UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 10 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * $2.5M grant to start street medicine program at Penn State College of Medicine * HERSHEY, Pa. -Delivering healthcare services directly to people experiencing homelessness and training the next generation of physicians in street medicine is the goal of a new five-year, $2.5 million grant from the Human Resources and Services Administration, an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, to Penn State College of Medicin more PR

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, July 9 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news: * * * Academic Portfolio Continues To Expand Amid Tarleton State Growth * STEPHENVILLE, Texas -As Texas continues to experience rapid population and economic growth, Tarleton State is strategically expanding its academic portfolio to prepare graduates for emerging workforce needs across healthcare, technology, agriculture, infrastructure and behavioral health. Since 2019, Tarleton State has received approval for more than 42 new academic programs, growing  more PR

ARCATA, California, July 10 -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt posted the following news: * * * Announcing the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Honorees * The Distinguished Alumni Award is among the University's highest honors, recognizing alumni whose achievements reflect Cal Poly Humboldt's commitment to academic excellence, service, leadership, and hands-on learning. "Our Distinguished Alumni demonstrate the many ways a Cal Poly Humboldt education can shape lives, strengthen communities, and create meaningful change. Whet more PR

BUFFALO, New York, July 9 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Applegarth to co-lead Grand Challenge to Promote Smart Decarceration * By Matthew Biddle BUFFALO, N.Y. -D. Michael Applegarth, PhD, assistant professor in the University at Buffalo School of Social Work, has been named a co-lead for the Grand Challenge for Social Work to Promote Smart Decarceration. The initiative is one of 14 Grand Challenges, a groundbreaking effort by the American Academy of Social Work and S more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 10 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * As Florida launches newborn genetic screening program, FSU institute leads statewide effort * This summer, Florida families will have the opportunity to enroll their newborns in a new genetic screening initiative designed to identify hundreds of rare genetic diseases before symptoms appear. At the center of the effort is the Florida Institute for Pediatric Rare Diseases (Florida IPRD) at Florida State University, which the Sunshine Genetics Act desi more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, July 9 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Ask UConn Extension: How to Prepare for Extreme Weather During El Nino and Beyond * As Connecticut heads into the peak of summer, weather patterns linked to El Nino are expected to bring a mix of higher heat, humidity, and the potential for both drought and intense storms. While emergency responders and municipalities play a critical role during disasters, UConn Extension experts provide information so preparedness can begin at home. "Emergency m more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, July 10 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * At the nation's only all-digital nuclear reactor, engineers conduct the first experiments of their kind in the U.S. * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Underground on Purdue University's campus is the only nuclear reactor of its kind in the U.S. Although used just for research purposes -the total energy the reactor generates powers about the equivalent of 10 microwaves - Purdue University Reactor Number One has specific features that no other reactor in the  more PR

SARASOTA, Florida, July 11 -- The New College of Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news: * * * Beyond the Classroom: New College of Florida Transforms Students Into Global Explorers and Future Leaders By James Pulos At New College of Florida, the world is the classroom. Moving far beyond traditional textbooks and campus lectures, New College is redefining the study abroad experience, offering transformative international adventures that turn exceptional students into culturally fluent, globall more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, July 9 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson University Board of Trustees selects Benjamin C. Ayers as president * Office of the President Clemson University's Board of Trustees on Thursday unanimously selected Benjamin C. Ayers, Ph.D. as the University's next president. Ayers will assume the presidency on Aug. 1. A nationally respected academic leader, accomplished administrator and award-winning educator, Ayers comes to Clemson from the University of Georgia, where he serves as senior  more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, July 9 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * Collaborative Biomedical Research Excellence Program Launched * Thanks to a new collaborative program between the WKU Ogden College of Science and Engineering and the University of Kentucky College of Medicine-Bowling Green Campus, medical students will have a new opportunity starting this summer to build their fundamental scientific skills through hands-on research alongside WKU faculty on real-world projects that impact and contribute to future more PR

SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, July 9 -- Converse University posted the following news: * * * Converse's Stefania Licata Recognized for Excellence in Teaching * Written by Karen Rhodes The South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) has recognized Converse University Associate Professor of Hispanic Studies Dr. Stefania Licata as one of 20 exceptional faculty members from its member institutions for 2026. SCICU's annual Excellence in Teaching Awards Dinner celebrates professors whose dedication to student learning, mentors more PR

SEASIDE, California, July 10 -- California State University Monterey Bay campus posted the following news: * * * CSUMB takes the lead at AI research conference * By Mark Muckenfuss When the country's largest AI conference opens in Las Vegas next month, Cal State Monterey Bay's Jill Hosmer-Jolley will be acting as co-chair of a mini-conference in conjunction with the main event. The first-ever California State University Applied AI Research Summit will be a one-day event at the Venetian resort on Aug. 3, preceding the main, three-day Ai4 more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, July 10 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Designating the State Rock: A Dazzling Educational Experience * The white oak is Connecticut's state tree, the mountain laurel is the state flower, the American robin is the state bird, but until recently there was no state rock. This omission was something that UConn Department of Earth Science Professor Robert Thorson wanted to change, and he teamed up with Mansfield Middle School educators and students, Neag School of Education researcher Todd  more PR

COMMERCE, Texas, July 10 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * East Texas A&M Appoints Research Leader to Drive Innovation and Economic Growth * Dr. Mustafa Mashal will lead the university's next phase of research growth following its R2 designation. East Texas A&M University today announced the appointment of Dr. Mustafa Mashal as Vice President for Research and Economic Development. He will begin his new role on August 3, 2026, and will also serve as a p more PR

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, July 9 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley posted the following news: * * * Engineering as a family * Local high school teacher, son, and daughter attend UTRGV's TxDot Civil Engineering Summer Camp RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - JULY 8, 2026 - A UTRGV civil engineering summer camp has become a true family affair for one Brownsville educator. Julietta Garcia Ramirez, an architecture design and civil engineering teacher at Brownsville ISD's Hanna Early College High School, was a guest speaker at the Summer Transpo more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, July 9 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * Faculty Sociologist Brings Fulbright Insights to UToledo * The University of Toledo's Dr. Karie Peralta is a student and teacher of the Dominican Republic. Peralta spent two years in a remote community there as a volunteer with the Peace Corps, then another two in one of its two major cities as a student life director of a study-abroad program for a U.S. university. She later conducted research for her master's thesis and doctoral dissertation in the Dominic more PR

LA JOLLA, California, July 9 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Faculty Symposium Highlights AI's Strengths in Higher Ed Teaching * Intellectually curious. Engaged. Creative. Collaborative. Leaders. This is how Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla described the University of California San Diego faculty who presented at the faculty artificial intelligence symposium in late May, sharing the cutting-edge solutions they have built to integrate AI tools into their teaching and expand student learning r more PR

RUSTON, Louisiana, July 10 -- Louisiana Tech University posted the following news: * * * Forestry student awarded National Association of Women in Timber Scholarship * Aurora McCain, a student in the School of Agricultural Sciences and Forestry at Louisiana Tech University, was awarded the 2026 National Association of Women in Timber (NAWT) Scholarship on June 5 during the 7th Annual NAWT Conference in Georgetown, South Carolina. McCain is majoring in Forestry with concentrations in Forest Management and Wildlife Habitat Management. Her a more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 9 -- Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * From Lab to Market, TSU Secures First Faculty Research Licensing Deal * NASHVILLE, Tenn. ( TSU News Service ) - Tennessee State University has achieved a historic milestone in campus innovation, executing its first faculty research licensing agreement. The deal transitions a novel food-processing technology from the lab to the marketplace through FloUV Technologies, a startup co-founded by Dr. Ankit Patras, professor of food and biosystems engineerin more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 9 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU coaching expert examines how to strengthen youth soccer development after U.S. World Cup exit * Following the U.S. Men's National Team's (USMNT) recent World Cup exit, Florida State University coaching expert and former FIFA-certified referee Tim Baghurst says the tournament highlighted longstanding challenges in the nation's youth soccer development system. Baghurst directs the FSU Center for Athletic Coaching (FSU COACH), which prepares coaches more PR

GALVESTON, Texas, July 9 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Abbott appoints UTMB Health nephrologist to Texas Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force * Ajay Israni, MD, chief of the Division of Nephrology at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), has been appointed by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to the state's Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force. Named to the panel in May, Israni will help guide statewide efforts to improve prevention, early screening, diagnosis, and management of chronic ki more PR

RADFORD, Virginia, July 9 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Highlanders in the News: Week of July 6, 2026 * Our Highlanders are using their education to do extraordinary things. In this column, we highlight some notable mentions from local, regional, national and international news media. Whether our students, alumni, faculty and staff are featured as subject matter experts in high-profile stories or simply helping make the world a better place, we'll feature their stories. He's going the distance Even if yo more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, July 11 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Honoring James Weinel's vision for signage research at UC Philanthropist who helped establish nationally recognized programs in signage and wayfinding By Claudia Rebola, rebolacb@ucmail.uc.edu The College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) mourns the passing of James "Jim" Weinel, a visionary entrepreneur, philanthropist and steadfast supporter of higher education whose generosity helped shape the future of signage and wayfinding resea more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, July 10 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Institute of Diversity Sciences Awards Four 2026 Seed Grants * The Institute of Diversity Sciences (IDS) at UMass Amherst recently awarded four $15,000 grants to interdisciplinary teams of faculty and student researchers through its annual seed grant competition. The goal of these grants is to support STEM research that addresses pressing social problems and advances public interest. Researchers supported by these grants come from nine depart more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, July 9 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Kennesaw State University Alumni Association announces 2026-2027 officers * KENNESAW, Ga. | Jul 9, 2026 The Kennesaw State University Alumni Association has elected its 2026-2027 officers, naming a distinguished group of alumni leaders who will help advance the Association's mission of fostering lifelong engagement among more than 160,000 Kennesaw State and Southern Polytechnic State graduates. Leading the board as president is Wayne McGary ( more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, July 9 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news: * * * Left of Bang: USU's ARMORR Pushes Warfighter Care Ahead of Injury * In This Article * Positioning Health Assets in Garrison and Down Range * Interconnected Pillars of Readiness * Tracking Efficacy and Broadening Education Musculoskeletal injuries and burnout are among the leading reasons service members lose training time and duty days. For decades, military medicine has focused much of its care on treating these injuries after they  more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, July 9 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Letter from President-Elect Ayers: "Honored to join the Clemson family" * Office of the President Dear Clemson Family, Today, I have the great honor of writing to you as Clemson University's President-Elect. I am deeply grateful to Chair Kim Wilkerson, Trustee Cheri Phyfer, the members of the Presidential Search Committee and the Board of Trustees for the confidence they have placed in me. Throughout this process, every interaction I had with Clemso more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, July 9 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Letter from the Chair: Board of Trustees welcomes President-Elect * University News Dear Clemson Family, Today, the Clemson University Board of Trustees unanimously selected Dr. Benjamin C. Ayers as the 16th president of Clemson University. This is a proud day for Clemson, and I could not be more excited to welcome Dr. Ayers and his family to the Clemson Family. Throughout every step of this process the Board listened carefully and remained focuse more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 9 -- The University of Utah posted the following news release: * * * Making higher education more accessible and affordable * The Utah Board of Higher Education (UBHE) has introduced a regional framework designed to better align the state's public colleges and universities. Authorized by House Bill 352 (Higher Education Alignment) from the 2026 General Session, the strategic approach organizes the state's higher education system into five regions. This cooperative setup allows institutions to better share resour more PR

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, July 9 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * Mikles-Schluterman Chosen for Leadership Institute * Arkansas Tech University faculty member Dr. Julie Mikles-Schluterman has been accepted to the 2026 Higher Education Resource Services (HERS) Leadership Institute. Mikles-Schluterman is professor of sociology at Arkansas Tech and director of the ATU Center for Community Engagement and Academic Outreach. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Arkansas Tech as well as Master of Arts and Doctor of  more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, July 9 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Montana State magazine wins bronze award at national competition * Size: Lg Med Sm V The cover of the fall 2025 issue of Montana State University's Mountains and Minds magazine featured sisters (and MSU engineering students) Latesha, Alicia, Juliana and Kaylanna Guerrero-Gobert standing in the shadow of Chief Mountain near Browning. Photo by Marcus "Doc" Cravens. BOZEMAN -Montana State University's flagship magazine was recognized earlier this month  more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 9 -- Morgan State University posted the following news release: * * * Morgan State University's Remarkable Rise Earns Seven More Years of Accreditation * Middle States Reaffirms University's Academic Excellence, Building Upon Eight Years of Historic Growth, Expanded Research, Record Enrollment and National Ascendancy BALTIMORE -Following a comprehensive, institution-wide evaluation, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education ( MSCHE ) has reaffirmed Morgan State University's accreditation, confirming that  more PR

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, July 9 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * MTSU magazine's summer 2026 edition chronicles retiring President Sidney A. McPhee's quarter-century impact on University * MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -Over the past 25+ years, under the stewardship of retiring President Sidney A. McPhee, Middle Tennessee State University has expanded its capabilities with new and innovative academic programs, a growing research agenda, and educational partnerships across the United States and around the world.  more PR

MUNCIE, Indiana, July 10 -- Ball State University issued the following news release: * * * MuncieArts Awarded 2026 Community Engagement for the Arts Grant * Muncie Arts and Culture Council (MuncieArts) is the recipient of Ball State University's 2026 Community Engagement for the Arts Grant. The annual competitive grant was created in 2022 to demonstrate Ball State's commitment to community engagement through the arts beyond its campus. The grant awards $35,000 over 12 months to an East Central Indiana arts-focused organization or program. more PR

AMES, Iowa, July 9 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: * * * National honors recognize culture of support for military-affiliated students * Ames, Iowa - Michael Casson wasn't looking for a life-changing experience when he wandered into Iowa State University's Military-Affiliated Student Center (MASC) during finals week his first semester on campus. The Iowa National Guard member from Oakland, Iowa, simply needed a quiet place to study. Hours later, he walked out with a new favorite place on campus. By the end of more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 10 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Nese College of Nursing's Fields recognized among most impactful men in nursing * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Sheldon D. Fields, associate dean for equity and inclusion and research professor in the Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing, has been named to The Nurses Magazine's inaugural Men of Honor class. Fields was one of 44 honorees celebrated at a gala on June 13 at The DeSoto in Savannah, Georgia, where he also delivered a k more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 10 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news: * * * New international partnerships expand global opportunities for UMSL students * Joe Rottman, director of UMSL's International Business Institute and professor of Information Systems, and Yuan Chen, associate director of Graduate Business Programs in the Ed G. Smith College of Business, hold an UMSL pennant along with University of Nagano President Masumi Kindaichi while flanked by other members of Kindaichi's team during a signing cer more PR

COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, July 9 -- The University of Maryland School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * NIH grant supports deeper work on substance use in Maryland * Dr. Noah Triplett plans to expand and deepen his work in rural Maryland combatting substance use, thanks to a new National Institute on Drug Abuse grant of $909,084 over five years. The award is part of the National Institutes of Health's Helping to End Addiction Long-term (HEAL) initiative, aimed at speeding scientific solutions to the opioid public health cris more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 10 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Ohio State research finds children notice weight change when parents take GLP-1s * Parents who are taking Glucagon-Like Peptide 1s (GLP-1) and other obesity management medications (OMM) are talking with their children about the medications and associated behaviors, a recent survey found. "This was the first survey that we know of that's explored communication" between parents and children about OMMs, said Keeley Pratt, a professor in The Ohio State Universit more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 9 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Parents direct more threats toward school administrators than teachers * In K-12 schools across the country, administrators are tasked with keeping everyone safe. New research shows they may be the most in need of protection. In a study published this week in Psychology of Violence, researchers surveyed school personnel prior to the onset of COVID-19, during the height of COVID restrictions and after most restrictions had been lifted, and their findings surpr more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, July 9 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Provost Lancaster names interim VP of Research and Sponsored Programs * Central Michigan University Provost Paula Lancaster have announced the appointment of Christopher Tycner as interim Vice President of Research and Sponsored Programs. The appointment follows the planned retirement of Bradley Swanson, who has been serving in the role on an interim basis since April 1, 2024, and will retire August 1, 2026. Tycner, who currently serves as ass more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 10 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Roderick Lee receives Sloan Higher Education Professional of the Year Award * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The Sloan Scholars Network recently announced the recipients of the 2026 Alumni Awards. Roderick Lee, associate professor in the Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST), was named Higher Education Professional of the Year. With support from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the award recognizes a Sloan Scholar alum  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 10 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education posted the following news: * * * Roderick Lee receives Sloan Higher Education Professional of the Year Award * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The Sloan Scholars Network recently announced the recipients of the 2026 Alumni Awards. Roderick Lee, associate professor in the Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST), was named Higher Education Professional of the Year. With support from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the award recognizes  more PR

SAN DIEGO, California, July 11 (TNSrpt) -- California State University San Diego State University posted the following news: * * * SDSU earns reaffirmation of accreditation, recognizing excellence and supporting continued growth * San Diego State University has received a 10-year reaffirmation of accreditation from the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), marking another important milestone in the university's continued momentum and commitment to academic excellence, student success and institutional effectiveness. The r more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, July 10 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * Sean Schaub appointed executive director of KNEDA * Kentucky continues to strengthen its leadership in next-generation nuclear energy development through the work of the Kentucky Nuclear Energy Development Authority (KNEDA). Last month, that momentum continued with the appointment of Sean Schaub as KNEDA's new executive director. As he and his family make the move to Kentucky, Schaub brings a strong background in nuclear energy, economic developmen more PR

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, July 10 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * Staying Hydrated Is Key to Preventing Heat Illness During Summer, UAPB Nutrition Expert Says * As temperatures climb during the summer months, staying properly hydrated is one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect your health, according to Rachel L. Luckett, Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) coordinator for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences. L more PR

NEW YORK, July 9 -- The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry posted the following news: * * * SUNY ESF Celebrates Class of 2025 with Standout Career Success and 91% Placement Rate * Graduates secure strong employment outcomes, rising salaries, and top placements with leading employers and graduate programs SYRACUSE, N.Y. -July 9, 2026 - The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Class of 2025 is translating an ESF education into career success at an impressive rate, with 91% of graduates r more PR

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, July 10 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news: * * * Tarleton State Faculty To Address Digital Learning at Virtual Conference * FORT WORTH, Texas -Five members of the faculty at Tarleton State University will be featured presenters at Online Learning Consortium's Elevate 2026, a fully virtual conference for educators highlighting critical shifts in digital learning. OLC Elevate 2026, slated for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, and Thursday, Aug. 6, is co-hosted by Tarleton State Fort Worth and Rockf more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, July 10 -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Tennessee RiverLine Celebrates Decade of Vision and Five Years of Connecting People, Communities and River * Transformative partnerships and progress inspire optimism for the future of the Tennessee River Valley Knoxville, Tenn. -Five years ago, the Tennessee RiverLine officially launched on the banks of the Tennessee River in Knoxville, introducing a bold vision to reconnect people and communities to the river th more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, July 10 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Three Montana agencies to hold grand opening of Wool Lab and Combined State Labs building at Montana State * Size: Lg Med Sm V Rendering of the State of Montana Combined Laboratories provided by LPW Architecture. BOZEMAN - Montana State University, the Montana Department of Livestock and the Montana Department of Agriculture will celebrate the grand opening of the new Combined State Laboratories building at 11 a.m. Friday, July 17. Located at 1969 more PR

CONWAY, Arkansas, July 9 -- The University of Central Arkansas posted the following news: * * * UCA's College of Business earns extension of prestigious global accreditation * The University of Central Arkansas (UCA) College of Business has successfully achieved the extension of its business program accreditation by the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. Widely considered the gold standard in business education accreditation, the AACSB accredits fewer than 6% of business colleges world more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, July 10 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * UK RADOR team develops tool to track impacts of opioid settlement funding across state * Kentuckians can now track how opioid abatement funds are being invested across the Commonwealth through a new online dashboard launched by Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman. Developed in partnership with the University of Kentucky Rapid Actionable Data for Response (RADOR), the dashboard provides easy public access to state and local opioid settlement spe more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, July 10 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * Understanding Anti-Blackness at Hispanic-Serving Research Universities * At Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), conversations about diversity often center on supporting Hispanic/Latine students. New research from scholars at University of New Mexico highlights an important and sometimes overlooked issue-the experiences of Black students at these universities, specifically those classified as R1, or highly research-intensive institutions. Th more PR

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, July 10 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news: * * * UNF MedNexus expands Telescope Health Think Tank after successful first year * Following a successful inaugural year that generated innovative solutions for regional nonprofit organizations and meaningful experiential learning opportunities for University of North Florida students, UNF MedNexus, Hicks Honors College and Telescope Health are now accepting applications for the second cohort of the Social Innovation Think Tank. The UNF MedNexus more PR

LA JOLLA, California, July 11 (TNSrpt) -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * New Report Outlines Potential to Predict Coastal Cliff Collapses Key Takeaways * Following a four-year study of San Diego County coastal cliffs, Scripps Oceanography scientists found that a network of in-ground sensors can provide a reliable warning of impending, dangerous landslides with hours to days notice. * These promising findings could be used by emergency response authorities to create an actionable warning sys more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, July 11 (TNSjou) -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Is speech-to-text AI really reliable? UC research shows the importance of human review in AI-driven physicians' documentation By Emily Glass, glassei@ucmail.uc.edu Artificial intelligence in clinical settings is getting more common. If you haven't yet experienced it at your own doctor's appointments, you've probably seen it on TV. AI speech-to-text had a moment in the spotlight on the medical drama series, "The Pitt," just earlier this yea more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, July 11 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Ohio ranked No. 1 for business by CNBC UC helps power Ohio's ranking as top state for business By Jac Kern, 5135561823, kernjc@ucmail.uc.edu Ohio is officially America's Top State for Business in 2026, according to CNBC's annual rankings, and the University of Cincinnati is a key part of the story behind that success. In its new report, CNBC highlights Ohio's nation-leading infrastructure, low cost of doing business and strong performance in economy more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, July 9 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * A Decade of Excellence in Stroke Care * UConn Health John Dempsey Hospital received the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines (r) - Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to delivering timely stroke care based on evidence-based guidelines to improve patient outcomes. This is the tenth consecutive year that UConn Health John Dempsey Hospital has received the Gold Plus award. "This honor is a reflection of th more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 11 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Achievements | Honors, appointments and publications for July 10 Recent achievements for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln community were earned by Cameron Adkins, Guillermo R. Balboa, Christine Booth, Jennifer Brhel, Gayoung Choi, Raymond C. Ward, the Department of Textiles, Merchandising and Fashion Design and the UNL Tractor A-Team. Honors Christine Booth, lecturer in the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture, received the Holling Family Early A more PR

LOGAN, Utah, July 9 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU Dairy Scientist Receives John & Olga Gardner Prize * When Associate Professor Prateek Sharma was in 12th grade, he already had a passion for mathematics, chemistry and especially physics, which made taking the exam for engineering college an easy choice. However, he also took the exam for dairy technology. While he wasn't familiar with the field, he had agricultural experience from growing up on his family's farm, and students from the program emerged with a b more PR

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, July 10 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley posted the following news: * * * UTRGV Ballet Folklorico celebrates 56 years of Alegria * RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - JULY 10, 2026 - UTRGV Ballet Folklorico proudly presents Alegria, a breathtaking display of traditional Mexican dance and music that will leave audiences mesmerized. The Alegria summer show will bring a close to the 2026 dance season and its celebration of 56 years on stage. The performance will start at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 11 at the UTRGV Perf more PR

EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, July 9 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus posted the following news: * * * UW-Eau Claire research uncovering new information about cranberry production * There have been studies about various parts of the microbiology of cranberry production, but McGivern says groundwork research is missing about how microbiome communities, or the collection of microorganisms within an environment, change at different soil depths, from season to season or between different cranberry varieties. "Before we can start aski more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, July 10 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * What's Hot with Heat: UConn's KSI Joins National Athletic Trainers' Association to Release New Safety Guidelines * Researchers and leaders from UConn's Korey Stringer Institute ( KSI ) helped unveil new national recommendations aimed at preventing exertional heat illness and saving lives among athletes and workers exposed to extreme heat. The recommendations were presented at the National Athletic Trainers' Association's 77th Clinical Symposia & more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 10 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * Where Science, Music, and Play Meet * Wonder took center stage. The main act? An unlikely duet of science and music, brought together in an interdisciplinary project to spark preschoolers' imaginations and inspire future teachers. Professors Tina Vo of the College of Education and Amy Brown of the College of Fine Arts created the hands-on learning experience for the children at the Lynn Bennett Early Childhood Education Center. The cla more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, July 9 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * William & Mary's VIMS & Batten School unveil new, unified brand identity * The following story originally appeared on the website for William & Mary's VIMS & Batten School. - Ed. After more than 85 years of advancing coastal and marine science, William & Mary's Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) and Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences are launching a new brand identity to better reflect their interconnected roles as a world-class research i more PR

GLOUCESTER POINT, Virginia, July 9 -- William and Mary Virginia Institute of Marine Science posted the following news: * * * William & Mary's VIMS & Batten School unveil new, unified brand identity * The refreshed brand strengthens institutional connections and reflects the university's brand hierarchy while preserving the legacy of the Virginia Institute of Marine Science After more than 85 years of advancing coastal and marine science, William & Mary's Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) and Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sc more PR

SILVER CITY, New Mexico, July 11 (TNSxrep) -- Western New Mexico University posted the following news release: * * * WNMU Teacher Prep Programs Earn Highest 'A+' Grades in National Reading Instruction Review * The Western New Mexico University undergraduate and graduate elementary teacher preparation programs have earned top honors for rigorous preparation in the Science of Reading. The National Council on Teacher Quality, a nonpartisan research and policy organization, released its 2026 Teacher Prep Review: Decoding Progress in Reading Pre more PR