UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 22 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * 'Food noise' discussion on social media helps define the term * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -With the rise of weight loss drugs such as GLP-1 medications in recent years, the phrase "food noise" has taken off, particularly in conversations about health and wellness on social media. While thinking about food during the day is normal, food noise is often used to describe endless, looping thoughts about eating that are hard to ignore. Yet, there's more PR

NEW YORK, June 23 -- Barnard College issued the following news: * * * 10 Barnard Graduates to Travel Abroad through Fulbright Awards Students from Barnard College earned prestigious Fulbright grants to pursue research projects and teach English in countries around the world. - Ten graduates of Barnard College have received grants through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program in 2026, and another four have been selected as alternates, signaling the chance of promotion if additional funding becomes available. The news follows the recognition o more PR

NEW YORK, June 22 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news: * * * A Classic Social History Textbook Goes Open Access * For more than three decades, Who Built America? Working People and the Nation's History has helped students understand the country's past through the lives of ordinary people. Now, the textbook that contributed to defining U.S. "history from below" is free, fully digital, and updated. The new open educational resource (OER) edition, developed by the American Social History Project/Cente more PR

VERMILLION, South Dakota, June 22 -- The University of South Dakota posted the following news: * * * A Soundtrack of History: USD's National Music Museum Celebrates America's 250th * For the National Music Museum, located on the campus of the University of South Dakota, historical periods come to life as audiences experience firsthand the craftsmanship and cultural significance of over 14,000 instruments that have influenced music across centuries and continents. A museum dedicated to research, teaching and preservation, the NMM shares st more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, June 22 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Agriculture and natural resource leaders complete intensive international study tour to Morocco with REAL Montana * BOZEMAN -Nineteen leaders from Montana's agriculture and natural resource industries completed a 10-day international study seminar in Morocco in March, where they traveled to several regions to explore agriculture, natural resources, public policy and culture. REAL Montana is a comprehensive two-year program offering in-depth education an more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 22 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Air Force award supports research on electronics that can survive extremes * Betul Akkopru-Akgun, assistant research professor in Penn State's Department of Materials Science and Engineering and the Materials Research Institute, has received an Air Force Office of Scientific Research Young Investigator Program award to investigate how electricity and heat move through materials used in extreme environments.  When extreme-environment el more PR

MERCED, California, June 22 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * All-faculty Rock Band Cuts Album at UC Merced Recording Studio * An all-faculty rock band formed in a professor's garage a decade ago has released the first album produced at UC Merced's digitally advanced recording studio. The album showcases the eight members of G Street Revolution. Their day jobs cross a spectrum of academics: engineering, sociology, mathematics, music and writing. The album, their first, is called "Dumpster Fire." The more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 22 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Alumnus works to develop new cancer treatments * A Mercer University alumnus is working at the forefront of developing new drugs to treat cancer. Dr. Aaron Featherston, CLAS '14, is a process chemist at pharmaceutical company AbbVie in Chicago, living out his dream to conduct research to develop new treatments for cancer patients. "The opportunity to be part of a team to advance a new therapy that can really have a tremendous positive impact on a patient's l more PR

FARMVILLE, Virginia, June 23 -- Longwood University issued the following news release: * * * Amid America's 250th Anniversary, Longwood University Recognized with Official Coat of Arms from Great Britain Longwood University has been formally granted an official coat of arms and heraldic insignia by Great Britain's College of Arms. - As Longwood approaches its third century and America celebrates its semiquincentennial, the University has been formally granted an official coat of arms and heraldic insignia by Great Britain's College of Arms more PR

HAMILTON, New York, June 22 -- Colgate University posted the following news: * * * Anna Sims Bartel Named 2026-27 Gretchen Hoadley Burke '81 Endowed Chair for Regional Studies * Anna Sims Bartel has been appointed to serve as the Gretchen Hoadley Burke '81 Endowed Chair for regional studies for the 2026-27 academic year. Bartel, who will work closely with the English department and environmental studies program, brings exceptional qualifications that align with both the Burke Chair mission and Colgate's broader commitment to community eng more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, June 22 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Announcing the 2026 National Alumni Award recipients * The Central Michigan University Alumni Association proudly announces the recipients of the 2026 National Alumni Awards. These honors recognize extraordinary alumni and friends of the university whose lives and work embody CMU's core values of integrity, leadership, service and excellence. Distinguished Alumni Award: Amy Thompson, '97 Amy Thompson, '97, executive vice president for acad more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 22 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Anonymous $1.5 million gift to enhance finance education at Penn State Smeal * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The Penn State Smeal College of Business recently received a $1.5 million commitment to support excellence in finance education and research from a couple who have chosen to remain anonymous. The gift includes a $1 million estate pledge to create an endowed account and a $500,000 commitment to be paid over five years, which will provide i more PR

AUBURN, Alabama, June 17 -- Auburn University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Aerospace assistant professor receives NSF fellowship to advance multiphysics flow simulations By Dustin Duncan Nek Sharan, assistant professor of aerospace engineering, has received a National Science Foundation (NSF) fellowship to develop computational tools for predicting and reducing shock-induced vibrations in high-speed aerospace systems. Through the NSF EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program, Sharan will collaborate with more PR

ROCK ISLAND, Illinois, June 23 -- Augustana College issued the following news: * * * Real impact, powered by students Since its launch in 2022, Augustana's Center for the Advancement of Community Health and Wellness, or CACHW for those in the know, has been doing exactly what its name says. In the pursuit of health and wellness, students have developed movement classes for older adults in Moline; developed surveys and analyzed results that helped secure additional funding for the YWCA Quad Cities Empowerment Center; and helped identify and  more PR

CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, June 22 -- DeSales University posted the following news: * * * Awards Presented to the DeSales Class of 2026 * Congratulations to these Class of 2026 graduates recognized for their academic excellence. Faculty members in each college choose the winners of the following awards: College of Healthcare Professions School of Nursing * The Lehigh County Medical Auxiliary Scholarship and Education Fund for Nursing: Debra L Hoff. * The Nursing Excellence Award-Adult Studies: Elizabeth A. Afflerbach. * The  more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, June 23 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * As AI grows, new technology would boost energy efficiency at data centers National Science Foundation grant supports accelerating electrical engineering patents to commercial market By Chris Kocher Artificial intelligence is increasingly a part of our everyday lives, and tech companies are building more data centers to accommodate the spike in computer processing. Meeting the demands from thousands of new machines plugged into the power grid can be tri more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, June 22 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news: * * * Caring for Memphis: 63% of Memphis Top Doctors Affiliated with UT Health Sciences * When parents take their children to see Jason Yaun, MD, at the outpatient pediatric clinic at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, they are witnessing the University of Tennessee Health Sciences' vast network of clinical partnerships in action. From pediatricians at Le Bonheur, to emergency physicians at the Trauma Center at Regional One Health, to  more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 23 (TNSjou) -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Cleveland research team identifies key driver of age-related cognitive decline Researchers from University Hospitals, Case Western Reserve University and the Cleveland VA published preclinical results in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) - A research team from University Hospitals, Case Western Reserve University and the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center has identified a critical molecular cause of age-related c more PR

CONWAY, South Carolina, June 23 -- Coastal Carolina University issued the following news: * * * CCU Libraries launches core curriculum course on AI literacy Coastal Carolina University is launching a new core curriculum course designed to teach students to understand, evaluate, and use artificial intelligence responsibly. Led by University Libraries, the course will prepare students to navigate AI tools in college-level research, future careers, and everyday decision-making, while emphasizing ethical, informed, and effective use of emerging  more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, June 23 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Christian nationalists' views on punishing lawbreakers contingent on identity of victim and offender, study finds * LAWRENCE -"Love thy neighbor as thyself" remains one of the main tenets of Christianity. But for those who draw the ire of Christian nationalists, the favored biblical verse might be better characterized as "an eye for an eye." "How Christian nationalists react to criminal offenses depends on the type of crime and who the offender is and w more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 23 -- The Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law issued the following school news: * * * Christina and Chris Combe Make Gift to Advance Global Health and Human Rights Work at Northwestern Pritzker Law Longtime Northwestern University donors Chris '70 and Christina Combe have made a new gift to Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, reinforcing their multigenerational commitment to interdisciplinary education, global engagement, and public service. The gift will support both the Schuette Global Fellowship in Hea more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, June 22 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson Watermelon Field Day to highlight breakthroughs in fight against Fusarium wilt * College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences Clemson University scientists are closing in on a breakthrough that could provide watermelon growers with a powerful new tool against one of the crop's most destructive diseases. During the 2026 Clemson University Watermelon Field Day, Sandra Branham, a Clemson vegetable breeder, will share updates on promising n more PR

GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado, June 22 -- Colorado Mesa University posted the following news: * * * CMU Davis School of Business Hosts Rural Entrepreneurship Symposium * On June 9, 2026, Colorado Mesa University's Davis School of Business hosted the two-day 2026 United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE) Rural Entrepreneurship Symposium, bringing together educators, entrepreneurs, investors and community leaders to explore the role entrepreneurship plays in rural communities like those on Colorado's Western Slope. more PR

MISSOULA, Montana, June 22 -- The University of Montana posted the following news release: * * * Cold Nights and Arctic Discoveries Lead UM Graduate to Dream Job in Missoula * MISSOULA - Like many college students who graduated during the COVID-19 pandemic's peak, Kirsten Gehl found herself at a crossroads in 2020 and unsure what to do with her new geology degree during a time of mass uncertainty and unpredictable job prospects. After returning home to New Hampshire for a few months, a series of moves out west ultimately landed Gehl in Mi more PR

MIAMI, Florida, June 23 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Collaboration Over Ego: How Dr. Cynthia Levy's Global Leadership Earned a Prestigious Hepatology Honor * Recognized by the European Association for the Study of the Liver, Dr. Cynthia Levy's collaborative approach is advancing research, improving care for rare liver diseases and shaping the next generation of hepatology leaders. When Cynthia Levy, M.D., professor of clinical medicine at the University of Miami Miller School of Med more PR

ITHACA, New York, June 22 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Colon cancer cells may change identity to metastasize * Loss of GATA6 - a transcription factor that controls which genes are turned on or off - can reprogram colorectal cancer cells into more primitive, adaptable states that can then spread to the liver and establish new tumors, according to Weill Cornell Medicine and Massachusetts Institute of Technology researchers. Understanding how cancer cells acquire the ability to metastasize could reveal new ways to s more PR

ITHACA, New York, June 22 (TNSxrep) -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Women negotiate as effectively as men - but leave people happier * Men and women achieve similar economic outcomes in negotiations, but female negotiators foster stronger interpersonal relationships, which lead in turn to greater satisfaction with the result and a greater desire to negotiate with that woman again in the future. In a series of studies with over 2,000 participants, researchers found that people consistently reported better subjective  more PR

ITHACA, New York, June 22 (TNSxrep) -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Workshop turns research on youth purpose into action for educators * Research has shown that youth have a greater sense of purpose than adults may realize, and a new workshop from the Program for Research on Youth Development and Engagement (PRYDE) at the Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research is helping youth educators understand how to foster that sense of purpose in the young people they serve. Drawing on recent findings from purpose re more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, June 22 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * Could nighttime light affect brain health? UK researchers investigate Alzheimer's links * A growing body of research suggests that sleep may be more than a symptom of Alzheimer's disease -it may also play a role in how the disease develops and progresses. Now, new research from the University of Kentucky's Sanders-Brown Center on Aging is shedding light on how everyday environmental factors and inflammation in the brain could influence sleep, circadi more PR

HANOVER, New Hampshire, June 23 (TNSjou) -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * How AI-Generated Cartoons Reshaped Taiwan's 2024 Protests A new Dartmouth study finds that cute AI imagery used as partisan attack may signal a new tactic in political warfare. Written by Matthew Shipman In spring 2024, more than 100,000 people protested in Taiwan's streets. On Threads, a parallel fight was underway. In May of that year, opposition lawmakers introduced legislation that would give Taiwan's legislature broad new investigative pow more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 22 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Dean Mark Trodden on what's next for Penn Arts & Sciences * Mark Trodden is dean of the School of Arts & Sciences (SAS) and the Thomas S. Gates, Jr. Professor of Physics & Astronomy. Trodden, who was previously associate dean for the natural sciences, began his service as dean in June 2025. Trodden grew up in England and studied mathematics at the University of Cambridge before coming to the U.S. for graduate school in physics at Brown U more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, June 22 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Digital Health Institute welcomes French delegation to explore pathways to collaboration * The Digital Health Institute, a joint initiative of Houston Methodist and Rice University, recently welcomed Frank Marchetti, Consul General of France in Houston, and his team to discuss health care innovation in the age of artificial intelligence and avenues for international collaboration. The background for the visit was France's NETVA, or New Technology Venture A more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, June 23 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * Distinguished Biologist to Lead Molecular Biology Seminar Series at UW The University of Wyoming's Department of Molecular Biology will host an upcoming seminar series featuring world-renowned biologist Dr. Alejandro Sanchez Alvarado, who is president, chief scientific officer and investigator at the Stowers Institute for Medical Research. Sanchez Alvarado, a pioneer in the field of developmental biology and regeneration, will visit the Laramie campus to more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, June 23 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Engineering Energy Programs Power Student Success Certificate & minor programs allow Duke Engineering students to explore the world of energy through either a board interdisciplinary lens or a deep technical dive. Maddie Go Josiah Knight didn't come to Duke intending to do energy research. The affable professor joined the Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science in 1992 and originally studied tribolo more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, June 23 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Duke Research Group Shares Annual Faraday Horizon Prize A group of Duke undergraduates, doctoral students, postdoctoral researchers and faculty members spanning several years were recognized along with national collaborators for their work to develop novel semiconductor materials that can control spin, charge and light. - A national group of researchers including students, postdocs and faculty members from Duke University's Thoma more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, June 23 (TNSjou) -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * New Imaging Technique Reveals the Brain's Waste-Removal System in Action By tracking the flow of cerebrospinal fluid, researchers gain an unprecedented view of the brain's glymphatic system Michaela Martinez Biomedical engineers at Duke University have developed a technique to non-invasively visualize the brain's waste-removal system in unprecedented detail. This new imaging approach allows researchers to examine how thi more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 22 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Editor's Choice: A non-toxic guard against Lyme disease could soon be an everyday purchase * A breakthrough in the fight against Lyme disease is moving from the laboratory to the hardware store. Researchers at The University of Texas at San Antonio are developing a non-toxic biologic that could soon be available in big-box and home improvement stores. This will offer a new line of defense against the most common tick-borne illness in the Un more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, June 22 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Farmstead Cheese Story Shows How Extension Supports Kentucky Small Farms * WEKU feature on Wildcat Mountain Cheese includes insight from Kentucky State University's Laura Rogers on the challenges facing small farmers FRANKFORT, Ky. -A recent WEKU feature on Wildcat Mountain Cheese in Laurel County offered more than a glimpse inside a family-run dairy and cheesemaking operation. It also underscored the importance of Kentucky State University Coopera more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 22 -- The Washington University School of Medicine posted the following news release: * * * Faster aging in younger generations linked to rise in early-onset cancer * Cancer is often considered a disease of aging. Older adults are at higher risk because they have had more time to accumulate cellular damage that can trigger tumor formation. But as cancer rates in younger adults rise, with each successive generation facing higher risks than the one before it, researchers are asking whether cellular damage is accumula more PR

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, June 22 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news: * * * Feild's 85 in CNFR Finals Good for Share of National Bareback Title * Tarleton State University bareback rider Daxtyn Feild came up big in Saturday night's championship go-round of the College National Finals Rodeo to claim a portion of a three-way tie for the national title in the event.  Both Tarleton State rodeo teams finished third at the CNFR. The men's team placed behind Clarendon College and Lone Star Region rival Weatherford College, while t more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, June 23 -- The University of Hawaii issued the following news release: * * * Free virtual event connects thousands of teachers with UH science research Teachers or anyone interested in STEM topics are welcome to join - Science educators around the world will get a front-row seat to groundbreaking research and innovation from the University of Hawaii during a free virtual unconference showcasing Hawaii science excellence. For the first time, UH STEM Pre-Academy is partnering with PocketLab--an educational technology compa more PR

CLAREMONT, California, June 22 -- Pomona College posted the following news: * * * Fulbright Program Names 14 Pomona Finalists * Fourteen recent Pomona College graduates have been offered Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards for 2026-27. Founded in 1946, the Fulbright Program is the U.S. government's flagship international academic exchange initiative. "The Fulbright Program's goal of promoting educational and cultural exchange aligns closely with Pomona's vision for global, experiential learning that prepares our students to address chal more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 22 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * GAP funding awarded to 12 Penn State research commercialization projects * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Twelve research projects have been selected for the 2026 Penn State Commercialization GAP Fund. Awarded projects receive $75,000 in funding and other support to develop promising proof-of-concept research into commercial ready technology. As the name suggests, GAP funding is targeted towards research projects that -despite exciting potentia more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, June 22 -- Le Moyne College issued the following news release: * * * Georg Professorship Funds Luscier's European Research on Bird Biodiversity * As part of research related to his Georg Endowed Professorship, Jason Lusicer, professor of Biological and Environmental Science, spent six weeks researching urban bird diversity in Cork City, Ireland, Bristol, England and Bruges, Belgium. The research is meant to address a major gap in urban ecology by examining how biodiversity patterns vary among cities with different envi more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, June 23 -- The George Mason University College of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Building confidence through research: A student researcher's story By Mary Cunningham Victor Guzman, BSW '26 and MSW student, highlights what makes the College of Public Health a dynamic and supportive place to learn: meaningful research opportunities, dedicated mentorship, and a community invested in student success. For first-generation student Victor Guzman, a Bachelor of Social Work alum (BSW '26) and Master of Social Wor more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, June 23 -- The George Mason University College of Public Health issued the following Q&A on June 22, 2026, involving G. Thomas Wilson, PhD student in public health and a published student researcher: * * * Exploring caregiving, trust, and health: A first-generation student's research journey in public health By Mary Cunningham As a published student researcher, PhD in Public Health student G. Thomas Wilson shares his research, advice, and the importance of the mentors who helped him along the way. PhD student research is more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, June 22 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Go Bags and Stay Bins: Using Research and Outreach to Help Older Adults Prepare for Emergencies on Connecticut's Coastline * Of the 25 older adults who gathered at the West Haven Senior Center for a workshop with UConn Extension educators on a recent Tuesday night in May, only one woman said she had a "go bag" on hand in case an emergency arose. She kept two go bags at the ready, actually: one for herself, and one for her cat. Equipped with su more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 21 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Governance changes at Penn: A conversation with Ramanan Raghavendran * Penn's Board of Trustees has undertaken a significant governance overhaul over the past two years. Board Chair Ramanan Raghavendran sat down with Penn Today to explain the changes, the reasoning behind them, and how he hopes they will strengthen Penn in the long run. Can you give us a broad overview of the Board's governance work? First, I want to say that I am gla more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, June 17 -- Louisiana State University Shreveport campus issued the following news: * * * Hefner named LSUS Distinguished Alumni as seven inducted into Circle of Excellence By Matt Vines SHREVEPORT - Willis Knighton Health neurosurgeon Dr. Matthew Hefner has been named the 2026 LSU Shreveport Distinguished Alumni at a Saturday awards brunch ceremony. Hefner never left Shreveport en route to medical education with a bachelor's degree in molecular and cellular biology (2009) from LSUS before earning his M.D. from the L more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, June 22 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * High-severity fires burn 30 times more acreage than 40 years ago, researchers find * Key takeaways * From 1985-2024, high-severity forest fire increased thirtyfold in California, outpacing restorative fire, a UCLA study found. * Increases in fire severity correlate with drying trends linked to climate change, especially in densely forested areas. * Severe fires kill trees instead of giving them a chance to recover, changing the more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, June 22 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * In Print: 'Integrated Sensing and Communications: Theory, Algorithm and Applications' * Publication title Integrated Sensing and Communications: Theory, Algorithm and Applications Purdue author Husheng Li Publisher Springer Nature Publication date April 2, 2026 About the book (from the publisher) "Integrated Sensing and Communications: Theory, Algorithm and Applications" covers the integration of wireless communications and radar more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, June 22 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Ink-based thermoelectric technology could be solution for replacing problematic refrigerants * Today's refrigerants, which are specialized working fluids used in air conditioners, refrigerators and heat pumps, come with a host of issues including leakage, emissions concerns, flammability and limited reclamation of used refrigerants. However, a recent study by University of Notre Dame researchers describes a promising alternative for next-generation more PR

ELIZABETH CITY, North Carolina, June 23 -- Elizabeth City State University issued the following news: * * * Inside the Classroom: ECSU Hosts Regional Math Professional Development for Northeast Educators By Ganelle Z. Sutton When superintendents and chief academic officers expressed a need for focused professional learning for math in grades seven and eight, and the transition to Math 1 for high school, Julie Thompson, Ed.D, interim northeast regional director of the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI), knew the best sol more PR

BUFFALO, New York, June 22 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Institute for Autism Research has moved to UB, thanks to The Children's Guild Foundation grant * L to R: Darci Cramer, The Children's Guild Foundation Board Chair; Christopher Lopata, UB professor of pediatrics; Marcus Thomeer, UB professor of pediatrics, Michelle Hartley-McAndrew, UB clinical associate professor of pediatrics. Photo: Sandra Kicman As part of the Jacobs School, the Institute will be able to benefi more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, June 23 -- The University of Iowa College of Law issued the following news: * * * Iowa Law alum Siduri Beckman brings constitutional law to life through innovative mock trial program Working alongside Judge Roberto Lange, Beckman helped create an immersive courtroom experience that introduces high school students to the law in a practical way. Written by: Blake Etringer Siduri Beckman (25JD) is taking her clerkship role above and beyond to promote civic education for high school students in South Dakota. Beckman, a native more PR

ROCHESTER, New York, June 22 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following Q&A involving James Watters, senior vice president for finance and administration and treasurer: * * * James Watters to retire from RIT June 30 Since 1994, James Watters has served RIT as a member of the Finance and Administration team, including over 20 years as senior vice president for Finance and Administration and treasurer. Watters, who will retire on June 30, has been an adviser to four RIT presidents and the Board of Trustees, and has managed the  more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, June 22 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * KSU master's graduates benefit from NIH-funded bridge program * Recent Kennesaw State University graduate April Ford engaged in a program designed to help master's students in the College of Science and Mathematics gain the experience they needed to pursue doctoral degrees elsewhere.  She'll stand as an example of the Peach State Bridges to the Doctorate program's effectiveness, having earned her Master of Science in Integrative Biology (MSIB) more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 23 -- Lipscomb University issued the following news: * * * Archaeology doctoral candidate awarded international fellowship Kristen Flake was awarded an American Center of Research fellowship to study 500 AD church mosaic in Jordan. By Janel Shoun-Smith, 615-966-7078 Kristen Flake, a doctoral candidate in archaeology at Lipscomb's Lanier Center of Archaeology, recently received the Bert and Sally de Vries Fellowship from the American Center of Research, allowing her to travel to Jordan this summer to continue her  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 22 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: FDA Panel Backs First mRNA Flu Vaccine for Older Adults * A key FDA advisory committee has unanimously recommended approval of Moderna's mRNA-based influenza vaccine for adults 50 and older, potentially paving the way for the world's first mRNA flu shot. The vaccine, mFlusiva, was found to be approximately 27% more effective than a standard flu vaccine in a late-stage clinical trial. If ultimately approved by the FDA and recommended by fe more PR

WASHINGTON, June 22 (TNSrep) -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Fewer Than Half of Americans Can Afford Healthcare, New Data Shows * For the first time since tracking began, fewer than half of Americans say they can afford healthcare, according to new Gallup data released this week. The findings reveal growing financial strain across income levels, with concerns about healthcare costs reaching record highs. The report (https://news.gallup.com/poll/710942/adults-ability-afford-healthcare-five- more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 23 (TNSjou) -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Research may help better predict outcomes in kids with congenital cytomegalovirus For CMV, studies offer new tools to improve counseling for families affected by these birth defects in newborns, including hearing loss - Two new studies may help researchers and clinicians better understand congenital cytomegalovirus, or CMV, the most common infectious cause of birth defects and a lea more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 16 -- Michigan State University College of Natural Science issued the following news: * * * Viruses may adapt native crops to challenging environments By Paul Henderson To the public, viruses may be looked at as a negative when it comes to plant health. Carolyn Malmstrom thinks some viruses could be beneficial to native Michigan crops. Malmstrom, a professor in the Department of Plant Biology at Michigan State University, studies the switchgrass virome - a collection of viruses - to understand how natural viral more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 23 (TNSjou) -- Michigan State University College of Social Science posted the following news: * * * New study: Birth control pills may increase binge eating Summary Why this matters: * Researchers at Michigan State University found birth control pills may increase binge-eating symptoms for some women, underscoring the need for personalized approaches to care. * The findings fill a major gap in research on women's health and eating disorders for how oral contraceptive medications affect binge-eating symptoms.  more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, June 22 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Montana State researchers aim to autonomously eliminate plant-killing bacteria from hydroponic farming systems * BOZEMAN -Three researchers from Montana State University recently received a nearly $600,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to develop a system that can autonomously detect and remove crop-killing microbes from hydroponic farms before they cause damage to plants. Hydroponic farming is a method of growing plants without soil by su more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, June 22 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * MSU scientists help verify origin of cotton's domestication * Cotton is the world's leading source of natural textile fiber, but much of its genetic history remains a mystery. Mississippi State scientists are part of an international team investigating when and where cotton was first domesticated. Their findings, recently published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, weave together a clearer picture of cotton's genomic past  more PR

CHARLESTON, South Carolina, June 18 -- The Medical University of South Carolina issued the following news release: * * * MUSC Health-Midlands opens state's first combined emergency and urgent care facility * COLUMBIA, S.C. - MUSC Health-Midlands, in partnership with Dallas-based Intuitive Health, has cut the ribbon on MUSC Health Emergency and Urgent Care-Garners Ferry, the state's first combined emergency and urgent care facility. Located at 7620 Garners Ferry Road, just off I-77, the 12,484-square-foot facility is part of MUSC Health Co more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, June 22 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Museum of the Rockies receives grant for 'Big Al' exhibition * Big Al is one of the most complete and scientifically significant specimens of Allosaurus ever discovered. Montana State University's Museum of the Rockies has received a $63,075 grant from the David B. Jones Foundation to support the creation of an exhibition on Big Al. Submitted photo  BOZEMAN -Montana State University's Museum of the Rockies has received a $63,075 grant from the David B.  more PR

FARGO, North Dakota, June 22 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * NDSU named a 2026-27 College of Distinction for second consecutive year * North Dakota State University has once again been named a College of Distinction for the 2026-2027 academic year, marking its second consecutive year earning the honor and reinforcing its commitment to delivering a high-impact, student-centered educational experience. In addition to earning the overall College of Distinction recognition, NDSU received specialized distincti more PR

MIAMI, Florida, June 22 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * New Miami Project Study Targets Neuropathic Pain and Cognitive Decline in Spinal Cord Injury Patients * A new grant-funded study at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine explores how chronic neuropathic pain affects focus and memory and whether cognitive training can help patients regain control. For spinal cord injury (SCI) patients, chronic neuropathic pain caused by nervous system damage can have a corrosive impact  more PR

TAMPA, Florida, June 22 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * New USF study reveals the hidden toll of financial sextortion on teenage boys and men * By Joey Garcia, University Communications and Marketing It often starts by sending a private image through text or a social media platform, and then suddenly, it turns into threats of exposure and demand for payment. Such is the rising case that many young men and teenage boys are facing with financial sextortion, one of the fastest-growing forms of online explo more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, June 23 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NM FAST opens applications for Department of Energy SBIR/STTR accelerator WRITER: Alejandro Najera-Acosta, a_najera@nmsu.edu SOURCE: Carlos Murguia, cmurguia@nmsu.edu NM FAST is accepting applications for its fall SBIR/STTR accelerator cohort, a 10-week program designed to guide New Mexico small businesses and researchers through the full development of a Department of Energy Small Business Innovation Research or Small Business Techn more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 22 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Nutrient in breast milk helps boosts immune system development in mice * Trans-vaccenic acid (TVA), the most abundant trans fatty acid found in human breast milk, helps boost immune system development and has long-lasting effects on immune system health in mice, according to a new study by researchers from the University of Chicago. The study, published in Science, showed that nursing female mice fed a diet enriched with trans-vaccenic acid (TVA) pass more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, June 22 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * OPINION: Answering New Mexico's most pressing water questions * By Alexander "Sam" Fernald Director, Water Resources Research Institute at New Mexico State University In the western U.S., April 1 is the traditional day to evaluate snow water equivalent, the amount of water held in snowpack that supplies river flow for the coming spring and summer. The mountains of southern Colorado and northern New Mexico hold the snow that melts to f more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, June 22 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Personality may shape how caregiving affects health * Caring for a spouse with dementia is one of life's most demanding responsibilities. While the emotional toll is well documented, the physical effects of chronic caregiving stress can vary dramatically from one person to another. A new Rice University study suggests part of the reason may lie in personality. Researchers found that certain personality traits may influence how caregiving stress affects t more PR

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, June 23 -- The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School issued the following news: * * * MD/PhD student Jayne Vogelzang brings interdisciplinary perspective to student trustee position By Hallie Leo MD/PhD student Jayne Vogelzang will be sworn in as UMass Chan Medical School's newest student representative on the University of Massachusetts Board of Trustees on the same date she begins the PhD phase of her education: July 1. Each of the five student trustees are elected to the UMass board by their campus stu more PR

BIDDEFORD, Maine, June 23 -- The University of New England issued the following news: * * * New poll finds strong statewide support, trust, and confidence in UNE among Mainers Residents in Biddeford and Portland report the University's highest ratings for reputation, integrity, and community impact - The University of New England today released the results of a comprehensive public opinion survey conducted by Emerson College Polling, finding strong levels of support, trust, and confidence in the University across Maine. Ratings were especi more PR

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, June 22 -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health posted the following news: * * * Popkin receives national achievement award from American Society for Nutrition Foundation * Barry Popkin, PhD, W.R. Kenan Jr. Distinguished Professor in the Department of Nutrition at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, has received a National Scientific Achievement Award from the American Society for Nutrition Foundation. Popkin was recognized as the 2026 recipient of the David Kri more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, June 22 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Purdue engineers test, validate novel method to improve pharmaceutical R&D * A patent-pending innovation created and validated in Purdue University's College of Engineering could strengthen pharmaceutical research and development in the areas of batch verification, encapsulation efficiency screening and regulatory compliance workflows.  Mechanical engineering professor Arezoo Ardekani and her doctoral student Kaeul Lim have leveraged hyperspectr more PR

PHOENIX, June 23 -- Paradise Valley Community College issued the following news: * * * PVCC Connects Classrooms to Careers Through Educator Externship Paradise Valley Community College (PVCC) recently welcomed high school educators and counselors from across the valley for its Business Services Educator Externship Day, a collaborative event designed to strengthen connections between education and industry while expanding career exploration opportunities for students. Hosted by PVCC's Office of Strategic Partnerships in partnership with the  more PR

GOLDEN, Colorado, June 22 -- Colorado School of Mines posted the following news: * * * Quantum engineering master's program readies industry leaders * Technology can change rapidly, but Colorado School of Mines prepares students to respond to those changes and lead the future. That's why Mines created one of the first quantum engineering master's degree programs in the U.S. more than five years ago. Graduates of the program are already making an impact in the quantum industry, especially here in Colorado. "Our students are particularly  more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 22 -- The Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Reduction of Cervical Cancer Deaths Highlights Importance of Access to HPV Vaccines in Adolescence *. Global Health In an invited commentary published in The Lancet, Allison Portnoy discusses the implications of the substantial decline in cervical cancer mortality among adolesents in England, highlighting the need for more granular mortality data, as well as continued promotion of vaccination, screening, and treatment. High- more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, June 22 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * A Retirement Tribute to UCF's Online Learning Pioneer, Longest-Serving Faculty Member Chuck Dziuban came to UCF (then Florida Technological University) to teach statistics in 1970 at 29 years old, fresh off earning his doctorate from the University of Wisconsin. Over the course of 56 years, he wound up putting the university on the global map for a wide range of innovations. At the threshold of retirement on June 30, UCF's first Pegasus Professo more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, June 22 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice faculty recognized among top contributors to team effectiveness research * Whether coordinating emergency response teams, leading global businesses or preparing astronauts for spaceflight, organizations rely on decades of research to better understand what helps teams perform at their best. A comprehensive international review published in the peer-reviewed journal Small Group Research ranked Rice faculty members Eduardo Salas and Daan van Knippenberg more PR

TEMPE, Arizona, June 23 -- Rio Salado College issued the following news: * * * What to Look for in an Online College By Mira Radovich, Senior Contributing Writer Choosing the right online college is a big decision-- one that can shape your career, finances, and personal growth. With so many options available, it's important to know what truly matters when evaluating online programs. Here's a breakdown of the essential factors every prospective student should consider. Accreditation Before anything else, check for accreditation. This is y more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 22 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * SAFES grants to address Critical Issues Initiatives in College of Ag Sciences * Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences, through its Institute for Sustainable Agricultural, Food and Environmental Science, known as SAFES, recently announced its latest awards to accelerate the advancement of its Critical Issues Initiatives.  These initiatives serve as the college's research and impact hubs, addressing urgent and high-impact challen more PR

FARMINGTON, New Mexico, June 23 -- San Juan College issued the following news: * * * Geology Professor Selected for Prestigious STEMSEAS Faculty Expedition San Juan College (SJC) Professor of Geology John Burris has been selected to participate in the prestigious 2026 STEM Student Experiences Aboard Ships (STEMSEAS) 2-Year College Faculty Expedition. STEMSEAS is a national initiative that provides immersive research experiences for community college faculty and students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The exped more PR

LOGAN, Utah, June 22 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Scholar of the Year Kade Robison Combines Research, Service, Passion for Medicine * When Kade Robison learned he had been selected as Utah State University's Scholar of the Year through the Robins Awards, he was surprised. "I was surprised that I got it," Robison said. "Happy, but definitely surprised." For those who know him, however, recognition comes as little surprise. Over the past five years, Robison has built a remarkable record of academic excellence, more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 23 (TNSjou) -- The University of Utah Scientific Computing and Imaging Institute posted the following news release: * * * A quantum mechanics approach to artificial intelligence can improve cancer outcomes For a child diagnosed with neuroblastoma-the most common infant cancer, occurring when early nerve cells grow out of control-the path to treatment isn't simple. Some types of neuroblastoma resolve on their own, while others require aggressive intervention. Researchers have tried matching treatments to patients ba more PR

BOULDER, Colorado, June 22 -- The University of Colorado Boulder campus posted the following news: * * * Seaweed-based ingredient can help turn dirt into 3D-printed walls * An ingredient that gives ice cream a creamier texture could make natural earthen materials like clay and sand easier to 3D-print into durable structures, according to new research led by scientists at the University of Colorado Boulder. The discovery could help turn construction waste into building materials with lower environmental impact. "From termite mounds to ad more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, June 22 -- Southern Connecticut State University posted the following news: * * * Bielitz Shares Perspective on Connecticut's Landmark AI Legislation * As state leaders work to prepare Connecticut residents for an increasingly technology-driven economy, Southern Connecticut State University continues to contribute to conversations about artificial intelligence, education, and workforce readiness. Those efforts were recently featured in a FOX61 report on the state's new AI law. Dr. Colleen Bielitz, interim vice pres more PR

HOUGHTON, Michigan, June 22 -- Michigan Technological University posted the following news release: * * * Statistics Alumna's Undergraduate Research on Cardiovascular Disease and Alzheimer's Published in Journal of the American Heart Association * Huskies in Michigan Tech's statistics bachelor's degree program don't just participate in impactful research, they take the lead -like spring 2026 graduate Aili Toyli, whose work was recently published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. In recent years, medical researchers have fo more PR

AMES, Iowa, June 22 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: * * * Students gain real-world skills in new game design program * Senior Aidan Flagel, one of the first to sign up for Iowa State's new game design program, shares a few games he helped design. Video by Dave Olson/Iowa State University  - Like many kids, Aidan Flagel enjoyed playing video games growing up -especially games with a storyline, characters and plot twists. As his interests evolved, he was drawn to games that challenged him to think critically thr more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 22 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * Study Examines Hotline Use Before and After Dobbs * The nation's health care infrastructure is not meeting people's needs. This is especially true for pregnant people. Some people are turning to health care hotlines for information and support. A recent study from the Center for Reproductive Health Research in the Southeast (RISE) at the Rollins School of Public Health investigates this pattern. The study, done in partner more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, June 22 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Support from trailblazers Bob and Kaye Stanzione elevates Clemson * Clemson University is pleased to announce that Bob and Kaye Stanzione have become Academic Cornerstone Trailblazers. With their most recent gift, the Stanziones increased their critical support of the ClemsonLIFE(tm) program, helped our University reach the prestigious All-Steinway status, supported women's basketball and veterinary medicine scholarships, and honored three Clemson friend more PR

MIAMI, Florida, June 23 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Sylvester's 2026 K12 Scholars Drive the Future of Cancer Research * Three physician-scientists at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center are leading innovative clinical trial research while training in translational oncology and patient-centered care. At Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, scientific discovery moves rapidly from the lab to the clinic through innovative clini more PR

LA JOLLA, California, June 22 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * The Next Breakthrough Doesn't Have a Name Yet * The technologies that will define the second half of this century don't have names yet. That was a central proposition that Sethuraman Panchanathan, former director of the National Science Foundation (NSF), brought to the opening session of this year's annual Future in Review (FiRe) conference at UC San Diego's Qualcomm Institute (QI) -a reminder that AI, for all the attention it com more PR

WILMINGTON, North Carolina, June 22 -- The University of North Carolina Wilmington campus posted the following news: * * * Two UNCW Students Receive Prestigious DeJoy-Wos Scholarship * Rising UNCW seniors McKenna Beard '27 and Rianza de Wet '27 are among nine winners of a prestigious DeJoy-Wos scholarship. Supported by The DeJoy-Wos Family Foundation, the 2026 scholars receive full scholarships to participate in the TFAS Academic Internship Program in Washington, D.C., where they will intern with leading organizations and complete courses more PR

ALBANY, New York, June 23 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * UAlbany Expands ACE Program to Help More Students Graduate on Time By Amy Geduldig The University at Albany announced the expansion of Advancing Completion through Engagement (ACE), building on the SUNY program's successful launch at UAlbany last fall. The expansion will give 150 additional Great Danes access to academic, financial and personal support designed to help them stay on track, overcome barriers and graduate on time. The program provides pa more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, June 23 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * UAMS Receives $2.9 Million to Study Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has received a $2.9 million federal grant to study fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) and associated neurologic aftereffects, with the goal of discovering new treatments and preventions. This research aims to prevent disability and life-changing conditions that negatively impact our youngest pa more PR

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, June 22 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * UAPB's Dr. W. Jinnings Burruss Jr. Wins Delta Chapter's Chef Cook of the Year Award * Dr. W. Jinnings Burruss Jr., associate professor of foodservice and restaurant management at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), recently won the Delta Chapter's Chef of the Year award during the Annual Delta Diamond Chef Awards Gala and Competition at Saracen Casino Resort Event Center in Pine Bluff. The event was hosted by the American  more PR

WILMINGTON, North Carolina, June 22 -- The University of North Carolina Wilmington campus posted the following news: * * * UNCW Launches Bachelor of Science in Data Science Program * A new undergraduate program in data science will be offered at the University of North Carolina Wilmington beginning in August 2026. Approved by the UNC Board of Governors in May, the interdisciplinary program blends mathematics, statistics and computer science, equipping students with a comprehensive foundation for understanding and working with complex data more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 22 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Undergrads gain hands-on machine learning experience in summer program * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -As Penn State embarks on a multi-year AI Transformation Initiative to expand enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) tools, provide AI upskilling for faculty and employees and teach students essential AI literacy skills, faculty are seeking innovative ways to give students hands-on opportunities in AI and machine learning. During two weeks in M more PR

ITHACA, New York, June 22 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Undergrads' weed-killing robot wins top prize * A team of Cornell undergraduates beat out 95 other teams to take the grand prize at The Farm Robotics Challenge with their invention: an autonomous robot that kills weeds with electricity. Their robot can travel through a vineyard or orchard without a human operator, zapping weeds with a small amount of electricity, saving labor and energy and preventing crop loss, without the use of herbicides. Led by Andrew  more PR

ITHACA, New York, June 22 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * Undergrads' weed-killing robot wins top prize * Pause Video By Holly Hartigan, Cornell Chronicle June 22, 2026 LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Email Share A team of Cornell undergraduates beat out 95 other teams to take the grand prize at The Farm Robotics Challenge with their invention: an autonomous robot that kills weeds with electricity. Their robot can travel through a vineyard or orchard without a human opera more PR

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, June 22 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news: * * * UNF and River City Science Academy Partner to Strengthen Literacy Instruction * The University of North Florida's Silverfield College of Education and Human Services and River City Science Academy (RCSA) have partnered to create a customized graduate certificate program designed to strengthen literacy instruction across RCSA's five elementary and middle school campuses. The impact of the program shows up in everyday moments: a teacher using  more PR

TUCSON, Arizona, June 19 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Arizona posted the following news release: * * * In revitalizing the Colorado River Delta, a little goes a long way * Today's Colorado River Delta is a far cry from the lush waterway that thrived before the river was forced behind dams that diverted much of its flow for half a century. Now, with just small amounts of water and funding, stretches of the parched riverbed have been transformed into healthy riparian habitats. A new report from a University of Arizona-led team of researche more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 23 (TNSjou) -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * How do you study the world's smallest materials? The latest advances in materials science are helping unlock secrets of nanomaterials By Michael Miller, 513-556-6757, michael.miller3@uc.edu New instruments on the horizon promise the most precise tools yet to study and experiment on the smallest and most complex materials ever manufactured. In a paper published in the journal Nature Materials, University of Cincinnati Assistant Professor Han more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 23 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Humidity cycles steer insect behavior UC researchers identify new circadian rhythms. Does it affect us, too? By Michael Miller, 513-556-6757, michael.miller3@uc.edu Some insects are attuned to daily cycles of humidity just as they are to daylight and temperature. In a novel experiment at the University of Cincinnati, researchers isolated kissing bugs, fruit flies, mosquitoes and spider beetles in a climate- and light-controlled environment and found more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, June 23 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * Are We on the Verge of a Fusion Energy Revolution? Bolstered by a new federal grant, UH professor Venkat Selvamanickam will lead a cross-institution team investigating the power of superconducting magnets to make fusion energy viable. Story by Sam Eifling When considering a topic as complex and futuristic as nuclear fusion, at some point you have to step back and ask: Could this be a technology that changes the world within our lifetimes? Venkat Selvama more PR

KANSAS CITY, Kansas, June 17 (TNSjou) -- The University of Kansas Medical Center issued the following news: * * * Time of day when labor is induced impacts how long labor lasts, study finds Study shows that mothers induced during early morning had labors that were up to six hours shorter than those induced in late evening. Kristi Birch Mothers who need to have their labor induced -- and especially those who are obese or are giving birth for the first time -- could benefit from inductions that start in the early morning rather than later in more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 23 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Feeding data to AI to speed up drug discovery U-M researchers build unique dataset of chemical reactions to streamline drug research, address supply chain challenges, power artificial intelligence - Developing new medicines can require thousands of chemistry experiments to identify the right recipe for a safe, effective and ideally affordable drug. The process is slow and labor-intensive, and many of the reactions depend on hard-to-source  more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 23 (TNSjou) -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Fathers may play outsized role in shaping teen smoking, vaping habits By Deann Gayman, University Communication and Marketing A new study from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln sheds light on how parental smoking shapes adolescents' attitudes and use of both traditional cigarettes and e cigarettes, finding that fathers' behaviors may play a more influential role than those of mothers. Led by Alex Mason, a professor in the Department of Chi more PR

RENO, Nevada, June 22 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news: * * * University of Nevada, Reno lands $1 million gift to advance tick-borne disease research * Tick season has arrived, and emergency room visits for tick bites are already at their highest level nationwide for this time of year in nearly a decade. While tick-related emergency visits are far less common in the West, averaging about 16 per 100,000 visits compared with an average of 163 per 100,000 in the Northeast and Midwest, according to the Centers for Disease more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 22 (TNSjou) -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Transforming healthcare logistics with low-cost AI Managing a medical supply chain in low- and middle-income countries can mean navigating a landscape prone to extreme and unexpected disruptions. In Sierra Leone, for instance, external forces ranging from an attempted military coup and an infectious disease outbreak to a widespread electricity outage can complicate public health logistics. The consequences are severe. Despite a n more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 23 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * UNL, UNMC enter new era of shared national recognition, research strength Federal recognition of joint accreditation allows combined reporting in national research and academic metrics By Troy Fedderson, University Communication and Marketing For the first time in 58 years, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the University of Nebraska Medical Center will be measured together in national rankings, following federal approval of a shared accreditati more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, June 22 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following Q&A involving Cannabis Policy Institute Director Riana Durrett: * * * Federal Cannabis Rescheduling 101 As the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) gears up for this month's administrative hearing on the fate of federal marijuana legalization, we sat down with UNLV Cannabis Policy Institute (CPI) director Riana Durrett for the rundown on decades of debate surrounding the plant -and what giving the green light could mean for businesses, more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, June 22 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI researcher studies an overlooked tree's secret life * KINGSTON, R.I. - June 22, 2026 - Despite being one of the most common forest trees along the East Coast, the black cherry's reproductive biology remains surprisingly understudied. Primarily valued for its wood, much of what scientists know about its pollinators comes from research conducted more than 60 years ago. Ren Johnson, a Ph.D. student in biological sciences at the University o more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, June 22 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * A New Way to Control How Fluids Move Through Rock * For the team at the USC Geosystems Engineering and Multiphysics Laboratory (GEM Lab), understanding how fluids move through complex geological systems is the key to solving critical energy and environmental challenges. Working within USC Viterbi' s Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering & Materials Science, the lab studies the processes that gov more PR

VERMILLION, South Dakota, June 22 -- The University of South Dakota posted the following news: * * * USD's Jing Williams Publishes New Book on the Pedagogy of War * The upcoming book emphasizes the importance of teaching about global wars as a social studies teacher in grades 6-12. Readers will find lesson planning examples, teaching strategies, teachers' reflections and additional teaching resources on specific wars. Williams sat down with us for a conversation about her book and the impact it will have on social studies classrooms. W more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, June 23 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW SER Leads Energy Study-Abroad Field Course in Norway The University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources (SER) led its inaugural study-abroad field course in Norway to explore energy synergies between Norway and Wyoming. Co-led by Erin Phillips, SER's acting senior director of research; Selena Gerace, program manager of the energy education, leadership and careers group; and Madeleine Lewis, an associate research scientist in the jurisprudence of und more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, June 23 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW's SparkTank Generates Over $4.3 Million in Economic Impact for Albany County SparkTank, a student-led philanthropic initiative of the University of Wyoming's Ethics Club, has generated more than $4.3 million in economic output for Albany County since its establishment, according to a new economic impact study conducted by UW's Center for Business and Economic Analysis (CBEA). "SparkTank was launched in 2018 to help local nonprofits fulfill their miss more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, June 23 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW's WyGISC Creates New Public Wildfire Intelligence Platform The Wyoming Geographic Information Science Center (WyGISC) and Department of Ecosystem Science and Management at the University of Wyoming -- with financial support from Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association -- have launched WyldFire, a new public-facing wildfire information platform designed to help Wyoming residents, landowners, public land managers, emergency services, utilities  more PR

PENSACOLA, Florida, June 23 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release: * * * UWF professor secures $825,000 grant to support cancer survivors University of West Florida Assistant Professor of Public Health Dr. Karishma Chhabria Unrue has been awarded a nearly $825,000 grant through the Florida Cancer Innovation Fund to lead a statewide initiative focused on improving the health and well-being of breast and prostate cancer survivors. The award represents one  more PR

MIAMI, Florida, June 23 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * V Foundation Funds Sylvester-Led Strategy to Break Pancreatic Cancer Resistance Summary * A new study published in JCI Insight identifies IL1RAP as an important driver of pancreatic cancer resistance and a promising therapeutic target. * A competitive V Foundation grant to Dr. Jashodeep Datta supports the scientific study. * These discoveries are advancing into a first-of-its-kind pancreatic cancer clinical trial at Sylvester.  more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 23 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Virginia Tech hosts prestigious infectious disease research conference Researchers from around the world gathered at Virginia Tech for the 23rd Ecology and Evolution of Infectious Diseases Conference (EEID) to talk about one of the greatest challenges facing modern society and the environment. By Felicia Spencer Researchers from around the world gathered at Virginia Tech for the 23rd Ecology and Evolution of Infectious Diseases Conference (EEID) to talk about  more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 19 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * A cautionary tale': Study challenges assumption about brain activity in movement disorders Meike van der Heijden, assistant professor at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, finds activity in easily measured cerebellar cells may not reliably predict signals in deeper brain regions linked to dystonia, ataxia, and tremor. By Matt Chittum A new finding by a Virginia Tech neuroscientist at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC is cha more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 23 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Modeling nuclear fusion at lightning speed Simulation is an essential step in the path to commercially viable nuclear fusion, but it's a slow, expensive process. This mathematician is devising techniques to speed it up. By Kelly Izlar As we scour and scorch the Earth for deeper wells of energy, investors and government agencies are pouring billions into nuclear fusion research. The hope is that fusion may ultimately provide a virtually limitless sourc more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 23 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * The why: Justin Perkinson uses filmmaking skills to bring research to life By Jimmy Robertson Research institutions such as Virginia Tech often feature collaborations that extend beyond traditional subject areas. But the combining of a filmmaker, a nanoscientist, and a biologist to study freshwater mussels probably stretches even the wildest imaginations. "It is hard to imagine," Justin Perkinson, associate professor of cinema production in the School of Perf more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 23 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Is the American Dream in serious trouble? * Fewer than half of Americans today, 49%, believe that all people in this country have the ability to achieve the American Dream, according to a recent survey from the Public Religion Research Institute. Among those under age 30, it falls to 36%. This should serve as a wake-up call for all of us, says an expert on economic inequality at the WashU Brown School. "The American Dream is really core t more PR

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, June 22 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news: * * * What have decades of eradication efforts taught us about the New World screwworm? * The value of basic science into insect biology is no more evident than when a crisis arises involving a devastating insect pest like the New World screwworm, says University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign entomology professor and department head May Berenbaum. In a 2016 essay in the journal Science, Berenbaum wrote about the successful -if tempor more PR

ARCATA, California, June 22 -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt posted the following news: * * * What Made Trees Possible? New Research Points to Drought Survival * Researchers from Cal Poly Humboldt, Yale University, the University of Hohenheim in Germany, and the Czech Academy of Sciences set out to understand how trees evolved and what allowed them to become some of the largest and longest-living organisms on Earth. The study suggests that surviving drought may have been a powerful force shaping the evolution of tre more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, June 22 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Whayne Scholars to highlight research projects, KU's African American Experience Collections during public talks July 9 * The University of Kansas Libraries will host a public presentation featuring the 2026 recipients of the Alyce Hunley Whayne Visiting Researchers Travel Awards at 3 p.m. July 9 in the Johnson Room at Kenneth Spencer Research Library.  This year's visiting scholars, Cynthia Patterson of the University of South Florida and Doretha Willi more PR

WAYNE, New Jersey, June 23 -- William Paterson University issued the following news: * * * William Paterson's Criminal Justice Program Becomes One of First in U.S. to Use Virtual Reality Training Technology Students in William Paterson University's Criminology and Criminal Justice, Sociology, and Social Work programs starting in Fall 2026 will have access to a new virtual reality training system designed to enhance their classroom learning with immersive, scenario-based experiences. The University recently acquired the WrapReality virtual r more PR

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, June 22 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley posted the following news: * * * Window to the Brain: UTRGV School of Medicine students explore the eye for early signs of disease * RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - JUNE 22, 2026 - Serious health conditions often develop quietly, long before patients realize something is wrong. Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is often called a "silent killer," because it can go undetected for years until serious complications appear, such as stroke, heart disease and kidney damage.  more PR

WAYNE, Nebraska, June 23 -- The Wayne State College Foundation issued the following news release: * * * WSC Named a College of Distinction for 2026-27 The recognition signifies Wayne State's adherence to what Colleges of Distinction calls its Four Distinctions: engaged students, great teaching, vibrant community, and successful outcomes. At a time when students, families, and policymakers are asking harder questions about the real value of a college degree, Wayne State College offers a crystal-clear answer. For the 2026-27 academic year, Co more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, June 23 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * The secret lives of salamanders A new Yale-led study finds that while the outward appearance of woodland salamanders has changed little over millions of years, their physiology has evolved in striking ways. By Karen Guzman For her doctoral dissertation, Yale's Nathalie Alomar decided to study a small amphibian that appeared to have eluded the forces of evolution. She found that there is more to its evolution than meets the eye. In a new study, Alomar a more PR