ORLANDO, Florida, July 14 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * 4 UCF Experts Named 2026 American Academy of Nursing Fellows * Four faculty members from UCF's College of Nursing have been selected to receive the profession's most prestigious recognition of fellows of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN): Jean Davis '19PhD, Jacqueline LaManna '13PhD, Kimberly Navarro and Kaitlyn Rechenberg. UCF has the most inductees among universities in Florida in the 2026 American Academy of Nursing Class of Fellows, wh 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

READING, Pennsylvania, July 15 -- Albright College issued the following news: * * * Albright College Launches AI Education Program for K-12 Educators and Receives Grant from Glenn W. Bailey Foundation Grant supports PDE-approved Artificial Intelligence Endorsement program launching August 2026, equipping Pennsylvania teachers with AI literacy and classroom integration skills - Albright College has received a $20,000 grant from the Glenn W. Bailey Foundation to launch what is poised to be one of Pennsylvania's first structured pathways for  more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 13 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Ask the expert: Deed fraud an overlooked threat to homeowners * You may never have heard of deed fraud, but it is a growing legal issue that is startingly easy to fall victim to, especially for members of vulnerable communities. Deed fraud -where fraudsters illegally transfer home ownership to themselves -means someone who put years of work and likely thousands of dollars into their home loses it in the blink of an eye to a fraudster whose name t more PR

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, July 14 -- Assumption University posted the following news: * * * Assumption Alumni Named to Local Power Lists * Each year, the Boston Globe names a list of the 50 most influential local leaders in technology and business, including software, AI, robotics, cybersecurity, climate tech, and health tech. One of this year's Boston Globe Tech Power Players is John Clancy, a member of the Class of 1989. John C lancy '89 is the CEO of Bitsight, a cybersecurity company providing security ratings, exposure analysis, and r more PR

GALWAY CITY, Ireland, July 14 -- Atlantic Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Ireland's over-65 population to double: Why robots could meet the demand for physical therapy Inside the lab where Ali Al Abbas is teaching rehabilitation robots to care like humans. - Populations are aging, injuries are rising, and the world simply doesn't have enough clinicians to go around. In Ireland alone, the over-65 population is projected to double by 2051 and 32% of the workforce will be over 50 by 2031. PhD researcher Ali  more PR

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, July 14 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * Austin Peay State University dean named to national fellowship for educator-preparation leaders * Dr. John McConnell, dean of APSU's Eriksson College of Education, during a signing ceremony for the Grow Your Own Teacher Residency. | Photo by Sean McCully CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - Dr. John McConnell, dean of the Eriksson College of Education at Austin Peay State University, has been named an Impact Academy fellow through national nonprofit organizat 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

BRISTOL, England, July 13 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Bristol one of 35 UK universities to partner in new defence alliance * The Alliance is part of the UK Government's PS182million investment in growing defence-related skills and future career opportunities for students. Chosen from almost 100 UK university applicants, Bristol and the other 34 institutions will share expertise and build connections between academia and the defence sector, creating student career pathways in, for example, cyber se more PR

BURNABY, British Columbia, July 14 -- Simon Fraser University posted the following news: * * * British Columbians becoming more wary of AI as awareness grows - SFU study * by Sam Smith British Columbians are growing increasingly wary of artificial intelligence and the companies behind the technology, according to a Simon Fraser University survey. As AI becomes more prevalent, B.C. residents are becoming more skeptical about its impact and less trusting of tech companies and those who lead them. The findings also indicate that British  more PR

SAN BERNARDINO, California, July 15 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * CSUSB joins winning regional CSU initiative to expand career opportunities for students The six-campus partnership will connect more than 250,000 California State University students in Southern California with expanded alumni networks, employer connections and career opportunities through a new regional recruitment model. - Cal State San Bernardino is part of a six-campus Southern California collaboration awarded $100, more PR

CARDIFF, Wales, July 13 -- Cardiff University posted the following news: * * * Cardiff University secures defence alliance membership * Cardiff University has secured membership of a major new alliance designed to support UK defence and strengthen national security. The Defence Universities Alliance (DUA) is a new Ministry of Defence (MoD) \- led alliance of 35 of the UK's leading research-intensive universities. It is a strategic network of UK Universities who are committed to partnering with the MoD, the UK Armed Forces, the Office 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

QUEENSLAND, Australia, July 14 -- Central Queensland University issued the following news: * * * Improving wake-up a giant leap for better sleep By Mary Bolling From self-confessed "space fangirl" to seven years working in the sleep lab at NASA's Ames Research Center, CQUniversity researcher Dr Cassie Hilditch has taken her sleep science career into the stratosphere. Now back in Australia with CQU's world-leading Appleton Institute for wellbeing at work, rest and play, Dr Hilditch is bringing unique insights to improve sleep across the p more PR

LONDON, England, July 14 -- City St George, University of London issued the following news: * * * City St George's AI Research Day explores how the institution can shape technological change Baba Sheba, Professor of Digital Education and Transformation led the university-wide event. - Last month, staff and students from across the City St George's, University of London community convened for its inaugural AI Research Day, organised by Baba Sheba, Professor of Digital Education and Transformation at the University. They heard from some of  more PR

NEW YORK, July 15 -- Columbia University Columbia Journalism School issued the following news: * * * 2026 Pulitzer Center Fellows Announced Eight graduates will report on underreported stories around the world through grants administered by the Pulitzer Center. - Columbia Journalism School, in partnership with the Pulitzer Center, is proud to announce the graduates from the Class of 2026 selected for fellowships to pursue ambitious reporting projects on underreported issues of global importance. The partnership between the institutions pr more PR

RICHMOND, Kentucky, July 14 -- Eastern Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * Curiosity Fuels EKU Graduate's Rise in Healthcare Cybersecurity * When attending his first class as a broadcasting and electronic media major at Eastern Kentucky University (EKU), Chris Gabel, '05 '09, had no idea his career would one day lead to advancing healthcare cybersecurity and even helping develop AI standards at a national level. From Northern Kentucky, Gabel had applied to schools like Duke and the University of North Carolina and was acc 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

KAMPALA, Uganda, July 14 -- Makerere University issued the following news: * * * Dr John Mary Kiberu Appointed Acting Head of Makerere University's Department of Geology & Petroleum Studies By Hasifa Kabejja Dr John Mary Kiberu has been appointed Acting Head of the Department of Geology and Petroleum Studies at Makerere University effective 1st July 2026. Dr Kiberu takes over from Dr Arthur Batte who has led the Department since 1st April 2022. Official Handover Ceremony The official handover ceremony, held on 10th July 2026, was presid 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

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

OXFORD, Ohio, July 14 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Faculty trip plants seeds for growth of AI education at Farmer School * Artificial intelligence is one of the greatest business disruptors of this generation. Instead of waiting for textbooks to catch up, nearly two dozen Farmer faculty members traveled to San Francisco this summer to meet directly with the companies building, investing, and deploying AI. In the course of a week, the group visited more than 30 companies of all sizes. "We went to some large compan 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

BAVARIA, Germany, July 14 -- The Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat posted the following news release: * * * FAU is the leader in further education in Bavaria * Current statistics confirm high demand for programs for working professionals Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat Erlangen-Nurnberg (FAU) retains its leading position in the area of further education in Bavaria. According to figures on degree programs for professional development at Bavarian universities recently published by the Bavarian State Office for Statistics, a total of 2,095 peo 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

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

LAKELAND, Florida, July 14 -- Florida Polytechnic University posted the following news release: * * * Florida Poly senior helps protect high-tech systems at HID Global * Skylar Limburg is spending her summer turning classroom concepts into real-world impact in an internship with HID Global, a worldwide provider of secure identity and access control solutions. Limburg, a senior majoring in cybersecurity engineering at Florida Polytechnic University, is working with the company's information security, network security, and physical access c more PR

BRONX, New York, July 15 -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following news: * * * Fordham Law's In-House Counsel Institute Returns with a Focus on AI By Josh Friedland Fordham Law School, in collaboration with global law firm DLA Piper, is launching the second year of its In-House Counsel Institute, with a focus on AI. The online program is open to current in-house attorneys looking to advance their roles as business partners and gain insights from experts from a range of industries as well as practicing lawyers locally and aro 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

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

HAIFA, Israel, July 14 -- The Technion - Israel Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Heart Warning * Researchers at the Technion Faculty of Biomedical Engineering have achieved a breakthrough in the early detection of heart failure. They have developed DeepHHF, a pioneering artificial intelligence model that identifies patients at high risk of developing heart failure years before the onset of clinical disease, enabling preventive interventions that could spare patients significant suffering and potentially save lives.  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

COVENTRY, England, July 14 -- The University of Warwick Business School posted the following news: * * * How can you trust the answers AI gives you? * With the race to scale up AI continuing apace, a natural concern arises. As AI systems become more powerful, they also seem ever more mysterious. How can we trust systems that appear to be impenetrable black boxes, whose inner workings we only dimly understand? One response is to try to 'open the box' - to identify the representations distributed across billions of weights and activations more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 13 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * How MIT students are helping to prevent cyberattacks * In May 2019, the government of Baltimore, Maryland, fell into chaos. Cybercriminals had locked the city out of many of its critical files and demanded payment to decrypt them. The city refused to pay ransom. The attack incapacitated a swath of services, including real estate transactions and bill payment, and recovery costs soared into the millions. The syllabus of class 11. 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

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

KAMPALA, Uganda, July 14 -- Makerere University issued the following news: * * * Makerere University Promotes Prof. Peter Waiswa to Full Professor By Joseph Odoi Makerere University has promoted Prof. Peter Waiswa from the rank of Associate Professor to Full Professor of Health Policy, Planning and Management at the School of Public Health, following the decision of the Appointments Board at its 811th meeting held on 10th July 2026. The promotion recognises his outstanding contributions to the University's core functions of teaching and le more PR

MUNICH, Germany, July 14 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * Medical AI - a look ten years into the future * The digital platform "2036 - Healthy with AI?" is now online Artificial intelligence is transforming medicine. But what will be the direct impact in the coming years? A project by M1 - Munich Medicine Alliance takes a look into the future. Using fictional patient stories, experts describe what prevention, diagnosis, and treatment might look like in 2036. The project is funded by the Federal Minist 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

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

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

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

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

DURHAM, North Carolina, July 13 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news: * * * NCCU's Dawn Matthews Receives Visionary Leadership Award for Student Success * North Carolina Central University's (NCCU) Dawn Matthews, Ph.D., has been selected to receive EAB's 2026 Visionary Leadership Award for her leadership in transforming the student experience through strategic, technology-driven initiatives. Presented as part of EAB's annual CONNECTED Awards, the honor recognizes higher education leaders who implement innovative  more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, July 14 -- Newcastle University issued the following news: * * * University supports more secure, resilient society Newcastle University has been selected as a founding member of the UK's new Defence Universities Alliance (DUA). The announcement recognises the University's strengths in research, innovation, education and skills that contribute to a safer, more secure and resilient society. The Defence Universities Alliance is a collaborative, strategic network of UK Universities who are publicly committed to p 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

CARDIFF, Wales, July 13 -- Cardiff University posted the following news: * * * PhD student and entrepreneur graduates as part of Class of 2026 * A PhD student who developed and launched a learning app for children while studying for her PhD graduates this week as part of Cardiff's class of 2026. Zara Siddique from the School of Computer Science and Informatics has spent the last four years exploring how to make AI safer for marginalised communities for her PhD. As part of her research, Zara has been able to travel and connect with speci more PR

HONG KONG, July 14 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU startup WiseLaw advances to National top 20 in AI competition "Win in AI+" * WiseLaw Digital Technology Limited (WiseLaw), a startup nurtured by the flagship PolyVentures startup ecosystem of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), stood out from the crowd in the second season of "Win in AI+", a large-scale documentary-style startup investment programme jointly hosted by China Central Television and the Hangzhou Municipal People's more PR

KOWLOON, Hong Kong, July 14 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU startup WiseLaw advances to National top 20 in AI competition "Win in AI+" WiseLaw Digital Technology Limited (WiseLaw), a startup nurtured by the flagship PolyVentures startup ecosystem of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), stood out from the crowd in the second season of "Win in AI+", a large-scale documentary-style startup investment programme jointly hosted by China Central Television and the Hangzhou Municipal Pe 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

BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 13 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * Prof. Kassner in Bioethics: 'Legitimate Health- and Science-Policymaking Needs New Thinking' * 'We must be more intentional about the public's role in crafting valid health and science policy' When it comes to major decisions about policies concerning health and science, e.g., how the public should be kept informed during a pandemic, there probably is more disagreement than agreement in the U.S. and other countries. Stepping into this debate, in t more PR

LONDON, England, July 14 (TNSjou) -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * AI combines multiple DNA clues to improve cancer detection from blood Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence method that can detect signs of cancer by combining several different clues found in DNA fragments circulating in the blood. - The method, developed by a team led by scientists at Queen Mary University of London's Barts Cancer Institute, and the University of Cambridge, uses a comparatively inexpensive form of genome  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

OSHAWA, Ontario, July 14 -- The Ontario Tech University issued the following news release: * * * Renewed federal funding will help Ontario Tech University expand STEM opportunities for underrepresented youth * For more than a decade, Ontario Tech University's Engineering Outreach program has delivered engaging science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) experiences that help young people develop foundational skills, discover new interests and envision themselves as future innovators, engineers and technology leaders. Through cam 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

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

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

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

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

HONG KONG, July 14 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * Testing AI in the Real World HKU Business School Released AI Agents' Trading Performance * HKU Business School today released the results of a groundbreaking study evaluating how well today's leading Artificial Intelligence models can perform as independent foreign exchange traders. Over the past year, AI large language models (LLMs) have rapidly evolved from simply generating text to taking independent actions and using complex tools. However, a ke more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, July 15 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Aggie student startup wins large checks at national competition CEO and aerospace engineering student Akku Kumar is hoping to change the way that airlines handle carry-on baggage at the gate using cameras in airports. By Marina Vences, Contributor Aggie founded startup Arrow Analytics entered the Texas A&M New Ventures Competition (TNVC) in June, where the team was awarded checks totaling more than $11,000. The team placed f 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

OXFORD, Ohio, July 14 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Transformation of College of Creative Arts helps meet evolving needs of students, workforce * Artistic excellence. Mentorship. Personal attention to students. These have been, and will continue to be, hallmarks of Miami University's College of Creative Arts (CCA). As CCA embraces its rich traditions, the college also is forging a path to a prosperous future. For the past year, CCA has introduced institutes, revamped degree programs, and reinvigorated departme 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

BIRMINGHAM, England, July 14 -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * University of Birmingham becomes a founding member of the UK Defence Universities Alliance The University of Birmingham is one of 35 universities selected to form a new alliance to spearhead defence research and boost skills and careers in defence. Launched today by the Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, Luke Pollard MP, the Defence Universities Alliance (DUA) is a long-term collaboration between the Ministry of Defence, the UK Armed Forc more PR

MANCHESTER, England, July 14 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * University of Manchester chosen as a founding member of new Defence Universities Alliance * 35 universities form new Defence Universities Alliance with the Ministry of Defence to develop new technologies and create opportunities for students and graduates * Alliance will boost defence industry skills across the UK and support vital research into new defence technologies * Alliance is part of pound sterling182 million investment in growing  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

PORTSMOUTH, England, July 14 -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news on July 13, 2026: * * * University of Portsmouth joins new UK Defence Universities Alliance The University of Portsmouth has become a founding member of a new national alliance bringing together leading universities to strengthen defence research, develop future skills, and support careers across the UK's defence and national security sectors Launched today (13 July) by Defence Minister Luke Pollard MP, the UK Defence Universities Alliance (DUA) will crea more PR

SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, July 14 -- The University of Saskatchewan issued the following news release: * * * USask to receive funding to advance Canadian AI research * USask will receive $1 million to support AI-driven research and innovation that strengthens communities, industry and the economy through our areas of focus, including agriculture, health, and quantum computing. We thank Anthropic for the support and confidence in us as we continue to lead the next generation of innovation. The following release was originally published by 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

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, July 14 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news: * * * UTC Center for Professional Education to offer two AI programs in September * Adobe StockAs artificial intelligence becomes a bigger part of day-to-day work across industries, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga's Center for Professional Education will offer two online programs in September to help working professionals build practical AI skills for different needs and experience levels. The two offerings are AI Essent more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, July 14 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * A better understanding of radicalisation through AI Phd Defence Mijke van den Hurk at National Policelab AI - Radicalisation is a complex process, influenced by many variables that interact with each other to varying degrees. AI scientist Mijke van den Hurk investigated whether artificial intelligence could help unravel this intricate interplay. She defended her PhD thesis cum laude on 29 June. In the spring of 2019, Mijke van den Hurk was on holiday  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

LONDON, Canada, July 14 -- Western University issued the following Q&A on July 13, 2026, involving Dan Lizotte, director of the Rotman Institute of Philosophy and professor in the departments of computer science, and epidemiology and biostatistics: * * * Western philosophers, scientists among global scholars tackling "wicked problems" Rotman Institute of Philosophy director Dan Lizotte on why careful thinking across disciplines matters more than ever By Megan Stacey Western's Rotman Institute of Philosophy recently hosted the Summit on Int 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

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