ALBANY, New York, July 30 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * 'A Forgotten Art:' UAlbany Writing Workshop Helps Teens Find Their Voice in the Age of AI By Bethany Bump Amishi Verma fell in love with writing when she was around 10 after her mom gave her a bunch of blank notebooks. She began filling them with poems and stories both real and imagined. In one story, she imagined a world before smartphones and iPads. "I was in a bad place when I wrote it," she said. "I wanted my life to be completely different, so I wr more PR

AALTO, Finland, July 29 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * The company established by three anthropologists relied on strong research expertise Etnografinen tutkimustoimisto Kenno Oy was established in 2014 when its three founders were finalising their master's degree studies at the University of Helsinki and wanted to create an interesting job for themselves. Kenno originated from Elina Reponen, Anna Martela and Viola Strandberg's strong belief that the methods of applied research used by anthropologists and ethno 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

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

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

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

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

DUNDALK, Ireland, July 29 -- Dundalk Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * DkIT's Dr Ronan Bree Honoured with EDEN Fellow Award at Porto Conference Dundalk Institute of Technology is delighted to announce that Dr Ronan Bree, Senior Lecturer in the Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching at DkIT, has been awarded an EDEN Fellow by EDEN Digital Learning Europe at the organisation's annual conference in Porto, Portugal, held from June 14-16. The EDEN Fellow award recognises outstanding contributions to the field of op 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

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

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

GRAMBLING, Louisiana, July 28 -- Grambling State University posted the following news: * * * Grambling State Summer Cybersecurity Programs Prepare Students and Teachers for Digital Future * GRAMBLING, La. - July 28, 2026 - Grambling State University's Department of Computer Science and Digital Technologies expanded its cybersecurity education and workforce development efforts this summer through a series of hands-on programs designed to prepare high school students, Grambling State students and high school teachers for an increasingly digit more PR

HONG KONG, July 29 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * HKU excels in RGC's latest funding exercise * The University of Hong Kong (HKU) is delighted to announce its success in securing significant funding from the Research Grants Council's (RGC) Areas of Excellence (AoE) Scheme, the Theme-based Research Scheme (TRS) and the Strategic Topics Grant for 2026/27. Five HKU Scholars receive funding for three Collaborative Research Projects: Areas of Excellence Scheme Principal Coordinator: Professor Ed X. Wu more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 29 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * How UChicago students staged a wordless play with an Emmy-winning company * As the theater filled with music and sound effects, a dozen performers buzzed on stage operating puppets and displaying imagery on overhead projector screens while others either used silhouettes or themselves on screen to complete the scene. The sold-out crowd in the University of Chicago's Theater East was watching the first official performance of Dream Delivery Service, a p more PR

WALTHAM, Massachusetts, July 29 -- Bentley University posted the following news: * * * I Started with a Lemonade Stand. Now I Build SaaS Companies. * As far back as I remember, I was always looking for a side hustle to earn money. Today it's called "passive income" and has become mainstream -but back then it wasn't even a term, much less a thought for most 8-year-olds. But my brain has always been wired this way, for puzzles, always trying to figure out the next move. When I was 5 years old, I would walk by a hot dog stand on my way to the more PR

LONDON, England, July 29 -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: * * * Imperial launches UK's first master's degree focused on AI's economic and policy impact By Louisa Lee, Laura Singleton Imperial Business School has launched the UK's first master's degree to combine technical AI training with economics, law and governance in a single curriculum, addressing the growing demand for graduates with skills in these areas. The MSc AI, Economics and Policy, delivered jointly by Imperial Business School and Imperial's Department of 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

MELBOURNE, Australia, July 29 -- La Trobe University issued the following news release: * * * La Trobe awarded over $7m in NHMRC grants La Trobe University researchers have secured more than $7 million through the highly competitive National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Investigator Grant scheme, for research into issues including childhood dementia and women's knee injuries. Professor Kay Crossley, from the La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre (LASEM), secured more than $3 million to further her research into more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, July 29 (TNSjou) -- La Trobe University issued the following news release: * * * AI tool helps predict bowel cancer relapse risk A new artificial intelligence (AI) tool developed by La Trobe University researchers could help predict which stage-two bowel cancer patients are at risk of relapse, in an advance that could ultimately lead to thousands getting life-saving treatment earlier. Published in the journal Gastroenterology, the research documents the creation of SEMIL (Semantically-Enhanced Multiple Instance Learnin 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

PINEVILLE, Louisiana, July 29 -- Louisiana Christian University issued the following news release: * * * LCU hosts conversation on AI with education leaders * Artificial intelligence is not only one of the hottest topics but also one of the most frightening in our world today. Education is one of the sectors of society where changes are already being felt. Louisiana Christian University held its first in a series of online roundtable discussions on AI on Tuesday evening. "Guinn Conversations: AI & Education-What AI Can't Replace" was hoste more PR

BOULDER, Colorado, July 29 -- The University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business posted the following news: * * * Leeds Business Insights Podcast: Embracing AI and Student-Led Innovation with Dave Allen * CEO of Pure Fishing for Sycamore Partners, Leeds alumnus and Dean's Advisory Board member Dave Allen discusses how business and students can take advantage of AI. On this episode of the Leeds Business Insights podcast, host Claire Stewart talks with Dave Allen about his career path, from landing his first job with Unilever to lea 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

GUILFORD, England, July 29 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * National Space Lab-lead brings her mission-delivery capability to Surrey Space Institute * Dr Sarah Beardsley, Director of RAL Space, the UK's National Space Laboratory, is set to join the Surrey Space Institute at the University of Surrey as Deputy Director. Adding Dr Beardsley's national lab leadership and experience of delivering missions at scale will contribute to rapid delivery of the new Institute's ambitions. Dr Beardsley's appointment c 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

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, July 30 -- Oklahoma City University issued the following news: * * * Business career services blends high tech with exec mentorship * Meinders School of Business is modernizing student job searches with a platform that automates cover letters, optimizes resumes and streamlines applications. * MSB pairs cutting-edge tech with face-to-face career acceleration, using its Executives in Residence program and exclusive, twice-yearly business career fairs to link students directly with top Oklahoma City employers. * Suppo 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

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

KOWLOON, Hong Kong, July 29 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU ranks among leading universities in multiple RGC funding schemes, underscoring distinctive research leadership Four research projects of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) have received support from the Research Grants Council's (RGC) funding exercises in 2026/27, amassing total funding of over HK$124 million. PolyU ranks high among local universities in terms of the number of funded projects: two interdisciplinary art more PR

HONG KONG, July 29 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU ranks among leading universities in multiple RGC funding schemes, underscoring distinctive research leadership * Four research projects of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) have received support from the Research Grants Council's (RGC) funding exercises in 2026/27, amassing total funding of over HK$124 million. PolyU ranks high among local universities in terms of the number of funded projects: two interdisciplinary artificia 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

TORONTO, Ontario, July 29 -- The University of Toronto posted the following news: * * * Researchers develop AI to predict wildfire spread from the skies * As wildfires spread faster and hit more communities across Canada, researchers at the University of Toronto are developing new technology that could give first responders a critical advantage: the ability to predict how a fire will evolve in the hours ahead. Steven Waslander, a professor at the U of T Institute for Aerospace Studies (UTIAS) in the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineerin more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 29 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * Robots, Respect, and Rethinking Leadership: Lessons From Japan * Inside a Tokyo office building, UNLV graduate students watched robots move through tasks once handled by human workers. The machines patrolled spaces, conducted inspections, and offered a glimpse into how Japanese companies are adapting to a changing workforce. The visit to Ugo, a robotics company in Tokyo, was one stop during Lee Business School's annual international sem 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

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

ALBANY, New York, July 29 -- The State University of New York Polytechnic Institute posted the following news: * * * SUNY Poly Students Showcase Innovation, Ethics and Collaboration in Lockheed Martin Competition * Four SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) students (Jackson Beckmann, Noa Lolona Haro, Tanner Hill and Spencer Therrien) spent part of the spring semester tackling complex ethical and engineering challenges as part of Lockheed Martin's Ethics in Engineering Case Competition, demonstrating how interdisciplinary learning, alumni  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

KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, July 29 -- The Technical University of Denmark posted the following news: * * * The length of your upper leg could help detect diabetes * A new home test can detect type 2 diabetes or prediabetes with high accuracy. The test has been developed using artificial intelligence and large amounts of health data - and surprisingly, one of the steps involves measuring the length of your thigh. According to The Danish Diabetes Association, around 100,000 Danes are unaware that they have type 2 diabetes, and approximately ha more PR

HAIFA, Israel, July 29 -- The Technion - Israel Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Technion Ranked No. 1 in Israel for AI Production Capacity * The Technion has been ranked No. 1 in Israel, fourth in Europe, and 25th worldwide in a new index measuring universities' ability to develop talent, research, and entrepreneurship in artificial intelligence. The report also ranks the Technion eighth in the world for the number of university graduates who go on to found AI companies. Technion President Prof. Uri Sivan said, "De 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

ANGOLA, Indiana, July 29 -- Trine University posted the following news: * * * Trine team to work with national experts in AI Institute * Trine University has been selected to be part of a national program to help campuses respond to the challenges and opportunities artificial intelligence (AI) presents for courses, curricula and higher education in general. A university team will be part of the 2026-2027 Institute on AI, Pedagogy, and the Curriculum hosted by the American Association of Colleges and Universities. Trine team members are Ke more PR

SHATIN, Hong Kong, July 29 -- The Chinese University of Hong Kong posted the following news release: * * * Two CUHK projects receive over HK$105 million from RGC Theme-based Research Scheme 2026/27 Combating cancer and ageing-related bone diseases using AI and biotechnology * Two pioneering research projects led by The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) have been awarded funding totalling over HK$105 million from the Research Grants Council (RGC) of the University Grants Committee (UGC) under the Theme-based Research Scheme (TRS) 2026/2 more PR

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, July 29 -- The University of Auckland issued the following news: * * * Reaching for the stars: Alumni secure $1.5m for start-up Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland alumni have raised $1.5 million to grow their AI tech start-up Hyades. When Associate Professor Nick Rattenbury mentioned the Hyades star cluster during a lecture, physics student Ashin Alex quickly registered the domain name. Just a few years later, Hyades has raised $1.5 million to accelerate its AI technology and expand its business. Led by As more PR

EDINBURGH, Scotland, July 29 (TNSjou) -- The University of Edinburgh issued the following news: * * * Hidden sleep crisis among workers over 50, study suggests Sleep disturbances are far more common among workers in mid-later life than previously believed, according to a study that links work-related stress to a range of wellbeing issues. - Researchers found that nearly 70 per cent of participants experienced persistent, clinically significant sleep problems, despite having no known history of sleep disorders. Even more concerning, almost  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

MELBOURNE, Australia, July 29 (TNSxrep) -- The University of Melbourne issued the following news: * * * University of Melbourne releases its first Research Integrity Report The University of Melbourne has released its inaugural Research Integrity Report, reflecting its commitment to transparency in sharing the practices, standards and processes that support research excellence. The report, which covers 1 January to 31 December 2025, supports the University's aspiration to lead with integrity and openness as articulated in its strategy Advan more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 30 -- The University of San Francisco issued the following news release: * * * USF Launches AI Major New program teaches technology as a public good - Starting this fall, USF students can earn a degree in artificial intelligence. "AI is changing how organizations make decisions, deliver services, develop products, and solve problems in every area, including healthcare, technology, education, and law," said David Guy Brizan, associate professor and department chair. "We prepare students to lead this field wi 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

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

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

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 29 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * New VCU graduate certificate helps professionals harness AI in the workplace Designed for working professionals, the 12-credit online graduate certificate helps students apply artificial intelligence to solve real-world challenges without a technical background. By Konrad Solberg Keeping pace with artificial intelligence can feel daunting for professionals across all career levels, who may think that learning complex coding or computer engineer 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

RENO, Nevada, July 29 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news: * * * Why health literacy matters as we age * Taking control of one's health is important at any stage of life, but even more critical as we age. Health literacy helps people become advocates for their health care. It is the degree to which someone can find, understand and use information and services to make health-related decisions. These decisions can be made on behalf of yourself or even by advocating for a friend or family member. The data shows that American more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, July 29 -- York University issued the following news release: * * * York University's Connected Minds and CIGI partner to strengthen global AI and neurotechnology governance York University's Connected Minds: Neural and Machine Systems for a Healthy, Just Society and the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) are launching a 16-month pilot partnership to design and build new governance frameworks for artificial intelligence (AI) and neurotechnology. The initiative combines Connected Minds' university-based i more PR