BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 21 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * 2026 Gordon Ford College of Business Award Winners * The Gordon Ford College of Business honors faculty, staff, students, and alumni at the College's annual awards celebration. Congratulations to all the award winners. * Faculty Award for Excellence in Public Service- Dr. Kirk Atkinson * Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching- Dr. Tong Wu * Faculty Award for Excellence in Research & more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, April 20 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * 70th Annual Research Lectureship Honoree: UNM Distinguished Professor Edl Schamiloglu * Distinguished Professor Edl Schamiloglu has been an exemplar of research excellence at The University of New Mexico for nearly four decades, serving not only as a dedicated faculty member and researcher but also as a mentor to countless students, postdocs, and research faculty. Therefore, it is only fitting  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 21 -- Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences posted the following news: * * * A rare bacterial protein tweak could point to new antibiotic targets * Storing genetic material as DNA or RNA is all well and good for life on Earth, but it would be entirely pointless if we couldn't do anything with it. To use our genetic blueprints, all organisms need to translate the message from their nucleic acid forms into protein, which then become the building bl more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 21 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Academy for Teacher Excellence Research Center transforms teacher education * Helping to advance the mission of the College of Education and Human Development, a transformation in teacher preparation has been taking shape for more than two decades. The Academy for Teacher Excellence Research Center (ATE) has become a beacon of innovation, transforming how teachers are prepared, supported and  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 21 -- Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences posted the following news: * * * Alcohol Awareness Month: Advancing alcohol research at the Vanderbilt School of Medicine Basic Sciences * Alcoholism and addiction continue to shape public health in widespread and complex ways, influencing everything from metabolic disease and cancer risk to brain function and behavior. With one in 10 people ages 12 and older dealing with alcoholism in the U.S., the nee more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, April 21 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * Announcing the 2026 Student Employees of the Year * 1st Place Winner - $2,000 Scholarship Paige France - Paige is a junior majoring in Homeland Security and Emergency Management with a minor in Communications, where she has maintained a 3.97 GPA. She works both as a lifeguard with Recreation and Wellness and as an intern with the Department of Public Safety. Her commitment to safety and service is eviden more PR

CLARKSVILLE, Arkansas, April 21 -- The University of the Ozarks posted the following news: * * * Answering the Call: Proctor Heads Home to Lead and Teach * University of the Ozarks senior Luke Proctor didn't just get a job offer-he got it in a moment he'll never forget. Sitting in the stands in mid-March at the Arkansas High School Girls Basketball Class 5A State Championship game in Hot Springs, cheering on his hometown Mountain Home team, Proctor's phone rang with the news he had been wait more PR

BOONE, North Carolina, April 22 -- Appalachian State University issued the following news: * * * App State earns Family Forward NC certification for its support of working families By Brian Miller Appalachian State University has been named a Family Forward NC Certified Employer by the North Carolina Early Childhood Foundation's Family Forward NC initiative. The university is one of 143 certified employers and the largest certified employer in Western North Carolina. Launched in 2018, Famil more PR

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, April 21 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * APSU alum Hannah Richards becomes Vanderbilt's first Schmidt Science Fellow * Hannah Richards, an Austin Peay State University chemistry alum and Vanderbilt University's first Schmidt Science Fellow. | Photo by Colby Wilson. CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. -When Hannah Richards first declared chemistry as her major at Austin Peay State University, she was "100% confident" she would change it. "I put down more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, April 21 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Associate Dean Daryl Lim comments on Google AI antitrust litigation * CARLISLE, PA-Associate Dean for Research and Strategic Partnerships Daryl Lim was quoted in a recent article in The Capitol Forum analyzing the dismissal of a major antitrust lawsuit involving Google's artificial intelligence (AI)-generated search summaries. His commentary highlights the evolving inter more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, April 21 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Associate Dean Daryl Lim quoted by AFP on landmark social media verdict * CARLISLE, PA-Associate Dean for Research and Strategic Partnerships Daryl Lim was quoted by Agence France-Presse (AFP) in coverage of a landmark California jury verdict holding Meta and YouTube liable for failing to adequately warn young users about the risks associated with excessive social media  more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, April 21 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Associate Dean Jeffrey A. Dodge lectures at the University of California San Diego's Out and Proud Series * CARLISLE, PA-On April 14, 2026, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Jeffrey A. Dodge convened a lecture as part of the University of California San Diego's Out and Proud Series. Dodge's lecture, titled "Ground Zero in the Culture Wars: The Segregatory Effects of An more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, April 21 -- Tulane University issued the following news release: * * * Association for Clinical and Translational Science honors Tulane physician-researcher * Tulane University physician-researcher Dr. Marie "Tonette" Krousel-Wood has been recognized by the Association for Clinical and Translational Science (ACTS), a nonprofit organization representing translational scientists at leading academic medical centers. Krousel-Wood is the recipient of the 2026 ACTS Distin more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, April 21 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Awards Given For Dental Faculty Development * Two School of Dental Medicine faculty recently received the Dr. Marion Frank Faculty Development Award. This award, given to Dr. Katherine Fleming, assistant professor and predoctoral program director in pediatric dentistry, and Dr. Harshiv Karia, assistant professor in prosthodontics, enables faculty to pursue their independently chosen career devel more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, April 22 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Clinician, administrator, scientist, and academic Decker nursing alumna Katherine Gregory '96 wins 2026 Alumni Achievement Award By Natalie Blando-George Katherine Gregory's journey at Binghamton University officially began in 1992, but her story started long before that. As a toddler, she was already soaking up the college atmosphere, sitting alongside her father, John Clarke, as he earned a degree in  more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, April 22 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * NSF CAREER Award winner hopes to improve design of soft materials Assistant Professor Robert Wagner's research incorporates machine learning with materials science By Katie Liu The world of polymers is messy. These long, string-like molecules make up many of our materials, from the plastic for our water bottles to the tissues in our bodies. But while we get resulting materials that can be stretchy, soft more PR

POMONA, California, April 22 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona issued the following news: * * * Summer Conference to Explore the Future of AI in Higher Education Caitlyn Kubulan The Cal Poly Pomona Office of Academic Innovation will explore practical strategies, emerging trends, and human-centered approaches to artificial intelligence at its 2026 Summer Conference, June 3 and 4. Centered on the theme, "Human at the Core: Navigating AI in Higher Education," the conference wil more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 22 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Case Western Reserve researchers using AI at hair-width scale to reveal Renaissance master's hidden hand Technique could transform art authentication, detect sophisticated forgeries * Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) researchers are using artificial intelligence (AI) and physics at the width of a single hair to peer into the surface of Renaissance paintings, offering new clues about how maste more PR

OXFORD, Ohio, April 21 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * CEC dean receives civil engineering honor from alma mater * When Beena Sukumaran scanned the list of past recipients of Purdue University's Civil Engineering Alumni Achievement Awards (CEAAA), she saw several names who brought back fond memories. There were names of people she had hoped to work with while pursuing a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering at Purdue. There were names of those who had carved out successful and in more PR

LA JOLLA, California, April 21 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Cheaper, Longer-Lasting Batteries Are Closer Thanks to a Pinch of Sodium and a Supercomputer * Key Takeaways * Researchers designed a new sodium-based battery cathode that stores more energy and lasts longer than earlier versions. * High-performance computing-guided materials design can speed up development of affordable, grid-scale batteries that rely on abundant sodium in more PR

READING, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- Pennsylvania State University Berks campus issued the following news: * * * Chief technology officer of Carpenter to deliver Berks commencement address Suniti Moudgil also serves on the Penn State Berks Advisory Board By Lisa R. Baldi WYOMISSING, Pa. -- A new class of more than 250 Penn State Berks students will receive their baccalaureate and associate degrees at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, at the Santander Arena in downtown Reading, when Berks hosts it more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 21 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson Ph.D. traces the evolution of snake venom from ancient origins * The College of Science is highlighting some of its Ph.D. students in honor of National Dissertation Day, which is April 26\. For as long as Ramses Rosales-Garcia can remember, the natural world has captivated him. While he was growing up in Jerez, Zacatecas, a small town in Mexico, he was fascinated by animals. Like many future  more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, April 21 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * CMU announces May 2026 Commencement Speakers * In five ceremonies across two days, hundreds of students will cross the commencement stage at McGuirk Arena as they celebrate a major life milestone: earning a degree from Central Michigan University. A total of 2,468 students have been approved to receive their CMU undergraduate degree, graduate and doctoral degree, or graduate certificate for Mar more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 21 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences celebrates annual award winners * Students, faculty, and staff were honored at the College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences' Annual Awards Ceremony on April 17. The celebratory event highlighted excellence in research, teaching, leadership and service, showcasing the exceptional contributions and dedication of the CAFLS community. "This cere more PR

FULLERTON, California, April 21 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news: * * * CSUF Leaders Advocate for Research Funding, Pell Grants on the Hill * Cal State Fullerton President Ronald Rochon led a university delegation in Washington, D.C., last week to advocate for the university's federal priorities, including fully funding and preserving Pell Grants, as well as protecting and renewing research funds and reinforcing the value of a California State Univers more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, April 16 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Nine Faculty Named 2026 Bass Chairs Awarding excellence in research and undergraduate teaching * Nine faculty members were named 2026 Bass Chairs this spring, joining the Bass Society of Fellows. This prestigious distinction honors faculty whose teaching and research exemplify Duke's commitment to undergraduate education. The new chairs were celebrated during a reception at the more PR

SHIPPENSBURG, Pennsylvania, April 21 -- Shippensburg University posted the following news: * * * Emily Spencer presents at notable conference in Seville, Spain * Emily Spencer, who earned both her B.A. in psychology and M.S. in clinical mental health counseling from Shippensburg, is now a doctoral student in Counselor Education Supervision presented a 60-minute session at the Mediterranean Region Counselors Association Conference in Seville, Spain. Spencer's session, "From Crisis to Connect more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, April 21 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * Excessive screen exposure in adolescence linked to suicide attempts and memory decline in adulthood, new study finds * Patterns of digital media use during adolescence may have lasting effects on mental health. Adolescents who engage in consistently high levels of digital media use may face increased risks to cognitive health and safety later in life, according to new research led by investigators at  more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 21 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Faculty, staff honors announced by executive vice chancellor's office * Awards coordinated by the Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor have been announced for 2026. These honor faculty and staff who advance the missions of the university in teaching, research, and service. College Distinguished Teaching Awards recognize faculty with excellence in teaching. * Rick Alloway, associate professor, J more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, April 21 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Farhad Imani Wins NSF CAREER Award to Build Manufacturing Systems That Think * A critical challenge is emerging in manufacturing: how to repair and restore high-value components when current systems can't handle deviation. Factories are full of automation systems that perform well when processes are repetitive. The moment geometry shifts, the process changes, or defects evolve, they struggle. NS more PR

CORVALLIS, Oregon, April 21 -- Oregon State University posted the following news release: * * * FDA 'Healthy' label boosts sales of healthier snacks and commands price premium, study finds * CORVALLIS, Ore. - "Healthy" food labels increased consumer selections of healthier snacks and consumers were willing to pay a premium for such labeled products, according to new research. In 2024, the FDA updated Link is external the definition of the term "healthy" as it relates to how manufacturers c more PR

ITHACA, New York, April 21 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Festschrift held for Harry Katz * Harry Katz, the Jack Sheinkman Professor of Collective Bargaining at the School of Industrial and Labor Relations, was honored at a conference the weekend of April 11-12 as fellow scholars, colleagues and mentees presented papers that draw on his work by extending the context in which his insights are applied, his methods used and theoretical assumptions made. A former dean o more PR

UNION, New Jersey, April 21 -- Kean University issued the following news release: * * * Finding Belonging Through Poetry * Ameenah McKiethen, Kean's inaugural Poet Laureate, explores moments of anxiety and disconnection through three poems presented at Kean Research Days, examining how poetry transforms those experiences into a sense of shared understanding. *** Original text here: https://www.kean.edu/news/finding-belonging-through-poetry more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, April 21 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * First-round 2026-27 Faculty Excellence Grants announced * The Center for Faculty Excellence on Friday announced the recipients of the first round of 2026-2027 Faculty Excellence Grants. The grants provide up to $5,000 and are designed to support faculty across all disciplines in enhancing their scholarly work. College of Agriculture * Andrew Felton, Land Resources and Environmental Sciences -A pilot  more PR

MIAMI, Florida, April 22 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Freshman engages with AI policy in D.C. Rocio Pena goes behind the scenes of her three-day experience in Washington, D.C. -- and shares how it changed her mindset In this piece, business analytics major and Honors College freshman Rocio Pena shares her journey from applying to join the FIU in DC "Future of Artificial Intelligence" fly-in semin more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, April 20 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * Five CLAS researchers shine in 2026 Discovery and Innovation awards * The Office of the Vice President for Research Discovery and Innovation Awards continue the University of Iowa's longstanding tradition of recognizing work across research, scholarship, creative activity, public engagement, and research support. Honorees include David Miles, associate professor of phys more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 21 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida State University celebrates early career faculty with Developing Scholar Awards * Florida State University recognized the research contributions and creative work of associate professors with this year's Developing Scholar Awards. The awards are sponsored by the Council on Research and Creativity, and they include funding to promote the awardee's program of research and creativity. Faculty w more PR

RADFORD, Virginia, April 21 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Foods and nutrition major to join prestigious summer research program * After a brush with chronic illness during her teens, Kaitlin O'Brien recovered and became fascinated by the critical role nutrition plays within human health. "I just saw how much good it can do, and that got me interested in so many other diseases and other processes that affect us," she recently said. "I really learned how impo more PR

ITHACA, New York, April 21 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Former UN ambassador, USAID director calls for rebuilding foreign aid * Former U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) administrator and United Nations ambassador Samantha Power challenged students to make the case for foreign aid and U.S. engagement abroad during the Bartels World Affairs Lecture on April 16. The event, held this year in Rockefeller Hall's Schwartz Auditorium, is hosted annually by more PR

ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, April 22 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: * * * Freddie Crawford, Kate Broderick to address SBU graduates Freddie Crawford, '64, a basketball legend at St. Bonaventure whose decades of community leadership in New York City have made a profound impact, will be honored at the university's 166th undergraduate Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 17. Crystal Crawford will join her father on stage for the keynote address. A graduate of Da more PR

DELAWARE, Ohio, April 21 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * Educational Enrichment Ohio Wesleyan University is awarding $36,950 in OWU Connection grants this spring to help students conduct biodiversity research in Peru, work with zoo animals in Ecuador, research the bacteria that protect squid eggs, review American voting behavior, and explore the Slow Food Movement in Italy. The university awards multiple rounds of Theory-to-Practice Grants (TPGs) each aca more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 21 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * From Clemson to global impact: Transforming military health systems * By any measure, Colonel Christopher Kiss operates at a scale few architects encounter. From his role at the Defense Health Agency, he oversees a $54.5 billion global health care facility portfolio, more than 80 million square feet of hospitals, clinics and medical infrastructure serving millions of service members and their families. more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 21 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * From lemur gut health to COVID-19, Amanda Perofsky studies diseases Amanda Perofsky, a computational biologist, wants to track, understand and predict future outbreaks of infectious diseases and respiratory viruses. By Cody Mello-Klein What do Madagascar's lemurs and the COVID-19 pandemic have in common? The answer is Amanda Perofsky. A research assistant professor in public health and health scie more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 22 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * From rainout shelters to the courtroom: Inside CWRU students' and researchers' environmental work Story by: Brianna Smith Each year, Earth Day (April 22) highlights the importance of protecting natural resources, combating climate change and promoting sustainability--from recycling and reducing waste to supporting eco-friendly businesses. At Case Western Reserve University, that commitment extends more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 21 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU partners with American Councils to provide online AI training to research faculty in Ukraine * A new collaboration between Florida State University and nonprofit educational organizations is opening doors for Ukrainian scholars, empowering them with vital AI skills that can drive innovation and resilience in higher education. The Anne Spencer Dave's College of Education, Health, and Human Scienc more PR

SAN BERNARDINO, California, April 22 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * The future isn't waiting -- it's taking shape at CSUSB The inaugural Defining the Future Conference brought together leaders from industry, government and higher education to examine how emerging technologies are transforming the workforce and expanding opportunity for students. At the same time, CSUSB students showcased their own research, engaged with new technologies,  more PR

TROY, New York, April 21 -- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute issued the following news: * * * Gaming, Music, and Digital Culture Converge at RPI * A National Gathering Exploring the Sound of Gaming Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) will host the 13th North American Conference on Video Game Music (NACVGM) on May 1 and 2 at the Curtis R. Priem Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center (EMPAC). This conference, which will also be available virtually, brings together scholars from acro more PR

ALLENDALE, Michigan, April 22 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * Health tech pioneer Judy Faulkner to be honored at Commencement By Brian Vernellis Judy Faulkner, one of the most influential leaders in the health care and tech sectors, will receive an honorary degree during Winter 2026 Commencement. Tina Freese Decker, CEO of Corewell Health, will bestow the honor on Faulkner during the 3 p.m. ceremony on May 2 at Van Andel Arena. The Board of Trustees approve more PR

TAMPA, Florida, April 21 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * Grandfather's Vietnam heroism led grandson to USF and an interest in national security * A look inside "Saigon Lady" [Photograph courtesy of the National Warplane Museum] By Paul Guzzo, University Communications and Marketing A 2018 trip to California opened Calvin Pham's eyes to the far-reaching impact of one man's pursuit of freedom. There, he met dozens of cousins -descendants of relatives w more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 16 -- Harvard University issued the following news: * * * Kang-Kuen Ni receives Brown Investigator award Kang-Kuen Ni, Theodore William Richards Professor of Chemistry and Professor of Physics, has been named to the 2026 class of Brown Investigators, a cohort of midcareer faculty recognized for bold, curiosity-driven research in physics and chemistry. Each investigator will receive significant, flexible funding over five years to pursue high-risk, high-reward b more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 22 -- Harvard University issued the following news: * * * Jessica Whited delivers Rob Lue Memorial Lecture While Jessica Whited's decision to specialize in uncovering the molecular and cellular mechanisms behind limb regeneration was rooted in her fascination of the natural world, it was also deeply personal. Her grandfather was an amputee and a formative influence who shaped her career path. At the third annual Rob Lue Memorial Lecture at the Harvard Ed Porta more PR

AMES, Iowa, April 21 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: * * * Helping Iowans adopt innovation * Play Video Through campus and regional specialists and staff in 100 county extension offices, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach carries out the university's land-grant mission of discovery, learning and engagement. Extension connects Iowans with opportunities to innovate, including youth engaging in hands-on AI education, food entrepreneurs trying a mobile pro more PR

HEMPSTEAD, New York, April 22 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * Hofstra Panel Looks at Food Systems Through the Interdisciplinary Lenses Lindsey Angioletti Society must address the global food system demands collaboration across science, health, economics, and community action was the lead message at Hofstra University's "Food: Science, Society and Sustainability" panel, the culminating event of the University's Earth Day programming. "Food systems are inherently interd more PR

DENVER, Colorado, April 20 -- The University of Colorado posted the following news: * * * Honoring Impact at the 2026 Regent Awards Ceremony * Every year, the CU Denver Regent Awards showcase individuals who-through their contributions to the CU community, state, nation, and world-help support the university as a place where students can meet their moments. This year, two individuals earned honors at a ceremony on Thursday, April 16, hosted by CU Denver at The Slate Hotel in downtown Denver. more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 21 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * How a free medical telesimulation platform is saving children's lives * The mortality rate for sepsis among children in Kumasi, Ghana, is much higher than in higher-resource settings, and researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), the University of Pennsylvania, and Ghana identified lack of training as a key barrier to administering critical medical services in time. To more PR

TAMPA, Florida, April 21 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * How a gamers club led by the College of Education is transforming STEM learning * By: Cassidy Delamarter, USF College of Education Inside a community center in Tampa, a group of students gather each week-not just to play video games, but to rethink what learning can look like. Through a unique partnership with the University of South Florida's College of Education and the Tampa Housing Authority, a more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, April 21 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * How adolescents judge the authenticity of representation on the big screen can have a huge impact on the box office * Key takeaways * According to the latest research from the Center for Scholars & Storytellers at UCLA, franchises receiving "above-average" ratings from adolescents on on-screen representations of people of color, women, or LGBTQ+ individuals made $175.5 million dollar more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 21 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * How morality and ethics shaped India's economic development * In a world leaning away from globalization, governments face a tough choice: Should they block dominant foreign companies to protect local businesses, or welcome them in hopes of fast-tracking economic growth and modernization? In his recently published book, " Traders, Speculators, and Captains of Industry: How Capit more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 21 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * How to expand the US economy * It's an essential insight about our world: Innovation drives economic growth. For the U.S. to thrive, it must keep innovating. But how, and in what areas? A new book co-authored by MIT faculty members focuses on six key areas where technology advances can drive the economy and support national security. Those sectors -semiconductors, biotechnolog more PR

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, April 22 -- Indiana University Media School issued the following news: * * * Kishwar co-authors piece on AI search observability, published in LSE Impact Blog As use of AI tools increases, new research explores how these systems choose what information to show us in the first place. Doctoral student Aanila Kishwar co-authored a study examining how AI-powered search tools retrieve and present information. The work, "Before AI agents act for us, we need to know how AI sear more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, April 21 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * Intel grant launches research program for NMSU engineering students * WRITER: Jaclyn Ruiz, engr_media@nmsu.edu Starting this summer, a grant from Intel will help establish a new eight-week undergraduate research and cleanroom training program. The award will support six NMSU engineering students as they broaden their knowledge through early exposure to research experience, semiconduct more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 22 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * Employment-Based Support Study Begins with a Visit to B'More Clubhouse New research initiative focuses on supported employment at the local and national level. * Through the JHU-AEI Fellowship Exchange Program, members of the CMAP leadership team, Catherine K. Ettman, PhD and Matthew Eisenberg, PhD, in collaboration with Sally Satel, MD of the American Enterp more PR

UNION, New Jersey, April 21 -- Kean University issued the following news release: * * * Kean Student Turns Adversity into Achievement, Earns Doctorate During Cancer Treatment * This spring, Lauren Dennis will walk across the stage at Kean University to receive her doctoral degree in speech-language pathology, a milestone she reached while undergoing treatment for stage-three breast cancer. When Dennis began the program, she was focused on advancing her career and contributing to research.  more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 21 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU Global Scholars to showcase international research at annual symposium * LAWRENCE -Seven University of Kansas seniors will present their internationally focused research at the Global Scholars Research Symposium. The public is invited to attend this year's symposium, which will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. April 23 in Alderson Auditorium in the Kansas Union. For the presenters, the event is the culmin more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 21 -- La Roche University issued the following news release: * * * La Roche University Establishes Strategic Academic Partnership with Hebei International Studies University La Roche University is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Hebei International Studies University (opens in a new tab) (HISU) in China, marking an important step in expanding the University's global engagement and strengthening its presence in East As more PR

BUFFALO, New York, April 21 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Law students help secure unemployment benefits for state employees * The case, brought with Empire Justice Center, ends COVID-era dispute, securing relief for thousands of New York workers BUFFALO, N.Y. - The University at Buffalo School of Law's Clinical Legal Education Program and Empire Justice Center have obtained a major settlement in a long-running federal  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: New Studies Raise Red Flags About Using AI Chatbots for Medical Advice * With millions of Americans increasingly turning to AI chatbots for health advice, two new studies suggest that reliance may be riskier than many realize. Recent research found that leading AI tools-including ChatGPT, Gemini, and others-struggled to provide accurate medical information. In one study, chatbots answered more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, April 21 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news: * * * Mid-South AI Research Consortium to Fuel Innovation * Recognizing the unprecedented surge in artificial intelligence infrastructure and investment across the Mid-South, the University of Tennessee Health Sciences, University of Arkansas, the University of Memphis, and University of Mississippi announced Monday the formation of the Mid-South AI Research Consortium. This collabo more PR

LA JOLLA, California, April 21 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * MRI and Augmented Reality for Better Back Pain Surgery Wins at Research Expo 2026 * Mechanical engineering Ph.D. student Songyuan Lu won the grand prize at this year's Research Expo, where more than 150 students presented their research posters across the six departments at the UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering. Lu's work focuses on computer-assisted surgery using MRI and  more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, April 21 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU's premier pitch competition awards Spartan entrepreneurs * Fifteen student startups took the stage on April 9 for Michigan State University's premier pitch competition, Burgess New Venture Challenge. These Spartan entrepreneurs pitched their ventures before an audience of more than 400 students, alumni, investors and community leaders, competing for $50,000 in non-dilutive grant funding. Ho more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 21 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Nebraska scientist proposes bold new definition of what counts as soil * How should soil and the field that studies it be defined? Experts disagree on what should be called soil, reflecting the tension between long-standing traditions and the field's changing frontiers. "Soil science has enormous, untapped potential," Nebraska's Aaron Lee M. Daigh said. "If we define our subject too narrowly, we arti more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, April 21 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * New cancer research tool predicts patient survival at single-cell resolution * Oregon Health & Science University researchers have developed a first-of-its-kind method to predict cancer patient survival using advanced molecular data from individual cells. Survival analysis is central to clinical oncology. Modern cancer studies can now measure gene activity in single cells from a patient's tu more PR

ROCK HILL, South Carolina, April 21 -- Winthrop University posted the following news: * * * New Center for the Environment Formed to Accelerate Collaboration * HIGHLIGHTS * The new Center for the Environment was announced at the April 21 ribbon-cutting for Sims Science Building and Dalton Hall's recent renovations. * The center is a university-wide initiative designed to accelerate interdisciplinary collaboration, deepen community partnerships and equip the next generation of environme more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 21 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * New study bridges the worlds of classical and quantum physics * When you throw a ball in the air, the equations of classical physics will tell you exactly what path the ball will take as it falls, and when and where it will land. But if you were to squeeze that same ball down to the size of an atom or smaller, it would behave in ways beyond anything that classical physics can pred more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 21 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * New website helps landowners track wildfire recovery, view history * Following historic wildfires that have burned nearly one million acres of Nebraska grazing lands this spring, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has launched a new online hub that integrates science, mapping and field-based documentation in one place. The resource -the first of its kind focused on working grasslands -is designed to  more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, April 21 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * NIH-funded research uses AI to accelerate heart disease diagnosis and treatment * KENNESAW, Ga. | Apr 21, 2026 What if doctors could determine heart health before ever stepping into the operating room? At Kennesaw State University, researchers are using artificial intelligence to do just that, transforming how heart disease is diagnosed and treated. Led by Assistant Professor of Mechanical E more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 21 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * Northeastern professor awarded Fulbright for AI health care plan * Northeastern faculty member receives Fulbright to advance AI in health care; will spend semester in Canada As part of the semester abroad, Anand Nair plans to develop and test an AI-enabled remote patient monitoring system. by Tanner Stening April 21, 2026 It may have only been recently that the concept of supply chains entered i more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, April 21 -- The University of Wisconsin posted the following news: * * * Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research announces changes to better support UW-Madison's research enterprise Following extensive consultation, OVCR is looking to better align research priorities across campus, support university research and creative expression and offer improved services. By Natasha Kassulke After months of listening, learning and analysis, the Office of the Vice Chancellor for  more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, April 21 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * OVPR Launches Business Development Pilot Program * The U.S. academic research landscape is facing a major shift. Federal funding, historically the primary source of support for university research, is experiencing unprecedented instability, with budget cuts and grant cancellations by funding agencies like the National Institutes for Health and National Science Foundation. Last year, the Office o more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 21 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Passion for helping youth discover engineering earns national award * Nosakhare Idiaghe is helping Lincoln-area youth discover engineering through hands-on learning in an after-school program. That focus on expanding access to STEM education has earned Idiaghe, a doctoral candidate in engineering education research at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the 2026 Mike Shinn Distinguished Member of the more PR

ALTOONA, Pennsylvania, April 21 -- Pennsylvania State University at Altoona posted the following news: * * * Penn State Altoona announces 2026-26 faculty and staff award recipients * ALTOONA, Pa. -Penn State Altoona has announced the recipients of the faculty and staff awards for the 2025-26 academic year. Nominated by the college community and selected by an awards committee, several faculty and staff members received awards unique to Penn State Altoona. Recipients, along with retirees, w more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 21 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Pennsylvania Universities and Commonwealth Leaders Launch Keystone AI + Quantum Factory * In a first-of-its-kind collaboration, Pennsylvania's seven research intensive universities have joined forces with the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center (opens in new window) (PSC), the commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Team Pennsylvania (opens in new window) to launch the Keystone AI + Quantum Factory, a sta more PR

DAVIS, California, April 21 -- The University of California Davis posted the following news: * * * Picnic Day Showcases Expertise, Community * UC Davis flung open its doors to thousands of Picnic Day attendees Saturday (April 18), showcasing groundbreaking research, eye-catching art, a welcoming community and more. "Picnic Day is always one of my favorite days on campus," Chancellor Gary S. May said at the start of the parade. "It's a time to see the bonds within our Aggie community, betwe more PR

CLAREMONT, California, April 22 -- Pomona College issued the following news: * * * Charles Brainin '27 and Ryan Mooney '27 Receive Prestigious Goldwater Scholarship Pomona College juniors Charles Brainin '27 and Ryan Mooney '27 have been awarded the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship for the 2026-27 academic year. The classmates were among 454 college students recognized this spring by the Goldwater Foundation as the nation's next generation of researchers in science, engineering and mathemat more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 21 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Postmenopausal white women with genetic risk regain weight two times faster * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -In a new study of women in post-menopause, white women with higher genetic risk of obesity regained weight about two times faster than white women whose genetic risk was lower. Black women in the study regained weight at a similar rate, regardless of their genetic risk. Harold Lee, assis more PR

CLINTON, South Carolina, April 21 -- Presbyterian College posted the following news: * * * Presbyterian College celebrates scholarship, leadership at 2026 Honors Day Convocation * Hallie Cohen named Outstanding Senior; Dr. Austin Shull '11 earns Professor of the Year as campus celebrates research, discovery Presbyterian College celebrated a year of academic achievement, research, and discovery April 9 during its annual Honors Day Convocation, the capstone to a day that also featured the Ho more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, April 21 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Lucy Johnston-Walsh's article being published by South Carolina Law Review * CARLISLE, PA-"Unseen Disruption: School Instability and the Best Interests of Youth in Foster Care," written by Professor Lucy Johnston-Walsh, has been accepted for publication by the South Carolina Law Review. The article explores the legal and social issues that youth involved in the more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, April 21 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Professor Publishes Book on the Eastern Catholic Churches * Professor of Religion and Director of the Catholic Studies Program at Seton Hall University Ines Angeli Murzaku, Ph.D., has published a new book, Light from the East: The Catholic Eastern Churches Sixty Years After Vatican II, co-edited and co-authored with Ana Victoria Sima, Ph.D., of Babes-Bolyai University in Romania. A namesake predece more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, April 21 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Purdue announces SpaceX team as inaugural recipients of the Neil Armstrong Space Prize The 2026 Neil Armstrong Space Prize was announced Tuesday (April 21) at Purdue University, heralding the Falcon 9 Booster Landing Team as the inaugural winner of the Neil Armstrong Space Prize for cutting-edge work on the Falcon 9 reusable two-stage rocket system. The team is the first recipient of the internati more PR

BETHLEHEM, Pennsylania, April 22 -- Lehigh University issued the following news: * * * R1 Status Excellence: Meet Research-Focused Faculty, Students and Alumni Driving Lehigh's Research Momentum Forward From advancing infectious disease prediction to strategizing AI literacy, members of the Lehigh community are solving challenges and developing innovations that continue to shape our world. * Lehigh has a rich history of engaging in life-changing, industry-shaping research. Lehigh people hav more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 22 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * RaMP-ing up: University Honors Program kick-starts students in STEMM research Undergraduates find hands-on lab experience at College of Medicine and Cincinnati Children's By Lily Davenport, davenply@mail.uc.edu "I love this," Stacey Lefton said, before launching into a description of how immunofluorescence was used to stain the cultured muscle cells incubating in the room next door. The second-year  more PR

DENVER, Colorado, April 20 -- The University of Colorado posted the following news: * * * Real-World Impact: Undergraduate Students Showcase Research and Creative Activities at Annual Symposium * From cutting-edge 3D printing techniques, to the impacts of microenvironments on lung cancer, to forming a singer-songwriter band, the Research and Creative Activities Symposium (RaCAS) showcases the breadth and importance of undergraduate research and creative opportunities at CU Denver. More tha more PR

UNION, New Jersey, April 20 -- Kean University issued the following news release: * * * Research Days 2026 Kicks Off at Kean University, Highlighting Excellence in Research * Kean University launched Research Days 2026 this week featuring student research, collaborative panels and a TEDx series highlighting the depth of research across the University. The program began on Monday with a keynote address from Youssef A. Kousa '05, '07, M.S., a prenatal and neonatal neurologist at Children's N more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, April 21 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news: * * * Researcher Receives Renewed Federal Grant to Develop Next-Generation Prostate Cancer Treatments * The National Cancer Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health, has awarded a competitive renewal grant of $2.26 million to Ramesh Narayanan, PhD, professor and Muirhead Chair of Excellence in the Department of Medicine at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences. Dr. N more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, April 21 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice doctoral student uses mechanics to map how breastfeeding works in real time * As researchers work to close long-standing gaps in women's health, a Rice University doctoral student is using principles of mechanics to shed light on one of the most fundamental aspects of early motherhood: breastfeeding. Chihtong "Lily" Lee, a researcher in mechanical engineering in the lab of Raudel Avila, is applying a  more PR

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, April 22 (TNSjou) -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Scientists at Stevens Institute of Technology Reveal That Time Can Go Quantum in Ion Clock Experiments Physicists show that atomic clocks can probe time ticking both faster and slower simultaneously, revealing how time itself unfolds in quantum superposition * Few concepts in physics are as familiar, yet as enigmatic, as time. In Einstein's theory of relativity, time is not absolute: i more PR

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, April 21 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * SDSU enhances rover reputation at NASA contest * South Dakota State University, which has built a name for itself in the building of lunar rovers and prototypes, has found success in one of NASA's longest-standing student challenges. An SDSU team consisting of five sophomores and one freshman finished second in the Human Exploration Rover Challenge at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center near NASA more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, April 21 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Seton Hall Enters Nature Index Through Global Collaboration * The work of Fanli Jia, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Psychology at Seton Hall University's College of Arts and Sciences, has achieved a significant milestone for the University. His participation in the SCORE Project has resulted in a collaborative publication in Nature, the world's most influential scientific journal, ma more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, April 21 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Seton Hall Students Tour Arthur Szyk Exhibit * On March 12, 2026, Seton Hall students travelled off campus and into New York City for an art exhibit tour at the Museum of Jewish Heritage. Titled " Art of Freedom: The Life and Work of Arthur Szyk," the exhibit displays a wide-ranging selection of pieces from Szyk, a Polish-American and Jewish artist who not only created anti-fascist propaganda during  more PR

ALBANY, New York, April 22 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * Showcase 2026: UAlbany Student Develops App to Help You Avoid Pollution Hot Spots By Bethany Bump UAlbany PhD student Md. Reazul Islam developed an app that uses artificial intelligence and a network of smart devices to monitor, predict and map pollution levels, alerting users in real time to areas with hazardous air quality that could damage their health and suggesting alternate routes. "Urban air poll more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, April 21 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Six UMass Amherst Students Receive NSF Graduate Research Fellowships * Six UMass Amherst students have been awarded Graduate Research Fellowships from the U.S. National Science Foundation. Nine additional students received an Honorable Mention in the competition. The program recognizes and supports outstanding students who are pursuing research-based graduate degrees in science, technology, more PR

SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York, April 22 -- Skidmore College issued the following news: * * * Credible news, credible information: A recipe for credibility in your love and civic life By Christopher Mann Let's start with a hack to be seen as sexier, smarter, nicer, and more trustworthy: Your dating app profile should say you are interested in politics, but that you want to make informed decisions and don't like partisanship. Unlike most dating advice, this advice is backed by rigorous behavior more PR

AURORA, Colorado, April 21 -- The University of Colorado School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * Some Cancer Drugs Disrupt Taste by Changing the Cells Inside Taste Buds, Study Shows * Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz may have identified why many cancer patients say food suddenly tastes unpleasant during treatment. The study, published today in Development, found that a class of targeted cancer drugs known as tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) can c more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, April 22 -- Southern Connecticut State University issued the following news: * * * Three Minutes of Research for the Win An international competition challenges graduate students to present their research in just three minutes. Southern's School of Graduate and Professional Studies is the first in the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities system to participate. * By the time they graduate, students in Southern's School of Graduate and Professional Studies are e more PR

SWARTHMORE, Pennsylvania, April 21 -- Swarthmore College posted the following news: * * * Steven Mukum '26 to Explore Human Displacement Across Five Countries as Watson Fellow * Steven Mukum '26 has been named a 2026 Thomas J. Watson Fellow -the latest in a string of accolades he has earned while at Swarthmore. Mukum will embark on a year of international exploration to investigate how internally displaced persons and climate refugees find visibility and agency in a world that too often ov more PR

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, April 22 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Road to Innovation Expo 2026: SynopticFeed Team of quantitative finance students leverage satellite weather information to give electricity traders an edge * Inaccurate weather forecasts usually mean the inconvenience of having to buy a $10 umbrella from a street vendor, but for energy traders, one wrong prediction could cost them $10 million. For their senior design project, a team of Stevens more PR

ITHACA, New York, April 21 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Student-built methane sensor aids mangrove restoration efforts * In fall of 2024, a team of students and faculty met to launch a project: creating a device that could measure methane from water bodies, a valuable tool in the fight against climate change. The kind of methane sensor device they needed didn't yet exist. Their task - to help communities and researchers measure methane emissions accurately and pro more PR

ITHACA, New York, April 21 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * Student-built methane sensor aids mangrove restoration efforts By Krisy Gashler, Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability In fall of 2024, a team of students and faculty met to launch a project: creating a device that could measure methane from water bodies, a valuable tool in the fight against climate change.  The kind of methane sensor device they needed didn't more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 21 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Study finds high school journalism leading the way in financial literacy, even if business isn't part of curriculum * LAWRENCE -Journalism classes usually are not paired with business lessons. While there have been calls for increasing business knowledge in journalism, research from the University of Kansas has found that high school journalists are learning business skills even though they are not a core more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, April 21 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Study Uses AI to Uncover a Hidden Link Between Legal Troubles and Suicide Risk * When someone dies by suicide, the focus naturally turns to mental health: depression, isolation, a cry for help that went unanswered. But what if the warning signs were hiding somewhere less obvious, like a courtroom, a police report, or a run-in with the law? That's the ques more PR

ALBANY, New York, April 22 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * Ask an Expert: How can I get the most out of my study time? Biology Associate Professor Annalisa Scimemi, whose research explores how the brain allows us to learn and remember, answers today's question: How can I get the most out of my study time? Scimemi: Elementary, my dear Watson: Understand how YOUR brain works! There is a region of the brain called the hippocampus that allows us to learn new thing more PR

MIAMI, Florida, April 21 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Sylvester Launches Weight Loss Program for Cancer Survivors * Summary * Sylvester is launching a 12-week lifestyle medicine program to support safe weight loss for cancer survivors. * Cancer survivors receive personalized exercise, nutrition and metabolic assessments. * Multidisciplinary experts lead the program through the Survivorship and Supportive Care Institute. Cancer trea more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, April 22 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Humanities Center Spotlights 44 Books by Scholars From Across University Humanities-related books by 43 authors, editors and illustrators from around campus will be featured in the center's annual Books in the Humanities celebration. Kelly Homan Rodoski From art ecosystems to social robots to how people grow and learn, University faculty, staff and students are writing, editing and illustrating the books th more PR

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, April 21 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Tennessee Tech represented at NAGAP conference in Baltimore * Tennessee Tech University was represented at the annual meeting of the National Association for Graduate Enrollment Management (NAGAP), held this year in Baltimore. Alice Camuti, associate dean of the College of Graduate Studies, delivered a presentation titled "How to Build a Coaching Habit," focusing on the benefits o more PR

LA JOLLA, California, April 21 -- The Salk Institute for Biological Studies issued the following news release: * * * Terrence Sejnowski wins inaugural World Digital Technology Academy Award * * Highlights * The World Digital Technology Academy's World Digital and Frontier Technologies Awards were launched in 2025 at the United Nations World Summit for Social Development in Doha * Sejnowski will share the inaugural Scientific Breakthrough Award with Nobel Laureate Geoffrey Hinton for t more PR

LUBBOCK, Texas, April 22 (TNSjou) -- Texas Tech University issued the following news: * * * Texas Tech Researcher Explores the Memory Capabilities of Cell Membranes Dima Bolmatov's research was recently featured as cover articles in two separate American Chemical Society journals. Writer: Jacob Gordon, jacob.l.gordon@ttu.edu The science of memories has been pursued and studied since the days of ancient Greece and Aristotle. Today, research conducted by Dima Bolmatov, assistant professor i more PR

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, April 21 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * The North American bison's future on the Great Plains * South Dakota State University researchers calibrated thousands of years of bison existence records with future projected weather patterns to forecast a significant northwest shift in suitable living conditions for the North American bison. The Great Plains has functioned as an ideal habitat for the North American bison for thousands of  more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, April 21 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * The promise of self-driving cars hits a traffic snag * As autonomous vehicles (AVs) near widespread use, researchers at The University of Texas at Arlington say the technology could change not just how people travel but how much, reshaping traffic congestion, city planning and public policy. In a recent study, UT Arlington civil engineering professors Stephen Mattingly and Farah  more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, April 21 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Three URI students awarded prestigious National Science Foundation graduate research fellowships * KINGSTON, R.I. - April 21, 2026 - Three students from the University of Rhode Island were selected from a highly competitive pool of candidates for the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program for the 2026-27 academic year. David Amirsadri and Colby Constantine, who earn more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 21 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Two MIT alumnae named 2026 Gates Cambridge Scholars * Mitali Chowdhury '24 and Christina Kim '24 have been selected as 2026 Gates Cambridge Scholars. The highly competitive fellowship offers fully funded opportunities for postgraduate study in any field at Cambridge University in the U.K. Kim is a second-time Gates Cambridge Scholar. MIT students interested in the Gates Cambridg more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 22 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * U-M researcher Marbely Micolta awarded prestigious 51 Pegasi b fellowship Marbely Micolta, a doctoral student in astronomy and scientific computing at the University of Michigan, has been selected as one of eight new 51 Pegasi b Fellows for 2026. "It's been pretty surreal. This is one of the biggest fellowships in astronomy, especially in my field of astronomy," said Micolta, whose work is helping ex more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 22 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * UAMS Receives Initial Accreditation for Preventive Medicine Residency Program The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has received initial accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education to form the Dr. Joseph H. Bates Preventive Medicine Residency Program, a blend of public health and general preventive medicine. It will be th more PR

LA JOLLA, California, April 21 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Is Wilderness Orientation the Ultimate Digital Detox? This year marks the 35th year that UC San Diego's Wilderness Orientation has run its pre-fall-quarter trips for new students. * Before their first term even begins, incoming UC San Diego students have the chance to sign up for an overnight orientation trip with a twist. Now in its 35th year and available to all incoming studen more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 22 -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * New Program Helps Pediatric Patient Families Secure Stable Housing UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals partners with the Oakland Housing Authority, Alameda Alliance for Health on pilot for families of children receiving intensive care. * The following is a joint press release issued on April 21st, 2026 in partnership with the Oakland Housing Authority and Alameda A more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, April 21 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * UMass Amherst Ethnography Collective Announces 2026 Fieldwork Fellowship Recipients * The UMass Amherst Ethnography Collective has named Ashley McGraw and Marco Trigoso as the recipients of its 2026 Fieldwork Fellowships. The awards support students' ethnographic fieldwork and provide critical funding to advance their dissertation research at various stages. This fellowship was made possibl more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, April 22 -- The University of Missouri Kansas City campus issued the following news: * * * UMKC Launches Research and Innovation Excellence Awards Inaugural event honors faculty impact across all disciplines * The University of Missouri-Kansas City formally introduced a new campus tradition with the inaugural Research and Innovation Excellence Awards, recognizing faculty whose work is advancing discovery, improving lives and shaping the future of the region and beyond more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, April 22 -- The University of Missouri Kansas City campus issued the following news: * * * UMKC Researchers Partner with Kansas City Churches in $4 Million National Institutes of Health Study to Prevent Diabetes The five-year study addresses food insecurity and physical activity through church-based diabetes prevention programs * The National Institutes of Health recently awarded the University of Missouri-Kansas City $4 million to focus on food insecurity, physical a more PR

NEW YORK, April 22 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news: * * * Understanding Earth to Protect Its Future * To mark Earth Day, we highlight recent work by Graduate Center researchers to address environmental challenges. From clean energy and ocean science to urban wildlife, their research advances understanding and informs policy. Professor Gang He (GC/Baruch College, Earth and Environmental Sciences /Public Affairs) won a $750,000 grant from the Alfr more PR

BUFFALO, New York, April 21 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Helping rural students navigate the financial aid process Graduate students Lauren Reinhart and Melissa Safford with Ryan Creps. Through a new initiative, they are helping rural high school students in Western New York successfully complete their financial aid forms. Photo: Douglas Levere GSE professor creates initiative to assist WNY high school students with FAF more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 22 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * CAHS Scholarly Showcase 2026 highlights record student participation and expanded opportunities Nearly 400 students present research in the Health Sciences Building By Kaitlyn Mullins, kaitlyn.mullins@uc.edu The University of Cincinnati College of Allied Health Sciences (CAHS) recently hosted its largest-ever research showcase, bringing together students, faculty, alumni and community partners to hig more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 22 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Mini-brain reveals how concussions trigger neurodegenerative cascades Medical Xpress highlights UC concussion research By Michael Miller, 513/556-6757, michael.miller3@uc.edu Medical XPress highlights biomedical engineering research at the University of Cincinnati that used a mini-brain model to study the cascade of neurodegenerative effects caused by blunt-force trauma associated with concussions.  more PR

MIAMI, Florida, April 21 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Honored with Three Champions for Children Awards * The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine's Mailman Center for Child Development was honored by The Children's Trust for two standout early childhood programs and one clinician whose frontline work has improved the lives of children and families across Miami-Dade County. Three  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 21 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * How changing ice conditions impact Great Lakes communities Study reveals new insights into concerns about how changing ice coverage is affecting recreation, business and even the identity of coastal communities * A research collaboration, including a team of students from the University of Michigan, have published a new report that dives into an understudied aspect on changing ice cover on  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 21 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Stem cell model of human embryo produces yolk sac without hypoblasts or genetic trickery The model demonstrates never-before-seen potential in human pluripotent stem cells Key takeaways * For the first time, stem cells typically considered restricted to forming body tissues spontaneously formed a yolk-sac-like structure in a model of the human embryo. * Stem cell models of human embryos ha more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, April 21 -- The University of Southern California Rossier School of Education posted the following news: * * * USC Rossier School of Education: FY26 Research Highlights * Amid a shifting and increasingly constrained funding landscape over the past year, USC Rossier continues to advance impactful research, sustain strong partnerships and contribute meaningfully to education policy and practice. Further details below. Research Activity Remains Strong Despite Headwind more PR

TAMPA, Florida, April 21 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * USF honors 11 faculty members with research and innovation awards * by Anna Litinskaya, USF Research The University of South Florida celebrated the accomplishments of eleven faculty members on Tuesday, April 14th with eight Outstanding Research Achievement Awards and three Excellence in Innovation Awards. Recipients represented a broad range of disciplines and expertise across seven colleges and te more PR

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, April 21 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley posted the following news: * * * UTRGV and South Texas ISD expand early college pathways with Collegiate High School exploration * RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TX - APRIL 21, 2026 - Building on a shared commitment to student success, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and South Texas ISD announced on Tuesday an enhanced partnership to explore the development of a new Collegiate High School. This collaboration expands on more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, April 21 -- The University of Wisconsin posted the following news: * * * UW-Madison leadership seeks employee feedback on administrative services * The 2026 Administrative Quality Satisfaction Survey invites employees to share confidential feedback on administrative services to help improve campus operations and employee experiences. The 2026 Administrative Quality Satisfaction Survey is open through Friday, April 24. All UW-Madison faculty, staff, postdoctoral and gradu more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 21 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2026: Dina Abdul Rahman earns her degree after three years of late nights in Beirut Completing an Ed.D. from the School of Education is the result of a commitment to the idea that 'even in the most difficult circumstances, you choose to keep showing up.' By Joan Tupponce Dina Abdul Rahman isn't drifting into a deep sleep at midnight on Wednesdays. Instead, she's signing into her class  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 21 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * How I found my research: Grayson Jacey seeks to help make important medicines more accessible The junior, who says 'there is always something new to learn,' has engaged in research projects at VCU, in private industry and in India and Germany. How I found my research is an occasional series featuring VCU students sharing their journeys as researchers. By Tom Gresham Grayson Jacey, a junior at  more PR

PULLMAN, Washington, April 22 (TNSjou) -- Washington State University issued the following news release: * * * Researchers develop method to make renewable natural gas directly from waste RICHLAND, Wash. -- A pilot study of a new method for treating sewage sludge from a wastewater treatment plant efficiently created renewable natural gas while reducing the cost of the treatment. The work, reported in the Chemical Engineering Journal, could help communities sustainably clean up waste while ge more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, April 21 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Why voting 'neither' could harm American democracy * If you were to ask democracy scholars what they consider the greatest threat to American democracy, you might assume it is voters who support undemocratic practices or policies. But the real answer may surprise you: These voters are not the main problem. According to a recent study from the University of Notre Dame, voters who are comfortable li more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, April 22 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * Working Lands for Wildlife joins University of Georgia to expand conservation impact UGA will receive more than $8M to aid farmers across Southeast By Allison Floyd The University of Georgia will receive $8.8 million over three years to help farmers restore streams and rivers on their land through the Working Lands for Wildlife's Southern Waters Framework. Three colleges -- the Warnell School of Forestr more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, April 21 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Deep-rooted grass stores significantly more carbon, new study says A study of perennial grasses in nine U.S. states shows that grass with deep roots stores more carbon than crops with shallow roots, providing important climate benefits. By Jim Shelton Soil biologist Eric Slessarev has some advice for conservationists, landscapers, and farmers with fallow fields. Go touch deep-rooted grass. Or be more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, April 21 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * This Google Doc Helps Determine How Much to Invest in Stocks Economists say that standard investment strategies are not aggressive enough, but their complex approaches to determining an optimal allocation aren't useful for individual investors. A new paper co-authored by Yale SOM's James Choi offers a simple tool to approximate the research-based approach. Written by Roberta Kwok When everyday investors ha more PR