WASHINGTON, July 18 -- American University issued the following Q&A on July 16, 2026, involving economist Jon D. Wisman: * * * AU Economist Jon D. Wisman Discusses His New Book, Why We Must Work In this interview, Wisman shares his perspectives on meaningful work, workplace democracy, economic security, and the future of employment By Patty Housman What makes work meaningful? In his new book, Why We Must Work: Economic Freedom, Fulfilling Work, and Workplace Democracy (Palgrave Macmillan, 2026), American University economist Jon D. Wisman  more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, July 17 -- The University of Southern California Gould School of Law posted the following news: * * * Angela Zhang speaks on US, China interconnectedness at World Economic Forum * USC Gould School of Law Professor Angela Zhang participated in a panel discussion during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The Jan. 21 panel, titled "US and China: Where Will They Land?", addressed the interconnectedness of the two countries despite ongoing frictions. Panelists discussed likely diplomatic and economic landing more PR

GALWAY CITY, Ireland, July 17 -- Atlantic Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Only 5% of participants in sports concussion studies are women. Can AI help close the gap? PhD researcher Luke Canavan Dignam investigates whether AI can detect possible head injuries equally in men's and women's football. - Concussion in sport is a major concern, but many of the tools currently used to detect or assess it have serious limitations. PhD researcher Luke Canavan Dignam is investigating whether artificial intelligence s more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, July 18 (TNSjou) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Mechanical Engineering Department celebrates 2025-26 accomplishments By Chris Kocher The summer break at Binghamton University is nearly over, with students returning to campus in just a couple of weeks. The Department of Mechanical Engineering (ME) at the Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science is looking back on its student, faculty, and research accomplishments for 2025-26. CAREER Award Assistant Professor Robert Wagner  more PR

QUEENSLAND, Australia, July 17 -- Central Queensland University issued the following news: * * * AI approach could shift staff recruitment and retention in regional Australia By Mary Bolling Working at one of the world's biggest computing companies for more than four decades has given Nades Nadeswaran a passion for people. In particular, the software engineer turned researcher wants to ensure people get the right tech to thrive in the workplace. For his PhD (Industry) at CQUniversity, Nades is asking how recruiting employees in regiona more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, July 16 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news: * * * Chancellor Karrie G. Dixon Named to U.S. Black Chambers' 2026 Power 50 "Women of Influence" Class * North Carolina Central University (NCCU) Chancellor Karrie G. Dixon has been named to the 2026 Power 50 "Women of Influence" class by U.S. Black Chambers Inc. (USBC), recognizing her vision and commitment to expanding opportunities for students, communities and future leaders. Presented by American Airlines, the Power 50 'Women of Influence more PR

WURZBURG, Germany, July 17 -- The University of Wurzburg issued the following news release: * * * CHARM-EU secures European Commission funding * The European University alliance CHARM-EU (Challenge-Driven, Accessible, Research-Based and Mobile European University), of which Julius-Maximilians-Universitat Wurzburg (JMU) is a member, has secured funding under the European Commission's 2026 Erasmus+ call. The alliance will receive EUR7.2 million to further strengthen its transnational cooperation until 2028. The 2026 Erasmus+ call had a tota more PR

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, July 18 -- Del Mar College issued the following news: * * * Del Mar College Foundation and DMC leadership honors ArcelorMittal Texas HBI for scholarship support and workforce development partnership on July 13 Plaque unveiling, "ArcelorMittal Millwright Lab" naming recognizing company's investment in students, training programs targeting Coastal Bend's workforce needs Article by Melinda Eddleman Their role is important for any employer who has mechanical equipment as part of their operation. These technicians "keep t more PR

EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands, July 17 -- Eindhoven University of Technology issued the following news: * * * Eindhoven's Eleven: Record number of TU/e researchers awarded Veni grants NWO is funding research into, among other things, cell protection during freezing, responsibility in generative AI, and smart soft robots. - Eleven early-stage TU/e researchers have been awarded a Veni grant from the Dutch Research Council (NWO), which is a new record for the university. The NWO Veni grant is intended for researchers who have finished their PhD  more PR

ANTIGONISH, Nova Scotia, July 16 -- St. Francis Xavier University posted the following news: * * * For one month, StFX is home to 62 of Canada's most driven high school students * For the month of July, St. Francis Xavier University is home to 62 of Canada's most motivated high school students. The Grade 10 and 11 students, selected through a competitive national process, have travelled from across the country to spend four weeks at StFX as part of Shad Canada, the nation's longest-running STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, July 17 -- Free University of Brussels-VUB issued the following news release: * * * VUB and Nexa Legal join forces to invest in AI for the lawyers of tomorrow The Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) and the legal tech company Nexa Legal are joining forces to prepare law students for a legal profession in which AI is playing an increasingly significant role. This makes the VUB the first Belgian university to collaborate on a structural basis with a legal AI developer. More than 100 law firms in Belgium and the Netherlands are  more PR

NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, July 17 -- Radboud University posted the following news: * * * How can we ensure smart homes remain human? * Smart technology is making it increasingly possible for the elderly and other vulnerable people to live independently at home for longer in so-called empathetic homes. But how can we ensure that these technologies are not only smart, but also genuinely meet the needs of the people who live with them? That is the central question of the joint Empathic Housing research project by Maastricht University (UM) an more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, July 16 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * Idaho State University Expands Artificial Intelligence Education with Two Career-Focused Programs and New Student Scholarships * Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping industries ranging from cybersecurity and manufacturing to digital media and entertainment. To prepare students for this evolving workforce, Idaho State University's College of Technology is expanding opportunities to learn and apply AI through two innovative programs while offering an  more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, July 17 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU Kudos: Faculty and staff achievements, July 2026 * It's time to celebrate Jayhawk colleagues' achievements: KU News Service accepted submissions and combed websites, social media and newsletters for recent external honors and awards for current faculty and staff at the Lawrence, Edwards and Medical Center campuses and affiliates. Elizabeth Ablah, professor of population health at the School of Medicine-Wichita, recently completed the 2025-2026 Hedwig  more PR

EASTON, Pennsylvania, July 18 -- Lafayette College issued the following news: * * * Lafayette welcomes new trustees, honors those elected to emeritus status Lafayette welcomes two new members to the Board of Trustees effective July 1 - Returning trustees are joined by Francine Della Badia '91, C-suite executive and adviser; and David MacKnight '94, founder and portfolio manager at One Fin Capital Management LP. In addition to the election of Harry S. Cherken Jr., Harold N. Kamine '78, P'04,'07,'11, Judson C. Linville '79, P'13,'18, and P more PR

BETHLEHEM, Pennsylania, July 17 -- Lehigh University posted the following news: * * * Supply Chain Experts See Surge in Risk of Transportation Disruption in 3rd Quarter * The results of the Lehigh Business Supply Chain Risk Management Index for the 3rd quarter of 2026 show a significant impact from the U.S.-Iran war, the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and the resulting spike in fuel and diesel prices. Transportation Disruption Risk surged almost 16 points from last quarter. "This surge vaulted it from the middle of the pack to the singl more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 18 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Following the questions where they lead Assistant Professor Bailey Flanigan has arrived at complex computational methods for helping democracy thrive. - Ever since she was a child playing on her family's farmland in Wisconsin, Bailey Flanigan was guided by her own selective, yet wide-ranging, curiosity. Describing her young self as spirited and a bit unruly, she directed her energies to everything from building booby traps to do more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 17 -- Morgan State University posted the following news release: * * * Morgan State University Launches Artificial Intelligence Degree to Prepare Students for the Next Era of Innovation * New Undergraduate Program and Interdisciplinary Risk Management Course Expand Career-Ready Offerings Aligned With the Future of Work and the Demands of an AI-Driven Economy BALTIMORE -Recognizing that artificial intelligence is rapidly redefining industries, occupations and the skills employers demand, Morgan State University i more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, July 17 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * N.C. A&T to Host Statewide Economics and Personal Finance Institute for Educators * EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (July 17, 2026) - The Department of Economics in the Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host the North Carolina Council on Economic Education's (NCCEE) Economics and Personal Finance (EPF) Institute, scheduled for Monday, July  more PR

NEW YORK, July 16 -- The Columbia Law School posted the following news: * * * Neel Guha: Exploring the Intersection of Law and AI * Neel Guha 's interest in law and AI stems from a fascination with computer science. "I'm from Silicon Valley, grew up around technology, and had a front-row seat to its incredible development over the past 25 years," he says. "I always knew I wanted to do something involving computer science with my life." But while earning a B.S. in computer science at Stanford University and a master's degree in machine lea more PR

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, July 18 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news: * * * Penn College showcases education model, student success to Penn State trustees During the Penn State Board of Trustees' visit to Pennsylvania College of Technology July 16-17, President Michael J. Reed showcased the college's unique and successful model of applied technology education. "Our mission is to inspire and prepare the next generation with industry-focused, real-world experience and innovative spirit," Reed said. Penn C more PR

COVENTRY, England, July 17 -- The University of Warwick Business School posted the following news: * * * Practical fintech module puts focus on employability * Being in the room where it all happens is the key strength of a pioneering Master's module at Warwick Business School, according to the students who are taking it. Candidates on the MSc Financial Technology networked with major industry players for six days this June as part of their FinTech in Practice module, a capstone programme designed to replace the traditional dissertation o more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 17 -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Researcher Daniel Gonzales receives grants to enhance brain-computer interfaces * Daniel Gonzales, assistant professor of biomedical engineering at Vanderbilt University, has received two prestigious grants-including an R21 from the National Institutes of Health to support early-stage, exploratory research-that will be used to improve the performance of brain-computer interfaces. Gonzales and his team at his Vanderbilt lab special more PR

LONDON, England, July 17 -- The Royal Holloway-University of London issued the following news: * * * Royal Holloway launches new lifelong learning opportunities with the University of London * New flexible, fully-online, postgraduate courses ('microcredentials') enable students to learn at their own pace and build towards a recognised University of London qualification. Royal Holloway academics have developed four new microcredentials for the suite of options offered by the University of London to support students' lifelong learning ambit more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, July 17 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Six KU faculty members selected for 2026-27 Big 12 Faculty Fellowship * LAWRENCE -Six University of Kansas faculty members have been selected to participate in the Big 12 Faculty Fellowship program during the 2026-27 academic year. The program allows tenured and tenure-track faculty on the KU Lawrence campus to expand their research connections within the Big 12 Conference through a variety of scholarly endeavors, which may include collaboration on proj more PR

LAREDO, Texas, July 18 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release: * * * TAMIU Prof. Named A&M System Research Fund Recipient for Supply Chain Study A Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) faculty member was recently named a recipient of a Research Excellence Fund awarded by the Texas A&M University System. Dr. Miguel Gaston Cedillo-Campos, assistant professor of Business, in the TAMIU A.R. Sanchez, Jr. School of Business (ARSSB), was awarded funding for his pro more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 16 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * The New Economics of AI: Faculty Join Forces for a Competitive Advantage * In Their Own Words "Knowledge That Works" is more than a UBalt tagline-it's the driving force behind everything The University of Baltimore stands for and everyone we serve. Through our faculty's insights and expertise, we invite you to explore what that knowledge looks like in action. Professor of Accounting Mikhail Pevzner, Ph.D. shared his perspective on how AI is tran more PR

GUILFORD, England, July 17 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * The University of Surrey celebrates 50 years of The Duke of Kent's Chancellorship * His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent has completed 50 years as Chancellor of the University of Surrey - one of the longest chancellorships in the history of British higher education. * * * * The Duke succeeded Lord Robens, the University's inaugural Chancellor, following recommendations made at a special Senate meeting on 1 July 1976, with the appointment r more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, July 16 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Tuberculosis drug discovery gets smarter with AI at Texas A&M AgriLife * When researchers screen potential tuberculosis drugs, they often end up with too many options. Some look promising but later prove to be costly dead ends. "We might get thousands of compounds from a screen and then have to decide, which one are we going to work on?" said James Sacchettini, Ph.D., the Rodge more PR

TUSKEGEE, Alabama, July 18 -- The Tuskegee University posted the following news: * * * Tuskegee University dean named to national fellowship for educator-preparation leaders Crystal Drake Dr. Brooke A. Burks '00, Dean of the School of Education, at Tuskegee University, has been named an Impact Academy fellow through national non-profit organization Deans for Impact (DFI). Dr. Burks joins a cohort of leaders chosen for their commitment to strengthening educator preparation and ensuring future teachers are prepared to meet the needs of all st more PR

TUSKEGEE, Alabama, July 18 -- The Tuskegee University posted the following news: * * * Tuskegee University's Renaissance Era Ushers in New Fall 2026 Academic Programs Programs in cybersecurity, health sciences, nuclear engineering, and sport management address emerging national and global workforce needs Crystal Drake Tuskegee University is expanding its academic offerings with the launch of four new programs in this fall, reinforcing the institution's commitment to innovation, global workforce development, and student success in the caree more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, July 17 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * UK researcher developing robot to grow healthier tomatoes * As greenhouse agriculture continues to expand to meet growing food demands, researchers at the University of Kentucky are developing new technologies to produce healthier crops more efficiently, while also reducing the time and labor required to grow them. Biyun Xie, Ph.D., associate professor in the Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering's Department of Electrical and Computer En more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, July 17 -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * New Model Rules mark meaningful step towards digital inheritance laws European Law Institute approves Model Rules on Succession and Access to Digital Remains. - The European Law Institute (ELI) has approved its Model Rules on Succession and Access to Digital Remains, providing the world's first comprehensive framework for dealing with digital assets and personal digital content after death. The rules have been co-designed by Dr Edina Harbinja, As more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, July 18 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * DAAP advances a strategic framework for AI literacy in the creative disciplines Faculty-led initiative builds a culture of peer learning and responsible AI practice By Claudia Rebola, rebolacb@ucmail.uc.edu Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the creative professions, reshaping how designers, architects, artists and planners generate ideas, visualize concepts and solve complex problems. Recognizing this shift, the University of Cincinnati more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, July 18 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * How Ryan Newman is using AI to assist in design thinking By Claudia Rebola, rebolacb@ucmail.uc.edu UC professor Ryan Newman is integrating AI-driven technology into the classroom to help students turn their ideas into innovation. As artificial intelligence reshapes industries around the world, Newman is exploring how it can be used to transform the way students think about the design process and develop the skills necessary to find success after gradu more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, July 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * UH Professor Uses Artificial Intelligence to Make Roads Safer Study Helps Identify Roadway Segments Where Pavement or Roadway Conditions May Be Linked to Higher Crash Risk By Laurie Fickman -- (713) 743-8454, lafickman@uh.edu Key Takeaways * A University of Houston engineer is using artificial intelligence, specifically large language models, to bring together roadway crash data. * The Texas Department of Transportation funded research assesses more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, July 18 -- The University of New Hampshire School of Law issued the following news: * * * Bystander videos are 'fundamentally changing how the news is made' A Justice & Journalism discussion on the challenges of navigating the onrush of online information - While covering the Minneapolis ICE protests in January, NPR reporter Jasmine Garsd learned of a shooting incident and rushed to the scene where ICE Agents had killed Alex Pretti. A video of the fatal shooting, taken by a bystander, had already been shared online. more PR

LONDON, Canada, July 17 -- Western University issued the following news: * * * Western researchers join international efforts to understand aviation's climate impact Funded through Horizon Europe, project will develop better tools to predict effects of contrails By Jeff Renaud A global network of cameras built to track meteors is taking on a new mission, helping scientists better understand how aircraft contrails influence Earth's climate. Western University researchers are contributing this unique capability to E-CONTRAIL 2, a major inte more PR