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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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: * * * 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: * * * 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

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

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

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

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

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: * * * 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

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