BOONE, North Carolina, July 14 -- Appalachian State University posted the following news: * * * 4 App State alumni honored for exemplary leadership, service and achievements * BOONE, N.C. -Appalachian State University's Alumni Association recognized four Mountaineers at the 2026 Alumni Awards Gala, held July 11 in the Grandview Ballroom of Kidd Brewer Stadium's north end zone facility. Nine alumni from the university's academic colleges, as well as the Honors College, Williams School of Graduate Studies and University Libraries, were also h more PR

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, July 15 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * APSU professor earns NSF grant to study identity development in engineering student veterans * Jody Alberd, an assistant professor in Austin Peay State University's Department of Engineering Technology, attends the College of STEM's annual Innovation Experience. | Photo by Colby Wilson CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. -Jody Alberd knows the challenge of transitioning from military service to engineering studies. After 20 years in the Navy, he found himself  more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, July 15 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * At-Home, Lab-Quality HIV Tests Awarded $1.3 Million for Development at UMass Amherst * Chang Liu, associate professor in the Riccio College of Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, wants people to have access to at-home HIV tests sensitive enough for early diagnosis comparable to-or exceeding-lab standards. A new two-year, $1.3 million award from the National Institutes of Health will help him advance his proof-of-concept wo more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, July 15 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Christopher Johnson serving as School of Music interim dean * LAWRENCE -Christopher Johnson, University of Kansas professor of music education and music therapy, is serving as interim dean for the KU School of Music. In addition to his faculty role, Johnson is currently the director of the Music Research Institute and chair of the academic music department. His appointment as interim dean began July 1. Johnson will lead efforts to continuously align more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, July 15 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson scientists identify reduced-allergen peanuts that could lead to safer foods and stronger crops * College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences For millions of people living with peanut allergies, even a small amount of peanut can trigger a life-threatening reaction. Clemson University scientists have taken an important step toward changing that. Scientists at Clemson's Pee Dee Research and Education Center near Florence, South Carolina,  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

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 16 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * David Miller to lead Vanderbilt Health after distinguished service at Michigan Medicine Physician executive and longtime Michigan Medicine leader will become President and CEO of Vanderbilt Health and Dean of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine - University of Michigan President Domenico Grasso announced today that David C. Miller -- a urological surgeon and a nationally recognized expe more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 16 -- Southern Illinois University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Dr. Ian Martin selected as next provost, dean and CEO of SIU Medicine Southern Illinois University has selected Ian B.K. Martin, M.D., M.B.A., FACEP, FAAEM, to serve as the next provost and dean of SIU School of Medicine. Martin will also serve as CEO of SIU Medicine, the school's faculty practice. Martin was selected following a highly competitive national search because of his extensive experience in academic and clinical lea more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 15 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Five students selected to engage in global research and teaching opportunities * For five UT San Antonio students, significant investment in their research and career ambitions will open doors to new opportunities across the world. As finalists of the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, the students will receive support to conduct research and work in countries across the globe during the 2026-2027 academic year. This matches an all-time high f more PR

NEW YORK, July 14 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news: * * * From Industry to Academia: Economics Graduate Lands Tenure-Track Position in India * When Swapnil Landge completed the marathon of applications, interviews, presentations, and disappointments that often define the academic job market, and finally landed a job, his first reaction wasn't elation. "It was relief," he said. "It was really about the relief of saying, 'You know what? I'm done.'" The occasion for that feeling was a tenure-trac 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

BUFFALO, New York, July 15 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * How school choice may sustain income segregation in U.S. classrooms * By Bert Gambini BUFFALO, N.Y. - Schools in the U.S. are often segregated by income, as well as race, a reality frequently attributed to residential segregation. Students assigned to K-12 schools based on where they live will, by extension, typically experience that same degree of segregation in their classrooms. School choice offers the promi more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 13 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following Q&A involving The Ealey Project founder Jim Vigeant: * * * VCU community connected: Reacquiring the soul of Jackson Ward A trove of 230,000 documents spurs The Ealey Project, with VCU helping amplify the work of a civil rights leader and the story of a historic Black neighborhood. Across the Richmond region, VCU partners with local organizations, neighborhood leaders and dedicated residents to support community goals. Through the local voices closest to thi 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

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, July 15 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Kentucky State Valedictorian Zhakeya Hawkins Takes Accelerated Path to Climate Research * After completing two years of undergraduate study in one year, the 4.0 graduate is applying data science and geospatial modeling at UC Merced FRANKFORT, Ky. -One year was enough for Zhakeya Hawkins to complete two years of undergraduate study, maintain a 4.0 GPA, compete as a scholar-athlete, and graduate as Kentucky State University's 2026 valedictorian. No 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

GREENWOOD, South Carolina, July 15 -- Lander University posted the following news: * * * Lander's College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences Recognizes Faculty Mentors * As part of its commitment to each individual student's academic success, the strategic plan of the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences emphasizes the importance of mentorship. From guided internships, undergraduate research opportunities and experiential learning initiatives that take a Lander education outside the classroom, the college has a strong track  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

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

AUBURN, Alabama, July 14 -- Auburn University College of Engineering posted the following news: * * * NCAT joins NSF BRIDGES Engine to explore plant-based asphalt materials * The National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) at Auburn University will help explore a new generation of sustainable asphalt materials as part of the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Biobased Rural Innovation for Domestic Growth and Economic Security (BRIDGES) Engine, a regional initiative that will receive up to $160 million over the next 10 years. Led by the more PR

LOGAN, Utah, July 14 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * New Publication Co-Authored by USU Professor Explores Lifelong Learning in Thailand * For three decades, an educational movement in Thailand has reimagined how people learn, empowering them to solve local problems and improve their quality of life. Their successes are the focus of The Society That Learns, a new book published by MIT Press and co-authored by Deborah Fields, research professor in the Department of Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences in more PR

OXFORD, Mississippi, July 15 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news: * * * Ole Miss Helps Make Literacy Success Mississippi's Standard * OXFORD, Miss. - The dramatic improvement in Mississippi's early literacy rates has grabbed national attention, spotlighting the work of statewide partnerships to bring about the "Mississippi Miracle." Following sweeping policy changes, the University of Mississippi 's Center for Excellence in Literacy Instruction and School of Education joined forces with entities across the state. An more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, July 15 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Pathology Residents Now at UConn * This July, the UConn School of Medicine's Department of Pathology and Laboratory began training two residents in its newly established and nationally accredited Pathology Residency. It's been decades since UConn has had a residency program training future pathologists. The new Pathology Residency plans to accept two new residents each year, for training within the 4-year Anatomic Pathology/ Clinical Pathology more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, July 15 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Policy updates for July * Purdue routinely reviews and updates the university's policies and standards. The following changes take effect July 15: 1. Residence Classification of Students for Tuition Purposes (II.D.1): Changes in legal requirements allow students with certain military affiliations to qualify for resident status. The policy was also updated to better reflect when noncitizens may apply for resident status. 2. Sanctions and Expo more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, July 14 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Researchers in various studies looking for participants * Here is a list of research studies that currently are looking for participants. Validation of biomechanics component of SimulScan and aging study Researchers are recruiting healthy adults for a swallowing and brain study directed by Georgia Malandraki, principal investigator and professor in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. Individuals may be eligible if they: more PR

NEW YORK, July 14 -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy posted the following news release: * * * Review calls for Mexico to add liver health to chronic disease programs * Findings presented at the International Congress on Obesity in Mexico City this week Liver disease may affect close to half of adults in Mexico, yet the country tracks it far less closely than the diabetes and obesity to which it is linked, according to a new paper by Jeffrey Lazarus, professor at the CUNY Graduate School  more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, July 16 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * How One New Jersey Businessman Helped Bridge the Autism Services Cliff As Rutgers-New Brunswick's community center for adult autism services officially turns 5, a major donor recalls the journey that brought his family to this moment By Greg Bruno For New Jersey businessman John Vaccaro, raising a son with autism has meant years of legal battles, epic school commutes and relentless advocacy - hardships he said no family should have to endure. Thanks  more PR

ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, July 15 -- South Carolina State University posted the following news: * * * SC State research in solar-hydrogen technology gains national recognition * Faculty and students advance renewable energy solutions while preparing tomorrow's engineering workforce ORANGEBURG, S.C. - Researchers at South Carolina State University are advancing solar-hydrogen knowledge while preparing the next generation of engineers for careers in renewable energy, work that recently earned national recognition at one of the country's  more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, July 15 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Study finds effective method to help teachers address gap between finding a good practice and getting started * LAWRENCE -Educators can attest they are regularly informed of new approaches, interventions and methods they can use to teach their students, but their time to do so is finite. New research from the University of Kansas has found that an approach that assists special educators with implementing evidence-based practices for their students helps o more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, July 15 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * Tops on top again in national scholarship competition * WKU students and recent graduates earned recognition in the nation's most prestigious scholarship competitions during the 202 5 -202 6 academic yea r, producing results that have once again sent WKU to the top of state and national rankings in several competitions. A total of 1 53 Hilltoppers submitted 185 applications for nationally competitive scholarships, earning recognition 48 times an more PR

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, July 15 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * UAPB Researcher to Study Rice Bran's Potential Health Benefits * Dr. Swathi Nedunchezian has joined the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff as a postdoctoral research fellow in the Department of Human Sciences. She will work under the mentorship of Dr. Sankar Devarajan, professor and program director of nutrition and food science. At UAPB, she will contribute to a project investigating the medicinal properties of Arkansas-grown rice more PR

IRVINE, California, July 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * As snowpack shrinks, Sierra Nevada mountain ponds undergo dramatic change Study finds winter snowfall shapes summer pond conditions, with implications for biodiversity as California's climate changes. - On a summer afternoon in the Sierra Nevada, a mountain pond can look calm and still, reflecting granite peaks and alpine sky. But beneath the surface, these small, shallow waters are anything but stable. In fact, they  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

SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 16 -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * How to Fill a Shortage of Specialists in ALS, Epilepsy, and Stroke Partnership with Foothill College will create Northern California's first program to develop much-needed neurodiagnostic technology training for the diagnosis of neurological disorders. - UCSF Health today announced a $170,000 investment in start-up funding to partner with Foothill College to develop a new two-year Neurodiagnostic Technologist (ND 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

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, July 16 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * UAH brings worldwide leaders in safety research to Huntsville Celia Venable From research laboratories to workplaces and everyday environments, preventing slips, trips and falls requires collaboration across disciplines. That collaboration took center stage at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, as the university hosted the 2026 Slips, Trips, and Falls International Conference June 16-18, 2026. H more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, July 16 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * UGA donors fuel another historic year of giving and impact This is the third consecutive year of record-breaking philanthropy for the university By Rachael Andrews Support from the University of Georgia's alumni, parents and friends reached new heights in fiscal year 2026, with 69,789 donors contributing $324.4 million in private support to elevate student success, faculty excellence and university initiatives. Gifts from across Bulldog Nation continue more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, July 13 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * UGA SBDC expands presence in Metro Atlanta with new Buckhead office New Small Business Development Center opens at Terry Executive Education Center Macy Thomas Small business owners across Metro Atlanta will soon have a new place to turn for expert business guidance, training and resources. The University of Georgia is opening a Small Business Development Center (SBDC) office in Buckhead in collaboration with the Terry College of Business. Located withi more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 16 -- The University of Missouri Kansas City campus issued the following news on July 14, 2026: * * * UMKC-Led Critical Materials Crossroads Engine Selected for $160 Million NSF Award Historic investment positions the Greater Kansas City region to strengthen America's supply chains, advanced manufacturing and national security - Today, the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) selected the University of Missouri-Kansas City-led NSF Critical Materials Crossroads Engine in the Kansas City region to receive up to  more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, July 14 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * UNT Health, UNT faculty earn Interdisciplinary Team Science Award * Dr. Kari Northeim One university. Two campuses. One shared goal. When faculty members combine expertise across disciplines, they can tackle some of their communities' most pressing challenges. That is exactly what Dr. Kari Northeim, assistant professor in the Department of Public Health at UNT Health Fort Worth, and Dr. Sahara Ali, assistant professor in the An more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 15 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * UT San Antonio establishes new Institutional Faculty Advisory Body * UT San Antonio has established the Institutional Faculty Advisory Body (IFAB), a representative faculty advisory group that brings together faculty voices from the unified university's academic colleges and health professional schools. "Our faculty are at the heart of our academic mission, and their expertise and perspectives are essential as we continue building one UT Sa more PR