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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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