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

ROCKVILLE, Maryland, April 1 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news wrap up: * * * The ASAM Weekly for March 31, 2026 There has always been more to substance use disorders than just the substances. For example, the harms of high-potency cannabis use in developing brains ( The American Journal on Addictions ) are also about legalization, which incentivized the market to develop these higher-potency products, the harms of which we're now  more PR

LONG BEACH, California, April 2 (TNSrpt) -- California State University issued the following news: * * * CSU Releases Findings After Conducting the Largest and Most Comprehensive Survey on Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education Responses from more than 94,000 students, faculty and staff reveal higher education's promising yet complex relationship with AI. * The California State University (CSU) has released findings from its first-ever systemwide survey on artificial intelligence (AI), 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

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

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

SYDNEY, Australia, April 1 -- Macquarie University issued the following news release: * * * Macquarie's bold vision for science and engineering gets major boost * Macquarie University has appointed Professor Samuel Muller as Executive Dean of the Faculty of Science and Engineering, following a highly competitive search that attracted strong interest from across Australia. Professor Muller has served in the role over the past year and will now continue to lead one of the University's larges 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

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

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

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

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

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

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