MEMPHIS, Tennessee, June 10 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news: * * * 'You Are Never Done Learning,' Two-Time UT Health Sciences Doctoral Grad Says * Brittany Grayless holds not one but two doctorates from the University of Tennessee Health Sciences. Already a Doctor of Audiology (AuD), she graduated in May with a PhD in Speech and Hearing Science from the university. "You are never done learning," says Dr. Grayless, a clinical associate professor in the Department of Audiology and Speech Path more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, June 10 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * 2026 President's Award for Scholarly Excellence * Each year at commencement, students are honored for their excellence in education. Prior to commencement, students are nominated for the dean's scholar award. After they received the dean's scholar award, they are eligible for one of three awards \- the highest honors at UNT Health Fort Worth. These awards are the President's Award for Scholarly Excellence, the Chancellor's Award fo more PR

MERCED, California, June 10 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * Agreement Opens New Opportunities for Longtime Partners UC Merced, Livermore Lab * UC Merced and the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory have long been partners in cutting-edge science and technology. University students and researchers take part in numerous lab activities such as the Data Science Challenge, which brings students to Livermore to for an intensive two-week summer experience where the collaborate on complex scientific and c more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * AI in nursing raises questions about safety, ethics, and human care * As artificial intelligence systems spread through hospitals and clinics, a growing debate is emerging over whether the technology will ultimately strengthen nursing care-or gradually replace parts of it. That tension is at the center of a new University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing report, " Artificial Intelligence and Nursing Science: Opportunities, Challenges, I more PR

ITHACA, New York, June 10 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Amazon partnership establishes Cornell AI security initiative * Artificial intelligence agents - also known as agentic AI - can now build and launch software based on a few prompts. But AI agents can produce incorrect, misleading, and even malicious code that hackers can exploit. Thanks to a gift from Amazon, a pair of computer scientists from the Cornell Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and Information Science and Cornell Tech will lead the development of  more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 11 -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news: * * * Art historian Jennifer Stager named Johns Hopkins fellow at the American Academy in Rome Stager will spend approximately eight weeks in Rome working on her second book, an exploration of the role of visual art in the development of ancient medicine - Jennifer Stager, an associate professor in the Department of the History of Art, has been selected for Johns Hopkins University's 2026-27 Affiliated Fellowship at the American Academy in Rome. The fellow more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, June 10 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * As hurricane season begins, Rice experts explore how nature can help communities weather growing 'polycrisis' * June 1 marked the start of another hurricane season, a time when Gulf Coast residents begin paying closer attention to weather forecasts, evacuation plans and flood risks. But for researchers at Rice University, preparing for the next storm means looking beyond hurricanes alone. Flooding, extreme heat, aging infrastructure, housing pressures and  more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 10 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Augmented reality system could make medical ultrasounds easier to interpret * Interpreting medical ultrasound images is a difficult task, requiring a technician to look at 2D images and mentally arrange them into a 3D representation of what the tissue looks like. To make that job easier, MIT researchers developed a new approach to ultrasound imaging that allows the user to visualize a 3D augmented-reality image of the object bei more PR

NEW YORK, June 10 -- Baruch College posted the following news: * * * Baruch's Alvi Khan Is First Alumnus Admitted to NIH-Funded MD/PhD Program * Alvi Khan (third from left) won CUNY's 2026 Jonas E. Salk Scholarship and will be attending Penn State University's College of Medicine's National Institutes of Health Medical Scientist Training Program. For Alvi Khan (BS, Biophysics '26), the path to becoming a physician-scientist is taking shape-making Baruch history along the way. He is the first Baruch alumnus admitted to Penn State Univers more PR

LA JOLLA, California, June 10 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Beyond the Song Generator: How UC San Diego Students Are Rethinking AI and Music * At the University of California San Diego, researchers are asking what artificial intelligence can do for music -not just whether it can generate a song, but whether it can become a more responsive, controllable and creative partner for musicians. "We are exploring AI as both a tool and collaborator," said Shlomo Dubnov, a professor in the UC San  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Biobehavioral health researcher earns Lloyd Prize for Innovative Health Research * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State's Social Science Research Institute (SSRI) has announced Mohanraj Krishnan as the recipient of the 2026 Lloyd Prize for Innovative Health Research made possible by an endowment created by Penn State Professor Emeritus Thomas Lloyd, a former College of Medicine faculty member. Mohanraj Krishnan is an assistant professor of more PR

RENO, Nevada, June 10 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news: * * * Brewing Better Health Episode 6: When movement is the prescription * What happens when one of the nation's fastest-growing states does not have enough physical therapists? For Daryl Lawson, PT, MPT, D.Sc., professor and director of the Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Public Health, that question is at the center of his work. Nevada ranks third from the bottom in physical therapists per 100,000 residents, and more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 10 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Brown researchers launch tool to map World Cup players, fans and potential to spread disease * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -With the FIFA World Cup 2026 competition kicking off in cities across North America, a Brown University research team is making it easy to track infectious diseases that could be spread by teams, players and fans. The tool, developed by epidemiologist William Goedel at Brown's School of Public Health, shows all World Cup si more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, June 11 (TNSjou) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Can't pay attention? Binghamton sociologist explores the structural forces behind brain rot By prioritizing engagement, digital platforms are making it more difficult to focus, read and even engage in democracy By Jennifer Micale Hera Hyeonseo Lee lost the ability to read books -- an unthinkable affliction for a graduate student in sociology. Habituated to the constant video scroll of social media, her eyes could no longer follow the processi more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, June 10 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * CATS AI names new director, launches research challenge and advances AI literacy * The University of Kentucky's Commonwealth AI Transdisciplinary Strategy initiative, or CATS AI, is entering a new phase with a new director, a pilot research challenge and expanded learning opportunities for the campus community. At its core, CATS AI is about people -preparing students for a changing future, supporting researchers as they pursue new ideas and helping K more PR

SANTA CRUZ, California, June 10 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * CEJA at UC Santa Cruz: Preparing alumni for academic and community impact * Key takeaways * Founded by Richard C. Blum in 2014, the Center for Economic Justice and Action (CEJA) has grown into a leading hub for community-engaged, anti-poverty research focused on economic justice for underserved communities. * CEJA equips students with hands-on research skills and real-world experience, launching alumni into impactful care more PR

SANTA CRUZ, California, June 10 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Celebrating a shared cosmos and advancing Black equity in space science * Coinciding with Juneteenth next Friday, the grassroots organization Black in Astro (BIA) will host its annual virtual conference featuring panels, discussions, and community-engagement activities that celebrate and amplify the Black experience in space-related fields.  Caprice Phillips, a NASA Sagan Fellow at the University of California, Santa Cruz, is more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, June 10 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Celebrating Mothers and Fathers, but Who Cares? * When Kim Price-Glynn was a new mother, she found herself in a not-so-unique situation. "I had a lot of people who could care about my kids, but I had no one locally who could care for my kids," she says. "My extended family is far-flung, so my husband and I had to create our own network of care from scratch." She joined La Leche League and the local MOMS Club chapter. Later came membership in a more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, June 11 -- The University of North Carolina Charlotte campus issued the following news release: * * * Chancellor's Professor Steven Rogelberg receives Governor's Medallion Award for Volunteer Service Steven G. Rogelberg, chancellor's professor at UNC Charlotte, was honored with the 2026 North Carolina Governor's Medallion Award for Volunteer Service during a ceremony hosted by VolunteerNC on May 11 in Raleigh. The Medallion Award is the state's highest recognition for volunteerism, presented annually to a select gr more PR

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, June 10 -- Clark University posted the following news: * * * Clark senior interns for Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, researches soundscapes in cranberry bogs * Leo Kerz '26 collects 63,000 nature recordings to track ecosystem health Leo Kerz '26 has always loved nature. It's in his genes. His grandfather served for decades on the Water District Board in Rocky Hill, Connecticut, and Kerz grew up watching his mother serve on Rocky Hill's Wetlands Review Board. "I would join her on public re more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Coaching parents of preschool children improved child skills through grade seven * The children of parents who received coaching and support materials in preschool had fewer conduct problems in middle school and higher levels of academic skills more than seven years later, according to a new study by an interdisciplinary team of Penn State researchers.  In a recent study published in Development and Psychopathology, the research team e more PR

AUGUSTA, Georgia, June 10 -- Augusta University posted the following news release: * * * COEHD Teacher Preparation Programs earn top marks in reading instruction * The National Council on Teacher Quality recognized Augusta University's College of Education and Human Development with top national ratings for evidence-based reading instruction. The NCTQ's 2026 Teacher Prep Review: Decoding Progress in Reading Preparation was released on June 9, awarding COEHD's elementary education programs with A grades for their strong alignment with the  more PR

FORT COLLINS, Colorado, June 10 -- Colorado State University posted the following news release: * * * CSU environmental economist Edward Barbier receives international Blue Planet Prize * Colorado State University Distinguished Professor Edward Barbier - one of the world's best known environmental economists - has been named a 2026 laureate of the Blue Planet Prize, a prestigious international award recognizing significant contributions to solving global environmental challenges. Often referred to as the "Nobel Prize of environmental scien more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 10 -- Cleveland State University issued the following news: * * * CSU Student of Distinction: Anthony Arthur * Facebook X LinkedIn WhatsApp Copy Link Email Share Although Commencement has passed, CSU continues to celebrate graduating students who have overcome obstacles, made significant achievements or are fulfilling Cleveland State University's mission in or outside the classroom. Today, we celebrate Anthony Arthur, who earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Information Systems. CSU: Have you had any s more PR

OXFORD, Ohio, June 10 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Diplomacy Lab trip to D.C. brings students inside the world of foreign policy * Imagine going to Washington, D.C., as a first-year college student. But instead of just any typical class trip, you're visiting normally restricted diplomatic spaces, where foreign ambassadors and senior State Department officials are ready to open doors to careers that could change the course of your entire life. This was a dream turned reality for Scott Coopman, a first-year Interna more PR

BOWIE, Maryland, June 10 -- Bowie State University issued the following news release: * * * Doctoral Research Examines Support Gaps for Black Teen Girls * After witnessing firsthand how Black teen girls struggled to find culturally responsive mental health support, Carolyn Thorpe '22 turned her experiences as a school counselor into doctoral research aimed at improving outcomes for future generations. Thorpe, a doctoral student in Bowie State's Counselor Education and Supervision program, has spent the past year translating firsthand obse more PR

BOWIE, Maryland, June 11 -- Bowie State University issued the following news release: * * * Doctoral Student Advances Research on Mental Health Needs of Children With Incarcerated Parents * Dr. Avon Hart-Johnson is leveraging more than 15 years of research and applied experience to examine the needs of children with incarcerated parents and expand culturally responsive approaches in mental health counseling. Although she already holds a doctorate in human services with a specialization in counseling, she wanted to deepen her research and  more PR

PLATTEVILLE, Wisconsin, June 11 -- The University of Wisconsin-Platteville issued the following news: * * * Dr. Xiaoguang Ma Named Recipient of EMS Excellence in Teaching Award * The University of Wisconsin-Platteville College of Engineering, Mathematics and Science proudly announces that Dr. Xiaoguang Ma, associate professor, of electrical and computer engineering, has been selected as the 2025-2026 recipient of the EMS Excellence in Teaching Award. This distinguished honor recognizes Dr. Ma's exceptional effectiveness in the classroom, un more PR

CHARLESTON, South Carolina, June 9 -- The Medical University of South Carolina issued the following news release: * * * Driven to serve: MUSC Professor wins top national volunteer award * Nelson's commitment to rural health is deeply personal. Growing up in Hollywood, South Carolina, she said her understanding of "culture, community, and contextual health outcomes" was formed early and continues to guide her work today. What sustains her dedication, she explained, is "the opportunity to remain faithful to the preservation of rural" while em more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, June 11 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Meeting the Grand Challenges of Neural Engineering, Together The inaugural neural engineering symposium highlights Duke's collaborative vision for neurotechnology Michaela Martinez Advanced neurostimulation therapies. Cutting-edge biomaterials for stroke recovery. High-resolution brain imaging technologies. These were just a few of the topics discussed during the inaugural Neural Engineering Symposium hosted by Duke University's  more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, June 10 -- The University of Tennessee posted the following news: * * * Elementary Students Win National AI Competition With Support From UT * Supported by the University of Tennessee, Knoxville's AI Tennessee initiative, a team of fourth- and fifth-grade students from Alcoa Intermediate School in Alcoa, Tennessee, won their age group in the national Presidential AI Challenge in Washington, D.C. First Lady Melania Trump presented the students with their award at a White House ceremony on June 9. The team was selected more PR

ELMHURST, Illinois, June 11 -- Elmhurst University issued the following news: * * * Biochemistry Student to Participate in National Science Foundation Undergraduate Research Program Elmhurst University biochemistry major Hannah Cardenas '27, of Des Plaines, Illinois, received a National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (NSF REU) award to participate in a 10-week summer research internship at the University of Texas at Dallas. These NSF-funded summer research internships are hosted by schools across the country in a more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, June 10 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Faculty and staff invited to discussion on federal transportation priorities, Purdue strategy * Purdue faculty and staff are encouraged to join a virtual discussion sponsored by the Office of Research about the evolving federal landscape for surface transportation research. The event will be held from noon to 1 p.m. June 18 and will be led by Lewis-Burke Associates LLC, which represents Purdue in federal matters. With major federal transportatio more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 10 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Faculty voice: What Flint women taught me about belonging, resilience and self-worth * Maji Hailemariam Debena is a mental health epidemiologist and implementation scientist in Michigan State University's Charles Stewart Mott Department of Public Health. Her research advances access to mental health care through peer-delivered, community-rooted interventions spanning justice-involved individuals and perinatal women affected by intimate partner viol more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, June 11 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Acoustic Environment May Shape Which Bird Songs Last Study Snapshot: Songbirds learn their vocalizations by listening to and imitating other birds, but scientists have long wondered whether the environment itself also influences which songs are learned and passed on. In a study published in Bioacoustics, researchers from Florida Atlantic University investigated this question in Bachman' more PR

MIAMI, Florida, June 11 (TNSjou) -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Ecosystems have an afterlife, where dead help shape the living, research finds By JoAnn Adkins In nature, what's left behind isn't just the past -- it's a powerful force shaping the future, according to new FIU research. The study, published in Science Advances, reveals that the physical remains of foundation species -- plants and animals that shape entire ecosystems -- continue to i more PR

EL PASO, Texas, June 11 -- The University of Texas El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * Five UTEP Graduates Selected for Prestigious Fulbright Awards Four Additional Students Selected as Alternates - Five recent graduates of The University of Texas at El Paso have been selected for the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Program, earning opportunities to teach, serve and conduct research as cultural ambassadors in Taiwan, Spain, the Slovak Republic, Peru and Nepal. The Fulbright Program is one of the nation's most compet more PR

ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, June 11 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: * * * Four accomplished alumni join SBU's Board of Trustees St. Bonaventure University has added four distinguished alumni to its Board of Trustees following approval at the board's May 15 meeting on campus. The new trustees bring deep experience in healthcare, finance and energy, investment banking, technology, governance, military and logistics operations, and alumni service at a time when St. Bonaventure is advancing a long-term strategic  more PR

RIVERSIDE, California, June 11 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Fraud detection critical to online health research, study finds * While online research is a useful way to reach people who may not take part in in-person studies, researchers are increasingly concerned that fake, automated, and duplicate survey responses can reduce data quality and compromise findings. A study led by researchers at UC Riverside, the University of Connecticut, Brown University, UCLA, and Fordham University highl more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, June 10 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * From Fish Tanks to Food Systems * FoodChain's growth reflects Kentucky State's land-grant work in aquaponics, Extension, aquatic science, and soilless agriculture FRANKFORT, Ky. -Fresh, affordable food and water resilience are coming together in Lexington, where FoodChain's Neighborhood Green Grocery has opened next to the nonprofit's aquaponics farm and kitchen. FoodChain, a Lexington nonprofit focused on local food, education, workforce trainin more PR

MIAMI, Florida, June 10 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * From Star Trek to the Clinic: 3D Bioprinting Facility is Engineering Molecules for Patient Implantation * A 3D bioprinting facility at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine is enabling scientists to print human tissue, design patient-specific implants and accelerate the future of personalized medicine. At a recent open house, the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine offered faculty, clinicians and researchers  more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 10 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU 175: 25 defining moments in the arts at Florida State * Long before Florida State University became known for its research enterprise and nationally ranked academic programs, the arts were helping shape the life of the university. Music, theater and visual arts were among the earliest academic offerings at the institution that would become FSU, predating many of the STEM and professional programs taught at the university today. Over the decade more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 10 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU awards inaugural Clinical Catalyst grants to advance bold healthcare innovation * Florida State University, through FSU Health, has awarded $250,000 to the five inaugural recipients of its Clinical Catalyst Grant Program, an initiative that brings together FSU researchers and local clinical providers to address healthcare challenges through collaborative projects. "Clinical Catalyst creates an exciting opportunity for our research teams to join  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 10 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * Georgia's First Superfund Research Center to Study Hazardous Industrial Pollution, Remediation * A coalition of scientists from six universities and community partners has been awarded a National Institutes of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) grant to establish Georgia's first Superfund Research Center to study the effects and potential remediation of harmful contaminants in a coastal county with a long history of indu more PR

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, June 10 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news: * * * Global rice production nearly doubled despite climate change, driven largely by human management * CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -Global rice production nearly doubled between the 1960s and the 2010s, despite the negative impacts of climate change, according to a new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The study found that management decisions -including expanded irrigation and increased nutrient inputs -played a central more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, June 10 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Google Gemini Pro is available for faculty and staff beginning week of June 15 * Purdue University will begin the next phase of its partnership with Google, providing Google Gemini Pro licenses to interested faculty and staff. The university is working on an onboarding system to release licenses as they become available, with the first licenses set to be provisioned as early as next week, beginning June 15. Faculty and staff who have already req more PR

MERCED, California, June 10 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * Grant Supports UC Merced's Work to Strengthen College and Career Pathways in the San Joaquin Valley * A $3 million grant from the Gates Foundation is advancing UC Merced's efforts to expand educational pathways and improve college and career outcomes for thousands of high-school students across the San Joaquin Valley. The funding is part of the Gates Foundation's Pathways initiative, which aims to ensure that all students, regardless of bac more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, June 11 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * HANYS spotlights Upstate's High-Risk Psychiatry Program The Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS) is featuring Upstate's Psychiatry High-Risk Program in this month's member spotlight on the HANYS homepage. "HANYS' Member Spotlights highlight programs focused on research and innovation, community health and wellness, quality and operational excellence, and access to care, to inspire replication by othe more PR

ROCHESTER, New York, June 10 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * Hasan Aziz named dean of RIT's College of Health Sciences and Technology Aziz assumes role on Aug. 1 - Hassan Aziz has been named dean of the College of Health Sciences and Technology at Rochester Institute of Technology. He joins RIT from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, where he currently serves as dean and professor of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences. He was selected as dean after a national search and will assume t more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 10 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Healthcare price transparency is necessary to improve affordability, Brown scholar tells Congress * WASHINGTON, D.C. [Brown University] -Hospital mergers and the acquisition of physician practices by private equity firms lead to increasing consolidation among healthcare systems, which has been shown to increase patient costs without improving quality. Yet these new ownership models remain deeply opaque to patients, employers, regulators -as well as resear more PR

BOULDER, Colorado, June 10 -- The University of Colorado Boulder campus posted the following news: * * * Herbicide spraying for cheatgrass not always necessary, new research shows * In recent decades, ecologists and land managers across the American West have treated cheatgrass as a threat. On lands where the scraggly plant, which produces seeds that burrow into socks and shoelaces, thrives, native plants seem to suffer. When the organism wilts and dries up in summer, it can become ready fuel for wildfires in parts of the country already  more PR

BOWIE, Maryland, June 10 -- Bowie State University issued the following news release: * * * Hip-Hop as Healing: Graduate Students Advance New Therapy Research * Yohannes Girma and Caleb Floyd, third-year graduate students in the Mental Health Counseling master's program, are advancing emerging research that positions hip-hop as a powerful tool in modern mental health treatment. Their work explores how elements of hip-hop culture -particularly freestyle rap -can unlock new pathways for emotional expression, self-reflection and therapeutic en more PR

HUNTINGDON, Pennsylvania, June 11 -- Juniata College issued the following news: * * * Honoring Achievements: Four Juniata Alumni Recognized With Awards As Juniata College alumni returned to their alma mater to celebrate an event-filled 2026 Alumni Weekend, four distinguished alumni were recognized for their achievements and contributions with awards on June 6. Cindy (Hill) Valko '76 of Collegeville, Pa., earned the College's Alumni Achievement Award. Blake Colaianne '11 from State College, Pa., was awarded Juniata's Young Alumni Achievemen more PR

OMAHA, Nebraska, June 10 -- Creighton University posted the following news: * * * How Creighton is bringing accessibility into computer science education * Technology shapes nearly every aspect of modern life, from education and healthcare to communication and employment. Yet many of the digital tools people rely on every day are not designed with all users in mind. Through her sabbatical research and National Science Foundation-funded work, Catherine Baker, PhD, associate professor of computer science, is helping address that challenge b more PR

FORT COLLINS, Colorado, June 10 -- Colorado State University posted the following news release: * * * How do drone shows work? Inside the spectacles replacing traditional Fourth of July fireworks * Contact for reporters: Allison Sylte allison.sylte@colostate.edu Cell: 720-849-1907 With much of the American West experiencing at least some form of drought, it's no surprise that many municipalities are replacing their traditional Fourth of July fireworks shows with a less hazardous option. Drone shows provide a spectacle in the sky more PR

TROY, Alabama, June 10 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * How TROY alum Katie Byrd turned a love of math and psychology into a career of impact * For many students, choosing a major feels like deciding what they want to do for the rest of their lives. For Troy University alumna Katie Byrd, it was about finding a way to combine two subjects she loved. "I just knew I loved math and psychology," she said, "but that combination ended up influencing everything I've done since." Those passions would eventually lead her across more PR

LUBBOCK, Texas, June 11 -- Texas Tech University issued the following news: * * * How Two Texas Tech Researchers Hope to Keep Firefighters Safer * Older firefighters could unintentionally face greater cardiac risk under a new wellness standard. The rhythmic howl of a siren fills the nighttime air of a sleepy neighborhood. A firetruck seemingly appears from nowhere and pulls beside a building engulfed in bright orange-yellow flames. Firefighters pour out of their red transport, shouldering over 50 pounds of equipment. They are greeted by a  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Huck names Leadership Fellows for 2026-27 * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences has selected three faculty members to serve as Huck Leadership Fellows for the 2026-27 academic year. The competitive program prepares faculty for future leadership roles while engaging them in strategic initiatives that advance interdisciplinary research at Penn State. Joshua Kellogg, associate professor of veterinary and biomedi more PR

HUNTINGTON, Indiana, June 11 (TNSrpt) -- Huntington University issued the following news release: * * * Huntington University Earns National Recognition for Preparing Future Elementary Teachers in the Science of Reading Huntington elementary education program achieves top marks in new report from the National Council on Teacher Quality - The undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program at Huntington University has earned an A+ from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for how well they prepare future teachers to teach rea more PR

AMES, Iowa, June 10 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: * * * Hydrogen from deep under Iowa? State universities can help build a hydrogen economy * Companies are drilling exploratory wells to look for geologic hydrogen thousands of feet below Iowa's surface. This photo shows a well near Vincent, just northeast of Fort Dodge, in September 2024. Photo provided by Ryan Clark, Iowa Geological Survey. AMES, Iowa - The geologists spoke in apocalyptic terms about Iowa's distant past: "A rift developed deep in the Earth, more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 10 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * In a potential nanoscale breakthrough, scientists at Brown reveal 80-atom boron 'buckyball' * PROVIDENCE R.I. [Brown University] -The nanoscale world appears to have a new ball to kick around. Researchers from Brown University have shown the first experimental evidence for a "buckyball" molecule made from 80 boron atoms. The new structure is the cousin of the carbon buckyball, known formally as Buckminsterfullerene -a soccer ball-shaped molecule made fr more PR

NEW ALBANY, Indiana, June 10 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news: * * * Indiana University Southeast earns national recognition for preparing future elementary teachers in the science of reading * - 1:- 1:View print quality image about students learning to read in classroom setting about students learning to read in classroom setting New Albany, Ind. -The undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program at Indiana University Southeast has earned an A+ from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for more PR

NEW YORK, June 10 -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy posted the following news release: * * * Integrating depression therapy with microfinance aims to break the cycle of poverty and mental illness * A new study protocol by Professor Victoria Khanh Ngo and Dr. Thinh Toan Vu from the Center for Innovation in Mental Health (CIMH) describes a pioneering clinical trial combining depression treatment with financial empowerment for low-income women in Vietnam. The trial, known as Livelihood Integr more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 10 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * James M. Redfield, renowned scholar of the ancient Greek world, 1935-2026 * James M. Redfield, a University of Chicago scholar renowned for his groundbreaking research on the ancient Greek world and revered for shaping generations of students, died May 28 at the age of 91. The Edward Olson Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus of Classical Languages and Literatures, in the Committee on Social Thought, the Committee on the Ancient Mediterranean Worl more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 11 -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news: * * * Johns Hopkins announces major new investment in cutting-edge life sciences research The Life Sciences Research Initiative will direct $80 million annually over the next two years to fuel breakthroughs and discoveries to improve human health - Johns Hopkins University will invest $80 million annually for each of the next two years in groundbreaking basic and applied research across a vast array of life science disciplines--from immunology to neuroscien more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 11 (TNSrpt) -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * Media Briefing: Dementia and Brain Health For Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month, the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health hosted a media briefing on June 10, 2026, about dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and ways to help protect brain health. According to the Alzheimer's Association, about 7.4 million older adults--about 1 in 9 members of the U.S. population age 65 and older--are living with more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, June 10 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * June staff recognition for dedicated years of service * This monthly feature celebrates Purdue staff members in West Lafayette and Indianapolis who have dedicated 10 or more years of service to the university. These individuals are the backbone of Purdue's reputation as a top-tier, globally recognized institution. Their unwavering commitment and expertise drive the excellence that defines Purdue. Congratulations to the following individuals who  more PR

UNION, New Jersey, June 10 -- Kean University issued the following news release: * * * Kean University Hosts Second Annual 'Rep Your Ride' Car Show, Raising Nearly $100,000 for Students * Kean University welcomed community members, families and car enthusiasts to its Union campus on Sunday, May 31, for the second annual 'Rep Your Ride' car show. The event raised nearly $100,000 through sponsorships, donations and vehicle registrations. Proceeds will benefit the New Jersey City University (NJCU) Foundation and support students on Kean's ne more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, June 10 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Kennesaw State architecture student wins Super South competition with community-focused design * KENNESAW, Ga. | Jun 10, 2026 Kennesaw State University architecture student Madison Wall turned a vision for Atlanta's historic Sweet Auburn district into a first-place finish at the Super South conference and competition. The multidisciplinary competition brings together students from across the Southeast to present innovative design and technol more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, June 10 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU Libraries welcomes first international librarian-in-residence through global engagement initiative * LAWRENCE -The University of Kansas Libraries has welcomed its first international librarian-in-residence, marking a major step forward for the Institute for Globally Engaged Librarianship (IGEL) and its efforts to build meaningful global partnerships. Patience Emefa Dzandza Ocloo, a faculty member and senior lecturer in the Department of Information S more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, June 10 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU researcher's work contributes to data transmission link from Artemis II mission * LAWRENCE -The Artemis II Mission marked the farthest humans have traveled from Earth and could pave the way for future crewed lunar missions and deep space travel. As humanity ventures into deep space, the need for highly reliable data transmission links over long distances becomes critical. Through the work of University of Kansas researcher Erik Perrins, observers o more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Lewis Katz School of Medicine and School of Pharmacy collaborate to improve global health education * Through the Academic Model Providing Access to Healthcare (AMPATH) Ghana, Temple faculty and students work closely with students, pharmacists and healthcare educators in Ghana to address gaps between classroom learning and clinical practice. The summer after Gabrielle Stuart's first year as a student at Temple's School of Pharmacy looked different fr more PR

DAVIS, California, June 10 -- The University of California Davis posted the following news: * * * Media Experts on New World Screwworm * The U.S Department of Agriculture has now confirmed cases of New World screwworm in calves and a goat in Texas and in a dog in New Mexico. New World screwworm is a serious parasitic fly that can affect livestock, pets, wildlife, and less commonly, people and birds. Adult screwworm flies are about the size of a common housefly or slightly larger. Their larvae feed on the living tissue of warm-blooded animal more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, June 10 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Meet the Researcher: Jianbin Ruan, UConn Health * When a pathogen enters the body, the immune system responds by mounting an attack against it. Seems simple. But this description doesn't account for why some people get much sicker than others from the same exposure. Jianbin Ruan, assistant professor of immunology at UConn School of Medicine, leads a lab focused on discovering the molecular mechanisms at work in immune signaling to provide answ more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 11 (TNSjou) -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * New algorithmic tool enables to scientists to see cells "talk" to one another The tool could make it easier to identify defective cells underlying disease - People communicate with each other, sometimes face to face, sometimes with a text message or phone call. Cells also communicate with each other, sometimes by touching and sometimes by sending signals across space and time. But w more PR

GALVESTON, Texas, June 10 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * More than 500 leaders gather for opening day of Texas Brain Economy Summit * More than 500 leaders representing healthcare, business, academia, government, technology, and public policy gathered Tuesday for the opening day of the Texas Brain Economy Summit held at the Texas Medical Center. Presented by The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), the Center for Houston's Future, and Project Metis, the two-day summit brings togeth more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 10 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Myriam Heiman named director of The Picower Institute for Learning and Memory * Myriam Heiman, the John and Dorothy Wilson Professor of Neuroscience at MIT, will become the director of MIT's Picower Institute for Learning and Memory, effective July 1. She succeeds Picower Professor Li-Huei Tsai, who is stepping down after leading the institute for 16 years. Heiman, a molecular neurobiologist and geneticist, studies the neurodege more PR

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, June 11 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release: * * * NASA selects project for development from CU Boulder, UCCS researchers A CU Boulder-led research project, developed with the help of UCCS researchers, has been chosen for further development by NASA. The "MiniMag" is a miniature magnetometer, an instrument that measures magnetic fields in space. Magnetic fields affect weather in space, which in turns affects satellites, astronauts and technology. By changing the way magnetic fields are more PR

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, June 10 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * National heritage, statewide research, local impact * The South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station's long history of supporting the state's producers and its future outlook Today, American agriculture is a global powerhouse, exporting food to the rest of the world and consistently leading innovations that improve farm productivity and efficiency. Agriculture provides the U.S. economy with over $1.3 trillion annually and is a foundational more PR

VINCENNES, Indiana, June 10 -- Vincennes University issued the following news: * * * National speaker leads VU Science of Reading Symposium for local teachers National Literacy expert and author Lindsay Kemeny speaks to an audience of educators at Green Activities Center. - Vincennes University is aggressively tackling the state's early literacy challenges by continuing to align its resources with Indiana's goal of having 95 percent of third-grade students reading proficiently by 2027. The VU Education Department hosted its annual Science  more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, June 10 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * New Study Shows Land Shifts, Sea Level Rise Occur More Rapidly Than Previously Thought * Highlights * Land in some coastal areas is sinking faster than scientists once thought. * A research team that includes UCF Associate Professor Thomas Wahl found that sinking land and rising sea levels are occurring more rapidly, increasing the risk of flooding. * Understanding these changes can help communities better prepare for flooding and protec more PR

STANFORD, California, June 10 -- Stanford University School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Nicotine pouches, tobacco's latest ploy: Five things to know * Nicotine pouches are small, microfiber satchels containing a pre-portioned powder doped with nicotine -a highly addictive chemical -flavorings and other ingredients. When held in the mouth between the lip and gum, the nicotine is absorbed into the bloodstream. Worldwide, retail sales of nicotine pouches grew by more than 50% from 2023 to 2024. Last year, the global market fo more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, June 10 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU assistant professor part of $3 million grant for metal 3D printing research * WRITER: Allison Brady, engr_media@nmsu.edu Researchers at New Mexico State University have been working on a new method of metal 3D printing that could allow scrap metal to be made into high quality materials. Chaitanya Mahajan, NMSU industrial engineering assistant professor, is a co-principal investigator for a nearly $3 million grant awarded to Roche more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, June 11 (TNSjou) -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Why plastic lingers: Water chemistry slows nature's cleanup Natural water chemistry shields plastics from sunlight and microbes * In lab settings, ultraviolet light deteriorates plastic so microbes can break it down further * But, in nature, plastic often persists in waterways for decades despite direct sunlight * While lab experiments often use purified water or unrealistic water chemistry, engineers found salts and other chemical con more PR

BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, June 10 -- Olivet Nazarene University posted the following news: * * * Olivet Announces Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs * Olivet Nazarene University is pleased to announce Kent Olney, Ph.D. as the two-year interim Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA), effective July 1, 2026. This appointment came following the announcement that Stephen Lowe '88, Ph.D. had accepted a cabinet-level position at Northwest Nazarene University. In his announcement to the faculty and staff, University President Gregg Chen more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, June 10 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news: * * * One Giant Leap for a USU Graduate: Army Physician and USU Alumnus Frank Rubio Named to Historic Artemis III Crew * NASA has named Army Colonel (Dr.) Frank Rubio to the four-person crew for Artemis III, marking a significant achievement for the Uniformed Services University (USU) Class of 2010 graduate. Scheduled for launch in 2027, Artemis III will undertake a series of complex tests in Earth orbit as part of NASA's next phase of deep-space e more PR

ITHACA, New York, June 10 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Online grocery shopping could bring more fresh produce to SNAP families * The high cost of fresh fruits and vegetables and the need to restock them frequently can be barriers to healthy eating for low-income families. New research shows that online grocery shopping, combined with incentive programs, can help. The study, published May 16 in the American Journal of Health Promotion, examined the shopping habits of participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assi more PR

GAINESVILLE, Florida, June 10 -- The University of Florida posted the following news: * * * Orlando Sentinel: In light of Kyle Busch's death, we need to talk about sepsis treatment * The death of NASCAR driver Kyle Busch, a relatively healthy 41-year-old, startled the public in late May when his severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis. While pneumonia is a common condition, Busch's development of sepsis -when the body goes into organ failure after an infection -is highly unusual, as sepsis tends to affect patients who are either very young, more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, June 11 -- The University of Oklahoma Health campus issued the following news: * * * OU College of Allied Health Welcomes New Department Chair Amyn M. Amlani, Ph.D., a nationally recognized audiologist, researcher and health economist, has been named professor and chair of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Oklahoma College of Allied Health. He began the role on June 1. As chair, Amlani will lead efforts to expand the department's educational, research and clinical impact. Hi more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, June 10 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news: * * * OU College of Allied Health Welcomes New Department Chair * OKLAHOMA CITY - Amyn M. Amlani, Ph.D., a nationally recognized audiologist, researcher and health economist, has been named professor and chair of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Oklahoma College of Allied Health. He began the role on June 1. As chair, Amlani will lead efforts to expand the department's educational, research and clinical impact. His more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 11 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Pablo Jarillo-Herrero wins Kavli Prize in Nanoscience * MIT professor of physics Pablo Jarillo-Herrero is among 10 researchers worldwide to receive this year's prestigious Kavli Prize. Jarillo-Herrero is co-recipient of the 2026 Kavli Prize in Nanoscience "for foundational work that established the field of twistronics." His co-recipients are professors Eva Y. Andrei at Rutgers University and Allan MacDonald from the University  more PR

NEW YORK, June 10 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news: * * * Philosophy Student Wins Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Innovation Fellowship * For Griffin Pion, the news that he had won a 2026 Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Innovation Fellowship took a moment to sink in. "Receiving this fellowship was one of those times where I had to read the email twice," said Pion, a Philosophy Ph.D. student at the CUNY Graduate Center. Pion is one of 50 graduate students nationwide selected for the highly competitive fellow more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, June 11 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Physicist Eva Andrei Becomes First Rutgers Professor to Earn Kavli Prize, One of the Highest Honors in Science The recognition for her foundational work in nanoscience includes a $1 million shared prize By Robin Lally Physicist Eva Andrei, whose groundbreaking research could lead to ultrafast computer chips, highly accurate medical imaging sensors, and more energy-efficient power grids, received the 2026 Kavli Prize in Nanoscience--becoming t more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 10 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Podcast: How 'unwanted' insects play an essential role in survival * The small, buzzing and creepy-crawly creatures many people fear or dismiss as "bugs" are more important than most realize, according to Jessica Beckham, an environmental science and ecology lecturer at UT San Antonio. "Most bees are solitary bees, and they will only sting you if you literally grab onto them," Beckham explains. "They're not going to harm you." Beckham spe more PR

NEW YORK, June 10 -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy posted the following news release: * * * Presenting the 2026-2027 Ferguson RISE Fellows * CUNY SPH is delighted to present the Ferguson RISE Fellows for the 2026-2027 school year. The Ferguson Fellowship Program, named for Dr. James A. Ferguson, provides educational and hands-on research experiences for students in medical, dental, pharmacy, veterinary, public health, and social sciences fields. The 12-month program focuses on researc more PR

NEWARK, New Jersey, June 11 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * President Teik Lim to Retire from NJIT The Board of Trustees and President Teik C. Lim jointly announce today that President Lim will retire from NJIT, effective August 3, 2026, to conclude his successful tenure and transition toward a new chapter of professional and personal interests. President Lim has served as NJIT's ninth president since July 1, 2022, and he shared that his decision to retire from NJIT comes at a natural and positive i more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Medha D. Makhlouf quoted in Law360 article * CARLISLE, PA-Professor Medha D. Makhlouf was recently quoted in a Law360 article about new federal work requirements for people enrolled in Medicaid, part of an overhaul of the program that the article suggests may face legal challenges. "Loper Battle Looms For Medicaid Frailty Work Exemption" discusses the questions raised by proposed regulations directing state M more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, June 11 -- University of Southern California Pullias Center for Higher Education issued the following news: * * * Prioritizing Professional Development with the USC Leadership in Enrollment Certificate Program By Emily Chung Organizational research in higher education indicates that institutions that prioritize professional development experience lower staff burnout, stronger talent retention, and more sustainable enrollment strategies, particularly during periods of disruption. And for enrollment leaders, ongoing  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Recreation, park and tourism management faculty receives award for research * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Andrew Mowen, professor of recreation, park, and tourism management (RPTM), received the Cliff Jones Keystone Legacy Award from the Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation (PPFF) at its 17th annual awards banquet, where it celebrated conservation leaders from across Pennsylvania. The Cliff Jones Keystone Legacy Award honors individual more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 11 -- Roosevelt University issued the following news: * * * Roosevelt University Launches Executive Doctorate in Business Administration for Senior Leaders and Working Professionals Roosevelt University's Walter E. Heller College of Business is expanding its portfolio of graduate and executive education offerings with the launch of a new Executive Doctorate in Business Administration (EDBA), a doctoral program designed for experienced professionals seeking to elevate their leadership impact, drive organizational chang more PR

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, June 10 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Rowan-Virtua SOM marks 30th research showcase with multi-day event * For the first time in its 30-year history, Research Week at Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine (SOM) expanded from a one-day event to a two-day showcase, reflecting growing participation and interest in research across the institution and its partners. Held May 6 and 7 in the Multi-Purpose Room of the Academic Center on the Stratford campus, Research Week highlighted groundbreaki more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, June 11 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Rutgers Hosts Inaugural Conference Aimed at Advancing Health Equity Addiction Research Researchers from Rutgers, Yale and The City College of New York organize event to share strategies in substance use research By Nicole Swenarton Researchers and students from throughout the United States convened at Rutgers University on May 22 for the first annual Resilience Collective Conference, an event focused on sustaining addiction research addressing the nee more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, June 11 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Graduate Students Turn a Storage Room Into a Place to Recharge The converted space at Rutgers Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology offers a scalable campus wellness model By Carla Cantor At Rutgers, a group of graduate students, faculty and staff set out to answer a simple question: What would a wellness space look like if students designed it themselves? The project took shape in a small storage room near classrooms at the more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, June 11 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Meet the Professor Who Turned a Student's Childhood Curiosity Into a Career Path Suzanne Sukhdeo leaves behind a legacy carried forward by the Rutgers students she inspired - Suzanne Sukhdeo has overseen myriads of students during her career at Rutgers, whether as an associate teaching professor in the Department of Ecology, Evolution and Natural Resources or as a coordinator for the Student Success Initiative. After 37 years at Rutgers, she is set  more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, June 11 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Researchers Find Human-Caused Sea Level Rise Is Behind the Most Recent Increases in Extreme Water Levels A study supported by a Rutgers-led consortium shows climate change is reshaping coastal flood risks worldwide By Kitta MacPherson Rising seas are increasing the frequency of coastal flooding in many parts of the world, prompting researchers to better understand the role of human-caused climate change in those regions. Until now, scientis more PR

FAIRMONT, West Virginia, June 10 -- Fairmont State University posted the following news: * * * Ruth Ann Musick Library at Fairmont State University Joins PALCI * The Partnership for Academic Library Collaboration and Innovation ( PALCI ) and the Ruth Ann Musick Library at Fairmont State University today announced that Fairmont State has joined the PALCI consortium as its 82nd member institution, with membership effective July 1, 2026. The PALCI Board of Directors formally approved the membership on April 30, following a review by the PALCI  more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, June 10 -- Tulane University issued the following news release: * * * Sea-level rise has increased frequency of extreme coastal flooding worldwide, study finds * Human-caused sea-level rise has significantly increased the frequency of extreme coastal flooding worldwide, according to a new study led by a Tulane University researcher. The research, published in the journal Nature Climate Change, found that coastal flooding events expected only once every 100 years are now, on average, about 12 times more likely to oc more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education issued the following news: * * * Six Penn Staters earn Fulbright U.S. Student Awards Six Penn Staters have received awards in the 2026-27 Fulbright U.S. Student Program -five finalists and an alternate. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, is the largest U.S. exchange program offering opportunities for students and young professionals to undertake international graduate study, advanced research, university  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Six Penn Staters earn Fulbright U.S. Student Awards Six Penn Staters have received awards in the 2026-27 Fulbright U.S. Student Program -five finalists and an alternate. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, is the largest U.S. exchange program offering opportunities for students and young professionals to undertake international graduate study, advanced research, university teaching, and teaching more PR

STANFORD, California, June 9 -- Stanford University School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Stanford Medicine's bold proposal to accelerate cancer innovation and transform care * Stanford Medicine's long legacy of innovation in the fight against cancer -a disease burden that is expected to grow significantly in the coming decades -is poised to become even more pivotal. Stanford's bold vision for expanding its commitment to cancer innovation and care with an integrated clinical care and research center in Redwood City will take more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 10 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Startup's nuclear-inspired cooling system could make data centers more sustainable * The rise of artificial intelligence is riding on the back of an enormous data center expansion. Data centers are projected to account for anywhere from 9 to 17 percent of total electricity usage in the U.S. by the end of the decade. Today, around a third of data center electricity is devoted to cooling the chips that run AI models. That's the pr more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 10 -- Cleveland State University issued the following news: * * * Stephen Arhin Named Chair of Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering * Facebook X LinkedIn WhatsApp Copy Link Email Share Stephen Arhin, Ph.D., chair of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering in the Washkewicz College of Engineering. Arhin brings more than 30 years of experience in transportation engineering, with expertise in highway design and analysis, traffic operations and safety, forensic civil engineering and the manag more PR

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, June 11 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * How Physics Research at Stevens Led to an Enrico Fermi Fellowship Stevens physics Ph.D. student Christos Karapoulitidis is researching what happens to time at the boundary of gravity and quantum mechanics - Time is not the same everywhere. A clock placed higher above the Earth, where gravity is slightly weaker, ticks a little faster than one sitting lower down. Modern atomic clocks are sensitive enough to detect the difference across a height o more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Still in bloom: Penn State Flower Trials mark 90 years * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -For 90 years, the Penn State Flower Trials have helped growers answer a simple question: Which flowers are best worth planting? This summer, the trials are celebrating that legacy by pairing cutting-edge new varieties with "Oldies but Goodies," classic flowers that have stood the test of time. "Sometimes your grandmother's favorite petunia really is still th more PR

GALLOWAY, New Jersey, June 10 -- Stockton University posted the following news: * * * Stockton Hosts Growing Intergenerational Conference * Atlantic City, N.J. -Stockton University is not only an ideal space designed for 18- to 24-year-olds but for older adults as well. "We can sort of shake up what's expected on a college campus by creating, inviting and incorporating people of all ages because they want to learn, not because of the age that they are," said Christine Ferri, the director of the Stockton Center for Successful Aging (SCOSA) more PR

LAKELAND, Florida, June 10 -- Florida Polytechnic University posted the following news release: * * * Student research drives progress toward next-generation silicon chips * David Zambrano '26 is on the pioneering edge of a field that could one day replace modern electronics. Zambrano, who earned a bachelor's degree in computer engineering from Florida Polytechnic University in May, is advancing research in silicon photonics - a technology that uses light instead of electricity to transmit and process data. He is returning to the Universi more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 10 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Student-curated exhibit explores Spartan traditions * Campus traditions have long shaped the shared experiences of the Spartan community. This summer, a student-curated exhibition at MSU Museum brings those connections into focus. The exhibit, " What If We Kissed in the Shadows of Beaumont Tower? : Connecting Generations through MSU Student Traditions," is on view now through July 31 and is open to the public. Twenty students, all part of this  more PR

FORT COLLINS, Colorado, June 10 -- Colorado State University posted the following news release: * * * Study examines crops that could thrive in a water-strapped future * Contact for reporters: Jennifer Dimas (970) 988-4265 jennifer.dimas@colostate.edu When Colorado's snowpack is deep and the state's reservoirs are poised to fill, growing alfalfa is a safe bet for farmers in the upper Colorado River Basin. If the crop can be irrigated, it grows enough to be cut three or four times in a season, producing abundant and often profitabl more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, June 10 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Study shows gains in preschoolers' executive function with additional teacher training * KINGSTON, R.I. - June 10, 2026 - Research shows that when preschool teachers participate in professional learning workshops and ongoing coaching with experienced early childhood educators, students improve their language and literacy skills, and their social-emotional development. However, when it comes to executive function-the cognitive skills that ena more PR

ALFRED, New York, June 10 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: * * * SUNY Chancellor King visits Alfred University, touts value of internships, student research * State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. highlighted SUNY's commitment to paid internships during a visit to the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University on Tuesday, June 9. SUNY has set the goal that every undergraduate student will participate in a high-quality internship or other experiential learning opportunity that prepares t more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, June 11 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Kenna Cummings '27 Named Astronaut Scholar The geology major is unlocking the planet's hidden heat to help power a cleaner future. Kelly Homan Rodoski While most rising seniors are thinking about what lies ahead, Kenna Cummings '27 is thinking about what lies beneath--the ice sheet in Greenland and a supervolcano in New Zealand, to be specific. Cummings, a geology major in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) has been named a 2026-27 Astronaut Scholar by  more PR

MISSOULA, Montana, June 10 -- The University of Montana posted the following news release: * * * Teaching the Teachers: MCPS Educator Brings Real-World Experience to UM * MISSOULA - After more than 15 years teaching elementary students, Joseph Crider spent this school year helping prepare the next generation of educators at the University of Montana's Phyllis J. Washington College of Education. Crider, who worked as a third grade teacher at Rattlesnake Elementary School in Missoula County Public Schools, served as a visiting faculty membe more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 9 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Teresa K. Woodruff earns election to two of the world's most prestigious scholarly societies * Teresa K. Woodruff has been elected to the Fellowship of the Royal Society, one of the world's oldest and most prestigious scientific institutions. With this distinction, she joins some of the most influential scientists in history, including Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin and Albert Einstein. She has also been elected to the American Philosophical Society,  more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- The University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * The Many Shapes of Sabbaticals * Sabbaticals come in many shapes and sizes. Some involve crossing oceans and cultures, others U.S. states and institutions. Yet leaving one's home and family can be impractical if not impossible. And leaving home isn't the only way to immerse oneself in new research, develop educational plans, form new collaborations, and shore up existing ones. The stories below attest to that fa more PR

SANTA CRUZ, California, June 10 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Thirty years of investing in communities: Alumna Shannon Lawder on language, philanthropy, and following your passion * UC Santa Cruz alumna Shannon Lawder (Kresge '91, Russian studies) is the director of the Civil Society Program at the Mott Foundation. The Mott Foundation has supported communities worldwide for 100 years, and Lawder has been part of that mission for 31 years. June 10, 2026 By Haneen Zain Key takeaways  more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, June 9 -- Yale Law School posted the following news: * * * Through the Years, Courses Reflect Changing Approaches to Environmental Law * When what became Yale Law School's first environmental clinic launched in 1995, changes to landmark environmental legislation were fresh on people's minds. The Clean Air Act of 1970 had long established some of the earliest tools available to environmental lawyers. Then in 1990, amendments tightened the law to create a new nationwide strategy to the problem of air pollution.  "The more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 10 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * To study how chips really work, MIT researchers built their own operating system * A new kernel, or core program within an operating system, gives researchers a cleaner view of what's happening inside a processor. Called Fractal and developed at MIT, the kernel has already surfaced previously unknown behavior in Apple's M1. When security researchers want to understand what a modern processor is really doing with the kind of deta more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 10 -- Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences posted the following news: * * * Trainee Tribute: Kelly O'Rourke * Meet Kelly O'Rourke, a trainee in the Department of Biochemistry who is studying two proteins that may work together to protect neurons in aging-associated neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. She is mentored by Doug Kojetin, professor of biochemistry. Recently, she received the 2026 PhRMA Foundation predoctoral fellowship award, which is desi more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Treats to concrete: Penn State Bakery to use grad student's carbon capture tech * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The Penn State Bakery has long supported the University community through baked goods and desserts. Now, with a system developed by Matthew Hollingham, a third-year doctoral student in architectural engineering, the Bakery will also help pave the way for carbon capture and utilization. Hollingham's system collects carbon dioxide (CO2 more PR

IRVINE, California, June 10 -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * UC Irvine launches nation's first multischool depression research institute Event brings together leading scholars, clinicians and community leaders to accelerate breakthroughs in prevention and treatment - UC Irvine marked a major milestone in mental health research on June 9 with the launch of the Noel Drury, M.D. Institute for Translational Depression Discoveries, which university leaders describe as the first institute in  more PR

IRVINE, California, June 10 -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * UC Irvine's Oswald Steward is awarded 2026 Kavli Prize in Neuroscience Neurobiologist helped explain how nerve cells communicate and recover from injury - University of California, Irvine neuroscientist Oswald Steward has been awarded the 2026 Kavli Prize in Neuroscience, one of the world's most prestigious honors in science, for discoveries that fundamentally changed understanding of how neurons build, strengthen and modify c more PR

LA JOLLA, California, June 10 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * UC San Diego Professor Daniel Kane Awarded Godel Prize, Highest Theoretical Computer Science Honor * University of California San Diego computer science and mathematics professor Daniel M. Kane has been awarded the 2026 Godel Prize, one of the highest honors in theoretical computer science. Kane is a professor in both the Department of Computer Science and Engineering in the UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering and the Depa more PR

LA JOLLA, California, June 10 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * UC San Diego's Astronomy Department Celebrates Its First Graduating Class * When UC San Diego's Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics was launched in 2023, it wanted to capitalize on the rich history of space research and teaching at the university while also rethinking the needs of modern-day students. In fact, one of the motivations in establishing the new department was creating a new undergraduate program that allowed stude more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, June 10 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Alum's App Provides Accurate Food Additive Information * A new iPhone app called Food Additive Lens uses artificial intelligence to help consumers and professionals better understand ingredients and additives in food products. Yihang Feng '25 ( CAHNR ) (ENGR), developed the app while pursuing a dual program as a PhD candidate in the Department of Nutritional Sciences and master's student in the Department of Computer Science. Designed fo more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, June 10 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Unifies Shipbuilding Efforts Under One Banner * The shipbuilding and maritime industries are facing unprecedented challenges requiring advanced research and workforce enrichment. UConn is up to the task, bringing several key programs under one banner to help meet demand. The UConn Shipbuilding Initiatives have launched, linking research opportunities, international partnerships, manufacturing efficiency, and efforts to scale up the workfor more PR

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, June 11 (TNSjou) -- The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School issued the following news: * * * UMass Chan research finds Medicaid-funded nutrition, housing programs linked to improved health outcomes, lower costs By Hayley Mignacca In two recently published peer-reviewed studies, UMass Chan Medical School researchers found that targeted nutrition and housing support services funded through Medicaid led to fewer hospital and emergency department visits and, in some cases, net cost savings for Massachusetts more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, June 10 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * Understanding cataracts during Cataract Awareness Month * June is Cataract Awareness Month. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, cataracts are one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States. This is why it is important to remain up to date on eye screenings and preventative care, as cataracts are often easier to treat early in the process. Hongli Wu, Ph.D., a ssociate director of graduate education a more PR

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, June 10 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * Understanding the Cause and Treatment of Weed Growth in Fish Ponds * Nuisance aquatic weed growth is one of the most common problems faced by pond owners. While plants can provide utility to a pond, many species can grow so abundant that they cause more trouble than benefit, Scott Jones, small impoundment Extension specialist at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, said. "Many pond owners focus solely on strategies to kill the n more PR

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, June 10 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news: * * * UNF graduate student uses artificial intelligence to combat nutritional misinformation * As social media becomes a common source of health information, distinguishing fact from fiction has never been more urgent. At the University of North Florida, graduate student Vishwaa Shah is using artificial intelligence to help address that challenge. After earning her undergraduate degree in data science at UNF, Shah continued into the Master of Scie more PR

MANOA, Hawaii, June 11 (TNSjou) -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: * * * San Andreas fault reaches highest stress level in 1,000 years Tectonic stress along the San Andreas and San Jacinto fault systems in Southern California has now reached, and in some places exceeded, the highest levels seen in the past 1,000 years, according to research led by Earth scientists at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa. The study, published in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth, has direct implications fo more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 11 -- The University of Maryland Baltimore campus issued the following news: * * * America The Beautiful: How Interracial Couples Thrive in a Divided Country Charles Schelle During America's 250 years, love seems to have conquered all, but relationships and democracy both require work to be everlasting, especially for interracial and interethnic couples. The intersection of American culture and these marriages are at a center of a new book authored by University of Maryland School of Social Work researchers. Ame more PR

DENTON, Texas, June 10 -- The University of North Texas posted the following news release: * * * University of North Texas selected to be part of Inaugural Innovation Sandbox Cohort of the Future Universities Alliance * DENTON (UNT), Texas -The University of North Texas has been selected as one of 49 "proven innovator" institutions, across 23 countries, to participate in the Inaugural Innovation Sandbox of the Future Universities Alliance (FUA), organized by Duke University. The Alliance is a global network incubated at Duke University to more PR

MARINA DEL REY, California, June 11 -- The University of Southern California Information Sciences Institute, a component of the Viterbi School of Engineering, issued the following news: * * * Unlocking the Inner Ear: Transforming How Scientists Study Hearing and Balance A collaboration between USC/ISI, Ostrow School of Dentistry, and the National Institutes of Health is creating the first national database for hearing and balance research. By Julia Cohen Hearing loss and balance disorders affect millions, yet scientists know surprisingly l more PR

RICHARDSON, Texas, June 10 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Gift, Lecture Series Aim To Elevate Undergraduate Journey By Stephanie Ghandour A new University of Texas at Dallas lecture series designed to provide students, faculty and the community opportunities to learn from world-renowned scholars made its debut this spring. Sir Venki Ramakrishnan, Nobel laureate and former president of the Royal Society, was the speaker at the inaugural Kratz Family Collegium V Lecture in the Hobson Wildenthal Ho more PR

RICHARDSON, Texas, June 10 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Study: It's Never Too Late To Strengthen Cognitive Capacity By Stephen Fontenot A three-year study of brain health and performance by researchers in The University of Texas at Dallas' Center for BrainHealth (CBH) suggests that mental acuity does not inevitably diminish with age, and cognitive abilities can improve at any stage of life. The study, published online May 2 in the Nature research journal Scientific Reports, relies on da more PR

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, June 10 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Unlocking manure's potential * SDSU leads multistate study on the power of swine manure in growing better crops Farmers feed their animals the crops they grow. The animals produce manure that is applied on crop fields to promote plant growth. Farmers harvest those crops and feed them back to their animals, and the cycle repeats over and over again. Producers have been applying manure on their crop fields as fertilizer for generations. It w more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, June 10 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI Coastal Institute receives U.S. State Department support to advance sustainable fisheries work in Philippines * KINGSTON, R.I. - June 10, 2026 - The University of Rhode Island Coastal Institute has received $24 million in new funding from the U.S. Department of State to continue its fisheries work in the Philippines. Led by principal investigators Elin Torell, director of the Coastal Institute, and Tyler Pavlowich, assistant research pro more PR

AIKEN, South Carolina, June 11 -- The University of South Carolina Aiken Campus issued the following news: * * * USCA Earns National Recognition for Excellence in Reading Teacher Preparation Leslie Hull-Ryde The National Council on Teacher Quality gave USCA a grade A for its elementary education curriculum and programs, which prepare Pacers to teach reading to elementary students. "We are proud of this recognition because it reflects the hard work of our faculty and the strength of our elementary education program," said Dr. David Buckma more PR

TAMPA, Florida, June 10 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * USF welcomes retiring Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw to full-time faculty Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw will join the USF College of Behavioral and Community Sciences this fall as a full-time faculty member, bringing one of the region's most accomplished law enforcement leaders into the classroom. In his faculty role as associate professor of instruction, Bercaw will help instruct and coordinate the Master of Arts in Criminal Justice program, sharing  more PR

LOGAN, Utah, June 10 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU Biochemists Report Further Findings on Targeting Cancer-Specific Mutations With CRISPR * On the heels of breakthrough findings about a lesser-known CRISPR bacterial immune system and its potential for battling cancer, Utah State University biochemists Ryan Jackson and Kadin Crosby report further discoveries about emerging targeted cell-killing technology. "Our knowledge of CRISPR and its potential for advancing cancer treatments is progressing rapidly," say more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, June 10 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news: * * * UT Health Sciences Joins National Initiative to Advance Nutrition Education in Healthcare Training * "Nutrition is not a side issue in healthcare, it's fundamental to many of the things that we need to have a healthy lifespan," UT Health Sciences Vice Chancellor for Research Jessica Snowden, MD, told a national audience Monday during a press conference hosted by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in Washington, D. more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, June 10 -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center posted the following news release: * * * UT MD Anderson joins global consortium committed to eliminating cervical cancer * The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today announced it has joined a global consortium dedicated to accelerating the elimination of cervical cancer worldwide. The collaboration agreement with the Elimination Partnership in Cervical Cancer (EPICC) expands UT MD Anderson's global oncology efforts, further strengthening its commitment more PR

TYLER, Texas, June 10 -- The University of Texas Tyler campus posted the following news release: * * * UT Tyler Announces 2026 Jazz Camp June 22 - 26 * The University of Texas at Tyler School of Performing Arts will host its 2026 Jazz Camp June 22 - 26, bringing together middle school, high school, collegiate and adult musicians for a week of intensive jazz study, performance and collaboration. "We are excited to celebrate the ninth annual UT Tyler Jazz Camp this summer," said Dr. Sarah Roberts, UT Tyler associate professor and School of  more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 9 -- University of Virginia Health posted the following news release: * * * UVA Tests Program to Reduce Families' Sugary Drink Consumption * University of Virginia researchers are testing a digital program designed to help rural families across Appalachia and the South reduce their consumption of sugary drinks. Backed by a $669,251 grant from the National Cancer Institute, the team from the UVA School of Medicine and UVA School of Education and Human Development have rolled out the we SIPsmarter program to  more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, June 10 -- Sam Houston State University posted the following news: * * * Vice President for Student Affairs Selected for National Leadership Program * Dannie Moore, vice president for Student Affairs at Sam Houston State University, was selected by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) to join 30 fellow higher education leaders for the 2026 Millennium Leadership Initiative (MLI) cohort, a premier professional development program for senior-level administrators. Since 1999, MLI has prepared  more PR

VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- Villanova University issued the following news release: * * * Villanova Researcher Authors Comprehensive Look at Large Outdoor Gatherings and Severe Weather Risk * If Benjamin Franklin had modern climatological data to consult, he may have scheduled his famous kite and key experiment for July of 1753 in Philadelphia, instead of a month sooner. July, after all, is Philadelphia's most active month for lightning strikes, noted Stephen Strader, PhD, associate professor of Geography and the Environment and s more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 11 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * New research suggests dark matter clusters around black holes By Kelly Izlar We may not know what dark matter is, but we keep getting whiffs of it. "We are reaching a point where the observational evidence for dark matter is simply undeniable," said Mayank Sharma, a Virginia Tech graduate student in physics. Each new discovery teaches us more about the invisible substance that far outweighs all visible matter in the universe -- such as how gravity is more PR

WASHINGTON, Pennsylvania, June 11 (TNSjou) -- Washington and Jefferson College issued the following news: * * * CEBE Director Advances Energy Research with Two New Publications Dr. Corey Young, executive director of the Center for Energy and the Built Environment at Washington & Jefferson College, recently published two academic papers in scholarly journals. A review article in Oxford Open Energy synthesizes sprawling literature on various aspects of data center development, including energy and water use, siting, jobs, tax revenue, communi more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 11 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * WashU partners with St. Louis to expand CLEAN STL tornado recovery project * Washington University in St. Louis is formally partnering with St. Louis to expand environmental monitoring and public health research in city neighborhoods affected by the devastating May 16, 2025, tornado. "This partnership demonstrates WashU's ' In St. Louis, For St. Louis ' commitment to our region in concrete and tangible terms," Chancellor Andrew D. Martin sa more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, June 10 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * Western Kentucky University's Imagewest Agency Wins MRI-Simmons "Inspired by Insight" Award at 2026 AAF National Student Advertising Competition * Imagewest, the multidisciplinary student-powered advertising and design agency on the campus of Western Kentucky University (WKU), recently traveled to Austin, Texas to compete in the final round of the American Advertising Federation National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC) as one of the top e more PR

BOULDER, Colorado, June 11 -- The University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business issued the following news: * * * What a New NDA Proposal Could Mean for Federal Workers and the Public * In a move that could reshape how information flows inside the federal government, the Trump administration has proposed a government-wide nondisclosure agreement for federal workers. The draft policy, released at the end of May by the Office of Personnel Management, would require employees to formally agree to safeguard a broad category of "confiden more PR

LA JOLLA, California, June 10 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * What Powered the Earth's Earliest Life? * Early biological systems likely relied on RNA molecules to copy themselves and drive simple chemical reactions. Any system that could generate guanosine-triphosphate (GTP) -which is necessary for RNA synthesis -from prebiotic chemicals would gain a crucial advantage toward self-replication. Now researchers from the University of California San Diego report a version of an RNA enzyme (riboz more PR

SPOKANE, Washington, June 10 -- Whitworth University issued the following news release: * * * Whitworth Introduces Groundbreaking In-Person Master's Program Addressing Educator Burnout and Student Well-Being Whitworth University is redefining graduate education FOR educators with the launch of its Master of Education in Trauma-Informed Social Emotional Learning (SEL), the only in-person master's degree program currently offered by Whitworth for teachers who are already certified and one of the only programs of its kind in the region and acro more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 11 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Why consumers are more likely to commit to purchases they work to find Temple researcher Elina Hur found that consumers are more likely to commit to their choices when they feel their search efforts have paid off. - You've found the apartment that checks every box. The car has everything you're looking for. The product has the best reviews. So why is it still so hard to commit? New research from Temple University's Fox School of Business suggests t more PR