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

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

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

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

READING, Pennsylvania, July 24 -- Albright College issued the following news: * * * Albright College expands graduate offerings with Master of Science in Organizational Leadership and new MBA concentrations Albright College announces significant growth in its graduate program portfolio through the School of Professional Studies (SPS), including the addition of a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership and two new concentrations within its Master of Business Administration program. The expansion reflects growing demand among working p more PR

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

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

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

BRISBANE, Australia, July 23 -- The Australian Catholic University issued the following news: * * * ACU launches new AI ethics accelerator Key points: * ACU launches new Human and Digital Futures accelerator as part of a commitment to ethical technology * The initiative pairs technical training with human-centred design and ethical reasoning - As artificial intelligence transforms society, the most pressing challenge is ensuring that technology is guided by ethics, human dignity and the common good. That was the message from experts  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 22 -- Belmont University posted the following news: * * * Belmont President Greg Jones Named 2026 Nashvillian of the Year * Belmont University President Greg Jones has been named the 2026 Nashvillian of the Year by Easterseals Tennessee, an honor recognizing leaders whose work has shaped the city. Since arriving in June 2021 with his wife, Rev. Susan Pendleton Jones, Jones has led Belmont through a period of significant growth and momentum. President Greg Jones with students celebrating the first day of classes  more PR

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

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

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

GUILFORD, England, July 23 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Commentary: OpenAI cyber incident highlights need for stronger AI safeguards * Following reports that OpenAI's advanced AI models hacked into AI platform Hugging Face during internal testing, Dr Daniel Gardham, Lecturer at the University of Surrey's Centre for Cyber Security, shares his thoughts on why the incident represents an important moment for AI safety and cybersecurity. Credit: Getty Images Dr Daniel Gardham "This incident marks an  more PR

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

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

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

MADISON, South Dakota, July 23 -- Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * DSU launches new Financial Technology degree program * MADISON, S.D. - Dakota State University continues expanding its leadership in technology-focused education with the launch of a new Bachelor of Science in Financial Technology (FinTech), an innovative program designed to prepare students for careers in the rapidly evolving digital finance industry. Beginning in the upcoming academic term, students will be able to pursue the degree either on campus more PR

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

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

LIVERPOOL, England, July 23 -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: * * * From AI-powered sleep support to a neurodivergent travel app: hidden entrepreneurs generate PS5.2m social return * A former football coach who developed an AI-powered sleep platform after breaking his back and a travel agent behind a travel review app for the neurodiverse are among a group of Liverpool City Region entrepreneurs who have generated more than PS5.2m in social value from a PS500,000 investment. The entrepreneurs are part of Cit more PR

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

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

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

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, July 23 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Inside Brown's Breakthrough Lab, where student entrepreneurs learn to tackle big problems * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -Growing up just south of San Francisco, Brown University senior Malia Chavinson heard a lot of companies and cities committing to transform the environment through climate pledges and carbon goals. But when she stepped outside her front door, she saw crises that were much more immediate: Rising sea levels threatened the coastl more PR

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

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

MELBOURNE, Australia, July 23 -- La Trobe University issued the following news release: * * * La Trobe Institute to amplify AI capability La Trobe University has launched a new AI Institute to amplify its people-centred, AI-first approach across research, education and industry collaboration. The new Institute provides a front door to the University's artificial intelligence capability, to accelerate innovation into real-world impact for students, businesses and communities. Through its education, research and industry partnerships, the Ins more PR

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

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

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Department of Justice Activates the Alien Terrorist Removal Court * WASHINGTON (July 22, 2026) - For the first time since 1996, The Trump administration has activated the Alien Terrorist Removal Court (ARTC). It allows for rapid deportation of foreign nationals deemed by the court to be "alien terrorists," along with their immediate family members. Last week, the Department of Justice (DOJ) submitted the first-ever application to the cour more PR

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

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

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

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

LONDON, England, July 23 (TNSjou) -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * Scientists create the first 3D nanoscale maps of human airway epithelium, revealing the hidden architecture of lung defence cells Researchers at Queen Mary University of London and University of Cambridge in collaboration with colleagues at HHMI Janelia and NIH, have created some of the most detailed three-dimensional maps ever generated of human airway cells, revealing how the specialised cells that protect our lungs are built and organised more PR

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

CARROLLTON, Georgia, July 23 -- The University of West Georgia posted the following news: * * * Reshaping Realty: How One UWG Alumnus Built an AI Platform that's Transforming Off-Market Real Estate Experiences * When most people think of real estate, they picture endless listings and missed opportunities. But one University of West Georgia alumnus saw a gap big enough to reinvent the system. Marcus Gore's new AI-powered platform, Topular, is turning hidden properties into accessible possibilities for owners, investors and builders alike, re more PR

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

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

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

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, 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

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

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

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

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

GETTYSBURG, Pennsylvania, July 24 -- Gettysburg College issued the following news: * * * Trustee Gordie Beittenmiller supports Gettysburg's entrepreneurial future Gordie Beittenmiller's lifelong connection to Gettysburg inspires his support for our College as a trustee, donor, entrepreneur, and filmmaker committed to strengthening the institution's future. Gordie Beittenmiller's connection to Gettysburg College did not begin with an acceptance letter, a residence hall, or a diploma. It began with a story. Growing up east of Gettysburg near more PR

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

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

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

ORLANDO, Florida, July 23 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF Researchers Win International Award for Robotic Technology That Shares Immersive Experiences * Imagine walking through Paris, inspecting a disaster zone or treating a patient hundreds of miles away -all without leaving the room. That's the future a team of UCF researchers is building, and their groundbreaking work has earned international recognition. A team of UCF researchers has won an industry award for using robotics and digital twins more PR

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, July 23 -- The University of Auckland issued the following news: * * * Pacific futures are New Zealand's futures, says new book chapter Pacific peoples are not a "special interest" demographic but central to New Zealand's future prosperity, social cohesion and leadership. Pacific peoples are central to New Zealand's future prosperity, social cohesion and leadership, according to a new chapter by University of Auckland Pro Vice-Chancellor Pacific, Fonoia Professor Jemaima Tiatia-Siau, and Seiuli Angel Timali Tiatia-Sia more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, July 23 -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * University of Birmingham hosts UK's Largest Animal Law Conference The conference featured a special address from Animal Welfare Minister Baroness Sue Hayman of Ullock. - Earlier this month, the University of Birmingham hosted the UK Animal Law Conference, the largest event of its kind in the country. The conference was organised by two leading animal law groups, the UK Centre for Animal Law (A-LAW) and the Multispecies Collective, which is based  more PR

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

COVENTRY, England, July 23 -- The University of Warwick Business School posted the following news: * * * Warwick Business School to advise Bank of England on the future of payments * David Skeie, Professor of Finance, has secured a place on the Bank of England's newly created Payments Academic Advisory Group. Professor Skeie, of the School's Gillmore Centre for Financial Technology, will help the Bank analyse the opportunities and risks of the rapidly evolving payments industry. The advisory group will help shape the next generation of  more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, July 23 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * What's New in Microsoft 365 - July 2026 * Microsoft SharePoint: Create Reusable AI Skills AI in SharePoint now allows users with edit permissions to create reusable AI skills using natural language. These skills can automate common tasks, such as reviewing documents or organizing content, helping streamline repetitive work and deliver more consistent results. Microsoft Outlook: Send Availability Retired on Mobile The Send Availability feature more PR

LA JOLLA, California, July 23 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Why Are We So Fascinated by Monsters? * Frankenstein's creature is more than 200 years old. Dracula has been haunting the public imagination since the Victorian era. Godzilla first stomped onto movie screens in 1954. And somehow, we're still not done with them. That enduring fascination will be on full display as San Diego Comic-Con returns this week, with programming that includes a behind-the-scenes look at Guillermo del Toro' more PR

HAIFA, Israel, July 23 -- The Technion - Israel Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Winners Announced for the 22nd Cohort of the Technion's BizTec Entrepreneurship Program * Ten groundbreaking DeepTech and HealthTech ventures were presented at the program's festive finale, held at the Google for Startups Campus. First place was awarded to DNAmi, which is developing dynamic DNA nanocapsules for the immediate treatment of acute cardiovascular events. The Technion's national entrepreneurship program, BizTec (part of t:hu more PR

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