NEW YORK, July 2 -- Rockefeller University posted the following news: * * * "Jumpstart" provides a path into science * For many New York City high school students, opportunities to experience hands-on scientific research depend less on talent or interest than on school resources. Outside of a handful of elite STEM schools, most of the city's more than 500 public schools provide limited access to skill building in the lab and pathways into professional science. Rockefeller's outreach team created Jumpstart to close that gap. Launched in 20 more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, July 2 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * $2 Million ARC Grant Will Expand Kentucky State Workforce Training, Outreach in Eastern Kentucky * New Center of Excellence will prepare a restoration workforce while advancing economic revitalization and ecological recovery in Central Appalachia FRANKFORT, Ky. -A new $2 million Appalachian Regional Commission POWER grant will expand Kentucky State University's education, workforce training, and Cooperative Extension outreach in Eastern Kentucky. The more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 2 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * 'Designer' superconducting diamond offers roadmap to multifunction quantum chips * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Diamond is extremely valuable to science and technology not for its sparkle but for its extreme hardness, ability to transfer heat, transparency to a large fraction of the light spectrum and a host of other exceptional properties. Two decades ago, scientists discovered another advantage: under the right conditions, diamond can become a more PR

MISSOULA, Montana, July 2 -- The University of Montana posted the following news release: * * * 4 Earn 'Grizzly of the Last Decade' Honor from UM Alumni Association The University of Montana Alumni Association recently honored four exceptional alumni with a 2026 Grizzly of the Last Decade selection. The recognition highlights graduates whose work is making a mark in business, public service, entrepreneurship and innovation.  Each honoree has taken a distinct path, but all have turned their UM education into work that creates a real impact  more PR

LA JOLLA, California, July 2 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * 9 Ways UC San Diego Has Shaped the American Story * You don't have to look far to find the University of California San Diego's place in the American story. Sometimes it's beneath your feet. Sometimes it's in a laboratory. Sometimes it's in discoveries that have changed the way we live. Our campus is one chapter in a much longer history, beginning with the unceded territory of the Kumeyaay Nation, whose stewardship continues today. more PR

LA JOLLA, California, July 2 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * A Subtle Difference Offers Insight Into Bacteria Survival Strategies * Escherichia coli (E. coli) are mostly harmless bacteria that live in the intestines of animals and humans. They are the most well-studied bacteria and, often, when scientists discover something about E. coli, they extrapolate that discovery across all bacteria. So when scientists learned that E. coli allocates its resources to grow as fast as the environment all more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, July 2 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * AI To Prevent Suicide; AI To Better Diagnose Respiratory Diseases: USC Viterbi and USC Stevens at ACL 2026 * The 64th annual meeting of the Association for Computational Linguistics (ACL 2025), will take place in San Diego from July 2 to July 7. USC Viterbi and USC Stevens faculty and students from the Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science, the USC Information Sciences Institute and the Ming Hsieh Depa more PR

MARINA DEL REY, California, July 3 -- The University of Southern California Information Sciences Institute, a component of the Viterbi School of Engineering, issued the following news: * * * AI To Prevent Suicide; AI To Better Diagnose Respiratory Diseases: USC Viterbi and USC Stevens at ACL 2026 The prestigious conference brings together researchers and practitioners to share advances in natural language processing. By Marc Ballon The 64th annual meeting of the Association for Computational Linguistics (ACL 2025), will take place in San D more PR

GOLDEN, Colorado, July 2 -- Colorado School of Mines posted the following news: * * * Alexander Pak wins NSF CAREER Award to apply computational tools to study protein complexes * Alexander Pak, assistant professor of chemical and biological engineering, has received a National Science Foundation CAREER Award for his research on how biological systems function through the use of data-driven techniques and machine learning. The $840,000 award covers five years of research, supporting Pak and his team's work to better quantify path entropy, more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, July 2 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Applied Research, Community Impact * Dear Thorobred Family, At moments of change, it is important not to lose sight of the momentum that continues to build at Kentucky State University. That momentum did not appear overnight. It has been earned through years of research, teaching, outreach, service, and partnership. It has also been built by students who prepare for lives of leadership and service, faculty who pursue competitive grants, staff who s more PR

LA JOLLA, California, July 2 -- The Salk Institute for Biological Studies issued the following news release: * * * Are lung cancer tumors hijacking the nervous system? * * Highlights * Cachexia, a syndrome marked by unwanted weight loss, sickness, and loss of appetite that accompanies and amplifies chronic illness, affects roughly half of all cancer patients and is responsible for a quarter of all cancer deaths * Incoming Salk professor discovers that some lung cancer tumors can induce cachexia by communicating directly with the brai more PR

NEW YORK, July 2 -- Baruch College posted the following news: * * * Baruch Professor Gang He Receives CUNY Research Award * Associate Professor Gang He is an energy scholar and researcher whose work has informed policy discussion and processes. Gang He, PhD, won the 2026 Sandi Cooper Award presented by the CUNY Academy to associate professors in recognition of outstanding research in the humanities or sciences, including social and life sciences. Dr. He's research focuses on energy transition, climate policy, clean energy supply chains, more PR

WACO, Texas, July 3 -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * Baylor Announces Largest Fundraising Year in University's History Topping a record-breaking $244.5 million, gifts support areas across the University, including the Extend the Line scholarship initiative, academic programs, research, Baylor Athletics and more - Baylor University today announced the highest fundraising year in its 181-year history, with the Baylor Family joining together to give a record-breaking $244.5 million to the University during the 2026 fiscal more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, July 3 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Binghamton University opens state-of-the-art cleanroom to support advanced research and workforce training Facility to train 100+ students each year in advanced chip manufacturing By Anthony Borrelli Advanced chip manufacturing is growing rapidly across Upstate New York, and at Binghamton University, a new state-of-the-art cleanroom and microelectronic packaging research facility is helping students join the industry's leading experts. The cleanroom an more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, July 3 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * History in action: Alumnus used research to bring Nazis to justice Robert Waite, MA '73, PhD '80, spent 20 years at the DOJ, and today is a research historian at the German Resistance Memorial Center in Berlin By Jennifer Micale On shore in Hamburg, an American seaman was detained by Nazi secret police. In his bag, he carried thousands of anti-Nazi stickers that read "Fascism must die if the worker is to live," according to an account in The New York Tim more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 1 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * Business School Names Ting Zhang Faculty Chair * Five-Time Teaching Award Winner Takes Leadership Role The University of Baltimore's Merrick School of Business announced that Dr. Ting Zhang, professor of economics and entrepreneurship, has been appointed Chair of the Faculty, effective July 1, 2026. Zhang, who holds the Harry Y. Wright Chair and serves as associate director of the Jacob France Institute, brings extensive research, teaching and le more PR

RIVERSIDE, California, July 3 -- California Baptist University issued the following news: * * * One classroom question leads to global research on culture Last spring, a cross-cultural communication class at California Baptist University studied the Hofstede Cultural Dimensions Theory, a framework used to understand the differences in culture across countries and the ways business is done across different cultures. The model is taught in almost every international business and management program, said Dr. Nathan Iverson, director of the ind more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 30 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * CCM welcomes new ethnomusicology faculty member Joshua Adewole Kerobo Kerobo begins his new appointment as Assistant Professor of Musicology this fall By Curt Whitacre, 513-556-2683, whitaccp@ucmail.uc.edu UC College-Conservatory of Music Dean Pete Jutras has announced the appointment of Joshua Adewole Kerobo, PhD, as CCM's new Assistant Professor of Musicology/ Ethnomusicology. His faculty appointment officially begins on Aug. 15, 2026. Kerobo is a more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, July 2 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * CEO Update - July 2, 2026 * Dear Colleagues, Even though it's a short week because of the Fourth of July holiday, it's been a busy one here at UConn Health. We were honored today to welcome Governor Ned Lamont to UConn Health for the announcement of the new Neuromodulation Center of Excellence for Veterans. Joining the Governor were Senator Richard Blumenthal, state and local leaders, and more than 30 distinguished disabled veterans. The center more PR

EWING, New Jersey, July 3 -- The College of New Jersey issued the following news: * * * Tacquice Wiggan Davis named to NADOHE Board of Directors Tacquice Wiggan Davis, vice president for inclusive excellence at The College of New Jersey, has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education. Her three-year term began on May 27, 2026. NADOHE is a professional association for senior diversity and inclusive excellence leaders across colleges and universities. Its resources include r more PR

NEW YORK, July 3 -- Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: * * * Extreme Heat Is Here: What Columbia Climate School Experts Want You to Know As a dangerous early-summer heat wave covers swaths of the globe, Columbia Climate School experts discuss the impacts of extreme heat. By Olga Rukovets As another dangerous heat wave blankets much of the U.S., more than 160 million people are now under extreme heat warnings or advisories. Temperatures in the U.K. and France have already broken records, with Eur more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, July 3 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Community policing: A Yale-led effort to build trust between law enforcement, public The Justice Collaboratory, at Yale Law School, is developing a first-of-its-kind training program for the state of Connecticut, intended to improve relations between communities and police. By Lisa Prevost The state of Connecticut is investing in a new training program, to be developed by The Justice Collaboratory at Yale Law School (YLS), which will provide local law enfo more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 2 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * The concept, popularity, and dismissal of the 'beach read' * Like other booksellers this time of year, the Penn Bookstore has put together a "beach reads" table featuring titles such as Emily Henry's "Beach Read," Gabrielle Zevin's "Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow," and Emma Cline's "The Guest." Cheryl Krementz, director of communications and special projects for Penn Business Services, describes the concept of a "beach read" as escapi more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, July 2 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * Danelle Stevens-Watkins: 2026-27 University Research Professor Q&A * Danelle Stevens-Watkins, Ph.D., a licensed health service psychologist and professor of counseling psychology in the University of Kentucky College of Education, has been honored as a 2026-27 University Research Professor. After completing an American Psychological Association-accredited internship at the Federal Medical Center, Stevens-Watkins began honing her passion for research more PR

HANOVER, New Hampshire, June 30 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * Annelise Orleck Elected to the Society of American Historians Orleck's influential narrative histories bring overlooked lives to a broad public. - Professor of History Annelise Orleck has been elected to the Society of American Historians. Founded in 1939, the society recognizes literary distinction in history and biography across books, essays, film, drama, and other emerging forms of public communication. Based at Columbia University, the society's rou more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, July 3 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * David Gius, MD, PhD, officially takes the helm as director of the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center By Ashley Duvelius, duvelian@ucmail.uc.edu After months of anticipation -- and months of preparation -- David Gius, MD, PhD, has officially arrived. Effective July 1, 2026, Gius assumes the role of director of the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center, bringing a nationally recognized research portfolio, a deeply personal commitment to the communit more PR

LOGAN, Utah, July 2 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Dean Derek McLean Brings Leadership Skills, Passion for the Land-Grant Mission to USU * One year after longtime Utah State University departments were merged to become the S. J. & Jessie E. Quinney College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, the college is led by Derek McLean, the university's first Janet Q. Lawson Endowed Dean. An animal physiologist by training, McLean brings wide-ranging experience in higher education as a student, faculty member and admini more PR

LA JOLLA, California, July 2 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Demo Day 2026: Student Innovators Take Center Stage at The Basement * From wearable safety technology to help prevent injuries and AI software that helps clinicians assess and track wound healing to a smart technology that transforms traditional oven baking, this year's Demo Day at The Basement touched on some of the many ambitious ideas UC San Diego students are building to tackle real-world challenges. Held at the Design and Inno more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 2 -- The University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Designing the Future of Power Magnetics * On Tuesday, August 19, 2026, the Advanced Magnetics for Power and Energy Development (AMPED) Consortium and the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering will host its fifth annual industry meeting. Held at the Energy Innovation Center (EIC) in Pittsburgh, PA, the full-day event will connect students with industry, utilities, and academic leaders to share resea more PR

BOULDER, Colorado, July 1 -- The University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business posted the following news: * * * Designing Tomorrow's Societies: How Leeds Students Created Real-World Solutions in Japan * In spring 2026, 20 Leeds students participated in a two-week program in partnership with Ludus Labs. In Tokyo and Nagoya, they visited startups, hospitals, research centers, rural communities and universities to understand how AI and automation can strengthen healthcare, mobility, caregiving and community resilience. Most AI cour more PR

ITHACA, New York, June 29 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Digital research repository arXiv to start new chapter as nonprofit * It was born in northern New Mexico, the brainchild of then-Los Alamos National Laboratory physicist Paul Ginsparg, Ph.D. '81, as a simple way for researchers to share their work with colleagues before it appeared in peer-reviewed journals. When Ginsparg returned to Cornell as a professor in 2001, he brought the online research repository arXiv with him. And for 25 years it has remained at C more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, July 2 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Doctoral Oral Exams for July 13-17, 2026 * The graduate dean invites all graduate faculty to attend the final oral examinations for the doctoral candidates scheduled as follows: Minsu Kim, Ph.D., Public Health, Monday, July 13, 10:00 a.m., SPHHS Hub Room 340. Dissertation: "Infectious Disease Modeling for Prediction and Inference: Ensemble Forecasts and Bayesian Analysis." Nick Reich, chair. Rajarshi Bhattacharjee, Ph.D., Computer Science, more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 2 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * Dr. Ron Castanzo Begins as Interim Dean of College of Arts and Sciences * 'He's a firm believer in the University's values' Long-time faculty member Dr. Ronald Castanzo has begun a new role as interim dean for the Yale Gordon College of Arts and Sciences. He assumed the deanship on July 1, following the retirement of Dr. Christine Spencer at the end of June. Dr. Castanzo is a highly respected educator, delivering courses like Cultural Anthropology, more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 2 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Dr. Sharon Augustine appointed interim dean of Tift College of Education * MACON, Ga. -Sharon Murphy Augustine, Ph.D., has been appointed interim dean of Mercer University 's Tift College of Education, effective July 1, announced Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Lisa Murphey Lundquist, Pharm.D. In making the announcement, Dr. Lundquist described Dr. Augustine as an accomplished scholar, teacher, and leader whose deep understanding of th more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 2 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Dynamic black holes explained by simple thermodynamics? * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Of the known things in the universe, black holes are among the most extreme. They pack huge amounts of mass densely into a small area, producing gravity that is so strong that even light cannot escape. To describe their properties, physicists have relied on complex equations from Einstein's theory of general relativity and quantum mechanics. But in the early 1 more PR

DALLAS, Texas, July 1 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * Exertion tests offer insight into recovery from youth concussions * DALLAS - July 01, 2026 - Clinical exams that incorporate gait analysis after physical exertion may provide insight into how youths are recovering after concussions to help determine whether they are ready to return to sports, UT Southwestern Medical Center and Scottish Rite for Children (SRC) researchers found. Their study, published in the Clinical Journal  more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, July 2 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * Explore and connect at CLAS's 6th Annual BioBlitz * The University of Iowa invites community members of all ages to step into the prairie and experience the wonders of local biodiversity at the 6th Annual BioBlitz. This free, family-friendly event will take place on Saturday, July 11 at the Ashton Prairie Living Laboratory (APLL), offering a unique opportunity to explore, learn, and contribute to real scientific research.  more PR

ALBANY, New York, July 2 -- The Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences posted the following news: * * * Faculty Awarded 2026-2027 Scholarship of Discovery Intramural Grants * Four ACPHS faculty were recently awarded 2026-2027 Scholarship of Discovery Intramural Grants. Awardees include Life Sciences Associate Professor, Kelly Hallstrom, PhD; Chair of the Department of Life Sciences and Associate Professor, Eric Yager, PhD; Pharmaceutical Sciences Associate Professor, Andy Zheng, PhD; and Life Sciences Professor, Ross Krawczyk, PhD  more PR

FAIRMONT, West Virginia, July 2 -- Fairmont State University posted the following news: * * * Fairmont State Celebrates New National Honor Society for Geospatial Technology Inductees Across Campus and Community * Fairmont State University is proud to announce its latest lifetime inductees into Gamma Sigma Theta, the National Honor Society for Geospatial Technology, in West Virginia. This prestigious honor recognizes both students and faculty for excellence in geospatial technology and applied geographic research. This year, seven students more PR

ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, July 2 -- South Carolina State University posted the following news: * * * Final steel beam marks major milestone for SC State's new academic building * Thursday's topping out ceremony celebrated progress on the $54.7 million project. ORANGEBURG, S.C. - South Carolina State University celebrated a major construction milestone Thursday as university leaders and project partners gathered for a topping out ceremony marking the placement of the final steel beam on the university's new academic building. The cere more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, July 2 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news: * * * Gerontology Student Hope Niedrich Speaks to the Heart of Life, Death, and Belief * "How would you like your mom or dad or your grandma or grandpa to be treated?" That question summarizes the ideology of Hope Niedrich, who just defended her capstone project before the faculty in UNC Greensboro's gerontology program. That research, she hopes, will improve care for aging populations, whether they're in her care or with an more PR

SPOKANE, Washington, July 3 -- Gonzaga University issued the following news: * * * Gonzaga School of Health Sciences Earns Endorsement for Simulation Students pursuing nursing and other health care careers complete much of their training in environments that simulate real medical exam experiences. The hands-on practice gained is critical for applying knowledge and skills before graduates enter the workplace, hence the necessity of state-of-the-art simulation labs like those at Gonzaga University's School of Health Sciences. This spring, the  more PR

WENHAM, Massachusetts, July 2 -- Gordon College issued the following commentary by professor of political science Ruth Melkonian-Hoover and student Miriam Belli: * * * Countering Political Polarization and Building Foundations for Principled Christian Public Engagement American Independence and Identity at 250: Examining Democracy in the US and Globally. - This June, we held a conference at Gordon formulated to rethink the 250th anniversary of America, how America developed as a nation (and as the world's first constitutional liberal democ more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 1 -- Belmont University posted the following news: * * * Graduate Research at Belmont: Innovation Across Disciplines * Across campus, Belmont graduate students us e inventive research approaches to shap e new ideas From mental health counseling to medicine and the arts, Belmont's graduate programs provide ample opportunities for students to explore their future fields with purpose and curiosity. Through the research and presentation process, their work reflects a deep understanding that academic advancement can  more PR

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, July 2 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Hands on history: Rowan students unearth Revolutionary War stories at Red Bank Battlefield * For students in Rowan University's Field School, history isn't something found only in textbooks; it's waiting in soil beneath their feet. Held at Gloucester County's historic Red Bank Battlefield Park, the summer course transforms one of South Jersey's most significant Revolutionary War sites into a living laboratory where students step into archaeology and public  more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, July 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of Hawaii issued the following news release: * * * Hawai'i patients spent $230M+ on out-of-state cancer care in 2021-2023, UH Cancer Center study finds Research underscores human toll of geographic barriers, points to need to expand local cancer care - A new study led by researchers at the University of Hawaii Cancer Center found that at least $230 million was spent on cancer care delivered outside Hawaii between 2021 and 2023, highlighting the significant financial impact of geographic i more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, July 2 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * Herb Innovation Center to Host Professional Development Conference on AI in Education on July 30 * The University of Toledo will welcome educators to explore how to best integrate artificial intelligence into classrooms ranging from preschools to universities on Thursday, July 30. The Judith Herb College of Arts, Social Sciences and Education's Herb Innovation Center (THInC) will present the THInC Forum: Education in the Era of AI, encompassing hands-on work more PR

RADFORD, Virginia, July 2 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Highlander Highlights: Week of June 29, 2026 * Highlander Highlights shares with readers some of the extraordinary research and accomplishments happening on and off campus through the tireless work and curiosity of our students, staff, alumni and faculty. Jo Ann Bingham Clinical Simulation Center receives INACSL reendorsement The Jo Ann Bingham Clinical Simulation Center at Radford University has received reendorsement from the International Nursing more PR

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, July 2 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * Hilliard to Speak at Pints and Professors July 14 * Arkansas Tech University faculty member Dr. Newton Hilliard will be the featured speaker for the July 2026 edition of Pints and Professors at Point Remove at Central Fire Station in Russellville Downtown. The event will begin at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 14. Pints and Professors is open to the public. Hilliard is professor of chemistry at Arkansas Tech. His Pints and Professors presentation is entitl more PR

DAVIS, California, July 2 -- The University of California Davis posted the following news: * * * Honeybee Queens Push Pesticides to Eggs to Protect Themselves Over Their Offspring * Worker bees are the first line of defense when it comes to removing contamination in honeybee colonies, but a queen has her ways, too. A honeybee queen facing chronic exposure to pesticides will take up that contamination and pass it along to her eggs, a process researchers call maternal offloading. The findings, which document for the first time the extent  more PR

BOULDER, Colorado, July 2 -- The University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business posted the following news: * * * How the GDPR Reshaped Europe's Digital Economy * What really happened to Europe's digital economy when the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) went into effect? Leeds Associate Professor Scott Shriver traces the digital footprints to uncover the real economic impact of Europe's privacy law. Using billions of pageviews and significant e-commerce data, the research shows measurable declines in traffic, revenue, and more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 3 -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news: * * * The foundational role of U.S. universities in American innovation and discovery In 'Science' commentary, Johns Hopkins University President Ron Daniels describes how the historical partnership between research universities and the federal government has ensured the nation's scientific preeminence - As the United States celebrates 250 years of independence, Science has published a commentary by Johns Hopkins University President Ron Daniels highlighting more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 3 -- The University of Maryland Baltimore campus issued the following news: * * * Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine Inaugurates New Facility to Develop Treatments for Addiction Jon Kelvey The University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) celebrated a major milestone on June 2 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially inaugurate 34,000 square feet of newly renovated space for the Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine. Located on the fifth floor of the Health Sciences Research Facility III building o more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, July 2 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU student from Lawrence named Astronaut Scholar * LAWRENCE -Arthur Benson, a Lawrence native and University of Kansas School of Engineering student, has been named a 2026-2027 Astronaut Scholar. The program awards approximately 60 scholarships annually to sophomores and juniors in STEM who demonstrate exceptional academic performance, significant research experience and a commitment to pursuing a career in research. The Astronaut Scholarship Foundation  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 2 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Latest awards and appointments for Penn faculty * Roxanne Euben, Walter H. and Leonore C. Annenberg Professor in the Social Sciences at the School of Arts & Sciences (SAS), has been selected as the 2026 recipient of the American Political Science Association's David Easton Award for her book, "Driven to their Knees: Humiliation in Contemporary Politics." Also in SAS, Guy Grossman received the 2026 APSA European Politics and Society Section' more PR

BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, July 2 -- Olivet Nazarene University posted the following news: * * * Learning What She Doesn't Know Yet: Sherri Lynn, MBA Student at Olivet * "I haven't been in school since 2007," says Sherri Lynn, currently a student in Olivet Nazarene University's Master of Business Administration (MBA) online degree program, as well as a full-time radio broadcasting host for Shine.FM and a podcasting professional. "After taking my first two MBA classes, I know I can't skedaddle through this program and do well. Juggling doesn't w more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 2 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Lerna Ekmekcioglu named head of MIT's History Section * Lerna Ekmekcioglu, the McMillan-Stewart Professor of History, has been named head of the History Section, effective July 1. "Lerna is an exceptional scholar and a proven leader. I am confident that she will guide the unit with thoughtfulness, wisdom, and a deep commitment to its continued success. I very much look forward to working with her in the years ahead," says Agustin more PR

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, July 3 -- Liberty University issued the following news release: * * * Liberty names Dr. Mark Eckel as Vice Provost of Biblical Integration After helping to establish Liberty University's Center for Biblical Integration and serving as executive director since 2024, Dr. Mark Eckel will begin a new role this week as Vice Provost for Biblical Integration. Eckel has led an extensive career focused on Christ-centered education. He served as a junior and senior high school instructor at Christian K-12 schools for 20 years and  more PR

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, July 3 -- Liberty University issued the following news release: * * * Students gain hands-on research skills during ASSURE summer science program By Ryan Klinker, Office of Communications & Public Engagement Liberty University's ASSURE program, an annual six-week summer intensive through the School of Health Sciences' Department of Biology & Chemistry, concluded last month with its largest participation yet, with 36 students gaining research experience under the supervision of 16 faculty members. ASSURE (Acquiring Ski more PR

CLINTON, Mississippi, July 2 -- Mississippi Christian University posted the following news: * * * MC history and political science professor Pinnen receives 2025-26 Carol C. West Faculty Advocate Award * Christian Pinnen spends most of his time either in the classroom or conducting research. That is what he appreciates most about his profession. So, when the professor of history and political science at Mississippi Christian University learned he was the recipient of the 2026 Carol C. West Faculty Advocate Award, it came as quite a surpri more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, July 2 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Mentoring Initiative Receives $1 Million to Expand Kentucky State Youth Development Work in Lexington * Long-running program will extend mentoring, academic support, and leadership development through BMW Academy at First Baptist Bracktown Church FRANKFORT, Ky. -A $1 million award will help Kentucky State University expand its long-running youth mentoring work into Lexington-Fayette County through a new partnership with BMW Academy at First Baptist  more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 2 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Building a scholarly community The SHASS Faculty Fellows Program, administered by the MIT Human Insight Collaborative, is fostering new research projects and creating space for supportive and interdisciplinary discussion. - On a Wednesday afternoon in April, a cohort of scholars from the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (SHASS) gathered in MIT's Lewis Music Library. This group of seven professors are the inaugural  more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 2 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Why are some bacterial genes high in purines? In certain species of bacteria, the answer lies in shielding RNA transcripts from a quality-control factor called Rho. Understanding the requirements for expressible sequences is critical for expression engineering of therapeutic agents. - In the study of bacteria, a longstanding dogma held that two molecular machines -RNA polymerase, which leads the way in transcribing DNA into RNA,  more PR

TUCSON, Arizona, July 2 -- The University of Arizona posted the following news release: * * * Molecules link lower weight babies and chronic diseases * Researchers have long sought to discover why babies who weigh less than expected at birth, a condition known as small for gestational age, or SGA, are at higher risk for heart, lung and metabolic diseases as adults. Now, using blood samples collected over decades, a team led by University of Arizona researchers may have identified an explanation. The scientists found that a group of protei more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, July 2 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Montana State listed in Forbes as one of 'America's Top Colleges' for 2026 * BOZEMAN -Montana State University earned a spot on Forbes magazine's annual list of "America's Top Colleges," which ranks universities according to factors such as students' return-on-investment from their degrees and their ability to earn scholarships. MSU ranked 345th on Forbes' list, placing it among a select group of 500 institutions recognized from approximately 2,600 four- more PR

SANTA CRUZ, California, July 1 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * More colorful songbirds face higher extinction risk * Press Inquiries Press Contact Emily Cerf ecerf@ucsc.edu Key takeaways * Colorful passerine birds are at a greater extinction risk than drab species, particularly in Indomalaya (South and Southeast Asia). * This correlation is stronger in temperate regions than tropics, and in countries with a lower human development index. * The pet trade for songbirds may e more PR

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, July 2 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * MTSU report: Tennessee housing market shows stability in first quarter as home prices rise * MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -Tennessee's housing market remained relatively stable in the first quarter of the year, with home prices continuing to rise, while housing permit activity weakened across all sectors from the previous quarter, according to the latest statewide report from Middle Tennessee State University. "Tennessee's housing and labor market more PR

GAINESVILLE, Florida, July 1 -- The University of Florida posted the following news: * * * My academic immersion in Peru as a UF student furthered my mission of stewardship * During my recent trip to Peru as a UF student, one of the things that struck me most was the contrast. I spent much of my adult life in the Army, serving in organizations focused on readiness, maneuver and mission accomplishment. Later, as a contractor, builder and inspector, my work centered on solving problems, managing risk and making decisions that kept projects  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 2 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * Researchers Create Moisture-Driven Tech That Powers Green Batteries - and Dissolves Spy Gear Researchers from North Carolina State University and Rice University have created a non-toxic, stretchable battery that operates by extracting moisture from the ambient environment - even in climates as dry as the desert. The batteries could be useful in Internet of Things (IoT) applications ranging from wearables to advanced surveilla more PR

MADISON, South Dakota, July 3 -- Dakota State University issued the following news: * * * National Intelligence Award Reflects DSU's Leadership in National Security Education As Dakota State University continues to strengthen its national reputation in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and national security education, coincidentally, its new president brings with him one of the Intelligence Community's highest honors. Dr. John R. Ballard, who began serving as Dakota State University's president in late June, was recently awarded the Na more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, July 1 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * New detector design has potential to expand search for dark matter * Dark matter accounts for 85% of the matter in the universe, but scientists still do not know what it is made of. A recent study by Rice University researchers proposes a detector design that could help search for axions, hypothetical particles that many physicists think could make up dark matter. The proposed detector would rely on a class of semiconductor materials whose response changes  more PR

SOCORRO, New Mexico, July 3 -- New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology issued the following news: * * * New Mexico Tech's Michael N. Lehman Elected President of FASEB Lique Coolen, a neuroscientist and the university's VP for Research and Provost, VP for Academic Affairs, is named Vice President-Elect for Science Policy on FASEB's Executive Committee. Michael N. Lehman, PhD, the Regents Endowed Professor and Chair of Biology at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, has been elected president of the Federation of American Soci more PR

COMMERCE, Texas, July 2 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * New Video Highlights Research and Performance Testing at ETAMU's ROARHP Lab * Want to see how science is helping athletes and first responders perform at their best? A new video from East Texas A&M University features Dr. Michael Oldham, assistant professor in the Department of Health and Human Performance, explaining how the university's ROARHP Lab uses advanced technology to evaluate movement, e more PR

DEKALB, Illinois, July 1 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * NIU College of Education launches Department of Learning Innovation, Leadership and Technology (LILT) * July 1, 2026 Mark McGowan enewsletter, LILT NIU's College of Education is celebrating the July 1 launch of the Department of Learning Innovation, Leadership and Technology (LILT). LILT combines the former Department of Educational Technology, Research and Assessment (ETRA) and the former Department of Leadership, Educational Psychology and Founda more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, July 2 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU Head Start ushers in new era of success * Research shows that kids who participate in early childhood education programs like Head Start are more likely to complete high school, pursue higher education and become economically self-sufficient adults. For more than 40 years, New Mexico State University has administered Head Start programs throughout New Mexico's second-largest county, playing a critical role in children's growth from  more PR

FARGO, North Dakota, July 2 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * North Dakota Governor's School celebrates completion of 2026 program at NDSU * After four weeks of academic exploration, research and leadership development, the 2026 North Dakota Governor's School at NDSU concluded on July 2, celebrating another successful summer of learning for some of the state's top high school scholars. This year's program brought together 48 students from across North Dakota for an immersive residential experience focused o more PR

ROCHESTER, Michigan, July 2 -- Oakland University posted the following news: * * * Oakland University President Ora Hirsch Pescovitz named among Top 50 Detroit Women Leaders of 2026 * Oakland University President Ora Hirsch Pescovitz, M.D., has been recognized as one of the Top 50 Detroit Women Leaders of 2026 by the Detroit Chapter of the Women Leaders Association. The annual recognition honors women whose leadership, professional accomplishments and community impact have helped shape the Detroit region. Pescovitz was selected for her di more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, July 2 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * OHSU awarded American Heart Association grant to improve outcomes for cardiac arrest * A team led by physician-scientists at Oregon Health & Science University has earned a $1.7 million, four-year award from the American Heart Association to study measures to improve survival of cardiac arrest. Cardiac arrest strikes 600,000 times annually in the United States, with barely one out of 10 people surviving. Joshua Lupton, M.D., M.P.H., M.Phil, more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, July 2 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news: * * * OU Paleontologists Make "One in a Million" Discovery of Soft Tissue Preserved in 450-Million-Year-Old Fossil * NORMAN, OKLA. - Before the oldest dinosaur, before animals or even plants had expanded onto dry land, ancient relatives of starfish called crinoids, resembling stalked sea flowers, were among the first creatures to flourish in Earth's earliest coral reefs over 450 million years ago. The study of fossilized crinoids helps scientists understand ho more PR

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, July 2 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * PennWest Clarion student drives communication forward * For Natalie Reynolds, every day as a press office intern with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation brings a new opportunity to inform the public and strengthen the communication skills she's developed at PennWest Clarion. A communication major from Glasgow, Pennsylvania, Reynolds is spending her internship supporting PennDOT's District 2 communications team. From writing press releases and monitori more PR

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, July 2 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * PennWest students put talent to work for Oil City, Venango County * PennWest students are playing a central role this summer in strengthening Oil City's downtown and local economy. Through internships supported by McElhattan Foundation grants, students are working with the Oil City Main Street Program, ARTS Oil City, Venango County Chamber of Commerce, and Century Design and Fine Arts Studio. These partnerships give students the opportunity to apply their learni more PR

STANFORD, California, July 1 -- Stanford University School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Pinpointing the location of cancer-fighting antibodies in human tumors with unprecedented detail * Antibodies targeting tumors can be powerful weapons to fight cancer, if they reach their intended target. But, particularly in solid tumors, it can be difficult or impossible to see where the antibodies end up after they are introduced into the body. Now Stanford Medicine researchers have devised a way to see exactly where in a tumor antib more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, July 1 -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Plateau AgResearch Center Changes Leadership * Long-time Director Walt Hitch announces retirement; Dereck Corbin appointed interim director CROSSVILLE, Tenn. - As of July 1, Dereck Corbin will serve as the interim director of the University of Tennessee Plateau AgResearch and Education Center. Walt Hitch, the center's director since March 1999, has announced his plan to retire at the end of the year. Corbin previ more PR

LA JOLLA, California, July 2 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Poseidon Fellows Celebrates its First Cohort of Student Innovators * Twelve UC San Diego students recently completed the inaugural cohort of Poseidon Fellows, a new entrepreneurship fellowship designed to help aspiring founders, operators and investors explore the world of entrepreneurship and startups. Drawing its name from the university's triton identity, Poseidon Fellows focuses on company building, venture capital and leader more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 2 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * President Taylor Eighmy reflects on the nation's 250th birthday and how public universities are shaping America's future * As our nation celebrates its 250th birthday, I find myself reflecting on the enduring role public universities have played in shaping America's future. For generations, many of our country's greatest advances in education, research, innovation and healthcare have been made possible through public institutions committed to  more PR

OXFORD, Ohio, July 2 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Resilient, reliable, sustainable: Q-and-A with Vince Weatherstein, Miami's director of Energy Systems * Vince Weatherstein, director of energy systems at Miami University, joined Miami last fall. Since then, among other projects, he has overseen the completion of the Western Solar North and South arrays in the new Sharon and Graham Mitchell Sustainability Park, and the completion of the North Geothermal project. Weatherstein in the North Geothermal Plant Prior to  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, July 2 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice political scientist examines how cybercriminal networks evolve into global security threats * Cyberattacks have become an increasingly common part of modern life, disrupting hospitals, schools, businesses and governments around the world. But new research from Rice University suggests another threat may be emerging. Some cybercriminal communities are evolving beyond financial crime into politically motivated networks where extremist beliefs spread throug more PR

RENO, Nevada, July 1 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news: * * * Richard Goldfarb reflects on his education at the University * Richard Goldfarb '81 M.S. (geohydrology) has a few stories that he said probably shouldn't be told about the hijinks he got into during his master's degree, a time he looks back on fondly. Goldfarb was a master's student at the University of Nevada, Reno and worked on his hydrology degree with the Desert Research Institute (DRI). Today, Goldfarb is a research professor at the Colorado School of M more PR

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, July 2 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Rowan Research Newsletter, July 2026 * Explore the Summer 2026 edition of the Rowan Research newsletter, featuring research on American Revolutionary War soldiers, crystals growing in space, innovative partnerships and more. Read the latest issue of the Rowan Research newsletter *** Original text here: https://today.rowan.edu//news/2026/07/rowan-research-newsletter-summer-2026.html more PR

ROLLA, Missouri, July 2 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news: * * * S&T Concrete Canoe team finishes second in international competition * The Concrete Canoe Design Team at Missouri University of Science and Technology placed second at their first trip to the American Society of Civil Engineers Civil Engineering Student Championship, held June 25-27 in Fairmont, West Virginia. The team competed against 25 other teams from across the U.S., as well as teams from Canada, China, and India. "I am most prou more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, July 2 -- Yale Law School posted the following news: * * * Scholars Convene in Panama to Weigh Constitutional Law and Democracy * Back to News A full house at the SELA panel, "When National Judges Face Transnational Questions." Yale Law School alumni from across the Americas and the Atlantic converged in Panama City in June for the 30th Seminario en Latinoamerica de Teoria Constitucional y Politica, or SELA 4. Faculty in attendance from Yale Law School and 19 partnering institutions spent three days discussing pa more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Georgetown University Law Center posted the following news: * * * Seven 2026 Georgetown Law Grads Awarded Equal Justice Works and Skadden Fellowships * Five 2026 graduates have been named Fellows by Equal Justice Works (EJW), a nonprofit founded in 1986. Two more have been named Skadden Fellows by the Skadden Fellowship Foundation, established in 1988 by the law firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. Both fellowships provide financial support for the recipients' first postgraduate positions in legal services or more PR

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, July 2 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news: * * * Shudde Named Tarleton State's First Astronaut Scholarship Foundation Recipient * STEPHENVILLE, Texas -Tarleton State University senior Sadie Shudde has been selected as the university's first Astronaut Scholarship Foundation recipient, earning a $15,000 scholarship for the 2026-27 academic year through an endowment sponsored by astronaut Charlie Duke and his wife, Dotty. The Dukes and representatives from the ASF were on campus in January to official more PR

NEW YORK, July 1 -- The City University of New York posted the following news: * * * Statement by CUNY Chancellor Felix V. Matos Rodriguez on the Enacted FY 2027 New York City Budget * "We're grateful to Mayor Mamdani, Speaker Menin and the City Council for an enacted FY27 budget that demonstrates a shared commitment to providing New Yorkers with an affordable, high-quality public higher education system that can continue lifting our city. In particular, the $15 million in funding for the University's seven community colleges will provide s more PR

MIAMI, Florida, July 2 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Study Signals Novel Option for Hard-to-Treat Kidney Cancer Summary * Casdatifan, a new generation HIF-2a blocker, demonstrated durable tumor responses in heavily pretreated patients with advanced kidney cancer. * Findings link treatment activity to HIF-2a biology and biomarker changes, supporting precision medicine approaches. * Results from an early-phase study support continued clinical in more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, July 3 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * A&S Names New Associate Dean for Creativity, Scholarship and Research Gregory Hoke has more than 15 years of leadership experience in the College of Arts and Sciences and has a proven track record of international research. Sean Grogan Gregory Hoke, the Jessie Page Heroy Professor and chair of the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, has been named associate dean for creativity, scholarship and research for the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S).  more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, July 3 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Kathrine Switzer Papers Now Open for Research The collection materials support research in women's and gender studies, journalism, sports history, communication, public policy, sociology and activism. Cristina Hatem Syracuse University Libraries' Special Collections Research Center (SCRC) has announced that the Kathrine Switzer Papers have been processed and are now open for research. The archival collection measures 103 linear feet and documents the remarka more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, July 3 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Wu Awarded NIH Grant to Pursue Nanoparticle Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis The College of Engineering and Computer Science professor plans to develop a new class of nanoparticle-based therapy designed to re-educate the immune system. Alex Dunbar Yaoying Wu, assistant professor of biomedical and chemical engineering in the College of Engineering and Computer Sciences, has been awarded a National Institutes of Health R21 grant for his project, "Tolerogenic Den more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, July 3 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * SyracuseCoE to Host International Healthy Buildings Conference Global experts in indoor air quality and building science will convene for the 2027 conference of the International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate. Emma Ertinger The Syracuse Center of Excellence in Environmental and Energy Systems (SyracuseCoE) will serve as the organizing host of Healthy Buildings 2027 America, a flagship conference of the International Society of Indoor Air Quality  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 2 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Temple expands Honors pathways through new agreement with Bucks County Community College * A new Honors-to-Honors agreement creates a seamless transfer pathway for high-achieving Bucks County Community College students into Temple's expanding Honors Program. Bucks County Community College President and CEO Patrick M. Jones (left) and Temple President John Fry (right) sign a new Honors-to-Honors Agreement, strengthening the partnership between the two  more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, July 3 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Banerjee receives prestigious heat transfer award Dr. Debjyoti Banerjee was recognized with the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Heat Transfer Memorial Award for advancing heat transfer research and translating scientific discoveries into patented technologies and startup companies. By Maddi Busby, Contributor Dr. Debjyoti Banerjee, professor in the J. Mike Walker '66 Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M  more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, July 2 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * The fox everyone thought was gone * KINGSTON, R.I. - July 2, 2026 - For more than 20 years, no one had confirmed seeing the tiny gray fox that once roamed the forests of Cozumel, a Mexican island known for its turquoise waters and coral reefs. Many assumed the animal had disappeared forever. Then, in 2023, a University of Rhode Island doctoral student planning a diving trip to the island stumbled upon the mystery of the missing fox and decide more PR

ANGOLA, Indiana, July 2 -- Trine University posted the following news: * * * Trine engineering students present research at international workshop * Four Trine University mechanical engineering students presented their original research at an international conference focusing on microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) and microsystems technologies. The Solid-State Sensors, Actuators, and Microsystems Workshop, held every two years, took place May 31 through June 4 in Hilton Head, South Carolina. The Trine students work with James Miller,  more PR

ANGOLA, Indiana, July 2 -- Trine University posted the following news: * * * Trine University hosts visiting lecturer from Japan * Trine University's Allen School of Engineering and Computing hosted a seminar by Hideki Arahari, Ph.D., of Basic Research Laboratories at NTT, Inc. in Japan, on Monday, June 29\. NTT is one of the world's largest telecommunications companies. Dr. Arahari's seminar was followed by presentations of research by Trine University mechanical engineering majors Maranda Padfield of Kokomo, Indiana, Janna Wilson of K more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 3 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * UAMS Announces Leadership Changes in College of Medicine The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences' (UAMS) College of Medicine announced leadership changes, effective July 1. John Spollen, M.D., the college's associate dean for Northwest Arkansas, was named executive associate dean for Academic Affairs, replacing James Graham, M.D., who is retiring after 35 years of service to UAMS and Arkansas. Leslie Stone, M.D. more PR

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, July 2 -- 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

CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 30 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * UC lands $3.3M grant to study microplastics' effects on cardiovascular health Scientists discussed their research on a local news program By Megan Burgasser, burgasma@ucmail.uc.edu Microplastics are everywhere, including in the clothes we wear, the food we eat, the water we drink and even the air we breathe. A scientist at the University of Cincinnati has received a grant worth more than $3 million to study the effects of microplastics on the body a more PR

LA JOLLA, California, July 1 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * UC San Diego Helps Prepare AI Tourism Assistant for World Cup Crowds * As Mexico City prepared for the surge of international visitors expected during the FIFA World Cup, developers behind an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tourism assistant turned to the University of California San Diego Halicioglu School of Data Science and Computing (HSDSC) for help scale testing their technology to meet anticipated demand. The AI assist more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, July 2 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF School of Teacher Education Director Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from Engineering Education Society * Highlights * UCF School of Teacher Administration Director Andrea Borowczak '92 received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Society for Engineering Education's (ASEE) Pre-College Engineering Education (PCEE) division. * Borowczak has dedicated more than 20 years to researching integrated STEM education and has been  more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, July 3 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * UGA tops AUTM rankings for 4th consecutive year In the last fiscal year, UGA industry partners, startups developed 58 products from research By Brandon Ward For the fourth consecutive year, the University of Georgia ranked No. 1 among U.S. universities for the number of new commercial products brought to market by industry partners based on university research, according to the 2025 annual survey conducted by AUTM. UGA has ranked either No. 1 or 2 for 11  more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, July 3 -- The University of Hawaii issued the following news release: * * * UH Board of Regents elects new leadership, welcomes 5 new regents The University of Hawaii Board of Regents (BOR) elected Lauren Akitake as chair for the 2026-27 academic year and welcomed five new members during a special meeting on July 2 at UH Manoa. Akitake was elected by a vote of seven to four. Akitake was appointed to the board in 2023 and represents Maui County. The BOR governs the UH 10-campus system and is responsible for policy direction more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, July 3 -- The University of Hawaii issued the following news release: * * * UH continues UKIRT decommissioning; science operations to end this fall The University of Hawaii is taking another significant step toward reducing the number of telescopes on Maunakea, announcing July 1, 2026 that science operations at UKIRT will conclude on September 15. Aging facilities and funding challenges, especially given the expiration of the UH master lease in 2033, in addition to the obligations contained in the UH Master Plan, led to the more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, July 2 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * UK, State Researchers Seek to Understand Teen Driver Crash Risk in Kentucky * Researchers at the University of Kentucky and the Kentucky Transportation Center are collaborating to better understand the crash risks for teen drivers in the Commonwealth, with the goal of developing new strategies to improve driving safety. Working alongside state highway safety partners, the team is examining teen driver crash patterns to support Kentucky's long-term s more PR

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, July 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School issued the following news: * * * UMass Chan research shows exciting step forward in innate immune stimulation and vaccine platform development By Jim Fessenden Research by Katherine A. Fitzgerald, PhD, the Worcester Foundation for Biomedical Research Chair III, professor and executive vice chair of medicine, vice provost for basic science research and chief of the division of innate immunity, in collaboration with Elicio Therapeutics, Inc., show more PR

PEMBROKE, North Carolina, July 1 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke posted the following news: * * * UNCP Earns National Recognition for Preparing Future Elementary Teachers in the Science of Reading * UNC Pembroke's Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education program has received an A+ from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ), the organization's highest rating for preparing future elementary teachers to deliver evidence-based reading instruction grounded in the science of reading. The recognition places UNCP among a  more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, July 3 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Certain weather patterns can trigger migraines UC research featured across US and in the UK By Megan Burgasser, burgasma@ucmail.uc.edu Certain weather patterns really do trigger migraine headaches -- and the incidence is more common in the Midwest. As WGN 9 in Chicago recently reported, researchers at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine have identified two specific weather patterns associated with an increased risk of headaches. An appr more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, July 3 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Educating more nurses to meet a growing demand for quality healthcare UC Nursing leadership speaks with Fox 19 By Cedric Ricks, 260-415-8554, cedric.ricks@uc.edu In a recent segment, Richard Prior, senior associate dean for academic operations and accreditation, spoke with Fox 19's Annie Elming about growing enrollment at the UC College of Nursing. The first-year undergraduate class for Fall 2026 is expected to increase to about 400 students -- that' more PR

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, July 3 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release: * * * Al-Shawaf appointed as member of the President's Teaching Scholar Program Laith Al-Shawaf, Ph.D., was recently appointed to the President's Teaching Scholar Program (PTSP), a CU initiative made up of faculty of a variety of disciplines and from all four CU campuses. The program endorses excellence in teaching by honoring faculty throughout the university who excel and embody teaching, scholarship, creative work and research with excellen more PR

MANOA, Hawaii, July 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: * * * Climate change could cost Hawaii billions in lost reef recreation Coral reef decline driven by climate change could cost Hawaii residents between $1.8 billion and $3 billion in lost reef-related activities by 2100, according to a new study published in Ecological Economics. The research projects these burdens will not fall equally, with lower-income and disadvantaged communities in the state facing disproportionate impacts. The s more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, July 3 -- The University of Iowa College of Law issued the following news: * * * Darrow/Baldus College brings capital defense advocates to Iowa Law The annual training program combines hands-on case preparation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and specialized instruction on intellectual disability in capital cases. Written by: Blake Etringer The Clarence Darrow/David Baldus Death Penalty College returned to the University of Iowa College of Law to host its annual training program for capital defense attorneys, capital inv more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 2 -- The University of Richmond issued the following news release: * * * University of Richmond Biology Professor Melinda A. Yang Receives NSF CAREER Award, Nearly $1 Million For Genomics Research * Melinda A. Yang, a biology professor at the University of Richmond, has received a National Science Foundation CAREER award of more than $990,000 to support her research to increase and improve understanding of genetic adaptations in modern humans. Over the next five years, Yang, an ancient DNA expert, will create an e more PR

MARINA DEL REY, California, July 1 -- The University of Southern California Information Sciences Institute, a component of the Viterbi School of Engineering, posted the following news: * * * MOSIS 2.0 and GlobalFoundries Partnership: A Strategic Alliance for Semiconductor Innovation In a move that promises to broaden access to U.S.-based chip manufacturing, MOSIS 2.0 has signed a value-added partner agreement with GlobalFoundries (GF), one of the world's largest semiconductor manufacturers, creating a powerful synergy between the two industr more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 3 -- The University of Virginia Karsh Institute of Democracy issued the following news: * * * Making Democracy Flourish in the Classroom A Karsh Institute fellowship for K-12 educators is exploring how civic learning can prepare students for democratic life. By Natalie Ermann Russell Last August, a group of K-12 civics teachers and educators from the City of Charlottesville and Albemarle County gathered in a circle on the floor. They were reflecting on what they had learned during the first day of the Karsh  more PR

SEATTLE, Washington, July 3 -- The University of Washington School of Medicine posted the following news release: * * * A WRAP for biology's greasiest problem By mimicking cell membrane environments, new custom designed proteins make water-repelling proteins soluble without detergents. - WRAPs researcher Ljubica Mihaljevic works at a lab bench at the Institute for Protein Design. Embedded in the boundary between the inside and outside of each cell are membrane proteins. They act as first responders by sensing signals, regulating which mol more PR

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, July 2 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news: * * * University Offices To Close for Independence Day * STEPHENVILLE, Texas -In observance of Independence Day, all Tarleton State University administrative offices will close at noon Friday, July 3. Normal operating hours resume Monday, July 6. The University Health Center, Tarleton Alumni Association offices and the university's Welcome Center will close at noon Friday. Both Tarleton State libraries will close at noon Friday and remain closed Saturday more PR

COLLEGEVILLE, Pennsylvania, July 2 -- Ursinus College issued the following news: * * * Ursinus Launches First Programming Under APEX Center for Humanities in Action * Students are already benefitting from programming under Ursinus College's new Center for Humanities in Action (CHIA). The grant-funded center is being established to support student research, internships, and community-engaged scholarship in the humanities, arts, and social sciences. Lori Daggar, Ph.D., associate professor of history, is leading the center's launch and will  more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, July 2 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * USC Computer Science Chair Nenad Medvidovic Inducted as ACM Fellow * This month, USC Computer Science Department Chair Nenad "Neno" Medvidovic was officially inducted as an Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Fellow at the 2026 ACM Awards Banquet. Held in San Francisco, the banquet celebrated 71 class of 2025 fellows for their visionary contributions that have helped advance the computing field. A more PR

TAMPA, Florida, July 2 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * USF names new dean for the USF Libraries * By Tara Centeno, USF Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President The University of South Florida announced the appointment of Carol Ann Borchert as the new dean of the USF Libraries, bringing to the role a distinguished record of advancing library operations to enhance the impact of research and scholarship across the university. Borchert has served USF for nearly three decades, most recently as se more PR

LOGAN, Utah, July 2 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU Celebrates America 250 * Beginning this week, Utah State University will host numerous events throughout the summer and fall to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and highlight the role of higher education as foundational to democracy. USU will also incorporate events to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the attacks on 9/11 and honor those who lost their lives to protect others. "At Utah State University, we more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, July 2 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * UToledo Board of Trustees Confers Emeritus Status on Nine Retired Faculty * The UToledo Board of Trustees approved nine retired faculty members for emeritus status during its June 2026 meeting. Conferred by the Board of Trustees, emeritus status is a distinction intended to honor the outstanding service of retired faculty members. "These nine distinguished faculty members have dedicated their careers to advancing the mission of The University of Toledo," s more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, July 2 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * UToledo Health Pharmacy Residency Program Awarded Competitive National Grant * UToledo Health's PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program has received a $25,000 Residency Expansion Grant from the ASHP Foundation, a competitive national award that has funded only three programs per year in recent cycles, to support the addition of a new residency position. The expansion brings the institution's total to seven residents: four in acute care and now three in outpatient se more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, July 3 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW Spinout CellDrop Biosciences Launches Juniper Biosystems to Build Stem-Cell Production Center in Laramie CellDrop Biosciences Inc., a University of Wyoming spinout company developing advanced cell-processing technologies, has announced the formation of Juniper Biosystems, a spinout that will build a stem-cell manufacturing center in Laramie designed to operate under current Good Manufacturing Practice, or cGMP, standards. Wyoming's Stem Cell Freedom Ac more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 3 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Zhiwu 'Drew' Wang awarded Elizabeth and James E. Turner '56 Faculty Fellowship By Anne Kroemer Hoffman Zhiwu "Drew" Wang, associate professor of biological systems engineering in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Virginia Tech, has been honored with an Elizabeth and James E. Turner '56 Faculty Fellowship by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. Four Turner Faculty Fellowships were established with a generous gift from Elizabeth and James E. Turner  more PR

PULLMAN, Washington, July 3 -- Washington State University issued the following news release: * * * World Cup data reveals why initiative alone doesn't improve team performance Team members' initiative can help teams succeed, but only when it is paired with strong coordination, according to new research from Washington State University. The study, published in Group & Organization Management, was co-authored by Jeremy Beus, professor of management at WSU's Carson College of Business, and Erik Taylor of East Carolina University. Using data f more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 2 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Bursky Public Health earns accreditation * WashU Bursky Public Health recently earned accreditation from the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH), validating the academic foundation the school has built since its January 2025 launch. The accreditation, awarded for an initial five-year term through Dec. 31, 2031, came after a three-day site visit and months of review. CEPH, the only agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Educati more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, July 2 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Wellstar College launches first study abroad program to Amsterdam, providing a transformative global experience for KSU students This summer, an interdisciplinary cohort of Kennesaw State University (KSU) students, primarily from the Wellstar College of Health and Human Services, traveled to Amsterdam in the Netherlands for a faculty-led study abroad program designed to deepen academic learning through global engagement. Held May 17-28, 2026 the e more PR

GAINESVILLE, Florida, July 2 -- The University of Florida posted the following news: * * * Why I advocate for patients at the UF Equal Access Clinic and strive to break down barriers in healthcare * It's a Tuesday night and the UF Equal Access Clinic is as busy as ever. Before knocking on the exam room door, I check for my essentials: my stethoscope, my notebook and my pen. I find a woman sitting inside the room. Her eyes are a little swollen and pink, and I make a mental note; it looks like she's been crying. I take a seat across from he more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, July 2 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * WKU named top performing institution in Boren Awards * For the third year in a row, WKU is among the nation's top performing institutions in the Boren Awards program. All seven of WKU's applicants were offered awards this spring, dramatically outpacing the average selection rate of 32% nationwide and tying WKU's previous record set in 2024. The Boren Awards program is sponsored by the National Security Education Program (NSEP), a federal initia more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, July 3 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * How GLP-1s can improve patient outcomes in joint replacement surgery Some people don't qualify for joint replacement surgeries because of their weight, while others experience complications as a result of it. But weight loss medications are helping to change that. By Meg Dalton For most of her life, Susan wasn't overweight. But after she turned 50, that changed. She started gaining about 10 pounds every year. Within 10 years, she was 100 pounds ov more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, July 3 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Hungry bacteria and a new way to scale up data Yale researchers present novel strategies for creating computer simulations and providing better emergency care, uncover new information about gut bacteria, and moderate a national discussion about science. - This month's "Insights & Outcomes" brings the summer sizzle with news about the adaptability of gut bacteria, a statistics success story, and a Yale professor who led a high-profile discussion on  more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, July 3 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Probing the Mysteries of Neutrinos a Mile Underground 4,850 feet beneath the surface of the Earth in a former gold mine, scientists and engineers are building one of the most ambitious physics experiments ever conceived: the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE). Neutrinos are the most abundant matter particles in the Universe. They were produced in the early Universe, are emitted from the inside of stars and nuclear decays, and continue to stream at  more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, July 3 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Tiny teeth fossils reveal ancient origins of ocean's most abundant deep-sea fish Yale researchers used fossilized teeth in ocean sediments to trace the origins of Cyclothone, a deep-sea fish genus, back at least 55 million years. By Mike Cummings The deep sea, which is typically defined as depths of at least 200 feet, is home to 90% of marine fish life, but the fishes that inhabit it are poorly represented in the fossil record. Whole body fish fos more PR