COMMERCE, Texas, July 1 (TNSxrep) -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * $418 Million Impact: New Study Highlights East Texas A&M's Role in Northeast Texas Economy * East Texas A&M University is keeping talent in Texas while generating millions of dollars for the Northeast Texas economy, according to a new economic impact study by MGT, a national technology and advisory solutions firm. Educating Graduates Who Stay and Work in Texas The study revealed that more PR

LOGAN, Utah, June 30 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * 'Lean-AI: A Humanistic Integration of Lean and AI' Awarded the Shingo Publication Award * LOGAN, Utah -The Shingo Institute, part of the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University, has announced that Lean-AI: A Humanistic Integration of Lean and AI by Adil Dalal and Elizabeth A. Cudney has received the Shingo Publication Award. This honor recognizes works that advance the global understanding and application of the principles of organizational  more PR

CLINTON, Mississippi, June 30 -- Mississippi Christian University posted the following news: * * * 'Walter Anderson Adventures' at MC brings Southern artist's legacy to life * A new multimedia and immersive exhibition at Mississippi Christian University is bringing one of the 20th century's most enigmatic artists to life. "Walter Anderson Adventures" centers on the life and art of the reclusive Gulf Coast artist, whose vibrant watercolors, monumental linoleum prints and intimate depictions of nature and the Mississippi shoreline have capt more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, June 30 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Ahmed Abbasi appointed the director of Notre Dame's Lucy Family Institute for Data & Society and deputy director of the Data, AI, and Computing Initiative * Ahmed Abbasi, the Joe and Jane Giovanini Professor of IT, Analytics and Operations in the Mendoza College of Business, has been named the director of the University of Notre Dame's Lucy Family Institute for Data & Society and deputy director of the Data, AI, and Computing (DAC) Initiative. De more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 30 -- The Washington University School of Medicine posted the following news release: * * * Aid for brain-bleed recovery receives FDA Breakthrough Device Designation * A non-invasive neuromodulation technology has received Breakthrough Device Designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for reducing a dangerous narrowing of blood vessels in the brain that can follow a brain bleed from a ruptured aneurysm. Early clinical trials led by physician-scientists at Washington University School of Medicine i more PR

ALBANY, New York, July 1 -- Albany Law School issued the following news: * * * Albany Law School Pioneers Mandatory Legal Tech Competency Course for First-Year Students Celebrating its 175th year, with its very creation an act of innovation, Albany Law School is poised to serve as a pioneer in legal education again, becoming one of the first law schools in the country to require first-year law students to take a course in legal technology competence. Starting this academic year, all incoming first-year law students will take "Introduction t more PR

ALBANY, Georgia, June 30 -- Albany State University posted the following news: * * * Albany State University Student Selected for Prestigious Howard University Pre-Ph.D. Summer Enrichment Program * Media Contact: Rachel Lawrence, media@asurams.edu ALBANY, Ga., June 30, 2026 - Albany State University (ASU) political science senior from Birmingham, Alabama, Leah Cowen, is expanding her academic and professional horizons this summer as a participant in the highly competitive Pre-Ph.D. Summer Enrichment Program at Howard University. Designe more PR

ALMA, Michigan, July 1 -- Alma College issued the following news: * * * Alma College Bog Event Connects Generations of Student Researchers Author: Tim Rath, Director of College Communications Alumni, current student researchers and prospective students recently gathered at the Alma College Bog, where they explored ongoing research projects and shared experiences at one of the College's longtime field research sites. The event brought together students participating in Alma's CORE Summer Research Program, prospective students enrolled in t more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, June 30 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Alumni, friends fuel another exceptional year of giving at Purdue * In fiscal year 2026, which ends today (June 30), Purdue University continued a period of robust philanthropic support, alumni engagement and campaign progress. Nearly 84,000 alumni and friends invested in Purdue's future and generated more than $540 million in new gift and pledge commitments. The philanthropic funds received exceeded $300 million, providing immediate resources t more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 1 -- The University of Texas Health San Antonio issued the following news release: * * * American Cancer Society invests in UT San Antonio pediatric bone cancer research The American Cancer Society has awarded an $879,000 Research Scholar Grant to Panneerdoss Subbarayalu, PhD, assistant professor/research in the Department of Cell Systems and Anatomy at the Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio). The four-year grant will support groundbreaking resea more PR

ANGOLA, Indiana, June 30 -- Trine University posted the following news: * * * As it was during our founding, higher education is important to our nation today * By Earl D. Brooks II, Ph.D. As we prepare to celebrate the 250 th anniversary of our great nation's independence, it's helpful to look at the role higher education played in our founding and reaffirm how it helps us continue to thrive as a nation. Higher education was established in the United States more than 100 years before the United States formed, when the Massachusetts Bay more PR

AUBURN, Alabama, July 1 -- Auburn University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Assistant professor in CSSE wins Sony Faculty Innovation Award By Joe McAdory Jiaqi Wang is researching a future where artificial intelligence (AI) models don't require training. Instead, they can be generated. His research, "The Next Era of Parameter Acquisition: Neural Network Model Generation via Large Language Models," earned the assistant professor of computer science and software engineering the Sony Faculty Innovation Award, a progra more PR

WACO, Texas, June 30 -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * The Visionaries Who Built America Baylor research explores the entrepreneurs whose ideas transformed industries, reshaped society and fueled economic growth over America's 250 years By Kelly Craine, Media & Public Relations From Henry Ford's assembly line to Steve Jobs' smartphone, entrepreneurs have played a defining role in shaping the American story. Their innovations helped transform the United States into the world's largest economy, creating new industries, ex more PR

LOGAN, Utah, June 30 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Beyond 3-D: USU Data Scientist Introduces Novel AI Tool to Interpret Complex Biological Data * As humans, our eyes take in two-dimensional images our brains convert to three-dimensional experiences. This ability enables us to be aware of our position in space, judge distances, perceive depth and visually examine and enjoy all manner of objects and happenings. But trying to envision sub-visible structures and high-dimensional processes that our human-engineered  more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, July 1 (TNSjou) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Binghamton University research study advances treatment for Duchenne muscular dystrophy Researchers focus on early-intervention strategies By Ethan Knox '20 At Binghamton University, researchers were among the first to find ways to help patients of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), with the development of an effective drug. Now, they are continuing that work, looking to reduce its effects even earlier. Since DMD is a progressive disease, the m more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 30 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * Bradley Malin: Balancing AI, healthcare innovations and patient privacy * Altering genetic code is something any sci-fi loving kid has thought about: You can't have Spiderman or X-Men without genetic engineering. For Bradley Malin -Accenture Professor of Biomedical Informatics and professor of biostatistics, computer science, and electrical and computer engineering-these mutant superheroes, discovered in his dad's comic book shop, opened the do more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 30 -- Spelman College issued the following news: * * * Bridging the Digital Divide: Spelman Alum Earns Fulbright Award for Research in Kenya Journei Ferguson's Summer in Kenya Inspired a Fulbright-Funded Year of Research and Community Impact - More than 8,000 miles from Spelman College's campus in Nairobi, Kenya, Journei Ferguson, C'2026, spent her summer teaching middle and high schoolers their first lines of code. Ferguson was named a recipient of the prestigious Fulbright Program Research Award, which will fund a more PR

NEW YORK, June 30 -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy posted the following news release: * * * Bronx study shows post-pandemic decline in childhood flu vaccination * Flu vaccination among children and adolescents in the Bronx rose before the pandemic, then dropped and never recovered, according to a study by researchers from the CUNY Institute for Implementation Science in Population Health (ISPH) and CUNY SPH. For the study, researchers including ISPH Research Scientist Madhura Rane and A more PR

CARROLLTON, Georgia, June 30 -- The University of West Georgia posted the following news: * * * Building Legacies Together: Stone Center Family Business Retreat Returns to Empower Family-Owned Enterprises * For family-owned businesses, success is about more than profits; it is about preserving values, navigating change and building a legacy that lasts for generations. This summer, the University of West Georgia's Stone Center for Family Business, Entrepreneurship and Innovation will once again bring together business owners, successors and  more PR

LA JOLLA, California, June 30 -- The Salk Institute for Biological Studies issued the following news release: * * * Can a personalized disease-in-a-dish improve a pancreatitis patient's therapeutic path? * * Highlights * Chronic pancreatitis, which affects around three million people worldwide, is especially difficult to treat because the molecular drivers of the disease vary from patient to patient * Salk researchers have created a new platform for studying chronic pancreatitis that retains patient-specific disease biology * The  more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, June 30 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news: * * * Chattanooga Native Dr. Benjamin C. Smith Named Chair of Emergency Medicine * The University of Tennessee Health Sciences College of Medicine - Chattanooga has named Benjamin C. Smith, MD, chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Smith steps into the role after serving as interim chair of the department since January 2025. Dr. Smith has played a key role in training future emergency physicians since the College of Med more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, June 29 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Christian Scholar's Review: Imago Dei and Christian Formation in Healthcare Education * The atrium inside Samford University's School of Health Sciences. This article originally appeared in June in Christian Scholar's Review. God invites us to participate in his grand plan of reconciliation through the vocation of restoration in a broken world. This vocation is a call to shine a light in the darkness. Like a jeweler who holds a diamond up against more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, June 30 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news: * * * Clinical Trial to Evaluate Immunotherapy Drug * OKLAHOMA CITY - Muhammad Furqan, M.D., professor of hematology-oncology at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine and Associate Director of Clinical Research at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, is leading a national clinical trial evaluating whether immunotherapy can improve outcomes for patients with stage I non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) following surgery. Lung cancer remains the leading more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, June 30 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Cool, crisp, clear... safe to drink? * KINGSTON, R.I. - June 30, 2026 - In Rhode Island, private well owners are responsible for testing and maintaining the quality of their own well water. To provide residents with information on private well water testing, treatment, and maintenance, research associate Lisa Hollister with the University of Rhode Island's Cooperative Extension Water Quality Program and private well specialist Shannon Nakama more PR

ITHACA, New York, June 30 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell-led NIH grant will reveal how immune cells communicate in living tissues * A $13.3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health will support a Cornell-led effort to reveal the long-standing mystery of how immune cells communicate within living tissues across time and space, which could shape new approaches for treating inflammatory diseases, autoimmune disorders and infections. The five-year program project grant will bring together immunologi more PR

HANOVER, New Hampshire, July 1 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * Arts and Sciences Faculty Receive Tenure and Promotions Fourteen faculty were promoted to full professor this year, and 14 were promoted to associate professor and granted tenure. - The Dartmouth Board of Trustees approved promotions for faculty across the Arts and Sciences on June 12. This year, 14 faculty members were promoted to full professor, and 14 were promoted to associate professor and granted tenure. "I'm delighted to congratulate these excepti more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, June 30 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Department of Kinesiology Celebrates 60th Anniversary * The Department of Kinesiology celebrated its 60 th anniversary with a conference and celebration on June 14-16. The event, held in the new School of Public Health and Health Sciences Hub adjacent to the department's home in the Totman building, drew over 100 alumni, faculty and graduate students. Founded in 1965-66 as the nation's first Department of Exercise Science (now Kinesiology), more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 30 -- Duquesne University posted the following news release: * * * Director of Gormley Law Library Welcomed * The Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University welcomed Julie Graves Krishnaswami as assistant professor of law and director of the Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University's Gormley Law Library, effective July 1, 2026. In this role, Krishnaswami oversees the operations and strategic direction of the Gormley Law Library and will foster the robust research and instructional progr more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, July 1 (TNSjou) -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Lab-Grown Retinal Cells Show Promise for New Eye Therapies Critical cells that line retinal blood vessels grown from stem cells restore retinal function in mouse models and form retinal tissue in a lab for future disease studies. By Ken Kingery Biomedical engineers at Duke University have used induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) to grow specialized blood vessel cells critical to retinal health for the first time. When more PR

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, June 30 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * Edinboro alumna builds award-winning career chronicling conservation success * When Tracy Graziano '00 returns to Erie on July 18 for the premiere of her latest documentary, she'll be coming home in more ways than one. An Erie native with dual degrees from Edinboro in environmental science-biology and applied media arts-cinematography, Graziano will debut "Our Threatened & Endangered Species: Piping Plovers" at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center - a fitting ven more PR

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, June 30 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * ETSU's Dr. Jennifer Hitt earns AAN Fellow honor * The Tennessee Center for Nursing Advancement (TCNA) at the East Tennessee State University College of Nursing is pleased to announce that Dr. Jennifer Hitt has been selected to become a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing. Hitt serves as the executive director of the TCNA. Induction into the Academy is a significant milestone in a nurse leader's career in which their accomplishments are more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 30 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Faculty and Staff Briefs June 2026 * Florida State University's distinguished faculty are central to the mission of the university. Faculty excellence in scholarship, research, and creative activity is critical to the quality of student learning and makes a difference in the lives of others. Throughout the year, honors and recognitions are awarded to individual faculty and staff members across campus. Faculty and Staff Briefs are produced monthly to more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 30 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Family ties and philanthropy fuel the future of physics at MSU * There is a deep family legacy in physics research here at MSU, and, today, it continues to grow, as MSU announces a $10 million gift from alum Randolph "Randy" Cowen and his spouse Phyllis Green. Cowen is an entrepreneur and longtime supporter of MSU. He received his bachelor's degree in history, with a minor in mathematics, from MSU in 1974. During his 26-year career at Goldman Sac more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 1 -- Michigan State University College of Natural Science issued the following news: * * * Family ties and philanthropy fuel the future of physics at MSU By: Devon Barrett There is a deep family legacy in physics research here at MSU and today, it continues to grow, as MSU announces a $10 million gift from alum Randolph "Randy" Cowen and his spouse Phyllis Green. Cowen is an entrepreneur and longtime supporter of MSU. He received his bachelor's degree in history, with a minor in mathematics, from MSU in 1974.  more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 30 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FAMU-FSU College of Engineering researchers improve analysis of molecules linked to Alzheimer's disease * Researchers at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering and the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory have shown how higher magnetic fields can improve analysis of the molecules linked to Alzheimer's disease, a finding that could aid the development of future treatments. In a study published in Solid State Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, the researcher more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, July 1 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Nursing Dean Cameron Duncan, Ph.D., Named Fellow of the AAN By Gisele Galoustian Cameron G. Duncan, Ph.D., DNP, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC, CNE, FAANP, Holli Rockwell Trubinsky Eminent Dean of Florida Atlantic University's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, has been named a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (AAN), one of the nursing profession's highest honors recognizing leaders whose more PR

NEW YORK, June 30 -- Hunter College, a constituent college of the City University of New York, posted the following news: * * * Florence L. Denmark, Pioneering Hunter Feminist Social Psychologist, 95 * Florence L. Denmark, a pioneering social psychologist whose scholarship helped establish the psychology of women as a recognized field of study and whose leadership transformed psychological research, education, and public policy, died May 25. She was 95. Over a career that spanned almost seven decades, Denmark advanced the study of gender, more PR

LAKELAND, Florida, June 30 -- Florida Polytechnic University posted the following news release: * * * Florida Poly receives full legislative funding to accelerate STEM growth * Gov. Ron DeSantis approved $19 million in state funding for Florida Polytechnic University on Monday, June 29, fueling the University's continued growth and expansion as Florida's only public STEM university. The 2026-27 budget allocation provides a significant funding boost that will help Florida Poly advance its strategic goals, strengthen student success and exp more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 30 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida State University chosen for United Nations' first-ever sport ecology partnership * A leading global agency of the United Nations has tabbed Florida State University as its first chair focused on sport ecology -a landmark agreement that places FSU at the center of one of the world's most critical and emerging fields of study. UNESCO, which stands for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, selected FSU for a four more PR

LA JOLLA, California, July 1 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Four UC San Diego Music Faculty and Alumni Receive American Academy of Arts and Letters Awards Two faculty members and two alumni from the University of California San Diego Department of Music have received fellowships and awards from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, a prestigious honor society that recognizes exceptional achievement among contemporary composers, writers, visual artists and architects. Distinguished Prof more PR

RAPID CITY, South Dakota, June 30 -- The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology issued the following news release: * * * From India to Ohio to South Dakota: High School Student Gains Research Experience at South Dakota Mines * Growing up around her family's seed company in India, Aanvee Chawda saw firsthand how science could be used to improve crops and solve real-world problems. This summer, the Ohio high schooler turned that early curiosity into hands-on scientific discovery during a four-week research internship at South Dakota Mine more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, June 29 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * George Mason researcher receives $1M Community Project Award for a high-resolution mass spectrometer * A new high-resolution mass spectrometer is coming to George Mason University's Center for Molecular Engineering (CME) this fall, thanks to a $1 million Virginia Community Project award given to Mikell Paige, chair of George Mason's Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry in the College of Science. The Community Project Award was by sponsored by Virgin more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, June 29 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * George Mason sociologists advance families' economic mobility through Fairfax County pilot program * An innovative partnership between George Mason University, Fairfax County, and the United Way is shedding light on how guaranteed income can support working families facing economic hardship. Throughout the county's 18-month Economic Mobility Pilot Program, George Mason researchers Amy Best and Eliz Storelli investigated how unrestricted cash payments, w more PR

STANFORD, California, June 29 -- Stanford University School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * GLP-1s 101: What the science says about weight loss, side effects, safety * By now, unless you reside on Mars, you're plenty familiar with the names Ozempic and Wegovy. Maybe your doctor has mentioned them, a friend or family member is taking one -or a growing list of related drugs. The dramatic before-and-after stories of weight loss are everywhere, but so are the news article warning of side effects and the unknowns of long-term use.  more PR

ROANOKE, Virginia, June 29 -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Graduate student pursues potential therapy for deadly lung disease * With no cure in sight, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis kills roughly 22,600 Americans each year. Virginia Tech doctoral student Diruba Yeasmen is working to halt the deadly lung disease. A student in the Translational Biology, Medicine, and Health Graduate Program, Yeasmen has been awarded a predoctoral fellowship from the American Heart Association. The more PR

HAMPTON, Virginia, June 30 -- Hampton University posted the following news: * * * Hampton University Mourns the Loss of Tony Brown, Dean Emeritus of the Scripps Howard School of Journalism & Communications * A giant of Black journalism, education, and truth-telling, dies at 93. Hampton, Va. (June 30, 2026) -Hampton University mourns the passing of Tony Brown, Dean Emeritus of the Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications, who passed away on June 17, 2026, at the age of 93. A pioneering broadcaster, educator, author, and civil  more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 30 -- The University of Utah posted the following news release: * * * How a brain messenger protein drives progression of Alzheimer's disease * Reposted from U of U Health. Alzheimer's disease is driven by a buildup of a toxic protein called Tau that kills neurons. As toxic Tau spreads to new regions of the brain, symptoms become worse and ultimately fatal. Now, researchers have discovered that, in mice, a brain protein called Arc helps spread Tau from sick brain cells to healthy ones. If therapies could be  more PR

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, June 30 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * How elite soccer players reach peak performance, from brain function to training strategy * Soccer players run an average of six miles during their 90 minutes of gameplay. Their time on the field requires maintaining aerobic fitness, harnessing explosive power for sprinting, and quickly using motor and decision-making skills to outperform their opponent. Accomplishing all of this -endurance, speed, and the brain/body connection while working under pres more PR

MIAMI, Florida, June 30 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following Q&A on June 29, 2026, involving Selcuk Uluagac, director in the Center for Integrated Security, Privacy, and Trustworthy AI, and George Perera, Sheriff's Office chief technology and information security officer: * * * How Miami's top cybercrime unit is teaming up with FIU to fight back The university has signed an MOU with the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office Cyber Crimes Bureau. The architects of the agreement more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 29 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * How Public Health Informatics Helps Build Healthier Communities * Public health informatics powers change. This field sits at the intersection of technology and population health and is transforming how communities detect, respond to, and prevent health threats. Public health informatics is the interdisciplinary and systematic application of information and technology to support public health goals. It's at play all the t more PR

OLIVET, Michigan, June 30 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news: * * * How to Prepare for Nursing School while in High School * If nursing is on your radar, high school is the right time to start preparing. The students who plan early usually have a smoother path because they understand the coursework, gain healthcare exposure, and know what programs expect before they apply. Whether you are aiming for an ADN or a BSN, or specifically looking at pre-licensure programs, the steps you take now can make a big difference later.  more PR

BOULDER, Colorado, June 29 -- The University of Colorado Boulder campus posted the following news: * * * If you could chat with an AI ghost, what would you want them to say? New study explores * Inside a second-floor lab in CU Boulder's Information Science building, Jack Manning and Jed Brubaker are quietly resurrecting the dead. As the researchers look on, study volunteers log into Zoom and chat at length with AI-generated representations of lost grandparents, siblings, parents and family friends. Some get emotional: "I can see her. I  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 30 -- The Illinois Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * Global Impact: Architecture Faculty Present Their Research Around the World A host of Illinois Institute of Technology College of Architecture faculty have been presenting research papers at international conferences over the past year. First, Assistant Professor Il Hwan Kim presented his project, "Inflatable Formwork: Self-Erecting Pneumatic Formwork for Vertical Concrete Elements," at the 45th annual conference for the Association  more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 29 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Inaugural Music Technology Research Showcase celebrates work of new graduate program's initial students * The MIT Music Technology and Computation (MTC) Graduate Program -launched in fall 2024 as a collaboration between the Music and Theater Arts Section in the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (SHASS), and the School of Engineering (SoE) -presented its inaugural MIT Music Technology Research Showcase on May 13. The  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 30 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education posted the following news: * * * IST student connects STEM and social justice during Maymester experience * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Maya Johnson, a fourth-year student in the Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST), spent Maymester in Washington, D.C., helping high school students think critically about racial justice. The experience was part of the D.C. Social Justice Fellowship through the Penn State College of Education. T more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 30 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: * * * IU McKinney Welcomes Five New Faculty Members * IU McKinney School of Law welcomes five new tenure track professors to the faculty: Jordan Burton, Ryan Knox, David B. Lourie, Jessica Schnelker, and Eric Swank. Associate Professor Jordan Burton was appointed to the faculty after teaching Legal Communication and Analysis as an adjunct professor and most recently serving as a visiting assistant clinical professor. Professor more PR

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, June 30 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Jackrabbit in the Spotlight / A memorable 2 years for Noah Richardson * Noah Richardson celebrates a rover weigh-in of 19 pounds, earning bonus points for coming in under 20 pounds at the 2026 Human Exploration Rover Challenge in Huntsville, Alabama, April 10. Noah Richardson didn't need to be told twice. Associate Professor Todd Letcher told the freshmen gathered at a camp before the start of classes at South Dakota State University in 20 more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, June 29 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * Jessop named director of MSU Swalm School of Chemical Engineering * Contact: Camille Carskadon STARKVILLE, Miss.-Mississippi State has named Professor Julie Jessop as director of the Dave C. Swalm School of Chemical Engineering, effective July 1. "It is an honor to serve as director of the Swalm School of Chemical Engineering," Jessop said. "This school has a proud history of preparing outstanding engineers and conducting impactful research more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 1 -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news: * * * Johns Hopkins historian Martha Jones cited in SCOTUS ruling affirming birthright citizenship In a 6-3 decision, the court reaffirmed the long-held principle that children born in the U.S. are citizens - Insights from Johns Hopkins University legal and cultural historian Martha S. Jones are widely cited in the U.S. Supreme Court's decision today to uphold birthright citizenship. In a 6-3 ruling, the court reaffirmed the long-held principle that childre more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, June 30 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * Kee appointed UNM-Gallup interim dean of instruction * GALLUP, N.M. -Joe Kee, an associate professor of Navajo language and government as well as a former division chair, has been appointed the interim dean of instruction at The University of New Mexico-Gallup. UNM-Gallup Dean of Instruction John Zimmerman announced Kee's appointment in an email to faculty on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Kee will step into the role of interim dean effective July more PR

HOUGHTON, Michigan, July 1 -- Michigan Technological University posted the following news release: * * * Kelly Kamm Honored with Faculty Distinguished Service Award for Public Health Initiatives * For her leadership and development of a contact tracing program during the COVID-19 pandemic, Kelly Kamm has been selected to receive Michigan Technological University's 2026 Faculty Distinguished Service Award. During the COVID-19 pandemic, public health departments and healthcare systems were overburdened as they navigated the pandemic's shift more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, June 30 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Kinesiology Doctoral Student Zoe Smith Captures American College of Sports Medicine President's Cup * Zoe Smith, a doctoral student in the Department of Kinesiology, earned first prize in the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) President's Cup competition held during the organization's 2026 annual meeting May 26-29 in Salt Lake City. The competition provides an opportunity for students to display their research and compete against s more PR

LA JOLLA, California, June 30 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Margaret Roberts Named Director of UC San Diego's 21st Century China Center * Margaret (Molly) Roberts has been appointed director of the 21st Century China Center at the University of California San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy. Her new role is effective July 1, 2026. Roberts is an internationally recognized scholar whose work focuses on digital politics, information, China and U.S.-China relations. She holds a Ch more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, June 30 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * MassDOT Undersecretary Gets Bird's-Eye View of Transportation Research on Campus * The drone bobbed and weaved (and sometimes darted) around the Riccio College of Engineering quad as Samantha Silverberg, Massachusetts undersecretary of transportation policy, flew the small, unoccupied aircraft. She was surrounded by a group of visiting community college students who also tried their hand at using the aerial vehicle, learning how the technolog more PR

ITHACA, New York, June 30 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Matt Marx named vice provost for entrepreneurship, innovation and external engagement * Matt Marx, the Bruce F. Failing, Sr. Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, has been named vice provost for entrepreneurship, innovation and external engagement - a newly reimagined position intended to coordinate and bolster Cornell's efforts in these critical areas. Marx will establish the new Cornell Center for Entrep more PR

MISSOULA, Montana, June 30 -- The University of Montana posted the following news release: * * * Max Baucus Institute Announces 2026 Baucus Leaders * This year's students represent the largest cohort in history, with 45 Baucus Leaders selected for public service placements across three programs: Baucus Leaders DC, Baucus Climate Scholars and Baucus Leaders Montana. These students were chosen from a distinguished pool of applicants from universities and colleges across Montana and will spend this summer representing the highest standards of  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 30 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Mercer team develops innovative tools for analyzing climate data * Statistical tools developed by a Mercer University professor and student are providing new insights into climate patterns throughout Earth's history. Economics Professor Dr. Szabolcs Blazsek and Raven Dupree, CLAS '27, began their work in late 2025 and continued this summer with funding from the Mercer Undergraduate Research Scholar (MURS) Training Initiative. It's the first business project to more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 30 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * MIT researchers advance toward greater bandwidth, more energy-efficient communications * An MIT-led research program aimed at creating future microsystems capable of sustainably transmitting data with greater bandwidth and higher efficiency than is possible today has made several significant advances since it was established in 2022. These include the invention of devices within systems that can much more easily integrate electr more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 30 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * MIT student teams win top honors in NASA competition * Three teams comprising 35 students across eight different MIT departments and Wellesley College have been at work since fall 2025, designing critical early infrastructure elements that a moon base would require. This June, their designs were recognized with five awards at NASA's 2026 Revolutionary Aerospace Systems Concepts -Academic Linkage (RASC-AL) Forum. Among 75 submiss more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 30 -- Morgan State University posted the following news release: * * * Morgan State Expands Its Global Footprint as Two Grad Students Earn Prestigious Fulbright Research Awards * BALTIMORE -Morgan State University continues to strengthen its reputation as a national leader in global scholarship and academic excellence with two students earning highly competitive U.S. Fulbright Student Awards for the 2026-2027 academic year. Natan Coresh-Chiappori and Michelle Mondrey have each accepted Fulbright Research Awards tha more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, June 29 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * MSU, USM partner to offer Adapted Swim Camp for individuals with special needs * Contact: Bethany Shipp STARKVILLE, Miss.-Mississippi State's Department of Kinesiology is partnering with the University of Southern Mississippi to teach children and adults with special needs the foundations of swimming and water safety. The MSU-USM Adapted Swim Camp takes place July 13-17 in Hattiesburg at the Family YMCA of Southeast Mississippi, 3719 Vetera more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, June 30 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * MT Stage Returns, Continuing Over 30 Years of Student Creativity and Collaboration at UA Little Rock * For more than three decades, gifted middle and high school students from across Arkansas have gathered at UA Little Rock to transform an empty stage into an original production. This summer, that tradition continues as MT Stage: From the Bard to Broadway! returns, inviting a new group of students to explore how a classic story c more PR

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, July 1 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * MTSU launches new master's in Mechatronics Systems Engineering to boost tech workforce Middle Tennessee State University has received approval to launch a new Master of Science in Mechatronics Systems Engineering, establishing a groundbreaking graduate program -the state's first-ever master's program in mechatronics -designed to prepare engineers for the future of advanced manufacturing, automation, robotics, and intelligent systems. The i more PR

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, June 30 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news: * * * NAU receives $1.76M grant to train future biomedical workforce * Northern Arizona University received its first T32 grant from the National Institutes of Health, which will allow the university to fund 20 doctoral students over a five-year period. The grant, awarded to G-RISE at Northern Arizona University, is $1.76 million over five years, providing funding for 20 doctoral students in four different disciplines. Powered by grant funds, G-RISE is f more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 1 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Nebraska U ranks in top 9% worldwide for agriculture, natural resources By Geitner Simmons, IANR Communications The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's agriculture and natural resources programs rank in the top 9% of nearly 500 institutions worldwide in the new QS World University Rankings. Nebraska improved its standing from 46th to 40th globally over the past year, reflecting continued gains in academic reputation, research impact and international col more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 30 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * New 10-year partnership with the U.S. Army creates a pathway for students to advance impactful research * UT San Antonio is expanding opportunities for students and faculty to engage in real-world, high-impact research through a new partnership with the U.S. Army. The university has formalized its first Intergovernmental Support Agreement (IGSA) with the U.S. Army Installation Management Command (IMCOM), establishing a 10-year partnership t more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 29 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * New entrepreneurship, commercialization structure to grow research impact * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State's Office of the Senior Vice President for Research (OSVPR) will implement a strategic reorganization, effective July 1, designed to strengthen the University's ability to drive research commercialization, community-engaged research and statewide economic impact. As part of the reorganization, the current Office of Entrepreneursh more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, June 30 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * New Molecular Monitoring Offers Scientists a 'Live Video' Look at Cells * A University of Connecticut faculty member has received funding from the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub to research inflammation in living tissue, a previously undeveloped area of science with potential to target serious autoimmune diseases, including inflammatory bowel disease, lupus, and psoriasis. College of Engineering associate professor Yi Zhang's team will develop a microfl more PR

RIVERSIDE, California, June 30 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * New project to connect decades of brain research * A University of California, Riverside engineer has received a $1.6 million federal grant to improve scientists' ability to interpret brain activity and advance studies of neurological disorders such as epilepsy. The project seeks to answer a longstanding question in neuroscience: How do patterns of brain activity change when scientists examine individual neurons versus entire n more PR

VALHALLA, New York, July 1 -- New York Medical College issued the following news: * * * The Inquiring Minds of Student Research A thriving culture of student-driven science builds skills from coding to communication, analyzing the tiniest cellular changes--and broadest swaths of data--to improve health outcomes. - As an undergraduate logging time in the lab, Jason Jin's first taste of research was "rote and scripted, just going through the motions for each particular experiment," he recalls. But later in his research career, including at N more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, July 1 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release on June 29, 2026: * * * Northwestern law experts on today's SCOTUS decisions on the limits of presidential power and election law CHICAGO -- The U.S. Supreme Court today handed down decisions in major cases, including clarification on the limits of presidential power and the validity of mail-in ballots when received after Election Day. Northwestern law experts are available to media. If you'd like to arrange an interview with any of the professors below, more PR

VALHALLA, New York, July 1 -- New York Medical College issued the following news: * * * NYMC Faculty Undertake Medical Missions to Improve Global Health New York Medical College (NYMC) faculty provide care, free of charge, for the professional and personal satisfaction of giving back - Over mud-packed roads in Yantalo, Peru, on motor taxis and bicycles, parents ferry their children to and from pediatric surgical care. In Lusaka, Zambia, patients line the halls of the country's largest hospital for stroke evaluation or treatment. In Puerto  more PR

POMONA, California, June 29 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona posted the following news: * * * Office of Academic Innovation Summer Conference Focuses on AI in Higher Education * Faculty and staff from Cal Poly Pomona and outside universities gathered for the 2026 Office of Academic Innovation Summer Conference, themed "Human at the Core: Navigating AI in Higher Education." The two-day event, June 3-4, focused on exploring the opportunities, challenges and responsibilities associated with artificial intelligence in teachin more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 30 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Ohio State establishes AI-enabled center for therapeutic discovery and development * The Ohio State University today announced a new university initiative designed to accelerate therapeutic discovery, development and commercialization. Buckeye BioLaunch will leverage Ohio State's scale and research strength to drive biotech growth in central Ohio, fueling job creation, economic development and improved health outcomes for Ohioans. This is a unique collabor more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, June 30 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release: * * * Online Course Rigor * Published in the Journal of Educators Online, the literature review examines teaching, grading, course management and faculty support in online learning environments for nontraditional students. University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies announces the publication of a new article by scholars Jennifer L. James, Ph.D., Karen Myers, DNP, and Olivia Miller, M.A., in the Journal of Educators Online. The article, "Studyin more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, July 1 -- The University of Oklahoma Health campus issued the following news: * * * OU Emergency Medicine Assumes Medical Direction of Oklahoma Poison Center Beginning July 1, physicians from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Department of Emergency Medicine will provide medical direction to the Oklahoma Poison Center, a free, 24/7 helpline administered by the OU College of Pharmacy. The physicians, who have specialty training in medical toxicology, will be available to consult with the pharmacists and r more PR

GALLOWAY, New Jersey, June 30 -- Stockton University posted the following news: * * * Partnership Brings South Korean Hospitality Students to Stockton * Atlantic City, N.J. - Students from Sookmyung Women's University in South Korea spent a week at Stockton University exploring how hospitality, tourism and sustainability intersect in southern New Jersey through an international partnership designed to broaden students' global perspectives. Stockton's Office of Global Engagement hosted seven students and one faculty member from June 22-26. more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 30 -- The University of Pennsylvania Annenberg Public Policy Center posted the following news release: * * * Penn Professor Dolores Albarracin Is New Director of Annenberg Public Policy Center * In June 1993, publisher, philanthropist, and ambassador Walter H. Annenberg announced what was then the largest gift to private education in U.S. history, $365 million, to several institutions. The gift included $120 million to his alma mater, the University of Pennsylvania - $100 million to endow the Annenberg Schoo more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 29 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State Behrend team works with National Park Service to preserve Liberty Bell * ERIE, Pa. -A Penn State Behrend research team is using advanced 3D imaging technology to preserve one of the country's most powerful symbols of independence: the Liberty Bell. Chris Shelton, an associate professor of clinical psychology and director of the Virtual/Augmented Reality Lab at Behrend, traveled to Independence National Historical Park with t more PR

LA JOLLA, California, June 29 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Pivot Grants Sustain UC San Diego Research After Federal Funding Cuts * Do no harm is a fundamental principle in research ethics. Often considered the golden rule of medicine and public health, the ideology is rooted in the necessity to weigh risks of research participation against benefits while prioritizing participant safety. In human subject research it mandates that the research prioritizes safety, well-being and dignity of h more PR

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, June 30 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * Possible Causes and Solutions for Red Water in Ponds * A peculiar situation occurring most frequently during late spring to summer can leave some pond owners confused, concerned and asking, "Why is the pond red?" "Seeing red-colored water in a pond or lake is somewhat unusual and can be alarming," Scott Jones, small impoundment Extension specialist at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, said. "Rightfully so, as things that make more PR

ROLLA, Missouri, June 30 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news: * * * Preparing students for an AI-driven future * Artificial intelligence is becoming an important part of teaching, research and workforce development at Missouri S&T, with Kummer College playing a key role in preparing students to work with the technology in various ways. One example is the Kummer Colloquium course recently taught by Dr. Daniel Reardon, professor of English and technical communication and associate dean of the College o more PR

RIVERSIDE, California, June 30 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Q&A: Counting mail-in ballots after election day * When the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 this week that states may continue counting mail ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive afterward, the decision resolved a dispute over the meaning of federal election law. It also renewed debate over a different question: How can election officials maintain public confidence when election results aren't known on election nigh more PR

LOGAN, Utah, June 30 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Reach for the Stars: Meet the 2026 NASA Astronaut Scholar * Mechanical engineering and international studies student Joshua Woolf received the 2026 Astronaut Scholar award, making him the fifth Utah State University student to win the accolade from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation. Established by the Mercury 7 astronauts, the foundation is a nonprofit created to support the mission of the United States in leading the fields of science, technology and innova more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 29 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * Real Clients Shape Student Designers' Work * Capstone course pairs business, design students Deliverables, slide decks, promotional materials, style guides-it's all conceptual until you have a real client and hard deadline. Graduating Integrated Design students at The University of Baltimore get a taste of the creative pressure they will experience in a professional setting in Seminar in Publications Design course, one of two capstone courses fo more PR

ROCHESTER, New York, June 30 -- The University of Rochester posted the following news: * * * Recent awards recognize faculty achievements * URochester faculty have received national honors for accomplishments in research, healthcare, and mentorship. Share your updates Know of a faculty member receiving an award or honor? Contact us so we can help share the news. University of Rochester faculty regularly earn regional, national, and international awards and honors for their professional contributions to research, scholarship, educatio more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, June 30 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Registration open for URI Biomedical Engineering Symposium Aug. 14 * KINGSTON, R.I.-June 30, 2026 - Discover the future of healthcare and neurotechnology at the University of Rhode Island's Advances in Translational Neurotechnologies for Healthcare and Rehabilitation Symposium. This exciting one-day event will bring together leading researchers, clinicians, faculty, industry innovators, and students to explore groundbreaking advances at the in more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, June 30 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * REP: AI training shaped by teachers * The University of Texas at Arlington has awarded funding to research teams to launch new investigative projects. The Research Enhancement Program (REP), administered by UTA's Office of Vice President for Research and Innovation, offers seed funding to investigators to help them test new ideas and explore new directions that could lead to future innovations and more competitive proposals for ext more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, June 30 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Researchers in various studies looking for participants * Here is a list of research studies that currently are looking for participants. Validation of biomechanics component of SimulScan and aging study Researchers are recruiting healthy adults for a swallowing and brain study directed by Georgia Malandraki, principal investigator and professor in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. Individuals may be eligible if they: more PR

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, July 1 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Faculty spotlight / New civil prof studying seismic building adaptions * Earthquake resistant buildings aren't a new concept, but applying response-modification techniques to areas afflicted with human-induced earthquakes falls into a different category. Elina Efthymiou, an assistant professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at South Dakota State University, is taking an interest developed in earthquakes during her ch more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, June 29 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Samford's School of Education Earns Top Marks from National Council on Teacher Quality * Once again recognized among the nation's leaders in teacher preparation, Samford University's Orlean Beeson School of Education earned an A+ rating for its undergraduate programs and an A rating for its graduate programs by the National Council on Teacher Quality's (NCTQ). The ratings reflect the school's commitment to preparing future educators in the science  more PR

LA JOLLA, California, June 29 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Scientists Identify Houston Power Plant as Dominant Source of Cloud-Forming Aerosols * 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 particles most likely to encourage formation of clouds around the metropolitan area. A large portion of aerosols from W.A. Parish Generating Station ser more PR

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, June 30 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * SDSU joins MIT as theme winner at NASA contest * Lined up against some big-name competition, a young group of South Dakota State University engineering students won its category in a prestigious NASA student competition. SDSU was one of three finalists selected to compete in the Lunar Sample Return Concept category. The students were tasked with developing a concept to extract and return to Earth lunar surface and subsurface samples. That  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 30 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Seven-figure gift endows directorship of real estate innovation institute * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Four years after launching the Cocoziello Institute of Real Estate Innovation, Peter J. and Sharon L. Cocoziello have made a new seven-figure commitment to endow the directorship at the institute they founded. The gift will provide the institute's leader, a position now named the Advance Realty Investors Director -reflecting a deepening part more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, June 30 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Sophomore Scholar explores drone technology to expand internet connectivity in remote areas * KENNESAW, Ga. | Jun 30, 2026 Imagine a network of sensors spread across a remote farm, collecting data about soil conditions and water levels. Now imagine those sensors are miles from reliable internet access. For Kennesaw State University student Drew Haase, solving that communication challenge is the focus of research that could help connect hard- more PR

HATTIESBURG, Mississippi, July 1 -- The University of Southern Mississippi issued the following news: * * * Southern Miss Expands Pathway for Future Military Nurses By: Morgan Smith The University of Southern Mississippi is helping address the growing need for military nurses through a new partnership between the College of Nursing and Health Professions and the Army and Air Force ROTC programs offered through the Department of Military Science and Department of Aerospace Studies within the College of Arts and Sciences. A recently signed m more PR

STANFORD, California, June 30 -- Stanford University issued the following news: * * * AI hiring tools are biasing job decisions Algorithms used for screening candidates showed bias against Black and Asian candidates in many job openings and sometimes repeatedly rejected the same candidates across multiple positions. In brief * Many companies use AI-powered tools to sort job applications. There has been hope that these tools reduce bias, compared to assessment of applications by humans alone. * Through analyzing a dataset of 2,000 applicat more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 30 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * State budget delivers more than $180 million in priorities for Florida State University * Florida State University secured more than $180 million for nearly all of its top legislative priorities in Florida's 2026-27 state budget, including major investments in engineering, research, FSU Health, student success and campus infrastructure. Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed the state's $117.6 billion budget, approving dozens of Florida State initiative more PR

KENT, Ohio, June 29 -- Kent State University posted the following news: * * * State Rep. Ty Mathews Visits Kent State to Explore Aerospace and Defense Programs * State Rep. Ty Mathews recently visited the Kent Campus - a visit driven by his military background and his landmark legislation to strengthen Ohio's defense and aerospace industries. During his visit, he met with Christina L. Bloebaum, Ph.D., dean of the College of Aeronautics and Engineering, along with other senior college leadership and students. The tour included the college' more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 1 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Steven DeLuca to serve as rector of VCU Board of Visitors Additionally, board members Neil Amin will serve as vice rector, and Harry Thalhimer will serve as secretary. - Steven DeLuca, vice president, head of state and local government affairs for Capital One Financial, will serve as rector of the Virginia Commonwealth University Board of Visitors. His nomination as rector was approved Monday, and his term will begin this Wednesday, July 1. "Ou more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 1 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Stravitz Sanyal liver institute at VCU opens Clinical Research Imaging Center to advance liver disease treatments The facility in Richmond, which includes a cutting-edge PET/CT scanner, will target conditions that have become global health challenges. By A.J. Hostetler, Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease and Metabolic Health A new imaging center at the Stravitz Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease and Metabolic Health at Virginia Commonwe more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, June 29 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * Strode Named Third Director of Gatton Academy at WKU * Dr. Derick Strode will be returning to The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science at Western Kentucky University as the program's third director. Strode will start in this new role July 13, succeeding Dr. Lynette Breedlove who has led Gatton since 2014 following Dr. Tim Gott's tenure. Strode previously served at The Gatton Academy in Academic Services from 2008 to 2021 as Assistant Dire more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, June 30 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news: * * * Study Finds Rural, Low-Income North Carolinian Women Face Greater Burden of Aggressive Breast Cancer * Research points to need for earlier diagnosis and better access to specialized care Women living in rural communities and those experiencing poverty face a disproportionately high burden of one of the deadliest forms of breast cancer. A new study by a team of researchers at North Carolina Central University (NCCU) and UNC-Chapel Hill's more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, June 29 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news: * * * Study of 18,000 Kindergartners Highlights Parents' Role in School Readiness * Parents play a critical role in preparing children for academic success long before they enter a kindergarten classroom, according to new research from North Carolina Central University (NCCU). Published in Frontiers in Psychology, the study, "The impact of parental socioeconomic characteristics and engagement on children's early academic abilities: the role of  more PR

DALLAS, Texas, June 29 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * Study reveals how RNA-modifying enzyme picks its targets * DALLAS - June 29, 2026 - An RNA-modifying enzyme linked to cancer and neurological disorders selects its targets by recognizing specific RNA shapes and sequences, according to a study by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers. The findings, published in Nature, define the molecular features that guide the enzyme, NSUN2, to the RNAs it modifies and could help res more PR

ALBANY, New York, July 1 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * SUNY Chancellor King and SUNY Board of Trustees Celebrate Empire State Summer Service Corps during NYC Convening Empire State Summer Service Corps Students, Senior Leaders, and Program Staff to Discuss Civic Engagement and Service Governor Hochul's Empire State Service Corps Program Connects Students with Paid Community Service and Career Development Opportunities - New York, NY -- State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr.  more PR

NEW YORK, June 30 -- The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry posted the following news: * * * SUNY ESF Hosts Student Affairs Leaders from Across New York for Systemwide Summer Meeting * SYRACUSE, N.Y. - June 30, 2026 -The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) welcomed members of the SUNY Council of Senior Student Affairs Officers (CSSAO) for their annual summer meeting June 29. The gathering brought together senior student affairs leaders from across the State University of New Yor more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, July 1 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * Upstate joins New York's Cannabis Center of Excellence to advance clinician education Upstate Medical University has joined a statewide partnership to help educate healthcare professionals on the safe, evidence-based use of cannabis as New York launches the nation's first Center of Excellence for Cannabis Care and Health Equity. Announced by the New York State Office of Cannabis Management, the Center of Excellen more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 1 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Supreme Court cases: U-M law experts available to discuss The U.S. Supreme Court's final decisions of the term are expected to influence everything from government authority to everyday life. As opinions are released and their implications unfold, University of Michigan Law School experts are available to help explain what the rulings mean, why they matter, and what comes next. Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. B.P.J.: The court upheld state laws t more PR

MIAMI, Florida, June 30 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Sylvester Researchers Train as Wildland Firefighters to Advance Cancer Risk Study Summary  * Sylvester researchers completed wildland firefighter training to strengthen cancer risk research in high-exposure environments. * The immersive experience is shaping the WISER study to improve real-world data collection and prevention strategies. * The effort advances translational research to reduce cancer risk and improve population hea more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, July 1 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Free NSF I-Corps Course to Be Offered This Fall The entrepreneurship-focused hybrid course will study groundbreaking ideas in semiconductors, microelectronics or advanced materials. Cristina Hatem University researchers with groundbreaking ideas in semiconductors, microelectronics or advanced materials are invited to apply for an entrepreneurship-focused hybrid course offered by the National Science Foundation (NSF) Innovation Corps (I-Corps) program through more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, June 30 -- The University of Iowa College of Education posted the following news: * * * Tanner named DEO of Teaching and Learning * Samuel Tanner writes, teaches, improvises, and now he leads. Tanner, professor of English Education, has been named Departmental Executive Officer (DEO) of the Department of Teaching and Learning at the University of Iowa College of Education. His appointment takes effect July 1, 2026. Tanner succeeds Lia Plakans, professor of Multilingual Education, who has served as the DEO of Teaching an more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, June 30 (TNSjou) -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Tanning Bed Use is Down, But Gen Z Still Wants to Be Tan, So They're Going Outside * The sun's out, temperatures are high, and on a warm, sunny day, you may find some Gen Zers "tanmaxxing." For those unfamiliar with the TikTok term, "tanmaxxing" refers to spending time outside during peak UV index levels with little to no protection against the sun's rays, in order to become tanner. Exposure to the sun and its ultraviolet rays can incre more PR

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, June 30 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news: * * * Team looking to tap underground 'thermal batteries' to cool AI Data centers and save water * CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -Aquifer-based geothermal systems, known as aquifer thermal energy storage, could help ease the environmental stress stemming from artificial intelligence data centers in the United States. Researchers at the Prairie Research Institute at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are proposing a new way to keep those  more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, July 1 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * National award honors Djire's excellence in research and teaching Dr. Abdoulaye Djire has been selected as a recipient of the prestigious Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award, a national honor recognizing exceptional early-career faculty. By Raven Wuebker, Contributor Dr. Abdoulaye Djire received the prestigious Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award, a national recognition that honors exceptional faculty who excel in both gr more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, June 29 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * The Exit Interview: Dean Yannis C. Yortsos * Twenty-one years cannot be captured in a single interview. Fortunately, they don't have to be. Before diving into the conversation that follows, we invite you to explore two remarkable tributes created in honor of Dean Yannis C. Yortsos ' tenure as dean of the USC Viterbi School of Engineering. USC Viterbi Professor Salman Avestimehr and his company, Teami more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 30 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * The journey of Franklin's fire bell * The large bell sitting in the Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center isn't just a 500-pound metal sound machine. It's the oldest remaining artifact from Penn's early years, dating from before the Revolutionary era, says Jim Duffin, assistant university archivist. Bell facts: The bell weighs 500 pounds, stands 23 inches tall, and is 65 inches around. Franklinian origins: The bell has a direct tie with Pen more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 29 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * THON Weekend 2027 to be held Feb. 19-21 * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State THON, the world's largest student-run philanthropy with over 16,500 student volunteers, has announced the dates for THON Weekend 2027. The annual 46-hour, no-sleeping, no-sitting dance marathon will be held Feb. 19-21 at the Bryce Jordan Center on the University Park campus. In 2026, THON raised a record $18.8 million to benefit Four Diamonds, a national nonprof more PR

DEKALB, Illinois, June 30 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * Tiny bugs, big questions * Shicheng Chen, professor of Medical Laboratory Sciences at NIU, received a $40,0000 Illinois Innovation Network (IIN) Sustaining Illinois Seed grant to support research examining the relationship between mosquitoes and environmental microorganisms. The IIN, a consortium of universities, research institutions and innovation hubs across Illinois, provides seed funding for collaborative research projects that address the stat more PR

AUBURN, Alabama, June 29 -- Auburn University posted the following news: * * * Tiny pest, big problem: Auburn researchers take on tomato virus outbreak * When carefully inspecting produce, many consumers look for physical imperfections like blemishes, bruises or other visible damage. Meanwhile, horticultural researchers focus on what shoppers can't see -pests beneath the surface that pack a serious punch: thrips. In 2020, a major outbreak of tomato spotted wilt virus -a thrips transmitted virus -was reported in the Chandler Mountain regio more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, June 30 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Tracy Weber appointed vice president and chief information officer at Notre Dame * Tracy Weber has been appointed vice president and chief information officer at the University of Notre Dame, effective July 1, following an extensive national search. She will lead the Office of Information Technology (OIT), one of higher education's most respected and forward-looking IT organizations, and play a key role in defining how technology can contribute to  more PR

AMES, Iowa, June 30 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: * * * Training gains momentum as senior nutrition workforce faces growing demand * AMES, Iowa -As the nation's older adult population climbs at one of the fastest rates in U.S. history, a new study from Iowa State University researchers points to a growing strain on the workforce responsible for feeding seniors -and a rising need for training. The study, which was recently published in the Journal of Nutrition in Gerontology and Geriatrics, highlights the scal more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 30 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: * * * Two IU McKinney Alumni Honored with IBJ Nonprofit Excellence Awards * Dan Evans, J.D. '76, and Fred Glass, J.D. '84, are among the honorees for the Indianapolis Business Journal 's 2026 Nonprofit Excellence Awards. Evans has been named one of the Board Members of the Year for his work with the Indiana Biosciences Research Institute, and Glass has been recognized as Nonprofit Executive of the Year in the large nonprofits c more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 29 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Two MIT faculty members named 2026 Pew Biomedical Scholars * Whitney Henry and Harikesh Wong have been named 2026 Pew Scholars in the Biomedical Sciences. The Pew Charitable Trusts announced the 21-member class of early-career researchers, which includes the two MIT scientists as well as two alumni, on June 16. Each scholar will receive four years of funding to pursue cutting-edge research into human health and disease. Xin Gu PhD more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, July 1 (TNSjou) -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * UAH researcher finds martian dust storms may generate atmospheric electrical conditions that could impact Mars missions Russ Nelson A new study by a doctoral researcher at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, suggests global dust storms on Mars may organize the Martian atmosphere into regions favorable for electrical activity, increasing the potential for electrostatic discharges that could more PR

BUFFALO, New York, June 30 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * UB researchers unveil new method for rapidly creating advanced catalyst materials * Mark Swihart and students in his lab stand in his lab looking at the camera. Mark Swihart, far right, focuses on developing aerosol-based manufacturing techniques for high-performing materials. Credit: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki, University at Buffalo. One-step process generates high entropy alloy nanoparticles in milliseconds  more PR

BERKELEY, California, July 1 -- The University of California posted the following news release on June 30, 2026: * * * UC announces Board of Regents chair and vice chair, committee leadership appointments for 2026-27 * The University of California announced today the appointment of Regent Maria Anguiano as chair of the Board of Regents, and the appointment of Regent Mark Robinson as vice chair of the Board. Regents Anguiano and Robinson were appointed to their new roles by their fellow Regents and will serve one-year terms beginning tomorro more PR

IRVINE, California, July 1 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * UC Irvine astronomers discover a new Earth-like exoplanet The planet sits in the habitable zone around its star in a galaxy not so far away * The new planet is about twice the size of Earth. * The planet's atmosphere may be the right thickness for life to survive on the planet's surface. * The study helps reveal how Earth-like planets close to our solar system may be more common than thought. - A team led by astrono more PR

DUBUQUE, Iowa, June 30 -- The University of Dubuque posted the following news release: * * * UD Professor Develops Ethics Module for an International Antibiotic Discovery Research Curriculum * DUBUQUE, Iowa - Undergraduate student researchers collecting soil samples worldwide to unearth new antibiotics can now examine the ethics of such collection thanks to recently developed curricular resource created by a University of Dubuque professor. Adam Kleinschmit, PhD, professor of biology, was partially inspired by conversations and values wit more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The University of the District of Columbia issued the following Q&A on June 29, 2026, by Priscilla Lalisse-Jespersen with Richard L. Lucas, senior vice president and chief advancement officer: * * * UDC175: A Conversation with Senior Vice President and Chief Advancement Officer Richard L. Lucas As the University of the District of Columbia celebrates its 175th anniversary, it continues to build on a legacy of expanding access, opportunity and upward mobility through education. That commitment was reflected during the u more PR

GAINESVILLE, Florida, June 30 -- The University of Florida posted the following news: * * * UF partnership brings robotic fish to Florida classrooms to spark young scientists * Elementary school students across Florida are using robotic fish to learn one of science's most fundamental skills: asking questions. A partnership between the University of Florida Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and the Thompson Earth Systems Institute at the Florida Museum of Natural History is developing hands-on classroom kits that help studen more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, June 25 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * UGA awards seed grants to support faculty partnerships in rural Georgia The University of Georgia's Rural Engagement Workshop for Academic Faculty has awarded $75,000 in seed grants supporting faculty-led projects focused on addressing critical challenges and opportunities in rural Georgia. The grants, ranging from $5,000 to $10,000, will help faculty from across the university engage directly with rural communities on issues including rural health care ac more PR

MORRIS, Minnesota, June 30 -- University of Minnesota Morris campus issued the following news: * * * UMN Morris receives grant to develop tool to monitor AI data centers' impacts on water quantity and quality * As part of a $200,000 Impact Goal grant from the Institute on the Environment (IonE), University of Minnesota Morris Assistant Professor of Computer Science Wenkai Guan will serve as the principal investigator to collaborate with a national, interdisciplinary research team. The team aims to develop a predictive tool that helps commun more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, June 30 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news: * * * UNCG's Joy M. Dismukes Named in Society of Research Administrators International's 'Future of the Field' Recognition Program * Joy M. Dismukes of UNC Greensboro's Division of Research and Engagement has been named a recipient of the Society of Research Administrators International's (SRAI) prestigious Future of the Field Award. SRAI's Future of the Field program is designed to elevate the next generation of research a more PR

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, June 30 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news: * * * UNF graduate turns data into community impact * Sneha Kattari came to the University of North Florida with a clear goal to build the technical skills and real-world experience needed to thrive in the fast-evolving world of technology. Now, as she prepares to graduate this summer with a master's degree in computer and information sciences with a minor in computer science, she leaves UNF with far more than a diploma. Originally from India, Kat more PR

TUCSON, Arizona, July 1 (TNSrep) -- The University of Arizona posted the following news release: * * * Report: Arizonans facing water insecurity want transparency, seat at the table * Southern Arizonans most vulnerable to water insecurity do not trust tap water but often struggle - financially, physically and otherwise - to get safe water into their homes. These are some of the findings gathered from conversations with community members who face water insecurity and shared in a report out this month from the Center for Regional Food Studi more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, July 1 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * College of Education and Health Professions Hosts Arkansas Occupational Therapy Association Conference The U of A's College of Education and Health Professions recently hosted the 2026 Arkansas Occupational Therapy Association (AROTA) conference, bringing together practitioners, educators and students from across the state, all united by a common goal of strengthening the profession. The conference focused on essential tools for success in the fiel more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, July 1 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Beitle Named Interim Head of Department of Chemical Engineering The U of A College of Engineering has named Robert "Bob" Beitle Jr. as interim head of the Ralph E. Martin Department of Chemical Engineering, effective July 1, 2026, as Keisha Walters returns to the faculty after serving as department head since 2021. Walters, the Ralph E. Martin Leadership Chair in Chemical Engineering, will continue her research in the field of nano-polymer engineer more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, July 1 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Division of Agriculture Communications Team Receives ACE Awards Keeping people "Bear Aware" and informed on a wide range of agricultural research and extension programs is just a part of what the U of A Division of Agriculture's Communications Department does, but sometimes they get national recognition for it. The communications team earned six awards at the 2026 annual conference of the Association for Communication Excellence, a professional org more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, July 1 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * English Doctoral Students Receive Dissertation Research Awards John Plavcan and Abigail Ross, two doctoral candidates with the Graduate Program in English, have received Dissertation Research Awards for 2026 from the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences. The grants, each for $8,000, are annually presented to Ph.D. students who have been nominated by their departments and selected by the college. Plavcan and Ross will use their awards to travel fo more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, July 1 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Jinoh Park Brings Real-World Focus to Interior Design Education Long before he was teaching design, leading graduate programs and shaping research at the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design, Jinoh Park was fascinated by something completely different: film. Growing up in South Korea, Park imagined a future behind the camera, inspired by cinematic worlds such as Jurassic Park and Titanic. He was drawn to storytelling, special effects and the more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, July 1 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Zhao Receives International Power Electronics Award Yue Zhao, an associate professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the U of A, won the Isao Takahashi Power Electronics Award at the 2026 International Power Electronics Conference in Nagasaki, Japan. This award is given to individuals who have made outstanding achievements in power electronics. It is dedicated to the memory of Prof. Isao Takahashi of Nagaoka Uni more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, July 1 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * UC Classics says get ready for 'The Odyssey' UC researcher says film could inspire next generation of Classics students By Michael Miller, 513-556-6757, michael.miller3@uc.edu Archaeologists in the Department of Classics at the University of Cincinnati told the Greek outlet Ekathimerini they are excited about the opening of the new Christopher Nolan movie "The Odyssey" based on Homer's epic poem. The movie chronicles the story of Odysseus as he treks more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, July 1 (TNSjou) -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Can generative AI be an ally in rooting out ransomware threats? A UC researcher suggests rethinking ways to catch bad actors By Cedric Ricks, 260-415-8554, cedric.ricks@uc.edu The online publication, Securities.io, reports that ransomware attacks on business activity are projected to exceed $265 billion annually by 2031. Using generative AI to find a way to help alleviate these cybersecurity threats may be a smart option. Securities.io cites more PR

GAINESVILLE, Florida, June 30 -- The University of Florida posted the following news: * * * Florida consumer sentiment sinks in June while the national sentiment improves * Consumer sentiment in Florida declined for the fourth consecutive month in June, falling 1.8 points to 71.1 from a revised figure of 72.9 in May. In contrast, national consumer sentiment increased. "Consumer sentiment among Floridians has fallen by 8 points over the past four months, reaching its lowest level in two years, since May 2024. Looking at the first half of t more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, July 1 (TNSjou) -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * Could marigolds be the next superfood? New study finds the flowers have high amounts of protein, fiber and other minerals By Leigh Hataway As demand for new plant-based protein sources grows, a new study from the University of Georgia suggests the next big thing may be in a pot in your backyard: marigolds. The researchers found that marigold flowers contain about the same amount of protein as conventional plant protein sources like quinoa. But m more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, July 1 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * University of Houston Finds $1 Trillion Needed for U.S. Energy Infrastructure Expansion Study outlines pipeline and midstream expansion needed to support long-term energy demand By J.J. Adams -- 713-743-8960, jadams23@central.uh.edu A University of Houston report finds that more than $1 trillion in new midstream energy infrastructure investment will be needed by 2052 to meet rising U.S. energy demand driven by data centers, AI and global market pressures.  more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, June 30 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Study reveals what people really see when they read lips New research from the University of Kansas uses network science to determine why people make mistakes when lip reading. Michael Vitevitch, professor of speech-language-hearing at KU, and his co-authors created a visual map of around 20,000 words in English, hoping to better grasp why some words are more difficult to lip-read than others. The results appear in the Journal of the Acoustical Society o more PR

COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, July 1 -- The University of Maryland issued the following news release: * * * QLab Expands Quantum Computing Access to IBM Platform The National Quantum Laboratory (QLab) at the University of Maryland (UMD) has announced a new agreement granting university members and QLab users remote access to IBM quantum computers. As a quantum user facility, QLab provides access to quantum computing capabilities for researchers, educators, and entrepreneurs. This new access agreement significantly expands the types of quantum tec more PR

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, July 1 -- The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School issued the following news: * * * Science for Living: How acupuncture is earning its place in modern medicine By Hayley Mignacca A growing body of scientific evidence is helping explain how the centuries-old practice of acupuncture works. At UMass Chan Medical School, researchers are studying the biological mechanisms underlying the treatment. "We've seen an explosion in research over the last decade," said Margret Chang, MD, assistant professor of medi more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 1 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Metcalf uncovers passion (and mice) via research at Cedar Point By Kristina Jackson, University Communication and Marketing Research in biological sciences requires a certain amount of "playing in the mud," Rhianna Metcalf said, but it's also about learning from the data you gather while you're there. Assisting with research at Cedar Point Biological Station gave Metcalf, a senior biological sciences major from Lincoln, the opportunity to participate  more PR

GREELEY, Colorado, June 30 -- The University of Northern Colorado issued the following Q&A on June 29, 2026, involving Joanna Lewis, associate professor of psychology in the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences: * * * Research Roundup: The Mind and the Machine Joanna Lewis, Ph.D., is researching how emerging technologies interact with the human brain and the behaviors it drives Research Roundup is a series that features Q&As with UNC faculty to share insights about their research in an approachable, bite-sized format. Each installme more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, July 1 -- The University of Oklahoma Health campus issued the following news: * * * Clinical Trial to Evaluate Immunotherapy Drug for Stage I Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Following Surgery Muhammad Furqan, M.D., professor of hematology-oncology at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine and Associate Director of Clinical Research at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, is leading a national clinical trial evaluating whether immunotherapy can improve outcomes for patients with stage I non-small cell lung cancer (N more PR

GREENSBURG, Pennsylvania, July 1 -- University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg issued the following news: * * * Dr. Danielle Mehlman-Brightwell receives teaching excellence award This past spring, the Eastern Communication Association awarded Danielle Mehlman-Brightwell, PhD, the Donald H. Ecroyd & Caroline Drummond Ecroyd Teaching Excellence Award. The award recognizes sustained excellence in college-level teaching and a demonstrated commitment to student success through communication education. The award letter stated, "Your record of teaching e more PR

VERMILLION, South Dakota, June 30 -- The University of South Dakota posted the following news: * * * USD's Darla Biel Honored with 2026 Distinguished Dissertation Award * The dissertation awards are presented annually to doctoral students who, in the opinion of the award committee, have completed dissertations representing original work that makes an unusually significant contribution to their disciplines. The Council of Graduate Schools allots the Distinguished Dissertation Awards in two out of four categories, which alternate every two ye more PR

TAMPA, Florida, June 30 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * USF advances national security research, becoming first in Florida to implement new secure cloud infrastructure powered by Amazon Web Services * By Tina Meketa, University Communications and Marketing [Logo courtesy of Amazon Web Services] The University of South Florida is strengthening its position as a national security innovation hub through a new secure cloud infrastructure that will expand defense and aerospace-focused research, accelerate  more PR

TAMPA, Florida, June 30 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * USF Health study shows promise of non-surgical treatment for slipped discs * When the soft, cushion-like discs in the spine become injured or start to bulge, the effects can be debilitating. Cervical discs help stabilize the neck and allow for smooth movement. But when damaged, they can cause numbness, tingling, loss of grip strength and sharp pain that travels down into the arm, hand and fingers. Medication and physical therapy can help provide  more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 30 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * UT San Antonio names interim dean of College for Health, Community and Policy * Provost and Senior Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Heather Shipley today announced the appointment of Rob Tillyer as interim dean for the College for Health, Community and Policy, effective July 1. A professor of criminology and criminal justice, Tillyer has served as the college's associate dean for student success since 2024, after previously ser more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, June 30 -- The University of Tennessee posted the following news: * * * UT Trustees Approve Budget, Keeping In-State Tuition Steady * Tuition for in-state undergraduate students at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, will remain the same this fall after the UT Board of Trustees approved the 2027 fiscal year budget at its annual meeting. The board also heard highlights from the past year in Knoxville, which included new records in enrollment and student retention, fundraising and research expenditures. "We are c more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 30 -- Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * Vanderbilt High School Students Explore Agricultural STEM Research at TSU * By Charlie Morrison NASHVILLE, Tenn. ( TSU News Service ) - Nearly 50 Davidson County high school students attending the School for Science and Math at Vanderbilt during a year-long program visited Tennessee State University's Agricultural Research and Education Center on June 11 for a hands-on introduction to agricultural research, environmental science and STEM career op more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 1 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Virginia's leading research universities unite to advance biomedical innovation The state's Biomedical Research Diamond universities highlight collaboration across Virginia's research enterprise. By John Pastor The next generation of medicine won't be built around treating disease after it appears. It will be built around understanding precisely how disease develops - and predicting its course to enable precise interventions before it becomes irreversible. Tha more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 1 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * New May Family Foundation Fellowship Challenge expands support for engineering graduate students With the $1 million commitment, the May family is encouraging alumni and donors to boost funding for graduate student fellowships. By Hailey Wade Building on the momentum of the successful Moraco Fellowship Challenge, which established 20 endowed faculty and graduate student fellowships, the May family is now stepping forward to champion the next phase: expanding gr more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, June 30 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * Wayne T. Sanderson: 2026-27 University Research Professor Q&A * Wayne T. Sanderson, Ph.D., a professor in the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, has been honored as a 2026-27 University Research Professor. Sanderson is the founding director of the Central Appalachian Regional Education Research Center and the director of the Southeast Center for Agricultural Health and I more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, July 1 -- Westmont College issued the following news: * * * 'Ask of Old Paths' Wins Willard Book Award By Scott Craig The Martin Institute and the Dallas Willard Research Center at Westmont have given Grace Hamman's "Ask of Old Paths: Medieval Virtues and Vices for a Whole and Holy Life" (Zondervan, 2025) the Dallas Willard Book Award for 2026. "Ask of Old Paths" focuses on the ancient tradition of virtue language, called the Seven Capital Virtue Remedies. It uses pairs of medieval virtues and vices to help diagn more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, June 29 -- The University of Wisconsin posted the following news: * * * With a focus on the Great Lakes, UW faculty and staff reflect on the Wisconsin Idea This year's Wisconsin Idea Seminar highlighted the ancient waterways of Wisconsin and how they continue to sustain life and community across the state. By Catherine Reiland In May, the 2026 Wisconsin Idea Seminar set off on a journey to follow a 900-mile circular path around Wisconsin focusing on the state's great waterways. Three dozen University of Wisconsin-Madis more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, June 30 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * WKU Student Presents AI Education Research at National ASEE Conference * Catherine Grace "Gracie" Fenno, an undergraduate student studying Architectural Science in the WKU School of Engineering & Applied Sciences (SEAS), recently represented WKU on a national stage. Fenno traveled to Charlotte, North Carolina, to present co-authored research at the 2026 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference held from June 21-24, 202 more PR