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Tipoffs: Artificial Intelligence Colleges Newsletter for 2026-04-16 ( 64 items )  
'Moonshot' project aims to restore trust in the digital public sphere (10)
ITHACA, New York, April 15 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * 'Moonshot' project aims to restore trust in the digital public sphere * Cornell researchers have received a seed grant for $250,000 and a chance at a $10 million award from the Laude Institute to support a five-year "moonshot" project aimed at using artificial intelligence to establish a new foundation for trustworthy AI-mediated communication across online platforms. As AI agents increasingly influence our online conversations - shaping how information is p more PR

AI is not built for African users, exposing a governance chasm (10)
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, April 15 -- The University of the Witwatersrand posted the following news: * * * AI is not built for African users, exposing a governance chasm * Artificial intelligence (AI) was not built with Africans in mind, and borrowed AI governance frameworks being enforced don't fit the continent's reality. This was one of the main insights raised at the second African Cyber Law Conference at Wits, which brought together legal scholars, students and those working in the digital industry. AI is rapidly shaping law, rig more PR

AI-powered biochip detects genetic markers in 20 minutes (10)
SINGAPORE, April 15 -- Nanyang Technological University posted the following news: * * * AI-powered biochip detects genetic markers in 20 minutes * Image: NTU Assoc Prof Y.C. Chen (right) holding the new biochip, which can detect miRNA in 20 minutes using AI, with his PhD student Fu Bowen behind him (left). A team of scientists from NTU Singapore has developed a new biochip that, when paired with Artificial Intelligence (AI), can detect quickly and accurately extremely small amounts of microRNAs, which are tiny genetic markers linked to d more PR

Alan McKim, graduate, trustee and entrepreneur, is Northeastern's 2026 graduate commencement speaker (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 15 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * Alan McKim, graduate, trustee and entrepreneur, is Northeastern's 2026 graduate commencement speaker * McKim has grown his company, Clean Harbors, into the leading emergency-management response company in North America. by Cyrus Moulton April 15, 2026 Alan McKim, a global entrepreneur, Northeastern graduate, trustee, and philanthropist is Northeastern University's 2026 graduate commencement speaker. McKim, founder, executive chairman and chief  more PR

Art + Film Professor Sarah Lasley Awarded Guggenheim Fellowship (10)
ARCATA, California, April 15 -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt posted the following news: * * * Art + Film Professor Sarah Lasley Awarded Guggenheim Fellowship * The 101st class includes 223 distinguished individuals who are making their mark across 55 disciplines. Chosen through a rigorous application and peer review process from nearly 5,000 applicants, these fellows exemplify extraordinary prior achievements and exceptional promise. As established in 1925 by founder and former Sen. Simon Guggenheim, each Fellow re more PR

Artificial Intelligence Brings Perspective to NJIT Institutional Data Sources (10)
NEWARK, New Jersey, April 16 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Artificial Intelligence Brings New Perspective to NJIT Institutional Data Sources Written by: Evan Koblentz New Jersey Institute of Technology is applying an artificial intelligence layer to its institutional data resources, so that anyone in the NJIT community might find the information they need delivered faster than searching manually and perhaps served with a side of unexpected insights. The new interface is called IRIS -- Institutio more PR

Back-to-basics approach can match or outperform AI in language analysis (10)
MANCHESTER, England, April 15 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Back-to-basics approach can match or outperform AI in language analysis * Written by: Joe Stafford A new study led by Dr Andrea Nini at The University of Manchester has found that a grammar-based approach to language analysis can match or outperform advanced AI systems in identifying who wrote a text. The method, called LambdaG, uses patterns in grammar and sentence construction rather than large-scale AI models, offering comparable accur more PR

Binghamton and AI: Initiative Hopes to Advance Artificial Intelligence for the Public Good (10)
BINGHAMTON, New York, April 16 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Binghamton and AI: New initiative hopes to advance artificial intelligence for the public good Microcredential will help people become more familiar with AI By Scott Sasina AI is quickly becoming a part of our everyday lives. From work tasks to gym routines and even home improvement projects, AI can be used to help with just about everything. Which is why Binghamton University is working to educate the public on it. Binghamton is partnering with SUNY  more PR

Birmingham to Add Advanced Medicine Manufacturing to Life Sciences District (10)
BIRMINGHAM, England, April 15 -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * Birmingham to add advanced medicine manufacturing to Life Sciences district UK Government announces multi-million-pound funding for near-patient medicine and vaccine making for clinical trials and patient treatment. * Pharmaceutical researchers will soon be able to make advanced therapeutics such as cancer treatments and mRNA vaccines [in the West Midlands in three new, dedicated commercial cleanrooms being developed at the University of Birmingh more PR

Blackburn College and Millikin University Establish MBA Direct Admit Partnership (10)
CARLINVILLE, Illinois, April 16 -- Blackburn College issued the following news: * * * Blackburn College and Millikin University Establish MBA Direct Admit Partnership The agreement creates a seamless pathway for Blackburn students to pursue Millikin's Accelerated MBA. * Millikin University and Blackburn College have established a new MBA Direct Admit partnership that will create a seamless pathway for qualified Blackburn students to pursue Millikin's Accelerated Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree through the University's Tabor  more PR

British Heart Foundation funds major new multidisciplinary PhD programme (10)
LIVERPOOL, England, April 15 -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: * * * British Heart Foundation funds major new multidisciplinary PhD programme * The British Heart Foundation (BHF) has awarded PS7.1M funding to a unique national training programme that will tackle one of the most urgent, under-recognised challenges in cardiovascular medicine: the bidirectional link between heart and brain diseases. The Connectin g Hearts And mINds (CHAIN) consortium seeks to unravel the heart-brain axis, investigating an area more PR

Case Western Reserve University Awarded $6.2M to Identify New Targets to Treat Alzheimer's Disease (10)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 16 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Case Western Reserve University awarded $6.2M to identify new targets to treat Alzheimer's disease Researchers will combine AI, machine learning and genomics Story by: Patty Zamora With a new $6.2 million, five-year grant from the National Institute on Aging, researchers at Case Western Reserve University will use artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to identify possible genetic targets to treat Alzheimer's disease. The intent, said  more PR

City Colleges of Chicago: USDA Forest Service Partners With Truman College on Hackathon to Inspire the Next Generation of Data Leaders, Event to Be Held April 24 (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 16 -- City Colleges of Chicago issued the following news: * * * USDA Forest Service Partners with Truman College on Hackathon to Inspire the Next Generation of Data Leaders, event to be held April 24 The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service saw an opportunity to share an idea that began as a bridge--one built between public service and student potential and by partnering with Harry S Truman College, the USDA brings federal datasets into the hands of community college students--many of whom had never imagined more PR

CMU Teams Recognized in Moonshots AI Competition (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 15 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * CMU Teams Recognized in Moonshots AI Competition * From the lab to deployment, Carnegie Mellon University researchers build tools designed to make tangible differences in how people live, learn and work. That research recently earned top recognition in the Laude Institute (opens in new window) 's Moonshots competition, which concentrates on applying AI to some of society's most pressing challenges, from workforce reskilling to expanding access  more PR

Cumberland School of Law Faculty Scholarship Citations, Jan. 1-March 31, 2026 (10)
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, April 14 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Cumberland School of Law Faculty Scholarship Citations, Jan. 1-March 31, 2026 * The scholarship of Samford University Cumberland School of Law faculty members is frequently cited in numerous legal disciplines. The following is a list of faculty authored works cited from Jan. 1-March 31, 2026, and sourced by Westlaw Precision, Lexis+ AI, and HeinOnline. LaJuana Davis LaJuana Davis, Reconsidering Remedies for Ensuring Competent Representation in  more PR

Drone inspection of solar cells to ensure green power for more homes (10)
KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, April 15 -- The Technical University of Denmark posted the following news: * * * Drone inspection of solar cells to ensure green power for more homes * Aerial images can reveal whether solar cells are defective, while AI can tell us why. This will ensure faster repair of solar cells-and a greater harvest of green power. Sari Vegendal As more solar cells appear in the Danish landscape, the debate is divided: Many believe that green energy is important, but few are willing to let solar parks spoil a beautiful view more PR

Engineering, Computer Science Titans Chosen for Amazon Guides Program (10)
FULLERTON, California, April 15 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news: * * * Engineering, Computer Science Titans Chosen for Amazon Guides Program * As an aspiring software engineer, Jasmine Cerasuolo was beyond excited to be paired with a mentor who works as a professional software engineer on the Amazon Robotics team. The third-year Cal State Fullerton student is among the first cohort of 19 Titans selected for the Amazon Guides mentorship program. With artificial intelligence and robotics transformin more PR

First-Gen Alumnus Behind Transformational Gift Believes in Power of Philanthropy to Change Lives (10)
ORLANDO, Florida, April 15 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * First-Gen Alumnus Behind Transformational Gift Believes in Power of Philanthropy to Change Lives * When Barry Miller '95 was graduating from high school, his dad decided to make a move from northeast Pennsylvania to the warmer climate of Daytona Beach, Florida. He urged his son, who was interested in business and accounting, to check out UCF. Since there wasn't much information available online in the early 1990s, Miller ultimately sent a letter more PR

Five Vanderbilt Law Professors Honored with 2026 Hall-Hartman Awards (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 15 -- Vanderbilt Law School posted the following news: * * * Five Vanderbilt Law Professors Honored with 2026 Hall-Hartman Awards * Five Vanderbilt Law professors - Farhang Heydari, Francesca Procaccini, Christopher Serkin, Sean Seymore, as well as adjunct professor John Richmond - were honored with Hall-Hartman Awards for Outstanding Teaching from the Vanderbilt Bar Association. Hall-Hartman Awards are based on a student poll administered by the VBA. The annual awards, which recognize excellent teaching of bot more PR

Fordham Law School: Could AI Be Used to Make Bioweapons? (10)
BRONX, New York, April 16 (TNSjou) -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following news: * * * Could AI Be Used to Make Bioweapons? By Chris Gosier As AI is being used across the health sector to speed the search for new treatments, how do we keep it from being used to make bioweapons--viruses, toxins, bacteria, and the like? That's the focus of a paper recently published in Science, lead-authored by Fordham Law professor Doni Bloomfield. It offers a blueprint for regulating new biological data that could be used for such nefariou more PR

George Mason launches Einstein Labs to accelerate AI, in partnership with the Einstein family (10)
FAIRFAX, Virginia, April 15 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * George Mason launches Einstein Labs to accelerate AI, in partnership with the Einstein family * George Mason University is launching a new artificial intelligence (AI)-focused accelerator housed in Fuse at Mason Square called Einstein Labs. A partnership between the Einstein family and Mason Enterprise, the lab will develop dual-use technologies for commercial big tech and government, initially focusing on three high-impact sectors: health, quantum, and  more PR

George Mason's Alicia Hong to Present Tay Gavin Erickson Lecture on Health Communication in a Digital World on April 28 (10)
AMHERST, Massachusetts, April 15 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * George Mason's Alicia Hong to Present Tay Gavin Erickson Lecture on Health Communication in a Digital World on April 28 * Alicia Hong, professor in the Department of Health Administration and Policy at George Mason University, will present " From Information to Intelligence: Health Communication in a Digital World," Tuesday, April 28, at 10 a.m. in Thompson Hall, Room 106. Health communication has shifted from helping people find informatio more PR

How One Yale Alum is Using AI to Make Social Services More Accessible (10)
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, April 15 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * How one Yale alum is using AI to make social services more accessible With Keeper Systems, Blake Robertson '24 M.P.H. is applying lessons he learned in his own life to simplify the journey of finding and using social services. By Meg Dalton For Blake Robertson, the caregiving crisis is deeply personal. As a teenager, he witnessed firsthand his mother's struggles after she became the primary caregiver of his grandfather after a cancer diagnosis. "She h more PR

ILWA & The Shipley Group Launch Program to Modernize Environmental Permitting in the Age of AI (10)
LOGAN, Utah, April 15 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * ILWA & The Shipley Group Launch Program to Modernize Environmental Permitting in the Age of AI * Artificial intelligence is changing industries across the country, and environmental professionals are finding ways to use these tools to improve environmental review processes without sacrificing trust, transparency or rigor. Utah State University's Janet Quinney Lawson Institute for Land, Water & Air and The Shipley Group are announcing the launch of the Certifie more PR

In President's Lecture, Pulitzer Prize-winning CMU Historian Explains How She Uncovered Voices From the Past (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 15 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * In President's Lecture, Pulitzer Prize-winning CMU Historian Explains How She Uncovered Voices From the Past * For Carnegie Mellon University's Edda L. Fields-Black, history provides a perspective that can offer solutions and insights into the human condition. Fields-Black, who earned a 2025 Pulitzer Prize in history, joined Carnegie Mellon President Farnam Jahanian for his President's Lecture Series on Monday. At CMU, she is an accomplished p more PR

ISU Names 2026 Distinguished Faculty Award Winners (10)
POCATELLO, Idaho, April 15 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * ISU Names 2026 Distinguished Faculty Award Winners * The 2026 Idaho State University Distinguished Teacher, Distinguished Researcher and Distinguished Service awardees have been chosen. Dr. Kendra Murray has been honored with the 2026 Distinguished Teacher award. Dr. Donna Delparte is the 2026 Distinguished Researcher, and the 2026 Distinguished Service honor was awarded to Dr. Deanna Dye. Murray is an associate professor in the Department of Geoscienc more PR

ISU to Offer Bachelor's in Artificial Intelligence Sciences Starting Fall 2026 (10)
POCATELLO, Idaho, April 15 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * ISU to Offer Bachelor's in Artificial Intelligence Sciences Starting Fall 2026 * Shared between the Departments of Mathematics & Statistics and Computer Science, the new degree will help address the growing demand for AI professionals. Employment in the field is projected to grow by 34 percent by 2034, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. "This program reflects the strong collaboration between the mathematics & statistics and computer scienc more PR

Local Donation Powers UConn Construction Engineering Programs (10)
STORRS, Connecticut, April 15 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Local Donation Powers UConn Construction Engineering Programs * Construction engineering students will be able to round out their theoretical education with hands-on heavy equipment experience, courtesy of a large donation by a local equipment retailer. Tyler Equipment Corporation will gift the UConn College of Engineering with a Volvo Electric L20 Wheel Loader for UConn's construction engineering and management (CEM) program. "We are incredi more PR

Media Tip Sheet: Anthropic's New Model, Mythos, Raises Cybersecurity Concerns (10)
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Anthropic's New Model, Mythos, Raises Cybersecurity Concerns * WASHINGTON (April 15, 2026) - Anthropic's new AI model Mythos, is noted as their most capable model for coding and automated tasks, but this system could expose financial institutions to cyber risks. Due to IT interconnections, many banks use the same vendors and solutions-these connections could multiply breaches. Government officials in the United States, Canada and Britain  more PR

Millikin University and Blackburn College establish MBA Direct Admit Partnership (10)
DECATUR, Illinois, April 14 -- Millikin University posted the following news: * * * Millikin University and Blackburn College establish MBA Direct Admit Partnership * DECATUR, Ill. - Millikin University and Blackburn College have established a new MBA Direct Admit partnership that will create a seamless pathway for qualified Blackburn students to pursue Millikin's Accelerated Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree through the University's Tabor School of Business. The partnership strengthens collaboration between the two instituti more PR

MIT faculty, alumni receive 2025-26 American Physical Society honors (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 15 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * MIT faculty, alumni receive 2025-26 American Physical Society honors * The American Physical Society (APS) recently honored two MIT faculty members -professors Yoel Fink PhD '00 and Mehran Kardar PhD '83 -as well as six alumni with prizes and awards for their contributions to physics and academic leadership. In addition, several MIT faculty members -Professor Jorn Dunkel, Professor Yen-Jie Lee PhD '11, Associate Professor Mingd more PR

MIT Prioritizes Human Insight and Moral Compass Development to Prepare Students for Success in an AI-Driven Labor Market (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 14 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following Q&A with Agustin Rayo, dean of the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences: * * * Q&A: MIT SHASS and the future of education in the age of AI * The MIT School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (SHASS) was founded in 1950 in response to "a new era emerging from social upheaval and the disasters of war," as outlined in the 1949 Lewis Committee Report. The report's findings emphasized MIT's role and responsibility in the new nu more PR

MIT: Human-machine teaming dives underwater (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 14 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Human-machine teaming dives underwater * The electricity to an island goes out. To find the break in the underwater power cable, a ship pulls up the entire line or deploys remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) to traverse the line. But what if an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) could map the line and pinpoint the location of the fault for a diver to fix? Such underwater human-robot teaming is the focus of an MIT Lincoln Laborat more PR

N.C. State: AI-Powered Tool Helps Computer Architects Boost Processor Performance (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 16 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * AI-Powered Tool Helps Computer Architects Boost Processor Performance Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a new AI-assisted tool that helps computer architects boost processor performance by improving memory management. The tool, called CacheMind, is the first computer architecture simulator capable of answering arbitrary, interactive questions about complex hardware-software interactions. The new  more PR

NDWRRI researchers tackling issues affecting state's water supply and quality (10)
FARGO, North Dakota, April 15 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * NDWRRI researchers tackling issues affecting state's water supply and quality * In the words of North Dakota Water Resources Research Institute (NDWRRI) interim director Trung Le, water management in the state isn't only an environmental issue. "Because the state relies so heavily on agriculture and energy, water is the backbone of the economy," said Le, who was named NDWRRI interim director in January 2026. Water management isn't only about  more PR

Neurodivergent students showcase talents at APSU's Reverse Career Fair (10)
CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, April 15 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * Neurodivergent students showcase talents at APSU's Reverse Career Fair * Junior mathematics and computer science major Owen Fink during APSU's third annual Reverse Career Fair. Fink was offered an internship with Altivum through the event. | Photo by Chris Tallent CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - Austin Peay State University's third annual Reverse Career Fair recently gave neurodivergent students a chance to showcase their talents on their terms. Hoste more PR

Pairing Clemson data and tools for responsible AI use (10)
CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 15 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Pairing Clemson data and tools for responsible AI use * Artificial intelligence tools can help Clemson faculty and staff work more efficiently, but it is important to ensure they are used responsibly and safely. When getting started, the first question is not simply which tool to use, but whether the data is appropriate for that tool in the first place. Responsible AI use requires careful attention to ensure data protection, privacy and security. Dat more PR

Penn State-Shenango: Occupational Therapy Employees Learn to Integrate AI Into Coursework (10)
SHARON, Pennsylvania, April 16 -- Pennsylvania State University's Shenango Campus issued the following news: * * * Occupational therapy employees learn to integrate AI into coursework Allied Health Program Assistant Amy Beveridge, and Assistant Teaching Professor of Occupational Therapy Geralyn Wallace, recently completed of the Penn State Provost Endorsement Program: AI-Enhanced Pedagogy. The duo participated in the program during the fall 2025 semester. As part of the program, participants explored generative AI technology to find creativ more PR

PennWest institute to support regional businesses (10)
CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, April 15 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * PennWest institute to support regional businesses * PennWest University has launched P.E.A.K. @ PennWest -Powering Entrepreneurs through Action and Knowledge -a new initiative that brings together key university resources to support regional businesses while expanding hands-on learning opportunities for students. P.E.A.K. @ PennWest aligns programs across the university, including the Small Business Development Center; the Beehive Network; Government Agency Co more PR

Relearning "English" in a changing world (10)
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, April 15 -- The University of the Witwatersrand posted the following news: * * * Relearning "English" in a changing world * Wits Professor Chris Thurman delivered The English Academy Percy Baneshik Memorial Lecture 2026. The English Academy of Southern Africa, in partnership with the Wits School of Education, hosted the 2026 English Academy Percy Baneshik Memorial Lecture at the University of the Witwatersrand on 31 March 2026. Professor Christopher Thurman, in the Department of English Studies in the School  more PR

Researchers from Royal Holloway support project to provide electricity for an IT training centre in Kenya (10)
LONDON, England, April 15 -- The Royal Holloway-University of London issued the following news: * * * Researchers from Royal Holloway support project to provide electricity for an IT training centre in Kenya * Researchers from Royal Holloway are supporting a new solar energy project which will provide stable electricity to Oasis Mathare, an IT training centre in the Mathare informal settlement in Nairobi, Kenya. The installation, which has taken place over the last few months, will give the centre a reliable power supply for basic IT skil more PR

Rice returns to VivaTech 2026 with startups advancing future of energy, water, AI (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, April 15 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice returns to VivaTech 2026 with startups advancing future of energy, water, AI * Rice University will take the stage at Viva Technology 2026 in Paris June 17-20 with a portfolio of startups addressing the physical infrastructure of the future, from energy and water systems to artificial intelligence and advanced materials. This marks Rice's second appearance at Europe's largest startup and technology event and its first with a dedicated institutional pre more PR

Rutgers: Three Students Earn Goldwater Scholarships Recognizing Rising Stars in the Sciences (10)
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 16 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Three Students Earn Goldwater Scholarships Recognizing Rising Stars in the Sciences By Mike Lucas and Caroline Brobeil Three Rutgers students have been selected as Goldwater Scholars, a prestigious national honor for undergraduates who plan to pursue research careers in the natural sciences, mathematics and engineering. This year's honorees include Keshav Badri, a physics and mathematics major at Rutgers University-New Brunswick and two students at  more PR

SEI Launches Leadership in AI for Cybersecurity Application Workshop (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 15 -- Carnegie Mellon University's Software Engineering Institute posted the following news: * * * SEI Launches Leadership in AI for Cybersecurity Application Workshop * Advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have expanded and accelerated cyber threats as well as the tools to defend against them. To support the cyber workforce's adoption of AI, the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) is offering a new workshop on building practical AI solutions for cybersecurity. SEI experts will teach the first instan more PR

Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Precision Medicine Conference Highlights New Pathways to Personalized Cancer Care (10)
MIAMI, Florida, April 15 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Precision Medicine Conference Highlights New Pathways to Personalized Cancer Care * Prominent academic leaders from the University of Miami and beyond discussed the evolving role of precision oncology at the 3rd Biennial Miami Precision Medicine Conference. As precision oncology becomes an increasingly defining feature of modern cancer care, clinicians, researchers, patients and patient advoca more PR

Two FAU Students Honored as 2026 Goldwater Scholars (10)
BOCA RATON, Florida, April 16 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Two FAU Students Honored as 2026 Goldwater Scholars By Jonathan Fraysure Two Florida Atlantic University students have been recognized as Goldwater Scholars, the fifth straight year that the university has obtained this esteemed honor. Danylo Fedkiv and Kyle Loh have been selected to receive the 2026 Barry Goldwater Scholarship, the most prestigious national research fellowship for undergradua more PR

UC Santa Cruz debuts on CodeSignal's University Report (10)
SANTA CRUZ, California, April 15 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * UC Santa Cruz debuts on CodeSignal's University Report * A new ranking shows UC Santa Cruz students are among the top coders in the country. The campus made its debut on CodeSignal's 2026 University Report, a data-driven ranking of universities based on the demonstrated programming and software engineering skills of their graduates. Built on tens of thousands of verified, proctored coding assessments, the ranking shows tha more PR

UCF Receives $50 Million Gift to Establish the Barry S. Miller College of Business (10)
ORLANDO, Florida, April 15 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF Receives $50 Million Gift to Establish the Barry S. Miller College of Business * The University of Central Florida today announced a $50 million gift from finance alumnus Barry Miller '95 -the largest single philanthropic investment in the university's history -to establish the Barry S. Miller College of Business. "UCF is being trusted to lead, and Barry's investment reinforces that UCF is a place where talent is developed at scale, where  more PR

UM Students to Compete at 37th Annual Ruffatto Startup Challenge (10)
MISSOULA, Montana, April 15 -- The University of Montana posted the following news release: * * * UM Students to Compete at 37th Annual Ruffatto Startup Challenge * The Ruffatto Startup Challenge - sponsored by Ontra Marketing Group, Bill and Cheryl Papesh and the Folley Family Foundation - provides a platform for aspiring entrepreneurs to showcase their business ideas. Students compete for $50,000 in prize money, which reflects the strong support of businesses, organizations and individuals dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship across th more PR

UMass-Based Center Issues New Guidance on AI Use in Dispute Resolution (10)
AMHERST, Massachusetts, April 15 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * UMass-Based Center Issues New Guidance on AI Use in Dispute Resolution * The National Center for Technology and Dispute Resolution (NCTDR) at UMass Amherst is helping to shape how artificial intelligence is used in dispute resolution, as the technology becomes ubiquitous in legal settings, whether online or in person. NCTDR and the International Council for Online Dispute Resolution (ICODR) recently released new guidance for third parties, more PR

UMSL partnering with U.S. Transportation Command and Air Mobility Command to support student learning, strengthen research (10)
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, April 15 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news: * * * UMSL partnering with U.S. Transportation Command and Air Mobility Command to support student learning, strengthen research * UMSL welcomed Air Mobility Command Chief Scientist Albert Lowas (third from right) for a kickoff meeting last Friday to discuss potential collaborations arising from a new Education Partnership Agreement between UMSL and U.S. Transportation Command and AMC. Provost Steven J. Berberich (second from right) took  more PR

University of Baltimore Archivist Rezaei Details Ethical AI Use in Oral History Project for Mid-Atlantic Archivist Publication (10)
BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 14 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * Archives Featured in Mid-Atlantic Archivist * The University of Baltimore Library & Archives is featured in the Spring 2026 issue of Mid-Atlantic Archivist, the newsletter of the Mid-Atlantic Regional Archives Conference (MARAC). In the article, "Human Oversight in the Age of AI: Transcription, Curation, and Access in a University Oral History Project," University Archivist Fatemeh Rezaei reflects on the University of Baltimore Stories: 100th Anni more PR

University of Birmingham: Forensic Linguistics Reveals the Playbook of Trust (10)
BIRMINGHAM, England, April 15 (TNSjou) -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * Forensic linguistics reveals the playbook of trust New research shows energy traders used linguistic tactics to manipulate trust, foster illicit collusion, mislead others, and enable corruption. * New research has revealed the linguistic moves made by energy traders to manipulate trust and encourage collusion in illicit activity, misleading clients and officials, and supporting forms of corruption that spanned many organisations. Forens more PR

University of Cincinnati: AI Advances in the Liver Disease Field (10)
CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 16 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * AI advances in the liver disease field UC transplant hepatologist reviews the clinical landscape's current technology By Megan Burgasser, burgasma@ucmail.uc.edu MASH represents the advanced inflammatory form of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD, formerly known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease), where fat accumulation in the liver triggers fibrosis and progressive liver injury. As a major public health challenge, MAS more PR

University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business: AI Industry Roundtable - Shaping the AI Ready Professional (10)
BOULDER, Colorado, April 16 -- The University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business issued the following news: * * * AI Industry Roundtable: Shaping the AI Ready Professional By Jane Majkiewicz On April 10, 2026, six industry leaders came to Leeds to discuss "Shaping the AI Ready Professional." As artificial intelligence reshapes how work gets done--and how talent is hired--today's students are entering a job market defined by rapid change. On April 10, six industry leaders came to Leeds for the school's second AI Industry Roundtabl more PR

University of Miami: Dutch Royals Visit the Rosenstiel School (10)
CORAL GABLES, Florida, April 16 -- The University of Miami issued the following news: * * * Dutch royals visit the Rosenstiel School In Miami as part of a three-day U.S. trip, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands stopped at the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science to learn more about potential partnerships on water-related projects and to get a behind-the-scenes look at University resilience initiatives. By Robert C. Jones Jr., rcjones@miami.edu An ocean as vast as a continent separates Florida f more PR

URochester Launches Interdisciplinary Department of Sound Arts and Engineering (10)
ROCHESTER, New York, April 16 -- The University of Rochester issued the following news: * * * URochester launches interdisciplinary Department of Sound Arts and Engineering The collaboration between the Eastman School of Music and Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences bridges audio technology and artistry. Jessica Kaufman The University of Rochester has launched the Department of Sound Arts and Engineering, a new interdisciplinary academic department bringing together two of URochester's world-class schools--the Eastman School of  more PR

USC Researchers Presented Ways to use AI for Social Good at ShowCAIS 2026 (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, April 15 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * USC Researchers Presented Ways to use AI for Social Good at ShowCAIS 2026 * In the world of artificial intelligence (AI), AI development can go in many directions, and experts see an increasing need for ethical AI and its use as a tool to drive social change. From addressing mental health and homelessness to tackling the toughest issues facing veterans, as well as detecting wildfires and mitigating bias more PR

USD Announces 2026 President's Research Award Recipients (10)
VERMILLION, South Dakota, April 14 -- The University of South Dakota posted the following news: * * * USD Announces 2026 President's Research Award Recipients * 2026 President's Research Award recipients, who received a $2,500 cash award and a plaque, include the following: President's Award for Research Excellence: Established Faculty * Jeff Wesner, Ph.D., associate chair of biology and professor in the Department of Biology President's Award for Research Excellence: New or Mid-Career Faculty or Staff * Melissa Dittberner, Ph.D.  more PR

UTMB Health first academic health system to deploy HIPAA-compliant, real-time AI web search at enterprise scale (10)
GALVESTON, Texas, April 15 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * UTMB Health first academic health system to deploy HIPAA-compliant, real-time AI web search at enterprise scale * The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) today announced the deployment of HIPAA-compliant, AI-powered web search for clinicians and staff, the first capability of its kind at enterprise scale in an academic health system. The deployment was enabled through The University of Texas System's REAL Health AI init more PR

Virginia Tech: There's a Power/water Trade-off in Data Center Resource Allocation (10)
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 15 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * There's a power/water trade-off in data center resource allocation Landon Marston, who studies sustainable water resources management, finds himself in the middle of a growing challenge when it comes to data centers. By Noah Frank There's a lot of conflicting information floating around about just how much water data centers really use. When it comes to the hyperscaled, artificial intelligence (AI)-driven data centers, there's water for cooling the components more PR

WBS launches new MSc Business with Digital Strategy & Artificial Intelligence (10)
COVENTRY, England, April 15 -- The University of Warwick Business School posted the following news: * * * WBS launches new MSc Business with Digital Strategy & Artificial Intelligence * With the AI age upon us Warwick Business School has unveiled a new Master's course to equip the next generation of business leaders with the digital, analytical and strategic capabilities needed. The MSc Business with Digital Strategy & Artificial Intelligence will start in September with applications now open for a course that combines cutting-edge resear more PR

Wes Moschetto to Deliver 2026 Commencement Address at Greater Allegheny (10)
MCKEESPORT, Pennsylvania, April 16 -- Pennsylvania State University Greater Allegheny campus issued the following news: * * * Wes Moschetto to deliver 2026 commencement address at Greater Allegheny By J. Ryan Simon Wes Moschetto, a healthcare innovator, founder and executive leader, will deliver the commencement address during Penn State Greater Allegheny's spring ceremony at 7 p.m. Friday, May 8, in Wunderley Gymnasium. A Penn State alumnus with more than two decades of experience in healthcare innovation, Moschetto has built and scaled m more PR

With expanded programs, SDSU sees significant growth in education majors (10)
BROOKINGS, South Dakota, April 15 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * With expanded programs, SDSU sees significant growth in education majors * Story from Pigeon605 Even early in her career, high school chemistry teacher Lindsay Kokenge has learned there are multiple formulas for success as an educator. The Sioux Falls native graduated from O'Gorman High School in 2020 and enrolled at South Dakota State University planning to become nurse. "I had toyed with the idea of moving away from home for a while b more PR