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2026-07-23

Research from U.S. Colleges Newsletter for 2026-07-24 ( 187 items )

Research in U.S. Colleges

'The Hollywood Reporter' Names Rochester Institute of Technology as One of the Top Film Schools in the Nation (10)

ROCHESTER, New York, July 24 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * 'The Hollywood Reporter' names RIT as one of the top film schools in the nation RIT's School of Film and Animation ranked 21st on a list of the top 25 U.S. film schools - Rochester Institute of Technology's School of Film and Animation is among the top 25 film schools in the United States, according to the most recent list published by The Hollywood Reporter. RIT was ranked number 21 this year, marking a continued rise in rank from pr more PR

'You need to be able to talk about AI and its use cases in a competent, coherent way' (10)

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, July 23 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * 'You need to be able to talk about AI and its use cases in a competent, coherent way' * Having a fundamental knowledge of how AI works provides an edge to students entering the workforce, which is why Bryant has made an Introduction to AI course a core requirement for all business students. "The impact of AI on businesses and industries has been quick and dramatic," says Todd Alessandri, Ph.D., dean of the Bryant College of Business. "It's transforming more PR

3 Metallurgical and Materials Engineering professors win NSF CAREER Awards (10)

GOLDEN, Colorado, July 23 -- Colorado School of Mines posted the following news: * * * 3 Metallurgical and Materials Engineering professors win NSF CAREER Awards * Lawrence Cho, Megan Holtz and Jihye Kim, assistant professors of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering at Colorado School of Mines, have been awarded National Science Foundation CAREER Awards to support their research on pressing materials challenges from ultrahigh-strength steel to critical minerals to quantum computing. NSF CAREER Awards are given to early-career faculty wh more PR

30-year Follow-up: Yale Researchers Reconnect With Child Participants in Metabolic Health Study (10)

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, July 23 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * A 30-year follow-up: Yale researchers reconnect with child participants in metabolic health study For more than three decades, Yale researchers have partnered with young people across the state to better understand the biological factors underlying metabolic health. By Meg Dalton Growing up, AnnaMarie Fortuna was always an active child. She played softball and basketball and was also a cheerleader. But by the time she was in high school, she was no longer more PR

5 projects at UW-Madison aimed at transforming science and energy with AI receive DOE Genesis Mission funding (10)

MADISON, Wisconsin, July 22 -- The University of Wisconsin posted the following news: * * * 5 projects at UW-Madison aimed at transforming science and energy with AI receive DOE Genesis Mission funding * The projects, spanning fusion to critical minerals, are among those awarded for accelerating breakthroughs using a new platform that combines AI, quantum systems, supercomputing and advanced scientific instruments. By Natasha Kassulke July 22, 2026 For news media More information For News Media For media interview requests, p more PR

8 UW faculty and staff named Fulbright Scholars; will conduct research around the world (10)

SEATTLE, Washington, July 22 -- The University of Washington posted the following news release: * * * 8 UW faculty and staff named Fulbright Scholars; will conduct research around the world * Eight University of Washington researchers have been selected as Fulbright Scholars for 2026-2027 and will pursue studies around the world. Fulbright Scholars are college and university faculty, administrators and researchers, as well as artists and professionals, who build their skills and connections, gain valuable international insights and return more PR

A beautiful game inside the brain (10)

FORT WORTH, Texas, July 22 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * A beautiful game inside the brain * Dr. Gregory Knell As the world turned its attention to the World Cup, billions of eyes followed the movement on the pitch - the sprinting, stopping, turning, balancing and split-second decisions that define the game. Every movement connects the body and brain in a seamless partnership. For one researcher, that connection is more than a spectacle. It's the focus of his life's work. With a ba more PR

A high-schooler's path to research, via George Mason (10)

FAIRFAX, Virginia, July 23 -- The George Mason University College of Public Health posted the following news: * * * A high-schooler's path to research, via George Mason * Through a partnership between the Department of Nutrition and Food Studies and Thomas Jefferson High School, Bhavya Yendapalli conducted diabetes research, presented her findings nationally, and found a new interest in studying nutrition. This month, Bhavya Yendapalli will stand beside her research poster at a national scientific conference, answering questions about a d more PR

Addressing agriculture's next big challenges (10)

DOVER, Delaware, July 22 -- Delaware State University posted the following news: * * * Addressing agriculture's next big challenges * Agriculture is changing quickly, with farmers, researchers and communities facing growing pressure from climate change, crop disease, food security concerns, workforce demands and the rapid growth of new technology. At Delaware State University, those challenges are shaping a growing body of research, technology-driven training and hands-on student experiences designed to prepare the next generation of agricu more PR

Adolescent Substance Use Continues to Rise Through Mid-Teens, National Study Finds (10)

LA JOLLA, California, July 23 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Adolescent Substance Use Continues to Rise Through Mid-Teens, National Study Finds * Key Takeaways * Researchers analyzed substance use patterns among 11,880 U.S. youth participating in the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study from ages 9 to 17. * Alcohol, cannabis and nicotine were the most commonly reported substances, with use increasing steadily throughout adolescence. * Girls reported higher rates of more PR

Alfred University leads project to develop battery storage, microgrid control system (10)

ALFRED, New York, July 23 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: * * * Alfred University leads project to develop battery storage, microgrid control system * Alfred University is partnering with clean-tech startup Ranial Systems Inc. to develop an artificial intelligence-assisted controller for power grid-scale battery storage, commercial and industrial microgrids, and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) integrations. The project, a collaboration between Alfred University's Inamori School of Engineering and Ranial, star more PR

Alumni Facilitate Machine Donation for Penn College Students (10)

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, July 24 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news: * * * Alumni facilitate machine donation for Penn College students The recent efforts of two Pennsylvania College of Technology alumni and the generosity of their employer will impact the next generation of manufacturing and machining students. The duo of Clinton Bettner and Kyle Baker helped facilitate the donation of a die-sinking EDM machine from the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory to the college. "We are very grateful for th more PR

Alumnus Sheldon Furst Funds New Endowed Chair in Anesthesiology at UC San Diego (10)

LA JOLLA, California, July 23 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Alumnus Sheldon Furst Funds New Endowed Chair in Anesthesiology at UC San Diego * For Sheldon Furst, MD '89, his time at UC San Diego School of Medicine stands out as one of the most meaningful chapters of his life. "Some people look back on their undergraduate education as the best years of their lives," Furst said. "For me it was medical school and residency." Furst graduated from the School of Medicine in 1989 and completed more PR

American Indian and Alaska Native adults in California struggle with chronic disease and substance use, study finds (10)

LOS ANGELES, California, July 23 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * American Indian and Alaska Native adults in California struggle with chronic disease and substance use, study finds * Key takeaways * More than one-third of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) adults in California live with elevated blood pressure, and 32% live with hypertension, heart disease, diabetes or a combination of these conditions, according to new research from the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research. * AIAN adul more PR

Argonne marks 80 years of scientific discovery (10)

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 22 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Argonne marks 80 years of scientific discovery * In 1946, the United States was on the cusp of a new energy age. Chartered to study peaceful uses for atomic power, the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory helped usher in that pivotal era. Just over five years after its founding on July 1, 1946, the lab designed and operated the world's first usable electricity from nuclear energy, illuminating four light bulbs at its Experimen more PR

Arizona Western College: Dr. Hikmet Budak to Serve as Guest Editor for the International Journal of Molecular Sciences (10)

YUMA, Arizona, July 24 (TNSjou) -- Arizona Western College issued the following news: * * * Dr. Hikmet Budak to serve as guest editor for the International Journal of Molecular Sciences Arizona Western College Director of Agriculture Dr. Hikmet Budak has been invited to launch a special issue of the International Journal of Molecular Sciences as a Guest Editor. "This special issue aims to address critical global food security challenges by transforming vast amounts of biological data into practical solutions for farmers," Dr. Budak said. " more PR

Better building, better science at Brooks Hall (10)

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, July 22 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Better building, better science at Brooks Hall * Brooks Hall is home to numerous foundational science programs at Central Michigan University. Each year, thousands of students spend time in classrooms and labs in Brooks Hall as they prepare for careers in high-demand fields, including environmental engineering, environmental science, biology, and healthcare. And now, with new support from the state of Michigan, Brooks Hall will receive a much-n more PR

Binghamton University: Student Researchers Explore Frontiers in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Research (10)

BINGHAMTON, New York, July 24 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Student researchers explore frontiers in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) research Prince Karmacharya and Andrianna Poznahovska use molecular research and AI to study life-threatening lung disease By Ethan Knox '20 Rising P3 PharmD student Prince Karmacharya and Andrianna Poznahovska, an undergraduate pursuing a degree in integrated neuroscience, are working separately with Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences Yuanjun "Steve" Shen on two more PR

Biologist Discovers New Spider Species, Yakama Elder Names It (10)

PORTLAND, Oregon, July 23 -- Lewis and Clark College posted the following news: * * * Biologist Discovers New Spider Species, Yakama Elder Names It * Greta Binford is a leading arachnologist. Her work on spider biodiversity, venom, and evolutionary genetics has inspired the name of not one, not two, not three, but four spider species: Loxosceles binfordae, native to the Ecuadorian Andes; Hexophthalma binfordae, a Namibian six-eyed sand spider; Austrarchaea binfordae, found in the rainforests of Australia; and Nesticus binfordae, from boulde more PR

Book traces history, use of the Deseret alphabet (10)

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, July 23 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news: * * * Book traces history, use of the Deseret alphabet * CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -Soon after the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints moved its headquarters to what would become the Utah Territory, church president Brigham Young initiated a project to produce a new alphabet, one that would be both a more phonetically accurate depiction of the English language and a return to the pure language of God. The alphabet was heavily promot more PR

Bowie State University Receives $541,075 NSF Grant to Expand Global Undergraduate Food Security Research (10)

BOWIE, Maryland, July 23 -- Bowie State University posted the following news release: * * * Bowie State University Receives $541,075 NSF Grant to Expand Global Undergraduate Food Security Research * Bowie State University has received a $541,075 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to continue and expand an international undergraduate research program that prepares the next generation of scientists to address global challenges in food security and sustainable agriculture through immersive research experiences in Kenya. The award more PR

California Baptist University: Professor Shares a First-hand Look at Grief in New Book (10)

RIVERSIDE, California, July 24 -- California Baptist University issued the following news: * * * Professor shares a first-hand look at grief in new book Antonio Mejico Jr., associate professor of social work, lost a close friend to suicide in his mid-30s. During this time, he discovered contemplative prayer, a form of prayer focused on quiet reflection, honest conversation with God and meditation on Scripture. Mejico says this allowed him to fully surrender his grief to the Lord. Drawing from his research and personal experience, Mejico wr more PR

Chemistry major earns undergrad research experience at NC State through National Science Foundation (10)

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia, July 23 -- Georgia College posted the following news: * * * Chemistry major earns undergrad research experience at NC State through National Science Foundation * By Ian Wesselhoff S enior chemistry major Jayden Kypri is spending his summer at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina, after being accepted into a U.S. National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (NSF REU) program there. NSF REU programs give undergraduate students an average of 10 weeks of full-time mentored more PR

Colorado West Slope water shortages require careful coordination (10)

ITHACA, New York, July 23 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Colorado West Slope water shortages require careful coordination * If the Colorado River Basin is the lifeblood of the American Southwest, keeping the region's agricultural, ecological and economic systems thriving, Colorado's West Slope River basins could be considered the heart. Together they contribute about 70% of the water delivery to Lake Powell, the second-largest reservoir in the nation. A new Cornell study, the most extensive of its kind, shows how d more PR

Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory Issues Commentary: What Happens to Our Brains in a Warming World? (10)

NEW YORK, July 23 -- Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following commentary on July 22, 2026, by research professor Marco Tedesco and neuroscientist Burcin Ikiz: * * * What Happens to Our Brains in a Warming World? Climate change is already reshaping our brains. How do we act earlier, build resilience and change the trajectory for generations to come? By Marco Tedesco and Burcin Ikiz We measure climate impacts using calculations: How many degrees above average will today's temperature be? How strong were a hur more PR

Columbia University Projects Receive Genesis Mission Funding (10)

NEW YORK, July 24 -- Columbia University issued the following news: * * * Columbia University Projects Receive Genesis Mission Funding The Department of Energy mission aims to integrate artificial intelligence into transformative scientific discovery. - Three projects led by Columbia University professors have received Genesis Mission funding from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The mission aims to integrate artificial intelligence into transformative scientific discovery, with the goal of doubling the productivity and impact of Ameri more PR

Company Newspaper for Springs Cotton Mill Now Available Online (10)

ROCK HILL, South Carolina, July 23 -- Winthrop University posted the following news: * * * Company Newspaper for Springs Cotton Mill Now Available Online * HIGHLIGHTS * The Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections at Winthrop University made available online the Springs Bulletin issues from 1943 to 1983. * The Springs Bulletin generally was published bimonthly for the employees, offering news and information about each of the plants, departments, employees and general information about the cotton industry. ROCK HILL, SOUTH CAR more PR

Cowley College Awarded on USA TODAY's America's Top Vocational Schools 2026 List (10)

ARKANSAS CITY, Kansas, July 24 -- Cowley College issued the following news release: * * * Cowley College Awarded on USA TODAY's America's Top Vocational Schools 2026 List Cowley College has been awarded on USA TODAY's list of America's Top Vocational Schools 2026. The award list was announced on July 23rd, 2026, and can currently be viewed on the USA TODAY's website. The ranking of the best schools offering vocational training via undergraduate certificate or diploma is based on an analysis of five Key Performance Indicators. The five dime more PR

Cultivating Tomorrow's Scientists: How TSU's RANGE Program Is Growing the Next Generation of Agricultural Leaders (10)

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 22 -- Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * Cultivating Tomorrow's Scientists: How TSU's RANGE Program Is Growing the Next Generation of Agricultural Leaders * By Zekeya A. Harrison NASHVILLE, Tenn. ( TSU News Service ) - Through hands-on research, faculty mentorship, and immersive learning, the Tennessee State University College of Agriculture's RANGE program is helping high school students discover that agriculture is far more than farming: it's science, technology, and innovation. The more PR

Dartmouth College: Study Shows Extent of Damage to Historic Sites in Syria (10)

HANOVER, New Hampshire, July 24 (TNSjou) -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * Study Shows Extent of Damage to Historic Sites in Syria Satellite imagery helps assess destruction from looting during the Syrian civil war. Written by Amy Olson Dozens of archaeological sites were destroyed by looting during Syria's civil war, which began in 2011 and lasted until 2024. But, because the last comprehensive analysis was published in 2017, the extent of the more recent damage to cultural heritage sites that occurred since 2016--in more PR

Deep connections drive psychedelic research (10)

ITHACA, New York, July 23 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Deep connections drive psychedelic research * Astronomers rarely attempt space travel. Marine biologists are not necessarily certified SCUBA divers. Yet Alex Kwan is often asked if he takes psychedelic drugs. "There is a sector of people who feel strongly that, as researcher in this topic, you should have the subjective experience and try some of the compounds," said Kwan, Ph.D. '09, professor of biomedical engineering in the Cornell Duffield College of Eng more PR

Department of Energy Genesis Mission grant to UF-led team will speed up development of stronger materials (10)

GAINESVILLE, Florida, July 22 -- The University of Florida posted the following news: * * * Department of Energy Genesis Mission grant to UF-led team will speed up development of stronger materials * A cross-disciplinary research team led by the University of Florida won a prestigious federal grant on Wednesday to develop an autonomous artificial intelligence platform that could fundamentally change how new materials are discovered. Selected from more than 5,000 applications, the project is one of 278 chosen under the U.S. Department of E more PR

Department of Energy selects 5 University of Arizona research projects through new AI-for-science 'Genesis Mission' awards (10)

TUCSON, Arizona, July 23 -- The University of Arizona posted the following news release: * * * Department of Energy selects 5 University of Arizona research projects through new AI-for-science 'Genesis Mission' awards * Five University of Arizona projects have secured funding through the U.S. Department of Energy's Genesis Mission, a national initiative aimed at applying artificial intelligence to accelerate scientific discovery in support of energy, national security and other critical national priorities. Spanning quantum science, Earth more PR

Department of Energy's Genesis Mission selects Tulane team using AI to discover next-generation superconductors (10)

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, July 22 -- Tulane University issued the following news release: * * * Department of Energy's Genesis Mission selects Tulane team using AI to discover next-generation superconductors * For more than a century, scientists have searched for superconductors that could one day make the nation's electrical grid more efficient, improve MRIs and other medical imaging technologies, and advance quantum computing. But discovering new superconductors has long been one of the field's biggest challenges, often requiring years of l more PR

DeSales Pre-Medical Students Achieve 100% Medical School Acceptance Rate for Second Consecutive Year (10)

CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, July 23 -- DeSales University posted the following news: * * * DeSales Pre-Medical Students Achieve 100% Medical School Acceptance Rate for Second Consecutive Year * For the second year in a row, DeSales University's pre-medical programs have achieved a 100% acceptance rate to medical school, a milestone that underscores the strength and rigor of the University's pre-health preparation. All five medical school applicants from DeSales' traditional day program have been accepted into medical school for the Fall more PR

DSU leaders attend summit for advancing research capacity (10)

DOVER, Delaware, July 22 -- Delaware State University posted the following news: * * * DSU leaders attend summit for advancing research capacity * Delaware State University leaders recently gathered May 20-21 during Research Week for the ARC Strategic Planning Summit, a two-day event focused on strengthening institutional research capacity through strategic planning and collaboration. The summit, part of the National Science Foundation-funded ARC Playbook project, brought together faculty, administrators and research leaders to explore stra more PR

Duke University Pratt School of Engineering: DOE Funds Duke-Led AI Platform to Design Transformative DNA-Based Materials (10)

DURHAM, North Carolina, July 24 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * DOE Funds Duke-Led AI Platform to Design Transformative DNA-Based Materials By Ken Kingery Duke engineers are leading a Phase 1 Genesis project funded by the Department of Energy to develop an AI platform capable of designing large-scale DNA-based materials for next generation energy technologies. A team of researchers led by engineers at Duke University have been awarded a Phase 1 Genesis grant from the Department of Energy to d more PR

Emory University Winship Cancer Institute First in Georgia to Offer Small Cell Lung Cancer Theranostic Trial (10)

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 24 -- Emory University Winship Cancer Institute issued the following news release: * * * Winship first in Georgia to offer small cell lung cancer theranostic trial First-in-Georgia trial advances precision cancer treatment Patients at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University now have access to an innovative clinical trial evaluating a novel targeted radiopharmaceutical therapy for small cell lung cancer and other solid tumors that express the DLL3 protein, marking another example of the cutting-edge clinical trial more PR

ETSU scientist named Fulbright Scholar (10)

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, July 23 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * ETSU scientist named Fulbright Scholar * For years, East Tennessee State University's Dr. Aruna Kilaru has explored ways plants can help solve some of the world's biggest challenges, from food insecurity and clean energy to sustainable biotechnology. Now, Kilaru been selected for a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award, one of the nation's most prestigious international academic exchange programs. Kilaru, a professor in the College of Arts and Sc more PR

FAU College of Business Earns Top 20 Online MBA Ranking (10)

BOCA RATON, Florida, July 24 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU College of Business Earns Top 20 Online MBA Ranking By Amber Bonefont Florida Atlantic University's College of Business advanced to No. 18 in the top 20 schools for online MBA programs, according to The Princeton Review, up from No. 36 the previous year. "We are pleased to be recognized among the top 20 online MBA programs in the country," said Daniel Gropper, Ph.D., dean of FAU's College more PR

First patient in HER2-positive breast cancer clinical trial defies odds and inspires hope in others (10)

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, July 23 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * First patient in HER2-positive breast cancer clinical trial defies odds and inspires hope in others * Rebecca Hall was diagnosed with leptomeningeal metastasis and was weeks from passing, until she enrolled as the first patient in a clinical trial. In 2019, Rebecca Hall, a Dothan, Ala., native who has lived in Birmingham since 2006, was told she had only weeks to live after she learned that her breast cancer from a few years earlier had quickly spread more PR

Florida State University records historic year of philanthropy and impact (10)

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 23 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida State University records historic year of philanthropy and impact * Florida State University recorded the most successful fundraising year in its history during the 2025-26 fiscal year, with alumni, parents, faculty, staff, friends and partners contributing a record $235.4 million. The total surpassed the university's previous fundraising record of $225 million, set in 2015-16, led by a $100 million gift from Jan Moran and The Jim Moran Foun more PR

Fordham University Issues Q&A on New Provost, KerryAnn O'Meara (10)

NEW YORK, July 24 -- Fordham University issued the following Q&A on July 22, 2026, involving KerryAnn O'Meara, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs: * * * Q&A: Meet Fordham's New Provost, KerryAnn O'Meara By Alex Williamson KerryAnn O'Meara, PhD, joined Fordham as the new provost and senior vice president for academic affairs on July 1. She is a nationally recognized scholar on academic careers and reward systems, as well as organizational change in higher education. O'Meara has held academic leadership positions at the more PR

Former Professor Bruce Leafblad Continues Investment in Southwestern With Library Donation (10)

FORT WORTH, Texas, July 24 -- Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary issued the following news: * * * Former professor Bruce Leafblad continues investment in Southwestern with library donation Michelle Workman The School of Church Music and Worship's Bowld Library recently accepted a collection of scores and works from former Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary faculty member Bruce Leafblad's library, a donation he called a way for him to continue investing in the institution he came to love in his years as a professor. "A lot of more PR

Former UTRGV student-athlete, first-generation graduate joins School of Medicine Class of 2030 (10)

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, July 22 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley posted the following news: * * * Former UTRGV student-athlete, first-generation graduate joins School of Medicine Class of 2030 * RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - JULY 22, 2026 - Success is built through discipline, repetition and countless hours of preparation. For a discus thrower, the winning throw is decided long before stepping into the circle, shaped by early mornings in the weight room, thousands of practice throws and the resilience to improve after every missed mark more PR

Gardner-Webb University Earns National Recognition for Preparing Future Elementary Teachers in The Science of Reading (10)

BOILING SPRINGS, North Carolina, July 23 (TNSrep) -- Gardner-Webb University posted the following news: * * * Gardner-Webb University Earns National Recognition for Preparing Future Elementary Teachers in The Science of Reading Elementary Education Program Achieves Top Marks in New Report from The National Council on Teacher Quality - The undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program at Gardner-Webb University has earned an A+ from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ). The council's report, " Teacher Prep Review: Decoding more PR

Gene Regulation Map Reveals Treatment Targets for Heart Failure (10)

LA JOLLA, California, July 23 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Gene Regulation Map Reveals Treatment Targets for Heart Failure * Key Takeaways * First single cell map of gene regulatory networks driving heart failure * Connects heart disease-linked DNA changes to specific heart cell types and genes * Provides a resource to identify new therapeutic targets beyond current limited options Researchers from University of California San Diego have created the most detailed map to date o more PR

Graduate Secures Role on Capitol Hill Committee (10)

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, July 23 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Graduate Secures Role on Capitol Hill Committee * by Elisabeth Coon, Student Public Relations Writer Breaking into a Capitol Hill career is rarely straightforward, particularly in today's highly competitive U.S. government workforce. For Cedarville University 2025 graduate Amelia Elkins, the journey required initiative, strategic networking and the willingness to embrace uncertainty on a national stage. After traveling to Washington, D.C., for a 10-day n more PR

GRCC Alumnus Combines Art and Geology to Bring Fossils to Life (10)

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, July 23 -- Grand Rapids Community College posted the following news: * * * GRCC Alumnus Combines Art and Geology to Bring Fossils to Life * Most of us would probably use the word "recent" to describe an event that happened within the last month or so. For paleontologists, however, "recent" has a much different meaning. Just ask Paul Kuchnicki, a GRCC graduate who combined his passion for art with a love of geology, and is discovering numerous ways to use his skills. Scientific Interpretation Meets Artistic Skill more PR

Hampton University Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications Student Earns National Gracie Award, Showcasing the Next Generation of Media Excellence (10)

HAMPTON, Virginia, July 23 -- Hampton University posted the following news: * * * Hampton University Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications Student Earns National Gracie Award, Showcasing the Next Generation of Media Excellence * (Hampton, VA) - For Hampton University student Camille Johnson '27, a trip to New York City became the culmination of years of hard work, creativity, and a commitment to telling stories that matter. Johnson, a student in Hampton University's Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications, r more PR

Hands-On Livestock Reproduction Training Strengthens Kentucky Sheep and Goat Operations (10)

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, July 22 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Hands-On Livestock Reproduction Training Strengthens Kentucky Sheep and Goat Operations * Kentucky State pairs scientific expertise with practical instruction to help producers make better breeding decisions FRANKFORT, Ky. -Inside a working barn at Kentucky State University's Harold R. Benson Research and Demonstration Farm, sheep and goat producers are learning skills once more commonly left to veterinarians and reproductive specialists. They st more PR

How AI is Helping States Cut Through Decades of Red Tape (10)

STANFORD, California, July 23 -- Stanford University Law School posted the following news: * * * How AI is Helping States Cut Through Decades of Red Tape * (Originally published by The Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI on July 23, 2026.) Bureaucracy moves slowly, and decades of outdated provisions clogging the bylaws of cities and states only make it worse. Sometimes dubbed " policy sludge," such obsolete processes and stale reporting requirements can trap civil servants in red tape and cause program dysfunction. Scholars at the more PR

How Rutgers Is Helping to Tackle the Rising Crisis of Public Housing Residents Facing Dementia Alone (10)

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, July 24 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * How Rutgers Is Helping to Tackle the Rising Crisis of Public Housing Residents Facing Dementia Alone A Newark screening initiative revealed severe cognitive decline among isolated, low-income seniors--prompting Rutgers researchers to launch a new intervention program By Kathleen O'Brien When Payton White, a doctoral student at Rutgers University-Newark, began a memory screening program for African American seniors living in public housing in the local more PR

ICYMI: CUNY Wins $18.1 Million NSF Award to Build AI-Powered Materials Lab (10)

NEW YORK, July 23 -- The City University of New York posted the following news: * * * ICYMI: CUNY Wins $18.1 Million NSF Award to Build AI-Powered Materials Lab * AI-BIOME Will Give Researchers Nationwide Remote Access to Automated Tools for Developing Bio-inspired Materials Read the original announcement from the Advanced Science Research Center at the Graduate Center. The City University of New York has received an $18.1 million National Science Foundation (NSF) award to create a cloud-programmable national laboratory that uses artifi more PR

IDEA Public Schools and UTRGV launch innovative autism early intervention program to serve Rio Grande Valley families (10)

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, July 23 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley posted the following news: * * * IDEA Public Schools and UTRGV launch innovative autism early intervention program to serve Rio Grande Valley families * RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - JULY 23, 2026 - For local families navigating long waitlists for specialized autism services, a new collaborative program is set to offer a vital lifeline right inside the classroom. IDEA Public Schools, in partnership with The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, announced the launch of more PR

In the game: New sports nutrition certificate prepares future dietitians (10)

AUSTIN, Texas, July 22 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * In the game: New sports nutrition certificate prepares future dietitians * The Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Nutrition has stepped onto the sports nutrition field and is preparing students for peak career performance. The department's Sports Nutrition Certificate program equips dietetics students with a science-based approach and hands-on lear more PR

India's National Medical Entrance Crisis and Student Protests: University of Michigan Experts Can Comment (10)

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 24 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * India's national medical entrance crisis and student protests: U-M experts can comment Faculty at the University of Michigan's Center for South Asian Studies are available to discuss the youth-led protests in India amid back-to-back scandals related to the NEET examination paper leaks, technical glitches and canceled tests that impacted more than 2 million students who took the exam. Joyojeet Pal is a professor of information at the School of Informa more PR

Indian Exchange Students Gain Hands-on Biotechnology Research Experience During South Dakota Mines Internship (10)

RAPID CITY, South Dakota, July 23 -- The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology issued the following news release: * * * Indian Exchange Students Gain Hands-on Biotechnology Research Experience During South Dakota Mines Internship * As soon as Nidhi Kapatia and Pragati Pandey enrolled in their undergraduate programs at Jaypee University of Information Technology (JUIT) in Solan, India, they had a goal - to be accepted into the exchange program with South Dakota Mines. The two senior biotechnology majors fulfilled that goal by spendin more PR

Indiana University: Hub Highlight - SS4A, AARP Grants Fund Pedestrian Safety Projects in Montgomery, Ind. (10)

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, July 24 -- Indiana University issued the following news: * * * Hub Highlight: SS4A, AARP grants fund pedestrian safety projects in Montgomery, Ind. By: Elena Krueper The need The Town of Montgomery, a rural community of 792 people in Daviess County, lies between Washington and Loogootee along U.S. Highway 50. The highway, which runs the length of town, doubles as the main commercial strip, which includes a gas station, ice cream shop, Dollar General, and a locally owned pub and grill. It also supports heavy traffic an more PR

Irish Folds: Studying snake vertebrae to decode the mysteries of animal evolution (10)

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, July 23 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Irish Folds: Studying snake vertebrae to decode the mysteries of animal evolution * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -From California to Connecticut, Brown University student Irish Folds has been checking out preserved snake specimens from natural history museums this summer, similar to checking out books from the library, she said. Natural history museums are treasure troves of biological data that offer researchers access to specimens that have bee more PR

Is AI Good or Bad for Preparing Engineers? A Utah State Professor Gets NSF Funding to Find Out (10)

LOGAN, Utah, July 22 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Is AI Good or Bad for Preparing Engineers? A Utah State Professor Gets NSF Funding to Find Out * Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming how undergraduate students learn and make decisions. However, if AI is relied on too heavily, it can impede students' ability to navigate problems on their own and improve their knowledge. Utah State University Professor Oenardi Lawanto received a grant of more than $600,000 from the National Science Foundation to stud more PR

It Came from the Archives: Part 2 of U.S. patents describes innovation by many living in the Wiregrass (10)

TROY, Alabama, July 23 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * It Came from the Archives: Part 2 of U.S. patents describes innovation by many living in the Wiregrass * Part 1 of this series, covering 1855 through World War II, is available at https://today.troy.edu/news/it-came-from-the-archives-the-inventiveness-of-wiregrass-residents-is-recorded-in-the-u-s-patent-office/ From the end of World War II through 2024, an imperfect search of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's online database identified 337 patents awarded to i more PR

James Madison University Issues Q&A With Education Professor Almarode Role as Trustees of Virginia Museum of Natural History (10)

HARRISONBURG, Virginia, July 24 -- James Madison University issued the following Q&A on July 22, 2026, involving John Almarode, professor in the College of Education: * * * Creating connections through learning: Q&A with COE professor John Almarode John Almarode, a professor in the College of Education, was recently appointed by Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger to the board of trustees of the Virginia Museum of Natural History for a five-year appointment. Almarode said he is looking forward to his first experience serving on the board. "I more PR

James Madison University Issues Q&A With Science, Mathematics Professor May Role as Trustees of Virginia Museum of Natural History (10)

HARRISONBURG, Virginia, July 24 -- James Madison University issued the following Q&A on July 22, 2026, involving Christine May, professor in the College of Science and Mathematics: * * * From classroom to commonwealth: JMU's Christine May joins state museum board Christine May, a professor in the College of Science and Mathematics, was recently appointed by Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger to a five-year term on the board of trustees of the Virginia Museum of Natural History. While this is her first appointment to the board, May has worked more PR

Jax State Researcher Receives National Grant to Advance Childhood Cancer Research (10)

JACKSONVILLE, Alabama, July 23 -- Jacksonville State University posted the following news: * * * Jax State Researcher Receives National Grant to Advance Childhood Cancer Research * St. Baldrick's Foundation awards more than $73,000 to support Dr. Le Su's research into aggressive pediatric sarcomas. JACKSONVILLE -Jacksonville State University Assistant Professor of Biology Dr. Le Su has been awarded a $73,003.37 Extended Scholar Grant from the St. Baldrick's Childhood Cancer Research Foundation to advance research aimed at understanding an more PR

Johnny Cash's Personal Archives Find Permanent Home at Belmont University (10)

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 22 -- Belmont University posted the following news: * * * Johnny Cash's Personal Archives Find Permanent Home at Belmont University * Archives will anchor a new Johnny Cash Learning Center within the Mike Curb College of Entertainment & Music Business Nashville, Tenn. (July 22, 2026) - Johnny Cash is one of the most important, influential, and respected artists in the history of recorded music. And now a collection of his personal archives will find its permanent home at Belmont University, representing a histor more PR

Johns Hopkins: 'We Had It Coming' - Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Reveals Holes in Food Safety System (10)

BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 23 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * 'We Had It Coming': Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Reveals Holes in Food Safety System How gaps in surveillance allowed a hardy foodborne parasite to reach thousands of Americans. - An outbreak of an intestinal illness believed to be tied to leafy greens has sickened thousands of people across the United States this summer, causing symptoms that can persist for weeks--including explosive diarrhea. Called cyclospori more PR

Johns Hopkins: Sarah Szanton Appointed to Second Term as School of Nursing Dean (10)

BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 24 -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news: * * * Sarah Szanton appointed to second term as School of Nursing dean The school's fifth dean has led Hopkins Nursing since 2021, increasing its focus on community health and integrating emerging technologies into nursing education - Sarah Szanton, a renowned health disparities researcher who has led the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing since 2021, strengthening its standing as a global leader in nursing education, research, and practice, has been appointed more PR

Johns Hopkins: Tool Detects Hidden Bias in Medical AI (10)

BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 24 (TNSjou) -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news: * * * New tool detects hidden bias in medical AI Created by a Johns Hopkins team in collaboration with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the work aims to improve the reliability of artificial intelligence in clinical settings By Jill Rosen Researchers have built a tool to uncover hidden issues in the massive datasets used to train medical artificial intelligence. The tool searches training data for subtle patterns that could lead AI models to more PR

Just Hired: Olivia Rueschhoff (10)

MACOMB, Illinois, July 23 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Just Hired: Olivia Rueschhoff * MACOMB, IL -Meet Olivia Rueschhoff, a Western Illinois University Mathematics graduate who has accepted a full-time position as an Analyst in Data Analytics with the Walgreens Segment and Contracting Department at the company's corporate headquarters in Deerfield, IL. The Segment and Contracting Department serves as the backbone of Walgreens' healthcare services, overseeing pharmacy operations and contracting w more PR

Knowing a manager's stance on unions can affect worker performance (10)

ITHACA, New York, July 23 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Knowing a manager's stance on unions can affect worker performance * It's no secret that management at major firms such as Starbucks and Tesla aren't exactly fans of unionization. But for other companies, how does an anti-union stance affect worker output and performance? It might depend on whether that stance is, in fact, a secret. New research by Martin Wiernsperger and Xinyu Zhang, both assistant professors of accounting at the Samuel Curtis Johnson Grad more PR

Landmark Aging Study by UT Health Sciences Researcher Published in Nature (10)

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, July 23 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news: * * * Landmark Aging Study by UT Health Sciences Researcher Published in Nature * A University of Tennessee Health Sciences researcher has published findings that could reshape how medicine approaches aging, longevity and late-life health, including the prospect of personalized interventions that keep people healthier longer. Rob Williams, PhD, professor and chair of the Department of Genetics, Genomics, and Informatics in the Colle more PR

Large national study finds differences in multiple sclerosis death rates by age, race and geography (10)

LOS ANGELES, California, July 22 -- The University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine posted the following news release: * * * Large national study finds differences in multiple sclerosis death rates by age, race and geography * An analysis of more than 42,000 U.S. deaths linked to multiple sclerosis (MS) found that death rates varied by age, geography, and race and ethnicity, with Black patients dying younger than white patients and high blood pressure emerging as a growing contributor. The findings, just published in the journ more PR

Learning Mobility at AACRAO (10)

PHOENIX, Arizona, July 23 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release: * * * Learning Mobility at AACRAO * Marc Booker, Ph.D., presented sessions on transfer articulation, credit for prior learning and competency-based education at national higher education conference University of Phoenix Vice Provost for Strategy, Marc Booker, Ph.D., participated in The Assembly, the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers' (AACRAO) annual conference focused on learning mobility. Dr. Booker led two discus more PR

Leeds Hosts The 13th Triennial Invitational Choice Symposium in Vail (10)

BOULDER, Colorado, July 23 -- The University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business posted the following news: * * * Leeds Hosts The 13th Triennial Invitational Choice Symposium in Vail * From the psychology behind everyday decisions to the economic and cultural forces that shape consumer behavior, the Choice Symposium brings together leading scholars from across disciplines to chart the future of decision-making research. This August 12-15, the Leeds School of Business will welcome approximately 500 scholars from around the world t more PR

Lessons from the Schuylkill River on community-engaged research (10)

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 23 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Lessons from the Schuylkill River on community-engaged research * A historian working on both sides of the Atlantic, Bethany Wiggin, a professor of German in the School of Arts and Sciences, is interested in how historic legacies-including pollution-shape modern landscapes and how changed landscapes impact human populations. A decade ago, she and engineering professor Peter DeCarlo -then at Drexel University -launched the Schuylkill Rive more PR

Lilly School summit helps high schoolers become next-gen philanthropists (10)

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 23 -- The Indiana University Indianapolis campus posted the following news: * * * Lilly School summit helps high schoolers become next-gen philanthropists * - 1:View print quality image about IU alumna Ina de Mattos Miller (far right) oversees the Louisville Youth Philanthropy Council. She brought a group of high school student... IU alumna Ina de Mattos Miller, right, oversees the Louisville Youth Philanthropy Council. She brought a group of high school students to the IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy's in more PR

Lindsay Scheffler '27 Looks Beyond the President's Signature (10)

HAMILTON, New York, July 23 -- Colgate University posted the following news: * * * Lindsay Scheffler '27 Looks Beyond the President's Signature * Executive orders are often seen as one of the U.S. president's most powerful governing tools -a way to shape policy with the stroke of a pen. Colgate University's Lindsay Scheffler '27 is spending her summer investigating why this picture is incomplete. Scheffler, a double major in economics and political science with plans to apply to law school this cycle, is spending the summer working with A more PR

Longwood Reaches $1 Million in State Grant Funding to Enhance Work-based Learning and Career Readiness (10)

FARMVILLE, Virginia, July 24 -- Longwood University issued the following news release: * * * Longwood reaches $1 million in state grant funding to enhance work-based learning and career readiness The State Council on Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) has awarded Longwood University two additional grants through the Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership (V-TOP), bringing the university's total V-TOP funding to more than $1 million. The new awards will expand access to internships and other work-based learning opportunities while helpi more PR

Manna University President Serrano Issues Commentary: Why Mentorship Matters in Theological Education (10)

FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina, July 23 -- Manna University issued the following statement on July 21, 2026, by President Carlo A. Serrano: * * * Why Mentorship Matters in Theological Education One of the few undergraduate courses that I still get to teach at Manna University is Mentoring and Coaching. Almost every undergraduate student takes the course, which means I get the opportunity to connect with nearly every student who journeys through our university. One of the things I tell students early in the course is that formation rarely ha more PR

Maricopa Community Colleges Surpasses 10,000 Bachelor's Students, Setting a Historic Milestone (10)

TEMPE, Arizona, July 24 -- Maricopa Community Colleges issued the following news release: * * * Maricopa Community Colleges Surpasses 10,000 Bachelor's Students, Setting a Historic Milestone Maricopa Community Colleges has officially surpassed the 10,000-student mark as record enrollment in the Valley's most affordable bachelor's degree programs continues to grow. With the fall semester quickly approaching, the system is preparing to welcome back bachelor's students across 11 programs. "Community colleges are built for the real world," said more PR

Michigan Medicine: Gratitude Inspires Gift to Improve Survivorship Care (10)

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 24 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Gratitude inspires gift to improve survivorship care Inspired by the care they received at Michigan Medicine, Lori and David Liner support better outcomes for patients and survivors of head and neck cancer. - In 2012, as David Liner was traveling from Florida to Cleveland for his son's wedding, he received a life-changing call. His doctor in Florida had been monitoring an area of concern on more PR

Michigan State University College of Social Science Alumnus Leads Effort to Promote Civility Across Michigan (10)

EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 24 -- Michigan State University College of Social Science posted the following news: * * * College of Social Science alumnus leads effort to promote civility across Michigan By Karessa Weir "Civility isn't something that is a condition that either we have or we don't. It's something we can teach. It's something we can practice. It's something we can encourage in one another and it's something we ourselves can model," said Jon Lynch. MSU alumnus Jon Lynch put these words into action this week as he and his wife more PR

Michigan State University College of Social Science: Nwando Achebe Elected a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society (10)

EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 24 -- Michigan State University College of Social Science posted the following news: * * * Nwando Achebe elected a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society By Kelly Smith Michigan State University historian Nwando Achebe has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society (RHS), one of the world's most prestigious organizations dedicated to advancing historical scholarship. Founded in 1868, the Royal Historical Society is the United Kingdom's foremost learned society for historians. Fellowship is a signifi more PR

Michigan Tech Atmospheric Scientists Linked to Three Research Projects Selected for DOE Genesis Mission (10)

HOUGHTON, Michigan, July 22 -- Michigan Technological University posted the following news release: * * * Michigan Tech Atmospheric Scientists Linked to Three Research Projects Selected for DOE Genesis Mission * Michigan Technological University researchers are involved in three proposals tapped by the U.S. Department of Energy for consideration under its recently launched Genesis Mission: Transforming Science and Energy with AI. The mission's goal is to address national science and technology challenges using artificial intelligence. The more PR

Midwestern University Faculty Member Publishes Pediatric Antibiotic Study in JAMA Network Open (10)

DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, July 24 (TNSjou) -- Midwestern University issued the following news: * * * Midwestern University Faculty Member Publishes Pediatric Antibiotic Study in JAMA Network Open Study led by Dr. Marc Scheetz supports guideline-recommended vancomycin monitoring - Children with serious bacterial infections often receive the powerful antibiotic vancomycin, but determining the right dose can be challenging. Too little medication may not effectively treat the infection, while too much can increase the risk of kidney damage. Re more PR

Miller named vice provost for enrollment management (10)

MADISON, Wisconsin, July 23 -- The University of Wisconsin posted the following news: * * * Miller named vice provost for enrollment management * Ashley Miller will serve as UW-Madison's next vice provost for enrollment management and chief enrollment officer, effective Sept. 8. July 23, 2026 Share this article The University of Wisconsin-Madison has selected Ashley Miller, associate vice president for enrollment management at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Va., to serve as its next vice provost for enrollment management and more PR

Mosquito research draws KSU environmental science major to the woods for the summer (10)

KENNESAW, Georgia, July 23 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Mosquito research draws KSU environmental science major to the woods for the summer * KENNESAW, Ga. | Jul 23, 2026 Kennesaw State University senior Brooklyn Galvan has found a happy place for the summer - in the mosquito-infested woods near Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The environmental science major is conducting research into mosquitoes as pollinators as part of the National Science Foundation's Research Experiences for Undergraduates for Gul more PR

MUSC Health breaks ground on new Hollings Cancer Center facility at Florence Medical Center (10)

CHARLESTON, South Carolina, July 22 -- The Medical University of South Carolina issued the following news release: * * * MUSC Health breaks ground on new Hollings Cancer Center facility at Florence Medical Center * FLORENCE, S.C. (July 22, 2026) - MUSC Health officially broke ground on the future MUSC Hollings Cancer Center at Florence Medical Center, marking a significant milestone in expanding access to comprehensive, state-of-the-art cancer care for patients across the Pee Dee and northeastern South Carolina. Expected to open in Winter more PR

National University: California's Largest College of Education Unveils Framework for AI as a Companion to Teaching and Learning (10)

SAN DIEGO, California, July 24 -- National University issued the following news release: * * * California's Largest College of Education Unveils Framework for AI as a Companion to Teaching and Learning National University's RAISE 5 guidelines give faculty and students a clear, field-tested framework for when and how AI can be used, informing AI integration across academic programs - The Sanford College of Education at National University (NU) -- California's largest provider of teaching credentials and one of the ten largest education scho more PR

NCCU Hosts All-Boards Meeting, July 28 (10)

DURHAM, North Carolina, July 23 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news: * * * NCCU Hosts All-Boards Meeting, July 28 * North Carolina Central University (NCCU) will host an orientation and a retreat for its Board of Trustees, Board of Visitors, Foundation Board and Real Estate Foundation on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, beginning at 9 a.m. The session will take place at Research Triangle International, located at 3040 E. Cornwallis Rd., in Research Triangle Park The agenda is attached and will also be available on the NC more PR

Neag School Graduate Students Publish Fourth Issue of Education Research Journal (10)

STORRS, Connecticut, July 23 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Neag School Graduate Students Publish Fourth Issue of Education Research Journal * The UConn Neag School of Education's academic journal has published its fourth issue, thanks to the hard work and dedication of a group of graduate students. "We are pleased to share the fourth issue of the Neag School of Education Journal," reads a letter from the journal's board members in the 2026 issue. "We take pride in providing a supportive "testing-ground" more PR

New Collection of Political Cartoons Donated to University of Pennsylvania Annenberg School for Communication (10)

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 24 -- The University of Pennsylvania Annenberg School for Communication issued the following news: * * * New Collection of Political Cartoons Donated to Annenberg The Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania is expanding its growing collection of political cartoons with a significant new addition. Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Signe Wilkinson has announced the donation of a significant collection of editorial cartoons and originals to Annenberg Library Archive, which will beco more PR

New method opens cheaper pathways to increased drug stability (10)

HOUSTON, Texas, July 22 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * New method opens cheaper pathways to increased drug stability * Pharmaceutical drugs often rely on chemical compounds found in the body. Take phosphate, a common compound cells use as a chemical switch. In a process called phosphorylation, cells can add a phosphate to a molecule and turn its function on. When the function is no longer needed, cells can remove the phosphate through dephosphorylation, turning the molecule back off. "While this phosphate swit more PR

New tool may unlock notable regenerative biology mystery (10)

EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 23 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * New tool may unlock notable regenerative biology mystery * Why can zebrafish regenerate damaged gut nerves while humans largely cannot? Michigan State University researchers have developed a powerful new research tool that allows them to remove gut neurons in zebrafish and watch them regenerate in real time, helping scientists investigate one of regenerative biology's biggest questions. The research focuses on the enteric nervous system, often more PR

New UConn Survey Finds 53% of Connecticut Parents Say Childcare is Too Expensive (10)

STORRS, Connecticut, July 23 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * New UConn Survey Finds 53% of Connecticut Parents Say Childcare is Too Expensive * Connecticut parent Vanessa Hawke recalls the week she was offered a new job on a late Thursday afternoon and was asked to start on Monday. While elated for the new opportunity, she realized she had one business day to arrange affordable childcare for her 3-year-old son. Hawke filled out forms, emergency contacts, and other paperwork, hoping to get a "mystery child more PR

New understandings of type 1 diabetes (10)

RENO, Nevada, July 23 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news: * * * New understandings of type 1 diabetes * In the United States, more than two million people have diagnosed type 1 diabetes, according to the CDC, and, until recently, the role of a special protein in your body's nerve cells, a transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 (TRPV1) was unknown. Often called the "capsaicin receptor," TRPV1 is activated by capsaicin in the body, the compound that gives chili peppers their heat. Research has shown that TRPV1 does more t more PR

New York Medical College: Jin Li, M.D., Ph.D. '01 and a Lifetime Dedicated to Neurology, Education, and Community Service (10)

VALHALLA, New York, July 24 -- New York Medical College issued the following news: * * * Jin Li, M.D., Ph.D. '01 and a Lifetime Dedicated to Neurology, Education, and Community Service For More Than 20 years, Dr. Jin Li has Combined Scientific Discovery, Compassionate Patient Care, and a Commitment to Education - For Jin Li, M.D., Ph.D. '01, professor of neurology at New York Medical College (NYMC), becoming a physician was never simply a career choice--it was a lifelong calling. From an early age, she knew that medicine would allow her to more PR

Northwestern Study Finds Younger Siblings are More Likely Than Older Siblings to Be Hospitalized for Respiratory Illness During the First Months of Life (10)

EVANSTON, Illinois, July 24 (TNSjou) -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * It's not you, it's the germs Northwestern study finds younger siblings are more likely than older siblings to be hospitalized for respiratory illness during the first months of life - Younger siblings are often portrayed as reckless, scatterbrained and less put-together than their older siblings. Social science researchers have underpinned these portrayals with data, showing that younger siblings obtain, on average, slightly less educat more PR

Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law: Recent Faculty Works - Matthew Kugler, Daniel B. Rodriguez, Stephanie Holmes Didwania, Jill R. Horwitz, Ajay K. Mehrotra (10)

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 24 -- The Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law issued the following school news: * * * Recent Faculty Works: Matthew Kugler, Daniel B. Rodriguez, Stephanie Holmes Didwania, Jill R. Horwitz, Ajay K. Mehrotra Northwestern Pritzker School of Law is home to an incredible group of faculty members working at the intersections of law and many other disciplines. Their research and scholarship has helped advance the understanding of law and legal institutions in a diverse array of fields. Learn more in our "Recent Fa more PR

Northwestern University: AI-directed Protein-engineering Cloud Lab Receives $20 Million From NSF (10)

EVANSTON, Illinois, July 24 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * AI-directed protein-engineering cloud lab receives $20 million from NSF Northwestern facility will be nation's first open automated lab for designing, building and testing proteins - The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded Northwestern University $20 million over four years to establish the nation's first publicly accessible, AI-powered cloud laboratory for protein engineering. Called the AI-Driven, Rapid, Experimental Automation Mach more PR

NSF Awards N.C. A&T, Partners $160M to Build Sustainable Bioeconomy in Rural Communities (10)

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, July 23 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * NSF Awards N.C. A&T, Partners $160M to Build Sustainable Bioeconomy in Rural Communities * EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (July 23, 2026) -A North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University team is a part of the National Science Foundation Biobased Rural Innovation for Domestic Growth and Economic Security (NSF BRIDGES) Engine that will receive up to $160 million from the agency over the next decade. The high more PR

Ohio State researchers to lead national teams exploring science, AI innovation (10)

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 23 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Ohio State researchers to lead national teams exploring science, AI innovation * The Ohio State University continues to build momentum as a national leader in artificial intelligence research and innovation. This week, two teams led by Ohio State researchers joined a $293 million initiative sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to harness AI for breakthroughs in energy dominance, discovery science and national security. The Genesis Mission is desi more PR

Penn State turfgrass science doctoral student interns with MetLife Stadium crew (10)

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 22 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State turfgrass science doctoral student interns with MetLife Stadium crew * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Ava Veith doesn't understand why more athletes, when they finish playing collegiate sports on turfgrass, don't pursue careers related to taking care of the playing surface that supported their exploits. To her, it's a natural progression. The Williamsburg, Virginia, native earned her master's degree in plant pathology at Virginia Tec more PR

Podcast: Exploring Antarctica and the far-reaching impact of sea ice (10)

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 22 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Podcast: Exploring Antarctica and the far-reaching impact of sea ice * Listen to the newest episode of Launchpad: Voices of Innovation as Stephen Ackley, associate professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences at UT San Antonio and one of the world's foremost sea ice experts, shares his research and experiences exploring the planet's most remote polar regions. Launchpad is available on Apple, Spotify, SoundCloud and YouTube. Throughout his ca more PR

Princeton Alumni Awarded Three of Four 2026 Fields Medals in Math (10)

PRINCETON, New Jersey, July 24 -- Princeton University issued the following news: * * * Princeton alumni awarded three of four 2026 Fields Medals in math Three of the four Fields Medalists announced today by the International Mathematical Union are Princeton alumni: Yu Deng *15, John Pardon '11, who is a former mathematics faculty member, and Jacob Tsimerman *11. The medal, awarded every four years to researchers under 40 years old, is one of the most prestigious awards in mathematics. It recognizes both "outstanding mathematical achievemen more PR

Q&A: Understanding the rise of online sports betting (10)

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, July 23 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * Q&A: Understanding the rise of online sports betting * Online sports betting has transformed from a niche activity into a multibillion-dollar industry -now woven into the fabric of American sports culture. From professional football and basketball to international events like the FIFA World Cup, betting odds, promotions and real-time wagering opportunities are only a tap away. As gambling access has expanded, so have questions about its impact. more PR

Regents greenlight new artificial intelligence engineering program (10)

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, July 23 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Regents greenlight new artificial intelligence engineering program * The South Dakota Board of Regents approved a request by South Dakota State University on Thursday to offer a new program in engineering. Starting in fall 2026, SDSU's Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering will offer Bachelor of Science, Master of Science and doctoral degrees in artificial intelligence engineering. "We are excited to begin offering this collection of artif more PR

Remembering Dr. Pedro Salas, Miller School Scientist, Mentor and Cherished Colleague (10)

MIAMI, Florida, July 23 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Remembering Dr. Pedro Salas, Miller School Scientist, Mentor and Cherished Colleague * Pedro J. Salas, M.D., Ph.D., a respected cell biologist, educator and mentor at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, leaves a lasting legacy of scientific discovery, graduate education leadership and dedication to generations of students and researchers. The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine community mourns the loss of more PR

Rewriting the cancer story (10)

DALLAS, Texas, July 22 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * Rewriting the cancer story * DALLAS - July 22, 2026 - Matteo Ligorio's phone started buzzing just after 3 a.m. The texts from a hospice nurse indicated "Patient 14" had just passed away, which meant Dr. Ligorio and his team had less than four hours to honor her dying wish. He pulled on his navy blue scrubs, climbed into his SUV, and sped through the mostly empty streets of Dallas to a clinic space operated by UT Southwest more PR

Roanoke College Issues Faculty & Staff News Wrap-Up for July 2026 (10)

SALEM, Virginia, July 24 -- Roanoke College issued the following Faculty & Staff News wrap-up: * * * Faculty & Staff News - July 2026 This month's faculty announcements include new research, media recognition, and a spotlight on student-faculty research: Henry H. & Trudye H. Fowler Associate Professor Daisy Ball (Criminal Justice) and Carly Lundgren '26 were selected to present at the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences' annual meeting in Philadelphia. Their paper, "'Who cares...so what?' Romantic Partners of Returning Citizens and the No more PR

Rochester Institute of Technology Professor Expands Great Lakes Microplastics Research to Georgian Bay (10)

ROCHESTER, New York, July 24 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * RIT professor expands Great Lakes microplastics research to Georgian Bay Rochester Institute of Technology Professor Matthew Hoffman is taking his mathematical models from Lake Ontario to Lake Huron to help map and assess microplastic pollution in Georgian Bay. Georgian Bay Forever, a Canadian nonprofit aiming to conserve, protect, and restore the aquatic ecosystem of the area, announced five U.S.-based research projects funded by an a more PR

Rocket Community Fund Provides $550,000 Grant to Expand Wayne State Programs Focused on Careers in Technology (10)

DETROIT, Michigan, July 24 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * Rocket Community Fund provides $550,000 grant to expand Wayne State programs focused on careers in technology * Three-year grant supports two programs--Tech On-Ramps and a new Applied AI Fellowship--aimed at preparing Wayne State students for high-demand technology careers. * Funding will double Tech On-Ramps program capacity, allowing it to serve 120 additional Detroit Public Schools Community District students over the next three years. * Wayne State pa more PR

Rubber tree agroforestry supports birds, biodiversity in the Colombian Amazon (10)

ITHACA, New York, July 22 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Rubber tree agroforestry supports birds, biodiversity in the Colombian Amazon * Sustainability-certified products like coffee and chocolate enable consumers to pay a premium for goods that support farmers and planetary health. Cornell doctoral candidate Charlie Tebbutt hopes to do the same for rubber from the Colombian Amazon, where unsustainable farming practices are increasingly threatening many species - including the region's iconic birds. "Forest clearan more PR

Rubber tree agroforestry supports birds, biodiversity in the Colombian Amazon (10)

ITHACA, New York, July 22 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * Rubber tree agroforestry supports birds, biodiversity in the Colombian Amazon * Sustainability-certified products like coffee and chocolate enable consumers to pay a premium for goods that support farmers and planetary health. Cornell doctoral candidate Charlie Tebbutt hopes to do the same for rubber from the Colombian Amazon, where unsustainable farming practices are increasingly threatening many species - including more PR

Rutgers: Why Europa's Hidden Ocean May Be More Difficult to Reach Than Scientists Thought (10)

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, July 24 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Why Europa's Hidden Ocean May Be More Difficult to Reach Than Scientists Thought A Rutgers scientist says shallow water on Jupiter's icy moon may not offer a direct window into its deep subsurface By Kitta MacPherson Europa, one of Jupiter's icy moons, long has fascinated scientists because of what may lie beneath its frozen shell: a global ocean of liquid water. That hidden ocean has made Europa one of the most compelling places in the sola more PR

S&T researchers earn DOE Genesis Mission award (10)

ROLLA, Missouri, July 22 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news: * * * S&T researchers earn DOE Genesis Mission award * Missouri S&T researchers Dr. Gabriel Nicolosi, assistant professor of engineering management and systems engineering, and Dr. Mario Buchely, Roberta and G. Robert Couch assistant professor of materials science and engineering, have been selected for a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Genesis Mission award to advance artificial intelligence-driven scientific discovery. Their project, "AI more PR

Saint Leo University Launches Tapia College of Business and Technology to Meet Today's Workforce Needs (10)

SAINT LEO, Florida, July 24 -- Saint Leo University issued the following news: * * * Saint Leo University Launches Tapia College of Business and Technology to Meet Today's Workforce Needs New college to equip graduates with AI, cybersecurity, and business skills for in-demand careers - As employers increasingly seek professionals who can navigate both business strategy and emerging technologies, Saint Leo University is redefining how those disciplines are taught. The university announces the launch of the Donald R. Tapia College of Busines more PR

Saving Every Last Drop: UNLV Researchers Want Rural Nevada Communities to Reuse Wastewater (10)

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 23 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * Saving Every Last Drop: UNLV Researchers Want Rural Nevada Communities to Reuse Wastewater * The punishing heat of a Mojave Desert summer has descended upon Southern Nevada. And though the long-term availability of the region's water supply is a year-round question that lives quietly in the background, temperatures of 114 degrees or more bring those concerns right to the surface. A UNLV research team is working on a solution to ensure more PR

Science, engineering in focus as MSU hosts Mississippi Academy of Sciences summer symposium (10)

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, July 22 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * Science, engineering in focus as MSU hosts Mississippi Academy of Sciences summer symposium * Contact: Allison Matthews STARKVILLE, Miss.- Nearly 100 students showcased their science and engineering research this week as Mississippi State hosted the Mississippi Academy of Sciences for its annual Summer Science and Engineering Symposium Tuesday [July 21]. The symposium brings secondary and post-secondary students together across scientific d more PR

SFA continues dolphin health research through leadership role in PHASM drone development project (10)

NACOGDOCHES, Texas, July 23 -- Stephen F. Austin State University issued the following news: * * * SFA continues dolphin health research through leadership role in PHASM drone development project Stephen F. Austin State University continues its leadership role in drone-based dolphin health research using the Passive Health Assessment in Sea Mammals, or PHASM, platform in Galveston. PHASM is a one-of-a-kind airplane-style drone that can stealthily approach dolphins in the wild and vacuum in breath samples when the animals come up to breathe more PR

SHSU Student Develops Software Tool for Law Enforcement Analysts to Combat Dark Networks (10)

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, July 23 -- Sam Houston State University posted the following news: * * * SHSU Student Develops Software Tool for Law Enforcement Analysts to Combat Dark Networks * Braell Dotson, a computer science student at Sam Houston State University's College of Science and Engineering Technology (SHSU-COSET), developed a new centralization plugin for Gephi, an open-source software program utilized by organizations such as the Institute for Homeland Security, the Bill Blackwood Law Enforcement Institute of Texas and the Center of Int more PR

Silkworm cultivation predated the Silk Road in southern Central Asia (10)

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 23 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Silkworm cultivation predated the Silk Road in southern Central Asia * The silkworm moth, whose caterpillars have been used in silk production since antiquity, may have been brought to southern Central Asia 4,000 years ago -nearly 2,000 years earlier than previously assumed -according to new research from Washington University in St. Louis. The discovery of three well-preserved cocoons at an archaeological site in Uzbekistan pushes back the more PR

Southern Illinois University Carbondale Continues to Earn National Honors for Assisting Transfer Students (10)

CARBONDALE, Illinois, July 23 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * SIU Carbondale continues to earn national honors for assisting transfer students Southern Illinois University Carbondale is once again earning national recognition for its commitment as one of the nation's top transfer-friendly institutions by an academic honors society for associate-degree granting colleges and universities. This marks the fourth consecutive year that SIU Carbondale is listed on Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society in its 2026 T more PR

St. Olaf alum receives Torrison Scholarship to pursue medicine (10)

NORTHFIELD, Minnesota, July 22 -- St. Olaf College issued the following news: * * * St. Olaf alum receives Torrison Scholarship to pursue medicine * Anna Schmidt '25 has been named a Torrison Scholar, receiving the top award of $15,000 from the Dr. George and Emma J. Torrison Scholarship Fund. Distributed by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), the scholarship supports students pursuing careers in medicine, with particular emphasis on those whose work aims to alleviate currently incurable diseases. Schmidt is among the many more PR

Stevens Institute of Technology: Advancing the Vision for Aging Research at the Semcer Center for Healthcare Innovation (10)

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, July 24 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Advancing the Vision for Aging Research at the Semcer Center for Healthcare Innovation With its new strategic direction, the interdisciplinary center is becoming a vibrant hub for healthcare research to improve outcomes for aging populations - As people age, they often face multiple conditions including diabetes, cognitive decline, mobility impairment and other health challenges. Over time, these overlapping issues can erode function and dimini more PR

Stevens Institute of Technology: Methods for Removing Harmful Nitrates From Drinking Water Identified (10)

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, July 24 (TNSjou) -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * New Methods for Removing Harmful Nitrates from Drinking Water Identified Using AI, Stevens researchers identify novel catalysts for water purification that yield only water and inert nitrogen gas, unlike existing methods which generate toxic byproducts - Nitrate contamination of drinking water poses a major health concern, particularly in agricultural communities where fertilizers, livestock manure and septic systems can leach nitrates more PR

Student researchers pursue new treatment for often-misdiagnosed form of hydrocephalus (10)

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 23 -- The Indiana University Indianapolis campus posted the following news: * * * Student researchers pursue new treatment for often-misdiagnosed form of hydrocephalus * View print quality image about1 Few neurological disorders offer a second chance. Normal pressure hydrocephalus, often mistaken for Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease, is one of them. Its symptoms can often be reversed. Yet, patients still face an invasive solution. A surgically implanted brain shunt. At Indiana University Indianapolis' Hydro more PR

Students uncover buried history at Loyola's ecology campus (10)

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 23 -- The Loyola University Chicago issued the following news release: * * * Students uncover buried history at Loyola's ecology campus * In a grassy meadow on Loyola University Chicago's Retreat and Ecology Campus (LUREC) in Bull Valley, Illinois, eight Loyola students knelt before a shallow rectangular trench, plunging trowels into the clay-rich soil in search of buried history. As part of a three-week Field Work in Anthropology course in May, the students were digging for evidence of a schoolyard within the form more PR

Study reveals how networks of switches in DNA, which control gene expression, drive cancer growth (10)

LOS ANGELES, California, July 23 -- The University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine posted the following news release: * * * Study reveals how networks of switches in DNA, which control gene expression, drive cancer growth * Enhancers are pieces of DNA that act like switches, regulating when genes are turned on and off and how strongly they are activated. Scientists know these switches play a critical role in cancer and other diseases, but they have yet to fully understand how enhancers work together to control gene expression more PR

Study Reveals Stress a Significant Factor in Women Experiencing Long COVID (10)

STONY BROOK, New York, July 23 -- The State University of New York Stony Brook University posted the following news: * * * Study Reveals Stress a Significant Factor in Women Experiencing Long COVID * Stony Brook-led research published in Health Psychology surveys 2,500 women with young children STONY BROOK, NY, July 23, 2026 - Stress appears to play a role in women with young children who are diagnosed with post-acute sequelae of the SARS-CoV-2 infection, known as Long COVID, and those who report having Long COVID symptoms. This finding, more PR

Summer in Seoul furthers international partnership through immersive, global learning (10)

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, July 23 -- The University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus posted the following news: * * * Summer in Seoul furthers international partnership through immersive, global learning * By Matthew Cimitile, University Communications and Marketing A year and a half ago, USF launched an international partnership with Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) in South Korea, aimed at expanding USF's global presence and enriching the educational experience for Muma College of Business students pursuing degrees in finance and fin more PR

Summer Program Helps First-Gen Student Take Flight Into Drone Research (10)

MERCED, California, July 23 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * Summer Program Helps First-Gen Student Take Flight Into Drone Research * When first-generation mechanical engineering student David Miguel arrived at UC Merced, he had no research experience, but a passion for engineering and a desire to learn. A former foster care youth from Los Angeles, Miguel had limited resources to pursue science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). His interest in mechanical engineering was sparked at a community more PR

SUNY Chancellor King Celebrates ESF Adirondack Summer Experience for NYC High School Students (10)

NEW YORK, July 23 -- The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry posted the following news: * * * SUNY Chancellor King Celebrates ESF Adirondack Summer Experience for NYC High School Students * File photo: Timbuctoo Climate Science and Careers Summer Institute Innovative program puts New York City's aspiring environmentalists on a path to careers in climate, natural resource management, and the green economy ALBANY, N.Y. - July 23, 2026 - State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. celebra more PR

SUNY-Upstate Medical Campus Hosts Statewide Conference to Advance Disability and Assistive Technology Education (10)

SYRACUSE, New York, July 24 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * Upstate hosts statewide conference to advance disability and assistive technology education Faculty, students, disability advocates and community partners from across New York state will gather at SUNY Upstate Medical University July 24 for a first-of-its-kind conference aimed at strengthening disability and assistive technology education across the State University of New York system. The Conference on Disabili more PR

Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Study Reveals How Blood Cancers Outsmart BTK-Targeted Therapies (10)

MIAMI, Florida, July 23 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Study Reveals How Blood Cancers Outsmart BTK-Targeted Therapies * A study from Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center reveals how a rare genetic mutation allows certain blood cancers to resist both BTK inhibitors and next-generation BTK degraders, providing new insights for developing more durable therapies for chronic lymphocytic leukemia and related malignancies. Scientists at Sylvester Compr more PR

Syracuse University Art Museum Names Four Faculty Fellows for 2026-27 (10)

SYRACUSE, New York, July 24 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Syracuse University Art Museum Names Four Faculty Fellows for 2026-27 The program pairs faculty with museum curators and staff to build object-based teaching into courses across the University. Taylor Westerlund Four faculty members have been named Syracuse University Art Museum Faculty Fellows for the 2026-27 academic year. Now in its fifth year, the program pairs faculty with museum curators and staff to build object-based teaching into courses across the more PR

TAMU-CC Earns National Recognition for Preparing the Next Generation of Surveyors (10)

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, July 24 -- Texas AandM University Corpus Christi campus issued the following news: * * * TAMU-CC Earns National Recognition for Preparing the Next Generation of Surveyors Greg Chandler Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi has received national recognition for preparing the next generation of surveyors, earning the top award in the four-year program category of the 2026 National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Surveying Education Award. The university's geospatial science program, within the more PR

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi: Shark Week Spotlight - How Texas Anglers Are Helping Save One of the Gulf's Most Overlooked Sharks (10)

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, July 24 -- Texas AandM University Corpus Christi campus issued the following news: * * * Shark Week Spotlight: How Texas Anglers Are Helping Save One of the Gulf's Most Overlooked Sharks Carlos Adamez and Kelly Dahlem On any given morning, anglers line the Texas coast hoping to land the catch of the day and, if luck is on their side, a fish story they'll be telling for years. But for some recreational fishermen, each cast serves another purpose -- helping scientists better understand and protect the Gulf's shark popul more PR

The 'front door' to change: UK's Community Innovation Lab unveils new home (10)

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, July 23 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * The 'front door' to change: UK's Community Innovation Lab unveils new home * At the University of Kentucky, a unique lab is helping students find purpose beyond the classroom and giving community members a place to build meaningful partnerships. With the opening of a new, dedicated space, the Community Innovation Lab, housed in the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (CAFE) and UK College of Education, has found a long-awaite more PR

The Confidence to Belong: How Christian Okitondo '15 Found Community and Purpose at La Roche University (10)

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 23 -- La Roche University posted the following news release: * * * The Confidence to Belong: How Christian Okitondo '15 Found Community and Purpose at La Roche University * Born and raised in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Christian Okitondo '15 transferred to La Roche University after beginning his education in Texas, carrying both hope and fear. La Roche became the place where he not only earned a mathematics degree, but where he discovered the confidence, purpose, and sense of belonging that shaped more PR

The hunt for a natural molecule that can release cellular energy (10)

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 23 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * The hunt for a natural molecule that can release cellular energy * All cells in the human body - and the motions they enable, from our beating hearts to our wiggling toes - use energy generated by a molecule called ATP. Its energy is thought to be released to fuel cellular processes in only one way: when ATP's decomposition is initiated by enzymes, a specific class of proteins. Those natural enzymes are called ATPases, and their activity's reliance on ATP ma more PR

The stories we're told: an undergraduate researcher on adoption and identity (10)

OXFORD, Ohio, July 23 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * The stories we're told: an undergraduate researcher on adoption and identity * Ann Bixel with her poster presentation at the 2026 Undergraduate Research Forum (photo by Scott Kissell) Through research interviews, rising senior Psychology and Professional Writing double major Ann Bixel found that the adoption stories parents tell shape how secure international transracial adoptees feel in exploring their identities later in life. Mentored by Anthony James, profess more PR

Two Hunter Nursing Faculty Members Named as Fellows of National Association (10)

NEW YORK, July 23 -- Hunter College, a constituent college of the City University of New York, posted the following news: * * * Two Hunter Nursing Faculty Members Named as Fellows of National Association * Two faculty members from the Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing have received one of the profession's highest honors: induction as fellows of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Maya Clark-Cutaia, the inaugural Evelyn Lauder Associate Dean for Nurse Practitioner Programs, and Ellen McCabe, assistant professor, were honored d more PR

Two ways to read a genome: Scientists reveal the first body-wide, single-cell atlas that maps DNA folding and epigenetics together (10)

LA JOLLA, California, July 23 -- The Salk Institute for Biological Studies issued the following news release: * * * Two ways to read a genome: Scientists reveal the first body-wide, single-cell atlas that maps DNA folding and epigenetics together * * Highlights * Salk scientists and collaborators publish the first single-cell atlas to simultaneously map 3D genome architecture and DNA methylation across the human body-86,689 cells spanning 16 tissues, 35 major cell types, and 206 subtypes * The atlas pinpoints cell types where epigene more PR

U.S. Representative Frank J. Mrvan Learns Latest Purdue University Northwest Center for Innovation Through Visualization and Simulation Research Impacts (10)

WESTVILLE, Indiana, July 24 -- Purdue University Northwest issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Representative Frank J. Mrvan learns latest PNW Center for Innovation through Visualization and Simulation research impacts Purdue University Northwest's (PNW) Center for Innovation through Visualization and Simulation (CIVS) hosted U.S. Rep. Frank J. Mrvan on July 17 to share updates on key initiatives spearheaded by the center. PNW CIVS researchers, through their distinct, state-of-the-art digital technologies (including multi-physics more PR

UB Center for Advanced Semiconductor Technologies names new director (10)

BUFFALO, New York, July 23 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * UB Center for Advanced Semiconductor Technologies names new director * Uttam Singisetti Uttam Singisetti will lead the center, which supports the region's growing semiconductor manufacturing industry. By Devon Dams-O'Connor BUFFALO, N.Y.-Uttam Singisetti, PhD, Clifford C. Furnas Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, has been named director of UB's Center more PR

UChicago Prof. Yu Deng receives Fields Medal, highest honor in mathematics (10)

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 23 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * UChicago Prof. Yu Deng receives Fields Medal, highest honor in mathematics * University of Chicago mathematics Prof. Yu Deng has received the Fields Medal for his contributions toward placing the laws of physics on a rigorous mathematical foundation. The Fields Medal, announced today at the International Congress of Mathematicians in Philadelphia, is awarded every four years to recognize outstanding mathematical achievement for existing work and for t more PR

UNC Charlotte bioinformatics and genomics expert shares insights on the cyclosporiasis outbreak (10)

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, July 22 -- The University of North Carolina Charlotte campus posted the following news release: * * * UNC Charlotte bioinformatics and genomics expert shares insights on the cyclosporiasis outbreak * As federal and state health officials continue investigating one of the nation's largest recorded cyclosporiasis outbreaks, questions remain about how the parasite spreads, why identifying contaminated food sources is so challenging and what advances in genomics and bioinformatics could mean for future outbreak detect more PR

University of Colorado: Nicole Weis Named Co-Executive Director for Lyda Hill Institute for Human Resilience (10)

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, July 24 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release: * * * Nicole Weis named Co-Executive Director for Lyda Hill Institute for Human Resilience For years, Nicole Weis has been helping people navigate some of life's most difficult challenges. Whether working with individuals recovering from trauma, building community partnerships across Colorado, or helping translate resilience research into real-world programs, Weis has been a driving force behind the growth of the Lyda Hill Institute for Human more PR

University of Houston Lab Designs AI-Powered Braille Learning System (10)

HOUSTON, Texas, July 24 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * University of Houston Lab Designs AI-Powered Braille Learning System International Red Dot Award Winning Technology Fills Gap in Braille Literacy Key Takeaways * The University of Houston's Product Experience Design (PXD) Lab created the design for LUCID, an AI-powered two-device learning system designed to reverse declining Braille literacy among blind and low-vision learners through self-directed practice. * Featuring real-time AI audio guidance, the t more PR

University of Maine graduate Chantelle Flores named prestigious Marcus Urann Fellow (10)

ORONO, Maine, July 23 -- The University of Maine posted the following news release: * * * University of Maine graduate Chantelle Flores named prestigious Marcus Urann Fellow * More than a century after University of Maine student Marcus Urann established the university's Phi Kappa Phi chapter, another UMaine scholar has earned the fellowship named in his honor. Chantelle Flores of Oakland, Maine, has been selected as a Marcus Urann Fellow by the national honor society of Phi Kappa Phi. She is one of just six students nationwide to receive more PR

University of Miami Miller School of Medicine: Could the Gut Hold Early Clues to Alzheimer's Disease? (10)

MIAMI, Florida, July 23 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Could the Gut Hold Early Clues to Alzheimer's Disease? * New research from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine found that intestinal organoids modeled on preclinical Alzheimer's disease develop barrier damage, inflammation and hallmark disease proteins, suggesting the gut may play a larger role in disease progression than previously understood. Alzheimer's disease is best known for the changes it causes in the brain. more PR

University of Michigan: Who Holds Power - Puerto Ricans' Distrust Runs Deep (10)

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Who holds power? Puerto Ricans' distrust runs deep Puerto Ricans share deep skepticism toward elected officials and a widespread sense of limited self-governance, according to a new study from the University of Michigan's Institute for Social Research and the University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras. The findings from the Laboratorio Puertorriqueno de Opinion Publica (Puerto Rican Opinion Lab)--housed within the Center for Political Studies at more PR

University of Missouri: President Choi Earns High Marks of Approval in Latest Faculty Review (10)

COLUMBIA, Missouri, July 24 -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release: * * * President Choi earns high marks of approval in latest faculty review Overall performance ratings continue to rise since 2024; report cites strong leadership qualities, advocacy for university among top areas - A vast majority of surveyed University of Missouri faculty approve of President Mun Choi's leadership and overall performance as chancellor of the state's flagship university, according to the MU Faculty Council's latest administrativ more PR

University of Texas Dallas: Bioengineer Receives CPRIT Grants for Work on Rare Cancer (10)

RICHARDSON, Texas, July 24 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Bioengineer Receives CPRIT Grants for Work on Rare Cancer By Kim Horner A University of Texas at Dallas researcher has received more than $1 million in grants from the Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) to develop treatments for solitary fibrous tumor, or SFT. "I am very grateful to CPRIT for supporting my research to develop therapies for solitary fibrous tumor," said Dr. Yi Li MS'18, assistant professor of bioengineer more PR

University of Texas Dallas: Couple Endows New Fellowship for Graduate Students (10)

RICHARDSON, Texas, July 24 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Couple Endows New Fellowship for Graduate Students By Stephanie Ghandour A gift from Nishi and Jyoti P. Bhatia MS'77 has created an endowment to support graduate student fellowships and name a collaboration space on the first floor of the Engineering and Computer Science West building at The University of Texas at Dallas. The area for study and collaboration has been named the Nishi and Jyoti P. Bhatia Collaboration Space. "This is a very more PR

University of Texas Dallas: Mechanical Engineering Professor, Comet Earn Recognition (10)

RICHARDSON, Texas, July 24 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Mechanical Engineering Professor, Comet Earn Recognition Dr. Jie Zhang, professor of mechanical engineering and of electrical and computer engineering at The University of Texas at Dallas, has been named a fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). Honorees are recognized for outstanding engineering achievements and must have 10 or more years of active practice and at least 10 years of active corporate membership in ASME. more PR

University of Texas-Austin: 3D-Printable Material Can Heal the Body, Build Better Robots and Recover Critical Minerals (10)

AUSTIN, Texas, July 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: * * * 3D-Printable Material Can Heal the Body, Build Better Robots and Recover Critical Minerals A network of billions of tiny water droplets can form large, tissue-like materials in minutes, creating new opportunities in a variety of fields - A new type of 3D-printable material developed by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin mimics human tissue's ability to sort and filter, allowing certain molecules to pass through while keeping ot more PR

University of Utah Health: Gene Regulation Map Reveals Treatment Targets for Heart Failure (10)

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Utah Health issued the following news release: * * * Gene Regulation Map Reveals Treatment Targets for Heart Failure Key points: * Researchers have made the first single cell map of gene regulatory networks driving heart failure. * The map connects DNA changes linked to heart disease with specific heart cell types. IMPACT: The map may help scientists find new targets to develop better heart failure treatments. - Heart failure remains the leading cause of illness and death world more PR

University of Washington School of Medicine: Partners in Crime Produce Extreme Antibiotic Resistance (10)

SEATTLE, Washington, July 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Washington School of Medicine posted the following news release: * * * Partners in crime produce extreme antibiotic resistance Environmental bacteria enter lungs during an infection and transfer antibiotic resistance genes to disease-causing bacteria. - Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacterial colonies from a person with cystic fibrosis growing on agar plates. A patient with a severe infection is prescribed a potent antibiotic. Hopes for improvement are high, but just after treatment is g more PR

UNM Professor Tiffany Bourelle earns Fulbright Award (10)

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, July 22 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * UNM Professor Tiffany Bourelle earns Fulbright Award * Tiffany Bourelle, a professor of writing and rhetoric in The University of New Mexico's department of English Language and Literature, recently received a Fulbright Award for the 2026-27 school year. The Fulbright Program is one of the most prestigious awards available in higher education, offering both students and faculty the opportunity to complete an exchange program in another countr more PR

Unwritten social rules, not government oversight, help keep forest land sustainable (10)

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 23 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Unwritten social rules, not government oversight, help keep forest land sustainable * Swidden agriculture -often called "slash-and-burn" -has been practiced on every inhabited continent throughout human history, and for decades it has been blamed for the destruction of the world's rainforests. However, a new study of more than 18,000 forest patches around the world found that the environmental impact of swidden is more nuanced, and less destructive, than the t more PR

URI Engineering, 4-H cooperative event draws students from across Rhode Island for Water Week (10)

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, July 23 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI Engineering, 4-H cooperative event draws students from across Rhode Island for Water Week * KINGSTON, R.I. - July 23, 2026 - Students and their families representing communities from across Rhode Island waded into the Fascitelli Center for Advanced Engineering at the University of Rhode Island last week for an event hosted by URI's College of Engineering and URI Cooperative Extension's 4-H program. The annual event, 4-H Water Week: Water more PR

USC Gould to launch inaugural Law and AI Summit, convening the leaders shaping AI across industries (10)

LOS ANGELES, California, July 22 -- The University of Southern California Gould School of Law posted the following news: * * * USC Gould to launch inaugural Law and AI Summit, convening the leaders shaping AI across industries * USC Gould School of Law will host the inaugural USC Gould Law and AI Summit on February 26, 2027, at USC's University Park Campus. The Summit joins USC Gould's roster of long-running institutes in entertainment, tax, and intellectual property -the first new addition in more than two decades -and is built to reach we more PR

USC Space Lab Opens Its Doors as A New Era of Space Competition Takes Off (10)

MARINA DEL REY, California, July 24 -- The University of Southern California Information Sciences Institute, a component of the Viterbi School of Engineering, issued the following news: * * * USC Space Lab Opens Its Doors as A New Era of Space Competition Takes Off First-ever open house showcases USC SERC where students are building satellites, developing space robots and preparing for the next generation of space exploration By Marc Ballon USC's Space Engineering Research Center, or SERC, has spent years building satellites, developing ro more PR

USU President Invites All Employees to Campus Picnic (10)

LOGAN, Utah, July 22 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU President Invites All Employees to Campus Picnic * Utah State University President Brad L. Mortensen has invited all faculty and staff across the university system for a campus picnic on the Quad in Logan to kick off the new academic year. Employees are encouraged to drop by for lunch when they can between 12:30 and 2 p.m. Aug. 18. "I'm so excited to connect with our university community and hear about the remarkable work our faculty and staff are doing in more PR

UT Secures $20M NSF Grant To Pioneer Breakthroughs in Automated Materials Discovery (10)

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, July 23 -- The University of Tennessee posted the following news: * * * UT Secures $20M NSF Grant To Pioneer Breakthroughs in Automated Materials Discovery * The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has received $20 million from the National Science Foundation to establish ATHENA (Advanced Testbed for High-throughput Experimentation in Nano- and Atomic Science), one of 20 research hubs in the U.S. that will form a national network of AI-powered laboratories to accelerate scientific discovery. Led by Sergei Kalinin, We more PR

UTA students win national invention award (10)

ARLINGTON, Texas, July 23 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA students win national invention award * Two University of Texas at Arlington undergraduates have won a national invention award for developing a lightweight, wearable soft robotic wrist exoskeleton designed to help stroke survivors regain wrist function. Suyog Neupane, a senior majoring in electrical engineering, and Kritazya Upreti, a senior majoring in computer science, earned first place in the university-level division of more PR

Utah's Redtail AI supercomputer ranks among world's fastest, greenest (10)

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 22 -- The University of Utah posted the following news release: * * * Utah's Redtail AI supercomputer ranks among world's fastest, greenest * The University of Utah returns to the global supercomputing rankings with Redtail, an AI factory designed to expand access to advanced computing across the state. Redtail ranked No. 159 for performance and No. 76 for energy efficiency on the Top500 list of supercomputers released in late June. Among U.S. public universities, Redtail ranks fifth after systems at Texas A&M U more PR

UToledo Researcher Tackles Drug Resistance in Aggressive Breast Cancer (10)

TOLEDO, Ohio, July 23 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * UToledo Researcher Tackles Drug Resistance in Aggressive Breast Cancer * A University of Toledo researcher has received a grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to investigate a new strategy for overcoming one of the most stubborn obstacles in treating triple-negative breast cancer: resistance to chemotherapy. Dr. Yong (Kevin) Jiang, an associate professor in the Department of Cell and Cancer Biology and a more PR

UW-Green Bay Professor Rasoul Rezvanian Receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award for 2026-27 Academic Year (10)

GREEN BAY, Wisconsin, July 24 -- The University of Wisconsin Green Bay campus issued the following news release: * * * UW-Green Bay Professor Rasoul Rezvanian Receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award for 2026-27 Academic Year Rare three-time Fulbright recipient aims to expand global opportunities for UW-Green Bay students and strengthen impact at home - Rasoul Rezvanian, professor of finance and the Austin E. Cofrin Endowed Chair in Business at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, has been awarded a prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Progra more PR

VCU: Cancer Survivors and Providers Differ in Views on Medical Cannabis, Study Finds (10)

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 24 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Cancer survivors and providers differ in views on medical cannabis, study finds Survivors are far more likely to feel comfortable raising the topic with their care team than providers are to raise it with patients, and providers reported more negative attitudes of recreational cannabis use than survivors, among other findings. By Nina Obertopp For many cancer survivors, cannabis has become part of how they manage symptoms such as pain, nausea a more PR

Vera Yu: How does heat stress lower milk production in dairy cows? (10)

ITHACA, New York, July 23 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * Vera Yu: How does heat stress lower milk production in dairy cows? * When cows are hot, they produce less milk, but what are the cellular mechanisms behind this? Xingtan (Vera) Yu PhD'27 is a doctoral student working in the lab of Jingyue (Ellie) Duan, assistant professor of functional genomics. Vera's research focuses on the effects of heat stress on the mammary gland of the dairy cow. We spoke to her about her more PR

Virginia Tech: Les Fuller Named Director of Information Technology for the College of Natural Resources and Environment (10)

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 24 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Les Fuller named Director of Information Technology for the College of Natural Resources and Environment By Max Esterhuizen Les Fuller has been named Director of Information Technology for the College of Natural Resources and Environment at Virginia Tech. A familiar face to generations of faculty, staff, and students, Fuller has served the college's Information Technology department for nearly four decades. He joined Virginia Tech in 1987 as the first computer more PR

Virginia Tech: Research Helps Engineers Better Predict How Earthquake Shaking Varies Across Ground Conditions (10)

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 24 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Research helps engineers better predict how earthquake shaking varies across ground conditions By Courtney Sakry When an earthquake hits, its effects can vary wildly from neighborhood to neighborhood, shaking one area's buildings violently while just a short distance away, tremors hit with noticeably less force. One reason for this difference is local subterranean variations known as "site effects." For instance, soft or loose soils, such as those fou more PR

Virginia Tech: Researchers Part of Inaugural Genesis Mission Projects (10)

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 24 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Researchers part of inaugural Genesis Mission projects By Travis Williams More than a dozen Virginia Tech researchers are connected to three of the first projects selected for the U.S. Department of Energy's Genesis Mission. Launched in November, the Genesis Mission is designed to double America's scientific productivity by bringing together the Department of Energy's scientific capabilities, advanced artificial intelligence (AI), and high-performance computi more PR

Virginia Tech: Researchers Use Trains to Model Complex Transportation Systems (10)

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 24 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Researchers use trains to model complex transportation systems The STEaM Tech outreach program aims to make industrial and systems engineering approachable and inspiring for the next generation. - From the route students take to school to the transportation systems that move people and goods across entire regions, everyday mobility depends on decisions, coordination, technology, and infrastructure that often go unnoticed. Through the hands-on outreach program more PR

W&M's VIMS assumes state administration of Boating Infrastructure Grant program (10)

GLOUCESTER POINT, Virginia, July 23 -- William and Mary Virginia Institute of Marine Science posted the following news: * * * W&M's VIMS assumes state administration of Boating Infrastructure Grant program * William & Mary's Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) has assumed state administration of the Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) Program, which was previously managed by the Virginia Department of Health. Governor Abigail Spanberger codified the change in a formal letter, emphasizing VIMS' role as a nonpartisan advisor serving Vi more PR

Washington and Lee University: Biology Faculty Member Co-Authors Paper in Global Ecology and Conservation (10)

LEXINGTON, Virginia, July 24 (TNSjou) -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * Biology Faculty Member Co-Authors Paper in Global Ecology and Conservation Jacob Kraus and his research team studied a biodiverse area of China to determine the optimal sizes for nature reserves. By Brian Laubscher Jacob Kraus, visiting assistant professor of biology at Washington and Lee University, recently co-authored a paper that was published in Global Ecology and Conservation. Titled "How to Design Protected Areas? A Study of the more PR

Why USF is one of America's best-value universities: New national rankings highlight excellence, affordability and career outcomes (10)

TAMPA, Florida, July 23 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * Why USF is one of America's best-value universities: New national rankings highlight excellence, affordability and career outcomes * By Tina Meketa, University Communications and Marketing Several newly released national rankings recognize the University of South Florida as one of America's best universities, citing its exceptional combination of academic excellence, affordability and return on investment that helps students graduate with less debt more PR

Widespread participation fuels $123.4M year of giving at William & Mary (10)

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, July 23 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Widespread participation fuels $123.4M year of giving at William & Mary * The following story originally appeared as an online exclusive for the W&M Alumni Magazine. - Ed. Philanthropy at William & Mary is defined not by a single gift, but by the collective impact of a community invested in the university's future. Contributions of every size totaled more than $123.4 million in fiscal year 2026 (FY26), making it one of the most consequential fundraising y more PR

Xiaoguang Dong receives NIH R01 award to develop smart airway stent for continuous monitoring of airway obstruction (10)

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 23 -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Xiaoguang Dong receives NIH R01 award to develop smart airway stent for continuous monitoring of airway obstruction * Xiaoguang Dong, assistant professor of mechanical engineering and core member of the Vanderbilt Institute for Surgery and Engineering, has received a highly competitive $2.86 million NIH R01 award from the National Institutes of Health to develop a next-generation smart airway stent capable of continuously monitoring more PR

Yale Issues Q&A on 'The Odyssey' and Its Lasting Influence Across Literature and Film (10)

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, July 24 -- Yale University issued the following Q&A on July 22, 2026, involving Benedek Kruchio, assistant professor of classics in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences: * * * A summer 'Odyssey' through time With the recent release of Christopher Nolan's long-awaited film adaptation, Yale's Benedek Kruchio considers how the "poem of multitudes" has been adapted and reimagined over millennia. By Lisa Prevost Since it was first composed by Homer nearly 3,000 years ago, "The Odyssey" has been reimagined countless times. F more PR

Yale Researchers Receive Genesis Mission Awards to Pursue AI Advances (10)

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, July 23 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Yale researchers receive Genesis Mission awards to pursue AI advances Two Yale researchers will integrate AI technologies with scientific investigations through awards from the U.S. Department of Energy's Genesis Mission initiative. - Two Yale researchers have received funding awards from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Genesis Mission, a national initiative that aims to build the world's most powerful integrated science discovery platform. more PR

Yale: Prolonged Exposure to Wildfire Smoke Increases Cardiovascular Health Risks (10)

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, July 23 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Prolonged exposure to wildfire smoke increases cardiovascular health risks Repeated and cumulative exposure to wildfire smoke is linked to a higher risk of being hospitalized for cardiovascular disease in older adults in the U.S., a new Yale study finds. By Meg Dalton As the climate warms, wildfires are becoming larger, more frequent, and more intense. The smoke now routinely travels hundreds of miles, as was seen when Canadian wildfires this mon more PR

Yale: Study Uncovers Lost 'Golden Age' of Languages (10)

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, July 23 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Study uncovers lost 'golden age' of languages A new study coauthored by Yale linguist Claire Bowern suggests that tens of thousands of languages were spoken between 1,000 and 3,000 years ago. By Mike Cummings A linguistic "golden age" flourished between 1,000 to 3,000 years ago when tens of thousands of languages were spoken throughout the world, according to a new study coauthored by Yale linguist Claire Bowern that traces trajectories in global more PR