HOUGHTON, Michigan, June 26 -- Michigan Technological University posted the following news release: * * * 2026 Bhakta Rath Research Award Recipients Set New Robust Future for Biosensing Technologies * For their expansive work in biosensing technologies, researchers Yixin Liu and Grace Dykstra have received Michigan Technological University's 2026 Bhakta Rath Research Award. The "synthetic antibodies" they developed will lead to advancements across the healthcare field and beyond, from wearable health technologies to agricultural and environ more PR

MOBILE, Alabama, June 26 -- The University of South Alabama issued the following news release: * * * A Coat, A Calling * Posted on June 26, 2026 Third-year medical student Tahj Jones joins his classmates in reciting the Medical Student Oath, reaffirming their commitment to the humanistic principles of medicine. Marking their transition into clinical training, 78 third-year medical students at the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine were cloaked with white coats during a ceremony June 24 at the Mitchell Center. The students recite more PR

VALDOSTA, Georgia, June 27 -- Valdosta State University issued the following news: * * * Affordability Without Compromise: VSU Earns Top National Ranking Valdosta State University has earned the No. 1 spot on EdDPrograms.org's 2026 list of the Most Affordable Online Doctor of Education Programs. VSU has held the top spot for seven consecutive years, since the award's inception in 2020. "This distinction reflects more than financial value; it demonstrates VSU's ongoing commitment to ensuring access to higher education," said Dr. Steve Downe more PR

AUBURN, Alabama, June 25 -- Auburn University posted the following news: * * * Auburn professor reveals what women want in wine packaging * If you've ever stood in front of a shelf packed with wine bottles, trying to decide which one to buy, you're not alone. And according to Demi Deng, an assistant professor in the Horst Schulze School of Hospitality Management in Auburn University's College of Human Sciences, you're probably doing what most people do first - looking at the labels. Deng has spent years studying wine, from the vineyards more PR

BOWIE, Maryland, June 27 -- Bowie State University posted the following news release: * * * Bowie State University Secures $2.3 Million in Statewide Nursing Grants to Strengthen Workforce Pipeline Multiple awards from the State of Maryland to expand capacity, research and student success initiatives - Bowie State University has been awarded more than $2.3 million in competitive grants from the State of Maryland to advance the university's efforts to address the critical shortage of nurses in Maryland and across the nation. The grants, admi more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, June 26 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson University historian named to prestigious Liberty Fellowship More than 350 fellows have worked individually and collectively toward "creating a better South Carolina for all." Clemson historian Otis Pickett is the fifth Clemson Liberty Fellow, and his charge is to help tackle some of the state's most pressing challenges. If you were a movie producer looking to cast someone for the role of cool college history professor, you might put out a casti more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 26 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * College of AI, Cyber and Computing's founding dean looks to connect campuses, communities and innovation * On mornings when students and faculty travel between UT San Antonio's Main Campus and its growing downtown footprint, Jinjun Xiong, PhD, founding dean of the College of AI, Cyber and Computing, is thinking about the same journey. Xiong spends much of his day navigating the road and transitions -between campuses, disciplines and the col more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 25 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education posted the following news: * * * College of Education News: June 26, 2026 * Students, staff and faculty members from Penn State's College of Education share recent research and career achievements. * Alyssa Adams, administrative support assistant, was recently recognized for 25 years of service to Penn State. * Sophia L. Angeles, assistant professor of multilingual education, is lead author of a brief, "Supporting Immigrant Youth: A Guide for  more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 26 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * College students with autism are far more common than previously known * Autistic students are attending college in far greater numbers than previously understood, but many campuses may not realize how many there are or how to support them. A new study from Michigan State University estimates that roughly 280,000 autistic students are currently enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities, a figure three to five times higher than earlier estimates. more PR

WILMINGTON, North Carolina, June 26 -- The University of North Carolina Wilmington campus posted the following news: * * * David Glew to Lead Cameron School of Business as Interim Dean * The University of North Carolina Wilmington has selected David Glew to serve as interim dean of the Cameron School of Business, effective July 1. Glew succeeds David Mautz, former chair of the Department of Accountancy and Business Law, who served as interim dean for the 2025-26 academic year. Glew, a familiar and trusted leader within the Cameron School  more PR

DALLAS, Texas, June 26 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * Eating at the right time is important for health, UTSW study shows Cutting calories and limiting nighttime snacking are known to improve health and extend your lifespan. But would only eating during certain hours of the day have a similar effect on healthspan, which is the length of time a person is healthy and free from disease?  A new study from UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers suggests so. It found th more PR

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, June 26 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * ETSU alumna Kendall Robertson earns prestigious CBYX Fellowship * ETSU alumna Kendall Robertson was selected for the prestigious CBYX Fellowship and will spend a year studying, interning and living in Germany. Kendall Robertson, an East Tennessee State University alumna from Nashville, has been awarded the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (CBYX) Fellowship. Robertson is one of only 65 Americans selected nationwid more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, June 27 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Florida Board of Governors Approves FAU Strategic Plan By Joshua Glanzer The Board of Governors of the State University System of Florida has approved "2031FAU: Where Tomorrow Begins," Florida Atlantic University's strategic plan for 2026-2031 designed to guide the institution's ongoing commitment to student success, research excellence, and community impact. "In a time of unprecedented change more PR

MORRIS, Minnesota, June 25 -- University of Minnesota Morris campus issued the following news: * * * From undecided to dairy researcher: Moser found her passion in animal agriculture * Kirsten Sharpe Moser '14, Bemidji, started classes at the University of Minnesota Morris undecided about a major and with no idea what job she might want after she graduated. And at no point during her studies at UMN Morris did she ever imagine that her future would involve dairy cows. But it was a solid liberal arts education combined with a love of animal more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 26 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU researchers explore how video games are advancing research, education and training * Soon after the development of the first computers, engineers and programmers began tinkering with them to create games. Turning a calculating machine into a device for fun pushed the capabilities of the new technology, stimulated creative thinking and inspired interest from the public. From their origins in the 1950s and 1960s, video games have come a long way.  more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, June 26 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * Google Chrome extension developed by MSU doctoral student supports researchers globally * Contact: Bethany Shipp STARKVILLE, Miss.-An online research tool developed by a Mississippi State College of Education doctoral student is helping researchers across the world manage their references, generating more than 1,000 installs in less than 90 days. Timothy Okunoye, an instructional systems and workforce development student from Ada, Osun Stat more PR

MIAMI, Florida, June 27 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Jewish Museum of Florida begins new chapter as independent organization while maintaining FIU partnership By Madeline Baro Florida International University (FIU) and the Jewish Museum of Florida, Inc. (JMOF) today announced an agreement that will reestablish the museum as an independent organization. This move is designed to expand programming, strengthen fundraising, deepen community engageme more PR

DALLAS, Texas, June 25 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * Joseph A. Hill, M.D., Ph.D., receives American Heart Association's Gold Heart Award * DALLAS - June 25, 2026 - Joseph A. Hill, M.D., Ph.D., Professor of Internal Medicine in the Division of Cardiology, Professor of Molecular Biology, and Director of the Harry S. Moss Heart Center at UT Southwestern Medical Center, has received the Gold Heart Award, the American Heart Association's (AHA) highest volunteer honor. "I have al more PR

DAVIS, California, June 26 -- The University of California Davis posted the following news: * * * Media Experts on New World Screwworm * The U.S Department of Agriculture has now confirmed cases of New World screwworm in calves, sheep and goats in Texas and in a dog in New Mexico. New World screwworm is a serious parasitic fly that can affect livestock, pets, wildlife, and less commonly, people and birds. Adult screwworm flies are about the size of a common housefly or slightly larger. Their larvae feed on the living tissue of warm-blooded  more PR

OXFORD, Ohio, June 26 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Miami University Polytechnic will deliver more opportunities for students * The Miami University Board of Trustees approved on June 26 the creation of Miami University Polytechnic on the Hamilton campus, which will enable students to benefit from a polytechnic education model with more pathways for students and a faster timeline toward a degree or credential. Miami University Polytechnic will emphasize workforce-aligned curriculum, hands-on learning, industry colla more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 26 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following transcript of a podcast involving Monalisa Ghosh, assistant professor of medical oncology and internal medicine: * * * The Future of Cell and Gene Therapies An interview with Dr. Monalisa Ghosh - On this episode of The Fundamentals, we talked to physician scientist, Dr. Monalisa Ghosh, assistant professor of medical oncology and internal medicine, who is looking to expand CAR-T's application from cancer to auto more PR

MOREHEAD, Kentucky, June 27 -- Morehead State University issued the following news: * * * MSU Vet Tech program awarded $150k NIFA-USDA grant Morehead State University's nationally ranked veterinary technology program was recently awarded significant financial support to help it maintain its place as the #1 program of its kind in Kentucky. The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), part of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), awarded MSU's vet tech program a $150,000 NIFA-USDA grant for equipment to support small a more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, June 26 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news: * * * OU Launches Sovereign Policy Intensive for Tribal Leaders * NORMAN, OKLA. - The Native Nations Center for Tribal Policy Research at the University of Oklahoma will launch its first Sovereign Policy Intensive in September, a new program designed for elected tribal officials that focuses on understanding broadly relevant federal systems grounded in departmental structures, legislation and appropriations, and legal frameworks. The one-day program, set fo more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 25 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Research, outreach and innovation help Michigan's pork industry stay competitive * Research from Michigan State University is helping shape the future of Michigan's pork industry, beginning with how pigs are housed. Recent changes to Michigan law require farms to house pregnant sows in ways that allow them to move freely and avoid confinement, increasing the use of group housing systems. Because pigs can be territorial, however, industry leader more PR

NEWARK, New Jersey, June 27 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Shante Palmer, Vice Chancellor of External and Government Relations, Receives Essex County Pride Award Shante Palmer, Rutgers University-Newark Vice Chancellor of External and Government Relations, was among three honorees recognized by Essex County during a Pride Month event that celebrated her work protecting human rights and promoting understanding. She received the Pride of Essex County Award, presented by Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr., more PR

NEW YORK, June 29 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news: * * * See America's 250 Years in a New Light * The 250 th anniversary of the United States on July 4 is being celebrated with fireworks and fanfare, but this big birthday also invites reflection on how the U.S. became what it is today. One place to start is through ongoing exhibitions, recent books, and even an interactive walking tour curated, written, and developed by Graduate Center scholars. Here are some ways Graduate Center scholars offer more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, June 26 -- Sam Houston State University posted the following news: * * * SHSU Announces New Vice President for Research * Esther Olaleye has been named the new vice president for research and sponsored programs, effective Aug. 1. She will lead Sam Houston State University's Office of Research & Sponsored Programs (ORSP). "I am pleased to have Dr. Olaleye join Sam Houston State University," Sumanth Yenduri, provost and senior vice president for Academic Affairs, said. "I am confident that her leadership and experience wi more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, June 27 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Faculty members inducted into the AIMBE College of Fellows The American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering has identified four Texas A&M medical and biological engineers among the nation's leaders. By Paul Hill II, Contributor Four Texas A&M University faculty members have earned induction into the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering's (AIMBE) College of Fellows -- one of the highest profe more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, June 27 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Leaders explore AI in the $8.7 trillion distribution sector The inaugural Applied AI Symposium at Texas A&M University united distribution industry experts and policy makers to examine how organizations can move artificial intelligence from experimentation to enterprise-wide impact. By Jennifer Nichols, Contributor As organizations across industries race to integrate artificial intelligence into their operations, Texas A&M U more PR

OXFORD, Ohio, June 26 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Trustees approve operating budget, more during June board meeting * During its June 26 meeting, the Miami University Board of Trustees authorized an operating budget for fiscal year 2027 and approved the creation of Miami University Polytechnic on the Hamilton campus. Trustees unanimously approved a $913 million budget that supports the university's academic mission and invests in student success and career readiness. The budget includes a 3% salary improvement poo more PR

MOSCOW, Idaho, June 25 -- The University of Idaho issued the following news release: * * * U of I expands 40 years of AI and computing education with new degrees * MOSCOW, Idaho - University of Idaho is expanding its leadership in artificial intelligence education and research with three new degree programs designed to prepare students to build AI systems, solve industry challenges and meet growing workforce demand across Idaho and the Pacific Northwest. Beginning in Fall 2026, students can pursue a bachelor's degree, master's of science  more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, June 26 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Underwater ribbon cutting ushers in new URI Ocean Robotics Laboratory * The University of Rhode Island celebrated a major milestone in the $300 million, multi-phase revitalization of the Narragansett Bay Campus with a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Ocean Robotics Laboratory on June 25. Students Elliot Roman and Jake Bonney piloted URI's remotely operated vehicle Rhody to cut the ceremonial ribbon underwater in the building's 20-foot-wid more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, June 27 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * I3R Launches Watershed Grants Program to Catalyze High-Impact Research Partnerships With Seed Funding 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 University of Arkansas researchers for competitive external funding. A Proposers' Day is scheduled for June 30 and pro more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, June 27 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Namibian Sand Dunes Provide Insight Into Largest Moon of Saturn The Dragonfly rotorcraft is scheduled to launch in 2028 and is expected to reach Titan, the largest moon of Saturn, in 2034. The rotorcraft will then spend 3.5 years exploring sand dunes and craters on Titan's surface, taking samples of surface materials and photographic imagery for analysis. Titan is of particular interest to scientists due to its dense, nitrogen-rich atmosphere (lik more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, June 27 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Norman Hord New Director of School of Human Environmental Sciences Norman G. Hord, professor in the Department of Nutritional Sciences at Oklahoma State University, has been named director of the U of A's School of Human Environmental Sciences. He begins July 1. HESC is housed in the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences. The school's undergraduate programs include apparel merchandising and product development; food, nutriti more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, June 27 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Scientists Target Soybean Cyst Nematode by Cutting off Its Food Supply Agricultural scientists are rethinking their battle plans against plant parasites that cause billions of dollars in annual yield losses for American farmers. Plant-parasitic nematodes cause an estimated $10 billion in crop losses each year in the United States alone and more than $100 billion globally. Among them is the soybean cyst nematode, responsible for more than $1 billio more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 27 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Maag retires after 38 years of advancing special education By Shaun Platt, Special Education and Communication Disorders Once a student who struggled through high school with a D+ cumulative GPA, John Maag has built a national reputation in special education and is concluding a 38-year career at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Maag is the Larry and Sharon Roos Professor in Special Education in the Department of Special Education and Communication more PR

MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, June 27 -- The University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez campus issued the following news: * * * College geologist wins prestigious scholarship Huel D. LSU Perkins where you will complete your PhD By Idem Osorio De Jesus (idem.osorio@upr.edu) The schoolboy Chris M. Justiniano Velez, who recently completed his master's degree in the Department of Geology of the University Campus of Mayaguez (RUM), obtained the prestigious scholarship Huel D. Perkins from Louisiana State University (LSU) to support students in their doctoral c more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, June 27 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * Upstate to welcome SUNY College of Optometry to Syracuse campus Upstate Medical University is preparing to welcome the SUNY College of Optometry to its campus as it expand its optometry degree (OD) program into the region. This will enhance educational opportunities and help address the growing need for eye care providers across Central and Western New York. The new program will be housed on the first floor of t more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, June 26 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI Trustees authorize next phase of public medical school development at the University of Rhode Island * KINGSTON, R.I.-June 26, 2026 -The University of Rhode Island Board of Trustees today formally authorized the next phase of developing a public medical school at the University, following the State of Rhode Island's historic investment of $5 million in startup funding approved by Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island General Assembly.  more PR

LOGAN, Utah, June 26 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU Mourns the Passing of Ecologist Eugene 'Geno' Schupp * Utah State University professor Eugene "Geno" Schupp, a distinguished plant ecologist, died June 1 in Logan following a battle with esophageal cancer. He was 74. Schupp was an internationally recognized scientist whose work helped shape modern understanding of seed dispersal, plant recruitment and vegetation dynamics. He served for more than three decades on the faculty of USU, where he was professor of more PR

LOGAN, Utah, June 26 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU President Signs Hunger Initiative as Extension Launches Food Systems Alliance * As food insecurity continues to rise across Utah, a new collaboration is bringing people together to strengthen food systems, reduce waste and increase community access to nutritious food. Utah State University Extension's Create Better Health Hub recently hosted leaders from across Utah's agriculture, food manufacturing, government, higher education and community sectors to lau more PR

GALVESTON, Texas, June 26 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * UTMB AI innovators win international hackathon with radiology viewer and teaching tool * What began as a vibe coding side project for a small team of developers at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) became one of 50 winners out of 4,096 entries in the Google DeepMind Kaggle hackathon. Vibe coding builds software through plain language prompts rather than traditional code -the user describes what they want, and AI does the  more PR

KENT, Ohio, June 26 -- Wright State University posted the following news: * * * Wright State Board of Trustees approves balanced budget reflecting financial strength and stability * The Wright State University Board of Trustees approved a balanced university budget plan today that reflects the university's fiscal strength, stability and commitment to continued investment in students and programs. The fiscal year 2027 budget, approved unanimously on June 26, builds on Wright State's momentum by continuing to invest in strategic priorities. more PR