BOONE, North Carolina, June 19 -- Appalachian State University issued the following news: * * * $2.27 billion in statewide energy savings reported at App State's Appalachian Energy Summit Through decades of energy efficiency and conservation efforts, Appalachian State University and its state partners have avoided $2.27 billion in energy costs since 2002, according to the North Carolina State Energy Office. The savings span the University of North Carolina System, North Carolina community colleges and other state agencies. "Reaching this m more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, June 17 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * Advancing UNM through the next 10 years: new challenges, new leaders * In the spring of 2025, it was clear across academia that President Donald Trump's election meant big changes in grant funding and research across the board. Executive orders set new and confusing rules that changed the direction of federal agencies that faculty rely on for research funding. Some orders slashing agency budgets were put in place and later changed by the admi more PR

LAWTON, Oklahoma, June 18 -- Cameron University issued the following news release: * * * Cameron University chooses Brue to lead College of Graduate and Professional Studies * Dr. Krystal Brue's role as Dean of the School of Graduate and Professional Studies has changed, if only slightly. This week, the Board of Regents for the University of Oklahoma, Cameron University and Rogers State University voted to remove "acting" from her title and make the role permanent. Brue, a professor of management at Cameron, had served as dean in an actin more PR

NEW BRITAIN, Connecticut, June 19 (TNSrpt) -- Central Connecticut State University issued the following news: * * * School of Education earns national recognition for elementary education programs The graduate and undergraduate elementary teacher preparation programs at Central have earned A grades 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 with Certification: A+ (View grade page: https://teacherquality.n more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, June 18 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Dozens of students spend summer immersed in research through Summer CI * More than 30 Clemson students are spending the summer tackling research through the Summer Creative Inquiry (CI) program. Students from a variety of majors are working full-time in the lab or in the field, collecting samples, analyzing data, and more as part of the intensive 10-week program. "Summer research experiences immerse students in their research and allow them to make sign more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 19 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Edgeworks digitizes Nebraska's I-80 sculpture garden for America 250 By Kathe Andersen, Fine and Performing Arts As part of the national America 250 celebrations, the Johnny Carson Center for Emerging Media Arts, through its research and emerging media production team Edgeworks, has digitized and 3D-scanned each of the sculptures included in Nebraska's Interstate 80 Bicentennial Sculpture Project in collaboration with the Nebraska Arts Council. In 19 more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 18 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news: * * * FAMU Professor Named Fulbright U.S. Scholar, Will Research AI in Psychology at Czech University * TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -Florida A&M University (FAMU) psychology professor Huijun Li, Ph.D., has been named a 2026-2027 Fulbright U.S. Scholar, one of the most competitive and prestigious academic exchange designations in the United States. The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program is administered by the U.S. De more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 18 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU Board of Trustees approves $3.22 billion operating budget * The Florida State University Board of Trustees on Thursday approved a $3.22 billion operating budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, an increase of 4.5% over last year's amended FY26 $3.08 billion budget. Funding from the Florida Legislature helps Florida State remain one of the nation's top public universities by supporting student financial aid packages, helping attract and retain top  more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 18 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU Dean Thomas Blomberg honored for lifetime of impact on criminal justice policy * A career dedicated to translating research into policy and practice has earned Thomas G. Blomberg, dean of Florida State University's College of Criminology and Criminal Justice, the 2026 August Vollmer Award from the American Society of Criminology (ASC). Widely regarded as one of the field's highest honors, the award recognizes an individual whose "scholarship and more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 19 -- Georgia State University issued the following news: * * * Georgia State University Earns National Innovation Award for Transforming Undergraduate Recruitment Georgia State University has received the 2026 Eduventures Innovation Award for Next Generation Recruitment, recognizing the university's leadership in developing a data-informed approach to undergraduate enrollment and student engagement. The award, presented by Encoura at the Eduventures Summit in Chicago June 17, honors institutions that demonstrate forw more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 18 -- The University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management issued the following news: * * * HQ Economy: Twin Cities Talent Retention Strong, Headwinds on Horizon * A decade after Minnesota Carlson Strategic Management & Entrepreneurship Professor Myles Shaver first identified the Twin Cities region as a premier " Headquarters Economy," new research released in a white paper (this link opens in a new browser window or tab) confirms that the region's superpower -talent retention -remains unshaken despite chang more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, June 18 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Keejae Hong recognized for research that connects classroom, policy and practice * This spring, Keejae Hong was recognized with the College of Business Administration Research Award, honoring sustained scholarly excellence and meaningful contributions to the field of accounting. The award recognizes faculty whose work not only advances academic knowledge but also strengthens student learning and connects research to real-world challenges reflec more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, June 19 -- Kentucky State University issued the following statement by President Koffi C. Akakpo regarding updates on summer activities and the board's approval of fiscal 2027 budget: * * * Dear Thorobred Family, Summer on The Hill may look different from the academic year, but Kentucky State University remains active, engaged, and purposeful. Last week, the Kentucky State University Board of Regents held its regularly scheduled summer meeting. During the session, the Board approved the FY27 budget, reviewed the organ more PR

GREENWOOD, South Carolina, June 18 -- Lander University posted the following news: * * * Lander's New "Bearcat Bundle" with Barnes & Noble College Makes Course Materials More Affordable * Lander University has announced the launch of the "Bearcat Bundle" program in partnership with Barnes & Noble College (BNC), designed to make course materials more affordable and more accessible for students. Beginning Fall 2026, the Bearcat Bundle: Course Materials Day One program will take the guesswork and stress out of prepping for a new semester by  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 19 (TNSrep) -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Michigan's aging brains need more protection, poll shows Michiganders over age 50 want to prevent dementia, but many don't know everyday actions are very important for preserving brain health - Nearly all Michiganders age 50 and over say it's very important to keep their brains healthy as they grow older, a new poll finds. But less than half (47%) of middle-aged and older Michigand more PR

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, June 18 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * Most Americans see hazing as a public health issue, APSU study finds * New research co-authored by APSU psychologist Dr. Caitlin M. Shaw surveyed 411 U.S. adults and found that most view hazing as a public health issue, not just a campus disciplinary matter. CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - Conversations about hazing often focus on students and campus organizations. New research co-authored by an Austin Peay State University faculty member suggests parent more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Most recent Pennsylvania farm fatality report identifies agricultural hazards * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Last year, 19 people died of injuries suffered in farm-related incidents in Pennsylvania, according to researchers in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences. This was the same number of people who died of similar farm-related injuries in 2024. The Penn State Agricultural Safety and Health Program, housed in the Department of Agr more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, June 18 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * MSU researchers nationally recognized for best NIDILRR-funded paper * Three Mississippi State researchers have earned national recognition as recipients of the Best Research Paper Award from NARRTC, an association dedicated to federally funded disability and rehabilitation research.  The award-winning team includes Michele McDonnall, director of MSU's National Research and Training Center on Blindness and Low Vision, or NRTC; Karla Antonelli more PR

GALVESTON, Texas, June 18 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * Odigie-Okon recognized as a Fellow of the Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance * Dr. Esosa Odigie-Okon has been recognized as a Fellow of the Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (FSCMR). The designation recognizes physicians, scientists, and technologists for their dedication to cardiac magnetic resonance imaging. An advanced cardiac imaging cardiologist, Odigie-Okon is an assistant clinical professor in cardiova more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 17 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education posted the following Q&A involving Leah P. Hollis, professor of education policy studies in the College of Education: * * * Q&A: Do high-pressure environments encourage moral disengagement? * Why do individuals and organizations sometimes rationalize decisions that conflict with their stated values? According to Leah P. Hollis, professor of education policy studies in the Penn State College of Education, the answer may lie in "moral disengagement" more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 18 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State ranks 23rd in US, 92nd globally in 2027 QS World University Rankings * Penn State is tied at No. 23 in the United States out of 184 nationally ranked institutions in the 2027 QS World University Rankings, released June 17. Internationally, Penn State is tied at No. 92, placing the University in the top 6% worldwide among the 1,504 institutions ranked overall by QS.  Penn State also tied at No. 7 among U.S. public institution more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, June 19 -- The George Mason University College of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Rima Nakkash appointed chair of George Mason University's Department of Global and Community Health Internationally recognized prevention scientist and global health leader to guide the department's next phase of growth, innovation, and impact. - George Mason University's College of Public Health has appointed Rima Nakkash as Chair of the Department of Global and Community Health following a national search. A nationally an more PR

MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, June 19 -- The University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez campus issued the following news: * * * RUM graduate obtains first place in master's category of the Abertis Awards By Mariam Ludim Rosa Velez (mariam.ludim@upr.edu) Engineer Natacha N. Cardona Rodriguez, a graduate of the Department of Civil Engineering and Surveying (INCI) of the University of Mayaguez (RUM) of the University of Puerto Rico (UPR), obtained the first place in the master's category of the XII Abertis Awards for Research on Sustainable Mobility in Puert more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, June 18 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Sethu Reddy, M.D. recognized by AACE for his longstanding distinguished service * The American Association of Clinical Endocrinology (AACE) has honored Sethu Reddy, M.D., senior associate dean of Research in the Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine at Central Michigan University, with the Yank D. Coble, Jr., M.D. Distinguished Service Award. This award is presented annually to an AACE member and clinical endocrinologist who is recognized b more PR

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, June 18 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news: * * * Staley's 7.1 Sets Ford Wyoming Center Arena Record * STEPHENVILLE, Texas -Travis Staley made a historic statement in Wednesday night's performance of the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyo. The Tarleton State University tie-down roper posted a 7.1-second run, the fastest time recorded in competition at the Ford Wyoming Center. The time vaulted the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association Lone Star Region champion into the top spot in the more PR

LOGAN, Utah, June 18 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Teachers Across Utah Empowered at 3rd Annual Utah LEARNS Conference at USU * In early June, the Utah Learning for Educators and Researchers through Networked Systems (LEARNS) hosted its third annual conference at Edith Bowen Laboratory School (EBLS), a K-6 charter school housed within the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education, Health and Human Sciences on the USU Logan campus. Utah LEARNS is a teacher learning conference and the brainchild of Nate Justis, prin more PR

DENTON, Texas, June 19 -- Texas Woman's University issued the following news: * * * Yelkur honored with international business award Rama Yelkur has been recognized by an international business group for her contributions in supporting, mentoring and contributing to women educators and business education. Yelkur, executive dean of the Merrilee Alexander Kick College of Business and Entrepreneurship, received the Patricia M. Flynn Distinguished Woman in Business Education Award at the Women Advancing Management Education Affinity Group meet more PR

MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, June 19 -- The University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez campus issued the following news: * * * They dedicate the Sixth Congress of Applied Economics to the contribution of the University of Puerto Rico in the country By Idem Osorio De Jesus (idem.osorio@upr.edu) With the motto Contribution of the University of Puerto Rico to the Puerto Rican economy, the University Campus of Mayaguez (RUM) held the Sixth Congress of Applied Economics, an event organized by the Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology, and t more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, June 18 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * UMass Amherst Hosts Technical Staff Delegation from Hokkaido University * UMass Amherst officials and the Office of Global Affairs welcomed a delegation of technical and international specialists from Hokkaido University (H.U.) to celebrate their longstanding partnership and strengthen the H.U.-UMass Two-Way Professional (Technical) Staff Development Program, an educational and professional exchange initiative between the two institutions.Thr more PR

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, June 19 -- The University of North Carolina School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * UNC Health Announces Plans to Expand in Western North Carolina A proposed acute care hospital will improve access to patient-centered, non-profit care in Buncombe County and across the region * UNC Health is proposing a hospital, UNC Health West, in Buncombe County, pending regulatory approvals. This expansion will be a partnership between UNC Health Pardee and UNC Health and support patients across the region. * Th more PR

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, June 19 -- The University of North Carolina School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * UNC Health Files Certificate of Need Application for Proposed Wilmington Community Hospital Marks a key step in expanding care access in one of North Carolina's fastest-growing regions * UNC Health has formally submitted its Certificate of Need (CON) application to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services for a proposed new community hospital to bring care closer to home for patients across New Hano more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, June 18 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * University Faculty Recognized for Tenure and Promotion * The University of Toledo Board of Trustees approved 53 faculty members for promotion and tenure at its April meeting. There were four faculty members who received tenure, 14 who received tenure and promotion, and another 35 who were promoted to professor, associate professor or assistant professor. "The dedication and expertise of our faculty are the true cornerstones of The University of Toledo's m more PR

MERCED, California, June 18 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * Adewole Earns Lindau Young Scientists Spot, Named Merck Next Gen Leader * UC Merced doctoral candidate Adekunle "Kunle" Adewole has been selected as a 2026 Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings Fellow. Adewole was also chosen as one of 18 participants in the Baden-Wurttemberg International Post Meeting Programme for Young Scientists. "I keenly anticipate this opportunity to exchange ideas and views with all participants and delegates as we exami more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, June 18 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Jeffrey Stokes Named Head of Allied Health Sciences * The College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources ( CAHNR ) has named Jeffrey Stokes as head of the Department of Allied Health Sciences, effective August 2026. Stokes succeeds Justin Nash, who will transition to a faculty role after leading the department since 2017. Stokes joins UConn from the University of Massachusetts Boston, where he serves as associate professor and graduate prog more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, June 16 -- The University of New Orleans issued the following news release: * * * Education Professors contribute to International Handbook of Schooling in Times of Crisis A new book co- edited by University of New Orleans School of Education professor Brian Beabout examines how schools respond to the environmental, geo-political, cultural, and fiscal crises that impact the operation of schools. The Routledge International Handbook of Schooling in Times of Crisis examines the unique challenges and opportunities that e more PR

RICHARDSON, Texas, June 19 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * PhD Student's Research Is Turning Tides into Electricity By Kim Horner As a child growing up in Bangladesh in the early 2000s, Fazlur Karim experienced firsthand the consequences of an energy system under pressure. Rapid economic growth and rising electricity demand frequently overwhelmed the country's developing power infrastructure, resulting in daily outages that often lasted several hours. "The region experienced power outages averaging more PR

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, June 18 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley posted the following news: * * * Stepping into their legacy * Two inaugural UTRGV Podiatric Medicine graduates follow in their fathers' footsteps RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - JUNE 18, 2026 - This Father's Day carries a profound milestone for two Texas podiatrists as their daughters step into the medical field to follow directly in their footsteps. Dr. Isabella Strash and Dr. Stephanie Bender, graduates of the inaugural class at the UTRGV School of Podiatric Medicine  more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, June 19 -- The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health issued the following news: * * * Knoll receives grant for biomedical workforce training initiative Laura Knoll, PhD, associate dean for basic research training and professor, Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH), has received a strategic start-up education grant from the Wisconsin Partnership Program (WPP) for the initiative Career Development and Pathway Part more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, June 19 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * University Trustees Name New Dean of UW-Casper Angela Pool-Funai, the assistant provost for academic programs and dean of the Graduate School and Office of Research at Fort Hays State University, has been selected to lead the University of Wyoming's branch campus in Casper. The appointment, effective Monday, Aug. 3, was approved this week by the UW Board of Trustees. "We're excited that a seasoned higher education leader with a wealth of pertinent exper more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, June 18 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * UNM biology faculty hosted the fifth consecutive neuroscience workshop * For the fifth consecutive year, University of New Mexico Biology Professor Mubarak Hussain Syed, also known as the FlyGuy, together with Matthew Clark, assistant professor of biology at Bucknell University; Veronica Evans, associate professor of biology at San Juan College; Maciah Shendo; and community partners Pueblo Brain Science, hosted the annual Neuroscience Workshop. more PR

TYLER, Texas, June 18 -- The University of Texas Tyler campus posted the following news release: * * * UT Tyler Engineering Chair Elected to ASCE Council * Dr. Mena Souliman, the Ronald D. Brazzel Endowed Professor of Civil Engineering and chair of the Department of Civil and Construction Engineering and Management at The University of Texas at Tyler, was elected to serve a three-year term on the American Society of Civil Engineers Department Heads Advisory and Coordinating Council. In this role, Souliman will contribute to discussions an more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, June 17 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * UToledo Board of Trustees Endorses Budget, Career-focused Curricular Changes, Experience-based Learning for All * The University of Toledo is launching ASCEND -Applied Skills for Career Experience, Networking and Development -a university-wide initiative to ensure that every undergraduate, regardless of major, graduates with an experience-based learning experience under their belt. The initiative, presented to the UToledo Board of Trustees at its June 2026  more PR

KENT, Ohio, June 18 -- Wright State University posted the following news: * * * Wright State surgery professor Priti Parikh inspired by prestigious academic medicine leadership fellowship * Priti Parikh, vice chair of research education and professional development in the Boonshoft School of Medicine, was part of the 2025-26 Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine Fellowship for 2025-26. After spending a year learning alongside some of the most accomplished leaders in academic medicine, Priti Parikh, Ph.D., returned to Wright State Univ more PR