LOS ANGELES, California, June 24 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * 'A new, higher form of humanism': Major expansion of ancient studies with new center in UCLA Humanities Key takeaways  * An $11 million gift from alumnus Jeffrey Cunard will establish the UCLA Jeffrey P. Cunard Center for Global Antiquity. * Housed in the UCLA Humanities Division, the center will support and expand the groundbreaking work of faculty and students on the diversity, achievements and interconnectedness of ancient cultures more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 24 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * 2026 Chancellor Faculty Fellows Selected * Eleven of Vanderbilt University's most promising recently tenured faculty have been awarded spots in the 2026 Chancellor Faculty Fellows program. This year's recipients demonstrate exceptional and innovative scholarly achievement. "These scholars represent the next generation of academic leaders, advancing the bold ideas and transformative research that are strengthening Vanderbilt's position among the more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 24 -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * 2026 Chancellor Faculty Fellows Selected * Eleven of Vanderbilt University's most promising recently tenured faculty have been awarded spots in the 2026 Chancellor Faculty Fellows program. This year's recipients demonstrate exceptional and innovative scholarly achievement. "These scholars represent the next generation of academic leaders, advancing the bold ideas and transformative research that are strengthening Vanderbilt's posi more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 24 -- Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences posted the following news: * * * Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month: Advancing neuroscience research at the Vanderbilt School of Medicine Basic Sciences * Alzheimer's disease and other brain disorders, which influence memory, cognition, behavior, and overall quality of life, affect millions of people worldwide. As the population ages and neurological disorders become increasingly prevalent, the need for fundamental research into brain function and di more PR

ROANOKE, Virginia, June 23 -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Architects of modern computational neuroscience measure the future of the field 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 neuroscience.  The appearance follows his recent presentation at an international symposium in Denmark focused on neur more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, June 24 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Associate Dean Daryl Lim discusses Korea's AI future Daryl Lim, H. Laddie Montague Jr. Chair in Law and associate dean for research and strategic partnerships at Penn State Dickinson Law, appeared on Morning Wave in Busan to discuss why global AI companies are increasingly turning to Korea. The interview aired on BeFM, Busan's English-language radio station, on June 15, 2026. You can listen to the interview by clicking he more PR

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, June 24 -- Assumption University issued the following news: * * * Assumption University Board Elects New Chair and Trustees * At its annual meeting in May, Assumption University's Board of Trustees elected new leadership and members. Effective June 1, 2026 Andrew S. Viens '94 will serve as chair. Outgoing chair Candace Race '78 will continue to serve on the board as a trustee, as she has since 2002. "After three years as chair, and with Assumption operating in a position of strength, it felt like the right time t more PR

ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, New York, June 24 -- Bard College issued the following news release: * * * Katherine Boivin Awarded New Foundation for Art History Fellowship Katherine Boivin, associate professor of art history and visual culture at Bard College, is the recipient of a 2026-27 Non-Residential Fellowship from the New Foundation for Art History (NFAH), a year-long fellowship awarded annually to mid-career scholars carrying out innovative work on the art of any era or culture. NFAH aims to identify and support early and mid-career scholars  more PR

NEW YORK, June 24 -- Baruch College posted the following news: * * * Baruch Student Among Best Poster Winners at CUNY Celebration of Undergraduate Research * Lucy McGee studied a fly genotype with a prickle deficiency, which causes seizures and neurological impairment in vertebrates. For Lucy McGee ('27), a Baruch College Macaulay Honors student, presenting her research is familiar-but earning an award is new. The biological science major won Best Poster for her project "Epilepsy gene prickle required for Drosophila development in gut and more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, June 25 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * SOM professor retires after a successful 49-year career Manoj Agarwal leaves behind a positive legacy as a professor and researcher By Shawn Ammann '24 Binghamton University is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year. For the last 49 of those years, Manoj Agarwal has been making his mark at the School of Management (SOM). Originally from Mumbai, Agarwal aspired to study in the U.S. In 1973, he began pursuing a PhD in marketing at the University at B more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, June 25 (TNSjou) -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Biochar study points to long-term strategy for improving acidic soils Kentucky State research published in Frontiers in Agronomy finds pine sawdust biochar can help buffer soil acidity and build soil carbon under soybean cultivation  - Findings from a two-year Kentucky State University field study are now available in Frontiers in Agronomy, pointing to a promising soil management strategy for addressing two long-term challenges in soybean p more PR

EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, June 25 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus posted the following news: * * * Blugolds reimagine Eau Claire landmark into district for education and innovation * Rebranded as 900 District, the landmark healthcare location will become a health, education, innovation and wellness campus under the leadership of local entrepreneurs and philanthropists Zach Halmstad and Jason Wudi and HeartWorks co-founder and CEO Dr. Tim Nelson. The former Blugolds believe the 600,000-square-foot facility's scale, history and  more PR

ROCHESTER, New York, June 24 -- The University of Rochester posted the following news: * * * Board elects new members at May meeting * In addition, two dedicated board members have been recognized for their contributions. At its May meeting, the University of Rochester Board of Trustees elected five new board members and recognized two members for becoming trustees emeriti. New trustees Patrick Cunningham Patrick Cunningham is the retired chief executive officer of investment advisory firm Manning & Napier, Inc. In 2022, he came ou more PR

NEW YORK, June 24 -- Rockefeller University posted the following news: * * * Campus book club examines the intersection of science and imagination * Rockefeller is a place of facts, but it's also a place of imagination: Every hypothesis, for example, is essentially informed speculation about what might lie on the other end of an experiment. It's also a place where researchers develop advanced technologies with an eye on the far horizon of future science. It makes sense then that Rockefeller has a Sci-Fi Book Club, which meets the first Mo more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, June 24 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * Carol Cochran's path of leadership defined by reinvention and growth * Carol Cochran's career has been guided by the simple principal that life is about continuously improving and learning new things. This mindset guided her through more than 40 years as an accountant and, more recently, inspired her to embark on a new chapter as an attorney. When Cochran started at the Anderson School of Management, now The James & Gail Ellis School of Busin more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 25 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Taking Research on the Road: How Two Investigators Are Expanding Access Through the Mobile Research Unit For many people, participating in a clinical research study isn't a matter of interest, it's a matter of access. A long drive, limited transportation, work schedules, childcare responsibilities, or simply living far from an academic medical center can make research participation difficult. To help overcome these barriers, the University Hospitals more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, June 24 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Finance students examine how venture capital can support innovation * When most students see a business idea, they think about the product. Three Central Michigan University finance students saw something else: the ecosystem that helps ideas succeed. Recent finance graduate Derek Ballas of Allen Park, Mich.; finance major Jose Marcotti Neto of Sao Paulo, Brazil; and finance and sales dual major Mark-Allen Gay Jr. of Miami, Fla., began asking q more PR

ALBANY, New York, June 25 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * Chancellor King Continues SUNY Reconnect Tour with Visit to Mohawk Valley Community College Governor Hochul's SUNY Reconnect Program Provides Free Community College Tuition, Fees, Books, and Supplies for Eligible Adult Learners in High-Demand Fields Visit Highlights Mohawk Valley Community College's Mechatronics and Health Information Technology Programs - Utica, NY -- State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today visite more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 25 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Computer model could enable bridges and buildings that use less material * In 2022, global production of construction materials accounted for more than 7 percent of total carbon emissions. But how many of those materials were truly necessary to build houses, buildings, and bridges? A technique called topology optimization can design structures that reduce the amount of material used, in some cases by as much as 90 percent, which more PR

NORTHRIDGE, California, June 25 -- California State University Northridge posted the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Luz Rivas Presents Over $1,000,000 in Federal Funding for Technology and STEM Opportunities for CSUN Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29) - co-chair of the STEM Education Caucus and the only Latina in Congress with a background in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) - presented over $1,000,000 in federal funding to California State University, Northridge (CSUN). These funds will support the purchase more PR

ITHACA, New York, June 25 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * Cornell small grains breeding strengthens local and global food systems After 48 years at Cornell, small grains breeder Mark Sorrells will retire at the end of the year, leaving a lasting legacy in the only active small grains breeding program in the Northeastern U.S. Through decades of innovation and collaboration, the program has developed higher-yielding, pest- and disease-resistant grain varieties that have streng more PR

LONG BEACH, California, June 24 -- California State University Long Beach campus posted the following news: * * * CSULB innovators develop AI tools for healthier living * For Riya Bhatia '26, the Lauren Chalmers '83 Beach Pantry was more than a source of healthy produce and staples during her student days. The pantry also inspired a spark of entrepreneurial creativity: What if students could use smartphones and AI to check inventories? How about personalized information for favorite recipes? "We needed it," said Bhatia, referring to an  more PR

NORTHRIDGE, California, June 24 -- California State University Northridge issued the following news release: * * * CSUN Institute Offers Practical Solutions for Sustainability During the World Cup Sustainability and the World Cup are not necessarily contradictory concepts. Sheila Lakshmi Steinberg, director of California State University, Northridge's Institute for Sustainability, argues that attending the FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament does not mean one has to sacrifice their dreams of championing sustainability.  The institute's team has more PR

NORTHRIDGE, California, June 24 -- California State University Northridge issued the following news release: * * * CSUN Success Story: One Class Inspired Photographer Mark Edward Harris' Global Career * Photography assignments have taken Mark Edward Harris to more than 100 countries on all seven continents. His work has appeared in Vanity Fair, LIFE, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Time, National Geographic Traveler and other major publications. His books have explored people, places and cultures around the world, including "The Wa more PR

DENVER, Colorado, June 24 -- The University of Colorado posted the following news: * * * CU Denver Signs Direct Admissions Agreement with St. Vrain Valley Schools--Its Fifth with a Nearby School District * Students in St. Vrain Valley Schools, a school district that serves more than 33,000 learners across communities in northern Colorado, now have easier access to a CU Denver degree. Chancellor Kenneth T. Christensen signed the university's fifth guaranteed admissions agreement with St. Vrain on June 24. The partnership supports the univers more PR

NEW YORK, June 25 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news: * * * Distinguished Professor Heads to Library of Congress * This fall, historian and Distinguished Professor Herman Bennett begins a prestigious, year-long fellowship at the Library of Congress, where he'll draw on the library's vast resources to study early histories and cultures of the Americas, and focus on early-modern sovereignty in the Iberian world. "It's an intellectual gift," said Bennett (GC/ History, Black, Race, and Ethnic Studies, more PR

NEW YORK, June 24 -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy posted the following news release: * * * CUNY SPH Foundation announces board updates * At its recent annual meeting, the CUNY SPH Foundation announced the renewal of its board leadership, the election of new officers and directors, and the retirement of a longtime member. Distinguished Scholar Lyndon Haviland will continue as chair, along with Alfonso Chang as vice chair and Michael Meng as treasurer. Dr. Nicole Roberts was elected secr more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, June 25 (TNSjou) -- The University of Southern California's Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics issued the following news: * * * Dementia Will Cost the U.S. $818 Billion in 2026, USC-Led Study Finds By Jason Millman A new USC-led study finds Alzheimer's disease and related dementias will cost the United States an estimated $818 billion this year, driven largely by often-overlooked costs to persons living with dementia and family and friends providing their care. In addition to medical and long-term car more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 24 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Distinctive brand names pay off for wine producers, study finds * Thousands of wines in France's Bordeaux region carry similar-sounding names, many adopted long before modern trademark law took effect. That crowded field gave University of Chicago Law School Prof. Jonathan Masur a rare chance to test a long-held assumption that having a unique brand name provides value to an enterprise. That's why trademark law exists and why companies spend so much m more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, June 24 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * Dr. Manmeet Singh receives Springer Nature Editor of Distinction Award WKU Ogden College of Science and Engineering congratulates Dr. Manmeet Singh, Assistant Professor in the WKU Department of Earth, Environmental, and Atmospheric Sciences (EEAS), on his receipt of the prestigious Editor of Distinction Award by Springer Nature, one of the largest and most influential scholarly publishers in the world.  The award recognizes Dr. Singh's outstand more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, June 25 -- Duke University issued the following news: * * * Manoj Mohanan Named Vice Provost for Interdisciplinary Programs Manoj Mohanan has been appointed vice provost for interdisciplinary programs, effective July 1, Provost Alec D. Gallimore announced Wednesday. Mohanan is the Creed C. Black Professor of Public Policy and has served as interim dean of the Sanford School of Public Policy since 2024. He also holds faculty appointments in economics and global health. Mohanan joined the Sanford faculty in 2011 and more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 24 -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Emma Bartelsen Receives 2026 SPIE Optics and Photonics Scholarship * Emma Bartelsen, a PhD candidate in Vanderbilt University's Interdisciplinary Materials Science (IMS) Graduate Program, has been awarded a 2026 SPIE Optics and Photonics Scholarship, recognizing her potential contributions to optics, photonics, and related fields. SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, selected 85 outstanding student members world more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, June 24 -- Southern Connecticut State University posted the following news: * * * Ethnic Heritage Center Launches Community Effort to Update Exhibits and Tours for America 250 * The Ethnic Heritage Center (EHC) of New Haven will host a launch event on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. to announce a community-wide effort to update its exhibit on New Haven's ethnic history and expand its Walk New Haven Cultural Heritage Tours as part of the city's America 250 celebration. Based on the campus of Southern Connecti more PR

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, June 25 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * ETSU underwater robotics team heading to world championship * After months of late nights and countless hours spent building, testing and troubleshooting, a team of East Tennessee State University students is ready to test its underwater robot against some of the best student teams in the world. ETSU's team is competing in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, from June 24-27 at the MATE ROV World Championships. As part of the comp more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, June 25 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Out of Darkness, Blind Cavefish Illuminate Brain Evolution Study Snapshot: Deep within the caves of northeastern Mexico, the blind Mexican cavefish (Astyanax mexicanus) has evolved to thrive in perpetual darkness, losing its eyes and pigmentation while developing unique adaptations for survival. In a new study published in Science Advances, researchers from Florida Atlantic University a more PR

MIAMI, Florida, June 25 (TNSjou) -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Heavy rain may be driving tire pollution into Florida waterways By Christine Fernandez Florida International University scientists have, for the first time, detected a toxic tire-derived chemical in Florida waterways and developed a new testing method that makes it easier to find and monitor the pollutant at extremely low levels. The study focuses on 6PPD-Quinone (6PPD-Q), a toxic c more PR

JONESBORO, Arkansas, June 24 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news: * * * Five A-State Students Travel to Dominica in Inaugural Research Trip A group of five students from Arkansas State University returned this week from a research trip to the Commonwealth of Dominica. Dominica is an independent country in the Southern Caribbean. The study abroad trip was the first of its kind for students in their study of environmental management. Dr. Jason Post, assistant research professor of geography, led the students in their resea more PR

BRONX, New York, June 25 -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following news: * * * Nasrin Lin '27 JD Awarded Second Place in ABA Antitrust Law Writing Competition By Erin DeGregorio Nienyin (Nasrin) Lin '27 JD won second place in the 2026 Pitofsky & Saferstein Law Student Writing Competition, sponsored by the American Bar Association's Antitrust Law Section, for her essay on AI governance. The competition--named after the former chairman of the Federal Trade Commission--invites second-year and third-year law students with an int more PR

BIDDEFORD, Maine, June 25 -- The University of New England issued the following news: * * * Forthcoming study from UNE researchers evaluates impact of SNAP benefits during COVID-19 pandemic Deirdre Fleming Stires When COVID-19 hit, grocery store shelves emptied and economic uncertainty spread -- and for the nearly 42 million Americans enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the federal government responded by temporarily boosting their benefits. Now, new research co-authored by a University of New England public h more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, June 24 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * Four UW Students Earn Awards at American Society of Reclamation Sciences Conference Four University of Wyoming students were recognized at the recent American Society of Reclamation Sciences (ASRS) Conference, the bulk of which took place June 7-11 at the Marian H. Rochelle Gateway Center in Laramie. The event was co-hosted with UW's School of Energy Resources, with a theme of "Landscapes in Reclamation." The conference focused on the research, technical more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, June 24 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news: * * * From Data to Defense: Alumna Builds Career in Cyber Threat Intelligence at Disney * When Natalie Tucker first arrived at UNC Greensboro, she thought her future might be in healthcare. Instead, what started with a single elective in the Bryan School of Business and Economics turned into a career protecting one of the world's most recognizable brands from cyber threats. As a Cyber Threat Intelligence Specialist for The W more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 25 -- Georgia State University issued the following news: * * * From Pitch to Lab Georgia State Scientists are Tackling One of Soccer's Toughest Injuries University experts are unlocking new insights into injury prevention, recovery and long-term mobility. Written by Jen Miller As the 2026 FIFA World Cup brings the world's top soccer players to North America, with the sport taking center stage in Atlanta, some Georgia State University researchers are focused on a challenge familiar to athletes at every level: injuri more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 24 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU computational scientist helps advance targeted drug-delivery systems using coding, modeling * A Florida State University computational scientist is paving the way for future medical breakthroughs by developing mathematical models and simulations to predict the behavior of a unique drug-delivery method, which aims to deploy treatments directly to targeted sites in the body. Florida State University Associate Professor of Scientific Computing Brya more PR

BROOKLYN, New York, June 24 -- Pratt Institute, a private university that says it educate artists and professionals to be contributors to society, posted the following news: * * * GCPE Alum Receives Jeffrey Kroessler Student Research Award * Elise LaGraize, a recent graduate of Pratt Institute's Master of Science in Historic Preservation program, has been awarded the Jeffrey Kroessler Student Research Award at the Historic Districts Council (HDC) Grassroots Preservation Awards. The recognition celebrates outstanding student research and hig more PR

BROOKLYN, New York, June 24 -- Pratt Institute, a private university that says it educate artists and professionals to be contributors to society, posted the following news: * * * GCPE Student Selected to Present at International Heritage Symposium * Eileen Michaud, a master's student in Historic Preservation at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, has been selected to present at the Graduate Student Lightning Session at the ICOMOS-USA Symposium in Philadelphia this July. Michaud will present her paper, "105 Mercer Street and Prostitution in  more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, June 23 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * George Mason launches new Center for Satellite and Earth Science Research * At a recent gathering of air quality researchers from across the Washington, D.C., region and beyond, George Mason University officially launched a new center that aims to advance Earth system science in atmospheric composition and air quality. The Center for Satellite and Earth Science Research (CSER), based in George Mason's College of Science, will focus on delivering data-dr more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, June 23 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * George Mason research initiative examines subversive campaigns and prepares students for communication careers in new areas * As debates over digital propaganda, misinformation, and media manipulation intensify, audiences are increasingly unsure what's fact and what's fiction across news outlets and social media feeds. At George Mason University, Sergei Samoilenko, associate professor in the Department of Communication,is working to better understand how  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 25 -- Georgia State University issued the following news: * * * Art History Professor Publishes New Book on Catholic Reform, Sacred Images Grace Harpster, an associate professor of art history in the Georgia State University College of the Arts, has published a new book with Cambridge University Press: "Carlo Borromeo and the Sacred Image in Sixteenth-Century Italy: A Reformer's Itinerary." The publication marks a significant contribution to the fields of early modern art history and Renaissance studies, offering fres more PR

LAFAYETTE, Louisiana, June 24 -- The University of Louisiana Lafayette campus posted the following news: * * * Hilliard Art Museum recognized for excellence in video at 47th Annual Telly Awards * The Hilliard Art Museum at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette won silver in five categories in the 47th Annual Telly Awards -a premiere award recognizing excellence in video and television across all screens. "A year ago, we set out to bring museum work beyond our walls and onto an international stage. Five Telly Awards, out of more than 13, more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 25 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * How Case Western Reserve University researcher Zach Patterson uses bioinspired robots to build safer, smarter machines Zach Patterson, assistant professor of mechanical and aerospace at Case School of Engineering Area of Focus: bioinspired robots and control algorithms Story by: Lydia Coutre Case Western Reserve University researcher Zach Patterson constructs robots taking cues from biology--exploring how they function, move and are constructed--i more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, June 24 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * How do bilingual brains navigate between languages? Scientists discover 'geometric neural map' * Anyone who speaks more than one language knows the feeling of expressing the same thought through entirely different linguistic lenses. A new study by researchers at Rice University and Baylor College of Medicine reveals that the key to this translation ability is a shared geometric map of neural responses in the hippocampus. The research, published today in th more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 24 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * How same-sex parents divide work and childcare * Research by Penn sociologist Pilar Gonalons-Pons and others has shown that after a man and a woman have a child, the couple's relative share of paid and unpaid labor tends to change dramatically, with the father specializing in paid work and the mother in childcare. But Emily Curran, a rising fifth-year Ph.D. student in sociology and demography, wanted to know: How does parenthood shape wo more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 24 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * How Spartans gain professional experience long before graduation * It is late fall in 2025, and a small group dressed in business attire is pitching ideas for a marketing campaign to decision-makers at Lansing Duckpin, a new establishment in East Lansing for duckpin bowling -a version of bowling with smaller balls, pins and lanes. On the other side of the room, patrons are bowling while the business is open for a private party. The clang of woode more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, June 24 -- The University of Arkansas Walton College of Business posted the following news: * * * I3R Launches Watershed Grants Program to Catalyze High-Impact Research Partnerships * The Institute for Integrative and Innovative Research (I3R) is launching the I3R Watershed Grants Program, a new funding opportunity designed to spark interdisciplinary collaboration, accelerate translational research and position U of A researchers for competitive external funding. Developed in partnership with Bumpers College, the C more PR

AUGUSTA, Georgia, June 24 -- Augusta University posted the following news release: * * * IMMCG researcher studying gene's relation to cardiovascular disease * A gene previously best known in brown fat tissue has been found to be active in blood vessel walls, especially in the muscle cells that help arteries contract and maintain their structure according to findings recently published in the Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology. In the study, "Coronary artery disease risk gene PRDM16 regulates smooth muscle homeostasis," Kunzhe Do more PR

POMONA, California, June 24 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona posted the following news: * * * In Memoriam: Devoted Alumnus, Ag College Namesake Don B. Huntley * Don B. Huntley, proud Cal Poly Pomona alumnus and longtime benefactor of his beloved alma mater, died on June 18. He was 88. A pistachio farmer and businessman in California's San Joaquin Valley, Huntley ('60, animal husbandry) generously supported programs at Cal Poly Pomona for decades. He donated pieces from his Western art collection and contributed to facul more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 24 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Initiative led by Brown researchers boosts mental health support in R.I. public schools * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -K-12 schools serve as crucial access points for youth mental health awareness and support, but practical challenges -from training resources and funding to curriculum and time demands -can present barriers for school districts to deliver those services. The Student Mental Health Network, a new program led by the Evidence in Acti more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 25 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Innovative $2.9 million NIH-funded project to transform harmful fat into healthy tissue following rotator cuff injuries * An innovative project is looking to tackle a major hurdle in orthopedic medicine: the irreversible muscle degeneration that occurs after a tendon rips. The study will pioneer a new nanotherapeutic solution that could turn harmful fat into healthy tissue after a rotator cuff tear. "When patients undergo surgical intervent more PR

KOKOMO, Indiana, June 25 -- Indiana University Kokomo campus issued the following news: * * * IUK graduates help meet the critical need for healthcare in Indiana Indiana has a critical shortage of healthcare workers, including physicians, nurses, dentists, mental health professionals. Meet Raymond Candelaria, FNP, and Mary Elmasry, DDS, alumni who are meeting that need, and learn about IUK's free mental health clinic staffed by future licensed mental health counselors. - The future health care professionals who graduate from Indiana Unive more PR

JACKSONVILLE, Alabama, June 23 -- Jacksonville State University posted the following news: * * * Jax State Earns National Recognition for Excellence in Science of Reading Preparation * Jax State's elementary education programs achieve top marks in new report from the National Council on Teacher Quality The graduate and undergraduate elementary teacher preparation programs at Jacksonville State University (Jax State) have earned A grades from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for how well they prepare future teachers to teach  more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 25 -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news: * * * A staunch voice in support of science Jeff Coller, a pioneering RNA biologist and a professor at Johns Hopkins University, has spent the past year vehemently advocating for the lifesaving promise of research in the face of federal cuts Jill Rosen Jeff Coller got into his car frustrated one morning last August. The federal government had just terminated a number of awards for mRNA research, suggesting the technology was unsafe. Coller, who has spent hi more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, June 24 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Kentucky State Aquaponics Experts Host National Training for Veteran Agriculture Educators Three-day boot camp at Aquatic Research Center highlighted aquaponics, applied agriculture, and veteran outreach  - Six veterans who provide agricultural education and outreach across the United States recently came to Kentucky State University for a three-day Aquaponics Train-the-Trainer Boot Camp designed to deepen their technical skills and help them carry  more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 25 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news: * * * Largest FAMU Engineering Graduating Cohort in More Than 25 Years Reflects Growth, Support and Student Success The Spring 2026 graduating class at the Florida A&M University-Florida State University College of Engineering represents a milestone more than two decades in the making. Fifty engineering degrees were awarded this spring to 49 graduates, making it the largest graduating cohort of FAMU eng more PR

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, June 24 -- Lycoming College posted the following news: * * * Lycoming College introduces new biomedical sciences major for students pursuing medicine and healthcare * Lycoming College today introduced a new academic program in biomedical sciences, a rigorous, interdisciplinary major designed for students with their sights set on careers in medicine, healthcare, and biomedical research. The program is available beginning fall 2026 and offers both Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degree pathways, giving stu more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 24 -- Marian University posted the following news: * * * Marian University Students Warn of Lead in Children's Fast-Fashion Clothing * As we first reported in March, undergraduate researchers at Marian University discovered that some children's fast-fashion clothing contains unsafe levels of lead, with brightly colored fabrics, including red and yellow shirts, releasing the highest amounts in laboratory testing. The research, led by Kamila Deavers, Ph.D., an associate professor of chemistry at Marian University more PR

MOSCOW, Idaho, June 25 -- The University of Idaho issued the following news release: * * * Mathematics education faculty named interim dean of College of Education, Health and Human Sciences University of Idaho named Julie Amador interim dean of the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences. Amador will transition into this role immediately. Amador came to University of Idaho in 2012, after serving as a postdoctoral researcher at Indiana University. She currently serves as associate dean for research and faculty development in the col more PR

GOLDEN, Colorado, June 24 -- Colorado School of Mines posted the following news: * * * Meet 4 Mines alumni digging in on critical minerals * Mines graduates have been contributing to the critical minerals field since before critical minerals became a household term, building expertise in exploration, processing, systems analysis and decision-making that now anchors global conversations. Here are four Mines alumni making a mark in the field today: Jerry Grandey '68: Board Chairman, Rare Element Resources The opportunity to connect with more PR

WEST PLAINS, Missouri, June 25 -- Missouri State University West Plains campus issued the following news release: * * * OHRC will host a presentation about the 2022 wildfire that burned half of Wooldridge, Missouri Officials with the Ozarks Heritage Research Center (OHRC) at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) will host a presentation titled, "Half the Town Burned: The Great Wooldridge Fire of 2022" at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14, at OHRC, located inside MSU-WP's Garnett Library, 304 W. Trish Knight St., in West Plains. The present more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 25 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Characterizing Earth's damping mechanisms Fourth-year PhD candidate Perrin Davidson studies the carbon cycle to understand how the planet responds to global disturbances. - Perrin Davidson is a scientist, a bluegrass banjo player, and -at his core -a builder. He spent his youth roaming around his family's farm just outside of Freeport, Maine, a small coastal community near Portland. Although the town is close enough to the cit more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, June 25 -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release: * * * Mizzou expands in Springfield, growing Missouri's future physician workforce New facility will double the number of medical students trained in southwest Missouri. - The University of Missouri is strengthening the state's future health care workforce with a new Springfield facility that will help train more physicians to serve communities across southwest Missouri and beyond. University leaders joined state and community officials today to c more PR

WEST LONG BRANCH, New Jersey, June 25 -- Monmouth University issued the following news: * * * CSSE Faculty and Alumni Publish on Tennis Performance and Injury Risk Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering (CSSE) faculty Weihao Qu, Ph.D., Ling Zheng, Ph.D., and Jiacun Wang, Ph.D., along with recent alumni Dongyang Wang '25M, Francisco E. Alvarez '25M, and Shobharani Polasa '24M, published research in Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Systems, Man, and Cybernetics magazine. Their article, "Multimodal Inju more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 24 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU scientists uncover how ovarian cancer resists chemotherapy -- and how to reverse it * Michigan State University researchers have identified how ovarian cancer cells become resistant to chemotherapy and discovered a protein, that, when blocked, can restore the drug's effectiveness. The findings, published in Cell Reports, center on cisplatin, a widely used chemotherapy drug first discovered at MSU in 1965 and still considered among the gold st more PR

CHARLESTON, South Carolina, June 24 -- The Medical University of South Carolina issued the following news release: * * * MUSC Health and Cigna extend current agreement through Aug. 31 * CHARLESTON, S.C. (June 24, 2026) - MUSC Health and Cigna have agreed to extend their current network participation agreement through Aug. 31, 2026, allowing additional time for negotiations regarding a new long-term contract. The 60-day extension ensures that Cigna members will continue to have uninterrupted in-network access to MUSC Health hospitals, phys more PR

ITHACA, New York, June 23 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Nanoparticles sneak antibodies into cells to inhibit cancer, inflammation * A delivery system that uses lipid nanoparticles to sneak proteins into cells can accomplish the same feat with smuggling therapeutic antibodies, new research has found. The platform, reported June 23 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, was demonstrated to inhibit cancer cells, lung inflammation and Parkinson's disease. The lead author is Azmain Alamgir, Ph.D. '24,  more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, June 25 (TNSjou) -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * Neanderthals in Western Europe were doing well right before they went extinct Key takeaways  * Neanderthals died out around 40,000 years ago, possibly due to climate change and competition and interbreeding with modern humans, but no one knows for sure.  * New research on one Neanderthal population in Belgium right before extinction shows that it had healthy levels of genetic diversity and no signs of stress from interbreed more PR

RAPID CITY, South Dakota, June 24 -- The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology issued the following news release: * * * New Academic Leaders Named Ahead of Fall Semester at South Dakota Mines * As South Dakota Mines prepares for the start of the fall semester, five longtime faculty members are stepping into new leadership roles across the university's academic departments. "This new cohort of departmental leaders was already all well-known and respected within our academic programs and have been selected to help South Dakota Mines t more PR

NEWARK, New Jersey, June 25 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Data Scientists Say It's Not You, It's Google, In Flap Over AI-summarized Search Results Written by: Evan Koblentz Content creators and ordinary Google users alike are harmed by artificial intelligence summaries of search queries, because the summaries are often inconsistent, presenting disreputable results and withholding information from better sources that restrict Gemini training bots, researchers from New Jersey Institute of Technolo more PR

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, June 24 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * A new stage of cooperation begins between Nordic International University, Rowan University A delegation led by Ali Houshmand, president of the prestigious American institution Rowan University, visited Uzbekistan on an official trip. The delegation was received by Ilxom Siradjev, Deputy Head of the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan for Education System Reform. During the meeting, the sides held an in-depth exchange of views on t more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, June 25 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU researcher receives grant to develop disease-resistant green chile * New Mexico State University has always been at the forefront of green chile research and innovation. An NMSU researcher is continuing that legacy with a grant to develop a disease-resistant variety of green chile. Stephanie Walker, NMSU professor and Extension vegetable specialist, is the director of a project to develop a green chile that is not only mechanically  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 24 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State ranks No. 20 in space science in US News 2026-27 'Global Universities' From discovering planets beyond our solar system and analyzing samples returned from asteroids, to understanding the large-scale structure and evolution of the cosmos, Penn State researchers are helping to address fundamental questions about the universe -How did life begin? What is humanity's future in space? What are the origins and fate of the universe? - more PR

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, June 24 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * PennWest earns national recognition for preparing future teachers * PennWest University has earned national recognition for its commitment to preparing future educators to teach reading through evidence-based instruction grounded in the science of reading. A recent review by the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) awarded PennWest's Early Childhood and Elementary Education teacher preparation program an "A+" rating for Reading Foundations, placing the un more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 24 -- The Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * PhD Student Awarded Fellowship to Advance Environmental Justice in Jails and Prisons *. Zanyah Williams on Talbot Green. Photo: Megan Jones health equity As the recipient of Innovate@BU's 2026 Enlight Fellowship, Zanyah Williams, a PhD student in environmental health, will receive $10,000 to intern at the Chelsea, Mass. nonprofit Roca while developing her own social venture to address environmental health hazards in carceral more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, June 24 -- Yale Law School posted the following news: * * * Professor Bruce Ackerman to Receive Tang Prize * Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science Bruce Ackerman 4 '67 was awarded the 2026 Tang Prize in Rule of Law, as announced at a press event (link is external) 5 in Taipei, Taiwan, on June 18. Samuel Yin established the Tang Prize in Dec. 2012. It consists of four award categories: Sustainable Development, Biopharmaceutical Science, Sinology, and Rule of Law. Every two years, four independent and profe more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, June 24 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Sarah J. Williams appointed to Cumberland County Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors On May 6, 2026, Professor Sarah J. Williams was appointed to serve on the Board of Directors of the Cumberland County Redevelopment Authority (CCRA). In this public service role, she will work with other board members and an experienced staff to deliver quality housing and business development opportunities to her communi more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, June 24 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Sarah J. Williams's Research cited by American Accounting Association Committee * CARLISLE, PA-The scholarship of Professor Sarah J. Williams was cited by the American Accounting Association Auditing Section's Auditing Standards Committee in a comment letter it submitted to the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) on the audit watchdog's strategic priorities. In March 2026, PCAOB requested public more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, June 24 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Titichia Mitchell Jackson presents at the Association of Korean Law Schools Symposium Professor Titichia Mitchell Jackson, assistant professor of law and director of academic success and bar passage at Penn State Dickinson Law, presented at the Association of Korean Law Schools Symposium in Seoul, South Korea, in June 2026. The symposium brought together legal educators, practitioners, and policymakers to examin more PR

KANSAS CITY, Kansas, June 24 -- The University of Kansas Medical Center issued the following Q&A on June 23, 2026, involving John Jakicic, professor of physical activity and weight management in the School of Medicine: * * * Q&A with John Jakicic, KU obesity and physical activity researcher The new president-elect of the American College of Sports Medicine, Jakicic hopes to help integrate physical activity and exercise into the healthcare system. By Susan Loyacono John Jakicic, Ph.D., professor of physical activity and weight management at more PR

AMES, Iowa, June 24 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: * * * Research in space yields clues to treating muscle loss back on Earth Nearly 15 years ago, Khaled Kamal was deep into his graduate work in genetics and cellular biology when an unexpected opportunity sent his career into orbit. He learned he'd been selected to work on an upcoming NASA-European Space Agency mission. "I think my first reaction was that there must have been some kind of mistake," Kamal said with a smile. "It was a very exciting opportunity an more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, June 24 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice faculty co-lead Nature Medicine commission to advance brain capital as a driver of economic resilience * The Texas Brain Economy Summit convened more than 500 leaders from health care, academia, business, government and investment in Houston June 9-10. The summit served as a live launch site for a new, two-year global initiative to integrate brain health and cognitive capacity into economic and policy frameworks that shape national decisions. The Brai more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, June 24 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice researchers automate defect detection in diamond, other advanced semiconductors * Materials scientists at Rice University have developed a new workflow methodology for measuring microscopic defects in diamond and other advanced semiconductor materials. By making it easier to spot flaws that can undermine performance, the approach could accelerate the development of more reliable electronic and quantum devices. The research team developed a custom Pyth more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, June 24 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice-led team reveals how trios of quantum particles form checkerboard patterns * Trions form when three particles, like quarks or electrons, come together. This formation occurs in quantum particles in nuclear physics, semiconductors and magnets, and understanding its behavior can be challenging. Rice University's Kaden Hazzard and his team recently developed a theory on how these formations occur and behave, which was published in Physics Review Letters.  more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, June 25 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Amy L. Towers Re-Elected Chair of Board of Governors Jose Piazza to serve as vice chair - Amy L. Towers was elected to a third one-year term as chair of the Rutgers University Board of Governors. The board also elected Jose Piazza as vice chair at its June 23, 2026, meeting. The terms begin July 1, 2026. Towers, who joined the board in 2020, established The Nduna Foundation in 2007 to advance interventions in nutrition and public health, community r more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, June 25 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * A Historic Ocean Observatory Off the Jersey Shore Returns to Service A state, university and industry partnership will support marine research, workforce training and coastal technology innovation By Kitta MacPherson A compact offshore research platform has been deployed off the Jersey Shore, revitalizing the historic Long-Term Ecosystem Observatory (LEO) site and advancing a new era of ocean research, education and marine innovation in New Jersey. A more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, June 25 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * News From the Board of Governors: June 2026 At its annual meeting on Tuesday, the Rutgers Board of Governors made the following faculty appointments. All positions are effective July 1. George A. and Margaret M. Downsbrough Chair in Astrophysics Renyu Hu has been appointed the George A. and Margaret M. Downsbrough Chair in Astrophysics. Hu has been conducting groundbreaking work on the existence of atmospheres on Earth-sized and super Earth-sized ex more PR

KENT, Ohio, June 23 -- Kent State University posted the following news: * * * Rwandan Media Embraces Kent State's Fashion School Plans * When Kent State unveiled plans for a proposed School of Fashion in Rwanda, the country's leading news outlets embraced the announcement as a milestone moment for Rwanda's creative economy -and for Africa's fashion industry as a whole. Coverage in The New Times, Rwanda's largest English-language daily, IGIHE, one of the country's most widely read news platforms, and Taarifa, a Rwandan outlet focused on de more PR

LA JOLLA, California, June 24 (TNSjou) -- The Salk Institute for Biological Studies issued the following news release: * * * Does iron accumulation in the brain contribute to neurodegeneration? Salk Institute scientists discover chronoferroptosis, a chronic stress pathway in cells that causes neurons to become less resilient over time and more vulnerable to neurodegeneration Highlights * Salk scientists explore long-standing mystery of why iron that builds up in neuronal cells becomes harmful over time in neurodegenerative diseases like A more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, June 23 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * School of Engineering faculty awarded 5 NSF CAREERs * Five faculty members in The University of New Mexico School of Engineering (SoE) have received National Science Foundation CAREER Awards in what is believed to be a single-year record for the school. NSF CAREERs provide five years of sustained funding to pre-tenure faculty for deep exploration into a promising research topic likely to advance scientific knowledge. SoE's five recipients t more PR

CARBONDALE, Illinois, June 24 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * SIU journalism alumna, Chicago Tribune reporter, part of Pulitzer Prize-winning coverage Award-winning journalist and senior reporter with the Chicago Tribune, Southern Illinois University Carbondale alumna Christy Gutowski says she realized in high school she wanted to be a journalist. Her passion for people, desire to help those who are vulnerable, and dogged research ability all contributed to her success as part of a team providing dai more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, June 25 -- Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College issued the following news: * * * Southern University and A&M College to break ground on new student housing development Southern University and A&M College will mark a historic milestone in its continued growth and commitment to student success with a groundbreaking ceremony for a new student housing development on Thursday. The ceremony, which will take place at 3 p.m. at the project site adjacent to the Horace W. Moody Intramural Sports Complex  more PR

ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, June 25 (TNSjou) -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: * * * New research on inclusive playrooms for Marshallese children In September, Dr. Margaret Hindman, assistant professor of Counselor Education, published "Creating a child-centered playroom for Marshallese children" through Qeios. Qeios is an open science platform that allows anyone online to access research and for reviews of the research to be public. Its transparent approach combines AI and human expertise to evaluate submissi more PR

NORTHFIELD, Minnesota, June 24 -- St. Olaf College issued the following news: * * * St. Olaf historian nationally recognized for two decades of student mentoring * The Association of Ancient Historians has recognized St. Olaf College Professor History Tim Howe for his dedication to mentoring and providing hands-on learning experiences for undergraduate students interested in history. The association presented Howe with the Randall Howarth Award, which honors his significant contributions to the professional development of his students and more PR

DALLAS, Texas, June 25 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * Steep drop in metabolic coenzyme could trigger preterm labor Declining placental concentrations of a molecule that plays a key role in metabolism appear to trigger the end of pregnancy and hasten labor and delivery, suggests a study co-led by researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center. The findings, published in Science, could lead to new ways to predict when pregnant women might give birth and who might be at risk for pr more PR

TULSA, Oklahoma, June 24 -- The University of Tulsa posted the following news: * * * STRETCHED introduces high school students to in-demand health care careers, academic pathways * The latest statistics from the National Center for Health Workforce Analysis project massive personnel shortages by 2038 in medicine and nursing as well as allied health fields, such as dentistry, pharmacy, physical therapy, optometry and psychology. In order to meet this demand and facilitate entry to these and other health professions, STRETCHED was launched at more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 24 (TNSrpt) -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Study: Teacher unions remain powerful, but influence is slipping * Teacher unions have long played a key role in not just classrooms but also in local, state and national politics. The strength of their influence does vary by state, combined with legal rulings and challenges resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers last evaluated teacher union strength in 2012; now, over a decade later, Michigan State University researchers have more PR

ALBANY, New York, June 25 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * SUNY Chancellor King Visits Onondaga Community College as Part of the SUNY Reconnect Tour Governor Hochul's SUNY Reconnect Provides Free Community College Tuition, Fees, Books, and Supplies for Eligible Adult Learners in High-Demand Fields Visit Highlights Onondaga Community College's Health Care and Applied Technology Programs - Syracuse, NY - State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today visited Onondaga Community Coll more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, June 25 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * Mira Krendel, PhD, named chair of Cell and Developmental Biology Mira Krendel, PhD, has been named chair of the Department of Cell and Developmental Biology. Krendel has served as interim chair since 2023. The appointment was announced by Lawrence Chin, MD, dean of the Norton College of Medicine and the Robert and Molly King Endowed Professor of Neurosurgery. "Dr. Krendel has demonstrated exceptional leadership more PR

ITHACA, New York, June 24 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Sustainable ag finance leadership training connects industry leaders * The Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability hosted its first-ever executive education program this spring - on financing strategies that support sustainable agriculture - and 93% of participants in an anonymous survey said they would recommend the program to friends or colleagues. The program was co-created with Field to Market, a Washington, DC-based nonprofit that brings together 200  more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, June 25 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Whitman Reappoints David Weinbaum as Chair of the Finance Department The Harris Fellow and professor of finance has led the department since 2023, overseeing the launch of 12 new courses and three faculty hires. Meg Androsiglio The Martin J. Whitman School of Management recently announced the reappointment of David Weinbaum as chair of the Department of Finance. Weinbaum, who is professor of finance and Harris Fellow at Whitman, has served as department cha more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 24 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Temple researchers use GIS technology to uncover Philadelphia's Underground Railroad history Using geographic information systems, College of Liberal Arts professors Jeremy Mennis and Nilgun Anadolu-Okur mapped the historic towns and counties from which individuals escaped slavery to Philadelphia on the Underground Railroad between 1853 and 1861. William Still published his records in a book titled The Underground Railroad, which is now regarded as on more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, June 25 (TNSjou) -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Pushing past lithium-ion performance limits Dr. Jorge Seminario is working to develop next-generation battery materials and technologies that could deliver safer and more efficient energy storage. By Raven Wuebker, Contributor A growing demand for energy storage is pushing lithium-ion batteries to their limits by advancing next-generation technologies through innovative materials research. In a recent international more PR

ANGOLA, Indiana, June 24 -- Trine University posted the following news: * * * Trine's online DBA provides skills in leadership, strategy for business professionals * Trine University has launched a new online Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degree program for professionals seeking to advance their leadership expertise, strengthen strategic decision-making skills and address complex organizational challenges through applied research. Classes began June 8. New cohorts start every eight weeks. Trine's DBA offers five specialized tr more PR

ADELPHI, Maryland, June 24 -- The University of Maryland Global Campus issued the following news: * * * Two Teachers, One Belief: Learning Happens When It's Personal At first glance, Anita Hanawalt, PhD, and Matthias Regan, PhD, seem to inhabit different worlds. One is retired organist, pianist, and music scholar who has spent decades encouraging students to explore cultural contexts of music they love; the other is a poet and literary scholar whose classroom is built around the written word. But they share the conviction that education is f more PR

ROLLA, Missouri, June 24 (TNSrep) -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news: * * * Two with S&T ties help shape national report on radiation exposure for flight crews * A Missouri S&T faculty member and an alumnus recently served on a national committee that examined radiation exposure risks faced by airline flight crewmembers and recommended ways to better monitor those risks. Dr. Casey Canfield, associate professor of engineering management and systems engineering at S&T, and Dr. Christopher Mertens, a s more PR

MOSCOW, Idaho, June 25 -- The University of Idaho issued the following news release: * * * U of I students tackle global diplomacy * Leika Devi grew up in a city with a population larger than the entire Pacific Northwest. Dhaka, Indonesia, has 37 million people living on 300 square miles, compared to about 15 million people in the northwestern United States spread across 300,000 square miles. On the bus ride from Pullman airport to the Moscow campus the open space was astounding, but it was the snow that most impressed her. "I had never  more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, June 25 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * UA Board of Trustees Approves UAMS Plan to Lease, Operate Encore Medical Center in Bryant The University of Arkansas Board of Trustees approved today a plan by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) to lease and operate the Encore Medical Center, a 53-licensed-bed, 108,055-square-foot hospital in Bryant. The facility will become the newest hospital in the UAMS Health system, increasing UAMS's overall bed more PR

MERCED, California, June 24 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * UC Merced Scientists Use Sewage to Track Nicotine Use in Central Valley Key points:  * Researchers successfully tested a technique that uses human sewage to measure the use of nicotine products such as cigarettes and vaping pens in a selected community. * The project, led by scientists at UC Merced, can strengthen public health efforts by supplementing surveys about nicotine use with scientific data. * The research targeted a handful of Ce more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, June 24 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF-Led VERA Project Reaches 2 Major Milestones for VR Research Highlights * In 2023, Pegasus Professor Greg Welch was awarded a $5 million grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation to create a system, VERA, that enables researchers nationwide to conduct large-scale studies in extended reality environments. * UCF Associate Professor Gerd Bruder is leading VERA's first large-scale study with virtual participants, which will focus on cybersi more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, June 23 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * UCLA Health launches research-driven center of excellence to evaluate AI implementation in health care * Key takeaways: * The Innovations and Outcomes Validation of AI Center at UCLA was set up to evaluate artificial intelligence in the health care field. * The center will support the evaluation of AI from early usability, feasibility and workflow testing to prospective clinical trials and pragmatic implementation studies. * It more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, June 24 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Business Researchers Discover Voluntary Corporate Climate Goals Are Viewed Favorably by Investors As companies face increasing pressure to address climate change, many are choosing to publicly announce voluntary carbon-elimination goals.  Two UConn researchers have discovered that, in addition to highlighting environmental responsibility, these commitments also influence how investors perceive the value of a company. Published in Managemen more PR

MISSOULA, Montana, June 24 -- The University of Montana posted the following news release: * * * UM Research Studies How Children Decide Who and What to Trust * New research from the University of Montana and its partners suggests children begin to think more critically about confidence by age 8, evaluating both the speaker and the context of the information. "Older children interpret hesitancy as a sign of careful thought rather than uncertainty when someone is deliberating about a moral dilemma," said Dr. Rachel Severson, a UM researcher more PR

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, June 25 -- The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School issued the following news: * * * UMass Chan research of digital tools show promise in supporting infant feeding, sleep By Hayley Mignacca Researchers at UMass Chan Medical School are studying whether digital tools for infant feeding, sleep and other early parenting challenges can improve health outcomes and expand access to support for families. Among them is Nisha Fahey, DO, MSc'21, assistant professor of pediatrics, principal investigator on research more PR

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, June 24 (TNSrpt) -- The University of North Florida posted the following news: * * * UNF earns national recognition for preparing education students to teach reading * The University of North Florida's elementary teacher preparation program has earned an A+ rating from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ), placing it among a select group of programs nationwide recognized for excellence in preparing future educators to teach reading. The recognition comes from NCTQ's latest report, which highlights UNF for  more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, June 24 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news: * * * At Sleep and Fatigue Management Summit, Military Experts Call Rest a Readiness Issue * Military leaders, researchers, and clinicians gathered for the Uniformed Services University's (USU) Sleep and Fatigue Management Summit, co-hosted by the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, United States Air Force, and in partnership with the Defense Health Agency. The summit was built around a single message: sleep is a measurable component of warfighte more PR

RIVERSIDE, California, June 25 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * What consumers think before they buy * Manufacturers have traditionally relied on sales figures to understand where they stand with consumers, but by the time those numbers arrive, the consumers' buying decisions have already been made. A study co-authored by UC Riverside business professor Hai Che offers a way to capture what consumers are thinking while they are still weighing options, comparing products, and deciding more PR

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, June 25 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release: * * * Exploring the fungi-mentals of genome organization Andrew Klocko, Ph.D., Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, has been awarded an impressive five-year, $1.8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to pursue his research project "Genome Organization and Function in Fungi." Klocko's research involves using the fungal system Neurospora crassa to learn more about DNA and its composition, whi more PR

MANOA, Hawaii, June 25 (TNSjou) -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: * * * Drifting tuna fishing devices reaching protected marine areas globally A new international study co-authored by a University of Hawaii at Manoa researcher found that drifting devices used by the global tuna fishing industry are entering marine protected areas around the world, creating potential risks for wildlife and sensitive ocean habitats. The study, published on June 17 in Science Advances, analyzed publicly available data  more PR

MOSCOW, Idaho, June 25 -- The University of Idaho issued the following news release: * * * University of Idaho historic district nomination advances toward National Register * MOSCOW, Idaho - Most of University of Idaho's Moscow campus is one step closer to being listed on the National Register of Historic Places after the Idaho Historic Sites Review Board unanimously voted to advance the university's historic district nomination to the National Park Service (NPS). If approved by NPS, the designation would recognize much of the university more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 25 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Immigrant youths feel worlds collide from bicultural stress As the number of adolescents from immigrant families continues to rise, researchers say a pressing question is coming into focus: What does it mean for young people's mental health to grow up navigating life between cultures? A new review from University of Michigan and University of Louisville researchers points to one key piece of that puzzle: bicultural stress, the tension some y more PR

OMAHA, Nebraska, June 23 (TNSjou) -- The University of Nebraska Omaha Campus posted the following news: * * * Plotting an Attack on Infrastructure Used to Require a Team. Now it Takes a Laptop * Not long ago, a would-be terrorist would have needed weeks of surveillance, technical expertise, expensive software, and help from trained specialists to understand a critical infrastructure target's vulnerabilities. Today, that same individual could ask an AI chatbot questions, review publicly available satellite imagery, and analyze information a more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, June 25 (TNSjou) -- The University of North Carolina Belk College of Business issued the following news: * * * The Science of Silence: When Saying "Sorry" Backfires It's a golden rule of customer service: The customer is always right, and if you make a mistake, you apologize. But for Mason R. Jenkins, a clinical associate professor of marketing at the Belk College of Business, the truth is more complicated. In his latest research, published in the Journal of Consumer Research, Jenkins and his colleagues Paul W. Fo more PR

DENTON, Texas, June 25 -- The University of North Texas posted the following news release: * * * UNT Libraries Receive Landmark Jazz Broadcast Collection from Musician Hal Miller The collection spans more than five decades of jazz broadcast performances.  - The University of North Texas Libraries has received a remarkable new gift that captures the sound, spirit and global reach of jazz: a global archive of jazz broadcast performances spanning more than five decades.  Donated by lifelong jazz musician and collector Hal Miller, the archi more PR

LA JOLLA, California, June 25 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Investigational Drug Could Control Cholesterol Key Takeaways  * High-cholesterol diets trigger processes in the liver that make it harer to clear harmful LDL cholesterol from blood * UC San Diego researchers identified the key molecular switch driving this process and showed that blocking it dramatically lowered LDL cholesterol in mice * A drug that targets this molecule already exists, suggesting a new treatment for h more PR

TAMPA, Florida, June 25 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * USF research highlights inconsistencies in state laws on adolescent consent after sexual assault By Anna Mayor, University Communications and Marketing and USF Health In the hours following sexual assault, teens may face difficult decisions about seeking medical care and whether to undergo a forensic exam that could support a future investigation or prosecution. Understanding their ability to consent to these services can be complicated, as laws var more PR

LOGAN, Utah, June 24 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU Eastern Students Explore Sustainability, Ecology Through Iceland Study Abroad Experience * PRICE, Utah -Seventeen Utah State University students, including four from USU Eastern, traveled to Iceland for a study abroad program that immersed them in wildlife ecology, renewable energy, agriculture and sustainability through hands-on learning. Led in part by Sunshine Brosi, the Iceland Study Abroad program let students study ecosystems, natural resources and co more PR

TYLER, Texas, June 24 -- The University of Texas Tyler campus posted the following news release: * * * UT Tyler, Mineola ISD Partner to Enrich District Educational Opportunities * The University of Texas at Tyler has partnered with Mineola Independent School District to provide discounted tuition rates for district employees wishing to pursue advanced degrees at UT Tyler. UT Tyler remains focused on teacher education and how its School of Education can help address the regional and statewide teacher shortage. "This partnership with Mine more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, June 24 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA launches paid teacher residency program * The University of Texas at Arlington's College of Education is launching a paid teaching residency program to transform how future educators are prepared for the classroom. Through the program, aspiring teachers will have the option to spend a full academic year in a classroom, gaining extensive hands-on experience and sustained support during their final year of undergraduate study.  more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 25 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * UVA experts to research history and culture in America's Great Valley By Bryan McKenzie, bkm4s@virginia.edu From the top of the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Shenandoah Valley stretches almost as far to the west as the eye can see, from Waynesboro to Staunton to where it butts up against the Allegheny Front of the Appalachian Mountains. But that's not even the half of it. The valley also stretches from the deep South to the Great White Nor more PR

ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, June 25 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: * * * Video chronicles unique SBU class project tying AI to nutrition Students and faculty from three academic schools at St. Bonaventure University came together for a unique academic collaboration that blended nutrition science, communication, philosophy and emerging technology. The fall semester project culminated in a 15-minute documentary that chronicles their work at the intersection of artificial intelligence, food insecurity and healt more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 25 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Virginia Tech earns high marks in Times Higher Education 2026 Sustainability Impact rankings The university was ranked in the top 25 percent globally in six Sustainable Development Goals. By Jimmy Robertson Virginia Tech ranked in the 201-300 range out of more than 2,000 universities from more than 100 countries in the 2026 Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact rankings. The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings assess participating universities again more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 25 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Whole Health Consortium turns ideas into action to support health in rural Virginia During the consortium's annual meeting, participants formed new teams to address health and well-being challenges in Southwest Virginia. By Becca Halm It's not often that researchers, clinicians, community partners, public health leaders, educators, and students come together to turn meaningful conversations into coordinated action. In May, more than 150 participants gathered  more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 25 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Quick optical biopsy could be early detection method for endometrial cancer Zhu, WashU Medicine collaborators combine optical coherence tomography and machine learning for rapid, accurate test - Endometrial cancer is the most common gynecologic cancer, with more than 69,000 cases diagnosed in the U.S. in 2025 and increasing up to 3% annually. Diagnosis requires an often painful and invasive biopsy that carries a risk of false negatives. A mu more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 24 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * What happens when environmental change outpaces life's ability to adapt? * When an animal's environment changes faster than the animal can adapt, its chances of survival can flat-line. The same is true for populations, and even entire species. Now, scientists at MIT and the University of Leicester have found that this connection between evolutionary adaptation and the pace of environmental change holds up at the global scale as  more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, June 24 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * What If We Could See Disinformation Coming? USC Scientists Say We Can * It started in the darkest corners of the internet. Through late August and early September 2024, neo-Nazis on Gab were seeding a fabricated story : Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, were eating the local pets. The claim went mainstream when a resident posted a secondhand version to a private Facebook group -something she'd heard more PR

MARINA DEL REY, California, June 24 -- The University of Southern California Information Sciences Institute, a component of the Viterbi School of Engineering, posted the following news: * * * What If We Could See Disinformation Coming? USC Scientists Say We Can * It started in the darkest corners of the internet. Through late August and early September 2024, neo-Nazis on Gab were seeding a fabricated story : Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, were eating the local pets. The claim went mainstream when a resident posted a secondhand ver more PR

HAMILTON, New York, June 24 -- Colgate University posted the following news: * * * When a Leaf Is a Battery: Assistant Professor of Physics Ramesh Adhikari on 13 * Assistant Professor of Physics Ramesh Adhikari has been developing a bio-based energy source from materials that are right under our feet: leaves. His research focuses on using leaves as material for electronics and developing amino acid- and peptide-based materials to conduct electrons and ions. He hopes to reduce the carbon footprint of electronic waste by providing a more su more PR

YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio, June 23 -- Antioch University posted the following news: * * * Why So Many People Start a Doctorate--but Don't Finish (And How You Still Can) * The Hidden Truth: Many People Don't Finish If you started a doctoral program but didn't finish, you've probably sat with the question: What happened? You may carry it quietly, or feel a twinge of embarrassment or regret when someone asks about your education. Maybe you've avoided digging through old folders of research or opening the unfinished dissertation document on you more PR