COLUMBUS, Georgia, July 17 -- Columbus State University posted the following news: * * * A peek inside Columbus State's newly renovated Spencer House in Oxford, England * Historic. Charming. Quaint. These might be some of the words Columbus State University's study abroad students have used to describe the Edwardian-style house at 182 Woodstock Road in Oxford, England's Summertown neighborhood. Since 2002, the Spencer House has been a second home for globetrotting CSU students and a signature element of the university's international educ more PR

EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, July 17 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus posted the following news: * * * Blugold researchers examine effect of farmers market program and impact on community * It's part of a research project that began in 2018. This year, the research has a new focus: how the addition of the Wisconsin Double Up Food Bucks program, working in conjunction with current Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program money, is helping alleviate some of the food insecurity issues in the Eau Claire area. Here's how it works  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 16 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Board committee advances proposed 2027-28 budget and tuition plan * WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. -The Penn State Board of Trustees Committee on Finance and Investment today (July 16) advanced a proposed 2027-28 University operating budget that would freeze tuition for all Pennsylvania resident undergraduates at the Commonwealth Campuses for a fifth consecutive year, while maintaining a balanced Education and General (E&G) budget. The full board i more PR

DALLAS, Texas, July 16 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * Dendrites may be key to learning and memory, study suggests * DALLAS - July 16, 2026 - Branchlike structures called dendrites that extend from neurons appear to make their own computations independent of the cell body, helping individual brain cells store memories of the past, respond to the present, and anticipate the future, a study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers suggests. The findings, published in Sci more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, July 17 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Elevate Well-Being: "Hope Is Not a Strategy -- But It's the Start of One" * College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences The monthly "Elevate Well-Being" blog series shares thoughts and reflections of Clemson Well-Being Council members and University faculty, staff and students. Our July 2026 blog is courtesy Matt Holt, dean for the College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences and vice president for Public Service and Agriculture. Humans  more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, July 18 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Florida Atlantic Ranked Among Best Value Public Universities By Joshua Glanzer Florida Atlantic University has been ranked No. 32 among the nation's best-value public universities in SmartAsset's 2026 "America's Best Value Public Universities" data study, adding to a string of recent rankings momentum for FAU. "Florida Atlantic exists to open doors, and this recognition confirms what we promis more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 17 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * For the second straight year, Temple receives record number of undergraduate first-year deposits The Class of 2030 is shaping up to again be one of the largest in Temple's history. The university has also seen deposits from transfer students increase by more than 30%. - Temple University's recently launched strategic plan, Forward with Purpose, has identified Student Success as its keystone priority. As part of its commitment to student success, Temp more PR

LOGAN, Utah, July 17 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * From Vacuum to Lab: A Student's Journey Toward Real-World Application * In the classroom, students learn and practice specific concepts in a controlled situation, sometimes referred to as a vacuum. Yet in the real-world, many concepts and skills must be considered simultaneously to arrive at a solution. Whitney Walpole, a mechanical engineering student at ASPIRE, is discovering what it takes to answer real-world questions. "I've heard people say real work is no more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 17 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU professor wins global entrepreneurship award * A Florida State University Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship professor has earned a prestigious global education award honoring individuals setting new standards in their field. Juliana Binhote, the Jim Moran Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship, accepted the International Council for Small Business (ICSB) Global Award in Entrepreneurship Educator Excellence at the 71st ICSB World Congress Aw more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, July 17 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Inside the World Cup * The following originally appeared as an online exclusive on the W&M Alumni Magazine website. - Ed. Jill Ellis '88, L.H.D. '16, P '27 is no stranger to soccer's biggest stage. As head coach of the United States Women's National Team, Ellis led her squad to back-to-back Women's World Cup titles in 2015 and 2019. This time around, she is experiencing the tournament from a different perspective. In December 2024, Ellis became FIFA's c more PR

JACKSONVILLE, Alabama, July 17 -- Jacksonville State University posted the following news: * * * Jax State's Dr. Candice Byers Named Global Teacher Education Fellow * National fellowship will support the integration of global perspectives into teacher preparation at Jax State. By Brett Buckner Dr. Candice Byers, assistant professor in Jacksonville State University's College of Education and Professional Studies, has been selected as a Longview Foundation Global Teacher Education (GTE) Fellow, a national professional development program  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

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, July 16 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * Moody, Watts awarded Huddleston scholarship * Contact: Elizabeth Keen STARKVILLE, Miss.-Sarah Grace Moody and William Watts of the Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine have been named recipients of the Dr. Elton "Mac" Huddleston Rural Veterinary Scholarship. Moody, a native of New Albany, received her MSU undergraduate degree in animal and dairy sciences in May. Her career interests include large animal practice, mixe 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

DALLAS, Texas, July 16 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * New biosensor tracks down missing metabolite from childhood brain disorder * DALLAS - July 16, 2026 - Scientists at Children's Medical Center Research Institute at UT Southwestern (CRI) have discovered why babies born with a rare inborn error of metabolism, called GPT2 deficiency, suffer from severe neurological impairment, according to research published in Science. Using their newly developed biosensor to track essentia more PR

RADFORD, Virginia, July 17 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Radford University receives SCHEV grant to boost retention, graduation for Pell-eligible students * The university has already exceeded retention goals through targeted student success initiatives. Radford University has received an $899,160 grant from the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) to expand initiatives to increase retention and graduation rates for Pell-eligible students. This award is the fifth grant from the Pell Initi more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, July 17 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * Research awards exceed $500 million, power UK mission to advance Kentucky * For the first time in University of Kentucky history, research awards have surpassed $500 million. This achievement marks five consecutive years of growth. UK investigators received $502.5 million in extramural grants and contracts to support their research in fiscal year (FY) 2026. "Research is essential to our promise of advancing Kentucky. Through discovery and innovatio more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, July 15 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * Researchers at Wayne State University and Indiana University working to develop next-generation cancer therapies by switching off cancer's DNA repair machinery Cancer treatments like radiation and chemotherapy work by doing one main thing: shredding the DNA of cancer cells so they can no longer multiply. However, cancer cells are notoriously resilient and often deploy their own internal "repair crews" to fix treatment-induced damage, continue growing and ul more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, July 16 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * Ribbon Cutting Heralds New Bluford Residence Hall * EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (July 16, 2026) - Throngs of Aggies joined North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University leaders to officially unveil Bluford Residence Hall, the university's 16th on-campus residence hall, with a ribbon cutting Thursday. Bluford Residence Hall's four floors, each with its own full kitchen, has 405 student beds in 66 two- an more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, July 18 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * When a Movie Saves a Life Renyu Liu, an award winning filmmaker and anesthesiologist, brings his vision to Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School By Jodi McCaffrey An eight-minute movie that Robert Rizzo watched during a film festival saved his life three months later. Wakeup Stroke, a short produced by Renyu Liu, an anesthesiologist at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, follows an independent older adult living alone who experiences a  more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, July 17 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * School of Social Work ranks among nation's best * The University of Texas at Arlington's School of Social Work has been recognized as one of the nation's leading social work research programs, according to updated metrics from Academic Analytics. The organization ranks UT Arlington's program among the top 3% of social work programs in the United States for research productivity and scholarly impact. Academic Analytics benchmarks  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 17 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Temple University's Commonwealth appropriation approved as 2026-2027 state budget is signed into law For the first time ever, this year's appropriation also includes more than $2 million in new performance-based funding for Temple as well as a $500,000 allocation to Temple's University College. - This weekend, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and the Pennsylvania General Assembly approved the 2026-2027 state budget, which includes a $158.2 million appr more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, July 16 -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Tennessee Canola Acres Increased in 2026 * Winter crop offers access to new markets KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - With high input costs and volatile crop markets impacting profitability, many Tennessee row crop producers are looking to diversify their farming operations in the coming years. Canola, a cool-season crop, could serve as an alternative to winter wheat and offer access to new international markets and revenue oppo more PR

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, July 17 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news: * * * Texan Therapeutic Riding Earns PATH Intl. Premier Reaccreditation * STEPHENVILLE, Texas -Tarleton State University's Texan Therapeutic Riding program has earned the designation of Premier Accredited Center by the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.). Texan Therapeutic Riding brings together individuals with special needs and other participants to join certified professionals and horses to support health, we 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

GLENDALE, Arizona, July 18 -- Arizona State University Thunderbird School of Global Management issued the following news: * * * Thunderbird at ASU receives global award for advancing sustainability, transparency and social impact International recognition at UN PRME Global Forum highlights university-wide collaboration advancing United Nations Sustainable Development Goals By Nicole Almond Anderson, Nicole.AlmondAnderson@thunderbird.asu.edu Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University has been recognized by the Unite 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

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, July 17 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * UAPB Discovery Farm Educational Centers Cultivate Future Agricultural Leaders * The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's (UAPB) Discovery Farm Educational Centers are helping shape the future of agriculture in Arkansas by providing hands-on learning opportunities, workforce development experiences and conservation education for students, producers and community members, Dr. Tomekia White, UAPB Extension specialist and outreach direct more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, July 17 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Faculty Named Fulbright Scholars and Specialists * Three University of Connecticut faculty members have been named Fulbright U.S. Scholars for the 2026-27 academic year by the U.S. State Department and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. Additionally, four faculty were recently named Fulbright Specialists. Fulbright U.S. Scholars are faculty, researchers, administrators, and established professionals teaching or conducting research in more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 17 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news: * * * UMSL's Sheila Grisby set to be inducted into The Academy of Community Engagement Scholarship * Sheila Grigsby, an associate professor in UMSL's College of Nursing, is among 24 new members who will be inducted into The Academy of Community Engagement Scholarship during a virtual ceremony on July 29. (Photo by Derik Holtmann) From a young age, Sheila Grigsby felt called to serve her community, which first led her to pursue a career  more PR

LA JOLLA, California, July 16 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Underwater Oxygen Loss Threatens Earth's Stability, Researchers Warn * A new review paper led by scientists at UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography warns that the rapid loss of oxygen from the ocean and other aquatic ecosystems is pushing Earth toward an "unsafe space," with consequences that could be irreversible on human timescales. The study reviews the widespread interactions between aquatic deoxygenation -the  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: * * * DAAP brings global scholars together to explore More-than-Human Design By Claudia Rebola, rebolacb@ucmail.uc.edu The More-than-Human Design project brought internationally recognized researchers to DAAP to explore how technology, ecology and design can address the needs of ecosystems, nonhuman species and the environment alongside human users, and how these ideas shape the future of design education. Design has traditionally centered on human needs,  more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, July 18 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Rethinking decision-making to become a better leader Lindner dean speaks on 'strategic paradoxes' in new joint interview By Emily Glass, glassei@ucmail.uc.edu Carl H. Lindner College of Business dean Marianne Lewis has long been a thought leader in 'strategic paradoxes,' or a deliberate shift away from zero-sum compromises in decision making. U.S. News & World Report recently spoke to dean Lewis and University of Delaware Lerner College of Business  more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, July 18 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * UGA Provost named president of Clemson University Benjamin C. Ayers will assume new role after decades of service to UGA as faculty member, administrator - Following a 30-year tenure at the University of Georgia, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Benjamin C. Ayers has been named president of Clemson University, effective Aug. 1. "I would like to offer my deepest congratulations to Dr. Ayers on this significant personal and professio more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 18 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Rasby retires after 40 years of impact on Nebraska beef industry By Karlie Gerlach, West Central Research, Extension and Education Center Rick Rasby, professor of animal science and Nebraska Extension cow/calf specialist, retired June 30 after 40 years of service to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Nebraska's beef industry. Rasby leaves a legacy of supporting the state's beef producers, providing research-based information and helping lay the g more PR

MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, July 18 -- The University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez campus issued the following news: * * * First doctors in School Psychology of the RUM open the way for future generations By Mariam Ludim Rosa Velez (mariam.ludim@upr.edu) The University of Mayaguez (RUM) of the University of Puerto Rico (UPR) celebrated a historic moment in its academic offer by conferring the first doctoral degrees in School Psychology to Brenda M. Cintron Rodriguez, Monica D. Ruiz Ruiz, Xiomara M. Colon Aponte and Krystal A. Montalvo Gonzalez. Likew more PR

EL PASO, Texas, July 18 -- The University of Texas El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * UTEP Announces 2026 Distinguished Alumnus, Gold Nugget Honorees Honorees display excellence and impact in the El Paso community and beyond - The University of Texas at El Paso has selected one Distinguished Alumnus and nine Gold Nugget Award recipients who will be honored during University's 2026 Homecoming celebration this September 20-26. "This year marks the 75th anniversary of honoring our most distinguished graduates, whose live more PR

RUSTON, Louisiana, July 16 -- Louisiana Tech University posted the following news: * * * Willoughby returns to Louisiana Tech as associate dean * Louisiana Tech University has appointed William T. Willoughby, AIA, as the new associate dean of coordinated graduate studies in the College of Liberal Arts (COLA). He will also serve as professor of architecture in the College's School of Design. "Bill's care and understanding of Louisiana Tech's culture and mission make him uniquely qualified for this position," said Karl Puljak, dean of the C more PR