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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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