HOUSTON, Texas, April 3 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * "Perfectly symmetrical" 2D perovskites boost energy transport * Rice University scientists and collaborators have created a new type of two-dimensional (2D) semiconductor that comes closer than ever to a "perfect" crystal. The findings, reported in the journal Nature Synthesis, could open new possibilities for solar cells and other optoelectronic devices. The new semiconductor belongs to a class of material more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 3 -- The Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * 2026 L. Adrienne Cupples Award Goes to Debashis Ghosh *. Scarlett Bellamy, right, chair and professor of biostatistics at SPH, presents Debashis Ghosh with the 2026 L. Adrienne Cupples Award. Photo: Megan Jones school news Debashis Ghosh, a professor in the Department of Biostatistics and Informatics at University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, received the award and pr more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 3 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Bay in the Balance explores agriculture as a solution to restore Chesapeake Bay * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -As director of agricultural operations for Country View Family Farms (CVFF) in Middletown, William Fink navigates a complex set of daily challenges, including weather variability, tight margins, labor shortages and countless other moving parts. Among the most pressing, however, is ens more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, April 4 (TNSjou) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Binghamton University research moves closer to 'smart' sensors in knee replacements Professor Shahrzad "Sherry" Towfighian envisions an app to help with recovery and reduce the need for more surgery By Chris Kocher If you have a knee replacement, imagine pointing your phone at your knee and pulling up an app that tells you how much stress the artificial joint is experiencing. Knowing the activit more PR

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, April 3 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Bryant to hold fourth Healthcare Summit on Friday, May 1 * SMITHFIELD, RI- Bryant University will hold its fourth Healthcare Summit on the Smithfield campus on Friday, May 1. Public Health: Policies, Programs, and Promises will convene leaders from healthcare, public health, academia, government, and industry for a day of insight, collaboration, and forward-thinking strategy. "Bryant University has rapi more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, April 3 -- California State University issued the following news release on April 2, 2026: * * * Cal State LA hosts 1,200+ students for ASCE Pacific Southwest Student Symposium 2026 Student teams compete in hands-on engineering challenges including concrete canoe, steel bridge, GeoWall, and timber design-build. * More than 1,200 civil engineering students from 14 universities across Southern California and Hawaii gathered at Cal State LA from March 27 to 30 for the  more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, March 30 -- California State University issued the following news release: * * * Cal State LA joins statewide network to monitor biodiversity and climate impacts Cal State LA is joining a major statewide initiative to monitor biodiversity and better understand how climate change and urban development are reshaping the ecosystems across California. The project, supported by $2.5 million from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), will expand the Sentin more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 3 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Carnegie Mellon Launches New Effort To Advance AI-Driven Astronomy * Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how scientists explore the universe -turning massive amounts of data into discoveries that were once out of reach. At Carnegie Mellon University, a new initiative will bring together experts in AI, statistics and astrophysics to accelerate that shift. Supported by the Simons Foundat more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 3 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * Cataloging History * Art history majors Taliyah Bradberry, Claire Lee and Justin Schwab assumed that museum process would be covered in their classes. What they got was a backstage pass to the Vanderbilt University Museum of Art and a chance to process a collection. Surrounded by wrapped canvases, leaning paintings, sculptures and box-stacked shelves, the trio are cataloging, indexing and resear more PR

WARWICK, Rhode Island, April 3 -- The Community College of Rhode Island issued the following news on April 2, 2026: * * * CCRI Launches New Community Planning Degree and Certificate to Support Rhode Island's Housing and Development Needs The Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) today announced the launch of its new associate in arts in Community Planning and certificate in Community Planning, beginning in Fall 2026. These programs were developed in direct response to the statewide need fo more PR

JONESBORO, Arkansas, April 3 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news: * * * College of Veterinary Medicine Receives 'Reasonable Assurance' from AVMA COE * JONESBORO - Arkansas State University's College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) will accept its first cohort of students this fall. It has received the necessary approval, which is a Letter of "Reasonable Assurance" from the American Veterinary Medical Association's Council on Education. "We are thrilled to have received our  more PR

JONESBORO, Arkansas, April 3 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news: * * * College of Veterinary Medicine Receives Approval to Recruit First Class * JONESBORO - Arkansas State University's College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) will accept its first cohort of students this fall. It has received the necessary approval, which is a Letter of "Reasonable Assurance" from the American Veterinary Medical Association's Council on Education. "We are thrilled to have received our Lette more PR

NEW YORK, April 4 -- Cornell University - Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences issued the following news: * * * Research Shifts Toward Shared Mechanisms in Neurodegenerative Diseases Alzheimer's disease may not be a single illness, but a complex web of overlapping brain disorders that scientists have just started to untangle. Leaders in the field discussed this shift in research at the recent 13th annual Helen and Robert Appel Alzheimer's Disease Research Institute Symposium held more PR

CHARLESTON, Illinois, April 3 -- Eastern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Eastern Illinois University's Booth Library to host Authors@EIU event April 15 Eastern Illinois University's Booth Library will continue its Authors@EIU series with a second event in the series being offered at 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 15. All EIU and regional community members are welcome to attend the free event, including students. * * * * Danelle Larson, Ph.D., Professor, Music Education more PR

IRVINE, California, April 4 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * Electroacupuncture shows promise in breast cancer survivors, UC Irvine-led study finds Nondrug approach may help improve cognitive function, reduce psychological distress * Targeted electroacupuncture improved attention and reduced psychological distress in breast cancer survivors in a UC Irvine-led pilot clinical trial. * Researchers observed associated brain changes  more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 3 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Electrons in moire crystals explore higher-dimensional quantum worlds * The electrons that power our society flow left and right through the circuitry in our electronics, back and forth along the transmission lines that make up our power grid, and up and down to light up every floor of every building. But the electrons in newly discovered "moire crystals" move in much stranger ways more PR

RENO, Nevada, April 3 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news: * * * Engineering Ph.D. student aims to monitor nuclear waste canisters from the inside * Spent nuclear fuel discharged from nuclear reactors are stored on site in sealed stainless steel canisters and concrete overpacks. Those storage systems were meant to be temporary, with the waste eventually moved to a geologic repository. But no repository has been identified, leaving scientists and engineers to manage and moni more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 3 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Female veterans faced steeper well-being declines after COVID-19, study finds * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -While the COVID-19 pandemic challenged all veterans transitioning to civilian life, female post-9/11 veterans experienced a sharper decline in overall well-being compared to their male counterparts, according to new research from the Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness at Penn Sta more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 3 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Forum begins shaping university's Bold Path Forward * More than 30 University of Nebraska-Lincoln faculty and staff gathered April 3 to kick off Our Bold Path Forward, a new strategic framework that will guide the university through the 2028-29 academic year. The roundtable, held at the Willa Cather Dining Complex, was the first in a series of sessions designed to gather input from faculty, staff and  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 (TNSxrep) -- Researchers at Franklin and Marshall College are utilizing supercomputing technology to study how marine organisms adapt to extreme environmental conditions. Peter Fields, professor of biology, leads the project from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, focusing on the biological mechanisms behind coral bleaching and thermal stress. The research document, titled High-Performance Computing Cluster for Biological Stress Tests, involves virtual simulations of proteins essentia more PR

HAMPTON, Virginia, April 3 -- Hampton University posted the following news: * * * Freddye T. Davy Honors College Welcomes Record-Breaking 184 Inductees, Marking New Era of Academic Excellence * HAMPTON, Va. (April 2, 2026) -Hampton University's Freddye T. Davy Honors College has reached a defining milestone, inducting a historic class of 184 scholars during its Spring 2026 ceremony, the largest cohort in the program's distinguished history. Held on March 24 in the Student Center Ballroom, th more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 3 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * From UA Little Rock to The New York Times: How Erica Sweeney Built a National Writing Career * There's no secret handshake or code word to break into your dream career, just persistence, hard work, and a commitment to doing the job well. For UA Little Rock alumna Erica Sweeney, that mindset has led to a prolific writing career with bylines in The New York Times, The Washington P more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 3 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU hosts record number of student researchers at annual Undergraduate Research Symposium * Health-related research demonstrates undergraduate student role in FSU Health A record number of students participated in Florida State University's annual spring symposium for undergraduate researchers, hosted by the Center for Undergraduate Research and Academic Engagement (CRE) on April 1 in the Student Uni more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 4 (TNSjou) -- Georgia State University issued the following news: * * * Novel Flu Vaccine Offers Broad Protection in Mice, Study Finds A novel vaccine platform has been developed to induce broad, protective immunity against numerous influenza virus infections, showing promise as an effective mucosal vaccine strategy, according to a study published by researchers in the Institute for Biomedical Sciences at Georgia State University. The study published in the journal AC more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 3 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Graphic design student designs book cover for Nebraska author * For senior graphic design student Ellie Maxwell, what began as a classroom assignment became a professional milestone -designing the published cover for a new novel, "Spirits Do Not Rest: Heartbreak at Wounded Knee," by author Margaret Lukas. The opportunity emerged through a design lab course taught by Jen Landis, assistant professor of  more PR

TROY, Alabama, April 3 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * Gribbin, surgeons share message of hope, resilience during Helen Keller Lecture * Lulu Gribbin brought a message of hope and resilience to Troy University's Helen Keller Lecture on Tuesday, encouraging the audience that filled the Claudia Crosby Theater to approach life with a positive mindset. Gribbin, a student at Mountain Brook High School, survived an attack from a Bull Shark on June 7, 2024, off of Florida's Gu more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, April 3 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * Hammerle appointed director for Campus Recreation at UNM * After a competitive national search, Zachary Hammerle has been appointed as the new director for Campus Recreation at The University of New Mexico. Hammerle, with more than 10 years of higher education experience, most recently served as assistant director of Campus Recreation at Western Oregon University, overseeing program development, more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 3 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * Health Wanted: Cars * The Episode The U.S. has built our transportation infrastructure around vast landscapes of six-lane highways and parking lots. Heck, you're probably listening to this while driving! And if you happen to be stuck in traffic, perhaps it's time to question if cars are really solving more problems than they create. This week on Health Wanted, we're putt more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 (TNSjou) -- Illinois Tech researchers found that while artificial intelligence provides sophisticated tools for disinformation, the underlying tactics of psychological operations remain rooted in historical methods of manipulation. The study, Weaponising the Mind: AI, Cyberspace, and the Future of Psychological Operations, was published in the Journal of Military Studies. Illinois Tech Associate Professor of Information Technology and Management Maurice Dawson, alongside stu more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 3 -- The University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Improving science and care for early pregnancy loss * Courtney Schreiber, MD, MPH, started noticing that her patients kept coming back. For a clinician who treats women in the process of losing a pregnancy, it was not a good sign. They were receiving the standard medication for miscarriage management. And it was failing. At the same time that many of these patien more PR

MIAMI, Florida, April 3 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Innovations in Medical Education Conference Confronts the AI Tipping Point * Leaders from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and beyond explored how artificial intelligence is reshaping medical education, raising urgent questions about ethics, timing and the future of human-centered training At the 2026 Innovations in Medical Education Conference, hosted by the Unive more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 3 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * LCCWEAR recognized individuals for outstanding contributions to child welfare in Kentucky * In recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, the LifeSkills Center for Child Welfare Education and Research (LCCWEAR) at Western Kentucky University (WKU) hosted the 2026 Child Welfare Expo on April 2, 2026, from 5:00-7:30 PM CST at the WKU Knicely Conference Center. The annual Child Welfare  more PR

GOLDEN, Colorado, April 3 -- Colorado School of Mines posted the following news: * * * Media tip sheet: Nuclear power, nuclear waste, and data centers * Electrical demand is surging, in large part due to power-hungry AI and the expansion of data centers, electrification, and advanced manufacturing. Nuclear power is one response. The International Energy Agency projects that global electricity demand will continue rising at one of the fastest rates in decades, with data centers expected to  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 4 (TNSjou) -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Researchers identify cellular pathways that drive precancerous lesions to form pancreatic tumors Decreased NADPH production, which powers cellular processes, results in cancer progression * Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma is the most common type of pancreatic cancer and has a low five-year survival rate. It begins with a reversible more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 4 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Survey reveals new data that may help firearm injury prevention In a recent study, U-M researchers found 7% of adults in U.S. has thought of inflicting violence on others with firearms * A quick content warning: Today's episode includes discussion about firearms and sensitive topics related to firearm injury prevention research. Listener disc more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 3 (TNSjou) -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Who should pay for older adults' care? Caregivers answer differently Levels of concern about costs of long term care, and access to it, are higher among those who are unpaid caregivers to people over 65, compared with those who aren't * When it comes to opinions about paying for, and getting access to, care for older adults, direct e more PR

RAPID CITY, South Dakota, April 3 -- The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology issued the following news release: * * * Mines Graduate Student Helps Advance Early Detection Research for Alzheimer's Disease * For Hunter Paxton, the path to cutting-edge Alzheimer's research began long before he became a student at South Dakota Mines. Raised in a family deeply connected to assisted living care, Paxton spent much of his childhood alongside his mother and grandmother, both facility manage more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 3 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Mittelstaedt and Gentry Symposium connects nation's doctoral students for 34 years * For 34 years, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Mittelstaedt and Gentry Doctoral Symposium has brought doctoral students from across the country to share research ideas and build a scholarly community. Organized by the Department of Marketing, the 2026 symposium runs April 2-4 at the Courtyard by Marriott Lincoln Downt more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, April 3 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Mortimer installed as James Langenfeld Professor of Industrial Organization * Julie Holland Mortimer, a renowned applied microeconomics scholar, was installed as the inaugural James Langenfeld Professor of Industrial Organization in WashU Arts & Sciences at a ceremony March 2. Mortimer joined WashU's Department of Economics in 2025, arriving from the University of Virginia. She is the curren more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 3 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Musicology graduate finds community in Colombia through Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award * As a universal language, music often has the power to connect people across borders. Recent Florida State University graduate Amelia Rivers is advancing that idea in Rionegro, Colombia, where she's using education and the arts to build intercultural community as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant.  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 4 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * How an Injectable Particle Could Make Surgery Safer for Infants Biomedical researchers have designed an injectable microgel to help reduce bleeding in infants who require surgical care. In an animal model, the engineered microgel reduced bleeding by at least 50%. When adults cut themselves, a multi-step process called hemostasis stops the bleeding from the injured blood vesse more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 3 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Nebraska center celebrates 20 years of transforming humanities research * Twenty years ago, digital humanities seemed like a frontier. Some pioneering academics and librarians at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln saw the still-new technology of the internet as a space for scholarly discovery and multimedia storytelling and a way to bring once-hidden texts to everyone, everywhere. Significant early  more PR

ITHACA, New York, April 3 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * New genetic toolkit enables genome-wide analysis * Researchers at Cornell University have developed a powerful new genetic toolkit that allows scientists to study how genes function at the level of individual cells, an advance that could accelerate discoveries in development, neuroscience and disease. The system builds on MAGIC (Mosaic Analysis by gRNA-Induced Crossing-over), a method originally created by the more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, April 2 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * New software safeguards research participants' privacy * Which details in a de-identified scientific record are enough to still identify a person? If, for example, the record includes that a person is a CEO, the abundance of CEOs in the world would make identification nearly impossible. If the person is a CEO living in Missouri, the list becomes notably shorter but likely extensive enough to s more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, April 3 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * Oncology Pharmacist Day Spotlight: Doctoral scholar in cancer research advancing cancer detection * Oncology pharmacists bring deep clinical expertise in oncology medications, immunotherapies, and supportive care, helping optimize outcomes while minimizing side effects and medication-related risks. Often working behind the scenes, their impact is felt every day in infusion centers,  more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, April 3 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Participants Sought for Wrist-worn Wearable Device Study * The Center for Human Health & Performance (CH2P) research team at UMass Amherst is recruiting adults ages 23-70 with BMI >=30 to participate in a study validating a wrist-worn wearable device capable of measuring mobility, physical activity and sleep. Participation in the study requires two in-lab visits with fitness and body composi more PR

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, April 3 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * Pints and Professors Series Continues April 14 * Pints and Professors at Point Remove at Central Fire Station in Russellville Downtown will feature Dr. Zach Moran, Dr. Daniel A. Belongia and Dr. Phoebe Robertson for its April 2026 edition. The event, which is sponsored by the ATU Graduate College, will begin at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 14. It is open to the public. Moran, ATU assistant professor of  more PR

RADFORD, Virginia, April 2 -- Radford University issued the following Highlander Highlights wrap up for the week of March 30, 2026: * * * Our Highlanders are using their education to do extraordinary things. In this column, we highlight some notable mentions from local, regional, national and international news media. Whether our students, alumni, faculty and staff are featured as subject matter experts in high-profile stories or simply helping make the world a better place, we'll feature thei more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 3 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Researching 17th century Caribbean freedom and empire * Clifton E. Sorrell III is an Advisory Council Fellow at the McNeil Center for Early American Studies (MCEAS). As a Ph.D. candidate in history at the University of Texas at Austin, his research examines how Africans and their descendants shaped the jurisdictional landscape of freedom and empire in the early Caribbean during the long sev more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 (TNSjou) -- A bioactive compound found in turmeric may assist in lowering oxidative stress and inflammation for individuals living with Type 2 diabetes and prediabetes. Hossein Rafiei, assistant professor of nutrition and dietetics at Saint Louis University, served as lead author of the study which suggests these biological processes are central to the progression of metabolic diseases. The research document, titled Curcumin supplementation improves markers of inflammation a more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 3 -- Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences posted the following news: * * * School of Medicine Basic Sciences Staff Spotlight: Trang Doan * Trang Doan, a Pod 3 administrative officer in the School of Medicine Basic Sciences, was born into a family of teachers in Vietnam, where she earned a master's in linguistics before moving to the U.S. and earning a master's in economics from Middle Tennessee State University. Since then, she's become an integ more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 3 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Scientists discover 'most chemically pristine' star yet found in the universe * A group of scientists, including a class of undergraduate students at the University of Chicago, has discovered the most chemically pristine star yet known in the universe. This star dates back to the early ages of the universe, formed long before our sun or Earth in the first several billion years after the Big Bang. The f more PR

ITHACA, New York, April 3 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Seed banks may complicate gene drives aimed at controlling weeds * Gene drives - a genetic engineering approach that quickly spreads specific genetic changes throughout a population, whether to kill it off or add a new trait - may have potential for controlling weeds. But so far, gene drives have primarily been studied in mosquitoes, and have yet to be deployed in the real world. In a first-of-its-kind study,  more PR

MOBILE, Alabama, April 3 -- The University of South Alabama issued the following news release: * * * South Earns Military Friendly Institution Top Rankings * Posted on April 3, 2026 The University of South Alabama has been ranked as a top 10 Military Friendly Institution for 2026. The ratings are based on public and proprietary data from the annual Military Friendly survey. The University of South Alabama continues to earn recognition for its commitment to our nation's military members a more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, April 2 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Stage Presence: Opera Birmingham Partnership Another High Note for Samford Arts * This spring, as I Pagliacci and Cavalleria Rusticana come to life on a Birmingham stage, Samford University School of the Arts will be widely represented-bringing an exceptional number of students, faculty and alumni into these professional opera productions. Through a partnership with Opera Birmingham, 15 undergraduat more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 (TNSrep) -- The Japanese public remains highly selective regarding immigration, with support fluctuating based on applicant skills and country of origin, according to data from the Stanford Japan Barometer. The research document, Stanford Japan Barometer, indicates that while economic arguments can bolster support, security and cultural rhetoric often reduce it. The study findings show that occupation and language proficiency are the primary drivers of public acceptance. Res more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, April 3 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Student innovators head to Kennesaw State for inaugural USG Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition * KENNESAW, Ga. | Apr 3, 2026 Some of the state's top student innovators will meet on Kennesaw State University's Marietta Campus for the inaugural University System of Georgia (USG) Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition, a two-day, systemwide event to be held April 6-7. Designed to s more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 3 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Student Research Days to showcase Husker scholarship across disciplines * The University of Nebraska-Lincoln will celebrate Husker students' research contributions during Student Research Days. The week kicks off April 7 with poster sessions and presentations at the Nebraska Union, Centennial Room. The event features students' presentations in engineering and physical sciences. On April 8, poster pres more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, April 3 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Study examines diversity of Black perspectives on race relations * A new Rice University study offers one of the first national measures of a viewpoint called "racial realism" and considers how it fits into the broader spectrum of perspectives Black Americans hold about race relations. Brown's work examines a perspective never before explored in large-scale research, drawing on representative survey data fr more PR

ALPINE, Texas, March 31 -- Sul Ross State University issued the following news: * * * Rio Grande College of Business excels at AIB-LAC 2026 in Peru The Rio Grande College of Business at Sul Ross State University demonstrated a strong international presence at the AIB-LAC 2026 Annual Conference, held this year at the Universidad de Lima in Peru. AIB-LAC, the Latin America and Caribbean chapter of the Academy of International Business (AIB), is a leading global network connecting over 3,000 sc more PR

ROANOKE, Virginia, April 3 -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Testing for residual leukemia * This year, 22,000 Americans will be diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia, an aggressive blood cancer. Many respond well to chemotherapy and appear to achieve complete remission. But even when standard tests indicate that the cancer has cleared, not all of these patients will survive. "At the end of treatment, there may still be just a f more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, March 30 (TNSjou) -- Texas A&M University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * School of Public Health leads review of 25 years of research on the health of rural LGBTQ+ Americans A comprehensive scoping review analysis reveals need for studies that offer broader, more inclusive and sustainable health solutions * A new study led by Christopher Owens, PhD, MPH, at the Texas A&M University School of Public Health has uncovered gaps and opportunities more PR

AURORA, Colorado, April 2 -- The University of Colorado School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * The University of Colorado Anschutz Gates Institute Achieves First-in-U.S. FDA Clearance for Campus-Built CAR T-Cell Therapy * The University of Colorado Anschutz Gates Institute has received Investigational New Drug clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, marking the first chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy authorized for clinical testing that wa more PR

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, April 1 -- The University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus issued the following news: * * * Tracking decades of ecological changes in South Florida's marine environment Carlyn Scott, College of Marine Science Under clear blue skies on a bright October morning in Virginia Key, researchers gather on the wooden docks of the University of Miami. A pickup truck sporting the Florida Fish and Wildlife logo backs up to the pier, and with practiced efficiency, the team  more PR

TROY, Alabama, April 3 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * TROY student Eli Hankinson showcases research on AI and interactive learning at regional conference * At the Southeastern Psychological Association Conference in New Orleans, Eli Hankinson, student of Troy University's College of Education and Behavioral Sciences, presented research examining interactive assessments as an innovative approach to student learning in the age of artificial intelligence. Hankinson's rese more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 3 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * UA Little Rock Announces 2026 Faculty Excellence Award Winners * UA Little Rock has announced the recipients of its 2026 Faculty Excellence Awards, recognizing outstanding faculty members for their contributions in teaching, research and creative works, public service, social justice, and rising faculty achievement. Selected from college-level honorees, this year's winners repre more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 2 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * UA Little Rock Doctoral Student Named NSBE 25 Under 25 Awardee * A University of Arkansas at Little Rock doctoral student is using artificial intelligence to reimagine what's possible for people with limb loss -and earning national recognition along the way. Ayorinde Alase has been named a National Society of Black Engineers 25 Under 25 awardee. The recognition is a national h more PR

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, April 3 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * UAPB Faculty Research Highlights Role of Family Support in Women's Leadership Development * Research by a University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) faculty member is contributing to national conversations on leadership development by examining how family support shapes the leadership journeys of minority women. Dr. Yunru Shen, instructor in the Merchandising, Textiles and Design Pro more PR

LA JOLLA, California, April 3 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * UC San Diego School of Medicine Ranked No. 4 Nationally for NIH Funding Among Public Institutions * Key Takeaways * In 2025, UC San Diego School of Medicine received more than $425 million in NIH funding, ranking it No. 4 among public medical schools and No. 14 overall in the nation. * Six departments ranked in the top 10, with the Department of Neurosciences taking the top  more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, April 3 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * UCLA poll finds 40% of voters undecided on next LA mayor * Key takeaways * With two months to go before the primary election for Los Angeles' next mayor, 40% of the electorate remains undecided, according to a UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs poll. * Incumbent Mayor Karen Bass led the field with 25% support, followed by reality TV personality Spencer Pratt at 11% and Los Angele more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, April 3 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * UK, HHS roundtable focuses on building healthier communities * The University of Kentucky hosted a roundtable with Samantha Brown-Parks, M.D., regional director for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Atlanta Region, March 24 at the Gatton Student Center. The discussion focused on building healthier communities and included Colleen McCarty, regional administrator at Health Resources and more PR

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, April 4 (TNSjou) -- The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School issued the following news: * * * UMass Chan researchers shed light on how inflammation in GI tract rewires enteric nervous system Hypoxia-induced stress response shown to protect neurons from cell death and remodeling By Jim Fessenden Research by Milena Bogunovic, MD, PhD, associate professor of pathology, sheds light on how inflammation in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, such as that associat more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 4 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Discovery in Action Showcase highlights breadth of Arts and Sciences Booths, displays and student research highlight UC ideas and impact on campus * One rarely expects to encounter blind cave fish, dinosaur bones and immersive virtual reality language experiences all in one place. Yet that range of discovery was exactly what the Discovery in Action Showcase -- hosted by the University of Cincinnati Co more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 4 (TNSjou) -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Scientists discover how snakes stand upright without limbs Science outlets highlight research by UC expert on snake locomotion By Michael Miller, 513/556-6757, michael.miller3@uc.edu Science outlets including Smithsonian magazine, Earth.com and Discover magazine highlighted a study co-authored by University of Cincinnati Professor Bruce Jayne, an expert in snake locomotion, examining how snak more PR

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, April 3 -- The University of Lynchburg issued the following news: * * * University of Lynchburg hosts roundtable discussion regarding performance in Lynchburg City Schools University of Lynchburg partnered with local nonprofit group Community Mountain to host a community roundtable discussion on the topic of improving student outcomes in Lynchburg City Schools. On March 31, the University of Lynchburg partnered with local nonprofit group Community Mountain to host a com more PR

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, April 4 (TNSjou) -- The University of North Florida issued the following news: * * * UNF students examine hospital digital reporting capabilities in recently published study A collaborative research project by a team of University of North Florida graduate students examines how hospital characteristics influence the adoption of electronic data reporting and automation. Now published in a peer-reviewed journal, the study's findings reveal that while many hospitals are  more PR

ROCHESTER, New York, April 4 -- The University of Rochester issued the following news: * * * Leadership Conversation with Sarah Jesse The Memorial Art Gallery's director discussed art, access, and the museum's future. Matt Cook, m.cook@rochester.edu With a collection of more than 13,000 works, representing cultures from around the world and across millennia, there is no shortage of opportunities to wow a first-time visitor to the Memorial Art Gallery (MAG). So, why does Sarah Jesse, the Mar more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 (TNSxrep) -- A study investigating the effectiveness of tough love communication earned a top honor at a major industry event, highlighting when direct emotional support messages are best received. Holly Rushing, communication and speech studies major, and Colter Ray, director of the communication and speech studies program and assistant professor of communication, presented the award-winning paper at the Western States Communication Association annual convention in San Diego more PR

RICHARDSON, Texas, April 4 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Biophysicist Joins Ranks of Elite Scientists as AAAS Fellow By: Amanda Siegfried Dr. G. Andres Cisneros, professor and department head of physics at The University of Texas at Dallas, has been elected to the 2025 class of American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) fellows. Cisneros, who also is a professor of chemistry and biochemistry in the School of Natural Sciences and Ma more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 3 -- Boston University issued the following Q&A on April 2, 2026, by Molly Glass with Nicole Tirella, senior vice president for financial affairs, chief financial officer and treasurer: * * * University's Financial Outlook Is Strong, but Urgent Change Is Needed to Keep It That Way, says BU's CFO Nicole Tirella explains financial pressures on higher ed and benefits of BU budget transformation initiative in wide-ranging Q&A * In a challenging financial environment more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, April 3 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * UNM policies to be integrated into central location * The University of New Mexico will soon integrate several of its policy manuals into a single cloud-based portal, streamlining the search process by providing a single, easy-to-navigate location. The policies scheduled to be integrated by April 10, include the Regents' Policy Manual (RPM), University Administrative Policies and Procedures Ma more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, April 2 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * UNM to host national leader in sports medicine for community lecture * The University of New Mexico Department of Neurology will host a community lecture featuring Dr. Brian Hainline on Tuesday, April 15 from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Physics and Astronomy Interdisciplinary Science ( PAlS ) Auditorium on the Albuquerque campus. Scan the QR code to register for this event. Hainline, a nationally re more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 3 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Urban planning students engage with communities through the Freedom Summer Fellowship * For the past three summers, MIT master's students and recently graduated planners have collaborated with cities and community organizations to advance climate, infrastructure, and economic development initiatives. They're known as the Freedom Summer Fellows, participants in an impact-driven prog more PR

LOGAN, Utah, April 3 -- 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

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 3 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * UT San Antonio accounting professor uses AI to predict financial reporting errors * What if auditors could predict when errors are more likely to occur in financial reporting? Instead of simply improving techniques for detecting errors, they could focus on how to stop them from happening. This is the focus of work by Chanyuan (Abigail) Zhang Parker, assistant professor of accounting in the U more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, April 4 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * New Webinar Series Explores Relationship Between Microbiome and Health By Savannah Flowers The University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences is partnering with the international scientific journal Microbiota and Host to launch "Microbiome Matters," a new webinar series exploring the relationship between the human microbiome and health. The series kicks off Tuesday, April 7, at noon with a session more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 4 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Researchers show how common herbicide affects honeybee brains and behavior Exposure to glyphosate reduces bees' ability to forage and risks hive stability. By James Mason Cultivating flowering plants for pollinator gardens, commercial farms, or home landscapes often relies on the use of herbicides to manage unwanted weeds. Honeybees are attracted to these locations and play a critical role in their suc more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 4 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Scientists identify potential new target for disrupting mosquito reproduction A new study shows a single protein works in two places inside mosquito cells to regulate egg development, revealing a vulnerability that might help scientists limit mosquito reproduction. By Marya Barlow A longstanding mystery in mosquito biology has been solved, opening a potential new path for controlling mosquitoes and the  more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 4 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Testing for residual leukemia Physician-scientist Jesse Tettero is part of a national effort to improve and standardize detection of residual disease after leukemia treatment. A Postdoctoral Excellence Award will support his work. By Lena Ayuk This year, 22,000 Americans will be diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia, an aggressive blood cancer. Many respond well to chemotherapy and appear to achieve complete r more PR

WASHINGTON, Pennsylvania, April 4 -- Washington and Jefferson College issued the following news: * * * Embodying Presence: Dr. Timothy Klitz encourages observation and reflection By: Evalee Binns Academic culture often encourages quick interpretations and confident takes, but Dr. Timothy Klitz shares a different message: slowing down matters. In a fast-paced college environment, his focus on observation invites students to pause and value awareness over immediate interpretation. As a Washi more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 (TNSjou) -- A researcher at Washington and Lee University has identified how temperature fluctuations influence the lives of primates in China, providing insight into how climate changes impact animal behavior. Jacob Kraus, visiting assistant professor of biology, authored the study which focuses on the physiological demands of black-and-white snub-nosed monkeys. The research, titled Age-Sex Class Variation in the Activity Budget and Diet of Rhinopithecus bieti in Associatio more PR

LA JOLLA, California, April 2 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Where Library Work Leads: Student Stories of Growth, Skills and Career Discovery * This National Student Employment Week (April 12-18), we recognize the impact student employees make across campuses nationwide. At UC San Diego Library, student employment offers more than a paycheck -it's a powerful learning experience where students help keep collections moving, maintain welcoming  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, April 3 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * Why we see clear details: UAB study reveals how the eye makes sharp vision possible * A new study led by UAB researcher Lawrence Sincich, Ph.D., reveals how the eye sees sharply. The human eye can see with exceptional detail, allowing people to read fine print, recognize faces across the room and take in the features in nature. Scientists have long debated how this sharp vision works at the cellular le more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 3 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * WKU Forensics wins awards at major debate competitions * WKU Forensics wrapped its policy debate season and Lincoln-Douglas debate regular season with key awards at multiple debate competitions. Senior Rae Fournier of Woodbridge, Va.; freshman Riley Ney of Newton, Kan.; senior Joshua St-Peter of Canton, Ga.; and junior Nik Schintgen of Lansing, Kan., were invited to the 80th National Debate tou more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 3 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Working to advance the nuclear renaissance * Today, there are 94 nuclear reactors operating in the United States, more than in any other country in the world, and these units collectively provide nearly 20 percent of the nation's electricity. That is a major accomplishment, according to Dean Price, but he believes that our country needs much more out of nuclear energy, especially a more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, April 3 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Yale's Robert Frank to Present Freeman Lecture in Linguistics on April 14 * Robert Frank, professor of linguistics at Yale University, will deliver the 2026 Freeman Lecture in Linguistics on April 14 from 4-5:30 p.m. in the Integrative Learning Center, S240. Presented by the Department of Linguistics in the College of Humanities and Fine Arts, Frank's lecture is titled "What Can Computers Te more PR