STORRS, Connecticut, April 1 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * 'Explore, Create, Lead': The Science of a World-Class Honors Education * Ten years ago, when it came time to revamp the UConn Honors Program for a new generation, program director Jennifer Lease Butts knew there was an invaluable resource to tap - right here on campus. UConn is recognized across the country for its research in gifted education. It is, quite literally, home to the National Center  more PR

LOGAN, Utah, April 1 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * ADRC Director Beth Fauth Selected for NIH Scholar Program to Support Dementia Caregivers * For more than 110,000 Utahns who provide informal care for a loved one with dementia, the ongoing stress and uncertainty can often be overwhelming. Beth Fauth, professor and director of the state-funded Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Research Center within the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services at  more PR

DALLAS, Texas, April 1 -- Southern Methodist University posted the following news: * * * AECOM and SMU announce strategic partnership to invest in the future of AI infrastructure * AECOM, the trusted global infrastructure leader, today announced a strategic partnership with SMU, establishing a framework to advance artificial intelligence driven research, workforce readiness, and long-term talent development in infrastructure engineering. The partnership builds on AECOM's deep domain expertis more PR

ITHACA, New York, April 1 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * AI turns electron microscopy into materials insights in minutes * An electron microscopy image can capture atoms arranged in a crystal lattice or defects threading through a semiconductor material, but turning that image into materials insight can take weeks of careful analysis. Now, an autonomous artificial intelligence platform developed at Cornell can do that work in minutes. The EMSeek platform, reported A more PR

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, April 2 -- Middle Tennessee State University issued the following news: * * * AI, quantum, cybersecurity, more on tap for MTSU's Tech Vision conference on April 10 By Jimmy W. Hart Artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, cybersecurity, and more will be among the topics of focus at the 2026 Tech Vision hosted by the Business and Economic Research Center, Jones College of Business at Middle Tennessee State University. Registration is open for this year's event, more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 2 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * AltFinance CEO Marcus Shaw Talks Wall Street Access and Opportunity at FAMU SBI Forum By Jaleza Washington Florida A&M University's School of Business and Industry (SBI) welcomed Marcus Shaw, CEO of AltFinance, as the keynote speaker for its Spring 2026 Forum at Lee Hall. The forum, a signature component of the SBI experience, serves as a profess more PR

READING, Pennsylvania, April 2 -- Alvernia University issued the following news: * * * Alvernia students raise over $12,000 supporting pediatric cancer research Annual Team FTK Dance-A-Thon unites 122 students in a 16-hour effort to support Four Diamonds and families battling pediatric cancer * Alvernia University students came together for the annual Team FTK dance-a-thon, a 16-hour event dedicated to raising funds and awareness for children battling pediatric cancer. Partnering with Four  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Twenty-one faculty members and six PhD students from American University's School of International Service joined world scholars in Columbus for the International Studies Association 2026 conference. The delegation shared findings on topics ranging from civil-military relations in Russia to human rights and anti-corruption efforts. Professor Polina Beliakova presented a structural theory explaining strategic miscalculations during the Russian invasion of Ukraine, arguing  more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, April 1 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Associate Dean Daryl Lim featured in German broadcast on social media regulation * CARLISLE, PA-Associate Dean for Research and Strategic Partnerships Daryl Lim was featured in a radio segment on social media addiction and platform design aired by the German public broadcaster Deutschlandfunk Kultur. The program examined emerging legal theories in U.S. litigation involvin more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio, April 2 (TNSjou) -- Bowling Green State University issued the following news: * * * BGSU scientists find evidence of new volcanic activity in Antarctica Geology professor Kurt Panter, Ph.D., led a voyage to Antarctica that made key discoveries in the western Ross Sea * Researchers from Bowling Green State University found new evidence that two large volcanic seamounts on the seafloor in Antarctica have been recently active underneath the surface of the ocean. Researche more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, April 2 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Donor support accelerates Binghamton faculty research Ho Foundation grants propel their pioneering projects By My-Ly Nguyen Sperry '00, MBA '02 For the third consecutive year, Binghamton University faculty have generous donor support to accelerate their research and advance closer to making breakthroughs that have real-world impact. The three teams that received seed grants from The S. H. Ho Foundation L more PR

WESTERVILLE, Ohio, April 2 -- Otterbein University issued the following news: * * * Blue Origin, Former NASA Scientist Visits Otterbein 65 Years After First Human Space Flight The International Day of Human Space Flight is recognized on April 12, the date in 1961 that the first human space flight was achieved. Now, 65 years, Otterbein welcomes a scientist to campus who has spent more than 20 years advancing human space flight. Former NASA and current Blue Origin scientist Tara Ruttley, Ph.D. more PR

GOLDEN, Colorado, April 1 -- Colorado School of Mines posted the following news: * * * Bozdag recognized for contributions to mathematical geophysics * Ebru Bozdag, associate professor in the Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics at Colorado School of Mines, has been awarded the 2026 Vladimir Keilis-Borok Medal by the International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics Commission on Mathematical Geophysics. The medal recognizes mid-career scientists who have made important contributio more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 2 (TNSjou) -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * New research reveals dangers of 'anti-aging' supplements in cancer protection Vitamin B3 could be making chemotherapy less effective in pancreatic cancer patients Story by: Patty Zamora Millions of Americans take daily supplements--including nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN), nicotinamide riboside (NR) and nicotinamide (NAM)--to boost energy, slow aging and protect the heart and brain. Ma more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, April 1 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * CICS' Prashant Shenoy Receives Distinguished Alumnus Award from IIT Bombay * Prashant Shenoy, Distinguished Professor in the Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences (CICS), has received a 2026 Distinguished Alumnus Award from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, which honors outstanding contributions to academia. Established in 1983, the award recognizes alumni of th more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, April 1 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * Cielo Centro Observatory poised to boost education, workforce development and local economy * Taos, N.M. - A new impact study commissioned by The University of New Mexico-Taos highlights the significant educational, economic, and community benefits of the proposed Cielo Centro Observatory, a cornerstone of the college's broader Cielo Centro (Sky Center) project. Conducted by UNM's Bureau of Bu more PR

NEW YORK, April 2 (TNSjou) -- Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: * * * A Complicated Future for a Methane-Cleansing Molecule A new model shows how levels of the "atmosphere's detergent" may rise and fall in response to climate change. Highlights * Lamont-Doherty and MIT researchers found that warming could slightly increase the atmosphere's supply of hydroxyl radicals, key molecules that help break down methane. * While higher water vapor boosts more PR

NEW YORK, March 27 (TNSjou) -- Columbia University Zuckerman Institute issued the following news: * * * To Understand How the Human Brain Ages, Science Reveals New Insights From Mice Brain scans show that aging changes the brains of mice and people in similar ways; findings could provide new insights into how we grow old * By scanning the brains of mice throughout their lifespans, scientists at Columbia's Zuckerman Institute and the University of Texas at Dallas have discovered that the hum more PR

ITHACA, New York, April 2 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences issued the following news: * * * Hannah Marx: enabling discoveries at the L.H. Bailey herbarium By Krisy Gashler Cornell's Liberty Hyde Bailey Hortorium Herbarium is a curated collection of preserved plant specimens used as a library for studying plant biodiversity, identifying potential pharmaceuticals and tracing species evolution. It is the fourth-largest herbarium in North America, with roughly 1 more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, April 1 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * Cruel summer: March heat wave is a reminder to the West * A record-breaking heat wave scorched the West in March, and the potent mix of climate change plus a potential El Nino have set the stage for another scorching summer. This Earth Month, UCLA experts weigh in with their concerns about the summer heat outlook, from the increased risk of lengthier, more severe heat waves to the longer more PR

NORTHRIDGE, California, April 2 -- California State University Northridge (CSUN) issued the following news release: * * * CSUN Prof's Book Sheds Light on Plight of Polish Jews Who Fled Holocaust Only to End Up in Stalin's Gulags Her family's escape from Poland during the Holocaust is a story that Daniela Gerson, an associate professor of journalism at California State University, Northridge, has been trying to tell for years. It was not until she met her now wife, immigration attorney Talia  more PR

SAN BERNARDINO, California, April 2 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * CSUSB highlights 'AI Fools Week,' launches Center for Cyber and AI commercial Cal State San Bernardino spotlights "AI Fools Week," March 31-April 4, a national campaign raising awareness about AI-driven cyber threats, while unveiling a new commercial showcasing the impact of its Center for Cyber and AI. The initiative highlights CSUSB's leadership in preparing students and more PR

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, April 1 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Curious and Interesting: Bryant's Sukki Yoon, Ph.D., explores the "magic" behind marketing * There's a sly look in the eye of Bryant University Professor of Marketing Sukki Yoon, Ph.D. -fitting for a master of allusion and an expert in shaping messages in ways that make an impact. "The things we think of as choices aren't necessarily choices, or at least those choices are manipulated in subtle ways," he more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, April 1 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * Current Connection: ISU Scientists Detail How Shifts in the Atlantic Ocean Impacted the Alaskan Climate 13,000 Years Ago * A new paper published in Nature Communications explains how Bruce Finney, professor in the departments of biological sciences and geosciences at ISU, and his collaborators, Lesleigh Anderson, research geologist with the United States Geological Survey, and W. Brad Baxter, Idaho State alu more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, April 2 (TNSrep) -- Duke University issued the following news: * * * What Does Autism Acceptance Look Like? Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how people communicate and interact, and how a person's brain develops and functions, from infancy through adulthood. April is Autism Acceptance Month. What does autism acceptance look like, in practice? "Disability is a life dynamic, and each individual has a right to full opportunities to thrive at every a more PR

EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, April 1 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus posted the following news: * * * Earth Month events in April at UW-Eau Claire * Lauren Jordahl, a junior political science major from Eagan, Minnesota, and director of the Student Office of Sustainability, is excited to offer some fun ways for students to connect with nature during April. "We believe that Earth Month is a great time to demonstrate the importance of coming together as a community to support our  more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, April 2 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Some Dark Web Users Share Traits with Those Involved in Crime Study Snapshot: An FAU researcher and his colleagues examined who accesses the dark web using survey data from a national sample of 1,750 U.S. adults. They focused on factors known to influence criminal behavior, including prior criminal history, low self-control, associations more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, April 1 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Feeling Sniffly? New Research from Psychological and Brain Sciences Suggests The Immune System Has Its Own Daily Cycle * New research led by Gregory Pearson, a doctoral student in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences in the College of Natural Sciences, reveals that the brain's immune defenses operate on a daily schedule, a finding with potential implications for how we think abou more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, April 1 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * First-generation college student wins prestigious Goldwater Scholarship * A prestigious scholarship will help a Central Michigan University meteorology student to find success as an aspiring researcher. Jacob Dengate, a first-generation college student from Grand Rapids, has overcome many challenges on his way to pursuing a bachelor's degree. "In high school, I was actively discouraged from  more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 1 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Faculty and Staff Briefs March 2026 * Florida State University's distinguished faculty are central to the mission of the university. Faculty excellence in scholarship, research, and creative activity is critical to the quality of student learning and makes a difference in the lives of others. Throughout the year, honors and recognitions are awarded to individual faculty and staff members across campu more PR

GLENSIDE, Pennsylvania, April 1 -- Arcadia University issued the following news: * * * Former U.S. Representative Jackie Speier, Artist Kathleen Titus Faul '68 to Receive Honorary Degrees at Arcadia University Commencements By Emily Horowitz Arcadia University is proud to announce the Honorable Jackie Speier, a former U.S. Representative for California's 14th Congressional District and current member of the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors in California, and artist Kathleen Titus Faul ' more PR

GAINESVILLE, Florida, April 2 -- The University of Florida issued the following news: * * * From classroom to Capitol Hill, UF students help shape health policy * The UF Health Cancer Institute's Public Service Internship places students in congressional offices to gain experience in federal health policy and cancer-related advocacy * Interns serve as active members of legislative teams, researching complex issues and drafting materials that inform major health care decisions * By engaging  more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 2 -- The Florida State University's College of Business issued the following news: * * * $1 M gift includes the Gail and Bob Knight Distinguished Professor of Accounting Gail and Bob Knight continue to make Florida State University - the place they met and launched a photo empire - their investment focus. Their latest contribution establishes the Gail and Bob Knight Distinguished Professor of Accounting at FSU's Herbert Wertheim College of Business, where Gail ear more PR

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, April 1 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Future Engineer Tackles Neck Strain Problem for Air Force Pilots * by Cara Ramer, Student Public Relations Writer As aerospace companies pursue flights beyond Earth's orbit, the demand for engineers, scientists and advanced manufacturing solutions continues to rise worldwide -and Cedarville University junior Gabriel Payne is already moving to meet it. Cedarville student researches helmet solutions for Air more PR

HEMPSTEAD, New York, April 1 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * Delta Phi Epsilon Sister Presents Research, Named Lister Fellow In October 2025, Jacqueline Mattox, a sister of Delta Phi Epsilon and the vice president of accountability and experience for the Panhellenic Council, attended the annual Northeastern Association of Forensic Scientists (NEAFS) Conference in Pennsylvania. Mattox participated in the undergraduate poster presentation session, where she presented her  more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, April 1 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * In the Clinic Room, an AI Steps In to Fill the Gap Between Patients and HPV Vaccines * The evolution of AI technology offers opportunities for many fields that could use the kind of efficiency and clarity that chatbots provide. In the world of health, a new tool co-developed by USC Viterbi School of Engineering and USC Keck School of Medicine researchers de more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 1 -- Cleveland State University issued the following news: * * * Integrated Degrees at CSU: Mechanical Engineering + Physics * Cleveland State University became the first institution of higher education in Northeast Ohio to offer new interdisciplinary degrees designed to empower undergraduate students with the skills, versatility and adaptability they need to work at the intersection of multiple disciplines or fields. They are each a purposefully designed blend of cur more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, April 1 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * IPAI to host AI Research Showcase on April 14-15 * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -This spring, Purdue University's Institute for Physical Artificial Intelligence (IPAI), in partnership with the Rosen Center for Advanced Computing, will bring together industry partners, researchers and students to highlight the university's groundbreaking AI research and explore opportunities for targeted collaboration to so more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 1 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * Federal Funding Brings Thousands of Free Gun Safes to Baltimore A new federal investment will put safe gun storage devices directly into the hands of Baltimore residents. Research from the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions at the Bloomberg School of Public Health helped make it happen. Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) secured $245,000 in federal f more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 1 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU announces first recipients of Faculty Service Award * LAWRENCE -The Office of Faculty Affairs at the University of Kansas has announced the first two recipients of the newly established Faculty Service Award. This award recognizes faculty members who provide outstanding service to the KU community through institutional service at the department, school, college and university levels. The 2026 Faculty  more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 1 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU Libraries select travel award recipients, prepare to host visiting scholars * LAWRENCE -Six scholars representing institutions in four states, the District of Columbia and Italy were recently selected as KU Libraries' travel award winners, enabling visiting faculty, students and independent researchers to connect to the Kenneth Spencer Research Library's rare materials and expert curators. Recipients ga more PR

BETHLEHEM, Pennsylania, April 2 -- Lehigh University issued the following news: * * * 'B Beautiful' Map Helps Community Improve South Bethlehem Story by Stephen Gross Professor Kate Jackson and a Lehigh Valley Social Impact Fellowship team has created a website to facilitate community partnerships within the city. "Every day is trash day." That's what Kate Jackson, assistant professor in the Department of Community and Global Health, heard repeatedly through conversations with the Bethlehe more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, April 1 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Liver screening at health clinics can save lives, according to pilot study in Rhode Island * People from groups most affected by liver disease are often unaware of their diagnosis until it has already reached an advanced stage.  To preempt that challenge, researchers from the Brown University School of Public Health conducted a study that screened patients for liver disease and associated risk factors du more PR

RUSTON, Louisiana, April 2 -- Louisiana Tech University issued the following news: * * * Louisiana Tech, Air Force Sustainment Center partner to power future workforce Louisiana Tech University and the Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC) formalized a new partnership during a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing event held March 23 at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The partnership is designed to create a pipeline of highly skilled graduates prepared to contribute to th more PR

NEWARK, New Jersey, April 2 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Made Scientific and NJIT Partner to Enhance Cell and Gene Therapy Bioprocessing Curriculum New Jersey Institute of Technology is partnering with Made Scientific, Inc. to help develop a new graduate bioprocessing elective within NJIT's Master of Science program in Chemical and Materials Engineering. Launching in Spring 2027, the course is intended to prepare students for work in cell and gene more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, April 1 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news: * * * Making her voice heard: Researcher Peiyin Hung strives to improve rural health disparities * Two young girls walked into a hospital one afternoon after school. Their grandmother had gone to the emergency department the day before with respiratory symptoms. She had traveled an hour from her rural home in Taiwan to the city hospital for treatment. Instead, the girls found her lying in a hallw more PR

LA JOLLA, California, April 1 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Matter Mission and Mentorship * The University of California San Diego School of Medicine is pleased to welcome Christopher "Dirk" Keene, MD, PhD, as the new chair of the Department of Pathology effective April 1, 2026. "I am thrilled to welcome Dr. Keene to UC San Diego," said Barbara Jung, MD, associate vice chancellor and dean for the School of Medicine. "His experience develo more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Politics and Gas Prices * WASHINGTON (April 1, 2026) - The average gas price in the U.S. has just hit over four dollars per gallon, the highest it has been since 2022. Diesel prices have also increased by more than 40 percent to five dollars per gallon. Gas prices aren't just about supply and demand; they're also heavily shaped by politics both in the U.S. and globally. Government policies,  more PR

OXFORD, Ohio, April 1 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Miami student discovers she is a descendant of Oxford settlers * It wasn't until after she became a student at Miami University that Regan Baumeister discovered she is a descendant of Oxford settlers, including the surveyor who laid out the Mile Square. Baumeister is a sophomore Biology major with a Premedical and Pre-Health Studies co-major and a minor in Music Performance. The Auburn, California, resident said she more PR

OXFORD, Ohio, April 1 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Miami University alumni working for NASA excited about Artemis II lunar mission * As NASA prepares for today's Artemis II lunar flyby launch, several Miami University alumni with connections to NASA are looking forward to the 10-day mission. Four astronauts -the first crew to leave Earth's orbit since 1972 -will travel around the moon and back. The Artemis II test flight is the first crewed mission under NASA's Arte more PR

SWARTHMORE, Pennsylvania, April 1 -- Swarthmore College posted the following news: * * * Microbiologist Amy Cheng Vollmer Receives National Recognition for Contributions to Microbiology * Amy Cheng Vollmer, microbiologist and Isaac H. Clothier Jr. Professor Emerita of Biology received a fellowship from the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), recognizing her "distinguished contributions to the field of microbiology, particularly for understanding bacterial responses to more PR

MONTEREY, California, April 2 -- The Middlebury Institute of International Studies issued the following news: * * * Middlebury Students Explore East Asian Geopolitics Through Immersive Field Research This March, a cohort of 15 Middlebury students embarked on a rigorous field research program across China and Japan, gaining rare, first-hand access to diplomatic and economic experts in East Asia. The group, primarily composed of graduate students from the Middlebury Institute of International S more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, April 1 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU research links mental health, school climate to attendance * The reasons a student might miss school can be complex, and may involve individual, school or systematic factors. While it's likely every student might miss a few days of school here or there, concerns arise when it is a chronic issue, or when students miss 10% or more of the academic year. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, absenteeism ra more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 1 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Nebraska in the national news: March 2026 * Two new agricultural studies involving University of Nebraska-Lincoln researchers made national headlines in March. The stories were among 50-plus national news stories featuring Husker faculty, staff, students, centers and programs during the month. * A new study suggests that decades of reported gains in crop yields from plant breeding may be significantl more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 1 -- University of Virginia Health posted the following news release: * * * New AI Tech to Speed Drug Development * School of Medicine scientists have developed a bold new approach to drug development and discovery that could dramatically accelerate the creation of new medicines. UVA's Nikolay V. Dokholyan, PhD, and colleagues have developed a suite of artificial intelligence-powered tools, called YuelDesign, YuelPocket and YuelBond, that work together to t more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, April 1 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * New discovery explores potential aggressive thyroid cancer treatment * Metastatic thyroid cancer is an aggressive form of cancer that has limited treatment options. The University of Alabama at Birmingham is taking strides toward a possible new aggressive cancer treatment. UAB professor Sadanandan Velu, Ph.D., is leading the potential discovery of a new therapeutic strategy that could address a criti more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, April 1 (TNSjou) -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * New Study Led by SPHHS' Krystal Kittle Sheds Light on Health Disparities of Bi+ Dementia Caregivers * Krystal Kittle, assistant professor of community health education in the School of Public Health and Health Sciences, has led a new study that sheds light on the community of bi+ (e.g., bisexual, pansexual, queer) dementia caregivers.Published in the American Journal of Alzheimer's Di more PR

LA JOLLA, California, April 1 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * NIH Awards $15.8 Million to University of California for Study of Latino Brain Health * The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded researchers at the University of California San Diego and UC Davis a $15.85 million grant to support the next phase of one of the nation's most extensive studies on brain aging in Hispanic and Latino communities. Latinos are one of the fastes more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, April 1 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU Graduate School Three Minute Thesis winner advances to regional competition * New Mexico State University graduate student Roshira Premadasa, winner of NMSU's Three Minute Thesis competition, will represent the university at the regional 3MT competition at the 68th annual Western Association of Graduate Schools conference on the first weekend of April. Premadasa earned first place i more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 (TNSxrep) -- Northwestern University McCormick School of Engineering researchers found that over 60 percent of surveyed federal judges use at least one artificial intelligence tool in their professional work. The study, led by V.S. Subrahmanian, director of the Northwestern Security & AI Lab, and Daniel Linna, director of Law and Technology Initiatives, indicates that while adoption is broad, daily or weekly use remains limited to 22.4 percent of respondents. The research in more PR

WASHINGTON, March 31 (TNSrep) -- A Northwestern University study surveying federal judges across the U.S. found that more than 60 percent of responding judges use at least one artificial intelligence tool in their judicial work. The research team, led by Law and Technology Initiatives director Daniel Linna and computer science professor V.S. Subrahmanian, reported that while adoption is broad, 22.4 percent of judges currently use these tools on a weekly or daily basis. The study (https://www. more PR

SOUTH BEND, Indiana, April 1 -- The University of Notre Dame Law School posted the following news: * * * Notre Dame Law School Global Human Rights Clinic participates in advisory opinion proceedings on democracy and human rights before the Inter-American Court of Human Rights in Brasilia * The Inter-American Court of Human Rights convened a public hearing in Brasilia, Brazil, as part of its advisory opinion proceedings on Democracy and Human Rights. The request of the State of Guatemala for  more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, April 1 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * NSF-funded project explores the use of AI-powered chatbots to prepare future educators * If you were to sit in an online math class with them, Gabriel, Noah, and Jiwoo may sound like real elementary school students interacting in a virtual classroom, asking questions and making mistakes as they try to solve problems. In reality, they're AI agents, better known as chatbots, helping to prepare futu more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 1 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Ohio State identifies opportunities to improve operations, save time for faculty and staff * The Ohio State University has announced the first results of the University Continuous Improvement (UCI) program designed to address "pain points" and make it easier for faculty and staff to break through operational barriers that limit their efficiency and effectiveness across the university's campuses. The idea for  more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 1 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Ohio State spring events shed light on student research * Students and scholars presented research at the undergraduate, graduate and postdoctoral levels at events held this spring at The Ohio State University's Columbus campus. Students presented on topics ranging from artificial intelligence's ability to recognize accents among English speakers to the effects of caffeine consumption on student-athletes. The more PR

DUNMORE, Pennsylvania, April 2 -- Pennsylvania State University's Scranton campus issued the following news: * * * Physics professor selected for Fulbright Specialist Program in Vietnam By Morgan Sewack Asif ud-Doula, professor of physics at Penn State Scranton, has been selected for the Fulbright Specialist Program, through which he will collaborate closely with faculty and students at Dong Thap University in Cao Lanh, Vietnam, on a project titled "Advancing STEM Education and Research." T more PR

VERMILLION, South Dakota, April 2 -- The University of South Dakota issued the following news: * * * Physics Researchers at USD Successfully Fabricate High-Performance Germanium Detector A team of researchers at the University of South Dakota, led by Dongming Mei, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Physics, has achieved a major milestone in the development of advanced radiation sensors, successfully fabricating a highly sensitive mini-inverted coaxial point contact (ICPC) detector. * Th more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 1 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Preview tool helps makers visualize 3D-printed objects * Designers, makers, and others often use 3D printing to rapidly prototype a range of functional objects, from movie props to medical devices. Accurate print previews are essential so users know a fabricated object will perform as expected. But previews generated by most 3D-printing software focus on function rather than aest more PR

ROLLA, Missouri, April 1 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news: * * * Researchers lead push for health innovation at NextGen Pathways Symposium * Article by Ben Stewart. Photos by Stewart, Mackenzie Lynch and Jaime Basnett. Researchers from the Missouri University of Science and Technology joined colleagues from across the University of Missouri System at the Havener Center March 12-13 to share the latest developments from projects that could improve he more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, April 1 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Rhode to Regenerative effort welcomes community support, involvement for second annual conference  Local businesses and organizations are invited to connect with the University of Rhode Island's Department of Natural Resources Science and Why Regenerative to learn about ways to support or participate in the University's second annual Rhode to Regenerative conference. This year's conference wil more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 2 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Common Metabolic Enzyme Could Predict Cancer Immunotherapy Benefits -- and Help More Patients Respond By Andrew Smith In a Rutgers study, mice given a two-drug combination survived at far higher rates, suggesting a strategy that could improve the effectiveness of some cancer immunotherapies. Immunotherapies have transformed cancer treatment by helping the immune system recognize and attack tum more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, April 2 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * Sahm Awards fund new projects, enhance UGA and ACC partnership The 2026 awards provide nearly $33,000 in new funding to four collaborative local projects By Roy Parry The University of Georgia is continuing to deepen its partnership with Athens-Clarke County through the Bobbi Meeler Sahm Service and Outreach Awards that direct nearly $33,000 in new funding to four collaborative local projects for 2026. E more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, March 31 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Samford Physical Therapy Students Present Capstone Projects at Major Conference * Each year, second-year students in Samford's Physical Therapy program select capstone research projects inspired by their own passions or interests and have the opportunity to present at national conferences or to be published in peer-reviewed journals. This year, two of these student groups were selected to present t more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, April 1 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Seton Hall Marks Earth Month * In 2015, Pope Francis challenged the world to care for our common home through his encyclical Laudato Si', which means "Praise to You Lord." Seton Hall is responding to that call. Expressing its Catholic mission in meaningful ways, students, faculty and staff have come together to care for each other and for the environment. From adopting Laudato Si', to building a cam more PR

LA JOLLA, California, April 1 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Shaping the Future of Pediatric Medicine * The University of California San Diego School of Medicine is pleased to announce Gary A. Silverman, MD, PhD, as the chair of the Department of Pediatrics, associate dean for children's academic programs at UC San Diego School of Medicine, and physician-in-chief and chief scientific officer at Rady Children's Hospital San Diego, effective A more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, April 1 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * Sharma Receives USDA Grant to Conduct Cold-Stress Study of Looseleaf Lettuce * Harmandeep Sharma, Ph.D., uses hyperspectral imaging to capture spectral signatures that can indicate stress and collect a range of biochemical data. This data will be used to develop models to predict health, yields, survivability and potential of cold-resistant lettuce varieties. E more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, April 1 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Small segments of RNA halt cancer in multiple ways * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Like tiny superheroes, small, naturally occurring segments of RNA can block multiple molecular paths that cancer cells use to grow and spread, a substantial advantage over even the most advanced medicines available. Harnessing the complex interactions of these so-called microRNAs could form the basis for powerful new cancer  more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, April 1 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * SPHHS' Kathryn Derose Presents Progress of Food Security Intervention in the Dominican Republic * Kathryn Derose, professor of community health education in the School of Public Health and Health Sciences (SPHHS), recently joined colleagues from the Project to Improve Food Security (ProMeSA) II research study to present progress on the national clinical trial in the Dominican Republic with lea more PR

GALLOWAY, New Jersey, April 1 -- Stockton University posted the following news: * * * STARS Keynote Speaker Addresses Responsible AI Use * Galloway, N.J. -Now in its third year, Stockton University's Scholarship, Teaching & Research Symposium (STARS) kicked off its campus-wide celebration of student research across the university on March 31. STARS features six weeks of expos, symposiums, award ceremonies and achievement events, such as the retiring faculty Farewell Forum (April 15) and th more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 1 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * States that imposed total abortion bans spend millions more in nutritional food programs, research finds * LAWRENCE -One of the main arguments among proponents of the Supreme Court's 2022 Dobbs decision to overturn the federal right to abortion was it would diminish the number of abortions performed in the U.S. But research has shown that 2023 saw the highest amount in more than decade. And according to ne more PR

STONY BROOK, New York, April 1 -- The State University of New York Stony Brook University posted the following news: * * * Stony Brook University Professor Timothy Glotch to Serve on NASA's Artemis Mission First Geology Team Team to Work with Artemis Astronauts for Upcoming Moon Mission in 2028 Upon Their Return  * The University of New York at Stony Brook (Stony Brook University) professor and chair of the Department of Geosciences in the College of Arts and Sciences Timothy Glotch will b more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, April 1 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Student Pursues Joint Graduate Degrees in Social Work, Public Policy * After graduating from Springfield College with a degree in psychology and a minor in biology, Bridget Foley-Johnson spent three years supporting adults with substance use disorders and other mental health challenges at Hartford HealthCare. "I set out to help individuals," she said. "But I also got a look at the policy side of  more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, March 31 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Study: Narcissism and relationship satisfaction more complex than expected * New research from Michigan State University challenges the popular assumption that narcissists gradually damage their relationships over time. The study used longitudinal data to track over 5,000 couples for up to six years. Participants completed questionnaires that measured two dimensions of narcissism: narcissistic ad more PR

NEW YORK, March 30 -- Rockefeller University posted the following Q&A involving virologist Theodora Hatziioannou: * * * Studying two very different viruses is helping this virologist develop new strategies for more potent antiviral treatments * Beyond both being viruses, HIV-1 and SARS-CoV-2 don't seem to have a lot in common. HIV-1 is a retrovirus that integrates with its host's DNA for life and can be passed down from mother to child, while SARS-CoV-2 is contagious but temporary and cannot more PR

ROCHESTER, New York, April 2 (TNSjou) -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * Successful space mission shows promise of RIT-led space energy solution A perovskite solar cell recently performed with no degradation on a SpaceX flight * The number of satellites launched into space reached an all-time high in 2025, and that number is expected to increase exponentially within the next decade. With the commercialization of space travel and the expansion of sp more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 1 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Temple doctoral students take center stage at annual Three-minute Thesis Competition Temple's Three-minute Thesis Competition challenges doctoral students to distill complex research into engaging, accessible presentations for a broad audience in just three minutes.  * At an R1 research university like Temple University, discovery is constant. But on March 26, doctoral students faced a different chall more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 1 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * The Courts Say Facebook and YouTube Are Addictive--What Does That Mean for Your Teen? * Social media companies may be on the verge of a reckoning for their impacts on children. Meta (which owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp) lost two landmark court cases last week about the way their apps affect mental health for kids and teens. * A court in New Mexico found that Me more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 1 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * The Medical Minute: Latest Parkinson's treatments help patients stay active * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Brandan Mehaffie had been doing triathlons for about five years when he suddenly found himself struggling to finish a race. "I felt like I was dragging the whole left side of my body, which, as it turns out, I was," Mehaffie said. Over time, the Elizabethtown resident noticed more probl more PR

NEW YORK, April 1 -- Rockefeller University posted the following news: * * * Three Rockefeller researchers chosen for the Biohub NY Immune Cell Reprogramming Program * Three Rockefeller researchers have been selected for the newest cohort of 11 scientists in the Immune Cell Reprogramming Program at Biohub New York (opens in new window), a biomedical research organization building the first large-scale initiative to combine frontier AI and frontier biology to solve disease. The cell reprogram more PR

MOBILE, Alabama, April 1 -- The University of South Alabama issued the following news release: * * * Triple Gold for South * University of South Alabama students, from left, Anya Powell, Bailey Baxter and Cambridge Cooper were named 2026 Goldwater Scholars. The scholarship is widely considered one of the most prestigious undergraduate awards in STEM. Three students from the University of South Alabama have been named 2026 Goldwater Scholars, an honor recognizing outstanding undergraduate re more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 1 -- The University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * Turning peels into pavers: How Penn designers turn food scraps into biodegradable building materials The Weitzman School's Laia Mogas-Soldevila and Yasaman Amirzehni transform unavoidable food waste--like fruit peels and eggshells, which account for 14.8% of post-consumer restaurant food waste--into durable, biodegradable building materials in collaboration with Penn Dining. Key Takeaways  more PR

TUSKEGEE, Alabama, April 2 -- The Tuskegee University issued the following news: * * * Tuskegee receives American Heart Association grant to support CPR training on campus and in the community Crystal Drake Tuskegee University has been awarded a Nation of Lifesaver(TM) grant from the American Heart Association (AHA), to support lifesaving cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training on campus for faculty, staff, students, and expand positive community health impact for members of the wider  more PR

TUSKEGEE, Alabama, April 2 -- The Tuskegee University issued the following news: * * * Addresses the Alabama Legislature on Booker T. Washington Day Crystal Drake As the anniversary of Booker T. Washington's birth approaches, the Alabama Legislature formally recognized April 5 as Booker T. Washington Day, pausing to reflect on one of the most enduring partnerships in the state's history. The occasion was marked by a rare and consequential moment: a sitting president of Tuskegee University a more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, March 31 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * UA Little Rock Alum Turns Passion for Health Into an Impactful Research Career * Fueled by a passion for improving health outcomes and serving others, Kieshona C. Searles has built her career around research, education, and patient care. That passion inspired her to pursue her master's degree in health education and promotion. The research regulatory coordinator at Arkansas Child more PR

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, April 1 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * UAPB Launches AI and Data Center to Improve Student Outcomes, Drive Rural Innovation and Workforce Opportunity Across the Delta * The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has launched the Center for Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics (CAIDA), a university-wide initiative to integrate artificial intelligence and data analytics across academics, research, and institutional operati more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, April 1 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Researcher: How People Communicate About Shared Decisions Can Shape the Outcome, Satisfaction * New research from UConn marketing professor Danielle Brick finds that when people make purchasing decisions together, recurring communication patterns influence not only what they choose, but how satisfied they feel afterward. Whether buying a new couch, planning a vacation, or deciding what movi more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 2 -- The University of Maryland Baltimore campus issued the following news: * * * UMSOM Researchers Create Revolutionary Database to Map Neocortical Development Across Species Heide Aungst Researchers have described major advances in the understanding of the development of the neocortex --layer-by-layer and cell-by-cell--thanks to a pioneering database developed at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) that combines multiomic data from 188 different more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, April 1 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news: * * * UNCG Graduate Students Compete to Quickly (and Clearly) Present Research * "Do you want the long version or the short version?" The "elevator pitch" is a staple of business, entertainment, and other industries. In a fast-paced world, professionals should learn how to introduce themselves and their big ideas in a minute or two -about the time you might share with someon more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, April 1 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news: * * * Uniformed Services University Introduces Web App for Ethical AI Use in Medical Research * At the Uniformed Services University (USU), an interactive workshop recently introduced a novel web app designed to seamlessly integrate ethical artificial intelligence (AI) into military medicine research and education. Led by Lt. Col. (Dr.) Joshua Duncan, alongside co-developer Lt. Col. (Dr.) Justin G. Pe more PR

BOULDER, Colorado, April 2 -- The University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business issued the following news: * * * Inside the Burridge Discussions Dinner: How Benchmarks and Behavior Are Shaping the Future of Investing On March 26, the Burridge Center for Finance hosted its annual Discussions Dinner, with this year's theme centered on the complexities of investment strategy in a benchmark driven environment. This year's Discussions Dinner brought together leading industry professiona more PR

GAINESVILLE, Florida, April 2 -- The University of Florida issued the following news: * * * Florida consumer sentiment falls in March marking first drop of 2026 * Florida consumer sentiment fell in March for the first time in 2026, declining one point as national sentiment also dropped and concerns about the broader economy increased. * Floridians reported mixed views, with improved personal financial outlooks but a sharp decline in willingness to make major purchases such as household items more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, March 27 -- The University of Iowa College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * UI honors 2026 Discovery and Innovation awardees advancing high-impact research across the state, into space From launching an historic NASA mission to confronting Iowa's cancer burden in each of the state's 99 counties, University of Iowa researchers and research professionals are driving discoveries that improve lives in Iowa and far beyond. The Office of the Vice President for Resea more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, April 2 -- The University of Memphis issued the following news: * * * The University of Memphis Poised to Advance AI Education in Tennessee University of Memphis President Dr. Bill Hardgrave presented at the inaugural AI Tennessee Summit in Nashville at the historic Country Music Hall of Fame. His presentation titled, "Tennessee's AI University: Advancing the Frontier of AI in Tennessee for Over 30 Years," delved into the University's history leading AI through education  more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 2 (TNSjou) -- The University of Oklahoma Health campus issued the following news: * * * Researchers Identify Mechanism for Body Weight-Reducing Hormone A hormone that reverses obesity in mice appears to work by signaling to a brain region involved in metabolism and appetite regulation, the same area targeted by the popular GLP-1 drugs. The finding, from University of Oklahoma researchers, is published in Cell Reports. The study provides valuable new insight int more PR

SAN DIEGO, California, April 1 -- The University of San Diego issued the following news release: * * * From Student to Colleague: The Power of Undergraduate Research Mentorship While the standard undergraduate experience is defined by credit hours and graduation requirements, a select few at the Knauss School of Business venture into the territory of original inquiry, guided by their professors. For those who choose to take on this challenge, learning isn't contained by the classroom door but more PR

RICHARDSON, Texas, April 2 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Study: Elected Officials Tend To Discount Social Media Input By: Jessica Good A University of Texas at Dallas political scientist and his colleagues have found that elected officials put much more stock in in-person communication with their constituents than they do in messages conveyed via social media. The research, published in Public Opinion Quarterly, suggests that a social med more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, April 2 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news: * * * Risk of Alzheimer's dementia significantly reduced after high-dose influenza vaccination compared to the standard dose, study finds By Sydney Lowther A UTHealth Houston physician's visit to a local public health building sparked community awareness and inspired a new research idea. The risk of Alzheimer's disease significantly decreases in older adults who receive a  more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, April 2 -- The University of Texas Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs issued the following news: * * * LBJ School Policy Research Group Presents Rare Earth Research in Washington, D.C. A team of students from the LBJ School of Public Affairs traveled to Washington, D.C., on February 23, 2026, to present their research on the global rare earth element industry to officials at the U.S. Department of State and other policy stakeholders. The project, conducted in partnersh more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, April 2 (TNSjou) -- The University of Utah issued the following news release: * * * Babies in lower-income families face higher risks at birth New study show worse birth outcomes for low-income families in the U.S., with low birthweight rising in the past decade * Babies born to lower-income families are more likely to be born too small or too early--and in some cases, disparities are getting worse, according to new research by Harvard University and University of Utah more PR

SEATTLE, Washington, April 2 -- The University of Washington School of Medicine posted the following news release: * * * Enrollees sought for trial of vaccine for C. diff Clostridioides difficile causes recurrent diarrhea and abdominal pain. Volunteers for the vaccine trial must be 65 or older. * Researchers at the University of Washington School of Medicine are enrolling volunteers in the BEETHOVEN study, an investigational Phase 3 Clostridioides difficile vaccine trial. This bacterial g more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, April 1 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * UNM researcher uses social media to map public perceptions of redlining across the U.S. * A new study from The University of New Mexico offers a nationwide look at how Americans discuss one of the most enduring forms of housing discrimination -redlining -using more than a decade of social media data. Yujian Lu, a Ph.D. candidate in geography, studies GIScience, U.S. housing segregation and urb more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, April 1 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * UNT Health celebrates rebrand with Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce * UNT Health Fort Worth hosted the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce on campus for a community celebration highlighting its rebrand and ongoing partnership to advance health, education and opportunity in the region. Community leaders, chamber members and UNT Health representatives gathered to commemor more PR

DENTON, Texas, April 2 (TNSjou) -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release: * * * UNT researcher finds new links between sleep and cardiometabolic health While Isamar Almeida wanted to be a mental health researcher from a young age, she wasn't always sure where that path would lead. That changed when she moved from Venezuela to the U.S. in 2019 and began working at a law firm specializing in immigration. Her work there included interviewing clients who had endured tra more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, April 1 -- The University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * USC physician-scientist Mohamed Abou-el-Enein named Outstanding New Investigator by the American Society of Gene + Cell Therapy In addition, Abou-el-Enein, lab member Amaia Cadinanos-Garai and their co-authors received the Best of Molecular Therapy Award for their paper describing a new tool for identifying which CAR T cells are best at surviving and killi more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, April 1 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * USC Viterbi School of Engineering and its School of Advanced Computing Announce the Keynote Speakers for the 2026 Commencement Ceremonies * Each year, the USC Viterbi School of Engineering and its School of Advanced Computing host graduation ceremonies that complement USC's main commencement ceremony. These include the Ph.D. hooding ceremony to be held on W more PR

VERMILLION, South Dakota, April 2 -- The University of South Dakota issued the following news: * * * USD Department of History to Host Herbert S. Schell Lecture in History On Friday, April 10, the University of South Dakota Department of History will host the annual Herbert S. Schell Lecture in History. * Jingyi Li, Ph.D., assistant professor of Asian Studies at Occidental College and a historian of early modern Japanese literature and culture, will serve as the keynote speaker, with her p more PR

LOGAN, Utah, April 1 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU Launches Statewide Disaster Risk Project to Support Smarter Resilience Investments * The Janet Quinney Lawson Institute for Land, Water and Air at Utah State University has launched a new statewide initiative to help Utah better understand, prioritize and plan for natural disaster risks -from flooding and wildfire to earthquakes and drought -using a practical, decision-ready assessment tool. The project will more PR

LOGAN, Utah, April 1 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU Recognizes 2026 Faculty Award Winners * The Office of Research and the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost hosted the 2026 Faculty Awards Ceremony on Wednesday. This event recognized the research, service and teaching efforts of Utah State University faculty. For those interested, photos of the ceremony will be posted to the public gallery. The nine recognized awards and recipients are as fo more PR

DALLAS, Texas, April 1 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * UT Southwestern and Children's Health receive $100 million gift from The Stephens Greth Foundation for new pediatric campus UT Southwestern Medical Center and Children's Health(sm), together with Southwestern Medical Foundation, today announced a $100 million commitment from The Stephens Greth Foundation in support of the $5 billion pediatric campus across from UT Southwester more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 2 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU spreads school spirit with limited-edition mayonnaise Layered in black and gold from squid ink and turmeric, May-UN-naise will be part of a one-month test rollout but is available for preorder now. * Bringing its UNCOMMON brand to one of America's most common condiments, Virginia Commonwealth University is releasing a limited-edition, black-and-gold "May-UN-naise" next month - and kicking of more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 2 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * How I found my research: Manuella Escobar dives deep into the Latino college experience Escobar, a Colombia native, gravitated to her line of study when her classmates' questions about her cultural background transitioned from 'Narcos' and drug cartels to Bad Bunny, J Balvin and Latin music. By Tom Gresham Manuella Escobar was born and raised in Cali, Colombia, but she found a new home in Richmo more PR

ETTRICK, Virginia, April 1 -- Virginia State University posted the following news: * * * Virginia State University Names Marika Peterson As Dean Of Libraries And University Librarian * Peterson brings nearly 30 years of experience in higher education and transformative leadership to VSU. Virginia State University proudly announces the appointment of Marika Peterson as Dean of Libraries and University Librarian. "Marika Peterson's extensive experience, strategic vision, and deep connectio more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 2 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * $4.2 million grant strengthens region's advanced manufacturing future A new GO Virginia investment will help Virginia Tech and regional partners accelerate innovation, expand workforce pathways, and strengthen Southwest and Southern Virginia's position in advanced manufacturing. By Diane Deffenbaugh A $4.2 million investment from GO Virginia, matched by more than $2 million in regional support, will help Southwe more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 2 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * New study pinpoints climate conditions for restoring the endangered butternut tree Resarchers used advanced habitat modeling to identify where the endangered butternut tree can survive and thrive again. By Max Esterhuizen The butternut tree, a close relative of black walnut prized for its pale wood and wildlife value, is on the brink of disappearing from North American forests. A new study from Virgin more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, April 1 (TNSjou) -- Washington University in St. Louis issued the following news: * * * Probing a paradoxical drug response for irregular heartbeat By Beth Miller Irregular heartbeat, or arrythmia, can be treated with various procedures or medication, but not all medications work for all patients. In fact, one arrythmia medication can actually cause arrythmia in people with a common genetic variant. This problem creates a need for personalized medicine to provide patient more PR

RIVERSIDE, California, April 2 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Watering smarter, not more * Advanced technology can help farmers get to the root of a growing problem 3/4 overwatering in an era of increasing drought and water scarcity. A new UC Riverside system can map soil moisture tree by tree, so growers water only where and when it's needed. This system, detailed in the journal Computer and Electronics in Agriculture, was led by the res more PR

NEW WILMINGTON, Pennsylvania, April 1 -- Westminster College issued the following news: * * * Westminster professors explore what it means to be a 'Swiftie' The term "Swiftie" may have started in the music world, but it's now earning attention in academic circles. At Westminster College, professors Dr. Jamie Chapman and Dr. James Rhoads are exploring what it means to claim an identity that has become a global label for fans of pop star Taylor Swift. Chapman, associate professor of sociology more PR

WALLA WALLA, Washington, April 1 -- Whitman College issued the following news: * * * Whitman College Launches Summer in Seattle Program The new immersive learning experience will build on Whitman's deep roots and resources in the Greater Seattle area By Bradley Nelson This summer, Whitman College will strengthen its longstanding ties to Seattle by launching a Summer in Seattle pilot program. Participating students will pursue Seattle internships and research opportunities while also learnin more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, April 2 (TNSjou) -- Portland State University issued the following news release: * * * Wildfires accelerate winter snowmelt in Oregon's western Cascades, PSU study finds The Pacific Northwest has seen below-normal snow this season -- and new research from Portland State University suggests that the region's snowmelt-dependent water resources could face growing challenges in the years ahead as forest fires and winter rainstorms become more frequent. Researchers in PSU's Snow more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, April 2 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * How Should Policymakers Respond to Rising Fertilizer Prices? The Iran war has driven up the cost of fertilizer, squeezing farmers in the developing world. Yale SOM's Kevin Donovan studied how a similar spike triggered by the Ukraine war affected Rwanda four years ago and found that governments can respond most effectively by shifting from broad subsidies to a more targeted approach--protecting the most expose more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 1 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Yeutter Institute symposium to examine future of global trading system * The past year has brought massive changes in U.S. trade policy, including a landmark Supreme Court ruling on tariffs and preparations for an unprecedented review of the trade agreement with the United States' two largest trading partners, Mexico and Canada. Experts from industry, law, academia and government will examine those and  more PR