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

PETERBOROUGH, Ontario, June 12 -- Trent University issued the following news release: * * * "Lead and Live with Purpose" says Zabeen Hirji at Trent University Chancellor Installation As Trent's 13th chancellor, future-of-work thought leader aims to unlock student potential, elevate experiential learning across business, tech and society - Before an audience of graduating students and their families, faculty, staff and community members, Zabeen Hirji '25 (hon) O. Ont., was officially installed as Trent University's 13th chancellor, launchin more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, June 13 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Binghamton University innovates new technique to detect plastic landmines Using consumer-grade technology, the method doesn't require an Internet connection - a plus for conflict zones By Jennifer Micale Today's anti-personnel landmines are small in size and often have a plastic casing that standard metal detectors are unable to register. Geophysical techniques such as ground-penetrating radar, magnetometry, and electromagnetic induction are significant more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, June 12 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * Building a culture of care at UNT Health Fort Worth * Mental health matters now more than ever, particularly within healthcare professions such as pharmacy, medicine and allied health. These professions are increasingly experiencing high levels of burnout, stress and emotional fatigue. These pressures were intensified by prolonged social isolation following the COVID-19 shutdown, the rise of constant smartphone use and doom scrolli more PR

LAUREL, Maryland, June 13 -- Capitol Technology University issued the following news: * * * Capitol Technology University Joins Maryland Business Roundtable for Education as Executive Circle Member Capitol Technology University is proud to announce our membership with the Maryland Business Roundtable for Education (MBRT) as an Executive Circle Member, reinforcing our commitment to workforce development, industry engagement, and student success across Maryland. As a leader in STEM education, Capitol Tech is dedicated to preparing students fo more PR

SYDNEY, Nova Scotia, June 12 -- Cape Breton University issued the following news: * * * CBU Education Researchers Facilitate National Youth Climate Policy Briefings On May 29, 2026, a small delegation of high school students walked into the Place Vincent Massey building in Gatineau, Quebec, headquarters to Environment and Climate Change Canada, carrying a message that caught federal decision-makers completely off guard. They weren't there in the Capital for an educational tour; instead, they handed officials their 20-page brief on their own  more PR

OSHAWA, Ontario, June 12 -- The Ontario Tech University issued the following news release: * * * Designing AI-enabled social robotics to support mental health and accessibility * For people navigating physical or emotional challenges, help isn't always accessible or easy to seek out. Ontario Tech University researcher Dr. Patrick Hung is exploring how AI-powered social robots could help bridge those gaps, offering new ways to support independence, well-being and everyday interactions. In the university's Human Machine Lab, Dr. Hung, Profe more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, June 12 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Electron Microscopy Enters a New Dimension * You might not think that the electric polarization structure of ferroelectric materials directly concerns you. But if you're looking to boost the memory of your smartphone, the sound quality of your earbuds, or the energy-efficiency of your washing machine... Then you already have a stake in the work of Shao Electron Microscopy Lab. Housed within the USC Cor more PR

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, June 12 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * From Engineering Aspirations to an Unexpected College Choice * by Rich Stratton, Assistant Director of Public Relations Gabriel Payne thought he knew what his future should look like. After an aptitude test in high school pointed him toward engineering, the path seemed straightforward: attend a large, nationally recognized university and earn the kind of degree serious engineers were expected to pursue. Schools like Purdue, Northwestern, Harvard, and MIT s more PR

LA JOLLA, California, June 11 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Horizon Accelerator Expands Advisory Board with Four New Members * UC San Diego's Horizon Accelerator has expanded its advisory board with four new appointments, whose experience spans venture capital, intellectual property (IP) law, public policy and technology. The new advisory board members are: * Douglas Cohen '08, data science manager, Figma * Dr. Lisa Haile, partner, DLA Piper * Jaime E.Lizarraga '88, former commiss more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, June 12 -- The University of Arkansas Walton College of Business issued the following news: * * * How One Walton Graduate Used AI to Grow a Student Business * When Cameron Mercer started helping University of Arkansas students move out of their dorms during his freshman year, he was simply trying to make some extra spending money. Four years later, the business he built from those early move-in and move-out jobs has grown into Boss Hog Moving Co., a student-focused moving company serving Northwest Arkansas. Mercer  more PR

RIVERSIDE, California, June 12 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * How the immune system worsens brain injury outcomes * Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) -even mild concussions -may trigger a chain reaction in the brain that disrupts neuronal communication, long-term memory, and cognition, according to University of California, Riverside research investigating how the brain's immune system responds after injury. The study, published in the Journal of Neuroinflammation, identifies a novel interac more PR

MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, June 13 -- The University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez campus issued the following news: * * * HPE Networking celebrates its first University Day and strengthens strategic partnership with RUM By Mariam Ludim Rosa Velez (mariam.ludim@upr.edu) The Mayaguez University Campus (RUM) hosted the first HPE Networking University Day-Puerto Rico 2026, an event that represented a significant step in the relationship between Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) and the Mayaguezano campus of the University of Puerto Rico (UPR). The meetin more PR

KAMPALA, Uganda, June 12 -- Makerere University issued the following news: * * * Makerere University Charts Course for Responsible AI Adoption in Research Management By Moses Lutaaya Makerere University has reaffirmed its commitment to embracing Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a catalyst for research excellence, innovation and institutional efficiency, while calling for robust safeguards to protect research integrity and academic quality. The call was made during an online webinar on "Adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Research Ma more PR

HAMILTON, Ontario, June 12 -- McMaster University issued the following news: * * * Khaled Hassanein reappointed Dean of Business Since beginning his tenure as dean in July 2021, Hassanein has led DeGroote through a period of significant growth, transformation and revitalization. - Khaled Hassanein has been reappointed as dean of the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University for a second five-year term, effective July 1, 2026. Since beginning his tenure as dean in July 2021, Hassanein has led DeGroote through a period of signifi more PR

HAMILTON, Ontario, June 12 -- McMaster University issued the following news: * * * Researcher Addisu Lashitew is exploring the sustainability transition The Canada Research Chair in Sustainable Enterprise analyzes connections between digital technology and environmental outcomes. By Julienne Isaacs, DeGroote School of Business Why are some countries poor and others rich? How can companies improve their social and environmental sustainability, and why do they often fail at this? When Addisu Lashitew enrolled at Wageningen University in t more PR

PEMBROKE, North Carolina, June 12 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke posted the following news: * * * National Tribal Leaders Convene at UNC Pembroke * At a time of new opportunity for tribal nations, leaders representing more than 20 Native communities from across the country gathered at UNC Pembroke on Tuesday to discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping their future. The fifth convening of the Native American Coalition for Economic Prosperity 's (NACEP) Government-to-Government Roundtable Series brought tribal leaders, more PR

NEWARK, New Jersey, June 13 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * NJIT Names Alumnus Pelesko as Interim President, Effective August 4, 2026 Following the June 9 announcement of NJIT President Teik C. Lim's intent to retire from the university on August 3, 2026, the university's Board of Trustees voted unanimously to appoint Dr. John A. Pelesko, NJIT's provost and executive vice president for academic affairs, to serve as interim president, effective August 4, 2026. The vote was taken during the public ses more PR

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, June 12 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * OnlineMasters.com ranks multiple MTSU programs among nation's best for 2026 * MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -OnlineMasters.com, an independent higher education research platform specializing in online graduate education, has recognized multiple programs at Middle Tennessee State University in its 2026 rankings. The university earned top distinctions across two online master's disciplines, reinforcing its leadership in academic quality, affordabilit more PR

ANTIGONISH, Nova Scotia, June 12 -- St. Francis Xavier University posted the following news: * * * Opinion: Atlantic Canada's universities can future-proof workforces * Editor's note: As published across Saltwire network, Friday June 12 By Ava Czapalay and Andrew Hakin Atlantic Canadian universities serve to anchor communities throughout the region, write Ava Czapalay and Andrew Hakin. Earlier this spring, David Campbell wrote a compelling review of Atlantic Canada's labour market outlook. Entitled Help Wanted, Campbell's analysis po more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, June 12 -- The University of Iowa International Programs posted the following news: * * * Over 200 Clear Creek Amana students visit UI campus for Anne Frank program * For the fourth year in a row, the Anne Frank Initiative (AFI), an International Programs affinity group, welcomed more than 200 eighth-grade students from Clear Creek Amana (CCA) Community School District to the University of Iowa (UI) campus on Wednesday, May 20. Students spent half a day delving into Anne Frank's legacy through interactive learning activitie more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 15 -- The University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Penn health economist on shaping Medicare's future * Medicare now covers more than 67 million people. Enrollment is expected to keep rising as the population ages, increasing both the program's reach and the stakes of the policy choices around it. At the same time, Medicare faces persistent financing pressures; rapid changes in care delivery; and growing debate over how best to pay for care, encourage innovation more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 11 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State updates youth program policies ahead of summer camp season * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State has updated its policies governing youth programs, part of a continuing effort to strengthen protections for the thousands of children and teens the University serves each year through camps, clinics and other educational activities. These young people come to Penn State's campuses to participate in programs that offer opportunities more PR

LIVERPOOL, England, June 12 -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: * * * Physicist and digital inclusion leader recognised in King's Birthday Honours * The University of Liverpool's Professor Tara Shears and Professor Simeon Yates have been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours list 2026. Professor Tara Shears will be awarded an OBE for her services to physics. Professor Shears is a highly influential figure in particle physics, playing a key role both at the University of Liverpool and across the wider rese more PR

SOUTHAMPTON, England, June 12 -- The University of Southampton posted the following news: * * * PS1m Jersey donation supports Southampton's pioneering research centre * The University of Southampton's campaign to build a pioneering new research centre has received significant support from the Channel Islands. The Institute for Medical Innovation (IMI) will focus on five major disease areas - cancer, dementia, sight loss, infection, and respiratory and allergic conditions - united by the common thread of a misfiring immune system and an ur more PR

VICTORIA, British Columbia, June 12 -- Royal Roads University issued the following news: * * * Toast CEO launches institute to study, boost and train women in tech Richard Dal Monte April Hicke says women-dominated occupations are almost twice as likely to be exposed to generative AI as male-dominated ones. She's CEO of Toast, a membership-based women's collective supporting women in the technology industry and holds a Royal Roads University Graduate Certificate in Corporate Social Innovation A membership-based women's collective and recr more PR

STANFORD, California, June 11 -- Stanford University School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * The big ideas from Stanford Health AI week * "AI" and "Labubu" aren't often uttered in the same breath. But on the first day of Stanford Health AI week, Laurah Turner, PhD, keynote speaker at the AI in Medical Education symposium, showed a slide with a giant-eyed, sharp-toothed cuddly menace -the wildly popular stuffed toy her daughter coveted. Turner, an assistant professor of medical education at the University of Cincinnati, told th more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, June 12 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following statement by Andrew C. Agwunobi, UConn Health CEO and executive vice president for health affairs: * * * Dear Colleagues, I can hardly believe we are less than 20 days from the end of FY26 (June 30) and then we start the new fiscal year (FY 27). Because of all your hard work it has been an amazing year. This week I had the privilege of presenting those accomplishments to the Board of Directors, the faculty and at an employee town hall. For those of you unable more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, June 12 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * UK researcher helps AI learn a bird's individual song * Darin McNeil, Ph.D., an assistant professor of wildlife management in the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, is partnering with the University of Pittsburgh and others to help build an artificial intelligence tool that could give bird researchers a new way to follow one of Appalachia's most vulnerable songbirds. The research does not center on a  more PR

MACAU, China, June 12 -- The University of Macau posted the following news: * * * UM and Portuguese universities achieve tangible outcomes through diverse collaboration * The University of Macau (UM) continues to strengthen its strategic partnerships with higher education institutions in Portugal through various initiatives, including joint degree programmes, collaborative research projects, talent development schemes, and the promotion of the Portuguese language and culture. These efforts have yielded tangible results. Yonghua Song, rector more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, June 12 -- Newcastle University posted the following news: * * * UNEE and North East Mayor launch pound sterling22.5m fund Universities for North East England and North East Mayor Kim McGuinness have launched the pound sterling22.5m Inspire fund to commercialise academic research and innovation in the region. - 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  more PR

WOLVERHAMPTON, England, June 12 -- The University of Wolverhampton issued the following news release: * * * Green Loops set to revolutionise solar panel recycling and tackle global clean energy waste crisis A groundbreaking innovation developed at the University of Wolverhampton could transform how the world deals with the rapidly growing mountain of end-of-life solar panels, following high-profile recognition by the Royal Academy of Engineering. The project, known as Green Loops, has been featured in the Royal Academy of Engineering's pres more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, June 11 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * USC Researcher to Lead $2.4M AI Core for Raynor Cerebellum Project Treating Cerebellar Disorders * Illustration of the brain (credit: Gemini) Imagine not being able to properly say a word or take a step. For patients with cerebellar disorders and other motor-related neurological diseases, this is their reality, as loss of basic motor control can significantly impair everyday function and gradually erode  more PR

VERMILLION, South Dakota, June 12 -- The University of South Dakota posted the following news: * * * USD Students Combine Skills to Pitch ASL Music Interpretation App * The University of South Dakota's first hackathon, which took place in April in conjunction with Wildfire Labs, brought together students from across campus to build, test and pitch real solutions to real-world challenges. By the final round of presentations, a handful of teams set themselves apart for turning speed and creativity into standout innovation. Margaret Kathol more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 13 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Garret Westlake selected for Google AI faculty fellowship The VCU administrator and professor will join a global network of academic leaders focused on responsible AI adoption and improved student success in higher education. By David Slipher, Office of the Provost Garret Westlake, Ph.D., vice provost for innovation and strategic design at Virginia Commonwealth University, will join the inaugural Google Higher Ed Faculty AI Fellowship for North more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 12 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Ebola and public health preparedness during the World Cup * An Ebola outbreak that began in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has spread into neighboring Uganda and could become one of the largest Ebola outbreaks on record -raising concerns about the world's ability to detect and respond to emerging infectious diseases amid reductions in public health capacity. While the risk to Americans remains low, the outbreak comes as North America  more PR

WEST CHESTER, Pennsylvania, June 13 -- West Chester University posted the following news: * * * $1.3M NSF grant to expand statewide cyberinfrastructure for researchers UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- The Penn State Institute for Computational and Data Sciences (ICDS), in collaboration with West Chester University (WCU) and four other institutions in Pennsylvania, received a two-year, $1.3 million U.S. National Science Foundation Campus Cyber Infrastructure (NSF CC*) award to build upon prior efforts to expand the foundation for a statewide network  more PR