ST. LOUIS, Missouri, April 23 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * 2026 Olin Award recognizes continued excellence in AI research * For the second year in a row, Xiang Hui, an associate professor of marketing, is the recipient of the Olin Award, which recognizes the impact that scholarly research by WashU Olin Business School faculty can have on business results. The annual award includes a $25,000 prize. Hui's winning paper offers empirical evidence about how an artificial intelligence (AI) copilot can e more PR

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, April 23 -- West Virginia University posted the following news: * * * 4 WVU students named Goldwater Scholars, a University first * For the first time, West Virginia University has four recipients of the Goldwater Scholarship, the nation's premier undergraduate scholarship in mathematics, engineering and natural sciences that supports students with a strong commitment to research careers. Caden Ginter, a junior physics and computer science dual major from Carlisle, Pennsylvania, Mason Powell, a sophomore earth a more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 23 -- The University of Virginia School of Law posted the following news: * * * AI 'Deal Lab' Coming Soon to UVA Law * A pilot program at the University of Virginia School of Law, called "Deal Lab," will provide students hands-on training in transactional law for the artificial intelligence age. The project will be akin to a science course, where students are able to apply theoretical knowledge in AI-assisted simulations, according to Professor George Geis, who is leading the effort. The course will launch more PR

KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, April 23 -- The Technical University of Denmark posted the following news: * * * AI analysis of sleep data can predict disease risk * Artificial intelligence can analyze large amounts of sleep data and identify patterns that make it possible to predict the risk of over 130 diseases. Peter Aagaard Brixen Artificial intelligence can identify patterns in sleep and detect correlations with diseases with a high degree of accuracy. Researchers from Stanford University, DTU, and international partners have developed a  more PR

DALLAS, Texas, April 23 -- Southern Methodist University posted the following news: * * * AI models in body-positivity ads feels hypocritical; disclosures can help * When fashion brands use AI-generated plus-size models to promote body positivity, women perceive the brands as hypocritical and are less likely to buy from them, recommend them or view them favorably, according to new research from SMU. The study, published in the Journal of Advertising, also points to two AI how their AI models are responsibly created. The research was con more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- American University issued the following Q&A on April 21, 2026, with Derrick Cogburn, School of International Service professor and co-director of Internet Governance Lab, by Emma Vitale: * * * What does the Meta and YouTube Ruling Mean for the Future of Tech? SIS professor and Co-Director of AU's Internet Governance Lab Derrick Cogburn helps unpack the Los Angeles jury decision that found Meta and YouTube negligent in a social media harms trial. * A Los Angeles jury's March 2026 verdict against Meta and YouTube mar more PR

ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, New York, April 23 -- Bard College issued the following news release: * * * Bard College Awarded $1.35 Million Grant in Support of Humanities Curricular Innovation Project Bard College is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a grant in the amount of $1.35 Million from the Mellon Foundation's Humanities for All Times initiative, which supports newly developed curricula that instruct students in methods of humanities practice and demonstrate those methods' relevance to broader social justice pursuits. The grant wil more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 24 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * BearcatGPT: UC becomes first Ohio university to offer AI platform UC's private AI platform offers nearly 100 'agents' for students, faculty and staff By Michael Miller, 513/556-6757, michael.miller3@uc.edu Local news media highlighted BearcatGPT, the University of Cincinnati's private AI platform for students, faculty and staff. BearcatGPT was unveiled to faculty last year and to students in February, allowing UC users to create dozens of tools fo more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 22 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * Behind the Stacks: Mia Morales Aguilar * At the RLB Library's Special Collections & Archives, student interns are an essential part of our mission. They help preserve and provide access to UBalt's history while gaining practical experience that supports their academic interests and professional goals. These experiences go beyond routine tasks; they connect students to the university's history while equipping them with skills that extend into future more PR

LA JOLLA, California, April 23 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Building Belonging Beyond Campus: UC San Diego Alumni Volunteers in Action * At the heart of every thriving alumni network are individuals who choose to stay involved long after graduation. During National Volunteer Week, UC San Diego is recognizing alumni volunteers whose time, leadership and generosity continue to strengthen the Triton community in meaningful ways. Whether they are mentoring students, launching conversations  more PR

ARCATA, California, April 23 -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt posted the following news: * * * Campus Research and Creativity Take Center Stage at 13th Annual ideaFest * A signature campus tradition, ideaFest brings together disciplines from across the University to highlight hands-on learning through research, artistic expression, and community-engaged projects. From scientific inquiry and social research to film, music, and digital media, ideaFest celebrates the breadth of ideas shaping Humboldt and the world beyond more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 23 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson Board of Trustees conducts Spring Quarterly Meetings * Clemson University's Board of Trustees held its Spring Quarterly Meetings on main campus Thursday, with an overarching focus on delivering the No. 1 student experience, the first pillar of the University's strategic plan: Clemson Elevate. Trustees also approved multiple action items, received updates from the administration on the University's operations and provided an update on the searc more PR

ITHACA, New York, April 22 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * COMM Updates -  * Awards  Graduate Field Administrator Joanna Alario received the Casey Moore Impact Award from the Cornell Graduate School. This award is given to a member of the administrative community who contributes to the advancement of access, equal opportunity, and success in graduate education. Recipients demonstrate this by going above and beyond in mentoring and supporting the success of Cornell gradua more PR

SEASIDE, California, April 24 -- California State University Monterey Bay campus issued the following news: * * * CSUMB Launches AI Certificate Courses for Working Professionals Two new courses address the use of AI in today's business world. * California State University, Monterey Bay's College of Extended Education and International Programs, is launching two new AI certificate courses designed to help students, professionals and other community members build practical skills for navigating an increasingly AI-driven world. The new offer more PR

NEW YORK, April 24 (TNSrpt) -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Journalism issued the following news: * * * Newmark Alumni Are Strengthening Local News and Reimagining Journalism, New Report Finds The Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY today launched its first-ever Alumni Impact Report, offering a data-driven look at how its graduates are influencing the future of journalism at a moment when the field is being fundamentally redefined. Drawing on data from the school's 18 graduating classes, the report docu more PR

HANOVER, New Hampshire, April 24 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * A Career Center Built for a Lifetime of Fulfilling Work Dartmouth will make a $94 million investment in coaching, AI tools, and career design. * Dartmouth is making one of the most ambitious investments in career development in higher education: a Center for Career Design backed by a $94 million fundraising goal. And the effort is already more than halfway there, with $61 million raised from 127 alumni and parents. The center brings together close one-o more PR

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, April 23 -- Clark University posted the following news: * * * Detention Centers, Migration, and Isolation with Professors Asha Best and Emma Shaw Crane * 'We have to become more imaginative in our solutions to problems'  On this episode of Challenge. Change., Clark University Professor Asha Best and Stanford University Professor Emma Shaw Crane discuss detention and migration in the United States and why the government chooses remote locations for detention centers. "We can understand migrant detention alongside more PR

ITHACA, New York, April 23 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Duffield Engineering launches $25M education research institute * The Cornell Duffield College of Engineering will establish a $25 million engineering education research institute, positioning the college as a leader in the development, evaluation and implementation of knowledge about how to effectively educate engineers. The Cornell David A. Duffield Engineering Education Research Institute will be supported with funds from a recent, record-setting gift fro more PR

SOUTHAMPTON, England, April 23 -- The University of Southampton posted the following news: * * * Fashion avatars put Winchester students one step ahead * Fashion design students in Winchester are creating avatars of themselves to make the perfect-fitting clothes - and to stay ahead of the fashion industry curve. The students at Winchester School of Art are on the only Fashion Design course in the UK that is using AI to mirror the physical and digital processes of making new clothes. The students are working with an AI creative program c more PR

ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, April 23 -- Flagler College posted the following news: * * * From Classroom to Global Stage: Flagler Accounting Student Earns Top Finish at International Competition * At the Institute of Internal Auditors Global Student Conference Case Competition, held April 21, 2026, Jamey Amador achieved an impressive fourth-place finish among more than 160 students representing 86 universities from 19 countries. The competition challenged students to think beyond theory, applying real-world problem solving to complex business  more PR

NEW YORK, April 23 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news: * * * From Economics to AI: On Building a Career Beyond Academia * When Anna Arakelyan (Ph.D. '17, Economics ) returned to the Graduate Center in March for the 2026 CUNY Spring Graduate Career Fair, her goal was recruitment. As a corporate vice president and lead data scientist at New York Life Insurance Company, part of her role is to discover and hire new talent for her company. To be successful, she has had to think deeply about a question ma more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 23 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU names four faculty as Distinguished Research Professors * Florida State University has bestowed the title of Distinguished Research Professor on four outstanding faculty members for their exemplary research productivity and contributions to their fields. "The dedication of these scholars represents the very best of Florida State University," said Vice President for Research Stacey S. Patterson. "By pushing the boundaries of what we know about e more PR

HAYS, Kansas, April 24 -- Fort Hays State University issued the following news: * * * Heart of a Tiger: FHSU's new AI Lab levels the playing field By Tisa Mason Imagine trying to win a professional car race while riding a bicycle. For many college students studying computers, that is exactly what it feels like. They have big ideas for the future, but their old laptops can't keep up with the massive "brain power" needed for modern technology. Last year, Fort Hays State University (FHSU) changed that. The Computer Science Department opened  more PR

HONG KONG, April 23 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * HKU Faculty of Social Sciences Hosts "Career Jam" to Equip Students for Evolving Job Market in AI Era * The Faculty of Social Sciences at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) successfully hosted "Career Jam: Thrive in the AI Era" on 18 April 2026. The event brought together students, distinguished alumni, and industry experts to bridge academic training with career opportunities, with a strategic focus on enhancing social sciences strengths, AI literacy more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 23 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * How do AI 'judges' compare to human ones? It's complicated, says a UChicago scholar * As AI rapidly works its way into the legal system, Prof. Eric Posner is asking a pointed question: What happens when machines fill the role of a judge? That question drives much of Posner's research as the Kirkland & Ellis Distinguished Service Professor of Law and Arthur and Esther Kane Research Chair at the University of Chicago Law School. He was elected by his f more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, April 23 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * How Watching Living Cells Could Transform Disease Research and Treatment * A USC engineer who has spent his career studying living cells in complex tissue environments has earned one of the highest honors in his field. Keyue Shen, an associate professor of biomedical engineering at USC Viterbi's Alfred E. Mann Department of Biomedical Engineering, has been elected to the College of Fellows of the American more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 23 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Husker entrepreneurs earn donor-funded awards in New Venture Competition * Twenty years ago, three University of Nebraska-Lincoln students pitched the winning idea at the New Venture Competition that became the global sports technology company Hudl. This year, a record 84 teams applied to compete for more than $80,000 in donor-funded prizes, with 64 student teams representing 46 majors pitching their ventures to more than 60 judges. One of the natio more PR

LONDON, England, April 23 -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: * * * Alumni startup Recycleye picked up by US waste company Systems combining AI, computer vision and robotics promise to improve recycling efficiency and address a worldwide labour shortage in waste management. By Ian Mundell Recycleye, a high-tech waste sorting company started by students at Imperial College London in 2019, has been acquired by a US waste management company. CP Group, which is headquartered in San Diego, has been collaborating with Recycleye more PR

LONG BEACH, California, April 24 -- California State University issued the following news: * * * Inaugural CSU MAX Connects Faculty, Students with Learning in AI and Creative Tools Hosted by the CSU Entertainment Alliance, the event brought information sessions and career-building opportunities to individuals across the CSU. By Alex Beall To inspire the CSU's creative community, the California State University Entertainment Alliance (CSUEA) held its first-ever CSU MAX creative experience on April 10 at CSUN. Modeled after the Adobe MAX Cre more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, April 23 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Innovation Quest Selects Five Top Startups, Ranging from Manufacturing Innovation to New Hair-Care Option * The Innovation Quest (iQ) entrepreneurship competition crowned five new champions on April 20, with innovations that included a novel manufacturing innovation, a system for making tuition payments easier, and tool to help protect creative endeavors from being usurped by AI. The students ranged from a second-semester freshman to a ready-to more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, April 23 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Judi LaBranche Named Recipient of 2026 Manning Prize for Excellence in Teaching * Judi LaBranche, senior lecturer II in the Department of Kinesiology, has been named UMass Amherst's recipient of the 2026 Manning Prize for Excellence in Teaching by the University of Massachusetts Foundation.Celebrating extraordinary educators across all five UMass campuses, the annual recognition provides a $10,000 stipend for each of the honorees, made possi more PR

PASADENA, California, April 23 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * LIGO-India Breaks Ground on New Observatory * For more than a decade, scientists have been able to detect gravitational waves-ripples in space-time that help us understand the universe's evolution and the most violent events in the cosmos-using the US National Science Foundation's Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO), managed by Caltech and MIT. Now, a new ear on the cosmos will be joining a global network of gravi more PR

KENT, Ohio, April 22 -- Wright State University posted the following news: * * * Local Vibes wins Wright State entrepreneurial competition * A QR-based platform that helps students discover trending spots, real-time deals and social connections near campus earned the top prize at Wright State University's annual Wright Venture competition. Five Wright State University students pitched original business ideas to a panel of experts -and competed for $5,000 in startup funding -during Wright Venture, the annual entrepreneurial competition hos more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, April 23 -- Utrecht University posted the following news: * * * Looking back on our EWUU Conference Driving Transitions - in society with society * The EWUU Conference 2026 on 16 April in Eindhoven, opened on an energetic note with a lively dance performance by Footloose, the Eindhoven student dancing association. A moment that immediately set the tone for the day: open, engaging and connected. As participants arrived, one detail stood out: the provided cards illustrating the cycle of transdisciplinarity (the mushr more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 23 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Making 'light' work of computing * Eighty years ago, Penn researchers J. Presper Eckert and John Mauchly launched the age of electronic computing by harnessing electrons to solve complex numerical problems with ENIAC, the world's first general-purpose electronic computer. Today, that same architecture still underlies general computing, but electrons are beginning to show their limits. Because they carry a charge, they lose energy as hea more PR

LA JOLLA, California, April 23 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * New Conversational AI Tool Uses Trusted Medical Protocols to Help People Decide When to Seek Care * A new type of chatbot could reliably help people decide what to do about their symptoms -and do so based on guidance that is both medically sound and easy to understand. The chatbot could help reduce unnecessary hospital visits and ensure that those who need care seek it sooner. A team co-led by engineers at the University of Cal more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, April 23 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU students take first and second place at statewide Desert Dev Lab Hackathon * WRITER: Alejandro Najera-Acosta, a_najera@nmsu.edu SOURCE: Carlos Murguia, cmurguia@nmsu.edu Two teams of New Mexico State University students earned top honors at the 2026 Desert Dev Lab Hackathon, a statewide competition held in Albuquerque on April 18 and 19, that challenged participants to build artificial intelligence solutions for the food and a more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, April 23 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news: * * * OU-led Study Marks 50 Years of Geostationary Satellites Transforming Global Precipitation Science * Norman, Okla. - Researchers from the Hydrometeorology and Remote Sensing (HyDROS) Laboratory at the University of Oklahoma published a review synthesizing 50 years of geostationary satellite meteorology, from the launch of the first Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES-1) in 1975 to the present-day GOES-19. The study provides a compreh more PR

READING, Pennsylvania, April 24 -- Pennsylvania State University Berks campus issued the following news: * * * Penn State Berks to host AI-focused assessment workshop for K-12 educators The workshop is based on the Socratic Metacognitive Inquiry-based Learning Environment, or SMILE By Lisa R. Baldi WYOMISSING, Pa. -- Penn State Berks will host a workshop titled "Designing critical thinking assessments in the Age of AI: Prompt and context engineering workshop" on Tuesday, May 12, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Gaige Technology and Business more PR

READING, Pennsylvania, April 24 -- Pennsylvania State University Berks campus issued the following news: * * * Penn State Berks works with Wyomissing High School for Presidential AI Challenge By Sara Karnish WYOMISSING, Pa. -- Members of the Penn State Berks information technology faculty collaborated with teachers and students at Wyomissing Area High School to create projects for the Presidential AI Challenge, which seeks seeks to inspire young people and educators to create artificial intelligence (AI)-based innovative solutions to commun more PR

MEDIA, Pennsylvania, April 24 -- The Pennsylvania State University Brandywine Campus issued the following news: * * * ADP, Inc. vice president speaks with students on career possibilities Shawn Manderson, a member of the Brandywine Advisory Board, spoke with students from Penn State Brandywine about risk, resilience and technology careers By Christina Billie Shawn Manderson, a member of the Penn State Brandywine Advisory Board and vice president of enterprise risk management at ADP, Inc., spoke with computer science and information technol more PR

HONG KONG, April 23 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU and Anker Innovations establish joint laboratory to accelerate commercialisation of smart home products * The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and Anker Innovations Technology Co., Ltd (Anker Innovations) signed a collaboration agreement on 21 April to officially establish the "PolyU-Anker Innovations Joint Laboratory", marking a new milestone in industry-university-research collaboration in the field of artificial intelligence more PR

CLAREMONT, California, April 23 -- Pomona College issued the following Q&A on April 22, 2026, by Marilyn Thomsen with Kamil Lungu, energy policy expert based in Washington, D.C.: * * * Clean Energy: New Developments to Make It Cheaper and More Reliable California has long been a leader in promoting the transition to clean energy. Reducing dependence on fossil fuels is key to lowering the level of greenhouse gas emissions and, as a result, helping to slow climate change. But, as California faces federal challenges to some of its high-profile  more PR

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, April 23 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Rowan University hosts South Jersey's first cybersecurity conference * On Saturday, April 18, more than 200 cybersecurity professionals and students filled the Eynon Ballroom at Rowan University's Chamberlain Student Center for the region's first-ever BSides South Jersey, a one-day cybersecurity conference. Part of a global series of grassroots cybersecurity conferences, the event was hosted by the Rowan Women in Cybersecurity Chapter (WiCyS) and Cybersecur more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, April 23 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * Sandia National Laboratories on campus April 23 for Open House & Info Session * Sandia National Laboratories will be on campus, Thursday, April 23, for an Open House and Information Session from 4-6:30 p.m. in the Centennial Engineering Center, Room 1044 (Stamm Room). This is a valuable opportunity for both students and faculty to connect directly with Sandia representatives and learn more about their work in national security, science, and  more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 23 -- Carnegie Mellon University's Software Engineering Institute posted the following news: * * * SEI Releases AI Engineering Practices to Accelerate Mission-Capable AI * April 23, 2026- The Software Engineering Institute (SEI) yesterday released updated recommendations for organizations building, acquiring, and integrating artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities into business and mission systems. AI Engineering: 12 Foundational Practices, a white paper for decision makers, describes the disciplined ground more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, April 22 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * Seven CLAS research teams receive OVPR awards' first-ever Large Grant Development Opportunity * College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) faculty are part of seven of 12 interdisciplinary research teams selected by the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) to develop large, competitive grant proposals. The projects span areas including cancer survivorship, brain stimulation, creativity, and advanced manufa more PR

LA JOLLA, California, April 23 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Six New Projects Are Empowering Early-Career Engineering and Computer Science Faculty * Six teams from the University of California San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering have been awarded funding to accelerate interdisciplinary research collaborations that include an early-career faculty member. The big idea is to empower early-career faculty to build interdisciplinary research collaborations to the point that they are competiti more PR

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, April 23 -- Roger Williams University posted the following news: * * * Students Present Research with Real-World Impact at SASH 2026 From examining ethics in the age of artificial intelligence to rethinking school library access and uncovering the history embedded in Fall River's waterfront, students brought complex questions into public view through their research and capstone projects at the 13th annual Student Academic Showcase and Honors (SASH) on Wednesday, April 22. This year's SASH featured 415 students across more PR

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, April 23 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Tech computer science professor selected for national AI education fellowship * Tennessee Tech University computer science professor William Eberle, Ph.D., has been selected for the National Science Foundation's inaugural cohort of National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource AI Education Fellows, a prestigious program aimed at advancing artificial intelligence education across the United States. Eberle, co-director of Tech more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 24 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Graduate student selected for NSF fellowship Komal Ilyas in the computer science and engineering department was awarded a prestigious fellowship to support her pursuit of a Ph.D. in computer science. By Amanda Norvelle, College of Engineering Komal Ilyas, a first-year doctoral student in the computer science and engineering department at Texas A&M University, is exploring the emerging field of adversarial machine learning.  more PR

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, April 23 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley posted the following news: * * * TRAINING TOMORROW'S RAILROADERS: UTRGV engineering students build 40-foot track panel to advance railway safety research * EDINBURG, TEXAS - APRIL 23, 2026 - The sharp clink of metal on metal echoed through the lab as students at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley stepped into the role of field engineers - bringing a full-scale railroad track to life with their own hands. Twenty-five students assembled a 40-foot track panel fo more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, April 22 -- The University of Toronto posted the following news: * * * U of T, government and industry partners celebrate opening of BioLabs * Leaders in research, government and industry gathered to celebrate the official opening of BioLabs University of Toronto, the largest shared lab incubator in the city and the first Canadian site of BioLabs' global network. The ribbon-cutting ceremony, held April 20, marked the launch of the 40,000-square-foot shared lab and co-working space in the MaRS Discovery District, already  more PR

DAVIS, California, April 23 -- The University of California Davis posted the following news: * * * UC Davis Receives $75M Historic Gift in Support of Veterinary Medicine The University of California, Davis, today announced the second largest individual gift ever made to the UC Davis Weill School of Veterinary Medicine: $75 million from Bay Area residents Kathy Chiao and Kenneth (Ken) Hao. Their gift will name the school's new small animal hospital, which will provide cutting-edge veterinary care, accommodate more patients annually, and incr more PR

GAINESVILLE, Florida, April 23 -- The University of Florida posted the following news: * * * UF prepares next generation of planners for Florida's growth challenges * Nearly 1,000 people move to Florida each day according to University of Florida's Bureau of Economic and Business Research, accelerating development that is reshaping communities and placing growing demands on the state's natural resources and ecosystems. At UF's Department of Urban and Regional Planning, the next generation of planners and community leaders is learning to a more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, April 24 -- The University of Hawaii issued the following news release: * * * New UH office launched to boost research capacity in Hawaii The University of Hawaii has launched a new office that will serve as a central hub for grant support, research development and funding opportunities to help boost scientific discovery, increase research capacity and stimulate workforce development in the state. Backed by the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * The Ultimate Draft Pick: CMU Showcases the Winning Power of Sports Innovation * Pittsburgh once powered America's industrial economy, and it is now galvanizing the era of artificial intelligence. This week, Carnegie Mellon University -the birthplace of AI -and the AI Strike Team hosted a first-string lineup of global visionaries to highlight the city's power at the intersection of sport and innovation during NFL draft week. "Powering the Futu more PR

BATH, England, April 23 -- The University of Bath posted the following news: * * * University of Bath awarded two Royal Society Entrepreneurs in Residence * The Entrepreneurs in Residence (EiR) scheme (funded by the Royal Society) enables highly experienced industrial scientists and entrepreneurs to spend one day a week at a university (for 2-3 years) developing a bespoke project. This is with the aim of increasing knowledge and awareness in UK universities of cutting-edge industrial science, research and innovation, encouraging greater aca more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 24 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * UC expands partnership with Thales for AI research New collaborative space opens at Digital Futures By Emily Glass, glassei@ucmail.uc.edu The University of Cincinnati's interdisciplinary research facility Digital Futures welcomed its first industrial partner, Thales. Thales is a global aerospace, defense and digital technology firm. Headquartered in France, it employs 83,000 people in dozens of countries, according to the Cincinnati Business Courie more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 24 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Geosciences students contribute to EPA training on groundwater science and field methods EPA visits UC's groundwater observatory * Geosciences faculty and students at the University of Cincinnati trained scientists on the latest tools to study sources of drinking water at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Groundwater Forum. UC hosted a half-day lecture session led by Professor Reza Soltanian, who studies subsurface energy and hydrogeology, more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 23 -- The University of Virginia issued the following Q&A on April 22, 2026, by Davene Wasser with David Danks, professor in the Department of Philosophy: * * * Q&A: Who's responsible when AI makes mistakes? What happens when artificial intelligence gets it wrong? From self-driving cars to medical tools, rapid advances in AI are raising new ethical and legal concerns. University of Virginia professor David Danks is uniquely positioned to speak about what happens when AI fails. He joined the University in Jan more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, April 23 -- The University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * USC and Tempus form strategic collaboration aimed at accelerating innovation across research and patient care Together, the Keck School of Medicine of USC, Keck Medicine of USC, USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Tempus are creating a system-wide framework designed to connect research and patient care. * The Keck School of Medicine of USC and Keck Medicine of USC have launched collaborations w more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, April 23 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * USC at ICLR 2026 * This week, USC researchers will make a strong appearance at the 2026 International Conference on Learning Representations (ICLR) with a record-high number of papers selected to present at the prestigious oral session. Held April 23-27 in Rio de Janeiro, ICLR is a premier gathering of professionals dedicated to advancing the branch of artificial intelligence (AI) known as representatio more PR

VERMILLION, South Dakota, April 23 -- The University of South Dakota posted the following news: * * * USD Announces 2026 Undergraduate Research Award Winners * Presented by the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, the Undergraduate Research Awards are presented annually to recognize undergraduate students who have completed distinguished and exceptional research. Students who present research at USD's IdeaFest are automatically nominated for the award; a multi-disciplinary group of faculty and staff from across campus then reviews the more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 23 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * UT San Antonio team takes top honors at Draper Data Science Business Plan Competition * Two UT San Antonio teams took first and second prizes at the Draper Data Science Business Plan Competition, an annual event hosted by the UT San Antonio College of AI, Cyber and Computing. The two winning teams were amongst a total of seven student-led teams from across the U.S. that were competing for up to $100,000 in cash prizes by presenting their b more PR

PENSACOLA, Florida, April 24 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release: * * * UWF breaks ground on new research building, The Synapse On April 23, the University of West Florida officially broke ground on a new advanced intelligence, cybersecurity and engineering research building called The Synapse. Funded by part of a $32.5 million award from Triumph Gulf Coast and more than $21 million in state funding, the 55,000-square-foot building on the Pensacola cam more PR

CARROLLTON, Georgia, April 23 -- The University of West Georgia posted the following news: * * * UWG Ed.S. Student Determined to Enhance Makerspace Education * Have you ever wondered how CourseDen was created? Whenever you log on to view your courses, you are immediately met with sections of your grades, class announcements and online resources. These smartboards and learning management systems don't create themselves; they are created by well-trained specialists that thrive on making education more accessible for students. And University o more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 23 -- The University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management issued the following news: * * * VR Immerses Students in Zero-waste Supply Chain * By Rose Semenov The power of virtual reality (VR) transported undergraduate Minnesota Carlson students to the Greek island of Tilos for an immersive experience tackling challenges in the zero-waste supply chain. This marks the first VR case study used in a Carlson classroom. The VR experience (this link opens in a new browser window or tab), which was developed by more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, April 24 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * Wayne State students explore AI through Philosophy courses Wayne State University's Department of Philosophy is expanding its curriculum this fall with four courses focused on artificial intelligence, reflecting both surging student interest and the growing role AI plays in everyday life and work. The new and returning courses -- Critical Thinking: AI & Information Literacy (PHI 1090), AI & Data Ethics (PHI 1150), Minds & Machines (PHI/PSY 2650) and Phil more PR

ROCK HILL, South Carolina, April 23 -- Winthrop University posted the following news: * * * Winthrop Announces Partnership with the SCRA to Launch Innovation Hub to Drive Tech Ecosystem Growth Across South Carolina * HIGHLIGHTS * Winthrop and the South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announced the launch of an innovation hub that will be housed at the Rock Hill-based university. * Winthrop's innovation hub is one in the statewide network of hubs designed to accelerate investment and strengthen South Carolina's emerging technology e more PR

KENT, Ohio, April 23 -- Wright State University posted the following news: * * * Wright State University leads $2.5 million federal initiative to bring AI education to rural Ohio * Wright State is leading a $2.5 million grant project to improve students' AI literacy and prepare them for careers in a workforce increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence. Wright State University has been awarded a $2.5 million federal grant to develop new AI-focused curriculum, train educators to teach it and build advanced AI tools to power it -with the more PR