FULLERTON, California, June 29 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news: * * * Biology Student Receives $10,000 Award From Aquarium of the Pacific * Cal State Fullerton biology graduate student Julianna Colucci is conducting fieldwork this summer at Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge to understand how environmental factors affect the breakdown of oyster shells in coastal waters. To help support her academic and research pursuits, Colucci is the recipient of a $10,000 award from the Aquarium of the Pacific more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 29 -- The University of Minnesota Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs posted the following news: * * * Center for Integrative Leadership Celebrates 20 Years of Training Leaders to Connect the Dots * One of Minnesota's most successful businesswomen, Marilyn Carlson Nelson, was looking for some expert guidance on how to better train the top executives in her company. A self-described "student of leadership," Carlson Nelson noticed that "people who rise to the top of an organization are those who can conn more PR

ALBANY, New York, June 30 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release on June 29, 2026: * * * Chancellor King Visits SUNY Nassau 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 SUNY Nassau Community College's Nursing and Health Programs - Garden City, NY - State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today visited SUNY Nassau Commun more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 29 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Director of FSU Civil Rights Institute to step down * Florida State University to launch national search for successor Ted Ellis, the inaugural director of Florida State University's Civil Rights Institute, will step down June 30 after helping expand the institute's programming, partnerships and community engagement. Housed in the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy, the Civil Rights Institute (CRI) commemorates, celebrates and studies th more PR

YPSILANTI, Michigan, June 30 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Eastern Michigan University alum Makaiya Snead turns years of public service preparation into legislative fellowship Written by: Melissa Thrasher Since arriving at Eastern Michigan University as a first year student, Westland, Michigan native Makaiya Snead has pursued every opportunity to deepen her commitment to public service and policymaking. Snead, who graduated with Honors and a combined Bachelor of Arts in political science and Master of Publi more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, June 29 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * FDLE Relocates Orlando Toxicology Lab to UCF, Strengthening Partnerships and Research * The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is deepening its strategic public safety partnership with UCF by embedding experts at the university's Academic Health Sciences Campus. Relocating FDLE's toxicology laboratory to the UCF facility in Lake Nona better connects academic-industry research, workforce development and forensic testing in one of the nat more PR

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, June 30 -- The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School issued the following news: * * * From medical student to chancellor: David McManus charts UMass Chan's next chapter By Pat Sargent and Bryan Goodchild When David D. McManus, MD'02, ScM'12, MBA, arrived at UMass Chan Medical School as a medical student in 1998, he embarked on a remarkable journey to becoming a renowned physician-scientist, a leader in digital medicine, an esteemed faculty member and an inspiring mentor. He has now reached another milesto more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 29 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU, Army team up to develop STEM talent pipeline * The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command and Florida State University are partnering to strengthen STEM education and research and build a robust pipeline of future scientists and engineers for the nation. The two organizations have formalized their collaboration through an Educational Partnership Agreement, which establishes a framework for DEVCOM and FSU to engage on educational outr more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, June 29 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Future Agriculture Leaders Gathered at Kentucky State for Weeklong YEA-REAP Experience * High school students connected to six 1890 land-grant universities explored hands-on learning in research, technology, and leadership FRANKFORT, Ky. -Agricultural learning, leadership development, and career exploration took place June 21-25 as high school students connected to 4-H Youth Development programs at participating 1890 land-grant universities complet more PR

NEW YORK, June 29 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news: * * * Graduate Center Professor Joins DOE Visiting Faculty Program at Los Alamos * Professor Eugene S. Mananga (GC/Bronx Community College, Chemistry, Physics ) was selected for the U.S. Department of Energy's Visiting Faculty Program at Los Alamos National Laboratory. The competitive program, administered by the Department of Energy's Office of Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists, pairs faculty members with researchers at nationa more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, June 29 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * Growing New Mexico's space economy: Experts from around New Mexico gather at UNM for Space Workshop * This month, the University of New Mexico's Sustainable Space Research Grand Challenge (SSR-GC) team hosted experts in space research from across the state for a one-day workshop aimed to strengthen collaboration and identify actionable pathways to advance the state's growing role in the space economy. The event brought together New Mexico spa more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 29 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * How Penn State Beaver is helping farmers respond sooner to animal health challenges * After a cold winter in western Pennsylvania, Old English Acres Farm owner Ed Clark noticed something was off with his herd of cattle. Several cows weren't gaining weight normally, but the cause wasn't immediately clear. Clark first tried treating the issue himself, giving the animals mineral supplements while sending blood samples to Michigan for test more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, June 29 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * In Print: 'Lecture Notes on Collaborative Software Projects' * Publication title Lecture Notes on Collaborative Software Projects: Practices, Concepts, and Key Events for Designing, Managing, and Prototyping Successful Products Purdue author Alejandra J. Magana Publisher World Scientific Publishing Publication date March 2026 About the book (from the publisher) "Lecture Notes on Collaborative Software Projects: Practices, Concept more PR

BEAUMONT, Texas, June 30 -- Lamar University issued the following news: * * * Lamar University launches applied history degree focused on real-world career skills By April Thompson Lamar University (LU) is launching a new Bachelor of Applied History program designed to combine traditional historical study with technical training, communication skills and hands-on professional experience. The interdisciplinary undergraduate degree reflects a twenty-first century vision for history education, pairing historians' strengths in critical thinki more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, June 29 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Longtime Clemson horticulture lecturer Ellen Vincent looks forward to life after teaching As the clock ticks closer to Ellen Vincent's Aug. 5 retirement date, a lot of things have started to cross her mind. What will it feel like to no longer teach students? What will it be like not working for the first time in her life? How will she spend her time? But as she ponders what her career as a principal lecturer of horticulture and an environmental landscap more PR

BUFFALO, New York, June 29 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Media Advisory: High schoolers to get crash course in computational science * The annual summer workshop began in 1999, and it has introduced hundreds of students to computational science. Standing on the right is E. Bruce Pitman, the workshop's director. Students will learn about wearable devices, other health care technologies at the Eric Pitman Annual Summer Workshop in Computational Science By Cory Nealon  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 30 (TNSjou) -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Rogel research team receives $3. 2 M grant to cascade genetic testing to relatives A team of researchers based at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center and Stanford University received $3.2 million from the National Cancer Institute for a clinical trial to help patients with a hereditary-based cancer diagnosis extend genetic testing to at-risk relatives. The project is led b more PR

BUFFALO, New York, June 29 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Millions of New Yorkers consume cannabis; far fewer understand details, such as content and dosage UB researchers publish study revealing low recognition of cannabis labels  By Laurie Kaiser In 2023, about 2 million adults in New York state reported consuming some form of cannabis.  However, only a small portion has a full understanding of cannabis products labeling, which includes ingredients, dosages and if t more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 29 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU ranks No. 2 in nation for sustainability impact by Times Higher Education * Michigan State University has once again been recognized among the nation's leaders in sustainability, ranking No. 2 among U.S. institutions in the 2026 Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Rankings, a global assessment of how universities are advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, or SDGs. MSU is also ranked No. 80 globally among 1,603 in more PR

CHARLESTON, South Carolina, June 29 -- The Medical University of South Carolina issued the following news release: * * * MUSC announces retirement of President David J. Cole, recognizing a legacy of transformative leadership and service The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) announced today that David J. Cole, M.D., FACS, will retire in June of 2027, after what will be 13 successful years as MUSC's seventh president. Since 2014, Cole has led MUSC through rapid transformation and strategic growth. The organization now delivers care  more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, June 29 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Ongoing Purdue, Fidelity summer school classes support financial wellness * Building financial confidence and preparing for key life and retirement decisions continue in the summer school financial well-being series offered by Purdue, in partnership with Fidelity, the university's provider of retirement education, guidance and support. The next session takes place July 7 and is available at no cost. The curriculum aligns with the financial welln more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 29 (TNSrpt)) -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Addressing workforce challenges to strengthen US power grid The nation's electric grid faces mounting pressures from aging infrastructure, growing energy demand and increasingly frequent extreme weather events. A team led by Penn State researchers is working to address a less visible but equally critical challenge: the future workforce needed to keep the power flowing. The American Society of Civil Engineers' 2025 Report Card  more PR

SAN DIEGO, California, June 30 -- California State University San Diego State University posted the following news: * * * At 250, new insights on America's origin story * It's a busy year for Edward Blum, San Diego State University history professor and American Revolution and Constitutional scholar. With the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence this week, research by Blum and his students is drawing widespread attention. Through The American Revolution and Constitution History (ARCH) Project, housed in the  more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, June 28 -- The University of North Carolina Charlotte campus posted the following news release: * * * School of Nursing mourns death of Florence Okoro * Florence Okoro, an associate professor in the UNC Charlotte School of Nursing, died June 16, 2026, following a brief illness. Okoro joined UNC Charlotte in August 2015 as an assistant professor. She earned bachelor's and master's degrees in nursing in Nigeria and completed her Ph.D. at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2015. Throughout her tenur more PR

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, June 29 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * SDSU to host trio of East River field days * Next week, the South Dakota State University College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences will host three field days in eastern South Dakota. Each one will feature SDSU researchers sharing their expertise on a variety of topics applicable to local farmers and community members. "Our field days give South Dakotans the opportunity to hear from our experts firsthand about the work they're  more PR

LOGAN, Utah, June 29 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Shingo Institute Recognizes Research Advancing Understanding of Behavior in Continuous Improvement * LOGAN, Utah -The Shingo Institute, part of the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University, has announced that "When Yes Is a No: Navigating the Facade of Conformity in Continuous Improvement," published in the Journal of Operations Management and authored by Vijaya Sunder M and Kevin Linderman, has been awarded the Shingo Research Award. This reco more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, June 30 -- Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College issued the following news: * * * Southern University System strengthens partnership with St. Kitts and Nevis during official visit The Southern University System continued to advance its growing international partnership with the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis during an official visit to the Caribbean nation, where Interim President Orlando F. McMeans met June 25 with Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Michael Drew to discuss expanding collaboration in more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 30 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * State approves funding to build VCU School of Dentistry building The new facility, which has an anticipated completion date of late 2029, will improve access to care, strengthen the healthcare workforce and serve communities across Virginia. By Vernon Freeman, School of Dentistry The state budget approved Monday by the General Assembly includes funding for Virginia Commonwealth University to construct a new School of Dentistry building on VCU's more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 30 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * U-M's Detroit Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Project leans into AI to support small businesses Written By: Ava Emery DETROIT--Formed a decade ago to connect Detroit businesses with University of Michigan expertise, the Detroit Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Project is leveraging AI to augment its human help. Since its launch in 2016, the University of Michigan's Detroit Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Project has connected hundreds of Detroit small business owne more PR

LA JOLLA, California, June 30 -- The University of California-San Diego Scripps Institution of Oceanography issued the following news: * * * Marine Microbiologist Farooq Azam Receives Kyoto Prize UC San Diego distinguished professor emeritus receives prestigious international award for his groundbreaking discoveries on the microbial loop at Scripps Institution of Oceanography Author: Jade Griffin University of California San Diego marine microbiologist and Distinguished Professor Emeritus Farooq Azam has been selected as the 2026 Kyoto Pr more PR

LA JOLLA, California, June 30 (TNSjou) -- The University of California-San Diego Scripps Institution of Oceanography issued the following news: * * * Scientists Identify Houston Power Plant as Dominant Source of Cloud-Forming Aerosols Power plant particles are also the size frequently associated with respiratory illnesses Author: Robert Monroe Research by atmospheric scientists at UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography and colleagues pinpointed an individual coal-fired power plant in Houston, Texas, as the main source of parti more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, June 29 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Announces Recipients of 2026 Provost's Outstanding Service Award * The Provost's Office has announced the recipients of the 2026 Provost's Outstanding Service Award, recognizing faculty and staff members whose sustained contributions have strengthened the University of Connecticut and advanced its mission of service to the state and beyond. While teaching and research are often the most visible aspects of university life, service is what h more PR

MISSOULA, Montana, June 29 -- The University of Montana posted the following news release: * * * UM Public Health Researcher Wins NIH Rising Star Award * The honor was conferred by the National IDeA Symposium of Biomedical Research Excellence (NISBRE), which is funded and supported by the National Institutes of Health. The NISBRE Rising Star Award recognizes outstanding investigators who achieve independent research success and demonstrate strong potential for national leadership. Dr. Walker's research focuses on understanding the healt more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, June 30 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * University of Houston's Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts Receives $2.8M in Legacy Commitments Endowments will Support New Professorships, Scholarships and Artistic Innovation Across the Arts Key Takeaways * The Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts has received two gifts totaling $2.8 million to expand performance, research and professional opportunities. * A $1.8 million gift from the estate of Helen Bloxsom Davis will establish an endowed pr more PR

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, June 30 -- The University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus issued the following news: * * * How the community has rallied around marine scientists in their time of need Dyllan Furness and Carlyn Scott, College of Marine Science On Saturday, May 2, a few hours after a powerful afternoon storm rolled through the Tampa Bay region, cell phones across the area lit up with texts and calls from friends and colleagues -- a fire had broken out at the Marine Science Laboratory (MSL), a facility that housed much of the U more PR

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, June 29 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley posted the following news: * * * UTRGV named among top global universities by U.S. News & World Report * RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - As it celebrates its 10 th anniversary milestone, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has officially earned a spot on the global stage, ranking as one of only 21 Texas institutions named to the prestigious U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities list.  The global rankings evaluate universities from the United States and m more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 30 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Virginia authorizes funding for VCU to purchase Altria Center for Research and Technology The 450,000-square-foot center will replace outdated facilities and accelerate VCU's groundbreaking research and cutting-edge health sciences programs. By Brian McNeill The 2027-29 state budget approved Monday by the General Assembly includes funding for Virginia Commonwealth University to acquire the 450,000-square-foot Altria Center for Research and Tech more PR

ROCK HILL, South Carolina, June 29 -- Winthrop University posted the following news: * * * Winthrop Board of Trustees Extends President Serna's Contract an Additional Five Years * HIGHLIGHTS * President Serna's current contract would expire on June 30, 2029, and will now be extended to June 30, 2034. * He credits the university's success to having a good leadership team in place who set bold goals and are achieving them. 1. 1 2. 2 ROCK HILL, SOUTH CAROLINA - The Winthrop University Board of Trustees extended the contract for P more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, June 29 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Working For a Resilient Future for All * There has never been a more pressing need to develop sustainable, equitable, reliable, and accessible energy, protect ecosystems and environmental health, and mitigate natural hazards. UConn's Institute of the Environment and Energy (IoEE) is up to the task. The IoEE includes faculty from 10 UConn schools and colleges. Over the last six years, researchers affiliated with the Institute have generated almos more PR