HAMDEN, Connecticut, July 16 -- Quinnipiac University Poll has issued the following news: * * * 44% Of Voters Say They Are Financially Worse Off Than A Year Ago, An Increase Since February, Quinnipiac University Pennsylvania Poll Finds; Also Higher: Opposition To AI Data Center In Their Community * More than 4 in 10 voters in the Keystone state (44 percent) say they are worse off financially than they were a year ago, 36 percent say they are better off financially than they were a year ago, and 19 percent volunteer they are the same financi more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, July 15 -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * Aston University joins UK government's Defence Universities Alliance to support the future of UK defence skills and innovation * 35 founding universities selected to form the Defence Universities Alliance (DUA) to boost skills and careers in defence and national security * The DUA was announced on 13 July 2026 by the UK minister for defence readiness and industry, Luke Pollard * It is part of a pound sterling182 million investment in growing defence-related s more PR

ITHACA, New York, July 14 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * At Cornell, 4-H'ers plant seeds for future careers * Middle and high school students from across New York state spent three days discovering potential career paths during the annual 4-H Career Explorations Conference, held June 30 to July 2 at Cornell. Co-hosted by the university and New York State 4-H, the annual event brought more than 200 4-H'ers to campus to learn about emerging career paths from Cornell students, faculty and researchers, and to experienc more PR

ITHACA, New York, July 14 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * At Cornell, 4-H'ers plant seeds for future careers By Juan Vazquez-Leddon, Paul Treadwell, Marc Ducharme, Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research Middle and high school students from across New York state spent three days discovering potential career paths during the annual 4-H Career Explorations Conference, held June 30 to July 2 at Cornell. Co-hosted by the university and New York State 4-H, the annual more PR

BRUNSWICK, Maine, July 16 -- Bowdoin College issued the following news: * * * Summer Fellowships Include the History of History, a Machine Learning Approach to Alzheimer's Research, and the Cost of AI Data Centers By Tom Porter Bowdoin undergraduates are pursuing a wide range of funded academic projects during the break. In all, 180 students have received research fellowships this summer, many of whom are undertaking their work on campus, advised by a faculty member. They are among the 456 polar bears who have secured funding during the br more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 15 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Carnegie Foundry, Carnegie Mellon and American Drone Manufacturers Launch Initiative to Supercharge America's Drone Manufacturing Base * Drone warfare has fundamentally changed modern conflict, exposing one of America's most pressing defense industrial challenges: the ability to manufacture secure, domestically produced autonomous systems at the speed and scale national security now demands. Today, Carnegie Foundry (), a Pittsburgh-based ventu more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 15 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Carnegie Mellon Expands Learnvia to Military Colleges * Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) today announced that Learnvia, its nonprofit learning collaborative, will expand to military colleges, bringing AI-enabled courseware and decades of Carnegie Mellon research in learning science to the education of America's future military leaders. The expansion will begin with Valley Forge Military College (), Pennsylvania's only military college, with ad more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 14 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Carnegie Mellon Partners To Lead NSF Initiative Advancing Energy Innovation and Economic Growth Across Appalachia * Carnegie Mellon University will play a central role in a new U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Regional Innovation Engine () designed to strengthen energy technology, manufacturing competitiveness and economic opportunity across Appalachia. Led by West Virginia University () in partnership with Carnegie Mellon University, th more PR

LONDON, England, July 15 -- City St George, University of London issued the following news: * * * International Home Care Nurses Organization 5th Global Conference highlights the growing impact of home and community nursing Conference showcased the growing importance of home and community nursing in addressing some of the world's most pressing healthcare challenges Written by Matthew Bradby More than 200 nursing leaders, researchers, educators, policymakers, and clinicians from 33 countries gathered in London from 17-19 June for the Intern more PR

LONDON, England, July 15 -- City St George, University of London issued the following news: * * * MARS Project wins Tech4Good Judges' Award for AI for Good Award-winning MARS Project uses programming and AI in combination to record, transcribe and analyse speech from people with aphasia By Mr George Wigmore (Senior Communications Officer) The MARS (Machine Analysis and Reporting of Spoken personal stories with aphasia) Project, which is tackling a hidden gap in stroke rehabilitation, has won a Tech4Good Judges' Award for AI for Good. Sinc more PR

NEW YORK, July 16 (TNSjou) -- Columbia University Zuckerman Institute issued the following news: * * * Upending Decades of Debate, Scientists Discover Most Neurons are Jacks-of-All-Trades Findings that neurons in mice are mostly generalists, instead of specialized for specific functions, has scientific community abuzz - What scientific findings proved so compelling that more than 11,000 preliminary copies of them have been downloaded before they finally appeared in today's Nature? The new research focuses on a mystery as old as neuroscien more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 14 -- The University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Creating a New Engine of Innovation * Originally published in Pittwire; reposted with permission. The Resilient Energy Technology and Infrastructure (RETI) Consortium, led by West Virginia University in collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University and more than 60 regional partners, will use $321 million in public and private funding to develop the nation's next leading industrial  more PR

SHATIN, Hong Kong, July 15 -- The Chinese University of Hong Kong posted the following news release: * * * CUHK, Nansha District Government and Guangzhou First People's Hospital establish the Greater Bay Area's first international clinical trial centre Centre to launch GBA-based clinical studies on AI-powered scoliosis screening and stem cell therapy for knee osteoarthritis * The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK); the People's Government of Nansha District, Guangzhou; and Guangzhou First People's Hospital today (15 July) signed an agre more PR

SILVER CITY, New Mexico, July 15 -- Western New Mexico University posted the following news release: * * * Dean Cindy Martinez Named an Impact Academy Fellow by Deans for Impact * Cindy Martinez, ED.D., dean of the College of Education at Western New Mexico University and director of the NM Center of Excellence for Early Childhood Education, was recently named an Impact Academy Fellow through the national nonprofit organization Deans for Impact. Martinez joins a cohort of leaders chosen for their commitment to strengthening educator prepara more PR

KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, July 15 -- The Technical University of Denmark posted the following news: * * * DTU, the Danish Defence Intelligence Service, and the Danish Industry Foundation in a unique collaboration on defense technologies * Denmark's technological preparedness must be strengthened, and companies and research must contribute to this. Therefore, a new, cross-cutting collaboration is being established. It is happening right now. The threat landscape against Denmark is serious. Hybrid threats are increasing, and so are the deman more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, July 14 -- The George Mason University College of Public Health posted the following news: * * * Health informatics officially added to department title to become Health Administration, Policy, and Informatics * With the rapid rise of electronic health records, artificial intelligence, and data analytics, health informatics skills are critical for health workers in all fields, and the demand for health informaticists continues to grow. The College of Public Health is formally recognizing years of leadership and growth i more PR

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, July 14 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * How Research Could Make Shrimp a Big Arkansas Revenue Stream * Arkansas has long been synonymous with catfish production, but researchers at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) believe the state's aquaculture future may be much broader and potentially much more profitable. At the center of that effort is Dr. Yathish Ramena, director of the Center of Excellence within UAPB's Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries, who is  more PR

DUBLIN, Ireland, July 15 -- Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology issued the following news: * * * IADT Alumni Win major Animation Awards at 36th Galway Film Fleadh Congratulations to all the IADT alumni and graduates whose animated films were celebrated at the 36th Annual Galway Film Fleadh last Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th July. This year both major animation awards were presented to short films created by IADT alumni. The prestigious James Horgan Award for Best Animation went to the surreal short Voideden written and di more PR

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, July 15 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Immanuel works to solve puzzle of better pancreatic cancer treatment * When Susan Immanuel talks about her research, one theme is clear. "I like solving puzzles," she said. At South Dakota State University's College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions, Immanuel is applying that mindset to pancreatic cancer, exploring new ways to deliver effective cancer drugs more precisely and effectively to tumors. Immanuel, a postdoctoral research more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, July 15 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Is AI better at recognizing faces than you are? Study examines factors that affect accuracy * Facial recognition is now a fixture of modern life, powering everything from national border security to the simple convenience of unlocking a smartphone. However, these advancements bring significant risks to privacy, equity and civil rights. While AI can now match faces as accurately as humans, the specific logic these algorithms use to calculate simil more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 15 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Jungwoo Ryoo named associate dean for adult education at Penn State Altoona * ALTOONA, Pa. -Jungwoo Ryoo has been named the inaugural associate dean for adult education at Penn State Altoona, effective July 1, 2027. Ryoo will continue to serve in his current role as chancellor and chief academic officer at Penn State DuBois until assuming his new role in summer 2027. "Chancellor Ryoo is uniquely qualified to serve as the inaugural asso more PR

ALTOONA, Pennsylvania, July 16 -- Pennsylvania State University at Altoona posted the following news: * * * Jungwoo Ryoo named associate dean for adult education at Penn State Altoona Ryoo will continue to serve in his current role as chancellor and chief academic officer at Penn State DuBois until assuming his new role in summer 2027. - Jungwoo Ryoo has been named the inaugural associate dean for adult education at Penn State Altoona, effective July 1, 2027. Ryoo will continue to serve in his current role as chancellor and chief academic  more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, July 15 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU Engineering researcher receives NSF CAREER award for work on reliable healthcare AI * LAWRENCE -Artificial intelligence is becoming part of everyday life, from search engines to classrooms. But in healthcare, where decisions affect human lives, the stakes are much higher. To help doctors safely trust these tools, Zijun Yao, assistant professor of electrical engineering & computer science at the University of Kansas, is developing a more reliable fram more PR

EASTON, Pennsylvania, July 16 -- Lafayette College issued the following news: * * * Lafayette to host Bicentennial Symposium on democracy Political theorist Helene Landemore and constitutional law expert Akhil Reed Amar to highlight two-day event with keynote addresses - Honoring its rich academic heritage, Lafayette College will host, on Sept. 10 and 11, a Bicentennial Symposium centered on the theme Democracy: Past, Present, and Future, featuring plenary talks by two leading scholars of democracy and a series of panel discussions, inclu more PR

MUNICH, Germany, July 15 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * Launching a start-up through a master's thesis * "MoglichMacher" award for TUM Entrepreneurial Masterclass The TUM Entrepreneurial Masterclass uniquely combines degree programs with start-up activity. In their master's thesis, students can explore a research question that is crucial to their own start-up or another TUM spin-off, or they can investigate how entrepreneurship support can be improved. Around 80 start-ups have already emerged from t more PR

LEICESTER, England, July 15 -- The University of Leicester posted the following news: * * * Leicester-Apollo conference explores research collaborations to improve the health of the UK, India and beyond * Research which could help to transform healthcare delivery in the UK, India and globally was showcased at conference held at the University of Leicester. The conference, held in conjunction with Leicester's partner in India, Apollo Healthcare, was the first major event to feature experts from the newly-formed Centre for Digital Health an more PR

LONDON, England, July 15 (TNSjou) -- The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine issued the following news: * * * Expert comment: Developing a systems approach to health misinformation LSHTM expert discusses new Lancet Commission that will look to tackle wider issues and drivers around health misinformation and disinformation The new 'Lancet Commission on rethinking misinformation, health, and human security', launched on 27 June 2026, aims to analyse the ways in which misinformation and disinformation affect health. It will examine  more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 14 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * MBA Student Secures $40K Grant for Startup Platform * Sheik Akij Wins TEDCO Funding to Expand Potomac24, a Digital Media Platform University of Baltimore MBA student Sheik Md Akij has secured a $40,000 Technology Advancement Grant from TEDCO's Baltimore Innovation Initiative to expand Potomac24, a digital media platform documenting Maryland's entrepreneurship ecosystem. The grant, announced on July 14, 2026, recognizes Akij's project, "Digital M more PR

CLINTON, Mississippi, July 15 -- Mississippi Christian University posted the following news: * * * MC's cybersecurity master's degree program earns top marks from Programs.com * Programs.com, a leading degree program review site, has listed Mississippi Christian University among the state's top cybersecurity master's degree programs for 2026. MC's Master of Science in cybersecurity and information assurance is designed for technical professionals who seek a broader understanding of defense strategy, policy, security assessments and the et more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: College Grads Affected by AI Hiring * WASHINGTON (July 15, 2026) - According to new research from Goldman Sachs, college graduates could feel the effects of AI in the near term, since adoption is moving fastest in industries like finance, management, and professional services, where they make up more than 60% of the workforce. In addition, researchers believe AI will create new jobs to replace some of the jobs it takes away, as other emer more PR

GOLDEN, Colorado, July 15 -- Colorado School of Mines posted the following news: * * * Media tip sheet: Energy hungry data centers * AI is driving an unprecedented expansion of data centers across the U.S., creating challenges for electric utilities, energy producers, policymakers and communities. While data centers have long been part of the digital economy, the massive computing power required for AI applications is increasing electricity demand. The International Energy Agency projects global data center electricity consumption could m more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, July 15 -- The University of Missouri School of Journalism issued the following news release: * * * Meet the 2026 Missouri Honor Medalists * By Austin Fitzgerald Three major figures in journalism and strategic communication will receive the 2026 Missouri Honor Medal for Distinguished Service in recognition of their extraordinary careers. This year's medalists are: Jon Cook, Global CEO of WPP Creative, a multinational network of advertising agencies; Alberto Ibarguen, longtime news executive and former president and C more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 15 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School of Management issued the following news release: * * * MIT Sloan School of Management launches Evening MBA * The MIT Sloan School of Management has launched a new program, the MIT Sloan Evening MBA, to expand access to the MIT Sloan MBA to those who want to earn their degree while continuing their careers. The Evening MBA, offered primarily in-person and with a cohort-based design, joins four other MBA offerings at MIT Sloan: The traditional, two-yea more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, July 15 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Montana State names new vice president of university communications * Size: Lg Med Sm V Montana State University has named Michael Becker as its permanent vice president of university communications. MSU photo by Kelly Gorham BOZEMAN -Montana State University has named Michael Becker as its permanent vice president of university communications. Becker has served as interim vice president for the past year. He previously worked as director of the M more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 16 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * Scientists Are Getting Better at Predicting Which DNA Sequences Bind to Each Other. AI is Helping. Researchers have demonstrated a novel AI model that can predict which DNA molecules bind with which other DNA molecules. Providing a more thorough understanding of these hypercomplex binding relationships has utility in applications ranging from biomedical diagnostic tools to DNA computing. "We often think about binding as a ve more PR

FARGO, North Dakota, July 15 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * NASA award to address nutrient losses in Upper Mississippi River Basin * Kang Liang, NDSU assistant professor of soil physics and hydrology, has received an award of $749,995 from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for his research project, "Development of a Nutrient Management Decision-Support Tool to Improve Water Quality in the Mississippi River Basin and Reduce Hypoxia in the Gulf of America." The project seeks to co-pr more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, July 15 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * National Science Foundation honors KU Engineering researcher for protecting public trust in global supply chains * LAWRENCE -Trust is the foundation of society. People depend on it every day, often without even realizing it. People trust that their medicine matches the label, that food in the supply chain stays safe and that computer chips in important systems are genuine and secure. As products move across suppliers, organizations, locations and data more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, July 14 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * NSF Seafood Engine in New England wins $15M U.S. National Science Foundation award to strengthen fisheries and aquaculture * The U.S. National Science Foundation announced a major new award to bolster the American seafood industry through the NSF Regional Innovation Engines (NSF Engines) program within the Directorate for Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships. The NSF Seafood Engine in New England, led by the Portsmouth-based non-profit NER more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 16 -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * NSF Support Bolsters Textile Innovation, NC State Research The National Science Foundation (NSF) has renewed its commitment to innovation in the textiles sector, providing $16 million in renewed funding for a research initiative that supports more than a dozen projects led by North Carolina State University researchers. The funding could be extended to provide up to $45 million over three years. The funding comes via a grant renewal  more PR

CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island, July 15 -- The University of Prince Edward Island issued the following news release: * * * Recognizing Remarkable Colleagues - June 2026, Issue 2 * Recognizing Remarkable Colleagues continues to be a meaningful way for our community to celebrate one another. Since the program began last August, 242 submissions have highlighted the exceptional work, dedication, and kindness of our colleagues. Thanks to the ongoing interest and participation, submissions will continue to be featured in upcoming issues of more PR

SAINT LEO, Florida, July 16 -- Saint Leo University issued the following news: * * * Saint Leo University Welcomes Seven New Trustees New trustees bring diverse expertise to support Saint Leo University's strategic growth, mission Tags: Catholic Core Values Innovation Office of the President Saint Leo University Board of Trustees - Saint Leo University announced the appointment of seven new members to its Board of Trustees, with their terms beginning July 1. The new trustees are Pete Biscardi '70, Laurie Koblegard, Georg Olowson, Felix St more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, July 15 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Startups' co-innovation outcomes depend on venture capitalist type, study finds * LAWRENCE -Venture capitalists are professional investors who fund startups in exchange for equity stakes. But it's not just the amount of money they provide that can determine success. "The impact that investors have on startups' innovative outcomes also depends on the type of those investors," said Kaushik Gala, assistant professor of management & entrepreneurship at the  more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, July 15 -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * Summer Startup Programme has University campus buzzing with innovation * While graduation ceremonies may mark the end of the academic year for many students, the University of Glasgow is still alive with enterprise and innovation. Across lecture theatres and teaching spaces, a different kind of learning is taking place as aspiring entrepreneurs take part in the University's Summer Startup Programme. The programme, delivered by the University's Stude more PR

HAIFA, Israel, July 15 -- The Technion - Israel Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Technion Researchers Awarded Gray Foundation Grant to Advance Early Detection of Ovarian Cancer * A research team led by Prof. Moti Freiman of the Technion Faculty of Biomedical Engineering and the May-Blum-Dahl Human MRI Research Center has received a prestigious Gray Foundation Team Science grant to develop an AI-powered MRI method for the early detection of ovarian cancer. The project is one of several selected as part of the Foundati more PR

BATH, England, July 14 -- The University of Bath posted the following news: * * * Tobacco control training course takes place at University of Bath * Participants from over 25 countries received training in tobacco industry monitoring, research, and accountability from the University of Bath. The Tobacco Control Research Group (TCRG), part of the University's Centre for 21st Century Public Health, delivered their annual tobacco control training course from 6 - 10 July 2026. TCRG welcomed 22 in-person participants and 37 online participant more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 15 -- The Washington University School of Medicine posted the following news release: * * * Tool to predict brain swelling earns FDA Breakthrough Device designation * An AI-enabled software tool that predicts the development of dangerous brain swelling after a stroke has received Breakthrough Device designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Beacon-Neuro.AI Inc., a Washington University in St. Louis startup, has gained access to technology underpinning the tool, which was developed by researchers a more PR

MUNICH, Germany, July 15 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * TUM develops intelligent 3D twins of crime scenes * AI for police investigations A crime scene is often accessible only for a short period of time. During that time, all relevant evidence must be documented quickly, and even small details can prove crucial. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and the Bavarian State Criminal Police Office (BLKA) are working together to fundamentally transform this process. Using artificial in more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, July 14 -- The University of Toronto posted the following news: * * * U of T Data Sciences Institute to lead initiative awarding $1M in Claude credits for AI-powered research * The University of Toronto's Data Sciences Institute said it will lead an initiative to award $1 million in credits for the AI system Claude to accelerate research across the university. The initiative is part of a Canada-wide, $10-million commitment from Claude-maker Anthropic to fund AI research at eight institutions, including Toronto's Vector I more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 16 -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * UCSF Health, Kleiner Perkins, and Doerr Capital Launch a New Model for Building Healthcare AI Co-development model brings companies into one of the nation's leading academic health systems to build scalable tools for real-world care delivery. - Today, UCSF Health, Kleiner Perkins and Doerr Capital announced UCSF Health Converge, a new health AI accelerator that brings select companies together wi more PR

MACAU, China, July 15 -- The University of Macau posted the following news: * * * UM Centre for Continuing Education partners with Wynn Macau to offer AI training courses * To support the development of artificial intelligence (AI) and the cultivation of AI professionals in Macao, the Centre for Continuing Education of the University of Macau (UM), in collaboration with the Business Research and Training Center and Executive Education of the UM Faculty of Business Administration, partnered with Wynn Macau to offer several online AI training more PR

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, July 15 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news: * * * UNF grad student applying business analytics to Mercedes engineering career * Racquel Rowell was working as a principal compliance and regulatory safety engineer at Mercedes-Benz in 2024 when she realized continuing her education would help her use data to solve problems and help customers. That fall, she returned to the University of North Florida, where she had graduated in 2014 with a bachelor's in electrical engineering, to begin a maste more PR

AKRON, Ohio, July 16 -- The University of Akron 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 An unprecedented coalition of more than 70 partners, representing private industry, civic and philanthropic organizations, higher education including The University of Akron, and state and local government -- led by Case Western Reserve University -- has been designated an NSF Engine which could bring up to  more PR

BAYREUTH, Germany, July 15 -- The University of Bayreuth issued the following news release: * * * New research project for sustainable packaging and electronics The University of Bayreuth is part of the European Horizon research project AIM-PACE, which is developing novel, sustainable plastics for packaging and electronics. The aim of the project is to replace fossil-based plastics with bio-based alternatives while enabling full circularity of the materials. The total project volume provided by the EU amounts to approximately Euros6.9 millio more PR

KOLN, Germany, July 15 -- The University of Cologne issued the following news release: * * * The University of Cologne is part of the new AI centre KI:Expertisezentrum.nrw The centre, which brings together AI expertise from 36 universities in North Rhine-Westphalia, is receiving 15.4 million euros in funding from the Ministry of Culture and Science of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia. Its aim is to facilitate access to this key technology for the participating universities, and to establish expertise in this area. The new KI:Expertisezen more PR

EDINBURGH, Scotland, July 15 -- The University of Edinburgh issued the following news: * * * Novel tech could aid targeted lung cancer treatment Scientists have developed a new method for accurately predicting gene changes that cause lung cancer, without the need for slower, more expensive lab techniques. - The technology was able to identify specific genetic changes with high accuracy, offering a potentially faster, more efficient and cheaper testing option than traditional methods. The findings have the potential to accelerate testing f more PR

LEICESTER, England, July 15 -- The University of Leicester posted the following news: * * * University of Leicester's herbarium collection joins project to unlock millions of biological records for climate research * The University of Leicester has joined a major new partnership to digitise over 1.1 million natural history specimens, including 50,000 specimens held by Leicester's Herbarium, creating a step-change in how researchers and conservationists access vital biodiversity data. The project, led by the Universities of Oxford and Camb more PR

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, July 16 -- The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School issued the following news: * * * UMass Chan scientist receives award to develop AI capable of identifying neuron types By Jim Fessenden Eviatar Yemini, PhD, assistant professor of neurobiology at UMass Chan Medical School, has received an AI Accelerator Seed Project Award from the UMass Amherst Center for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (CDSAI) to develop novel computational algorithms that can detect and identify different neuron types from 3D more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, July 15 -- The University of Notre Dame Keough School of Global Affairs issued the following news release: * * * Alexander Dowling, Emily Grubert selected for the National Academy of Engineering's Grainger Foundation Frontiers of Engineering Program Two faculty members from the University of Notre Dame's College of Engineering are among the 74 early-career researchers selected to participate in the National Academy of Engineering's Grainger Foundation Frontiers of Engineering program. Alexander Dowling, Tony and Sarah E more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 16 -- The University of Pennsylvania Annenberg School for Communication issued the following Q&A on July 14, 2026, involving Kim Woolf, research director for undergraduate studies, senior lecturer and academic advisor: * * * Examining the Important and Changing Landscape of Children's Media Penn Today talked to Annenberg's Kim Woolf about communication theories of children's relationships to media and how the children's media ecosystem has evolved--topics she covers in the Children and the Media class. By Er more PR

PRETORIA, South Africa, July 15 -- Tshwane University of Technology posted the following news: * * * Youth Summit showcases TUT digital skills leadership * Nkulumo Nkuna, Senior Academic Technician at Tshwane University of Technology's Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (FoICT), showcased TUT's approach to preparing future-ready graduates when he represented the University at the National Youth Summit on Skills Development and Innovation. He encouraged young people to embrace artificial intelligence, build practical skills  more PR