KENT, Ohio, May 16 -- Kent State University issued the following news: * * * $1.75 Million Gift From Elisabeth Severance Prentiss Foundation to Expand Kent State's Mobile Health Outreach The Elisabeth Severance Prentiss Foundation recently made a $1.75 million gift to support students and programs at Kent State University's College of Public Health. This gift will provide funding for the college's community health and outreach programs, such as the Mobile Flashes program that launched in 2024 to deliver health services, screenings and educat more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, May 15 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * A Boost to UConn's Critical Research * Like other research institutions across the country, UConn has been hit hard by shifts in federal policy, grant cancellations, and funding stalls from key agencies. On May 14, Connecticut officials pledged to stem the negative tide, approving $35 million directly for UConn's research enterprise. Gov. Ned Lamont, Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz, and legislative leaders held a press conference in the Science 1 buildi more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 15 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Achievements | Honors, appointments and publications for May 15 * Recent achievements for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln community were earned by Rick Alloway, Tala Awada, Jared Benton, Drashti Bhatt, Chad Brassil, Jeff Chambers, Catherine Day, Julian Gillilan, Gadi Hernandez-Corado, Kate Johnson, Joe Luck, Ramon Montalvo IV, Natalie Sehi, Gerald Steinacher, Marilyn Wolf and the VEX Robotics Team. Honors Rick Alloway, general manager of 90.3 KRNU  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 16 -- Adler University issued the following news: * * * From Nebraska research lab to Chicago conference: Psy.D. student Autumn Hanson's journey Autumn Hanson presented her neuropsychology-based research at the 13th annual Association of Chicagoland Externship and Practicum Training (ACEPT) Conference at National Louis University on May 1, where she placed third overall. * Originally from a small town in Nebraska, first-year Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology student Autumn Hanson took her undergraduate res more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, May 15 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * Advances in cancer science showcased at Markey Research Day * More than 120 poster presentations and a full day of lectures, oral abstracts and networking brought together researchers, clinicians, trainees and staff May 13 for the 16th annual Markey Cancer Center Research Day at the University of Kentucky. The event spanned the full spectrum of cancer science, including prevention, early detection, basic laboratory research, clinical care and surviv more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 16 -- Albany Law School issued the following news: * * * Albany Law School Promotes Five Faculty Members Albany Law School is proud to recognize five outstanding faculty members on their recent promotions, a reflection of their excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service to our community. Professor Evelyn Tenenbaum has been promoted to Distinguished Professor of Law, recognizing her legacy of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service across the fields of health law, bioethics and civil rights. Professor Ten more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 15 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Assistant professor of history named finalist for Pulitzer * Bench Ansfield, assistant professor of history in the College of Liberal Arts, has been named a 2026 Pulitzer Prize finalist for their book, Born in Flames. In addition, Julie K. Brown, KLN'87, and Allison Beck, KLN'24, were recognized for their work on the staffs of the Miami Herald and WLRN. Bench Ansfield has been named a 2026 Pulitzer Prize finalist for their book, Born in Flames: The Bu more PR

OXFORD, Ohio, May 15 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Board of Trustees approves MILE to replace Miami Plan * The Miami University Board of Trustees approved the Miami Integrated Learning Experience (MILE) as the university's general education program during its May 15 meeting. MILE replaces the Miami Plan and is effective for all students entering Miami beginning in fall 2027. The board also approved the establishment of the Miami Integrated Learning Office (MILO) to administer and coordinate MILE. MILO will be hous more PR

LOGAN, Utah, May 15 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Brian Steed to Serve as Vice President for Government and External Relations * Utah State University President Brad L. Mortensen named Brian Steed as vice president for government and external relations, effective June 1. While Steed will continue to provide leadership for the Janet Quinney Lawson Institute for Land, Water, and Air, Anna McEntire will assume responsibility as director of the institute. "Brian's leadership, statewide relationships, and extensive  more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 15 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Brown's National Labs Day spotlights collaboration in AI-enabled science * Artificial intelligence is poised to enable new scientific breakthroughs and technologies in fields spanning energy, materials science, supercomputing and more. The U.S. Department of Energy's 17 National Laboratories operate at the frontier of applied AI research.  On Thursday, May 14, top researchers from those national labs met with faculty, staff and students from Brown Univer more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 16 -- The Boston University Wheelock College of Education and Human Development issued the following news: * * * BU Wheelock Faculty Promoted to Full Professor By Stephanies Vang Three BU Wheelock faculty members--Joshua Goodman, Anthony Abraham Jack, and Nathan Jones--were recently promoted from associate professor to full professor. They are recognized for their contributions to higher education leadership, educational policy studies, special education, and beyond. Joshua Goodman, Educational Policy Studies J more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, May 15 -- Yale Law School posted the following news: * * * Budget Lab Analysis Finds Carried Interest Reforms Could Raise More Revenue Than Previously Estimated * The Budget Lab, a nonpartisan research center based at Yale Law School, has published a new analysis finding that changing the tax treatment of carried interest could raise more than $100 billion in federal revenue over the next decade, and substantially more in the years that follow. The report, " Refining Revenue Estimates for Taxing Carried Interest 4," more PR

DECATUR, Alabama, May 16 -- Calhoun Community College issued the following news release: * * * Remembering Dr. Marilyn C. Beck: A Visionary Leader Who Believed in Success for Every Student Calhoun Community College mourns the passing of Dr. Marilyn C. Beck a visionary leader, a tireless advocate for students, and the woman who transformed this institution in ways that will endure for generations. Named Calhoun's 4th president in November 2002, Dr. Beck made history as the College's first and only permanent woman president. From the moment s more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, May 15 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * Cancer-causing protein also helps tumors repair their DNA * A protein best known for driving cancer growth also helps damaged tumor cells survive by repairing their DNA, according to a new study that could influence how some cancers are treated. Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University found that the protein MYC, which is overactive in most human cancers, plays a direct role in fixing dangerous breaks in DNA. By helping cancer cells  more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 16 (TNSjou) -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Engineering's Anirban Sen Gupta and Pedram Mohseni develops first-of-its-kind portable diagnostic device to assess blood clotting disorders In a collaborative research effort, Anirban Sen Gupta, the Wallace R. Persons Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering, and Pedram Mohseni, chair of the Department of Electrical, Computer and Systems Engineering, developed PlateChek. Funded by a collaborative grant from the U.S. Department  more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, May 14 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Celebrating the Class of 2026 * As members of the Class of 2026 prepare to receive their diplomas, we wanted to highlight some of the many outstanding graduates from this year. In the first of a two-part series, meet 14 Pirate graduates who reflected on their time at Seton Hall University as they move into the world ready to lead with intention and impact. Graduating students, help us take part in the excitement! Share your most memorable #SetonHa more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 15 -- Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences posted the following news: * * * Center for Structural Biology and Center for AI in Protein Dynamics symposium discusses the joining of structural biology and AI * By Cherie Saffold The Vanderbilt University Center for Structural Biology and Center for AI in Protein Dynamics recently hosted a symposium called "Bridging Atoms and Algorithms: A Symposium on AI and Structural Biology." The March event brought together Vanderbilt faculty, trainees, and inv more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, May 15 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Chief Justice Kimberly S. Budd Urges Graduates to Take Chances at UMass Amherst Commencement * The first Black woman to be Chief Justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, Kimberly S. Budd encouraged graduates at the University of Massachusetts Amherst's 156 th Undergraduate Commencement today to keep moving forward, take chances and persevere whenever they face opportunities or challenges in the years to come."Look at where you are  more PR

LOGAN, Utah, May 15 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Chris Corcoran Named USU Provost * Utah State University President Brad L. Mortensen named Chris D. Corcoran as the university's next provost and executive vice president. He will move into this role on July 1. "Throughout the search process, Chris stood out for his innovative thinking and clear vision for advancing student success, academic excellence and research in ways that align with Utah State's statewide and land-grant mission," Mortensen said. "The feedb more PR

NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia, May 16 -- Christopher Newport University issued the following news: * * * Academic Excellence Takes Center Stage at Latin Honors Convocation '26 Graduates receiving cum laude, magna cum laude, and summa cum laude distinctions are recognized for their outstanding academic accomplishments By Kelley McGee More than 1,000 members of the CNU community gathered to celebrate academic and teaching excellence at the 31st Convocation for the Conferral of Honors and Awards. The ceremony, held at the Ferguson Center for the Art more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 15 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Class of 2026: By the Numbers * On Monday, May 18, the University of Pennsylvania honors the Class of 2026 at the 270th Commencement. Approximately 6,000 students, undergraduate and graduate, are expected to walk in the University-wide Commencement ceremony. The gates open to Franklin Field at 8 a.m. and the webcast begins at 9 a.m. Celebratory Instagram posts will be shared on the big screen, followed by coverage of the procession in advan more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 15 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Classroom to career: How UT San Antonio prepares new graduates to thrive in the workforce * Saturday, May 16, will be an exciting, joyful day for more than 4,000 students from UT San Antonio's academic campus as they obtain their degrees during the university's Commencement ceremonies, surrounded by the adoration of friends and family. On Sunday, May 17, and every day after, those same graduates can feel confident knowing that they've acquired more PR

SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, May 16 -- Converse University issued the following news: * * * Knowledge Alchemy: Interdisciplinary Courses Expand Horizons & Inspire Lifelong Learning Written by Chris Worthy Pottery and chemistry? Biology and poetry? They go together like peanut butter and jelly - or maybe math and democracy. When students and faculty members blend ideas, mix disciplines and explore possibilities, the result can be an alchemy that is greater than the sum of its parts. Converse University's interdisciplinary courses and honors more PR

ITHACA, New York, May 15 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell's investment in local education anchors a broader economic story * Josh Kwayke-Minott '29 was going to have a hard time squeezing in this interview. Final exams were around the corner, there were track and field events to finish up, plus miscellaneous extracurricular responsibilities, like jazz saxophone with the After Six Band or work with his autonomous underwater vehicle team. Nonetheless, he found the time. That's part of what he's learned as a Cor more PR

SAN BERNARDINO, California, May 16 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * CSUSB and community colleges partner to strengthen transfer student success Cal State San Bernardino recently welcomed nearly 30 community college deans, department chairs, articulation counselors and university leaders to campus for the Community College Partnership Learning Community meeting, a collaborative effort focused on strengthening transfer pathways and improving student success across the region. Led by Guiller more PR

SAN BERNARDINO, California, May 16 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * CSUSB professor leads effort to protect Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Stuart Sumida, CSUSB professor of biology who serves as the president of the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology, is the lead signatory of a letter signed by more than 150 scientists written to Congress, the U.S. Department of Interior and President Donald Trump in defense of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in Utah. Specific more PR

SAN BERNARDINO, California, May 16 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * CSUSB's 60th Anniversary Reflections, Decade by Decade: The 2020s This installment looks at the university during the 2020s, when the university navigated the challenges of a global pandemic while expanding academic programs, research activity and regional impact. Yet that didn't deter Cal State San Bernardino from its mission to help its students define their futures. * Academic year 2025-26 marks the 60th anniversary o more PR

HANOVER, New Hampshire, May 16 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * Dartmouth Bolsters Inclusion Efforts Tennille Haynes is being promoted to associate vice president for campus life and inclusive initiatives and will take on permanent leadership of Institutional Diversity and Equity effective July 1, Dartmouth leaders announced this week. Haynes has been overseeing IDE on an interim basis over the past year. In her new role, Haynes will continue to be a member of the president's senior leadership team and will report to more PR

HANOVER, New Hampshire, May 16 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * Shontay Delalue Named American Council on Education Fellow After five years of impactful leadership, the senior vice president will step down and continue to teach. * Following a five-year tenure that included a wide-ranging set of accomplishments promoting academic excellence, global engagement, and innovation in research and teaching, Senior Vice President Shontay Delalue is leaving Dartmouth to pursue a yearlong fellowship with the American Council on E more PR

ADA, Oklahoma, May 15 -- East Central University posted the following news: * * * ECU students travel to Washington D.C. * ADA, Okla. - Earlier this semester, nine students in the East Central University Department of Politics, Law, Society traveled to Washington, D.C., to participate in the DC Internship Experience 2026. The trip was largely supported by the Harris Travel Fund, a fund created by former ECU History professor Dr. James Harris. He desired that ECU students should be able to travel broadly to enrich their educational experie more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 16 -- Emory University Winship Cancer Institute issued the following news release: * * * Gadgeel named new vice chair of clinical research for hematology and medical oncology Shirish Gadgeel, MBBS, FASCO, a nationally recognized thoracic oncologist and clinical researcher, joins Emory University School of Medicine and Winship Cancer Institute as professor and vice chair for clinical research in the Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology. "We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Gadgeel to Emory," says Sagar Lonial, MD, F more PR

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, May 15 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * Eriksson College of Education celebrates achievements at annual ceremony * Emmanuel Mejeun, left, Full Spectrum Learning Center director, with Eriksson College of Education Dean Dr. John R. McConnell III at the college's Awards & Celebration Ceremony, April 30. Mejeun received two of the college's highest honors for graduate students. | Photos by Sean McCully CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - The Eriksson College of Education at Austin Peay State University more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, May 15 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * Expert on 'zombie cells' will provide keynote at symposium focused on health and aging * As we age and our immune systems become less efficient, the number of dysfunctional cells in our bodies can increase. These senescent, or "zombie," cells that no longer divide and do not die are associated with many age-related conditions, including cancer, diabetes, stroke, Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. On May 19, UNT Health Fort  more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, May 16 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU's Dana J. Vouglitois Receives Prestigious Fulbright IEA Award Award Snapshot: Dana J. Vouglitois, senior associate director in FAU's Office of Technology Development within the Division of Research, has received a Fulbright International Education Administrator (IEA) Award. The prestigious U.S.-France award will allow Vouglitois to explore the international impact of technology transfer and u more PR

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, May 15 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Four Rowan University innovators named to INNOVATE100 * Several members of the Rowan community were named to INNOVATE100, recognizing their contributions to New Jersey's innovation ecosystem. Honorees were celebrated during a May 13 event at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center in New Brunswick. Each was recognized for leadership and contributions advancing ideas and initiatives across Rowan and the broader community. The annual INNOVATE100 initiative h more PR

BOONE, North Carolina, May 16 -- Appalachian State University issued the following news: * * * From the field to the fridge: $1.82M NCInnovation grant supports sweetpotato startup at App State The Rootsii project will turn surplus crops into plant-based foods, opening a new market for NC farmers By Bret Yager Backed by a $1.82 million NCInnovation grant, Appalachian State University professor Dr. Brett Taubman and his research team are transforming millions of pounds of surplus North Carolina sweetpotatoes into a first-of-its-kind, plant-b more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 15 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU'S FCR-STEM names Pensacola's Anna Prindle first Innovating Educator of the Year * The Florida Center for Research in STEM (FCR-STEM) at Florida State University has awarded its first-ever Innovating Teacher of the Year award to honor Anna Prindle, a fifth-grade teacher at Holley-Navarre Intermediate School. With more than 20 years of educational experience, Prindle has earned multiple Teacher of the Year awards and has provided opportunities for  more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, May 14 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * George Mason's Class of 2026 is prepared for success * George Mason University honored its graduates at Spring Commencement with a trio of well-received speakers who delivered messages of resilience, preparation, and celebrating differences. The ceremony, livestreamed on George Mason's YouTube channel Thursday morning from EagleBank Arena, honored more than 12,000 degree and certificate earners, including more than 5,200 from summer and winter 2025, from more PR

RADFORD, Virginia, May 15 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Highlanders in the News: Week of May 11, 2026 * Our Highlanders are using their education to do extraordinary things. In this column, we highlight some notable mentions from local, regional, national and international news media. Whether our students, alumni, faculty and staff are featured as subject matter experts in high-profile stories or simply helping make the world a better place, we'll feature their stories. 'Build your own future' With their more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 15 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Holland's new NSF-funded resource to boost AI, machine learning research * A powerful new suite of hardware will enhance University of Nebraska researchers' ability to conduct cutting-edge science, particularly work involving artificial intelligence and machine learning. With a nearly $700,000 grant from the National Science Foundation, the Holland Computing Center recently deployed PLUMAGE, a flexible graphics processing unit-based cyberinfrastructur more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 15 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Honors College student helps Westside residents preserve their homes as a legal assistant with the Mexican American Unity Council * This story is part of a series highlighting the university's outstanding graduates crossing the stage on May 16. For all her life, Julia Enriquez has been surrounded by people with a heart of service. She grew up witnessing her grandfather, Hector Morales, protecting the city's waterways by serving on the boar more PR

NEW YORK, May 16 -- Hunter College, a constituent college of the City University of New York, issued the following news: * * * Hunter Hosts High Schoolers for a Hands-on AI Literacy Day Can a machine understand how you feel? Inside Hunter College's Leon and Toby Cooperman Library, high school students put that question to the test -- probing how AI reads human language and challenging the answers it produced. On March 27, Hunter welcomed 9th-, 10th-, and 11th-grade students from the High School of Fashion Industries for National AI Literac more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 15 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Husker hospitality: Campus prepares for thousands of summer visitors * Every summer, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln transforms. Residence halls that housed students during the academic year become temporary homes for thousands of campers, athletes, researchers and conference attendees from around the world. Dining centers stay busy, meeting rooms fill with activity and campus shifts into full hospitality mode. Kristine Olson, assistant director  more PR

SWARTHMORE, Pennsylvania, May 15 -- Swarthmore College posted the following news: * * * In Honor of Retired Statistics Professor Gudmund Iversen * President Valerie Smith shared the following message with the campus community on May 14, 2025: Dear Friends, With deep sadness, I write to share the news that Professor Emeritus of Statistics Gudmund Ragnvaldsson Iversen died in Springfield, Pa., on Saturday, May 2. He was 91. Gudmund, who served on the faculty for 30 years, is remembered for introducing statistics to the College's curric more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 15 -- The Indiana University Indianapolis campus posted the following news: * * * IU hosts NVIDIA to showcase global leadership in AI, Alzheimer's research and workforce innovation * The co-founder and leaders of U.S.-based AI infrastructure company NVIDIA visited Indiana University and other Indiana ecosystem partners May 12 and 13 to explore the university's world-class research infrastructure and leadership in AI-driven discovery. Co-founder and NVIDIA Fellow Chris A. Malachowsky established the company, along more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 16 (TNSjou) -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * New Research: U.S. Counties with More Income Inequality See Higher Rates of Fatal Shootings by Police--Black Communities Most Affected A new study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions at the Bloomberg School of Public Health reveals that areas with higher income inequality experience higher rates of fatal police shootings in the United States. The study, published  more PR

PASADENA, California, May 15 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Jonas Peters Elected to the American Philosophical Society * Jonas C. Peters, Bren Professor of Chemistry and director of the Resnick Sustainability Institute (RSI) at Caltech, has been elected one of 42 new members of the American Philosophical Society (APS) this year. According to its press release, the APS "honors extraordinary accomplishments in all fields spanning STEM and the humanities." Since its inception in 1743, the APS has w more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, May 15 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * Keenum: Graduating Bulldogs prepared for next chapter of life thanks to MSU education, values With a world-class degree in hand and a personal foundation built on Bulldog values, approximately 4,000 new Mississippi State graduates are ready to change the world. The Class of 2026 was honored at commencement ceremonies in Starkville and Meridian this week-events MSU President Mark E. Keenum said were the beginnings of "an exciting new chapter" in  more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, May 15 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU announces promotion and tenure for 146 faculty and researchers * LAWRENCE -Chancellor Douglas A. Girod has approved the promotion and award of tenure, where indicated, for 50 individuals at the University of Kansas Lawrence and Edwards campuses and 96 individuals at the KU Medical Center campuses. Promotions for tenure-track faculty and scholarly positions include review by the University Committee on Promotion and Tenure and final approval by the chanc more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, May 15 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU Natural History Museum's exhibit celebrates global biodiversity during international soccer tournament * LAWRENCE -The University of Kansas Natural History Museum has opened a temporary exhibit titled "Collections from Around the World," showcasing biological specimens from eight research divisions within the Biodiversity Institute. The exhibit is intended to engage visitors during this summer's international soccer tournament coming to Greater Kansas more PR

EASTON, Pennsylvania, May 16 -- Lafayette College issued the following news: * * * Students and alums awarded as part of NSF's Graduate Research Fellowship Program Lafayette group named in NSF's prestigious graduate fellowship are among outstanding graduate students across U.S. pursuing research-based degrees in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and social sciences Lafayette College alumni and current students across multiple disciplines have received fellowships and an honorable mention as part of the National Science Foundati more PR

GOLDEN, Colorado, May 15 -- Colorado School of Mines posted the following news: * * * Large language model safety research wins Rath Award at Spring 2026 Graduate Commencement * Michael Ivanitskiy, PhD in applied mathematics and statistics, is the winner of the Spring 2026 Dr. Bhakta Rath and Sushama Rath Research Award. The honor, which recognizes the Colorado School of Mines doctoral graduate whose thesis demonstrates the greatest potential for societal impact, was presented during Spring 2026 Graduate Commencement on May 15. At the c more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 14 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Leadership insights: Provost Sotiropoulos on AI, doctoral education and the land-grant mission * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -In a recent op-ed for PennLive, Penn State Executive Vice President and Provost Fotis Sotiropoulos shares his thoughts about the impact of AI on doctoral education and how those changes could shape Penn State's land-grant mission in the 21st century. Sotiropoulos writes about past evolutions in research and science such more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 16 (TNSjou) -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Leading researcher in brain-inspired AI and neuroimaging joins Vanderbilt School of Engineering Ruogu Fang, a widely recognized researcher whose work advances brain-inspired artificial intelligence models and AI-empowered precision brain health, will join Vanderbilt's esteemed Department of Biomedical Engineering as the Flowers Family Dean's Faculty Fellow in Engineering on August 16, 2026. Fang comes to Vanderbilt from the  more PR

RUSTON, Louisiana, May 13 -- Louisiana Tech University issued the following news: * * * Brown receives national award from the American Kinesiology Association Jacob Brown, a graduate student in the Department of Kinesiology, has been named a 2026 National Scholar Award recipient by the American Kinesiology Association (AKA), an award given to only two master's students nationwide. Brown is pursuing a master's degree in Sport and Exercise Psychology where he can apply his interest in understanding the connection between the brain, behavior, more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 16 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Alum reconnects to his roots through Doctors of Tomorrow scholarship fund Courtney Crim (M.D. 1977) first felt a pull toward medicine as a child, watching medical dramas like Ben Casey on TV. Later, his curiosity and talent were nurtured at Cass Technical High School in Detroit, where a specialized chem/bio program helped put him on a path to the University of Michigan. At U-M, Crim majored in  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 16 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * A smarter helmet for the smallest patients How a U-M Health team redefined care for babies with positional head deformities * The University of Michigan is home to some pretty distinctive helmets. But thanks to the University of Michigan Health Orthotics and Prosthetics Center, the winged, maize-and-blue design millions see on the football field on fall Saturdays is far from the most innovat more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 16 -- Morgan State University issued the following news release: * * * Morgan State University Partners With TMCF and ACUE to Enhance Faculty Teaching and Improve Student Learning Participation in CHANGE Initiative Advances University's Leadership Among HBCUs in Strengthening Faculty and Staff Development, and Delivering Stronger Results for Students * Morgan State University is expanding its proactive efforts to further enhance faculty teaching through advanced training and certification. The opportunity is made p more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, May 14 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * Natural Chemical Factories: UCF Study Reveals How Bacteria Build Explosive-Like Molecules * Scientists at UCF have discovered how certain bacteria can produce molecules chemically similar to those used in explosives, revealing a previously unknown pathway for building complex, nitrogen-rich compounds. The study, led by UCF associate professor of chemistry Jonathan Caranto, identifies hydrazinoacetic acid as a key building block in the production more PR

AUGUSTA, Georgia, May 15 -- Augusta University posted the following news release: * * * New graduate named AU's Academic Recognition Day representative * Kristin Backer, a cell and molecular biology student in the College of Science and Mathematics, was selected as this year's Augusta University representative for the University System of Georgia 's Academic Recognition Day. The Academic Recognition Day award is given out annually to one undergraduate student from each of USG's 26 institutions, and the tradition dates back almost 40 years more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * New Publication Finds Abortion Bans Are Straining the OBGYN Workforce * A new publication published in JAMA Health Forum finds that state abortion bans are placing significant stress on obstetricians and gynecologists (OBGYNs), affecting patient care, physician well-being, and medical training. The study examines how abortion restrictions implemented after the Supreme Court's 2022 Dobbs decision have impacted the OBGYN workforce across the United States.  more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 15 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * This co-op made some smart moves at a Greek bank This student flagged risk and posted a profit on $1M investment during co-op at a Greek bank Northeastern student Rowan Frew completed a co-op with Piraeus Bank, the leading bank in Greece. By Cyrus Moulton Northeastern University student Rowan Frew's time earned praise as a co-op at Piraeus Bank in Greece after he warned of a risky international loan and made a small profit betting on currency. A more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, May 15 -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center posted the following news release: * * * Novel CAR T cell therapy developed by UT MD Anderson researchers moves into clinical studies * * The novel therapy targets CD94+ relapsed or refractory T/NK cell lymphomas * UT MD Anderson received Investigational New Drug clearance from the Food and Drug Administration to begin Phase 1 clinical trial The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and CTMC, a joint venture between UT MD Anderson and Resilience, today more PR

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, May 16 -- Indiana University issued the following news: * * * Odon reconnects with legacy of hometown sculptor through IU partnership An IU art history course partnered with the Town of Odon through Sustaining Hoosier Communities to uncover the history of Odon's Abraham Lincoln statue--reconnecting descendants, revealing lost records, and inspiring a new town holiday. * For more than a century, a striking ten-foot limestone statue of Abraham Lincoln has overlooked the serenity of Odon Park in Odon, Indiana--a tribute  more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 15 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Ohio State educators honored for service in classroom and beyond * The work that educators do every day in teaching and furthering research and innovation is the foundation of The Ohio State University's land-grant mission, President Ravi V. Bellamkonda said at the university's annual Faculty Awards Celebration. The event was held May 6 at Vitria on the Square on Ohio State's Columbus campus. Ohio State President Ravi V. Bellamkonda said faculty's contributio more PR

DELAWARE, Ohio, May 15 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * Moving Boldly Forward * DELAWARE, Ohio - Ohio Wesleyan University President Matt vandenBerg announced today that Dr. Trevor M. Bates will join OWU as vice president for advancement and strategic ventures, a newly expanded position overseeing five interconnected domains that, together, constitute one of the broadest and most ambitious portfolios in advancement leadership at a U.S. liberal arts college of Ohio Wesleyan's size. Bates, DHSc, holds a Do more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, May 16 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: * * * CIVE professors guide students through Water Research Mentorship Program Passion is what drives the efforts of Drs. Mary Foltz and Jaime Schussler as assistant professors in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Oklahoma State University. Both share expertise in water resource management and sustainability. They also share a commitment to mentorship and providing their students and colleagues with tools to be successful researchers in t more PR

MISSOULA, Montana, May 15 -- The University of Montana posted the following news release: * * * Only You: UM Licensing Partners With Smokey Bear in Historic Collaboration * MISSOULA - For generations of Americans, their first bear encounter was with one wearing a wide-brimmed hat and holding a shovel, instructing on the dangers of wildfire and protecting wildlands. Not much has changed since 1944, when Smokey Bear was first created to inspire Americans to prevent wildfires. The iconic bear is still used in national marketing and youth edu more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, May 16 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: * * * OSU and National Fallen Firefighters Foundation establish partnership Oklahoma State University and the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation have signed a memorandum of understanding establishing a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening fire service leadership, expanding applied research and improving firefighter safety nationwide. The collaboration brings together OSU's academic expertise in fire and emergency management with NFFF's mission- more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, May 16 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: * * * OSU selects Wentz and Purdie Research Scholars for 2026-27 Oklahoma State University recently selected the Wentz and Purdie Research scholars for the upcoming academic year. In total, 44 Wentz Research Scholars and five Purdie Research Scholars were selected for these competitive awards based on research proposals developed under the guidance of a faculty mentor. The Wentz Research Scholars program is funded, in part, by the Lew Wentz Foundation and  more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, May 16 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: * * * OSU-Tulsa counseling, marketing faculty earn top campus honors Drs. Jyotsana Sharma and Todd Arnold have earned OSU-Tulsa's top faculty honors this year -- the OSU-Tulsa President's Outstanding Research and Teaching Awards. The awards were presented at OSU-Tulsa's Commencement Ceremony on May 11. OSU-Tulsa President's Outstanding Research Award Sharma is an associate professor of community health sciences, counseling and counseling psychology in the  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 15 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Outstanding School of Medicine graduates and faculty honored during 2026 commencement * MACON, Ga. -Mercer University School of Medicine (MUSM) recognized several outstanding graduates and faculty members during its 2026 commencement ceremony, held on May 8 in Hawkins Arena on the Macon campus. Griffin B. Bell Award for Community Service The Griffin B. Bell Award for Community Service is Mercer's highest honor, and this year it was presented to Christian Cast more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 15 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Paolo Cherchi, distinguished Romance philologist and devoted teacher, 1937-2026 * Paolo Cherchi, a scholar of Romance philology whose work shaped the study of medieval and early modern literature, died April 4 in Chicago, surrounded by family. He was a few weeks shy of his 89th birthday. A member of the University of Chicago community for nearly four decades, Cherchi was known for his prodigious scholarship and his expansive intellectual generosity.  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 15 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Penn students and alumni awarded Fulbright 2026-27 U.S. Student Program grants * Twenty-eight University of Pennsylvania students and alumni have been offered Fulbright U.S. Student Program grants for the 2026-27 academic year. The list includes 15 members of the undergraduate Class of 2026-all May graduates, two current graduate students, and eleven alumni. They will conduct research, pursue graduate degrees, or teach English in countrie more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, May 15 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Perilous partnership among gender, violence, military scrutinized in new book * LAWRENCE -President Dwight D. Eisenhower famously coined the concept of the military-industrial complex. But one University of Kansas professor has introduced an equally intriguing concept: the military-sexual-gender-complex. "There are all kinds of ways to think about the intersection of gender, sexuality and violence in the military," said Joane Nagel, University Distingu more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, May 15 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Professor wins CAREER award to end wireless dead zones * Debashri Roy, an assistant professor in the Computer Science and Engineering Department at The University of Texas at Arlington, received a Faculty Early Career Development Program award from the National Science Foundation to advance her research and education initiatives. The award, known as CAREER, is the NSF's highest honor for junior faculty. Recipients are recognized a more PR

OLIVET, Michigan, May 15 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news: * * * RN to BSN While Working: How Many Hours a Week Should You Expect? * If you're a registered nurse thinking about going back to school for your BSN, one of your first questions is probably: How much time will this actually take? Between 12-hour shifts, family responsibilities, and everyday life, figuring out whether you can manage the weekly workload of an RN to BSN program is important. The good news is that most programs are built with working nurses i more PR

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, May 15 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Rowan-Virtua SNHP and TBES graduates celebrated at 2026 Commencement Ceremony * On Thursday, May 14, graduates from the Rita & Larry Salva School of Nursing & Health Professions (SNHP) and the Rowan-Virtua School of Translational Biomedical Engineering & Sciences (TBES) gathered on Rowan University's main campus to celebrate Commencement for the Class of 2026. Held outdoors at Rowan's Coach Richard Wackar Stadium, the joint ceremonies began under light drizzl more PR

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, May 15 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Rowan-Virtua SOM Class of 2026 begins next chapter in medicine * More than 200 new physicians officially joined the osteopathic medical profession as the Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2026 during commencement ceremonies held May 14 in Rowan's Coach Richard Wackar Stadium. The outdoor ceremony brought together students, faculty, family and friends to recognize the accomplishments of the school's newest do more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, May 16 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Invisible Codes on Hospital Websites Put Patient Data at Risk By Andrew Smith When patients visit a hospital website to find physicians, research conditions or schedule appointments, tiny pieces of embedded code can transmit their Internet Protocol (IP) addresses and browsing behavior to companies such as Meta and Google. These code snippets, known as tracking pixels, are standard internet tools that target advertising and measure how people i more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, May 15 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Scientists are reading Block Island's past to protect its future * KINGSTON, R.I. - May 15, 2026 - Every summer, the population of Block Island swells to over 15,000 as visitors arrive for its 17 miles of beaches, dramatic glacial bluffs, and quiet ponds. The island has always changed -its bluffs eroding, its shorelines shifting, its marshes responding to the rhythms of tide and season. But the pace of that change is accelerating, and the decis more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, May 15 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Seton Hall University Celebrates 170th Commencement * Seton Hall University will be celebrating its 170th Baccalaureate Commencement ceremony at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, May 18, 2026, at the Prudential Center, 165 Mulberry Street in Newark, New Jersey. Delivering the commencement keynote address will be Arthur C. Brooks, Ph.D., professor at the Harvard Kennedy School and the Harvard Business School and best-selling author. The Baccalaureate Ceremony will  more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, May 16 -- Sam Houston State University issued the following news: * * * SHSU College of Education Student Takes Third in National Children's Literature Competition By Amanda McKinney Sam Houston State University's College of Education has achieved two major milestones thanks to Alexis Argueta. The English and education double major was the first student to represent the university at the state level during the Texas Association of Future Educators' (TAFE) annual meeting, followed by her taking third place in the national more PR

STANFORD, California, May 14 -- Stanford University School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Stanford Medicine-led research links human molecular, microbial diversity with geography, ethnicity * Research led by the Stanford School of Medicine has found that ethnicity and geography may influence human molecular makeup -from metabolism and immunity to gut microbiota and biological aging. The findings, which were published in Cell on May 14, illuminate the complex interplay between genetics and the environment, providing insights  more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 16 (TNSjou) -- The State University of New York Polytechnic Institute issued the following news: * * * Dr. Leung and Student Collaborators Publish Continuing Research Series on Cosmic Chemical Evolution SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) Assistant Professor of Physics Dr. Shing-Chi Leung, together with students Henry Yerdon and Seth Walther, published an article in The Astrophysical Journal titled, "Revisiting the Perseus Cluster III: Role of Aspherical Explosions on its Chemical Composition and Extension to Metal-P more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, May 15 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * Steve Goldstein named 24th president of The University of New Mexico * After an extensive search that attracted a highly-qualified pool of candidates, the University of New Mexico Board of Regents has unanimously selected Steve Goldstein as the 24th president. Goldstein will succeed President Garnett S. Stokes, who in July 2026, after more than eight years of distinguished service, will begin her well-deserved retirement. During the search, th more PR

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, May 16 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Engineering the Future of Our Oceans New bachelor's degree in ocean engineering will tackle global maritime and coastal challenges * As global industries pivot toward advanced ocean technologies, maritime innovation, and resilient coastal infrastructure, Stevens Institute of Technology is expanding its engineering portfolio to meet the moment. Starting in Fall 2026, the university will offer a new Bachelor of Engineering in ocean engineering, a more PR

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, May 16 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Stevens School of Business Hosts Revenue Revolution 2026 Industry leaders, fintech innovators and asset management professionals visit Hoboken for a daylong conference on AI, digital distribution and the future of capital markets * Stevens School of Business welcomed the financial services industry to campus for Revenue Revolution 2026, a conference focused on how artificial intelligence and digital transformation are reshaping asset management  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 15 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Stretchy implants could stick to arteries to treat high blood pressure * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -High blood pressure, formally known as hypertension, is a leading cause of heart disease in the United States, impacting nearly half of all adults. Approximately one in 10 of these patients experience drug-resistant hypertension that can be difficult to address, but according to researchers at Penn State, tiny devices that gently shock one of th more PR

STONY BROOK, New York, May 15 -- The State University of New York Stony Brook University posted the following news: * * * Study Shows Toxic Metals in Hudson River Striped Bass Decreased Over Decades * A fish scale analysis suggests improved water quality and provides a basis for a non-lethal method of measuring toxic metal accumulation STONY BROOK, NY, May 15, 2026 - Striped bass are a popular and often human-consumed commercial and recreational game fish. Trace elements or metals essential for life are in these fish and other eatable fis more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 16 -- The State University of New York Polytechnic Institute issued the following news: * * * SUNY Poly Professor Kazuko Behrens Featured in Keio Academy of New York Lecture Series Dr. Kazuko Behrens, Professor of Psychology at SUNY Polytechnic Institute, was invited to deliver a featured lecture at Keio Academy of New York as part of its omnibus "Tricultural" Lecture Series: Transpacific, Transcultural, Transdisciplinary. Her lecture, titled "De-mystifying the concept of amae," examined the Japanese concept of amae an more PR

MIAMI, Florida, May 15 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Sylvester Researchers Receive $2.7 Million Grant to Study Stress Management for Breast Cancer Survivors * Summary * Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers received a $2.7 million grant to study stress management in breast cancer survivorship. * The SMART-PATHS study will test a telehealth cognitive behavioral stress management program to reduce cancer-associated aging. * Researchers will track biological markers of stre more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, May 16 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * School of Design Receives a Priceless Gift From Fashion Icon Couture legend Claire B. Shaeffer's 2,500-piece collection of designer garments, patterns and books, valued at $1.2 million, now calls Syracuse University home. Eileen Korey With an extraordinary and unique gift valued at more than $1.2 million, the School of Design in the College of Visual and Performing Arts is likely to become a travel destination for fashion researchers, haute couture designers more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 16 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Texas A&M student earns energy-focused fellowship Selected as a Texas Exchange for Energy & Climate Entrepreneurship (TEX-E) fellow, Edwin Ochedikwu will explore the evolving global energy landscape. By Raven Wuebker, Contributor Chemical engineering graduate student Edwin Ochedikwu has been selected as a 2026-27 Texas Exchange for Energy & Climate Entrepreneurship (TEX-E) fellow. Ochedikwu was accepted into the fellowship  more PR

KINGSVILLE, Texas, May 16 -- Texas A&M University Kingsville campus issued the following news: * * * Texas A&M-Kingsville graduates celebrate spring commencement Graduates from Texas A&M University-Kingsville walked the stage Friday, May 15, in three commencement ceremonies held in the Steinke Physical Education Center. Friday morning at 10 a.m. graduates from the Dick and Mary Lewis Kleberg College of Agriculture, the College of Business Administration, and Education and Human Performance crossed the stage, followed by the College of Arts  more PR

ITHACA, New York, May 15 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * Thoughtful solar siting can protect ag, biodiversity Researchers have developed a model that identifies prime farmland, habitats critical for biodiversity and areas suitable for solar development in New York, to help communities minimize land-use conflicts when making solar siting decisions. Renewable energy infrastructure is booming globally, driven by improved tech, rising oil prices and global energy instability. B more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, May 15 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news: * * * Tri-Service Dental Team Earns First Place at National Orthodontics Competition * For the first time in program history, a resident from the Tri-Service Orthodontic Residency Program (TORP) has earned first place at a national competition hosted during the American Association of Orthodontists Annual Meeting. This historic milestone, presented to Navy Lt. Cmdr. (Dr.) Miles Pedersen, reflects both clinical excellence and the impact of military gra more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 16 (TNSrep) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * U-M earns Gold STARS rating for sustainability efforts The University of Michigan has once again earned a Gold rating through the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System in recognition of universitywide sustainability efforts spanning academics, operations, planning and community engagement. Administered by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education, STARS is one of the most widely used frameworks fo more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 15 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * U.S. News Ranks UBalt College of Public Affairs Among Nation's Best * Recognizing e xcellence in public service and research The College of Public Affairs at the University of Baltimore has once again received national recognition with a rank ing of 72 in Best Public Affairs Programs in the 2026 edition of U.S. News and World Report 's rankings of graduate-level programs. Released April 7, the rankings evaluated 266 public affairs programs at publi more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, May 16 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * UAH recognizes inventors who received 11 patents during 2025-26 year at April 23 ceremony Ann Marie Martin The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) honored researchers from two colleges and four departments who have been awarded 11 patents during the past year. The annual patent award recognition was held on April 23 during the 2026 University Awards for Excellence event in the Student Services Building ballroom. UAH is a part of The University of more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, May 16 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * UAH Rotorcraft Center develops Skyspear(TM) attack drone with counter-uncrewed aerial systems, highlighted at T-REX event Researchers at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, are showcasing the latest evolution of the Skyspear(TM) autonomous aerial defense platform this month at the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Technology Readiness Experimentation (T-REX) 26-2 event at Camp Atterbury in Indiana. D more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * How to Overcome Global Price Barriers for New Alzheimer's Drugs UCSF and Trinity College Dublin researchers determine cost-effective thresholds for Alzheimer's-modifying therapies in 174 countries. * In the last few years, progress has been made in the fight against Alzheimer's disease with a class of therapies called anti-amyloid antibodies (anti-AB). These anti-AB therapies, like lecanumab (Leqembi) and more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * The Liver's Immune Cells Might Be the Key to Curing Hepatitis B UCSF study links CD4+ immune cells to viral clearance after treatment stops in some patients. * Fifteen years ago, doctors in Europe noticed a remarkable thing happening in people with chronic hepatitis B infections. When patients went off their medications, the virus started to come back -- and then some of the patients were cured. Something more PR

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, May 16 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release: * * * UCCS celebrates Spring Class of 2026 UCCS conferred over 1,300 degrees to students from the Class of 2026 on Friday, May 15 during the Spring 2026 Commencement ceremonies at the Broadmoor World Arena. Graduates this semester earned 11 doctoral degrees, 419 master's degrees and 1,180 bachelor's degrees. The morning Commencement Marshal Constance Staley, Professor of Communication in the College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences; the aftern more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, May 15 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF Materials Science Student Earns Notre Dame Undergraduate Research Fellowship * Highlights * Materials science and engineering sophomore Jeonhyung Song earned the Notre Dame Nanoscience and Technology Undergraduate Research Fellowship. * A transfer student, he pivoted from the arts to engineering to explore the chemistry behind materials. * This summer, he'll help accelerate the production of ultrathin gold coatings for technology appl more PR

MANOA, Hawaii, May 16 (TNSrep) -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: * * * UHERO: Hawaii outlook darkens amid oil surge, rising costs Hawaii's economy is facing a new wave of uncertainty as the war involving Iran drives up global oil prices, increasing costs for consumers, raising travel expenses and slowing growth in key visitor markets that support the state's economy, according to the University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization's (UHERO) second quarter forecast for 2026. These emerging challen more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 16 -- The University of Massachusetts Boston campus issued the following news: * * * Psychology Professor Jean Rhodes Named Zuckerberg Leadership Chair Madeline Kaprich UMass Boston's Frank L. Boyden Professor of Psychology Jean Rhodes was named the recipient of the 2026 Roy J. Zuckerberg Endowed Leadership Chair, an honor recognizing leaders whose work advances the mission of the University of Massachusetts. The Zuckerberg Leadership Committee selects individuals who demonstrate courage, conviction and selflessn more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 15 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news: * * * UMSL, NGA and other local partners team up on geospatial workforce pilot program * Local high school students learn to control Titan, UMSL's agile robotic dog, during a recent geospatial summer camp. As part of a new workforce development program, UMSL is continuing to invest in opportunities like its annual summer camp to get more students invested in learning about geospatial. (Photos by Derik Holtmann) Fortnite, Snapchat, DoorDas more PR

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, May 16 -- The University of North Florida issued the following news: * * * UNF honors faculty excellence with 2026 Faculty Awards The University of North Florida recognized the outstanding achievements of its faculty with the 2026 Faculty Awards, highlighting excellence in teaching, scholarship, service and innovation. Leading the honorees, Lynne Arriale with the School of Music in the College of Arts and Sciences was named the 2026 Distinguished Professor. An internationally acclaimed jazz pianist, composer and educa more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, May 16 -- The University of Arkansas Walton College of Business issued the following news: * * * Williamson Named Director of Business Incubation for Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation The Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the Sam M. Walton College of Business has named Andy Williamson as its new director of Business Incubation, where he will help lead three of the college's signature entrepreneurial programs: the Greenhouse Outdoor Recreation Program (GORP), the Arkansas Global Cycling Accelerator ( more PR

MANOA, Hawaii, May 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: * * * Researchers advance blood test for aggressive breast cancer A multi-university team has developed a simpler way to find and track inflammatory breast cancer * Blood-based markers that could improve early, less invasive detection of inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) have been identified by researchers at the University of Hawaii Cancer Center. The discovery offers a potential new blood test to diagnose the disease sooner, monitor  more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 16 -- The University of Maryland Baltimore campus issued the following news: * * * A Calling Fulfilled: Nursing Class of 2026 Honored at Convocation Ceremonies Mary Therese Phelan and Emily Bleiweis Friends and family filled Baltimore's Hippodrome Theatre to capacity as they celebrated the accomplishments of the University of Maryland School of Nursing's (UMSON) Class of 2026 on May 12. "You most assuredly deserve the awards we bestow upon you today; you worked hard, stayed up late, started your day early, and sacr more PR

DENTON, Texas, May 16 -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release: * * * UNT honors notable alumni with first annual 10 Under 10 Awards The University of North Texas Alumni Association, in partnership with the GOLD Alumni Network, proudly hosted the first annual 10 Under 10 Awards April 17, 2026. The awards celebrate exceptional alumni within 10 years of graduation who exemplify the Mean Green spirit by already making a meaningful impact in their communities and beyond. The honorees are leaders advancing in their pro more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, May 15 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI pharmacy researcher leading new, high-tech field of targeted microbiome editing * KINGSTON, R.I. -May 15, 2026 -Whenever a patient presents with gastrointestinal illness caused by bacteria, the common response is to prescribe an antibiotic that kills the disease-causing bacteria, allowing the immune system to quell the symptoms and helping the patient recover. The problem is antibiotics are almost too good at their job. In addition to kil more PR

GALVESTON, Texas, May 15 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * UTMB researchers identify enzyme that prevents chromosome breaks during DNA copying * Researchers at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) have identified how a key enzyme called ATR protects DNA from breaking when cells copy damaged genetic material, a discovery that could affect how certain cancer drugs are developed. Funded by the National Institutes of Health and published in Genes & Development, the study shows how ATR  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 15 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * Vanderbilt Peabody College's Nicole Joseph honored with major Mathematical Association of America award * By Jennifer Kiilerich The prestigious Mathematical Association of America's Mary P. Dolciani Award celebrates outstanding contributions in mathematics education and typically goes to mathematicians. But this year, Vanderbilt Peabody College scholar Nicole Joseph shifted the norm. An associate professor of teaching and learning, she will be p more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 16 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Paul Winistorfer honored with dean emeritus status Paul Winistorfer, dean and professor of wood science in the College of Natural Resources and Environment, has been conferred the title of dean 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. Nominated individuals who  more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, May 16 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: Wayne State's AI institute gains momentum Across Wayne State University, faculty are finding new ways to use artificial intelligence to solve real-world problems - from improving health outcomes to advancing data-driven research across disciplines. The Institute for AI and Data Science (AIDaS) is turning those individual efforts into a larger university-wide movement. Just months after its approval by the Board of Governors, AIDaS is emerging as a hub for researc more PR

DANBURY, Connecticut, May 16 -- Western Connecticut State University issued the following news release: * * * WestConn announces Sigma Xi Northeast Regional Research Conference winners Western Connecticut State University recently hosted the Northeast Regional Research Conference for Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Honor Society. This one-day event in April was a celebration of interdisciplinary research and learning opportunities, hosted by the WestConn Chapter of Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Honor Society for interdisciplinary resea more PR

SOCORRO, New Mexico, May 16 -- New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology issued the following news: * * * Women in Science Take Top Honors at New Mexico Tech's 2026 Student Research Symposium A powerhouse of female student scientists claimed the top three awards in the Graduate Student Association Poster Competition and the Best Undergraduate Student Presentation at New Mexico Tech's 2026 Student Research Symposium (SRS). The annual event was held recently at Skeen Library and brought out 188 presenters that included 117 undergraduate an more PR

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, May 15 -- West Virginia University posted the following news: * * * WVU junior earns Udall Scholarship for public service, environmental leadership * Growing up, West Virginia University junior Colin Street spent summers exploring the outdoors, experiencing the wonders of nature that would help shape his future. On a path toward a career in environmental policy and public service, the Morgantown native and Honors College student has been awarded a Udall Scholarship, a national award recognizing college sophomore more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, May 15 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Yale to award leaders in their fields with honorary degrees Honorary degrees conferred during Yale's annual commencement will celebrate preeminent individuals in the arts, science, philosophy, athletics, and public service. * During its 325th graduation ceremony on May 18, Yale University will award honorary degrees to distinguished individuals who have achieved excellence in their fields. The recipients include leaders in philosophy, statistics and neuro more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, May 15 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Placenta clears away SARS-CoV-2 during pregnancy In a new study, Yale researchers discovered that SARS-CoV-2 doesn't linger in the placenta of patients who become infected with the virus during pregnancy. By Meg Dalton Early in the pandemic, Yale researchers demonstrated that SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, could infect the placenta during acute maternal illness -- a condition known as COVID-19 placentitis that was linked in some  more PR