NEW WILMINGTON, Pennsylvania, June 23 -- Westminster College posted the following news: * * * 10 Westminster research teams receive competitive summer fellowships * For the 10th consecutive year, the Westminster College Drinko Center for Undergraduate Research has awarded Summer Research Fellowships to student-faculty research teams. This year, the highly competitive fellowship was awarded to 10 teams, enabling Westminster faculty and students to engage in significant projects during the summer. Collaborators from all academic disciplines more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 23 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * 2 Spartans earn top dissertation fellowships in education * Two Michigan State University Spartans earned Dissertation Fellowships from the National Academy of Education and Spencer Foundation. The annual fellowships are bestowed to a selected group of doctoral students for furthering educational research through a rigorous process. Around 60 to 70 awardees are selected each year nationwide and are given a $27,500 stipend. Patrick Massey (College more PR

LOGAN, Utah, June 23 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * A Lifelong Connection to Water Inspires a Legacy of Opportunity * Water has always been part of Daria Wightman's story. Summers spent at her grandparents' cabin in Big Springs, Idaho, left a lasting impression. Springs bubbled up from volcanic rock, fish swam beneath nearby bridges, and clear water flowed endlessly through the landscape. "It was an idyllic place to spend a couple weeks every summer," Wightman said. "Water was always present in my life." As  more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, June 23 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * A New Strategy to Improve Safety in Poultry Processing * Salmonella is a common source of food poisoning that leads to potentially life-threatening illnesses, widespread food recalls, and remains a consistent challenge for poultry producers. UConn Department of Animal Science associate professor Mary Anne Amalaradjou and her research team study ways to improve processing strategies to prevent foodborne illnesses by using probiotic bacteria. In a n more PR

SANTA CRUZ, California, June 23 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * A ripple effect of support: Alumna Bev Crair uplifts student success * Alumna Bev Crair (Stevenson '83, computer science and mathematics) actively supports UC Santa Cruz philanthropically and currently serves as the co-chair for the university's comprehensive fundraising campaign, Inspiring Change. June 23, 2026 By Haneen Zain Bev Crair (Stevenson '83, computer science and mathematics) launched a successful career in tech more PR

CARROLLTON, Georgia, June 23 -- The University of West Georgia posted the following news: * * * A Unified Journey Abroad: UWG, Chamber and Schools Strengthen Ties in Italy * The University of West Georgia joined leaders from the City of Carrollton and the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce on a weeklong mission to Italy, where the delegation worked to deepen relationships with the municipalities of Foligno and Spoleto while exploring new avenues for cultural, educational and economic collaboration. Building on years of exchange and shared more PR

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, June 23 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Addressing the rural nursing crisis * Three questions with Theresa Garren-Grubbs, assistant professor in SDSU's College of Nursing Editor's note: This article was featured in SDSU's research magazine, STATE of Discovery. The national trends paint a grim picture for rural health care. Across the United States, rural health care systems are facing "historic nursing shortages," and in largely rural states -like South Dakota -the shortage is s more PR

ITHACA, New York, June 23 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * Advancing Agricultural Profitability Through Precision, Pasture Innovation Relevance  Farmers across New York face rising input costs, labor shortages, and increasing environmental regulations that affect profitability. Small, dispersed fields and limited access to custom services can slow adoption of cost-saving technologies. Dairy, livestock, and pasture-based farms must balance economic viability with environment more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, June 23 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Advancing Drone and Robotics Research * Under the leadership of George Bollas, Associate Dean for Research at UConn's College of Engineering and Director of the Pratt & Whitney Institute for Advanced Systems Engineering, UConn researchers are uniting to shape the future of drone technology. Bollas, Jonathan Shihao Ji, and Shalabh Gupta are working together on two major initiatives. One is a proposed collaboration between UConn, the United States more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 22 -- The University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * AI reveals unexpected source of antibiotic candidates in prion proteins * New antibiotic candidates for drug-resistant bacteria may reside inside prions, mis-folded protein in the brain best known for rare and fatal degenerative brain diseases. Prion and prion-like proteins may hide short peptides, named "prionins," that can kill bacteria, suggesting proteins best known for their role in neurodegeneration may co more PR

BOONE, North Carolina, June 23 -- Appalachian State University posted the following news: * * * App State Chancellor's Innovation Scholars aim to boost Western NC cybersecurity, trades workforce * BOONE, N.C. -Two Appalachian State University projects designed to strengthen Western North Carolina's building trades workforce and cyber defenses have been selected to receive funding support through the university's 2026 Chancellor's Innovation Scholars Program. The faculty-led initiatives will give App State students hands-on experience protec more PR

TROY, Alabama, June 23 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * Art & Design Department strengthens creative bonds in China * This Summer Art & Design sent two of their own to China to continue building a longstanding relationship in Changzhou and Nanjing. Professor and Chair Greg Skaggs and Instructor Audry Dunne visited various campuses and taught potential incoming students. Skaggs witnessed students transform through engaging with masters of traditional Chinese painting, exploring ancient temples and participating in conver more PR

SAN LUIS OBISPO, California, June 23 -- California Polytechnic State University issued the following news: * * * Astronaut Victor Glover Shares Journey to the Moon at Cal Poly Event * At a campus event at the Performing Arts Center on June 15, alumnus and astronaut Victor Glover told a packed house about the journey that led him from Cal Poly to the moon and back. "We don't have a room at Johnson Space Center where we can turn off gravity -you cannot simulate that anywhere," said Glover at a media event before his presentation. "The only  more PR

AUBURN, Alabama, June 24 -- Auburn University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * NCAME partners with high-performance metal powder producer to evaluate cold spray for repair of critical components By Joe McAdory Cold spray has become an increasingly attractive option for restoring and extending the life of critical components, yet industries still lack the mechanical performance data needed to confidently use the technology for repair applications. A team of researchers at the National Center for Additive Manufacturing more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, June 24 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * New Global Rankings Confirm University of Houston's Rise Among World's Best By Bryan Luhn The University of Houston continues to build momentum as one of the nation's leading public research universities, with a trio of new global rankings highlighting the University's growing influence in research, innovation and academic excellence. In the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities rankings, UH ranked No. 52 among public research universit more PR

ROCK ISLAND, Illinois, June 24 -- Augustana College issued the following news: * * * New endowed chair honors father-daughter legacy in science and teaching Dr. Diane Edmund '62 Griffin, who passed away in 2024, had asked her family to proceed with an endowment named for her father, Dr. Rudolph Edmund, Class of 1934. She was a pioneering infectious-disease virologist. Her father's long career alternated between the worlds of geology and teaching. The endowed chair will be an important position in the new Department of Environment, Geography more PR

ROCK ISLAND, Illinois, June 24 -- Augustana College issued the following news: * * * How does one research 160 years of bicycling? Historian and librarian Chris Sweet '01 knows how to make an entrance. In April, he returned to campus with a penny-farthing, a high-wheeled bicycle from the 1870-1880s. His arrival was on brand. Earlier this year, Sweet published "A History of Bicycling in Illinois: 160 Years of Booms and Bust." That expertise led Dr. Jane Simonsen, professor of history, to invite Sweet to speak to students in her research met more PR

MUNCIE, Indiana, June 23 -- Ball State University issued the following news release: * * * Ball State Biology Professor Helps Lead 'Nature' Study on What Tooth Enamel Reveals About Human Evolution * A Ball State University faculty member helped lead a new study that sheds light on how tooth enamel changed as human diets evolved over millions of years. Dr. Mackie O'Hara-Ali, an assistant teaching professor in Ball State's Department of Biology, is a corresponding author of " Enamel nanocrystal misorientation increased with meat-eating and  more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 23 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Building a new model anchor institution for San Antonio * Editor's note: The following article was written by UT San Antonio President Taylor Eighmy. An abbreviated version also appeared in the commentary section of the San Antonio Express-News. For decades, civic leaders have used the phrase "anchor institution" to describe large, place-bound organizations, such as universities, that drive local economies. Historically, the term has been d more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, June 24 -- Calvin University issued the following news: * * * Calvin appoints Paul Nagelkirk as dean of School of Health Calvin University has appointed Paul Nagelkirk '94, PhD, as the next dean of its School of Health. Nagelkirk, who will step into the role on July 1, brings nearly two decades of leadership, teaching, and research experience in kinesiology and exercise science. Nagelkirk, who currently leads the School of Kinesiology at Ball State University, was selected following a national search that engaged a b more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, June 23 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * Can scientists learn cells' language? UCLA-led team aims to decode cellular conversations * Key takeaways * UCLA scientists are calling for a large-scale initiative to understand how human cells influence one another -a missing layer of biology that could reveal how cellular interactions drive disease and inform new therapies. * The team is encouraging researchers across disciplines to help build the tools, datasets and models nee more PR

LONG BEACH, California, June 24 -- California State University issued the following news: * * * Carlos Vargas-Aburto Appointed Interim President of California State University, Monterey Bay California State University (CSU) Chancellor Mildred Garcia has appointed Carlos Vargas-Aburto to serve as interim president of Cal State Monterey Bay. Most recently, Vargas-Aburto served for 10 years as president of Southeast Missouri State University. "Dr. Vargas-Aburto has a strong record of supporting student achievement, fostering inclusive learning more PR

ALBANY, New York, June 24 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * Chancellor King Celebrates Nation-Leading ASAP|ACE College Completion Initiatives During Student Success Summit Summit Included More Than 100 Attendees from 44 Participating SUNY Campuses to Discuss Evidence-Based Practices that Enhance Student Retention and College Completion ASAP and ACE Help Students Gain and Maintain Academic Momentum so They Can Graduate on Time - SUNY to Reach 10,000 Students Across the Two Programs in Fall 2026 -  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 23 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * College of IST awards seed grants to five research projects * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST) recently selected five projects to receive funding from its seed grant program. The 2026-2027 funding aims to support interdisciplinary research activities and generate preliminary results that may lead to bigger projects involving external funding. Members of the IST faculty wrote shor more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, June 23 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * Comment Guide on OMB Proposed Rule * On May 29, 2026, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) published a proposed rule in the Federal Register that would substantially rewrite how federal research grants are awarded and managed. We urge you to review the proposed changes and comment by July 13, 2026. OMB indicated it would like to issue a final rule that would put the proposal into effect at the beginning of the next fiscal year on Oct. 1, 2026. more PR

ITHACA, New York, June 23 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Schaffer elected dean of faculty * Cornell's faculty members have elected Chris Schaffer, the Meinig Family Professor of Engineering in the Cornell Duffield College of Engineering, dean of faculty. He will begin his three-year term on July 1. Schaffer will replace Eve De Rosa, the Mibs Martin Follett Professor in Human Ecology in Cornell Human Ecology, who has served as faculty dean since 2021. "It has been a privilege to serve as dean of faculty," De Rosa  more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, June 23 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Could Southern heritage crops help shape the future of Southern agriculture? * College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences From butter beans and sorghum to heirloom fruits and regionally treasured vegetables, Southern heritage crops carry stories of family traditions, cultural identity and local foodways. They may also hold economic potential. Clemson University is inviting farmers, chefs, agricultural service providers and others interested more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 23 -- Harvard University issued the following news: * * * Dental school leaders chart a path for the future of dental education * Nearly a century after the landmark Gies Report helped define modern dental education, leaders across the profession say another moment of transformation has arrived. Confronted by dental workforce shortages, persistent gaps in access to oral care, rising student debt, and disruptive technologies, dental school leaders are looking closely at how education must adapt to meet the need more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, June 23 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * Department of Physics and Astronomy names Greg Taylor as chair following Rich Rand's retirement * After three decades of service to The University of New Mexico, Professor Richard Rand is retiring from the Department of Physics and Astronomy, concluding a distinguished career that included more than seven years as department chair. Beginning July 1, Distinguished Professor Greg Taylor will assume the role of chair, bringing more than two deca more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, June 23 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news: * * * Diagnosing and Treating Autism at NCCU * Autism Spectrum Disorder is a developmental disability characterized by differences in the brain. It was first recognized in 1943, according to the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention, and was added to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual in 1980. Autism can be difficult to diagnose, said Danai Fannin, Ph.D., associate professor in the department of communication sciences and disorders  more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, June 23 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * Dr. Raymond Poff selected for Emerging Leaders Program * Dr. Raymond Poff, professor in the WKU School of Kinesiology, Recreation and Sport, has been selected for the newest cohort of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) Emerging Leaders Program (ELP). He joins a group of 45 rising academic and administrative professionals from institutions across the country. "The past 24 years have provided many wonderful leade more PR

ADA, Oklahoma, June 23 -- East Central University posted the following news: * * * ECU shines at Sovereignty Symposium 2026 * ADA, Okla. - The 38th Sovereignty Symposium was held on June 15 and 16 at OKANA Resort in Oklahoma City. Ten East Central University faculty and students attended to hear panels and speeches by leading scholars and practitioners of federal Indian law. ECU Legal Studies major Nathan Sheppard won first place in the Blue Clark Student Poster Competition for his research entitled "The Impact of the McGirt and Castro Hu more PR

BUFFALO, New York, June 23 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Eight faculty, 1 librarian join SUNY Distinguished ranks * By News Staff BUFFALO, N.Y. -Eight UB faculty members have been named State University of New Yor (SUNY) Distinguished Professors -the highest rank in the SUNY system -along with one member of the UB Libraries staff who was named a SUNY Distinguished Librarian. Joseph Balthasar, Suzanne Dickerson, Leonard Egede, Thomas Feeley, Melanie Green, Maria Kraim more PR

NEW YORK, June 23 -- The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry posted the following news: * * * ESF's Syracuse Campus Levels Up with Striking New Look That Guides, Welcomes, and Stands Out * $310,000 Investment in Campus Signage Provides Clarity, Identity, and Impact SYRACUSE, N.Y. - June 23, 2026 - The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) has completed a major campus enhancement project with the installation of 34 new exterior signs across its Syracuse campus, strengthening wayfind more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, June 23 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * Faculty, Student Researchers Study Turtle Nests Amid Warming Climate * Caleb Lawrence was looking for a turtle. As he wandered the gently swaying grasses of a prairie in western Lucas County on a warm Friday in June, he was actually looking for one very specific spotted turtle. Caleb Lawrence, an environmental sciences senior, discusses his field research into the nesting habits of spotted turtles with Dr. Jeanine Refsnider, a professor of ecology and pri more PR

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, June 23 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Fearless and Faithful: An Interview With Dr. Rob McDole * by Rob McDole This story is part of Cedarville Magazine's summer 2026 issue: Why AI? Biblical Wisdom for Bold Change. You can visit the Cedarville Magazine webpage for the full issue. As Director of Cedarville's Center for Teaching and Learning, Dr. Rob McDole helps faculty members develop and refine course content using the latest technologies and teaching practices. Recently, his role has includ more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, June 24 -- Fielding Graduate University issued the following news: * * * Konjit V. Page, PhD, Recognized for Advancing Feminist Mentorship in Psychology at APA 2026 By Marlen Bautista Konjit V. Page, PhD, Ruthellen Josselson Chair in Qualitative Inquiry and Core Faculty in Fielding's Clinical Psychology PhD Program, has been selected to receive the Bonnie R. Strickland and Jessica Henderson Daniel Distinguished Mentoring Award from APA Division 35, the Society for the Psychology of Women. The award recognizes fem more PR

IRVINE, California, June 24 -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * First patient receives neural stem cell therapy in groundbreaking UCI Health Huntington's disease clinical trial World's first neural stem cell phase 1b/2a clinical trial for condition leverages innovative technology * Huntington's disease is a genetic disorder that gradually destroys brain cells over the course of 10 to 30 years, typically starting between the ages of 35 and 50 * Phase 1b/2a will evaluate the safety of the tr more PR

MIAMI, Florida, June 24 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FIU researchers reveal how altered images can bypass AI safeguards By Brian Zimmerman It may look like a picture of a panda bear to you, but to your business's AI agent, it can act like a skeleton key, bypassing safety safeguards and potentially causing the model to generate harmful, misleading or policy-violating outputs. That risk is the focus of new research from Hadi Amini, associate prof more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, June 24 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Five U of A Students Receive International Awards to Teach Abroad Four University of Arkansas students have received English Teaching Assistant Awards through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, and one student has been named an alternate for the prestigious international exchange program. The students receiving Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Awards: * Madeline "Maddie" Gwinner, who will serve in Germany; * Daisy Rehbock, who will serve in more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, June 23 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * Florida Space Research Consortium Names UCF's Alain Berinstain as Director * Alain Berinstain, an internationally recognized leader in space research and business, has been named director of the Florida Space Research Consortium, a statewide partnership designed to align Florida's universities around research, innovation and workforce development. Berinstain, director of the Florida Space Institute at UCF, has more than 30 years of experience s more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 23 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida State University expert explains how World Cup fans are reshaping America's image * Viral social media content from international visitors attending the FIFA World Cup is showing how everyday interactions across the United States can become a form of citizen diplomacy that may help reshape global perceptions of the country. Whether it's fans from Japan marveling at Texas barbecue, Scotland's Tartan Army spreading goodwill in Boston or German more PR

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, June 23 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news: * * * Four NAU students selected for competitive summer BNI internships * There's nothing better than learning how to make a difference while on the job. This summer, four NAU students will be doing exactly that. The undergraduate scholars were selected for 10-week internships at the Barrow Neurological Institute, where they will work alongside neurological disorder, speech pathology and occupational therapy professionals in real-world medical environmen more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 23 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Four students head to Pittsburgh to learn key skills as John R. Lewis Undergraduate Public Health Scholars * This summer season, four students will be heading to the University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health as part of the Pitt Public Health Undergraduate Scholars Program. For eight weeks they will have the opportunity to take part in classroom-based and experiential learning experiences, including public health-based work at a communi more PR

RENO, Nevada, June 23 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news: * * * From a single patient to global impact * In laboratories at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med), a rare disease that many people have never heard of is driving globally significant discoveries -changing how it's diagnosed, studied and, one day, treated. Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) is one of the most common types of muscular dystrophy. It causes gradual muscle weakness, typically starting in the face, shoulders and u more PR

GREENWOOD, South Carolina, June 23 -- Lander University posted the following news: * * * From Freshman to Graduate: New Lander Alumni Share Tips for Success * As high school graduates in the Class of 2026 spend the summer preparing for one of life's biggest transitions, recent Lander University graduates have a message for those about to begin their college journeys: believe in yourself, embrace new opportunities and don't be afraid to step beyond your comfort zone. The new Lander alumni -who recently crossed the commencement stage themse more PR

NEW YORK, June 24 -- Columbia University Columbia Journalism School issued the following news: * * * FRONTLINE Announces 2026-2027 Columbia Journalism Fellow FRONTLINE (PBS) welcomes Alonso Vidal, '26 M.S. Stabile, as its 2026-27 journalism fellow from Columbia Journalism School. - Vidal represents FRONTLINE's 12th round of journalism fellows from Columbia University. His year-long fellowship, generously supported by The Tow Foundation, aims to expose emerging investigative journalists to FRONTLINE's award-winning approach to documentary s more PR

EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, June 23 -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus posted the following news: * * * Gardens at SIUE Featured among Illinois Hidden Gems; Read More SIUE Mentions in the Press in the SIUE Press Room * Tucked within the scenic campus of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is one of the region's most peaceful and visually captivating destinations, the Gardens at SIUE, a 36-acre living laboratory where nature, art, education, and culture come together in unexpected ways. Recently highlighted among notewor more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, June 23 (TNSjou) -- The George Mason University College of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Maternal obesity linked to 64% increase in childhood obesity risk By Katie Pearce The roots of childhood obesity may begin in the womb. New research led by the George Mason University College of Public Health found that children whose mothers entered pregnancy with obesity were 64% more likely to become overweight or obese by age 3. Excessive weight gain during pregnancy was associated with a 39% increase in that ri more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 22 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Graduate voice: What it means to be a Spartan * Anastassiya Kan is a 2026 MSU graduate with a degree in psychology. Here, she shares about adjusting as an international student, fighting her way back after numerous health challenges and staying connected to MSU through it all. Her story shows the resilience and determination, which is at the heart of Spartans Will. In 2022, I arrived at Michigan State University as an international student from K more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, June 23 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * Greek Life Membership More Than Doubles at UA Little Rock * More UA Little Rock students are finding connection, leadership opportunities, and a sense of belonging through fraternity and sorority life. Fraternity and sorority membership at UA Little Rock grew from 62 students in 2024-25 to 141 students in 2025-26, an increase of more than 127% and the largest fraternity and sorority community the university has seen in several  more PR

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, June 23 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news: * * * Healthcare of the present: How AI can help improve health outcomes * The College of Health and Human Services at Northern Arizona University is accepting applications for two programs that train healthcare workers in the use of AI tools in public and clinical health. The aim, said program director Tim Curry, a lecturer in the Department of Health Sciences, is to give healthcare providers the knowledge and skills they need to build AI tools that can more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, June 24 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * How Rutgers Reduced Cancer Treatment Times By Andrew Smith Researchers say the simulation method that streamlined a blood cancer clinic could shorten waits across medicine. New Rutgers research suggests much of the seemingly endless waiting for complex medical care can be engineered away by recreating operations inside a computer and testing countless possible improvements. A study in the Annals of Operations Research explains how researcher more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 23 -- The University of Utah posted the following news release: * * * Jobs with high exposure to low-level explosions linked to increased risk of anger, aggression * Reposted from U of U Health. Careers that tend to expose people to repeated low-level shockwaves are associated with a slightly higher risk of clinically documented anger, aggression and violence, new research from University of Utah Health has found. The study used artificial intelligence to compare health records from 10,000 U.S. military vetera more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 24 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * CLIMB Study Tracks Long-Term Mental Health Trends Across the U.S. Researcher and Assistant Professor, Catherine Ettman, PhD helps lead national efforts to uncover how social, economic, and physical assets shape population mental health. The CLIMB study is one of the few nationally representative longitudinal studies tracking mental health trends and life stressors. As rates of depression and overdose continue t more PR

FULLERTON, California, June 22 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news: * * * Joya Salas Sows Vision for CSUF's Arboretum and Botanical Garden * Joya Salas' affinity for growing and nurturing plants blossomed into a nearly 20-year professional career managing urban green spaces. Now, Salas has brought her green thumb experience to the university to become the second full-time director of the Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton. "I'm thrilled to be here. This position is a rare opportun more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, June 23 -- The University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine posted the following news release: * * * Keck School of Medicine of USC launches pioneering collaboration to improve breast cancer screening, access, and outcomes in Los Angeles County * Compelled by disparities in breast cancer outcomes, the Keck School of Medicine of USC's Department of Population and Public Health Sciences and Novartis have joined forces in a pioneering collaboration to support medically underserved communities in Los Angele more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, June 23 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Kennesaw State experts offer insight on World Cup topics * KENNESAW, Ga. | Jun 23, 2026 Atlanta is an epicenter of the global sporting world as the city hosts matches in the FIFA Men's World Cup soccer tournament. Kennesaw State University experts can offer insight on a range of topics related to soccer and the World Cup, including sport technology, sport science, fan loyalty, economic impact, brand marketing, hydration and nutrition, and th more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, June 23 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * KSU student helps bring a fresh approach to music education using colors * KENNESAW, Ga. | Jun 23, 2026 As a child, Kennesaw State University student Laurin McCoy loved music but struggled to understand traditional music notation. While she learned to play the piano by ear, the experience left her saddened that children might never discover or develop their musical talents simply because they were unable to read music. Years later, after perfo more PR

ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, New York, June 24 -- The Levy Economics Institute of Bard College issued the following news: * * * Levy Institute President Contributes to Landmark UN Roadmap for Eradicating Poverty Levy Institute President Pavlina R. Tcherneva is among over 350 distinguished signatories endorsing the new United Nations "Roadmap for Eradicating Poverty Beyond Growth." This ambitious plan, spearheaded by UN Special Rapporteur Olivier De Schutter, offers a concrete policy toolkit for building economies centered on human rights, ecological more PR

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, June 23 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Looking Back: One Year of Campuswide AI * by Cedarville University This story is part of Cedarville Magazine's summer 2026 issue: Why AI? Biblical Wisdom for Bold Change. You can visit the Cedarville Magazine webpage for the full issue. Nearly one year ago, Cedarville University announced it would become the first Christian university to provide campuswide access to ChatGPT Edu through a partnership with OpenAI. Guided by biblical principles, Cedarville  more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, June 23 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Luis Marquez Named Director of UMass Amherst's Cranberry Research Station * The University of Massachusetts Amherst recently announced the appointment of Luis Marquez as the next director of the UMass Amherst Cranberry Station, an 11-acre working farm, research and outreach facility located in East Wareham. Cranberries are one of the most iconic fruits in Massachusetts, and an important part of both its economy and culture. One of only a ha more PR

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, June 23 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Marney hired as director of SDSU Extension * Mandy Marney has been hired as director of SDSU Extension and associate dean of the South Dakota State University College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences. She started her new role on June 22. "Dr. Amanda Marney brings a wealth of experience and leadership in extension to SDSU," said Joe Cassady, SD Corn Endowed Dean. "I couldn't be more excited to have her join the College of Agric more PR

OXFORD, Ohio, June 23 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Miami students help celebrate Tri-State accomplishments on the radio * A Miami University student's voice is being heard on radio stations across the Tri-State region as the United States prepares to celebrate its 250 th birthday. "The idea was to celebrate America's 250th by talking about the contributions to our country made by people who live or lived in the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana region," Patti Marshall, Managing Director of Branding and Content for Hubbard Radi more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 24 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * How AI is helping emergency physicians learn from their patients "Tell Me What Happens Next" initiative helps clinicians follow up on patient outcomes - In emergency medicine, clinicians often see patients for only one critical moment in their care journey. They make decisions quickly, sometimes under life-or-death pressure, and then the patient moves on -- home, to a bed upstairs, to the i more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 23 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * New chip could help tiny robots traverse complex environments * A new chip developed by MIT researchers could help tiny, low-power UAVs avoid obstacles as they zip around tight corners inside an industrial HVAC system to check for gas leaks. The chip allows small autonomous robots and other battery-limited devices to construct detailed 3D maps of their environments in real-time using only about as much power as a single LED. A r more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 23 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU sociometrics scholar receives national award for methodological research * Kenneth Frank, an MSU Research Foundation Distinguished Professor of Sociometrics, received the Paul F. Lazarsfeld Award from the American Sociological Association. The annual honor recognizes scholars who have made outstanding contributions to the field of sociological methodology. He is the first scholar from Michigan State University to earn this national accolade.  more PR

CHARLESTON, South Carolina, June 23 -- The Medical University of South Carolina issued the following news release: * * * MUSC Health celebrates progress on Indian Land medical center designed to expand access to care... * INDIAN LAND, S.C. (June 23, 2026) - MUSC Health leaders, physicians and community partners gathered Tuesday for a topping-out ceremony marking a major construction milestone for the future MUSC Health Indian Land Medical Center and MUSC Health Indian Land Medical Pavilion. Indian Land is one of the fastest-growing commun more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, June 22 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * N.C. A&T College of Education Earns Top National Rating in Science of Reading Teacher Preparation * EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (June 22, 2026) - The undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program in the College of Education (CoEd) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has earned an A+ rating from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for how well it prepares future teachers to t more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 23 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * NASA-backed study reveals key to teamwork under pressure * Whether it's to the moon or Mars, a NASA mission requires some essential preparations: designing and developing the spacecraft, astronaut training and safety checks, clear goals, and strategies and procedures for maintaining communication between crews on Earth and in space. Dorothy R. Carter, associate professor of management in the Michigan State University Eli Broad College of Business more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, June 23 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * New book explores history of graduate education at Clemson * Clemson Libraries Clemson University recently celebrated the 100 th anniversary of its graduate school. A new book published by Clemson University Press digs deep into the history of graduate education at Clemson, which helped transform Clemson College into Clemson University. " Graduate Education at Clemson and the Evolution to a University " by Frankie Felder details the successes and cha more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, June 22 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * New CMU geologist uncovers clues to a 280-million-year-old desert ecosystem * For Geologist Rickey Bartlett, geology has always been about asking questions that rocks have been quietly holding onto for millions of years. Now, as a new faculty member in Central Michigan University's Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Bartlett is leading research that could reshape scientists' understanding of one of the most famous rock formations i more PR

ITHACA, New York, June 23 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * New method helps online ads reach overlooked groups * Online advertisers and government agencies use algorithmic tools to tailor and target their campaigns to reach as many people as possible. Sometimes they miss their mark, and in the case of local, state and federal programs designed to help people, that can unintentionally amount to inequity in the distribution of information or resources. Cornell researchers have developed a method that can help online  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 23 -- The University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * New mRNA vaccine platform could expand global vaccine access * Future mRNA vaccines may be even more helpful in preventing infectious diseases, like COVID-19, thanks to a new vaccine platform and preclinical research from Penn. The new platform swaps out lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) with a different kind of nanoparticle formed with molecules called ionizable amphiphilic Janus dendrimers (IAJDs) and simplifies manu more PR

NEW YORK, June 23 -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * NIH Honors Environmental Health Sciences Chair with Gordon Lecture * Ana Navas-Acien, Leon Hess Professor and Chair of Environmental Health Sciences, was recognized by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), which selected her to deliver the annual Robert S. Gordon Lecture, an honor given to a scientist who has made major contributions to research or training in the field of epidemiology or in the conduct of clinical trials. The May  more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, June 23 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU receives grant to help Navajo communities increase food sovereignty * The New Mexico State University Agricultural Science Center at Farmington has consistently provided programs and support to the area's Navajo communities. A recent $500,000 grant will help the center continue that support by addressing food sovereignty and related health issues within the Navajo Nation. The center recently received a grant from the National Insti more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, June 24 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: * * * OSU accounting faculty member, alumni honored with OSCPA awards The Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants honored a Spears School of Business faculty member and two alumni at the 2026 OSCPA Annual Awards Ceremony. Alyssa Vowell, Jacob Pasby and Craig Riffel received awards June 12 for their leadership as top CPAs advancing the state's accounting profession. Each recipient was nominated by peers or fellow OSCPA members. Vowell, assistant d more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, June 24 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: * * * Bian named head of School of Industrial Engineering and Management Dr. Linkan Bian has been named professor and head of the School of Industrial Engineering and Management in the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology at Oklahoma State University. For Bian, the opportunity to lead IEM is about more than a position; it's about possibility. "This is a school with a deep history and a strong foundation -- but also real opportunity to shape more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, June 24 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Optometrist Ryan Wood, O.D., Joins UAMS Harvey & Bernice Jones Eye Institute Ryan Wood, O.D., has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences' (UAMS) Harvey & Bernice Jones Eye Institute as an optometrist and assistant professor of ophthalmology. Wood's primary clinical focus is specialty contact lens care with expertise in scleral lenses for patients with conditions like keratoconus, or bulging of the cornea more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, June 23 -- Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business posted the following news: * * * OSU accounting faculty member, alumni honored with OSCPA awards * The Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants honored a Spears School of Business faculty member and two alumni at the 2026 OSCPA Annual Awards Ceremony. Alyssa Vowell, Jacob Pasby and Craig Riffel received awards June 12 for their leadership as top CPAs advancing the state's accounting profession. Each recipient was nominated by peers or fellow OSCPA more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, June 22 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release: * * * Overview Effect and Sense of Place * New peer-reviewed article explores how sense of place and perspective may support student engagement and understanding University of Phoenix College of General Studies announces the publication of a new peer-reviewed article in The Geography Teacher, authored by Jacquelyn Kelly, Ph.D., associate dean, College of General Studies ; Dianna Gielstra, Ph.D., full-time faculty, Environmental Science Program; Tomas more PR

MIAMI, Florida, June 23 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Personalizing Electrical Stimulation Therapy Improves Outcomes for Spinal Cord Injury Patients * A new international grant will help University of Miami researchers identify biomarkers to optimize transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation and improve recovery for patients with chronic spinal cord injuries. The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis is a leader in transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation (tcSCS) for patients with chronic spina more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 23 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Peter B. Littlewood, condensed matter physicist and internationally recognized leader, 1955-2026 * Peter B. Littlewood, a distinguished condensed matter physicist and internationally recognized leader of research institutions, died June 15. Littlewood, the chair of the Department of Physics at the University of Chicago and the Harry Pratt Judson Distinguished Service Professor in Physics and the James Franck Institute, was 71. Littlewood's research sh more PR

LA JOLLA, California, June 22 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Peter Lonsdale: 1948-2026 * Peter Lonsdale, a professor and researcher of marine geology at UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography, died May 10, 2026, at the age of 78. Over more than five decades at Scripps Oceanography, he contributed to foundational developments in understanding of deep-sea geology, including the discovery of seafloor hydrothermal venting. Lonsdale was born on the Isle of Wight in the United Kin more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, June 23 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * PhD graduate breaks through the competitive dental public health market with faculty appointment * Few dental professionals choose a path focused on population health, research and community-based prevention. For Dr. Rohit Balasundaram, that specialized focus has already opened doors to a faculty career at one of the nation's newest dental schools. As a recent PhD graduate from the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine's Public H more PR

PRINCETON, New Jersey, June 24 -- Princeton University issued the following news: * * * Princeton joins powerhouse network for theoretical physics with major gift from the Leinweber Foundation A major gift from the Leinweber Foundation has established the Leinweber Forum for Theoretical Physics at Princeton University. With this gift, Princeton will become the ninth member of the Leinweber network for theoretical physics, which is focused on advancing curiosity-driven research on the theoretical principles underlying the physical universe.  more PR

PRINCETON, New Jersey, June 24 -- Princeton University issued the following news: * * * Michael Skinnider named a Pew Scholar By Jamie Saxon, Office of Communications Michael Skinnider, an assistant professor in the Lewis-Sigler Institute for Integrative Genomics and an assistant member of the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research Princeton Branch, has been named one of 21 new Pew Scholars in the Biomedical Sciences by the Pew Charitable Trusts. The program provides funding to early-career researchers "of outstanding promise" who are pursui more PR

BROOKLYN, New York, June 23 -- Brooklyn Law School posted the following news: * * * Professor Cynthia Godsoe Elected as New Member of American Law Institute * Associate Dean for Faculty Research and Scholarship, Dean's Research Scholar, and Professor of Law Cynthia Godsoe has been elected as a new member of the American Law Institute (ALI), the leading independent organization in the United States producing scholarly work to clarify, modernize, and otherwise improve the law. "Election to the ALI is a signal honor and, in Cynthia's case, a  more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 24 -- The University of Virginia issued the following Q&A on June 23, 2026, involving Mia Murray, student with masters degree in environmental sciences: * * * Q&A: Have you seen this rare tree? UVA wants to know By Zeina Mohammed, spr2jm@virginia.edu Since 1967, the native butternut tree has been rapidly disappearing from forests across the East Coast and University of Virginia scientists are asking the public to help them counteract this loss. Researchers at Blandy Experimental Farm, the University's envir more PR

BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, June 23 -- Olivet Nazarene University posted the following news: * * * Q. Scott Ragan, P.E., S.E. Honored with Endowed Chair at Olivet * In spring 2026, Olivet Nazarene University announced the appointment of Q. Scott Ragan, P.E., S.E. as the Kochersperger Endowed Chair for the Department of Engineering. The endowed chair honors the legacy of Terry Kochersperger '89 M.A. and his late wife Marlene (Raisch) Kochersperger '64. "When Professor Scott Ragan joined the Olivet faculty, he brought with him a wealth of experi more PR

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, June 23 -- Eckerd College posted the following news: * * * Recently published books highlight the wealth of faculty research at Eckerd * Johnston spent more than a decade co-authoring the book, which examines what Western and Southern history looks like through the eyes of a wide range of contemporary and historical sources by Native American women. Having produced two prior publications focused on the Cherokee Nation, this latest tome, " Living Indigenous Feminism: Stories of Contemporary Native American Women ", i more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, June 23 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * REP: When technology becomes a weapon * The University of Texas at Arlington has awarded funding to research teams to launch new investigative projects. The Research Enhancement Program (REP), administered by UTA's Office of Vice President for Research and Innovation, offers seed funding to investigators to help them test new ideas and explore new directions that could lead to future innovations and more competitive proposals for e more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, June 23 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Research shows AI advertising can deliver relevant content without spying on users' internet behaviors * LAWRENCE -The idea that digital advertising depends on tracking users across websites has become a defining feature of the online economy. New research from the University of Kansas has found that artificial intelligence technology can be used to deliver relevant ads without spying on users. As long as there has been advertising, companies and market more PR

ITHACA, New York, June 23 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Researchers find 'trap' hindering performance of hybrid perovskites * A new study from Cornell researchers has revealed an unexpected obstacle to improving charge transport in hybrid perovskites, a promising class of semiconductor materials used in energy conversion and electronic devices. Published June 17 in Advanced Energy Materials, the research shows that certain conjugated organic molecules which have long been thought to enhance electrical conductivity more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, June 23 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Researchers in various studies looking for participants * Here is a list of research studies that currently are looking for participants. Morphological awareness in early childhood Researchers in the Department of Human Development and Family Science are recruiting children ages 4-7 for a study on language and reading development. Participants will attend one 1.5-2-hour visit in person on the Purdue campus. Children will do language- and rea more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, June 23 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Researchers Seek to Catch Money Launderers By Building a Machine That Out-Thinks Them * Money laundering is, at its core, a magic trick. A drug cartel, a sanctions evader, a human trafficking ring all have the same problem: cash that cannot be spent without attracting attention. The solution is to run that money through enough transactions that by the time it surfaces in a legitimate account, nobody can tr more PR

MARINA DEL REY, California, June 23 -- The University of Southern California Information Sciences Institute, a component of the Viterbi School of Engineering, issued the following news: * * * Researchers Seek to Catch Money Launderers By Building a Machine That Out-Thinks Them * Money laundering is, at its core, a magic trick. A drug cartel, a sanctions evader, a human trafficking ring all have the same problem: cash that cannot be spent without attracting attention. The solution is to run that money through enough transactions that by the  more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, June 23 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Ribbon cutting of URI Ocean Robotics Laboratory marks milestone for Narragansett Bay Campus * June 23, 2026 On Thursday, June 25, University of Rhode Island President Marc Parlange and Gov. Dan McKee will join elected officials, members of URI's Board of Trustees and URI faculty, staff and students tocelebrate a major milestone in the $300 million, multi-phase revitalization of the Narragansett Bay Campus with a ribbon cutting ceremony for t more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, June 23 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice bioengineer wins federal award for Ewing sarcoma research * Rice University bioengineer Julea Vlassakis has won $1.1 million in federal funding for a project researching Ewing sarcoma, an aggressive bone and soft tissue cancer that mainly affects children, teenagers and young adults. Vlassakis is one of 10 researchers to obtain a Peer Reviewed Cancer Research Program Career Development Award as part of the U.S. Department of War's Congressionally Direct more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, June 23 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news: * * * Rooted in Tennessee: Pediatric Surgeon Brings a Lifetime of Commitment to Chattanooga Community * For S. Dave Bhattacharya, MD, medicine was never a distant goal. It was a part of his everyday life. Just before he was born, his father, Syamal Bhattacharya, joined the University of Tennessee Health Sciences in 1979, spending decades as a researcher in the Departments of Neurology and Surgery, and he's still a faculty member in  more PR

AMERICUS, Georgia, June 24 -- Georgia Southwestern State University issued the following news: * * * Rosalynn Carter's alma mater GSW named academic home of National First Ladies Day Commission Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) and the National First Ladies Day Commission (NFLDC) have entered a formal partnership that positions GSW as the Commission's official academic home and help advance the study, preservation and celebration of America's First Ladies. The memorandum of understanding was signed on April 25, 2026, during the Mi more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 23 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Rosengart named inaugural Theodore and Bertha Bryan Professor of Environmental Medicine * Matthew R. Rosengart, MD, whose work on sepsis and the role of circadian rhythms in immune responses has improved the care of critically ill patients, has been installed as the inaugural Theodore and Bertha Bryan Professor of Environmental Medicine in the WashU Medicine Mary Culver Department of Surgery. Rosengart, who specializes in acute and critical more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, June 23 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * Russell Jame: 2026-27 University Research Professor Q&A * Russell Jame, Ph.D., the Ashland Oil Professor of Finance in the University of Kentucky's Gatton College of Business and Economics, has been honored as a 2026-27 University Research Professor. Jame studies how information shapes today's financial markets. His research explores how investment insights are created, shared and used, from traditional Wall Street analysis to new, technology-drive more PR

SAN DIEGO, California, June 23 -- California State University San Diego State University posted the following news: * * * San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance partners with SDSU on innovation projects * Using artificial intelligence to detect images of African leopards and rattlesnakes and freezing samples of endangered marine organisms far below zero degrees Fahrenheit are just some of the ways that new technologies can help protect biodiversity and threatened ecosystems. San Diego State University and the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance (SDZWA more PR

ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, June 23 -- South Carolina State University posted the following news: * * * SC State's Louis Whitesides selected for prestigious national leadership institute * PSA vice president joins AGB Institute for Leadership & Governance Class of 2026-27 ORANGEBURG, S.C. - Dr. Louis D. Whitesides, South Carolina State University's vice president for public service and agriculture and acting vice president for research, has been selected for the Association of Governing Boards (AGB) Institute for Leadership & Governance  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 23 -- Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences posted the following news: * * * School of Medicine Basic Sciences honors eight students with 2026 Dean's Award for Exceptional Achievement in Graduate Studies * The Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences has recognized eight outstanding Ph.D. students with the 2026 Dean's Award for Exceptional Achievement in Graduate Studies. The award honors graduate students who have demonstrated exceptional accomplishments in research, scholarship,  more PR

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, June 23 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news: * * * Securing the future of water in northern Arizona * Water shapes every aspect of our lives, yet communities around the world are facing growing challenges in securing this vital resource. Climate change, population growth and rising demand are placing unprecedented pressure on water systems, creating complex problems that require fresh thinking and collaborative solutions. In northern Arizona, severe drought, over-pumped aquifers, a lack of groundwa more PR

STANFORD, California, June 22 -- Stanford University School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Severe nausea linked to pregnancy, birth complications in Stanford Medicine study * Pregnant women with a severe form of nausea face increased risks for several pregnancy and birth complications, according to a new Stanford Medicine study of 2.5 million California births. The research was published June 16 in the American Journal of Epidemiology. It is the first large, U.S. population-based study of the dangers of severe pregnancy naus more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 23 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Simple acknowledgment boosts repeat customer participation in take-back programs * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Companies may only need to send an acknowledgment message to boost repeat customer participation in recycling and reuse programs for used goods like laptops and coffee pods, according to a new study led by Penn State researchers. The idea for the study arose over a cup of coffee -more specifically, the single-use pod used to make th more PR

ITHACA, New York, June 23 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Smart drones, safe skies: Student's system tests, coordinates drone fleets * Autonomous drones could deliver packages, inspect bridges and skyscrapers, monitor emergencies like wildfires and, eventually, ferry people. But the airspace still lacks the testing and coordination infrastructure needed to prove drones can operate safely around people, buildings, aircraft and each other. Mehrnaz Sabet, a doctoral student in the field of information science in the Co more PR

MIAMI, Florida, June 23 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Spain's Consul Visits University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Spotlighting Global Impact of Research * Her Excellency Belen Alfaro's visit to the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine highlights the global influence of Spanish researchers and the power of international scientific collaboration. Her Excellency Belen Alfaro, General Consul of Spain in Miami, visited the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine to more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 23 -- Spelman College issued the following news: * * * Spelman College Joins Select Group of Research Colleges and Universities in Carnegie's Redesigned Classification System What Our Carnegie Classifications Reveal For decades, the most widely used classification framework in American higher education had no formal language for what Spelman College was doing. Not because the research wasn't happening -- it is. Not because the faculty were not highly engaged in research and creative pursuits -- they are. Not because  more PR

COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, June 23 -- The University of Maryland School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * Spotlight: Jackie Miller * When she is not going for a run, Jacqueline "Jackie" Miller is focusing on the communities in public health. A May graduate with a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology from the School of Public Health, Miller began her studies in biology, but became fascinated with the interdisciplinary nature of public health and shifted her focus. "I took some chemistry classes and realized I don't necess more PR

SLIPPERY ROCK, Pennsylvania, June 23 -- Slippery Rock University posted the following news: * * * SRU business instructor achieves Fulbright U.S. Scholar award * Joveline Pettus, a Slippery Rock University instructor of business, received the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award for the 2026-27 academic year from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. As part of the Fulbright international academic exchange program, Pettus will design and teach graduate-level coursework in digital ethics, lea more PR

TERRE HAUTE, Indiana, June 23 -- Indiana State University posted the following news: * * * Statement from Indiana State University on the Passing of Dr. Jan McCarthy * Indiana State University mourns the passing of Dr. Jan McCarthy, Professor Emeritus, pioneering educator, and one of the most influential figures in the history of early childhood education at Indiana State. For three decades, Dr. McCarthy dedicated her career to preparing generations of teachers, advancing research in child development, and championing the importance of qu more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, June 23 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * Stroke survivor finds purpose and community in UNT Health's physical therapy program * Holli Richards When Holli Richards first entered physical therapy school at UNT Health Fort Worth, she already knew the profession could change lives. Years earlier, following two surgeries during high school, Richards spent months in rehabilitation. The experience introduced her to a physical therapist whose compassion and encouragement tran more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 23 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Student view: NASA team research shaped my career path * C hloe Alexander is a rising fourth-year student majoring in psychology and human resources and labor relations. She is currently a research assistant in the Broad College of Business Kesseler Team Leadership Lab, working with Dorothy Carter, associate professor of management. NASA was the last organization I expected to be doing research for as a psychology major. If anything, you'd think  more PR

WAYNE, New Jersey, June 24 (TNSjou) -- William Paterson University issued the following news: * * * New Study by William Paterson University Professor Identifies Factors that Affect African Americans' Willingness to Perform CPR Research led by public health professor Naa-Solo Tettey offers insights into reducing racial disparities in cardiac arrest survival rates By William Paterson, University News A new study led by William Paterson University public health professor Naa-Solo Tettey found that confidence, access to information, and famil more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, June 23 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Study finds estrogen-based hormone therapies could protect brain health in older women * LAWRENCE -Researchers from the University of Kansas have shown a link between reproductive hormone exposure throughout life and brain health in 459 women aged 65 to 80. They discovered older women who had used hormonal birth control in young adulthood were more likely to have larger volumes in brain regions vital to memory, cognition and information processing. They more PR

BUFFALO, New York, June 23 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Study: Family-based behavioral treatment for children who are overweight or obese can prevent metabolic disease later in life * Forty years of data from the University at Buffalo strongly suggest that this evidence-based program results in long-term improvements in health By Ellen Goldbaum BUFFALO, N.Y. - Every parent wants to raise healthy kids who then grow up to become healthy adults. But when a third of chi more PR

ALBANY, New York, June 24 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * SUNY Celebrates Student Research Grant Recipients SUNY's Pettigrew Fellowship Advances Research on the Significant Impact Women have had on New York State and the Region Winners Selected from Buffalo State University, SUNY Geneseo, and SUNY Oswego - State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today celebrated the winners of the annual Dr. L. Eudora Pettigrew Women's History Summer Research Excellence Grants for student resea more PR

NEW YORK, June 23 -- The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry posted the following news: * * * SUNY ESF's Center for Sustainable Materials Management Receives $3.25 Million to Strengthen and Grow * Sustainable Waste Management Efforts Across New York SYRACUSE, N.Y. -June 23, 2026 - The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry's (ESF) New York State Center for Sustainable Materials Management (CSMM) will receive $3.25 million in new funding through the state's $425 million Environmental Prote more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 22 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Supporting ethics innovation: fall fellows report progress and new awardees announced * In the fall of 2025, Michigan State University's Ethics Institute announced the inaugural recipients of the Ethics Research Fellowship grants. Three additional grants were also awarded for the spring semester of 2026. Each award is a $15,000 seed grant to jumpstart new scholarship and collaboration across campus. The program, funded through the Ethics Institut more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, June 24 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Syracuse Engineer Looks to the Forest Floor to Improve Buildings Zhao Qin is harnessing the natural power of mycelium--the fiber network underlying mushrooms--to create sustainable insulation, stronger building materials and cleaner indoor air. John Boccacino The blueprint for a better building may be hiding beneath the forest floor. To design sustainable, weather-resistant structures, Zhao Qin is studying the fungal networks that span thousands of acres u more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, June 24 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Maxwell's National Security Management Course Prepares Military Leaders From international law to executive power, Maxwell's national security studies program tackles the defining security questions of the moment. Cort Ruddy The Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs' National Security Management (NSM) course recently brought together 40 high-ranking officers, noncommissioned officers and civilian officials from the U.S. defense establishment for  more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, June 24 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Texas A&M researchers work to find jet fuel alternatives Through a NATO sponsorship, the aerospace engineering team will start testing hydrogen-based alternatives that produce vapor and steam instead of carbon dioxide when they burn. By Marina Vences, Contributor Aerospace engineering professor Dr. Paul Cizmas will lead a team of researchers on campus who will test alternative methods of powering jet engines this year. The t more PR

DELAWARE, Ohio, June 23 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * The Sun Spot * DELAWARE, Ohio - For two weekends in July, Ohio Wesleyan University's "Place for Space" also will become the "Sun Spot" as Perkins Observatory hosts its popular "Celebration of the Sun" daytime skywatches. The special Saturday-only programs will be held from 2-4 p.m. July 18 and 25 at the observatory, 3199 Columbus Pike (U.S. 23), Delaware. "The Sun is the most important star in our sky," said Don Stevens, observatory director. "W more PR

GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, June 23 -- Thiel College issued the following news release: * * * Thiel College's new nursing program director Debra Wallace attends state board session * GREENVILLE, Pa.- Debra Wallace, Ph.D., director of Thiel College's Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, traveled to Harrisburg on June 11 to participate in an orientation hosted by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing. The informational session, designed primarily for new nursing program directors, provided updates on state regulations, faculty qualificat more PR

ALBANY, New York, June 23 -- The Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences issued the following news: * * * Thomas Lodise Appointed to GARDP Scientific Advisory Committee * Professor Thomas Lodise has been appointed to the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) of the Global Antibiotic Research and Development Partnership (GARDP). GARDP is an international nonprofit organization established by WHO and the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative to address the global threat of antimicrobial resistance. They work with governments, academi more PR

AKRON, Ohio, June 23 -- The University of Akron issued the following news: * * * Three UA faculty recognized for global scholarship with Fulbright awards The University of Akron (UA) is celebrating a remarkable achievement in global scholarship as three faculty researchers have each earned a prestigious Fulbright research award for the 2026-27 academic year. The honors, which are among the most competitive international academic awards in the world, recognize the scholars' innovative research and commitment to cross-cultural collaboration w more PR

NEW YORK, June 23 -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy posted the following news release: * * * Trace art installation offers new model for participatory public health dissemination * A new article drawing on the launch of Trace: A Memorial at CUNY SPH shows how art, community partnerships, and shared memory can deepen trust and make research feel more humane and participatory. Trace is a heat-sensitive artwork by artist Nyssa Chow honoring essential workers who died early in the COVID-19 p more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, June 23 -- Tulane University issued the following news release: * * * Tulane announces major milestone in planned transformation of former Charity Hospital building * Tulane University announced a major milestone in its plans to transform the iconic former Charity Hospital building into a national hub of bioscience discovery and medical advancements with more than 650,000 square feet dedicated to Tulane education, health, research and innovation initiatives. The university has signed a purchase and sale agreement f more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, June 22 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * UA Little Rock Receives $5 Million Award to Advance Cognitive Security Research * Dr. Nitin Agarwal, Maulden-Entergy Chair and Donaghey Distinguished Professor of Information Science at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, has received a $5 million research award from the U.S. Department of War to advance innovative approaches for protecting communities from online influence campaigns and other emerging cognitive threats.  more PR

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, June 23 -- 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

LA JOLLA, California, June 23 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * UC San Diego Researcher Wins $5.6M NIH Avant Garde Award to Prevent HIV, Hepatitis C and Overdose * Key Takeaways * UC San Diego researcher received a five-year, $5.6 million National Institutes of Health (NIH) Avant-Garde Award from the National Institute on Drug Abuse. * The project will develop artificial intelligence (AI)-powered "digital twins" to better understand the health care preferences and needs of people who us more PR

LA JOLLA, California, June 23 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * UC San Diego Researchers Receive ARPA-H Award to Make Birth Safer * The United States has the highest rate of maternal and infant morbidity and mortality of any wealthy country. Researchers in obstetrics and engineering at the University of California San Diego were awarded up to $10.4 million from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) to enable more accurate identification of fetuses who are at risk of low oxy more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * This New App Helps Congenital Heart Patients with Specialty Care When kids outgrow pediatric specialists, their heart condition often goes untreated -- increasing the risks of hospitalization and death. UCSF scientists partnered with patients and community advocates to close the gap. - Congenital heart disease is a condition primarily associated with infants and children, but that is changing. More adult more PR

IRVINE, California, June 24 -- The University of California Irvine School of Law issued the following news: * * * Professor Ann Southworth Elected to American Law Institute Ann Southworth, the Raymond Pryke Endowed Chair in First Amendment Law and Co-Director of the Center for Empirical Research on the Legal Profession at UC Irvine Law, has been elected to the American Law Institute (ALI), an independent organization in the United States producing scholarly work to clarify, modernize, and otherwise improve the law. The Institute is made up o more PR

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, June 24 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release: * * * UCCS earns national recognition for preparation of future teachers in reading education The UCCS College of Education (COE) graduate and undergraduate elementary teacher preparation programs have earned A grades from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for how well they prepare future teachers to teach reading to elementary students. * Bachelor of Arts in Inclusive Elementary Education: A (https://www.nctq.org/revie more PR

MISSOULA, Montana, June 23 -- The University of Montana posted the following news release: * * * UM Alumni Association Names 25 Under 25 Honorees for 2026 * From Missoula to Paris and Dublin to San Diego, these young alumni prove that impact doesn't care about age or title. It depends on purpose and on the drive to use what they've learned to serve something larger than themselves. "We are proud to celebrate this remarkable class of young alumni," said LeAnn Layton, UM's associate vice president for alumni and community relations. "Their  more PR

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, June 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School issued the following news: * * * UMass Chan study finds brain activity could predict problematic drinking, relapse vulnerability in alcohol use disorder By Pat Sargent A new study from the Department of Neurobiology at UMass Chan Medical School focuses on the diversity of alcohol drinking behaviors in alcohol use disorder (AUD), with findings indicating that individuals displaying certain problematic drinking patterns may be more susceptible to more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, June 24 -- The University of Massachusetts Amherst School of Public Health and Health Sciences issued the following news: * * * Chaoran Ma Receives 2026 Korean Nutrition Society Award Assistant Professor of Nutrition Chaoran Ma has been named the recipient of the Korean Nutrition Society Award by the American Society for Nutrition (ASN) and the American Society for Nutrition Foundation (ASNF). Ma joins a diverse group of 2026 National Scientific Achievement Award honorees, including scientists, clinicians, educators more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, June 24 -- The University of Massachusetts Amherst School of Public Health and Health Sciences issued the following news: * * * Siega-Riz Named Distinguished Fellow of the American Society for Nutrition Anna Maria Siega-Riz, professor of nutrition and epidemiology and dean of the School of Public Health and Health Sciences, has been named a Distinguished Fellow of the American Society for Nutrition (ASN). Induction as a Distinguished Fellow of ASN (DFASN) is the highest honor bestowed by the Society, recognizing indi more PR

LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana, June 23 -- McNeese State University posted the following news: * * * Undergraduate Research Examines Natural Ingredients in Food Preservation * McNeese State University students Amara Roberson, freshman, and Blake Milton, senior, presented a research project recently at the undergraduate research symposium. The research they've conducted examines the trend in food science of using natural ingredients to preserve sausage opposed to food additives. They pair conducted several studies on which compounds can preserve  more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, June 24 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Apparel Merchandising's Cho Receives ITAA Teaching Excellence Award Apparel merchandising and product development professor Eunjoo Cho has been named winner of the 2026 Teaching Excellence Award given annually by the International Textile & Apparel Association and was also named a Career Connector by the U of A Office of Career Connections. As a Teaching Academy Fellow, Cho holds the highest distinction for educational leadership at the U of A. Sh more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, June 24 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following Q&A on June 22, 2026, involving Lora Walsh, assistant professor in the Department of English: * * * English Professor Publishes Interdisciplinary Book on Lady Church The Department of English is proud to announce the recent release of assistant professor Lora Walsh's book, Lady Church in the Christian Imagination: From Early Christianity to Early Modernity, published by Cambridge University Press. Walsh was recently interviewed about how she came to write on  more PR

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, June 24 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release: * * * Ashley Hahn appointed as Aging Center Director Licensed clinical psychologist Ashley Hahn, Psy.D., has recently joined UCCS and the Aging Center as the Aging Center Director and Psychology Assistant Professor, bringing with her an extensive background in clinical leadership, behavioral health, program development, workforce training and community partnerships. Hahn's experience includes working at the intersection of clinical services, more PR

OXFORD, Mississippi, June 24 -- The University of Mississippi issued the following news: * * * Biologists Study Ways to Increase Food Production for Growing World UM researchers review emerging tools for global food security - With the world population expected to approach 10 billion by 2050, scientists are searching for ways to feed that many people with fewer resources. A new review outlines scientific advances that could help make food production more sustainable and resilient. Sixue Chen, University of Mississippi chair and professor  more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 24 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Faculty, staff and student leaders help refine Bold Path Forward framework By Troy Fedderson, University Communication and Marketing More than 100 faculty, staff and student leaders gathered June 19 to help refine the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's "Bold Path Forward" strategic framework, marking a key step in a planning process shaped by thousands of contributions from faculty, staff, students and community members. The summer leadership retreat,  more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 24 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Olsen recognized for decades of service to Nebraska research By Dan Moser, Research and Economic Development Kathie Olsen, a former deputy director of the National Science Foundation whose guidance helped University of Nebraska-Lincoln faculty secure dozens of prestigious federal research awards, was honored June 11 for more than two decades of service to the university's research enterprise. The Office of Research and Innovation recognized Olsen with more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 23 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * What a 'silenced' chromosome can tell us about autoimmunity * Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), the most common form of lupus, is an autoimmune disorder that occurs more frequently in women. Having multiple X chromosomes has been associated with an increased risk of developing lupus; however, the reason for this link is still not fully understood and may involve how X chromosomes are regulated in female immune cells. Now, two studies l more PR

HATTIESBURG, Mississippi, June 24 -- The University of Southern Mississippi issued the following news: * * * Faculty Who Earn ACUE Certification More Likely to Remain at their Institutions, Research Finds Research from The University of Southern Mississippi adds a powerful new dimension to the case for evidence-based faculty development - The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) and the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) announced the findings of a new study showing that faculty who earned ACUE's Certification in Ef more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The University of the District of Columbia issued the following news: * * * Professor Anshu Arora Earns International Teaching Award Priscilla Lalisse-Jespersen International award recognizes teaching excellence, student success and innovative approaches to preparing future business leaders for a global workforce. When more than 6,100 students from 53 countries collaborated on international business projects this spring, University of the District of Columbia students stood out among their peers. Their performance h more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 24 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * Why do we love livestreamers? By Alice Berry, aberry@virginia.edu In April, the popular "looksmaxxing" livestreamer known as Clavicular collapsed while on video in a Miami mall as thousands of people watched. His camera crew cut the video shortly after, and Miami Fire later said they had responded to a suspected overdose. Clavicular, whose legal name is Braden Peters, later confirmed he was on drugs when he collapsed. Streamers like more PR

LOGAN, Utah, June 23 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU UWLP Releases Research on the Root Causes of Sexual Violence in Utah * The Utah Women & Leadership Project at Utah State University has released a white paper, "The Roots of Sexual Violence in Utah: A Framework for Understanding Harm," offering the most comprehensive synthesis to date of why sexual violence remains pervasive in the state and what cultural, structural and attitudinal factors allow it to persist. Despite Utah's strong family-oriented identity more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 24 -- The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law issued the following news: * * * Stegner Center partners with multinational universities to host Pan-Pacific Sustainability Scholars Workshop For the second year in a row, the Wallace Stegner Center has convened the annual Pan-Pacific Sustainability Scholars Workshop in partnership with the University of Hawai'i Richardson School of Law, the Seoul National University Center for Energy and Environmental Law and Policy, and the University of Sydney Law School.  more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, June 23 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * UToledo Researcher Finds Bacterial Molecule May Help Calm Intestinal Inflammation by Dialing Down Cellular Energy * Enterobactin, a molecule produced by gut bacteria, may hold a surprising key to reducing intestinal inflammation -not by attacking the immune system directly, but by temporarily slowing down the cell's own energy production. That is the finding of a new study from Dr. Matam Vijay-Kumar, a professor in the University of Toledo College of Medici more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 23 -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Vanderbilt researcher Mona Ebrish engineers radiation-hardened devices for space * More companies are betting on space to be the next major economic frontier. Their goals range from communications and manufacturing to resource extraction and exploration, but operating in space remains extremely difficult because of the harsh environment, including exposure to radiation. Mona Ebrish, an assistant professor of electrical and computer  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 23 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * New research examines the experiences of Black girls in Richmond The State of Black Girls report, a collaboration between VCU's Research Institute for Social Equity and the Girls For A Change nonprofit, was driven by 'a shared commitment to centering Black girls rather than studying them from a distance.' By Tiffany Murray-Robertson, L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs "My favorite thing about myself is everything." The s more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 23 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * She shines the light - and leads the way - on the national challenge of gambling addiction As director of the Virginia Partnership for Gaming and Health, VCU researcher Carolyn Hawley has helped create a pioneering statewide treatment network. About Uncommon Heroes: This series shines a light on passionate and innovative people at VCU who are boldly tackling problems that others can't or won't. - For years, Carolyn Hawley has dedicated herself more PR

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, June 23 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Vice President Scholl set to retire * Daniel Scholl, South Dakota State University's vice president for research and economic development, has announced he will retire, effective December 2026, concluding a distinguished career in research, education and administration including nine years overseeing the transformational growth of SDSU's research enterprise. Scholl has been with SDSU since 2011, when he was hired as the South Dakota Agricult more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 23 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Architects of modern computational neuroscience measure the future of the field Read Montague joins global leaders in brain science at two major European symposia describing the next steps for computational neuroscience. By John Pastor Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC neuroscientist Read Montague is heading to Braitenberg 100 at Germany's Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, joining the researchers who helped build modern computational ne more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 23 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * James Bridgeforth named vice president for student affairs at Middle Tennessee State University By Ashley Roberts James Bridgeforth, assistant vice president for Student Affairs and leader of ExperienceVT at Virginia Tech, has been named vice president for student affairs and dean of students, as well as assistant professor of education, at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU). He will assume his new roles on July 1. Bridgeforth joined Virginia Tech in Oct more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, June 23 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * W&M's AidData leads global effort to solve agricultural challenges using geospatial analysis * The following story originally appeared as an online exclusive for the W&M Alumni Magazine. - Ed. What can satellite imagery tell us about the best way to conserve water in Niger or how much fertilizer farmers should apply in India? Using geospatial analysis methods developed at William & Mary's AidData lab, researchers are helping to shape solutions to climate- more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 23 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Commemorating 250 years of American independence As the nation prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence signing, experts at Washington University in St. Louis are reflecting on the events and ideas that shaped this nation and their continued relevance today. "It is important to commemorate the 250th anniversary because it has shaped so much of our current experience. We live in its light and shadow," sai more PR

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, June 23 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College posted the following news: * * * Webb, Wamsley Receive Faculty and Staff Member of the Year Recognition * BUCKHANNON, West Virginia - The West Virginia Wesleyan College Student Senate recognized two outstanding faculty and staff members whose contributions shape both the heart and the mind of the campus community. Faculty Member of the Year is Joanna Webb '07, chair of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at WVWC. In addition to teaching, Webb also directs the  more PR

DANBURY, Connecticut, June 24 -- Western Connecticut State University issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Danielle King receives CSCU BOR Adjunct Faculty Teaching Award The Connecticut Board of Regents for Higher Education (BOR) recently announced the names of Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) faculty members who are recipients of 2025-26 Board of Regents Faculty Awards. The awards, presented for excellence in research and teaching, are given to assistant and associate professors in tenure-track or tenured positions more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, June 24 -- Westmont College issued the following news: * * * Kass Brings AI Optimism Back Home By Scott Craig The rapidly accelerating world of artificial intelligence often fuels a modern culture of anxiety, but Santa Barbara tech executive and author Zack Kass believes humanity stands on the precipice of its greatest era yet. The audience of about 300 people reacted to his lively talk with applause on several occasions and gave him a standing ovation at the end. Kass, former head of Go-To-Market at OpenAI and a more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, June 23 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * What's Happening at WKU * Here is a listing of WKU events for Tuesday, June 23 through Saturday, July 11. All times are Central (unless noted). For more events, visit the WKU Events calendar at https://www.wku.edu/events. or follow @wkuevents on Instagram. ( More: How to Place Campus Events on WKU Events Calendar) Tuesday, June 23 8 a.m.: Topper Orientation Program. Downing Student Union. Contact Admissions, (270) 745-2551. 10 a.m.: Topper more PR

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, June 23 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news: * * * Whole-food plant meal fails to boost post-workout muscle gains, study finds * CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -In a randomized controlled trial, researchers tested whether a plant-based, whole-food, complementary-protein meal consumed immediately after a bout of weight training would stimulate a stronger muscle-building response than a nutritionally matched shake made with free amino acids. The study found no differences between the two, even more PR

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, June 23 -- West Virginia University posted the following news: * * * WVU physicists unlock plasma's mysteries with lasers * West Virginia University researchers are developing new laser-based techniques to observe plasma behavior in unprecedented detail, opening a window into interactions that shape technologies ranging from computer chips and spacecraft engines to next-generation fusion energy systems. Plasmas, electrically charged gases known as the fourth state of matter, are central to technologies ranging f more PR