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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 (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