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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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