VICTORIA, British Columbia, April 1 -- The University of Victoria issued the following news release: * * * $5.4M PacifiCan investment fuels aerospace and AI innovation at UVic Two University of Victoria (UVic) researchers in the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science have received a combined $5.43 million in funding from the federal government's regional development agency for British Columbia to strengthen space, climate and dual-use technologies with real-world impact across Canada. P 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

MANCHESTER, England, April 1 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * AI study reveals England's productivity divide is far more complex than North-South Written by: Joe Stafford  Researchers at The University of Manchester have used artificial intelligence to uncover a complex picture behind England's long-running productivity puzzle, challenging the idea that the country's economic performance can be explained by a simple North-South divide. In a major stu 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

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

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

LOUGHBOROUGH, England, April 1 -- Loughborough University issued the following news release: * * * Brain-inspired chip could make some AI tasks up to 2,000 times more energy efficient, study finds * Loughborough University physicists have developed a device that can process data that changes over time directly in hardware, rather than relying on software running on conventional computers. Their latest research, published in Advanced Intelligent Systems, suggests the approach can be up to 2 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

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

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

ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, March 31 -- Flagler College posted the following news: * * * Design Week Tours Connect Students with Jacksonville's Creative Industry * The annual Design Week series of events highlights the process, craft, and business of design while connecting students with industry professionals and alumni. This year's program concluded with a daylong trip organized by Assistant Professor Chris Smith, giving eight students the opportunity to visit Shepherd Advertising Agency and W 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

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 2 -- Tennessee State University issued the following news: * * * From Campus to Career: TSU Students Secure Elite Job Offers Ahead of May Commencement Emmanuel Freeman For students at Tennessee State University, the finish line of graduation is increasingly serving as a career starting line. As the Class of 2026 prepares to cross the stage this May, the university's commitment to workforce readiness is yielding immediate dividends, with many students landing top-t more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 1 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Honors Program class takes a critical look at artificial intelligence In a classroom on the third floor of Charles Library, students nestle into chairs around a conference table while opening their laptops and clicking their pens, ready to share their thoughts on some of the ideologies influencing the big names in artificial intelligence. At the head of the table is Joe Lucia, dean of Temple Libraries an more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, April 1 -- Yale Law School posted the following news: * * * Housing Clinic Files Two Briefs on Eviction Cases * The Housing Clinic at Yale Law School's Jerome N. Frank Legal Services Organization 4 filed two amicus briefs in February on behalf of a coalition of local legal nonprofit organizations that sought to stop wrongful evictions.  On March 2, 2026, the Connecticut Supreme Court heard arguments in the cases TOV Realty, LLC v. Suarez and Kosel Equity LLC v. MacG 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

CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 1 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Inaugural Launchpad Real Estate Entrepreneurship Symposium draws 150, connects professionals from across the industry * Office of the President More than 30 professionals from residential, commercial and alternative real estate, along with experts in real estate technologies and financing gathered for Clemson University's inaugural Launchpad Real Estate Entrepreneurship Symposium at the Brook T. Smith L 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

KARLSRUHE, Germany, April 1 (TNSjou) -- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * AI Inspires New Research Topics in Materials Science Researchers at KIT Analyze Materials Science Literature; Combination of Large Language Models and Machine Learning Indicates Trends for Future Research * The number of scientific papers is growing so rapidly that scientists are no longer able to keep track of all of them, even in their own research area. In a current study, r more PR

LONDON, England, April 1 -- Kingston University London issued the following news: * * * Kingston University announces 14 innovative projects to receive Seedcorn funding Kingston University's commitment to having impact in research, knowledge exchange and professional practice is central to this year's Seedcorn Funding competition. A total of 32 submissions were received from across the University, with 14 projects selected for funding to help develop ideas with strong commercial or impact at  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

GLENSIDE, Pennsylvania, April 1 -- Arcadia University issued the following news: * * * National AI Literacy Day Sparks Campuswide Conversations at Arcadia By Ryan Hiemenz Arcadia's Center for Teaching, Learning, and Mentoring (CTLM) partnered with the School of Education to celebrate National AI Literacy Day on March 27, with a series of workshops bringing students, faculty, and staff together to learn about and discuss the role of artificial intelligence in education. Session topics inclu 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

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

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 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

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, April 1 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * Pine Bluff Branch NAACP 2026 ACT-SO Program Kick Off Features UAPB's ESLI, Administrators, Faculty, Staff, and Community Leaders * The 2026 season has officially opened for the Pine Bluff NAACP ACT-SO (Afro-Academics, Cultural, Technological, and Scientific Olympics) Program. Competitions began March 7, 2026, and continue through April 11, 2026. University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAP 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

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

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

SYRACUSE, New York, April 1 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Whitman Rises to No. 37 in Poets&Quants 2026 Business Rankings The two-spot climb reflects progress toward Whitman's Transformation 2030 goal of reaching the top 25 undergraduate business schools by 2030. * The Martin J. Whitman School of Management rose to No. 37 in the Poets&Quants 2026 Best Undergraduate Business Schools rankings, up two spots from No. 39 in 2025. The advancement marks continued progress  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

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

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

NORWICH, England, April 1 -- The University of East Anglia issued the following news: * * * UEA further boosts its climate expertise through key appointments and strategic partnership The University of East Anglia's reputation for climate science has been further enhanced by a new partnership with the UK Met Office, a key committee appointment and a leading US scientist set to arrive in the Summer. UEA joins Met Office Partnership The university has been selected as one of only eight UK uni more PR

MISSOULA, Montana, April 1 -- The University of Montana posted the following news release: * * * UM's Signature AI Initiative Earns National Recognition * "This recognition underscores the University of Montana's thoughtful and forward-looking approach to AI," said Zach Rossmiller, UM's chief information officer. "The Future Project is about more than adopting new tools - it's about supporting our faculty, staff and students as we explore the promise and possibilities of a new technological  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

BIRMINGHAM, England, April 1 -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * CHASM International Visiting Fellows 2026 Announcing international research collaborations on work, inequality and AI in later-life finance * The University of Birmingham's Centre on Household Assets and Savings Management (CHASM) is excited to welcome two new International Visiting Fellows for 2026, advancing global research in labour precarity, gendered inequality, financial wellbeing and the fut 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

NORWICH, England, April 1 (TNSjou) -- The University of East Anglia issued the following news: * * * Simple blood test could spot dementia years earlier, research shows A blood test could help identify people at higher risk of cognitive decline years before a traditional diagnosis is possible - according to University of East Anglia research. Scientists have discovered that subtle changes in the blood may reveal the earliest signs of cognitive decline long before symptoms become obvious. Th 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

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

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

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

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

LONDON, Canada, April 1 -- Western University issued the following news: * * * Western reshapes children's hearing care with custom AI-driven earmolds ALLEars project will use artificial intelligence and 3D printing to streamline complex process for children who use hearing aids By Maggie MacLellan Emily's eight-year-old son has worn hearing aids since he was six months old and has outgrown more earmolds than she can count. His experience, along with others, is driving a cutting edge Wester more PR