UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 27 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * $6M Department of Energy grant supports workforce development in nuclear energy * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -A consortium led by Penn State has been awarded a $6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to support the revitalization of nuclear facilities and equipment, while also growing workforce opportunities for students interested in pursuing careers in nuclear materials research  more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 27 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * 'AI in Practice' Webinar Series: 'My Circle Got Smaller, AI Got Closer,' April 8 * "My Circle Got Smaller, AI Got Closer," an online webinar exploring the mental health implications of artificial intelligence, will be hosted by The University of Baltimore's Center for AI Learning and Community-Engaged Innovation (CAILI) and the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI) on Wednesday, April 8 f more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, March 27 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * 'All of us are called to be peacemakers': University President Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., celebrates Mass for peace * On Thursday evening (March 26), Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., president of the University of Notre Dame, presided and preached at a Mass for peace at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. The Mass was held in light of ongoing global conflicts and in the spirit of Pope Leo XIV's prayer  more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, March 27 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * 'Human Dimensions of AI' topic of KU Self Graduate Fellowship 2026 Symposium Lecture * LAWRENCE -Poppy Crum, a leader and innovator at the forefront of artificial intelligence, machine learning and human-computer interaction, will present the KU Self Graduate Fellowship 2026 Symposium Lecture at the University of Kansas. Crum's talk, "Human Dimensions of AI: Balancing Innovations and Humanity in a Digit more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, March 27 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * 12 UK students named Gaines Fellows amid record number of applicants * Twelve University of Kentucky students have been selected as the newest Gaines Fellows, representing nine colleges across campus and marking a record number of applications for the highly competitive program. The Gaines Fellowship in the Humanities is a distinctive, two-year program designed to enrich undergraduate education thr more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 28 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * 15 U-M faculty named as 2025 AAAS fellows Two have main appointments, and two others have joint appointments, in the Medical School * Fifteen University of Michigan faculty members earned election to the American Association for the Advancement of Science in 2025. The AAAS, the world's largest general scientific society, announced 449 membe more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, March 27 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * A grassroots initiative connects Clemson scientists across ecology and evolution * Ecology and evolution are often taught separately, but scientists say the two are closely connected, making it difficult to fully understand one without the other. "Everything an organism does is influenced by its evolutionary history and its ecological relationships," said Michael Caterino, the John and Suzanne Morse Ch more PR

MIAMI, Florida, March 27 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * A New Way to Seed Immunotherapy Inside Pancreatic Tumors * Summary * University of Miami Miller School of Medicine researcher Vineet Gupta is developing a novel immunotherapy strategy to help immune cells stay embedded inside pancreatic tumors. * A prestigious Hirshberg Foundation grant supports his work on engineering tissue-resident memory T cells to overcome immune resistan more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 27 -- The University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * A prescription for pharmacy innovation * A small clear box holding dozens of white pills rises toward a stainless-steel cylinder. Pfft. A single pill is sucked onto the end of the cylinder. Whir. Whirrr. The cylinder rotates and releases the pill into a clear plastic baggie attached to a carousel. Labeling is applied and the carousel rotates. Pshh. A more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, March 27 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Achievements | Honors, appointments and publications for March 27 * Recent achievements for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln community were earned by Alex Chmielewski, Bradley Ekwerekwu, Andrew Dominguez Farias, Sai Suvidh Madela, Max Perry Mueller, James C. Schnable, Yanan (Laura) Wang and Ankit Yadav. Honors Ankit Yadav, a doctoral student, Alex Chmielewski, a research technologist and master's more PR

ALBANY, Georgia, March 28 -- Albany State University issued the following news: * * * Albany State University Will Host 2026 Blue & Gold Scholarship Gala to Raise $1.5 Million for Student Success and Workforce Innovation Albany State University (ASU), Georgia's largest public Historically Black College and University (HBCU), will welcome corporate leaders, alumni, and community partners from across the Southeast to the 2026 Blue & Gold Scholarship Gala on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 6 p.m.  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 25 (TNSjou) -- South Korea achieves clinical outcomes comparable to the U.S. at lower per-capita spending, yet systemic income-based health inequalities remain a challenge in both nations. A study co-authored by Walter H. Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center (APARC) health economist Karen Eggleston finds that while universal health care in South Korea helps narrow some gaps, income remains a powerful determinant of medical access and utilization. The research team, which i more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio, March 28 -- Bowling Green State University issued the following news: * * * BGSU One Day raises a record $3.64M to support student learning and opportunities More than 4,800 donors from all 50 states and around the world contributed to the 10th annual day of giving * Bowling Green State University supporters donated a record $3.64 million during its annual day of giving, as thousands across the country came together to expand access to higher education and enhance the s more PR

SPEARFISH, South Dakota, March 28 -- Black Hills State University issued the following news: * * * BHSU Research Symposium to Highlight Student Research with Keynote Guest Delia D'Ambra Black Hills State University will host the 28th annual Black Hills Research Symposium (BHRS) April 1-2. This interdisciplinary conference will showcase undergraduate research activity in the Black Hills region and will feature keynote speaker Delia D'Ambra and co-chairs Dr. Alissa Call and Dr. Ashley Pfeiffer  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, March 28 -- Tennessee State University issued the following news: * * * Bridging the Tech Gap: TSU Hosts Landmark AI Summit with Over 50 HBCUs Emmanuel Freeman Tennessee State University is strengthening its position as a national leader in artificial intelligence, hosting a "Train-the-Trainer" Applied AI Leadership Summit that brought together more than 200 participants from over 50 Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Held March 23-25, the summit focused on  more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, March 27 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Brown University School of Public Health, Bryant University launch pathway to MPH program * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -To expand opportunities for students interested in public health careers, Brown University School of Public Health and Bryant University have launched a program that will create a direct pathway for Bryant graduates to enroll in Brown's master of public health program. Bryant  more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, March 27 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Buell uses 3-3 program to move from ranch life to law school * Brooklyn Buell grew up on a Sandhills ranch caring for the environment and wanting to continue protecting it in a career outside of ranching. Now a junior at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, she has identified environmental law as that career and the 3-3 Law Program as an affordable way to reach her goals. The College of Law 3-3 progra more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, March 27 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Building something that lasts * Frederick Lawrence's connection to Central Michigan University's logistics program did not begin at the front of a classroom. It began in a student desk. "I was a student in marketing and logistics. I was enrolled at CMU from 2006 to 2010 and signed the marketing and logistics double major at the time," he said. Many of the faculty who shaped his undergraduat more PR

POMONA, California, March 28 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona issued the following news: * * * Bright Tomorrow: A Catalyst for the Next 100 Years Cal Poly Pomona was founded on generosity. A century ago, W.K. Kellogg purchased 377 acres in Pomona that would later become the home of the No. 1 polytechnic university for diversity and economic mobility. Kellogg originally purchased the land to serve as his winter horse ranch. Two decades later, he deeded the land to the Stat more PR

PRINCETON, New Jersey, March 27 -- Princeton University School of Public and International Affairs posted the following news: * * * Career Building at the United Nations: An Interactive Session with Students on Exploring Career Opportunities * The event "Career Building at the United Nations," co-organized by the Afghanistan Policy Lab at the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs and Princeton University's Center for Career Development, featured a practical and candid conversa more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, March 27 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * CEO Update: March 27, 2026 * Dear Colleagues, This week President Radenka Maric and I, along with the UConn and UConn Health CFOs, the UConn vice president for student life and enrollment, and the government relations team, presented at the General Bonding Subcommittee of the state legislature. Just for background you often hear me talk about the "block grant," funding UConn Health receives from more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, March 27 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * CMU faculty member Anthony Chappaz receives DOE Fellowship to advance critical minerals research * Anthony Chappaz, CMU director of the Translational Accelerator, director of the STARLAB, and professor of molecular geochemistry within the College of Science & Engineering at Central Michigan University, has been awarded a prestigious fellowship from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) focused on more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, March 27 -- Vanderbilt Law School posted the following news: * * * Congress Should Start Planning for a Potential AI Crash Now, New Report Says * Trillions of dollars of capital investment in AI infrastructure are propping up the U.S. economy, yet revenues from AI are not increasing at a rate commensurate to this investment. This overreliance on AI investment, coupled with the opaque and complex financial engineering involved, means that the cost of a market correction  more PR

ITHACA, New York, March 28 -- Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine issued the following news: * * * 2026 State of the College address highlights growth, preparing for the future On March 24, 2026, Lorin D. Warnick, D.V.M., Ph.D. '94, the Austin O. Hooey Dean of Veterinary Medicine, gave his annual State of the College address. As he approaches the end of his second term as dean, he reflected on a decade of progress at the College of Veterinary Medicine and while also outlining cu more PR

SAN BERNARDINO, California, March 28 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * CSUSB student earns third place at ACM Student Research Competition CSUSB student Lusine Hayrapetyan earned third place at the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Student Research Competition, one of the top international undergraduate research competitions in computer science. * CSUSB student Lusine Hayrapetyan, a computer science major, earned third place in the more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, March 27 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * D.C. Owl trades campus tours for U.S. Senate internship * Kennesaw State University student Darrius Knight is putting his education to work on the nation's biggest stage, one legislative memo at a time. Knight was in the middle of giving a campus tour when his phone rang. On the other end was a staffer from the office of U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock, calling to let him know he had been selected more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, March 27 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Deloitte Foundation Awards $25,000 Doctoral Fellowship to UConn Ph.D. Candidate Tuan Doan * The Deloitte Foundation has awarded a $25,000 Doctoral Fellowship to Tuan Doan, a fourth-year accounting Ph.D. candidate, who is known for his discipline, hard work, and warm personality. The Deloitte Foundation Doctoral Fellowship awards are intended to help strengthen the pipeline of accounting faculty  more PR

HAMPTON, Virginia, March 27 -- Hampton University posted the following news: * * * Department of Mathematics Convenes Global STEM Leaders for Groundbreaking International Conference on Engineering, Mathematics, Industrial Innovation * Hampton, Va. (March 27, 2026) - Hampton University will convene scholars and industry leaders from across the globe for the International Conference on Engineering, Mathematics and Industrial Applications (ICEMIA), a two-week virtual gathering designed to spark more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 28 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Developing a robotic companion, CWRU graduate student aspires to support astronauts' mental health in space Story by: Jasmine Vo Editor's note: Jasmine Vo, the author of this story, is a student employee in the University Marketing and Communications department. She is a fourth-year student majoring in communication sciences. Austin Wilson's childhood dream of becoming an astronaut had fallen to th more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, March 27 -- Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences posted the following news: * * * Ege Kavalali elected fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science * Ege Kavalali, the William Stokes Professor of Experimental Therapeutics and chair of the Department of Pharmacology at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences, has been elected a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, one of the world's lar more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 27 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Engaged Scholars Academy wraps first year * The inaugural class of the Engaged Scholars Academy at The Ohio State University is nearing the end of the program. Representing disciplines such as optometry, dance, social work, city planning, and more, the 16 faculty members met regularly over the last academic year to hear from speakers and engage with their colleagues. The goal of the program? Producing resear more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- University of Evansville students are partnering with local organizations to drive economic development through the Southside Transformation project. Members of the Enterprise Business and Innovation Club are working alongside Community One and the Southwest Indiana Small Business Development Center to provide research and actionable insights for area businesses. The initiative focuses on identifying factors that contribute to the sustainability and success of small busi more PR

COMMERCE, Texas, March 28 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * ETAMU Awarded $381K Grant to Fund Experimental Psychology Ph.D. Students East Texas A&M University has been awarded a competitive Research Excellence Fund (REF) Graduate Fellowship grant from the Texas A&M University System to support doctoral students in its Experimental Psychology Ph.D. program. The funding provides $381,580 for the 2026-27 aca more PR

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, March 27 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * ETSU in the running for Top Adventure College title * At East Tennessee State University, outdoor adventure isn't something students wait for the weekend to experience. It's part of their everyday routine. A hike up Buffalo Mountain. A run on the Tweetsie Trail just minutes from campus. A walk downtown to visit a local coffee shop. Maybe a paddle on the Nolichucky River as the morning fo more PR

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, March 27 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * ETSU students earn prestigious Goldwater Scholarships * A pair of East Tennessee State University students have earned the 2026 Goldwater Scholarship, one of the nation's most prestigious honors for undergraduates pursuing careers in science, engineering and mathematics. Trent Lewis and Raina Desai received the award from the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundati more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, March 27 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * FDA approves gene therapy for severe leukocyte adhesion deficiency-I, a rare immune disorder * Key takeaways * Severe leukocyte adhesion deficiency-I is a rare genetic disease that prevents white blood cells from functioning normally, leaving affected children susceptible to recurrent, life-threatening infections. * In a UCLA clinical trial, Dr. Donald Kohn treated young patients  more PR

ITHACA, New York, March 27 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Former Iceland president Johannesson visits Cornell for Messenger lectures * Gudni Thorlacius Johannesson, former President of Iceland (2016-2024) and current Professor of History at the University of Iceland, visited Cornell University last week to deliver three Messenger Lectures, reflecting on his experience as Iceland's head of state and the changing geopolitical and cultural landscape of Iceland. The Mes more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, March 27 -- The University of Tennessee posted the following news: * * * Four Faculty Elected 2025 AAAS Fellows * Four faculty members at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, have been elected 2025 Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, one of the most prestigious honors a scientist can receive. The honor recognizes efforts across disciplines -including research, teaching and technology as well as leadership in academia and industry. In r more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, March 27 -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Free Gardening Events Announced by UT Extension Western Region * Enjoy educational sessions, plant sales, garden tours and more JACKSON, Tenn. - Spring has arrived, and gardeners across Tennessee are eager to begin this year's planting. To help the community prepare for the upcoming growing season, University of Tennessee Extension Western Region is hosting anothe more PR

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, March 27 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * From spring break to global perspective: APSU students study national security in Serbia * Capt. Randall Miller, center, along with ROTC Cadets Trevor Johnson and Romar Rabara, outside the Church of Saint Sava in Belgrade, Serbia. BELGRADE, Serbia - While most American college students spent spring break stepping away from the world, a group of Austin Peay State University students stepped dire more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 27 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU physicist appointed to U.S. Department of Energy's new Office of Science Advisory Committee * A Florida State University physicist has been named to a newly formed committee that will oversee and advise all future scientific ventures for the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science. Mayly Sanchez, the Wyatt-Green Chair of Physics in FSU's Department of Physics, is one of 20 expert scientist more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 27 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU trustees, Board of Governors approve Tallahassee hospital transfer in major step for FSU Health * The Florida State University Board of Trustees and the Florida Board of Governors on Thursday approved the transfer of City of Tallahassee-owned hospital assets to Florida State University. The votes follow a March 11 decision by the Tallahassee City Commission to transfer ownership of the city-owne more PR

GREENVILLE, South Carolina, March 27 -- Furman University posted the following news: * * * Furman Engaged was a steppingstone for Fretwell '16 * Before Joe Fretwell '16 worked for a national nonprofit, he built a foundation of community work and research at Furman University. These days Fretwell is vice president of neighborhood planning at national nonprofit Purpose Built Communities based in Atlanta. He collaborates with partners throughout the country to help transform neighborhoods thr more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 27 -- The Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Global Gun Violence Research Requires a Multidisciplinary Approach *. Law Research on firearm violence faces complex challenges that require collaborative efforts across continents to reduce the toll of this growing crisis. Gun violence remains a global public health crisis, with up to 71 percent of homicides worldwide involving firearms. Although gun culture and mass shoo more PR

ONEONTA, New York, March 27 -- Hartwick College issued the following news release: * * * Hardy Chair Lecture to Examine Experiences of Pregnant Women in Prison * Titled "I Wish I Could Hold Your Hand: Inconsistent Interactions Between Pregnant Women and Prison Officers," the lecture will be presented by Alicia Suarez, Otto L. Sonder Professor of Sociology at DePauw University in Greencastle, Ind. Suarez will examine how incarcerated pregnant women experience interactions with prison officers more PR

ONEONTA, New York, March 27 -- Hartwick College issued the following news release: * * * Hartwick College Hosts Talk on AI and Human Decision-Making * Wennker is co-founder and principal research scientist at Austin-based Mnemonic AI and MNAI Labs, where he studies how artificial intelligence can be used to better understand human decision-making. His work focuses on exploring how and why people make choices and how machine learning systems can model those processes. Prior to his current r more PR

WASHINGTON, March 25 (TNSjou) -- Testing and treating individuals in jail could reduce hepatitis C infections by nearly half among people who inject drugs, according to a study from the Health Policy and Research Centers at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies and the School of Medicine. The research suggests that implementing these programs provides a cost-effective strategy to help the U.S. meet national elimination goals. The study (https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainte more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 27 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * Health Wanted: Wellness Scams * The Episode From magical amulets to metal funnels that cost $270, there are wellness scams all around for those who have eyes to see them. This week on Health Wanted, we're preparing for April Fools' Day by reviewing some health and wellness products, practices, and claims so ridiculous they make you say, "this is a joke, right?" Listen n more PR

HEMPSTEAD, New York, March 28 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * Hofstra Fuses AI Ethics with Functionality in New Undergrad Interdisciplinary Certificate for Fall 2026 Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping careers and the world around us, and Hofstra is preparing students to meet that moment. The University launches a cutting-edge interdisciplinary certificate program this fall, open to all undergraduates -- not just computer science majors. Designed to function l more PR

MIAMI, Florida, March 27 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * How an ABCA7 Gene Deletion Affects Lipid Metabolism in Alzheimer's Disease * A rare, ancestry-specific deletion in the ABCA7 gene alters lipid handling and mitochondrial function in neurons, offering new insight into Alzheimer's disease risk. Alzheimer's disease is often explained by the buildup of amyloid plaques and tau tangles in the brain. But long before those changes appear, more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, March 26 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * In its first year, ACCESS Academy doubles applications and delivers strong academic results * In its first year, George Mason University's Accelerated College and Employability Skills (ACCESS) Academy is already demonstrating strong indicators of demand, academic rigor, and early student achievement. Interest in the program has grown rapidly. For the 2026-27 admissions cycle, ACCESS received 387 applicati more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 27 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Inaugural Penn State Innovation to Impact Awards recipients announced * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State has named the inaugural Innovation to Impact Awards recipients, recognizing faculty, researchers, entrepreneurs and partners whose work exemplifies the University's commitment to translating research into real-world impact. Presented by the Office of the Senior Vice President for Re more PR

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, March 28 -- Indiana University Media School issued the following news: * * * First-of-its-kind report assesses Indiana's news ecosystem, challenges, and future trends A team of Media School researchers led by associate professor Suzannah Evans Comfort has produced the first-ever news ecosystem report for the state of Indiana, "Journalism at the Crossroads of America: An Ecosystem Analysis of Newsmaking in Indiana." The project aims to provide a clearer understanding of t more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, March 27 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Inside CERAWeek: OSU students engage with top industry leaders at global energy conference * Media Contact: Dara McBee | Hamm Institute for American Energy | 580-350-7248 | dmcbee@hamminstitute.org When the global energy industry gathers, the questions are rarely small. How will the world meet rising electricity demand in an AI-driven economy? What kind of workforce will be needed as intelligent sy more PR

MIAMI, Florida, March 24 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following Q&A involving Sofie Marie Janette, director of research and quality improvement in the Department of Community Service: * * * Inside the DOCS Community Health Leadership Conference at the Miller School of Medicine * Medical students at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine bring together future physician-leaders to share community health projects, research and collaborative solution more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, March 27 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Isenberg's Marta Stelmaszak Rosa Co-Edits Comprehensive Research Handbook on Digital Data * Marta Selmaszak Rosa, assistant professor of information systems in UMass Amherst's Isenberg School of Management, has co-edited the new " Research Handbook on Digital Data: Interdisciplinary Perspectives," published by Edward Elgar Publishing. The book explores the function and impact of digital dat more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, March 26 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news: * * * Light the Way Campaign Concludes with More than $266M raised * UNCG has raised more than $266 million for its Light the Way campaign, marking the most successful fundraising effort in the University's history. Light the Way: The Campaign for Earned Achievement was publicly announced on UNCG's Founders Day, Oct. 5, 2021. At the campaign's close on Dec. 31, 2025, 26,684 more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, March 27 -- Vanderbilt Law School posted the following news: * * * Litigating Against Trump's Gender Order * In mid-February, Vanderbilt Law hosted Omar Gonzalez-Pagan for a moderated discussion titled " and Protecting the Health and Wellbeing of LGBTQ+ People." Held as part of the Dean's Lecture Series, the discussion was hosted by Vanderbilt Law's Office of Culture and Community as well as the Vanderbilt LGBTQ+ Policy Lab and OutLaw. Gonzalez-Pagan is Senior Counsel more PR

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, March 27 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * Lord Andrew Roberts Delivers Special Lecture at HPU During America's 250th Year * High Point University (r) welcomed renowned historian and author Lord Andrew Roberts to campus for a special lecture commemorating America's 250th year. HIGH POINT, N.C., March 27, 2026 - High Point University (r) welcomed renowned historian and author Lord Andrew Roberts to campus for a special lecture comm more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Manchester University will host its annual Student Symposium on April 8, inviting the public to observe undergraduate and graduate research across several academic disciplines. The event began in 1999 under Jo Young Switzer, former president and dean, to foster collaboration between students and faculty. Activities begin at 9 a.m. in the Cunningham Academic Center with oral presentations. The afternoon session moves to the Jo Young Switzer Center for poster presentations more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Senate Passes Funding Bill For DHS In Attempt to End Partial Government Shutdown * WASHINGTON (March 27, 2026) - Early Friday morning, the Senate voted to fund the Department of Homeland Security, in an attempt to reopen parts of the Transportation Security Administration that had been partially shut down for over a month. However, the bill will not fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement  more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, March 27 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * Meet UCF's 2026 Pegasus Professors * Highlights * Pegasus Professorships are UCF's highest faculty honors. This distinguished award is given annually at Founders' Day. * The UCF community is invited to celebrate these professors and additional honorees during the Founder's Day Faculty Honors Celebration on Wednesday, April 1, in the Student Union Pegasus Ballroom. * This year's Pegasus P more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 27 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Mercer engineering professor builds up students though mentorship * As a professor of electrical and computer engineering at Mercer University, Dr. Makhin Thitsa accelerates progress in her field while opening doors for students to engage in mentorship that shapes their futures as engineers. While growing up in Myanmar, she was often told subjects like math and engineering were meant for boys. When she first s more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, March 26 -- Michigan State University posted the following Q&A involving Francisco Moreno, assistant professor of management in the Eli Broad College of Business: * * * Ask the expert: Workplace effects of food insecurity * Food insecurity is often viewed as a public health or poverty issue, rather than a workplace concern. But new research from Michigan State University suggests that many working adults in the U.S., including those employed full-time, still struggle  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 28 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * How rescuing dying cells may help preserve vision loss Cell death in photoreceptor cells is reversible, study finds * Removal of damaged mitochondria can rescue dying photoreceptor cells. Read the full article here (https://www.michiganmedicine.org/health-lab/cell-death-photoreceptor-cells-reversible-study-finds). Transcript Host: Welcom more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 28 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * How to improve mental health safety on social media - not just for young people New court rulings and other news draw attention to the harmful design of multiple platforms; experts offer free research-based tools that can help anyone reduce harm * Juries in California and New Mexico recently found social media companies liable for opening yo more PR

WEST PLAINS, Missouri, March 28 -- Missouri State University West Plains campus issued the following news release: * * * OHRC to host presentation on "Seeing and Building Community Through Tradition" April 14. Officials with the Ozarks Heritage Research Center (OHRC) at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) will host a presentation, "Seeing and Building Community Through Tradition" at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14, at OHRC, which is located inside MSU-WP's Garnett Library, 304 W. Trish more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, March 28 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Montana State projects receive support from Montana Fertilizer Advisory Committee Research in the Montana State University College of Agriculture received continued support from the Montana Fertilizer Advisory Committee last month, advancing knowledge around soil acidity, water use efficiency, new crops and more. The committee annually awards funds that are collected through an assessment on commercial fe more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, March 27 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * MSU faculty member's debut book on Coptic Christian migration wins national book prize Mississippi State Assistant Professor Candace Lukasik has received the Alixa Naff Prize in Migration Studies for her debut book "Martyrs and Migrants: Coptic Christians and the Persecution Politics of US Empire," published last year by NYU Press. The annual prize, awarded by the Khayrallah Center for Lebanese more PR

NEW YORK, March 27 -- Rockefeller University posted the following news: * * * New club helps early career scientists explore the challenges and rewards of becoming an entrepreneur * A new club on campus aims to help newer researchers explore one of the many fields that a Rockefeller degree opens the door to-biotech. The Biotech Club was founded in late 2025 by Rose Wang, a postdoc in Sanford Simon 's Laboratory of Cellular Biophysics, with a microgrant from the Office of University Life an more PR

NEWARK, New Jersey, March 28 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * From Brain Mapping to Drone Swarms, AI Connect Minds and Challenges Makers at NCE Written by: Mindy Weisberger Engineering has been called "the art of the possible," so it's no wonder that engineers of all types are investigating the possibilities offered by artificial intelligence. At New Jersey Institute of Technology's AI Exploration Day, an all-day and campus-wide event held on March 2 more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, March 27 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU public health professor to receive national health equity award * The Society for Public Health Education will bestow its 2026 Dorothy Nyswander Health Equity Award to Elizabeth England-Kennedy of New Mexico State University's Department of Public Health Sciences. England-Kennedy, an assistant professor who joined NMSU's College of Health, Education and Social Transformation in 202 more PR

ITHACA, New York, March 27 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Nobel Laureate in physics to speak at Cornell April 8 * A new series of talks hosted by the Cornell Undergraduate Research Board (CURB) kicks off April 8 with a lecture by Nobel Laureate John M. Martinis. Martinis, professor emeritus of physics at the University of California Santa Barbara, will speak about his research in quantum mechanics from 5-6 p.m. April 8 in the Rhodes-Rawlings Auditorium, Room KG70 in more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, March 27 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news: * * * Norman Organizations Partner to Improve Disaster Response and Recovery * NORMAN, OKLA. - The Norman Community Needs Network, led by University of Oklahoma faculty, hosted its fourth annual summit of government agencies, churches, tribal government, and non-profit organizations in the Norman area on March 24 to explore the successes and limitations of the community's response to severe weather and prepar more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Researchers at Northwestern Engineering are building more reliable water systems by blending technical analysis with fieldwork and community partnerships. This work addresses water access and quality in environments ranging from rural villages to urban river networks. In rural Guatemala and Nicaragua, Ethan Halingstad, chemical and biological engineering PhD student, works to design and implement sustainable water distribution systems. Halingstad says the project reinfor more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, March 27 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Notre Dame Department of Theology ranked best in the world for second consecutive year * The University of Notre Dame has again been ranked as the world's best theology, divinity and religious studies program by the influential QS World University Rankings. This is the second consecutive year and the fifth time since 2020 that the Department of Theology has received the No. 1 distinction. The ran more PR

SOUTH BEND, Indiana, March 27 -- The University of Notre Dame Law School posted the following news: * * * Notre Dame Law School's All-Women Jessup Team Advances to International Rounds for the First Time in ND Law History * From March 3 to 8, Notre Dame third-year law students Grace Elias, Camille Golowski, Mariko Jurcsak, Ava Moreno, and Mary Pat Peterson competed in the King & Spaulding U.S. National Rounds of the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition. During this round more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, March 27 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Office of Faculty Affairs to host third annual KU Faculty Development Academies Week * LAWRENCE -The Office of Faculty Affairs invites all University of Kansas Lawrence and Edwards faculty to participate in the third annual KU Faculty Development Academies Week, which takes place May 18-22. Each day of Faculty Development Academies Week features KU experts, providing interactive programming focused on a more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 27 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * One course, 13 professors: Applied Feminism from every lens * Imagine taking a class that isn't limited to one professor. Instead, each week brings a new teacher and a new perspective to the same theme. That's exactly what The University of Baltimore School of Law students love about the Special Topics in Applied Feminism course. One week the topic was about human trafficking and the sex trade. An more PR

MALVERN, Pennsylvania, March 28 -- Pennsylvania State University Great Valley campus issued the following news: * * * Social Science Research Institute awards AI seed grants By Kristie Auman-Gooding The Penn State Center for Social Data Analytics and the Consortium on Moral Decision-Making, in collaboration with the Social Science Research Institute (SSRI), has announced the recipients of its most recent seed grant awards. Six projects representing seven colleges and three universities recei more PR

HOUGHTON, Michigan, March 28 -- Michigan Technological University issued the following news release: * * * A Place To Grow: MTU Biomedical Micro-Devices Lab Asks Simple Questions, Makes Big Connections By Coby-Dillon English From targeting cancer cells to engineering 3D tissue, Michigan Tech's Biomedical Micro-Devices Lab operates at the intersection of biology and precision engineering. The next big advancements in physiology and cell biology are happening at the micro-level. In Michigan  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 27 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * Public Health Leader Deb Houry to Deliver 2026 Commencement Address * Nationally recognized emergency medicine physician and public health leader Debra Houry, MD, will deliver the Rollins School of Public Health's commencement address at this year's degree candidate recognition ceremony on May 9. As the field of public health faces challenging times, Houry's decades-long  more PR

RADFORD, Virginia, March 27 -- Radford University issued the following Highlander Highlights wrap up for the week of March 23, 2026: * * * Highlander Highlights shares with readers some of the extraordinary research and accomplishments happening on and off campus through the tireless work and curiosity of our students, staff, alumni and faculty. Honors College students visit the Eternal City Eleven students from the Radford University Honors College spent spring break exploring history, ph more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, March 28 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * Red Wings donation powers new research tools for Wayne State physical therapy program A Detroit Red Wings assist is helping Wayne State University researchers and students take a closer look at the science behind balance, performance and recovery. The organization recently donated two AMTI (Advanced Mechanical Technology, Inc.) force plates valued at about $22,900 to Wayne State's Doctor of Physical Thera more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, March 27 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Researchers join effort to change how products are tested for human safety * Two distinguished Michigan State University professors are part of a new National Institutes of Health-funded, multi-institutional research hub at Texas A&M University, focused on transforming how industrial and consumer-use chemicals are evaluated for human safety. The collaborative, multidisciplinary research team rece more PR

ROCHESTER, New York, March 28 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * RIT researchers build funding momentum Grant funding, paired with institutional support, leads researchers to 'millionaire' status * Ivona Bezakova, professor of computer science, leads a team that is building an automated tool that allows educators to provide immediate feedback to students on computational model constructions. The input helps students understand why their answers are more PR

ROCHESTER, New York, March 28 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * RIT to recognize five distinguished leaders at 2026 commencement Keynote speaker Mae Jemison, along with Katherine Hayles, Troy Kotsur, Kip Thorne, and Mohammed Al Zarooni will receive honorary degrees * Rochester Institute of Technology will confer honorary degrees to five outstanding individuals at its 2026 commencement ceremony on Friday, May 8. The honorees will be recognized alon more PR

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, March 28 -- Rowan University issued the following news: * * * CNN's Elie Honig blends humor and hard truths during RIPPAC speaker series What is happening now in the U.S. Department of Justice is different - and worse - than anything seen in recent history, according to CNN senior legal analyst Elie Honig. Honig unpacked prosecution, politics and presidential accountability during "An Evening with Elie Honig," a free public event on March 26 hosted by the Rowan Instit more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 27 -- California State University San Francisco State University posted the following news: * * * SFSU students support plant restoration in Bayview-Hunters Point * At Candlestick Point Native Plant Nursery in Bayview-Hunters Point, the view tells two very different stories. On one side is the Bay and its beauty; on the other, a decommissioned shipyard -a Superfund site with radioactive, metal and industrial contamination that continues to affect the neighbor more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 27 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Social Science Research Institute awards AI seed grants * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The Penn State Center for Social Data Analytics and the Consortium on Moral Decision-Making, in collaboration with the Social Science Research Institute (SSRI), has announced the recipients of its most recent seed grant awards. Six projects representing seven colleges and three universities received seed fund more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, March 27 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Solving the oxygen problem in cell-based drug delivery * Implanting living cells as long-term drug producers could transform treatment for numerous diseases, but it is difficult to house the tiny workers in quantities high enough to ensure dosage needs are met while also keeping the cells alive and thriving. Researchers at Rice University and collaborators at Carnegie Mellon University and Northwestern Uni more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 27 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Some ticks can survive from 1 to 3 weeks on home flooring * It's fairly common for members of the public to ask bug experts if ticks that hitchhike into a house on people or dogs can actually survive indoors for any length of time. A new study provides the first scientific evidence that the answer is yes, showing that two species of ticks can live at least one week, and up to about three weeks, on hard-surfa more PR

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, March 28 -- South Dakota State University issued the following news: * * * South Dakota State University establishes center to advance AI literacy, ethical innovation By Addison DeHaven The Center for AI Innovation and Emergent Technologies will ensure South Dakota State University's graduates are ready to lead in an AI-driven world. From health care to agriculture to education, artificial intelligence is reshaping the modern world, and college graduates must have t more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 26 -- The Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * SPH Welcomes 11th Cohort of Public Health Post Fellows *. The 2026 Public Health Post fellows, from left: Priyanka Athalye, Farah Nimeri, Kylee Cochran, and Rylie Lillibridge. Photo: Megan Jones School News Following a record number of applicants, the online publication welcomed four new fellows to the team in 2026: Priyanka Athalye, Kylee Cochran, Rylie Lillibridge, and Far more PR

STANFORD, California, March 28 (TNSjou) -- Stanford University issued the following news: * * * AI overly affirms users asking for personal advice Not only are AIs far more agreeable than humans when advising on interpersonal matters, but users also prefer the sycophantic models. In brief * Researchers found chatbots are overly agreeable when giving interpersonal advice, affirming users' behavior even when harmful or illegal. * Users became more convinced they were right and less empatheti more PR

NEW YORK, March 28 (TNSjou) -- The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry issued the following news: * * * Buried Bounty: Caribou Survival Depends on Lichen and Snow A study by researchers at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry indicates that if lichen continues to decline across the Arctic, caribou populations could struggle to survive the winter. In the study, "Winter survival shaped by forage abundance and snow depth for a long-distan more PR

STONY BROOK, New York, March 27 -- The State University of New York Stony Brook University posted the following news: * * * Stony Brook University Faculty Members Join Ranks of Elite Scientists as 2025 AAAS Fellows * STONY BROOK, NY - March 27, 2026 - The State University of New York at Stony Brook's (Stony Brook University) Jackie L. Collier and Pamela A. Abshire were recently named 2025 American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Fellows. The AAAS Fellows program was first more PR

LOGAN, Utah, March 27 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Striking Gold: Two Aggie Undergraduate Researchers Named 2026 Goldwater Scholars * Utah State University undergraduates Michael Davies and Ashley Starr are 2026 Goldwater Scholars, named in a prestigious national competition that recognizes outstanding achievements by undergraduates in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The awards were announced March 27 by the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and  more PR

ALBANY, New York, March 28 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * SUNY Chancellor King Announces Guaranteed Transfer Pathway Agreement Between Westchester Community College and SUNY Purchase College Westchester Community College Students Enrolled in Programs Including Computer Science and Environmental Science Can Automatically Transfer to SUNY Purchase College Beginning in Fall 2026 * Valhalla, NY -- State University of New York Chancellor John B. King more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, March 28 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Energy Storage Engine Secures $45M for Ambitious Second Phase Syracuse University is a core partner in the initiative, which supports research and development in battery and energy storage technologies. Wendy S. Loughlin The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded $45 million over three years for phase two of the Upstate New York Energy Storage Engine, a regional initiative in which Syracuse Universit more PR

LAREDO, Texas, March 28 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release: * * * TAMIU Undergraduate Researchers to Present at Upcoming Conference in Austin A group of Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) Honors and Undergraduate Research Program students will participate at The Capital of Texas Undergraduate Research Conference (CTURC), happening Saturday, March 28, 2026 at the University of Texas at Austin. Presenti more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 27 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Temple partners with the School District of Philadelphia to establish the Temple Partnership Schools Network The Temple Partnership Schools Network will create a community-embedded, practice-based learning environment within two School District of Philadelphia schools located near campus, Tanner G. Duckrey School and Mary McLeod Bethune School.  * One of the three priorities of Forward with Purpose:  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 27 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * The secret ingredient in a new biomedical device? Lithium-ion battery tech * If your body needs a boost, the fix might already be in your phone. A new study from the University of Chicago taps an ingredient most often used in the lithium-ion batteries that power our devices to open new avenues in biomedical technology. Lithium plays vital roles in the body, but taking it orally can have unwanted sid more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 27 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * These globe-trotting grads will study in China as Schwarzman Scholars * Meet the Schwarzman Scholars who are off to China Northeastern grads Sue Cizem and Debbie Madueke have been named Schwarzman Scholars for a fellowship based in one of China's most elite research institutions. by Cesareo Contreras March 27, 2026 Northeastern graduates Su Cizem and Debbie Madueke are no strangers to globetrott more PR

BRONX, New York, March 28 -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following news: * * * Three Fordham Law Professors Ranked among the Top 100 Legal Scholars in the Nation By Anna Currell The latest ranking of the nation's top 100 legal scholars by the George Mason University Law Library features three Fordham Law professors. Now in its third year, "The Top 100 Legal Scholars of 2025" shows who is writing the most impactful legal scholarship right now, regardless of career stage or in more PR

OXFORD, Ohio, March 27 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Three Miami University students selected as 2026-2027 Goldwater Scholars * Three Miami University students have been named Goldwater Scholars for 2026-2027. Sara McGinnis, Thomas McKenzie, and Hannah Stevens are among 454 students nationwide to receive the prestigious scholarships. The undergraduate award is given annually to students who intend to pursue a research career in mathematics, natural sciences, and engi more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, March 28 -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release: * * * Three University of Missouri faculty honored as 2025 AAAS Fellows The researchers are being recognized for their distinguished efforts in advancing various fields of science. * At the University of Missouri, research moves with purpose. Across campus, faculty, staff and students are digging into the kinds of challenges that shape daily life -- from public health and education to agriculture,  more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, March 27 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * Tick talk: UK researcher targets Lyme disease with 2 grants * There's a virus within a bacterium within a parasite, and University of Kentucky researchers are figuring out how to make them kill each other. Brian Stevenson, Ph.D., a professor in the College of Medicine's Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Molecular Genetics and the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment's more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, March 31 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Turning up the volume on patient-centered hearing care * When it comes to hearing aids, louder isn't always better. In fact, the "right" setting can look different for every individual. That question is at the heart of two related research projects being conducted by Central Michigan University Doctor of Audiology students Addy Kolb and Sam Bujak under the supervision of Dr. Yunfang Zheng.  more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, March 28 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * Two UW Students to Present Research During Science Cafe in Cody April 4 Two University of Wyoming graduate students will present their research to the public during a Science Cafe Saturday, April 4, at 1:30 p.m. The event, hosted by UW's Biodiversity Institute, will take place at Cody Craft Brewing, located at 1732 Sheridan Ave. in Cody. The event is free and open to the public. Beverages and pizza from  more PR

EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, March 27 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus posted the following news: * * * Two UW-Eau Claire students earn prestigious Goldwater Scholarships * After last year's record-setting three UW-Eau Claire Goldwater recipients, this impressive pair of awardees demonstrates once again why faculty-mentored undergraduate research is a cornerstone of the Blugold education. Only five students in the Universities of Wisconsin system are among the 454 Goldwater Schol more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, March 28 -- The University of Iowa College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * UI research team awarded funding to expand testing program for lead in water A University of Iowa research team has won funding to expand testing for lead in drinking water across Iowa. Get the Lead Out is a statewide program that tests lead amounts in drinking water. The initiative is led by David Cwiertny, William D. Ashton Professor of Civil Engineering in the College of Engineering more PR

LAFAYETTE, Louisiana, March 28 -- The University of Louisiana Lafayette campus issued the following news: * * * UL Lafayette graduate student project wins $10,000 at statewide entrepreneurship competition A graduate student team from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette won $10,000 at the Entrepreneurship Pelican Cup, the premiere business competition for the state of Louisiana. Led by Natasha Syed, a master's student in environmental resource science, "Team Bio-Pod" earned third place f more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 28 -- Morgan State University 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 "Competitivene more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, March 28 -- The University of Missouri Kansas City campus issued the following news: * * * UMKC Announces May 2026 Commencement Speakers Viral Eras Tour dancer Kameron Saunders and breast health advocate Amy Patel, both UMKC alumni, will honor graduates * The University of Missouri-Kansas City is proud to announce its May 2026 Commencement speakers. Each is renowned in their fields. Kameron Saunders (B.F.A.), the 2026 UMKC Conservatory Alumni Achievement Award winne more PR

WILMINGTON, North Carolina, March 28 -- The University of North Carolina Wilmington campus issued the following news: * * * UNCW Research Projects Among First Recipients of NCInnovation Pipeline Grants Two UNC Wilmington research teams were among those selected for the inaugural NCInnovation Pipeline Grants - a new initiative and commercialization pathway launched by the regional funder in 2026. Both UNCW programs stem from the Department of Computer Science and utilize AI technology with pot more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, March 27 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news: * * * Uniformed Services University Honors Medical Educators at 2026 Winter Faculty Assembly * The Uniformed Services University (USU) Faculty Senate convened the 2026 Winter Faculty Assembly on March 10 in Rice Hall. The assembly centered on faculty development, ongoing educational initiatives, and the formal recognition of instructors advancing the university's academic standards. By focusing on th more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, March 27 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * University Distinguished Professors and University Faculty Award Winners * Colleagues, Each year, the Office of the Provost and the Division of Academic Affairs invite nominations to honor faculty members who have served the University with distinction and demonstrated exceptional achievement in teaching, research, and service. Please join me in congratulating our newest University Distinguish more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 (TNSrep) -- Rising temperatures are projected to cause 10 times more deaths in poor countries than in rich nations by 2050, according to a report from the Climate Impact Lab. Michael Greenstone, co-founder of the Climate Impact Lab and the director of the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth and Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago, says the report uncovers a cruel irony where climate change is projected to kill millions in countries that did the leas more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, March 28 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * AI as a creative partner Exploring AI's role in architecture and research innovation By Claudia Rebola, rebolacb@ucmail.uc.edu In architecture and design, artificial intelligence is increasingly becoming more than a tool; it's a collaborator. University of Cincinnati architecture professor Ming Tang is exploring how AI can enhance research, teaching, and design creativity in his XRLab (Extended Reali more PR

URBANA, Illinois, March 28 -- The University of Illinois System issued the following news: * * * Research with impact: Celebrating extraordinary women driving discovery By Emily Krivograd As a university system with a $1.2 billion research impact, we know a thing or two about breaking barriers. From science to the humanities to healthcare, women researchers across our three universities have made discoveries, launched innovations, and driven change -- not just throughout our history, but rig more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 28 (TNSjou) -- The University of Illinois Chicago campus issued the following news release: * * * Study: Intermittent fasting positively affects female hormones in PCOS Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, affects as many as 18% of all childbearing-age women. The condition occurs when a woman's body produces too much of a group of hormones called androgens, chiefly testosterone. Menstrual irregularity, obesity and even infertility can result. The first line of treatm more PR

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, March 28 -- The University of Lynchburg issued the following news: * * * Sociology professor awarded Mednick Fellowship Dr. Paul McClure was awarded a fellowship by the Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges. * Dr. Paul McClure, an associate professor of sociology, is the University of Lynchburg's 2026 recipient of the Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges Mednick Fellowship. McClure will use the funds awarded to travel to Denver in October for the annu more PR

CORAL GABLES, Florida, March 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Miami issued the following news: * * * A potential discovery from the dawn of time Two University of Miami astrophysicists believe a recent unusual signal detected by a powerful ground-based observatory could provide solid evidence that primordial black holes--thought to have formed in the cosmic soup just after the Big Bang--really do exist. By Robert C. Jones Jr., rcjones@miami.edu It may well take years to prove, but a pair o more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 28 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * More money, more problems? Study links NIL commitment to rising athlete stress For decades, the college athlete's world has been split between the classroom and the playing field--and now there's a third role: chief marketing officer. Name, image and likeness policies provide athletes income through endorsements and sponsorships, and while NIL doesn't force athletes to choose between school  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 28 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Preventing tragedy: How communities can use extreme risk protection orders to save lives HOUGHTON, Michigan--Protecting every member of Michigan Technological University's community is top of mind for Reid DeVoge, deputy chief of Public Safety and Police Services. Last year, DeVoge suspected Michigan's recently implemented Extreme Risk Protection Order law, or ERPO, could be a useful tool he and othe more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 28 (TNSrep) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Sentiment falls amid Iran conflict, soaring gas prices Consumer sentiment fell 6% this month for its lowest reading since December 2025, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers. These declines were seen across age and political party. Consumers with middle and higher incomes and stock wealth, who are buffeted both by escalating gas prices and volatile financial markets,  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 28 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Studying bird flu in the air to protect people, agricultural operations in Michigan and beyond Understanding the virus that causes bird flu in livestock, and how to kill it, could help industrial farms prevent transmission Key takeaways: * A $2M USDA grant will fund research on the infectivity of bird flu in the air. * Nonthermal plasma has been shown to deactivate airborne virus particles more PR

OXFORD, Mississippi, March 28 -- The University of Mississippi issued the following news: * * * Undergraduate Researcher Explores Chemistry of Life Beyond Earth Megan McKissick presented research on space-based molecules tied to life's origins at national symposium * University of Mississippi senior Megan McKissick may have helped shed light on potential molecular origins of life before she even completed her college degree. Earlier this week, she presented her findings at the American Chem more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, March 28 -- The University of Missouri Kansas City campus issued the following news: * * * Are We Talking Less Than We Used To? New research suggests our daily conversations are shrinking, with people speaking 300 less words each day * With loneliness declared an epidemic in the United States, researchers are taking a closer look at how much we actually talk to one another. In a recent study published in Perspectives on Psychological Science, Valeria Pfeifer, Ph.D., a more PR

RICHARDSON, Texas, March 28 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Emotions in Motion: How Movement May Signal Mental Health Issues By: Kim Horner New University of Texas at Dallas research shows the potential for detecting mental health disorders by analyzing the way a person moves. Using 3D motion capture and machine-learning models, researchers were able to identify elevated depression and anxiety symptoms in subjects from the way they walked and got up more PR

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, March 28 -- The University of Wisconsin Milwaukee campus issued the following news release: * * * Premnath wins Shaw Early Career Research Award to study a dual approach to bone cancer treatment and recovery There's no drug that reliably helps fractured or damaged bones regenerate. And, for patients recovering from bone cancer, the environment inside the body is working against healing. Priya Premnath, assistant professor of biomedical engineering, has received the 2026 more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, March 27 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * UNM study challenges "motherhood penalty," finding workplace advantages for moms * For decades, working mothers have been judged by a quiet assumption: that caregiving makes them less committed employees. In many workplaces, unconscious bias continues to shape how working parents-particularly mothers-are perceived. However, new research at The University of New Mexico suggests the opposite. T more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, March 27 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news: * * * USC has five Goldwater Scholars in 2026 * Five University of South Carolina students have been awarded the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship, marking the 34th consecutive year the university has at least one Goldwater Scholar. This year's winners are Khufu Holly Jr., Hannah Keen, Ria Kothari, Ansley Martin and Reagan Stanton. The five Goldwater Scholars this year set a university record. more PR

TYLER, Texas, March 28 -- The University of Texas Tyler campus issued the following news release: * * * UT Tyler Engineering Students Gain Insights at International Paper Twenty-five students from The University of Texas at Tyler College of Engineering recently visited International Paper in Valliant, Okla., to gain engineering and manufacturing insights. The UT Tyler students toured the facility and learned about its various processing areas. A world- leading producer of fiber-based product more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, March 28 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * UToledo Offers Inside Look at Leading Solar Energy Research By Daniel Miller UToledo's Wright Center for Photovoltaics Innovation and Commercialization (PVIC) pulled back the curtain on the University's world-class solar energy research facilities this week, hosting members of the Golden Alumni Society & University of Toledo Retirees for a special presentation and tour. Dr. Adam Phillips, research associate  more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, March 28 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * Pharmacy Honors Sophomore Shapes Her Future Through Research and Resilience By Kirk Baird Mina Nooralden's version of the future started with a handwritten note. Growing up in Sylvania, Nooralden's path was heavily influenced by her mother, a teacher, and the supportive local school community. Yet, she didn't have a specific college in mind until a personalized letter from the Jesup Scott Honors College arri more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, March 28 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW Alumnus Peng Li to Speak at School of Energy Resources Peng Li, a University of Wyoming alumnus and a postdoctoral researcher at Stanford University, will be the next speaker in the School of Energy Resources' (SER) Distinguished Speaker Series Wednesday, April 1. Li will speak from noon-1 p.m. in the UW Energy Innovation Center's Encana Auditorium. The free lunch presentation is open to all students, more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, March 27 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * Vanderbilt's first Schmidt Science Fellow is just getting started * Analytical chemist and Cliffel Research Group member Hannah Richards refuses to accept "just because" as an answer. Richards' need to know "why" is how she came to love chemistry: Science gave her the answers she needed. "I was someone who always asked why, how, when and where. I needed to know all of the details," Richards s more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, March 27 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Vet Med professor Channappanavar receives President's Fellows Faculty Research Award * Media Contact: Kinsey Reed | Communications Specialist | 405-744-6740 | kinsey.reed@okstate.edu Respiratory viruses can trigger a powerful immune response -one designed to protect the body. But in some cases, that same response spirals out of control, causing severe lung inflammation, tissue damage and even dea more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 28 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2026: William Thomas explores biology, medicine and his own disease Sickle cell disease interrupted his freshman year, but the experience inspired him to join a VCU lab focused on the condition. * William Thomas' emerging career in biology began with a moment of kindness. His high school biology teacher in Stafford County planned to lead a class lesson about sickle cell disease, but sh more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 28 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * How I found my research: Naaima Zaharah examines genetic vulnerabilities in alcohol use disorder The psychology major said that research is 'an incredibly rewarding experience that allows you to explore questions you genuinely care about.' By Tom Gresham Naaima Zaharah came to college knowing that she wanted to conduct research in the field of genetics. She hoped she would be able to find the o more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 28 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * $2.5 million gift will support transportation safety research and engineering scholarships Generosity from Janusz Jeremiasz Filipiak '05 will advance work at the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute and in the College of Engineering. By Albert Raboteau Janusz Jeremiasz Filipiak '05 recently extended his family's extraordinary legacy of leveraging higher education to foster innovation by giving $2.5 million t more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 28 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Experts discuss complications and concerns from social media trial verdicts Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, lost back-to-back jury trials this week centered on accusations that social media platforms cause harm to children. While Meta plans to appeal, as does YouTube, also found liable in one of the verdicts, the cases heighten the probability of many more lawsuits to follow. Virginia Tech so more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 28 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Zoe Brooks turns coal country roots into research and preservation By Chase Parker In the mountains of Southwest Virginia, coal is more than history. It's culture. And Zoe Brooks was built by it. Growing up in Wise County, Virginia, Brooks didn't have to search for history. It surrounded her. Her paternal grandfather spent years of his life mining in Appalachia, while her maternal grandfather helped deliver ho more PR

MARINA DEL REY, California, March 28 -- The University of Southern California Information Sciences Institute, a component of the Viterbi School of Engineering, issued the following news: * * * The Long Game: Bill Swartout's 50-Year Journey from Homework Machines to Lasting Conversations The ICT pioneer who built systems that made Holocaust survivors immortal and brought museum exhibits to life is stepping back--but not stepping away. By Magali Gruet Bill Swartout has spent decades building  more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, March 28 (TNSjou) -- Washington University in St. Louis issued the following news: * * * WashU researchers use quantum biosensors to peer into cells' inner workings By Chris Woolston In a major advance applying insights from quantum physics to the inner workings of biology, a team of WashU researchers has successfully implanted quantum sensors in living cells to measure shifts in magnetism and temperature. The measurements could offer new insights into the efficiency of more PR

DANBURY, Connecticut, March 28 -- Western Connecticut State University issued the following news release: * * * WestConn to host Sigma Xi Northeast Regional Research Conference Western Connecticut State University will host the Northeast Regional Research Conference for Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Honor Society, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2026, in the Student Center on the university's Midtown campus, 181 White St. in Danbury. The public is invited; register to attend  more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, March 28 -- Westmont College issued the following news: * * * Women's Luncheon to Inspire and Empower By Scott Craig The Westmont Women's Leadership Luncheon, an inspiring community event dedicated to educating, enriching and empowering women, features keynote speaker Anja Manuel, renowned author, former diplomat and trusted advisor to Fortune 50 companies, on Friday, April 24, from 12-1:30 p.m., with check-in beginning at 11:30 a.m., at the Hilton Santa Barbara Be more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, March 27 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * What The NFL Draft Will Mean For Pittsburgh Traffic * The NFL draft is coming to Pittsburgh on April 23, 2026 and bringing an estimated 500,000-700,000 visitors with it for the weekend. The impact of such a massive influx (opens in new window) of people will put the city's transportation systems to the test. Carnegie Mellon University's Sean Qian (opens in new window), civil and environmental  more PR

BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, March 27 -- Olivet Nazarene University posted the following news: * * * With Honors | Olivet The Magazine * Since 2011, the University Honors Program at Olivet Nazarene University has graduated 183 students, all of whom completed a capstone research project and thesis supervised by a faculty mentor in their respective disciplines. These significant undergraduate research experiences open the door for leadership opportunities in academia and industry. Each cohort of a more PR

KENT, Ohio, March 27 -- Wright State University posted the following news: * * * Wright State biology student wins Three-Minute Thesis Competition with Parkinson's research presentation * Christina Minassian, left, a graduate biological sciences student, won first place, and Widad El-Zein, a doctoral biomedical sciences student, won second place in Wright State's Three-Minute Thesis Competition. Christina Minassian spent several years working in a medical laboratory identifying diseases. T more PR

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, March 28 -- West Virginia University issued the following news: * * * WVU to guide data-driven decisions for statewide opioid settlement funds Combining expertise with community involvement, West Virginia University is leading a statewide effort to bring data, transparency and accountability to the allocation of nearly three-quarters of the $1 billion in West Virginia's opioid settlement funding. Commissioned by the West Virginia First Foundation, the WVU Health Af more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, March 27 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Xiaogang Liu Named 2026 David L. Clark Scholar * The College of Human Development, Culture and Media is celebrating a significant national milestone as doctoral candidate Xiaogang "Andre" Liu has been selected as a scholar for the 2026 David L. Clark National Graduate Student Research Seminar. The Clark Seminar is widely recognized as one of the most elite programs by the leading professional and r more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, March 28 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Yale admits 2,328 applicants to Class of 2030 The admitted students represent all 50 states, the District of Columbia, two U.S. territories, and 75 countries. * Yale's Office of Undergraduate Admissions has completed its review of first-year applicants and offered admission to 2,328 of the 54,919 students who applied to be part of Yale College's Class of 2030. An additional 37 students who were admitted du more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, March 28 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Banning Nondisclosure Agreements Brings Tradeoffs for Women at Startups A study co-authored by Yale SOM's Song Ma finds that laws weakening nondisclosure agreements reduced female hiring at venture-backed startups--but also helped more women move into management roles. Written by Susie Allen In 2022, Zelda Perkins, a former assistant to Harvey Weinstein, described the draconian nondisclosure agreement she  more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, March 28 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Five Yale affiliates named AAAS fellows The American Association for the Advancement of Science has elected five members of the Yale community as part of its latest class of fellows. By Jim Shelton The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), one of the world's largest scientific societies, has named five Yale faculty members and affiliates as incoming fellows. The new AAAS fellows from more PR