, March 17 (TNSxrep) -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * Research group co-led by UC Irvine develops first-of-its-kind ion pump Ratchet-based device aids in seawater desalination, energy and biomedical applications * A research team co-led by a UC Irvine chemistry professor has developed a new device that removes salt and other charged compounds from water efficiently and effectively. * The ratchet-based ion pump works wit more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, March 16 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice Business' online MBA ranked among world's top programs by Financial Times * Rice University's Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Business has been ranked among the world's leading online MBA programs in the Financial Times Global Online MBA Rankings, placing No. 13 globally (tied with the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University) and No. 6 in the United States. This is the first year Rice Busine more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, March 16 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice hosts first-of-its-kind workshop exploring how AI can accelerate discoveries in major neutrino experiment * Researchers at Rice University recently convened an international group of scientists to explore how artificial intelligence and machine learning could transform one of the world's most ambitious physics experiments: the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE). Held March 10-12 at Rice's Bio more PR

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, March 16 -- Roger Williams University posted the following news: * * * Roger Williams University Students Compete in International Real Estate Challenge in Europe * BRISTOL, R.I. - Three Roger Williams University students traveled to Milan, Italy, in January to compete in the International Real Estate Challenge. The competition brought together students from universities worldwide to develop real estate proposals for several European cities. The RWU students -Sean Ba more PR

FULLERTON, California, March 16 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news: * * * Royce Symposium Brings Experts Together to Discuss International Strategy * At Cal State Fullerton's 2026 Royce International Symposium, political science student Francis Arguien had the opportunity to network with global policy experts and government leaders, including Titan alum and former U.S. Rep. Ed Royce. The annual event aims to advance research while engaging the campus  more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, March 17 (TNSrpt) -- Washington University in St. Louis issued the following news on March 16, 2026: * * * Rural Missourians more likely to lack health insurance than urban residents By Deb Parker Missourians living in rural communities are more likely to lack health insurance than those in urban areas, according to a new policy brief from researchers at Washington University in St. Louis. Missouri's overall uninsured rate closely mirrors the national average. In 2024,  more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, March 16 -- University of Virginia Health posted the following news release: * * * School of Medicine Climbs in National Research Funding Rankings * The School of Medicine's cutting-edge research program has climbed to No. 36 nationally in total funding from the National Institutes of Health, a new analysis from the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research reveals. With more than $203 million in NIH awards in fiscal year 2025, UVA moved up three spots, from 39th more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, March 16 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Second World Congress on Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities * This hybrid in person and virtual event, which was held in St. Lucia, was hosted by Springer Nature's The Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities and the Connecticut National Medical Association (CTNMA) in conjunction with the National Medical Association (NMA), St. Lucia Medical and Dental Association, W. Montague Cobb /NMA H more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, March 16 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * Severe burns present growing threat in overdose epidemic * A new analysis in Oregon reveals a heightened incidence of severe burns requiring hospital-level care as illicit drug use nationwide has shifted from injection to smoking. Researchers analyzed Oregon Medicaid data and found that over half of people treated for burns in hospitals and emergency rooms over nearly a decade also used smok more PR

NEW YORK, March 16 -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * Shooting-Free Days Decline in Major U.S. Cities; A New Focus on Building Sustained Periods of Peace Is Needed * Between 2015 and 2024, the total number of days without firearm shootings declined in all but one of the ten largest U.S. cities-pointing to the need to newly focus on building and sustaining periods of peace with zero shootings. A new study by researchers at Columbia Universi more PR

ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, March 16 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: * * * Siena/SBU Survey: Half of Americans to watch some of March Madness * Mar 13, 2026 Nearly half of Americans (49%) say they plan to watch college basketball games during March Madness, according to a new survey of United States residents released today by the Siena Research Institute (SRI) and St. Bonaventure University's Jandoli School of Communication. Over a quarter (28%) will fil more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, March 16 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Site-specific planning could help cotton growers cut back on nitrogen, save money * College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences Using the same fertilizer plan everywhere just isn't serving growers anymore. Bhupinder Farmaha, Clemson University soil fertility specialist It may be time to throw out old cotton nitrogen recommendations and start with a fresh, new plan. A new Clemson Universit more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, March 16 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Recognizes UConn Fellow * An award from the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine is supporting the research of UConn Health's Dr. Kristen Moriarty in the area of preeclampsia and intraplacental gene therapy. Moriarty, who is in the final year of her seven-year maternal-fetal medicine fellowship, recently accepted the SMFM's Outstanding Early Career Investigator more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 16 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Soil additive devised by Penn State researchers may cut farm phosphorus runoff * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -When farmers apply poultry litter -chicken manure -to fields as fertilizer, it adds nutrients to the soil like phosphorus that plants need. However, phosphorus can dissolve in water and runoff into streams instead of going into crops, causing water pollution and economic loss for farmer more PR

ONEONTA, New York, March 16 -- Hartwick College issued the following news release: * * * Spring Faculty Lecture Series Examines Authoritarianism and Populism * The Hartwick College Spring Faculty Lecture Series will feature a presentation by Elena Chernyak, associate professor of sociology and director of the Social Work Program, on Friday, April 3. The lecture will take place from 12:20 to 1:15 p.m. in Eaton Lounge, Bresee Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. Chernyak's talk, t more PR

WASHINGTON, March 17 (TNSrpt) -- Stanford Health Policy researchers determined that while U.S. physicians earn more than doctors in other wealthy nations, the gap is primarily driven by higher general income levels within the country. The study compared tax and occupational records from the U.S., Canada, Sweden, and the Netherlands to examine where medical professionals fit into their respective national income distributions. Findings show that over 84 percent of U.S. physicians are in the top  more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, March 16 -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Start Your Garden with the Spectacular Spring Plant Sale * Join us Saturday, April 11, at UT Gardens, Knoxville KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Fill your garden with exceptional plants from the University of Tennessee Gardens Spectacular Spring Plant Sale. Thousands of thoughtfully curated plants will be available for purchase on Saturday, April 11, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. more PR

OXFORD, Mississippi, March 17 -- The University of Mississippi issued the following news: * * * Storytelling May Hold Key to Building Memory Findings of Ole Miss study hint at evolutionary development of memory, could influence education * New research from the University of Mississippi suggests that telling stories - from ancient campfire tales to modern-day digital communication - may be tied to how human memory evolved. It also could be a key to improving everyday retention. Matthew Re more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 17 (TNSxrep) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Study focuses on health care in Appalachian areas recovering from Hurricane Helene By Kevin Myatt Julie Gohlke is leading a multi-university research effort to understand how the catastrophic inland impacts of Hurricane Helene will continue to shape the health of Appalachian communities for years -- perhaps decades -- to come. The research is backed by a National Institutes of Health grant that will more PR

ALBANY, New York, March 13 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following commentary by Brian Tang, professor in the Department of Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences: * * * Brian Tang: The costs of living weather blind This essay was written by Professor Brian Tang of the Department of Atmospheric & Environmental Sciences and first appeared in UAlbany's 2026 research magazine. * Before you head out in the morning, do you check your weather app to see if you need a coat or umbrella?  more PR

ALBANY, New York, March 17 (TNSxrep) -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * $2 Million Hearst Foundations Award Set to Expand UAlbany's 'Internships in Aging Project' By Erin Frick University at Albany's "Internships in Aging Project" (IAP) is expanding thanks to a new $2 million Hearst Foundations grant, which will support 30 additional interns over the next five years and, for the first time, open the program to Master of Public Health students. Housed in the Schoo more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 17 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Sustainable Forest Supply Chain Collaborative launches The new collaborative connects research, teaching, and Virginia Cooperative Extension to strengthen Virginia's forest sector and support healthy forests, resilient businesses, and future workforce needs. By Max Esterhuizen The College of Natural Resources and Environment has launched the Sustainable Forest Supply Chain Collaborative, a new interdisciplinar more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, March 16 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news: * * * Training Tomorrow's Clinical Leaders with AI * In clinical research, one of the greatest challenges is not discovering new treatments. It is helping people understand treatments. At North Carolina Central University (NCCU), Tracie Locklear, Ph.D., research assistant professor of pharmaceutical sciences and program lead for Clinical Research Sciences, sees this firsthand. Clinical trial co more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, March 16 -- The Baylor College of Medicine posted the following news: * * * TRISH opens commercial spaceflight database to scientific community * The Translational Research Institute for Space Health (TRISH) is seeking scientific proposals for secondary analysis of de-identified commercial astronaut health and performance data in the EXPAND Database and Biorepository. Working with commercial spaceflight providers and their passengers, the TRISH EXPAND (Enhancing eXploration more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, March 17 -- Tennessee State University issued the following news: * * * TSU Receives $1 Million U.S. Department of War Grant to Launch Innovative Robotics and AI Laboratory Tennessee State University has received a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of War to establish a Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Visualization, and Simulation (RAIVS) Laboratory. The initiative aims to fulfill an urgent national need by enhancing educational programs that train students in more PR

TOWSON, Maryland, March 13 -- Towson University issued the following news release: * * * TU programs receive more than $25,000 in grants Tall-Wiedefeld Society awards grants to support women in STEM, athletics, arts, more By Liz Braungard On March 5, the Tall-Wiedefeld Society (TWS) announced its fourth-annual grant winners. In total, $25,200 in grants was awarded to seven TU programs that benefit primarily, but not exclusively, the advancement of women. This year's awards marked the larges more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 16 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * U.S. Ambassador praises FSU's legacy, promotes global diplomacy at fourth annual D'Alemberte & Palmer Lecture * Speaking in front of a packed crowd at the Florida State University College of Law Rotunda, former U.S. ambassador Mark Brzezinski offered effusive praise for FSU's legacy in international politics while promoting the importance of global diplomacy. Brzezinski served as the featured speake more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, March 16 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * UA Little Rock Names College Level Faculty Excellence Award Winners in Research and Creative Works * The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has named three faculty members as college-level recipients of the Faculty Excellence Award for Research or Creative Works, recognizing outstanding contributions to scholarship and creative activity. Each academic college can select one  more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, March 17 (TNSjou) -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * UAMS and Youth Researchers Help Expose Illegal 'Mini-Cup' and Toy-Shaped E-Cigarettes Promoted on Instagram By David Wise FAYETTEVILLE -- A newly published study reveals that illegal e-cigarettes designed to resemble miniature boba tea cups, cola cans, and toy animals are being widely promoted on Instagram, often portraying young people using the products and  more PR

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, March 16 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * UAPB Innovative Learning Initiative Combines Magnifying Glass Plant Exploration with Immersive Virtual Garden Experience * Students at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) are exploring plants through a combination of hands-on investigation and immersive technology at the UAPB Child Development Center. The learning initiative allows students to study plant structure and gr more PR

BUFFALO, New York, March 16 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * UB researchers developing tool to spot AI-generated radiology reports * From left to right, Tanvi Ranga, Nalini Ratha and Arjun Ramesh Kaushik. Credit: Meredith Forrest-Kulwicki, University at Buffalo. The aim is to guard against falsified medical documentation and bogus insurance claims By Keith Page BUFFALO, N.Y. - Impersonating a doctor to create a fake ra more PR

LA JOLLA, California, March 16 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Human-Made Chemicals Found Throughout Ocean Environments A new study found industrial chemicals even in remote locations and the open ocean * A new study analyzing more than 2,300 seawater samples from around the world has found that human-made chemicals -- from plastic additives and industrial lubricants to pharmaceuticals and pesticides -- are widespread in the marine environme more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 17 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Francisco campus posted the following research: * * * Inappropriate Antibiotic Use for COVID-19 Is Linked to Resistance Study warns that using Azithromycin against viral infections could quickly make it less effective against the bacterial diseases it can actually fight. By Victoria Colliver Taking azithromycin for as little as one day triggers antibiotic resistance in the respiratory tract, according to a fir more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 17 -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * UCSF Researcher Earns Top Honors at Orthopaedic Surgery Conference Kelsey Collins, PhD, Receives NEXT Award for breakthrough translational research at the annual American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons symposium. By Melinda Krigel The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) has awarded the 2026 New Emerging eXperts in Translational Science (NEXT) Award t more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, March 16 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF Aiding Healthy Ecosystems Through Bat Conservation Advancements * Highlights * UCF researchers and students have facilitated a partnership with the UCF Arboretum and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to improve conservation science through a bat monitoring program. * Florida is home to 13 resident bat species, and acoustic detectors placed strategically on UCF's main more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, March 16 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Helps Sea Scallop Communities Adapt to Ocean Warming * In the coastal waters stretching from Maine to Virginia, Atlantic sea scallops rival lobster as the top shellfish caught in the wild. This delectable mollusk supports one of the most valuable fisheries in the U.S., generating $360 million in revenue annually, and making the U.S. a global leader in wild scallop fishing. A combination of more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, March 16 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * UMass Amherst Research Links Early Adult Drinking to Middle Age Cognitive Decline * It's well known that alcohol consumption is an age-old method for coping with stress. But surprising? research led by the University of Massachusetts Amherst found that, when such self-medication begins in early adulthood, negative cognitive effects start to show up in middle-age-even after long periods of tot more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, March 16 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * Universal, ready-to-use immunotherapy detects and destroys endometrial cancer * Key takeaways * UCLA researchers have developed a CAR-NKT cell therapy that has shown to be more effective at fighting endometrial cancer than current immunotherapies in experimental models. * While personalized treatments can cost six figures and require weeks to manufacture, this therapy can be mass- more PR

MANOA, Hawaii, March 17 (TNSrep) -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: * * * VNR: Fathers' health crucial for pregnancy and child outcomes Challenging the traditional approach to pregnancy care which focuses solely on mother's behaviors, new research from the University of Hawai'i at Manoa and international partners highlights the significant and often underrecognized role of fathers' health and well-being in shaping pregnancy and child outcomes. The stud more PR

MOSCOW, Idaho, March 16 -- The University of Idaho issued the following news release: * * * University of Idaho, Uniformed Services University expand biomedical research partnership * MOSCOW, Idaho - Supported by approximately $7 million in Department of Defense funding, University of Idaho researchers are part of a growing biomedical research partnership with Uniformed Services University (USU) that supports U.S. service members, veterans and their families while advancing discoveries with  more PR

MIAMI, Florida, March 16 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Faculty Showcase Global Leadership in Interventional Radiology * Miller School faculty are shaping international standards for genicular artery embolization and other minimally invasive treatments for chronic joint pain through global research, education and clinical leadership. From Tokyo to Paris to major North American stages, facul more PR

OXFORD, Mississippi, March 14 -- The University of Mississippi issued the following news: * * * Scruggs Family Provides Transformative Support to Ole Miss Major gifts fund Alumni Center board room, law school initiatives * The Scruggs family has made two gifts totaling $450,000 to University of Mississippi, strengthening both the future Triplett Alumni Center and opportunities for Ole Miss law students. Of the total commitment, $300,000 will help fund the new $51 million Triplett Alumni Ce more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, March 17 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus issued the following news: * * * University of Missouri-St. Louis receives more than $1 million federal investment to establish API Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Hub Congressman Wesley Bell led the effort to secure the funding for the initiative, which will strengthen domestic production of active pharmaceutical ingredients. By Steve Walentik The University of Missouri-St. Louis, in partnership with the API Inn more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, March 17 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus issued the following news: * * * UMSL College of Education's Community Learning Labs concept wins CoGenerate's national Big Ideas Challenge Dean Marius Boboc developed the concept, which will bring educational and social services to trusted community spaces where people of all ages can learn and grow together. By Burk Krohe * Marius Boboc's mind is immediately drawn to adult learners, particularly college noncompl more PR

RENO, Nevada, March 17 -- The University of Nevada issued the following news: * * * University of Nevada, Reno convenes global experts to safeguard the world's largest trout Leading scientists, conservationists, tribal representatives and students from around the world addressed urgent conservation challenges facing the largest trout species on Earth * Hosted by the University of Nevada, Reno's Tahoe Institute for Global Sustainability at the Lake Tahoe campus, experts met for an inter more PR

GRAND FORKS, North Dakota, March 17 -- The University of North Dakota issued the following news release: * * * New book on the Bakken brings home impact of oil booms The Bakken oil boom may well be a fading memory to the national media, but it continues to impact residents of western North Dakota. Sebastian Felix Braun's new book, "Bearing the Burden of Booms: Energy, Extraction, Communities and Landscapes on the Plains," reflects years of field work in the Bakken oil patch and extracts cruci more PR

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The University of Scranton facility in the Robert S. '68 and Marilyn A. Weiss Hall has transformed into a hub for imagination and workforce development since opening for the 2025-26 academic year. The 10,000 square-foot space, known as the Innovation, Design, Education, Application Center, serves as a makerspace for students and local communities. The facility provides access to technology including 3-D design, CNC fabrication, and media production. IDEA Center Director  more PR

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, March 17 (TNSrep) -- The University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus issued the following news: * * * Discovery of first St. Patrick's Day leads to museum exhibition on the Irish in Florida By Matthew Cimitile, University Communications and Marketing In 2018, USF historian J. Michael Francis uncovered that the first known St. Patrick's Day procession took place not in New York City or Boston or even Ireland, but rather St. Augustine, Fla. Conducting research  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 17 (TNSxrep) -- Research presented in Paris at the American Phygital Association Summit suggests that blending physical and digital consumer experiences presents a paradox for human well-being. Bre Mertz, assistant professor of marketing at University of Tampa, examined how innovations like airport QR codes and online health clinics impact users across eight dimensions of health. While these technologies are often marketed as providing the best of both worlds, Mertz identified more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, March 17 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus issued the following Q&A by Coleen Haines with Zhanna Aronov, associate vice president for retention and outreach at the Dr. William W. Sullivan Center for Academic Enrichment and Outreach: * * * The Interview: Zhanna Aronov The AVP for retention and outreach at UNLV's Center for Academic Enrichment and Outreach reflects on how her immigrant experience shaped a career supporting student success. As a teenager in the win more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, March 16 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI professor partners in pharmacy methadone treatment study * KINGSTON, R.I. - March 16, 2026 - University of Rhode Island Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Jeffrey Bratberg partnered with Brandeis University and Boston University researchers in a recent study which found that pharmacy-based methadone dispensing models can operate profitably while widening access-a key step toward reducing overd more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, March 17 -- The University of St. Thomas Houston campus issued the following news on March 16, 2026: * * * UST Hosts International Diplomacy Competition, Students Earn Top Honors The Eugene Scassa Mock Organization of American States (ESMOAS) Program completed its 29th annual Summit of the Americas Conference & Competition, hosted for the first time by the University of St. Thomas (UST) in Houston, in November 2025. Recently released were the excellent rankings of UST students more PR

LOGAN, Utah, March 16 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU's Science Unwrapped Explores the Lives of Social Bees on March 20 * All living things, including people, face trade-offs. We only have so much time and energy to accomplish the things we want to do. Animals strive to reproduce, live as long as possible and defend their young, but sometimes they have to give up one or more of these goals. On the other hand, there are creatures that "can have it all," says Ut more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, March 16 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * UT System ranks No. 4 worldwide for U.S. utility patents * The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) has again affirmed its standing as a global leader in innovation. The National Academy of Inventors (NAI) announced that The University of Texas System ranked No. 4 in its prestigious list of the Top 100 Worldwide Universities Granted U.S. Utility Patents in 2025. The annual ra more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, March 16 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA students celebrate the drivers who keep them moving * On March 18, The University of Texas at Arlington's campus shuttle drivers will receive tokens of appreciation celebrating their service to the UT Arlington community as part of National Transit Employee Appreciation Day. The event, which begins at 6 p.m. with a dinner for the drivers at the CAPPA Courtyard, was spearheade more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 17 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * New study links single-family rental housing to improved student achievement The surge in single-family home rentals from the 2009 Great Recession yielded higher educational outcomes for kids of all ages, a Virginia Tech researcher found. By Alex Kerstetter Single-family rental homes open up opportunities for students of all backgrounds to gain access to better schools. When a family moves across a s more PR

WASHINGTON, March 17 (TNSxrep) -- Research from the Walter H. Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center, a part of Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, determined that patients in China strongly value continuity with their physicians despite having the freedom to switch providers easily. Yuli Xu, an Asia Health Policy postdoctoral fellow, examined how institutional structures shape individual behavior in a system where high-quality medical resources are scarce.  more PR

PULLMAN, Washington, March 17 (TNSjou) -- Washington State University issued the following news release: * * * New study offers insight into gene regulation of sheep By Angela Sams, College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences Livestock breeders could soon have more tools to improve the health and quality of their animals, thanks to a recent study that sheds new light on regulatory elements in the sheep genome. Previous research demonstrated that several areas of the genom more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, March 16 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * When fertilizer prices rise, South Carolina farmers can use Clemson ag tools to help * College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences As spring planting begins in South Carolina, Clemson University scientists say farmers facing rising fertilizer prices can rely more on nutrient-management strategies to control costs. Farmers can adjust how they manage soil nutrients to offset higher costs, said B more PR

RENO, Nevada, March 17 -- The University of Nevada issued the following news: * * * Where art takes root: Students find transformation at the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe Low-residency MFA programs offer artists and writers the space to rethink their work and their lives * Twice a year, artists and writers from across the country spend 10 days at the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe and step into a different rhythm. Removed from their daily routines, students find the fo more PR

ROCK HILL, South Carolina, March 16 -- Winthrop University posted the following news: * * * Winthrop Team Advances to Southern Classic Finals in 2025-26 CFA Institute Research Challenge * HIGHLIGHTS * Representing Winthrop were students Andrew Wheaton, Andrea Samaniego, Ngan Nguyen and Matthew Blanks, under the guidance of faculty advisor Shirley Shen. * The CFA Institute Research Challenge is a prestigious global competition that gives students hands-on experience in financial analysi more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, March 16 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Women's Health Research Advancing at UConn * The Group on Women in Medicine and Science (GWIMS) at UConn School of Medicine hosted it 3rd Annual GWIMS Networking Reception and Poster Symposium on Basic Science, Translational, Clinical, and Health Disparities Research that impacts Women's Health. This year's third annual event had its largest participation yet of researchers presenting nearly 40  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 17 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * World@VCU: Zehra Sahin Ilkorkor from Turkey 'The international perspectives we bring ... are always valued by both faculty and peers.' World@VCU is a VCU News feature, in partnership with the Global Education Office, that highlights students from around the world who enrich the VCU community. Zehra Sahin Ilkorkor is pursuing a Ph.D. in public policy and administration at the L. Douglas Wilder Sc more PR

WASHINGTON, March 17 (TNSjou) -- Research led by the Yale School of the Environment found that Jackson, Mississippi residents faced hidden water hazards even when samples met federal safety standards. While the 2022 crisis drew national attention to broken pumps, the study highlights that regulatory compliance does not mean water is risk-free for vulnerable populations. Dorceta Taylor, Wangari Maathai professor of environmental sociology, stated that the research helps residents understand cont more PR