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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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