COLLEGEVILLE, Pennsylvania, June 1 -- Ursinus College issued the following news: * * * 2 Ursinus alumni win highly competitive NSF Graduate Research Fellowship * Grace DeCostanza '25 and Alannah Miller '25 have both been selected for the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP). The program supports fellowships for outstanding graduate students who are pursuing full-time, research-based masters and doctoral degrees in science, technology, engineering, or math, including education. It is one of the most importa more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, June 1 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * 7 School of Social Work Doctoral Students Awarded * The UConn School of Social Work Doctoral Fellowship Awards Committee recently announced the winners of doctoral program internal awards. This year, the committee awarded $32,500 across five funding programs. "This was one of the most competitive cycles we have seen in the history of the doctoral program, with 14 applications received," says committee member Cristina Mogro-Wilson, Zachs Endowed P more PR

STANFORD, California, June 2 -- Stanford University Law School issued the following news: * * * AI Outperforms Law Professors in Stanford Law Study In a rigorous blind study, law professors overwhelmingly preferred AI-generated answers to student legal questions over answers written by fellow law professors--and flagged the AI answers as potentially misleading or harmful far less often By Stephanie Ashe A groundbreaking study led by Stanford Law School Professor Julian Nyarko reveals that law professors overwhelmingly prefer AI-generated  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 1 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * An AI tool to speed antibiotic discovery * Researchers at Penn's School of Engineering and Applied Science have developed ApexGO, a novel, AI-powered method for turning promising but imperfect antibiotic candidates into more potent ones. Unlike many existing AI approaches to antibiotic discovery, which screen large databases for molecules that might work, ApexGO starts with a small number of imperfect candidates and improves them step by  more PR

LOGAN, Utah, June 1 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Approachable Math: USU Peak Undergrad Research Fellow Aims to Reduce Learning Barriers * For many university students, required math courses can be a daunting hurdle. "Calculus is a gatekeeper course," says Utah State University undergraduate Emily Nielson. "If you can't pass calculus, you can't move on in a wide range of majors and fulfill career dreams." Nielson, who is majoring in applied mathematics and was named a 2026 Peak Undergraduate Summer Research F more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, June 1 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Architecture students earn AIA Georgia Design and Honor Awards * Two student teams from Kennesaw State University's College of Architecture and Construction Management were recently recognized at the 2026 American Institute of Architects Georgia (AIA Georgia) Design and Honor Awards. The annual awards event celebrates outstanding achievements in design and recognizes the work of students, architects, designers, clients, and industry partners tha more PR

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, June 1 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * ATU's Ghosh Selected for Statewide Research Program * Dr. Robin Ghosh, Arkansas Tech University assistant professor of computer and information science, has been selected to the AR-NETWORK Emerging Research Leaders Program. According to information on the organization's website, the AR-NETWORK Emerging Research Leaders Program is designed to support researchers who are early in their career or mid-career with "funding, mentorship and leadership dev more PR

LEWISTON, Maine, June 2 -- Bates College issued the following news: * * * Commencement 2026: Into the future with heart, humanity, and curiosity By Mary Pols and Alexandra DeMarco The skies were changeable but the mood was resoundingly upbeat on Sunday, May 31, as 480 members of the Class of 2026 celebrated their Bates graduation surrounded by family and friends, and bolstered by speeches that dwelled on bright promises, both those already delivered and those to come. From the bestselling author of the All Souls series, Deborah Harkness, s more PR

WACO, Texas, June 2 -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * 'Hijacked, Blindfolded and Handcuffed' -Consumers Face Turbulent Journey for Mental Illness Treatment Services Baylor researcher examines how families navigate prolonged crises, uncertainty and high-stakes decisions in seeking mental healthcare By Kelly Craine When a mental health crisis strikes, families are often thrust into a world they never expected to navigate - one filled with uncertainty, emotional exhaustion and impossible decisions. A study published in the more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 29 -- Belmont University issued the following news: * * * Doctoral Alumna Turns Research into Career-Defining Opportunities With Belmont's support, Dr. Delaney Culloton advances research at the intersection of faith and mental health By Emily Fackler Mental health counseling Ph.D. alumna Delaney Culloton (nee Dodson) first came to Belmont's College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences as a transfer student in 2023, searching for support in her dissertation research. After two transformative years in the Ph.D. in Mental more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, May 28 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * New endowed professorship at Watson College to focus on artificial intelligence Subhachandra, MS '95, and Nandita Chandra want to encourage AI integration into other disciplines By Chris Kocher A transformative gift from a Binghamton University alumnus and his wife will establish an endowed professorship focused on artificial intelligence at the Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science. The Subhachandra and Nandita Chandra Endowed Pro more PR

TULSA, Oklahoma, June 1 -- The University of Tulsa posted the following news: * * * Brain health: Chemistry, nursing researchers break new ground in prevention, treatment, care * At Oxley College of Health & Natural Sciences, researchers are making strides to understand the chemical causes of certain neurological disorders and how compassionately and effectively to care for people with dementia. Assistant Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry Pradeep Kurup integrates biochemical, cellular and genetic approaches to uncover mechanisms that  more PR

ITHACA, New York, June 1 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Brooks senior develops national index tracking AI healthcare policy * As artificial intelligence rapidly enters healthcare, policymakers and health systems are struggling to keep pace with the implications for how the technology should be governed to ensure patient safety, provider accountability and overall equity. To help address that gap, Brooks senior Will Moss '26 developed the Health and AI Policy Index (HAPI), a public database tracking healthcare AI le more PR

LONG BEACH, California, June 2 -- California State University Long Beach campus issued the following news: * * * New dean brings 20 years of inclusive leadership to Health and Human Services By Wendy Thomas Russell, Celebrated Reputation Cal State Long Beach has named Jennifer A. Wade-Berg as the next dean of the College of Health and Human Services, effective today. Wade-Berg arrives from Kennesaw State University in Georgia, where she served as a professor in the Wellstar College of Health and Human Services, bringing more than two decad more PR

SANTA CRUZ, California, June 1 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Celebrating the Humanities at UC Santa Cruz * The annual Celebrating the Humanities gathering was more than just a way to recognize excellence across the division. This event, which filled the Merrill Cultural Center, was also a strong reminder of the relevance and career power of humanistic studies in an era of artificial intelligence. "You may have noticed some big names in big tech are predicting a turn back to the humaniti more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 29 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * Chancellor King Highlights SUNY's Health Care Workforce Excellence During Simulation Showcase Convening Brings Experts from Throughout the SUNY System to Discuss SUNY's Innovative Simulation-Based Education Programs Event Celebrates Official Launch of the New SUNY Healthcare Simulation Resource Library, Accessible at https://www.suny.edu/health/simulation-library/ - State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. highlighted SUNY more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 2 -- City Colleges of Chicago issued the following news: * * * Malcolm X College Professor chosen to head out to sea as part of the STEM Student Experiences Aboard Ships--the STEMSEAS program The Community College Faculty expedition trains faculty as future STEMSEAS instructor-mentors which in turn helps instructors better recruit and support community college students who would like study the ocean sciences. Morrison will join the nationwide expedition representing 14 institutions across nine states and she will tra more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, June 1 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson biologist leads global study on how flowers beat the heat * As the climate changes, a Clemson University biologist is leading an international effort to understand how flowers keep from overheating. Mathew Koski, an associate professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, received a $1.2 million grant from the Human Frontier Science Program, an international organization that funds collaborative, high-risk scientific research spanning multi more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, June 1 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson doctoral student recognized by ASCE for research in stormwater prediction, AI * College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences Clemson University doctoral student Nima Zafarmomen is using artificial intelligence to tackle one of engineering's growing challenges: predicting and managing stormwater risks. His innovative research in hydroinformatics and urban water systems has earned him the J. Waldo Smith Hydraulic Fellowship from the Americ more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, May 31 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson Honors student named 2026 Astronaut Scholar * Clemson University physics major Drew Hodges is exploring the intersection of space research and nuclear engineering -work that recently earned him a 2026 Astronaut Scholarship. The award provides $15,000 in financial support, access to industry mentors and an opportunity to present his research in atmospheric and space physics at the foundation's national symposium in Houston this summer. "I am ve more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, June 1 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson scientist aims to redefine agriculture * College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences In greenhouses filled with climbing cucumber vines and carefully balanced hydroponic systems, Clemson University scientist Patrick Wechter sees more than a new way to grow vegetables. He sees a future for South Carolina agriculture. As traditional farming faces increasing pressure from labor shortages, volatile weather, rising input costs and shrinkin more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, June 1 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Computer Science Laboratories Receives Platinum LEED Certification * The new Computer Science Laboratories (CSL) building has earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification, the first building on campus to achieve that distinction. Designed by Perkins Eastman, the 94,000-square-foot addition to the existing Computer Science Building houses teaching and research facilities for the Manning College of Informat more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 1 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Consulting for a more sustainable future in Philadelphia and beyond * For the student consultants of Penn Sustainability Consulting (PSC) and their off-campus clients, the partnership is mutually beneficial. The students provide a range of pro bono services to businesses, nonprofits, and government organizations, and clients provide a variety of real-world settings for students to enhance their skills in project management, policy research, more PR

ITHACA, New York, June 1 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell engineers use tiny vibrating beams to rethink AI hardware * Cornell researchers have developed a new type of computing device that stores information electrically but reads it through tiny mechanical motion, an unusual approach that could open a path toward more energy-efficient hardware for artificial intelligence and scientific computing. The device, described in the journal Nano Letters in April, combines ferroelectric materials with a microscopic v more PR

ITHACA, New York, June 1 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell faculty, staff recognized with SUNY Chancellor's awards * Eighteen faculty and staff members across Cornell's state contract colleges have been named recipients of the 2025-26 State University of New York (SUNY) Chancellor's Awards for Excellence. In addition, Roger Figueroa of the College of Human Ecology (CHE) received a SUNY Chancellor's Horizon Award for Faculty Research and Scholarship, a distinction honoring emerging academic leaders across the SUN more PR

ITHACA, New York, June 1 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * Cornell faculty, staff recognized with SUNY Chancellor's awards * Around Cornell News directly from Cornell's colleges and centers By Olivia Hall June 1, 2026 LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Email Share Eighteen faculty and staff members across Cornell's state contract colleges have been named recipients of the 2025-26 State University of New York (SUNY) Chancellor's Awards for Excellence. In addition, Roger Figuero more PR

ITHACA, New York, June 1 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * Cornell researchers find a new way to grow mushroom protein * * Cornell AgriTech * Food Science Using a liquid fermenter, a team at Cornell AgriTech has grown protein-rich oyster mushroom mycelium in days rather than weeks and, for the first time, has shown that fungus can thrive on a fatty acid abundant in waste cooking oil instead of sugar. The work points toward a scalable, low-footprint source of mycoprotein more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, June 1 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Covid-Era Assistance Policies May Have Reduced Food Insecurity, Housing Instability * In 2018, Caitlin Caspi started a five-year research project looking at how raising the minimum wage could impact nutrition-related health outcomes. Caspi is an associate professor of allied health sciences in the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources (CAHNR), associate director of InCHIP, and the director of food security initiatives for the UConn more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, June 1 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Doubling the Data Gathered from Dark Patches of Space * The next time you look up at the night sky, know that even regions of seemingly blank, inky space contain massive quantities of information that are helping to answer some of astronomy's biggest questions. UConn Department of Physics Ph.D. student Kelcey Davis explains the only way astronomers can survey these dark areas is by taking "deep field images," essentially pointing space telescopes more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, June 2 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Crystal Noel Receives NSF CAREER Award to Improve Light Delivery in Quantum Computers Duke Quantum Center researcher to explore thin-film lithium niobate to deliver light more efficiently in quantum computer systems. - The next major advances in quantum computing likely depend on how precisely researchers can shape and deliver light. Supported by a new five-year, $665,195 National Science Foundation CAREER award, Crystal Noel will more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, June 1 -- The University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * E-cigarette flavor and device type play a key role in vaping-related molecular changes, study finds * People who vape regularly show altered activity in 3,124 genes across the genome compared with people who do not smoke or vape. While some of those changes (28.8%) relate to how often or how much people vape, a much greater portion (66.6%) is linked to the type of flavors and devices they use. The finding more PR

MERCED, California, June 1 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * Elephant Dung Piles are Crucial to Biodiversity, Study Shows * Key Points: * Elephants function as a keystone species, producing large amounts of nutrient-rich dung that sustain diverse dung beetle populations and support wider ecosystem health. * A 15-year field experiment showed that removing elephants leads to sharp declines in dung beetle abundance, biomass, and species diversity, and other herbivores cannot replace their role. *  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 1 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Engineering professor named American Society of Mechanical Engineers fellow * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Ibrahim Ozbolat, a professor of engineering science and mechanics and of biomedical engineering at Penn State, has been elected a fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). According to the notification letter, the honor recognizes exceptional engineering achievements and contributions to the engineering profession an more PR

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, June 1 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * ETSU leader earns one of Appalachia's highest honors * Dr. Ron Roach grew up in a tobacco and textile town in the foothills of the Blue Ridge, a first-generation college student from a region the world has too often misread. Today, he chairs East Tennessee State University's Department of Appalachian Studies, directs the Center of Excellence for Appalachian Studies and Services and has now received one of the most meaningful honors his field  more PR

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, June 1 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * ETSU professor presents research at top global institutions * Dr. Brian Maxson wore his East Tennessee State University lapel pin to Boston College earlier this year. He wore it again to the University of Massachusetts. He'll wear it to Santiago de Compostela, Spain, in June. And he'll showcase it at the University of Oxford this fall. Everywhere he goes, ETSU goes with him. The professor in ETSU's Department of History, led by chair Dr.  more PR

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, June 1 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * ETSU researchers help uncover hidden Black settlement * East Tennessee State University researchers are helping uncover a largely hidden chapter of American history through a groundbreaking project in the Adirondack Mountains of New York. Earlier this year, ETSU geosciences faculty members Dr. Eileen G. Ernenwein and Steven Jones partnered with researchers from State University of New York at Potsdam and historians from the Adirondack Exper more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 1 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Explore the engine accelerating new cancer treatments at UT San Antonio * In one UT San Antonio laboratory, scientists are studying how a single mutation allows cancer cells to outmaneuver therapy. Just a few buildings away, physicians are using that knowledge to shape clinical trials and treatment approaches for the patients most likely to benefit. The distance between those efforts is small, but what matters most is how closely they work t more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, June 1 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Faster chemical reactions made possible by tiny droplets * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Chemical reactions are the backbone to nearly all biological processes, including those used to make new medicines. However, these reactions can often take considerable time and require harsh conditions or materials -potentially inhibiting the timely development of life-changing drugs. Purdue University researcher Graham Cooks and his team at Aston Labs have develope more PR

MIAMI, Florida, June 2 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FIU researcher discovers how to turn a computer's storage chip into a cybersecurity shield By David Drucker Hackers are ruthless. They can take control of your computer, delete files and disappear without a trace. FIU cybersecurity researcher Weidong Zhu has discovered a way to transform a computer's storage chip into an additional tool for cyber defense. Working with collaborators at the Univ more PR

KENT, Ohio, May 28 -- Kent State University issued the following news: * * * From Award-Winning Undergraduate Researcher to Future Ph.D. Candidate: Kent State Stark Graduate Kendall Myers Caps Remarkable Academic Career When Kendall Myers first arrived at Kent State University at Stark as a College Credit Plus student, she knew she had an interest in biology. What she could not have predicted was just how far that passion would take her. Since enrolling at Kent State Stark, Myers has built an undergraduate resume more commonly associated wi more PR

HAMILTON, New York, June 1 -- Colgate University posted the following news: * * * From William James to TikTok: Alumnae Join Attention Seminar to Discuss AI and the Modern Workplace * In April, Lindsey Glass '19 and Brooke Sweeney '19 returned to campus to join Doug Johnson, dean of academic and curricular affairs and William R. Kenan Jr. Professor of psychological and brain sciences, for a conversation with students in his seminar, Attention: William James to TikTok, on psychology, the rise of artificial intelligence, and attention as both more PR

BOILING SPRINGS, North Carolina, June 2 -- Gardner-Webb University issued the following news: * * * Gardner-Webb Doctor of Business Administration Advances Alumna from Doctoral Study to Faculty Career Dr. Stephanie Austin-Campbell Accepts Teaching Role and Presents Research at International Conference - Within six months of completing the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) at Gardner-Webb University, Dr. Stephanie Austin-Campbell accepted a full-time faculty position at Georgia College and State University in Athens, Ga. Less than a y more PR

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia, June 2 -- Georgia College issued the following news: * * * GCSU grads receive National Science Foundation recognition through Graduate Research Fellowship By Ian Wesselhoff Two Georgia College & State University students have been recognized by the U.S. National Science Foundation through the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program, which is awarded to graduate students who demonstrate potential for significant achievements in research. Out of 14,000 applicants nationwide, Amber Stubbs ('24, '26) was one of just 2, more PR

GRAMBLING, Louisiana, June 2 -- Grambling State University issued the following news: * * * Grambling State University Announces Expanded Leadership Role for Adarian D. Williams Grambling State University has announced the appointment of Adarian D. Williams as Deputy Chief of Staff & Director of Strategic Communications and Marketing, effective June 1, 2026. The expanded role reflects the University's continued focus on strengthening executive coordination, institutional messaging, strategic marketing, and brand alignment during a pivotal s more PR

AMES, Iowa, June 1 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: * * * Hands-on precision ag lessons yield 'aha' moments for Iowa high school students * Students in Jim Fitzgerald's precision agriculture class at Boone High School participated this past school year in a program sponsored by Iowa State University's Digital Ag Innovation Lab that provides the equipment, software and curriculum to explore the digital technologies used in farming. Video by David Olson/Iowa State University. AMES, Iowa - Students from Jim Fitzgera more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 1 -- Harvard University posted the following news: * * * Harvard Global Health Institute welcomes 2025-2026 Visiting Research Scholar * The Harvard Global Health Institute (HGHI) has named Bartholomew Ondigo its 2025-2026 Visiting Research Scholar. Ondigo is a senior lecturer and principal investigator in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Egerton University in Kenya. The Visiting Research Scholars Program provides Harvard faculty with an opportunity to strengthen collaboration with internat more PR

NEW YORK, May 29 -- Hunter College, a constituent college of the City University of New York, issued the following news: * * * Hunter Sociologists Earn Top CUNY Honors for Impactful Research Hunter College is further cementing its reputation as a hub of pathbreaking social research, with two sociology faculty members receiving honors from the CUNY Academy for the Humanities and Sciences. Associate Professor Heba Gowayed has earned the Sandi Cooper Award for Outstanding Research for Associate Professors (2026-2027), while Assistant Professo more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, June 1 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * IMNH, ISU Researchers Upend Understanding of Turtle Origins * Published in the pages of Current Biology, a new paper co-authored by Xavier Jenkins, an ISU doctoral alum who's now serving as a postdoctoral fellow at the American Museum of Natural History, and Brandon Peecook, associate curator of paleontology at the Idaho Museum of Natural History and associate professor in ISU's Department of Biological Sciences, makes the case for where exactly the shelled  more PR

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, May 28 -- Indiana University issued the following news: * * * ERI partnering with 9 Indiana communities to support urban forests By: Elena Krueper An Indiana University program to help Hoosier communities manage and expand their local tree canopies is branching out this year. In 2026, nine local governments are developing tailored tools to plan for and manage their urban forests as participants in the IU Environmental Resilience Institute's (ERI's) Resilience Cohort. In addition to guiding a new group of communitie more PR

ITHACA, New York, June 1 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Investment of up to $7.25M will advance Engineering Innovations in Medicine * The Cornell Duffield College of Engineering will accelerate its Engineering Innovations in Medicine initiative - which aims to revolutionize how biomedical data is acquired, computed, and translated into impact - with an investment of up to $7.25 million over the next three years. The support comes from the Duffield Launch Fund, which was created in January to advance immediate strat more PR

INDIANA, Pennsylvania, May 29 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * IUP Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Luetkehans Invited Presenter for PA Chamber Healthcare Summit Indiana University of Pennsylvania Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Lara Luetkehans was an invited presenter for the PA Chamber of Business and Industry's Healthcare Summit held May 20 in Harrisburg. Luetkehans was a panelist for "Building the Healthcare Workforce of Tomorrow: Challenges, Innovation, and Partnershi more PR

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, June 1 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Jackrabbit in the Spotlight / Hatkin's interest in linear controls lands him a Bullseye * Brady Hatkin knows his way around a hockey arena. A roping arena? That's a different story. But the fact that the electrical engineering major is more comfortable on ice skates than on a quarter horse didn't keep Hatkin from being a major contributor to an award-winning project to create an autonomous team roping dummy. The Bullseye autonomous roping d more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 29 -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news: * * * Johns Hopkins announces funding for Washington, D.C.-based projects and research The Nexus Awards Program supports a diverse range of programming, research, and teaching activities at the Hopkins Bloomberg Center - Twenty-eight convening, research, and teaching endeavors based at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center in Washington, D.C., have been selected to receive funding from the university's Nexus Awards Program. The projects span every a more PR

NEW YORK, June 1 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news: * * * Just Joshing: June 2026 * Dear colleagues, If you are reading this message the day it's sent out, then Commencement is tomorrow. Every year, I eagerly anticipate this truly joyous occasion. Each student who walks across the stage and becomes a graduate has persevered through rigorous coursework and research to generate new knowledge. Along the way, they gained important skills that they will apply to their future endeavors. Overall, 433 more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, June 1 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Kansas science teachers to take part in immersive program at KU Field Station * LAWRENCE -Ten secondary school science teachers from Kansas will converge this week at the University of Kansas Field Station, just north of Lawrence. They'll take part in the Ecosystems of Kansas Summer Institute, an annual immersive program that gives secondary educators the chance to work with KU scientists to explore resources and gain new ideas for their classrooms. "I'm more PR

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, June 1 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Le Mentheour's Rousseau Study Selected for H-France Forum * Professor of French and Francophone Studies Rudy Le Mentheour's La Maniere trouble: essai sur Jean-Jacques Rousseau was selected for the latest H-France Forum. The online journal highlights significant new books in Francophone history and literature by developing forum reviews in which five scholars critique a recently published book and the book's author offers a response. Le Mentheour has stud more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 29 -- Lipscomb University issued the following news: * * * Supporting our own in scholarship and research Lipscomb funds 2026 summer research to advance humanitarian engineering and to test and validate a new method of testing drug levels in blood plasma. - Each year, Lipscomb University awards grants to allow faculty to focus on research and scholarship during the summer. In 2026, two professors will be working on developing new ways to impact our world for the better. * Dr. Kirsten Dodson, Associate Professor,  more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, June 1 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Love of language and libraries leads KU graduate to Rubinstein/Mason scholarship * LAWRENCE -What started as a fondness for libraries and a curiosity about Korean hangul -the writing system and alphabet used for Korean language -has grown into a calling. University of Kansas graduate Daphne Tibbetts has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Rubinstein/Mason Award to support graduate study in library science, with her sights set on becoming a Korean st more PR

DECORAH, Iowa, May 31 -- Luther College posted the following news: * * * Making global learning accessible * For its long-standing commitment to making global learning opportunities accessible and impactful to students, Luther College was awarded the 2026 Senator Paul Simon Award for Comprehensive Internationalization from NAFSA: Association of International Educators. Named after the late Senator Paul Simon of Illinois, the award recognizes excellence in integrating international education throughout all facets of university and college ca more PR

LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana, June 2 -- McNeese State University shared the following news: * * * McNeese Senior Engages in Undergraduate Research Symposium Carson Plaisance, a chemical engineering senior at McNeese State University, has been focused on using ionic liquids and process simulation tools to better understand carbon capture and how these systems may perform at larger, industrial scales. Throughout this process, he has researched how these materials could be applied more effectively in real processes as well as noting that these solve more PR

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Trump Executive Order Reshapes Childhood Vaccine Policy Debate * President Trump's new executive order directing federal agencies to align with a Department of Health and Human Services study recommending a narrower childhood vaccine schedule has reignited a contentious national debate over vaccine policy, parental choice, and public health. The order instructs federal agencies, including the CDC, to review and potentially revise vaccine r more PR

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, June 1 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * MTSU on WGNS: From research to market, environmental journalism, student DECA success [LISTEN] * Middle Tennessee State University representatives recently appeared on WGNS Radio to discuss the university's efforts to make its research commercially viable, an innovative environmental journalism concentration, and the success of two students at a national marketing competition.  They appeared on the live "Action Line" program with host Sco more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, June 1 -- Sam Houston State University issued the following news: * * * New BioMedics Department Positions SHSU-COM for Growth in Medical AI and Healthcare Innovation * Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (SHSU-COM) has received approval from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to establish a new academic department to advance the future of healthcare innovation, medical education and applied research. The Department of Biomedical & Digital Health Intelligence in Clinical Systems (BioM more PR

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, June 1 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Nguyen receives teaching honor * Phuong Nguyen, an assistant professor in the construction and concrete industry management program at South Dakota State University, has been honored by his educational peers. On April 16, he received the Associated Schools of Construction Region 4 Teaching Award at the 62 nd annual ASC International Conference in Shell Beach, California. This award is given annually to early- to mid-career faculty, who have more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, June 2 (TNSjou) -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Many more US voters support gay candidates, but only if they look and act 'straight,' study finds A first-of-its-kind study separates sexuality and gender expression to explore voter attitudes - The period between 2018 and 2022, sometimes referred to as "the rainbow wave," featured an unprecedented increase in LGBTQ candidates elected to office. Pete Buttigieg's rise (from mayor of South Bend, Indiana, to U.S. secretary of transportation more PR

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, June 1 -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health posted the following news: * * * Nutrition professor fights against unhealthy habits * Originally by Scott Jared, University Communications and Marketing A bike brought Barry Popkin to Chapel Hill in 1977. He had just returned to the U.S. after three years of public health research among 4 million people in Manila, Philippines. He was doing some extraordinary work, but he couldn't ride his bike in the crowded metropolis. Pro more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, June 1 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * O'Neill, Yale's top leader for alumni affairs and development, to retire Joan O'Neill retires in December, after nearly 40 years with the university. - Joan O'Neill, Yale's vice president for alumni affairs and development, will retire in December, after nearly 40 years of service to the university, President Maurie McInnis announced today. "Joan's tireless work fundraising, connecting alumni, and supporting volunteers has made an impact across campus, fr more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, May 29 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: * * * Eaton elected to the Council on Undergraduate Research Dr. Rachael Eaton, the College of Arts and Sciences program director for research engagement at Oklahoma State University, has been elected as a division representative for the Undergraduate Research Programs division in the Council on Undergraduate Research. CUR is a nationwide organization that serves as a leading community of higher education professionals dedicated to advancing excellence in u more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, May 29 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: * * * ECE professor aids in development of neuromorphic computing devices Artificial intelligence is developing at a rapid pace, necessitating that researchers discover innovative ways to improve the efficiency of computing power. This includes research aimed at developing computer chips that behave like biological neurons. This would result in more efficient computing mechanisms and a better ability for AI to learn and adapt like a brain, with billions of  more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, May 29 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: * * * Women's Tactical Summit equips female firefighters with tools for long-term success Female firefighters from across Oklahoma gathered at Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City on Friday for the Women's Tactical Human Performance Summit, a first-of-its-kind event in the region focused on the unique health, wellness and performance needs of women working in tactical professions. The summit brought together firefighters, law enforcement officers, milita more PR

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, June 1 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news: * * * One simple trick makes zebrafish a better model for microbiome research * CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -A new advance in animal husbandry involving a popular aquarium fish should speed the pace of discovery in laboratory studies of host-microbe interactions, researchers report. The new findings are detailed in the journal mSystems, a publication of the American Society for Microbiology. Zebrafish are desirable study animals because one  more PR

AUGUSTA, Georgia, June 1 -- Augusta University posted the following news release: * * * Pamplin professor wins 2026 Regents' Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Award Deborah Richardson, PhD, a professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences at Augusta University, has been named a recipient of the 2026 University System of Georgia (USG) Regents' Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Award, a highly competitive honor recognizing faculty who make a lasting impact on student learning through research-driven teaching. The award recognizes more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, June 1 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Penn State Dickinson Law Dean and AALS President Danielle M. Conway releases President's Message * CARLISLE, PA-Penn State Dickinson Law and School of International Affairs Dean and Donald J. Farage Professor of Law Danielle M. Conway recently released a President's Message in her capacity as president of the Association of American Law Schools. You can read the full message by clicking here. The message begins with rec more PR

MALVERN, Pennsylvania, May 29 -- Pennsylvania State University Great Valley campus issued the following news: * * * Great Valley launches MBA in artificial intelligence Interdisciplinary program will prepare students to build AI-powered enterprises By Allison S. Duncan Penn State Great Valley will offer a master of business administration in artificial intelligence (AI) beginning in fall 2026. This 33-credit interdisciplinary program is designed to meet the growing need for business leaders who are proficient in both AI and management, en more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 1 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * Prof. Sheehan: AI is Reshaping Work, Not Destroying It * 'we need aggressive reskilling infrastructure to help workers transition' Dr. Ivan Sascha Sheehan, interim dean of The University of Baltimore's College of Public Affairs and a widely recognized expert in international affairs, writes in Newsmax that "a familiar doom loop" is driving public discussion about the rise of artificial intelligence in the job market. But the prediction of heavy job more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, June 1 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Purdue-affiliated startup launching educational D-Day simulation * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -A startup founded by Purdue University faculty and alumni is releasing a virtual simulation of D-Day operations through the online gaming platform Steam. The launch and demonstration of this learning tool, called Virtual D-Day, will take place Tuesday (June 2) at the Purdue@DC offices. Virtual D-Day, developed by FORCES Inc., is an immersive simulation of a h more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, June 1 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Raman confirmed as U.S. undersecretary of commerce for standards and technology; Lundstrom appointed dean of engineering * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Arvind Raman, the John A. Edwardson Dean of the College of Engineering at Purdue University, on May 18 was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as undersecretary of commerce for standards and technology and also will serve as director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). With Raman's dep more PR

AUGUSTA, Georgia, June 1 -- Augusta University posted the following news release: * * * Researcher awarded grant from Rally Foundation Childhood Cancer Research Researcher awarded grant from Rally Foundation Childhood Cancer Research Chris Curry3 min readJune 1, 2026 The Georgia Cancer Center at Augusta University and Wellstar MCG Health have announced that David Munn, MD, has been awarded a 20/20: Alumni Visionary Grant from Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research. The award is part of Rally Foundation's 2026 record-breaking $7 mil more PR

NEW YORK, June 1 -- Rockefeller University posted the following news: * * * Researchers discover how to turn one germ's drug resistance into an Achilles' heel * Decades of reliance on the antibiotic rifampicin have fueled the rise of drug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb). But as the bacterium mutates to protect itself from the drug, it also creates new weak points that other therapies could exploit. Now, a new study in Nature Microbiology (opens in new window) shows that the most common rifampicin-resistance mutation slows bacteri more PR

DAVIS, California, June 1 -- The University of California Davis posted the following news: * * * Researchers Find Carcinogenic Chromium-6 in Palisades, Altadena Fire Cleanup Zones * A carcinogen with potentially serious impacts on human health was found in neighborhoods in the months after the 2025 Los Angeles County wildfires and may have spread to communities as far as six to nine miles downwind from the fire zones, according to newly published work by University of California researchers. "Hexavalent chromium, or chromium-6, is a toxic more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, May 29 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Rutgers Researchers Test How Older Adults Master Multitasking By Patti Zielinski For adults older than 60, the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously is essential for maintaining independence and quality of life. To learn more about the efficacy of multitasking and how people can protect these skills as they age, Rutgers Health researchers have launched the MUltitasking STrategy Training Study (MUST Study), which is funded by the National Ins more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, June 2 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Rutgers University-New Brunswick Earns National Recognition for Student Voter Engagement By Carla Cantor At Rutgers-New Brunswick, civic engagement thrives in daily campus life: students register peers at transit hubs and student centers, interns visit classrooms with deadline reminders, and voting updates circulate across social media feeds. The university's commitment to fostering civic learning and voter participation recently earned it a "Highly Es more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, June 2 (TNSrep) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Researchers Map Major Gaps in New Jersey's Local News Coverage A Rutgers analysis of more than 66,000 articles from 724 media outlets examines how information flows across communities statewide - In some New Jersey communities, residents can regularly find local news coverage of school board meetings, redevelopment debates, and elections. In others, that information is increasingly difficult to find. A new Rutgers University-New Brunswick rep more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, June 1 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news: * * * Samuel Todd named associate vice president and vice provost for Global Affairs * The University of South Carolina has appointed Samuel Todd as associate vice president and vice provost. A respected scholar and experienced university leader, Todd brings extensive experience in global engagement, academic leadership and faculty affairs to the role. In this role, Todd will lead efforts related to global partnerships, international research c more PR

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, June 1 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * SDSU Department of Dairy and Food Science celebrates Dairy Month with new degree program * The South Dakota State University Department of Dairy and Food Science encourages everyone to celebrate Dairy Month by enjoying their favorite dairy foods like milk, cheese, butter and the famous SDSU ice cream. For those who want to turn their love of dairy into a career, the department is adding a new two-year degree program to its offerings. "Dairy M more PR

PORTSMOUTH, Ohio, June 1 -- Shawnee State University issued the following news: * * * Shawnee State University Awards Full-Tuition Scholarships to Top Performers at SUMS Math Competition * Shawnee State University awarded full-tuition scholarships to the top two individual finishers in its annual SUMS Math Competition, held May 12. The event brought together 35 high schools from Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia for individual and team mathematics challenges. The competition, hosted by the Department of Mathematical Sciences and Office of more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, June 1 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news: * * * Siobahn Grady Joins IBM Think 2026 Mainstage Panel on AI Governance * Siobahn Grady, Ph.D., director of the Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Research (IAIER) at North Carolina Central University (NCCU), joined a mainstage panel at IBM Think 2026 in Boston for a session focused on artificial intelligence governance, trust and organizational impact. IBM Think 2026 was held May 4-7 at the Thomas M. Menino Convention and Expo more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, June 1 -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Spilanthes: A Little Herb with a Big Bite * Yellow globes dazzle in full sun and withstand hot and drought conditions UT Gardens' June Plant of the Month Submitted by Karen Caspary, volunteer coordinator and horticulturist, UT Gardens, Knoxville KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Acmella oleracea (previously classified as Spilanthes acmella ), known by the common names toothache plant, buzz buttons, jambu, or Schezuan button o more PR

LAKELAND, Florida, May 29 -- Florida Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * New state investment fuels Florida Poly's continued momentum and growth Florida Polytechnic University is poised to continue its strong trajectory of growth following the Florida Legislature's approval of $19 million in the state's 2026-2027 budget to support student success initiatives, infrastructure growth and strategic enrollment expansion. The legislative investment includes $10 million toward the construction of the new Student Achiev more PR

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, May 29 (TNSjou) -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Stevens Researchers Reveal How Mature Gut Cells Turn into Cancer-Driving Stem Cells New findings explain why colorectal cancers are resistant to treatment and suggest pathways for effective therapies - In a groundbreaking study, Stevens researchers show how colorectal cancers can evolve from mature intestinal cells to stem cells. These findings explain why colorectal cancers are so resistant to treatment and can help inform the developm more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, June 1 -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Stopping ticks in their tracks * UT researchers discover protein that may block disease transmission KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -Few creatures inspire as much universal dislike as ticks. Though small, these parasites have an enormous impact on human and animal health. Each year, ticks spread viruses and bacteria that infect people, livestock, wildlife and pets around the world. Scientists at the University of Tennessee Colle more PR

ITHACA, New York, June 1 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Study clarifies how atmospheric dust shapes climate * New research from a team of scientists led by Cornell is transforming how researchers understand one of the atmosphere's most abundant and least understood constituents: mineral dust. Mineral dust, composed of tiny particles lifted from arid regions including the Sahara, Middle East and East Asia, plays a complex role in Earth's climate system. These particles both scatter and absorb radiation, influence cl more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, June 1 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Study is first demonstration of gene transcription measurement in the living brain * Cell function is determined by how DNA is expressed into proteins. That process includes two main steps -transcription, when messenger RNA (mRNA) makes copies of active genes, and translation, when mRNA guides protein assembly. Knowing which genes are active at any given moment would make it possible to track the body's response to factors in the environment or medication o more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, June 1 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Study is first demonstration of noninvasive gene transcription measurement * Cell function is determined by how DNA is expressed into proteins. That process includes two main steps -transcription, when messenger RNA (mRNA) makes copies of active genes, and translation, when mRNA guides protein assembly. Knowing which genes are active at any given moment would make it possible to track the body's response to factors in the environment or medication or to tra more PR

LAREDO, Texas, May 28 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release: * * * TAMIU REU Site Expands Access to Engineering Research for Undergraduate Students As universities continue expanding undergraduate research opportunities in STEM fields, the impact of a National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Site at Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) continues to resonate through student publications, international conference  more PR

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, June 1 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Tennessee Tech finance students earn national first-place finish in banking case study competition * A team of students from Tennessee Tech University's College of Business has earned first place in the 2026 Community Bank Case Study Competition hosted by the Conference of State Bank Supervisors, besting teams from 27 universities across the country. The competition challenges student teams to partner with a local community bank an more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, June 1 -- Texas Southern University posted the following news: * * * Texans View Civics Education As Vital For K-12 Students & America's Future * As the United States approaches its Semiquincentennial, a new statewide survey of Texas registered voters conducted by the Barbara Jordan Public Policy Research and Survey Center at Texas Southern University finds a substantial majority of Texans believe civics education in the state's K-12 schools is very important, that Texas public school students should be required to take a ci more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, June 2 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Capstone teams drive engineering innovation Nearly two thousand students presented their senior capstone projects to industry judges and competed for awards recognizing their solutions and presentation skills at the 2026 Engineering Project Showcase. By David Cook, Contributor The 2026 Engineering Project Showcase featured the best of what Texas A&M Engineering students have to offer as hundreds of capstone teams presented ne more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, June 1 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Textile Wastewater Treatment Generates Alarmingly High Levels of Toxic Compounds * Textile wastewater treatment practices inadvertently produce toxic byproducts-including chloroform and bromoform-at alarming levels that pose a clear occupational health hazard and lead to unknown environmental effects downstream. University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers have found. "As we did our research, we started to uncover that, in industrially re more PR

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, June 1 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * The future of agriculture * How South Dakota State University researchers are using cutting-edge technologies to move the agricultural industry forward. Editor's note: This article was featured in SDSU's research magazine, STATE of Discovery. It's a mild early spring morning at the historic Cottonwood Field Station in western South Dakota, and a herd of 150 Angus steers are scheduled to move to a new pasture rotation. Moving cattle can be t more PR

BEREA, Ohio, June 1 -- Baldwin Wallace University posted the following news: * * * Trauma, microaggressions are focus of BW faculty-student research * Under the research guidance of two psychology professors, five BW students are studying whether racial trauma and gendered racial microaggressions can contribute to eating disorders among Black women. The year-long study is being funded through a grant awarded to BW from Psi Chi, an international honor society that seeks to advance the science of psychology. Research aimed at bridging a g more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 1 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Two FSU Anne's College professors named Fellows of the American Society for Nutrition * Two professors at Florida State University's Anne Spencer Daves College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences (Anne's College) have earned fellowships recognizing their contributions to the field of nutrition. Associate Professor Sarah A. Johnson and Betty M. Watts Endowed Professor Ravinder Nagpal, both members of FSU's Department of Health, Nutrition and Food more PR

TUCSON, Arizona, June 1 -- The University of Arizona posted the following news release: * * * U of A continues to rank among top 0.5% of world universities in CWUR rankings * The Center for World University Rankings has again recognized the University of Arizona as one of the world's top research universities. The U of A is ranked No. 105 overall in the 2026 edition of the Center for World University Rankings, released June 1. The U of A also placed No. 50 among U.S. institutions and No. 27 among public colleges and universities. The U  more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, June 2 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * UAH, NASA partnership pushes nuclear thermal propulsion toward making deep space exploration a reality Russ Nelson For decades, the challenge of deep space exploration has been less about where we want to go and more about how long it takes to get there. To meet those challenges, over 70 years ago researchers began experimenting with early nuclear propulsion systems as a means to power a future mission to Mars. Fast-forward to 2026, and The University  more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, June 2 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * UAMS Terminates Services with Proton International Arkansas in Response to Nonpayment Under Breached Agreement The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has terminated its Ancillary Personnel and Support Service Agreement with Proton International Arkansas, LLC (PIA), effective today, due to nonpayment of fees. UAMS will continue providing care to existing patients currently undergoing treatment at the Proto more PR

IRVINE, California, June 2 -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * UC Irvine-led research team to develop evaluation protocols, tools for city chatbots Community-facing project will focus on accuracy, use and impacts of AI on residents' civic understanding, engagement and inclusion - From Ask Sammy in Santa Clarita to Rivy, the City of Riverside's online chatbot, AI is increasingly being tapped to deliver public service information to residents across Southern California cities. But what happe more PR

IRVINE, California, June 2 -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * Engineering students win NASA Blue Skies Award Team honored for Air SHIELD, an autonomous structural health monitoring system - A team of UC Irvine engineering students won honors from NASA for creating an innovative system for aircraft maintenance in NASA's Gateway to Blue Skies Competition. The team won the Best Infographic Award for their excellent presentation and were one of eight national finalists who received $9,000 to more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, June 1 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF Scientist Leads Research to Break Through Harmful Bacterial "Fortresses" * College of Medicine Assistant Professor Renee Fleeman continues to refine a powerful therapy for drug-resistant bacteria that pierces the gooey coating that anchors and protects such germs from the drugs we take to kill them. Her research, backed by a five-year $813,130 National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases grant, found that an antimicrobial peptide na more PR

SANTA CRUZ, California, June 1 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * UCSC team places second in Embedded Capture the Flag cybersecurity competition * A team of undergraduate engineering students at the University of California, Santa Cruz, placed second among more than 100 teams at a cybersecurity competition called Embedded Capture the Flag (eCTF) put on by the MITRE Corporation. This year's challenge was regarded by advisors and competitors as the toughest in the competition's history, and this more PR

BIDDEFORD, Maine, June 2 -- The University of New England issued the following news: * * * UNE earns silver rating for sustainability achievements in first-ever assessment The University of New England earned a STARS Silver Rating for its sustainability achievements from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) through its Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS), marking the first time UNE has participated in the internationally recognized assessment. STARS helps colleges and uni more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 2 (TNSjou) -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Taking a second look at surgery eligibility for patients with lung cancer who smoke UC study says patients who smoke and don't quit before surgery still have positive outcomes By Cedric Ricks, 260-415-8554, cedric.ricks@uc.edu Researchers at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine have found that patients who continue to smoke ahead of lung cancer surgery have a higher risk of pulmonary complications, but their short-term mortality r more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, June 1 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * University of Kansas launches Center for Workplace Excellence to empower organizations across Kansas City * LAWRENCE -The University of Kansas School of Professional Studies has announced the launch of the Center for Workplace Excellence, an initiative designed to help businesses and nonprofit organizations strengthen workforce skills, improve organizational effectiveness and navigate today's rapidly changing workplace environment. Supported by the Johns more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 2 (TNSjou) -- The University of Maryland Baltimore campus issued the following news: * * * Study: Five Minutes of Prayer Eases Pain and Anxiety A randomized controlled trial conducted at the University of Maryland School of Medicine has found that a five-minute session of proximal intercessory prayer (PIP) - in-person prayer offered by a trained volunteer - significantly reduced pain and anxiety in primary care patients compared to a music control group. The findings, published in the May/June 2026 issue of Annals o more PR

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, June 2 -- The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School issued the following news: * * * 'We are the embodiment of hope': students reflect at 2026 Deborah Harmon Hines, PhD, Commencement Celebration By Hallie Leo MD/PhD students Abiola Ogunsola and Bethany Berry placed Kente and multicultural stoles on the shoulders of graduating UMass Chan Medical School students at the Deborah Harmon Hines, PhD, Commencement Celebration on Friday, May 29. Kente fabric comes from Ghana, West Africa, and represents unity, bel more PR

MIAMI, Florida, June 1 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following Q&A involving Patricia I. Moreno, assistant professor of Public Health Sciences, Psychology, and Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences: * * * Q and A with Cancer Survivorship Researcher Patricia Moreno * The Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center psychologist explains why survivorship begins at diagnosis and how evidence-based care and research are improving emotional well-being and quality of life for people with cancer. Patricia Moreno, Ph.D., l more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 2 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Powering every step: $2M to develop knee exoskeletons for arthritis relief, mobility Extending a motorized brace approach to take the load off arthritic knees, a U-M research team shifts from boosting strength to reducing joint contact forces Key takeaways * Preliminary testing suggests that exoskeletons built from orthotic braces and drone-style motors could relieve arthritis pain * An estimated 14 million people in the U.S. have symptoms from oste more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 2 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * 129 Huskers receive stipends for summer research projects The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has awarded stipends to 129 Husker undergraduates to participate in research with a faculty mentor this summer. Nebraska's Undergraduate Creative Activities and Research Experience Program supports undergraduates to work with faculty mentors in research or creative activities. Students receive stipends of $2,640 to engage in intensive research or creative activi more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 29 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Jones named Fulbright Specialist at University of Agder in Norway By Kait Van Loon, Journalism and Mass Communications Valerie Jones likes a challenge. When she received a Fulbright Scholar Award in 2022, people told her it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and she thought, "Is it?" Jones, who is the interim associate dean for research and faculty affairs at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications, is a 2 more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, June 2 (TNSjou) -- The University of New Orleans issued the following news release: * * * University of New Orleans Researchers Achieve #1 Ranking in International AI Challenge Researchers from the University of New Orleans earned the #1 ranking in the segmentation task of the NTIRE 2026 Rip Current Detection and Segmentation Challenge, an international competition held in conjunction with CVPR 2026, one of the world's leading conferences in computer vision and artificial intelligence. The UNO team, "UNO Pixel Pros," more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, June 1 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news: * * * University of Oklahoma Polytechnic Institute Receives $1 Million Google Grant to Launch Cybersecurity Clinic * TULSA, Okla. -The University of Oklahoma Polytechnic Institute (OUPI) has received a $1 million grant from Google to launch the OUPI Cybersecurity Clinic, a new initiative that will expand access to cybersecurity services while creating hands-on learning opportunities for students. The clinic, housed at OUPI, will focus primarily on conducting more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, June 1 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * UNM anthropology researcher and team's 30-year excavation reveals rich prehistoric history * For the past three decades, a team of prehistoric archaeologists have been uncovering some of the field's most recent monumental discoveries, relying on gut instinct, persistent hard work, and cutting-edge methods and technologies. Lawrence Straus The El Miron Cave excavation project has been a long-term commitment for the lead researchers, fueled by more PR

DENTON, Texas, June 1 -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release: * * * UNT receives transformational $2 million planned gift to support music and theatre excellence The University of North Texas has received a transformational planned gift commitment from alumnus James W. Thomason to establish two endowments supporting the College of Music and the Department of Dance and Theatre. The approximately $2 million bequest will create the James Thomason Endowed Chair of the One O'Clock Lab Band and the James Thomason Theatr more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, June 1 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * USC @ ICRA 2026 * USC researchers will present 32 papers at the 2026 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA), with research spanning dexterous manipulation, safe autonomous navigation, vision-language models for robot learning, robots in space and bio-inspired robots.  Held June 1-5 in Vienna, Austria, ICRA is one of the world's leading and largest conferences in robotics and autom more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, May 30 -- University of Southern California Pullias Center for Higher Education issued the following news: * * * USC Pullias Center for Higher Education to Administer the ACE Fellows Program, the Nation's Premier Executive Leadership Development Experience for Higher Education The USC Pullias Center for Higher Education is proud to announce a landmark partnership with the American Council on Education (ACE). Through it, the Pullias Center will administer the ACE Fellows program, the nation's most prestigious and lon more PR

ALLENDALE, Michigan, June 2 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * Van Andel Institute and GVSU partner to advance AI-driven biomedical research through newly launched Ph.D. in Computing Van Andel Institute and Grand Valley State University are partnering to advance artificial intelligence-driven biomedical research as part of GVSU's recently approved Ph.D. in Computing. The collaboration and its specialized focus on Integrative AI for Life Sciences are designed to accelerate trustworthy and ethical AI-driven sci more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 1 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * Vanderbilt graduate Umar Sohail Qureshi named 2026 Knight-Hennessy Scholar * Vanderbilt University alumnus Umar Sohail Qureshi, BS'25, has been selected as a 2026 Knight-Hennessy Scholar at Stanford University, joining one of the world's most prestigious graduate leadership development programs. Qureshi, from Karachi, Pakistan, will pursue a Ph.D. in physics with a minor in computer science at Stanford's School of Humanities and Sciences. He is  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 29 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU hosts high-profile research and innovation forums to drive regional collaboration Three events at VCU in May offered a rich environment for higher education research leaders to tackle the most critical issues in the field, ranging from AI to federal funding. By Emily Komornik, Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation Virginia Commonwealth University recently served as a hub for aligning the state's research priorities, hostin more PR

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, June 2 -- The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School issued the following news: * * * Video profiles: Get to know UMass Chan's 2026 Commencement honorees By Bryan Goodchild, Sarah Willey and Colleen Locke Gerald Chan, Monica M. Bertagnolli, MD, and Robert A. Harrington, MD, received honorary degrees at UMass Chan Medical School's 53rd Commencement, held on Sunday, May 31. * Gerald Chan Gerald Chan, co-founder of the investment firm Morningside, is responsible for the $175 million transformational gift to more PR

VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, June 1 -- Villanova University issued the following news release: * * * Villanova University Announces 2026 International Sustainability Conference to Address the "Cries of the Earth and the Poor" * Rome, Italy (June 1, 2026) - Villanova University and its Office for Sustainability will host the 2026 International Sustainability Conference entitled Responding to the Cries of the Earth and the Poor, from October 12-16, 2026, in Rome, Italy. The Conference will bring together approximately 300 participants-including a more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 29 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Ancient oceans began suffocating millions of years before Triassic mass extinction By Kelly Izlar One of the most devastating extinctions in Earth's history is best known for what didn't die -- dinosaurs. But the end-Triassic extinction 201 million years ago wiped out roughly 60 percent of Earth's species, and scientists are still piecing together how it unfolded. New evidence from Virginia Tech geologists shows that the volcanic eruptions that ripped more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 2 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Building better materials, one polymer at a time By Syd Morgan As a fundamental chemist, Assistant Professor Adrian Figg works with polymers -- the building blocks of many of the world's materials. His research group focuses on developing methods to make polymers more precise -- a challenge few take on because of its difficulty -- while also asking why that precision matters. The group aims to explore not only the core scientific questions they ask, but also h more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 29 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Environmental engineers reshape understanding of airborne pollution particles By Courtney Sakry From sizzling bacon in the kitchen to wildfire smoke in the sky, cooking and pollution release microscopic particles that affect humans' health, the air they breathe, and even weather and climate. New research from Virginia Tech is poised to upend how scientists think about the structure of these tiny airborne droplets and what that means for predictions aro more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 29 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Immersive display returns to National D-Day Memorial for America 250 The shows on June 5-6 will not only include the original retelling of the efforts leading up to and including the Normandy invasion, but a new prelude connecting those events to the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence's signing. By Travis Williams A lingering question emerged following the National D-Day Memorial Foundation's debut of "When We Went In: The D-Day Experience in  more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 29 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * International scientists to assemble in Roanoke to unlock the medicine of exercise More than 40 speakers and 250 attendees are expected for the 20th International Biochemistry of Exercise Conference, hosted in Roanoke by Virginia Tech and the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC. By Matt Chittum The world's largest continuing gathering of scientists who investigate the potential of exercise to fight disease and extend human health arrives in Roanoke June more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 2 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Laszlo Horvath named head of Department of Sustainable Biomaterials The packaging engineering leader and longtime faculty member will begin new role Aug. 10. By Max Esterhuizen Laszlo Horvath, professor and current interim department head in the Department of Sustainable Biomaterials at Virginia Tech, has been named the next head of the department, effective Aug. 10. A faculty member in the College of Natural Resources and Environment since 2010, Horvath bring more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 2 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Student research connects housing instability to children's health As a student, Satya Fisher '23 teamed up with Assistant Professor Jaeyong Yoo on research project that was recently published - a project that has led Fisher into a career in affordable housing policy and development. By Jimmy Robertson In 2022, Kelly Avery, associate professor of practice in the Department of Apparel, Housing and Resource Management within the College of Architecture,  more PR

OLIVET, Michigan, June 1 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news: * * * What are RN to BSN Prerequisites? A Guide for Working RNs * By Ashley Jonas, MSN, RN If you already hold an RN license, it's natural to wonder whether going back for your BSN means repeating traditional clinical rotations. Most RN to BSN programs do not require intensive, hospital-based clinicals like you completed before. Instead, they use your existing RN experience and incorporate smaller, more flexible practice projects designed for working nurses.  more PR

RIVERSIDE, California, June 1 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Why the Arctic's rivers are rusting * Scientists have identified the two biggest reasons that once-pristine rivers across the Arctic are growing cloudy with toxic orange iron particles that smother insects and suffocate fish. A new study published in Communications Earth & Environment builds on earlier research documenting widespread contamination in Alaska's Brooks Range. As the climate warms, a layer of Arctic soil that had bee more PR