CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 5 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news: * * * $43 million gift to UVA enables community partnership for early childhood learning center The University of Virginia announced Friday a $43.4 million gift to the School of Education and Human Development, an investment that positions UVA to join local partners in bringing to fruition an early childhood learning center in Charlottesville. The gift from UVA alumni Kathleen and David LaCross is the largest in the Education School's history. It bols more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, June 4 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * 'Men of Pause' Brings Men into the Conversation on Menopause and Midlife Health * More than 60 community members gathered at the Community Health Center in Middletown on May 30 for Men of Pause: A Conversation with Men on Menopause, a community event hosted by the UConn Health Disparities Institute (HDI) and sponsored by AARP Connecticut. The free program invited men into often overlooked conversations about menopause, andropause, relationships,  more PR

ABINGTON, Pennsylvania, June 6 -- Pennsylvania State University Abington campus issued the following news: * * * 12 Penn State Abington faculty earn academic promotions for teaching, research, service Twelve Penn State Abington faculty members earned promotions in academic rank, effective July 1, 2026, in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments in teaching, research and service. "Behind every student who walks across the stage to accept their degree at commencement are faculty who believe in them, challenge them, and open doors for more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, June 5 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * 2026 Human Rights Institute Funding Awards Announced * The Gladstein Family Human Rights Institute (HRI) continues a long tradition of support for student, faculty, and staff scholarship, research, and experiential learning. For more information about the awards and eligibility, this year's recipients, individual projects and their impact, navigate to the pages linked in each award title. Congratulations to each of our more than two dozen awardees! more PR

ITHACA, New York, June 5 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * A breakthrough single-cell method for mapping DNA-protein interactions * A new technology allows scientists to map, in single cells, the DNA-binding sites of transcription factors and other regulatory proteins that control gene activity, according to a study led by investigators at Weill Cornell Medicine and the New York Genome Center. With key advantages over methods currently in use, the technology is expected to be a powerful addition to biologists' toolkit more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 5 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Alumnus James Galm commits $10 million to advance energy and electrochemistry research at Case Western Reserve University Transformational gift will establish two professorships and a new laboratory in the Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Building - James M. Galm, PhD--a three-time graduate of Case Western Reserve University and co-founder of LayerZero Power Systems, a global provider of power infrastructure products for data centers and ot more PR

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, June 5 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * Appalachian Music Collective launches across region * The Appalachian Music Collective (AMC) launches today as a unified voice for musicians, venue operators, educators, music services and presenters across Northeast Tennessee, Southwest Virginia and Western North Carolina. The AMC addresses critical needs and opportunities identified in the 2024 Northeast Tennessee Music Census sponsored by the Tennessee Entertainment Commission. The AMC s more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, June 5 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * ARC's Appalachia Builds conference brings regional leaders to Mississippi State * Contact: James Carskadon STARKVILLE, Miss.-The Appalachian Regional Commission brought its 2026 annual conference, Appalachia Builds: Breaking New Ground for Economic Growth, to Mississippi State University this week. Co-hosted by ARC States' Co-Chair and Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves and the State of Mississippi, the conference brought together federal, state a more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, June 4 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Art Carden Expands National Influence Through Research and Media Engagement * Art Carden, Margaret Gage Bush Distinguished Professor of Economics at Samford University's Brock School of Business, continues to grow his national and international presence through research, writing and media engagement. An internationally recognized economist and accomplished media contributor, Carden brings expertise in mass-market retailers, economic history, public  more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 4 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Ask the expert: How do you treat cause of allergies, not just symptoms? * For the one in three Americans with allergies, being proactive is the name of the game -extra caution when trying new foods, avoiding certain furry friends and popping Zyrtec or Allegra every spring when the world is covered in pollen. Though if you ask biochemist Maksymilian Chruszcz about allergies, he'll tell you we can do better. At Michigan State University's College of more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, June 5 (TNSxrep) -- Auburn University Montgomery campus issued the following news: * * * AUM researcher explores Alabama Black Belt microorganisms for improved leukemia treatments Could microorganisms hidden beneath Alabama's Black Belt soil help scientists develop better treatments for leukemia? Auburn University at Montgomery researcher Benedict Okeke is leading a study that could determine if the answer lies in the region's rich and biologically diverse landscape. Okeke, Distinguished Research Professor of Industria more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, June 2 -- Auburn University Montgomery campus issued the following news: * * * AUM researcher receives NIH grant to study how cellular energy powers brain health How does the brain power itself? Auburn University at Montgomery researcher Siva Sakamuri, an assistant professor of chemistry in AUM's College of Sciences, recently received a $249,818 National Institutes of Health grant to study how cellular energy production influences aging, cancer, neurodegenerative disease and overall brain health. With funding from the  more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Bacteria Can Learn and Form Memories Without a Brain * Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have shown that bacteria can learn from past experiences, store memories across generations and adapt their behavior to changing environments all without a brain or nervous system. The research could shape how scientists think about bacterial infections and antibiotic treatment. In a study published in PRX Life (opens in new window), researchers fro more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, June 2 -- Benedict College issued the following news release: * * * Benedict College Welcomes Accomplished Legal and Corporate Executive Jim Stuckey to Board of Trustees Benedict College proudly announces the appointment of Jim Stuckey, Vice President and General Counsel for Dominion Energy Services, Inc., to its Board of Trustees. A distinguished attorney, corporate executive, and public servant, Stuckey brings decades of legal, regulatory, and leadership experience to the institution as it continues advancing its  more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, June 6 -- Binghamton University issued the following statement on June 4, 2026, by Rachel Lucas, director of The Rural and Underserved Service Track, and clinical assistant professor in the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences: * * * A Message from TRUST Director Lucas I stepped into the role of director of TRUST in January 2024. It has been an honor to build upon the foundation established by leaders before me while working to advance TRUST's mission. Since then, we have focused on expanding student engagemen more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 5 -- The Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Professor Receives $3.2M NIH Grant to Study Pregnancy-related Hypertension * Samantha Parker Kelleher, along with researchers at BU School of Public Health and Boston Medical Center, will examine the role of high blood pressure during the postpartum period on the risk of developing recurrent hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, such as preeclampsia and gestational hypertension. Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP), which inc more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, June 5 -- Bennett College issued the following news: * * * Brandy Lee '26 Accepted into UNCG's Prestigious DREaM Scholars Program Recent Bennett College Alumna, Brandy Lee '26 has been accepted into the highly competitive 2026 DREaM Scholars Program, housed within the COMMAND Department at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. What Is the DREaM Scholars Program? The DREaM (Defense Research Experience and Mentored Career Exploration) Scholars Program at UNCG is a selective, transformative initiative  more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 5 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Buckeye engineers team up with US Soccer to advance recovery science * The Ohio State University is partnering with the U.S. Soccer Federation to push the frontiers of recovery science -the quickly evolving discipline focused on restoring athletes' readiness between training, competition and injury. Through the university's Human Performance Collaborative (HPC), the partnership is translating laboratory science into practical tools and protocols for soccer athl more PR

CAMARILLO, California, June 6 -- California State University Channel Islands campus issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Kathryn M. Howard appointed Dean for the School of Education Dr. Kathryn M. Howard has been appointed as the next Dean for the School of Education at Cal State Channel Islands, effective June 12, 2026. Dr. Howard brings more than two decades of experience in higher education leadership, teacher preparation, and applied linguistics research to this role. She holds a Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics from the University  more PR

CAMARILLO, California, June 6 -- California State University Channel Islands campus issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Luis A. Sanchez appointed Associate Dean for the School of Arts and Sciences Dr. Luis A. Sanchez has been appointed as the next Associate Dean for the School of Arts and Sciences at Cal State Channel Islands, effective June 1, 2026. Dr. Luis A. Sanchez has served with distinction as the Acting/Interim Associate Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences since Summer 2024. In this role, he has supported academic oper more PR

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, June 5 -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health posted the following news: * * * Chamberlin receives 2026 Manager of the Year Award * Matthew Chamberlin, associate dean for communications and marketing at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, has received the 2026 Manager of the Year Award from the UNC-Chapel Hill Employee Forum. He was honored during the Employee Forum's annual awards ceremony on Friday, June 5. The award recognizes a permanent full-time manager more PR

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, June 4 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Christendom College President Featured in New Book on Crisis in Higher Education * A newly released book examining the challenges facing colleges and universities across America features an essay by Christendom College President George A. Harne, Ph.D., highlighting both the problems confronting American higher education and the solutions already being implemented at institutions committed to authentic educational renewal. Published by Encounter Books and more PR

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, June 6 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Christopher Mbonu Named to the Inaugural Class of American Chemical Society PMSE Emerging Professional Scholars Stevens graduate student is one of only 15 nationwide to receive this first elite award for polymer science, materials and engineering excellence - Christopher Mbonu '22 M.S. '26 Ph.D. has earned the distinguished honor of joining the first cohort of American Chemical Society (ACS) Polymeric Materials: Science and Engineering (PMSE) di more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, June 5 -- The University of California at Los Angeles School of Law posted the following news: * * * Christy Mallory is named executive director of the Williams Institute * Bringing vast experience in research and leadership in sexual orientation and gender identity law and policy, Christy Mallory has been named the executive director of the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law. Mallory, who has been leading the Williams Institute in an interim capacity since January 2025, is just the third executive director in more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 4 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Chronic teen cannabis use may negatively impact brain's reward system, increase risk of addiction * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -A new study shows that among teens who use cannabis, the drug may interfere with the brain's reward system at a time of crucial development, and higher-potency cannabis products have more pronounced effects. "Adolescence is a critical window for brain development," said lead study author Sarah A. Thomas, an assistant pr more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 5 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Class of 2026 graduate and rising senior selected for Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Internship * MACON, Ga. - Mercer University Class of 2026 graduate Alisha Mitchell and rising senior Cameron Nixon were recently selected for this summer's Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) Internship. CBCF interns work in congressional offices and participate in professional development sessions to prepare them to become principled leaders, skilled policy ana more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 5 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * College of Engineering dean named president of Spelman College * Ayanna Howard, the Monte Ahuja Endowed Dean's Chair and the 23rd dean of The Ohio State University's College of Engineering, has been announced as the next president of Spelman College in Atlanta. Howard will continue to serve in the College of Engineering and will join Spelman on Aug. 1. "I wish Dean Howard tremendous success in her next endeavor as president of Spelman College," said Trevor Br more PR

MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, June 6 -- The University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez campus issued the following news: * * * Collegiate receives prestigious scholarship Ernest F. Hollings and represents the RUM in boarding school of NOAA By Idem Osorio De Jesus (idem.osorio@upr.edu) The schoolboy Katiria Colon Rivera, of the University Campus of Mayaguez (RUM), obtained the prestigious scholarship Ernest F. Hollings awarded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to outstanding undergraduate students in atmospheric sciences, resear more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, June 5 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * Could a nasal spray reverse brain aging? * Can brain aging be reversed? A recent article in Inc. mentions that this could be a reality, as researchers have created a therapy that can target the inflammation that causes brain aging using nasal spray. From a sensory research perspective, this offers an insight on how the olfactory system that controls the sense of smell can tie into cognitive health. For David Vumbaco, Ph.D., direct more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, June 5 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * Creatine may supercharge immune cells that are key to fighting cancer * Key takeaways * Dendritic cells -the immune cells that direct killer T cells to attack cancer -ramp up their intake of creatine inside tumors and depend on it to function effectively in this nutrient-poor environment. * In mouse models of melanoma, creatine supplementation slowed tumor growth significantly and increased the number and activation of dendritic ce more PR

DENVER, Colorado, June 5 -- The University of Colorado posted the following news: * * * CU Denver Rankings * CU Denver is committed to helping students meet their moment, graduate, and pursue meaningful careers that contribute to the communities they live in. Our students change the world by changing their own lives because we are a highly accessible institution that propels students into higher earnings. That means students who might not otherwise have access to higher education are able to leverage their experience here to realize the l more PR

LOMBARD, Illinois, June 5 -- National University of Health Sciences issued the following news: * * * Dr. Andrew Serlin Shares Expertise on Cox Technique on the Back Doctors Podcast * National University of Health Sciences (NUHS) continues to gain national visibility as faculty expert, Andrew Serlin, DC' 05, was recently featured on The Back Doctors Podcast, a respected platform highlighting leading voices in conservative treatment approaches for back pain. Hosted by Dr. Michael Johnson, the podcast reaches an international audience of hea more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, June 5 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * Dr. John Licciardone co-authors new JAMA Network article on preventing chronic low back pain impact * John Licciardone, DO, MS, MBA, regents professor in the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine at UNT Health Fort Worth, collaborated with investigators at leading pain research centers nationwide to publish new results from the PACBACK Trial this month in JAMA Internal Medicine. The landmark study funded by the National Institutes more PR

PLATTEVILLE, Wisconsin, June 6 -- The University of Wisconsin-Platteville issued the following news: * * * Dr. Joseph Wu Named Recipient of EMS Excellence in Research and Scholarly Activity Award Written by Gaile Schwickrath The University of Wisconsin-Platteville College of Engineering, Mathematics and Science proudly announces that Dr. Joseph Wu, professor, chemistry, has been selected as the 2025-2026 recipient of the EMS Excellence in Research and Scholarly Activity Award. This prestigious honor recognizes Dr. Wu's sustained record of i more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, June 5 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * Engineering Graduate Advances Cybersecurity and Public Safety * Whether he's designing virtual reality simulations to help protect critical energy infrastructure or introducing K-12 students to emerging technologies, Colin McNerny has spent his time at UA Little Rock turning technical knowledge into real-world impact. The Little Rock native graduated this spring with a Master of Science in electrical and computer engineering aft more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, June 5 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * First-year student earns top research award for restaurant franchise study * KENNESAW, Ga. | Jun 5, 2026 Having spent the past two years working as a restaurant server and bartender, Kennesaw State University economics student Yadira Minaya became fascinated by the business side of restaurant operations. Through KSU's First-Year Scholars Program, she turned that curiosity into award-winning research on restaurant franchising. Minaya received  more PR

MELBOURNE, Florida, June 5 -- Florida Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Florida Tech, Curacao Agree to Student Support, Future Cooperation University and Island Nation Sign Memo of Understanding * Florida Tech and Curacao have agreed to a memorandum of understanding that will provide financial support for select eligible residents of the island nation to attend the distinguished STEM university and establish formal pathways that could lead to joint research and other projects. "With this collaboration," said Sithree more PR

EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, June 5 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus posted the following news: * * * Freshwater Collaborative returns to UW-Eau Claire for hydrology seminar * Over the last several weeks, faculty from UW-Eau Claire, UW-River Falls and UW-Stout offered a three-week field study course in hydrology, the study of water, its movement and interactions with the environment. Students spent a week on each campus examining the unique ground and surface water systems in each region. Their learning has culminated in an indepe more PR

MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- Millersville University issued the following news: * * * From MU to the Mountains: Kaden Hunter's Summer in Solar Physics Research * Millersville University mathematics and physics student Kaden Hunter is spending his summer in Boulder, Colorado, participating in the Boulder Solar Alliance Research Experience for Undergraduates. Funded by the National Science Foundation, the program provides students with hands-on research experience in solar and space physics while collaborating with professional mento more PR

ITHACA, New York, June 5 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * From Spoonies to sperm cells, genomics connects Cornell research * From endangered Arctic shorebirds to human fertility and chronic inflammation, Cornell researchers are increasingly using the same genomic tools to answer some of biology's biggest questions -a theme that took center stage at the 2026 joint symposium hosted by the Cornell Center for Vertebrate Genomics and the Cornell Center for Immunology. The trainee-led symposium brought together early-caree more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 5 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU's Ringling Museum of Art Executive Director Steven High to retire * Steven High, executive director of The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, has announced he will retire after 15 years leading the Sarasota museum complex governed by Florida State University. High has served as executive director since 2011, overseeing a period of significant growth in collections, educational programming, attendance, fundraising and campus expansion at The R more PR

STATESBORO, Georgia, June 6 -- Georgia Southern University issued the following news release: * * * Georgia Southern engineering and computing students present research findings at annual Student Research Symposium The Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing (AEPCEC) at Georgia Southern University hosted its annual Student Research Symposium showcasing the next generation of technological and engineering advancements. The 2026 symposium featured academic talent and innovative research, highlighting presentations from over 300 more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 6 -- Morgan State University issued the following news release: * * * Getty Foundation Awards $235,000 Grant to Morgan State University's Beulah M. Davis Special Collections Funding Will Preserve Historic Collections, Expand Access to Art and Create More Opportunities to Celebrate the Underrecognized Achievements of Black Artists - Morgan State University has received a $235,000 grant from the Getty Foundation--one of the world's leading cultural and philanthropic organizations dedicated to advancing the visual ar more PR

KENT, Ohio, June 5 -- Wright State University posted the following news: * * * Global rankings place Wright State among the world's top universities * Wright State University is ranked among the top 7% of universities worldwide in the 2026 Center for World University Rankings Global 2000 list. Out of 21,291 institutions evaluated worldwide, Wright State ranked No. 1,483 globally and No. 255 in the United States. Now in its 15th year, the Center for World University Rankings evaluates universities based on factors including academic and  more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 5 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Governor Abbott taps UT San Antonio's Jeff Prevost to serve on quantum advisory committee * With Texas quickly becoming a global hub for quantum innovation, Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed Jeff Prevost, PhD, executive director of UT San Antonio's Open Cloud Institute, to the newly established Texas Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee. The appointment highlights the university's pivotal role in Texas' rise as a leader in quantum computing. Q more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, June 5 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * GrantForward database opens doors to research funding * Research The GrantForward funding database and discovery tool is now available to Clemson University employees. GrantForward platform helps faculty, researchers and research support staff identify grants and build personalized funding searches. It includes powerful search filters, saved searches, automated funding recommendations, and tools to help users stay current with opportunities aligned to more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 5 -- The Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Gun Violence Prevention Students Learn From Frontline Experts *. Students in Jonathan Jay's gun violence and community health equity course joined former gang-members-turned-community-leaders for neighborhood tours and learned firsthand how centering lived experience is reshaping public health practice. For students in a course on gun violence prevention at the School of Public Health, peaceful cruises through neighborhoods histo more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 5 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * Health Wanted: Pride * The Episode Pride month might be the perfect excuse to practice a glitter makeup look or dust off your rainbow colored shorts, but it's also an important time to remember the trailblazers that contributed to health and science before there was a parade to attend. This week on Health Wanted, we're checking off the next item on the gay agenda: celebrating the resiliency of the queer community. Listen more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, June 1 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Innovation in Action: Highlights and Winners from the 2026 Yale Innovation Summit Once a year, the threads of an ecosystem--researchers and founders, investors and policymakers, faculty, students and alumni--pull tight. For several days in May, Yale's campus becomes the place where the future of innovation takes shape. Yale President Maurie McInnis B.A., '90 M.A., '96 Ph.D. opened this year's Summit with a story about Josiah Willard Gibbs--a Yale scientist  more PR

VERMILLION, South Dakota, June 5 -- The University of South Dakota posted the following news: * * * Inside the Class of 2026: A Conversation with Three USD Knudson School of Law Graduates * Graduate Holly Tofte, J.D. '26, took an upper-level position working in trust administration following graduation last month. Graduates Rodney Axson, J.D. '26, and Alee Lewis, J.D. '26, plan to begin their professional careers upon passing the bar exam this coming July. Lewis will return to her hometown, Sioux City, Iowa, as an associate attorney with  more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, June 5 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news: * * * Invisible Threats, Visible Solutions for the Future of Military Environmental Health * The second annual Military Environmental Epidemiology Symposium (MEES), held on April 30 at the Uniformed Services University (USU), brought together more than 300 attendees seeking to advance the science of environmental health and its impact on service member readiness. Experts from advocacy groups and academic institutions shared existing research and had more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, June 5 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * Launch Blue, BADC announce members of Summer 2026 I-Corps Cohort * Launch Blue and the Bluegrass AgTech Development Corp (BADC) announced the members of the Summer 2026 UAccel: AgTech I-Corps program. The UAccel: AgTech I-Corps program includes tailored curriculum elements, guest speakers and mentors for individuals with agriculture-related solutions. Throughout the six-week virtual program, members will explore the best commercialization pathway fo more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, June 5 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * Lobo Crossing launches with celebratory groundbreaking * Internal view of Lobo Crossing with proposed major retailers. Rendering courtesy RKAA Architects, Inc. A vision years in the making moved one step closer to reality as The University of New Mexico, along with city and state leaders gathered in the Club-Level Lounge at The Pit - Powered by Nusenda with community stakeholders to celebrate the recent groundbreaking of Lobo Crossing, a trans more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, June 5 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Making sustainability stick: Yale students use campus as a change-management case study On a sunny day last September, students in Yale's "Sustainable Implementation" course traded Sage Hall for a humming material recovery facility in Berlin, Connecticut, for an up-close lesson on what change management looks like off the page. As mixed recycling from Yale and dozens of other customers sped along conveyer belts, plant managers explained how the high-tech sy more PR

SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- Marywood University posted the following news: * * * Marywood Doctoral Student Earns Research and Scholarship Award from Penn State Berks * Christina J. Steffy, MA, MLIS, a Ph.D. candidate in Marywood's doctoral program in Strategic Leadership and Administrative Studies, is the recipient of the Penn State Berks Research and Scholarship Support Award for her dissertation research. This competitive award requires a brief report and presentation to Penn State's advisory board in May 2027, which also is the s more PR

SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- Marywood University posted the following news: * * * Marywood Faculty Present Research on Enhancing Online Teaching at International Conference * Dr. Sandra Pesavento, Dr. Rachael Stevens, and Dr. Suzanne Galella of Marywood University recently presented their research at the Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education (SITE) International Conference, held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Their peer-reviewed study, titled "Meeting in the Middle: Strategies to Align Online Teaching with Student Ne more PR

SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- Marywood University posted the following news: * * * Marywood Lecturer Receives Prestigious National Award for Research on Tangier Island * Lincoln Lewis, lecturer of architectural history and theory in Marywood University's School of Architecture, has been awarded the 2025 Richard Guy Wilson Prize for Excellence in the Study of Buildings, Landscapes and Places for his research project, "Tides of Time: Documenting Tangier Island's Built Environment & Cultural Landscape." The project was a collaborative re more PR

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Arizona State University McCain Institute issued the following news: * * * McCain Institute's Dr. Evelyn Farkas Publishes Op-Ed in The Hill Ahead of June 7 Armenia Election In a new op-ed published in The Hill, McCain Institute Executive Director Dr. Evelyn Farkas discusses the pivotal June 7 parliamentary election in Armenia and its significant implications for U.S. interests at a moment when Russia's influence is weakening and Armenia is attempting to deepen ties with the West. The piece explores why sustained America more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Georgetown University's McCourt School of Public Policy issued the following news: * * * McCourt School's Massive Data Institute and Bright Data Partnering on Big Data and Public Policy Innovation Georgetown University's Massive Data Institute (MDI) at the McCourt School of Public Policy and The Bright Initiative powered by Bright Data have begun a five-year partnership that will provide researchers at MDI access to public social media data to support their research. The collaboration brings together MDI's research exp more PR

BUFFALO, New York, June 5 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Media Advisory: UB hosts 'Talking Cancer in the African American Community,' offering cancer screenings * By Ellen Goldbaum BUFFALO, N.Y. - The public is invited to a free University at Buffalo event offering cancer screenings and presentations focused on the topic of "Talking Cancer in the African American Community: Increasing Cancer Screening in Erie County" on Saturday, June 6. When and where: From 11 a.m. t more PR

MESA, Arizona, June 2 -- Mesa Community College issued the following news release: * * * Mesa Community College student nationally recognized for civic engagement and leadership Mesa Community College (MCC) student Leonardo Warnick has been recognized by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN) for their engagement with the MCC Center for Community & Civic Engagement (CCCE). Warnick is one of only 168 students selected from across the United States to be named to the 2026 ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll for their contributions to cr more PR

CORAL GABLES, Florida, June 5 -- The University of Miami's Miami Herbert Business School issued the following news: * * * Miami Herbert launches Master of Science in Marketing STEM-designated graduate program combines analytics, AI, and real-world consulting experience in one of the world's leading business hubs. * The University of Miami Patti and Allan Herbert Business School is making its mark on graduate marketing education with the launch of a STEM-designated Master of Science in Marketing, designed to prepare students for a rapidly e more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 6 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Shipt gift helps address food insecurity Funding will expand access to Food is Medicine programs and improve health outcomes. - In 2022, 12.8% of U.S. households faced food insecurity, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This means that an estimated 17 million households did not have adequate food due to lack of financial or other resources. The Michigan Department of Health and  more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, June 5 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news: * * * Military Visionary and Rehabilitation Pioneer Dr. Daniel Rhon Elevated to Prestigious Catherine Worthingham Fellow * Dr. Daniel Rhon, a professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Uniformed Services University (USU), has been named a Catherine Worthingham Fellow of the American Physical Therapy Association (FAPTA), one of the highest honors bestowed by the profession. The FAPTA designation recognizes physical thera more PR

MIAMI, Florida, June 5 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Miller School of Medicine Faculty Elected to Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida * A cohort of University of Miami Miller School of Medicine faculty has been elected to the Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida, honoring groundbreaking research and leadership across disciplines. A distinguished group of University of Miami Miller School of Medicine faculty members has been elected to the Academ more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 5 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Startup helps retailers track their products in real-time Using technology invented at MIT, Cartesian's system for locating objects could also find uses in manufacturing, logistics, and robotics. - When you picture a worker at a retail store, you probably think of someone at a cash register or helping a customer. But employees also spend a lot of their time combing through stockrooms and shop floors, fulfilling requests or online more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 5 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Model uses real image to train AI to look for fakes * Artificial intelligence (AI)-generated images have become increasingly more sophisticated than early ones that showed humans with more than five fingers on a hand, making it even harder to determine whether photos are authentic. Now, a team of computer scientists in the McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis has developed a model that cam detect fake images by  more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 5 -- The Washington University School of Medicine posted the following news release: * * * New AI tools could help eye doctors diagnose retinal disease faster * Non-invasive eye scans allow doctors a zoomed-in, three-dimensional look beneath the eye's surface without causing discomfort or pain to the patient. Used routinely in clinics worldwide, the scans produce detailed views of individual layers of the eye's interior to help diagnose conditions that threaten vision. But with that level of precision comes a flood more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, June 6 (TNSjou) -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Flu drugs show promise against cognitive decline, aging-related diseases Study in people with HIV and mice identifies new mechanism -- and drug target -- for memory decline * Study links degradation in sugar molecules to cognitive decline in people with HIV * Scientists analyzed blood samples and immune cells from people with HIV * In mice, flu drugs preserved the sugar molecules, reduced inflammation and protected memory - CHICAGO -- more PR

OXFORD, Ohio, June 5 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Office of Sustainability Award recipients honored for championing sustainability university-wide * Miami University's office of sustainability recently announced the recipients of the inaugural Sustainability Awards. A member of the Miami Environmental Professionals Association checks in visitors to EarthFest held April 25 (photo by Scott Kissell) 2026 Sustainable Student Program of the Year: MEPA This award recognizes an event, initiative, program, or project b more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, June 5 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * OHSU celebrates its 2026 graduates * Oregon Health & Science University today graduated its next generation of healthcare, research and education professionals. A total of 1,206 degrees and certificates were awarded. Jennifer Mensik Kennedy, Ph.D., M.B.A., RN, NEA-BC, FAAN (OHSU) Graduates assembled for the all-school commencement ceremony Friday, June 5, at the Oregon Convention Center. The keynote speaker was Jennifer Mensik Kennedy, Ph.D more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, June 5 (TNSxrep) -- Old Dominion University issued the following news: * * * Old Dominion University Research Unveils Support Strategies for Student Veterans Studying Engineering By Kelsey Kendall Military-affiliated students at Old Dominion University are turning their service into high-demand civilian careers, backed by a University that understands their path. Nearly 30% of the Monarch student population has military ties, and many pursue rigorous STEM degrees at the Batten College of Engineering and Technology. Now, n more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Passive AI use at work increases feelings of work meaninglessness, study finds * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa -Approximately 88% of organizations around the world implemented artificial intelligence (AI) into at least one business function by the end of 2025, the latest McKinsey Global Survey on the state of AI found. Despite promised productivity gains, passive AI use at work, where employees copy-and-paste AI responses to complete tasks, can mak more PR

CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, June 6 -- Pennsylvania State University Lehigh Valley campus issued the following news: * * * Tech and web professionals gather to explore AI, innovation and collaboration Annual Tech Pros + Web Pros conference brings more than 200 professionals together to share expertise and strengthen connections across the University. By Ryan Abramson More than 200 technology and web professionals from across Penn State's campuses gathered at Penn State Lehigh Valley June 3-5 for the annual Tech Pros + Web Pros conference,  more PR

MISENHEIMER, North Carolina, June 5 -- Pfeiffer University posted the following news: * * * Pfeiffer University Announces Appointment of Dr. Gregory D. Pillar to Academic Leadership Role * Pfeiffer University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Gregory D. Pillar as Provost, bringing to the university more than two decades of higher education experience and a distinguished record of academic leadership, innovation, and student-centered success. Dr. Pillar most recently served as Associate Provost for Academic Affairs at Gardner-W more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, June 5 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news: * * * PhD Graduate's Work Could Alter Stroke Treatment Paradigm * Nicole Schumacher began working at 14, when she started helping her dad with his eBay side business of selling electronic components from their garage. At 18, the California native worked for Best Buy and had no plans for college. Today, Dr. Schumacher is doing research on glucose levels in stroke patients, especially in the very early stage of the stroke called the hy more PR

LA JOLLA, California, June 5 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Plants Could Be Used to Grow Medicines in Space, Study Shows * Astronauts on long space missions may one day use plants to produce fresh stocks of medicines on demand, thanks to new research by engineers at the University of California San Diego. The team developed a simple method to grow and repeatedly harvest pharmaceuticals from plants under space-like conditions, without destroying the plants or generating large amounts of wast more PR

ASHEVILLE, North Carolina, June 5 -- The University of North Carolina-Asheville issued the following news: * * * Professor Awarded UNC Asheville's First-Ever Grant from the National Cancer Institute University of North Carolina Asheville Professor of Biology Ted Meigs, Ph.D., is the recipient of a $430,000 grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI), the federal government's principal agency for cancer research and training. NCI is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The highly-competitive award - only 14% were funded from 2 more PR

RIVERSIDE, California, June 5 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Q&A: Riverside's rejection of a homeless housing project * The Riverside City Council's decision earlier this year to reject more than $20 million in state funding for a proposed homeless housing project has become one of the city's most contentious public policy debates in years. In a 4-3 vote in January, the council declined state Homekey+ funds that would have converted the Quality Inn on University Avenue near UC Riverside i more PR

RADFORD, Virginia, June 5 -- Radford University issued the following Highlander Highlights wrap up for the week of June 1, 2026: * * * Highlander Highlights: Week of June 1, 2026 * Radford represented at RBTC annual awards Radford University administration and alumni were represented among the winners at this year's Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council (RBTC) Technite awards ceremony, honoring the year's standouts among researchers, leaders and visionaries in the regional tech and life sciences community. Angela Joyner, vice president  more PR

RENO, Nevada, June 5 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news: * * * Rapid food poisoning detection created at UNR Med * A simple paper strip can now detect a toxin found in contaminated food in 15 minutes. Vanessa Berner, Ph.D., a research faculty scientist in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology in the laboratory of David AuCoin, Ph.D. worked with third-year medical student Peter Asimenios to create this test. The AuCoin Laboratory at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) focuses on developing more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, June 5 -- The University of Wisconsin posted the following news: * * * Research at UW-Madison improves care for dogs undergoing surgeries A 2023 study led to an anesthesia method to keep dogs comfortable and healthy when undergoing many surgical procedures necessary for their care. - Recently, in response to a public records request, the University of Wisconsin-Madison provided records related to research conducted in 2023 to improve the well-being of pet dogs undergoing treatment involving surgeries. The dogs involved more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Research Professor Sarah Chilenski wins international mentoring award * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The Edna Bennett Pierce Prevention Research Center (PRC) at Penn State has announced that Sarah Chilenski, Penn State research professor of health and human development, has been named the 2026 recipient of the Friend of ECPN Award by the Society for Prevention Research, the leading international organization for prevention scientists. The Frie more PR

LOGAN, Utah, June 5 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Rise and Shine: USU Interdisciplinary Team Receives NSF Grant Toward Predicting Solar Activity * Logan, Utah -NASA's Apollo missions were a combination of tragedy and triumph, but a chilling hazard of which many are unaware occurred Aug. 4, 1972, halfway between the Apollo 16 crew's return to Earth and the launch of the Apollo 17 mission. On that date, scientists detected a major solar energetic particle event -known as an SEP event -that sent high-energy charge more PR

MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, June 6 -- The University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez campus issued the following news: * * * RUM Professor Receives Civil Engineering Alumni Achievement Award from Purdue University By Mariam Ludim Rosa Velez (mariam.ludim@upr.edu) Dr. Benjamin Colucci Rios, professor in the Department of Civil Engineering and Surveying of the University of Mayaguez (RUM) of the University of Puerto Rico (UPR), received the Civil Engineering Alumni Achievement Award 2025-2026, one of the most prestigious recognitions awarded by the School more PR

GREENVILLE, South Carolina, June 5 -- Furman University posted the following news: * * * Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence Institute publishes findings * Enthusiasts and professionals who scan the airwaves for signs of extraterrestrial existence likely had a disappointing day this week. The SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) Institute said Wednesday that extensive radio scans by its telescope in Northern California found no signs of otherworldly technology from comet 3I/ATLAS, which ventured into our solar system last ye more PR

SLIPPERY ROCK, Pennsylvania, June 6 -- Slippery Rock University issued the following news: * * * Gianna Kraus advances research on bacteria for environmental cleanup A Slippery Rock University student is conducting forward-thinking research that offers new solutions for bioremediation at acid mine drainage sites in western Pennsylvania. Gianna Kraus, a senior biology from Murrysville (Kiski HS), completed genetic analysis research at SRU in their project titled "Investigation of Metal-Resistant Bacteria from Acid Mine Drainage Environments." more PR

NORTHRIDGE, California, June 5 -- California State University Northridge issued the following news release: * * * Staff Dedication and Excellence Takes Center Stage at 60th Annual Awards Celebration * Nora Harrington (right) of the Klotz Student Health Center is presented with the Award of Merit by CSUN Provost Meera Komarraju. (Ringo Chiu / CSUN) Roses for the Matador: Honorees at the 2026 Staff Service and Recognition of Excellence Awards take part in the tradition of placing a rose on the Matador statue, to commemorate milestone events more PR

NEW YORK, June 6 -- The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry issued the following news: * * * Chancellor's Vision and State Budget Invest in ESF and Student Success State funding advances mass timber innovation, campus improvements, and expanded opportunities for ESF students - Yesterday, in his annual State of the University Address, SUNY Chancellor John King reinforced SUNY's commitment to fueling student success, building upon SUNY's affordable excellence, and helping New York's students and communi more PR

ALPINE, Texas, June 2 -- Sul Ross State University issued the following news: * * * Sul Ross State University launches new Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology Students interested in archaeology, cultural heritage and the study of human history now have a new opportunity at Sul Ross State University with the launch of a new Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology. Students in the program will study cultural anthropology, archaeology and related disciplines while developing research, analytical and fieldwork skills applicable across a wide range of car more PR

SELINSGROVE, Pennsylvania, June 5 (TNSjou) -- Susquehanna University posted the following news: * * * It's alive! Research reveals fog may be a habitat for bacteria that clean the air For decades, Susquehanna University's Derek Straub has studied what is suspended in fog - the microscopic particles and compounds most people never notice on their morning commute. But a recent collaboration with researchers at Arizona State University has revealed something unexpected: fog may be alive. The discovery, published in the journal mBio, found that more PR

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, June 5 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Tennessee Tech freshmen to present research at nuclear energy conference * Two rising sophomores at Tennessee Tech University have been awarded stipends through the U.S. Department of Energy to present their research at the 67th annual meeting of the Institute of Nuclear Materials Management (INMM) in Austin, Texas. INMM describes the conference as "the premier event for companies that serve the technical fields associated with nuc more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, June 6 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Endowment fuels faculty development in mechanical engineering The Sallie and Don Davis '61 Career Development Professorship in Mechanical Engineering II was established to support the teaching, research, service and professional development for mechanical engineering professors. By Kamryn Chapman, Contributor Sallie and Don Davis' enduring connection began as college students navigating long-distance visits between Southern M more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, June 5 (TNSxrep) -- Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Texas A&M Researchers Develop Lab-Grown Muscle Cells To Reduce Animal Use In Research The new canine cell line, which is commercially available, supports a national push for more efficient and ethical research. * Before testing new therapies in animals, researchers now have a more efficient starting point -- lab-grown canine muscle cells that can help identify what works and what d more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, June 1 (TNSjou) -- Texas A&M University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Even secondhand smoke can leave cancer-causing cadmium in the body Study shows that those exposed to secondhand smoke have up to 1.5 times more of the toxic metal than those in smoke-free environments * A new study by researchers with the Texas A&M University School of Public Health at Texas A&M Health found that adults who simply breathe in secondhand cigarette smoke have about 1.5 times more of the toxin cadmium in the more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, June 5 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * The heated history of the Houston meteorite * It's not often that a meteorite lands in a major metropolis. It's even rarer that meteorite samples are able to be collected almost immediately after landing. And yet on March 21, both things happened. A meteorite landed in north Houston, and within 24 hours, experts and enthusiasts were finding small chunks that had landed on public property. Rice University's Bidong Zhang was one of those experts out hunting.  more PR

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, June 5 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Traversing Italy and France's food scene, undergrads study cuisine's cultural, economic influences * Notes of flour and yeast drift through the Florence-based cooking studio as Bryant undergrads carefully knead the pizza dough at their workstation. Pressing the heel of one palm into the pillowy ball and pushing the dough away from them, they concentrate on this repetitive motion while listening to their culinary instructor discuss the history of pizza and more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, June 5 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Trustees approve 2027 budget, maintaining frozen base tuition for main campus, further strategic investments * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Highlighted by the previously approved tuition freeze and further strategic investments -while operating within a structurally balanced framework -the Purdue University Board of Trustees on Friday (June 5) adopted the university's operating budget for fiscal year 2027. Tuition and mandatory fees will remain frozen f more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, June 5 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Trustees approve elevation of Lilly Purdue Research Alliance Center to institute status, scaling research and talent pipeline * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -The Purdue University Board of Trustees on Friday (June 5) approved elevating the Eli Lilly and Company and Purdue University Research Alliance Center (LPRC) to institute status and renaming it the Lilly Purdue Innovation Institute (LPII). The move reflects the center's rapid growth, expanded scope  more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, June 5 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Trustees approve renovation of classrooms, offices in historic Purdue Armory * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -The Purdue Univ e rsity Board of Trustees on Friday (June 5) gave approval to plan, finance, construct and award construction contracts for classroom and office renovations to the Purdue Armory, a landmark facility that's home to the university's ROTC headquarters and other seasonal activities. As part of the renovation, new mechanical and support more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, June 5 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Trustees recognize Chiang, Raman; ratify named chair positions; approve resolutions of appreciation and naming * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -The Purdue University Board of Trustees on Friday (June 5) approved resolutions of appreciation for outgoing President Mung Chiang, who will become president of Northwestern University on July 1, and for Arvind Raman, former John A. Edwardson Dean of the College of Engineering, who in May was confirmed by the U.S. S more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * U-M researchers help ocean observations snap into focus University of Michigan researchers have used a U.S. Navy ocean forecasting model to predict where internal tides occur in the ocean in order to bring ocean patterns important to weather forecasting and shipping into clearer focus. In particular, scientists are interested in observing ocean patterns called small-scale oceanic eddies--small swirls of water that break off larger eddies crea more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, June 4 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * UA Little Rock Recognized Nationally for Innovative Gifted Education Program * When national leaders in education gathered to discuss how teachers could better support advanced learners, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock stood out as a national model. Drs. Ann Robinson and Monica Meadows of the UA Little Rock School of Education recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to present at an invitational colloquium organized by  more PR

TUSCALOOSA, Alabama, June 5 (TNSjou) -- The University of Alabama issued the following news release: * * * UA research suggests ocean collapse triggered ancient wildfires Research led by The University of Alabama found that widespread wildfires during one of Earth's ancient environmental crises did not trigger an ocean collapse but was a consequence of it. The study, published in Science Advances in April, revisits the Late Devonian period, when large parts of the coastal ocean became oxygen-depleted, disrupting marine ecosystems on a globa more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, June 6 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * UAH offers educational insights, cultural exchange to visiting Konyang University students Ann Marie Martin The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) displayed a wide array of academic programs and area tourist attractions to a group of students and professors from South Korea's Konyang University during the spring 2026 semester. The two-week visit was one component of a partnership between UAH, a part of The University of Alabama System, and Kony more PR

ALBANY, New York, June 6 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * UAlbany Visit to India Marks New Milestone with Ramaiah Institute of Science and Management By Amy Geduldig A University at Albany delegation traveled to India this week to mark a new milestone in its partnership with the Ramaiah Institute of Science and Management (RISM), joining university officials, academic leaders and industry partners for the formal launch of the new STEM and management university in Bengaluru. The launch highlighted UAlbany's role more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 6 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * UC expert weighs in on current MASH treatment approaches He says pharmacotherapy pipeline is rapidly evolving By Megan Burgasser, burgasma@ucmail.uc.edu As MedCentral recently reported, pending broader pharmacologic approvals for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), lifestyle modifications remain the go-to intervention. However, the MASH pharmacotherapy pipeline is expanding, said Adam Myer, MD, a faculty member in the University more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, June 5 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF Student Awarded Florida Sea Grant/Guy Harvey Fellowship, Advances Research on Florida's Changing Fisheries * Highlights * Meredith Pratt, an integrative and conservation biology doctoral student at UCF, earned the prestigious Florida Sea Grant/Guy Harvey Fellowship for research on Florida's changing coastal ecosystems. * Her work examines how warming temperatures and expanding mangrove habitats are reshaping fish diets, food webs and spe more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, June 6 -- The University of Iowa International Programs issued the following news: * * * UI research associate helps strengthen speech-language services through Kosovo partnership The partnership connects UI graduate students and faculty with international partners to expand early identification and support for communication disorders Written by Daniel Vorwerk, International Programs Charlotte Hilker (MA speech pathology and audiology '23), a research associate and lab manager for the Psycholinguistics Lab in the Departmen more PR

DARTMOUTH, Massachusetts, June 5 (TNSxrep) -- The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth campus issued the following news: * * * Scientists and fishermen join forces to study Atlantic cod Innovative research effort finds encouraging signs for juvenile Atlantic cod populations * After ten days at sea, researchers from the UMass Dartmouth School for Marine Science and Technology (SMAST) have returned from the Spring 2026 Gulf of Maine video trawl survey with encouraging early signs for one of New England's most iconic fish species: Atlantic c more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Understanding the health paradox: The factors influencing white men's well-being * A new essay co-authored by Derek M. Griffith, the Risa Lavizzo-Mourey Population Health and Health Equity University Professor in Penn Nursing and Penn Medicine, and director of the Program for Research on Men's Health, examines why non-Hispanic white men do not consistently experience the highest health outcomes in the U.S. despite high levels of representat more PR

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, June 6 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release: * * * System and community response to faculty special election Following the Faculty Assembly's special election resulting in a vote of no confidence in three members of the executive leadership team, members of the University of Colorado system and community leaders issued statements regarding the outcome and the university's path forward. These statements acknowledged concerns raised by faculty and reaffirmed their confidence in UCCS leader more PR

DOVER, Delaware, June 5 (TNSjou) -- The University of Delaware issued the following research news: * * * Pregnancy stress risks UD study links pregnancy stress to long-term cardiovascular effects * Pregnancy is often described as a rollercoaster of emotions, with expectant mothers feeling blissful and joyous while simultaneously anxious and stressed. But new research from the University of Delaware suggests the effects of that stress may extend far beyond delivery -- and impact long-term cardiovascular health. Women who reported higher s more PR

BISMARCK, North Dakota, June 2 -- The University of Mary issued the following news: * * * University of Mary joins national "science army" mapping America's hidden ecosystems beneath our feet Students to lead next phase of cutting-edge genomic analysis after contributing to nationwide soil microbiome research * The University of Mary is playing a key role in a groundbreaking national research effort to map the vast and largely unexplored microbial life beneath the nation's soil -- an initiative described as a "science army" mobilizing stud more PR

CORAL GABLES, Florida, June 5 -- The University of Miami's School of Law issued the following news: * * * Professor Bernard Perlmutter explores state intervention and refugee advocacy in two new publications * University of Miami School of Law Professor Bernard Perlmutter, co-director of the Children and Youth Law Clinic and director of Law Clinics, examines urgent human rights issues in two new publications--one on state intervention in immigrant family life and another on barriers facing unaccompanied refugee minors in the United States.  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 6 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * 'From STEM to earn': High school programs aimed at diversifying the field drive gains in college, salaries High school students participating in pipeline programs aimed at increasing diversity in STEM fields are more likely to enroll in--and graduate from--elite colleges with a related degree. Further, such improvements raised their predicted earnings by anywhere from 3%-15%, according to a study co-authored by a University of Michigan resear more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Fossil discovery fills in missing information about modern fish evolution Fish have a missing chapter in their history: after an asteroid slammed into Earth 66 million years ago, there is very little evidence of fish in the fossil record. When whole fossil fish skeletons become common again about 10 million years after the asteroid impact, they include many species that look different than those that came before, leaving scientists to wonder  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 6 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * How peach fuzz could hold clues to develop new treatments for chronic itch Researchers discover specialized neurons and vellus-like hair in mice--hairs that are like vellus hairs, or peach fuzz, on humans--give rise to itchiness in response to touch - Working with mouse models, research led by the University of Michigan has revealed previously hidden biology of how touch-sensitive hairs create itching sensations. This fundamental discovery o more PR

MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, June 6 -- The University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez campus issued the following news: * * * Collegiates know educational and professional opportunities in the aerospace field internationally By Javier Valentin Feliciano, javier.valentin@upr.edu For the first time in its history, a group of around 250 students from the University of Mayaguez (RUM), from the University of Puerto Rico (UPR), met first-hand educational opportunities for boarding schools and professionals, in different research centers related to the aerospac more PR

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, June 2 -- The University of Louisville issued the following news release: * * * UofL selects ETSU's Jess Vodden as new vice president for communications and marketing University of Louisville President Gerry Bradley has named Jessica (Jess) Vodden the university's vice president for communications and marketing. Vodden joins UofL from East Tennessee State University, where she served as the inaugural vice president for marketing and communications. In her role at ETSU, Vodden led an integrated team of more than 30 mar more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, June 6 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * Upstate expands Onondaga Promise Scholarship Program across all colleges Upstate Medical University has expanded its Upstate Onondaga Promise Scholarship Program, extending the initiative beyond the Norton College of Medicine to include all four academic colleges. The expanded program reflects Upstate's ongoing commitment to strengthening educational access, and building a lasting partnership with the Onondaga Nat more PR

LOGAN, Utah, June 5 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU Researchers Explore Mini Vegetable Plants for Urban Agriculture * As cities grow and farmland becomes increasingly distant from consumers, Utah State University researchers are exploring innovative ways to bring food production closer to home. New research on dwarf vegetable crops suggests that compact plant varieties could play a key role in improving urban food production. Research by USU graduate student Abigail Lazier focuses on how dwarf and micro-dwarf more PR

TYLER, Texas, June 6 -- The University of Texas Tyler campus issued the following news release: * * * UT Tyler, Jacksonville ISD Partner to Enrich District Educational Opportunities Partnership addresses teacher shortage across region and state - The University of Texas at Tyler has partnered with Jacksonville Independent School District to provide discounted tuition rates for district employees wishing to pursue advanced degrees at UT Tyler. The university remains focused on teacher education and how its School of Education can help addr more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, June 5 -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * UTIA Researchers Win Grant to Improve Nitrogen Uptake in Corn Plants * Project helps U.S. Department of Energy's goal to reduce synthetic nitrogen emissions KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - A project led by University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture researchers will help reduce the use of synthetic nitrogen fertilizer by designing corn plants that better use nitrogen already in the soil. Scott Lenaghan, associate profess more PR

GALVESTON, Texas, June 5 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * UTMB nurses bridge distance to deliver care from ocean to polar stations * For people who spend long stretches on the road, work in remote or rural settings, or live far from reliable medical facilities, access to timely healthcare can be inconsistent -or completely out of reach. Telemedicine helps close that gap by connecting patients with clinicians regardless of geography, reducing delays in care, and minimizing the challenges of more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, June 6 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * Fifth school of public health gateway session highlights refined plans and next steps As Wayne State University continues its work to establish a school of public health, university leaders gathered with members of the campus community on June 2 for the fifth Gateway Session, providing an opportunity to review feedback collected over several months of campus engagement and to discuss the initiative's next steps. The session featured Senior Vice President fo more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, June 5 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * What's Happening at WKU * Here is a listing of WKU events for Friday, June 5 through Saturday, June 27. All times are Central (unless noted). For more events, visit the WKU Events calendar at https://www.wku.edu/events. or follow @wkuevents on Instagram. ( More: How to Place Campus Events on WKU Events Calendar) Friday, June 5 8 a.m.: WKU Football Big Man Camp. Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. Contact Football, (270) 745-5311. 9 a.m. more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, June 5 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * WKU Board of Regents approves FY 2027 operating budget * At its second quarterly meeting of the year held today (Friday), the Western Kentucky University Board of Regents approved the university's operating budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The $405.1 million budget represents an increase of approximately $1 million, or.25%, over the 2025-2026 fiscal year, and continues the university's focus on long-term financial stability and strategic inv more PR

TUSCALOOSA, Alabama, June 2 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news release: * * * Wright named inaugural dean of UA School of Leadership and Policy Retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Parker H. Wright has been selected as the inaugural dean of The University of Alabama's new School of Leadership and Policy. He will begin his appointment Aug. 1. Wright brings more than three decades of policy and education experience, distinguished military service and national security leadership to the role, most recently serving as commander  more PR

KENT, Ohio, June 5 -- Wright State University posted the following news: * * * Wright State expands research and teaching capabilities with Ohio Supercomputer Center * Wright State's partnership with the Ohio Supercomputer Center gives students access to large-scale computing power to run more complex work in an environment that mirrors real-world research computing. At Wright State University, faculty and students are using the Ohio Supercomputer Center (OSC) to support hands-on coursework and data-driven research across campus. For Mi more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 5 -- Harvard University issued the following news: * * * Xiaowei Zhuang awarded the 2026 Dickson Prize in Medicine * Xiaowei Zhuang, David B. Arnold Jr. Professor of Science at Harvard University and Howard Hughes Medical Institute investigator, has been named the recipient of the 2026 Dickson Prize in Medicine, the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine's highest honor. The award recognizes Zhuang for developing transformational imaging and genomic technologies that have reshaped multiple fields, especia more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, June 5 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Yale honors early-career faculty for outstanding scholarship The Faculty of Arts and Sciences this week recognized Alessandro Giammei, Cormac O'Dea, and Chiara Mingarelli for scholarly achievements in their respective fields. - The Yale Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) this week honored three junior faculty members for scholarly achievements in their respective fields. Alessandro Giammei, an assistant professor of Italian Studies, received the Samuel '60 more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, June 5 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * 'The power and the purpose' In her 2026 class reunion address, President Maurie McInnis hailed the pursuit of knowledge for the public good and the importance for higher education of earning the public trust. - Yale College reunions ripple with possibility -- of striking a pose at the Peabody museum with friends and a favorite fossil, of sidling up to classmate authors, of exploring the world of AI or what a mid-life pivot might look like. Some alumni even more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, June 5 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Growing a new 'leaf' that harnesses sun, water and CO2 to make liquid fuel A research team led by Yale chemists has taken the ability of science to mimic photosynthesis to a new level, with a standalone device that produces methanol. By Jim Shelton A Yale-led research team has developed the first standalone device that produces the liquid fuel methanol using only sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide as the ingredients. The artificial "leaf," like  more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, June 5 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * NIH Selects Schiff to Direct Fogarty International Center By Mallory Locklear, PhD Steven Schiff, MD, PhD, Harvey and Kate Cushing Professor of Neurosurgery at Yale School of Medicine (YSM), has been selected to lead the National Institutes of Health's (NIH) Fogarty International Center and serve as the NIH Associate Director for International Research. The NIH announced Schiff's directorship on June 4. "Dr. Schiff brings nearly 40 years of experience in gl more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, June 1 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Over the (Very) Long Run, Stock Bubbles Are Rare Does the rapid run-up of AI stocks portend a crash for the larger stock market? Using a unique repository of historical stock prices with Yale roots, Professor William Goetzmann and his co-authors showed that while booms are frequently followed by volatility, markets rarely give back all of their gains. Written by Brooke Fox Professor William Goetzmann has a longstanding interest in long-term financial return more PR