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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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: * * * 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

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

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

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