EAST LANSING, Michigan, March 26 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * 9 from MSU named fellows of prestigious science association * Nine Michigan State University researchers have been elected 2025 Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, or AAAS, one of the world's largest and most respected scientific societies. Ann Austin, Gary Blanchard, Shi-you Ding, Dean Lee, Hui Li, Elena Litchman, James McCusker, Dohun Pyeon and Elise Zipkin are b more PR

IRVINE, California, March 27 -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * AAAS names 7 UC Irvine researchers as fellows Scholars are honored for their efforts to advance science or its applications * The American Association for the Advancement of Science, the world's largest general scientific society, has selected seven University of California, Irvine researchers - working in disciplines as diverse as chemistry, civil and environmental engineerin more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 27 -- The Indiana University Indianapolis campus issued the following news: * * * AAAS welcomes 13 IU faculty members as 2025 fellows Thirteen Indiana University faculty members from the humanities, medicine and sciences earned election to the American Association for the Advancement of Science's 2025 fellows class -- the most fellows elected in one year in IU's history. The American Association for the Advancement of Science is the world's largest and most respe more PR

AALTO, Finland, March 26 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Aalto University's art & design ranked 9th in the world Five of Aalto's fields placed in the top 100 in the prestigious QS ranking * Aalto University ranked 9th globally in art and design in the QS World University Rankings by Subject, published on 25 March 2026. 'It's wonderful that we are ranked among the best in the world! Our placement among thousands of schools is a tremendous achievement. Credit fo more PR

AALTO, Finland, March 26 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * AI enhances security screening - Master's thesis improves See Through Solutions' camera technology New AI solutions are emerging through collaboration between Aalto University and SMEs. Finnish deep-tech startup See Through Solutions gained momentum in developing the detection capabilities of its thermal cameras through a master's thesis project. See Through Solutions aims for global markets with a solutio more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, March 26 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * Across the Pond and into the Field: Visiting scholar joins MSU Ag Autonomy Institute to 'rethink the possible' Kit Franklin will be the first to point out the irony. He is driven by human connection, but he's built his career on replacing human hands with machines. "Automation is just the means to the end. The end is always about helping farmers," he said. Franklin is a visiting agricultural e more PR

NEWARK, New Jersey, March 27 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * AI Exploration Day at NJIT: A University-Wide Reckoning in the Age of Artificial Intelligence On the first night of classes at the Newark Technical School in 1881 -- the institution that would become New Jersey Institute of Technology -- 88 students walked through a snowstorm into a three-story building on West Park Street. The building was lit by 26 light bulbs, powered by electricity furn more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, March 26 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * AI system learns to keep warehouse robot traffic running smoothly * Inside a giant autonomous warehouse, hundreds of robots dart down aisles as they collect and distribute items to fulfill a steady stream of customer orders. In this busy environment, even small traffic jams or minor collisions can snowball into massive slowdowns. To avoid such an avalanche of inefficiencies, res more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sixteen researchers at the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania earned support for projects exploring the intersection of media, technology, and democracy. The Information and Democracy Research Grants fund studies on media ecosystems, the role of AI as an information intermediary, and communication strategies for persuasion. Sandra Gonzalez-Bailon, Carolyn Marvin professor of communication and sociology and MindCORE postdoctoral research  more PR

PRINCETON, New Jersey, March 26 -- Princeton University School of Public and International Affairs posted the following news: * * * Behind the Headline: Tariff Policies Disrupt Global Order * The global economy is reeling from a series of shocks, including the wars in the Middle East and ongoing tariff negotiations between the U.S. and its trading partners. Layna Mosley, a professor of politics and international affairs at Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs, ex more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, March 26 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Brain-inspired AI hardware helps autonomous devices operate efficiently and independently * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -The human brain constantly makes decisions without us noticing. It requires minimal power to move our bodies in the desired direction or avoid an object. A Purdue University engineer uses the brain's efficiency as inspiration to help autonomous vehicles, such as drones and robots, ma more PR

SAN BERNARDINO, California, March 27 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * Technology leader David Harding to deliver opening keynote address for Defining the Future conference Harding, who will be the opening keynote speaker at the April 15-16 conference, has more than 30 years of experience in cybersecurity, digital identity and emerging technologies. He currently serves as chairman and CEO of Entrokey Labs, a company developing advanced encry more PR

LONG BEACH, California, March 27 -- California State University issued the following news: * * * CSU and IBM Host Hackathon to Help Students Develop Workplace Skills, Tackle Real-World Problems About 160 students participated in teams to design innovative, AI-powered solutions in health care, semiconductor manufacturing and education. By Alisia Ruble and Warren Robak The California State University and IBM collaborated to host an AI-focused hackathon at Cal State LA March 16-17, 2026. Spons more PR

SAN BERNARDINO, California, March 27 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * CSUSB students put human judgment at center of AI learning At Cal State San Bernardino, students lead hands-on workshops showing how artificial intelligence can be used thoughtfully, ethically and across disciplines without replacing human expertise. * At a time when artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping classrooms, a group of students at Cal State San Bernardino more PR

LEICESTER, England, March 26 -- De Montfort University issued the following news: * * * DMU expands global subject rankings in latest QS results De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) has strengthened its global academic standing after securing rankings in three subject areas in the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026. The university is now ranked in Art and Design, Computer Science and Information Systems, and Economics and Econometrics, increasing from two subjects in the  more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, March 27 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Hai "Helen" Li Named American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellow Li was recognized for contributions to the hardware design and implementation of machine learning algorithms, their translation to industrial practice, related educational endeavors, and service to the profession. * Hai "Helen" Li, chair of Duke University's Department of Electrical and Computer Engin more PR

LA JOLLA, California, March 26 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Eight UC San Diego Researchers Elected 2025 AAAS Fellows * Eight researchers at the University of California San Diego have been elected 2025 Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), one of the world's largest general scientific societies and publisher of the Science family of journals. Andrew D. Chisholm, Farinaz Koushanfar, Albert P. Pisano, R more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, March 27 -- Washington University in St. Louis issued the following news: * * * Eleven WashU faculty elected to AAAS Eleven WashU faculty members are among the nearly 500 new fellows selected by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), one of the most distinct honors in the scientific community. AAAS is the world's largest general scientific society and publisher of the Science family of journals. New fellows will be celebrated at a forum May 29 in more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 27 -- The University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * Five from Penn named AAAS Fellows Cherie Kagan, Daniel Krashen, George Pappas, Kai Tan, and Patrick Walsh are among the nearly 500 scientists, engineers, and innovators honored by the Association for the Advancement of Science this year for distinguished contributions to their fields. * Five University of Pennsylvania professors representing the School of Arts & Sciences, School of Engine more PR

HAYS, Kansas, March 27 -- Fort Hays State University issued the following news: * * * Fort Hays State University hosts AI Hackathon to empower student innovation Fort Hays State University will host an AI Hackathon this spring, inviting students to innovate and create impactful solutions to real-world issues in a single day. Designed as a high-energy, hands-on experience, the one-day hackathon brings together students from across disciplines to collaborate in diverse teams of designers, thin more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 26 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Four Ohio State scientists elected to 2025 class of AAAS Fellows * Four scientists at The Ohio State University have been elected to the 2025 class of American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Fellows. The AAAS Fellowship, recognizing scientifically or socially distinguished efforts to advance science or its applications, is one of the most prestigious honors a U.S. scientist can receive. Fe more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 26 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Four UChicago scientists named Association for the Advancement of Science fellows in 2026 * Four University of Chicago scholars were named 2025 fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science for their distinguished contributions to the sciences. Erin J. Adams, Seth Darling, Vincenzo Vitelli and Carlos E.M. Wagner were among the fellows elected as AAAS members for their scientifical more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, March 26 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Four UMass Amherst Researchers Honored with Election to American Association for the Advancement of Science * The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the preeminent scientific institution in the United States, the world's largest general scientific society and publisher of the Science family of journals, has elected four researchers from the University of Massachusetts more PR

HELSINKI, Finland, March 26 -- The University of Helsinki issued the following news release: * * * From the shadows to the spotlight - Tuomas Heikkila urges scholars towards bigger venues * Scholarly knowledge is too valuable to remain within the confines of universities. This is the opinion of the Faculty of Theology's Professor of Church History, who received the J.V. Snellman Public Information Award at the anniversary celebration of the University of Helsinki on 26 March 2026. "The Uni more PR

MANCHESTER, England, March 26 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Greater Manchester's universities and industry partners are powering national progress * Leaders from industry, government, academia and civic organisations gathered yesterday (March 25) to demonstrate how Greater Manchester is strengthening its position as one of the UK's most dynamic centres of innovation and economic growth. Hosted by Manchester Metropolitan University, in partnership w more PR

DARWIN, Australia, March 27 -- Charles Darwin University posted the following news: * * * Green thumbs up: Project combines YouTube and AI to boost biosecurity * Gardening videos attract millions of views on YouTube each year, but an innovative research project has showed how this content could be critical in protecting Australia's biosecurity. The project by Charles Darwin University (CDU), supported through the Northern Australia Biosecurity Strategy, combined YouTube gardening content a more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, March 26 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * The Hamm Institute for American Energy hosts critical discussions during CERAWeek 2026 * Media Contact: Dara McBee | Hamm Institute for American Energy | 580-350-7248 | dmcbee@hamminstitute.org This year's CERAWeek theme, Convergence and Competition: Energy, Technology and Geopolitics, reflected the forces now reshaping global energy leadership. The Hamm Institute for American Energy at Oklahoma  more PR

HONG KONG, March 26 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * HKU Centre of Functional Materials for Energy and Sustainability joins third InnoHK research cluster * The Centre of Functional Materials for Energy and Sustainability (CFMES) of the University of Hong Kong (HKU) has been officially approved for admission to the third InnoHK research cluster, SEAM@InnoHK, which focuses on sustainable development, energy, advanced manufacturing, and materials. This mar more PR

HONG KONG, March 26 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * HKU Hosts Hong Kong Climate Week 2026 Opens with Focus on "From Mitigation to Adaptation" * Initiated and hosted by the University of Hong Kong (HKU)'s Institute for Climate and Carbon Neutrality (ICCN), Hong Kong Climate Week 2026 marks its opening today under the theme "From Mitigation to Adaptation -Bridging Global Consensus and Local Implementation." The week-long event aims to harness Hong Kong's more PR

HONG KONG, March 26 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * HKU to Host Hong Kong Global AI Governance Conference 2026 * The HKU Musketeers Foundation Institute of Data Science (HKU IDS) at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) will host the Hong Kong Global AI Governance Conference 2026 on 10-11 April at the Rayson Huang Theatre. The Conference will bring together scholars, policymakers, and industry leaders from around the world to discuss emerging issues in art more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, March 27 -- The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University issued the following news release: * * * How dynamic and captive pricing can be structural drivers of Australian inflation * The Australian Consumer Price Index shows recreation and culture rising 4.1 per cent in the 12 months to February 2026, driven by significant increases in domestic travel and digital media services. An RMIT expert explains how a mechanism behind these numbers can be largely invisi more PR

TOWNSVILLE, Australia, March 26 -- James Cook University issued the following news release: * * * New cutting-edge crocodile detection to test the waters A potential breakthrough in crocodile detection technology has been given the green light to proceed with the first deployment to test its feasibility in northern Queensland. The Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation (DETSI) is collaborating with James Cook University (JCU) to develop a device to detect crocodiles.  more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, March 27 -- Kentucky State University issued the following statement on March 26, 2026, by President Koffi C. Akakpo: * * * A Historic Moment in Our Ongoing Evolution Dear Thorobred Family, This week marks an important and historic moment for Kentucky State University. As you know, Senate Bill 185 is now before the Kentucky General Assembly. While the legislative process is still underway, the proposed law reflects a broad effort to reposition Kentucky State University  more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, March 26 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Limiting space junk's threat by predicting its mess in the Earth-moon neighborhood * * Info for journalists WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Debris from moonbound spacecraft has left craters on the lunar surface since the U.S. Apollo missions. But the moon is not used to being surrounded by debris. With an expected resurgence in lunar missions in the coming years, such as the U.S. Artemis II test flight more PR

LIVERPOOL, England, March 26 -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: * * * Liverpool City Region's maritime strengths showcased at University-hosted Summit * The University of Liverpool played a key role in supporting the Navigating Maritime Innovation (NMI) project, hosting Mersey Maritime's second Innovation Summit to showcase its findings and highlight regional opportunities in the maritime sector. The event brought together leaders from industry, academia, and more PR

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, March 26 -- The University of the Witwatersrand posted the following news: * * * Low-field portable MRI enables new insights into brain ageing in rural South Africa * Portable magnetic resonance imaging machines installed in rural Mpumalanga offer unique approach to brain imaging and ageing studies in low-resource settings. In an effort to improve neuroscience infrastructure and research in South Africa, a portable, low-field magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) mac more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, March 26 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Seeing sounds * Growing up in Mexico and Texas, Mariano Salcedo '25 couldn't readily indulge his passion for creating music. "There are no bands in Mexican public schools," he says. While some families could pay for instruments and lessons, others, like Salcedo's, were less fortunate. "I've always loved music," he continues. "I was a listener." Salcedo, the Alex Rigopulos (199 more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Accenture Partners with Anthropic to Expand Cybersecurity Abilities * WASHINGTON (March 26, 2026) \- At the RSA 2026 Conference, Accenture, a leading IT services company, announced their partnership with Anthropic's Cyber.AI system. Cyber.AI is a new solution powered by Anthropic's AI model Claude, which simplifies setup, threat detection, and response. It reduces manual work and delivers f more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Platforms Designed to be Addictive * The landmark L.A. jury verdict found Instagram and YouTube were designed to addict kids. This verdict holds the potential to set a precedent for thousands of other lawsuits. For expert insight on this outcome, including context surrounding the broader conversation on the relationship between technology platforms and addiction, consider Vikram R. Bharga more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, March 26 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * MIT engineers design proteins by their motion, not just their shape * Proteins are far more than nutrients we track on a food label. Present in every cell of our bodies, they work like nature's molecular machines. They walk, stretch, bend, and flex to do their jobs, pumping blood, fighting disease, building tissue, and many other jobs too small for the eye to see. Their power does more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, March 26 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School of Management issued the following news release: * * * New study identifies shared mathematical principle linking how cells, companies, and cities diversify * Cambridge, Mass., March 26, 2026- When companies seek to grow their capabilities, such as by implementing AI or expanding their services, this might not be easily achieved by simply adding more employees to handle new tasks. New research presen more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 27 -- The Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law issued the following school news: * * * Legora announces launch of Legal AI Scholars Program to prepare law students for AI-driven legal practice Northwestern Pritzker School of Law Among Founding Members of Initiative * Legora today announced the formal launch of the Legal AI Scholars Program, collaborating with leading law schools to integrate professional-grade legal AI into their curricula and prepare grad more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, March 27 -- The University of Notre Dame Keough School of Global Affairs issued the following news release: * * * Notre Dame gathers experts to strengthen American peacebuilding Amid record levels of global conflict and reduced funding, the University of Notre Dame convened peacebuilding scholars and leaders March 10 in Washington, D.C., to explore strategies for adapting in a volatile world. The conference was hosted by the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, March 25 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release: * * * Online Credentials * Survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of University of Phoenix finds 98% of hiring leaders say online degrees and other credentials are more credible than a decade ago, while 78% say workers with these credentials stand out for new and emerging skill sets A new University of Phoenix survey conducted by The Harris Poll finds hiring leaders increasingly view online de more PR

SCHUYKILL HAVEN, Pennsylvania, March 27 -- Pennsylvania State University's Schuykill Campus issued the following news: * * * Penn State Schuylkill sponsors Business Executive Forum with provost Penn State Schuylkill recently sponsored the Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce's first Business Executive Forum of 2026 on March 18, marking the 10th year the campus has hosted the event and brought together more than 100 business and community leaders, along with local and state legislators and several U more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Pepperdine University hosted the Christian Association of World Languages annual conference where scholars from across the U.S. gathered to discuss language pedagogy. The event focused on the theme of Riding the Waves of Change and featured Lila Carlsen, a professor of Hispanic studies at Seaver College and university's vice provost, as the keynote speaker. Carlsen addressed the influence of artificial intelligence on traditional teaching methods, describing the technolo more PR

BATH, England, March 26 -- The University of Bath posted the following news: * * * Professor Julian Chaudhuri, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education) to retire from University of Bath * Professor Julian Chaudhuri, our Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education), will be retiring from the University of Bath at the end of June 2026. Professor Chaudhuri became Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education) of the University of Bath in December 2021, having been Deputy Vice-Chancellor at the University of Plymouth where he was r more PR

ROCHESTER, New York, March 26 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * RIT launches hands-on Bachelor of Science degree in artificial intelligence New BS program will equip students with technical depth to build and improve AI systems * Rochester Institute of Technology is offering a new bachelor's degree in artificial intelligence (AI). The interdisciplinary undergraduate program blends core programming and algorithmic principles with the chance for sp more PR

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, March 27 -- Rowan University issued the following news: * * * Rowan Research Day highlights diverse expertise, achievements The transformative impact of scientific inquiry on health, well-being and society was on display Wednesday, March 25, during Rowan University's annual Research Day, where faculty and students highlighted some of New Jersey's most pressing issues--from public health and animal welfare to urban policy and community safety. During the lunchtime keyn more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, March 25 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Samford Hosts Alabama League for Nursing Conference and Lamplighter Banquet * More than 85 nurse educators and 16 exhibitors gathered at Samford University's College of Health Sciences for the Alabama League for Nursing Annual Conference and Lamplighter Banquet. Hosted by Samford's Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing, the conference brought together faculty and leaders from nursing programs across  more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, March 26 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Simplifying SQL: ECE research aims to transform how cities can manage sewer data * Media Contact: Tanner Holubar | Communications Specialist | 405-744-2065 | tanner.holubar@okstate.edu Workers who maintain the sewer management system for cities and municipalities oversee thousands of data points. This includes every pipe, manhole and pump station, along with every past and future repair on the main more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, March 26 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Soliman receives the 2026 President's Fellows Faculty Research award * Media Contact: Desa James | Communications Coordinator, CEAT | 405-744-2669 | desa.james@okstate.edu Steel construction remains one of the most labor-intensive and hazardous phases of the building process. At Oklahoma State University, Dr. Mohamed Soliman is working to change that. For his impactful research, Soliman has been  more PR

KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, March 26 -- The Technical University of Denmark posted the following news: * * * Startup colors wood without paint and wins the Danish Tech Challenge 2026 * Groundbreaking coloring technology free of plastic and toxins secures the company the top prize in a hardware competition. Christian Tremmer After five months of intensive acceleration, the Danish Tech Challenge 2025 culminated in a thrilling finale at Hempel's headquarters in Lyngby. Six startups pitched the more PR

DALLAS, Texas, March 25 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * Study identifies transport protein key to immune response * DALLAS - March 25, 2026 - UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have identified how the quintessential immune protein known as stimulator of interferon genes (STING) migrates from one cellular organelle to another, a necessary step in its activation. The findings, reported in Cell, could eventually lead to new more PR

ALBANY, New York, March 27 (TNSjou) -- The State University of New York's Polytechnic Institute issued the following news: * * * SUNY Poly Students Present at International Physics Conference Two SUNY Poly students, Seth Walther (majoring in ECE and Applied Mathematics, with a minor in Physics) and Henry Yerdon (majoring in ECE and Computer Science, with a minor in Physics), delivered oral presentations at the Physics Global Summit (PGS) 2026 in Denver, CO. Organized by the American Physical  more PR

ALBANY, New York, March 27 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * Researchers Examine How AI Chatbots Are Shaping Government Operations By Michael Parker As artificial intelligence (AI) tools become more common across government, new research from the University at Albany's Center for Technology in Government (CTG UAlbany) examines how agencies are using chatbots and what those tools are actually changing in practice. Published in Public Performance & Management Revie more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, March 27 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * 3 Faculty Members Named AAAS Fellows Duncan Brown, Kevin Crowston and Lisa Manning are the first trio from Syracuse to earn the prestigious science honor in a single year. Wendy S. Loughlin Three Syracuse University faculty members--Duncan Brown, Kevin Crowston and Lisa Manning--have been named fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). The highly prestigious designation reco more PR

MIDDLESBROUGH, England, March 26 -- Teesside University issued the following news release: * * * New international partnership will address pressing societal challenges Teesside University and non-profit research organisation Brahmam Innovations aim to tackle critical social and environmental challenges through a new partnership. They have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, agreeing to collaborate on the advancement of science, technology, and global social innovation. The five-year agr more PR

DENVER, Colorado, March 26 -- The University of Colorado posted the following news: * * * Three Questions for Two of CU Denver's Award-Winning Poets * CU Denver's English Department recently collected some impressive awards. In the fall 2025 semester, Wayne Miller, professor and department chair, and Nicky Beer, professor, were named honorary members of Sigma Tau Delta, an international honor society of writers that also includes influential literary figures like Ursula K. Le Guin, Dave Egge more PR

TUCSON, Arizona, March 26 -- The University of Arizona posted the following news release: * * * Three U of A faculty elected AAAS fellows * Three University of Arizona faculty members, spanning medical sciences, chemistry education, and geology and geography have been elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. The honor, awarded annually by vote of the AAAS membership, recognizes researchers for sustained contributions to their fields. The 2025 class of nea more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, March 26 -- The University of Melbourne issued the following news: * * * Top 50 global placing for University of Melbourne across all five QS subject rankings The University of Melbourne has ranked in the top 20 globally in three broad subject areas and in the top 50 for the remaining two in the 2026 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings by Subject. This includes moving up from 15th in the world to 14th in Life Sciences and Medicine, and jumping eight plac more PR

MERCED, California, March 26 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * Two UC Merced Researchers Among This Year's AAAS Fellows * Professors Asmeret Asefaw Berhe and Ming-Hsuan Yang have been named 2025 fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the world's largest general scientific society and publisher of the Science family of journals. They are among the nearly 500 scientists, engineers and innovators who have been recognized this  more PR

LONDON, England, March 26 -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * UCL to work with World Health Organisation on digital tools and health emergencies The UCL Centre for Digital Public Health in Emergencies (dPHE) has been designated a World Health Organisation (WHO) Collaborating Centre for Digital Public Health and Pandemic Preparedness. Led by Professor Patty Kostkova (UCL Risk & Disaster Reduction), it is the first WHO collaborating centre dedicated to pandemics i more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, March 26 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * UK leads national effort to expand AI access for undergrads * As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes nearly every sector -from health and agriculture to journalism and the arts -demand for graduates who understand its foundations and implications is rapidly growing. Yet, traditional AI coursework often requires advanced programming skills or a computer science background. To address this challe more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, March 26 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * UK researcher develops safety system to help self-driving vehicles and drones work together * As self-driving vehicles and drones become more common, a University of Kentucky researcher is working to ensure these technologies can communicate and coordinate reliably in real time. Yang Xiao, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science in the UK Stanley and Karen Pigman College of more PR

COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, March 27 -- The University of Maryland issued the following news release: * * * UMD, Morgan State Host "Competitiveness Conversations Across America: Unlocking American Innovation in the AI and Quantum Era" The two-day event featured panel discussions, sessions on the state of AI and quantum * On March 23-24, 2026, national leaders from industry, academia, labor, frontier research enterprises, and government convened in Maryland for a landmark edition of the "Competi more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, March 26 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news: * * * Uniformed Services University Launches AI Radiology Training to Strengthen Military Medical Readiness * To combat critical manning deficits and prepare for the future of military medicine, the Uniformed Services University (USU) and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center have implemented a comprehensive artificial intelligence curriculum for radiology residents. The "Fundamentals of AI in more PR

MANCHESTER, England, March 26 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * University academics among newly announced NIHR Senior Investigators * Five University of Manchester researchers have been given the prestigious award of National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) senior investigator from a total of 43. Professors Paul Dark, Evan Kontopantelis, Sandra Bucci, Nusrat Husain, and Maya Buch have all been awarded what is regarded as one of the highe more PR

BATH, England, March 26 -- The University of Bath posted the following news: * * * University of Bath celebrates One Young World partnership at 10th Forum * The University of Bath last Saturday marked a decade of the One Young World Bath Forum, celebrating the University's partnership with global youth leadership organisation One Young World. The flagship student led event featured speakers, interdisciplinary workshops, and the presentation of an Honorary Degree to Kate Robertson, Cofounder  more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, March 27 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus issued the following news: * * * Nursing associate professor Umit Tokac uses data to improve public health as a DATA scholar with the National Institutes of Health In this role, Tokac integrates health and environmental data to improve patient and community health. By Heather Riske Umit Tokac will often tell his graduate students to think about his biostatistics and data science courses like a murder mystery. As a more PR

TACOMA, Washington, March 26 -- The University of Puget Sound posted the following news: * * * University of Puget Sound to Host AI Symposium on Privacy * The University of Puget Sound will host the Puget Sound Symposium on AI & Privacy on April 16, 2026. This one-day event brings together an interdisciplinary cohort of scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to confront the ethical and legal challenges posed by the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence. The symposium is organized by  more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, March 26 -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following commentary by Sacha Molitorisz, senior lecturer in the Faculty of Law: * * * Straight from the horse's mouth Earlier this month, the work of UTS Professor David Lindsay was celebrated with a public lecture and a full-day symposium. Not that Lindsay was entirely happy about it. 'This is all entirely unnecessary and hugely embarrassing,' he told attendees, some of whom had flown in from the US, New Zealand,  more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, March 26 -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following news: * * * Partnership to develop AI-driven spacecraft manufacturing A four-organisation collaboration will build a generative AI design system and rapid manufacturing capability for the Optimus Viper spacecraft. A consortium led by Space Machines Company (SMC) has been awarded $2.9 million in Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) grant funding from the Australian Government. Combined with contri more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, March 27 (TNSxrep) -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following commentary on March 26, 2026, by Alena Radina, postdoctoral research fellow at the Centre for Media Transition: * * * When AI companionship turns dark The latest eSafety transparency report found that 79% of Australian children aged 10 to 17 have used an AI companion or AI assistant, while 8% (or around 200,000 children) have used an AI companion specifically. Unlike general-purpose chatbots, AI  more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, March 26 -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * UofG nanofabrication facility marks 20 years of achievement * A Scottish high-tech manufacturing facility which helped create the technology that runs the modern internet is celebrating its 20th anniversary. The University of Glasgow's James Watt Nanofabrication Centre is one of the UK's key facilities for research, development and training in nanoscale devices. The facility is home to a PS35m suite more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, March 27 (TNSjou) -- The University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * USC study identifies brain rewiring mechanism that may aid stroke recovery Findings from an international ENIGMA collaboration reveal that stroke survivors with severe motor impairment show signs of brain "youthfulness" in undamaged regions, suggesting compensatory neuroplasticity. * In a new study published in The Lancet Digital Health, scient more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, March 27 -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: * * * UT Faculty Members Elected Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science Professors Radu Marculescu and Dev Niyogi have been recognized as 2025 AAAS Fellows for their contributions to science and engineering. * University of Texas at Austin professors Radu Marculescu and Dev Niyogi have been elected 2025 Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), o more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 27 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Five faculty members named AAAS Fellows By Lindsey Haugh Five Virginia Tech faculty members have been named to the 2025 class of American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Fellows. "Virginia Tech's AAAS Fellows represent a distinguished community of scholars and innovators whose work spans disciplines from pioneering research and transformative teaching to technological advancement, leadership  more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 27 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Research aims to defeat spam with AI and algorithms Researchers received funding from the Global System for Mobile Communications Association to tackle the global problem of spam bots and SIM farms. By Niki Hazuda Every day, millions of people feel their phones buzz with the world's most irritating notification: a spam call. According to the U.S. Public Interest Research Group, there were 29.6 billion of the more PR

LEXINGTON, Virginia, March 26 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following Q&A on March 25, 2026, involving Sanat Wuernikebai, member of the Law Review: * * * Experience Spotlight: Sanat Wuernikebai '26L Sanat Wuernikebai worked on numerous cases for the Imperial County District Attorney's office in California. * Sanat Wuernikebai '26L is from Xinjiang, China. He earned a B.S. in international relations from Fudan University in Shanghai and, after graduation, worked for a year at a more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, March 27 -- Westmont College issued the following news: * * * Talk Explores Changes, Opportunities with AI By Scott Craig A Westmont Downtown Lecture will explore AI's real-world implications on Thursday, April 23, at 5:30 p.m. at Westmont Downtown | Keith Center, 29 W. Anapamu St. The talk, "AI and Our Shared Future: Opportunities, Challenges and What's at Stake," features Mike Ryu, Westmont assistant professor of mathematics and computer science, and Reed Sheard, more PR

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, March 26 -- The University of the Witwatersrand posted the following news: * * * What teachers and students need to thrive * Are we preparing students for our past or their futures? Universities need to redefine the relationship between student success and teaching excellence. Universities have existed for over 1 000 years, during which time the role of the university professor was fundamentally that of a teacher, but during the 20 th Century, it has evolved to  more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, March 26 -- The University of Southern California Rossier School of Education posted the following news: * * * Why are Black students more likely to be falsely accused of using AI to complete assignments? * When Taylor McGee, assistant professor at Christopher Newport University, first read the Common Sense Media study, " The Dawn of the AI Era," one finding jumped out at her. Black students reported that they were about twice as likely to have their work incorrectly more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, March 26 -- The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University issued the following news release: * * * Will a landmark US social media addiction case trigger platform redesign? * A jury in the United States has found Meta and Google liable in a landmark social media addiction lawsuit. RMIT experts comment on whether this decision will see a change in the way social media companies design their apps to make them less addictive. Dr Dana McKay, Associate Dean, Inte more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, March 26 -- York University issued the following news release: * * * York experts available to provide insights as invesgitation into Air Canada crash progresses By Nichole Jankowski Following the fatal Air Canada collision at LaGuardia Airport, questions are emerging about aviation safety protocols, emergency response coordination, aircraft systems and potential economic and regulatory implications for the airline industry. As investigators work to determine the cause, Yor more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, March 26 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * Zhihua Qu Earns UCF's 2026 Medal of Societal Impact for Contributions to the Power Systems Industry * Highlights * Qu's research makes power systems more efficient, reliable and secure. His most recent work improves resiliency against cybersecurity attacks and extreme weather events, as well emerging studies examining energy use across AI data centers. * Qu was selected by an external commi more PR