ROANOKE, Virginia, June 19 -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * 'A cautionary tale': Study challenges assumption about brain activity in tremors * A new finding by a Virginia Tech neuroscientist at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC is challenging the way investigators study chronic neurological disorders such as dystonia, ataxia, and tremor. All three disorders, which cause involuntary movements such as painful contortions, awkward postures, and shaking, stem from dysf more PR

ITHACA, New York, June 17 (TNSrpt) -- The Cornell Lab of Ornithology, a unit of Cornell University, issued the following news release: * * * Half of Americans Have Little to No Knowledge of Grasslands, the Country's Largest Natural Habitat A new survey finds that, after learning more, 68% of respondents now consider grasslands a critical ecosystem - Forty-seven percent of Americans are unfamiliar with grasslands--one of the nation's most essential and most threatened ecosystems, according to new national survey findings released by the A more PR

STEUBENVILLE, Ohio, June 17 -- Franciscan University issued the following news: * * * Franciscan University Establishes AI and Human Flourishing Chair Franciscan launches national search for scholar at the intersection of artificial intelligence, ethics, and the Catholic intellectual tradition. - Franciscan University of Steubenville has established a new AI and Human Flourishing Chair that will contribute a leading Catholic voice to one of the most consequential intellectual, cultural, and technological debates of the 21st century. The n more PR

WESTMINTER, Colorado, June 17 -- Front Range Community College issued the following news release: * * * FRCC Earns Top State Honor for Supporting Students Outside the Classroom Colorado Department of Higher Education recognizes FRCC for actively supporting students' essential needs--including food security, stable housing and mental health. - Front Range Community College (FRCC) has achieved the Comprehensive Campus for Basic Needs designation from the Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE), a distinction reserved for institutions  more PR

OMAHA, Nebraska, June 18 -- The University of Nebraska Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * H. Dele Davies, MD, appointed ninth chancellor of UNMC The Nebraska Board of Regents on Thursday unanimously approved the appointment of H. Dele Davies, MD, as the ninth chancellor of the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Dr. Davies' appointment will take effect July 1. He has served as UNMC's interim chancellor since July 2024. The incoming chancellor said he was deeply honored and humbled by the appointment. "It has been a more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, June 17 (TNSrep) -- Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Healing Where It Hurts: Texas A&M Researchers Develop A New Approach For Treating Wounds The targeted approach -- using a bandage-like device applied directly to injured tissue -- delivers a naturally occurring gas directly to wounds, with the goal of improving blood flow and helping patients who face the greatest challenges in recovery heal more effectively. - For most people, a b more PR

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, June 20 -- Hudson County Community College issued the following news: * * * Hudson County Community College to Receive Institute of International Education American Passport Grant A United States passport can open global pathways for students to pursue studies abroad, build relationships, and learn about different cultures and perspectives. For many students, the $165 application fee to obtain a passport - the critical first step towards studying overseas - is a significant obstacle. Hudson County Community College  more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 15 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news: * * * New York healthcare executive chosen to lead University Medical Center A top healthcare leader who oversees a nine-hospital system in New York will become the new chief executive officer of UVA Health University Medical Center in August, officials said Monday. Tammy Snyder, a senior vice president for Rochester Regional Health in upstate New York, has 15 years of experience guiding "large-scale patient care operations, quality and safety initia more PR

WICHITA, Kansas, June 15 -- Wichita State University issued the following news release: * * * NIAR opens Hub for Advanced Manufacturing and Research at Wichita State Wichita State University's National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) officially opened its new Hub for Advanced Manufacturing and Research (HAMR) following a two-day grand opening event that brought together industry leaders, federal partners, Wichita State and NIAR employees, and the greater community. The 170,000-square-foot facility is now open for industry and governm more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, June 18 -- Macalester College issued the following college news: * * * Nine New Tenure-Track Professors Join Macalester's Faculty The new faculty members span a wide range of disciplines and academic departments. - Nine new tenure-track professors will be joining the Macalester faculty in the coming months: Samantha Blatt, anthropology; Ruth Isenberg, biology; Abby Loe, mathematics, statistics, and computer science; Rory Solomon, media and cultural studies; Inga Chinilina, music; Amanda Evans, philosophy; Melina Singh, more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, June 19 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU research tackles New Mexico's biggest challenges, from water to nuclear safety * New Mexico State University has long been known for advancing research that strengthens lives, fuels innovation, and aligns with New Mexico's most pressing priorities. Three high-profile research projects currently underway at NMSU combine the reach of a land-grant university with the university's commitment to advancing a culture of excellence in resear more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 16 -- The University of Pittsburgh issued the following news: * * * Pitt is once again among the top 2% of universities worldwide The University of Pittsburgh remained in the top 2% of schools worldwide in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities ranking. Out of more than 2,250 universities in 100-plus countries, Pitt came in at No. 57, tied with the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm. Thirty-four Pitt programs were included in the publication's subject rankings, with surgery leading the way more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 16 -- The University of Pittsburgh issued the following news: * * * Pitt Online's web launch marks a new era for flexible, career-focused education The University of Pittsburgh has launched Pitt Online, a new web destination that brings its full portfolio of online and hybrid programs together under one roof. More than a website, it is a reimagined approach to how Pitt finds, serves and enrolls the next generation of working professionals -- and a signal that the University is serious about competing in one of  more PR

CLAREMONT, California, June 18 -- Pitzer College issued the following news: * * * Pitzer Student Selected as Partners for Justice Fellow Jacklyn Ybarra Dahlberg '26 will practice Pitzer's core value of social responsibility as an advocate for public defense clients. - Navigating the legal system is difficult, especially for those who can't afford a lawyer. Jacklyn Ybarra Dahlberg '26 seeks to support these communities as a client advocate fellow with Partners for Justice. Partners for Justice strives to break the cycle of poverty and crim more PR

MEQUON, Wisconsin, June 16 -- Concordia University Wisconsin issued the following news: * * * Preserving Concordia's story: Faculty-led grant project chronicles two decades of transformation Thirty-five interviews and years of research reveal the voices, values and vision behind a transformative era in Concordia's history. - For more than two years, a team of Concordia University Wisconsin faculty and staff has been engaged in an ambitious effort to preserve and share an important chapter of the university's history. Supported by a $40,00 more PR

SAN JOSE, California, June 16 (TNSrep) -- San Jose State University issued the following news: * * * SJSU Studies the Landscape of AI across California Higher Education Institutions Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming higher education and workforce demands. The Landscape of AI across California Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) study was commissioned in response to Executive Order N-12-23 - San Jose State University has embedded itself as a key bridge between public and private sectors when it comes to emerging technologies, du more PR

GEORGETOWN, Texas, June 16 -- Southwestern University issued the following news: * * * Southwestern University Earns National Recognition as a 2026-2027 College of Distinction Led by high marks for strong career development, business, and education programs, Southwestern has once again been honored by Colleges of Distinction. - Colleges of Distinction, a nationwide college guide, has named Southwestern University a 2026-2027 College of Distinction, a designation reserved for institutions whose dedication to the undergraduate experience spe more PR

ALPINE, Texas, June 16 -- Sul Ross State University issued the following news: * * * SRSU's Cantens chosen for Millennium Leadership Initiative Dr. Bernie Cantens, executive vice president and provost at Sul Ross State University, has been selected by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) for its 2026 Millennium Leadership Initiative (MLI) cohort, a premier professional development program for senior-level administrators. Since 1999, MLI has prepared leaders for executive roles, including college and university more PR

ALPINE, Texas, June 16 -- Sul Ross State University issued the following news: * * * SRSU's Decman publishes book to support dissertation success Dr. John Decman, professor and program director of the Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership at Sul Ross State University, has published Demystifying Dissertations: Providing Clarity in the Chaos, a new scholarly resource designed to support doctoral students and the faculty who guide them through the dissertation process. The book was published by Kendall Hunt Publishing and co-edited wit more PR

FREDONIA, New York, June 16 (TNSjou) -- The State University of New York Fredonia campus issued the following news: * * * Article published in journal Dr. Michael Clarkson-Hendrix, Cassidy Heinen, MSW, and Dr. Kevin Kearns published an article in Health & Social Work journal. The article was titled, "Mental Health Emergency Department Use among Treatment-Seeking Adults in a Rural Northern Appalachian Clinic: The Role of Homelessness and Alcohol Use." The authors found that nights spent homeless were positively associated with recent mental more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, June 19 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * UA Little Rock Alumnus Named Associate Dean at Clemson University * Andrew Pyle's passion for teaching and student success has guided his career in higher education and recently led to his appointment as associate dean of undergraduate learning at Clemson University. Pyle earned a Master of Arts in Applied Communication Studies from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 2011. "I was honored to be selected," Pyle said.  more PR

LOWELL, Massachusetts, June 18 -- The University of Massachusetts Lowell campus issued the following news release: * * * UMass Lowell Receives up to $750,000 in Cummings Foundation Grant for River Hawk Scholars Academy Award of up to 10 years will support first-generation student success - UMass Lowell has been awarded a $75,000 annual grant from the Cummings Foundation in support of the university's River Hawk Scholars Academy (RHSA), a nationally recognized initiative serving first-generation college students. The grant is subject to ren more PR

BERKELEY, California, June 17 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Berkeley campus issued the following news release: * * * The nose knows: Electric schnoz can smell when your food's gone bad A new proof-of-concept device created by UC Berkeley researchers can sniff out gases emitted by harmful bacteria, allergens and other food safety hazards. - Most of us have used the sniff test to decide whether a slightly expired bottle of milk or a week-old box of takeout is still good to eat. But while the human nose can be quite astute, it does more PR

DOVER, Delaware, June 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of Delaware issued the following research news: * * * It takes a village Assistant Professor Jin Yao Kwan shares research and insight on how co-parenting reduces overall parental stress - As a child and adolescent development researcher with a social work background, University of Delaware Assistant Professor Jin Yao Kwan understands how true the familiar proverb "it takes a village to raise a child" is for parents. With Father's Day around the corner, Kwan shares findings from his resear more PR

OMAHA, Nebraska, June 19 -- The University of Nebraska Omaha Campus posted the following news: * * * UNO Earns 8 AMA Pinnacle Awards * From groundbreaking research to life-changing student experiences, the University of Nebraska at Omaha's (UNO) stories are resonating beyond campus. What's new : UNO's Office of Strategic Marketing and Communications (MarComm) brought home eight awards from the 2026 American Marketing Association (AMA) Omaha Chapter Pinnacle Awards. The awards haul included five Pinnacle Awards-the competition's highest h more PR