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

SINGAPORE, June 11 -- The National University of Singapore issued the following news release: * * * A*STAR and NUS launch joint lab to accelerate translation of synthetic biology into real-world applications * As industries seek more sustainable ways to produce ingredients, chemicals and materials, synthetic biology is opening up new routes to make useful compounds by engineering biological systems such as microbes and enzymes. The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) and the National University of Singapore (NUS) have launc 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

DURHAM, North Carolina, June 11 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news: * * * At the Intersection of Data, Ethics and Impact * Before becoming a leader in global data privacy, Terrance Reeves '01 originated from Warren County, North Carolina, where he was raised in a single-parent household as the middle child. His mother, who had a career in education for more than 30 years, instilled in him the value of education and hard work. "Warren County, at the time when I grew up, was considered the poorest county out of t 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

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

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

CARDIFF, Wales, June 11 -- Cardiff University posted the following news: * * * Cardiff's spinouts recognised among top UK universities * Cardiff University has ranked in the top 20 UK universities for spinout success in a new report. Spotlight on Spinouts 2026 by the Royal Academy of Engineering analysed institutions' spinout value creation since 2010. Cardiff is ranked 19th in the report and is the top-placed Welsh university. The ranking uses measures such as number of spinouts, funding and total value created to build a comprehensive  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

PERTH, Australia, June 11 -- Murdoch University posted the following news: * * * CodeCrush returns to inspire future female tech leaders * Murdoch University's School of IT is tackling one of the technology sectors' biggest challenges, increasing the number of women in the workforce. Women currently make up just 30% of the Australian technology workforce, compared with 44% across the broader professional workforce. Building on the success of last year's event, the School of IT hosted their second iteration of CodeCrush, an inspiring ini 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

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

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 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

HAIFA, Israel, June 11 -- The Technion - Israel Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * From Academia to the Clinic: Technion and Rambam Join Forces Through the TERA Initiative to Advance AI Research in Medicine * Recently, the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology hosted a matchmaking event bringing together researchers from the Technion and Rambam Health Care Campus, aimed at promoting applied AI research with the potential for clinical and scientific impact. The event sought to strengthen collaboration between the tw 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

LONDON, England, June 11 -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: * * * Patch tracks hormone levels in real-time for patients with infertility By Ian Mundell Impli, a startup working with innovations from Imperial College London, has been awarded a pound sterling1.4 million grant to begin clinical use of a continuous hormone monitoring patch for infertility treatment. Timing is crucial for in vitro fertilisation (IVF), the most common form of infertility treatment, yet the way most patients are monitored falls far short of wha more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 11 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School of Management issued the following news release: * * * In tomorrow's AI economy, what's the role of humans? * CAMBRIDGE, Mass. June 11, 2026 - As artificial intelligence capabilities advance, economic and technological progress is being decoupled from human biology for the first time in history. In a new working paper, " Some Simple Economics of AGI," MIT Sloan School of Management researcher Christian Catalini found that the rise of agentic AI will  more PR

TOWNSVILLE, Australia, June 11 (TNSjou) -- James Cook University issued the following news release: * * * AI set to reshape Indigenous Ranger education James Cook University senior leadership are ready to revolutionise the delivery of degree programs in remote communities, using AI to accelerate the integration of western and traditional knowledge systems. In their article published in The Australian Educational Researcher, JCU's Vice Chancellor Professor Simon Biggs and Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Indigenous Education & Strategy Professor Ma 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

BETHLEHEM, Pennsylania, June 12 -- Lehigh University issued the following news: * * * Lehigh University announces sale of 91.3 WLVR-FM license to Lehigh Valley Public Media * Lehigh University has entered into an agreement to sell the Federal Communications Commission broadcast license for 91.3 WLVR-FM to its long-standing partner Lehigh Valley Public Media (LVPM). The agreement signals the shift in student learning outcomes related to digital content creation. "Lehigh's collaboration with Lehigh Valley Public Media has provided students  more PR

LEIDEN, The Netherlands, June 11 -- Leiden University issued the following news: * * * A cuddly toy with batteries: exploring the role of social robots in care for older people From toy cats that purr to robot dogs that bark: what do such technologies mean for older people, healthcare providers and family members? A Dutch Research Council (NWO) Veni grant is enabling anthropologist Tanja Ahlin to investigate how animal-shaped robots can contribute to care for older people in the Netherlands. In her Veni project, Paw Support: Animal-shaped 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

MIAMI, Florida, June 11 -- Miami Dade College posted the following news release: * * * Miami Dade College Foundation Inducts New Alumni Hall of Fame Class and Announces Board Leadership * Annual Celebration Raises More Than $1 Million for Student Scholarships MIAMI, FL -June 11, 2026 - The Miami Dade College (MDC) Foundation (MDCF) welcomed alumni, community leaders, donors, supporters and new board members to the Loews Coral Gables Hotel on June 5 for its annual Alumni Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, celebrating 12 MDC graduates who exe 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

HAIFA, Israel, June 11 -- The Technion - Israel Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Move a Mouse, Create a Video: New Technology from the Technion * A groundbreaking technology developed at the Technion enables ordinary users to create realistic video clips intuitively, without the need for massive computing resources. Called Time to Move (TTM), it offers unprecedented control over the movement of objects and characters in AI-generated videos using nothing more than mouse movements, eliminating the need for complex and  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

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

MIDDLESBROUGH, England, June 11 -- Teesside University issued the following news release: * * * North East universities and North East Mayor launch pound sterling22.5m fund to convert research into new businesses North East England's five universities are joining forces with North East Mayor Kim McGuinness to help transform academic research into high-growth new businesses. The North East Spinout Inspire Fund, launched today (Thursday 11 June) is supported by pound sterling10m investment from the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority (MSA) more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, June 11 -- Northumbria University issued the following news release: * * * Northumbria University helps launch PS22.5m fund to turn research into new businesses * Northumbria University is one of five North East universities backing a new PS22.5m fund designed to accelerate the region's research into high-growth new businesses. The North East Spinout Inspire Fund, supported by PS10m investment from the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority (MSA) and the North East Fund Ltd. and a total of PS12.5m from Durham more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 11 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Ohio State institute brings high school teachers to campus to guide students' career paths * More than 75 Columbus City Schools teachers visited The Ohio State University's campus last week to brainstorm solutions to problems that affect high school students. The teachers' campus visit was part of Ohio State's STEAMM Rising initiative, a collaboration with the city of Columbus and the Columbus City Schools to establish pathways for youth to careers in scienc 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

HONG KONG, June 11 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU develops smart assistant "AI-Care" that automatically identifies daily tasks and provides guidance to support independent living for visually impaired people * Hong Kong currently has nearly 200,000 visually impaired people. Although white canes and guide dogs can assist with basic mobility, daily tasks such as shopping and taking public transport remain challenging for them. A research team at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Poly 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

LONDON, England, June 11 -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * New AI heart failure screening tool could save lives, cut hospital waiting lists and deliver major NHS cost savings Scientists at Queen Mary University of London and Barts Health NHS Trust have been awarded pound sterling1.3m to develop the invention for use in the NHS. - Scientists at Queen Mary University of London and Barts Health NHS Trust have invented an AI algorithm which could transform how heart failure is screened and diagnosed. East Lond more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSxrep) -- The University of the District of Columbia issued the following news: * * * New Report Co-Authored by UDC Law Professor Examines Whether AI Can Help Close the Racial Wealth Gap Rachel Perrone As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in decisions that affect economic opportunity, a new report co-authored by University of the District of Columbia (UDC) David A. Clarke School of Law Professor Yvette N. A. Pappoe, warns that AI-driven systems are producing cascading harms for communities of colo 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

LONDON, England, June 11 -- St Mary's University issued the following news: * * * St Mary's Awarded pound sterling1.2m Funding to Develop Defence Programmes St Mary's University, London, is one of 24 universities awarded funding by the Office for Students and the Ministry of Defence to develop new academic programmes to support the development of the defence workforce in the UK. The funding, which exceeds pound sterling1.2m, will support the University to develop specialist facilities and deliver an additional 60 student places between 2026 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

MUNICH, Germany, June 11 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * "When you're on the field, you shut everything else out" * Interview: German national soccer team physician Jochen Hahne and FC Bayern physician Peter Ueblacker Dr. Jochen Hahne and Prof. Peter Ueblacker met at TUM University Hospital 20 years ago, when Hahne was a medical student and Ueblacker was a doctor in training. Today, the two alumni serve as team physicians for FC Bayern Munich. Jochen Hahne is also a physician for the German national  more PR

KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, June 11 -- The Technical University of Denmark posted the following news: * * * Tejs Vegge becomes a member of The Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters DTU Professor Tejs Vegge, DTU Energy, has been elected as a member of the Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters.  Patrick Kirk Langschwager On June 9, 2026, Professor Tejs Vegge from DTU Energy officially joined the Academy's Class of Natural Sciences as a new member. He is thus one of the 30 researchers joining the historic academy this year, which  more PR

EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands, June 11 -- Eindhoven University of Technology issued the following news: * * * TU/e researchers secure NWO grant to solve 25-year-old quantum mystery using AI With their project uniCISS, these researchers aim to bring quantum communication a step closer. - TU/e researchers Shuxia Tao and Bjorn Baumeier have received NWO funding to tackle a long-standing mystery in quantum materials science, using advanced computer simulations and machine learning. Their research could lead to the design of smarter quantum materi 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

LOS ANGELES, California, June 11 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television and Keke Palmer launch 5-year artist-in-residence collaboration * UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television (TFT) is bringing Emmy winner Keke Palmer into its community fold for a new artist-in-residence program. Over the next five years, the multi-hyphenate star, entrepreneur and founder of KeyTV Network will visit campus for quarterly workshops. Palmer's UCLA residency will create opportun more PR

LIVERPOOL, England, June 10 -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: * * * Unilever-University of Liverpool partnership delivers 350 patents in almost two decades * A new report, launched today (10 June), details the scale of the economic and social impact of the unique strategic partnership between Unilever and the University of Liverpool, which dates back over 100 years. Between 2015 and 2024, the partnership resulted in 350 Unilever patents filed and innovations launched in 18 out of 30 of Unilever's Power Brand more PR

NORWICH, England, June 11 (TNSjou) -- The University of East Anglia issued the following news: * * * Deep-sea an untapped 'evolutionary engine' says new study The deep-sea is a unique 'evolutionary engine' with one of the richest and most unexplored sources of genetic diversity on Earth, according to a major new study that has assessed its potential to transform biotechnology and DNA sequencing technologies. Despite covering more than half of the Earth's surface, this environment is still one of the least understood when it comes to the gen more PR

MANCHESTER, England, June 11 (TNSrep) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * New survey of 610 businesses shows major prize from aligning business, universities and policy * A new University of Manchester report says better alignment between business, universities and policy could boost UK growth. * Drawing on input from 610 businesses, it highlights skills shortages and barriers to collaboration that are holding back innovation. * It calls for stronger talent pipelines, simpler collaboration and policy th 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: * * * 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

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 11 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Provost announces leadership transitions * Several faculty members have been appointed to new leadership positions in the Office of the Provost at WashU, effective by July 1, Provost Mark West announced. Andy Butler, a professor of education and of psychological and brain sciences, both in Arts & Sciences, has been appointed vice provost for undergraduate education. He will provide strategic leadership across undergraduate education, includ 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

LA JOLLA, California, June 11 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Who is Speaking at UC San Diego's 2026 All Campus Commencement? * They pulled late nights in Geisel Library, ran predictive AI models, navigated the campus as transfer and first-generation scholars, and found community in the spaces between lectures and labs. They represent different colleges, departments and backgrounds, but they share one defining trait: resilience. At this year's All Campus Commencement on June 13, a few grad more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, June 12 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Yale College graduate to study AI and society as Lafayette Fellow Stella Choi, a 2026 Yale graduate, is among 30 American students named as the first cohort of Lafayette fellows, a new scholarship that aims to deepen the academic and cultural exchange between France and the U.S. - Stella Choi '26, a recent graduate of Yale College, will be part of the first cohort of Lafayette fellows, a new scholarship created by the French Embassy in the United States to more PR