GAINESVILLE, Florida, June 11 -- The University of Florida posted the following news: * * * $9.5 million gift boosts UF efforts to protect cattle from disease-carrying pests * The University of Florida announced a $9.5 million estate gift establishing the Carrie W. Earls Mosquito and Pest Eradication in Beef Cattle Fund, supporting work across UF's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) and College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM). Researchers will focus on improving pest control strategies, reducing disease risks and helping c more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, June 11 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * 'Triple Owl' turns passion for teaching into doctoral success * KENNESAW, Ga. | Jun 11, 2026 For high school chemistry teacher Ashley Thomas, coming back to Kennesaw State University to earn a third post-graduate degree was an easy decision. A science teacher in DeKalb County Schools, Thomas is now a 'Triple Owl,' having previously earned a master's and education specialist degree in instructional technology, and now a Doctor of Education in more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, June 11 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news: * * * 'We Are Stronger Together': Faculty Senate Celebrates University's Achievements, Looks Ahead with Optimism * The Faculty Senate at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences wrapped up the academic year by celebrating its accomplishments and honoring several people who have made a tremendous impact on the university and its future. At its final meeting of the year Tuesday, the Faculty Senate presented awards to some of the le more PR

MIAMI, Florida, June 11 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * A Defining First: The University of Miami's Inaugural International Vascular Congress * The inaugural International Vascular Congress under the University of Miami banner convened global experts to highlight evidence-driven care, emerging technologies and the future of venous disease treatment. The 24th International Vascular Congress (IVC) marked a pivotal moment for the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, representing  more PR

MIAMI, Florida, June 11 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * A Long Shadow: Mapping Mesothelioma's Uneven Decline Across the United States * Summary * Mesothelioma rates have declined nationally, but the number of people affected continues to rise due to population aging and long disease latency. * Progress has been uneven, with a growing burden among women and persistent hot spots in several high-risk states. * Survival has not meaningfully improved, underscoring the need for strong more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 12 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Advanced airliner concept co-designed by U-M engineers Key takeaways: * The turboelectric design, led by aviation startup Electra and revealed this week at the AIAA AVIATION Forum, offers a 17% efficiency improvement. * The wide body provides additional lift while electric fans at the rear reduce drag. * University of Michigan Engineering researchers enabled the industry-academic team to explore a larger range of possible designs. - A new turboel more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 11 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Advancing stem cell research and building the next generation of biologists * As an undergraduate at Florida International University, Giselle Valdes tackled rigorous studies in the school's Honors College while simultaneously caring for family members with medical needs. "I think that the choice to pursue any field in the space of biology and medical research was entirely shaped by having to be there for my family," says Valdes more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 11 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * AI and generative design class debuts at Ohio State * When Gaetan Robillard arrived at The Ohio State University last August, he was excited about the opportunities awaiting him. Ten months later, he is teaching one of the university's new AI-focused classes: DESIGN 5193, AI and Generative Design - the first in the design department. "The field is very narrow in France, where I came from," said Robillard, assistant professor for computational visual design.  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 11 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * AI and the Economy Initiative builds momentum with second workshop * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping society, creating new challenges and opportunities across business, policy and everyday life. To help address these issues, Penn State researchers recently launched the AI and the Economy Initiative, bringing together experts from across disciplines to examine AI's economic and societal impact and s more PR

ALBANY, New York, June 12 -- Albany Medical College issued the following news: * * * NIH Funding Expands Research on Therapeutic Strategies for Nerve Disease By Cassie Nelson Two Albany Medical College scientists, Yannick Poitelon, PhD and Sophie Belin, PhD, have been awarded a five-year, $2.7 million grant from the National Institutes of Health's National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke to expand the framework of their research on Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT). CMT is a group of inherited, progressive neuromuscular diso more PR

ALMA, Michigan, June 12 -- Alma College issued the following news: * * * From Research Student to STEM Leader: Alumni Return to Inspire CORE Summer Researchers Author: Tim Rath, Director of College Communications This summer, Alma College students participating in undergraduate research are gaining more than hands-on experience in laboratories and the field. Through a new partnership between the CORE Summer Research Program and the Advancement Office, they are also hearing directly from alumni whose own research experiences helped launch r more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 11 -- The University of Pennsylvania Annenberg Public Policy Center posted the following news release: * * * Americans Split on Fluoridation; Opposition by MAHA Supporters Notable * As the debate over the value of adding fluoride to public drinking water percolates in communities across the nation, a new nationally representative survey from the Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC) of the University of Pennsylvania finds Americans sharply divided over the use of fluoride in public drinking water. The new  more PR

STONY BROOK, New York, June 11 -- The State University of New York Stony Brook University posted the following news: * * * Ancient DNA Study of Post-Roman Europeans Reveals the Emergence of a Complex New Society * Study published in Science challenges the myth of simple Barbarian domination in the Early Middle Ages STONY BROOK, NY, June 10, 2026 - The fall of the Roman Empire led to a tumultuous period of political, demographic and cultural change in Western Europe from the 4 th to 6 th centuries in the Common Era (CE). A new study that u more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, June 11 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news: * * * Anne Peters named USC's new vice president for marketing * The University of South Carolina announced Thursday (June 11) the appointment of Anne Peters as its new vice president for marketing following a national search. She will begin at USC on Sept. 1. Peters brings more than 20 years of higher education leadership experience to the role, most recently serving as associate vice president for marketing and special projects at the Univer more PR

LA JOLLA, California, June 11 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Annual Carbon Dioxide Peak Reaches 432 Parts per Million * Scientists at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California San Diego reported today that carbon dioxide levels at Mauna Loa Observatory reached 432.00 parts per million (ppm) in May, continuing a long trend of record-breaking annual peak readings. The level is an increase of 1.8 ppm over May 2025's measurement of 430.2 ppm. Scientists with NOAA's G more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, June 11 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Annual summer solstice tour of KU native plants garden will take place June 21 * LAWRENCE -The public is invited to the summer semiannual tour of the University of Kansas Native Medicinal Plant Garden at 7 p.m. June 21, the summer solstice. The garden is situated just east of the Lawrence Municipal Airport ( directions and map ), next to Prairie Moon Waldorf School (old Grant Township School) at 1865 East 1600 Road in Douglas County. It includes researc more PR

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, June 11 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * ATU Alumna Earns Acclaim at International Conference * Shruti Bhandari, a 2026 graduate of Arkansas Tech University, won two best presenter awards at the 2026 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) World Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things Congress May 20-22 in Seattle, Wash. Bhandari earned recognition for her research projects entitled "Multimodal Neuromorphic Computing for Cancer Diagnosis: Architecture, Clinical Fu more PR

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, June 11 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * Austin Peay State University formalizes landmark partnership with University of Belgrade's Faculty of Political Science * From left: U.S. Embassy Belgrade Cultural Attache Madelyn Mahon, U.S. Embassy Belgrade Charge d'Affaires Alexander Titolo, INSMS Director Dr. Rich Mifsud, and APSU INSMS Assistant Professor Dr. Rudy B. Baker. CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - Austin Peay State University (APSU) has formalized a significant new international partnership  more PR

NEW YORK, June 11 -- Baruch College posted the following news: * * * Baruch Alumna Earns Second Fulbright Award * Samantha Shokin will conduct research on Jewish and Yiddish cultural heritage preservation in Moldova. When Baruch College alumna Samantha Shokin (MA, Arts Administration '20) arrives in Moldova next spring as a Fulbright recipient, she will realize a goal years in the making. Shokin was first selected for a Fulbright Award in 2020, but the Covid-19 pandemic disrupted international programs worldwide and prevented her from p more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Behind every overconfident leader might be a 'rational sycophant,' veteran U-M game theorists find The past and present are rife with examples of advisers convincing leaders of the benefits of launching an ill-advised war. Or downplaying the risks of a potentially fatal flaw in the design of a car or spacecraft. Meanwhile, there's been no shortage of aides who seek to simply flatter their bosses to curry favor, rise in the ranks or bask in t more PR

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, June 12 -- The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School issued the following news: * * * Biotech executives and venture capitalists come to UMass Chan to hear faculty start-up pitches By Jim Fessenden UMass Chan Medical School welcomed leaders from nearly two dozen venture capital firms, corporate venture groups, biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies and other industry organizations last month to hear new company pitches from faculty members. The event was hosted by the BRIDGE Innovation and Business De more PR

GRAND FORKS, North Dakota, June 12 -- The University of North Dakota issued the following news release: * * * Bistatic radar project aids space domain awareness research Backed by a research grant from the State of North Dakota, UND's new bistatic radar will support student research, space domain awareness and the University's growing national security role On June 4, 2026, UND's newest space domain awareness research project rose into view above campus as cranes lifted two antennas onto the rooftops of the Collaborative Energy Complex and more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 11 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Brown professors devise course to explore generative AI in computer science education * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -When Anthropic launched Claude Code last year, the AI coding tool set off an earthquake in the computer programming world. Suddenly, users could simply outline a task in plain English, and an autonomous Claude Code agent could whip up workable code in minutes, sometimes seconds. Soon after Claude Code landed, other companies follo more PR

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, June 11 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Bryant students prep hospitality industry on cultural literacy as international soccer fans arrive * Foreign travel requires adjustments to local culture: whether to bow or shake hands, what kind of clothing is appropriate to wear, even which hand you should use to eat meals. For visitors traveling to the United States for the 2026 FIFA World Cup(tm), a lot of the potential friction points involve money. Fans from many countries, for example, may be  more PR

REXBURG, Idaho, June 11 -- Brigham Young University Idaho campus issued the following news: * * * BYU-Idaho Radio Recognized for Excellence in Journalism Both student reporters and their full-time mentors at BYU-Idaho Radio collected some hard-won hardware this spring for their excellence in journalism. Three students and two full-time staff at the radio station received multiple awards from the Idaho Press Club alongside professional media outlets from across the state. "It's been wonderful to see them progressing as disciples of Jesus Ch more PR

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, June 11 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Can ancient bacteria help solve one of agriculture's biggest challenges? * In search of a natural replacement for synthetic fertilizers, South Dakota State University is leading research that aims to harness the power of ancient -even mystical -bacteria. During the Archaen Eon -roughly 4 billion years ago -the Earth was a lifeless planet. The atmosphere lacked oxygen, and there were few, if any, organisms to be found anywhere on the glob more PR

OXFORD, Ohio, June 11 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Can theatre improve youth mental health? Miami professor aims to find out * Can theatre have a positive impact on mental health? This is the question that Miami University's Matt Omasta, professor and chair of the Department of Theatre, has been tasked with answering after being approached by the Imagination Stage, a theatre company that specializes in the performing arts and professional theatre education for young audiences with an emphasis on positive youth develo more PR

SALISBURY, North Carolina, June 11 -- Catawba College posted the following news: * * * Catawba College Student's GIS Project Helps City of Salisbury Prioritize Sidewalk Improvements * A Catawba College student's applied research project is helping the City of Salisbury identify and prioritize gaps in its sidewalk network, providing city leaders with a practical tool to guide future infrastructure investments. Natalie Almond, who graduated summa cum laude from Catawba College in May 2026 with a major in Environment and Sustainability and m more PR

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, June 11 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Cedarville MBA Earns National Recognition for Entrepreneurship * by Rich Stratton, Assistant Director of Public Relations Cedarville University's online MBA in strategic innovation and entrepreneurship has been named one of the Best 50 Accredited Online MBA in Entrepreneurship Programs by OnlineMasters for 2026. Cedarville appears on the national list alongside programs from Syracuse University, Pepperdine University and the University of North Carolina  more PR

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, June 11 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news: * * * Chancellor's Awards, Faculty of the Year Honors Bestowed at RELLIS * STEPHENVILLE, Texas -Two Tarleton State University students and an instructor at Texas A&M-RELLIS in Bryan received high honors during the RELLIS Academic Alliance commencement ceremony May 8. Stephen Opskar, an instructor in the Department of Sport Professions, received the Faculty of the Year Award, an honor bestowed to top professors and researchers across the RELLIS Academic Al more PR

DAVIS, California, June 11 -- The University of California Davis posted the following news: * * * Checking in With Chancellor May: 10 Ways UC Davis is Changing the World * To the UC Davis community: As we transition into summer and graduation season, we are also marking two important milestones: the 100th anniversary of the first four-year undergraduate class at UC Davis and the 250th anniversary of the United States. Though separated by 150 years, both events reflect a shared belief in innovation and the transformative power of education more PR

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, June 11 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * Congdon School of Health Sciences Dean Receives National Career Achievement Award Dr. Kevin Ford, dean of High Point University's Congdon School of Health Sciences and professor of physical therapy, was recently presented the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Biomechanics Interest Group's Career Achievement Award in Salt Lake City, Utah.  Ford, an accomplished researcher in biomechanics and sports medicine, said it was incredibly more PR

NEWARK, New Jersey, June 12 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Construction Workers Get Mental Health Support from NJIT Initiative Written by: Mindy Weisberger Construction is a physically demanding profession. But for many in the industry, a far greater challenge is managing mental and emotional well-being. Anxiety, depression, substance abuse and addiction in construction workers often go unreported and untreated. Long workdays, hazardous conditions, unpredictable schedules and financial uncertainti more PR

ITHACA, New York, June 11 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell Atkinson awards drive progress in tech, ag, sustainability * Over the last 20 years as the climate has warmed, extreme wildfires have doubled in frequency, carrying air pollution and smog across continents. Now, Cornell researchers are investigating whether wildfire smoke may also be carrying chronic wasting disease - the neurological illness, caused by misfolded proteins called prions, that afflicts members of the deer family. "We know that live, pat more PR

OMAHA, Nebraska, June 11 -- Creighton University posted the following news: * * * Creighton pharmacy class of 2026 outperforms national averages in ASHP residency match * Congratulations to the 2026 graduates of the Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions. This year, the University proudly conferred Doctor of Pharmacy and Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences degrees on a cohort of 69 new healthcare leaders, marking another milestone in Creighton's long history of academic excellence. As the home of the oldes more PR

OMAHA, Nebraska, June 11 -- Creighton University posted the following news: * * * Creighton School of Dentistry awarded Rural Health Transformation Grant * The Creighton University School of Dentistry will receive $4.625 million in Rural Health Transformation Grant funding over the next five years to strengthen rural healthcare initiatives across Nebraska. Supported through state and federal funding, the grant will provide $925,000 annually over five years to help finance programs focused on expanding access to dental care in rural commun more PR

ITHACA, New York, June 11 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cultivating future scientists through plants and partnerships * Students from Buffalo's McKinley High School -home to one of the few high-school horticulture programs in New York state -visited Cornell May 19 to tour greenhouses, participate in demonstrations and meet researchers from the Center for Research on Programmable Plant Systems (CROPPS). Exploring technologies that could allow crops to signal when they need water, fertilizer or protection from envir more PR

LA JOLLA, California, June 11 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Diane M. Simeone, MD, Named Koman Family Presidential Director's Chair * Thanks to the generosity of longtime supporters Amy and Bill Koman, the Unviersity of California San Diego has established the Koman Family Presidential Director's Chair to support the leadership of Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego Health -reinforcing the university's commitment to advancing transformative cancer research, clinical care and education. D more PR

GAINESVILLE, Florida, June 11 -- The University of Florida posted the following news: * * * Don't let the 'summer slide' slow down learning; experts share fun options to fuel young minds * Summer break has arrived for kids. A time for fun, freedom and family vacation. It can also be a time when academic skills fade away. With nearly 3 million students enrolled in Florida public schools, University of Florida experts at the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) say keeping youth engaged during the summer is key to preventin more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, June 11 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * Dr. Fadi Sibai to become Director of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences * Ogden College of Science and Engineering is pleased to announce that Dr. Fadi Sibai will serve as the next Director of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Western Kentucky University. Dr. Sibai received his bachelor's degree in Electrical (Computer) Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin. He went on to earn his master's degree and Ph.D more PR

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, June 11 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Eighteen SDSU undergrads awarded college research grants * Eighteen undergraduate students will be able to take part in research projects they helped plan thanks to funding from the South Dakota State University College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences. The students were awarded grants that will allow them to conduct a research project in an area of their choosing under the mentorship of a college faculty member. "As a colle more PR

RUSTON, Louisiana, June 11 -- Louisiana Tech University posted the following news: * * * Elementary Education program earns national recognition * The undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program at Louisiana Tech University has earned an A+ from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for how well they prepare future teachers to teach reading to elementary students. * Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Special Education Mild/Moderate - Grades 1-5: A+ (View grade page) The report, Teacher Prep Review: Decodi more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, June 11 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * Faculty Historian Sees Geopolitics on the Pitch in FIFA World Cup * The University of Toledo's Dr. Shingi Mavima is used to rising before the sun to catch a highly anticipated soccer broadcast. One perk of this year's FIFA World Cup, which kicks off on Thursday, June 11? He won't have to. "When Qatar hosted in 2022, I had to be up at 3 a.m.," he recalled. "But this year the United States is hosting with Canada and Mexico, so the games will be at normal time more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, June 12 -- Calvin University issued the following news: * * * Faculty Scholarship at Calvin: A Year of Research, Innovation, and Global Impact What does it look like to learn from faculty who are actively shaping their fields? At Calvin, professors aren't just teaching--they're researching, publishing, presenting, and contributing to conversations happening across the globe. From local communities to international conferences, our faculty are bringing expertise, curiosity, and faith-informed perspective into the wide more PR

DALLAS, Texas, June 10 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * Findings could boost efforts to develop chlamydia vaccine * DALLAS - June 10, 2026 - Scientists at UT Southwestern Medical Center, working with other U.S. researchers, have uncovered the structure of a key cell membrane protein in a bacterial model for Chlamydia trachomatis, the cause of the world's most common bacterial sexually transmitted infection (STI). The findings, published in Nature Communications, could help guide more PR

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, June 11 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * First-ever Arts in Health Conference at Rowan highlights innovation in healing through the arts * Rowan's George Family Center for Healing Arts hosted the first-ever Arts in Health Conference, bringing together healthcare professionals, educators, students, artists and community leaders from across the state. During the May 27 event, attendees explored a simple but powerful question: how can the arts help us live healthier, more connected lives ? Sponsored more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, June 11 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Five students chosen to represent Clemson at ACC Meeting of the Minds * Creative Inquiry Five Clemson students from a variety of disciplines were chosen to represent the University at the 20 th annual ACC Meeting of the Minds Undergraduate Research Conference this spring at Florida State University. The conference, which is sponsored by the ACC Academic Consortium, celebrates undergraduate research and creative inquiry at the 18 ACC member schools. T more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 11 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida State University Early Head Start marks 30 years of supporting Gadsden County families * For first-time mother Jemisa Lamb, the weekly home visits from Florida State University's Early Head Start program provided something she was missing: guidance. Having lost her own mother years earlier, Lamb was looking for support as she learned how to care for her child. "As a first-time mom in 2014 I didn't know anything. I needed help," said Lamb,  more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 11 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida State University names Jonathan Fozard vice president for Information Technology Services * Florida State University has appointed Jonathan Fozard as vice president for Information Technology Services (ITS). Since joining Florida State University in 2020, Fozard has played a key role in advancing the university's technology strategy. He brings more than 26 years of experience leading technology, cybersecurity and digital modernization initia more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 11 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * From classroom to community: How Penn State Schuylkill is building a local nursing pipeline * It's noon on a Tuesday. At Geisinger Medical Center, Alexa Menjivar is hours into a 12-hour rotation working bedside. Her preceptor, or supervising nurse, walks her through a procedure, pauses, steps back, hands over the chart and says, "Okay, next one's yours." This isn't a simulation. The patients are real. The stakes are real. For Menjivar, more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 11 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU therapist examines the evolving roles of fathers * As Father's Day approaches on June 21, a Florida State University licensed marriage and family therapist is examining how cultural and societal changes have reshaped modern fatherhood. Long viewed as the "helper" or "secondary parent" in raising children, fathers are increasingly taking on a more central role in family caregiving. According to a recent Pew Research Center study, most Americans ( more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 11 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU to host premier global entrepreneurship conference * Florida State University and the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship (JMC) will welcome entrepreneurship educators, center directors, researchers, startup ecosystem builders and innovation leaders from around the world for the 2026 Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers (GCEC) Conference Oct. 15-17 in Tallahassee. The conference marks the 30th anniversary of the GCEC, the world's prem more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, June 12 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Funding Renewed for UAMS-led Biomedical Research Program, Bringing INBRE's 30-Year-Total to More Than $107 Million By Linda Satter A federal grant that funds Arkansas INBRE, a statewide biomedical research program led by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), has been extended for another five years, providing 30 years of continuous funding totaling more than $107 million. The latest grant from the Nat more PR

LA JOLLA, California, June 11 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Genetic Mapping Identifies Potential New Targets for Cocaine Addiction * Key Takeaways * Cocaine use disorder is known to have a strong genetic component, but scientists have struggled to identify the specific genes * UC San Diego researchers identified key genes, such as Ces1, that influence how cocaine is metabolized and how addiction develops * Results could help scientists develop better diagnostic tests and more eff more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 11 -- The Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Ginger Jin Receives AAUW American Doctoral Fellowship *. Ginger Jin. Photo courtesy of Ginger Jin. telehealth The $25k award from the American Association of University Women will support Jin's 2026 - 2027 dissertation work focused on maternal health, health equity, and care delivery in safety-net settings, specifically prenatal care and telemental health care in Federally Qualified Health Centers. Ginger Jin, a PhD candid more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 11 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Glauber installed as inaugural Miriam Barr Librarian for Jewish and Near Eastern Studies * Samuel Glauber has been installed as the Miriam Barr Librarian for Jewish and Near Eastern Studies at Washington University in St. Louis. A ceremony took place May 4 in Ridgley Hall's Holmes Lounge. A scholar of modern Jewish history specializing in East European Jewry and its diaspora communities, Glauber's work has appeared in numerous journals. He  more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, June 10 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Governor appoints new BOV member, reappoints three visitors * Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger on Friday, June 5, announced one new appointment and three reappointments to the George Mason University Board of Visitors (BOV). The new appointee is James W. Dyke Jr., who served as the state's Secretary of Education from 1990 to 1993 and as a domestic policy advisor to former Vice President Walter Mondale. Dyke, of Reston, is a senior advisor at McGuireWood more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, June 11 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * GPT-5.5, Codex and Clemson-hosted models give researchers new options for AI-assisted work * Clemson Computing Information Technology The rise of AI agents and advanced reasoning models signals a shift from simple software support to systems that can help move complex research work forward. Systems can now write and test code, search documentation, interact with external tools and carry out multi-step technical workflows. Clemson researchers now have a more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, June 11 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * Greg Gerhardt: 2026-27 University Research Professor Q&A * UKNow is highlighting the University of Kentucky's 2026-27 University Research Professors. Established by the Board of Trustees in 1976, the professorship program recognizes excellence across the full spectrum of research at UK and is sponsored by the Office of the Vice President for Research. Greg A. Gerhardt, Ph.D., a professor in the UK College of Medicine's Department of Neuroscience an more PR

ALLENDALE, Michigan, June 12 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * GVSU survey finds continued economic growth for West Michigan By Brian Vernellis A GVSU survey of West Michigan manufacturers reported a fourth consecutive month of modest growth in May, though signs of a softening labor market, declining consumer confidence and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty could challenge that momentum in the months ahead. Brian Long, director of supply management research at GVSU's Seidman College of Business, said while th more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 11 (TNSrep) -- Harvard University issued the following news: * * * Harvard & the Legacy of Slavery Initiative kicks off third year of Du Bois Scholars Program with additional support * Harvard & the Legacy of Slavery (H&LS) Initiative welcomed fellows to the third cohort of the Du Bois Scholars Program earlier this month. Named after W.E.B. Du Bois, a sociologist, historian, civil rights activist, and Harvard Ph.D. graduate, the H&LS Initiative launched the Du Bois Scholars Program in 2024 as part of its ong more PR

PLATTEVILLE, Wisconsin, June 11 -- The University of Wisconsin-Platteville posted the following news: * * * Haslauer Participates in Program to Improve Experiential Learning for Multilingual Students * University of Wisconsin-Platteville School of Education Associate Professor Edina Haslauer recently attended Faculty College at Elkhart Lake where she participated in the 2026-27 University of Wisconsin Teaching Fellows and Scholars program. Haslauer is this year's Teaching Scholar from UW-Platteville. Through the Scholarship of Teaching and  more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, June 11 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * History Majors Prepare New Exhibit * This past semester, Seton Hall students made history! Those in the History Department 's new Public History Practicum worked with Thomas Rzeznik, Ph.D., to prepare a one-room exhibit on "Revolutionary Catholics" for the American Catholic Historical Society in Philadelphia. The exhibit, planned to coincide with this year's 250th anniversary of American independence, went on display on Friday, June 5. The exhibit  more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, June 11 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Holmes named W&M Libraries Faculty Scholar * The following story originally appeared on the website for William & Mary Libraries. - Ed. Marcus Holmes, professor of government, has been named the next William & Mary Libraries Faculty Scholar. His project will use W&M's archives and the history of Williamsburg to help students understand diplomacy not as something that happens only in distant capitals, but as a human practice rooted in particular places,  more PR

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, June 11 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * How cells respond to electrical cues and what it means for human health * Susy Kohout, Ph.D. Biophysicist Areas of expertise: Biophysics, cell biology, electrical and chemical cell signaling More information It's fairly common knowledge that the human brain is electrical, meaning its cells communicate through tiny bursts of electricity. But what about, say, the pancreas? "All of our cells are electrical to some degree," says Susy Kohout, Ph.D.,  more PR

NEW YORK, June 11 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news: * * * How Migration Looks Different When You Change the Lens * Migration is often discussed in simple terms, but a new book shows just how much those stories miss. Professor Jean Beaman ( Sociology, Black, Race, and Ethnic Studies, International Migration Studies, Africana Studies ) is a co-editor of The Oxford Handbook of Intersectional Approaches to Migration, Gender, and Sexuality, which brings together scholars from around the world to exami more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, June 10 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Howard College of Arts and Sciences Alumni Establish Endowed Fund to Support University Fellows * Stephen and Danielle Bailey Two alumni of Samford University's Howard College of Arts and Sciences, Danielle '11 and Stephen Bailey '11, have established the James C. Brown Excellence Fund for University Fellows. This newly endowed fund will expand opportunities for Samford students to pursue research, global learning experiences and advanced scholarly more PR

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, June 11 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * HPU Awards and Honors: June 2026 High Point University (r) students, faculty, staff and alumni recently completed service projects and received the following academic and professional awards. Chemistry Professor Honored by N.C. Biotech Center Dr. Heather Miller, associate professor of biochemistry, was presented with the Academic Development Excellence Award by the North Carolina Biotechnology Center at Triad BioNight on May 27. Triad BioN more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, June 11 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * Idaho State University Earns National Recognition for Preparing Future Elementary Teachers in the Science of Reading * The undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program at Idaho State University has earned an A from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for how well they prepare future teachers to teach reading to elementary students. * Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education: A View grade page The report, Teacher Prep Review: Decod more PR

TERRE HAUTE, Indiana, June 11 -- Indiana State University posted the following news: * * * Indiana State University Earn National Recognition for Preparing Elementary Teachers in the Science of Reading * Indiana State University's undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program has earned an A+ from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for how well they prepare future teachers to teach reading to elementary students. The report, Teacher Prep Review: Decoding Progress in Reading Preparation, spotlights theBayh College of Edu more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 12 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Pocket-sized population threat Investigation into lower birth rates cites UC research By Emily Glass, glassei@ucmail.uc.edu The Financial Times recently took a deep dive into why populations around the world continue to be on the decline. As part of the investigation, the publication cited new University of Cincinnati research that looks at the fall of fertility in the digital era. The new research, co-authored by UC doctoral candidate Nathan Hudso more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 11 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Jinhua Zhao named head of the Department of Urban Studies and Planning * Jinhua Zhao MCP '04, SM '04, PhD '09 has been appointed head of the Department of Urban Studies and Planning (DUSP), effective July 1. Zhao is the Class of 1941 Professor of Cities and Transportation at MIT. In making the announcement, dean of the MIT School of Architecture and Planning Hashim Sarkis noted that Zhao is a renowned transportation planner, edu more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 11 (TNSjou) -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * Discovery of Condensate 'Storage Units' in Cells Points to New Cancer Research and Treatment Targets Clusters storing gene activators near inactive regions of DNA in cell nuclei could illuminate cancer biology - A team of Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health researchers has discovered large droplets of proteins known as condensates near inactive chromosome regions within the cell nucleus th more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 11 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Karch named inaugural Barbara Burton and Reuben M. Morriss III Professor * Celeste M. Karch, a national leader in the study of the genetic and cellular basis of Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders, has been installed as the inaugural Barbara Burton and Reuben M. Morriss III Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Karch's research integrates human stem cell mod more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, June 11 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Kennesaw State researchers examine Atlanta's World Cup moment * KENNESAW, Ga. | Jun 11, 2026 Situated in the Atlanta metropolitan area, Kennesaw State University has a loge-level seat to one of the premier sports cities in the U.S. Owl alumni work in the administrative offices of nearly every Atlanta professional sports team and sporting venue in the area, thanks in large part to the education they received at Kennesaw State. Many have studi more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, June 11 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU announces first Beinecke Scholar * LAWRENCE -The University of Kansas nominee for the Beinecke Scholarship Program has been selected to receive the award for the 2026-2027 academic year. Each year through the program, the Sperry Fund offers 20 scholarships to undergraduates who intend to pursue a research-focused or fine arts master's or doctoral program in the arts, humanities or social sciences. Selected students receive $30,000 to be used for grad more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, June 11 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU Department of Mathematics announces 2026 spring awards * LAWRENCE -The University of Kansas Department of Mathematics recently recognized students and faculty for outstanding academic and teaching achievements. Graduate summer scholarships and research assistantships were awarded to 25 graduate students. Academic year 2026-27 scholarships were awarded to 77 undergraduates. Funds for the awards and scholarships are administered through the KU Endowmen more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 11 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Libraries' Special Collections announces research grant recipients for 2026-27 * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The Eberly Family Special Collections Library at Penn State University Libraries has announced the recipients of its 2026-27 research grants. These awards support scholars, students and independent researchers whose work draws on Special Collections' distinctive collections and advances new scholarship across disciplines. This year's  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Use of AI in K-12 Classrooms * WASHINGTON (June 11, 2026) - Artificial Intelligence (AI) is shaping K-12 classrooms across the country, with teachers using it for tasks such as developing lesson plans, organizing data, and giving students feedback on assignments. Similarly, the Trump administration is encouraging school districts and education to use AI, stating that it would revolutionize learning. 18% of teachers have received formal tr more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 11 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Meredith Meyer Grelli Named Vice Provost for Entrepreneurship and Associate Vice President * Meredith Meyer Grelli has been appointed Carnegie Mellon University's inaugural vice provost for entrepreneurship and associate vice president, effective July 1, 2026. Currently serving as managing director and interim executive director of the Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship (opens in new window), assistant dean of entrepreneurship initiatives in t more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 11 -- Michigan State University posted the following Q&A involving Ethan Theuerkauf, assistant professor of geography, environment and spatial sciences: * * * Ask the expert: Summer outlook for Great Lakes shoreline Although the official start to summer is still more than a week away, Michiganders have officially shifted into beach mode. But after a spring filled with heavy rains and shifting water levels, what should people expect when they the Great Lakes shorelines this summer? Assistant Professor Ethan Theu more PR

RAPID CITY, South Dakota, June 11 -- The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology issued the following news release: * * * Mines Team Completes Prestigious NSF I-Corps Program as the Only Great Plains and Northwestern U.S. Representative * A research team from South Dakota Mines is advancing to the next phase of commercialization of its NanoGuard product, an invisible, nanometer-thin shield that protects devices from biological buildup and corrosion, after recently completing the prestigious National Science Foundation (NSF) National Inn more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, June 11 -- The University of Missouri School of Journalism issued the following news release: * * * Missouri School of Journalism alum Claire Rounkles wins Blanchard Dissertation Prize By Austin Fitzgerald Claire Rounkles, BJ '18, PhD '25, has earned the coveted 2026 Margaret A. Blanchard Dissertation Prize from the American Journalism Historians Association. Rounkles is the first Mizzou student to win the award, which recognizes her doctoral dissertation exploring how the Black press in the Midwest covered lynchings  more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 11 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * MIT affiliates win 2026 Hertz Foundation Fellowships * The Hertz Foundation announced that it awarded 2026 fellowships to three current MIT students as well as an incoming graduate student. They are: Annika Marschner, Alvin Q. Meng, Zachary S. Siegel, and Matthew Wanta. The prestigious science and technology award provides each recipient with five years of financial support -a stipend and full tuition equivalent -which gives the more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 11 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * New imaging system sees through murky waters * For remotely operated underwater vehicles, cloudy and turbulent waters are often a no-go. When vehicles settle on the seafloor or dig through a sandbed, they can kick up clouds of sediment that make it tough for onboard cameras to see through. Often, the only thing to do is to wait until the marine dust settles before a vehicle can safely proceed. But a new underwater mapping techni more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 11 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Would you return a favor? Scientists say it depends on the relationship * When a friend buys you a cup of coffee, it's likely that next time, you'll return the gesture. This type of reciprocal generosity has been well-documented in behavioral economic studies. However, anthropologists and other social scientists have known for decades that in the context of relationships where one person has more power, status, or influence, rec more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, June 11 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Montana State chemistry student wins prestigious Astronaut Scholarship * Associate professor Nick Stadie observes Peyton Summerhill (standing), a freshman majoring in chemistry, and doctoral candidate Dalton Compton as they set up a methane-binding experiment in the Stadie Lab as part of a Department of Energy research project related to natural gas storage.  BOZEMAN - Montana State University student Peyton Summerhill has wanted to be a scientist for a more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, June 11 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Montana State leaders to visit southeast Montana during 13th annual bus tour June 16-18 * BOZEMAN -Montana State University administrators, deans, faculty members and student leaders will visit portions of southeast Montana June 16-18 as part of the 13th annual President's Bus Tour. The tour will feature stops in Huntley, Forsyth, Miles City, Ekalaka, Glendive, Terry, Broadus and Crow Agency.Size: Lg Med Sm V The President's Bus Tour will include a co more PR

LA JOLLA, California, June 11 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * New Data Center, Student Collaboration Space Put People at the Heart of Computer Science * The Computer Science and Engineering Department at the University of California San Diego unveiled a new on-site data center that will accelerate computing and artificial intelligence research advances, while giving graduate students and other computer science researchers valuable, hands-on access to cutting-edge computing infrastructure.  more PR

ITHACA, New York, June 11 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * New director, grants mark expansion of Engaged Engineering * Opportunities for students to make a difference are on the rise in the Cornell Duffield College of Engineering as its Engaged Engineering initiative announces new leadership and grant awards that will create enhanced pathways for community-engaged learning. Launched in collaboration with Cornell's David M. Einhorn Center for Community Engagement in 2025, the initiative aims to provide a robust array more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 11 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * New research reveals how brains update their predictions * In the split second after you hear a noise, your brain is already making a potentially life-or-death deduction: Did I do that, or did something else? Our nervous systems answer this question using something called corollary discharge, a copy of a motor command that tells sensory areas what to expect from our own actions. This mechanism is at the center of a new study by biologists a more PR

SWARTHMORE, Pennsylvania, June 11 -- Swarthmore College posted the following news: * * * Nine Students Embark on President's Sustainability Research Fellowships * Nine Swarthmore students have been newly selected for the President's Sustainability Research Fellowship (PSRF), a high-impact learning experience where students take stewardship over vital sustainability challenges at the College. The program matches motivated students with small teams of staff and faculty mentors to research, develop, and implement projects in a yearlong course  more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, June 11 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU computer science undergraduate research experience leads students toward Ph.D. * New Mexico State University computer science students were among 120 attending the inaugural in-person workshop and research showcase for the Computing Research Association (CRA) Undergraduate Research to Ph.D. (UR2PhD) program in New Orleans in late April. NMSU is a designated institutional partner of the program, which helps students and faculty gain more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, June 12 (TNSjou) -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Cell-inspired material captures energy and releases it on demand Shape-shifting liquid transforms into an energy-rich gel that stores power for months * New material works like a cell's dynamic internal skeleton, assembling and disassembling as it stores and releases energy * It can harvest energy from sunlight or other sources and store it in the dark * Material could open the door for clean, renewable energy that doesn't require plas more PR

ROCHESTER, Michigan, June 10 -- Oakland University posted the following news: * * * OU psychology chair receives Editor of Distinction Award for service to science journal * Todd K. Shackelford, distinguished professor and chair of Oakland University's psychology department, was selected to receive a Springer Nature Editor of Distinction Award for his service as editor of Evolutionary Psychological Science, a journal dedicated to exploring the psychological aspects of evolution and behavior. The Springer Nature Editor of Distinction Award more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, June 11 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news: * * * OU Receives $11.5 Million NIH Award to Establish Statewide Immunoengineering Research Center * NORMAN, Okla. - The University of Oklahoma has received an $11.5 million award from the National Institutes of Health to establish the Oklahoma Center of ImmunoEngineering, a new research center designed to accelerate the study and treatment of diseases rooted in the immune system. The five-year Phase I award, funded through NIH's Centers of Biomedical Resea more PR

LOGAN, Utah, June 11 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Over 260 Global Scientists Unite on Urgent Call for Wildlife Protection for Sake of Climate * For the first time, leading scientists worldwide have united to affirm the vital role that wild animals play in climate mitigation and ecosystem resilience. The 288 experts from six continents and a full range of climates and ecosystems have endorsed the Scientific Consensus on Wildlife and Climate, collectively calling on governments to explicitly incorporate wildlife more PR

ITHACA, New York, June 11 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * Patrick Webb, renowned international scholar, to lead Ashley School * Patrick Webb, a globally influential scholar of nutrition, food and agriculture policy, and humanitarian assistance, will join Cornell July 1 as the inaugural executive director of the Ashley School of Global Development and the Environment in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Webb is currently the Alexander McFarlane Professor at the  more PR

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, June 11 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * PennWest student pursues global conservation experiences * When Mary Kelly transferred to PennWest University during her freshman year, she was looking for a program that matched her passion for wildlife. What she found was a field full of possibilities. "I remember my first day at PennWest," Kelly said. "I remember writing down when I came home how inspired I was." Now, before beginning her junior year as a fisheries and wildlife biology major, Kelly has a more PR

ITHACA, New York, June 11 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Persistence, focus on tech makes U.S. 'serial acquirers' different * In the U.S., unlike elsewhere in the world, the vast majority of mergers and acquisitions are conducted by "serial acquirers" - large, publicly traded firms that regularly acquire smaller companies. Around four in five M&A deals are made by these major players, including tech titans IBM, Google and Microsoft. And even the least-successful U.S. acquirers in terms of market reaction will conti more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, June 11 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Plant and Soil Center Opens to the Public * The University of Connecticut community, state legislators, and special guests gathered on Thursday, June 4, for a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially mark the opening of the George Leigh Minor Plant and Soil Health Center. The space brings together UConn's public-facing agricultural services, helping residents, farmers, and other industries with essential services such as plant diagnostics, soil ana more PR

BROOKLYN, New York, June 11 -- Pratt Institute, a private university that says it educate artists and professionals to be contributors to society, posted the following news: * * * Pratt Shines at NYCxDESIGN 2026 * Across NYCxDESIGN 2026, the annual celebration of global design that took place in venues around the city this spring, members of the Pratt community displayed creative work, participated in dialogues, and made connections with peers and industry professionals. Graduate and undergraduate students from the School of Design won a  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 11 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Professor earns EXPy Award for computer science initiatives at home and abroad * Dr. Bob Allen loves showing his students how they can give back to the community through their computer science knowledge. In April, he was awarded Mercer's 2025-26 EXPy Award for excellence in experiential learning in recognition of his outreach programs at home in Middle Georgia and abroad in South Africa. Dr. Allen received three student nominations for the award. "It's so sp more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, June 11 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Purdue Institute for Cancer Research secures $9.4M in renewal of its National Cancer Institute Cancer Center Support Grant * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -The Purdue Institute for Cancer Research (PICR) has received $9.4 million from the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), to renew its Cancer Center Support Grant (CCSG), which funds the administrative, collaborative and operational foundation of NCI-designated more PR

ITHACA, New York, June 11 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Redesigned fire gear offers potentially more cooling, less toxicity * A Cornell researcher's bold new redesign of firefighter gear - which hasn't significantly changed in decades - is more versatile and better adapted to their actual work, only a small fraction of which involves actually fighting structure fires. Heeju Terry Park, the Vincent V.C. Woo Professor in the Department of Human Centered Design in the College of Human Ecology, and his lab developed t more PR

ROCHESTER, New York, June 11 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * RIT researchers get design inspiration from rescuing neglected media How 50-year-old instructional television has implications for interactive learning today - Like Indiana Jones, researchers at RIT's Interaction, Media, and Learning Lab hope to save pieces of history before they disappear so that people can learn from the designs. Recently, the researchers have been recovering late 20th century instructional tv programs before the ta more PR

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, June 11 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Rowan University and Nebius collaborate to advance AI education and workforce development * Glassboro, N.J. -In alignment with New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill's call for data-center companies to invest in the communities they serve and help create high-quality local jobs, Rowan University and Nebius, the AI cloud company, are working together to expand AI education and strengthen the state's innovation workforce. The collaboration brings together Rowan' more PR

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, June 11 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * SDSU joins MIT as theme winner at NASA contest * Lined up against some big-name competition, a young group of South Dakota State University engineering students won its category in a prestigious NASA student competition. SDSU was one of three finalists selected to compete in the Lunar Sample Return Concept category. The students were tasked with developing a concept to extract and return to Earth lunar surface and subsurface samples. That  more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 11 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Silent Impact: What If Routine Hits Are Football's Biggest Threat to the Brain? * With every collision in football, the stakes rise -fueling the urgency for researchers like Brad Mahon (opens in new window), a professor of psychology at Carnegie Mellon University, to answer a pressing question: How can we protect the brain without sidelining the sport? Mahon is tracking football players across multiple seasons to understand how they can stay h more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 11 -- The Washington University School of Medicine posted the following news release: * * * Socioeconomic factors linked to lasting imprint in kids' brains * Hundreds of factors influence children's lives, from sleep, stress and screen time to health history and parenting. A study led by WashU Medicine researchers shows how strongly these factors are reflected in brain development. Socioeconomic factors account for 16% of variation in children's brain function and align with brain structure and function much more s more PR

HATTIESBURG, Mississippi, June 12 -- The University of Southern Mississippi issued the following news: * * * Southern Miss Opens Rural Digital Forensics Lab to Support Law Enforcement By: Morgan Smith The University of Southern Mississippi is expanding access to digital forensic resources and training through the opening of the Rural Digital Forensics Initiative (RDFI) laboratory within the School of Criminal Justice, Forensic Science and Security. Supported by the U.S. Department of Justice, the RDFI includes a digital content production s more PR

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, June 11 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Every Gift Tells A Story: Mary VanLeer M.Eng. '12 VanLeer Legacy Gift Empowers Future Innovators in Systems Engineering - Mary VanLeer M.Eng. '12 and her husband William are helping shape the future of systems engineering at Stevens through a transformative estate gift. Their bequest establishes the William L. and Mary D. VanLeer Endowed Scholarship and the Mary VanLeer M.Eng. '12 Endowed Research Fund, propelling the next generation of innovat more PR

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, June 11 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * How Stevens Professor Jia Mi Is Helping Advance the Future of Marine Energy Named a 2026 Offshore Technology Emerging Leader, Mi is tackling some of offshore energy's biggest challenges while preparing students for careers in ocean engineering - Jia Mi, assistant professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental and Ocean Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology, has been selected as one of nine 2026 Offshore Technology Emerging Leaders more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 11 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Student-Athletes Step Forward as Partners in Football's Next Era of Safety * Carnegie Mellon University football players are essential partners in a groundbreaking study led by neuroscientist Brad Mahon (opens in new window), a professor of psychology at CMU. The research is developing new ways to understand how routine hits on the field impact the brain. While Mahon refines predictive models and explores future innovations like digital twins, more PR

ALBANY, New York, June 12 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * SUNY Celebrates Historic $10.7 Million State Investment in the Arthur O. Eve Educational Opportunity Program The Nearly 60-Year-Old Program Showcases SUNY's Affordable Excellence by Providing Comprehensive Support to Help Academically Under-Prepared Students from Low-Income Backgrounds Succeed in College Chancellor King Met with EOP Students at Alfred State to Discuss the Program - State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. more PR

STANFORD, California, June 10 (TNSjou) -- Stanford University School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Supercharged natural killer cells suppress solid tumors in mice * Scientists have made great progress in harnessing the body's own immune cells to treat so-called liquid tumors, cancers of the blood and lymphatic system. Yet these powerful cell therapies have been no match for solid tumors, which are tough to access and secrete signals that can stifle immune cells that get too close. In a new study, Stanford Medicine researche more PR

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, June 11 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news: * * * Tarleton State Men Seeking Three-Peat at College National Finals Rodeo * STEPHENVILLE, Texas -Tarleton State University's men's rodeo team will be going for the program's third national title in a row and the fourth in five years when the chute opens for action at the College National Finals Rodeo June 14-20 in Casper, Wyo. Tarleton State dominated the newly formed Lone Star Region of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association, winning at eight  more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, June 12 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Chemical engineering capstone project takes top prize The team's award-winning project featured detailed 2D and 3D models of a realistic industrial plant, demonstrating both technical excellence and innovative design. By Raven Wuebker, Contributor Eight chemical engineering seniors earned first place overall at the 2026 Engineering Project Showcase, becoming the first team from the Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engin more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 11 -- The Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * The Power of Healthy LGBTQ+ People *. At a time when LGBTQ+ rights face continued threats, it is important to confront these challenges, but also cultivate and celebrate health, joy, and abundance, writes Carlos Rodriguez-Diaz in a new viewpoint. Viewpoint articles are written by members of the SPH community from a wide diversity of perspectives. The views expressed are solely those of the authors and are not intended to represe more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 12 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * This VCU professor's extracurricular gig? Wikipedia editor School of Life Sciences professor Peter Uetz, Ph.D., uses the online encyclopedia as a teaching tool, both inside the classroom and out. By Sian Wilkerson Wikipedia, the Internet's free encyclopedia, has long been a favored resource for curious web searchers across the world. Since launching in 2001, there are now more than 300 wikis, with nearly 70 million articles written in hundreds  more PR

MIAMI, Florida, June 11 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Thomas Best, M.D., Ph.D., Earns ACSM Honor Award for Transforming Sports Injury Recovery * From an influential study that reshaped hamstring injury treatment to decades of mentorship and innovation, Dr. Thomas Best's career continues to influence sports medicine worldwide. When Thomas Best, M.D., Ph.D., reflects on receiving the American College of Sports Medicine's (ACSM) highest honor, he does not point to a single achievement. I more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, June 11 -- The University of Tennessee posted the following news: * * * Turfgrass Research Making Headlines Around the World * The University of Tennessee, Knoxville's world-renowned turfgrass program, led by Distinguished Professor John Sorochan, is earning national and international headlines ahead of FIFA World Cup 26, as journalists and fans turn their attention to the science and research behind safe, high-performance playing surfaces. The mission to achieve this ambitious goal began nearly five years ago when t more PR

MIAMI, Florida, June 11 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Two Miller School Trailblazers Retire After Nearly 100 Years of Combined Service * Dr. Patricia Byers and Dr. David Roth retired from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, concluding nearly a century of combined service marked by groundbreaking advances in trauma care, surgical nutrition and transplant nephrology. Nearly five decades ago, Patricia Byers, M.D., and David Roth, M.D., met during a clinical surgical rotati more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, June 11 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * Two WKU students selected for NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates * Nolan French and Carrie Updegraff have been accepted to participate in highly competitive National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (NSF REU). French will conduct research in computational physics at Michigan State University and Updegraff will conduct research in "Smart Cities" at the University of Nevada, Reno. The NSF REU program provides f more PR

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, June 11 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * UAPB Hosts 2026 1890 Center of Excellence Student Success and Workforce Development Symposium * The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences (SAFHS) hosted the 2026 1890 Center of Excellence Student Success and Workforce Development Symposium from May 17-20 in the STEM Building. The four-day event brought together students, faculty, administrators and stakeholders from 1890 land-grant i more PR

BUFFALO, New York, June 11 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * UB spinout POP Biotechnologies receives up to $9.7 million for rapid-response vaccine platform * Jonathan Lovell, SUNY Empire Innovation Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering, and co-founder and CEO of POP Biotechnologies. Credit: Douglas Levere, University at Buffalo. Funding will help Buffalo-based company advance a bird flu vaccine candidate and test its vaccine platform for future outbreak res more PR

DAVIS, California, June 11 -- The University of California Davis posted the following news: * * * UC Davis Uncorks Second Annual Wine Sale * The University of California, Davis, Department of Viticulture and Enology will begin this year's wine sales June 16 from noon to 4 p.m. The wines are made by students, faculty and staff from grapes they grow on campus and at the Oakville research station in Napa Valley. Six new student-made wines will be released as well as three new UC Davis wines. Last year the department launched Hilgard631, a no more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 12 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * UC doctoral candidate awarded prestigious doctoral fellowship Amota Ataneka received one of 35 National Academy of Education/Spencer Dissertation Fellowships By Rodney Wilson, wilso4rn@ucmail.uc.edu When Amota Ataneka first learned of the National Academy of Education (NAEd)/Spencer Dissertation Fellowship, he didn't know it was one of the most prestigious awards for emerging scholars in education research. He just knew he needed to apply. "I heard  more PR

IRVINE, California, June 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * UC Irvine physicists measure two neutrino parameters with unprecedented precision Findings contribute to a more complete understanding of neutrinos' role in the universe * Neutrinos are one of the fundamental particles comprising the universe. * The findings mark the beginning of a broader program of measurements with critical implications for particle physics and astrophysics. * In the United States, this research i more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * Abortion Hotline Use Soared Even Before Supreme Court Decision A new study of more than 16,000 people who sought help from a nationwide abortion and miscarriage hotline found demand for confidential clinical support surged both before and after the U.S. Supreme Court decision that overturned federal abortion protections. Researchers found that the use of the Miscarriage & Abortion Hotline spiked 210% from more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * Understanding How Brain Aneurysms Form May Help Predict Ruptures Once blood vessels lose the ability to expand and contract with each heartbeat, artery walls are more prone to rupture. - A new study from UC San Francisco shows how certain cells in the brain may cause aneurysms to weaken and rupture. It helps explain why some aneurysms burst while others do not and could lead to new ways of predicting and more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, June 11 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Institute Helps Launch Statewide Hate Crime Reporting Campaign * A new public awareness campaign is helping Connecticut residents better understand what constitutes a hate crime, where to report incidents, and why reporting matters. Led in part by the UConn Institute for Municipal and Regional Policy (IMRP), the campaign also aims to strengthen the state's ability to track incidents and respond more effectively. The campaign was unveiled J more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 11 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news: * * * UMSL optometry alum and U.S. Navy captain Dr. Kyle Dohm named first aerospace optometry fellow at NASA * Dr. Kyle Dohm is a 2006 graduate of UMSL's College of Optometry who has served in the Navy for the past 20 years. Later this year, he will begin a two-year fellowship in aerospace optometry at NASA. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Kyle Dohm) Like much of the rest of the country, Dr. Kyle Dohm was captivated by the Artemis II mission earl more PR

PEMBROKE, North Carolina, June 10 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke issued the following news: * * * UNCP's Jess Boersma Selected for Prestigious National Leadership Program * Dr. Jess Boersma, vice chancellor for strategy, data analytics and institutional performance and chief of staff at UNC Pembroke, has been selected to participate in the 2026-27 Millennium Leadership Initiative (MLI), a highly competitive national leadership development program sponsored by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU). more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Taking a second look at surgery eligibility for patients with lung cancer who smoke UC study says patients who smoke and don't quit before surgery still have positive outcomes By Cedric Ricks, 260-415-8554, cedric.ricks@uc.edu Researchers at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine have found that patients who continue to smoke ahead of lung cancer surgery have a higher risk of pulmonary complications, but their short-term mortality  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, June 12 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * CPRIT Invests Over $11 Million to Fuel UH Breakthroughs in Cancer Research New Grants Accelerate Efforts to Advance Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment Story by Laurie Fickman, Layout Heather Cobb Two new grants from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas bring the total of active CPRIT grants at UH to $11.1 million, and both are meant to develop new strategies to fight lung cancer. In the lab of Akash Gupta, assistant professor of chemica more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, June 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: * * * This Jacket Pulls Drinking Water From Thin Air The advance in fabric technology comes alongside a new benchmark for atmospheric water harvesting. - Engineers at The University of Texas at Austin have developed a jacket that harvests drinking water directly from the air. The technology could benefit anyone who spends much time in areas without easy access to drinking water, from hobbyist hikers, campers and runners to agricultural workers, em more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 12 -- The University of Utah Health issued the following news release: * * * University of Utah Health Launches Three-Year Community Health Improvement Strategy for Utah Plan targets behavioral health, access to care, and social determinants of health in six focus counties following extensive community input AT A GLANCE * University of Utah Health has released its 2026-2029 Community Health Improvement Strategy, a three-year road map developed from thousands of community voices across 27 Utah counties. * The pl more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 5 (TNSjou) -- The University of Utah Health issued the following news release: * * * Moran Eye Center Researchers Identify Which Eye Infections Pose the Greatest Threat to Vision Eye surgery today is safer than ever, yet ophthalmologists must remain watchful for a rare but serious complication that can threaten sight within days: a bacterial eye infection called endophthalmitis. Now, clinician-scientists at the University of Utah's John A. Moran Eye Center have identified which types of endophthalmitis pose the gr more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 12 -- The University of Virginia issued the following Q&A on June 11, 2026, involving Chris Kuenze, associate professor in the School of Education and Human Development, and athletic trainer: * * * Q&A: Why are ACL injuries so common in soccer? By Audrey Breen, audreybreen@virginia.edu As the 2026 World Cup kicks off, one of soccer's most dreaded injuries is already sidelining stars and reigniting questions about why anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, tears are so common in the sport. During the 2023 Women more PR

OMAHA, Nebraska, June 10 -- The University of Nebraska Omaha Campus posted the following news: * * * UNO's First Presidential Chair Working to Improve Statewide Literacy * Jennifer Lemke, Ed.D., the inaugural recipient of the University of Nebraska at Omaha's (UNO) first presidential chair, wants every Nebraskan to experience the gift of reading. She serves as director of the Nebraska Early Literacy Workshop, which was formed to provide K-3 teachers with professional development in the science of reading -that is, evidence-based early lit more PR

DENTON, Texas, June 11 -- The University of North Texas posted the following news release: * * * UNT professor earns Educator award thanks to collaborative work with cities and students * DENTON (UNT), Texas -With a lifelong passion for wanting to preserve Dallas-Fort Worth's natural ecoregions, Clinical Associate Professor Jaime Baxter-Slye is being recognized on the state level for her collaborative work with students and local governments. "It completely took me by surprise," Baxter-Slye said. "It's so rewarding to watch your students  more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 12 -- The University of Texas Health San Antonio issued the following news release: * * * Could environmental exposures be affecting your child's health? Many children experience headaches, fatigue, mood changes, muscle aches or other health problems that are difficult to explain by routine clinical evaluation alone. In some cases, these symptoms may vary in relation to environmental exposures, including foods, medications, fragrances, pesticides, cleaning products, mold, combustion products or other triggers. The  more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, June 11 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * UToledo Ph.D. Student Earns Prestigious NSF Graduate Research Fellowship * University of Toledo doctoral student Hunter Brooks has been selected to receive a National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) award -one of the most competitive and prestigious honors available to graduate students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Brooks conducts his research of the stars under the mentorship of Dr. Michael Cushi more PR

TULSA, Oklahoma, June 10 -- The University of Tulsa posted the following news: * * * UTulsa alumna, grad student receive Fulbright U.S. Scholar English Teaching Awards * The University of Tulsa is proud to announce that one student and one recent alumna have been awarded Fulbright U.S. Scholar English Teaching Assistant (ETA) Awards for the 2026-27 academic year from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. Xayda Alexander of Owasso graduated in 2025 with bachelor's degrees in Spanish and psychology. Chris more PR

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, June 11 -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health posted the following news: * * * Valle receives 2026 Hettleman Prize for exceptional early-career faculty * Carolina alumn Phillip Hettleman (1921) and his wife Ruth established their prestigious named award in 1986 to recognize the achievements of outstanding junior faculty. The recipients of the $8,000 prize will be recognized at an upcoming Faculty Council Meeting. They will also deliver a presentation on their research during more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 12 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Can obesity make the brain age faster? New research examines whether obesity accelerates memory loss -- and whether the two conditions share the same molecular cause. By Marya Barlow Scientists have long known that being obese increases the risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease. What remains unclear is how that risk develops in the brain. Virginia Tech neuroscientist Timothy Jarome is investigating whether obesity may be accelerating the brain's aging proc more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 12 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * What happens when AI writes software code? Researcher will use CAREER award to find out Muhammad Ali Gulzar, assistant professor of computer science, is studying how to keep artificial intelligence-generated software understandable, secure, and safe. By Tonia Moxley What happens when people no longer fully understand the software artificial intelligence (AI) creates? That question is at the center of new research led by Muhammad Ali Gulzar, assistant professo more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, June 11 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * Wayne State named among top 1.8% universities worldwide Recognized for its academic excellence and impact, Wayne State University has been named among the top 1.8% of universities worldwide in the Global 2000 rankings from the the Center for World University Rankings. Wayne State ranked 104 nationally, and ranked 365 out of nearly 21,000 institutions globally. The global recognition follows several other accolades celebrating Wayne State's leadership in a more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, June 11 (TNSjou) -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * Wayne State student creates publication centered on collaboration, curiosity and connection At Wayne State University, third-year student Kavya Ramkumar envisioned a publication that would spark conversations extending beyond a single classroom or academic discipline. That vision became reality with Audi Alteram Partem: Journal of Law, Science, and Society, an interdisciplinary, student-led publication that brings together research and ideas from more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, June 11 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * Division of Health Affairs AI Task Force charts path for responsible innovation As artificial intelligence continues to transform health care, education and research, Wayne State University's Division of Health Affairs (DHA) has taken an important step toward ensuring the technology is adopted thoughtfully, ethically and strategically. Over six months, the Division of Health Affairs Artificial Intelligence Task Force brought together faculty, staff and aca more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, June 11 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * Human first, AI second: Exploring how AI can connect local economies As conversations around artificial intelligence often focus on automation, job loss and disruption, Dr. Kwame Porter Robinson believes the technology's future could look very different -- if communities help shape it from the ground up. At Wayne State University's Mike Ilitch School of Business, Robinson is exploring how AI can strengthen local economies, support human creativity and hel more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Georgetown University Law Center posted the following news: * * * What I'm Working On: Professor Stephanie Barclay on Constitutional Rights and Democratic Governance * "Constitutional law is to government actors like law is for citizens," says Barclay of one of the arguments central to her forthcoming book, Constitutional Rights in a Democracy, which draws on her studies at Oxford University, where she is currently completing a Ph.D. in Law. The book is also grounded in her experience litigating constitutional cases a more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 11 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * When it comes to predicting people's preferences, it pays to consider "the power of three" * In his 1927 paper, "A law of comparative judgment," the American psychologist L. L. Thurstone proposed that when people select one option among multiple alternatives, they are picking the one that has the highest value to them, even though they cannot assign a particular number to that choice. Thurstone was a pioneer of "psychometrics" - more PR

SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, June 12 -- Wofford College issued the following news: * * * Where the wild things are Bentley featured nationally for snake research, spider discovery in Amazon - In the fall of 2015, Alex Bentley '17 was finishing an ecology and conservation study abroad program in Ecuador when he walked into a small shack owned by Manuel Genaro Penafiel, a 90-year-old farmer. Inside was a collection of snakes preserved in cane liquor that stretched back 70 years and included species Bentley couldn't identify. This unlikely c more PR

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, June 11 -- West Virginia University posted the following news: * * * WVU researcher develops soft and 'squishy' robotic hand for harvesting delicate fruits like strawberries * A new robotic gripper designed to pick fruit could mean supermarket shoppers enjoy better quality produce as well as new options like pawpaws, a West Virginia University researcher said. Anand Mishra, assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering at the WVU Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineeri more PR

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, June 11 -- West Virginia University posted the following news: * * * WVU researchers probe spacetime ripples with nearly $6M NSF grant * Backed by $5.9 million in National Science Foundation funding, West Virginia University researchers are using stars that function like celestial clocks to search for spacetime ripples known as gravitational waves. The sources of those ripples could be supermassive black holes. They could be "cosmic strings" -cracks in the universe that have only been theorized. They could even  more PR

ALFRED, New York, June 10 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: * * * Zupan makes case for higher education at Rochester Rotary Club meeting * A thriving culture of higher education is key to a thriving economy, Alfred University President Mark Zupan told members of the Rochester Rotary Club this week. Zupan was guest of honor for the club's weekly meeting at Locust Hill Country Club. Following his introduction, he addressed Rotarians for about 30 minutes, describing Alfred University, its role in the economy of New York more PR