BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 21 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * $9.5 million grant launches global effort to reanalyze freshwater systems under pressure By Courtney Sakry Freshwater systems worldwide are under increasing pressure. As populations grow and economies expand, water is being extracted faster than nature can replenish it. Pollution and climate change are further degrading water quality. Together, these forces are intensifying water scarcity and threatening human more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 20 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * 2026 Osaze Osagie Memorial Lecture to feature Chamique Holdsclaw * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Olympic medalist, WNBA hall of famer and mental health advocate Chamique Holdsclaw will headline this year's Osaze Osagie Memorial Lecture taking place at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31 in the Hintz Family Alumni Center's Robb Hall (Room 110). Holdsclaw was a basketball superstar who was once hail more PR

HAMPTON, Virginia, March 20 -- Hampton University posted the following news: * * * A Sacred Disruption: The Hampton University Ministers Conference Returns as one of the Nation's Most Influential Black Clergy Gatherings to Reimagine the Church's Role in a Changing World * Renowned preacher Rev. Dr. Tellis Chapman and Senior Statesman Rev. Al Sharpton headline HUMC 2026, advancing a powerful call to countercultural leadership in the church HAMPTON, Va. (March 20, 2026) The Hampton Universit more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, March 20 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release: * * * AI in Healthcare Workforce Preparation * College of Doctoral Studies and CEITR scholars share research on human-AI cognitive collaboration and preparing healthcare professionals to work with artificial intelligence Researchers from the University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies and the Center for Educational and Instructional Technology Research (CEITR) presented new research on artifici more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 20 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * AI is running rampant in health care. They want to fix that. * AI has been widely adopted in health care systems nationwide, but there is still no central framework for how to do so ethically. By creating a universal guidebook, researchers at Northeastern hope to fill that gap. by Cody Mello-Klein March 20, 2026 The health care industry entered a brave new world when it began using AI in medical i more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, March 20 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news: * * * AI@Work in Nursing * How UNCG's School of Nursing Is Leading in AI Integration Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer on the horizon for UNC Greensboro's School of Nursing. It is already woven into the fabric of how the school teaches, trains, and prepares the next generation of nurses. AI tools enhance instructional design, accelerate content development, improv more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, March 20 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Aliah Zewail Leads New Research on Moral Stereotyping in Large Language Models * Aliah Zewail, a graduate student in psychological and brain sciences in the College of Natural Sciences (CNS), has led research for a new paper examining the confluence of artificial intelligence (AI), large language models (LLMs), morality and cultural diversity. In "Moral Stereotyping in Large Language Models more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, March 20 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Athletics momentum carries Owl Nation to Oregon, March Madness * KENNESAW, Ga. | Mar 20, 2026 Kennesaw State University graduate Forest Callaway '17 had known for years he was going to be in Portland's Moda Center on Thursday night for the NCAA Tournament's West Regional. What he didn't know, however, was that he would be welcoming his alma mater to his home venue and opening the doors for t more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, March 20 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * Beam Institute Industry Conference reaches Kentucky and beyond * The James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits (JBBI) took over the University of Kentucky's campus this week for the annual James Beam Industry Conference. In partnership with the Kentucky Distillers' Association (KDA), the conference serves all members of the industry in areas that include production, procurement, finance, branding, more PR

EVANSVILLE, Indiana, March 21 -- The University of Southern Indiana issued the following news release: * * * Biodiversity expert to present at 11th annual USI Shaw Biology Lecture The University of Southern Indiana will host its 11th annual Shaw Biology Lecture at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 15 in Carter Hall, located in University Center West on campus. The event is open to the public at no charge. Dr. Jill Jankowski, Associate Professor of Zoology at the University of British Columbia, will p more PR

TUCSON, Arizona, March 20 -- The University of Arizona posted the following news release: * * * Bob and Sue Vaughan establish endowed chair at the W.A. Franke Honors College * A $2 million gift from Bob and Sue Vaughan will create the SueBob Vaughan Leaders Endowed Chair at the University of Arizona W.A. Franke Honors College. The Vaughans are longtime supporters of university students and faculty through gifts benefitting the College of Science, the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Publi more PR

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, March 20 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Building on a Faithful Foundation: Announcing Cedarville Theological Seminary * by Dr. Thomas White, President of Cedarville University Local churches across the country are asking a sobering question: Who will shepherd the next generation? Recent research highlights a real challenge in the leadership pipeline: * Barna reports that 71% of senior pastors agree they are concerned about the quality of fu more PR

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Butler University Holcomb Observatory and Planetarium joined the Alliance of Historic Observatories to help preserve the global legacy of astronomical research and education. This international network connects facilities over 50 years old that continue to provide scientific research and public outreach. The Holcomb Observatory joins a group that includes the Griffith, Yerkes, and Mount Wilson observatories. The alliance also includes historic sites across Ireland, Ukrai more PR

SEASIDE, California, March 21 -- California State University Monterey Bay campus issued the following news on March 19, 2026: * * * President's Speaker Series highlights fresh research supporting 'Food is Medicine' One of the key questions that audiences were encouraged to ask is how their food was grown. By Caitlin Fillmore The benefits of regenerative agriculture go beyond just soil health, enhancing a plant's inner chemistry and nutritional value, according to emerging research. That was more PR

ITHACA, New York, March 20 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * CAROW Announces AI and Work Grant Recipients * The ILR School's Center for Applied Research on Work (CAROW) recently awarded three seed grants for new research that addresses questions around the intersection of AI and organizations, employment and work. These AI and Work seed grants were made possible by a generous gift from ILR alumnus Robert Bluestein, '67. Seed Grant Awardees & Project Descriptions: P more PR

DAVIS, California, March 20 -- The University of California Davis issued the following statement on March 19,2026, by Chancellor Gary S. May: * * * To the UC Davis Community: Spring at UC Davis is a season of transition. Students are already eagerly registering for commencement, and just a few weeks ago, we opened our doors to thousands of new students, notifying them of their acceptance to the Class of 2030. They will arrive at a time of profound change, just as our current graduates prepar more PR

NEW YORK, March 20 (TNSrep) -- Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news on March 19, 2026: * * * These Glacier Guardians Are Women From a photography exhibit of a high-mountain community in the Peruvian Andes to leading research by Columbia scientists, a recent panel celebrated the knowledge and work of women in and around glaciers. By Isabel Norman Nestled at the foot of the largest tropical glacier in the world, the high-mountain community of Phinaya  more PR

ITHACA, New York, March 21 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences issued the following Q&A on March 20, 2026, by Krisy Gashler with Vipan Kumar, associate professor in the School of Integrative Plant Science's Soil and Crop Sciences Section: * * * Vipan Kumar: Fighting Back Against Glyphosate-Resistant Weeds in NY Fields Glyphosate - better known by the brand name Roundup - has been the go-to herbicide for commercial farmers in New York since it was introduced in t more PR

ITHACA, New York, March 21 (TNSjou) -- Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine issued the following news on March 19, 2026: * * * The nature cure: Encouraging well-being in the workplace By Karli Rizzo With 76% of adults now reporting stress levels that impede daily function, a new Cornell study (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0272494426000551) points to a low-cost intervention hiding in plain sight: nature. The study, published in the Journal of Environmen more PR

PASADENA, California, March 20 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Courting the Competition: Some Male Fruit Flies Serenade Each Other Rather Than Fight * Like the males of many animal species, male Drosophila melanogaster fruit flies, a commonly studied lab animal, are aggressive toward one another and even fight when competing for resources such as food and females. Researchers in the lab of David Anderson have been studying aggression in these insect more PR

JONESBORO, Arkansas, March 20 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news: * * * Create@State Symposium to Feature Student Research and Creativity * JONESBORO - Arkansas State University students will share their research and creative activity through the 16th annual Create@State Symposium, a spring semester tradition at A State since 2011. "Create@State: A Symposium of Research, Scholarship & Creativity" will take place Thursday, April 16, in the Carl R. Reng Student Union. T more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, March 20 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Crown Princess of Sweden visits Rice * Rice University, represented by Swedish scientists Pernilla Wittung-Stafshede and Anna-Karin Gustavsson, welcomed Victoria Ingrid Alice Desiree, Crown Princess of Sweden, to campus March 16. Victoria, who was visiting Houston for the inauguration of Sweden's newest embassy, was joined by Anna Hammarlund Blixt, the consul general of Sweden in Houston, as well as a number more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, March 20 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * CryoPRISM: A new tool for observing cellular machinery in a more natural environment * The blobfish, once considered the ugliest animal in the world, has since had quite the redemption arc. Years after it was first discovered, scientists realized that the deep-sea creature appeared so unnervingly blobby only because it went through an extreme change in pressure when it was brought more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, March 20 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * Diabetes outcomes worsen after insurance loss, OHSU study finds * Losing health insurance can quickly worsen health for people with diabetes as patients struggle to control the disease after coverage is interrupted, according to new research from Oregon Health & Science University, The study, published today in JAMA Health Forum, found that low-income adults with diabetes who experienced ins more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, March 21 (TNSjou) -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news on March 20, 2026: * * * OCT Powered by AI-Based Analytics Gives a Glimpse into Wound Healing By Ken Kingery Traditional eye imaging technology powered up by new techniques and AI provides a unique in-depth look at wounds as they heal over time. * No matter the size or severity, wounds on human skin are difficult to monitor while they heal. Biopsies disrupt the wound site and  more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 20 -- Morgan State University issued the following news release: * * * Executive Alliance Recognizes Morgan State for Exceeding Goals for Placement of Women in Top Higher Education Roles With More Than Half of Its Senior Leadership Posts Held by Women, Maryland's Preeminent Public Urban Research University Continues to Realize Equity at the Highest Levels of Academia * In a time when women remain underrepresented in the highest ranks of higher education leadership more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, March 21 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news on March 20, 2026: * * * FAU Discovery of Tiny Cell 'Tunnels' Could Slow Huntington's Disease Study Snapshot: Huntington's disease is a devastating inherited brain disorder caused by a toxic protein that gradually spreads from neuron to neuron, leading to progressive movement, cognitive and psychiatric symptoms. There is currently no cure, and more PR

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, March 20 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * From Manuscript to Ministry: A Conversation With Dr. Trent Rogers * by Dr. Trent Rogers What does it mean to do research that builds up the church, not just the classroom? Faculty write with multiple audiences in mind. Some books serve the pews, directly encouraging and instructing church members. Others serve the pulpit, equipping pastors and ministry leaders. Still others serve the lectern, shaping aca more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, March 19 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * George Mason makes the National Academy of Inventors Top 100 * George Mason University, a university that has been recognized consistently for its innovation and entrepreneurship, has been named to the top 100 U.S. universities for patents. This spring, the National Academy of Inventors ranked George Mason No. 92 on its list for patents granted during 2025. Utility patents cover the creation of a new or more PR

LAWRENCEVILLE, Georgia, March 21 -- Georgia Gwinnett College issued the following news on March 20, 2026: * * * GGC Undergraduate research team presents at 2026 Posters at the Georgia State Capitol Georgia Gwinnett College's (GGC) undergraduate research team, comprised of GGC students Shone Cherian, Tamera Crawford, Ewura Ama Awere, Anthony Damian and Jennifer Jimenez Hernandez, was selected to present at the 2026 Posters at the Georgia State Capitol, a competitive, peer reviewed research sho more PR

TEMPE, Arizona, March 21 -- Arizona State University issued the following news on March 19, 2026: * * * Harrison Ford to address ASU's Class of 2026 at spring commencement Ford will receive an honorary degree alongside philanthropist Howard Graham Buffett, who will also give remarks By Mary Beth Faller This May, graduating students from Arizona State University will head out on their next great adventure after getting some advice from someone who's traversed through jungles and flown in a g more PR

WASHINGTON, March 19 (TNSrep) -- Harvard Medical School researchers have identified that the combined impact of environmental factors can influence health as much as genetic DNA. The study, which analyzed 20 years of data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, tested more than 100,000 associations between 619 environmental factors and 305 health outcomes. While individual exposures usually account for less than 1 percent of health variations between people, considering 20 exp more PR

WASHINGTON, March 19 (TNSrep) -- Harvard University Medical School researchers have identified the thymus as a critical factor in human longevity and the effectiveness of cancer immunotherapy. While the chest organ was previously thought to become inactive after puberty, data from 27,000 adults indicates that a healthy thymus correlates with a 50 percent lower risk of premature death and reduced risks of cardiovascular disease. Hugo Aerts, professor of radiation oncology and director of the Art more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, March 20 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Hidden Helpers: Pittsburgh's Industrial Past Might Hold the Key to a Cleaner Future * Pittsburgh has reinvented itself from a steel powerhouse to a hub for health care and education. But the city's industrial past left a hidden legacy: toxic compounds like benzene and toluene in the soil. While most life can't survive such a contamination, some microbes adapted to use the pollutants as food. N more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, March 21 -- The University of Arkansas' Walton College of Business issued the following news: * * * Hill Family Establishes Endowment to Support Future Portfolio Managers at Walton College The Sam M. Walton College of Business at the U of A has received a donation from the Jay F. and Patricia P. Hill Family Fund to establish the Jay F. Hill Portfolio Manager Endowment, creating a lasting legacy to support undergraduate excellence in investment management. The endowmen more PR

LOGAN, Utah, March 20 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Honoring Jagath Kaluarachchi: A Legacy of Innovation and Growth at USU Engineering * Jagath Kaluarachchi, former Dean of the College of Engineering at Utah State University, died on March 17 at the age of 70. A native of Sri Lanka, Kaluarachchi was a pillar of the USU community for more than three decades. At the time of his retirement, he was the dean of the College of Engineering. "Jagath will be remembered more PR

NEW YORK, March 21 -- Hunter College, a constituent college of the City University of New York, issued the following news on March 20, 2026: * * * From Bedside to Biotech: Brookdale Legacy Lives On in New SPARC Vision It's time to say goodbye to an old friend. Hunter College's Brookdale campus -- which trained generations of nurses at the front lines of public health for more than 70 years before housing additional academic programs and serving as Hunter's main dormitory -- will be reimagine more PR

ROLLA, Missouri, March 20 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news: * * * I&E Fellows: Where are they now? Meet Radwa Eissa, assistant professor * A family of architects When Dr. Radwa Eissa was growing up in Cairo, Egypt, conversations about building design were part of daily life. And with several architects in her family, she decided to follow that path. Her family usually worked with the design aspect, but she took a slightly different route. "I fo more PR

JACKSONVILLE, Alabama, March 21 -- Jacksonville State University issued the following news on March 19, 2026: * * * IEEE Jax State Student Branch and Computer Science Students Earn Multiple Awards at IEEE SoutheastCon 2026 Students from Jacksonville State University (Jax State) delivered an impressive performance at the IEEE SoutheastCon 2026 Conference, held March 13-15 in Huntsville, Alabama, earning multiple awards in highly competitive student competitions and continuing to improve their  more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, March 20 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * In Hollywood, teams don't stick together long enough to learn from failure: Research * Key takeaways * Analyzing data from the U.S. motion picture industry, researchers found that teams whose members had a history of projects with box-office success tended to produce more profitable movies. * Production crews scatter after a movie wraps, so learning from failures doesn't have the  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 21 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Jalen Rose to be U-M Spring Commencement speaker, 5 to receive honorary degrees Written By: Genevieve Monsma Leaders in the fields of human rights law, bioengineering, athletics, broadcasting, business and philanthropy will receive honorary degrees at the University of Michigan's 2026 Spring Commencement in Ann Arbor. The ceremony will take place May 2 at Michigan Stadium. Jalen Rose, founder of the more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, March 20 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * KYOCERA AVX Contributes $1 Million to Clemson University's New Advanced Materials Innovation Complex * Clemson University has received a $1 million contribution from the KYOCERA AVX Foundation to support its new Advanced Materials Innovation Complex (AMIC), reinforcing a partnership focused on advancing innovation, talent development and manufacturing. In recognition of the gift, Clemson will name the fa more PR

GAINESVILLE, Florida, March 21 -- The University of Florida issued the following news: * * * Legal jargon increases guilty verdicts, reduces trust in judicial system * Legal jargon confused people by reducing their so-called processing fluency, or ability to handle new information * People confused by the jargon were more likely to vote guilty while feeling less confident in their decisions * Using simpler language throughout the judicial system could improve outcomes, the researcher says  more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, March 20 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * Markey study addresses alcohol-cancer awareness gap * Most people in the United States who drink alcohol do not know it raises their cancer risk. A new study co-authored by University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center researchers found that educational messaging is effective at addressing this awareness gap and identified audiences most in need of tailored messaging. The study, published in Cancer E more PR

ITHACA, New York, March 20 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Mechanical engineering Ph.D. candidate wins 2026 3MT * "I hate to break it to you, but failure is inevitable-failure of materials, that is," began Ellen van Wijngaarden, a mechanical engineering doctoral candidate, at the 11th Cornell University Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition. Alongside eight other finalists, van Wijngaarden presented her dissertation research in just three minutes on March 18 to a pan more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 20 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Mercer professor explores impact of culture and society on music * On any given day at Mercer University's Townsend School of Music, a violin scales upward behind a practice room door. A jazz combo may be doing a last-minute check before a performance in Fickling Hall. A soprano hits a high note in a private lesson. For Dr. Katie Rios, that hum of constant creation is what sparks inspiration for her teaching and more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, March 20 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * MIT and Hasso Plattner Institute establish collaborative hub for AI and creativity * The following is a joint announcement from the MIT School of Architecture and Planning, MIT Schwarzman College of Computing, Hasso Plattner Institute, and Hasso Plattner Foundation. The MIT Morningside Academy for Design (MAD), MIT Schwarzman College of Computing, Hasso Plattner Institute (HPI), more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, March 20 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * NAI names UK a Top 100 US University for Patents * The University of Kentucky has been named among the Top 100 U.S. Universities Granted Utility Patents, according to a 2026 report from the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). The annual report, which utilizes data from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), tracks the vital role of university research and innovation within the national land more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 20 -- The Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * New Estimates of Uncounted COVID-19 Deaths Reveal Critical Gaps in US Death Investigation System *. health inequities A new study utilized a novel machine learning method to identify unrecognized COVID-19 deaths during the first two years of the pandemic and found that 19 percent more COVID-19 deaths occurred than official records indicate. These deaths disproportionately affe more PR

KALAMAZOO, Michigan, March 20 -- Western Michigan University posted the following news: * * * New geological repository expands essential geoscience research capabilities at WMU * KALAMAZOO, Mich.-From exploring carbon capture to identifying climate-related erosion risks to locating rare earth minerals, researchers are just scratching the surface of Michigan's capacity for geological innovation. A new facility will position the Michigan Geological Survey (MGS) at Western Michigan University  more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, March 20 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Newly opened Advanced Materials Innovation Complex poised to advance key industries, grow research footprint * Clemson University began 2026 with the opening of South Carolina's most technologically advanced research facility, a 150,000-square-foot Advanced Materials Innovation Complex (AMIC). The sharp new building sits in the center of campus and provides classrooms and labs that support the University more PR

NIAGARA FALLS, New York, March 20 -- Niagara University posted the following news: * * * Niagara University Biomedical Research Institute Begins Cancer Research Collaboration * Dr. Mary McCourt's research group ( Niagara University Biomedical Research Institute ) contacted Prof. Beatriz de Pascual-Teresa and Dr. Irene Ortin Remon Research group, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad CEU San Pablo to explore opportunities for collaboration on cholestosome-based drug delivery strategies. This coll more PR

WASHINGTON, March 19 (TNSxrep) -- A mathematical study of nearly 37,000 garment images confirms that clothing trends operate on a predictable 20-year cycle driven by the human desire to balance conformity with individuality. Researchers from Northwestern University McCormick School of Engineering transformed a century of sewing patterns and runway designs into numerical data to track the movement of hemlines, necklines, and waistlines since 1869. The findings validate the industry belief that s more PR

TULSA, Oklahoma, March 20 -- The University of Tulsa posted the following news: * * * OCII staff, undergrads, grad students make an impact in cyber field * At The University of Tulsa's Oklahoma Cyber Innovation Institute (OCII), three women are shaping the future of cybersecurity education, research and workforce development. Their paths into the field are distinct, but each reflects a blend of resilience, curiosity and commitment to the cyber field. Bristie Rahman - Security Compliance An more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 20 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Ohio State students' innovative research receives spotlight * Students showcased research in a variety of subjects across disciplines at The Ohio State University's College of Education and Human Ecology (EHE) Research Forum and Legacy Lecture. The event was held recently at the Ohio Union. Erik Porfeli, interim dean of the College of Education and Human Ecology, delivered the keynote address. "Today has b more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, March 20 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * OSU students live the Cowboy Code by not letting pain win * Media Contact: Page Mindedahl | Communications Specialist | 405-744-9782 | page.mindedahl@okstate.edu How is OSU helping you push through challenges? Email us and share at contactus@okstate.edu. College has a way of testing you. It tests your confidence in a class that feels harder than anything you have taken before. It tests your r more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 20 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State Altoona earns Level I Arboretum accreditation from ArbNet * ALTOONA, Pa. -In February, Altoona was designated as an accredited Level I Arboretum through ArbNet, an international community of arboreta and tree-focused professionals. Founded by the Morton Arboretum in 2011, the program establishes and shares a recognized set of industry standards to unify the arboretum communi more PR

ALTOONA, Pennsylvania, March 21 -- Pennsylvania State University at Altoona issued the following news on March 20, 2026: * * * Penn State Altoona earns Level I Arboretum accreditation from ArbNet In February, Altoona was designated as an accredited Level I Arboretum through ArbNet, an international community of arboreta and tree-focused professionals. Founded by the Morton Arboretum in 2011, the program establishes and shares a recognized set of industry standards to unify the arboretum comm more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, March 20 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Physicists find electronic agents that govern flat band quantum materials * In a study recently published in Nature Physics, Qimiao Si's group at Rice University collaborated with researchers from the Weizmann Institute to visualize the building blocks of flat band quantum materials. "In flat band materials, electron motion experiences destructive interference," said Si, the Harry C. and Olga K. Wiess Prof more PR

CLINTON, South Carolina, March 20 -- Presbyterian College posted the following news: * * * Presbyterian College to host 'The Power of Play for ALL' workshop led by educator Jed Dearybury * Free March 28 event will explore neuroscience-backed strategies for play in learning environments Presbyterian College will host a half-day professional development workshop, "The Power of Play for ALL," on Saturday, March 28, bringing educators together to explore how play-based learning can enhance cla more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, March 20 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Research aids future development of bio-inspired underwater vehicles * Media Contact: Tanner Holubar | Communications Specialist | 405-744-2065 | tanner.holubar@okstate.edu The biological swimming technique of the vast majority of aquatic creatures could influence the design of unmanned and autonomous underwater vehicles. Crustaceans such as krill, shrimp and lobsters use metachronal swimming to  more PR

RICHARDSON, Texas, March 21 (TNSxrep) -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Researchers Hunt for Easier Detection of Lymphatic Disorders By: Kim Horner Lymphatic diseases, which affect some 10 million people in the United States, are difficult to diagnose because no single test can see the entire network of tiny lymph vessels in the body, and doctors often need to combine different approaches to identify problems. To address the issue, the Advanced Resear more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 20 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Roll-call votes may understate polarization in Congress, study finds * For decades, scholars have estimated the ideology of members of Congress by analyzing roll-call votes, recorded tallies of each member's "yea-or-nay" on legislation. But a new study from the University of Chicago's Harris School of Public Policy finds this method is likely skewed by "protest voting"-suggesting that polarization in  more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, March 21 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Genes Tied to Impulse Control Play a Major Role in Addiction Risk An analysis of 2.2 million people reveals both shared and substance-specific genetic pathways for addiction risk, showing that vulnerability is rooted more in brain wiring than in any single substance By Ricki Arvesen Most of the genetic risk for developing a substance use disorder comes from genes that broadly affect how our  more PR

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, March 21 (TNSxrep) -- South Dakota State University issued the following news: * * * Lohr College researcher advances AI models Researchers in South Dakota State University's Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering are developing algorithms that allow artificial intelligence to gather meaning from images and other data sources in support of technological advancement and scientific discovery. By Addison DeHaven As humans, when we see an object, our brains rapidly pro more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, March 20 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * Scientists turbocharge immune cells to attack prostate cancer * Key takeaways * Researchers and scientists have engineered a new class of supercharged T cells that are stronger, longer-lasting, and more precise at killing prostate cancer cells. * They introduced a natural "catch bond," a fishhook-like interaction that strengthens when cells pull against each other. * This allow more PR

NACOGDOCHES, Texas, March 21 (TNSxrep) -- Stephen F. Austin State University issued the following news: * * * SFA students, alumna advocate for undergraduate research in Washington, DC Three Stephen F. Austin State University students and one alumna recently represented SFA at the Council on Undergraduate Research's Scholars Transforming through Research conference in Washington, D.C. They also visited the offices of U.S. senators from Texas to advocate for undergraduate research. Nearly 40  more PR

PORTSMOUTH, Ohio, March 20 -- Shawnee State University issued the following news: * * * Shawnee State launches ComPEET to strengthen industry partnerships * Shawnee State University has launched ComPEET, an initiative to strengthen industry partnerships, expand student and faculty engagement, and increase innovation capacity. The program is supported by a grant from the National Science Foundation through its Enabling Partnerships to Increase Innovation Capacity (EPIIC) program, which help more PR

ITHACA, New York, March 20 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Students pitch AI-inspired solutions at Cornell Health Hackathon * Many of health care's toughest challenges - from delayed diagnoses to inefficient clinical workflows - are waiting for creative solutions. At the Cornell Health AI Hackathon, student teams spent an intense weekend racing to build some of them. More than 100 students from across Cornell campuses and 17 other universities gathered March 6-8 in N more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 20 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * Students reach for the stars with launch of first satellite * Northeastern's satellite will shoot into space aboard a SpaceX rocket on a mission to the International Space Station. by Cesareo Contreras March 20, 2026 A satellite about the size of two Rubik's cubes that was developed by Northeastern University students will launch into space aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 Block 5 rocket next month. Thi more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, March 20 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Study: emotional support lowers incarceration risk for youth in foster care * Youth in foster care often experience family instability, which can disrupt the continuity of their relationships and social connections. Therefore, the strength and stability of their social support networks can play a critical role in shaping their lives. Social support networks refer to a holistic web of family membe more PR

CROOKSTON, Minnesota, March 20 (TNSxrep) -- The University of Minnesota Crookston campus issued the following news: * * * Studying Viruses and Shaping Futures: Assistant Professor Hannah Murphy's Virology Research Takes Root at UMN Crookston Written by Emmah Burnes, communication student When the University of Minnesota Crookston welcomed new faculty members to campus in August 2025, Hannah Murphy, assistant professor in biology, arrived ready to create meaningful research opportunities for more PR

ALBANY, New York, March 20 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * Chancellor King and NYS Association of Counties Announce Partnership to Launch SUNY Student Paid Internships at County Governments Initiative from SUNY and NYSAC will Help More Students Secure Internship Opportunities and Help Improve County-Level Government Operations Students Interested in Summer Internship Spots Can Contact SUNY Career Service Offices on Their Campuses * State Univers more PR

KINGSVILLE, Texas, March 20 -- Texas A&M University Kingsville campus issued the following news: * * * Student leader is first to study toward space, aeronautical engineering master's John-Ryan C. Lawrence is a leader out of the classroom, but soon he will take those hard-earned leadership skills to the classroom as he becomes the first student to pursue Texas A&M University-Kingsville's (TAMUK) new master's degree in space and aeronautical engineering. Lawrence is an electrical engineering m more PR

LUBBOCK, Texas, March 20 -- Texas Tech University issued the following news: * * * Texas Tech Makes National Academy of Inventors' Top 100 for 4th Straight Year The Top 100 U.S. Universities Granted Utility Patents List showcases schools that advance innovation nationally and internationally. For the fourth straight year, the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) has named the Texas Tech University System to its Top 100 U.S. Universities Granted Utility Patents List. A Sustaining Member of th more PR

DALLAS, Texas, March 19 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * Tool may identify more patients who could benefit from parathyroid surgery * DALLAS - March 19, 2026 - A widely used fracture risk calculator may help guide surgical decisions to treat patients with an endocrine disorder called primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) that causes progressive bone loss, according to a study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers. The fi more PR

TROY, Alabama, March 20 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * Troy University to host Fulbright conversations on international research and writing * Students interested in international travel and writing will have the opportunity to learn from Dr. Nicole Camasta, former Fulbright Scholar, at a panel discussion and reception on March 25 and 27. Hosted in conjunction with the Center for Relativity and Cosmology, University Honors Global Scholars Program and the English depart more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, March 20 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * Twenty students honored with 2026 Provost Pathbreaking Discovery Award * Twenty doctoral students have been named recipients of the 2026 Provost Pathbreaking Discovery Award, a prestigious Graduate School honor recognizing exceptional academic achievement and scholarly impact. The award celebrates doctoral students who demonstrate excellence through publications, national and international awar more PR

LA JOLLA, California, March 19 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Two Scripps-Named Marine Species Make Top 10 List * Glittery sea worms and sea squirts fit for The Lord of the Rings universe might sound like pure fantasy, but they're very real creatures living in the deep sea. Some of these otherworldly ocean animals are even featured in the latest "Top 10 New Marine Species" list published by the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS). Scie more PR

TUCSON, Arizona, March 20 -- The University of Arizona posted the following news release: * * * U of A ranked No. 1 in entomology and top 50 among global research universities by EduRank * The University of Arizona continues to hold its spot as the world's top entomology program and retains its status as a top-tier university in nearly 200 different fields of study, according to EduRank's Best Universities in the World ranking, released March 15. The U of A is ranked No. 45 globally, No. 3 more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, March 20 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * UA Little Rock Names Faculty Excellence Award College-Level Winners in Public Service * The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has named three faculty members as college-level recipients of the Faculty Excellence Award for Public Service, recognizing faculty who demonstrate exceptional commitment to serving the university, community, and profession. Each academic college has more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, March 21 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * UC offers accelerated biomedical engineering degree Biomedical engineering adds a shortened four-year option for some students By Lindsey Osterfeld The University of Cincinnati's College of Engineering and Applied Science offers more than a dozen undergraduate engineering and applied science programs. All are typically five-year programs that include the college's cooperative education (co-op) struct more PR

SANTA CRUZ, California, March 20 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * UC Santa Cruz awarded grant to promote and support open scholarship, engaged mentoring * UC Santa Cruz will launch a pioneering initiative to support and promote open science, open scholarship, and high-quality graduate student mentoring by developing guidelines to evaluate and recognize this important work. The two-year initiative is made possible by a $250,000 Modernizing A more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, March 21 (TNSjou) -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * UC study reshapes understanding of interaction between organelles in animal cells Research published in Cell Reports demystifies lysosome acidification By Tim Tedeschi Findings from a new University of Cincinnati study have reshaped the fundamental understanding of how a certain cell organelle prepares its environment for cellular digestion. The research, led by UC's Jiajie Diao, PhD, was p more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, March 20 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Medical Students Meet their Match * On Friday, March 20, as the clock struck noon, UConn-blue envelopes were ripped open, with the annual exhilaration of National Match Day filling the air with loud cheers, along with happy tears and sighs of relief. The crowd of over 100 fourth-year medical students, along with UConn faculty, family, and friends, gathered for the thrilling annual moment in more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, March 20 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * UK researchers seeking patients for clinical trial to address rare pregnancy condition * Researchers at UK HealthCare are now enrolling patients in the phase 3 AZALEA trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of an investigational medication in pregnancies at risk for severe hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN). This study is the first of its kind to include pregnant individuals at risk  more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 21 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * University adds new undergraduate geography degree A more flexible major that results in a Bachelor of Science in geography gives students the freedom to pursue scientific and applied career paths. By Chris Moody Undergraduate geography students at Virginia Tech have a new way to shape their academic and professional paths. The university now offers a Bachelor of Science in geography degree program in addition more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, March 21 (TNSjou) -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * UC Blue Ash expert examines a link between sports betting and binge drinking behavior Local 12 spoke with Keshar Ghimire, PhD, about his research By Cedric Ricks Keshar Ghimire, PhD, an associate professor of economics at UC Blue Ash, has co-authored a new study in the journal Health Economics that examines a possible link between gambling and substance use. Ghimire and researcher Kabir Da more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, March 21 (TNSxrep) -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * Wild peanut genetics drive $6M effort to protect crops in Africa and the U.S. Takeaways * Over $6 million in combined funding from the Gates Foundation and Mars Inc. is advancing a decades-long breeding effort to deliver disease-resistant peanuts in sub-Saharan Africa and protect peanut production in the Southeast. * UGA researchers are using wild peanut relatives to build disease and pest resi more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, March 21 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * University of Houston Expands On-campus Student Experience with Two New Residential Colleges New Communities for First-year Students in Health Care and STEM Fields Will Launch This Fall in Cougar Village By Kelly Schafler -- 713-743-1153 The University of Houston will launch two new Residential Colleges this fall, expanding its on-campus living and learning experience for incoming freshmen pursuing career more PR

URBANA, Illinois, March 20 -- The University of Illinois System issued the following news: * * * Trustees approve new UIS major in engineering technology By Alex Quigley The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois System today approved a new major at the University of Illinois Springfield that will help meet employers' growing need for skilled engineering technologists who can apply a multidisciplinary approach to solve complex problems and drive industrial innovation. Illinois face more PR

OXFORD, Mississippi, March 21 -- The University of Mississippi issued the following news: * * * Entrepreneurship Forum to Convene at Insight Park Annual statewide higher education gathering will be April 9-10 at Ole Miss * The University of Mississippi will host the 2026 Mississippi Entrepreneurship Forum on April 9-10, bringing together leaders from public and private institutions of higher education across Mississippi to share campus-based entrepreneurship efforts. The two-day forum will more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, March 21 -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release: * * * Survey reveals strong job satisfaction among Mizzou faculty University of Missouri faculty members expressed strong satisfaction with their workplace in a new survey, giving especially high marks to departmental climate and collegiality, leadership at multiple levels and the nature of academic work. The survey was conducted with Harvard University's Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 19 (TNSxrep) -- University of Tampa researchers are investigating a mysterious parasite found during a parasitology class dissection that may reveal insights into the biodiversity and health of Tampa Bay. Assistant professor of biology Emily Durkin and student researcher Liza Walker are leading a multiyear study after discovering a worm embedded in the fin of a ladyfish. The project began when students noticed the organism under a microscope, prompting an investigation into wh more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, March 20 -- The University of Wisconsin posted the following news: * * * 5 things to know about rare earth elements UW-Madison Professor Julie Klinger shares her expertise on a resource that is reshaping geopolitics.  By Chris Barncard Aside from oil, rare earth elements may be the most buzzworthy thing coming out of the ground these days. Headlines trumpet news about new partnerships to produce rare earths, warn of potential shortages and analyze steps to curb China's  more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, March 20 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * UNM assistant professor is a storyteller in motion * Annmarie Garcia Sheahan, Ph.D., spends her days as an assistant professor of secondary literary education within the College of Education and Human Sciences (COEHS). But she spends her free time dancing with her troupe, BreakingEven. Garcia Sheahan founded the group in the early days of the pandemic in 2020. While she was in Washington for  more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, March 20 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * UNM linguistics professor's project named finalist in international competition * A collaborative research project has received national recognition in Brazil for its efforts to preserve endangered Indigenous languages. The project is a dictionary platform called Dicionarios Multimidia para Linguas Indigenas, which has recently been recognized as a finalist for Banco de Brasil's 13th Social T more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, March 20 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news: * * * USC expands access to healthier options through new vending pilot program * The University of South Carolina is expanding its longstanding commitment to campus wellness with the launch of a Healthy Vending Initiative this spring. Developed through collaboration among graduate and undergraduate student leaders and campus partners, the pilot program is designed to increase access to nutritio more PR

LOGAN, Utah, March 20 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU Creative Writing and Art Contest Announces 2026 Winners * Utah State University's Creative Writing and Art Contest has named the winners in its 33rd annual competition, recognizing the best creative work by students. Open to all USU undergraduate students from all departments and disciplines, the contest awards top writers of fiction, poetry and creative nonfiction, as well as visual artists in drawing, pai more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, March 20 -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * UT Extension Encourages Financial Wellness During America Saves Week * April 6-10 is the annual week set aside to remind Americans it pays to save KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - University of Tennessee Extension is proud to join organizations across the nation in celebrating America Saves Week 2026 from April 6 -10. This is an annual call to action that encourages individual more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, March 20 -- The University of Tennessee posted the following news: * * * UT Leaders Highlight Successes, Goals * The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, celebrated record achievements, historic donor support and successes during the March 20 meeting of the Campus Advisory Board held in the Tickle Engineering Building. The board also honored outgoing chair John D. Tickle. Chancellor Donde Plowman highlighted UT's recent significant accomplishments, including being name more PR

EL PASO, Texas, March 21 -- The University of Texas El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * UTEP, Workforce Solutions Borderplex Awarded Grant to Place More Students at Competitive Internships Students to earn $20 per hour to complete real-world, competitive internships * The University of Texas at El Paso's Mike Loya Center for Innovation and Commerce and Workforce Solutions Borderplex (WSB) have been awarded a $200,000 grant from the Texas Workforce Commission to connect m more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, March 20 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW Firearms Research Center Plans Online Information Session for Educators The Firearms Research Center in the University of Wyoming College of Law will hold an online informational session Thursday, April 9, at 6 p.m. MDT for educators to learn about its national civics education program regarding the Second Amendment. "Armed with Knowledge: A Non-Partisan Second Amendment Initiative" is supported by a  more PR

RICHARDSON, Texas, March 21 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Verdict on Chatbots in Mental Health Screenings? Too Judgmental By: Veronica Gonzalez Chatbots used in mental health screenings aim to reduce the stigma associated with seeking help and to expand access to needed services. Because they cannot cast personal judgment, chatbots are considered a neutral option for sharing mental health concerns. In a recent test of these common assumptions, ho more PR

ITHACA, New York, March 20 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Vipan Kumar: Combating glyphosate-resistant weeds * Glyphosate - better known by the brand name Roundup - has been the go-to herbicide for commercial farmers in New York since it was introduced in the 1970s. However, several weed species have evolved resistance to the herbicide, and those weeds have made it into New York. Vipan Kumar, associate professor in the School of Integrative Plant Science's Soil and Cro more PR

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, March 21 -- West Virginia University issued the following news: * * * WVU welcomes additional state investments to advance education, service missions West Virginia University will use additional state funding included in the Fiscal Year 2027 state budget by Gov. Patrick Morrisey and members of the Legislature to invest in its people and programs. "We are thankful our state leaders continue to support higher education, which opens doors to career paths for the Moun more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, March 21 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Library launches year-long trial of new AI-powered discovery tool for research Yale Library is trialing Consensus AI, an AI-powered discovery tool designed to accelerate the process of online research in the sciences, medicine, and other disciplines. The Yale community is invited to test out the tool and provide feedback through Dec. 31, 2026. Consensus is designed to help students, scientists, and research more PR