NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, July 15 -- Louisiana State University Health New Orleans issued the following news release: * * * LSU Health New Orleans, Elected Officials Celebrate Launch of Transformative School of Dentistry Renovation Project The $100M project kicked off with ceremonial wall demolition - LSU Health New Orleans celebrated the start of a major modernization project at the LSU Health New Orleans School of Dentistry, marking a significant investment in the future of dental education, patient care, research, and innovation in Louisi more PR

OXFORD, Ohio, July 17 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Miami reinforces state of Ohio's No. 1 ranking for business * Ohio's recent No. 1 ranking by CNBC as America's Top State for Business in 2026 showcases the vast growth of the Buckeye State when it comes to innovation, development, and infrastructure. In many ways, Miami University mirrors that rise with its commitment to student success, supporting the workforce, and groundbreaking partnerships. In the CNBC article, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, a 1969 Miami graduate, i more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 16 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news: * * * Moody's awards UVA highest possible credit rating The University of Virginia has earned an "Aaa" long-term issuer rating from Moody's Ratings, completing a sweep of the highest possible credit ratings from the nation's three major bond rating agencies. Combined with the University's existing top ratings from S&P Global Ratings and Fitch Ratings, the Moody's affirmation reflects UVA's financial strength, disciplined fiscal management, long-term  more PR

CAMDEN, New Jersey, July 13 (TNSrep) -- Rutgers University Camden campus issued the following news: * * * New Rutgers-Camden Research Explores How to Better Prepare Nurses for the Emotional Demands of the Profession Research conducted through the Hillary Project identifies opportunities to strengthen resilience, wellness, and emotional preparedness in nursing education. - As healthcare systems nationwide grapple with workforce shortages, burnout, and increasing demands on frontline providers, Rutgers School of Nursing-Camden and the Senato more PR

YORK, Pennsylvania, July 13 -- Pennsylvania State University York campus issued the following news: * * * Discovery Grants awarded to 31 students for research support Thirty-one students earned Discovery Grants to help fund their summer research and projects, gaining the opportunity for valuable experience in the field, in the lab and abroad. Discovery Grant applications are open to all current undergraduate Penn State students at all campuses, regardless of major. Applications typically open in December and close in February. For 2026, gra more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 14 -- The University of Pittsburgh issued the following news: * * * Pitt is part of an effort to recharge energy security and resilience with $320M for new technology, infrastructure and jobs 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 energy  more PR

DOVER, Delaware, July 15 -- The University of Delaware issued the following research news: * * * Launching research careers A record 22 UD students, alumni earn prestigious National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships - The National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellows Program's (GRFP) 2026 Class of Fellows includes 22 University of Delaware students and alumni -- a record number of recipients for a single year. UD's previous record-high was 19, in 2022. Since 2007, 210 UD students and alumni have been selected more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, July 13 (TNSrep) -- Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Tiny Molecules, Big Possibilities: Texas A&M Researchers Explore A New Way To Slow Lung Cancer A new Texas A&M study identifies naturally occurring microRNAs that help regulate cell growth and could one day support targeted cancer therapies. = Cancer develops when the body's normal systems for controlling cell growth break down, allowing cells to multiply unchecked. Now, Texas A&M  more PR

DARTMOUTH, Massachusetts, July 15 -- The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth campus issued the following news: * * * UMass Dartmouth appoints Judite Vamvakides vice chancellor for advancement Experienced higher education fundraising leader to oversee university advancement, alumni engagement, and philanthropic strategy - UMass Dartmouth has appointed Judite C. Vamvakides as vice chancellor for advancement, effective September 8, 2026. Vamvakides brings more than two decades of experience in higher education fundraising, alumni engagemen more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 13 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news: * * * UVA president names committee to help compose University's next strategic plan University of Virginia President Scott Beardsley on Monday chartered a committee of students, staff, Board of Visitors members and faculty leaders, including several alumni, to assist him in developing a long-term strategic plan for the University. Jennifer West, dean of the School of Engineering and Applied Science, and R. Marc Johnson, who has degrees from the Sch more PR