ST. LOUIS, Missouri, April 17 -- The Washington University School of Medicine posted the following news release: * * * $12 million NIH grant supports study of Alzheimer's risk factors * Building on its longstanding leadership in Alzheimer's disease genetics and biomarkers, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has launched the Caribbean Omics & Genomics for Alzheimer Study (CONGAS) with the support of a five-year, $12 million grant from the National Institute on Aging, part o more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, April 17 -- The University of Wisconsin posted the following news: * * * A UW professor's book tells the overlooked tale of a queer Black man who risked his life during WWII for love * Ethelene Whitmire's "The Remarkable Life of Reed Peggram," who survived and escaped a Nazi concentration camp with his lover, has received national recognition since its release. By Charles Monroe-Kane It was a chance afternoon meeting in Copenhagen a decade ago. UW-Madison historian and  more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 17 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Achievements | Honors, appointments and publications for April 17 * Recent achievements for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln community were earned by JC Andrews, Nathan Bicak, Nosakhare Idiaghe, Izuchukwu Iwuamadi, Kala Mueller, Kristen Olson, Bo Peng, Sedoten Ogun, Hiep Vu, Eric Weaver and Xinpeng Zhang. Honors JC Andrews, a doctoral student in English, was named by Yale University Press as winn more PR

PASADENA, California, April 17 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * AI Algorithm Enables Biological Imaging Breakthroughs * Imaging is a critical technique in biology-from identifying cancerous cells in biopsies to observing how immune cells like macrophages hunt down and destroy pathogens. Traditionally, distinguishing and labeling individual cells in images and videos has been an arduous task done by hand. Now, an interdisciplinary team of Caltech rese more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 17 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Awards, accolades, and honors across the Penn community * In the School of Arts & Sciences, Colton Sheehan, a sixth-year Ph.D. student in the lab of Thomas Mallouk, Vagelos Professor in Energy Research, has been named a Schmidt Science Fellow -a prestigious honor given to "the next generation of science leaders, transcending disciplines and working to solve the world's most pressing proble more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, April 18 (TNSjou) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * How do neurological diseases hurt blood circulation? New research looks at lesser-studied effects Organ-on-a-chip technology mimics how cells behave inside the human body By Chris Kocher Scientists looking for the causes of neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's generally focus on the buildup of aberrant proteins in the brain that impede normal neural connections. New rese more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, April 17 (TNSjou) -- Northwestern University posted the following news release on April 15, 2026: * * * Bottled lightning makes a cleaner fuel Bursts of plasma convert methane into methanol without high heat and pressures * Northwestern University chemists have discovered a new way to turn natural gas into liquid fuel -- and it's lightning in a bottle. By harnessing tiny bursts of plasma -- or mini "lightning bolts" -- in glass tubes submerged in water, the team has suc more PR

SAN BERNARDINO, California, April 18 (TNSjou) -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following Faculty In the News wrap up: * * * Faculty in the News, April 17 Yawen Li (social work) recently published a paper with her collaborators from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that investigated the use of electronic health care records in adult day care service centers, and found that a digital divide exists. Trends in Electronic Health Record Use Among Adult  more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 17 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * Caleb Penick: Finding Purpose in Child Therapy and Service at WKU * For Caleb Penick of Campbellsville, Kentucky, the road to psychology and child therapy wasn't straightforward. "Originally I came into WKU with communication disorders major," he recalls. "I thought I could work with kids that way, but it was a lot more science than I was comfortable with." That realization set him on a new pat more PR

POMONA, California, April 18 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona issued the following news: * * * Couple Shaped by Struggle and Driven to Give Will Receive Honorary Doctorates Melanie Johnson Michael Beckage and Bridget Spanier faced numerous challenges as college students. Beckage ('87, engineering technology), a first-generation college student, worked his way through Cal Poly Pomona, even taking out a loan when money ran tight. His wife, Spanier, also first-generation col more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, April 17 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * CEO Weekly Update: April 17, 2026 * Dear Colleagues, Amidst this beautiful spring weather, it has been another transformative week for UConn Health. On April 15 we welcomed an additional hospital, the 50-bed Albert J. Solnit Hospital ("JDH-Solnit") to our UConn John Dempsey Hospital (JDH) license. I want to pause here and thank the multi-agency teams that made this possible. I was so impressed w more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 17 -- The Indiana University Indianapolis campus posted the following news: * * * Co-ops at IU Indianapolis power Indiana's workforce in key industries like biosciences, tourism * The IU Impact: IU Indianapolis is embedded into the city's business community, helping students forge early connections with leading companies and employers to fill talent needs. Luke Alka says he has a wealth of professional work experience under his belt, despite being on the Indiana more PR

HAMILTON, New York, April 17 -- Colgate University posted the following news: * * * Colgate Hosts Conference on Innovative Approaches to Language Education * Colgate University is leading a conversation on how to modernize and reinvigorate language education with its recent Conference on Innovative Approaches to Language Education. The March 27-28 event, organized in partnership with regional research consortium CNY Humanities Corridor, served as a working forum for 125 educators from instit more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * College of Ag Sciences alumna's legacy: research and growing global impact Long before she led reforestation efforts in her native Lebanon, Maya Nehme was a graduate student in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences, researching ways to combat invasive species threatening forests. Even then, her vision extended beyond the lab -helping to inspire what would become the college's int more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 17 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Could AI help us be more thoughtful voters? * Democracy depends on an informed electorate. But diving into the context swirling around ballot measures, where some of today's consequential policy questions in the country are now decided, is no easy task. The last decade has seen social media inflame passions and amplify misinformation. Can newer forms of technology nudge us to reason more carefully?  more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, April 16 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine and CMU Medical Education Partners join national study to advance perinatal mental health care * The Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine at Central Michigan University and CMU Medical Education Partners have been selected as one of 32 clinical sites to participate in an impactful, national research initiative led by the UMass Chan Medical School to im more PR

DENVER, Colorado, April 17 -- The University of Colorado posted the following news: * * * CU Denver Professor Studies the Way People Experience Heat in Cities--and Why it Matters * Imagine you're at a bus stop, waiting for your ride. Now, imagine it's July. Across the city, the temperature is in the high 90s. This bus stop has a bit of shade, but still, it's hot. Would you rather spend that time waiting somewhere along the concrete and asphalt of East Colfax, or tucked between the tree-lined more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, April 17 -- Lewis and Clark College posted the following news: * * * Dr. Kosansky Receives Fulbright for Rabat Genizah Project * Associate Professor Oren Kosansky has received a prestigious Fulbright award for his project, "Digital Humanities Scholarship and Jewish Cultural Heritage in Contemporary Morocco". Building on his extensive background in anthropology and Moroccan studies, this project bridges the gap between Middle East and North African (MENA) studies and Jewish  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSjou) -- U.S. teenagers are expressing increasing worry regarding their overreliance on artificial intelligence companions, with many describing patterns that mirror behavioral addiction. Research led by Afsaneh Razi, assistant professor in the College of Computing & Informatics at Drexel University, indicates that while these tools are intended for entertainment, they often disrupt sleep, academic performance, and offline relationships. The study, titled Teens' Perspect more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 16 -- The Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Earth Day Forecast: Cloudy With a Chance of Optimism *. Despite shifts in federal policies, Jonathan Levy, professor and chair of environmental health, sees signs of improvement in public acceptance of climate change.  Viewpoint articles are written by members of the SPH community from a wide diversity of perspectives. The views expressed are solely those of the authors and are more PR

YPSILANTI, Michigan, April 18 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Eastern Michigan University invests $480K in faculty research through 2026 Summer Research and Creative Activity Awards Written by: Brittany Mobley Eastern Michigan University has awarded 40 Summer Research and Creative Activity Awards to faculty members for 2026, supporting 39 special projects. Thirty-eight awards went to individual applicants, and two supported group projects. The program provides more PR

YPSILANTI, Michigan, April 18 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Eastern Michigan University students and faculty collaborate on research projects funded by Undergraduate Research Stimulus Program Awards Written by: Brittany Mobley Eastern Michigan University undergraduate students will have the opportunity to collaborate with faculty and expand their research skills through the Undergraduate Research Stimulus Program Awards for Fall 2025, Winter 2026 and Summer  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, April 17 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Engineered dual-bacterial sensors turn chemical signals into electricity * Bacterial sensors usually rely on emitting light to transfer information about what they're sensing, but that method isn't practical in many settings. That's why most information transmission is done via electricity. And while electricity-emitting bacteria exist, manipulating them into useful sensors has been quite challenging. Rice U more PR

NORTHRIDGE, California, April 17 -- California State University Northridge issued the following news release: * * * Engineering a Better Arm: Professor and Students Advance Prosthetic Arm Innovation The work of Professor Peter Bishay and his students always draws a crowd at the annual Senior Design Project Showcase, which takes place this year on May 1st at the Autodesk Technology Engagement Center. At the August ribbon cutting for CSUN's Autodesk Technology Engagement Center, guests tourin more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, April 17 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Engineering, game design faculty turn nuclear science into interactive learning experience At Kennesaw State University, learning about nuclear energy isn't limited to textbooks and lectures. Researchers are developing a video game that helps users understand how reactors operate through hands-on experience.  At the center of the project titled "Simulating the AP1000: An Educational Game to Pro more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, April 17 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Environmental Health and Safety Announces New Leadership Promotions * Jeffrey Hescock, assistant vice chancellor of environmental health and safety and emergency management, has announced key leadership changes within the Department of Environmental Health and Safety. * Kate Dorrity has been promoted to director of emergency management and will continue to lead and oversee the university's more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, April 17 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Environmental historian named Wallace Stegner endowed chair at Montana State * BOZEMAN - Author and environmental historian Joshua Howe will become the new Wallace Stegner Endowed Chair in Western American Studies at Montana State University in August. The author of books on the history of climate change science and exposure of soldiers in battle to toxic chemicals, Howe is the second professor appointe more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 17 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * Fave Rave: BALTIMORE BANNER * LEARN HOW TO ACCESS THE BALTIMORE BANNER USING YOUR UBALT CREDENTIALS Re-introducing the BALTIMORE BANNER -a Pulitzer Prize-winning local online news source available to the University of Baltimore community. The University of Baltimore Library & Archives subscribes to the Baltimore Banner, operated by the Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism, a nonprofit with  more PR

MIAMI, Florida, April 18 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FIU debuts new music therapy major, expanding its Bachelor of Music program By Emily Martinez Florida International University is expanding access to high-impact healthcare careers with the launch of a new major in Music Therapy. The program positions FIU among only four universities in Florida offering this major. Offered through the Herbert more PR

PEMBROKE, North Carolina, April 18 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke issued the following news: * * * Former NASA Astronaut John Herrington to Deliver Keynote Address at UNC Pembroke Spring Commencement Former NASA Astronaut John Herrington to Deliver Keynote Address at UNC Pembroke Spring Commencement * UNC Pembroke will welcome Dr. John Herrington, a former NASA astronaut and member of the Chickasaw Nation, as the keynote speaker for its Spring Commencement ceremonies on May 8  more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 17 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * Drawn to Greatness * UNLV's doctoral program in radiochemistry has long been a powerhouse for nuclear science, producing experts who now lead the nation's most critical security and research missions. It also boasts a 100% job placement rate, says Wendee Johns, program manager of the Nuclear Security Science and Technology Consortium and UNLV's Radiochemistry Ph.D. program. Founded in  more PR

MERCED, California, April 17 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * From Classrooms to Communities, UC Merced Symposium Tackles Public Health Challenges * Community voices, student research and cross-sector partnerships took center stage at the UC Merced's Public Health Symposium, where speakers emphasized equity, access and connection as urgent priorities in the Central Valley and beyond. The symposium, held April 10 as part of National Public Health Week, more PR

HAMPTON, Virginia, April 17 -- Hampton University posted the following news: * * * From Participation to Power: Hampton University's Founding Day Giving Sparks a Philanthropic Shift * April 1 campaign more than doubles donor engagement and raises nearly $750,000 to advance scholarships, research, and institutional growth. HAMPTON, Va. (April 17, 2026) -Hampton University has achieved a historic milestone, raising $746,395 from 2,612 gifts during its annual Day of Giving on Founding Day, an  more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 17 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * From the Atomic Age to AI, JFK's words resonate 70 years later * From the Atomic Era to AI, JFK's message at Northeastern resonates 70 years later On June 17, 1956, then-U.S. Sen. and future President John F. Kennedy spoke at Northeastern University's commencement, heralding the atomic age and a transformation of new industries and processes. by Tanner Stening On June 17, 1956, then-U.S. Sen. and  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 18 -- Georgia State University issued the following news: * * * Biomedical Master's Graduate Thrives in Research Career Focused on Fighting Cancer Since graduating from Georgia State, Shar Siri (M.I.S. '22) has enjoyed a thriving career as a research scientist and discovered her passion for fighting cancer. Now, she's stepping into a new role in cell therapy manufacturing focused on treating cancer patients. While earning her Master of Interdisciplinary Studies in Bio more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Graduate student artwork featured in annual Visual Arts Exhibition at Penn State * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -HUB-Robeson Galleries, in partnership with the Penn State J. Jeffery and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School, is presenting the 41st Annual Visual Arts Graduate Exhibition from March 27 through April 26 in the HUB Gallery. Established in 1986, the annual exhibition highlights the creative more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, April 17 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Graduate voice: Why international research matters * Jana Woerner is a doctoral candidate in the Departments of Integrative Biology, and Ecology, Evolution and Behavior. She is a 2026 recipient of the Homer Higbee International Education Award. I would not be the field scientist I am today without my time in Kenya. Dr. Kay Holekamp took a huge chance on me as a recent graduate with limited resear more PR

ALLENDALE, Michigan, April 18 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * Board approves computing Ph.D. program Research focused doctoral program is first of its kind at Grand Valley * GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- Grand Valley State University will launch a research doctoral program in computing in the fall, marking a milestone as the first Ph.D. program in the university's history. The program responds to a rapidly growing need for advanced computing talent capable of co more PR

ITHACA, New York, April 17 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Harvard economist to deliver Knight Lecture * Edward L. Glaeser, the Fred and Eleanor Glimp Professor of Economics at Harvard University, will visit Cornell on May 4 to deliver the Frank Knight Lecture in the Department of Economics. Glaeser's talk, "Let's talk about cities, housing and infrastructure," will take place from 4:30-6 p.m. in Malott Hall, Room 228. "Glaeser's scholarship has had an extraordinar more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Harvard Medical School students presented the results of mentored investigations spanning basic science and clinical care during the 86th annual Soma Weiss Student Research Day. The event highlighted the school's requirement for MD students to complete a scholarly project, a policy designed to foster innovation in the practice of medicine. The research included various investigations conducted across 11 preclinical departments and 15 affiliated hospitals. Bernard Chang,  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSjou) -- Natural selection in West Eurasia has accelerated since the beginning of the farming era, according to a research study from Harvard Medical School. By applying computational methods to nearly 16,000 ancient genomes, the team found that directional selection has shaped the U.S. and global understanding of human biology far more than previously believed, affecting hundreds of genes over the last 10,000 years. The research document entitled "Ancient DNA Reveals Pe more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSjou) -- Deleting a single gene essential for maintaining the protective mucus barrier in the intestines leads to the development of invasive colorectal cancer, according to a research study from Harvard Medical School. The findings in mouse models settle a decades-old debate regarding whether a specific genetic defect is a cause or consequence of the disease. The research document entitled "Loss of the Molecular Chaperone COSMC Triggers Spontaneous Development of Colore more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 17 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * Health Wanted: Cannabis * The Episode This week on the show: cannabis! Is it bad for you? Is it good for you? Is it better than alcohol? And how does it seem to be everywhere...even in states where you know it's illegal? Listen now The Listener Questions Do red light therapy devices actually work? Red light therapy is not a scam if done correctly and, most import more PR

CONWAY, Arkansas, April 17 -- Hendrix College issued the following news release: * * * Hendrix College remakes liberal arts education with career-readiness strategy Hendrix College today announced a comprehensive initiative to incorporate career preparation throughout its undergraduate liberal arts curriculum, introducing a semester-long workforce experience for all students in a generational advancement for the 150-year-old institution. Via Hendrix positions the school as the only college o more PR

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, April 17 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Higher Ed Law Expert Stephen S. Dunham on the Challenges Facing Colleges * How can higher education balance its commitment to foster free speech and debate with its duty to protect students, faculty, and staff from discrimination and harassment, especially in the age of social media? It's just one of the conundrums colleges -and their legal counsels -face at a time when campuses are increasingly Ground  more PR

TULSA, Oklahoma, April 17 -- The University of Tulsa posted the following news: * * * How to build a biology lab: New faculty member shares her journey * Close your eyes and say the word "laboratory." What image does your mind conjure? For many of us outside the world of science, what appears is a shadowy chamber filled with bubbling beakers, glowing liquids and steampunk machinery emitting showers of electrical sparks. And all of this is presided over by a feverish individual sporting a vas more PR

BROWNWOOD, Texas, April 17 -- Howard Payne University posted the following news: * * * Howard Payne University to host inaugural research symposium featuring student, faculty research * Howard Payne University will host its inaugural Research Symposium from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, in the Mabee University Center.  The event is open to the public, and all are invited to attend. The symposium will highlight the diverse research, scholarship and creative work of the university's aca more PR

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, April 17 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * HPU Student Awarded Prestigious Goldwater Scholarship * High Point University (r) sophomore Jake Ankrum was named a 2026 Barry Goldwater Scholar by the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation.  One of the most prestigious awards available for an undergraduate student, the Goldwater Scholarship is given to exceptional sophomores and juniors who plan to pursue res more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 17 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Husker research provides irrigation rules to save water, increase profits * As water supplies shrink and food demand grows, new interdisciplinary research from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln offers a practical way for farmers to manage irrigation more efficiently while protecting their bottom line. "Agriculture uses about 70% of the world's freshwater, and nearly 40% of food production depends on more PR

HEMPSTEAD, New York, April 18 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * Innovation in Action at Hofstra-Seiman Venture Challenge Lindsey Angioletti From AI-powered research tools to healthcare platforms and consumer products, Hofstra University students took the stage last week to pitch bold business ideas at the 14th annual Hofstra-Seiman Venture Challenge. Hosted by the Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, the competition featured eight student teams, each given five more PR

SWARTHMORE, Pennsylvania, April 17 -- Swarthmore College posted the following news: * * * Innovation of Upgraded X-Ray Tool to Enhance Research Experience for Physics, Chemistry, and Engineering Students * A new instrument that significantly enhances chemistry, physics, and engineering research capabilities, a Rigaku Smart Lab SE X-ray diffractometer (XRD) will allow researchers to "see inside" opaque materials at an atomic level. It directs a beam of X-rays at a material and measures how  more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 18 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Investing in Aggie innovation in biosciences research The Edward S. Price '93 Undergraduate Scholars Fund aims to support Texas A&M University students devoted to life sciences research in the chemical engineering department. By Tori Hillis, Texas A&M Engineering A lot has changed since the last time Edward S. Price '93 was in Aggieland. As a graduate student, Price was a  more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, April 17 -- 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  more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 17 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Jacob Andreas and Brett McGuire named Edgerton Award winners * MIT Associate Professor Jacob Andreas of the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science [EECS] and MIT Associate Professor Brett McGuire of the Department of Chemistry have been selected as the winners of the 2026 Harold E. Edgerton Faculty Achievement Award. Established in 1982 as a permanent tribute to more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, April 17 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Jamila Lyiscott Receives AERA Mid-career Award, Presents Keynote at MSAN Conference * Jamila Lyiscott, associate professor of social justice education in the College of Education and founding co-director of the Center of Racial Justice, recently received the American Educational Research Association's (AERA) 2026 Mid-career Award for Critical Examinations of Race, Ethnicity, Class and Gender. more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 18 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * From Evidence to Coordinated Action: Advancing a Global Road Safety Research Agenda On March 12 and 13, the Johns Hopkins International Injury Research Unit (JH-IIRU) and Road Traffic Injuries Research Network (RTIRN), in collaboration with the Johns Hopkins Institute for Planetary Health and the World Health Organization (WHO), hosted a consultation on "Acceler more PR

ITHACA, New York, April 17 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * Kate Stephens '26: Advocating for ag research, extension and teaching in DC * * Agriculture * Communication * Global Development Kate Stephens '26, a CALS senior from north-central Montana studying global development and communication, was selected as a student delegate for the Council for Agricultural Research, Extension and Teaching (CARET) conference held more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 17 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU research lab provides KC high school students with unique learning experience The Unckless Lab at the University of Kansas recently conducted a final analysis on a yearlong outreach program with Blue Valley North High School in work funded through a grant from the National Science Foundation supporting STEM education. Robert Unckless, KU associate professor of molecular biosciences and director of the  more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 17 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Lawrence's research proves crucial in safeguarding Nebraska sugar beet sector * Palmer amaranth, a fast-growing "superweed," is notorious for the destructive threat it poses to sugar beet production. The plant produces enormous quantities of seeds, spreads easily and has developed resistance to most herbicides. Once the weed asserts itself in a field, the yield losses are often staggering. Until rece more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 17 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Lu's Nebraska story is one of research, resilience and a return to art * In his early days of researching the 1937 occupation of Nanjing, China, by Japanese troops, Suping Lu stumbled across the name of an American diplomat who had sent to the U.S. government about the civilians killed by Japanese soldiers. The diplomat, John Moore Allison, grew up in Lincoln and graduated from the University of Nebr more PR

NEWARK, New Jersey, April 18 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Machine Learning and AI Help NJIT Researchers Understand Human Crowd Movement Written by: Evan Koblentz A dose of artificial intelligence is helping New Jersey Institute of Technology researchers make sense of how crowds and the individuals within them move around, leading to insights with applications in fields such as emergency management, pedestrian traffic planning, robotics, special e more PR

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, April 17 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Making waves with acoustics: From tiny microrobots to massive infrastructure, acoustic waves resonate * A love of music fueled an early interest in acoustics research for Chen Shen, an assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering. Acoustics are like ripples in water. Sound waves behave similarly, spreading and interacting with obstacles. How more PR

EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, April 17 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus posted the following news: * * * Mentoring record brings national award for UW-Eau Claire's Dr. Rahul Gomes * In March, Dr. Sanchita Hati, professor of chemistry and biochemistry, received the 2026 CUR Outstanding Mentorship Award from the chemistry division. "I was not expecting this at all," Gomes says. "On a national level this is pretty big, and I am still quite surprised -it's actually turned out to be am more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 18 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Michigan alum establishes endowed curator of Asian art at U-M Museum of Art Major investment strengthens UMMA's leadership in Chinese ceramics, Asian art scholarship Written By: Christopher Ankney, UMMA Building on a long legacy of giving to the University of Michigan Museum of Art, longtime university supporter and alumnus William C. Weese has endowed only the second curatorial position in the muse more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, April 17 (TNSjou) -- Michigan State University's College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news on April 15, 2026: * * * Study confirms medical students face shortcomings in obesity education Results of a new study that examined curricula and surveyed students at 10 medical schools - including the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MSUCOM) - found that medical students need improved obesity education to meet the complex needs of patie more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, April 16 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * N.C. A&T Researchers Advance Coastal Resilience, Sustainable Energy Innovation * EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (April 16, 2026) - Undergraduate students at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University are advancing solutions to coastal resilience and sustainable energy through NASA and U.S. Department of Energy-funded research projects. With a combined b more PR

BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania, April 17 -- Moravian University issued the following news release: * * * National Award-Winning Children's Book Highlights Camaraderie Between Moravian Math Professor and Amateur Researcher Professor Emerita Doris Schattschneider knows that math has a way of bringing people together. Early on in Schattschneider's 34-year teaching career at Moravian University, a chance correspondence over a geometric puzzle brought a math discovery to light and blossomed into a lifelo more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, April 14 (TNSjou) -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Nature might have a universal rhythm From insects to birds to mammals, communication signals follow a common tempo * Why it matters: Understanding this potentially universal tempo could help scientists better interpret animal signaling and social behavior across species. Animal communication can look wildly different -- flashing lights, chirping calls, croaking songs and elaborate danc more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, April 14 (TNSjou) -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * New drug doubles one-year survival in pancreatic cancer trial Phase 2 randomized trial shows 38% reduction in risk of death with the drug when combined with chemotherapy * Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers and among the hardest to treat, with most patients surviving less than a year after diagnosis. But a new drug developed at Northwestern University may soon help patien more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * New Page Center grants focus on activism and advocacy in public communication The Arthur W. Page Center at Penn State announced the recipients of its 2026 Page/Johnson Legacy Scholar grants, selecting 11 projects that will assess how corporate social responsibility, advocacy and activism are evolving in a polarized political and cultural environment. The accepted projects feature 26 scho more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 17 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * New philosophical theory of personal well-being introduced in latest 'Oxford Handbook' Many metrics have been developed that seek to measure well-being, including the renowned Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS). It assesses overall quality of life based on five simple questions, such as: "So far I have gotten the important things I want in life." "Those measures are useful, and they've shown us some impo more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, April 17 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Missouri School of Journalism issued the following news release: * * * New research reveals best practices for newsrooms on TikTok By Austin Fitzgerald TikTok has exploded as a source of news for young people, and its rise offers key insights for news organizations looking to adapt to changing audience habits. New research from Kaia Tran, MA '25, highlights how to create news content that resonates with TikTok users. More than half more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, April 17 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU professor receives NSF CAREER Award, igniting student research * The National Science Foundation's Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) is the NSF's most prestigious award. It recognizes the impact of junior faculty's success in research and education integration and will fund their quest for five years. Last month, New Mexico State University astronomy assistant profes more PR

NEW YORK, April 17 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news: * * * Oceanography: A Portal to Understanding Climate Change * A tiny sea creature floats weightlessly in the deep ocean. Its fins ripple as it glides through the water. Its translucent body glows from the center in neon hues of blue and orange, giving it an ethereal, angel-like appearance. Gymnosomata, better known as " sea angels," are a type of swimming snail that often dwells in deep water  more PR

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, April 17 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * PennWest AI leader shapes global policy through prestigious fellowship * Dr. J. Camille Dempsey, an internationally recognized scholar in educational technology and artificial intelligence, continues to expand her global impact through a prestigious fellowship and recent international engagement. Dempsey, director of the PennWest Center for Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies and professor of Educ more PR

BUFFALO, New York, April 17 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Pharmacy researchers propose more equitable usage of continuous glucose monitoring in diabetes patients * In published commentary, they identify barriers to use among underserved populations By Laurie Kaiser BUFFALO, N.Y. -When diabetes patients track their blood sugar with a 24-hour wearable device, they manage their glucose more precisely and reduce the risk of more PR

ITHACA, New York, April 17 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Philosophy and art faculty win Guggenheim fellowships * Kate A. Manne, professor of philosophy in the College of Arts and Sciences, and Leeza Meksin, assistant professor of art in the College of Architecture, Art and Planning, have been named 2026 fellows by the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. Manne and Meksin are two of the 223 artists, scientists and scholars in 55 fields awarded the Guggenheim f more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, April 17 (TNSjou) -- Northwestern University posted the following news release on April 15, 2026: * * * Printed neurons communicate with living brain cells New devices mimic complex brain signals, point to more energy-efficient computing * Northwestern University engineers printed artificial neurons that don't just imitate the brain -- they talk to it. In a new study, the Northwestern team developed flexible, low-cost devices that generate electrical signals realistic e more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, April 17 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news: * * * Professor Michael Cosmopoulos honored as a Guggenheim Fellow in the Classics * Michael Cosmopoulos was one of 223 individuals chosen to be part of the 2026 class of Guggenheim Fellows. Nearly 5,000 people applied for the honor. (Photo courtesy of Michael Cosmopoulos) The John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation unveiled its 2026 class of fellows this week. Michael Cosmopoulos, t more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 17 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Professor Michael Laub and MIT alumni named 2025 AAAS Fellows * MIT Professor Michael T. Laub as well as 21 MIT alumni have been elected as fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). The 2025 class of AAAS Fellows includes 449 scientists, engineers, and innovators, spanning all 24 of AAAS disciplinary sections, who are recognized for their scienti more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- A decreased desire to consume protein serves as the earliest known warning sign of cancer cachexia, according to a research study from Harvard Medical School. By tracking behavioral changes in fruit flies, researchers identified a molecular disruption that occurs before the onset of overall appetite loss and muscle wasting. The research document entitled "Tumor-Derived upd3 and ImpL2 Suppress Protein Appetite to Cause Amino-Acid Malnutrition in Drosophila" was published  more PR

RADFORD, Virginia, April 18 -- Radford University issued the following Highlander Highlights wrap up for the week of April 13, 2026: * * * Our Highlanders are using their education to do extraordinary things. In this column, we highlight some notable mentions from local, regional, national and international news media. Whether our students, alumni, faculty and staff are featured as subject matter experts in high-profile stories or simply helping make the world a better place, we'll feature the more PR

ROCHESTER, New York, April 17 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * Biomedical sciences student wins Community Health Gap Year Fellowship in Alabama A prestigious fellowship will deepen biomedical sciences student Elena Fuentes Solano's understanding of the needs facing rural communities and help prepare her for a career in medicine treating patients from different socioeconomic backgrounds. Fuentes Solano, who finished her coursework in December, is o more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, April 16 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Samford's Alicia Gilbert Emerges as Expert in Ongoing 340B Litigation * Alicia Gilbert, assistant professor of law at Samford University's Cumberland School of Law, is emerging as a national expert on ongoing litigation involving the federal 340B Drug Discount Program. She was recently featured in Law360 's article, " Pharma in Uphill Fight with Contract Pharmacy Laws," which examines intensifying le more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 16 (TNSjou) -- University of Virginia Health posted the following news release: * * * Scientists Aim to Improve How We Understand Near-Death Experiences * School of Medicine researchers are working to enhance the scientific rigor of research tools to assess near-death experiences - brushes with death that often transform people's lives. UVA's Marieta Pehlivanova, PhD, and Bruce Greyson, MD - working with external colleagues Rense Lange, PhD, and James Houra more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, April 17 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Separating fact from fiction in housing affordability and corporate investors * The United States has a growing housing affordability problem. Recently, U.S. Sens. Elizabeth Warren, of Massachusetts, and Tim Scott, of South Carolina, introduced the 21 st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a bipartisan legislative package aimed at increasing housing supply and lowering costs. It has been described a more PR

LOUDONVILLE, New York, April 13 (TNSxrep) -- Siena College Research Institute issued the following news release: * * * More Than a Quarter of Americans, 27% Have An Active Online Sports Betting Account; A Third Have Opened an Account At Least Once * Sports Betting Continues to Grow as 60% of Online Sports Bettors Say They Have 'Chased' A Bet; 63% Have Bet a Total of at Least $100 in One Day; 31% Have Had Someone Express Concern to Them About Their Usage * A Majority of Americans, 53% Are Aga more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, April 17 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * Skin-deep microneedle sensor tracks drug clearance and reveals early kidney and liver dysfunction * Key takeaways * Wearable sensors that use microneedles to painlessly take samples at skin level could help personalize health care and enable precision drug dosing in real time, but many have been limited by weak signals and damage caused by friction in tissue. * A UCLA-led team dev more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 17 -- The Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * SPH Student Wins $10,000 for Telemedicine Startup *. MPH student Samuel Amoako-Kusi celebrates with his second-place prize, $10,000 for his social impact venture JoHil eKlinics. Photo: Megan Jones Global Health Samuel Amoako-Kusi, an MPH student studying healthcare management, earned second place in the Innovate@BU New Venture Competition for JoHil eKlinics, a social impact  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Researchers, policymakers, and practitioners gathered at the Irish College Leuven to address pathways for improving child development in rural communities, according to a report from the Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies. Co-sponsored by KU Leuven and the Stanford Rural Education Action Program, the third annual International Symposium on Early Childhood Development in Rural China examined methods for utilizing existing healthcare infr more PR

STANFORD, California, April 14 -- Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies issued the following Q&A by Khushmita Dhabhai with professor of political science Lisa Blaydes: * * * Meet Our Researchers: Lisa Blaydes Understanding how rulers, elites, and institutional incentives shape long-term political stability with Professor Lisa Blaydes. * Lisa Blaydes is a Professor of Political Science at Stanford University. She is the author of State of Repression: Iraq und more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, April 17 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news: * * * Strengthening Military Dental Education: USU Hosts 2026 Federal Services Dental Educators Workshop By Sharon Holland  The Uniformed Services University (USU) welcomed dental educators and leaders from across the Military Health System, Department of Veterans Affairs, and international partner organizations for the 2026 Federal Services Dental Educators Workshop (FSDEW), a three-day forum focus more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, April 17 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * Strong patient diversity in biobank reveals new genetic links to disease risk, treatment response * Key takeaways * The diverse datasets in the UCLA ATLAS Community Health Initiative Biobank, which contain the health records of 93,936 participants, have led to striking new findings. * The ATLAS Biobank reflects the wide range of ancestries living in Los Angeles, allowing researche more PR

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, April 18 -- Lycoming College issued the following news: * * * Students honored at Lycoming College Undergraduate Humanities Research Conference Lycoming College's fourth annual Undergraduate Humanities Research Conference was its largest yet featuring 78 presenters from institutions across the region, all dedicated to furthering the humanities through high-level undergraduate research. Scott Manning Stevens, Ph.D., delivered the keynote address, closing out the ev more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 17 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Students will share work at 29th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium The Center for Undergraduate Research & Fellowships will host over 150 students, both online and in person, presenting their research and creative works to faculty, staff, peers and the public. Students across the University of Kansas have been conducting research and creating all year long, either independently, contributing to a fac more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, April 18 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Music Historian Explores Afro-Cuban Film Music's Global Roots Cary Penate has been awarded a National Humanities Center summer residency to study how soundtracks shaped cultural representation and framed Caribbean identity for global audiences. Dan Bernardi When watching a film or television program, music can often be just as memorable as the acting or dialogue. A score sets the pace and emotional rhythm o more PR

NEW YORK, April 17 -- Rockefeller University posted the following news: * * * The antioxidant glutathione discovered to play a key role in proper protein folding * In the past several years, Rockefeller University's Kivanc Birsoy and his team in the Laboratory of Metabolic Regulation and Genetics have revealed remarkable details about the antioxidant glutathione, which plays many essential roles in the body, from clearing free radicals to repairing cellular damage. Among other things, they'v more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 17 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * Three Northeastern students named Goldwater Scholars The highly prestigious scholarship supports students with promise for great careers in science, engineering and mathematics research. by Erin Kayata How do bacterial biofilms -communities of bacteria that develop an extracellular matrix around themselves -allow chronic infections to flourish? What can the reproductive system of a worm teach us abo more PR

GOLDEN, Colorado, April 17 -- Colorado School of Mines posted the following news: * * * U.S. Congress turns to Colorado School of Mines for critical minerals expertise * Washington, D.C. -As the U.S. confronts rapidly growing demand for critical minerals essential to energy technologies, advanced manufacturing and national defense, Congress and federal policymakers are working to strengthen domestic supply chains and reduce strategic vulnerabilities. Colorado School of Mines, home to the w more PR

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, April 17 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * UAPB Students Earn Top Honors at 1890 Research Symposium * Students from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences (UAPB-SAFHS) earned top honors at the Association of 1890 Research Directors Biennial Research Symposium. Humphrey Wanjala, a graduate student in the Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries, received first place in the g more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 17 -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * How to Improve Advanced Care Planning for Patients and Caregivers Easy-to-use tools help clinicians talk to their patients about future medical decision-making needs. By Melinda Krigel In recognition of "National Healthcare Decisions Day," the "PREPARE for Your Care" program at UC San Francisco is making it easier for clinicians to remind their patients of the im more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, April 17 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Magazine: Into the Exosphere * Before she reported on the stars of outer space professionally, Jackie Wattles '14 (CLAS) spent her UConn journalism days reporting on the stars of student government. "They were willing to stick around and debate late into the night, so I would rush to meet my deadlines by sprinting from the Student Union to the Daily Campus newspaper building," Wattles recal more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, April 17 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Nursing Faculty and Students Earn Top Honors at ENRS Conference * The Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing was well represented at the Eastern Nursing Research Society (ENRS) Conference, with faculty and students presenting posters, facilitating panel discussions, receiving awards, and being elected to leadership positions within the organization. ENRS is comprised of nurses and other indivi more PR

MISSOULA, Montana, April 17 -- The University of Montana posted the following news release: * * * UM to Launch New Montana Healthy Communities Dashboard * MISSOULA - Historically, researchers looking to find Montana data for their projects or grant proposals had to hunt it down, often by contacting the University of Montana's School of Public and Community Health. Health data, like asthma or cardiovascular hospitalizations, is typically in a separate location from environmental or socioecon more PR

LOWELL, Massachusetts, April 17 -- The University of Massachusetts Lowell campus issued the following news release on April 15, 2026: * * * UMass Lowell Launches Center for Sports Engineering and Performance New Research Center Will Advance Equipment Design and Athlete Performance * UMass Lowell is expanding its leadership in sports research with the launch of the Center for Sports Engineering and Performance, bringing together interdisciplinary researchers, sporting goods manufacturers and more PR

FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia, April 18 -- The University of Mary Washington issued the following news: * * * UMW Board of Visitors Sets Tuition and Fees for 2026-27 By Amy Jessee At its quarterly meeting on April 17, 2026, the University of Mary Washington Board of Visitors set tuition and fees for the 2026-27 academic year. The Board voted unanimously to authorize a 2.6% tuition increase for undergraduate and graduate students and a mandatory comprehensive fee increase of 4% for the 2026-27 aca more PR

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, April 17 -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health posted the following news: * * * UNC innovation in AI-enabled ultrasound receives FDA clearance * The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is proud to announce that physicians within our program have developed a novel artificial intelligence-enabled ultrasound technology that has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The technology, invented by more PR

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, April 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of North Carolina School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * New Study Finds Weight Loss Causes Significant Muscle Loss UNC research advises physicians carefully evaluate how much muscle composition patients lose while taking popular drugs for weight loss. * A new UNC School of Medicine study of incretin-based medications, including newer medications such as semaglutide and tirzepatide that are widely prescribed for  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 17 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Underwood appointed as chancellor; trustees approve new student center construction * Board also approves naming of new Macon School of Medicine campus for Underwood Mercer University's Board of Trustees, meeting on the Cecil B. Day Graduate and Professional Campus in Atlanta, endorsed the appointment of former President William D. Underwood as chancellor and approved plans to demolish the Connell Student Cente more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSrpt) -- Research examining a nationwide power failure in Chile reveals that while total economic transactions plummeted on the day of the outage, nearly half of that lost activity was recovered in the following days. The analysis, titled Evidence on the Value of Electricity Reliability from a Nationwide Blackout, was published by the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago. It tracks the aftermath of a February 2025 event to quantify the true cost of grid i more PR

BOULDER, Colorado, April 18 -- The University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business issued the following news: * * * AI fact checking works, but mostly for progressives By Katy Marquardt Hill As social media platforms increasingly lean on artificial intelligence to spot misinformation, new research suggests those tools don't work equally well for everyone. In two large online experiments conducted in the U.S. and U.K. during the 2020 and 2022 news cycles, researchers found that AI fa more PR

MOSCOW, Idaho, April 16 -- The University of Idaho issued the following news release: * * * University of Idaho advances nursing and medical education plans University of Idaho's School of Health and Medical Professions took two significant steps this week toward expanding Idaho's health care workforce, securing Idaho State Board of Education (SBOE) approval for a proposed Boise undergraduate medical education facility and formalizing a nursing partnership with North Idaho College (NIC). Nur more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 18 -- The University of Maryland Baltimore campus issued the following news: * * * Greenebaum Family Donates $5.5 Million to Advance Cancer Research and Patient Care Katie Ghiardi The Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Family Foundation has donated $5.5 million to the University of Maryland Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center (UMGCCC) to help advance groundbreaking scientific research and compassionate, state-of-the-art cancer care in Maryland and across the region. more PR

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, April 18 -- The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School issued the following news: * * * Louis Messina receives NIH grant to support research of aging and immune response By Pat Sargent Louis M. Messina, MD, the Johnnie Ray Cox Term Chair in Biomedical Research and professor of surgery, recently received a five-year, $3 million R01 grant from the National Institutes of Health to investigate why aging slows wound healing, particularly in older adults, and dev more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Family-led firearm strategy goes 'beyond the screen' to curb suicide risk A family-centered approach to firearm safety can change how guns are kept in homes and may offer a new path to reducing suicide risk. A new University of Michigan study, published in Injury Prevention, tested a method called the Family Safety Net in Alaska, which shifts suicide prevention away from individual screening more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, April 18 -- The University of Northwestern issued the following news: * * * Equipping Future Leaders in the field of Biomedical Technology By Elena Nowlin Northwestern's School of Science & Engineering is positioned to equip future leaders in the field of biomedical technology. Right in the center of Medical Alley, a term referring to the world's leading health technology region spanning from Rochester to Duluth, Northwestern's location allows for student placement in co more PR

TACOMA, Washington, April 17 -- The University of Puget Sound posted the following news: * * * University of Puget Sound's Master of Public Health Program Earns Accreditation * The University of Puget Sound's Master of Public Health program has earned accreditation from the Council on Education for Public Health, a distinction that applies retroactively to the program's first cohort. The accreditation, granted this year, dates to Spring 2023, when the program filed its initial application. more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Engineering students from the University of Scranton delivered a standout performance at the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Region 1 and 2 Student Activities Conference. Competing against peers from 35 colleges and universities across the Northeast U.S., Scranton teams secured first place in two of the six featured robotics competitions. The event, held March 21 at Rowan University in New Jersey, gathered more than 300 participants to test programming  more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, April 17 -- The University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Eating fruits, vegetables and whole grains may increase chance of early onset lung cancer Pesticide residue may play a role in increased rates of lung cancer in non-smokers under age 50 * A diet rich in fruit, vegetables and whole grains is generally recommended for better health and to lower the risk of cancer and other diseases. However, new researc more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, April 17 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Upcoming primary election voting at Purdue facility * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Purdue's Cordova Recreational Sports Center (CoRec), at 355 N. Martin Jischke Drive in West Lafayette, will serve as a primary election early voting site from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday (April 21) and as a primary Election Day voting site from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 5. Anyone who is registered to vote in Tippecanoe County ma more PR

MOBILE, Alabama, April 17 -- The University of South Alabama issued the following news release: * * * USA Libraries and Office of Community Engagement to Host Civic Community Roundtable The University of South Alabama's Libraries and the USA Office of Community Engagement will host a community roundtable and exhibit reception, Building Our More Perfect Union: Mobile Civic Leaders in Action, on Thursday, April 23, from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Marx Library Rodning Gallery on the third floor. more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, April 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of Southern California's Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics issued the following news: * * * Revamping Public Housing May Help Reduce Childhood Obesity Childhood obesity growth slowed by half just two years into the ambitious redevelopment of a South L.A. neighborhood * Redesigning low-income neighborhoods to promote healthy behaviors may help combat childhood obesity, suggests a new USC study examining the early imp more PR

LOGAN, Utah, April 17 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU Undergrad Physics Researcher Connor Waite Contributes to NASA-Funded Space Mission * If you trace the orbit of the International Space Station around the Earth, you'll see a path resembling yarn wound into a ball. That's because the spacecraft orbits at a 51.6-degree inclination and as the planet rotates, the path covers a new swath from north to south and south to north as the ISS cruises along at roughly 17 more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, April 17 -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * UT Extension Announces Enhanced Senior Leadership Structure for Tennessee 4-H * New structure will position Tennessee 4-H to continue immense, positive impact on state's youth KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - "Making the best better." That's a motto of the Tennessee 4-H Youth Development Program. It's also the goal for a new leadership structure for the state's historic youth  more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, April 17 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA secures $86 million Navy contract * The University of Texas at Arlington has secured an $86 million contract from the U.S. Navy to advance power and propulsion systems critical for the future of U.S. Navy shipbuilding. UTA's Power and Energy Innovative Research (PEIR) Lab, housed under the Pulsed Power and Energy Laboratory (PPEL), will lead the effort. David Wetz, professor  more PR

LOGAN, Utah, April 17 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Utah State University Mourns Passing of Professor Michael Lyons * LOGAN, Utah - Dr. Michael Lyons, a revered professor of political science at Utah State University whose teaching shaped generations of students and leaders, passed away March 31 from complications related to a recent cancer diagnosis. He served the university for more than 40 years and had an active teaching schedule at the time of his passing.  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 15 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2026: Sydney Hilovsky takes occupational therapy to the pool for children with autism Hilovsky has been pursuing two doctoral degrees in the College of Health Professions, and her aquatic therapy project already has had real-world impact. By Joan Tupponce With both parents in teaching careers, Sydney Hilovsky thought she wanted to follow a similar path. Then she saw an occupational the more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 18 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following Q&A on April 17, 2026, by Drew Thompson with Peter Aiken, associate professor in the School of Business: * * * The future of data centers and AI might surprise you Why are AI data centers expanding so fast? VCU's Peter Aiken explains data center trends, energy concerns, and what's next. By Drew Thompson Virginia is home to the most data centers in the nation - more than 600, which is one-third of all the d more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 18 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * ICU device for fecal management finds industrial partner Testing has started at VCU Medical Center on an innovation designed by a former VCU Health nurse and a College of Engineering researcher. By John Battiston What started as an idea during a night shift at a VCU Health intensive care unit is well on its way to hitting the medical device market. Skil-Care Corp. is working with the VCU Colle more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 18 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * As gas prices fluctuate, expert's research shows cycling continues to grow as commuting alternative The war in the Middle East has driven wildly fluctuating oil prices, leading to uncertain costs at the gas pump. One easy way to avoid high gas prices impacting your weekly budget is to swap in cycling for driving for modest commutes or other daily travel activities, says transportation expert Ralph Buehler. Buehl more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, April 17 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * W&M faculty join innovative artificial intelligence network * As part of its leadership in the realm of human-centered artificial intelligence, William & Mary has joined the inaugural cohort of the CAA AI Technologies Champion Network. The network was implemented by the CAA Academic Alliance to elevate faculty and staff who are creatively and responsibly integrating artificial intelligence in teaching, le more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSjou) -- Family-owned firms in India are more likely to exceed legal requirements for social spending to build reputation and stakeholder trust, according to research co-authored by Pooja Thakur-Wernz, assistant professor of business administration at Washington and Lee University. The study investigates why certain companies voluntarily surpass government-mandated thresholds for corporate social responsibility. The research paper, titled Family Ownership and CSR Overspe more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSjou) -- Visual complexity in product packaging influences how consumers perceive both environmental impact and product performance, according to research published by Soo Yon Ryu, assistant professor of business administration at Washington and Lee University. The study provides a framework for managers to align package aesthetics with specific brand goals. The research article, titled Simple is Eco-Friendly but Complex is Effective: Inferences from Visual Complexity in more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Pharmacy professionals are gaining specialized skills to combat the opioid crisis through a specialized training program co-developed by Phillip Marotta, associate professor at the Washington University St. Louis George Warren Brown School. The curriculum prepares pharmacists and technicians to serve as community health workers focused on harm reduction and substance use care. The course, titled Integrated Community Approaches to Overdose Prevention and Substance Use Hea more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSjou) -- A guaranteed income program for artists led to improvements in financial stability and reduced debt while increasing motivation and artistic output, according to a study from the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis. The research indicates that unconditional cash assistance provides a pathway toward personal and professional growth by allowing creators to focus more on their craft. The research document, Empowering Artistic Labor: How Guaranteed In more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, April 17 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * WashU researchers use efficient method to split hydrogen from water for energy * Using a renewable energy source has multiple benefits, including reducing harmful emissions and dependence on fossil fuels while increasing efficiency. But many renewable energy sources have a higher cost than fossil fuels due to the materials needed to make them usable, such as platinum group metals (PGMs), and  more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, April 18 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * Dean Amanda Bryant-Friedrich named American Council on Education fellow The American Council on Education (ACE) has selected Dr. Amanda Bryant-Friedrich, dean of Wayne State University's Graduate School, as one of 31 emerging college and university leaders for the 2026-27 class of the ACE Fellows Program. The fellowship is the longest-running higher education leadership development program in the United Sta more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, April 17 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * What does teaching writing look like in the classroom? * Research led by MSU Professor Gary Troia examined how teachers varied in teaching writing practices -and whether their teaching experiences, preparation, knowledge and beliefs about their ability impacted how they taught. The work was published in January 2026 by Scientific Studies of Reading. Troia and colleagues utilized observation to as more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 17 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Where computer graphics, computer vision, and AI meet * Lingjie Liu, an assistant professor in the Department of Computer and Information Science in the School of Engineering and Applied Science, uses AI both as a subject of research and as a core methodology for building new 3D visual computing systems. Her work resides at the interface of computer graphics, computer vision, and AI, where more PR

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, April 17 (TNSrep) -- West Virginia University posted the following news: * * * WVU president reports stable financial outlook for University, introduces incoming CFO during BOG meeting * West Virginia University continues to operate on solid financial ground with a "stable outlook," according to the three largest credit rating agencies. President Michael T. Benson reported the reaffirmation of positive ratings of A from S&P Global for "strong capacity to meet fin more PR