WASHINGTON, April 11 (TNSxrep) -- Alma College researchers and students reached a remote destination in the Galapagos Islands to complete a multiyear study on evolutionary biology. The expedition to Marchena Island allowed the team to gather data on a specific population of lava lizards that had remained unstudied for nearly two decades. William R. Angell Professor of Biology John Rowe and retired professor emeritus David Clark led the team to the uninhabited site to examine the eastern clade o more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Bowdoin College leaders marked the one year anniversary of a major technological program aimed at integrating artificial intelligence with liberal arts education. The Hastings Initiative for AI and Humanity began following a $50 million gift from Netflix cofounder Reed Hastings to prepare students for a world reshaped by breakthrough technology. Bowdoin College President Safa Zaki stated that the proliferation of artificial intelligence makes a liberal arts education mor more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 8 -- Drake University issued the following news release: * * * Drake Programs Ranked Among Best Graduate Schools by U.S. News & World Report National survey highlights excellence in Law, Health Sciences, and Education * Drake University has once again been recognized as an exceptional school for advanced professional education, with multiple programs ranked among the top in the nation in the U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Graduate Schools rankings. The national s more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Eastern Mennonite University secured a $1.39 million federal grant to upgrade laboratory equipment and expand resources for students in STEM and nursing majors. The funding, part of the Fiscal Year 2026 federal spending bill, aims to improve undergraduate education and strengthen the health care workforce in Virginia. Tara Kishbaugh, dean of faculty and student success, stated that the upgraded equipment allows the university to provide practical laboratory and project-b more PR

LAKELAND, Florida, April 11 -- Florida Polytechnic University issued the following Q&A on April 10, 2026, involving Sabrina Roggero, student pursued a bachelor's degree in environmental engineering: * * * Q&A: Environmental engineering grad scores big with research and leadership The laboratory became like a second home to Sabrina Roggero '26 as she pursued a bachelor's degree in environmental engineering at Florida Polytechnic University. She worked with Dr. Daren Watson on observing the eff more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- High school senior Hannah Harley intends to find a cure for autoimmune diseases as she prepares to enter the biochemistry program at Campbell University this fall. Harley was named one of five recipients of the full-ride J.A. Campbell Scholarship after competing against more than 200 applicants. The Bel Air, Maryland, resident was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis and kidney issues as a toddler. Her medical journey involved surgeries, chemotherapy, and periods more PR

CORAL GABLES, Florida, April 8 -- The University of Miami's School of Law issued the following news: * * * Miami Law earns high marks for business, commercial, and clinical programs in 2026 U.S. News specialty rankings Seven of the University of Miami School of Law's programs are ranked among the top 50 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. By Lauren Beiley The University of Miami School of Law continues to demonstrate national strength across key areas of legal education with multiple more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, April 11 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Myth vs. reality: Most Missouri Medicaid recipients already are working, WashU analysis shows * New data contradict a common misperception that many working-age Medicaid recipients are able-bodied but not working, according to a policy brief from researchers at Washington University in St. Louis. The analysis finds that about two-thirds of Missouri Medicaid recipients ages 19 to 64 already  more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, April 11 -- Old Dominion University issued the following news on April 9, 2026: * * * ODU's New AI Tutor for Quantum Computing Empowers Students to Find the Answers Themselves By Jonah Grinkewitz Quantum computing is a challenging subject. However, students at Old Dominion University now have access to a unique artificial intelligence (AI) quantum computing tutor that helps them find answers independently, while keeping their professor informed of any areas where they migh more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Palm Beach Atlantic University hosted the 15th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Conference on March 24 and 25, 2026, to showcase academic scholarship across multiple fields of study. The event featured over 40 students and nearly 20 faculty members who delivered presentations on topics ranging from artificial intelligence to theological concepts and ethnic dance. The conference proceedings and project summaries are documented in the Research Abstracts of the 2026 Interd more PR

SCHUYKILL HAVEN, Pennsylvania, April 11 -- Pennsylvania State University's Schuykill Campus issued the following news: * * * Faculty Research Series highlights role of geography in substance use patterns Editor's note: Penn State Schuylkill's Faculty Research Series offers faculty members the opportunity to share and discuss their current research and creative projects with the campus community. The seminars are held monthly throughout the academic year. For more stories like this, visit Facu more PR

GEORGETOWN, Texas, April 7 (TNSjou) -- Southwestern University issued the following news: * * * Professor of Spanish Publishes Research Inspired by Personal Fertility Journey Motivated by her own personal fertility journey, Professor of Spanish Katy Ross recently published Narrating Infertility in Spain, an examination of the fertility crisis in Spain and around the world. * For Professor of Spanish Katy Ross, research is often personal, a tool to help process the things going on in her dai more PR

SOUTH ROYALTON, Vermont, April 7 -- The Vermont Law and Graduate School issued the following news release: * * * U.S. News and World Report Ranks VLGS Top Five in Environmental and Public Interest Law Categories Annual Rankings Highlight Institution's Expertise Across Multiple Programs * Vermont Law and Graduate School (VLGS) is the nation's only institution featured in the top five for both environmental law (No. 5) and most graduates entering public interest law (No. 5), according to newl more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- A group of undergraduate physics majors from the University of Hartford visited research laboratories at the University of Connecticut to observe graduate-level projects and experimental environments. Organized by Hashini Mohottala, professor of physics, the trip provided students with exposure to active research in both experimental and theoretical physics. The delegation included four undergraduate physics majors and one graduate student who previously studied mathemat more PR

CORAL GABLES, Florida, April 7 -- The University of Miami's Miami Herbert Business School issued the following news: * * * University of Miami breaks into national business specialty rankings with multiple top 50 programs for the first time U.S. News & World Report rankings breakthrough signals the University of Miami's rise as a national force across core business disciplines. * The University of Miami has reached another defining milestone in its ascent among the nation's leading business more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, April 8 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Genetic Risk for Type 1 Diabetes Extends to Brain Cells, Study Finds By Mahima Samraik, MS Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition in which the body attacks its own insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. Some individuals with type 1 diabetes experience cognitive differences, sometimes described as "brain fog," as well as memory lapses, which have often been attributed to fluctuations in blood s more PR