EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 1 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * 'The Ground Beneath Us': Inclusive Impact Conference returns to MSU * The Inclusive Impact Conference will return to Michigan State University Aug. 3 for its third annual event, bringing together campus and community partners for a day of learning, connection and collaboration. Held at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center, the event continues to grow as a space for people to share ideas, build skills and strengthen inclusive practices across hi more PR

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, July 1 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley posted the following news: * * * 'World-class science can be done here': UTRGV researcher earns national acclaim for liver cancer study RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS -- In a laboratory at the UTRGV School of Medicine, Dr. Karla Perez looks at cellular data with the precision of a rocket scientist, which, until recently, is exactly what she was.  Originally from El Paso, she began her career as a research engineer in aerospace before pivoting to biomedical science, earning h more PR

ROLLA, Missouri, June 30 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news: * * * Advanced manufacturing expert named S&T's associate vice chancellor for research and innovation * Dr. Ming C. Leu, a leader in advanced manufacturing research for more than four decades, has been appointed associate vice chancellor for research and innovation at Missouri S&T. "Missouri S&T is home to some of the world's leading researchers, and I am honored to be appointed to a role allowing me to support our faculty and help advance  more PR

AMES, Iowa, July 1 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: * * * America 250 documentary highlights how access to higher education fuels progress A documentary series celebrating America 250 highlights Iowa State's innovative spirit and commitment to making higher education accessible. AMES, Iowa - The "American Spirit" is defined by the innovation and ingenuity that have shaped the United States throughout its history. In celebration of America's 250th anniversary, a documentary series hosted on USA Today highlights t more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, July 1 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * ARROW-SEA 2026 Trains Next Generation of Offshore Wind Professionals * The Academic Center for Reliability and Resilience of Offshore Wind (ARROW) at UMass Amherst recently hosted ARROW-SEA 2026 (Summer Education Accelerator), a four-day program that brought together more than 125 faculty members and students from 16 universities, including UMass Amherst, UMass Boston, UMass Dartmouth and UMass Lowell, to explore offshore wind energy. Based more PR

AUBURN, Alabama, July 2 -- Auburn University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Auburn Engineering hosts national transportation leaders for CUTC Summer Meeting By Dustin Duncan Auburn Engineering welcomed U.S. Department of Transportation Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology Seval Oz and approximately 100 transportation leaders from across the country June 15-17 for the 2026 Council of University Transportation Centers (CUTC) Summer Meeting. Hosted by the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering's Auburn Universi more PR

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia, July 1 -- Georgia College posted the following news: * * * Bahamas Study Abroad program inspires education majors to innovate in the classroom By Margaret Schell  F our Georgia College & State University students ventured to San Salvador Bahamas -a remote island located southeast of Nassau -for 12 days this summer. They engaged in an immersive study abroad program: Exploring Socio-Cultural Perspectives in Educational Contexts in the Bahamas. "This program offers a culture different from their own," said Dr. Miriam  more PR

BOWIE, Maryland, July 1 -- Bowie State University posted the following news release: * * * Bowie State Nursing Graduates Achieve 100% First-Time NCLEX-RN Pass Rate Perfect pass rate places program among Maryland's top performers and helps address critical nursing workforce shortages - Bowie State University is proud to announce that its December 2025 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) graduating class achieved a 100% first-time pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN), with all 14 graduates more PR

BOWIE, Maryland, July 1 -- Bowie State University posted the following news release: * * * Bowie State University Receives Grant to Expand Student Opportunities Through Japan-U.S. Partnership Bowie State University has received a $10,000 planning grant from the Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission to explore a new institutional partnership and expand global engagement opportunities for students. Funding will support Bowie State's efforts to develop a collaboration with the commission's Summer Institute and strengthen academic and cultural exchan more PR

CONWAY, South Carolina, July 2 -- Coastal Carolina University issued the following news: * * * CCU Fire Safety Division earns Fire Safe South Carolina Designation Coastal Carolina University's Fire Safety Division has earned the 2025 Fire Safe South Carolina Community Designation, becoming the second higher education fire safety program in South Carolina to receive the recognition and the first university in the state without the support of an on-campus fire department to receive it. Awarded by Fire Safe South Carolina, the designation rec more PR

OXFORD, Ohio, July 1 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * CEC dean selected for Ohio AI25 list * One of the state's leading technology platforms is spotlighting the people building Ohio's AI future - and that includes a prominent leader at Miami University. OhioX selected Miami's Beena Sukumaran for its Ohio AI25 list, released on June 29 and featured on OhioTechNews.com. The group lauded Sukumaran, the Dinesh and Ila Paliwal Dean of the College of Engineering and Computing, for "positioning Miami University as one of the m more PR

GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado, July 2 (TNSrpt) -- Colorado Mesa University posted the following news: * * * CMU Elementary Education Program Earns National Recognition for Reading Instruction CMU elementary education program achieves top marks in new report from the National Council on Teacher Quality - The undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program at Colorado Mesa University has earned an A from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for preparing future teachers to teach reading to elementary students. * Bachelor of Arts i more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, July 1 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Community Builders Award Recognizes Edwin Chavous' Agricultural Outreach Kentucky State's Third Thursday Thing program continues nearly three decades of practical training, partnerships, and support for producers - Edwin W. Chavous, who leads Kentucky State University's Third Thursday Thing Workshop, received the Community Builders Award from the Frankfort/Franklin County NAACP during its Annual Freedom Fund Celebration Friday, June 26, at First Unite more PR

LONG BEACH, California, July 1 -- California State University Long Beach campus posted the following news: * * * CSULB Graduate Studies names Dina Perrone as new dean Cal State Long Beach has named Dina Perrone as the new dean of Graduate Studies, effective today.  Perrone, who previously served as interim dean of Graduate Studies, brings extensive experience in graduate education leadership, student success and strategic academic planning. With nearly 20 years of experience in higher education, her work has strengthened advising infrastru more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 1 -- The University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * DPT-PhD in Bioengineering Program awarded NIH T32 Training Grant A new grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will support students pursuing both their doctoral degree in physical therapy and a PhD in bioengineering at the University of Pittsburgh.  The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) - PhD in Bioengineering program, a collaboration between the Swanson School of Engineering and the School of Health an more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, July 2 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Educator Is Named Director of Research Development at Rutgers School of Nursing In a newly created role, Alexandria Carey will support translational research and workforce development through partnerships across Rutgers and beyond - Alexandria Carey, an educator, nurse scientist and leader in translational research workforce development, has been named director of research development and assistant professor in the Division of Nursing Science at Rutger more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, July 1 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Exploring STEM Futures through UConn 4-H's Biotechnology Club * Connecticut and the nation are facing a growing demand for a skilled, science-literate workforce, and UConn Extension is investing in hands-on learning opportunities that help young people see themselves in future STEM careers. Through UConn 4-H, youth across the state are experiencing emerging fields like biotechnology, while building the confidence, curiosity, and life skills needed  more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 2 (TNSxrep) -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news: * * * FAMU DRS Celebrates "B" Grade in 2025-26 Florida School Grades Report Florida A&M University (FAMU) is proud to announce its school district, FAMU Developmental Research School (FAMU DRS) has earned a "B" grade from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for the 2025-26 school year. The grade was released this week as part of FLDOE's statewide School Grades report and represents the f more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, July 1 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Five notable Revolutionary War sites at William & Mary * No other university was impacted by the American Revolution quite like William & Mary. To provide a complete understanding of what the campus and its students were like during this time, Robyn Schroeder developed the Revolutionary Transformation tour this spring, leading up to the nation's semiquincentennial anniversary. During the tour, Schroeder, a faculty affiliate and assistant director to the  more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 1 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU Jim Moran Institute celebrates completion of entrepreneurship bootcamp for veterans' families Florida State University's Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship (JMI) celebrated the successful completion of its 2026 Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans and Families (EBV-F), held June 8-12 in Tallahassee. The intensive five-day program brought together veterans, military spouses and family members from across the region to explore entrepre more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, July 1 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Global Learning, Student Research Lead Kentucky State Presence at NAPA Conference Conference highlights student presentations, international engagement, and workforce development partnerships connected to the University's Land-Grant mission  - A 19-member delegation from Kentucky State University's College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources helped advance conversations on agricultural innovation, global learning, and workforce development  more PR

NEW YORK, July 1 -- Hunter College, a constituent college of the City University of New York, posted the following news: * * * Hunter Appoints Khursheed Navder as Dean of School of Health Professions Hunter College has appointed Khursheed Navder as Dean of the School of Health Professions following a national search, President Nancy Cantor and Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Student Success Manoj Pardasani announced. The appointment was confirmed by The Board of Trustees of The City University of New York on June  more PR

KOKOMO, Indiana, July 2 -- Indiana University Kokomo campus issued the following news: * * * IU Kokomo faculty receive promotions, tenure The Indiana University Board of Trustees has approved promotion and/or tenure for 10 faculty members on the Kokomo campus. Scott Jones, executive vice chancellor for academic affairs, commended the faculty members. "Advancing in rank and achieving tenure are profound milestones that require perseverance and a steadfast commitment to excellence in teaching," he said. "I extend my deepest congratulations t more PR

NEW YORK, July 1 -- Hunter College, a constituent college of the City University of New York, posted the following news: * * * Jennifer Tuten Named Dean of Hunter College School of Education Hunter College has appointed Professor Jennifer Tuten as the Klara and Larry Silverstein Dean of its School of Education, effective July 1, President Nancy Cantor and Provost Manoj Pardasani announced.  Tuten's appointment was confirmed by a vote of the Board of Trustees of The City University of New York on June 29. A veteran educator, scholar, and a more PR

UNION, New Jersey, July 1 -- Kean University issued the following news release: * * * Kean University and New Jersey City University Officials Today Completed a Historic Merger, Launching Kean Jersey City * Kean University and New Jersey City University (NJCU) officials today completed a historic merger, establishing Kean Jersey City as the newest campus in the Kean system and expanding access to public higher education in New Jersey and beyond. Beginning this Fall, Kean is expected to serve nearly 25,000 students worldwide at the flagshi more PR

GRAMBLING, Louisiana, July 1 -- Grambling State University posted the following news: * * * Louisiana Public Service Commission Partnership Enhances Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center at Grambling State University For generations, the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center has served as one of the defining spaces at Grambling State University - where students celebrate commencement, families gather for milestone moments, the campus comes together in community, and Tiger Athletics competes for championships. Today, that experience shines even brigh more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 1 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * Many Students Listen to Music to Focus and Stay Motivated While They Study - But It Doesn't Always Help * Walk into any college library and you will likely see students wearing headphones and listening to music. The idea that music can improve learning has been around for decades. The " Mozart Effect," is the pop psychology myth, first hypothesized in a 1993 paper, that listening to classical music can help people retain and process new more PR

ROLLA, Missouri, July 1 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news: * * * Marco Cavaglia named chair of physics at S&T * Dr. Marco Cavaglia has been named chair of the physics department at Missouri S&T. He will start this new role on Monday, Aug. 3. Cavaglia takes over the position from Dr. Thomas Vojta, Curators' Distinguished Professor of physics at S&T, who is returning to a faculty position after serving as chair since 2018. Cavaglia, who joined S&T in 2019, is currently a professor in the department.  more PR

OXFORD, Ohio, July 1 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Miami awarded $750,000 grant for Center of Excellence in Literacy, Advancement, Education, and Development * The Ohio Department of Higher Education awarded $750,000 in Third Frontier Research Incentive funding to support Miami University's Center of Excellence in Literacy, Education, Advancement, and Development (MU-LEAD). The award is part of Ohio Governor and Miami '69 alumnus Mike Dewine's effort to bring the Science of Reading to classrooms all over the state.  more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, July 1 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Montana State doctoral student wins Women in Optics scholarship * Size: Lg Med Sm V Montana State University photonics doctoral student Morgan Hasenmyer works with an All-Sky Polarization Imager. MSU photo by Colter Peterson BOZEMAN -Morgan Hasenmyer, a doctoral student at Montana State University, is one of five women worldwide to be awarded a 2026 Women in Optics Scholarship from SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, for her pot more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, July 1 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * MSU graduates 25 staff members in latest DAWG cohort Twenty-five Mississippi State staff members are the latest graduates of the Office of Research Development's DAWG program, a professional development initiative for those working with research grants and contracts. DAWG-short for Departmental Administrators Working Group-classes are taught by high-level MSU staff members, with topics including proposal preparation, budgeting and regulations. P more PR

CHARLESTON, South Carolina, July 2 -- The Medical University of South Carolina issued the following news release: * * * MUSC Health, Charleston County schools team up to expand care for student-athletes MUSC Health Sports Medicine has been named the official health care partner for the Charleston County School District (CCSD) through a five-year agreement, providing comprehensive sports medicine services across the district. MUSC Health will provide 11 athletic trainers dedicated to CCSD schools along with physician support. This new partne more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, July 1 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news: * * * NCCU Expands Commitment to Student Success Through National Career Advising Cohort * North Carolina Central University (NCCU) has been selected to join the On-Ramps to Holistic Career Advising for Student Success Cohort, a national initiative led by NASPA-Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education and funded by Lumina Foundation. NCCU is just one of eight institutions nationwide chosen to participate in the 18-month program, which  more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, July 1 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news: * * * NCCU Turns Momentum into Progress in 2025-2026 * After a year marked by record growth and the launch of Vision 2030: Soaring to New Heights, North Carolina Central University (NCCU) spent 2025-2026 turning momentum into measurable progress across academics, student success, campus operations, financial stewardship, leadership and community engagement. The year began with new Board of Trustees leadership and renewed governance engagement, h more PR

BERKELEY, California, July 1 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * New data shows UC degrees deliver strong earnings and economic mobility amid rapidly changing economy * The University of California released new data today that shows a UC degree remains one of the best investments California students and families can make. The data highlights UC's affordability, return on investment and strong earnings for graduates. The findings come amid ongoing conversations about the value of higher education in an er more PR

RUSTON, Louisiana, July 1 -- Louisiana Tech University posted the following news: * * * Newman named dean of College of Applied and Natural Sciences Dr. Jamie Newman has been named dean of the College of Applied and Natural Sciences at Louisiana Tech University, bringing more than a decade of leadership, research excellence, and academic innovation to the role.  A member of the Louisiana Tech faculty since 2013, Newman most recently served as the director of the School of Biological Sciences and before that, the associate dean for research more PR

ALVA, Oklahoma, July 2 -- Northwestern Oklahoma State University issued the following news release: * * * Northwestern Oklahoma State University Announces Four New Academic Department Chairs As of July 1, Northwestern Oklahoma State University has four new academic department chairs. Thomas Cornell will lead the Reichenberger Department of Fine Arts; Dr. Bailey Lancaster will lead the Department of Psychology; Dr. Jesse Schroeder will lead the Department of Communication; and Dr. David Vaughn will lead the Department of English, Foreign Lan more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, July 2 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Connection or Compulsion: How Smartphones Can Deepen Depression in Older Adults A Rutgers researcher leading the study said the matter "comes down to purposeful interaction versus compulsive escapism" By Carla Cantor Compulsive smartphone habits in older adults can be linked to a higher risk of depression, according to a study led by a Rutgers researcher. Researchers said their findings raised concerns that technology widely promoted to buil more PR

GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado, June 30 -- Colorado Mesa University posted the following news: * * * Ruth Powell Hutchins Water Center Announces Formation of Executive Board New board will help guide strategic planning, strengthen regional partnerships, and support the Water Center's long-term sustainability  -  The Ruth Powell Hutchins Water Center at Colorado Mesa University has announced the formation of a new Executive Board, marking an important next step in its continued growth as a trusted Western Slope hub for water policy and academic more PR

GOLDEN, Colorado, July 1 -- Colorado School of Mines posted the following news: * * * Second Fryrear Presidential Chair to lead quantum engineering efforts Frederic Sarazin has been appointed Ben L. Fryrear Presidential Chair at Colorado School of Mines to further grow the university's leadership in quantum engineering.  A member of Mines faculty since 2003, Sarazin is Mines' inaugural director of quantum and previously served as head of the Physics Department. Under his leadership, Mines launched the first undergraduate degree in the U.S. more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 2 -- Southern Illinois University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Three endowed chairs, one enduring legacy After a night filled with ovations, endowed chair presentations and tributes to decades of service, Dr. James Waymack offered a reminder that cut through the celebration. "An endowed chair isn't simply a recognition of past accomplishments," he said. "It's an investment in the future." That pay-it-forward philosophy echoed throughout the ceremony, reflecting the deeply rooted culture at more PR

RENO, Nevada, July 1 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news: * * * Stronger together: the University of Nevada, Reno's College of Liberal Arts establishes the Department of Sociology and Cultural Analysis * The University of Nevada, Reno College of Liberal Arts is pleased to announce the establishment of the Department of Sociology and Cultural Analysis, formed through faculty-led consolidation of the Department of Sociology and the Department of Gender, Race, and Identity (GRI). Effective July 1, 2026, the new department bri more PR

NEW YORK, July 1 -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy posted the following news release: * * * Study suggests education lowers mortality risk, but racial inequities persist * A new study by CUNY SPH and Columbia researchers found that higher educational attainment was associated with lower all-cause mortality among both white and Black U.S. adults. However, Black adults continue to experience higher mortality than white adults at the same levels of education, suggesting that educational attai more PR

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, July 1 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news: * * * Tarleton State Officially Begins Full-time United Athletic Conference Membership - Tarleton State University has officially begun full-time membership into the United Athletic Conference (UAC) as of Wednesday. Tarleton State announced last summer the Texans would begin membership in the new conference on July 1, 2026.  The UAC sponsors 16 sports, which includes Tarleton State in each; baseball, men's basketball, men's cross country, football, men's g more PR

SHIPPENSBURG, Pennsylvania, July 1 -- Shippensburg University posted the following news: * * * Teacher Education earns A+ rating for reading instruction from the National Council on Teacher Quality * Shippensburg University's Teacher Education Department has earned an A+ rating for reading instruction from the National Council on Teacher Quality, exemplifying the program's commitment to preparing future educators with evidence-based skills rooted in the "science of reading." For Cheryl Slattery, professor of Teacher Education, the honor r more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, July 2 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Building dexterous, intelligent and versatile robotic hands A National Science Foundation Engineering Research Center program creates opportunities for educators and undergraduates to explore advances in robotic manipulation, intelligent control systems and next-generation human-robot collaboration at Texas A&M. By Jennifer Nichols, Contributor Texas A&M University is advancing the future of robotics by hosting the 2026 Human more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 1 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * UA Little Rock to Celebrate 100 Years of Impact During Centennial Year * A century ago, the institution that would become the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, was just beginning its journey. Today, UA Little Rock serves 8,000 students, offering programs ranging from certificates to doctoral degrees. Through education, research, and public service, the university strengthens Arkansas and prepares graduates to lead in their co more PR

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, July 1 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * UAPB Graduate Students Earn Top Honors at AR-BIC 2026 Conference * Graduate students from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) earned top honors at the Arkansas Bioinformatics Consortium (AR-BIC) 11th Annual Conference, capturing first- and third-place awards in the graduate student poster competition held recently in Little Rock. Representing UAPB's Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries, master's degree student Ram babu  more PR

BUFFALO, New York, July 2 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * UB to host 5th annual teaching Black History conference LaGarrett King, conference leader and director of the Center for K-12 Black History and Racial Literacy Education in the Graduate School of Education, welcomes attendees to the Teaching Black History Conference.  By Vicky Santos The Center for K-12 Black History and Racial Literacy Education at the University at Buffalo will host the 2026 Teaching Black Histo more PR

IRVINE, California, July 2 -- The University of California Irvine School of Law issued the following news: * * * UC Irvine Law Alumni Become Professors and Thrive in Academia The emerging network of UC Irvine Law graduates working in academia reflects many of the qualities the Law School has emphasized since our founding: interdisciplinary thinking, public service, intellectual rigor, and engagement with pressing questions of law and society. "We truly have the luxury of training and thinking alongside some of the best legal and social inn more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, July 1 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * UMass Amherst Graduate Students and Alumnae Awarded Fulbright Grants Two graduate students and an alumna will conduct research in Uganda, Vietnam and the Netherlands, respectively, and another alumna will teach in South Korea as awardees of Fulbright U.S. Student Program grants for the 2026-27 academic year.The recipients of one of the nation's most prestigious international exchange programs, announced by the Graduate School Office of Professi more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, July 1 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * University of Rhode Island announces new 'School of Record' partnership with WorldStrides The University of Rhode Island has announced a new partnership with WorldStrides, a global leader in educational student travel and experiential learning. Through the partnership, URI will serve as WorldStrides' official School of Record for select international and community engagement programs beginning in August 2026. Founded in 1967, WorldStrides is the more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, July 2 -- The University of Wisconsin posted the following news: * * * The future is now: College of Computing & Artificial Intelligence officially launches UW-Madison's first new college in more than four decades will explore and inform technological change for societal benefit. By Shannon Timm Today, July 1, the University of Wisconsin-Madison officially launched the College of Computing & Artificial Intelligence (CAI), its first new school or college in more than 40 years. CAI positions UW-Madison to advance resear more PR

LOGAN, Utah, June 30 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU Biological Engineering Researchers Receive Grant to Advance Sustainable Critical Mineral Recovery * Researchers in Utah State University's Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering have received a new research award to investigate an innovative approach for recovering minerals essential to batteries, electronics and renewable energy technologies. The approximately $27,000 award from Biomass Energy Systems Inc. will fund student William Fulks for a o more PR

DALLAS, Texas, July 2 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * UTSW introduces single-port robotic surgery for lung cancer A team at UT Southwestern Medical Center is the first in North Texas to offer single-port robotic-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy, a minimally invasive procedure for select patients with early-stage lung cancer. Since March, UT Southwestern surgeons have performed 13 single-port pulmonary resections, including lobectomies and segmentectomies, using a single-port r more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 2 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Robert Stephens honored with emeritus status By Anne Kroemer Hoffman Robert Stephens, associate professor of history in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences at Virginia Tech, has been conferred the title of associate professor emeritus by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The emeritus title may be conferred on retired faculty members who are specially recommended to the board by Virginia Tech President Tim Sands in recognition of exemplary service  more PR