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Research & Education - Public Colleges Newsletter for 2026-07-23 ( 57 items )  
$31.2 million state investment in NMSU to improve state's energy resiliency (10)
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, July 21 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * $31.2 million state investment in NMSU to improve state's energy resiliency * A large investment by the New Mexico Energy, Minerals, and Natural Resources Department promises to boost efforts by New Mexico State University's College of Engineering to strengthen the state's electric grid infrastructure, while providing opportunities for students to improve hands-on learning and research opportunities. Today, the New Mexico Board of Finan more PR

Agreement Reached on University Laboratory School-University of Hawaii Partnership (10)
HONOLULU, Hawaii, July 23 -- The University of Hawaii issued the following news release: * * * New agreement reached on University Laboratory School-UH partnership The University of Hawaii and the University Laboratory School (ULS) have finalized a new facilities use and occupancy agreement, cementing their shared commitment to Hawaii students and educators. The agreement establishes an initial three-year term through June 30, 2029, with a mutual option to extend for an additional five years through June 30, 2034. This arrangement ensures o more PR

AI Hub honors 14 individuals with Penn State AI Awards (10)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 22 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education posted the following news: * * * AI Hub honors 14 individuals with Penn State AI Awards * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The Penn State AI Hub, one of the five research hubs housed under the Institute for Computational and Data Sciences (ICDS), has recognized 14 students, faculty and alumni with 2026 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Awards for their AI-related innovations and contributions to society. The Penn State AI Awards is an annual University-wide compe more PR

Albany State University Names Dr. Denise Davis-Maye as Inaugural Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs (10)
ALBANY, Georgia, July 22 -- Albany State University posted the following news: * * * Albany State University Names Dr. Denise Davis-Maye as Inaugural Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs * Media Contact: Rachel Lawrence, media@asurams.edu ALBANY, Ga., July 22, 2026 - Albany State University (ASU) has appointed Dr. Denise Davis- Maye as its inaugural Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs, effective August 1, 2026. This newly established leadership role reflects the university's continued commitment to strengthening faculty excellence, adv more PR

As Fulbright Scholar, Kean Graduate Will Bring Her Vision for Innovative School Libraries to South Africa (10)
UNION, New Jersey, July 22 -- Kean University issued the following news release: * * * As Fulbright Scholar, Kean Graduate Will Bring Her Vision for Innovative School Libraries to South Africa * Kean University alumna Patricia (Patt) Dennis '21, M.A., has built her career as a school librarian, channeling her wide-ranging interests into learning experiences that are both imaginative and educational. Now, the Kean graduate will bring that same creative approach to the global stage as a Fulbright Scholar. Inspired to pursue the prestigious  more PR

Beach students show up for children with autism (10)
LONG BEACH, California, July 21 -- California State University Long Beach campus posted the following news: * * * Beach students show up for children with autism * Psychology students at The Beach are devoting their summer to community-based research to help families raising young children who are exhibiting early signs of autism. This Early Intervention Study is taking place under the banner of the Community Autism Research for Equity Lab, or CARE Lab, which seeks to improve therapies for young children in underserved communities. This p more PR

Binghamton University: Microelectronics Camp Introduces Students to Key Industry (10)
BINGHAMTON, New York, July 23 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Microelectronics camp introduces students to key industry Lab tours, hands-on activities highlight weeklong program By Katie Liu More than 40 middle and high school students crowded around tables at Binghamton University's Innovative Technologies Complex with nametags and bingo sheets. "Do you have a sibling in college?" they called out across the room in the quest to fill their squares. "Have you built a circuit before?" This collaborative spirit char more PR

Boilermakers moving Indiana forward: Purdue leaders, trustees, alumni named to IBJ Media's Indiana 250 (10)
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, July 22 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Boilermakers moving Indiana forward: Purdue leaders, trustees, alumni named to IBJ Media's Indiana 250 * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Purdue University is once again well represented in IBJ Media's annual Indiana 250, which honors the state's most impactful and influential leaders across sectors such as business, government and philanthropy. The Boilermakers recognized have made significant impacts in the fields of civic leadership, higher education, lif more PR

Cal. State-San Bernardino Issues Faculty In the News Wrap Up for July 22, 2026 (10)
SAN BERNARDINO, California, July 23 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following Faculty In the News wrap up: * * * Faculty in the News, July 22 Carmen Beck (education) has been named the Association of California School Administrators' 2026 Professor of Education of the Year; Cari Goetz (psychology) discussed why dating apps make relationship commitments harder; and Stuart Sumida (biology) was interviewed about the private sales of dinosaur fossils and how that impacts scientific research. * * * CSUSB's Carme more PR

CBA faculty member challenges students to think beyond the answer (10)
MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, July 22 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * CBA faculty member challenges students to think beyond the answer * Professor Ekhomen Ehimen-Ebitibituwa didn't expect to be in the classroom, at least not yet. "I used to always tell my friends, even my husband when I got married that it was a retirement plan," she said. "Maybe I would like to teach when I turn 50 or when I turn 60, but it wasn't something I thought I was going to start now." Instead, her path into higher education came ea more PR

CBER Population Forecast: Clark County's Path to 3 Million Slows by a Decade (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 22 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * CBER Population Forecast: Clark County's Path to 3 Million Slows by a Decade * Clark County is still growing, but the pace of future growth may not be as brisk as previously expected. A year ago, UNLV's Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER) projected the county would reach 3 million residents by 2045. Its 2026 Population Forecast now moves that milestone to 2055. The change reflects a slower long-term growth outlook for So more PR

CSU Advances Universal AI Literacy Education Across California Through New Micro-Credential Pilot Program (10)
LONG BEACH, California, July 23 -- California State University issued the following news: * * * CSU Advances Universal AI Literacy Education Across California Through New Micro-Credential Pilot Program California pilot program to expand access to AI learning through university-industry-government partnership. - To further its commitment to providing equitable access to artificial intelligence tools and education, the California State University (CSU) is helping lead a first-in-the-nation effort to prepare Californians for an AI-enabled fut more PR

Dental Faculty Honored for Exceptional Mentoring (10)
STORRS, Connecticut, July 22 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Dental Faculty Honored for Exceptional Mentoring * Dr. Jaqueline Duncan, assistant dean for clinical education, and Kshitiz, associate professor of biomedical engineering at the UConn School of Dental Medicine, received the 2026 Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award. The award, currently in its fourth year, recognizes a faculty member for their exceptional junior faculty mentoring activities. "Mentoring is a critical component of professional growt more PR

Florida State names Susan Glenn interim vice president for University Advancement, FSU Foundation president (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 22 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida State names Susan Glenn interim vice president for University Advancement, FSU Foundation president * Florida State University President Richard McCullough has appointed Susan Glenn interim vice president for University Advancement and president of the FSU Foundation. Glenn begins the interim role immediately, succeeding Marla Vickers, who stepped down earlier this summer after serving as vice president since 2022. "Susan Glenn brings deep more PR

From Hollywood to the UTA classroom (10)
ARLINGTON, Texas, July 22 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * From Hollywood to the UTA classroom * Accomplished television director and filmmaker Rachel Raimist recently joined The University of Texas at Arlington as the Morgan Woodward Distinguished Professor of Film and Video in the Department of Art and Art History. An active director whose credits include Elsbeth, Bel-Air, The Spiderwick Chronicles, Sex/Life, Queen Sugar and numerous other television series, Raimist brings decades of exp more PR

FSU center launches trauma-informed training for judges and court professionals nationwide (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 22 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU center launches trauma-informed training for judges and court professionals nationwide * Every day, judges, attorneys and court staff make decisions that shape people's lives. As research increasingly shows that many behaviors bringing people into the courtroom are deeply rooted in unresolved trauma, Florida State University's Center for Prevention & Early Intervention Policy (CPEIP) is helping lead a national shift to change how the justice syste more PR

FSU Colleges of Nursing and Medicine awarded $1.6M NIH grant to train next generation of nurse scientists in digital health and AI (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 22 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU Colleges of Nursing and Medicine awarded $1.6M NIH grant to train next generation of nurse scientists in digital health and AI * The Florida State University College of Nursing and College of Medicine have been awarded a more than $1.6 million Institutional National Research Service Award (T32) from the National Institutes of Health to prepare the next generation of nurse scientists to harness technology and artificial intelligence in improving he more PR

FSU Vice President for Student Affairs earns Fulbright International Education Administrators Award (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 21 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU Vice President for Student Affairs earns Fulbright International Education Administrators Award * Florida State University Vice President for Student Affairs Amy Hecht has received a Fulbright International Education Administrators (IEA) Award, giving her the opportunity to strengthen FSU's global engagement while exploring higher education systems abroad. Fulbright IEA Awards are two-week seminars that give U.S. higher education administrators  more PR

Innovation takes flight as IU Southeast and Redwire open NovaParke facilities (10)
NEW ALBANY, Indiana, July 21 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news: * * * Innovation takes flight as IU Southeast and Redwire open NovaParke facilities * - 1:- 1:View print quality image about Person standing behind podium speaking to a crowd. about Person standing behind podium speaking to a crowd. On the anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, Indiana University Southeast celebrated the official opening of IU Southeast @ NovaParke on Monday, July 20, while joining Redwire Corporation in the grand opening of more PR

Integrated learning prepares APSU students as entry-level roles decrease (10)
CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, July 22 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * Integrated learning prepares APSU students as entry-level roles decrease * Avery Neufeld, an MBA student at APSU, presents on corporate AI usage at the 26th annual Society of Business, Industry and Economics (SOBIE) Conference in April. | Contributed photo CLARKSVILLE, TN - As traditional entry-level jobs disappear, Austin Peay State University's College of Business has spent the last several years pushing students out of the classroom and int more PR

KCI leader to highlight campus impact at IU Economic Development Summit (10)
KOKOMO, Indiana, July 21 -- Indiana University Kokomo campus issued the following news: * * * KCI leader to highlight campus impact at IU Economic Development Summit An innovation leader from Indiana University Kokomo will be part of an event next month highlighting IU's research, partnerships, and initiatives that impact economic development by fostering business growth, talent development, and community resilience. Alan Krabbenhoft, director of the KEY Center for Innovation (KCI), will present about his program's support for Carey Servic more PR

Kennesaw State professor earns Texas Innovator's Award for AI platform supporting student success (10)
KENNESAW, Georgia, July 22 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Kennesaw State professor earns Texas Innovator's Award for AI platform supporting student success * KENNESAW, Ga. | Jul 22, 2026 Kennesaw State University assistant professor Sagnik Dakshit, of the College of Computing and Software Engineering, has earned a Texas Innovator's Award for developing an artificial intelligence-powered platform that supports student success. He received the honor for creating VTA, or Virtual Teaching Assistant, a  more PR

Kent State Engineers Begin a Lasting Tradition (10)
KENT, Ohio, July 22 -- Kent State University posted the following news: * * * Kent State Engineers Begin a Lasting Tradition * The future of engineering at Kent State reached an important milestone this spring as the College of Aeronautics and Engineering welcomed its first class of inductees into the Order of the Engineer. Faculty, alumni and graduating students gathered to celebrate the college's inaugural induction ceremony, joining a national tradition that recognizes engineers' commitment to integrity, ethical practice and service to more PR

Lagoudas Named Texas A&M Aerospace Engineering Department Head (10)
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, July 23 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Lagoudas named aerospace engineering department head After spending time as the interim department head, Dr. Dimitris Lagoudas was declared the permanent head for a three-year term that began July 1. By Marina Vences, Contributor Dr. Dimitris Lagoudas, the Robert C. "Bud" Hagner Chair of Engineering, was recently appointed as the permanent head of Texas A&M University's Department of Aerospace Engineering, effective July 1. more PR

Lt. Governor Miller and County Executive Braveboy Announce Development Partners for Bowie State MARC Station Transit-Oriented Development (10)
BOWIE, Maryland, July 21 -- Bowie State University posted the following news release: * * * Lt. Governor Miller and County Executive Braveboy Announce Development Partners for Bowie State MARC Station Transit-Oriented Development * Maryland Department of Transportation, Prince George's County and Bowie State University Unveil Next Steps for Building a Dense, Vibrant Community Centered Around Transit HANOVER, MD (July 21, 2026) - Today Lt. Governor Aruna Miller and Prince George's County Executive Aisha Braveboy announced the state and cou more PR

Miami graduate and Fulbright Fellow presents work at U.S. Embassy in Ghana (10)
OXFORD, Ohio, July 22 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Miami graduate and Fulbright Fellow presents work at U.S. Embassy in Ghana * Rachelle Swan waited three years to take ART 335: Arts of West Africa, a class taught by associate professor of Art History Jordan Fenton that explores the visual and performed expressions of West Africa. It was definitely worth the wait - and led to an incredible opportunity for Swan. The 2024 Miami University graduate recently completed her Fulbright Fellowship in Ghana, which culminated more PR

N.C. A&T Names Wabomnor Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Dean of Students (10)
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, July 22 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * N.C. A&T Names Wabomnor Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Dean of Students * EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (July 22, 2026) - A higher education leader with extensive experience advancing student safety, support, wellbeing and success has been appointed associate vice chancellor for Student Affairs and dean of students at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, following a competitive nat more PR

Ohio State president is building new pathways for business partnerships (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 22 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Ohio State president is building new pathways for business partnerships * The Ohio State University is committed to working with the state's business community to bring excellence at scale to research partnerships, student entrepreneurship and workforce development. That message was part of a conversation on leadership and other topics hosted by the Columbus Chamber of Commerce this week between Ohio State President Ravi V. Bellamkonda and Chamber President  more PR

Oklahoma State Public Health Professor Honored With Champion of Change Award (10)
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, July 23 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: * * * OSU public health professor honored with Champion of Change Award For Dr. Anita Silwal, public health research is about more than data and publications -- it is about creating meaningful change in communities facing some of today's most urgent health challenges. Silwal, an assistant professor in Oklahoma State University's School of Community Health Sciences, Counseling and Counseling Psychology, recently received the American Public Health Associati more PR

Osceola and Renegade leader Allen Durham, Lawton Professor Brad Schmidt to address summer FSU graduates (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 22 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Osceola and Renegade leader Allen Durham, Lawton Professor Brad Schmidt to address summer FSU graduates * Florida State University alumnus and insurance executive Allen Durham, who oversees the university's iconic Osceola and Renegade tradition, and Robert O. Lawton Distinguished Professor Brad Schmidt will address graduates during FSU's summer commencement ceremonies Friday, July 31, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. FSU expects to award 2,891  more PR

Pawpaw Ale-8 Partnership Highlights Decades of Kentucky State Research (10)
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, July 22 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Pawpaw Ale-8 Partnership Highlights Decades of Kentucky State Research * Returning seasonal beverage brings the University's pawpaw expertise to a growing audience For a second summer, Pawpaw Ale-8 will quench the thirst of consumers eager to experience the tropical character of the largest edible fruit native to the United States. Developed in collaboration with Kentucky State University researchers, the limited-edition beverage pairs Ale-8-One' more PR

Reece Museum earns three statewide Awards of Excellence (10)
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, July 22 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * Reece Museum earns three statewide Awards of Excellence * East Tennessee State University's Reece Museum has received three statewide Awards of Excellence from the Tennessee Association of Museums (TAM) for its 2025 exhibition, "The Place Speaks: Sacred and Artistic Genealogies of Appalachia." The museum received top honors in three categories - Blockbuster Exhibit, Public Programming and Publication - recognizing the exhibition itself, it more PR

Researchers find college-educated population more likely to shelter during dangerous wildfire smoke (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, July 22 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * Researchers find college-educated population more likely to shelter during dangerous wildfire smoke * Key takeaways * According to researchers, even when protection from a threat is virtually free, schooling still appears to predict who acts. * Education stood out as the only demographic that registered a significant differential response when wildfire smoke got alarmingly thick during the study period. In higher-educated neighbor more PR

S. Terri Gomez Named President of Cal State San Bernardino (10)
SAN BERNARDINO, California, July 23 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * S. Terri Gomez Named President of Cal State San Bernardino S. Terri Gomez has been appointed to serve as president of CSUSB by the California State University Board of Trustees. A lifelong resident of the Inland Empire, Gomez is currently the provost and vice president for Academic Affairs at Cal Poly Pomona, and she is a first-generation college graduate who began her higher education journey at San Bernardino Valley Col more PR

S. Terri Gomez Named President of Cal State San Bernardino (10)
LONG BEACH, California, July 23 -- California State University issued the following news: * * * S. Terri Gomez Named President of Cal State San Bernardino The California State University (CSU) Board of Trustees has appointed S. Terri Gomez to serve as president of California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB). Gomez currently serves as provost and vice president for Academic Affairs at Cal Poly Pomona. "As a first-generation college graduate and a lifelong resident of the Inland Empire, I am honored to be named Cal State San Bernardin more PR

SC State names alumna Stephenson interim dean of Dr. Emily England Clyburn Honors College (10)
ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, July 22 -- South Carolina State University posted the following news: * * * SC State names alumna Stephenson interim dean of Dr. Emily England Clyburn Honors College * Dr. Windy Ann Mack Stephenson's Interim appointment ensures continuity for scholars and academic programs. ORANGEBURG, S.C. - South Carolina State University has appointed Dr. Windy Ann Mack Stephenson, an SC State alumna, educator and Orangeburg native, as interim dean of the Dr. Emily England Clyburn Honors College. Stephenson assumes leader more PR

Secretary of Army Daniel Driscoll visits Montana State (10)
BOZEMAN, Montana, July 22 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Secretary of Army Daniel Driscoll visits Montana State * Size: Lg Med Sm V Krishna Rupavatharam, Director of the Montana State University Spectrum Lab, left, U.S. Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll and Spectrum Lab staff Zachery Lakin tour the lab during a visit by the Secretary to Montana State University Thursday, July 16, 2026. Photo: U.S. Army/ Staff Sgt. Amanda McLean BOZEMAN -U.S. Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll visited Montana State University Jul more PR

Stony Brook University Researchers Chosen for Landmark DOE Genesis Mission AI-for-Science Awards (10)
STONY BROOK, New York, July 22 -- The State University of New York Stony Brook University posted the following news: * * * Stony Brook University Researchers Chosen for Landmark DOE Genesis Mission AI-for-Science Awards * More than $2.4M will support collaborations with Brookhaven National Lab and other institutions to address complex science and technology challenges WASHINGTON, D.C., July 22, 2026 - Researchers at the State University of New York at Stony Brook (Stony Brook University) secured five inaugural awards through the U.S. Depa more PR

SUNY ESF and Van Cortlandt Park Alliance Connect Bronx Students to College-Level Environmental Science Education and Stewardship Experiences (10)
NEW YORK, July 21 -- The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry posted the following news: * * * SUNY ESF and Van Cortlandt Park Alliance Connect Bronx Students to College-Level Environmental Science Education and Stewardship Experiences * SYRACUSE, N.Y. -July 22, 2026 -Building on a successful partnership, the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) and the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance (VCPA) are continuing to invest in the next generation of environmental leaders through the Garden 2 Mar more PR

SUNY-Upstate Medical Campus, Syracuse University Study Finds Memory Screenings in Local Aging Offices Boost Early Detection (10)
SYRACUSE, New York, July 23 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * Upstate, Syracuse University study finds memory screenings in local aging offices boost early detection A two-year initiative involving Syracuse University and Upstate Medical University has found that bringing memory screenings directly into local Offices for the Aging (OFAs) can help identify older adults with early signs of cognitive impairment, but also confirmed that transportation barriers persist. Plus, fe more PR

SUNY-Upstate Medical Campus: Christina Dickerson Named Community Relations Manager (10)
SYRACUSE, New York, July 23 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * Christina Dickerson named community relations manager Christina Dickerson has been named community relations manager, where she will be responsible for the university's employee giving initiatives and assist in coordinating Upstate's participation in community events. Dickerson will oversee Upstate's annual Community Giving Campaign, which raises approximately $600,000 annually to support local human service ag more PR

Teaching Professor Maureen Quigley developing historical card game (10)
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 22 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news: * * * Teaching Professor Maureen Quigley developing historical card game * Teaching Professor Maureen Quigley is surrounded by games - Calcio Storico, Settle the Dead, Dress That Duck and 1-2-3 Go! - designed by UMSL students in her class, Making Games: Design and Theory. Quigley began integrating games into her curriculum 10 years ago and first taught the game design course in 2020. At the end of the summer, she'll pitch her game, Dissolu more PR

Temple partners with local business to support manufacturing in Pennsylvania (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 22 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Temple partners with local business to support manufacturing in Pennsylvania * A new grant awarded to the College of Engineering and Demco Automation, a local alumni-owned business, will explore how AI can help engineers design and build automated manufacturing systems for Pennsylvania businesses. For decades, globalization and lower labor costs overseas have put pressure on American manufacturers, especially small businesses. But a new grant awarded more PR

Texas State students, alumni selected as awardees during NSF's 2026 Graduate Research Fellowship Program competition (10)
SAN MARCOS, Texas, July 22 -- Texas State University issued the following news: * * * TXST students, alumni selected as awardees during NSF's 2026 Graduate Research Fellowship Program competition * Two graduate students at Texas State University and two undergraduate alumni were selected as awardees or recognized with an honorable mention during the National Science Foundation (NSF) 2026 Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) competition. Fellows receive three years of funding for their graduate education during a five-year period. F more PR

U.S. Department of Commerce awards $38 million to Missouri S&T's critical minerals Tech Hub (10)
ROLLA, Missouri, July 22 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news: * * * U.S. Department of Commerce awards $38 million to Missouri S&T's critical minerals Tech Hub * The U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded Missouri S&T's Regional Innovation and Technology Hub (Tech Hub) $38 million to help rebuild America's domestic critical minerals supply chain. "This federal award is a landmark achievement for Missouri S&T and our partners who have worked to make this vi more PR

UCA's Arkansas Research Center selected as statewide CLASS third-party verification team (10)
CONWAY, Arkansas, July 22 -- The University of Central Arkansas posted the following news: * * * UCA's Arkansas Research Center selected as statewide CLASS third-party verification team * The Arkansas Research Center (ARC), a research unit within the University of Central Arkansas College of Education, has been selected by the Arkansas Department of Education's Office of Early Childhood (ADE-OEC) to serve as the statewide third-party verification team for the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS). "Being selected for this work demon more PR

UMKC Community Entrepreneurship Program Expands Opportunities for Kansas City Business Owners (10)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 23 -- The University of Missouri Kansas City campus issued the following news: * * * UMKC Community Entrepreneurship Program Expands Opportunities for Kansas City Business Owners Community-focused entrepreneurship initiative aims to expand opportunity, mentorship and upward mobility for Kansas Citians - The Henry W. Bloch School of Management received a $50,000 gift matched dollar-for-dollar to create a $100,000 investment supporting local businesses and higher-education pathways through the University of Missou more PR

Undergraduate Summer Scholar aims to help those with colorectal cancer (10)
OXFORD, Ohio, July 22 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Undergraduate Summer Scholar aims to help those with colorectal cancer * Videography by Zach Burnett and Cameron Johnson Choosing the right college can be an overwhelming task. But for Stephen Mullally '28, a Biology major with a Premedical and Pre-Health Studies co-major, it was a no-brainer: He was coming to Miami. An Oxford native, he already knew the area well and described Miami's campus as "the most beautiful place on earth." His favorite spot on campus is  more PR

Understanding University of Idaho's MESA Program (10)
MOSCOW, Idaho, July 21 -- The University of Idaho issued the following news release: * * * Understanding University of Idaho's MESA Program * The Microchip Engineering and Security Alliance (MESA) is University of Idaho's four-year global Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering pathway, that combines international study, hands-on engineering education and industry-focused learning to prepare graduates for careers in the rapidly growing semiconductor industry. The demand for semiconductors continues to grow around the world, creating more PR

University of Mary Washington Earns a Best Colleges Award With Four Stars From Money (10)
FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia, July 23 -- The University of Mary Washington issued the following news: * * * UMW Earns a Best Colleges Award With Four Stars From Money By Amy Jessee The University of Mary Washington has once again been recognized by Money online, earning four stars out of five in the annual "Best Colleges in America" ranking. Now in its 12th year, Money's ranking evaluates more than 700 four-year institutions on 25 metrics tied to value, including graduation rates, net price, student debt and alumni salaries. As Money notes, th more PR

UNT Professor named 2026 Richard Yepp Award Winner (10)
DENTON, Texas, July 22 -- The University of North Texas posted the following news release: * * * UNT Professor named 2026 Richard Yepp Award Winner * DENTON (UNT), Texas -University of North Texas professor Eric Dafoe has been selected as the 2026 Richard Yepp Award winner, a national honor presented by the American Counseling Association that recognizes individuals who make selfless contributions that help counseling students, professionals or educators succeed. Dafoe, a professor in UNT's Department of Counseling and Higher Education, w more PR

USU Strengthens Tech Ed Mission With Dual Reporting to Provost (10)
LOGAN, Utah, July 22 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU Strengthens Tech Ed Mission With Dual Reporting to Provost * Beginning fall 2026, Utah State University's leadership for technical education will report to the USU Office of the Provost while maintaining a dual report to the dean of the Quinney College of Agriculture and Nature Resources. Professional and technical education will remain housed within QANR, and its associate and bachelor's degree programs will continue in the college without interruption. "A more PR

USU Strengthens Tech Ed Mission With Dual Reporting to Provost (10)
PRICE, Utah, July 22 -- Utah State University Eastern campus posted the following news: * * * USU Strengthens Tech Ed Mission With Dual Reporting to Provost * Beginning fall 2026, Utah State University's leadership for technical education will report to the USU Office of the Provost while maintaining a dual report to the dean of the Quinney College of Agriculture and Nature Resources. Professional and technical education will remain housed within QANR, and its associate and bachelor's degree programs will continue in the college without int more PR

USU Welcomes More Than 400 Providers to Military Mental Health Short Course (10)
BETHESDA, Maryland, July 22 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news: * * * USU Welcomes More Than 400 Providers to Military Mental Health Short Course * The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) welcomed more than 400 registered mental health professionals to the 2026 Military Mental Health Short Course, held both in person and online in Bethesda, Maryland, June 29 through July 1. Lt. Gen. Mary K. Izaguirre, the 46th Surgeon General of the U.S. Army and commanding general of U.S. Army Medical Co more PR

Virginia Tech: Interactive 3D Models Expand Veterinary Learning (10)
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 23 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Interactive 3D models expand veterinary learning Digital technology helps students explore equine anatomy beyond the classroom. By Chase Parker The University Libraries and the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine have transformed a collection of horse dental specimens into interactive 3D teaching models that students and anyone interested in equine health can study anytime. Open a cabinet in the veterinary college, and you'll find rows of preser more PR

W.M. Keck Foundation awards $1.2 million to KU team pursuing new theory of Alzheimer's disease (10)
LAWRENCE, Kansas, July 22 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * W.M. Keck Foundation awards $1.2 million to KU team pursuing new theory of Alzheimer's disease * LAWRENCE -What if our current understanding of Alzheimer's disease is incorrect? A research team led by a University of Kansas School of Pharmacy professor is trying to answer that question with a $1.2 million grant awarded by the W.M. Keck Foundation. The team's novel hypothesis could explain why existing treatments only modestly slow the rate of cognitive  more PR

William States Lee College of Engineering Dean Robert Keynton announces 2027 leadership transition (10)
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, July 22 -- The University of North Carolina Charlotte campus posted the following news release: * * * William States Lee College of Engineering Dean Robert Keynton announces 2027 leadership transition * Robert Keynton, dean of UNC Charlotte's William States Lee College of Engineering, has announced his intention to step down from the leadership role and return to the faculty, effective July 1, 2027. "Rob has dedicated his tenure as dean to ensuring student success, building industry relationships and broadening  more PR