SEATTLE, Washington, July 29 -- The University of Washington posted the following news release: * * * 6.5 million Americans face landslide risks -- a new database shows where they live * Landslides cause an estimated $3-6 billion in damage and multiple fatalities annually in the United States. Those numbers could easily increase as housing needs spur development in landslide-prone areas, and as climate change increases the severity and frequency of heavy rains, which are often a trigger. Despite the threat, there has never been a systematic more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, July 29 -- The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health posted the following news: * * * A comprehensive approach to dementia * They are also helping people affected by Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, including family members and caregivers, live healthier, happier lives. UW is a national leader in this realm. The Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC) within the UW School of Medicine and Public Health, led by Dr. Sanjay Asthana, professor of medicine, is one of 36 designated ADRCs in  more PR

NEW YORK, July 28 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news: * * * A Forgotten Fashion Star Returns to the Spotlight * Professor Emerita Eugenia Paulicelli (GC/Queens, Comparative Literature, Women's and Gender Studies, Film and Media Cultures) is helping restore to fashion history Ferdinando Sarmi, an Italian designer who dressed Hollywood stars and brought Italian elegance to New York's Fifth Avenue. Paulicelli co-curated Ferdinando Sarmi New York -A Journey in Fashion From Florence to Fifth Avenue, the more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 29 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * A music educator takes her career to the next level (VIDEO) * Prior to starting her graduate studies, Paige De La O worked locally as a flute instructor. Wanting to grow as both a musician and educator, she decided to pursue a master's degree in music at UT San Antonio to expand her teaching skills and create new music education opportunities. "Before coming here, I had my own studio with about 40 students, and I knew I wanted to keep growin more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 30 -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news: * * * Abraham Kupfer, pioneer of cell therapy research at Johns Hopkins Medicine, dies at 77 Kupfer, who helped build the immunobiology program in the Institute for Cell Engineering, remembered for his novel T-cell activation research - Abraham "Avi" Kupfer, a professor emeritus in the Department of Cell Biology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine whose pioneering imaging work redefined our understanding of T-cell activation, died June 25 in  more PR

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, July 30 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news: * * * ACCE grants its first HVAC degree accreditation to Penn College Pennsylvania College of Technology's associate degree in heating, ventilation & air conditioning technology and its bachelor's degree in heating, ventilation and air conditioning engineering technology were recently accredited by the American Council for Construction Education - making them the first HVAC-related degree programs to receive accreditation from the organiz more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, July 29 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Appointments, honors and activities * * Nielsen Pereira, executive director of the Purdue Gifted Education Research and Resource Institute and associate professor of gifted, creative and talented studies, has been elected as an at-large member for the board of directors of the National Association for Gifted Children, the largest gifted organization in the United States. * Kristine Marceau, associate professor of human development and family sc more PR

BUFFALO, New York, July 28 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Architecture, indigenous studies professors receive Mellon grant to plan public greenspace in Medina * The public greenspace initiative in Medina will be located along the Erie Canal close to the Tonawanda Band of Seneca Nation. Photo: Douglas Levere/University at Buffalo Landscape on New York land to focus on state's history, biodiversity and agriculture By Laurie Kaiser BUFFALO, N.Y. -Two University at Buffal more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, July 29 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Ask UConn Extension: What to Know About Cyclospora * The United States is experiencing a substantial seasonal increase in cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis. Since May 1, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) received reports of 1,645 laboratory-confirmed, domestically acquired cases from 34 states. In Connecticut, the Department of Public Health confirmed 56 cases as of July 20, inc more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, July 29 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Associate Dean Daryl Lim discusses Korea's role in global AI * CARLISLE, PA-Daryl Lim, H. Laddie Montague Jr. Chair in Law and associate dean for research and strategic partnerships, appeared on BeFM's Morning Wave in Busan on July 27, 2026, to discuss the San Francisco AI Summit and Korea's emerging role in the global artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem. He explained how Korea is progressing from being primarily an a more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, July 29 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Because of UConn Campaign Crosses $900M Mark in Biggest Fundraising Year in History * The University of Connecticut Foundation crossed the $900 million mark on June 9, 2026 in the Because of UConn campaign, surpassing 60% of the campaign's $1.5 billion fundraising goal. "This milestone is a powerful reflection of what UConn means to our alumni, donors, parents, faculty, staff, and friends," said Richard Eldh '81 (BUS), president and CEO of the UC more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, July 29 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news: * * * Bedford Falls Foundation-DAF and Hanover Family Foundation Invest $530,000 in Nursing Student Success * The Bedford Falls Foundation-DAF and the Hanover Family Foundation have made a combined $530,000 gift to the University of Tennessee Health Sciences College of Nursing to strengthen student success initiatives that help undergraduate students thrive academically, persist to graduation and enter the nursing workforce prepared t more PR

NEWARK, New Jersey, July 30 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * BioLargo Joins NJIT-Led Consortium to Advance PFAS Detection and Treatment Solutions New Jersey Institute of Technology and BioLargo Inc. announced that the California-based environmental technology company has joined the New Jersey PFAS Partnership Innovation Consortium, an NJIT-led initiative working to accelerate the development, validation and deployment of solutions addressing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as PFAS more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, July 29 -- The University of Southern California School of Medicine (Keck) posted the following news release: * * * Blood tests for Alzheimer's disease work in people with Down syndrome, study finds * New blood tests that detect early changes associated with Alzheimer's disease are making diagnosis easier and accessible to more patients, since they are less invasive than the brain scans or spinal taps typically used for a definitive diagnosis. Identifying the condition in its earlier stages means drugs that slow pro more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, July 29 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Blooms, Bees, and Biodiversity Take Root at Farmer Field Day * Kentucky State specialists share practical approaches to organic flower production, honeybee management, and pollinator habitat establishment Flowers, honeybees, and native plants provided more than a colorful backdrop when farmers and agricultural professionals gathered at Kentucky State University's Harold R. Benson Research and Demonstration Farm on July 7. The "Blooms, Bees, and Biod more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 28 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * Brain Power Working for Brain Health * Doing good work for the community is inherent in the department of brain health at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV. Now in its second year under the school of medicine, brain health not only continues to lead the way in research to deepen the understanding of brain function and neurodegenerative diseases, but it provides many events to engage and educate the community about the importa more PR

BEREA, Ohio, July 29 -- Baldwin Wallace University posted the following news: * * * BW 23-year-old alumna is future-ready quantum computing leader * Kyla Koos bridges two worlds -one of today and one into the future as she unravels complex technologies that lean into quantum computing and AI. Her critical eye for detail and her capacity for understanding the current and emerging technologies of quantum computing across a spectrum of applications have led her to elite professional opportunities in healthcare, defense and federal environment more PR

MOBILE, Alabama, July 28 -- The University of South Alabama issued the following news release: * * * Calculated Confidence * Posted on July 28, 2026 "I know you're not hiring, but you should hire me anyway." Dr. Misty A. Sabol wrote the above email to the dean of the Mitchell College of Business five years ago. This bold move opened the door to her current role as an assistant professor in the Department of Marketing, Supply Chain Management and Analytics. Prior to teaching in higher education, Sabol worked as a stock analyst specializin more PR

RIVERSIDE, California, July 30 -- California Baptist University issued the following news: * * * CBU continues to build partnerships in South Korea A relationship years in the making is paving the way for new international opportunities at California Baptist University. Earlier this year, CBU signed a memorandum of understanding with Pusan National University in Busan, South Korea. The partnership is designed to connect students and faculty through research, academic programs and cross-cultural experiences. "The relationship connects CBU wi more PR

PASADENA, California, July 30 (TNSjou) -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Ancient Stardust Were Seeds for the Earliest Solids in the Solar System How did the first solids that made up planets, moons, and asteroids form out of the "hot soup" that characterized our solar system's earliest years? New research from Caltech analyzing pieces of a meteorite has found that, in the same way that snowflakes crystallize around grains of dust, ancient stardust grains leftover from long-gone suns may have been the  more PR

PASADENA, California, July 30 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * mITRAR: Using AI to Orchestrate a Rapid Response to Wildfires In the crucial minutes after a fire ignites, decision-makers must consider a flood of information: What are the weather conditions in the fire's immediate vicinity? How might factors such as wind speed and direction, vegetation, and topology affect the fire's progression? Where are firefighting resources--both personnel and vehicles--located, and how much water and other necess more PR

PASADENA, California, July 30 (TNSjou) -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Neptune's Inner Moons May Be Shattered Remains of Ancient Icy Worlds In 1989, the Voyager 2 mission discovered six new moons orbiting Neptune, including five tiny ones that orbit just outside the planet's main rings. Because of their small sizes and locations, these satellites have been difficult to study from Earth. Now, using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), a team of Caltech researchers has observed Neptune's rings an more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, July 30 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Hear from six students presenting at Intersections tomorrow For many of Case Western Reserve University's undergraduate researchers, summer has been an opportunity to continue their work, advancing discoveries and sparking new questions. As they have honed their faculty-mentored research projects, some of those students will present what they have been working on during Summer Intersections tomorrow (July 30) from 10 a.m. to noon in the Grand Ballroo more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, July 29 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson workshop helps grow South Carolina's organic future * Public Service and Agriculture As consumer demand for organic food continues to rise, Clemson University is helping South Carolina farmers capitalize on one of agriculture's fastest-growing markets by equipping producers with the knowledge, technical support and financial resources needed to create certified organic operations and succeed in business. That mission was on full display during  more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, July 28 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson's Thao Tran Dominy selected to help chart chemistry's path to 2050 * Clemson University chemist Thao Tran Dominy is part of the seven-member planning committee for Chemistry 2050: A Roadmap to the Future, a National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine workshop examining how chemistry and chemical engineering can drive future advances in energy, quantum computing, and materials and manufacturing. The workshop, which will be held in Wa more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 28 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education posted the following news: * * * College of Education News: July 29, 2026 * Students, staff and faculty members from Penn State's College of Education share recent research and career achievements. Janice Byrd-Badjie, associate professor of counselor education, has been selected to serve as an associate editor of the American School Counselor's scholarly journal, Professional School Counseling -the flagship journal for the profession. In addition,  more PR

NEW YORK, July 30 (TNSjou) -- Columbia University Zuckerman Institute issued the following news: * * * Human Brainpower May Get Boost from Immune Cells That Mature Slowly The new findings could shed light on what made the human brain unique during evolution - The microglia depicted in the above image are the most common immune cells in the brain, where they defend against intruders and engulf damaged neurons. Now scientists at Columbia's Zuckerman Institute have for the first time discovered that, just like human neurons, human microglia m more PR

COMMERCE, Texas, July 29 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * Community College Students Tackle Real-World Challenges Through Summer Research at East Texas A&M * From developing sensors that detect "forever chemicals" to exploring new ways to reduce greenhouse gases, nine community college students have spent their summer tackling real-world scientific challenges at East Texas A&M University through the Research Experiences for Undergraduates program. Funde more PR

SEASIDE, California, July 28 -- California State University Monterey Bay campus posted the following news: * * * Computer science master's degree candidates can view application Aug. 1 * By Mark Muckenfuss In the fall of 2027, Cal State Monterey Bay will become one of only a few universities offering an accelerated in-person master's program in computer science, one in which a student can earn a degree in a single year. Thang Bui, an assistant professor of computer science, is director of the new program. Applications for the first cohor more PR

NORTHRIDGE, California, July 28 -- California State University Northridge issued the following news release: * * * CSUN Athletics and Kaiser Permanente Partner to Support Health and Wellness in the San Fernando Valley * Media Contact: Matt Monroe, matthew.c.monroe@csun.edu, (818) 677-3247 California State University, Northridge (CSUN) Athletics is proud to announce a new three-year partnership with Kaiser Permanente, naming the health care organization as the "Official Health Care Partner" of CSUN Athletics. The collaboration reflects a  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, July 28 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Cumberland School of Law Expands Client Clinics to Deepen Community Impact * Joshua Kim, pictured here, discusses his experience in the Medical-Legal Partnership Clinic in the video above. For Samford University Cumberland School of Law students, some of the most important lessons in legal education happen not in a classroom, but alongside clients facing real legal challenges. Through Cumberland's legal clinics, students gain firsthand experience  more PR

CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, July 29 -- DeSales University posted the following news: * * * Dr. Leo Jurado Receives PNAA from Philippine Nurses Association of America * Leo-Felix M. Jurado, PhD, RN, APN, NE-BC, CNE, ANEF, FAAN, dean of the DeSales College of Healthcare Professions, received a Presidential Commendation Award from the outgoing president of the Philippine Nurses Association of America (PNAA), Dr. Marlon Garzo Saria. The award was presented during the closing ceremonies of 47th PNAA National Convention in July at Cheyenne Mount more PR

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, July 29 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Sherryl Byrd King Study Abroad Endowment expands international education opportunities for Tennessee Tech students * A Tennessee Tech University alumna's passion for global learning is creating new opportunities for students to explore the world through the Dr. Sherryl Byrd King Study Abroad Endowment. Sherryl Byrd King ('80 clothing merchandising, '82 M.A.) created the endowment to support students participating in study abroa more PR

MADISON, South Dakota, July 29 -- Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * DSU joins INBRE research network, expanding opportunities for student researchers * MADISON, S.D. - Dakota State University students now have expanded opportunities to participate in cutting-edge scientific research thanks to the university's recent addition to the South Dakota IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE), an initiative funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The partnership marks a significant milestone for DSU, more PR

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, July 30 -- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University posted the following news: * * * Embry-Riddle Students Take on Hydrogen-Powered Drone Tech With Honeywell Aerospace Author: Keaton S. Ziem Mechanical Engineering students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University teamed up to retrofit a fixed-wing drone with a hydrogen fuel cell system -- a technically complex and ambitious undertaking. For the project, known as GHOST and sponsored by Honeywell Aerospace, the students -- from both the Daytona Beach and Prescott campuses  more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 29 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FAMU-FSU College of Engineering researchers find factors that cause respiratory impacts after flooding * Researchers at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering and Florida State University's Resilient Infrastructure and Disaster Response Center have identified how hurricane flooding can impact health long after a storm. In research published in the Journal of Cleaner Production, the researchers identified the factors that are most likely to create hazard more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, July 30 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * New Study Highlights Role of Supply Chain Guardians in Consumer Safety By Amber Bonefont As fraudulent and harmful products continue to move through increasingly complex global supply chains, a new study from researchers at Florida Atlantic University and two other universities examines a critical question: What causes companies to intervene when another organization in their supply ch more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, July 29 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Federal agencies remind universities of policies on sponsored research * The Clemson University research community should be aware of several federal policy notices issued this summer related to co-authorship, travel, talent recruitment, foreign collaboration, data protection, AI use and other matters. The Division of Research has published numerous updates to its Regulatory Alerts webpage, which includes timely updates about changing regulations and po more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 29 -- The Washington University School of Medicine posted the following news release: * * * Finding order in the inner chaos of our cells * The vast majority of proteins in our bodies contain regions that are in a constant state of wiggling, shape-shifting every few nanoseconds to completely change how they look. Information on how these shapeshifting proteins work is critical to understanding health and disease and to developing drugs for cancer, neurodegeneration and myriad other conditions. However, it has been  more PR

MOBILE, Alabama, July 28 -- The University of South Alabama issued the following news release: * * * Finding The Risk You Don't See * Posted on July 28, 2026 Ashley Roseboro's path to academics didn't start in the library but rather in the spotlight. As a vocal performance major, his journey to the Mitchell College of Business Ph.D. program was unconventional. As the founder and chief executive officer of Roseboro Holdings, a Washington, D.C., business management and political economy risk advisory consulting firm, he uses his research and more PR

ELON, North Carolina, July 29 -- Elon University posted the following news release: * * * Former class president at Queens elected Elon University Youth Trustee * By Eric Townsend, staff July 29, 2026 As he begins his career in artificial intelligence and data at Ernst & Young in New York City, Emmanuel Omari '26 will bring his leadership experiences, academic achievements and commitment to civic engagement at Queens to a term on the university's governing board. A recent graduate of Queens University of Charlotte has been elected to ser more PR

WAYNE, New Jersey, July 28 -- William Paterson University posted the following news: * * * From Classroom to Community: 2025 Graduate Turns Environmental Passion into Public Service * Just one year after earning his bachelor's degree in environmental sustainability from William Paterson University, Jason Peralta '25 has already devoted more than 1,700 hours to protecting New Jersey's waterways, educating residents, and collecting scientific data that helps monitor the state's environmental health. Peralta recently completed an AmeriCorps t more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, July 30 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * From coast to coast, top students choose Upstate's SURF program Written by Jeanne Albanese Thirty-five students from all over the country--including Puerto Rico--are participating in Upstate Medical University's Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program this summer. Now in its 32nd year, the SURF program is well-known and highly competitive, with hundreds of students competing for admission. The 1 more PR

SILVER CITY, New Mexico, July 29 -- Western New Mexico University posted the following news release: * * * From the Desert to the Deep Blue: WNMU Students Complete Grueling Marine Field Research * Western New Mexico University science students recently returned from a strenuous marine biology field course in the Gulf of California, where they spent two weeks conducting field research on the Sonoran coast of Mexico. The six-credit summer course, led by WNMU Professor of Biology Manda Jost, Ph.D., and Assistant Professor of Biology, Caleb La more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 28 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU College of Medicine Dean to helm statewide physician organization * #FSU Health leader to serve as president of Florida Medical Association Alma Littles, M.D., dean of the FSU College of Medicine, will be installed Aug. 1 as the 150th president of the Florida Medical Association at the FMA's annual conference in Orlando. Littles is the first medical school dean to serve as president in the association's history. Founded in 1874, the FMA represen more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 29 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU summer graduates reflect on academic journeys built on purpose and community * Florida State University will celebrate its summer Class of 2026 on Friday, July 31, as graduates mark academic achievements, personal growth and the start of new careers. FSU will award 2,891 degrees, including 1,582 bachelor's, 952 master's and specialist, 253 doctoral, 99 Juris Master's, and 5 LL.M. degrees. More than 1,786 graduates are expected to participate in t more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 30 -- The Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * From Diagnosis to Wellness, AI's Healthcare Revolution As artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into healthcare, researchers are exploring its potential to support clinical decision-making, improve mental health interventions, expand access to care, and accelerate medical innovation. - Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing far more than hospital paperwork. Researchers say it's beginning to help doctors make clinical decisions, id more PR

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, July 29 -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health posted the following news: * * * Gillings-led research in Houston finds room for improvement in air quality model * A model used to inform air quality regulations is underestimating the level of smog-causing pollutants in Houston, Texas, according to new research led by environmental scientists at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health. The study, published recently in ACS ES&T Air, shows a need to improve the kinds of d more PR

GOSHEN, Indiana, July 30 -- Goshen College issued the following news: * * * Maple and Hickory Scholars pursue research across disciplines this summer As part of Goshen College's Maple Scholars and Hickory Scholars program, 10 Goshen College students spent the summer investigating questions that strengthen campus programs and beyond -- from a lab protocol that will give future Goshen College students a clear path for hands-on immunology work to drought recovery in central Tanzania. Students worked alongside faculty advisors across disciplines more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, July 30 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Healy named chief of Yale Police Department John F. Healy, currently serving as acting chief of the YPD, was selected after a comprehensive national search. - John F. Healy will be the next chief of the Yale Police Department (YPD), following a comprehensive national search, university leaders announced today. John Barden, vice president for campus services and technology, and Duane Lovello, head of Yale Public Safety, announced Healy's appointment, effec more PR

FREDERICK, Maryland, July 30 -- Hood College issued the following news: * * * Hood Receives $1M from Maryland Department of Commerce Supporting Endowed Nurse Practitioner Chair Position Ruth Whitaker Holmes '55 Endowed Nurse Practitioner Chair to support growth of Hood's graduate nursing, counseling programs via clinical and classroom research experience By Mason Cavalier Hood College today joined the Maryland Department of Commerce in the endowment of $2,020,905 towards the Ruth Whitaker Holmes '55 Endowed Nurse Practitioner Chair positio more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, July 29 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * How do you define local food? URI researchers surveying Rhode Islanders on local food supply and demand * KINGSTON, R.I. - July 29, 2026 - A new research project at the University of Rhode Island looks to map how Rhode Island food moves from farms to buyers by creating a food flow map of farmers' production and distribution networks, linking it to where consumers purchase food. The research will also assess producer and consumer awareness and more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 29 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * How UT San Antonio is helping close the gap in the Texas healthcare workforce * In San Antonio, Christopher Mao is preparing to start his internal medicine residency in the same city where he trained. "Texas has shaped every stage of my life," Mao said. "I was born and raised in Houston, studied in Austin, and trained in San Antonio. Staying here for residency gives me the opportunity to give back to the communities that have invested so muc more PR

ARCATA, California, July 29 -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt posted the following news: * * * In Wine Country, Barn Owls Eat Rodents--and Scare Them (w/ Video) * Cal Poly Humboldt Wildlife Professor Matt Johnson and Wildlife graduate student Katherine Larson, along with UC Davis Wildlife Professor Roger Baldwin, found that barn owls reduce the number of rodents in vineyards not only by eating them but also scaring them, according to research. The study, published in Ecological Applications in March, provides insight i more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 28 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Industrial noise may alter bluebird behavior but not cognitive ability * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Scientists have long wondered whether loud, human-caused noise interferes with wild animals' cognition -their ability to think and learn -by causing stress, distraction or making it harder for them to focus. The results of a novel study of Eastern bluebirds conducted by a team of researchers at Penn State suggests that, at least in some cases,  more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 28 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news: * * * Interim Chancellor Chris Spilling discusses new role at UMSL, World Cup fan experience during guest appearance on KTRS * Chris Spilling appeared as a guest on "The Frank and Jill Show" on KTRS Radio (550 AM). (File photo) Chris Spilling has been a well-known figure on the University of Missouri-St. Louis campus for more than three decades as a faculty member in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and more recently as the vi more PR

WENHAM, Massachusetts, July 29 -- Gordon College posted the following news: * * * Is Biology a Good Pre-Med Major? * Biology covers most medical school prerequisites and MCAT topics, but it is not the only pre-med path. Here is what to consider before choosing your major. Choosing a pre-med major is one of the first major decisions on the path to medical school. Biology remains one of the most popular choices for aspiring physicians because it combines foundational life science coursework with many of the subjects students will encounter o more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, July 30 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * Pushing the limits Architecture professor Reese Greenlee is designing 3D-printed concrete shelters to withstand tornadoes and protect Kansas' manufactured home residents By Taylor Provine, K-State News and Communications Services As extreme weather intensifies, Reese Greenlee is testing the limits of 3D-printed concrete to create stronger, more accessible storm shelters for vulnerable communities. Greenlee, an assistant professor of architecture in Kans more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, July 30 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * Strengthening the energy future of Kansas and the Midwest Sept. 2 Technical Interchange Meeting sparks collaboration with K-Staters, industry partners - Kansas State University's Secure Energy Initiative, or SEI, will bring together industry leaders, faculty, community partners and other stakeholders for the Technical Interchange Meeting at the K-State Olathe campus. The free, half-day workshop will run from noon to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 2 and is d more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 29 -- The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law posted the following news: * * * Keeping it real: Adjunct Professor Kevin Murray offers hands-on experience through Real Estate Development * This article was originally published in the spring 2026 issue of Res Gestae. As a student at BYU Law School, Adjunct Professor Kevin Murray took a class from Professor Eugene Jacobs designed to give students hands-on real estate experience. While waiting for his turn in front of a mock city council to get approval on more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, July 29 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Kennesaw State professors use NSF grant to strengthen semiconductor education through interactive learning * KENNESAW, Ga. | Jul 29, 2026 As the United States works to strengthen its semiconductor industry, Kennesaw State University researchers are helping prepare the next generation of engineers. Through a National Science Foundation-funded project, they are using interactive visualizations to make one of electrical engineering's most challen more PR

KENT, Ohio, July 29 -- Kent State University posted the following news: * * * Kent State Researcher Selected for US Department of Energy Genesis Mission Award to Mine Decades of River Data for Critical Minerals * A Kent State University researcher has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy for an inaugural Genesis Mission award to develop an artificial intelligence framework capable of locating critical minerals using 50 years of the nation's water-quality records. David Costello, Ph.D., professor in Kent State's Department of Biol more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, July 29 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Keys to future human exploration, past planetary conditions hide under surface of moon, Mars * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Researching other planets requires a lot of earthbound travel, taking Ali Bramson, an associate professor in Purdue University's College of Science, from snowy slopes in Iceland to a volcano in Hawaii. The environments give Bramson a hands-on opportunity to examine geologic features similar to those found on the moon or Mars. The w more PR

GREENWOOD, South Carolina, July 29 -- Lander University posted the following news: * * * Lander, Arts Center of Greenwood Present 2026-27 Community Lecture Series * The Greenwood community is asked to "save the dates" for the 2026-27 season of the Community Lecture Series, hosted by Lander University and the Arts Center of Greenwood. Each month of the academic year, members of the Lander faculty give public lectures on topics of interest that are related to their fields of study. All lectures begin at 6 p.m. at the Arts Center, with refresh more PR

CANTON, Missouri, July 27 -- Culver-Stockton College issued the following news: * * * Legacy Gift Strengthens Culver-Stockton's Opportunities & Campus for Future Generations of Students SUMMARY: * Alumnus and former trustee leaves C-SC an unexpected $1.4 million estate gift, one of the largest legacy gifts in College history * Funds will endow long-term maintenance of the College's Science Center and support student scholarships * Science Center (opened 2002, 45,000 sq. ft.) houses biology, chemistry, health sciences, and pre-professional more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, July 29 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Major-league access * Insightful. That's how Bhumi Bajracharya described her visit to Globe Life Field, home of the Texas Rangers. Bajracharya was one of 10 students from The University of Texas at Arlington's "Mavs in the Metro" program who recently toured Globe Life Field, getting a behind-the-scenes look at how the ballpark operates and hearing career advice from Rangers executives on navigating the workforce and building succ more PR

HOUGHTON, Michigan, July 29 -- Michigan Technological University posted the following news release: * * * Meet the New Dean of Michigan Tech's College of Business * Building bridges to student success, industry impact and enduring alumni engagement. Strengthening joint programs and collaborative research across campus. Leveling up as a campus partner in innovation and commercialization. Michigan Technological University's newest academic leader, College of Business Dean Sri Beldona, shares his priorities and a vision for the future. Beldon more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 28 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Middle School Students Explore Advanced Manufacturing and Robotics Through CMU Partnership * This summer, middle school students from Pittsburgh's Hazelwood neighborhood stepped inside world-class research laboratories at Carnegie Mellon University, explored advanced manufacturing technologies, discovered robots that have traveled to the moon and built robots of their own -all within blocks of their homes. For many students, the experience offer more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 28 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Yu Deng '11 and Hong Wang PhD '19 awarded Fields Medal MIT-trained mathematicians earn the honor, one of the most prestigious in the field, for their significant achievements. - MIT alumni Yu Deng '11 and Hong Wang PhD '19 were among the four young mathematicians awarded Fields Medals on July 23 at the 2026 International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM). The other two honorees were John Pardon and Jacob Tsimerman. The Fields Me more PR

GRINNELL, Iowa, July 27 -- Grinnell College issued the following news: * * * More Than $1.2 Million Invested in Summer Learning Experiences Gives Grinnell Students Opportunities From on-campus research to internships in Iowa and around the world, Grinnell students are putting their liberal arts education into practice. - This summer, Grinnell College is investing more than $1.2 million to ensure students can pursue meaningful research, internships, and community-engaged learning experiences that prepare them for lives of purpose and impact more PR

NEW YORK, July 29 -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * Most Physicians and Dentists Believe Disclosing Past Substance Use in Medical and Dental School Applications Could Hurt Admissions Prospects * More than four in five physicians and dentists believe applicants who disclose a history of substance use on medical or dental school applications risk hurting their chances of admission, according to a new study by researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and the Univer more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 29 -- Drexel University LeBow College of Business posted the following news: * * * National Honor Provides New Opportunities for Two School of Economics Students * An early interest in economics and participation in the Drexel Economics Society student organization turned out to be good preparation for Mustafa Eren '27 and Niyam Acharya '26. They were named 2026-27 NABE Scholars by the NABE Foundation, the charitable arm of the National Association for Business Economics. Eren, a fourth-year economics stude more PR

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, July 28 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news: * * * NAU-built space camera captures 'family portrait' of Earth and Moon * In November 2025, NASA's Mars-bound ESCAPADE (Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers) spacecraft launched from Cape Canaveral with special cargo onboard: two camera systems designed and built by faculty and students at NAU, with support from the University of California Berkeley and Rocket Lab. Eight months later, the twin spacecraft's cameras have captured unique p more PR

GLOUCESTER POINT, Virginia, July 29 -- William and Mary Virginia Institute of Marine Science posted the following news: * * * New director brings global perspective to VIMS Eastern Shore Laboratory * #Stacy Krueger-Hadfield becomes fifth director in field station's rich history On July 1, Stacy Krueger-Hadfield officially became director at William & Mary's Virginia Institute of Marine Science Eastern Shore Laboratory (VIMS ESL), marking the start of a new chapter at one of the nation's premier field stations for coastal and marine science more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 29 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * New tools at MSU are helping engineer the future of medicine * Diagnosing and treating disease is often a long and uncertain process. Symptoms can take years to explain, therapies may not work the same way for every patient, and doctors frequently lack tools that reveal what's happening inside the body early enough to change outcomes. At Michigan State University, researchers are working to change that timeline. Across campus, scientists, physici more PR

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, July 29 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * NJDOT Commissioner Priya Jain visits Rowan University's transportation research facilities * During a recent visit to South Jersey, New Jersey Department of Transportation Commissioner Priya Jain toured testing facilities operated by Rowan University's Center for Research & Education in Advanced Transportation Engineering Systems (CREATES). Her visit included stops at the center's Construction & Materials Laboratory and Accelerated Pavement Testing Facility more PR

STONY BROOK, New York, July 29 -- The State University of New York Stony Brook University posted the following news: * * * North Suffolk Cardiology Expands Pritikin Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation (ICR) Program with New Medford Location * Medford, NY, July 29, 2026 - North Suffolk Cardiology, a practice of Stony Brook Medicine Community Medical Group, has expanded its Pritikin Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation (ICR) Program with the opening of a new location in Medford. Originally the first-of-its-kind on Long Island, North Suffolk Cardiolo more PR

BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania, July 30 -- Northampton Community College issued the following news: * * * Students Participate in REFLECT Fellowship Program Mia Rossi-Marino Four Northampton Community College (NCC) students were accepted into the REFLECT mental wellness summer fellowship, a 7-week experience with students from Lehigh University, University of Pennsylvania (U Penn), and Arcadia University. The fellowship has been preparing them to develop and implement mental wellness and suicide prevention programming and initiatives at NCC during more PR

MARYVILLE, Missouri, July 29 -- Northwest Missouri State University issued the following news release: * * * Meziani embracing role as first Goeders Endowed Professor in Chemistry Dr. Mohammed Meziani remembers being drawn to the practical applications of chemistry when he was a student and being enthralled with the discoveries it advances. He transferred that interest into a teaching career and engages his Northwest Missouri State University students in research and co-curricular opportunities that foster a similar passion for learning. "I more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, July 29 (TNSjou) -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Flexible DNA transforms protein crystallization New approach reveals proteins' structures and enables next-gen flexible biomaterials * To determine a protein's structure, researchers often must crystallize it first * Coaxing proteins into forming crystals is tedious, unreliable and difficult to control * New method uses DNA to pull proteins into precisely engineered crystals * Strategy overturns assumption that flexible building block more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, July 29 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Notre Dame launches Data, AI, and Computing Initiative to unify emerging technology research, education and academic services * As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes how we interact and operate within society, the University of Notre Dame is expanding its institutional approach to data, AI and computing through a coordinated strategy focused at the intersection of research, education and societal impact. Notre Dame's Data, AI, and Computing (DA more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 29 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Nwando Achebe elected a fellow of the Royal Historical Society * Michigan State University historian Nwando Achebe has been elected a fellow of the Royal Historical Society, one of the world's most prestigious organizations dedicated to advancing historical scholarship. Founded in 1868, the Royal Historical Society is the United Kingdom's foremost learned society for historians. Fellowship is a significant professional distinction awarded to schol more PR

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, July 23 (TNSjou) -- New York University's Abu Dhabi campus issued the following news release: * * * NYU Abu Dhabi Study Uncovers New Path Toward Fighting Malaria Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi have discovered that the malaria parasite relies on a specific type of fat to survive and multiply within the human host, uncovering a previously unknown vulnerability that could help guide future treatments. Published in Genome Biology, the study analyzed blood samples from 396 children in Burkina Faso before and during more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, July 29 -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Okafor named president-elect of ACVPM Epidemiology Specialty * University of Tennessee Veterinary Public Health faculty member will help lead a national specialty in Veterinary Epidemiology before assuming the presidency in 2027 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Associate Professor and Director of Veterinary Public Health at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, Chika C. Okafor, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVPM (Epidemi more PR

BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, July 29 -- Olivet Nazarene University posted the following news: * * * Olivet Vice President Appointed CCCU Commissioner * On July 13, 2026, the president of the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU), David Hoag, Ph.D. appointed Jason Stephens, Ph.D., the Vice President for Student Development at Olivet Nazarene University, a commissioner on the CCCU's commission for Chief Student Development Officers. "I am honored by the opportunity to serve alongside outstanding student affairs leaders from across  more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, July 28 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Partnering to grow Tribal Member-owned businesses * A new partnership between Central Michigan University Research Corporation and Migizi Economic Development Company aims to grow Tribal Member-owned businesses. The LIFT ME business incubator program's goal is to provide Tribal Member entrepreneurs with the platform, resources and support needed to successfully launch and grow a sustainable business while retaining wealth within the Tribal com more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 29 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Penn partners in new National Science Foundation AI Institute for Human-AI Cooperation * From the teenage soccer player recovering from knee surgery to the grandparent relearning how to walk after a stroke, physical therapy plays a vital role in restoring mobility and helping people live independently-especially later in life. But what if artificial intelligence could work side by side with clinicians and physical therapists, adapting to  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 28 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State Health celebrates naming of Golisano Children's Hospital * HERSHEY, Pa. -Penn State Health continued its celebration of the impact of philanthropist, entrepreneur and civic leader Tom Golisano's transformational $50 million gift with the unveiling of new signage for Golisano Children's Hospital at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. The July 24 event featured representatives from the Golisano Foundation and Go more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 29 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State places first overall in Eastern Region Collegiate Wind Competition * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State's Wind Energy Club placed first overall in the 2026 Eastern Region Collegiate Wind Competition, which took place from May 14-16 in the Engineering Collaborative Research and Education (ECoRE) Building on the University Park campus. The team also earned first place in the Turbine Design and Testing and Project Development and E more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 28 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State researchers evaluating biomass-to-gasoline startup in northern Pa. * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Researchers in the Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences are working with the entrepreneur behind the proposed startup of an innovative woody biomass-to-energy facility planned for north central Pennsylvania to determine if the planned operation will be sustainable and ecologically sound. Woodland Biomass Innovations is developing more PR

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, July 29 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Play Ready Golf Gives Amateur Golfers a Smarter Way To Practice * by Madison Dors, Student Public Relations Writer Most golfers know that the more time they practice the game, the better they are likely to become. They say that practice makes perfect. Isaak Ramsey, however, had a different concern about his game. As a college golfer who taught himself to play competitive golf, he became interested in how golfers can improve faster with limited practice ti more PR

PRINCETON, New Jersey, July 30 -- The Princeton Theological Seminary issued the following news: * * * Princeton Seminary Receives Third NEH Grant for Barth Translation Project A new National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grant will allow Princeton Theological Seminary to translate the final two currently published volumes of "The Lectures and Shorter Works of Karl Barth," into English for publication, making these important texts more accessible to readers worldwide. Led by the Center for Barth Studies, the project was one of only 15 s more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 29 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Professor developing tool to address heat stress * While most people try to avoid prolonged exposure to soaring temperatures, workers in some professions don't have that option. Heat stress and strain is an underrated and dangerous occupational hazard, and a Mercer University professor hopes to help employers keep their staff safe on the job through a tool she is developing. Dr. Annie Mulholland, assistant professor of kinesiology in the College of Health Profe more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, July 29 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Medha D. Makhlouf coauthors article in The Conversation * CARLISLE, PA-Professor Medha D. Makhlouf coauthored an article published in The Conversation on July 28, 2026. She cowrote the piece, titled "Trump administration changes to 'public charge' rule could keep millions of immigrants - and their US citizen kids - from getting healthcare they need," with Nicole Kreisberg, assistant professor of public policy a more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 29 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Public benefits 'cliffs' can trap low-wage workers, study finds * New research from Washington University in St. Louis argues that policymakers should enact gradual cutoffs for public benefits such as food assistance or healthcare. The change could help both families and employers by allowing low-wage workers to earn more without losing critical support systems. Millions of low-wage Americans using public assistance limit their earnings or s more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, July 29 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Purdue rolls out guidance for international students, scholars ahead of new immigration rule * Purdue University on Wednesday (July 29) shared how it will support international students and scholars in anticipation of a new federal immigration rule that will affect the procedures Purdue's international students, scholars and their dependents must follow while pursuing their studies or working at the university. The new rule, which takes effect Se more PR

GALLOWAY, New Jersey, July 30 -- Stockton University posted the following Q&A on July 28, 2026, involving Noel Criscione-Naylor, professor of hospitality and tourism management studies: * * * Spotlight On: Noel Criscione-Naylor * Galloway, N.J. - Hospitality is about more than a hotel stay, restaurant meal or special event. At its heart, the industry depends on meaningful service, human connection and professionals who understand how to create memorable experiences. Noel Criscione-Naylor, professor of Hospitality & Tourism Management Studi more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 29 -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Renowned scholar Pratim Biswas named to lead Vanderbilt Engineering initiatives at West Palm Beach campus * Pratim Biswas, a leading academic leader, member of the National Academy of Engineering, and a renowned aerosol scientist whose work has applications in energy and environmental nanotechnology, solar energy, air quality, medicine, and numerous other fields, has been named the inaugural Executive Director of the Institute for E more PR

LUBBOCK, Texas, July 29 -- Texas Tech University posted the following news: * * * Research, Partnerships Help Texas Tech Land Sorghum Conference * For the first time, the Global Sorghum Conference will be held in the U.S. Thought leaders, cutting-edge research and vibrant partnerships with key stakeholder groups are just a few of the reasons Texas Tech University's Davis College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources and Research & Innovation will host the 2026 Global Sorghum Conference. The event, expected to bring together a cros more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, July 30 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * How Ancient Red Algae Power Extreme Ecosystems - and Offer Clues to Life's Evolution Rutgers researchers reveal how ancient organisms drive microbial communities and may yield tools for biotechnology By Kitta MacPherson Ancient single-celled red algae that thrive in scalding, acidic waters are emerging as far more than specialized survivors. Research by Rutgers evolutionary biologist Debashish Bhattacharya and his collaborators show that the more PR

LORETTO, Pennsylvania, July 30 -- Saint Francis University issued the following news: * * * Saint Francis University's Edward Zovinka Named 2026 Fellow of the American Chemical Society Saint Francis University is proud to announce that Dr. Edward Zovinka, professor of inorganic chemistry in the University's Department of Chemistry, has been named a 2026 Fellow of the American Chemical Society (ACS) -- one of the highest honors the Society bestows on its members. Established by the ACS Board of Directors in 2009, the ACS Fellows Program rec more PR

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, July 30 (TNSjou) -- The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School issued the following news: * * * Scientists at UMass Chan Medical School develop microRNA-based gene therapy that halts ALS progression in mice Results observed after a single intravenous injection By Jim Fessenden A single IV injection of a microRNA-based biologic developed by Guangping Gao, PhD; Robert H. Brown Jr., DPhil, MD; Jun Xie, PhD; and Zuoshang Xu, MD, PhD, suppressed production of the mutant SOD1 protein that causes amyotrophic lat more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, July 29 -- Sam Houston State University posted the following news: * * * SHSU Adds Artificial Intelligence Track to Master's Program * As artificial intelligence becomes a bigger part of our daily lives and workplaces, the need for cybersecurity professionals who can use these technologies is on the rise. To help meet this demand, Sam Houston State University's Department of Computer Science is launching a new artificial intelligence track in its Master of Science in Cybersecurity program. This new track builds on SHSU's more PR

RAPID CITY, South Dakota, July 29 -- The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology issued the following news release: * * * South Dakota Mines Professor Recognized as a KEEN Rising Star * Engineering is more than solving complex problems; it is combining technical skills with empathy and compassion to make decisions that improve communities. That focus on human-centered engineering has been Cristian Vargas-Ordonez's teaching model since joining the South Dakota Mines faculty in 2024. That guiding principle has also earned Vargas-Ordonez, more PR

HATTIESBURG, Mississippi, July 29 -- The University of Southern Mississippi posted the following news: * * * Southern Miss Center for Writers Director Awarded Competitive Mississippi Arts Commission Grant * Dr. Olivia Clare Friedman Dr. Olivia Clare Friedman, an associate professor of English at The University of Southern Mississippi, has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC). The award is part of more than $1.7 million in grants distributed by the commission during fiscal year 2027 and will support her wor more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, July 29 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * Startup advances novel oral Type 1 diabetes therapy to next phase of human testing * Anath Shalev, M.D., co-founder of TIXiMEDThe University of Alabama at Birmingham startup TIXiMED Inc. has launched the next phase of clinical testing for a novel oral therapy for Type 1 diabetes, moving the treatment one step closer to potential use in patients. The company announced on July 7 that it has initiated a Phase 1b Multiple Ascending Dose study of TIX100, more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 29 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * State grant funds Harrisburg program to train teachers for air quality research * MIDDLETOWN, Pa. -A new state grant will enable Penn State Harrisburg to help prepare teachers to lead hands-on air quality monitoring projects in their classrooms, giving students opportunities to engage in authentic scientific inquiry while helping schools implement Pennsylvania's new science and technology standards. The $30,000 grant from the Departmen more PR

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, July 30 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Stevens Institute of Technology Selects Brendan Englot as Interim Dean for its New School of Computing The robotics expert, mechanical engineering professor and SIAI director brings a track record of visionary cross-disciplinary leadership to the school's launch and will empower its students and faculty to lead in the era of AI - Stevens Institute of Technology announced today that Brendan Englot, a robotics expert and academic leader, has been more PR

ITHACA, New York, July 28 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Strike a pose: Creating more realistic multi-person images * Generating an image of a person on a computer, using text prompts, is easy. Generating one with two people is similarly simple. But creating an image of multiple people actually doing something, and faithfully reproducing not just the people but that thing they're all doing? Not so easy. A Cornell research group has devised a way to do just that, incorporating the poses of all individuals in an imag more PR

MOSCOW, Idaho, July 28 -- The University of Idaho issued the following news release: * * * Study confirms ringtails have expanded into southern Idaho * MOSCOW, Idaho -New research provides the strongest evidence to date that ringtails -secretive, cat-sized omnivores with raccoon-like tails -have expanded their range into southern Idaho and may now be a resident species in the state. Peter Rebholz, then a University of Idaho graduate student, and David Ausband, assistant professor in the university's Department of Fish and Wildlife Sciences more PR

BOULDER, Colorado, July 29 -- The University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business posted the following news: * * * Study: Gender Pay Gaps Are Not Just Unfair, They Cost Companies * When employees are paid unequally, it can affect how an entire company performs, according to new research. Companies with wider gender pay gaps tend to be less productive, according to the study, which measured productivity as net income per employee. "It makes sense that companies with bigger gender pay gaps have lower productivity," said Stefanie Joh more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, July 30 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * Upstate Medical University named top fundraiser at 2026 American Heart Walk For the second consecutive year, Upstate Medical University has been named the top fundraising organization for the American Heart Association's 2026 Heart Walk, raising more money than any other participating institution. American Heart Association officials visited Upstate earlier this month to present the award. The Heart Walk is one  more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, July 29 -- The University of Tennessee posted the following news: * * * Taufer Leads Team Awarded $9M by NSF To Enable US Transition to AI-Driven Discovery * A project led by Michela Taufer, MathWorks Professor in the Tickle College of Engineering at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has been awarded $9 million by the National Science Foundation. The project aims to accelerate AI-driven scientific discovery by enabling researchers to securely discover, access, analyze and share scientific data across the nation's more PR

HAYS, Kansas, July 29 -- Fort Hays State University posted the following news: * * * Teachers from across the U.S. and the Philippines attend ASM International Materials Camp at Fort Hays State University * Fifteen K-12 educators from across the United States and abroad gathered at Fort Hays State University July 13-17 for the 2026 ASM Materials Camp(r)-Teachers, an intensive professional development experience focused on materials science, engineering, and hands-on STEM education. Fort Hays State University partnered with ASM Internationa more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, July 29 -- Cleveland State University issued the following news: * * * TEDxClevelandStateUniversity Speaker Profile: Richard B. Austin, Ph.D. * FacebookXLinkedInWhatsAppCopy LinkEmailShare As TEDxClevelandStateUniversity approaches, we're introducing the speakers who will take the stage. Meet Richard B. Austin. Austin is a scholar-practitioner in urban education, youth development leader and former professional athlete whose work focuses on educational equity, student belonging and leadership development. He serves as  more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, July 29 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * The Power of UConn Collaborating for Parkinson's Disease Patients * Jose Figueroa, 66, of New Britain is "so grateful" for UConn and its powerful cross-campus collaboration helping improve the health and quality of life of Parkinson's disease patients just like him. Figueroa has been battling Parkinson's disease for 16 years since being diagnosed in 2012 following his visit to the Emergency Department when a provider noticed his legs and arms wer more PR

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, July 28 -- Wake Forest University posted the following news: * * * These salamanders may hold the key to human tissue and limb regeneration * While a treatment that regrows lost limbs in humans remains many years away, the research of Wake Forest University's Josh Currie has brought the goal one step closer. Currie, an assistant professor of biology, studies how and why Mexican axolotls so readily regenerate tissue. These salamanders with the frilly gills can regrow everything from toes to tails to parts of t more PR

ITHACA, New York, July 29 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Thirteen early-career professors win NSF development awards * Researchers studying ribosomes, plants' Rubisco function, artificial intelligence and quantum computing are among 13 early-career professors from Cornell who've recently been awarded National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development Awards. Grantees receive a minimum of $400,000 over five years from the program, which supports early-career faculty who "have the potential to serve as acade more PR

ANGOLA, Indiana, July 29 -- Trine University posted the following news: * * * Trine faculty take part in Actuarial Teaching Conference * COLUMBUS, Ohio -Two Trine University faculty members recently participated in the biennial Actuarial Teaching Conference (ATC), held July 19-21 in Columbus, Ohio. Michael Smith, assistant professor of mathematics at Trine, also moderated a roundtable discussion titled "Add Ons and Off Ramps," focusing on support for students whose career goals might shift away from their major. "Session topics included A more PR

TUSKEGEE, Alabama, July 30 -- The Tuskegee University posted the following news: * * * Tuskegee Receives $550,000 Research Grant from U.S. Department of War for Enhancing Experimental Aerospace Research Capability Crystal Drake Tuskegee University has been awarded a $550,000 research grant from the U.S. Department of War (DoW) to enhance its experimental aerospace research capabilities through the establishment of a Comprehensive Instrumentation Suite for Experimental Aerospace Measurements (CISEAM). The equipment order has been placed, and more PR

BERKELEY, California, July 29 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * UC admits record number of California students * The University of California announced today (July 29) a record year for California admissions, offering 102,031 California first-year students admission for fall 2026, the highest number in University history. The preliminary admissions results reflect UC's long-standing commitment to serving California, where approximately 85% of the University's currently enrolled undergraduate students a more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 29 -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * UCSF Cancer Researcher Awarded Prize for Early Career Scientists UCSF Health's Adam Blaisdell, MD, PhD, has been selected as an IGNITE fellow by the Cancer Research Institute (CRI), a New York-based nonprofit that funds and promotes cancer immunotherapy research. The IGNITE Award -- Inspiring Growth and Nurturing Independence Through Excellence -- is a new initiative that provides funding for early-career scientist more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, July 29 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Professor Xiuling Lu Receives Director Promotion * Xiuling Lu graduated from Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing, China with a Ph.D. in Biochemical Engineering in 2005 and joined the University of Kentucky's Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences in 2006 as a post-doctoral fellow. Lu moved to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Eshelman School of  more PR

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, July 30 -- The University of North Carolina School of Medicine issued the following wrap-up Newsworthy for Week of July 24-30, 2026: * * * Newsworthy from the School of Medicine, Week of July 24 - July 30 The below clickable headlines link directly to outside media outlets, which featured UNC School of Medicine faculty starting Friday, July 24, 2026. Psychologist urges parents to watch for early signs of suicidal thoughts in young children (https://turnto10.com/features/health-landing-page/psychologist-urges-pa more PR

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, July 29 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news: * * * UNF student balances full-time role while advancing toward a career in higher education * Shea Leary's smiling face is the first thing most visitors see when they step into the Office of the President at the University of North Florida. While finishing her bachelor's degree, Leary has taken on the role of office manager in the top office at the university. The Jacksonville native began college later than many of her peers as she spent year more PR

SCHENECTADY, New York, July 30 -- Union College issued the following news: * * * Union adds a new major in public health Beginning this fall, Union will offer a new major in public health, one of the fastest-growing fields in healthcare occupations. The interdisciplinary major brings together ideas from a diverse mix of fields. Public health professionals work to identify ways to improve the health of a community using scientific, social, political, economic and other approaches. Faculty recently voted overwhelmingly to support the major,  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 30 (TNSjou) -- The University of Chicago Energy Policy Institute issued the following news: * * * Climate Change is Redrawing the Malaria Map in Africa, Study Finds Climate change has increased childhood malaria and could continue to do so in southern and East Africa where communities are less experienced at tackling the disease, while reducing the risk in today's hotspots as temperatures become too high for mosquitoes. - Malaria is the deadliest climate-sensitive infectious disease. Yet, researchers and public heal more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, July 30 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * UGA School of Medicine welcomes inaugural class The 64 students begin their medical school journey with orientation and a statewide tour By Lindsey Derrick The University of Georgia School of Medicine has welcomed 64 students to its inaugural class. These 64 students come to the School of Medicine after more than 2,000 applications were submitted during a condensed two-week admissions cycle. School officials interviewed 235 prospective students before e more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, July 30 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * Does court-ordered community service work? New study finds it isn't cheaper and the 'rehabilitation' effect is questionable By Caroline Paczkowski For decades, court-ordered community service has been used as an alternative to incarceration. The intention is to reduce costs, provide restitution to the community and support individual rehabilitation. But does it actually work? A new study from the University of Georgia suggests it doesn't. "These goals  more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, July 29 (TNSjou) -- The University of Hawaii issued the following news release: * * * Blacktip shark nursery discovered in Hilo Bay Research at the University of Hawaii at Hilo has identified the first known blacktip shark nursery habitat in Hawaiian waters, offering new insight into how young sharks use Hilo Bay during their earliest years. The recently published study (https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/marine-science/articles/10.3389/fmars.2026.1800482/full) found juvenile blacktip sharks live in Hilo Bay year-round,  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, July 30 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * UH Receives $2.8 Million NIH Grant to Test Remote Parenting Program's Impact on Premature Infant Mental Health Researchers to Test Whether Program Strengthens Brain Circuits Linked to Emotional and Mental Health after NICU Discharge Key Takeaways * National Institute of Child Health and Human Development awards $2.8 million to the University of Houston to lead the first clinical trial evaluating the remotely delivered PALS parenting program to support hea more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, July 30 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * UH's Fertitta College of Medicine Welcomes Largest Class of Future Physicians in Its History White Coat Ceremony marks a major milestone in mission to expand healthcare access across Texas Story by Bryan Luhn The University of Houston's Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine welcomed the largest incoming class of future physicians in its history during the annual White Coat Ceremony on Saturday, July 25, marking another milestone in the College's c more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, July 30 -- The University of Iowa College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Iowa students join NASA mission to study wildfire clouds The University of Iowa engineering students are helping researchers collect data on pyrocumulonimbus clouds formed by intense wildfires. - Engineering PhD student Grant Finneman is participating in a NASA field mission this summer, in a way that very few students will ever experience. He is part of a NASA project that is collecting data to better understand dangerous wildfire-ge more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, July 29 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * CLAS doctoral students help advance research with Graduate College summer fellowships * This summer, 109 advanced doctoral candidates are participating in the Graduate College Summer Fellowship Program, allowing them to focus on dissertation research without the competing demands of summer employment. "This program, which was established by the college's former dean, is designed to help reduce time to degree by allowing  more PR

FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia, July 30 -- The University of Mary Washington issued the following news: * * * UMW's Summer Science Institute Showcases Student Discovery From Lab to Lectern By Sarah Hertz Mahoney One by one, University of Mary Washington students stepped to the podium or stood beside posters, ready to present the results of 10 weeks of intensive research to faculty, classmates and judges. As the symposium progressed, students grew increasingly confident, discussing their findings and fielding questions like seasoned researchers.  more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 30 -- The University of Maryland Baltimore campus issued the following news: * * * UM School of Medicine Establishes Two Endowed Professorships in Gene & Cell Therapy and Pediatric Cardiac Surgery through Maryland E-Nnovation Awards Deborah Kotz The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) has been awarded $1.5 million in matching funds from the Maryland E-Nnovation Initiative Fund (MEIF), administered by the Maryland Department of Commerce, to establish two new endowed professorships at the University of Maryland S more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 30 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Rock-eating fungi flourish deep below our feet U-M researchers discover an entire world of fungi nearly a third of a mile underground - Hundreds of feet below Earth's surface, rocks and water teem with fungi and support complex ecosystems of tiny organisms, according to a University of Michigan study, which finds that fungi are far more abundant deep below ground than researchers previously thought. The study, led by U-M doctoral candidate more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, July 30 (TNSjou) -- The University of Oklahoma Health campus issued the following news: * * * Researchers Discover Hidden 'Recycling System' That Helps Keep Vision Cells Healthy For decades, scientists believed that photoreceptors in the retina relied primarily on neighboring support cells, known as the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE), to remove waste. While the RPE is still responsible for clearing away the worn-out tips of photoreceptors each day, new findings from the University of Oklahoma reveal that photorecep more PR

MOBILE, Alabama, July 28 -- The University of South Alabama issued the following news release: * * * South Earns Spot in U.S. News & World Report Global Rankings The University of South Alabama earns a spot in U.S. News & World Reports Best Global rankings. The University of South Alabama has once again been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Global Universities in its 2026-2027 rankings. The top 2,250 schools, representing 105 countries, were ranked. Out of more than 4,000 U.S. colleges and universities, only 275 ea more PR

MARINA DEL REY, California, July 30 -- The University of Southern California Information Sciences Institute, a component of the Viterbi School of Engineering, issued the following news: * * * USC Researchers Discover Fake News Spreaders Have Less Followers Than Users Pushing Back AI tools developed by USC Analyzing Misinformation during the COVID 19 Pandemic finds users countering misinformation are more established, more emotional, and have larger followings than accounts spreading false claims By Venice Tang From viral tweets claiming ga more PR

TAMPA, Florida, July 30 -- The University of Tampa issued the following news: * * * Research Duo Finds Behavioral Patterns in Blue Whales through their Songs Marine biology majors Tori Burghardt '26 and Connor Hipp '28 are collaborating on two research projects this summer. Written by: Madeline McMahon M.A. '24 Marine biology majors Tori Burghardt '26 and Connor Hipp '28 are studying the songs of blue whales in the Pacific Northwest using grants from the University's Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship program. Burghardt is looking fo more PR

TYLER, Texas, July 29 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * Ostrosky wins excellence in clinical mycology award By Roman Petrowski Luis Ostrosky, MD, professor and Memorial Hermann Chair in the Department of Internal Medicine at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, received one of his field's highest honors, the Billy H. Cooper Award, for his decades of contributions to clinical mycology. "Being awarded the Billy H. Cooper Award by the Medical Mycology Society of the Americas, one of the  more PR

WISE, Virginia, July 30 -- The University of Virginia College at Wise issued the following news: * * * Lydeana Martin Honored with Sandy Ratliff Community Champion Award This summer, Lydeana Martin, AICP, MBA, Community & Economic Development Director for Floyd County, attended the annual Southwest Virginia Economic Forum, held at the University of Virginia's College at Wise (UVA Wise), alongside other community leaders, economic development professionals and regional stakeholders. While Martin joined to advance strategies for economic diver more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 29 -- University of Virginia Health posted the following news release: * * * Deadly Brain Tumors Show Vulnerability to New Sound Wave Approach * In a promising sign for the potential of focused sound waves to improve care for brain tumors, UVA Health researchers have determined that tumors called gliomas may be even more receptive to targeted drug delivery than normal brain tissue. While the research is still in its early stages, the findings help allay concerns that brain tumors might have properties that w more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 30 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * Manning Institute's biomedical 'SPARK Tank' has the goal of saving lives By Mike Mather, mike.mather@virginia.edu UVA Health dermatologist Dr. Carolyn Lee often dispenses classic advice: Wear sunscreen to prevent skin cancer. But what if there were a cancer-fighting lotion to reverse damage from sun exposure? In a few years, there might be. Lee is creating a cream containing an ingredient that turns sun-damaged precancerous skin cel more PR

SEATTLE, Washington, July 29 (TNSjou) -- The University of Washington School of Medicine posted the following news release: * * * Researchers develop antibodies against xylazine's harms The antibodies target the fourth wave of the drug epidemic, as mixed drug use with sedative xylazine surges nationally. - Test strips can detect the presence of xylazine, which is often mixed with fentanyl. Researchers have developed antibodies that may prevent the harmful effects of xylazine, a veterinary sedative that is increasingly mixed with fentanyl  more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, July 30 (TNSjou) -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW Students Produce Applied Reports to Support Wyoming Outdoor Recreation, Tourism and Community Planning This spring, students in the University of Wyoming's Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources' Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Management (ORTM) Program's capstone course completed a series of applied research reports to help Wyoming communities, agencies and businesses make informed decisions about outdoor recreation, tourism and hosp more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, July 29 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * UNM Department of Economics appoints Matias Fontenla as department chair * Beginning Aug. 1, Professor of Economics Matias Fontenla will serve as chair of The University of New Mexico's Department of Economics. A member of the UNM faculty for more than two decades, Fontenla has held several leadership roles, including serving as associate director of the Latin American and Iberian Institute as well as being elected chair of the Committee on Gov more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, July 29 -- The University of Southern California Gould School of Law posted the following news: * * * USC Gould students explore the foundations of international criminal law in Europe * USC Gould School of Law recently completed its inaugural Global Justice for Atrocities Study Tour, a 10-day academic program that took eight students to key European destinations to study the development of international criminal law. Led by founding Executive Director Professor Hannah Garry and Associate Director Ann Strimov Durbin more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, July 29 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * USC Researchers Discover Fake News Spreaders Have Less Followers Than Users Pushing Back * From viral tweets claiming garlic water could cure COVID-19 to users promoting dog parasite drugs as treatments for the virus and myths that vaccines make people "Bluetooth connectable," misinformation spread like wildfire on Twitter (now X) during the pandemic. At the same time, many users took to the platform to d more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, July 30 (TNSjou) -- The University of Southern California Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics issued the following news: * * * L.A. Wildfires Had Lasting Mental Health Impacts for the Most Vulnerable Residents Los Angeles County residents living in evacuation warning or order zones during the 2025 wildfires experienced heightened levels of anxiety and depression almost a year later, according to new USC research. The effects were greatest among those already facing social and economic hardship. The Jan more PR

TAMPA, Florida, July 28 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * USF scientists advance space agriculture for future moon and Mars missions * By Joey Garcia, University Communications and Marketing Space isn't known for rich soil or ideal agricultural conditions anywhere in the solar system. Yet amid extreme temperatures and vast distances, multidisciplinary teams at the USF's Aerospace: Science, Technology, Research and Applications Center (ASTRA) are collaborating on sustainable space agriculture projects with more PR

SEATTLE, Washington, July 28 -- The University of Washington posted the following news release: * * * UW study identifies genetic changes tied to more severe cognitive symptoms in schizophrenia * Schizophrenia affects approximately 23 million people worldwide, with onset usually occurring during a person's late adolescence to their 20s. Impairments associated with schizophrenia include hallucinations, delusions and disorganized thinking and behavior. Now, researchers at the University of Washington are investigating how genetic changes imp more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 29 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU fuels new and emerging research endeavors and cross-campus collaboration with 2026 Quest Fund awards These competitive internal grants empower faculty to launch pilot studies, restart research programs and drive transdisciplinary discoveries. By Emily Komornik, Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation Often a breakthrough is sparked when a compelling idea is given the resources and room to grow. From launching pilot studies  more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 30 (TNSjou) -- The Washington University St. Louis George Warren Brown School issued the following news: * * * PhD student leads publication of study on housing experiences of transgender older adults Myra Lopez Hilary Thibodeau, a social work doctoral student at the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis, is the lead and corresponding author of a newly published study examining how transgender older adults describe experiences of housing precarity and injustice. The study, "Intersectionality and the N more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 30 -- The Washington University St. Louis George Warren Brown School issued the following news: * * * Public benefits 'cliffs' can trap low-wage workers, study finds Neil Schoenherr New research from Washington University in St. Louis argues that policymakers should enact gradual cutoffs for public benefits such as food assistance or healthcare. The change could help both families and employers by allowing low-wage workers to earn more without losing critical support systems. Millions of low-wage Americans using p more PR

MOBILE, Alabama, July 28 -- The University of South Alabama issued the following news release: * * * What AI Can Do For Your Business * Posted on July 28, 2026 Artificial intelligence has progressed from a fringe interest to a novelty to a phenomenon to, now, an imminent business necessity. Virtually all businesses have some level of AI adoption, even if they don't realize it. AI technology has been baked into everything from Adobe to Zoom, generating such features as predictive text in your email or categorization of expenses in your bud more PR

WENHAM, Massachusetts, July 29 -- Gordon College posted the following news: * * * What Can You Do With a Communications Degree? * A communications degree prepares you for careers in PR, marketing, journalism, HR, and more. Learn which jobs fit your skills and how to get started. Communication is at the center of nearly every organization. Businesses need professionals who can tell compelling stories, nonprofits need advocates who can inspire action, and organizations of all kinds rely on people who can connect with audiences, build relatio more PR

WENHAM, Massachusetts, July 29 -- Gordon College posted the following news: * * * What Can You Do With an Engineering Degree? * An engineering degree prepares you for careers in civil, mechanical, electrical, and biomedical engineering -plus roles in consulting, law, and tech. Engineering is often associated with designing bridges, building machines, or developing new technologies. While those careers remain important, they represent only part of what an engineering degree can prepare you to do. Engineering graduates are valued across ind more PR

WENHAM, Massachusetts, July 29 -- Gordon College posted the following news: * * * What Is the Science of Learning in Education? * The science of learning draws on cognitive and neuroscience research to improve teaching and leadership. Learn what it studies and why it matters. Every day, educators make decisions that influence how students learn. They choose instructional strategies, evaluate curriculum materials, design interventions, and determine how to support learners with different strengths and needs. Yet many educational practices h more PR

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, July 28 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news: * * * What makes ticks tick? * Ticks can't fly or jump. Yet in Arizona, they wreak all sorts of havoc. The brown dog tick, which thrives in hot urban environments like the Valley of the Sun, has a knack for attaching itself to our furry friends. Their bite can infect dogs with Rocky Mountain spotted fever, which causes swollen lymph nodes, poor appetite and joint pain. Occasionally, the illness even spreads to humans. That's the bad news. The good news  more PR

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, July 29 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * What pension payout option should you choose? New research shows why health status matters * Selecting a pension payout plan for when you retire is an important, and often difficult, decision. Most plans within the United States allow you one opportunity to select either a lump sum (a one-time cash payout that you receive upon retiring) or an annuity (monthly payments until a retiree's passing -though some plans offer survivor benefits for their spouse more PR

WALLA WALLA, Washington, July 29 -- Whitman College posted the following news: * * * Whitman College Welcomes 3 New Trustees to the Board * Whitman Stories Whitman Stories Whitman College is pleased to announce the appointment of three new members to its Board of Trustees: tech entrepreneur Jim Edmunds '78, professor Mark Giordano '88 and former NASA astronaut Dottie Metcalf-Lindenburger '97. To their new roles they bring decades of experience in tech, foreign service, education and science-as well as a deep commitment to the Whitman comm more PR

ORONO, Maine, July 28 -- The University of Maine posted the following news release: * * * Wood-based foam designed by UMaine student offers safer, less wasteful alternative to plastic insulation in coolers * For beverage coolers to keep drinks cold on a hot summer day, manufacturers rely on polyurethane foam, which is made from raw chemicals that are hazardous to handle before processing. To reduce health and environmental risks associated with this material, a University of Maine graduate student is designing an insulation component for co more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, July 27 -- Yale Divinity School issued the following news: * * * NEH Grant Supports Faculty-Led Project on Luther's Legacy in Biblical Studies Yale Divinity School professors Jacqueline Vayntrub (Project Director) and Volker Leppin (Co-Director) have been awarded a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to launch an international scholarly collaboration to examine a difficult legacy: how Martin Luther's anti-Jewish writings helped shape modern academic approaches to interpreting the Bible. The pr more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, July 30 -- Yale Divinity School issued the following news: * * * Professor Chloe Starr Elected International Fellow of the British Academy Chloe Starr, Professor of Asian Christianity and Theology at Yale Divinity School, has been elected as an International Fellow of the British Academy--the Academy's highest honor for scholars who reside outside the UK. Professor Starr, whose research explores the intersection of Chinese Christian theology and literature, joins a cohort of 32 distinguished international scholars wh more PR