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

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

ITHACA, New York, March 20 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * AI tools shows promise for diagnosing advanced heart failure * Applying artificial intelligence techniques to cardiac ultrasound data may make it easier to identify patients with advanced heart failure, a new study has found. The study - led by investigators at Weill Cornell Medicine, Cornell Tech, Cornell Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and Information Science, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physi 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

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 21 (TNSjou) -- Cornell University - Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences issued the following news on March 20, 2026: * * * AI Tool Shows Promise in Diagnosing Advanced Heart Failure Applying artificial intelligence techniques to cardiac ultrasound data may make it easier to identify patients with advanced heart failure, a new study has found. The study--led by investigators at Weill Cornell Medicine, Cornell Tech, Cornell Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and In 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

BRISTOL, England, March 20 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * England's mayors and ministers gather in West Country for first time * A dozen regional mayors and deputy mayors met here in the West Country with five ministers, including two cabinet ministers. Helen Godwin, Mayor of the West of England; Katie Riddington, Chief Portfolio Officer at NCC; Professor Judith Squires, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost of the University of Bristol; and Professor Si 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

TORONTO, Ontario, March 20 -- The University of Toronto posted the following news: * * * Hitting rewind: U of T prof runs tech-free, '90s-style class to boost engagement * Smartphones, laptops and PowerPoint slides? As if! For one session this semester, a University of Toronto Mississauga professor hit rewind and took his students back to the 1990s - they traded their laptops for notebooks and pens, swapped high-speed internet for printouts and gave up all reliance on AI. The result: the more PR

NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, March 20 -- Radboud University posted the following news: * * * Launching the NeurotechEU Collaboration Funding Call: Building Innovative Education Across Europe * Neurotechnology is evolving at pace and so is the way we teach it. The new NeurotechEU Collaboration Funding Call offers academic and professional staff across the alliance a unique opportunity to co-create innovative, challenge-based educational activities with partners from other NeurotechEU universiti 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

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

SINGAPORE, March 20 -- Nanyang Technological University posted the following news: * * * NTU Singapore and UMC Utrecht collaborate to tackle global health challenges * NTU Singapore and the University Medical Center Utrecht (UMC Utrecht) in the Netherlands are collaborating in healthcare, medical research, and education, bringing together their expertise to tackle pressing health challenges. The partnership will see both institutions work more closely on research and innovation, while crea more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, March 20 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Online ad fraud is a feature, not a bug * Technological advancements and the dynamics of the platform economy make rooting out fraud more complicated than it may seem. With print media circulation and broadcast television viewership in free fall, a lot is riding on the online advertising space being able to take up the slack. The good news is, digital ad spend is booming: The global total for 2025 is ex more PR

CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, March 21 -- Pennsylvania State University Lehigh Valley campus issued the following news on March 20, 2026: * * * Lehigh Valley campus leaders highlight growth, partnerships and regional impact Annual advisory board event highlights workforce initiatives, academic excellence, alumni support, and downtown expansion aligned with Lehigh Valley's economic momentum By Ryan Abramson Penn State Lehigh Valley welcomed members of its campus advisory board for a March 19  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

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

AMHERST, Massachusetts, March 20 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Trust, Maloy Deliver Keynote at State Social Studies Conference * The College of Education's Torrey Trust and Robert W. Maloy co-delivered the keynote address to more than 250 educators at the 2026 Massachusetts Council for the Social Studies Annual Conference, held at Old Sturbridge Village in Sturbridge Massachusetts on March 13. In their opening presentation, "Teaching, Learning, and Lea 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

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

COVENTRY, England, March 20 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * Warwick brings STEM to life for British Science Week * Thursday 19 March 2026 British Science Week: Discovering the wonders of STEM British Science Week made a triumphant return this year, with the Outreach and Widening Participation team Link opens in a new window at Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG), University of Warwick, delivering a host of inspiring events and activities to spark inte more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, March 20 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * What's the right path for AI? * Who benefits from artificial intelligence? This basic question, which has been especially salient during the AI surge of the last few years, was front and center at a conference at MIT on Wednesday, as speakers and audience members grappled with the many dimensions of AI's impact. In one of the conferences's keynote talks, journalist Karen Hao '15 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