HOUSTON, Texas, July 23 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Accelerating discovery: Rice receives nearly $20M NSF award for AI-powered materials laboratory * Rice University has received a $19.9 million award from the National Science Foundation to lead a four-year project aimed at using artificial intelligence, robotics and cloud-based laboratories to accelerate the manufacturing of electronic and quantum materials. The project, titled "Revolutionizing AI-Driven Autonomous Experimentation for Next-Generation Semic more PR

TROY, New York, July 24 -- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute issued the following news: * * * AI Growing Pains Reach Scientific Labs, New RPI Study Finds * Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) have found that today's leading artificial intelligence tools for predicting protein structures routinely generate results that are physically and chemically impossible, exposing critical blind spots in how AI is being applied across scientific research. The work, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, July 24 -- The University of California at Los Angeles School of Law posted the following news: * * * Alexander Arnold is honored with a Hellman Fellowship for talented assistant professors and earns recognition for his research * UCLA School of Law assistant professor Alexander Arnold has earned two honors that go to outstanding early-career scholars. He has been recognized with a Society of Hellman Fellowship, which goes to the most promising pre-tenure faculty members across all fields of study, throughout Univer more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, July 24 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * ALI, Purdue expedition to search for Amelia Earhart's plane will depart in October * * Info for journalists WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -On Amelia Earhart's 129th birthday, Archaeological Legacy Institute (ALI), Purdue Research Foundation (PRF) and Purdue University announced Friday (July 24) that the Taraia Object Expedition will depart in October in search of Earhart's lost aircraft. The expedition seeks to help complete the historic journey that en more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, July 24 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * Ancient stone meets high tech, NMSU faculty-student team travels to Italy * Over the summer, a New Mexico State University art professor and student embarked on an insightful, artistic residency in Europe to work with a robot and carve ancient marble in the Apuan Alps. Carissa Samaniego, assistant professor in the Department of Art and her student mentee Lei Maslian, a recent NMSU Bachelor of Fine Arts graduate, returned from a month-lo more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, July 24 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * Ashley Seifert: 2026-27 University Research Professor Q&A * Ashley W. Seifert, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences, has been honored as a 2026-27 University Research Professor. Seifert's interdisciplinary research group is constructing a blueprint for musculoskeletal regeneration to help inform next-generation regenerative and scar-reduction therapies. His research team takes a  more PR

DALLAS, Texas, July 23 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * Autoantibodies could play key role in cancer progression and prevention * DALLAS - July 23, 2026 - Scientists have long sought to understand w hy some people with no known risk factors develop cancer while others with significant risk never do. The answer may lie in immune proteins known as autoantibodies (auto-Abs), suggests a commentary in Cell co-authored by a team that includes Jean-Laurent Casanova, M.D., Ph.D., Profes more PR

WACO, Texas, July 25 -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * Baylor-Led Archaeological Team Discovers Second Intact Etruscan Chamber Tomb in Italy New discovery builds on a decade of interdisciplinary research and offers rare opportunity to understand complex Etruscan funerary rituals By Emily Clark, Honors College Just one year after uncovering a rare intact Etruscan chamber tomb in central Italy, a Baylor University-led archaeological team has made another remarkable discovery. Researchers with the San Giuliano Archaeolog more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, July 24 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Beef Cattle Short Course Ranch Horse Program set Aug. 2 in College Station * The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Ranch Horse Program will be a preconference event on Aug. 2 in conjunction with the Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course, BCSC, set for Aug. 3-5 on the Texas A&M University campus in Bryan-College Station. The Ranch Horse Program will run from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in  more PR

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, July 24 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news: * * * Behind the research at UTC: Dr. Reetesh Ranjan * Dr. Reetesh Ranjan joined the College of Engineering and Computer Science faculty in 2019. Photo by Angela Foster. At the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, research reaches from the lab to the launchpad. Dr. Reetesh Ranjan, an associate professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, develops and applies multi-scale models of turbulence, a longstanding challenge  more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, July 25 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Bernard Osher Foundation gifts $2.1 million to UC Investment elevates regions health through integrative and whole-person health By Julia Mace, julia.mace@uc.edu The Bernard Osher Foundation has made a $2.1 million investment in the Osher Center for Integrative Health at the University of Cincinnati. The Foundation's latest gift supports the center's endowment and the new UC Osher Wellness Suite and John & Carrie Hayden Community Learning Kitchen.  more PR

WENHAM, Massachusetts, July 24 -- Gordon College posted the following news: * * * Business Management vs. Marketing Degree: Choosing the Right Path * Compare business management and marketing degrees side by side to understand the key differences in skills and career paths, and which one fits your goals. Both business management and marketing degrees prepare students for careers in the business world, but they develop different skills and lead to different kinds of roles. If you are weighing a business management vs. marketing degree and  more PR

PASADENA, California, July 25 (TNSjou) -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Low-Level Cloud Loss Amplifies Global Warming Low-level clouds over the earth's oceans play a prominent role in keeping our planet cool by reflecting sunlight away from the surface. But their response to climate change has been hard to model. Now, researchers at Caltech and Google have uncovered important new insights about how clouds might respond to warming sea-surface temperatures and rising CO2 levels using a large and powerf more PR

BUIES CREEK, North Carolina, July 25 -- Campbell University issued the following news: * * * Campbell Law welcomes Jacqueline Venezia as Assistant Professor of LRW RALEIGH - Campbell Law School will welcome Jacqueline A. Venezia as Assistant Professor of Legal Research and Writing in August, Dean J. Rich Leonard has announced. Venezia will teach the Advanced Legal Writing course required of all second-year students, Leonard said. Prior to joining Campbell Law, Venezia worked as a Senior Associate Attorney at Stotler Hayes Group in Apex, No more PR

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, July 23 -- Wake Forest University posted the following news: * * * Can we build software secure enough to thwart AI attacks? * The OpenAI breach of Hugging Face's digital library amplifies a growing concern among cybersecurity researchers: The fast-moving software development process isn't thinking about security early-or broadly-enough. "A vulnerability in code, configuration or infrastructure may already pose a risk, but AI agents can amplify its impact by autonomously exploring systems and attempting atta more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, July 25 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Case School of Engineering Dean Susan Hagness honored with Distinguished Achievement Award from the IEEE Susan Hagness, PhD, the Charles H. Phipps Dean of Case Western Reserve University's Case School of Engineering, was presented with the 2026 Distinguished Achievement Award last week at the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation and USNC-URSI Radio Science Meeting in Detroit. Th more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, July 25 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Case Western Reserve University partnering with Argonne National Laboratory on Genesis Mission grant to harness power of AI to unlock recycling of nuclear fuel "The selection of this project for Genesis funding is yet another reflection of Case School of Engineering faculty's research excellence in electrochemical engineering." - Case Western Reserve University has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for a coveted Genesis Mission P more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, July 25 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Coleman P. Burke Center for Environmental Law names inaugural Burke Distinguished Visiting Professor The Coleman P. Burke Center for Environmental Law at Case Western Reserve University School of Law is proud to announce that Professor Heidi Gorovitz Robertson, the Steven W. Percy Distinguished Professor of Law and Professor of Environmental Studies at Cleveland State University College of Law, has been selected as the inaugural Burke Distinguished V more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, July 25 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Postdoctoral scholar Jisung Yuk receives American Heart Association Postdoctoral Fellowship Jisung Yuk, postdoctoral fellow at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, was awarded a two-year, $150,000 postdoctoral fellowship from the American Heart Association. He conducts his research under the mentorship of David Cunningham, PhD, Scott Lempka, PhD, and Richard Wilson, MD. Yuk's research will evaluate whether bihemispheric transcranial  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Catholic University of America issued the following news: * * * Physics Professor Wins Over $1 Million in Funding for AI-Integrated Scientific Research Throughout the month of July, Tanja Horn, professor in The Catholic University of America's nuclear physics group, College of Engineering, Physics, and Computing, has landed more than $1 million in funding for two research projects that integrate artificial intelligence (AI) technology into scientific data collection and analysis. DoE GENESIS Mission On July 22, 2 more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, July 24 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * CBTS student earns multiple grants to support human thermoregulation research * As the summer heat sets in, you might be more keenly aware of your body's ability to regulate its temperature. Typically, your skin gets all the credit for keeping you cool through processes like sweating or vasodilation. But there's another part of your body that might play a larger role in regulating temperatures - your nose. Baonhu Tran, a PhD cand more PR

AUBURN, Alabama, July 24 -- Auburn University College of Engineering posted the following news: * * * CEE assistant professor earns NSF CAREER Award for adaptive foundations * Alabama's red clay soils are excellent at retaining nutrients and resisting drought, but their expansion during wet conditions and contraction during dry periods can crack foundations, damage roads and shift underground infrastructure. Ali Khosravi, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering, earned a five-year, $599,940 National Science Foundation C more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, July 24 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Center for Latin American, Caribbean, and Latino Studies Project Connects Puerto Rico and Holyoke to Strengthen Energy Resilience * When Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico in 2017, the storm exposed the fragility of the island's electric grid. Entire communities went months-and in some rural areas, over a year-without reliable power. As the new private grid manager struggled to restore electricity, some residents became visionaries and ad more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 23 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Chocolate syrup-like fluid stores multiple interacting memories * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Animals and electronic devices aren't the only things with memory. Materials can retain memories of past deformations in their microscopic structure. A common example is a crease in a sheet of paper that has been folded then unfolded. Understanding this type of memory could benefit the design of materials that respond to changes in their environment i more PR

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, July 24 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news: * * * Civil engineering graduate student spends summer with TDOT * Nishat Tasnim Nisha during testing of the Market Street draw bridge. Photo by Angela Foster. Nishat Tasnim Nisha's internship at the Tennessee Department of Transportation began with a visit to a University of Tennessee at Chattanooga career fair. After learning about the opportunity, the master's student in civil engineering-with an emphasis in transportation and more PR

POTSDAM, New York, July 25 -- Clarkson University issued the following news: * * * Clarkson Physicist Earns NSF CAREER Award to Study Light-Driven Processes in Two-Dimensional Materials Clarkson University Associate Professor of Physics Dhara Trivedi has received a National Science Foundation award to advance fundamental research on how light interacts with atomically thin materials, work that could accelerate the discovery of next-generation semiconductors for energy, electronics and photonic technologies. Trivedi studies two-dimensional h more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 25 -- Rush University issued the following news: * * * Cohn Fellowship Supports Rush University Faculty Rush University recently selected five faculty members as Cohn Fellows who will receive grant support for their research across a variety of disciplines. Each year, the Cohn Family Foundation provides grant funding to support junior faculty at Rush University who are participating as mentees in the Rush Research Mentoring Program. Selected mentees receive support to gather preliminary data for research proposal more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 24 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * College of Ag Sciences student receives Future Leaders Fellow Scholarship * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Grace Tiwari, an entomology and international agriculture and development (INTAD) graduate student in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences, has been awarded the Future Leaders Fellow Scholarship from the Association of International Agriculture and Rural Development. Out of the 72 applicants that applied for the scholarship, Tiwar more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 24 -- Michigan State University College of Natural Science posted the following news: * * * College of Natural Science faculty awarded Red Cedar, Research Foundation professorships * Four College of Natural Science faculty members were recently selected for prestigious Michigan State University professorships. The Office of Research and Innovation recently named the 2026 classes of the Red Cedar Distinguished Professors and the MSU Research Foundation Research Professors. "It's no surprise that our college i more PR

NEW YORK, July 22 -- Columbia University issued the following news: * * * Columbia University to Lead ARPA-H-Funded Effort to Transform Childbirth Through AI-Powered Maternal-Fetal Monitoring The interdisciplinary group joins a national effort to transform obstetric care with intelligent sensing and real-time clinical decision support. - A Columbia-led team has received a Phase I award of up to $5 million from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) to develop HARMONI--an AI-powered wearable monitoring system designed to  more PR

ITHACA, New York, July 24 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Community context shapes corporate response to violence in street protests * When violence takes place during street protests, how do corporate leaders respond? According to new research by Forrest Briscoe, professor of organizational behavior at the ILR School, the answer depends on other community characteristics that people can use to help interpret the reasons for that violence. In particular, Briscoe focused on whether the community has a long history of more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, July 24 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Connectedness and Responsibility: Outgoing Institute Director Weighs in on the Current Significance of Human Rights Education * For more than 10 years, Kathryn Libal - a professor of social work and human rights at UConn - led what's now known as the Gladstein Family Human Rights Institute, one of the top human rights academic and research programs in the country. This past academic year, Libal stepped down as the institute's director, but her s more PR

ITHACA, New York, July 25 -- The Cornell University Industrial and Labor Relations School issued the following news: * * * Community Context Shapes Corporate Response to Violence in Street Protests When violence takes place during street protests, how do corporate leaders respond? According to new research by Forrest Briscoe, professor of organizational behavior at the ILR School, the answer depends on other community characteristics that people can use to help interpret the reasons for that violence. In particular, Briscoe focused on whet more PR

LA JOLLA, California, July 24 -- The Salk Institute for Biological Studies issued the following news release: * * * Could this enzyme help remove "zombie" cells from our tissues? * * Highlights * Salk scientists identify two cellular programs linked to age-related dysfunction, ferroptosis and senescence, are mechanistically linked through the enzyme acid ceramidase * The team finds that senescent "zombie" cells are more vulnerable to regulated cell death through ferroptosis and that they can pass that sensitivity on to neighboring ce more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, July 23 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * DREAM Research Center at NMSU works to demystify 3D printing * Writer: Allison Brady, engr_media@nmsu.edu Technology is evolving at a rapid pace; 3D printing is already shaping the world, whether that be in engineering, construction, or biomedicine. Preparing students for the future of the workforce means tailoring their education to reflect the world they will be walking into. New Mexico State University, in collaboration with other  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 25 -- Drexel University issued the following news: * * * Drexel University President Antonio Merlo's First Year as a Dragon During his first year on campus, the University leader connected with students, faculty and professional staff to bring his team together and start guiding Drexel through transformative changes. By Alissa Falcone When Drexel University President Antonio Merlo, PhD, met with students, faculty and professional staff during the first months of his presidency, he'd often share how he viewe more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, July 25 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Timothy Dunn Receives SFARI Award to Map Autism Models in Rodents Using a database of over 140 million full body poses, Dunn aims to identify similar behaviors across different animal models of autism Michaela Martinez Timothy Dunn, an assistant professor of biomedical engineering at Duke University, received a 2025 Data Analysis Award from the Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative (SFARI). SFARI's mission is to advance th more PR

COMMERCE, Texas, July 24 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * East Texas A&M Recognized Among Money's Best Colleges for Value * ETAMU receives a 3.5-star rating and ranks second among rated Texas A&M System universities. East Texas A&M University received a 3.5-star rating in Money's 2026 Best Colleges rankings, placing the university among a select group of institutions recognized for delivering a strong combination of quality, affordability and student  more PR

YPSILANTI, Michigan, July 25 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Technology partners with STEM Flights to offer flight experiences and mentorship for local high school students Written by: Sydney Pope Eastern Michigan University's GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology and STEM Flights, a nonprofit organization, will host Aerospace Day at Willow Run Airport on Friday, Aug. 7, at 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m The event aims to inspire local high school students interested in aviation, aerospace, engineering, STEM an more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 25 -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news: * * * Economist Bhaven Sampat joins Johns Hopkins faculty Sampat, who is interested in how science policy may solve public problems and improve social outcomes, is now the university's Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of Science and Innovation Policy Annika Weder Bhaven N. Sampat, an economist by training, is working to understand how to design policies and institutions to promote scientific progress and shape innovation to address public problems. Sampat, more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 23 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news: * * * FAMU Grape Harvest Festival Returns Aug. 22 With Family Fun, Fresh Flavors and Vineyard Favorites * Annual celebration invites the community to stomp, pick, taste and discover at FAMU's research vineyard TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Get ready to pick, stomp and celebrate at Florida A&M University's (FAMU) 2026 Grape Harvest Festival. The annual community tradition returns Saturday, Aug. 22, from 8 a.m. t more PR

ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, July 24 -- Flagler College posted the following news: * * * Flagler College 2026 Summer Reading List * There is still plenty of summer left to squeeze in one more great read. Whether you're looking to discover a fresh perspective, dive into a compelling story, or revisit an old favorite, members of the Flagler College community are sharing the books they're reaching for this season to help inspire your next pick. From gripping novels and unforgettable memoirs to insightful nonfiction and hidden gems, this year's Su more PR

NEW LONDON, Connecticut, July 25 -- Connecticut College issued the following news: * * * Four honored with Conn's highest faculty awards Four Connecticut College professors have been honored with 2026 Faculty Awards for excellence in research, teaching and leadership. The 2026 winners are: * Julia A. Flagg, Associate Professor of Sociology and Environmental Studies JOHN S. KING FACULTY AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING Associate Professor of Sociology Julia A. Flagg is the winner of the 2026 John S. King Faculty Award for Excellence in Tea more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 23 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * FRIB receives Genesis Mission award for AI-powered research * The Facility for Rare Isotope Beams, or FRIB, at Michigan State University, in collaboration with Argonne National Laboratory, was chosen to receive a Genesis Mission Phase I award from the U.S. Department of Energy. The project will develop artificial intelligence, or AI, tools -specifically, physics-informed "digital twins" -that could transform how heavy-ion accelerators and isotope s more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 23 -- Michigan State University College of Natural Science posted the following news: * * * FRIB receives Genesis Mission award for AI-powered research * The Facility for Rare Isotope Beams, or FRIB, at Michigan State University, in collaboration with Argonne National Laboratory, was chosen to receive a Genesis Mission Phase I award from the U.S. Department of Energy. The project will develop artificial intelligence, or AI, tools -specifically, physics-informed "digital twins" -that could transform how heavy-ion more PR

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, July 24 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley posted the following news: * * * From ICU Nurse to Future Physician: UTRGV alumna joins School of Medicine Class of 2030 * RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - Before she could prescribe treatment, Claudia Hernandez first learned that healing sometimes begins with something as simple as holding a patient's hand. As an intensive care unit nurse, the Harlingen native cared for patients during some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives. This weekend, she'll begin caring f more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 24 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * From national champions to university strategy, FSU's annual Data Day showcases data-driven strategies for success * Fresh off defeating Stanford to win the 2025 National Championship, the Florida State University Women's Soccer team proved that elite execution starts with smart strategy. Celebrating on the field, trophy in hand, Head Coach Brian Pensky shared the secret behind their title run with FSU Provost Jim Clark: "You know how we won? We out-t more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 25 (TNSjou) -- The Florida State University College of Criminology and Criminal Justice issued the following news: * * * FSU's College of Criminology and Criminal Justice: A world leader in translational research for meaningful change The need for public colleges and universities to prove their value to the taxpayers who help fund them has never been greater. Ever-tightening budgets have narrowed the lens through which investments in public higher education and research are judged. It is a reality Thomas Blomberg, more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, July 24 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Fulbright Scholarship recipients bring their W&M knowledge across the globe * Eight William & Mary alumni continue to solidify the university's global outreach as Fulbright U.S. Student Scholars, traveling to locations from Spain to Indonesia in the 2026-2027 academic year. The Fulbright Program is a collaborative effort between the U.S. and more than 160 countries across the globe. Fulbright fellowships and scholarships provide opportunities for students more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 25 (TNSjou) -- Georgia State University issued the following news: * * * New Drug Could Contribute to Stopping Measles Outbreaks A new oral antiviral drug candidate administered either before or after direct contact or airborne exposure to canine distemper virus, which causes measles-like disease in ferrets, blocks transmission of the virus and reduces clinical symptoms, according to a study published in the journal Nature Microbiology by researchers in the Center for Translational Antiviral Research (CTAR) at Georgia  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 24 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Getting into the nitty gritty of sand * Sand. It has a way of getting everywhere on a beach day-and for some, it can make or break the whole trip. There's the way it whips through the air just as sandwiches are being unwrapped, the way it turns blisteringly hot underfoot by midday, and the way it stubbornly clings to every piece of clothing. But the same stuff people curse at the shore is quietly becoming one of the most important mate more PR

BUFFALO, New York, July 24 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * How did inbred brown tree snakes take over Guam? Study suggests hidden genetic diversity * Brown tree snake in a tropical plant. Photo: USGS Biologists have long wondered how a small number of the invasive species so successfully colonized the island By Tom Dinki BUFFALO, N.Y. -If you look up invasive species in a textbook, there's a good chance you'll find a picture of a brown tree snake. Native to Austr more PR

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, July 23 -- Clark University posted the following news: * * * How will climate change affect marine life in the Arctic? * Polar scientist's research with students highlights disappearing sea ice and threatened food chains Polar scientist Karen Frey and geography Ph.D. students Morgan Lehman and Anna Zhu of Clark's School of Climate, Environment, and Society have returned to the Pacific Arctic this summer to study the warming ocean, declining sea ice, and shifting food-web dynamics that impact marine life, from mic more PR

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, July 24 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * HPU Poll: Majority of North Carolinians Say Country Headed in Wrong Direction * HIGH POINT, N.C., July 24, 2026 - In the latest High Point University Poll, North Carolinians gave President Donald Trump an approval rating of 38%, while 50% disapproved. In the same poll, North Carolinians gave Governor Josh Stein a job approval rating of 44%, with 27% expressing disapproval. The poll asked respondents to provide their opinions on the job Pre more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, July 24 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Hundreds celebrate grand opening of Combined State Labs building at Montana State * Size: Lg Med Sm V The Montana State University Wool Lab and Combined State Laboratories in Bozeman, Mont. MSU Photo by Marcus "Doc" Cravens BOZEMAN -Hundreds of people, including Montana State University faculty, staff, students and alumni, along with community members, legislators and industry professionals, gathered Friday to celebrate the completion of the Combine more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, July 25 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news: * * * Increased social media use linked to anxiety, suicidal ideation among young adults, UTHealth Houston researchers find By Catherine Marfin Teenagers who spent six or more hours a day on social media were twice as likely to experience symptoms of anxiety and three times as likely to report suicidal ideation than those who spent less than an hour on social media each day, according to researchers at UTHealth Houston.  more PR

NEW ALBANY, Indiana, July 24 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news: * * * Kordsmeier honored for Distinguished Contributions to Undergraduate Sociology * - 1:- 1:View print quality image about Greg Kordsmeier headshot about Greg Kordsmeier headshot IU Southeast Professor of Sociology Dr. Greg Kordsmeier has won the Hans O. Mauksch Award for Distinguished Contributions to Undergraduate Sociology from the Section on Teaching and Learning Sociology of the American Sociological Association (ASA). The ASA said the  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 25 -- La Salle University issued the following news: * * * Producing knowledge An independent research project inspired Ashley Richwine, '27, to contribute to the knowledge base in her chosen field of criminal justice and sociology. Completing an independent research project helped criminal justice and sociology double major, Ashley Richwine, '27, gain the confidence and skills she'll need in her future career. It also sparked her desire to continue adding to the literature in her field. Richwine first beca more PR

RADFORD, Virginia, July 23 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Learning directly from the people who know: Radford University co-hosts Governor's Summer Residential School for Medicine and Health Sciences in Roanoke * Over three weeks in late June and early July, 20 high-achieving students from across the state of Virginia participated in the Governor's Summer Residential School for Medicine and Health Sciences (MHS), an immersive, hands-on healthcare experience. This is the third consecutive year that Radford U more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, July 24 -- Louisiana State University Shreveport campus posted the following news: * * * LSUS biology students explore island biodiversity with trip to Puerto Rico * SHREVEPORT - The idea of experiential learning is to get up close and personal with the subject one is studying. For five LSU Shreveport students in the class "Biology of Islands," that meant intense study on campus for two weeks before a two-week excursion to Puerto Rico. From snorkeling in coral reefs on Culebrita to traversing diverse terrain like more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 23 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Magnetic clues help explain how elements form in stars * A scientific team led by Facility for Rare Isotope Beams, or FRIB, researchers identified the origin of a mysterious excess of low-energy gamma rays emitted by the nucleus zinc-70. They found that the excess is caused by magnetic transitions within the nucleus. The study, "Magnetic Character of the Low-Energy Enhancement in 70 Zn," published in Nature, sheds light on a long-standing puzzle in more PR

NEW YORK, July 23 -- Hunter College, a constituent college of the City University of New York, posted the following news: * * * Marcia Knoll, Hunter Longtime Associate Education Professor, 90 * Marcia Knoll, a longtime educator, school administrator, and professor who spent more than 25 years teaching future school leaders at Hunter College, died in Floral Park, NY, on July 3. She was 90. After a career as a school administrator on Long Island and in New York City District 4, Knoll joined Hunter College's School of Education in 1998. She  more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 23 -- Marian University posted the following news: * * * Marian University Joins NSF-Funded Initiative to Advance Musculoskeletal Health Research and Workforce Development * Dr. Jonathan Lowery Dr. Melissa Kacena Marian University is helping shape the future of musculoskeletal health research and workforce development as a partner in an Indiana-led initiative selected as one of 12 National Science Foundation (NSF) Regional Innovation Engines nationwide. The Indiana Musculoskeletal Health Partnership for the A more PR

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, July 23 -- Marquette University issued the following news release: * * * Biological sciences professor receives Fulbright award to study how light affects cellular metabolism * Dr. Deanna Arble, associate professor of biological sciences in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences, has been awarded a Fulbright Scholar Award to assess how light can induce sustained changes in cellular metabolism. The Fulbright Scholar Award allows faculty members to conduct research and teaching opportunities overseas. Arble's lab st more PR

LANCASTER, Pennsylvania, July 25 -- Franklin and Marshall College issued the following news: * * * Meet F&M's Alumni Association Board The Franklin & Marshall College Alumni Association Board represents 30,000 Diplomats from around the world. The newest members of the Alumni Board began their terms July 1. Alumni Board Executive Committee * Karla Avelino '01 serves as president of the Franklin & Marshall College Alumni Association Board of Directors and is an ex officio member of the College's Board of Trustees. She is a partner at the En more PR

MIAMI, Florida, July 24 -- Miami Dade College posted the following news release: * * * Miami Dade College Launches New Academic Programs for Fall 2026 to Meet Florida's Fastest-Growing Workforce Needs * MIAMI, Fla., July 24, 2026 - Miami Dade College (MDC) will introduce an expansive portfolio of new academic programs and workforce initiatives beginning in Fall 2026, reinforcing the College's commitment to preparing students for high-demand, high-wage careers that support Florida's rapidly evolving economy. The fall term officially starts o more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 25 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Mindful gift supports patient well-being Inspired by their own experiences with mindfulness-based stress reduction, Bob and Debbie Merion help share the practice with others. - For alumni Bob Merion (M.D. 1979, Residency 1986) and Debbie Merion (M.S.W. 1978), mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) is an important part of daily life and central to well-being. Now they are helping to share more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 25 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * What should you know before starting a GLP-1? With GLP-1s becoming increasingly more accessible, experts share what to know before you buy - As GLP-1 drugs surge in popularity, thousands of people are turning to social media influencers and online sellers for guidance on purchasing and using these medications. The trend, sometimes dubbed the "Ozempidemic" online, is quickly spreading misinf more PR

ITTA BENA, Mississippi, July 24 -- Mississippi Valley State University issued the following news: * * * Mississippi Valley State University names Chaid Thomas director of admissions and recruitment Mississippi Valley State University has named alumnus Chaid L. Thomas as its new director of admissions, bring ing more than 15 years of higher education experience in enrollment management, recruitment, student success and strategic planning to the position. Thomas returns to his alma mater after serving in leadership roles at Rust College, Jac more PR

WEST PLAINS, Missouri, July 25 -- Missouri State University West Plains campus issued the following news release: * * * OHRC to host Emmy Award-winning writer on Tuesday, Aug. 25 Called the "King of the Road" by Missouri Life Magazine, Robinson lives in Columbia, Missouri - Officials with the Ozarks Heritage Research Center (OHRC) at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) will host a presentation, "A Road Trip into America's Hidden Heart" at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, August 25, at OHRC, which is located inside MSU-WP's Garnett Library, 30 more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 24 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Working to automate nuclear plant operations PhD student Lauren Fortier is building on the experience she gained operating a nuclear plant for the Navy to solve a critical hurdle in the wider adoption of the energy source. - For nuclear to be considered as a viable clean energy source, it has to be competitively priced and economical to produce. Lauren Fortier, a second-year doctoral student in the Department of Nuclear Scienc more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 24 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * New frontiers in cancer interception * Since the advent of robust and widespread vaccines against illnesses such as measles and diphtheria, chronic conditions like cancer now cause the most mortality nationwide. What if vaccines against cancer could have the same success? The idea of vaccinating against cancer isn't new-just challenging, because cancerous tumors have many tricks to avoid being seen as a target for the immune system. But  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 24 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * New method boosts crop yield and drought resistance using plants' own genes * The way to make a plant grow more may be to take something away. Trimming a section off a plant gene raised rice harvests up to 25% in new tests by University of Chicago scientists, with better tolerance for drought and heat. The research builds on a striking finding five years ago, when the group showed that they could insert a gene into plants like rice or potatoes that  more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 23 -- Michigan State University College of Natural Science 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 ent more PR

LA JOLLA, California, July 23 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * New Wearable Ring Tracks Glucose, Ketone and Other Biomarkers in Sweat Simultaneously * Engineers at the University of California San Diego created a smart ring that simultaneously and continuously monitors up to four different chemical biomarkers from finger sweat. The complete array of biomarkers the smart ring can monitor in sweat consists of: glucose, ketones, vitamin C, uric acid, lactate and alcohol. In a new paper publish more PR

VALHALLA, New York, July 25 -- New York Medical College issued the following news: * * * NYMC Receives $2.7 Million HECap Award NYMC is One of 32 Colleges and Universities Across New York State to Receive Funding from HECap Matching Grant Program - New York Medical College (NYMC) has been awarded $2.7 million through New York State's Higher Education Capital (HECap) Matching Grant Program, making it one of just 32 private, not-for-profit colleges and universities selected to receive funding. The competitive grant program supports critical  more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, July 24 -- Sam Houston State University posted the following news: * * * NIH Grant Brings Advanced Live-Cell Imaging Technology to SHSU-COM * Researchers at the Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine will soon have a new way to study some of the smallest and most dynamic processes in the body: watching living cells move, respond and change in real time. A $249,979 grant from the National Institutes of Health will allow SHSU-COM to acquire a spinning disc confocal microscope, an advanced imaging sys more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, July 23 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU-led team among those selected for $800 million DOE Genesis Mission * New Mexico State University physics professor Raza Sufian will lead a team of researchers to run a groundbreaking physics simulation on a quantum computer using artificial intelligence. The team is among those selected for the $800 million Department of Energy program called Genesis Mission, a large-scale initiative of the U.S. government that aims to build the wo more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 24 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Ohio State receives A+ from National Council on Teacher Quality for reading preparation * The graduate and undergraduate Elementary Teacher Education programs at The Ohio State University have earned A+ grades from the National Council on Teacher Quality for how well they prepare future teachers to teach reading to elementary students. These two programs of Ohio State's College of Education and Human Ecology, and their grade descriptions, are: * Bachelor o more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 23 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State awarded $20M to lead an NSF 'programmable cloud laboratory' * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State was awarded $20 million by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) to lead one of 20 teams across the country over the next four years as part of the federal government's Genesis Mission, a national effort to harness AI for scientific discovery. Each team will develop an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled programmable cloud labo more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 23 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State scientists to lead three Genesis Mission projects * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Three projects led by Penn State scientists are among those selected for funding under Phase I of the Genesis Mission, a historic national initiative led by the U.S. Department of Energy to build an integrated science discovery platform. In addition, Penn State is a partner on the Prometheus project, led by Idaho National Laboratory, which is the first G more PR

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, July 25 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news: * * * College introduces online HVAC technician-to-engineer pathway In partnership with a National Science Foundation-funded initiative to shape a more sustainable heating, ventilation and air conditioning industry, Pennsylvania College of Technology will begin offering the final four semesters of its bachelor's degree in heating, ventilation & air conditioning engineering technology online this fall. "We're building a pathway for today' more PR

POTSDAM, New York, July 24 -- The State University of New York Potsdam campus posted the following news: * * * PLACE (Public Learning, Arts and Community Engagement) Presents 'A Natural History of Rum: Tasting & Talk' at SUNY Potsdam, Led by Dr. Susan Perkins '93 * SUNY Potsdam Provost Dr. Susan Perkins '93 raises a glass from the Raymond Hall eighth floor lounge and balcony, where she will lead "A Natural History of Rum: Tasting and Talk" on Thursday, Aug. 20. The 21+ event will feature guided rum tastings, light food pairings, and an expl more PR

ITHACA, New York, July 24 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * PRO-DAIRY internships * Opening doors to engineering careers * Cornell Cooperative Extension * PRO-DAIRY * Animal Science In 2022 Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY initiated a new student internship program through the Dairy Advancement Program with support from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the Environmental Protection Fund. Paid internship opportunities are offered in Environ more PR

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, July 23 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news: * * * Purple Pantry in Fort Worth Becomes Ready to Nourish Market * FORT WORTH, Texas -The Purple Pantry location at Tarleton State's Fort Worth campus has officially earned Ready to Nourish(tm) Market certification through the Tarrant Area Food Bank, making it the first university in Texas to receive the designation while expanding access to fresh, high-quality food and additional community resources for students. "We are honored to receive the Ready to  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 24 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education posted the following news: * * * Q&A: What influences teens' career expectations? * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Adolescents in both the United States and the United Kingdom have become increasingly ambitious about their future careers over the past two decades, according to a new study by researchers at Penn State. They also found that family socioeconomic background plays a different role depending on the types of occupations students expect to pursue, w more PR

RADFORD, Virginia, July 23 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Radford summer camps make STEM learning a blast * Her dark green waders dripping wet from the waist down, Lillian MacNamara stepped out of the New River and walked over to a small group of her fellow students standing along the river bank. "Is the water cold?" one of the students asked. "A little," MacNamara replied. She paused, smiled and added, "but it's kind of like getting a big hug." But when she recalled walking into the river's current, "I more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, July 24 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * Rapid Response Grants 2026 awardees advance community-focused research * The Sustainable Futures Design Lab (SFDL), a founding area of UK Innovate's TRUST Hub, selected three University of Kentucky research teams to receive the 2026 Rapid Response Grants. The award supports community-engaged research projects that respond to emerging needs across Kentucky and help accelerate solutions with the potential for long-term impact. "At SFDL, we believe  more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, July 24 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Record number of Gilman Scholars at Kennesaw State travel the globe * KENNESAW, Ga. | Jul 24, 2026 When computer science major Aaliyah Uchendu learned that Kennesaw State University offered an education abroad program in Japan, she was hesitant to apply due to costs, but her mother encouraged her not to count herself out. That conversation prompted Uchendu, an Honors student in the Keeping Sights Upward Journey Honors College, to apply for m more PR

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, July 24 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Regents approve SDSU's plan to upgrade computing capabilities * South Dakota State University moved another step closer to Research 1 status following the South Dakota Board of Regents July meeting in Spearfish. The regents approved a preliminary facility statement for a new on-campus computing center -a move that will allow the university to significantly bolster its technology infrastructure and research enterprise. "This is a great step more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 23 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Rethinking education policy for rural America * Nearly one in five American students attend a rural school. Yet when policymakers debate the future of education, rural communities are often left out of the conversation. That's a disconnect Michigan State University researcher Sheneka Williams hopes to change. In a new chapter published in the Live Handbook of Education Policy Research from the Association for Education Finance and Policy, Willi more PR

SALEM, Virginia, July 25 -- Roanoke College issued the following news: * * * Roanoke student chosen for prestigious statewide leadership program Rising sophomore Shane Stevens has earned a spot in a new statewide leadership program that comes with a generous scholarship, personalized mentoring and fully funded experiential learning opportunity. Stevens, a double major in economics and actuarial science from Altavista, Virginia, was selected for the inaugural class of the Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges' Presidential Scholars Pr more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 24 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * School of Medicine names Dr. Matthew Varn as Valdosta campus associate dean * Mercer University School of Medicine Dean Jean R. Sumner, M.D., MACP, announced that Matthew N. Varn, M.D., FACP, has been appointed associate dean of the School of Medicine's Valdosta campus, effective July 1. A respected physician, educator and Mercer University School of Medicine (MUSM) alumnus, Dr. Varn brings extensive experience in medical education, clinical leadership and phy more PR

NORTHFIELD, Minnesota, July 24 -- St. Olaf College issued the following news: * * * St. Olaf professor earns Fulbright award for research in France * When Associate Professor of Practice in Sociology and Anthropology Marc David arrives in France this fall as a Fulbright Scholar, he'll be investigating a question that has fascinated him for years -one that connects his own Louisiana roots with international diplomacy, language preservation, and cultural identity. David has received a Fulbright award to conduct research at CY Cergy Paris Un more PR

STANFORD, California, July 25 -- Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies issued the following news: * * * Michele Gelfand Elected International Fellow of the British Academy Gelfand is among three Stanford scholars elected to the British Academy in recognition of their achievements in the humanities and social sciences. In Brief * Stanford professor Michele Gelfand, along with two other Stanford scholars, was elected to the British Academy this year. * Gelfand studies how culture evolves and shapes conflict, more PR

STANFORD, California, July 23 -- Stanford University School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * What's a ribosomes' role in deciding cell fate? More than we knew Researchers at Stanford Medicine developed a tool called the Ribo-Tweezer to pluck individual components out of a mature ribosome, finding a surprising role for a protein called RACK-1. By Helen Fields Every human cell has millions of ribosomes that make proteins. For decades, biologists thought of ribosomes as tiny, uniform machines. But now a Stanford Medicine team is s more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, July 24 -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Steak and Potatoes Field Day Scheduled for August 20 * Annual Event Will Highlight Beef and Produce Production CROSSVILLE, Tenn. -Explore the latest research on beef cattle, vegetable and fruit production during the annual Steak and Potatoes Field Day. Hosted by the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture, the community is invited to this free event on Thursday, August 20 at 8 a.m. CDT, at the Plateau AgR more PR

STONY BROOK, New York, July 23 -- The State University of New York Stony Brook University posted the following news: * * * Stony Brook University Professor John Pardon Awarded Prestigious 2026 Fields Medal * STONY BROOK, NY-July 23, 2026 - The State University of New York (SUNY) at Stony Brook (Stony Brook University) Department of Mathematics and Simons Center for Geometry and Physics Professor John Pardon has been named a recipient of the Fields Medal from the International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM). Professor Pardon was recogniz more PR

AMES, Iowa, July 23 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: * * * Students ticking boxes, taking steps toward semiconductor workforce * AMES, Iowa - The students had ticked off the step-by-step boxes running down the guide for their first microfabrication lab of the first summer semiconductor workshop at Iowa State University. Wet Oxidation Push: check Ramp up: check Bubbler: check Oxidation: check Ramp down: check Pull: check The students took appropriate lab notes - oxidation was at 1,050 degrees Celsiu more PR

ALBANY, New York, July 24 -- The State University of New York Polytechnic Institute posted the following news: * * * SUNY Poly Researchers Publish Two-Decade Review to Strengthen Sustainable Aviation Decision-Making * Researchers from SUNY Polytechnic Institute's Sustainable Aerospace Energy Center (SAEC) have published a two-decade review examining how multicriteria decision-support methods can help the aviation industry evaluate emerging technologies. Published in the Journal of Air Transportation, the Open Access study was authored by  more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, July 25 -- The Syracuse University Whitman School of Management issued the following news: * * * Ryan Schram Named Inaugural Executive Director of the Center for the Creator Economy Genaro Armas Ryan Schram, a veteran industry leader and strategic advisor at the intersection of content, commerce and creativity, has been named the inaugural executive director of Syracuse University's Center for the Creator Economy. A first-of-its-kind academic center on a U.S. college campus, the Center for the Creator Economy aligns str more PR

LAREDO, Texas, July 25 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release: * * * TAMIU Gains Access to Nation's Fastest University Supercomputer Through A&M System VISION gives researchers, faculty and students across A&M University System access to world-class computing power - Researchers, faculty and students at Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) now have access to the fastest university supercomputer in the nation through their membership in The Texas A&M Univer more PR

LAREDO, Texas, July 25 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release: * * * TAMIU Nursing Faculty and Graduate Student Present Research at Prestigious Nursing Conference in Canada Dr. Marivic Torregosa, TAMIU associate professor, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, and Karrie Youngs, a TAMIU graduate student in the Master of Science in Nursing Administration program, were selected to present their scholarly work at the prestigious, peer-reviewed 37th International Nu more PR

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, July 24 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news: * * * Tarleton State Summer Commencement Set for July 31 * STEPHENVILLE, Texas -Tarleton State University will confer bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees at the summer commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. Friday, July 31, at the EECU Center on the Stephenville campus. Graduates from the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Dr. Sam Pack College of Business, College of Education, Mayfield College of Engineering, College of General and Applied Sci more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, July 25 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station selects Dell Technologies to build a secure AI platform for national research A state-funded initiative will provide Texas A&M researchers, students and collaborators with access to a secure, next-generation AI computing environment designed to support increasingly complex research and innovation. - Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) has selected Dell Technologies (NYSE: D more PR

ALBANY, New York, July 25 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * UAlbany Helps Albany Earn Spot on LinkedIn's 'Cities on the Rise' for the Second Year in a Row By Amy Geduldig Albany has once again earned national recognition as one of the country's emerging hubs for jobs and career growth, ranking No. 12 on LinkedIn's 2026 "Cities on the Rise" list. The report also recognized the University at Albany as one of the region's top employers, reflecting the University's central role in workforce development, alongside adv more PR

BUFFALO, New York, July 24 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * UB scientists awarded Genesis Mission grants for AI-focused research * UB faculty members Yinyin Ye, left, and Jiayu Peng attended the Genesis Mission summit Wednesday in Washington, D.C. Also recieving an award is Vasili Perebeinos. The funding supports UB's efforts to develop new technologies that boost the nation's industrial competitiveness, address complex challenges By Cory Nealon BUFFALO, N.Y. - Univer more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, July 24 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF Engineering Students' Excellence Celebrated With 2026 Astronaut Scholarship * Highlights * For 2026, three UCF engineering students, who are Burnett Honors Scholars, have received Astronaut Scholarships, a national award that helps maintain U.S. leadership in science and technology. * Two recipients, Keanu Brayman and Kyle Coutray also earned the honor in 2025. Joshua Taggart, who dreams of working in the space industry, has received th more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, July 23 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * UCLA engineers observe quantum heat waves at room temperature * Key takeaways * Researchers have demonstrated that phonons, atomic heat-carrying vibrations with quantum properties, can travel in focused, ray-like paths at room temperature. Previously, they had only been observed at extremely low, or cryogenic, temperatures. * The team demonstrated phonon focusing at room temperature in boron arsenide, a crystalline semiconductor m more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, July 24 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following statement by Andrew C. Agwunobi, UConn Health CEO and executive vice president for health affairs: * * * Dear Colleagues, This past week my senior leadership team and I participated in a facilities retreat to discuss our footprint and growth. Lots to think about as we plan for our future and growing needs. I won't go through all the details, but the reason for the retreat was to discuss the planned organizational structure and decision making for the UConn He more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, July 24 -- The University of Iowa International Programs posted the following news: * * * UI faculty meet professional goals with help of funding through International Programs * International Programs (IP) provides funding opportunities and grant-writing assistance for University of Iowa (UI) faculty engaged in international research, partnerships, and other activities. "IP's funding of faculty research supports Iowa's research mission on a global scale," said Russ Ganim, associate provost and dean of International Progr more PR

ORONO, Maine, July 24 -- The University of Maine posted the following news release: * * * UMaine's Mark Brewer, the state's go-to political voice, has never been this busy * Earlier this month, Mark Brewer was driving to pick up one of his kids when his phone started blowing up. Texts. Emails. Reporters he knew by name. He didn't know why yet. So he pulled over. A quick search told him everything. The Graham Platner story had broken. Brewer, chair of the University of Maine's Department of Political Science, understood immediately what  more PR

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa, July 24 -- The University of Northern Iowa posted the following news release: * * * UNI's Metal Casting Center partners with METAL to provide workforce training in casting and forging for K-12 students and professionals * CEDAR FALLS, Iowa - The University of Northern Iowa Metal Casting Center (MCC) is proud to announce a partnership with the Metallurgical Engineering Trades Apprenticeship & Learning (METAL) program, led by IACMI - The Composites Institute(r), to enhance and scale up industry-driven training opportunities more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, July 22 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * UC selected for federal initiative to use AI to advance scientific discovery Project will develop new workflows for energy and environmental applications - The University of Cincinnati has been selected to participate in the U.S. Department of Energy's new national initiative designed to accelerate scientific discovery through artificial intelligence. Led by Reza Soltanian, professor of subsurface energy and hydrogeology in UC's Department of Geosci more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, July 25 (TNSjou) -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Colleges use 'Odyssey' as opportunity to promote Classics programs Blockbuster movie could inspire next generation of Classics students By Michael Miller, 513-556-6757, michael.miller3@uc.edu The Chronicle of Higher Education turned to a professor at the University of Cincinnati to learn how Christopher Nolan's blockbuster movie "The Odyssey" might inspire a new generation of Classics students. Jack Davis, the Carl W. Blegen Professor of Gr more PR

MIAMI, Florida, July 24 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * University of Miami Researchers Showcase Advances in Dementia Detection, Treatment and Brain Health at AAIC 2026 * Researchers from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine's Comprehensive Center for Brain Health presented 16 studies at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference, highlighting advances in dementia treatment, blood-based biomarkers, cognitive screening and health equity. Researchers from the Unive more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 25 (TNSxrep) -- The University of Pennsylvania Annenberg School for Communication issued the following news: * * * Most Americans Are Unsure Which Vaccines the CDC Recommends During Pregnancy A new survey by the Annenberg Public Policy Center found that many Americans do not know which vaccines are recommended during pregnancy. - Most Americans are unaware or unsure of which vaccines the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends during pregnancy, according to a nationally representative su more PR

EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, July 24 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus posted the following news: * * * UW-Eau Claire's new Biomedical Exploration Camp to inspire future healthcare, engineering students * Twenty students each week will participate in the clinical care track, which will offer clinical decision-making and hands-on skills opportunities through injury evaluation, cardiopulmonary testing, casting and taping labs, radiograph interpretation, vital sign assessment, and full-scale health scenario simulations. Students will  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 25 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following Q&A on July 24, 2026, involving Christopher Whyte, associate professor of homeland security and emergency preparedness in the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs: * * * An AI model hacked another company. What does that actually mean? During testing, OpenAI's advanced models autonomously hacked AI company Hugging Face. VCU cybersecurity expert Christopher Whyte explains why that matters -- and why it doesn't mean AI has developed intent more PR

WENHAM, Massachusetts, July 24 -- Gordon College posted the following news: * * * What Can You Do With a Clinical Mental Health Counseling Degree? * What can you do with a clinical mental health counseling degree? Explore CMHC career paths, work settings, licensure steps, and specializations. A clinical mental health counseling degree opens the door to a career built around helping others work through emotional, relational, and behavioral challenges. For students drawn to this kind of work, the question is often less about whether counsel more PR

WENHAM, Massachusetts, July 24 -- Gordon College posted the following news: * * * What Can You Do with a Health Science Degree? * Explore careers in medicine, public health, research, and administration with a health science degree. See how Gordon College prepares students for each path. If you are drawn to a career that connects science with service, a health science degree is one of the most versatile paths into healthcare. It is also one of the most common starting points for students who know they want to help people but have not yet  more PR

WENHAM, Massachusetts, July 24 -- Gordon College posted the following news: * * * What Can You Do With a Psychology Degree? * A psychology degree prepares you for careers in mental health, business, education, and research. Explore career paths with a bachelor's or beyond. The study of psychology begins with questions about what it means to be human. How do people think, learn, relate, and respond to the world around them? What shapes behavior, supports mental health, and helps individuals grow through challenges? Those questions have b more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio, July 24 -- Wittenberg University issued the following news release: * * * 2026 Distinguished Teacher Wittenberg Alumni Association Board Honors Professor of Biology Richard Phillips With Top Faculty Prize - Looking to illuminate the many unique talents that each class brings to Wittenberg, Richard Phillips, associate professor of biology and director of the Environmental Science program, loves to see students grow and succeed in the world. For his many contributions to brightening classrooms using his own style of humor  more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, July 24 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * WIU Professor Leads Eighth Annual Chicago Race Riot Tour on July 25 * MACOMB, IL - - The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 Commemoration Project (CRR19) will mark a historic milestone with its eighth annual eight-mile historic bike and bus tour from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Saturday, July 25, in Chicago. Western Illinois University history professor Peter Cole is co-director of CRR19, along with Franklin N. Cosey-Gay, Executive Director of Community and  more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, July 25 -- Xavier University of Louisiana issued the following news: * * * Xavier Speech Pathology faculty earn two of Louisiana's highest professional honors Xavier University of Louisiana's Department of Speech Pathology has added to its legacy of excellence as two faculty members received prestigious honors from the Louisiana Speech-Language-Hearing Association (LSHA) during the organization's 2026 annual state convention. Melissa R. Turner, professor in the Department of Speech Pathology, received the 2026 Jeanne more PR

BUFFALO, New York, July 23 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Xi Lu selected as AI Research Fellow by Computing Research Association * Information science professor designing AI health systems to better care for underserved communities By Laurie Kaiser BUFFALO, N.Y. - Xi Lu, PhD, assistant professor of information science in the Graduate School of Education at the University at Buffalo, has been selected as a 2026-2027 CRA Trustworthy AI Research Fellow. Funded by Micro more PR