UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 6 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * $3M philanthropic commitment to advance pediatric cancer research * HERSHEY, Pa. -The Beat Childhood Cancer Research Consortium, an international network of centers conducting pediatric oncology clinical trials, headquartered at Penn State College of Medicine, received a new $3 million philanthropic commitment from the Beat Childhood Cancer Foundation. The funding will help advance new an more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, April 6 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * 'Building a better future': UCLA receives $33 million to address LA's youth mental health crisis * More young Californians than ever are reporting mental health issues, with wide disparities in access to support, particularly in low-income, underserved "behavioral health care deserts." At the same time, a critical workforce shortage persists -both in the number of available professionals more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, April 6 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * 2026 CCTS Spring Conference Draws 1,300 Participants * The University of Kentucky Center for Clinical and Translational Science hosted its 21st annual Spring Conference on March 31. Nearly 1,300 researchers, clinicians, students and community members gathered to share findings and catalyze collaborations, making it the nation's largest translational science conference hosted by a single institution.  more PR

OXFORD, Mississippi, April 6 (TNSjou) -- The University of Mississippi issued the following news: * * * 3D Printing Could Change How Cancer Drugs Reach Tumors University of Mississippi research offers hope that cancer drug therapies packaged in 3D-printed carriers could deliver medication directly to tumors while reducing many of the side effects that cancer patients endure. In a study published in Pharmaceutical Research (https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11095-026-04068-6), the O more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 6 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * 57 KU students receive Undergraduate Research Awards for spring 2026 * LAWRENCE -This spring, 57 University of Kansas students received an Undergraduate Research Award (UGRA) from the Center for Undergraduate Research & Fellowships. UGRA recipients are awarded a $1,000 scholarship as they work on mentored research and creative projects. Students apply for UGRAs by writing a five-page research proposal un more PR

NEW YORK, April 6 -- Rockefeller University posted the following news: * * * A new mouse model of virus-driven liver cancer may open the door to better diagnosis and treatments * Liver cancer is one of the world's deadliest cancers, and most cases are linked to chronic viral hepatitis. Yet scientists have lacked an animal model that faithfully recapitulates how the disease unfolds in people, from initial infection with a virus to liver inflammation, scarring, and cancer. Now, researchers a more PR

ITHACA, New York, April 6 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * A revived device reveals scents that attract and deter crop pests * Scientists have resurrected an old device to sniff out the exact scents that attract or repel insects, which could then be developed by companies for growers to purchase and use to trap or ward off such crop-damaging pests. A Cornell research team is investigating whether the methods could help tackle crop pests such as beetles in vegetables,  more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 6 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * AI at Clemson: Live forum to introduce Clemson's human-centered approach to AI * Clemson University will host a live "AI at Clemson" introductory forum on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. via Zoom webinar. The first in a series of information sessions, leaders of the University's human-centered AI Initiative will host an introductory online forum on April 9 to discuss how Clemson will approach and  more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, April 6 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Alum Lucas Ruiz Examines Nuclear Policy Among Global Powers * As a recent transfer student from Connecticut State Community College - Manchester in the Fall of 2020, Lucas Ruiz '23 (CLAS) pursued his interest in history through courses with professors Alexis Dudden and Frank Costigliola - a decision that set him on a path that would eventually lead to publishing in the Bulletin of the Atomic Scient more PR

LOGAN, Utah, April 6 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Shake It Up: USU's Science Unwrapped Tackles Earthquakes Friday, April 10 * You can see dark clouds forming in the distance and prepare for a storm. Hurricane forecasters can pinpoint disturbances over oceans, track their movements and predict where and when they might strike land. Not so with earthquakes, says Utah State University geophysicist Srisharan Shreedharan -at least not yet. Shreedharan, assistant pro more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 6 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * IST Distinguished Lecture Series to host health informatics expert on April 20 * Tiffany Veinot, Joan C. Durrance Collegiate Professor of Information at the University of Michigan School of Information, will present "Leveling Up: Advancing Upstream Health Informatics Interventions to Promote Health and Healthcare Equity" at 12:10 p.m. on April 20 in E208 Westgate Building at Penn State Un more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 6 -- Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences posted the following news: * * * Kathleen DelGiorno to deliver Kairos Lecture on Thursday, April 23 * Kathleen DelGiorno, assistant professor of cell and developmental biology at the School of Medicine Basic Sciences, will deliver an upcoming Kairos Lecture on Thursday, April 23, at 3:00 p.m. in 1220 Medical Research Building III. The title of her talk is "Glycans as Markers and Mediators of Pancreatic C more PR

LONG BEACH, California, April 7 (TNSrpt) -- California State University issued the following news: * * * Meeting California's Industry Workforce Needs: Business and Professional Services, and Public Policy By Alisia Ruble The CSU powers California's talent pipeline. Learn how it prepares grads for two key industry sectors: business and professional services as well as public policy. As California's economy rapidly evolves, so does the need for a highly skilled, job ready workforce. The Cali more PR

ARCATA, California, April 6 -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt posted the following news: * * * Cannabis & Environmental Stewardship Symposium Brings Leaders Together to Address Sustainability and Equity * Sponsored by the Resource Legacy Fund and the Campbell Foundation, the student-organized symposium convenes policymakers, Tribal leaders, scientists, farmers, and the University's leading cannabis studies scholars for a collaborative series of panels and presentations. more PR

CLAREMONT, California, April 7 -- Pomona College issued the following news: * * * The Center for Global Engagement Begins to Take Shape at Pomona College After years of piloting new global and interdisciplinary initiatives for Pomona's planned Center for Global Engagement (CGE), the Global Pomona Council, with College faculty and staff, is actively shaping its future programming in anticipation of its fall 2028 grand opening. On March 6, the Center took a significant step forward when the Bo more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, April 6 -- Central Michigan University issued the following Q&A with Spenser J. Robinson, Campbell Endowed Professor, director of real estate and chair of the Entrepreneurship Department at Central Michigan University: * * * How do you buy a house? * Spenser J. Robinson, CRE, is a recognized leader in the field of real estate advisory, education and research, serving as Campbell Endowed Professor, Director of Real Estate and chair of the Entrepreneurship Department  more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 6 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson scientists help advance effort to restore the American chestnut * College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences Scientists at Clemson University are part of a multi-institution effort using advanced genomic tools to accelerate restoration of the American chestnut. This once-dominant tree largely disappeared from Eastern U.S. forests more than a century ago. Researchers from Clemson, Vir more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 6 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson scientists identify traits, germplasm to improve soybean heat tolerance * As rising temperatures threaten soybean yields nationwide, scientists from Clemson University and the U.S. Department of Agriculture have identified heat-tolerant soybean lines and key traits that could help develop more resilient crops. The team evaluated about 200 soybean breeding lines over two growing seasons in South  more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, April 6 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * CMU Biology professor awarded $1.87 million NIH grant to study how social stress shapes the brain * Peter Dijkstra, professor of biology at Central Michigan University, has been awarded a $1.87 million Maximizing Investigators' Research Award (MIRA R35) from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences at the National Institute of Health. The five-year award will support his research progr more PR

ITHACA, New York, April 6 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Spring cold snaps harm nesting tree swallows, but some show resilience * Warming temperatures from climate change cause tree swallows to nest up to two weeks earlier than they did in the 1970s, but early spring cold snaps can hinder nestlings' growth and survival, according to a new study that incorporates a four-decade Cornell dataset on the birds. While previous papers examining the survival of nestlings dur more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, April 6 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * CRF Methodology Program to Offer Pair of Summer 2026 Methodology Workshops * The Center for Research on Families (CRF) Methodology Program will offer two methodology workshops during the summer of 2026, with programming including courses in advanced statistical and methodological practices. The workshops, which aim to attract researchers from around the world and across many disciplines, will  more PR

NORTHRIDGE, California, April 7 -- California State University Northridge (CSUN) issued the following news release: * * * Introducing Goodman Hall, a 'Shrine' to Education The red curtain dropped, and a CSUN love story was honored in big letters on the side of the university's newest academic classroom building. The building formerly known as Maple Hall was introduced as Ronni and Shepard Goodman Hall at an unveiling ceremony March 23 on the west side of campus. The name honors a couple who  more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, April 6 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Daniels School of Business affirms standing as Indiana's No. 1 business school, based on Times Higher Education global rankings * Purdue's Mitch Daniels School of Business continues to solidify its claim as Indiana's strongest business school and its place among the best programs nationally in several key disciplines, equipping the next generation of technologically savvy leaders and entrepreneurs  more PR

ITHACA, New York, April 6 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Decoding great teaching and more: New app analyzes conversational data at scale * A new open-source app developed by the National Tutoring Observatory (NTO) offers researchers and practitioners a reliable and cost-effective way to analyze large datasets of text with the help of agentic AI, an advanced form of artificial intelligence that can make decisions and solve problems. Co-developed with the instructiona more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 6 -- Vanderbilt Law School posted the following news: * * * Defeating Brain Myths in the Courtroom: From Nonsense to Neuroscience * Professor Judith Edersheim delivered the 2026 Weaver Program Distinguished Lecture on the intersection of neuroscience and law, titled. Dr. Edersheim is an assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and founding co-director of the Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Law, Brain and Behavior, where she is an atten more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, April 6 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * Doctoral Student Chosen for Competitive International Internship in Instructional Design and Technology * An Idaho State University College of Education instructional design and technology doctoral student, Beth Willoughby, was selected for the highly competitive and internationally recognized Addie Kinsinger Leadership Development Internship Program. This outstanding achievement was made possible through he more PR

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, April 7 -- The University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus issued the following news: * * * Donors support initiatives that propel student veterans during USF Giving Week By Matthew Cimitile, University Communications and Marketing Student veterans are often older than traditional college students and more likely to balance off-campus jobs, spouses and children. Combined with their military experiences, these factors can make transitioning to college life - and more PR

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, April 6 -- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University posted the following news: * * * Embry-Riddle Ph.D. Student Mines Insect Behaviors for Engineering Insights * James Hand is a Ph.D. candidate at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, a Department of Defense SMART scholarship awardee and, most recently, the recipient of the International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE)/Stevens Institute Doctoral Award. The award is presented annually to just two Ph.D. students wor more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 6 -- Emory University Winship Cancer Institute issued the following news release: * * * Cancer metabolism research takes center stage at inaugural TCMI Symposium Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University marked a significant milestone on April 3 with the first annual Translational Cancer Metabolism Initiative (TCMI) Symposium, bringing together 65 faculty members and trainees for a day of scientific exchange at Emory's Health Sciences Research Building. Showcasing  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 6 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Engineering student selected for MIT Summer Research Program * MACON, Ga. - Mercer University sophomore Isaac Monteiro has been selected for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Summer Research Program (MSRP). The program is a competitive initiative designed to promote the value of graduate education, broaden participation in research and prepare exceptional undergraduate students for graduate study.  more PR

NEWARK, New Jersey, April 7 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Engineers Center Sustainability at NJIT, Launch New Seminar Series Written by: Mindy Weisberger Environmental and natural disasters challenge engineers to think about designs that not only withstand damage, but also protect the environment and communities. To that end, a new seminar series at the New Jersey Institute of Technology encourages students to consider sustainability-based solutio more PR

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, April 6 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news: * * * ERI study targets cost hurdles in forest restoration * As the West faces increasingly destructive wildfires, land managers rely on mechanical thinning to reduce hazardous fuels and restore forest health. But one obstacle continues to slow this work down: Thinning costs are notoriously difficult to estimate from one project to the next. Uncertainty around those numbers raises concerns that outdated cos more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, April 6 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Examining the link between newborn hearing tests and autism risk * Hearing tests administered to most newborn babies in Michigan could hold clues to which ones might later be diagnosed with neurodevelopmental conditions, such as autism spectrum disorder. Such a finding could identify at-risk children who could benefit from early interventions, and support their participation in family, school, and more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, April 7 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Study: How Unsupervised Screen Time Harms Vulnerable Preschoolers Study Snapshot: Strong evidence ties early language difficulties to later adjustment challenges. Can environmental factors make these problems worse? In a new study, FAU researchers, in collaboration with Aarhus University in Denmark, find that unsupervised or "solo" s more PR

NORTHRIDGE, California, April 7 -- California State University Northridge (CSUN) issued the following news release: * * * Five CSU Campuses, One Mission: Powering L.A.'s Talent Pipeline How do you prepare a workforce that's ready on day one? That question took center stage on March 18 in Los Angeles, where the presidents of five Cal State University campuses that serve the greater Los Angeles region joined industry leaders for a dynamic conversation. The presidents discussed how their univers more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, April 7 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Libraries Join Prestigious Research Association By Jonathan Fraysure Florida Atlantic University Libraries was recently voted into the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries (ASERL), marking a significant milestone in FAU's continued growth as a research institution. The decision was approved by a vote of ASERL member libraries durin more PR

HAYS, Kansas, April 7 -- Fort Hays State University issued the following news: * * * Fort Hays State University graduate students showcase research at Capitol Graduate Research Summit Fort Hays State University proudly recognizes four outstanding graduate students who represented the university at the Capitol Graduate Research Summit (CGRS) in Topeka, an annual event that highlights innovative graduate scholarship from institutions across Kansas. The prestigious summit brings together gradua more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 6 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Four Penn State faculty members elected AAAS Fellows * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Four Penn State faculty members in the biological sciences, engineering and statistics have been elected to the latest cohort of fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world's largest general scientific society and publisher of the journal Science. This year, AAAS recognize more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, April 6 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Four W&M students win prestigious Goldwater Scholarship * Call it a quartet of excellence: Four William & Mary students have won the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship for the 2026-2027 school year. Only twice in more than 30 years has W&M previously had four applicants selected. The scholarships, considered the preeminent undergraduate award of its type in the STEM fields, are awarded by the Barry Goldwate more PR

LOMA LINDA, California, April 6 -- Loma Linda University Health issued the following news: * * * From breathless to thriving: how a unique approach to heart procedures gave one man his life back * Dr. Amr Mohsen and the cardiology team's groundbreaking approach to Donald Waldo's complex heart case gained national attention and was published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. When Donald Waldo arrived at Loma Linda University Health, even short walks left him struggling t more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 6 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU Herbert Wertheim College of Business honors faculty and staff, adds two to its Faculty Hall of Fame * The Florida State University Herbert Wertheim College of Business honored two former faculty members with lasting recognition for their decades of dedication to their students, disciplines and colleagues. The college's inductions on Tuesday evening of Richard Corbett and William Jordan into its C more PR

ITHACA, New York, April 6 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Global EV transition hinges on policy adoption, cost reductions By Chris Dawson, Cornell Duffield College of Engineering A new study finds that the global shift to electric vehicles (EVs) could significantly reduce energy use and carbon emissions, but only if governments act aggressively to lower costs and align policies across regions. Published in the March edition of the journal Resources, Environment and S more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 6 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Health Research Challenge provides funding to integrated teams to address critical health challenges * The University of Texas at San Antonio Office for Research and Innovation announced 14 interdisciplinary teams will receive a total of $543,274 through the university's Health Research Challenge. Launched in November 2025, the new internal funding program aims to foster interdisciplinary heal more PR

MIAMI, Florida, April 6 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * How a Diabetes Drug May Echo the Benefits of Exercise in Prostate Cancer Care * Summary * Researchers found that metformin raises levels of a natural molecule linked to exercise in men with prostate cancer, even when they aren't physically active. * The findings suggest the drug may help the body manage weight and energy during hormone therapy, when exercise can be difficult.  more PR

GOLDEN, Colorado, April 6 -- Colorado School of Mines posted the following news: * * * How Mines researchers are advancing solutions for next-generation energy systems * By Jenn Fields, Special to Mines Research Across the American energy sector, the demand for more power on the grid is creating the need for an expanded portfolio of energy resources that are secure, affordable and reliable. The United States is working to diversify its energy portfolio and strengthen energy security to me more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 6 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Hunger affected mental health more than income, job loss amid COVID-19 pandemic * Not having enough food may have had a greater negative effect on mental health in the United States than unemployment or loss of income during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study led by Penn State researchers. The study, published in PLOS One, examined how loss of income or employment and food suff more PR

NEW YORK, April 7 -- Hunter College, a constituent college of the City University of New York, issued the following news: * * * 'Genius' Alumna Returns to Hunter to Give Talk, Meet With Students But for Hunter College, Vanessa Ruta '00 never would have become a pioneering neuroscience researcher and MacArthur "genius" grant recipient. Ruta studied to be a ballerina and spent four years after high school pursuing a career as a dancer. But she ultimately found the unpredictability of the dance more PR

MIAMI, Florida, April 7 -- 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

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 7 (TNSjou) -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * Evictions and Climate Disasters Drove U.S. Homelessness Spikes from 2019 to 2024 Acute events were greatest drivers of pandemic era rise in homelessness and varied state to state * A new study examining changes in homelessness across all 50 states and Washington, D.C., finds that eviction moratoria and climate disasters explain why homelessness surged  more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, April 6 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Jose David Velandia Pulido '26 LL.M. argues before Inter-American Court of Human Rights * UNIVERSITY PARK, PA-While most students at Penn State Dickinson Law were returning to classes the week after spring break, Jose David Velandia Pulido '26 LL.M. was undertaking a remarkable learning journey. On March 20, the Colombia native presented oral arguments before the Inter- more PR

UNION, New Jersey, April 6 -- Kean University issued the following news release: * * * Kean Interior Design Students Learn to Balance Creativity and AI in New Course * At Kean University's Robert Busch School of Design, part of Michael Graves College, students in the AI in Interior Design course are exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) can support but not replace the creative process at the core of design. The course, led by Adjunct Professor Jae Woun Kim, introduces a hybrid approac more PR

KENT, Ohio, April 7 -- Kent State University issued the following news: * * * From Graphic Design to Groundbreaking Research How Kent State set Laurie Ann Moennich, '12, on the path to the Cleveland Clinic * Laurie Ann Moennich, Ph.D., didn't arrive at Kent State University planning to change healthcare. She came to study graphic design. But Kent State had a way of opening doors she didn't even know existed. During her freshman year, while logged into the university's online information p more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 6 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU research shows JOBS Act backfired, resulting in acquisitions of companies instead of increasing IPOs * LAWRENCE -More than a decade ago, Congress passed major bipartisan reforms to revive the struggling IPO market. New research from the University of Kansas reveals that those measures backfired, pushing startups away from IPOs and toward acquisitions. Signed by President Obama, the JOBS Act of 2012 ma more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 6 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU researcher proposes strategies for political depolarization in, outside classroom * LAWRENCE -Ashley Muddiman has been ruminating on the nation's politically polarized society. But as an associate professor in the Department of Communication Studies at the University of Kansas, she has done more than that: In two recent publications, she prescribes constructive approaches to polarization both in the cla more PR

EASTON, Pennsylvania, April 7 -- Lafayette College issued the following news: * * * Historian and author Friederike Baer to present Max Kade Distinguished Lecture A historian of the American Revolution, Baer will shed light on questions of political history, migration, and transatlantic exchange * On Wednesday, April 15, author and historian of the American Revolution Friederike Baer will deliver this year's Max Kade Distinguished Lecture. A professor of history and head of the arts and hum more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, April 7 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * Legacy Investment Boosts Mental Health Education at University of Houston As IntraCare North Hospital Closes, It Opens Opportunities By Laurie Fickman, 713-743-8454, lafickma@Central.UH.EDU In one of its final acts after closing, IntraCare North Hospital has made a $1.6 million gift to the University of Houston to help prepare the next generation of behavioral health professionals serving communities in Ho more PR

BETHLEHEM, Pennsylania, April 7 -- Lehigh University issued the following news: * * * Lehigh Business in Top 100 for Research Faculty members in the College of Business have had 32 papers in top-tier journals over the past two years. * Lehigh College of Business is included in the latest University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) Top 100 North American Business School Rankings (2021-2025). That means Lehigh Business appears among the top 100 institutions for research publications in the UTD-24 jou more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, April 6 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Lynn Adler Featured as April Spotlight Scholar * Lynn Adler, distinguished professor of biology, has been named a Spotlight Scholar for April 2026.An evolutionary ecologist, Adler is a leader in the study of plant ecology and animal-plant interactions, helping to open up a new field of study around how flowers affect interactions between pollinators and their pathogens. She conducts her resear more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 6 -- The Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs posted the following news: * * * Malaria Treatment Prescribed Despite Negative Test Results, New Study Finds * In many clinics across the Democratic Republic of Congo, diagnosing malaria can take just a few minutes. A drop of blood from a finger prick is placed on a rapid diagnostic test. If a line appears, malaria parasites are present. If not, the patient should receive care for another illness. But new more PR

WASHINGTON, April 6 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: NASA Launches the Artemis II Mission * WASHINGTON (April 6, 2026) - Last Wednesday, NASA launched the Artemis II mission, marking it as the first crewed flight to the Moon's vicinity since the Apollo program in 1972. Although the Artemis II will not land on the Moon, the mission will send astronauts around the planet to test if the spacecraft can safely sustain a crew for future space explor more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 7 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following Q&A on April 6, 2026, by Lauren Gerlach and Matt Davis with Kristine Ajrouch, research professor in the Institute for Social Research: * * * Convoys of Caregiving: Arab American Families Living with Dementia An Interview with Kristine Ajrouch, PhD In this episode, Matt & Lauren speak with Kristine Ajrouch, PhD - a new member of our CAPRA leadership team. Kristine more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 7 (TNSjou) -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Researchers identify new therapeutic target for neuroendocrine tumors in the gastrointestinal tract Targeting two separate pathways that control lipid synthesis led to longer survival in mouse models * Neuroendocrine cells are unique in their ability to act both as nerve cells and hormone-making cells. They're scattered throughout t more PR

MIAMI, Florida, April 7 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * The Miller School at the Alzheimer's Disease and Parkinson's Disease International Conference 2026 * The Miller School's flurry of Alzheimer's research at this year's AD/PD Conference highlights a field pivot toward genetics, ancestry and natural protection. Scientists from around the world gather each year at the AD/PD International Conference to share advances in the science and  more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, April 7 (TNSrep) -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release: * * * Mizzou roaring with momentum after record $553 million in research expenditures Breakthroughs in agriculture, health care, energy and technology fuel Mizzou's research growth. * Driven by a commitment to innovation and discovery, the University of Missouri conducted $553 million in research in the 2025 fiscal year, setting an all-time record and marking 12 straight years of growth. T more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, April 6 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Montana State to host quantum science camp for middle school and high school STEM educators * Montana State University will host an in-person residential camp on quantum science for Montana middle school and high school educators June 22-26.  QCaMP, which stands for quantum, computing, mathematics and physics, is designed for STEM educators. Participants will discover how the principles of quantum physic more PR

BUFFALO, New York, April 6 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * More than a pretty picture, star-shaped nanomaterial changes energy storage * Black-and-white electron microscope image of six-armed, star-like particles. A scanning electron microscope image reveals particles of vanadyl hydroxide (VOOH) shaped like stars. The team of Luis De Jesus Baez found that these particles behaved more like a pseudocapacitor than a battery. more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, April 6 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * MSU announces 2026 Image of Research winners * Mississippi State University and The Graduate School are congratulating the outstanding graduate participants in the 2026of Research competition. This annual event invites students to creatively showcase their research, offer behind-the-scenes perspectives on their scholarly process, and translate their academic work into compelling visual narrati more PR

FULLERTON, California, April 6 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news: * * * National Security Agency Names CSUF a Center in Cyber Defense Education * The National Security Agency has designated Cal State Fullerton as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense education to prepare and train qualified cybersecurity professionals. The university is now ranked among academic institutions with elite cybersecurity programs that meet the stringen more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, April 6 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Nature Conservancy award supports URI research on salt marsh health * Rhode Island's salt marshes protect coastlines and provide critical habitat, but many are increasingly threatened by sea level rise and other environmental pressures. Madison Geraci, a Ph.D. student in evolution and marine biology at the University of Rhode Island, is studying organisms hidden within marsh sediments to better more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, April 6 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * New research points to future of post-cancer care: Weight loss via automation * The AMPLIFY Diet intervention helps older survivors of obesity-related cancers achieve meaningful weight loss and improvements in key health outcomes without in-person visits, coaching calls or live counseling. A fully automated, web-based weight-loss program developed by researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingh more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 6 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * New software could cut cooling energy use by 25% in data centers * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Data centers consume millions of homes' worth of electricity each year, with much of that electricity simply powering the cooling systems that keep the facilities operational. Researchers at Penn State are addressing this inefficiency by using artificial intelligence (AI) to dynamically adjust data ce more PR

WASHINGTON, April 6 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * NIH Funds AI Dementia Caregiver Platform Developed by CareYaya in Collaboration with George Washington University * George Washington University School of Nursing Professor and Center for Aging, Health and Humanities (CAHH) director, Melissa Batchelor has joined CareYaya Health Technologies, Inc. as a consultant on a newly funded NIH Small Business Innovation Research Phase I grant to develop the YayaGuide,  more PR

DEKALB, Illinois, April 7 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * Huskie Trek Talks to honor bold ideas for a third year At NIU, ideas don't sit idle. They spark bold conversations, partnerships, programs and tools that change lives. On April 18, 2026, ideas will take center stage at the Third Annual Huskie Trek Talks: Ideas in Motion, spotlighting the newest voices in campus innovation while directly fueling the next wave of research and impact through philanthropic  more PR

SOUTH BEND, Indiana, April 6 -- The University of Notre Dame Law School posted the following news: * * * Notre Dame Law School's Second Death Penalty Abolition Week Deepens the Call for Justice, Redemption, and Human Dignity * Notre Dame Law School hosted its second annual Death Penalty Abolition Week from Monday, March 23 to Friday, March 27, 2026. Organized by the Notre Dame Law School Exoneration Justice Clinic, with the Klau Institute for Civil and Human Rights and the Institute for Soci more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, April 7 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * Ohio's First Forensic Toxicology Master's Program Opens for Enrollment at UToledo By Shawn Salamone The University of Toledo has received state approval from the Ohio Department of Higher Education for a new online master's degree in forensic toxicology, a program unlike any other currently offered in Ohio. The field of forensic toxicology sits at the crossroads of science and the law, focused on identifying more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 6 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Press start to change your mind * Imagine a video game where you're a squirrel in a beautiful forest, gathering acorns to prepare for the winter. At first, collecting them is satisfying. But then a narrator warns you: acorns with sap attract predators. Now you need to clean every one. The pressure mounts. You realize you need to clean more and more acorns if you want to survive the winter. It becomes more PR

CORVALLIS, Oregon, April 6 -- Oregon State University posted the following news release: * * * Researchers find way to treat lung cancer and associated muscle wasting at the same time * PORTLAND, Ore. - Researchers at Oregon State University have developed a technique for simultaneously treating lung cancer and a serious muscle-wasting condition that often accompanies it. The study, published in the Journal of Controlled Release Link is external, involves lipid nanoparticles delivering the more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 7 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Recent Medicaid Expansions Sharply Increased Access to Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder Rutgers Health researchers observed that expansions made treatment easier to obtain By Nicole Swenarton Medicaid insurance expansions between 2017 and 2023 sharply increased access to medication treatment for opioid use disorder in a period when fatal overdoses continued to climb, according to Rutgers Hea more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 6 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Setting standards of care for brain injuries in first responders * Management of sports-related concussions has come a long way in the past 25 years: Once considered a minor problem involving minimal time out of the game, a severe knock to the head is now assessed as a potential traumatic brain injury and, if confirmed, requires a structured recovery and an average wait of 13 days before play resumes. Many of more PR

MIAMI, Florida, April 7 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Simple Workflow Changes Double Genetic Testing Referrals for Children With Hearing Loss * A University of Miami Miller School of Medicine study shows that standardized clinic referral protocols can significantly increase genetics referrals and completed visits for pediatric hearing loss. A University of Miami Miller School of Medicine interdisciplinary research team found that a lo more PR

SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York, April 7 -- Skidmore College issued the following news: * * * Skidmore chemistry professor receives top recognition for achievement in science By Sara Miga Kelly Sheppard, a biochemistry professor at Skidmore College, has been elected a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) -- among the highest distinctions in the scientific community. Sheppard joins about 450 distinguished scientists, engineers, and innovators to be elected for  more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, April 6 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Software from tech startup Leto helps caseworkers connect clients with community resources * Professionals at federally qualified health centers, mental health centers, social service agencies, hospitals, institutes of higher education and churches can more efficiently connect clients with community resources using software that functions as a highly customizable electronic version of a social work more PR

ITHACA, New York, April 6 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Sonar on stock smartwatches leads to hand-tracking breakthrough * Imagine tapping your thumb and index finger together twice to skip to the next song or clicking around your laptop or desktop computer without a mouse, using discreet finger motions. New first-of-its-kind wearable technology from researchers at Cornell and KAIST, in South Korea, brings that vision closer to reality. The system, called WatchHand, more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, April 6 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Songlin Fei receives McCoy Award for groundbreaking research in digital forestry * Songlin Fei has been chosen to receive the 2025 Herbert Newby McCoy Award, which is bestowed upon the Purdue faculty member who made the greatest contributions to the field of natural sciences in the past year. Fei was selected for his breakthroughs in digital forestry and computational biology. Fei is the Dean's C more PR

SAN DIEGO, California, April 6 -- California State University's San Diego State University posted the following news: * * * Sonja Pruitt-Lord appointed SDSU Vice Provost for Academic Affairs * San Diego State University has appointed Sonja Pruitt-Lord as vice provost for Academic Affairs following a competitive national search. Her appointment becomes effective April 13. Pruitt-Lord, who has served as interim vice provost, has been a steady presence in advancing the university's academic p more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, April 6 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * SSRC researchers at MSU study shifts in cancer mortality * In 1991, the U.S. experienced a significant shift in cancer death rates, as for the first time, deaths began a steady decline that continues to the present day. Researchers at Mississippi State's Social Science Research Center, in partnership with scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, examined this decline to identify where and wh more PR

NORTHFIELD, Minnesota, April 6 -- St. Olaf College issued the following news: * * * St. Olaf team presents at Caribbean Digital conference organized by Yale * A St. Olaf College-based Caribbean humanities initiative is gaining new momentum after being the only undergraduate institution to present at a Yale University-organized major global digital Caribbean studies gathering in Boston. Associate Professor of Romance Languages and Patricia Boldt Distinguished Teaching Professor of the Human more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 6 -- The University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Stitching Precise Patterns - with Lasers * Just as embroiderers, with needle and thread, can transform plain fabric into an intricate pattern, engineers can use lasers and polymers to create flexible, complex structures that could transform life-saving sensing technology. An interdisciplinary team at the University of Pittsburgh's Swanson School of Engineering has  more PR

DALLAS, Texas, April 6 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * Study shows brain cells boost endurance benefits of exercise * Neurons in a part of the brain known as the ventromedial hypothalamus (VMH) appear to direct the body to boost endurance in response to exercise, a study co-led by researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center shows. The findings, published in Neuron, shed light on how the body adapts to physical activity and cou more PR

ALBANY, New York, April 7 (TNSrpt) -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * Study: New York Nurse Production Remains Steady, Pipeline Barriers Limit Growth A new report from the Center for Health Workforce Studies (CHWS) at the University at Albany's College of Integrated Health Sciences highlights steady production of registered nurses (RNs) in New York State, while identifying ongoing challenges that may constrain future workforce growth. The report, Trends in New York more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, April 7 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Maxwell Fireside Chat Examines AI's Role in Government and Higher Education Two leaders in digital strategy discussed the policy, ethical and practical challenges of bringing AI into government operations and campus life. Jessica Youngman Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping how governments operate, how universities teach and how public institutions make decisions. That was the central message of a rec more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 6 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Tannins from oak barrels that flavor wine are 'fingerprinted' by researchers * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -For centuries, wine has been aged in oak barrels with the wood imparting flavors described as coconut, vanilla, spice, caramel and smoke, to name a few, that affect the taste and mouthfeel of the wine. But scientists have been unable to identify which tannins -water-soluble compounds found more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 6 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Temple CARAS project featured on LinkNYC citywide network * Geography and urban studies student Owen Barbagallo, Class of 2028, received a Creative Arts, Research and Scholarship (CARAS) grant to conduct archival research and curate historically compelling facts about New York City subway stations last summer. Geography and urban studies student Owen Barbagallo, Class of 2028, received a CARAS grant t more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, April 6 -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Tennessee Green Industry Field Day Set for June 11 * Early bird discount available until May 1 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -Nursery and landscape businesses provide undeniable aesthetics to our daily lives and an estimated total $245.2 million economic contribution to the state's economy. To stay up-to-date with management and production practices, landscape managers and nurs more PR

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, April 6 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Tennessee Tech's English faculty examine AI's impact on writing * As artificial intelligence transforms how people write, research and communicate worldwide, faculty in the English department at Tennessee Tech University are not avoiding the technology. Instead, they are bringing AI into the classroom and challenging students to examine its implications for writing, language and the  more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 7 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Rating community resilience with Resili-Net Researchers from the Urban Resilience AI Lab have created a deep learning framework to rate community resilience and risk based on interdependent factors. By Alyssa Schaechinger, Texas A&M Engineering An understanding of community resilience and risk analysis is vital when it comes to protecting civilians and infrastructure from nat more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, April 6 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Tongcang Li receives Bement Award for innovative quantum research * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Tongcang Li has been chosen to receive the 2025 Arden L. Bement Jr. Award. The award recognizes Purdue University faculty for recent outstanding contributions in pure and applied science and engineering. Li, a professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy in the College of Science and in the Elmore Fa more PR

TROY, Alabama, April 6 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * Troy University selects 2026 Mellon Fellows for Alabama cultural history research * Troy University has selected its 2026 Mellon Fellows, a significant milestone in the University's Mellon-funded initiative, "(Re)reading Alabama's Cultural Archives: Connecting Place to Its Multitudes," that will digitize and expand access to cultural productions related to social justice through a publicly accessible digital archive h more PR

NEW YORK, April 6 -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * U.S. Sexual Health Report Card: High Pleasure, Low Testing, Stark Gender Disparities * A new sexual health survey reveals a mix of progress and persistent gaps. Overall, many Americans report positive experiences-interest in having sex, sexual pleasure, and good communication with partners-yet women and gender-diverse individuals still face higher rates of sexual violence, lower sexual p more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 7 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * UAMS Working with Schools in Carroll, Madison Counties to Develop Behavioral Health Outreach Programs By David Wise FAYETTEVILLE -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation will work with schools in Carroll and Madison counties to establish programs aimed at reducing behavioral risk factors for youth, while preparin more PR

BUFFALO, New York, April 6 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * UB study outlines life-enhancement paths for those in long-term care facilities * A University at Buffalo study of older adults transitioning to long-term care has identified "life-enhancing" activities to counteract loneliness, sadness and isolation. In the study, published in the Journal of Advanced Nursing, researchers in the schools of Nursing and Public Healt more PR

IRVINE, California, April 7 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * UC Irvine study finds dangerous lead levels at LA homes declared clean after remediation Community-academic partnership drives policy changes, expands testing and oversight * Even after one of California's largest cleanup efforts, nearly 70 percent of remediated homes near the former Exide battery smelter in Southeast L.A. still exceeded the state's soil lead threshold. more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 7 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * Scientists Discover How Multiple Sclerosis Kills Neurons Inflammation caused by the disease damages DNA in neurons that are essential to higher thinking. By Levi Gadye For decades, multiple sclerosis research has focused on myelin, the insulation around the brain's wiring, which gets worn away in MS. Scientists paid less attention to another loss that was more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, April 6 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF Nursing Expert Honored for Contributions to Critical Care * Highlights * UCF Nursing Associate Professor Brian Peach was named a fellow of the American College of Critical Care Medicine, earning one of the field's highest honors and standing as Florida's only nursing inductee this year. * Over nearly two decades, he has advanced critical care through clinical leadership, interdisciplinar more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, April 6 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * UCLA researchers develop low-cost blood test to detect multiple cancers and other diseases from a single sample * Key takeaways * In early studies, the blood test, developed by UCLA scientists, shows promise in detecting multiple cancers. * The new method, called MethylScan, works by analyzing cell-free DNA, tiny fragments of genetic material released into the blood when cells die. more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, April 6 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn's Quantum Spring * As the state awaits word on a transformative grant, UConn continues to prioritize quantum research and technology through a series of events held in March and April. UConn's Technology Commercialization Services (TCS) is hosting the second annual QuantumUP! hackathon on Wednesday, April 8. The program seeks to engage UConn students and peers across the state in conversati more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, April 6 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * UK researchers help lead national effort to prevent child sex trafficking * Researchers at the University of Kentucky are helping lead a national effort to strengthen the prevention of child sex trafficking. Ginny Sprang, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Psychiatry and executive director for the UK Center on Trauma and Children, co-authored a published study that outlines critical gaps in resea more PR

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, April 6 -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health posted the following news: * * * UNC Gillings ranked No. 1 public school of public health in US -- No. 2 overall * The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Gillings School of Global Public Health has once again been recognized as the top public school of public health in the United States, tied for No. 2 overall. U.S. News and World Report released the 2026-2027 rankings  more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 7 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * UC launches new Center for Public Health Longtime researcher named inaugural director By Megan Burgasser, burgasma@ucmail.uc.edu The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine recently announced Suzanne Judd, PhD, as the inaugural director of its new Center for Public Health. The hire follows a national search launched in August 2025, as the Cincinnati Business Courier reported. Judd joins UC from  more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 7 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * UC opens zebrafish research facility to study infertility State-of-the-art reproductive health lab launches within College of Medicine By Megan Burgasser, burgasma@ucmail.uc.edu The University of Cincinnati is launching a state-of-the-art zebrafish research facility that scientists say could help explain how environmental toxins affect fertility, as Local 12/WKRC-TV and WLWT-TV/Ch. 5 recently reported more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 7 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * What is the 'cicada' COVID variant? BA.3.2 strain showing up in Ohio, 24 other states By Megan Burgasser, burgasma@ucmail.uc.edu A formerly rare strain of COVID, BA.3.2, now is showing up in Ohio and 24 other states. Experts say so far it hasn't caused illness any more severe than other strains, but it might be somewhat more resistant to vaccines, as 91.7 WVXU News recently reported. Scientists have  more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, April 7 -- The University of Iowa International Programs issued the following news: * * * Professor Nick Cladis earns Fulbright Scholar Award to study Japanese papermaking Written by Ben Partridge, International Programs Nicholas Cladis, adjunct assistant professor of art and papermaking, UI Center for the Book, has received a Fulbright Scholar Award to Japan, one of the most prestigious honors in international academic and cultural exchange. His project will center on Echiz more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, April 7 -- The University of Iowa International Programs issued the following news: * * * Virtual lecture explores disability, reproductive technologies, and nuclear exposure in India Written by Daniel Vorwerk, International Programs Energy projects can have far reaching environmental and social effects for nearby communities. On April 21, the South Asian Studies Program, a University of Iowa (UI) International Programs affinity group, will host a virtual lecture examining h more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 7 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * My, what big black holes you have: Tales from the Virgo Cluster The world's most powerful space telescope reveals 'overmassive' black holes and a smoking gun for a black hole merger, providing new insights into galaxy evolution * An international research team, including contributors from the University of Michigan, have published three new studies that reveal new clues about how galaxies ar more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, April 7 (TNSjou) -- The University of Utah issued the following news release: * * * How far can automation and AI support psychotherapy? Interdisciplinary team of U researchers builds a framework for assessing varying levels of automation in a mental health field reliant on human interaction. Brian Maffly - research communication specialist Psychotherapy has always been a deeply human endeavor: a patient talking, a therapist listening and responding, and healing happen more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 7 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * New approach could transform epilepsy treatment By Traci Hale, vmv7mc@virginia.edu University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have used an advanced gene-editing technique to correct the underlying cause of a severe form of epilepsy in lab mice. This breakthrough could one day lead to new treatments or cures. "Historically, treatments addressed only the downstream effects of more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 6 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * UT San Antonio opens San Pedro II to elevate student success, innovation and workforce readiness in the heart of downtown * The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is making another investment in downtown San Antonio. The university today opened San Pedro II, a 180,000-square-foot facility that will fuel education, research and economic mobility in the city's growing technology more PR

GALVESTON, Texas, April 6 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * UTMB begins landmark Galveston Heart Study, a major long-term look at heart health * The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) has launched the Galveston Heart Study, a major new population health research initiative designed to follow thousands of Galveston County residents over many years to better understand how cardiovascular health, brain health, and aging intersect. Led by more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, April 7 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * UToledo Biochemistry Student Earns Prestigious Goldwater Scholarship By Shawn Salamone University of Toledo biochemistry student Victoria Ho has been named a Barry Goldwater Scholar, earning one of the oldest and most prestigious undergraduate awards available to students studying the natural sciences, mathematics and engineering in the United States. Ho, who is on track to graduate early in December, was se more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, April 7 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW Again Among Top 100 U.S. Universities with Most Patents The University of Wyoming once again has made the list of the National Academy of Inventors' (NAI) top 100 universities in the U.S. with the most patents granted. UW ranked at No. 91 on NAI's 2025 "Top 100 U.S. Universities Granted U.S. Utility Patents" released last month. UW was 91st as well on NAI's 2024 and 2022 lists. "UW's patent output is  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 7 (TNSjou) -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Vanderbilt engineers identify new pathway that may influence breast cancer recurrence following radiation treatment While radiation therapy is an effective tool to destroy cancer cells, new research from Vanderbilt researchers suggests that in an aggressive form of breast cancer, it may also trigger a protective cellular response that may explain why our current therapies fai more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 7 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Virginia Tech earns top marks in U.S. News & World Report, QS rankings Nine of the individual graduate programs in the College of Engineering are rated among the top 25 nationally by U.S. News & World Report. By Jimmy Robertson Virginia Tech received both national and international recognition after earning high marks in the latest rankings release by both U.S. News & World Report and Quacquarelli Symonds (QS). more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 7 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * 'Curious Conversations' podcast: Boris Vinatzer talks about fungi's potential influence on weather and more By Travis Williams Boris Vinatzer joined Virginia Tech's "Curious Conversations" to talk about fungi and their potential to influence weather through ice nucleation. Vinatzer shared insights gained through some recent research that revealed a fungi protein that helps water freeze at a higher temperature th more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 7 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Experts available: Iran War enters second month, Artemis II, spring & brain health, and more Virginia Tech experts are available this week to talk about issues in the news and offer seasonal advice on boosting brain health and restoring winter-damaged lawns. To schedule an interview with any of them or if you need analysis on other topics, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu. Virginia Tech experts available to d more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 7 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Researchers find the 'switch' behind flash drought in Puerto Rico The work uncovers how sudden changes in air movement can quickly dry soils in Puerto Rico, creating new opportunities for early warning systems and enhanced preparation. By Max Esterhuizen In Puerto Rico, drought doesn't always arrive slowly. Sometimes, it appears in days. That speed can leave producers scrambling, reservoirs dropping, a more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 7 -- Virginia Tech issued the following Q&A on April 6, 2026, by Kelsey Bartlett with Benjamin Katz, associate professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Science: * * * Spring is good for your brain, expert says As the days grow longer and the flowers begin to bloom, springtime has more to offer than just fresh air. According to one Virginia Tech expert, it's the perfect time to recharge your brain. Benjamin Katz, associate professor in the Depart more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 6 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * WATCH: Cell 'snowball' may be answer to large-scale tissue engineering * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Cell cultures -single layers of cells grown in a small dish -have enabled researchers to study biological growth, develop or test drugs and even discover what causes some diseases. Cell spheroids, 3D versions of cell cultures built using a process known as cell aggregation, are the next step in  more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, April 6 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * When performance can't pause: UNM researcher advances concussion care for performing artists * For college students in the performing arts, the show often goes on, even when it shouldn't. Unlike NCAA student-athletes, who are supported by well-established concussion protocols and clinical care teams, performing arts students frequently navigate head injuries without clear guidance, coordinated more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 6 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Wiker family gift expands experiential learning options for top STEM scholars * Clemson University Honors College A gift from Clemson alumnus Nathan '04 and Wendy Wiker will expand experiential learning opportunities for students in the Clemson University Honors College's Breakthrough Scholars Program. The Wikers' gift highlights the impact donors can make as Clemson prepares for Give Day on April 8,  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 7 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * With her latest project, VCUarts professor creates an accessible indoor ocean Hope Ginsburg's 'Meditation Ocean,' which most recently showed at the Birch Aquarium in La Jolla, California, inspires those who experience it to 'breathe' with underwater species. By Taylor Colimore, School of the Arts "Meditation Ocean," a project conceived and directed by a Virginia Commonwealth University professor more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, April 7 -- Yale University issued the following Q&A on April 6, 2026, by Lisa Prevost with violinist Maiani da Silva: * * * On 'an emotional adventure' to unite music and anthropology In a Q&A, violinist Maiani da Silva explains how including anthropological themes in her debut solo album helped her "dig deeper" into questions of the human condition. * For her debut solo album, violinist Maiani da Silva wanted to find a way to intertwine her art with a perhaps unexp more PR

WEATHERFORD, Oklahoma, April 7 -- Southwestern Oklahoma State University issued the following news release: * * * Yellowstone Field Study Connects SWOSU Students to 1936 Research Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) students participated in a Yellowstone field study in March 2026, nearly 90 years after a 1936 expedition that documented the same landscape as part of the university's early field studies. The recent trip focused on studying one of North America's most dynamic ecosyste more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, April 6 -- The University of Missouri School of Journalism issued the following news release: * * * Youngblood Investigative Fellowship offers students chance to work on long-term investigative projects * By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (April 6, 2026) -Applications for the Missouri School of Journalism's new Robert F. Youngblood Investigative Fellowship close this Friday, April 10. The fellowship will give one student the opportunity to work on various investigative more PR