STORRS, Connecticut, July 14 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * 'We the People' Holds a Mirror to the US at 250 * Steven G. Smith says his projects rarely produce favorite photographs - but favorite people, he has lots of those. Add to the list the Amish farmer who Smith encountered last month while driving through rural Pennsylvania. The man was walking his horse on a lead, the light just perfect from the setting sun, when Smith drove by and to himself questioned whether to stop or keep driving. The man wou more PR

DAVIS, California, July 14 -- The University of California Davis posted the following news: * * * 7 Early-Career Faculty Honored for Creativity, Innovation * Seven early-career faculty members at UC Davis are being recognized with awards from the university and the UC Office of the President that highlight their research and creative exploration. Benjamin Hurrell, assistant professor of nutrition and immunology in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, has been named this year's recipient of the UC Davis Early Career Facu more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, July 14 -- The University of North Carolina Charlotte campus posted the following news release: * * * A history of leadership in energy and electrical grid innovation * UNC Charlotte's William States Lee College of Engineering, an energy-innovation leader for nearly two decades, steadily built its research capability, partnerships and workforce to support one of America's most urgent infrastructure challenges: the modernization of the national electric grid. In 2008, the college's early work in power systems and more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 14 -- Adler University posted the following news: * * * Adler alumna and professor Falguni Shah, Ph.D., transforms doctoral research into published book * When Falguni Shah, Ph.D., began her doctoral research at Adler University as a student in the Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Leadership program, she had one question in mind: Why do so many women struggle to advance into leadership roles despite their qualifications? What started as a dissertation became something bigger. Today, Dr. Shah is the author o more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, July 14 -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Agricultural Advancement Professionals Come to Rocky Top * Attendees to the national meeting introduced to the Volunteer spirit KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - For the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture, hosting the National Agricultural Alumni and Development Association (NAADA) Conference in June was about much more than welcoming attendees from across the nation. It was an opportunity to showcase the Volunteer more PR

HEMPSTEAD, New York, July 15 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * American Ornithological Society Honors Hofstra Professor with a Kessel Fellowship Ginny Greenberg The American Ornithological Society (AOS) announced that Hofstra University Assistant Professor of Biology Abigail Kimmitt is a recipient of the 2026 Kessel Fellowship for Ornithological Research. The AOS Kessel Fellowship funding supports the full range of ornithological research by early-career scientists currently published in peer-reviewed journals, such as more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 14 -- The University of Utah posted the following news release: * * * Astronomers detect magnetic fingerprint of a cosmic explosion for the first time * Edited from a release by the National Radio Astronomy Observatory. Astronomers have made a series of landmark observations of one of the universe's most violent events. Using the U.S. National Science Foundation Very Large Array (NSF VLA) radio telescope, operated by the U.S. National Science Foundation National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NSF NRAO), the team more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, July 14 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Founding Pharmacy Practice chair leaves behind a legacy at School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Recognized educator KarenBeth Bohan retires from SOPPS By Ethan Knox '20 At the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SOPPS), the end of an era has arrived -- for the first time in the school's history, a founding program chair, KarenBeth H. Bohan, will retire this year. "I came to Binghamton as the founding chair for the pharmaceutical s more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, July 14 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Four doctoral candidates receive CCPA research awards The Dissertation Research Awards support doctoral candidates conducting research that advances scholarship in disciplines aligned with the College's mission By Kim Mousseau The College of Community and Public Affairs (CCPA) Dissertation Research Awards support doctoral candidates conducting high-quality research that advances scholarship in disciplines aligned with the College's mission. Doctoral can more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, July 14 (TNSjou) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Poor-quality sleep involves different parts of the brain, depending on age Binghamton psychology research shows that sleep troubles are connected to hyperarousal in young people, and neurodegenerative patterns among older women By Jennifer Micale Have trouble sleeping? The reason may depend in part on your age. A recent study including psychology researchers from Binghamton University investigates how poor sleep alters brain communication acro more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 15 -- Boston University issued the following Q&A on July 14, 2026, involving David Hamer, professor of global health in the School of Public Health and a core director at the Center on Emerging Infectious Diseases: * * * As Cyclospora Cases Rise, a BU Expert Explains the Parasite Outbreak Boston University infectious diseases expert David Hamer on how cases started, how it spreads, and how to protect yourself By Amy Laskowski Think about a summer lunch, and you probably crave a crisp salad or berry-packed parfa more PR

STANFORD, California, July 13 -- Stanford University School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Brains of teens with autism 'tune in' less to unfamiliar voices, Stanford Medicine-led study finds * Just like other teenagers, many teens on the autism spectrum are itching to exercise their social muscles. They hope for new friends, fun with people who share their interests, maybe even a romantic relationship. "Adolescence is a moment of opportunity for these kids," said Daniel Abrams, PhD, clinical associate professor of psychiatry  more PR

ITHACA, New York, July 14 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Brian White appointed university general counsel * Brian White, vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary at Wake Forest University, has been named Cornell's vice president and general counsel. The Executive Committee of the Cornell Board of Trustees approved his appointment on June 15. White will start as Cornell's top legal officer on Aug. 20. Donica Thomas Varner, the university's previous vice president and general counsel, stepped down fr more PR

TULSA, Oklahoma, July 14 -- The University of Tulsa posted the following news: * * * Buron to be inducted as American Academy of Nursing Fellow * The University of Tulsa is proud to announce that Bill Buron, Ph.D., APRN-CNP, FNP/GNP-BC, has been selected for induction as a 2026 Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing, one of the most prestigious recognitions in the nursing profession. Induction into the academy is a significant milestone in a nurse leader's career in which their accomplishments are honored by their colleagues within and more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, July 13 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * CAES Graduate Student Wins Award for New Beverage Idea * Chika Anotaenwere, a graduate research assistant in the Department of Animal Science at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University's College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, looks at plants at the student farm. Anotaenwere won recognition for her HibiFresh beverage idea in the Agriculture Business Innovation Center's Tournament of more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, July 15 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Unprecedented Northeast Ohio partnership chosen for NSF Engine award, providing up to $160M to propel regional manufacturing innovation, technology and jobs Coalition of private industry, philanthropic institutions, higher education, economic development partners, nonprofit and government selected for transformative U.S. National Science Foundation award - An unprecedented coalition of more than 70 partners, representing private industry, civic and more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, July 14 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * Cellular Genomics and Imaging Core * I am pleased to announce the addition of a new core facility within the Office of the Vice President for Research: the (CGI Core). Formerly known as the Imaging Center and housed in the College of Arts and Sciences, the CGI Core was established in 2017 in the Jacobs Science Building. It will retain its current location. The core provides researchers with access to cutting-edge microscopy instrumentation and spec more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, July 14 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * CLIMBS launches real-time network to forecast Kentucky landslides * On Feb. 17, 2025, after a weekend of heavy rainfall, a hillside in Fleming-Neon, Kentucky, suddenly gave way. A wall of earth and debris tore downhill, straight toward a cluster of houses. Those houses were occupied, families inside. Tons of material thundered down -and thankfully stopped before completely burying the homes. This was not an isolated incident. Landslides cause an es more PR

NEWARK, New Jersey, July 15 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Combining Research and Wellness Programs to Fight Dementia, Rutgers-Newark Effort is Honored by the City By Carrie Stetler The Aging & Brain Health Alliance at Rutgers University-Newark, which has a long history of research and outreach within Newark, was honored by city officials at a gala marking its 20th anniversary. Founded by neuroscientist Mark Gluck, the alliance has forged an international reputation for research on Alzheimer's disease and dementia a more PR

NEW LONDON, Connecticut, July 15 -- Connecticut College issued the following news: * * * Four faculty members awarded $112,500 in research grants Four Connecticut College faculty members in various departments have been awarded grants to further their research projects and enhance the expertise they offer to Camels. Topics include the Ancient Greek poet Callimachus, autonomous robots, a Columbia conference on a classic Chinese chronicle, and the U.S. election system. Investigating Callimachus and the royal court Assistant Professor of Clas more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 14 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Department of Energy extends contract with UChicago Argonne, LLC * The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced July 14 that it has renewed its management and operating contract for Argonne National Laboratory with UChicago Argonne, LLC, which manages Argonne for the DOE's Office of Science. The new five-year contract, which starts Oct. 1, 2026, will continue the productive partnership between the laboratory and the University of Chicago. Since its more PR

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, July 14 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Design Graduate Rethinks Mountain Rescue Transport * by Madison Dors, Student Public Relations Writer Mountain rescuers must quickly respond to emergency calls, carefully transporting injured skiers down slopes before they can receive medical treatment. Industrial Design Student Creates Ski Rescue Sled Luise Schmidt-Krayer, a 2026 industrial and innovative design graduate from Gummersbach, Germany, grew up skiing and, when presented with the opportunit more PR

CULLOWHEE, North Carolina, July 15 -- Western Carolina University issued the following news: * * * New director of development named for WCU's College of Health, Human Sciences Elizabeth "Betsy" Jordan-Bell, an advancement professional with more than 15 years of experience in strategic fundraising, donor engagement and partnership development, is joining the Western Carolina University Division of Advancement as director of development for the College of Health and Human Sciences. The appointment, effective Monday, July 13, was announced b more PR

ITHACA, New York, July 14 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Discovery could lead to drug therapy for hypopigmentation conditions * An NSAID-related compound called ampyrone appears to safely boost production of the pigment melanin in human skin, according to a preclinical study led by Weill Cornell Medicine and National Eye Institute investigators. The discovery could lead to the development of an ampyrone-derived treatment for hypopigmentation disorders. Such disorders, which include severe genetic forms of oculocu more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, July 14 -- Tulane University issued the following news release: * * * Distinguished business leader, devoted alumna Libby Connolly Alexander named chair-elect of Board of Tulane * Libby Connolly Alexander, a Tulane graduate, distinguished business leader, philanthropist and longtime university supporter, has been named chair-elect of the Board of Tulane, the university's governing body. Alexander's term will begin July 1, 2027, following the conclusion of the successful three-year term of current chair David M. Mussa more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, July 14 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Early tech training builds clinical confidence * New research from The University of Texas at Arlington suggests that introducing electronic health record training earlier in nurse practitioner programs could help address a significant challenge facing the field-burnout among experienced clinicians who supervise and train future nurse practitioners. Researchers said students who are more familiar with electronic health records re more PR

RIVERSIDE, California, July 14 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Emerging tick-borne virus raises concern * A study led by a University of California, Riverside biomedical scientist shows how a family of tick-borne viruses known as orthonairoviruses can evade immune defenses, offering important insights into emerging infectious disease threats and the potential pandemic risk posed by these viruses. Orthonairoviruses include some of the world's most dangerous tick-borne pathogens, such as Cri more PR

GREENWOOD, South Carolina, July 14 -- Lander University posted the following news: * * * Excellence Takes Center Stage as Lander University Honors Faculty * Lander University celebrates the faculty members whose dedication extends far beyond the classroom, shaping student success, advancing knowledge and strengthening the campus community. Through its annual faculty awards, the University recognizes excellence in teaching, scholarship and service -honoring educators whose commitment enriches the academic experience and reflects the highest  more PR

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Missouri, July 15 -- Southeast Missouri State University issued the following news: * * * Expert Faculty, Real Research: Discover Anthropology, History and Political Science at SEMO In the Department of Anthropology, History and Political Science, faculty are actively researching the issues shaping communities across Missouri and the nation, from property rights and flood mitigation to artificial intelligence in classrooms and the future of civic engagement. Their work not only contributes to broader conversations, but also  more PR

RIVERSIDE, California, July 13 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Expert: When assessing war, consider Putin's pain threshold * More than four years after Russia invaded Ukraine, there have been several developments in Ukraine's favor. President Trump, who has vacilated on his support of Ukraine, said he would sell Patriot missile technology to Ukraine. Ukraine has started an effective strategy of targeting fuel tankers Russia relies on to supply its army, and drones have targeted oil refinerie more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 14 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Faculty Spotlight: How art history professor Paul Niell's research informs hurricane preparation * In Florida and across the Caribbean, hurricane season is more than a forecast. It is a reminder that safety, housing and survival are shaped by decisions people make long before a storm arrives. For Paul Niell, an associate professor in Florida State University's Department of Art History, those decisions are also questions of history, ecology and cult more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, July 15 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Completes Successful First Offering of Hacking for Defense Program Snapshot: Florida Atlantic University recently completed its inaugural Hacking for Defense course, a national innovation program that connects students with real-world challenges from the U.S. Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. Offered through FAU's College of Engineering and Computer Science and sponsored by t more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, July 14 -- Portland State University posted the following news release: * * * Federal funding to accelerate semiconductor research, career training at Portland State * Portland State University is a core partner in a new NSF Regional Innovation Engine that will advance semiconductor technology across Oregon. The engine, Frontiers of Advanced Semiconductor Technology (FAST), is led by Oregon State University and unites nearly 100 partners statewide. NSF will provide FAST up to $160 million over 10 years, beginning with $1 more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, July 15 -- Fielding Graduate University issued the following news: * * * Fielding Scholars Earn Top Honors at 12th World Conference on Women's Studies in Thailand By Marlen Bautista Fielding was proudly represented on the global stage at the 12th World Conference on Women's Studies (WCWS, 2026) in Thailand, where both Human Development core faculty member Dr. Jennifer N. Bacon and alum Dr. Dominique Eugene (CLIN PSY '18) received prestigious awards recognizing the impact of their scholarship. Dr. Bacon presented  more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, July 14 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Finding a Tumor's Soft Spot to Power-up Immunotherapy * A breast cancer cell. Image/National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Institutes of Health Researchers at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering and Keck School of Medicine of USC have engineered a remarkable genetic tool that addresses one of the most persistent obstacles in cancer immunotherapy: the physical softness of tumors. The work, detailed i more PR

SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, July 14 -- Converse University posted the following news: * * * Forming a New Perspective: How a Conference Reshaped our Arts Practices * Written by Candace Day '25 and Caroline Warr '27 During the spring semester, we had the opportunity to visit the small town of Newberry, SC, for the 10th annual South Carolina Clay Conference (SCCC). SCCC partners with influential and experienced ceramic artists to teach students, educators, and hobbyists their techniques and to promote experimental learning in the studio.  more PR

RAPID CITY, South Dakota, July 14 -- The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology issued the following news release: * * * Fort Pierre Couple's Decades of Giving Inspires Next Generation of STEM Leaders * For Gary and Connie Grittner, investing in young people has always been about creating opportunities that can change the course of a life. Gary knows this firsthand. As a young teen, he attended a summer science camp that sparked his own interest in STEM. That experience led him to pursue his doctorate in chemistry and reinforced hi more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 14 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Fox Graduate School awards 36 graduate students Fox scholarships * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Thirty-six Penn State graduate students have received scholarships of up to $10,000 from the J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Endowment, established by Jeff and Ann Marie Fox's $20 million naming gift to Penn State's J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School. The 36 students are studying in 32 master's or doctoral degree programs. The scholarships w more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 14 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education posted the following news: * * * Fox Graduate School awards 36 graduate students Fox scholarships * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Thirty-six Penn State graduate students have received scholarships of up to $10,000 from the J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Endowment, established by Jeff and Ann Marie Fox's $20 million naming gift to Penn State's J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School. The 36 students are studying in 32 master's or doctoral degree programs. more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, July 14 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * From personal tragedy to innovation: Professor advances virtual reality grief support * KENNESAW, Ga. | Jul 14, 2026 Shaped by experience navigating loss and grief, a Kennesaw State University researcher is leveraging emerging technologies that could improve access to community and support for bereaved parents. Funded by a two-year grant from the National Science Foundation, Lei Zhang, a human-computer interaction researcher in College of Co more PR

HATTIESBURG, Mississippi, July 14 -- The University of Southern Mississippi posted the following news: * * * Full Circle: Children's Center Alumnus to Begin Career in Speech-Language Pathology * Cade Culpepper He knew what he wanted to say. But the words didn't come so easily for the young Cade Culpepper-when and if they did. Until about age three, the Laurel, Miss., native experienced a language delay that presented a communication challenge for him. Typically, by 12 months of age, children say their first word or words if no speech or more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 15 -- Georgia State University issued the following news: * * * Bachelor's Graduate Lands Research Role On Path to Becoming a Physician-Scientist With her bachelor's degree under her belt, Hema Mohan (B.I.S. '25) has landed a sought-after research position and is closer to achieving her dream of becoming a physician-scientist. Since earning her Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in Biomedical Science and Enterprise degree from the Institute for Biomedical Sciences at Georgia State in fall 2025, Mohan has joined the more PR

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, July 14 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * Governor's School welcomes Tennessee students to APSU for high-level STEM education * Students observe a laser-based variation of Thomas Young's double slit experiment, which proves that light behaves as a wave, during the Governor's School for Computational Physics. | Photo by Colby Wilson CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. -For four weeks this summer, Austin Peay State University's campus hosted some of Tennessee's brightest high school students as they cha more PR

COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, July 14 -- The University of Maryland School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * Hearing the human in a web of health data * Through massive strands of data, Dr. Yulin Hswen trains AI to listen for the answers to very human health concerns: What do these symptoms mean? Where will I receive good care? Am I at risk for a chronic disease? Hswen develops AI methods that convert online human expressions about emotional and physical needs -such as posts in social media forums -into population-scale evidence more PR

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, July 13 -- Wake Forest University posted the following news: * * * Here's the truth. Honesty is getting harder. * In a world where deepfakes, misinformation and AI-driven cheating are commonplace, it is getting harder to be honest. Christian B. Miller, A.C. Reid Professor of Philosophy at Wake Forest University, explains why honesty is losing ground and why it matters. "Failures of honesty are encouraged and incentivized in new and powerful ways," writes Miller in his new book, "The Honesty Crisis: Preservin more PR

HEMPSTEAD, New York, July 15 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * Meet the New Team in Special Collections Hofstra University Library is pleased to introduce members of its Special Collections staff, who offer expertise in archives, education, outreach, and public engagement. According to Lorrie McAllister, dean of the Hofstra University Library, changes to this division mark an important milestone in the growth of the University's archives, rare materials, and community-engaged collections programs. "This is an exciting  more PR

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, July 14 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news: * * * Honey bees' sense of smell changes from larval to adult life stages, study finds * CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -Honey bee larvae lack the sophisticated olfactory capabilities of adult honey bees, a new study finds. Scientists point to this temporary loss-of-function as a side effect of the nurse bees' heroic level of brood care, calling it a consequence of social evolution. The new findings are detailed in the Proceedings of the Nationa more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 14 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * How social networks reshaped society and politics * What are the effects of social media on our social, political, and personal lives? How do echo chambers deepen polarization, and how do algorithms fuel extremism? In " El Vuelco: Historia personal y politica de como las redes han cambiado el mundo para siempre, " ("The Upheaval: A Personal and Political History of How Networks Changed the World Forever"), a new Spanish-language book by  more PR

NEW YORK, July 14 -- Hunter College, a constituent college of the City University of New York, posted the following news: * * * Hunter Graduate Nursing Student Receives Prestigious National Scholarship * A graduate student at the Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing who works with some of New York City's most vulnerable populations has been awarded a prestigious national scholarship. Kiara Nunez, BSN, RN, who studies in the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program, has been named the 2026-2027 recipient of the Martha Rodriguez Me more PR

NEW YORK, July 14 -- Hunter College, a constituent college of the City University of New York, posted the following news: * * * Hunter Names Two Carol Robles-Roman Fellows for 2026-27 * Hunter College has named rising seniors Alisa Nudar and Jenna Salem as its 2026-27 Carol Robles-Roman Fellows in Public Service, recognizing their work in public health, human rights, and policy. Based at the Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute, the fellowship supports undergraduates pursuing careers in public service through funding for research, inte more PR

BLOOMINGTON, Illinois, July 14 -- Illinois Wesleyan University posted the following news release: * * * Illinois Wesleyan Launches New Podcast to Share Campus Stories * BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - Illinois Wesleyan University is launching a new way for alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends of the University to stay connected to the people and stories shaping campus life. " The 1850 Podcast: Inside Illinois Wesleyan " is a new audio and video podcast series that will feature conversations with campus leaders, expert faculty, talented studen more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, July 14 -- The University of Iowa College of Education posted the following news: * * * In the news: Zimmermann offers tips to help kids avoid the 'summer slide' * Housed in the University of Iowa's College of Education, the Iowa Reading Research Center is launching a free online resource to help parents of young children stay engaged in learning over the summer. Special Education Clinical Assistant Professor Leah Zimmermann, the center's assistant director, says the Spark Early Literacy Hub is designed to help families g more PR

AMES, Iowa, July 14 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: * * * Initiative to strengthen rural communities through biomanufacturing receives $15 million in federal funding * Iowa State University Vice President for Research Peter Dorhout explains how the RuralSTAMINA initiative will benefit the region. Video by Dave Olson.  An Iowa State University-led research initiative to bolster the economic vitality of rural communities is one of 12 projects selected for the National Science Foundation's Regional Innovation Engi more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 15 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * Welcome New Faculty: Lakshmi Advances Research at the Intersection of Water, Climate, and Health EHE is pleased to welcome Venkataraman "Venkat" Lakshmi as the Benjamin Howell Griswold Professor of Geography and International Affairs. - The Department of Environmental Health and Engineering is pleased to welcome Venkataraman "Venkat" Lakshmi as the Benjamin Howell Griswold Professor of Geography and Internati more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, July 14 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * Joseph Young: 2026-27 University Research Professor Q&A * Joseph Young, Ph.D., professor and director of the University of Kentucky Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce, has been honored as a 2026-27 University Research Professor. Through internationally recognized research, Young examines the forces driving political violence and its far-reaching effects on nations and communities. His work is widely published across discipline more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, July 15 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * Powercat Financial announces Sara Ray as director Powercat Financial, Kansas State University's student financial counseling program, will be led by Sara Ray, effective Aug. 2. "I am thrilled to welcome Sara to K-State and our team," said Kathleen Hatch, Morrison Family associate vice president for student well-being. "She brings national higher education leadership in advancing financial skills, confidence and well-being." For more than a decade, Ray ha more PR

FARMVILLE, Virginia, July 15 -- Longwood University issued the following news release: * * * Longwood launches new data science program for fall 2026 Longwood University will launch a new bachelor of science in data science program beginning this fall, giving students an opportunity to develop in-demand skills in data analysis, statistics and programming, while preparing for careers in one of the nation's fastest-growing fields. The new program is designed to appeal to students who enjoy solving problems and want to make an impact through d more PR

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, July 14 -- Lycoming College posted the following news: * * * Lycoming College prepares students for sports industry careers with launch of sport management major * Lycoming College today announced the launch of a new major in sport management, an interdisciplinary program designed to prepare students for careers throughout the sports industry, including sports marketing, front-office operations, college athletics, professional and amateur sports organizations, and non-profit community program management. The sp more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Kids are Being Seriously Burned by Viral "Microwaved Squishy Toy" Trend * A dangerous social media trend involving gel-filled sensory toys like NeeDoh is sending children to emergency departments with painful burns, and pediatric experts are urging families to act before more kids get hurt. Children are microwaving the popular squishy toys after seeing videos online that claim heating them makes them softer. Instead, the toys can explode, more PR

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, July 14 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news: * * * Mentoring the next generation of AI and data science innovators earns UNF professor top undergraduate research honor * By helping students build research skills and prepare for successful careers, Dr. Indika Kahanda has created a mentoring model that transforms aspiring computer scientists into confident researchers. An associate professor at the University of North Florida's School of Computing, Kahanda was recently recognized for those eff more PR

DALLAS, Texas, July 13 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * Metabolites produced by gut bacteria may protect against fungal infection * DALLAS - July 13, 2026 - A metabolic byproduct formed when gut bacteria break down dietary fiber appears to protect against dangerous fungal infections common in immunocompromised patients, a study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers shows. The findings, published in Cell Host & Microbe, could lead to new therapies to shield this vulne more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 15 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following transcript of a podcast involving dean of the Medical School Tommy Wang: * * * Michigan Medicine Presents: Tommy Wang, M.D., Dean, University of Michigan Medical School A New Dean's Perspective on Medicine, Science and What Comes Next - Join MD student Cassie Evans and PhD student Sam Collie for a wide-ranging conversation with Dean Tommy Wang, M.D. As he reflects on his journey to medicine and academic leaders more PR

DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, July 15 -- Midwestern University issued the following news: * * * CCOM Students Build Lasting Community Research Partnership Student-led collaboration with CommunityHealth improves colorectal cancer screening - Every year, Emily Hendel receives a simple email from Midwestern University medical students. It contains little more than a list of names. Those names belong to the next group of Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (CCOM) students who will continue a research study examining whether multilingual text  more PR

MIAMI, Florida, July 14 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Miller School Researchers Help Advance Award-Winning AI Model for Predictive Health Care * A collaboration between the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and Amalgam Rx is helping advance Chiron, an award-winning health care AI model designed to analyze a patient's complete medical history and support earlier disease detection, personalized treatment and smarter clinical decision making. A collaboration between the Univ more PR

ROLLA, Missouri, July 13 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news: * * * Missouri S&T releases spring 2026 graduation list, dean's list * The names of recent Missouri University of Science and Technology graduates and students named to the dean's list for the spring 2026 semester are now posted on the university's student honors website, studenthonors.mst.edu. Both lists are searchable by name and can be filtered based on state and country of residence of the student, as well as by college. Missouri S&T i more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 14 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * MIT engineers find a precise way to grow artificial blood vessels * Tissue engineers are finding ways to grow living organs and tissues from cells, with the aim of replacing diseased and damaged counterparts in the body. Scientists have successfully grown artificial muscles, livers, kidneys, skin, and other tissues. But there's been no reliable way to engineer precisely patterned networks of blood vessels, some of which can be fin more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 13 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * AI agents create virtual playgrounds to help robots get crucial training data * Robots walking down the street, surrounded by astounded onlookers, is an increasingly common sight. But these machines aren't yet the do-it-all assistants you'd want working in a kitchen or factory, and a major bottleneck is data. Much like humans, robots learn best by experience. The challenge is that it's labor-intensive and time-consuming to physica more PR

BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania, July 14 -- Moravian University issued the following news release: * * * Moravian University Announces Inaugural Global Conference Exploring Moravian History and World Heritage The newly established Institute for Moravian History and World Heritage will bring together global researchers, practitioners, and digital innovators from November 12-14, 2026. - Today, the Institute for Moravian History and World Heritage announced that it will host its inaugural conference from November 12-14, 2026 at Moravian University's  more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 13 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU pediatrician returns to Flint as Alice Hamilton Scholar * Rachel Hollander started her medical school clinical rotations at MSU College of Human Medicine's Flint campus in 2019. It was a hard time for a city that had already seen its share of hard times. This was just a few years after a state of emergency was declared over lead levels in the drinking water. Then came COVID-19. The metro Detroit native found herself volunteering at drive-up v more PR

CHARLESTON, South Carolina, July 15 -- The Medical University of South Carolina issued the following news release: * * * MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center nationally recognized for commitment to excellence in cardiovascular care * LANCASTER, S.C. - MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center has received two American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines achievement awards for demonstrating a commitment to following the latest research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke, helping to save lives, support recovery an more PR

BOULDER, Colorado, July 14 -- The University of Colorado Boulder campus posted the following news: * * * Mystery of hillside staircases revealed. Hint: It really is the cows * Moo...ve over. Cows may be the planet's most underrated architects. Grazing animals like cattle and sheep may be quietly reshaping the mountain slopes, according to a new study led by the University of Colorado Boulder. The animals' simple foraging behaviors can lead to the formation of elaborate terracettes, the staircase-like ridges that stripe hillsides around th more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 14 -- Harvard University issued the following news: * * * Nada Amin, Sitan Chen appointed Kempner Institute associate faculty members * The Kempner Institute for the Study of Natural and Artificial Intelligence at Harvard has officially announced the appointment of Nada Amin and Sitan Chen as associate faculty members. Amin and Chen are both current Harvard faculty members whose research advances the Kempner Institute's core scientific mission to understand the basis of natural and artificial intelligence. T more PR

JACKSONVILLE, Alabama, July 13 -- Jacksonville State University posted the following news: * * * Nearly 100 Alabama Educators Attend Inaugural Summer Civics Seminar at Jax State * Week-long professional development program equips teachers with nationally recognized civic education resources and classroom strategies JACKSONVILLE - Almost 100 elementary educators from across Alabama gathered at Jacksonville State University June 14-19 for the inaugural Summer Civics Seminar, a six-day professional development program designed to strengthen  more PR

DENTON, Texas, July 14 -- The University of North Texas posted the following news release: * * * New grant fuels UNT research to transform water pollutant into useful chemical * DENTON (UNT), Texas -Laying the foundation for future environmental technologies, two chemists at the University of North Texas are developing new catalysts that could help convert a water pollutant into something useful. UNT Regents Professors Thomas Cundari and Francis D'Souza from the Department of Chemistry are being supported by a $351,000 grant from the Robe more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, July 14 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * North Texas researchers build connections and advance science at Hardin Symposium * More than 100 cardiovascular researchers from across North Texas gathered at the third annual Robert J. Hardin Translational Cardiovascular Research Symposium last month. The event highlighted the latest advances and emerging trends in cardiovascular research and medicine, bringing together faculty, scientists, graduate students and postdoctoral f more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, July 14 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * NSF taps Clemson for energy grid innovation * Research The National Science Foundation (NSF) today announced Clemson University as a key player in the effort to modernize the nation's electric grid. Clemson was named a founding partner in the NSF Grid Modernization Engine in the Carolinas (Carolinas Grid Engine), one of the agency's newest Regional Innovation Engines ( NSF Engines ). Carolinas Grid Engine will develop, test, commercialize and deploy  more PR

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, July 14 -- West Virginia University posted the following news: * * * Powering up economies, WVU with Pitt and Carnegie Mellon will recharge energy security and resilience with $320M for new technology, AI, infrastructure, and jobs * (Editor's note: WVU leaders will be available to discuss this impactful award with credentialed media members via Zoom at 10 a.m. Wednesday (July 15). To request Zoom log-in information, please send an email to Shauna Johnson, sjohns13@mail.wvu.edu.) The Resilient Energy Technology a more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 14 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Q&A: What does the 2026 World Cup reveal about modern sport? * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -It's the final week of the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup. Over the last month, there's been plenty of highs and lows both on and off the pitch, from the overnight popularity of Cape Verde's goalkeeper Vozinha and the Norwegian row to the questionable use of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) and inconsistent enforcement of fouls by referees, leading concerns abou more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, July 15 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Querrey InQbation Lab reaches milestone with 25th resident company commercializing Northwestern breakthroughs Querrey InQbation Lab reaches milestone; with more than 100 active startup companies based on Northwestern intellectual property collectively employ more than 1,200 people - The Querrey InQbation Lab (The Q) at Northwestern University has reached a significant milestone, becoming home to 25 resident companies commercializing Northwestern more PR

COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, July 14 -- The University of Maryland School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * Reddit posts reveal "silent" symptoms of menopause * Nearly half the world's population experiences menopause, yet many of its emotional, cognitive and social impacts may never be discussed during medical appointments. New research out today in JAMA Network Open led by UMD Professor Yulin Hswen highlights these "silent symptoms" by comparing clinical notes that include menopause symptoms with the top Reddit posts in menopau more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, July 13 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * Research Leadership Transition: Mustafa Mashal * After 10 years of service to Idaho State University, Dr. Mustafa Mashal will conclude his appointment as Associate Vice President for Research, Innovation Partnerships and Professor of Civil Engineering this summer after accepting the position of Vice President for Research and Economic Development and Professor at East Texas A&M University. As Associate Vice President for Research, Innovation Partnerships, more PR

ROCHESTER, New York, July 14 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * RIT key partner in $15 million award to establish a national laser technology hub The NSF Engine award will be matched by $16 million in New York state support - The National Science Foundation (NSF) will award $15 million over the next two years to the Rochester/Finger Lakes region of New York to establish a national hub for laser science and development. RIT is a key partner in the initiative. The award, matched by $16 million in N more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, July 15 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Rutgers Health Administrators Are Recognized as "People to Watch" in Health Care Business journal NJBIZ's list includes associate deans, program administrators and a marketing director By Patti Zielinski Five professionals who work in administrative roles at Rutgers Health were recognized by NJBIZ on the business journal's "2026 NJBIZ People to Watch in Healthcare" list, which identifies professionals on the front lines who, through their efforts, ar more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, July 15 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Imaging Study Reveals Widespread Brain Connection Loss in Schizophrenia Rutgers researchers, in collaboration with Yale University and an Australian nonprofit, use advanced PET scans to uncover distinct patterns By Tongyue Zhang Research involving a Rutgers professor sheds new light on the biological basis of schizophrenia by directly measuring synaptic connections in the human brain using specialized positron emission tomography (PET) imagin more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, July 15 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Researchers Find Small Increased Risk of Sudden Vision Loss Associated With GLP-1 Medications While the risk is low, Rutgers researchers say patients should be aware of this potential association By Nicole Swenarton A medication commonly used to treat Type 2 diabetes and obesity was associated with a slight increase in risk for a rare condition involving reduced blood flow to the optic nerve that can cause sudden vision loss, according to Rut more PR

MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, July 14 -- Millersville University posted the following news: * * * Saving Lives with Quantum Computing and AI * Artificial intelligence and quantum computing are two of the fastest-growing fields in computing today, and at Millersville University, they are being combined to help save lives. Quantum computing represents one of the most cutting-edge and mathematically rigorous domains in computer science today, according to Dr. Jingnan Xie, an associate professor of computer science and director of TheoryX Lab,  more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, July 14 -- Southern Connecticut State University posted the following news: * * * Southern Advances Connecticut's Quantum Future Through Major NSF Investment * Southern Connecticut State University (Southern) will serve as a central leader in shaping Connecticut's future quantum workforce through QuantumCT, a statewide initiative selected to receive a two-year, $15 million award through the U.S. National Science Foundation's Regional Innovation Engines program. QuantumCT was one of only 12 innovation engines select more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 14 -- Spelman College posted the following news: * * * Spelman College and BronzeLens Film Festival Partner to Launch First Summer Film Series Celebrating Black Storytelling and Emerging Filmmakers * ATLANTA (July 14, 2026) - Spelman College and the BronzeLens Film Festival (BLFF) are pleased to announce the BLFF Encore Series, a collaborative summer film series designed to celebrate the power of independent cinema while providing audiences with engaging conversations around culture, creativity, innovation and identit more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, July 14 -- Sam Houston State University posted the following news: * * * Summer 2026 Commencement Speakers Announced * Sam Houston State University's Summer 2026 commencement ceremonies will take place on Saturday, Aug. 1, at the Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum. Degree candidates and their supporters will be addressed by SHSU graduates and leaders in their fields, Stacey Arrambide and Candice Williams. Ceremonies will be held at 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. For full run-of-events information, visit shsu.edu/commencement. Kicki more PR

ALBANY, New York, July 15 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * SUNY Chancellor King Completes SUNY Reconnect Campus Tour Meeting Students, Faculty, and Staff During First Year Governor Hochul's SUNY Reconnect Program Provides Free Associate Degree Tuition, Fees, Books, and Supplies for Eligible Adult Learners in High-Demand Fields - State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today celebrated the first year of SUNY Reconnect following a tour of all participating community colleges. Chanc more PR

NEW YORK, July 14 -- The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry posted the following news: * * * SUNY ESF Summer Science Corps Expands Environmental Learning Opportunities for Local Youth * Third-year program connects K-12 students with environmental science, local ecology, and STEM career pathways through community partnerships across Central New York SYRACUSE, N.Y. -July 14, 2026 -The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) is preparing for another summer of hands-on environmental edu more PR

ALBANY, New York, July 14 -- The State University of New York Polytechnic Institute posted the following news: * * * SUNY Poly Welcomes Dr. Yasser Alhenawi as Dean of the College of Business * UTICA, NY - SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) has appointed Dr. Yasser Alhenawi as dean of its AACSB-accredited College of Business. He brings to the role extensive experience in business education, strategic planning, accreditation, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Throughout his career, Dr. Alhenawi has built a record of success leading a more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, July 15 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Quinn Qiao, Bing Dong Take on New Leadership Roles in ECS Both professors are faculty members in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering with distinguished records of scholarship and research. Alex Dunbar Julie Hasenwinkel, interim dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS), has announced that Quinn Qiao has been named chair of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and Bing Dong has been named as associate  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 15 -- Temple University posted the following Q&A involving Amanda M. Czerniawski, professor of instruction in the Department of Sociology: * * * Why celebrity weight loss becomes everyone's business * Temple sociologist Amanda Czerniawski explains celebrity wasting syndrome and why celebrity weight loss sparks broader conversations about body image, beauty standards and representation. Amanda M. Czerniawski, professor of instruction in Temple University's Department of Sociology, discusses Celebrity Wastin more PR

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, July 14 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Tennessee Tech students, faculty present research at international psychology conference in Spain * Eleven students and four faculty members from Tennessee Tech University's Department of Counseling and Psychology recently traveled to Barcelona, Spain, where they presented research at the annual Association for Psychological Science (APS) conference. The three-day conference gave eight undergraduate and three graduate students fro more PR

DENTON, Texas, July 15 -- Texas Woman's University issued the following news: * * * National association recognizes nursing professor DALLAS -- College of Nursing professor Jacqueline Michael, PhD, has been inducted as a Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (FAANP), one of the profession's highest honors recognizing nurse practitioners who have made outstanding contributions to clinical practice, education, research and leadership. Michael was among 59 nurse practitioners selected nationwide for the 2026 class of fellow more PR

NEW YORK, July 14 -- Rockefeller University posted the following news: * * * The body has an early warning system that helps the brain prepare for a viral attack * Picture this: You're enjoying a summer lunch outdoors, unaware that beneath the table, a hungry mosquito is circling your ankles-until you feel the telltale bite. If that mosquito happens to be carrying a pathogen like West Nile Virus (WNV), that bite could turn into more than a nuisance. There is a chance the virus could make its way through the body, leaving serious symptoms in more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 14 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * The evolution of 'core machinery' that lurks beneath the surface * Within every muscle of every living species with a backbone, a protein called myosin tugs on a partner protein to generate a muscle contraction. This function, discovered in mammals a century ago, has been presumed by scientists to be operating in the same way among birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish. A new study tells a different story. These two proteins, myosin and actin, always work tog more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, July 13 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * The new art of herding robots * As autonomous systems grow in number and complexity, researchers at George Mason University are tackling a critical question: How can a single human operator manage an entire swarm of robots? Professors Alexander Brodsky, Cameron Nowzari, and Daigo Shishika are designing smart-swarm technologies to help military planners coordinate unmanned aerial and ground vehicles within Human-Machine Integrated Formations. The urgency more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, July 15 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * Through Google-funded initiative, UGA students use AI technology, community engagement to support Georgia farmers The AI-powered digital platform helps farmers complete reports and recordkeeping By Roy Parry For many Georgia farmers, the workday doesn't end when they leave the field. After long hours of planting, spraying and harvesting crops, many still spend evenings completing paperwork, compliance reports and operational recordkeeping. On a recent m more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 15 -- Trevecca Nazarene University issued the following news: * * * Myatt Receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award for 2026-2027 Dr. Timothy S. Myatt, professor of information technology and management at Trevecca Nazarene University, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award in computer science and information technology from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. Myatt will be traveling to Papua New Guinea from January to July of 2027 to complete a project entitled "Vic more PR

ANGOLA, Indiana, July 14 -- Trine University posted the following news: * * * Trine engineering faculty take part in national engineering educators' conference * CHARLOTTE, N.C. -Eight faculty from Trine University's Allen School of Engineering and Computing recently participated in the American Society for Engineering Education's (ASEE) annual conference, with several publishing and presenting papers. Held June 21-24 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, the conference is the organization's largest gathering of more PR

EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, July 14 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus posted the following news: * * * True Blu: Next-gen workforce advocate Omid Razmpour * Razmpour recently completed his Ph.D. at Laney Graduate School and the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing and a concurrent MBA from Goizueta Business School at Emory University. Razmpour, who dedicated his Ph.D. research and dissertation to improving workforce conditions for fellow nurses everywhere, was awarded in May with the highest honor presented to students at Emo more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, July 14 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * The Turners: a rare specimen of Aggie generosity At the end of most days, Judy '78 and Tim '74, '77 Turner sit beneath the shade tree overlooking their ranch near San Angelo and watch the birds and nature spring to life. It's a simple ritual born from a lifelong love for nature and commitment to land stewardship, wildlife and conservation. That same appreciation eventually led t more PR

TUSKEGEE, Alabama, July 15 -- The Tuskegee University posted the following news: * * * Tuskegee University welcomes Dr. Charlyn A. Hilliman as CIO Thonnia Lee Tuskegee University is pleased to announce that Dr. Charlyn A. Hilliman has been named the new chief information officer. Dr. Hilliman will provide strategic leadership for the university's information technology enterprise, strengthen the digital infrastructure, advance cybersecurity and data governance, and foster innovation that supports student success, research excellence and Tu more PR

TUSKEGEE, Alabama, July 15 -- The Tuskegee University posted the following news: * * * STEM Achievers Student Showcase Celebrates Middle-Schoolers' Innovation and Real-World Problem Solving Crystal Drake At the 2026 STEM Achievers Student Showcase, more than 60 Alabama middle school students presented innovative research projects and technology-driven solutions designed to address some of society's most pressing challenges on campus at Tuskegee last week. The showcase marked the culmination of a two-week STEM immersion experience that brou more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, July 14 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * U.S. National Science Foundation Announces Transformational Award to Connecticut's Quantum Tech Sector * The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) announced today that Connecticut is one of twelve regions selected to receive an NSF Regional Innovation Engines (NSF Engines) award, joining a portfolio of regional technology clusters that are accelerating the development of critical technologies and building a durable U.S. technology advantage. Th more PR

DAVIS, California, July 14 -- The University of California Davis posted the following news: * * * UC Davis' Record $676M Fundraising Year Marks New Era of Philanthropy * The University of California, Davis, raised more than $676 million in philanthropic support during fiscal year 2025-26, more than doubling the university's previous giving record and marking the strongest fundraising year in its history. Donors' unprecedented level of investment in UC Davis will expand opportunities for students, strengthen faculty excellence, accelerate  more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 15 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * Invasive Breast Cancer Is Rising Fast in Asian American Women Younger women and those with advanced or aggressive forms of cancer are experiencing the largest increases. - A new study led by UC San Francisco found an alarming rise in invasive breast cancer among Asian American women over the last two decades. Rates are rising among nearly all Asian American ethnic groups much faster than they are in any more PR

MISSOULA, Montana, July 14 -- The University of Montana posted the following news release: * * * UM Bio Station Detects 'Forever Chemicals' in Flathead Watershed * Researchers detected the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) at sites last fall. "Detection of these compounds is not entirely surprising given results elsewhere," said FLBS Director Jim Elser. "But confirming their presence in the Flathead, even at these low levels, is still a matter of concern." PFAS  more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, July 13 -- The University of Massachusetts Amherst School of Public Health and Health Sciences issued the following news: * * * UMass Amherst Receives Over $2.1 Million from Massachusetts Life Sciences Center to Boost Research Infrastructure The Institute for Applied Life Sciences (IALS) at the University of Massachusetts Amherst has received two grants totaling more than $2.1 million from the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC) to acquire an advanced optical tweezers system that will be the first publicly avail more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, July 14 -- The University of North Carolina Charlotte campus posted the following news release: * * * Understanding America's electric grid: Why modernization matters * The NSF Grid Modernization Engine in the Carolinas (Carolinas Grid Engine) - led by UNC Charlotte with support from more than 100 partners - is a regional energy innovation hub that spans 36 counties in North Carolina and South Carolina designed to create a resilient, efficient and technologically advanced power grid. With research support from the more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 15 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release on July 14, 2026: * * * UAMS, Mena Regional Health System to Sign Co-Management Agreement The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and Mena Regional Health System are planning to sign a co-management agreement, pending final approval by the Arkansas Department of Health. The agreement was approved on Tuesday night by the Mena City Council and the Mena Hospital Commissioners. Under the agreement, Mena Regional Hea more PR

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, July 15 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release: * * * Hanenberg retires after two decades of advocacy, dedication and leadership After over twenty years of extraordinary accomplishments and selfless service to campus, UCCS is celebrating Interim Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs Stephanie Hanenberg as she retires and begins her next chapter of life. Stephanie was born and raised in Colorado Springs, and wanted to be at a university where she could "stay here an more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, July 15 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news on July 14, 2026: * * * Walcott selected as interim senior vice president for academic affairs and provost He will succeed Benjamin C. Ayers, recently appointed president of Clemson University - University of Georgia President Jere W. Morehead announced Tuesday that Ron R. Walcott, vice provost for graduate education and dean of the Graduate School, has been named the interim senior vice president for academic affairs and provost, effective August 1. Walcott, a more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 15 (TNSjou) -- The University of Illinois Chicago campus issued the following news release: * * * New cell imaging method shines a light on blind spots Cells are crowded, dynamic places where thousands of molecules interact in tight quarters. Until now, scientists lacked a reliable way to see many of these molecular interactions as they happen. Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago have developed a new imaging method that allows scientists to see previously hidden enzyme activities in small regions across more PR

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, July 14 -- The University of Lynchburg posted the following news: * * * University of Lynchburg Board of Trustees welcomes new members * The University of Lynchburg Board of Trustees welcomed the following new members on July 1: Analisa Archer '93, Bill Bodine '78, '89 MAd, Andy Flint, Kevin Moore '93, and Jim Napier '75. Archer, of Washington, D.C., is deputy chief human capital officer for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Over the past two decades, she also has served at the U.S. Department of Justice, the  more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 15 (TNSjou) -- The University of Maryland Baltimore campus issued the following news: * * * New Approach Allows Address-Level Assessments of Marylanders' Proximity to Health Care and Hazards Jennifer Holland When it comes to health care options and outcomes, the country mouse and the city mouse are worlds apart. The space between 'rural' and 'urban' varies greatly, and the shades of gray matter when assessing populations' access to resources and exposure to hazards. That's an important theme in a new study led by  more PR

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, July 15 -- The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School issued the following news: * * * Naomi Fettig receives Canadian Institutes of Health Research award for multiple sclerosis research By Pat Sargent Postdoctoral fellow Naomi Fettig, PhD, is the recipient of a Canada Postdoctoral Research Award (CPRA) from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. The award funds Dr. Fettig's research studying demyelination of neurons in multiple sclerosis (MS)-when T cells (white blood cells) in the immune system dama more PR

MIAMI, Florida, July 15 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Mendoza Family's Gift Accelerates Breakthrough MS Research * Through a $500,000 commitment, the Mendoza Family Fund, established in partnership with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, is advancing regenerative stem cell research and expanding treatment access at UHealth's Multiple Sclerosis Center of Excellence. On July 9, Fernando Mendoza and his family arrived at UHealth - University of Miami Health System ready to turn ye more PR

MIAMI, Florida, July 15 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Why Some Brain Cells May Be More Vulnerable to Parkinson's Disease * A University of Miami Miller School of Medicine study found that damaged mitochondrial DNA can continue accumulating in dopamine-producing neurons long after the initial injury occurs, offering new insight into why these cells are especially vulnerable in Parkinson's disease. Scientists at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine have uncovered new clues more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, July 15 -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release: * * * University of Missouri (UM) System Critical Materials Crossroads Engine selected for $160 million NSF award Led by University of Missouri-Kansas City, this regional consortium includes all four institutions of the UM System -- the University of Missouri, Missouri University of Science and Technology, the University of Missouri-St. Louis and UMKC. This partnership will build an ecosystem to ensure national security and energy independence as wel more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 15 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * UNL partners with Iowa State, others on major biomanufacturing initiative Nebraska, Iowa team up to turn agricultural strengths into industries of tomorrow By Dan Moser, Research and Innovation The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a key partner in a collaboration involving about 70 institutions and organizations across Nebraska and Iowa that will create a bioeconomy-focused innovation ecosystem in the region's rural communities. The National Scienc more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 15 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Mamo's leadership, commitment recognized with O'Hanlon Award Martha Mamo's strategic leadership, problem-solving skills and dedication to helping others have helped advance research at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and boosted the agriculture industry across the state. In recognition of those efforts, Mamo, John E. Weaver Professor of Soil Science and head of the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture, has received the 2026 James O'Hanlon Academi more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 15 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * New project explores multilingual students' engagement with science of reading By Kelcey Buck, Education and Human Sciences Lydiah Kiramba, associate professor of teaching, learning and teacher education, is beginning a project to explore how multilingual students engage with culturally sustaining Science of Reading aligned instruction. The one-year project is funded by the William T. Grant Foundation. Kiramba's study seeks to address persistent gaps more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, July 14 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release: * * * University of Phoenix OpenAI collaboration * Collaboration will accelerate AI integration across teaching and learning, student services, operations, workforce readiness and collaborative research to help prepare working adult learners for the AI economy Artificial intelligence is transforming nearly every profession, creating a vital need for working adults to continuously develop new skills while they are already in the workforce. Recognizing more PR

SPOKANE, Washington, July 15 -- Gonzaga University issued the following news: * * * UW-GU Students Research with Providence Heart Institute Surgeons The University of Washington-Gonzaga University (UW-GU) Health Partnership has launched the Heart Institute Scholars Program, a two-year, longitudinal experience that teams up medical school and undergraduate health sciences students with physicians to conduct cutting-edge cardiothoracic research. The program, which kicked off in June, is a collaboration between the UW School of Medicine (UWSOM more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, July 15 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * Upstate, SUNY Purchase partner to create guaranteed pathway to medical school Upstate Medical University and SUNY Purchase have established a new partnership that will provide high-achieving students with a guaranteed pathway from undergraduate education to earning a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree at Upstate. Beginning with students entering SUNY Purchase in fall 2027, the Purchase-Upstate Guaranteed Entrance Pr more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, July 14 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI chemistry professor receives $1.5 million National Science Foundation grant * KINGSTON, R.I. - July 14, 2026 - Justin Pratt, assistant professor of chemistry at the University of Rhode Island, recently received a $1,488,349 award from the National Science Foundation. The funded research seeks to advance the national goal of training future scientists by supporting faculty in accessing and implementing evidence-based laboratory teaching pra more PR

VERMILLION, South Dakota, July 15 -- The University of South Dakota posted the following news: * * * USD School of Education Pledges to Prepare Future Educators for Digital Learning Environments * The University of South Dakota School of Education announced it has signed the Alliance for Innovation in Teacher Education pledge, committing to prepare educators with the skills to successfully use technology for learning in face-to-face, hybrid and online classrooms. "Preparing future educators today requires more than basic technology skills more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, July 14 -- The University of Tennessee posted the following news: * * * UT, Partners Win up to $160M for NSF Regional Innovation Engine To Drive Rural Economic Development * The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is part of a team that has won up to $160 million over the next 10 years from the National Science Foundation for the BRIDGES Engine, a collaborative initiative that will generate millions of dollars in additional annual income for Tennessee farmers and create thousands of jobs across the state. BRIDGES, one  more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 15 (TNSjou) -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * UVA researchers find brain signal linked to communication challenges in autism By Emma Candelier, ec2ms@virginia.edu Why do some children with autism communicate more easily than others, even when they hear the same words? Researchers from the University of Virginia believe the answer may lie in the brain's electrical activity. In a new study published in Scientific Reports, they found that subtle patterns in brain activity  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 15 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU Health Board of Directors elects Cantor as chair, extends contract for CEO Levy Additionally, board members Fotini "Fay" Manolios will serve as vice chair, Joel Nied will serve as secretary and Randolph Reynolds Jr. will serve as treasurer. - Diana Cantor, current acting chair of the Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority Board of Directors, was elected to serve as chair of the board on Monday, July 13. Her term begins imm more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 15 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Grant funds computer scientist's look into the hidden architecture of DNA The five-year, $2 million award from the National Institutes of Health will support Professor Alexey Onufriev's inquiry into molecular simulations, AI-assisted drug discovery, and the biological mechanisms behind aging and disease. By Tonia Moxley A computer scientist is combining physics, biology, and artificial intelligence (AI) to tackle some of medicine's most complex challenges, fro more PR

GLOUCESTER POINT, Virginia, July 14 -- William and Mary Virginia Institute of Marine Science posted the following news: * * * W&M's VIMS & Batten School partner with NOAA to expand access to shallow water mapping data in the Chesapeake Bay * New program turns marine debris removal and other local vessel activity into valuable bathymetric data collection A new partnership between William & Mary's VIMS & Batten School and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) turns routine vessel operations and lost crab trap removal in more PR

PULLMAN, Washington, July 15 (TNSjou) -- Washington State University issued the following news release: * * * 'Amazing moths': Study pinpoints insect habitat that draws grizzlies to Glacier peaks When grizzly bears clamber onto the talus slopes high in Glacier National Park, they're searching for an abundant, fatty meal: army cutworm moths. The inch-long moths hatch on the Great Plains and fly en masse to escape the heat in the stony upper reaches of the Rocky Mountains. Grizzlies hoover them up by the thousands -- at about a half-calorie e more PR

PULLMAN, Washington, July 15 (TNSjou) -- Washington State University issued the following news release: * * * Study reveals a winter version of the biological clock Researchers at Washington State University have discovered a molecular "winter lock" that keeps animals in a less active winter state until favorable conditions return, a discovery that could improve pest control and lead to a better understanding of seasonal health conditions in humans. Using fruit flies as a model, researchers found the "winter lock" is driven by seasonal chan more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 15 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * What mice and crayfish can teach us about evolution * Deep in a cave in the Missouri Ozarks, a ghostly crustacean blindly grasps for food in total darkness. Illuminated by a flashlight, the Bristly Cave crayfish shines white and nearly translucent. Cut off from sunlight for thousands of generations, cave crayfish have lost their need for vision or pigment. For spelunkers, cave crayfish are a rare sight. For Andreas "Andi" Kautt, an assistan more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 15 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * 'Plants get sick!': WashU scientists, U. City students research plants together Rachel Penczykowski -or Dr. Rachel, as she is known by these first graders -is an associate professor of biology in WashU Arts & Sciences and an expert on infectious disease in plants. She conducts much of her research in the field -rural fields, urban parks and, on this sunny day, a garden bed at Jackson Park Elementary School in the School District of University  more PR

WEST LIBERTY, West Virginia, July 14 -- West Liberty University posted the following news: * * * West Liberty University Students Earn National Recognition at Biomedical Research Symposium * WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. -West Liberty University faculty and students recently showcased undergraduate research on a national stage, with three students earning presentation awards at the 10th National IDeA Symposium of Biomedical Research Excellence (NISBRE), held June 14-17 in Rockville, Maryland. Hosted by the National Institutes of Health's Institutio more PR

CULLOWHEE, North Carolina, July 15 -- Western Carolina University issued the following news: * * * WCU engineering students gain hands-on experience with semiconductor testing equipment Advanced semiconductor testing equipment at Western Carolina University is providing students with hands-on experiences and opportunities to explore the high-demand field of semiconductor technology. Over the past year, WCU installed and began using a new Signatone semiconductor wafer probe station in the RAPID Center, a research and development center of th more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The University of the District of Columbia posted the following news: * * * What Do Carrots Have to Do With Quantum Computing? * More than you might think, according to Professor Pawan Tyagi, director of the Center for Nanotechnology Research and Education (CNRE) at the University of the District of Columbia (UDC). Carotene, the molecule that gives carrots their bright orange color, is showing surprising promise in Tyagi's research into technologies that could underpin the next generation of computing, making it mor more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, July 13 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * WIU Graduate Student Selected as Speaker at Nationally Recognized Cybersecurity Summit (CyAD), Delivers Talk on AI-Driven Authentication Systems * MACOMB, IL -Western Illinois University continues to demonstrate leadership in cybersecurity education and research as WIU Cybersecurity graduate student Abiodun Damilare Adebanjo served as a Student Spotlight Speaker at the Cybersecurity Across Disciplines (CyAD) Summit 2026, held in June at Moraine more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, July 15 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * An accessible, accurate method to measure the placenta In a new study, Yale research scientist Harvey Kliman found that a Yale-developed method to estimate placental volume is just as accurate -- and less complex -- than the current method. By Jessica Liu When Ann O'Neill suffered a stillbirth in 2018, she was bewildered. She was already a mother to three healthy children and therefore had received no information on stillbirth prevention from her more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 14 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Young innovators rise through Next-Gen Entrepreneur Summer Program * The room buzzed with nervous chatter and bursts of laughter as teams of high school students prepared to step forward and pitch ideas they had spent weeks developing. With presentations that included prototypes and fully developed websites, these students were not just sharing concepts -they were presenting smart solutions to real challenges facing their communities. This  more PR