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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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