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Research & Education - Public Colleges Newsletter for 2026-06-25 ( 44 items )  
Associate Dean Daryl Lim discusses Korea's AI future (10)
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

Blugolds reimagine Eau Claire landmark into district for education and innovation (10)
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

Central Michigan University: Finance students examine how venture capital can support innovation (10)
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

Chancellor King Continues SUNY Reconnect Tour With Visit to Mohawk Valley Community College (10)
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

Congresswoman Luz Rivas Presents Over $1M in Federal Funding for Technology and STEM Opportunities for CSUN (10)
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

CU Denver Signs Direct Admissions Agreement with St. Vrain Valley Schools--Its Fifth with a Nearby School District (10)
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

CUNY SPH Foundation announces board updates (10)
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

Dr. Manmeet Singh receives Springer Nature Editor of Distinction Award (10)
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

Four UW Students Earn Awards at American Society of Reclamation Sciences Conference (10)
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

From Data to Defense: Alumna Builds Career in Cyber Threat Intelligence at Disney (10)
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

George Mason launches new Center for Satellite and Earth Science Research (10)
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

How Spartans gain professional experience long before graduation (10)
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

I3R Launches Watershed Grants Program to Catalyze High-Impact Research Partnerships (10)
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

In Memoriam: Devoted Alumnus, Ag College Namesake Don B. Huntley (10)
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

IUK Graduates Help Meet the Critical Need for Healthcare in Indiana (10)
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

Jax State Earns National Recognition for Excellence in Science of Reading Preparation (10)
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

Kentucky State Aquaponics Experts Host National Training for Veteran Agriculture Educators (10)
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

Largest FAMU Engineering Graduating Cohort in More Than 25 Years Reflects Growth, Support and Student Success (10)
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

Mathematics education faculty named interim dean of College of Education, Health and Human Sciences (10)
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

Mizzou Expands in Springfield, Growing Missouri's Future Physician Workforce (10)
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

MUSC Health and Cigna extend current agreement through Aug. 31 (10)
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

New stage of cooperation begins between Nordic International University, Rowan University (10)
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

Penn State ranks No. 20 in space science in US News 2026-27 'Global Universities' (10)
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

PennWest earns national recognition for preparing future teachers (10)
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

Professor Titichia Mitchell Jackson presents at the Association of Korean Law Schools Symposium (10)
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

Rutgers: Historic Ocean Observatory Off the Jersey Shore Returns to Service (10)
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

Rutgers: News From the Board of Governors - June 2026 (10)
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

Rwandan Media Embraces Kent State's Fashion School Plans (10)
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

School of Engineering faculty awarded 5 NSF CAREERs (10)
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

SIU Journalism Alumna, Chicago Tribune Reporter, Part of Pulitzer Prize-winning Coverage (10)
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

Steep drop in metabolic coenzyme could trigger preterm labor (10)
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

Study: Teacher unions remain powerful, but influence is slipping (10)
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

SUNY Chancellor King Visits Onondaga Community College as Part of the SUNY Reconnect Tour (10)
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

Two Teachers, One Belief: Learning Happens When It's Personal (10)
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

UC Merced Scientists Use Sewage to Track Nicotine Use in Central Valley (10)
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

UCF-Led VERA Project Reaches 2 Major Milestones for VR Research (10)
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

UCLA Health launches research-driven center of excellence to evaluate AI implementation in health care (10)
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

UNF earns national recognition for preparing education students to teach reading (10)
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

University of Michigan: Immigrant Youths Feel Worlds Collide From Bicultural Stress (10)
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

University of Nebraska Study Reveals Generative AI Lowers Technical Barriers for Targeting Public Infrastructure (10)
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

UT Tyler, Mineola ISD Partner to Enrich District Educational Opportunities (10)
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

UTA launches paid teacher residency program (10)
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

Virginia Tech Earns High Marks in Times Higher Education 2026 Sustainability Impact Rankings (10)
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

Virginia Tech: Whole Health Consortium Turns Ideas Into Action to Support Health in Rural Virginia (10)
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