LOGAN, Utah, May 11 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * $2.1M Initiative Expands Early Learning Opportunities for Young Children in Rural Utah * A $2.1 million investment from the Utah Department of Health and Human Services is helping experts expand early childhood education and STEM opportunities in some of Utah's most rural communities. Led by Lisa Boyce, professor in Human Development and Family Studies and executive director of the Dolores Dore Eccles Center for Early Care and Education at Utah State University, more PR

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Georgetown University Law Center posted the following news: * * * 'A Special Bond': Class of 2026 Graduates Reflect on Finding Belonging through Mentorship * That breadth also creates more opportunities for belonging on campus, where students pursue a range of academic and extracurricular activities -and form tight-knit communities around common interests -as part of more than 150 campus mentorship programs, journals, organizations, societies and affinity groups. "Our hope is that every student gains meaningful conne more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 11 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * 'News will find me' mindset makes people trust algorithms and online networks * One in three people believe they don't have to seek the news from traditional outlets like newspapers and television. Instead, they think the "news will find me" (NFM), relying on algorithms and social networks to get their information. A research team led by Penn State scholars recently found that these individuals often consider their online networks to be a more PR

DEKALB, Illinois, May 11 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * 2026 CURE highlights student research and engagement at NIU * Undergraduate Research month culminated with the 2026 Conference on Undergraduate Research and Engagement (CURE) at NIU. CURE brought together over 300 students to share 208 research, artistry and engagement projects. 100 judges played a key role by providing students with feedback on their ability to communicate their work in meaningful and engaging ways. CURE offers students the opportun more PR

FROSTBURG, Maryland, May 12 -- Frostburg State University issued the following news: * * * 2026 Faculty Achievement Award Winners to be Honored at FSU Convocation Four recipients of the 2026 Faculty Achievement Awards will be recognized at the Frostburg State University Honors Convocation on Wednesday, May 20. The awards are made possible through generous gifts to the FSU Foundation, Inc. In addition, outstanding graduating seniors will be honored by their academic departments for excellence in scholarship and leadership. This year's award  more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, May 11 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * 55th Commencement Celebrated by UConn Health * On May 11, the Class of 2026 of UConn School of Medicine, UConn School of Dental Medicine, and the UConn Graduate School programs of UConn Health walked across the stage filled with Husky pride to accept their UConn degrees at Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts at UConn Storrs. This year marks UConn Health's 55 th Commencement ceremony and the addition of 105 physicians, 52 dentists, and 106 sci more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, May 11 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * 82 Gatton Academy Graduates Honored in the Class of 2026 * On Saturday, May 9, The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science graduated 82 students from across Kentucky in their nineteenth graduating class. The ceremony took place at Van Meter Hall and was broadcast online for extended friends and family to enjoy. Dr. Lynette Breedlove, Director of The Gatton Academy, opened the day's ceremony by recognizing Kentucky's legislators, Western Kentuck more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, May 11 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news: * * * A Clear Vision, A Balanced Budget, A Strong Future, Advisory Board Told * During its spring meeting Friday, the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Advisory Board unanimously approved the university's balanced operating budget proposal of $747 million for Fiscal Year 2027. The proposal, which goes before the UT Board of Trustees in June, includes $4 million for cost-of-living adjustments and $2.5 million for one-time perfor more PR

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, May 11 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley posted the following news: * * * A Defining Milestone: UTRGV School of Medicine surpasses 300 graduates in its 10th anniversary year * Newest physicians step forward to serve the Rio Grande Valley and beyond RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - MAY 11, 2026 - The auditorium, filled with the hum of ambition, came alive as future physicians prepared to change the story of health care in the Rio Grande Valley. On Saturday, May 9, the UTRGV School of Medicine celebrated the gradu more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, May 11 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * A year of advancing the Lilly-Purdue $250M research partnership to accelerate medicine discovery and manufacturing * Since announcing a transformational $250 million partnership in May 2025, Purdue University and Eli Lilly and Company have steadily deepened collaboration across campus, launched new interdisciplinary research initiatives and activated the first phase of funding to accelerate pharmaceutical innovation.  The seven-year Lilly-Purdue  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 12 -- Adler University issued the following news: * * * Not redundant, but reimagined: Noosha Mehdian, Ph.D.'s work with AI in Education at Oxford University As artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies continue to reshape higher education, questions about the role of educators are becoming increasingly pressing. * As artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies continue to reshape higher education, questions about the role of educators are becoming increasingly pressing. For Noosha Mehdian, more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 11 -- The Loyola University Chicago issued the following news release: * * * After 20 Years, South Chicago TIFs Show Limits of a Core Development Tool * CHICAGO -While Chicago's tax-increment financing (TIF) districts collectively held a $3 billion fund balance in 2023 alone, two South Chicago TIF districts, South Chicago and Commercial Avenue, generated just $26.5 million and $32.2 million, respectively, over more than two decades. The stark gap is at the heart of a new study from Loyola University Chicago's Institut more PR

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, May 11 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * After finding a home at Bryant, Matt Rossi '26 is ready to explore what's next * To be academically successful in college, Matt Rossi '26 knew he needed a learning environment with small class sizes, which would allow him to form close connections with faculty. "That's why I ultimately chose Bryant," says Rossi, a Madison, Connecticut, native whose parents and other members of his extended family also attended the university. Over the course of the ne more PR

BUFFALO, New York, May 11 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * AI spots hidden security flaws in hundreds of 5G smartphone models * UB-led research prompts fixes from MediaTek, Qualcomm; leads to work with Apple, Google By Keith Page New research led by the University at Buffalo has uncovered security flaws in more than 540 5G smartphone models worldwide that could allow attackers to disrupt service by exploiting a brief gap before devices confirm that a network connection is more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, May 11 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Airborne electromagnetic survey of Ogallala aquifer conditions planned in southwest Kansas * Beginning in late May and continuing until late July, residents of southwest Kansas may see a low-flying helicopter towing a large hexagonal frame. This aerial arrangement is part of a project to map groundwater conditions in the Ogallala aquifer in Southwest Kansas Groundwater Management District (GMD) 3.  GMD 3 and the Kansas Geological Survey, working with Aqu more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 12 -- Albany Medical College issued the following news: * * * Nasal Vaccine Shows Promise as Booster Against Pneumonic Plague By Cassie Nelson Four years ago, Albany Medical College scientists were awarded a $3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to develop a vaccine that could protect against plague. Now, as detailed in a paper in Nature Communications, their work has produced some promising results. Pneumonic plague is a severe lung infection caused by the bacteria Yersinia pestis. While it is not  more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 11 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * Alzheimer's Drug Development Pipeline Shows Impressive Growth and Diversity of Therapies * Over the past year, 59 new Alzheimer's clinical trials entered the pipeline, signaling increasing confidence in the global effort to find a cure. And a cure can't come soon enough, as an estimated 7.4 million Americans age 65 and older are currently living with Alzheimer's. For the past decade, noted Alzheimer's clinician-scientist Dr. Jeffrey Cum more PR

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, May 11 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Animal science awards banquet honors students, faculty, supporters of department * The South Dakota State University Department of Animal Science hosted its annual Celebration of Animal Science Achievements and Excellence on April 23 at McCrory Gardens. "The Celebration of Animal Science Achievements and Excellence reflects the very best of our department," said John Jaeger, Calvin and Mary Hayenga Endowed Department Head of Animal Science. " more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 11 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Arvin appointed executive vice chancellor for advancement * Will Arvin, vice chancellor for medical advancement at Washington University in St. Louis, has been appointed executive vice chancellor for advancement, effective Jan. 5, according to Chancellor Andrew D. Martin. Arvin will succeed Pamella A. Henson, who plans to retire from the university on Jan. 4. As executive vice chancellor, Arvin will oversee universitywide advancement strateg more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, May 11 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Associate Dean Jeffrey A. Dodge's article forthcoming in the University of Cincinnati Law Review this fall * CARLISLE, PA-"The Segregatory Effect of Anti-LGBTQ Laws and Policies in Public Education," written by Associate Dean Jeffrey A. Dodge, has been accepted for publication in Volume 95, Issue 1 of the University of Cincinnati Law Review. In recent years, state legislatures have enacted a rapidly expanding body of an more PR

RIVERSIDE, California, May 11 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Astronomers produce most detailed map of the cosmic web * Using data from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope ( JWST ), astronomers led by researchers at the University of California, Riverside have produced the most detailed map of the cosmic web ever made, tracing the network of galaxies all the way back to when the universe was one billion years old. The cosmic web is the universe's vast, skeleton-like framework -a network of in more PR

AUGUSTA, Georgia, May 11 -- Augusta University posted the following news release: * * * AU breaks ground on new Dental College of Georgia campus in Savannah * "This groundbreaking represents more than the start of construction. It reflects what can happen when people come together around a shared purpose and an 'it can be done' spirit." For more than 57 years, the Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University has served as the state's only dental college, having approximately 400 dental students and 60 dental hygiene students enrolled ea more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, May 11 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Baboon Societies Aren't One-Size-Fits-All, Study Finds * It turns out baboon social life isn't just about grooming and hanging around and may be more akin to high school than once thought, according to a new study co-authored by University of Massachusetts Amherst anthropologists.The research, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, found that baboons and their close relatives fall into three distinct social styles: t more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 11 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Bayh-Dole Coalition Honors Carmel Majidi for Breakthroughs in Electronics Cooling and Robotics * Carmel Majidi (opens in new window), professor of mechanical engineering at Carnegie Mellon University, is one of the recipients of the Bayh-Dole Coalition (opens in new window) 's American Innovator Award (opens in new window) for his pioneering work developing flexible materials for cooling advanced electronics and enabling new forms of robotic moti more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, May 12 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Building successful pharmacy faculty careers through mentorship and support Binghamton University Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences hosts national symposium for pharmacy faculty professional development By Ethan Knox '20 The "Binghamton University Symposium: Cultivating Generations of Successful Pharmacists - The Journey to a Fulfilling Pharmacy Academic Career" was held all day on Friday, April 24, in the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science more PR

RADFORD, Virginia, May 11 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Business majors rise to this year's 'Innovation Challenge' * Here's a quick sampling of the product pitches recently made by some of Radford's student innovators. First up: An app that helps freelancers and gig workers budget monthly earnings that skew less consistent and on a more modest scale. It's aimed at 70 million Americans who don't receive stable paychecks, according to the team behind it, and their tagline urges: " Start budgeting for unpredi more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, May 11 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * Caden Lucas named the Heather Strode Circle Leader of the Year * The Western Kentucky University Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK), the National Leadership Honor Society, proudly announces Caden Lucas as the recipient of the 2026 ODK Circle Leader of the Year Award. This distinguished honor, presented in memory of beloved Professor Heather Strode, recognizes a student whose exemplary leadership and dedication has profoundly impacted the WKU com more PR

SAN LUIS OBISPO, California, May 11 -- California Polytechnic State University issued the following news: * * * Cal Poly Study Finds Building Density Was Strongest Predictor of Home Loss in 2025 LA Fires * Top image caption: A view of the Eaton fire from Koreatown in Los Angeles in 2025. Photo by Jessica Christian on Unsplash A new peer-reviewed study by Cal Poly faculty and scientists found that building density, not urban trees, was the strongest predictor of whether homes were destroyed during the catastrophic Southern California fires more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 12 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Three faculty members named Distinguished University Professors Case Western Reserve University is home to exceptional faculty scholars across a wide range of fields. They drive innovation, collaboration and creativity, inspiring their students to do the same. Each year, in recognition of the important role faculty play at our institution, the university selects outstanding faculty members for the title of Distinguished University Professor. This tit more PR

SALISBURY, North Carolina, May 11 -- Catawba College posted the following news: * * * Catawba College Celebrates Class of 2026 Commencement Ceremonies * Catawba College proudly celebrated its 2026 Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 9, 2026, honoring the academic achievements, perseverance, and promise of the 377 graduates in the Class of 2026. Held on the College's historic Salisbury campus, the ceremonies brought together graduates, families, friends, faculty, staff, trustees, and members of the Catawba community for a day of celeb more PR

ORANGE, California, May 12 -- Chapman University issued the following news: * * * Christopher Kim, Ph.D., Named Dean of Schmid College of Science and Technology Kim is a Renowned Environmental Geochemist and Highly Regarded Mentor to Future Scientists * Following a comprehensive nationwide search, Provost and Executive Vice President Mike Ibba announced Christopher Kim, Ph.D., as the next dean of Schmid College of Science and Technology. "Chris's deep dedication to students and expertise in curricular innovation, particularly with interdi more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, May 11 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Chelsea Smith honored with Shirley Aceto Award * The following story originally appeared on the website for the W&M School of Education. - Ed. When Chelsea Smith, a clinical assistant professor of higher education at William & Mary's School of Education, received a surprise email from the provost's office earlier this spring, she wasn't sure what to expect. "When you see 'a letter from the provost' in your email on a random Monday afternoon, your mind do more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 11 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2026: A Ram even in high school, Jessica Nguyen will carry VCU spirit into graduate school The McNair Scholar and biomedical engineering graduate now heads to Texas A&M for her Ph.D. program. By Anastasia Mineiro By earning her undergraduate degree this spring, Jessica Nguyen completed her sixth year at Virginia Commonwealth University's College of Engineering. But that lengthy time span reflects dedication, not delay. Nguyen has been  more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, May 11 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Class of 2026: Meet some of the graduates * While widely recognized as the leading global catholic research university, the University of Notre Dame is committed to offering an unsurpassed undergraduate experience, one that nurtures the formation of the mind, body and spirit. In fact, undergraduate education and formation is among the University's four central goals, as outlined in "Notre Dame 2033: A Strategic Framework." In addition to the teachi more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, May 11 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Climate patterns may shape where violent conflict risks are amplified, Rice study finds * A new Rice University study is shedding light on a long-debated question: Can climate variability influence the risk of armed conflict? The answer, researchers say, is yes -but in more nuanced and region-specific ways than previously understood. Led by Rice statistics doctoral student Tyler Bagwell, with climate scientist Sylvia Dee and statistician Frederi Viens, the  more PR

TROY, Alabama, May 11 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * College of Arts & Humanities students present during Trojan Research Week * Twenty-one students in the College of Arts & Humanities (CAH) presented their research on Monday, April 21 as part of the second annual Trojan Research Week. This year's number of students more than tripled compared to last year's participants. The event featured poster displays, performances and paper presentations by students in the English department, History and Philosophy department and more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, May 11 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * College of Education's medallion ceremony welcomes Rhode Island Teacher of the Year * Rhode Island Teacher of the Year Sarah Dully teaches English, not automotive, but her keynote address at the University of Rhode Island's third annual Medallion Induction Ceremony had a distinctively motor-minded spin to it. Dully made her trusty 20-year-old car a theme for the night in her remarks to URI's newest education graduates, who are embarking on thei more PR

NEW YORK, May 12 (TNSjou) -- Columbia University Zuckerman Institute issued the following news: * * * Brain-Controlled Hearing System Proves Itself in First Human Studies After more than a decade of research, scientists evaluate implanted brain-decoding technology that helps people hear one voice among many * Scientists at Columbia University's Zuckerman Institute have the first direct evidence from human studies that brain-controlled hearing technology can help people single out a voice in a crowd. These early findings suggest that resear more PR

MIAMI, Florida, May 11 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Commencement Speaker Dr. Nicholas DeLuca III: What We Couldn't Know Then * Nicholas DeLuca III, M.D./M.B.A., reflects on medicine as a transformative experience, urging humility, shared decision-making and lifelong camaraderie as the Class of 2026 begins residency. Nicholas DeLuca III, a graduate of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine's M.D./M.B.A. program, was selected as the Class of 2026's student commencement spea more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 11 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Convening spurs conversation, excitement about university's future * The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has unique strengths that faculty can leverage to advance the university's research mission, university leaders and guest speakers told participants at the May 4 Research and Innovation Convening. The second annual convening, which drew 175 Nebraska faculty members, was designed to foster community, connection and collaboration. It included the persp more PR

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, May 11 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Could growing crystals in space lead to better drugs? * Astronauts may struggle to function without the pull of Earth's gravity, but weightlessness isn't always a drag. Research has shown that crystals - like those used in many pharmaceuticals - benefit from growing in space. On Tuesday, May 12, Gerard Capellades, Ph.D., an assistant professor of chemical engineering in the Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering, plans to send crystallization experiments int more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, May 12 -- Sam Houston State University issued the following news: * * * New Dean of SHSU Graduate & Professional School Announced By Becca Griffin Jennifer Bunn has been named the new dean of The Graduate & Professional School (GPS) at Sam Houston State University, effective May 1. Bunn has been serving in the interim dean position since Oct. 16, 2025. "I am pleased to have Dr. Bunn move into this new role," Sumanth Yenduri, provost and senior vice president for Academic Affairs, said. "Her leadership will be instrument more PR

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, May 11 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * Dr. Bill Hardgrave: 2026 ATU Hall of Distinction Inductee * Dr. Bill Hardgrave is an internationally recognized expert in radio frequency identification (RFID) technology who has progressed through the ranks of academia to become the president of the University of Memphis. But he's still the same person who grew up seven miles from the nearest paved road in rural Johnson County and arrived at Arkansas Tech University seeking access to a better life more PR

CARROLLTON, Georgia, May 11 -- The University of West Georgia posted the following news: * * * Dr. Nate Bickford Named Dean of UWG's Dr. James 'Earl' Perry College of Mathematics, Computing and Sciences * The University of West Georgia has named Dr. Nate Bickford dean of the Dr. James 'Earl' Perry College of Mathematics, Computing and Sciences, effective July 1. Bickford becomes the inaugural permanent dean of the college, which has been led by interim leadership since its founding in 2024. Bickford brings more than two decades of experie more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, May 12 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Duke Engineering Celebrates the Class of 2026 On Sunday, May 10, 2026, Duke Engineering celebrated over 1,200 graduates from its various programs. * On a gorgeous May weekend in Durham, students and their families and supporters celebrated the 102nd class of graduates from Duke University. Within a weekend filled with emotions and memories, a series of events recognized the many accomplishments of the Class of 2026. The headline e more PR

ADELPHI, Maryland, May 11 -- The University of Maryland Global Campus issued the following news: * * * Education in Motion: Four Graduates Apply Learning in Real Time * How UMGC graduates turned coursework into career momentum For Angelique Adams, T'iara Bracken, Haja Corneh, and Mike Sanders, education was not a pause from professional life. It was an accelerator. Each arrived at University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) from a different starting point: a middle school classroom, a human resources office, a project management role, a t more PR

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, May 11 -- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University posted the following news: * * * Embry-Riddle Professor Awarded $500,000 Federal Grant for Structures Innovation in Next-Generation Electric Aircraft * Dr. Saman Farhangdoust, assistant professor of Aerospace Engineering, has received a $500,000 U.S. Department of Energy grant to develop a novel technology that integrates batteries into the structural components of next-generation electric aircraft, such as those involved in advanced air mobility (AAM), to increase range more PR

ITHACA, New York, May 11 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Entropy gives a 'marriage' of molecules just enough freedom * Entropy gets a bad rap. Typically associated with randomness and chaos, it can also correlate with freedom and diversity. Cornell researchers found that, thanks to the latter qualities, entropy can help bind certain pairs of molecules faster and more robustly - an approach that could have broad applications in drug development and assembling nanoparticles to form new materials. The study published more PR

ITHACA, New York, May 11 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Erik Thorbecke, economist with global impact, dies at 97 * Erik Thorbecke, one of the creators of a widely used metric for measuring poverty, died on April 26 in Fort Bragg, California. He was 97. Thorbecke joined Cornell in 1974, serving as the H.E. Babcock Professor of Economics and Food Economics in the Department of Economics (College of Arts and Sciences) and the Division of Nutritional Sciences (College of Agriculture and Life Sciences) from 1978 to 2001 more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 11 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Expanding Medicaid coverage lowered death rates for young adults with kidney failure * Among young adults with kidney failure, the expansion of Medicaid following the Affordable Care Act signed into law in 2010 was associated with substantial declines in one-year death rates, researchers from Brown University found in a new study.  "The biggest takeaway from this study is that health insurance is critically important for survival among individuals with a more PR

SANTA CRUZ, California, May 11 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Extended reality experience invites people to act as the hands of AI in the real world * A speculative fiction project, which won the XR Experience Jury Award at SXSW 2026, prompts reflection on the increasing presence of AI By Emily Cerf  Hype yourself up in the mirror. Make your fingers walk around on something. Create a ritual.  People are tasked to carry out these actions in a new extended reality (XR) experience called more PR

DENVER, Colorado, May 11 -- The University of Colorado posted the following news: * * * Faculty Excellence Awards Honor Teaching, Research, and Service * As we near spring commencement, our students' successes remind us of why we do what we do: to support each and every Lynx in meeting their moment. It's why our faculty members go above and beyond to educate, inspire, and challenge CU Denver learners in and outside of the classroom. At the May 4 Faculty Excellence Awards, nearly 50 faculty members were recognized for their outstanding servi more PR

HAYS, Kansas, May 12 -- Fort Hays State University issued the following news: * * * FHSU grad student Ernestina Osei turns research into positive community impact When Ernestina Osei began exploring graduate school opportunities from her home country of Ghana, she had one clear goal: to deepen her expertise and specialize in a field she was already passionate about. This semester, as she completes her Master of Science in Geosciences at Fort Hays State University (FHSU), Osei is celebrating not only the achievement of that goal, but a gradua more PR

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, May 11 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley posted the following news: * * * First-Gen sisters overcome barriers, find understanding - and graduate together * Alisha Atkinson and Gabrielle Black reflect on Deaf culture, family and a shared journey at UTRGV RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - MAY 11, 2026 - This spring, Gabrielle Black and her sister, Alisha Atkinson, will share their family's first commencement -an achievement years in the making for two sisters who once struggled to understand one another. Black will more PR

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, May 11 -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health posted the following news: * * * First-year seminar ignites path in public health and medicine * A First-Year Seminar at Carolina kick-started Julia Froese's focus on environmental health research and strengthened her plan to attend medical school. Froese will graduate in May with a bachelor's degree in public health (Environmental Health Sciences) from the Gillings School with minors in chemistry and entrepreneurship. She will  more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, May 11 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * From death sentence to manageable condition: 25 years of Gleevec * When retired, four-time Olympic skier AJ Kitt finally told his triplet children he had chronic myeloid leukemia, or CML, he was amazed by their reaction. "We had waited years to tell them. You know, no one wants to tell your small children that you have cancer if you don't have to, so we chose to wait. I think they were late junior high age. I wasn't sure what they were going t more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 11 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU research: Solid neon gives quantum bits a quieter, tougher home * FAMU-FSU College of Engineering researchers contribute to landmark study demonstrating ultra-low noise levels in innovative qubit platform Florida State University and FAMU-FSU College of Engineering faculty members Wei Guo and Xianjing Zhou are part of a multi-institution research team whose latest findings advance one of the most promising platforms in quantum computing. A new  more PR

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, May 11 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * Gilgour Selected for 2026 Jim Ed McGee Award * Dr. Joe Gilgour is the 2026 recipient of the Jim Ed McGee Graduate Honors Award at Arkansas Tech University. Gilgour is president at Mineral Area College in Park Hills, Mo. The college has achieved record student headcount enrollment and the completion of $24 million in capital projects during his tenure. He was named 2025 American Association of Community Colleges chief executive officer of the year.  more PR

AMES, Iowa, May 11 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: * * * Graduating senior turns invention into business helping others * As Boluwarin Ojo prepares to graduate with her bachelor's degree in industrial design from Iowa State University, she can't help but look back in awe at what she's accomplished.  Growing up in Minnesota, Ojo always had a knack for finding creative solutions to challenges. Her family later moved to Winnipeg, Canada, where she graduated high school and pursued a variety of interests, including more PR

MISSOULA, Montana, May 11 -- The University of Montana posted the following news release: * * * High Above the Valley Floor, a UM Researcher Studies a Vanishing Tree Species * Deep in the wilderness of Montana's Bitterroot Mountains, Josh Beisel and his team of field technicians heft 60-pound packs across rough terrain. Alongside their sleeping bags and dehydrated meals, they carry poster tubes full of tree cores - small cylinders of wood collected from the trunks of high-elevation trees, including one of the West's most imperiled species:  more PR

ITHACA, New York, May 11 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * High-energy x-ray workshop trains next generation of synchrotron researchers * The Cornell High Energy Synchrotron Source (CHESS) will host its annual High Energy X-ray Techniques (HEXT) School next week, bringing graduate students and early-career researchers together for an intensive introduction to synchrotron science and high-energy x-ray research methods. The school runs May 19th & 20th, 2026. The school, which is designed to help train the next generat more PR

NEW YORK, May 11 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news: * * * How an Alumna Landed a Faculty Role at Johns Hopkins' Peabody Institute * When Alice Xue (Ph.D. '25, Music ) came to the U.S. from China to pursue music, she intended to study Stravinsky. Then, she took a class in African rhythm with Distinguished Professor Kofi Agawu and found the focus that would launch her career. She immediately pivoted to studying African music -a choice that led to a dissertation challenging long-held assumptions about more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, May 11 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * How does digitalization affect society? * Youichi Nonaka, corporate chief researcher in Hitachi's Research and Development Group, will speak at Purdue on May 15 as part of the Discovery Park Distinguished Lecture Series. Nonaka, who joined Hitachi's Research and Development Group in 1992 to focus on industrial robotics, digital engineering and production control, will give a lecture titled "Are the Benefits of Digitalization, Such as Industry 4.0 more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 11 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * How to build a discovery machine * The artificial intelligence (AI) machines that guide the world can be grouped into three main categories: inference machines, learning machines and discovery machines. Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis are tackling the rarest of these machines. A new study points to a better way to build discovery machines, thanks to recent research from Shantanu Chakrabartty, the Clifford W. Murphy Professor  more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, May 11 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * Institute of Rural Health Awarded $75,500 to provide free farmers market produce vouchers for Idahoans * Institute of Rural Health (IRH) has received a grant of $75,500 from Idaho Physical Activity and Nutrition's Program at the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. This grant will help seniors and youth expand their access to fresh fruits, vegetables, and vegetable plant starts from local Idaho farmers. The grant will expand the IRH's presence throughout  more PR

MIAMI, Florida, May 11 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Investigational Stem Cell Therapy Aims to Stabilize Alzheimer's Disease Progression * A University of Miami Miller School of Medicine clinical trial is testing whether a single infusion of mesenchymal stem cells, added to standard anti-amyloid therapy, can stabilize cognitive decline in patients with early Alzheimer's disease. A new investigator-initiated clinical trial at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine is explor more PR

AMES, Iowa, May 11 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: * * * Iowa State celebrates spring graduates May 14-16 * A donation honoring the legacy of a late Iowa State University alumna will provide a first-generation doctoral candidate with regalia for this weekend's spring commencement.  The First Scholars Office created the Regalia Legacy Award to help first-generation students celebrate their achievements by removing the financial barrier of buying or renting regalia (gown, hood and tam). The award was inspired by  more PR

INDIANA, Pennsylvania, May 12 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * IUP College of Osteopathic Medicine Earns Pre-Accreditation Status from Accrediting Agency, Approved to Begin Recruiting Students Indiana University of Pennsylvania's College of Osteopathic Medicine has earned "pre-accreditation status" from the American Osteopathic Association's Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation. Pre-accreditation status means that IUP can begin recruiting and admitting students to its Doctor of Osteopathic Me more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 12 -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news: * * * FDA approves early warning system for sepsis The AI system detects deadly infections faster than doctors, saving thousands of lives from a condition that claims more than 250,000 lives each year in the U.S. By Jill Rosen An early warning system for sepsis, one of the deadliest infections for hospital patients, has been approved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, one of the first AI-based medical tools to get clearance. The tool, develop more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 12 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * BMB Students Receive Bodain and Eliasberg Martin Scholarships PhD students in the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology department engage in innovative lab research into biological systems to understand and address biomedical and public health challenges. Two of our PhD students were recently awarded scholarships to support their work. Jon Vose of the Kavran Lab was awarded the David and Elinor Bodian Scholarship, more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, May 11 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Kennesaw State awards first computer science doctoral degrees * At the center of this milestone are two scholars whose research are examples of both the human and technical sides of this new program  This month marks a landmark achievement for Kennesaw State University as it celebrates the graduation of the first two students from the new doctoral program in computer science, established in 2022. "It is a proud moment for the program to have it more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, May 12 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Kent Syverud Named Chancellor Emeritus of Syracuse University Chancellor Syverud told the Class of 2026 by video that serving the University has been "the honor of my lifetime." Kathleen Haley Chancellor Kent Syverud showed his Orange spirit and strength to the Class of 2026. Although unable to attend Sunday's Commencement exercises due to his recent medical diagnosis, Chancellor Syverud was recognized with an honorary degree and emeritus status and sent a  more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, May 11 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Kentucky State University Statement on May 11 Court Filing * Kentucky State University is aware of the lawsuit filed today involving the Commonwealth of Kentucky and other parties. The University was not involved in the filing of the lawsuit, did not coordinate with the individuals who filed it, and was not aware of the action prior to today. The University is currently reviewing the over 1,000 pages of the filing. As a public institution, Kentucky S more PR

BEAUMONT, Texas, May 12 -- Lamar University issued the following news: * * * Music professor awarded Fulbright Scholarship to teach in Sweden By April Thompson Dr. Brielle Frost, associate professor of music at Lamar University, has been awarded a Fulbright Scholar Award and will teach in Sweden during the Spring 2027 semester. Frost will serve as a guest instructor at the Ingesund School of Music at Karlstad University in Arvika, where she will teach applied flute lessons, coach chamber groups and flute ensemble, and lead a weekly studio more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, May 11 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Lizbeth Cordova Lopez: 'A sense of hope for the future' * When Lizbeth Cordova Lopez looked over a list of colleges from her high school counselor, a crooked stroke of a highlighter drew her attention to one school: the University of Notre Dame. At the time, Cordova Lopez, who is from Sylmar, California, thought she would go to nearby UCLA. But her counselor had encouraged her to consider colleges outside her home state as well and highlighted var more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, May 11 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Longtime Law School faculty member Beth Farmer makes $2 million bequest * CARLISLE and UNIVERSITY PARK, PA-Penn State Dickinson Law Distinguished Professor of Law Emerita Beth Farmer understands the impact education can have on a life. Her family espoused the benefits of learning while Farmer grew up, and she has never forgotten that lesson. Now she has made a gift to help others pursue their academic ambitions. Farmer  more PR

COLLEGEVILLE, Pennsylvania, May 11 -- Ursinus College issued the following news: * * * Matt Leslie, assistant professor of biology, wins Fulbright Scholar Award * Assistant Professor of Biology, Matt Leslie, Ph.D., has been selected as a Fulbright U.S. Scholar for Science, Technology, and Education. Fulbright Scholar Awards are funded by the U.S. government, and allow selected college and university faculty, administrators, and researchers, as well as artists and professionals, to go abroad and make meaningful contributions in their chose more PR

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: GW Experts Available: New SNAP Work Requirements, Food Insecurity and Economic Fallout * As new federal SNAP eligibility rules begin taking effect nationwide, policy experts from the George Washington University are available to discuss the broader implications of expanded work requirements, declining enrollment and the potential public health and economic consequences tied to reduced food assistance access. The updated rules expand work r more PR

DENVER, Colorado, May 11 -- The University of Colorado posted the following news: * * * Meet Ella Addison-Taylor: How This Graduate Found Community and Purpose Through Math * Ella Addison-Taylor was just a toddler when she first visited CU Denver's campus. She would come to work with her mom, Professor of English Joanne Addison, PhD, and paint or play games in her office. Years later, her mom would give her a tour of campus-but this time as a CU Denver student. "I call her my built-in navigator," Addison-Taylor said. "It's been nice to have more PR

HOUGHTON, Michigan, May 12 -- Michigan Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Michigan Tech Researchers Develop Self-fueling Marine Battery for DARPA BLUE Program Michigan Tech faculty are developing a microbe-fueled power supply system that could keep ocean sensors in the water longer with fewer maintenance stops. Underwater sensors need battery power. When the batteries die, somebody has to replace them, which can be expensive and difficult. Michigan Technological University researchers are developing a self-ref more PR

MIAMI, Florida, May 11 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Miller School of Medicine Co-Leads $14 Million PCORI Trial to Transform Sleep Apnea Care * A five-year, multisite clinical trial will compare three patient-centered treatment strategies for obstructive sleep apnea, enrolling 2,400 participants nationwide. Nearly a billion adults worldwide and more than 80 million in the United States aren't getting the sleep they need due to obstructive sleep apnea. The University of Miami Miller more PR

DECATUR, Illinois, May 11 -- Millikin University posted the following news: * * * Millikin University to honor Class of 2026 at Spring Commencement on May 17 * DECATUR, Ill. - More than 250 Millikin University graduates from the Class of 2026 will be honored during Spring Commencement ceremonies on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Kirkland Fine Arts Center on Millikin's campus. Two Commencement ceremonies will be held to recognize graduates from Millikin's undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Millikin community members unable to attend in  more PR

GOLDEN, Colorado, May 11 -- Colorado School of Mines posted the following news: * * * Mines Venture Fund II to invest $10M in university-affiliated tech startups with State of Colorado financial commitment * Mines Venture Fund II, Colorado School of Mines' seed-funding platform, will invest $10 million in tech startups founded by alumni, faculty and students. The funding includes a $5 million commitment from the State of Colorado. "Our partnership with the state reinforces what Mines does best," said Brian Winkelbauer, president and CEO o more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, May 11 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Montana State graduate students win big at entomology conference * Montana State University graduate students recently won the top award in a trivia competition focused on the study of insects, the Entomology Games, during the 2026 Pacific Branch Meeting of the Entomological Society of America in Spokane, Washington. By virtue of its win, the trivia team will compete this fall at the ESA annual meeting in Columbus, Ohio. Four MSU graduate student presentat more PR

MERCED, California, May 11 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * National Society of Black Engineers Fosters Student and Alumni Success * Science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields are particularly rigorous and demanding courses of study, and the difficulty for individuals pursuing degrees in these areas can be compounded when a student is part of an underrepresented or minority group. For many UC Merced students facing these challenges, the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) has serv more PR

FARGO, North Dakota, May 11 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * NDSU commencement speaker shares story of purpose and impact * For NDSU graduating student Akua Osei-Bonsu, obtaining a master's degree in public health is a deeply personal and moving story she will share with her fellow graduates, their families and attendees at the spring commencement ceremony. Osei-Bonsu was selected as the class representative for the 2 p.m. ceremony on Saturday, May 16. The ceremony is for graduates in the College of Agricu more PR

AUGUSTA, Georgia, May 11 -- Augusta University posted the following news release: * * * Neuroscience program graduates first cohort * The undergraduate degree in neuroscience in the College of Science and Mathematics (CSM) completed a landmark achievement this semester: graduating its first cohort since becoming a program at Augusta University three years ago. "I'm incredibly proud of our first neuroscience graduates, whose success reflects a program that has grown from just 16 students to over 100 in only three years," said Amy Abdulovic more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, May 11 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * New advanced material could help computers think more like brains * College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences A new advanced material created by researchers at Clemson University and in the Czech Republic could play a key role in helping computers think more like brains and then biodegrade under certain conditions at the end of its lifespan. The trans-Atlantic research team created the material, a polymer they call pB6CC, and used it to b more PR

DEKALB, Illinois, May 11 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * NIU faculty members earn promotions, tenure * The NIU Board of Trustees voted earlier this month to approve promotion and tenure for 40 NIU faculty members. This is a significant accomplishment as a faculty member; the process includes evaluation of the individual's teaching, service and scholarship to NIU and their profession. "Faculty are a key component to a vibrant university-mentoring and inspiring students, advancing knowledge through research  more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 11 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Ohio State Academic Progress Rate continues to shine * NCAA Division I Academic Progress Rate (APR) data shows Ohio State, its student-athletes and athletic programs continue to perform at an outstanding level in the classroom. For 22 years, APR data has provided a real-time look at a team's academic success each semester by tracking the academic progress of each student-athlete on scholarship. The APR accounts for academic eligibility, retention and graduati more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 11 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Ohio State APR Rates Continue to Shine * NCAA Division I Academic Progress Rate (APR) data shows Ohio State, its student-athletes and athletic programs continue to perform at an outstanding level in the classroom. For 22 years, APR data has provided a real-time look at a team's academic success each semester by tracking the academic progress of each student-athlete on scholarship. The APR accounts for academic eligibility, retention and graduation and provide more PR

KENT, Ohio, May 12 -- Kent State University issued the following news: * * * Ohio's Best Advocates for Employee Ownership Are Here at Kent State When Ray Strumbly started to envision his retirement and the future of the business he spent decades cultivating, the idea of selling to private equity didn't sit well with him. "In my long history, I've yet to meet a private equity organization that made a company better. Usually, it has to do with reducing headcount and creating efficiencies, and then the company turns over repeatedly, and unfort more PR

NORTHFIELD, Minnesota, May 11 -- St. Olaf College issued the following news: * * * Oles in the News: Economics professor featured in the 'Star Tribune' * St. Olaf College Associate Professor of Economics Allison Luedtke recently spoke with the Minnesota Star Tribune about an economic model and how it factors into grocery sales. In a recently published article, the Star Tribune reports that more shoppers are opting to buy groceries at bargain chains or high-end grocers over middle-market retailers. This phenomenon may be explained by the g more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 11 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * New partnership connects UC Klekamp Law with leading university in Taiwan By Sherry English, englissy@ucmail.uc.edu The Donald P. Klekamp College of Law at the University of Cincinnati has launched a new partnership with National Chengchi University (NCCU) in Taiwan. The partnership is the college's first in Asia and will open the door to new opportunities for faculty and students on both sides. The collaboration includes a dual degree agreement allowi more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 11 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Penn fourth-year named 2026-27 Schwarzman Scholar * University of Pennsylvania fourth-year Rachel Ou has received a Schwarzman Scholarship, which funds a one-year master's degree in global affairs at Tsinghua University in Beijing. She is part of the 11th class of Schwarzman Scholars and will enroll at Tsinghua in August. Her selection brings the number of Penn students and alumni who have accepted places as Schwarzman Scholars to 28 sinc more PR

ABINGTON, Pennsylvania, May 12 -- Pennsylvania State University Abington campus issued the following news: * * * Penn State Abington commencement turns into community celebration By Regina Broscius More than 450 Penn State Abington graduates crossed the stage at the historic Keswick Theatre on May 8 as their loved ones, faculty and staff gathered to celebrate. After the ceremonies, the excitement spilled onto the sidewalks and streets of Glenside, where businesses decorated windows and set up inflatable lions for an unofficial block party.  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 11 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State, Climavison partner to support the next generation of meteorologists * A new partnership between Penn State and weather technology company Climavision aims to open research and training opportunities for students and faculty, and potentially help advance weather detection and warning aross the commonwealth.  Through the partnership, Climavision will provide access to its supplemental network of high-resolution weather radars. more PR

SCHUYKILL HAVEN, Pennsylvania, May 12 -- Pennsylvania State University Schuykill Campus issued the following news: * * * Sustainable Labs Program concludes fourth year, expands impact across campuses Applications for the 2026-27 cohort are open on a rolling basis through the summer until capacity is reached By Molly Graham UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- The Penn State Sustainable Labs Program has concluded its fourth year, continuing to expand its reach across campuses while advancing efforts to reduce the environmental impact of research spaces. more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 11 -- The Washington University School of Medicine posted the following news release: * * * People with poor mental health report worse care worldwide * Global study led by WashU Medicine finds consistent gaps in care, confidence across 18 countries By Deb Parker May 5, 2026 A new multinational study finds that individuals with poor mental health consistently report lower-quality healthcare experiences across diverse health systems. Published May 5 in PLOS Medicine, the study was led by Margaret E. Kruk, MD, o more PR

DALLAS, Texas, May 11 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * Persistent hunger may be behind weight regain after loss * Weight that was regained after it had been lost may be the result of persistent, biologically driven hunger, according to a study led by a UT Southwestern Medical Center researcher. The study's findings appear to support the theory that humans who add back lost pounds are driven to return to a higher "set point" weight through hyperphagia, an insatiable hunger and in more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, May 11 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Pollinator census seeks volunteers across South Carolina * Bees, butterflies and other pollinators do more than brighten gardens. They help sustain the food systems and ecosystems people rely on every day. This August, Clemson Cooperative Extension wants South Carolinians to help count them. Extension is hosting a webinar on May 28 for organizations interested in participating in the Great Southeast Pollinator Census (GSEPC), a citizen science project more PR

NEW YORK, May 11 -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * Postpartum Diabetes Care Falls Short As Many Women Skip Essential A1C Testing * Few women with postpartum-onset diabetes meet recommended A1C monitoring guidelines, highlighting a need to improve routine diabetes care-particularly among Black women-according to new research at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. The study is published in BMJ (link is external and opens in a new window). Limited evidence suggests that s more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, May 11 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * President's Leadership Institute celebrates its 10th cohort with graduation luncheon * Office of the President The President's Leadership Institute celebrated twenty-five faculty and staff in an April 30 cohort graduation ceremony at the Nieri Family Alumni and Visitors Center. Since August 2025, the cohort has met once a month for an all-day session and meetings have been hosted at various locations across Clemson, Greenville, Charleston and Columbia more PR

MIAMI, Florida, May 11 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Prestige Honors Performance: UHealth CEO Dipen Parekh, M.D., Awarded Barringer Medal for Distinguished Career and Future Impact * The American Association of Genitourinary Surgeons honors Dipen J. Parekh, M.D., for a distinguished career in urologic cancer treatment and a forward-looking vision that includes pioneering work in artificial intelligence-driven surgery. Among the most selective honors in academic urology, the Barringer more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, May 11 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Andrea J. Martin applies Jewish Legal Studies expertise in federal criminal trial * CARLISLE, PA-Professor Andrea J. Martin was retained as an expert witness in a federal criminal trial, where she prepared expert testimony to support the proceedings. Her work drew on her scholarly expertise, addressing complex legal questions at the intersection of civil rights law and contemporary antisemitism, contributing to  more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, May 11 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Andrea J. Martin's article being published in the inaugural issue of the Emory Business Law Review * Professor Andrea J. Martin 's article, "Conditional Delegation: Civil Rights Accountability and Exclusive Representation," will be published in the inaugural issue of the Emory Business Law Review.  It examines the structural tension between exclusive union representation and federal civil rights obligations, i more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, May 11 -- The University of Wisconsin posted the following news: * * * Professor Emeritus John Ralph elected to National Academy of Sciences * The honor recognizes his pioneering work to understand the biochemistry of an important binding compound in plants. By Renata Solan John Ralph, a biochemistry professor emeritus at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences. Ralph, who retired in 2024, studied lignin structure and biosynthesis pathways in plants. The National Ac more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 11 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: * * * Professor Lawson Publishes Article on Professionalism and GenAI * IU McKinney Professor Joe Lawson has published an article in The Michigan Bar Journal. The piece, titled Professionalism as guardrails for GenAI research, highlights the emergence of attorney ethics and professionalism as a counterbalance to the potential pitfalls of using GenAI outputs for legal research. Professor Lawson joined the faculty in 2025 and tea more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 11 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Q&A: Is AI democratizing global health or reinforcing old inequities? * Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the tools that are central to global health decision-making in areas like disease control policies, financing and vaccination strategies, such as infectious disease modeling. This brings new opportunities to the modeling landscape, but could also exacerbate existing disparities, according to Matt Ferrari, professor  more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, May 11 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Researchers explore maple sap as hydration option during cancer treatment * This story is part of a series highlighting MSU AgBioResearch's work related to One Health, the concept that the health of humans, animals, plants and the environment is deeply related. MSU has created an initiative called One Team, One Health to promote university-wide efforts in this space. To view the full series, visit agbioresearch.msu.edu. A forester, psychologist an more PR

ROCHESTER, New York, May 11 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * RIT receives positive feedback on reaccreditation after campus visit RIT is in the homestretch of its reaccreditation process, and all signs are very favorable after a spring site visit by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education evaluation team. The team, comprised of eight peers selected by MSCHE to conduct the campus visit, assessed RIT's self-study report and met with campus leaders and stakeholders from March 29 to April 1. more PR

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, May 11 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Robbins earns research paper award * For Christopher Robbins, assistant professor of allied and population health in South Dakota State University's College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions, research has always been a collective endeavor. Throughout his career, Robbins has built a reputation not only for methodological rigor, but also for a strong commitment to collaboration and mentorship, particularly with students and early career more PR

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, May 11 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Rowan biophysics senior heads to competitive medical physics Ph.D. program * After Commencement Week at Rowan University, biophysics senior Makaylab Grandal will head to one of the nation's most competitive medical physics Ph.D. programs -joining The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. It's the result of several years devoted to work in a research lab, where she learned how to process organi more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, May 12 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Graduate School of Education Professor Is Named Co-Editor of Premier Journal Marybeth Gasman will colead "Educational Researcher," bringing national distinction to Rutgers and amplifying its impact on equity-centered education scholarship * Marybeth Gasman, associate dean for research at the Rutgers Graduate School of Education, has been appointed co-editor of Educational Researcher, the premier journal of the American Educational Research Association  more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, May 12 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Research Teams Receive Funding for Projects Using Biomedical Informatics and AI The grants will support Rutgers-wide collaborations involving research on drug management, cancer and stroke rehabilitation By Nicole Swenarton The Rutgers Center for Biomedical Informatics and Health Artificial Intelligence selected three interdisciplinary research teams as recipients of its annual Pilot Grant Awards. Three groups of Rutgers researchers received funding  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 12 -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Ryan Kowalski Named 2026 Founder's Medalist for Vanderbilt Graduate School Ryan Anthony Kowalski, from Taunton, Massachusetts, is this year's Founder's Medalist for the Graduate School. He is graduating with a doctor of philosophy in interdisciplinary materials science. Kowalski is the first student from the interdisciplinary materials science (IMS) program to receive this honor. Kowalski's research has advanced our understanding of  more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 11 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Scaling up the circular economy * Electrolysis can resemble a modern version of alchemy. Start with one compound, run it through an electrochemical process and end up with an entirely different mix of chemicals. One can't turn straw into gold, but humans have used water electrolysis to generate hydrogen fuel from water broken into its separate parts. Similar processes can be applied to carbon dioxide. After all, if the world has excess carbon  more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, May 11 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * School of Diplomacy Dean Steps Up as ACUNS President * In April, the Dean of the School of Diplomacy and International Relations, Courtney Smith, Ph.D., was appointed president of the Academic Council on the United Nations System (ACUNS), the leading global association of scholars and practitioners dedicated to studying the United Nations system. Established in 1987, initially by a group of scholars at Dartmouth College in the U.S., ACUNS is an inde more PR

DEKALB, Illinois, May 11 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * Senior Design Showcase launches Huskies beyond classroom into industry * On the surface, this weekend's commencement ceremony signaled the next step for nearly 200 graduating NIU engineering students. But inside the NIU Convocation Center on May 1, the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology's Senior Design Showcase made one thing clear: for these Huskies, those professional journeys are already underway. In all, 197 seniors across 60 tea more PR

ANGOLA, Indiana, May 11 -- Trine University posted the following news: * * * Shower shoe: Trine students develop prosthetic for Allen County paramedic * Two amputations haven't stopped Ben Masten from working as a paramedic, but he still faces challenges every day. A team of Trine University biomedical engineering majors worked this spring to help him overcome one of them. The senior design team of Michaela Doiron of Zachary, Louisiana, Kara Harris of Louisville, Tennessee, Madix Johnson of New Palestine, Indiana, and Emily Wahl of Defi more PR

ITHACA, New York, May 11 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * Sour Rot in Grapes: alternative management strategies update * * Cornell Integrated Pest Management * Plant Pathology and Plant-Microbe Biology Section * Viticulture and Enology * Crops Sour rot is a variable and difficult to manage bunch rot that affects thin-skinned, tight clustered grape varieties. It affects vineyards during the later part of the season, after grapes have reached 12-15 Brix, when weath more PR

HATTIESBURG, Mississippi, May 12 -- The University of Southern Mississippi issued the following news: * * * Southern Miss Faculty Named Distinguished Fellows by National Academies of Practice By: David Tisdale The National Academies of Practice (NAP) recently announced the election of University of Southern Mississippi faculty members Dr. Kimberly Ward and Dr. Michael Robinson as Distinguished Fellows in the NAP Audiology and Social Work academies, respectively. Members of the Class of 2026 were inducted into NAP during its Annual Inductio more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 11 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * Spring 2026 Outstanding UNLV Graduates * On the weekend of May 15 and 16, commencement ceremonies will create lifelong memories for thousands of new UNLV graduates -acting as both the close of one chapter, and the start of another. No two stories align in quite the same way. And as students cross the Thomas & Mack Center stage, friends and family will join professors and faculty to celebrate their unique paths paved through academics an more PR

STANFORD, California, May 12 -- Stanford University Law School issued the following news: * * * Stanford Law Faculty Helping to Guide Hoover Institution's Project on Democracy, Law, and Global Change By Monica Schreiber Stanford Law School faculty are playing key roles in a major Hoover Institution initiative aimed at addressing what it describes as a "generational moment" for American democracy and the global order. Announced in late April, the Hoover Institution's Economic and Security Commons brings together experts from across Stanfor more PR

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, May 12 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Stevens Undergraduate Emily Lossman Awarded the Distinguished Goldwater Scholarship Naval engineering student recognized for pioneering marine energy research and leadership * Emily Lossman '28 comes from a long line of ship captains and engineers, and she grew up watching boats along the Hudson River. She had never considered naval engineering as a career, though, until she saw it as an option while applying to Stevens Institute of Technology.  more PR

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, May 12 -- The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School issued the following news: * * * Student speakers for UMass Chan's 2026 Commencement announced William Mar, Humberto Ochoa and Suhas Suddala to represent their peers By Hallie Leo Nursing PhD student William "Bill" Mar, RN, MSN; PhD candidate Humberto Ochoa; and MD/MBA student Suhas Suddala will represent their respective peers in the Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing, Morningside Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and T.H. Chan School of Medi more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, May 11 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Study finds people more cynical toward news more likely to believe misinformation * In an age of rampant misinformation, media literacy and a sense of healthy skepticism are often viewed as ways of combating the problem. New research from the University of Kansas examines the concept of news skepticism, how it differs from news cynicism and trust and how it can be a part of countering misinformation.  A new study surveyed more than 1,000 people to gauge  more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, May 11 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Study reveals common mutation linked to autoimmune diseases may protect people from viral infections * New research from the University of Kansas shows a "risk gene" linked to higher odds of developing autoimmune diseases such as diabetes or lupus may also provide a survival advantage fighting viral infections like coronavirus. The research centers on a gene called PTPN22, which carries a mutation, 1858C>T (R620W), found in roughly one in 10 people in Nort more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 12 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * SUNY Chancellor King Launches Interactive Mental Health Resource Finder as Part of Mental Health Awareness Month Interactive Directory Provides SUNY Students, Faculty, and Staff with a Localized, Searchable Path to Mental Health Support and Crisis Resources * In observance of Mental Health Awareness Month, State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today launched the SUNY Mental Health Resource Finder to help support students more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 12 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * SUNY Elevates Five UAlbany Faculty Members to Rank of Distinguished Professor Five University at Albany faculty members have been awarded Distinguished Professorships, the highest academic rank in the State University of New York system. The new Distinguished Professors are Jeanette Altarriba, Youqin Huang, Melinda Larsen, Shao Lin and Juan Andres Melendez. The title ranks above full professor and is conferred by the SUNY board of trustees to faculty who  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 11 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Sustainable Labs Program concludes fourth year, expands impact across campuses * The Penn State Sustainable Labs Program has concluded its fourth year, continuing to expand its reach across campuses while advancing efforts to reduce the environmental impact of research spaces.  The 2025-26 cohort included 20 labs spanning multiple colleges, with seven labs recertifying after participating in the program's inaugural 2022-23 cohort. The p more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, May 12 (TNSrep) -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Looking to the Past to Plan Ahead Earth sciences professor Tripti Bhattacharya is a coauthor of a new report that supports establishing a national center to study past extremes and improve disaster planning. * Communities across the United States are facing more frequent and damaging floods, storms and other extreme events as a result of climate change and unwise development in vulnerable places. But disaster planners rely primarily on instrumental  more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, May 12 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Tracey Reichert Schimpff Awarded William Wasserstrom Prize The prize honors outstanding success as a graduate seminar leader, research and dissertation director, advisor and role model for graduate students. Tracey Reichert Schimpff, associate chair, master's graduate director and associate teaching professor for the marriage and family therapy (MFT) program in the College of Arts and Sciences' (A&S') Department of Human Development and Family Science (HDFS), more PR

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, May 11 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Tennessee Tech students pitch business ideas, earn scholarships at Eagle Works 2026 * Some of Tennessee Tech University's most entrepreneurial students pitched business ideas during Eagle Works 2026, an annual competition hosted by the university's Center for Rural Innovation. The event follows a "Shark Tank"-style format, with students presenting ventures to a panel of judges who award scholarship funding to winning teams. The com more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 12 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Shielding the future for space exploration Texas researchers are sending their smart skin prototype into space where it will endure months of exposure on the International Space Station, tested against harsh conditions to better protect space technology in future missions. By Lauren Jenkins, Texas A&M Engineering A team of Texas researchers is building a shield -- not just in the lab, but in space. The team's project, fueled  more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, May 11 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * The People Behind the Work: USC Viterbi Honors Staff and Faculty at 2026 Awards * Behind every research breakthrough, every class and every student success story at USC Viterbi School of Engineering is a network of people making it all work. On April 28, at Ginsburg Auditorium, the school recognized those contributions at its 2026 Faculty and Staff Awards ceremony, honoring individuals whose efforts suppor more PR

AMES, Iowa, May 11 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: * * * Third-generation Cyclone blends legacy, research and leadership * It could be said that attending Iowa State University was in Tristan Weers' DNA. Growing up on a family farm in Center Junction, Weers is a third-generation Cyclone, with his parents and grandparents attending Iowa State.  Weers will continue that tradition as he graduates this semester as a double major in biochemistry and genetics and a recipient of the Wallace E. Barron All-University Se more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, May 11 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * This week's 'Thumbs Up' recipients * Joshua Gonzalez I would like to take a moment to recognize my supervisor, Joshua (Chemical Engineering), before I retire. Every day, you go above and beyond in your role. Your hard work is clearly evident, and your willingness to take on additional responsibilities does not go unnoticed. We all truly appreciate your dedication, your ability to learn quickly, and the time you invest in training and supporting o more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 12 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * U-M research spending generates $164M for Michigan businesses Written By: Vanessa Vinson, Office of the Vice President for Research University of Michigan federal grants supported more than 16,000 jobs and generated nearly $396 million in research-related spending nationwide in fiscal year 2025. According to a recent report produced by the Institute for Research on Innovation and Science, spending reached vendors in more than 600 U.S. counties and mo more PR

MERCED, California, May 11 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * UC Merced Alumni to Take the Stage as Commencement Speakers * UC Merced will celebrate the Class of 2026 with three inspiring alumni returning to campus as keynote speakers for commencement ceremonies May 15-17. Emily Reed, '07, '13, a tenured biology professor at Merced College, will share her story with more than 100 master's and doctoral degree candidates and their guests at the Graduate Division ceremony on May 15. A Merced native, Ree more PR

MERCED, California, May 11 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * UC Merced Talent Finds Its Future in National Lab Research * Editor's note: This story is republished from the Spring/Summer 2026 issue of UC Merced Magazine. Omar DeGuchy remembers the moment he left the comfort of UC Merced -the place he'd found his footing -and stepped onto what some call "the smartest square mile on Earth." He defended his Ph.D. dissertation in applied mathematics remotely in 2020 and started a job at Lawrence Livermore  more PR

IRVINE, California, May 12 -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * Aomawa Shields receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award for 2026-27 Astrobiologist will teach, research planet habitability at the University of Bologna * Aomawa Shields, an associate professor of physics and astronomy at the University of California, Irvine, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award to teach and conduct research in Italy for the 2026-27 academic year. The awards are granted annually by the U.S. Departme more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, May 11 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Law Associate Dean Jessica Rubin Wins AALS Award * Jessica Rubin, associate dean for Experiential Education and J. Agnes Burns Professor of Law, has been named the 2026 recipient of the Association of American Law Schools Stephen Ellmann Memorial Clinical Scholarship Award. This national honor, awarded by the Section on Clinical Education, recognizes "a mid-career scholar-teacher whose career trajectory is dedicated to clinical and experienti more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, May 11 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Office of Sustainability Awards Environmental and Social Sustainability Grants to Student-Led Projects * UConn highlights wellness of people and planet in its strategic plan, and students play a key role in pushing that commitment. Ten new student-lead projects will enhance planetary and social health in the latest round of Environmental and Social Sustainability Grants. Organized and funded through the UConn Office of Sustainability, the E more PR

RIVERSIDE, California, May 11 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * UCR music scholar helps tell the story of salsa music * A spirited new multimedia exhibition at the Smithsonian Institution tells the story of salsa with the help of a UC Riverside associate professor of music. Xochitl Chavez contributed research and writing about the genre's history, luminaries, and cultural influence to the curation of " !Puro Ritmo! The Musical Journey of Salsa," which opened April 18 and runs through 2028 in more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 12 -- The University of Illinois Springfield campus issued the following news: * * * UIS Bloomberg lab connects high school students to careers Author: Blake Wood During the spring semester 2026, the University of Illinois Springfield College of Business and Management welcomed 35 high school students from across central Illinois to campus for hands-on learning experiences using Bloomberg Terminals in its new Sean and Taryn Grant/Landmark Auto Trading Lab. Students from Routt Catholic High School in Jacksonville, more PR

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, May 12 -- The University of North Carolina School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * UNC Health Announces Plans for New Community Hospital in Wilmington The hospital will expand access to specialty and primary care across the New Hanover region's rapidly growing communities, closer to home * UNC Health is proposing a new community hospital in New Hanover County, pending regulatory approvals. * The proposed Wilmington hospital will be located at South 17th Street and Shipyard Boulevard and will offer a more PR

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, May 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of North Carolina School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * UNC Scientists Reveal Molecular Details That Make Coffee Taste Bitter This discovery could lead to new therapeutic strategies for multiple diseases. * Have you ever wondered why freshly brewed coffee smells so delicious, but tastes bitter? New research from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine has revealed the molecular details responsible for the detection of this bitter taste. "Before this  more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, May 11 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * Universal Destinations & Experiences, UCF Introduce New School to Develop the Future Leaders of Themed Entertainment, Immersive Experiences * Universal Destinations & Experiences, the company behind some of the world's most immersive entertainment experiences across global theme park and resort destinations and other new ventures, and the University of Central Florida, one of the most innovative universities in the country, introduce the Universal more PR

PASADENA, California, May 11 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Universal Voting-By-Mail Increases Voter Turnout for Both Major Parties * In recent years, voting by mail has been the subject of numerous lawsuits and attacks that often claim the process gives Democratic nominees and legislative bills an edge. But a recent Caltech study shows that sending ballots to all registered voters boosts turnout for both major parties. Co-authors R. Michael Alvarez, Caltech's Flintridge Foundation Professor of Po more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 11 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * CCM welcomes Rachel Roberts as Associate Dean of Strategy and Operations Roberts begins this newly-created role at CCM in July By Curt Whitacre, 513/556-2683, whitaccp@ucmail.uc.edu UC College-Conservatory of Music Dean Pete Jutras has announced the appointment of Rachel Roberts, EdD, as CCM's inaugural Associate Dean of Strategy and Operations. In this newly-created role, Roberts will partner with Dean Jutras and other college leaders to advance stra more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 11 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Taking justice international Intersection of UC Klekamp Law's LLM program and Ohio Innocence Project leads to halls of UN By Sherry English, englissy@ucmail.uc.edu Experiential learning is a core value behind the University of Cincinnati Donald P. Klekamp College of Law's offerings to students. One of the best examples of that from this academic year took shape this winter, with a result of opening the door for students from around the globe to impact more PR

DAYTON, Ohio, May 8 -- The University of Dayton issued the following UD in the News wrap up for May 2-8, 2026: * * * UD in the News May 2-8 * Local media highlighted University initiatives, events and a "rising star of education," plus expertise on AI and the job market. The Statehouse News Bureau featured UD in a story about Ohio college students committing to the Catholic faith. University of Dayton Research Institute becomes subsidiary through UD restructuring (https://www.diigo.com/user/udnews?query=%23UDRI+%23May_2026) WHIO-TV, Dayt more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, May 12 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * Fifth annual Electric Mobility Summit draws industry leaders to Athens The UGA summit highlighted the use of emerging technologies in transportation systems By Lillian Ballance More than 250 representatives from industry, government and academia gathered in Athens for the fifth annual Electric Mobility Summit on April 14 and 15 at the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel. Organized by UGA's Georgia Network for Electric Mobility, t more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 12 -- The University of Maryland Baltimore campus issued the following news: * * * Social Work Research: the support gap for young cancer patients Charles Schelle For teenagers and young adults diagnosed with cancer, the hardest part isn't always the treatment. It's everything around it. "Some people, cancer is like a project for a few months that they have, right? Depending on the severity of their disease, other people, it completely ruins their lives," said Christabel K. Cheung, PhD, MSW, an associate professor more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 11 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Cover crop project bridges farming and research to bolster soil, protect water ADRIAN, Michigan--What began as a doctoral project at the University of Michigan is now spreading like red clover across the Great Lakes region to help farmers improve their soil and prevent fertilizer from washing into waterways. Although it took root at a research university, the program's growth has been supported by hundreds of fields owned by farmers like David Halsey  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Large, profitable oil and gas companies pass environmental risks to smaller, undercapitalized firms Written By: Margaret Peterman, Ford School of Public Policy Oil and gas companies use wells to extract the raw materials eventually sold to consumers as everyday goods. But what happens when wells begin to yield less product? Large oil and gas companies transfer low-value wells to companies with smaller portfolios and lower profits, according  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 12 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Robots, AI to help shipbuilding stay on track American and Japanese researchers will develop robots and AI to help shipbuilders pivot when the built ship deviates from the planned design Key takeaways * As ships are built, internal parts--pipes, cables and equipment--can arrive out of order, and scheduling pressure can cause parts to be installed such that the remaining parts no longer fit as expected. * Re-installing parts could delay construction, more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 12 -- The University of Oklahoma Health campus issued the following news: * * * University of Oklahoma Launches Project 200, a Generational Investment in Oklahoma's Future Together for Oklahoma: Research driving health, prosperity and security * NORMAN, Okla. - The University of Oklahoma today announced Project 200, a generational investment in research, talent and infrastructure designed to move Oklahoma forward by strengthening the health of its people, growing the state's economy and expanding opportunity fo more PR

ROCHESTER, New York, May 12 -- The University of Rochester issued the following news: * * * Leadership Conversation with Kathy Parrinello The Strong Memorial and Highland Hospital CEO talks about expanding and enhancing care in and outside the hospital. Matt Cook Academic medical centers are constantly striving to do three very difficult things at the same time: deliver world-class, cost-effective care; train a new generation of clinicians; and push the standard of care through research. Today, more than ever, delivering on each mission is more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 12 -- The University of Utah Health issued the following news release: * * * New Program to Address Perinatal and Reproductive Mental Health Needs Responding to a critical gap in mental health care, Huntsman Mental Health Institute at the University of Utah has launched a new intensive outpatient program focused on perinatal and reproductive mental health. The program serves adults ages 18 and older whose mental health is affected by pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy loss, parenting, or related trauma. The Nest Inte more PR

ARCATA, California, May 11 -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt posted the following news: * * * Unlocking the Mystery of Performance: How 'Super Shoes' Influence Different Runners * Known as Advanced Footwear Technology (AFT) shoes, these high-performance running shoes feature resilient foam, thick midsoles, and embedded carbon-fiber plates designed to improve economy for runners. Studies show they can reduce the energy cost of running by as much as 2.7-4.2%. But not all runners experience the same benefits. That's whe more PR

DENTON, Texas, May 12 -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release: * * * UNT, Collin College announce "OnePath" co-enrollment program in Frisco The University of North Texas and Collin College introduced UNT OnePath through Collin College, a new co-enrollment partnership that will allow qualified students to earn two degrees -- associate and bachelor's degrees -- in business and biology through a coordinated program based in Frisco. Beginning in Fall 2026, students in OnePath will be co-enrolled at both institutions,  more PR

VERMILLION, South Dakota, May 11 -- The University of South Dakota posted the following news: * * * USD Announces 2026 UDiscover Summer Research Scholars * The program is a project of the Council for Undergraduate Research and Creative Scholarship, designed to give undergraduate students in any academic field experience in conducting a scholarly research project under the guidance of a faculty mentor. "I am excited to supervise this new cohort of USD's best and brightest," said Gina O'Connor, grant specialist I at USD. "Undergraduate rese more PR

TAMPA, Florida, May 11 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * USF confers more than 8,000 degrees during commencement ceremonies * By Paul Guzzo and Althea Johnson, University Communications and Marketing President Moez Limayem led his first commencement exercises as the University of South Florida conferred more than 8,000 degrees during ceremonies May 7-10. Limayem, who began his tenure in February 2026, presided over all ceremonies, which were held in the Yuengling Center on USF's Tampa campus. A moment o more PR

LOGAN, Utah, May 11 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU to Advance Nuclear Energy Research in Partnership With Idaho National Laboratory * Utah State University to Advance Nuclear Energy Research in Partnership With Idaho National Laboratory LOGAN - Utah State University has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Idaho National Laboratory contractor Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC, which will lead efforts to discover innovative nuclear energy solutions. The collaboration between USU and BEA is referred t more PR

LOGAN, Utah, May 11 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Utah State University Names Thomas and Patricia Willis Veterinary Medical Education Building * LOGAN, Utah -Utah State University has announced the naming of the Thomas and Patricia Willis Veterinary Medical Education Building, recognizing the generosity and vision of Thomas and Patricia Willis. The naming honors a $5 million gift from the Willis family, including an endowment to support the long-term success of the College of Veterinary Medicine. A native of no more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 11 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * Vanderbilt University honors emeritus and emerita faculty * Vanderbilt University honored 50 retiring faculty members on May 8 for their years of service by bestowing upon them the title of emerita or emeritus faculty during Vanderbilt's Commencement ceremony at FirstBank Stadium. A faculty member who has served the university with distinction over a period of years and whose status remains active until retirement, may, upon recommendation of th more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 11 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2026: Aspiring medical illustrator Zora Weir-Gertzog is drawn to art and science At VCU, her two degrees, independent project and broad collaborations reflect longtime creativity and motivation. By Leila Ugincius She was 17 and already thinking about graduate school. So as Zora Weir-Gertzog contacted those dream schools, including Johns Hopkins and Augusta universities, about how her undergraduate studies could make her a strong candid more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 11 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Alfred Wicks honored with associate emeritus status Alfred Wicks, associate professor of mechanical engineering in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech, has been conferred the title of associate professor emeritus by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The emeritus title may be conferred on retired faculty members who are specially recommended to the board by Virginia Tech President Tim Sands in recognition of exemplary service to the university. Nominate more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 11 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Dylan Losey named John R. Jones III Faculty Fellow By Anne Kroemer Hoffman Dylan Losey, associate professor of mechanical engineering in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech, has been named a John R. Jones III Faculty Fellow in Mechanical Engineering by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. In 2006, the John R. Jones III Faculty Fellow in Mechanical Engineering endowment was established to acknowledge and reward mid-career faculty members who have shown ex more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 11 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Jennifer D. Russell receives Charles Blakeslee Nettleton Fellowship By Anne Kroemer Hoffman Jennifer D. Russell, associate professor of biomaterials in the College of Natural Resources and Environment, has been awarded the Charles Blakeslee Nettleton Fellowship by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The Charles Blakeslee Nettleton Fellowship in Forest Products was established through the generosity of the Nettleton family to honor the legacy of Charles B. Nettl more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 11 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Suyi Li named John R. Jones III Faculty Fellow By Anne Kroemer Hoffman Suyi Li, associate professor of mechanical engineering in the College of Engineering, has been named a John R. Jones III Faculty Fellow in Mechanical Engineering by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. In 2006, the John R. Jones III Faculty Fellow in Mechanical Engineering endowment was established to acknowledge and reward mid-career faculty who have shown exceptional merit in research, tea more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 11 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * What it will take to make AI-enabled robots safer * The effort to "align" AI with human values is falling dangerously short in robotic systems, according to researchers from Penn's School of Engineering and Applied Science. In a collaborative paper in Science Robotics, the researchers highlight the need to develop more thorough frameworks for ensuring that AI-enabled robots embody a core principle famously articulated by science fiction a more PR

GLOUCESTER POINT, Virginia, May 12 -- William and Mary Virginia Institute of Marine Science issued the following news: * * * Scientists collaborate with aquaculture industry on ocean acidification resiliency By Patrick McGettigan An innovative new research project led by William & Mary's Batten School & VIMS is bringing together scientists, shellfish farmers and community planners to prepare for emerging environmental challenges related to ocean and coastal acidification (OCA) in the Chesapeake Bay. "It isn't something that we're thinking  more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, May 11 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * WIU-QC Engineering Students Celebrate Success of Senior Projects * The WIU-QC Engineering Senior Projects showcase the culmination of years of learning, collaboration and hands-on problem solving. Each project represents the creativity, persistence and technical skill of our graduating seniors as they apply their knowledge to real-world engineering challenges. We are proud to highlight the work of multiple student teams whose efforts reflect bot more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, May 11 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * WKU Announces 2026 ONE WKU faculty and staff award recipients * Western Kentucky University recently announced the 2026 recipients of the ONE WKU Award for faculty and staff. The ONE WKU Award recognizes members of the university community who demonstrate an outstanding commitment to fostering a culture of dignity, respect, collaboration and opportunity across campus and beyond. This year's faculty recipient is Dr. Kimberly J. Green, Chair of th more PR

KENT, Ohio, May 11 -- Wright State University posted the following news: * * * Wright State professor brings global food bank research into the classroom to inspire real-world learning and solutions * Dan Warshawsky, chair of the School of Social Sciences and International Studies, will use food bank research from India to help students gain a better understanding of global food insecurity. A recent trip to India by Dan Warshawsky, Ph.D., professor of geography and chair of the School of Social Sciences and International Studies, will help more PR

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, May 11 -- West Virginia University posted the following news: * * * WVU Cyber launches strategic partnership with TWENTY to advance national security and cyber innovation in West Virginia * To expand opportunities for West Virginia University students and advance innovation at the intersection of artificial intelligence and national security, WVU Cyber is launching a strategic partnership with TWENTY, a leading offensive cyber company. The collaboration will create a direct pipeline for WVU Cyber students to int more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, May 12 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Lee Rubin named as the Kristaps J. Keggi Professor of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation Rubin, who joined the Yale faculty in 2017, is a nationally recognized expert in hip and knee joint replacement surgery. * Dr. Lee Rubin, a nationally recognized expert in hip and knee joint replacement surgery, was recently promoted to full professor in November 2025 and has been appointed as the inaugural Kristaps J. Keggi Professor of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, ef more PR

YORK, Pennsylvania, May 12 -- York College of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * Meet the GCCI Collaboration Innovation Award Winners By Thomas Morehead and Caroline Pritts, GCCI Student Staff One of York College's most important traits is its ability to bring people together. The students, staff, and faculty of YCP are constantly working hand in hand to ensure exceptional student experiences and deliver impactful results across the community and a broad range of disciplines. To celebrate those at YCP who are creating unique par more PR