FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia, July 31 -- The University of Mary Washington issued the following news: * * * 'Fiske Guide to Colleges' Recommends UMW for Price and Place By Amy Jessee The University of Mary Washington has again been included in the Fiske Guide to Colleges, a top-rated annual resource for students, parents and guidance counselors. Selection for the guide begins with strong academics, with essays covering student life, campus setting, financial aid, housing and dining. UMW is one of 11 Virginia schools in the 2027 publication, wh more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, July 30 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news: * * * 2 from UT Health Sciences Honored with UT President's Awards * The University of Tennessee System has named two employees from the University of Tennessee Health Sciences among the recipients of the 2026 President's Awards, the highest honor a UT employee can receive. Edwin Jeffres, assistant vice chancellor of Facilities, and Tina Dudney, MD, professor and assistant dean for Graduate Medical Education in the College of Medicin more PR

JONESBORO, Arkansas, July 29 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news: * * * Amanda Carpenter to Represent A-State with ORAU's Rural Health Initiatives * JONESBORO - Driven by multiple challenges to the nation's rural health and healthcare, ORAU (Oak Ridge Associated Universities) is taking steps to engage its member institutions in a collective search for solutions. ORAU is bringing together 35 members of its University Consortium, including Arkansas State University, with the goal of finding solutions to these challenges by more PR

BOWIE, Maryland, July 30 -- Bowie State University posted the following news release: * * * Bowie State University Ranked Among Top Five Online HBCUs by Forbes for 2026 * Bowie State University has once again earned national recognition for excellence in online education, ranking No. 5 on the Forbes list of Best HBCUs With Online Degrees of 2026. The recognition highlights the university's commitment to providing accessible, high-quality academic programs that meet the needs of today's learners. "This achievement reflects the university's  more PR

LAWTON, Oklahoma, July 30 -- Cameron University issued the following news release: * * * Cameron University to be partner in project to preserve legacy of rock star, Lawton native Leon Russell * Arts for All, Inc., has announced that the Leon Russell Archive Project has received a major grant from the McMahon Foundation that will fund the preservation, cataloging, public research and access to the musical production and career archives of Leon Russell. Russell was a Grammy award-winning and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame-nominated singer-song more PR

JONESBORO, Arkansas, July 30 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news: * * * Catalyst NEA 2026 to Explore AI, Cybersecurity Research Partnerships, Workforce Development and Rural Health * JONESBORO -Arkansas State University has announced the panel topics for Catalyst NEA: Economic Development and Leadership Forum, returning Thursday, Nov. 5, to the Embassy Suites Red Wolf Convention Center in Jonesboro. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities for the 2026 forum are now available. Hosted by Arkansas State University, Catalyst N more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 30 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * Closing the Book on a Storied Career * When Phil Burns arrived at UNLV, he never envisioned that his departure from the university would be met with countless job-well-done pats on the back and we're-going-to-miss-you tears. After all, such heartfelt sendoffs are reserved for lifers, and Burns -like so many individuals who move to Las Vegas to launch a career -had no intention of sticking around long. The Ohio native's game plan upon l more PR

POMONA, California, July 30 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona posted the following news: * * * CPP Class Connects Mindfulness and Service * As you walk down the hall of the Pomona Public Library, the sounds of chimes, singing bowls and gongs mingle with whispers over math problems and literary passages. In one room, Ethnic Studies Professor Paul Knopf leads a sound bath using Tibetan instruments. Next door, his Cal Poly Pomona students tutor children with math, reading and science through a free after-school homework progr more PR

LOGAN, Utah, July 29 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * David Fukuda Named as New Department Head of Kinesiology and Health Science * The Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services has named David Fukuda as department head of Kinesiology and Health Science at Utah State. "I am excited for Dr. Fukuda to lead our popular and successful KHS department into its next chapter of growth and impact," said Emma Eccles Jones Endowed Dean Al Smith. "His scholarly background and leadership experience set him apart more PR

WILLIMANTIC, Connecticut, July 31 -- Eastern Connecticut State University issued the following news: * * * Eastern's behavior analysis program earns prestigious ABAI accreditation The only accredited bachelor's program in New England and 1 of 8 worldwide By Ed Osborn Eastern Connecticut State University's behavior analysis concentration in the psychology major has received accreditation from the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI). Eastern has the only ABAI-accredited bachelor's degree program in New England, and one of  more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, July 30 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Environmental engineering celebrates 60 years of solutions that serve society * College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences By Debora F. Rodrigues and Jesus M. de la Garza For 60 years, environmental engineering at Clemson University has advanced a mission that is both ambitious and practical: protecting public health, supporting economic growth and strengthening the systems that sustain communities and industry. The program's roots date b more PR

NEW YORK, July 30 -- The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry posted the following news: * * * ESF Raises Record $43.5 Million, Surpassing Historic Campaign Goal * SYRACUSE, N.Y. -July 30, 2026 -The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) has completed the most successful fundraising campaign in its history, raising $43.5 million and exceeding its ambitious goal by $3.5 million less than one year after the campaign's public launch in May 2025. The milestone represents a remarkable show more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 30 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * For veterans with severe PTSD, psilocybin-assisted therapy may help * The first U.S. clinical trial of psilocybin-assisted therapy in veterans with PTSD who got no relief from conventional treatments has established that the protocol is safe, causing no serious adverse events or increases in suicidal thinking or behavior. But the preliminary clinical results exceeded researchers' expectations: In the pilot trial with 12 veterans, 75% of participants were in r more PR

KENT, Ohio, July 30 -- Kent State University posted the following news: * * * Four-Time Graduate Steps Into Ohio's State Superintendent Role * Philip Wagner's story begins in Northeast Ohio, but the arc of his career has always bent toward Kent State University. A first-generation and four-time college graduate, BA '88, MEd '90, Ed.S. '92, and Ph.D. '06, Wagner embodies the university's century-long commitment to preparing exceptional educators. Now, as he assumes the role of Ohio's State Superintendent of Public Instruction in August 2026, more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, July 30 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * From the rural outskirts of Vietnam to Fort Worth, how a TCOM student is striving to be a physician * Dr. Lanchi Pham exhaled just a bit after finishing her first week of medical school. "It's a lot more work than I thought," she said. You read that right: Dr. Pham just started her first week of medical school at UNT Health's Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine. Pham is not your traditional student by any stretch of the imagi more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, July 30 -- The University of Arkansas Walton College of Business posted the following news: * * * Global Campus Awards Scholarships to 39 Students in Online Degree Programs * The University of Arkansas Global Campus has chosen 39 students to receive the W.E. Manning Memorial Scholarship in the 2026-27 academic year. The awards total a possible $78,000. The Manning scholarship helps support U of A students studying in online undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Many of these students remain in their communitie more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, July 29 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * Goins Named College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Dean * EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (July 29, 2026) - A former NASA scientist and nationally recognized research leader, academic administrator and innovator whose career reflects a sustained commitment to advancing student success, agricultural innovation and the land-grant mission has been appointed dean of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State U more PR

IRVINE, California, July 31 -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * Julie Washington appointed dean of UC Irvine School of Education Award-winning researcher has been recognized for contributions to advancing equity - The University of California, Irvine has named Julie A. Washington dean of its highly ranked School of Education. She has served as interim dean of the school since April 2025. "Since its founding in 2012, the UC Irvine School of Education has grown into one of the nation's fine more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, July 30 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Katherine Reeves Named Dean of the Graduate School, R. Karl Rethemeyer Re-appointed as Dean of SBS * The Office of the Provost has announced that Katherine Reeves has been named senior vice provost for graduate education and dean of the Graduate School, and that R. Karl Rethemeyer has been re-appointed as dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences an additional five years.Reeves will assume her office starting August 15, while Reth more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, July 29 -- Lincoln University posted the following news: * * * Lincoln University Showcases a Decade of Quinoa Research * Safiullah Pathan discusses LU's quinoa research with a KRCG 13 reporter during the 2026 Quinoa Field Day. Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) showcased a decade of quinoa research during its 2026 Quinoa Field Day on July 14. Held at LU's George Washington Carver Farm in Jefferson City, the event gave participants an opportunity to tour research plots and learn how quinoa performs in Missouri gr more PR

POMONA, California, July 30 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona posted the following news: * * * Lyle Center Moves to Huntley College * The John T. Lyle Center for Sustainability and Regenerative Studies will transfer administratively to the Don B. Huntley College of Agriculture from the College of Environmental Design on Aug. 1. The move will strengthen the university's impact on regenerative and sustainable systems education, research and community engagement by leveraging Huntley College's operational capacity, land resourc more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, July 29 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Making every drop count at the campus greenhouse * A new rainwater harvesting system is coming to George Mason University's Presidents Park Greenhouse, thanks to a donation from the Society for a Secure and Sustainable Water Future, a nonprofit organization based in James City County, Virginia, and dedicated to advancing long-term water sustainability through practical solutions, sound policy, and public education. The Presidents Park Greenhouse, locate more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, July 30 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Mechatronics engineering student uses AI-powered system to keep waterways clean * KENNESAW, Ga. | Jul 30, 2026 It is estimated that up to 23 million metric tons of plastic enter waterways each year, according to the United Nations Environment Programme. While harmful materials continue to plague governments around the world, a Kennesaw State University student is developing an artificial intelligence-powered system to detect litter before it re more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, July 30 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Montana State students gain access to powerful geologic modeling software thanks to donation from SLB * BOZEMAN - Beginning this fall, Montana State University students will have access to the same geologic modeling software used by some of the world's leading energy companies, thanks to an in-kind donation valued at $76 million from the global energy technology company SLB. "It's incredibly exciting from both a research and a teaching perspective," said more PR

CHARLESTON, South Carolina, July 30 -- The Medical University of South Carolina issued the following news release: * * * MUSC College of Nursing expands global role in palliative care education through ELNEC partnership * CHARLESTON, S.C. (July 30, 2026) - The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) College of Nursing (CON) has joined the End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC) as an official partner. This partnership strengthens national and global efforts to prepare the healthcare workforce for the growing demand for palliati more PR

FARGO, North Dakota, July 30 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * NDSU students to embark on week-long travel experience during Bison to the Bakken * Undergraduate and graduate students will soon head west for an immersive learning experience designed to connect classroom knowledge with real-world opportunities across North Dakota's energy sector. As part of the Bison to the Bakken program, a three-credit experiential learning opportunity, students will travel western North Dakota beginning Aug. 15, to explore more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, July 30 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU professor leads nationwide initiative to improve school bus safety * Last year, motorists across the United States illegally passed stopped school buses more than 39 million times, endangering the lives of scores of children who depend on buses, according to a national organization that represents state pupil transportation services. Stop-arm running is such a prevalent yet understudied issue that the Child Safety Network - a nation more PR

LA JOLLA, California, July 30 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * NSF Funds Major Center at UC San Diego to Make New Quantum Materials * Key Takeaways * The new center links fundamental and applied materials science research with education and workforce development * The center's focus on quantum materials could benefit low-power computing, data encryption, secure communications, medical diagnostics, sensors, stealth materials and high-performance electronics * The new center at UC San Di more PR

WINTER HAVEN, Florida, July 30 -- Polk State College posted the following news: * * * Polk State and Florida Poly partner to build regional STEM pipeline * Polk State College and Florida Polytechnic University have entered into an articulation agreement, establishing the Eagle to Phoenix Pathway program for students. Polk State President Anastasios Kamoutsas and Florida Poly President Devin Stephenson signed the agreement on Thursday, July 30, at the university's campus, strengthening the partnership between the institutions and expanding  more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, July 30 -- The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health posted the following news: * * * Predicting how residents will perform in the field * Vascular surgeons are known as "the surgeon's surgeon." They lead or assist with health care's most complex surgical cases, helping to manage bleeding and repair major blood vessels. They also treat a wide range of life and limb-threatening chronic diseases, including arterial atherosclerosis affecting the brain and legs, as well as aortic aneurysms. To conduct more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, July 30 -- The University of Iowa College of Education posted the following news: * * * Retirements: Bonnie Sunstein * Professor Bonnie Sunstein, who influenced countless writers, teachers, and scholars over the course of her 57-year career in higher education, retired at the end of the 2025-2026 academic year. Sunstein joined the University of Iowa in 1992 where she held dual appointments with the College of Education's English Education program as well as the Department of English in the College of Liberal Arts and Scien more PR

MORRIS, Minnesota, July 29 -- University of Minnesota Morris campus issued the following news: * * * Students dive deep into National Archives to uncover campus history * For the past five years, researchers and students from the University of Minnesota Morris have spent time each summer in the National Archives in Washington, D.C., working to find and copy archival records about the Morris Indian School. The UMN Morris campus was the location of an American Indian boarding school established in 1887 by the Sisters of Mercy community of t more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 30 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Summer internship program prepares the next generation of professionals in adolescent health * Nine undergraduate students from across the country are spending their summer learning what it takes to improve the health and well-being of teens in South Texas while gaining hands-on experience in public health. Through the UT Teen Health Summer Internship Program, the students are working alongside UT San Antonio faculty, physicians, researchers more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, July 30 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * TCOM student turns childhood medical scare into a career calling * In springtime in Texas, just about every new parent does the same thing. As field after field of marvelous bluebonnets come to life, Mom and Dad place their young child in the field for that perfect family picture with thousands of the official state flower of Texas surrounding them. Timothy Lim's parents were no different. When he was just one year old, they found  more PR

DENTON, Texas, July 31 -- Texas Woman's University issued the following news: * * * Nursing PhD program named among nation's best Texas Woman's University's PhD in Nursing Science program has been named one of just five programs nationwide to earn the National League for Nursing's inaugural Program of Excellence designation for research-focused doctoral education. The designation recognizes doctoral programs that demonstrate excellence in research, innovation and student success while preparing nurse scientists who advance nursing education more PR

TUSKEGEE, Alabama, July 31 -- The Tuskegee University posted the following news: * * * Tuskegee Faculty Highlight University's Architectural Legacy in Smithsonian-Led National Program Crystal Drake Dr. Kwesi Daniels and Prof. Amma Asamoah of Tuskegee University's School of Architecture and Construction Science (TSACS) recently served as co-presenters for "Brick by Brick: Tuskegee's Legacy of Agriculture and Architecture," the final program of At the Vanguard: Making and Saving History at Historically Black Colleges and Universities, a natio more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, July 30 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * U.S. congressional delegation visits Mason Korea * A U.S. congressional delegation, including four members of the House of Representatives and officials from the U.S. Embassy in Seoul, visited George Mason University Korea on July 27 to learn more about the university's global education model and explore opportunities to expand U.S.-Korea educational cooperation. The visit was initiated by Congressman Suhas Subramanyam, who represents Virginia's 10th dis more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, July 31 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * UAH launches Doctor of Engineering in Engineering Management degree that will focus on applied research leadership in engineering innovation Russ Nelson As engineering challenges become increasingly complex and interconnected, preparing leaders who can bridge technology, management strategies and innovation is essential to advancing the solutions that will shape the future. To meet this need, this fall The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a  more PR

BUFFALO, New York, July 30 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * UB renames Department of Electrical Engineering * Huamin Li, right, associate professor in the newly named Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Name change - to the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering - reflects its longstanding research and education in computer engineering By Cory Nealon BUFFALO, N.Y. - The Department of Electrical Engineering at the University at Buffalo is offici more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, July 30 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * UK, CAER recognized as exceptional employer by U.S. Navy Reserve * The University of Kentucky was recently recognized by the U.S. Navy Reserve as one of a select group of civilian employers honored during the Navy Employer Recognition Event (NERE) 2026, held June 11 in San Diego, California. Hosted by Acting Chief of Navy Reserve Rear Adm. Richard S. Lofgren, the annual event recognizes organizations that demonstrate exceptional support for employees more PR

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, July 30 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news: * * * UNF biomedical sciences major pursues future in healthcare leadership focused on prevention and awareness * University of North Florida biomedical sciences major Isabella Panya has combined study abroad, laboratory research and a Mayo Clinic internship to prepare for a future focused on disease prevention and healthcare leadership. Her path was shaped in part by the loss of her father just before she arrived at UNF as an international transfe more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 31 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * U-M celebrates leaders shaping global learning Public health students encounter global health challenges firsthand in Ethiopia, future teachers learn how to lead multilingual classrooms in Ecuador and international students find a strong sense of belonging on campus. These are among the international learning experiences shaped by University of Michigan faculty and staff who help students expand their education beyond traditional classroom boundaries more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 31 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Husker team earns elite NSF award to drive next generation of materials research The University of Nebraska-Lincoln will establish a Materials Research Science and Engineering Center after earning a highly competitive six-year, $18 million grant from the National Science Foundation. Nebraska is one of six institutions to receive funding this year through NSF's MRSEC program, which has helped put the U.S. at the forefront of scientific advancement for m more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 30 -- The University of Utah posted the following news release: * * * Utah's work-from-home workforce declines from pandemic peak, but remains elevated * Utah's work-from-home workforce declined since its pandemic-era peak, but remote work remains a defining feature of the state's labor market for certain industries, occupations, and demographic groups. A new research brief from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute finds that after nearly tripling between 2019 and 2021, the number of Utahns working from home fell f more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, July 30 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * UToledo-Led Initiative Gathers Science Teachers in Kentucky * Eighteen science teachers explored new ideas and hands-on tools in Kentucky in mid-June, continuing a five-year initiative led by The University of Toledo. The teachers comprise a cohort of master teaching fellows that have been participating in research-based professional development under the initiative since it launched with $2.3 million in support from the National Science Foundation's Robert  more PR

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, July 30 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley posted the following news: * * * UTRGV Speech and Hearing Center celebrates 50 years of transforming lives across the Rio Grande Valley * RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - JULY 30, 2026 - For five decades, the UTRGV Speech and Hearing Center has helped children find their voices, adults regain their ability to communicate and future speech-language pathologists launch careers serving communities across South Texas. Now, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley College of He more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 31 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * What to know about upcoming changes to the MCV Campus Ahead of construction of a new School of Dentistry building and a proposed inpatient tower, a number of important changes are on the horizon. By Brian McNeill As Virginia Commonwealth University and VCU Health prepare for two major construction projects - a new VCU School of Dentistry building and a proposed VCU Health inpatient tower - a number of important changes will soon get underway on more PR

ETTRICK, Virginia, July 30 (TNSrpt) -- Virginia State University posted the following news: * * * Virginia State University John Mercer Langston Institute Uncovers Critical Economic Challenges Facing Black Men And Boys In New Report The report establishes a new national benchmark to inform policy, strengthen institutions, and expand opportunity. - Black men and boys continue to face significant barriers to educational attainment, employment, earnings, and long-term economic mobility, according to a landmark report released by the Virginia  more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, July 29 -- The University of Missouri School of Journalism issued the following news release: * * * Vy Luong wins AEJMC Inez Kaiser Award * By Austin Fitzgerald Vy Luong, Ph.D. '26, is a recipient of the 2026 Inez Kaiser Graduate Student of Color Award, bestowed by the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC). The prestigious award honors strategic communication students enrolled or finishing degrees in a graduate program. Its namesake, Inez Kaiser, was a Kansas City native who became the  more PR

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, July 30 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news: * * * W.K. Gordon Center Movie Night To Feature "Pack Up Your Troubles" * STEPHENVILLE, Texas -The next movie night at the W.K. Gordon Museum and Research Center will feature Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy in the 1932 classic "Pack Up Your Troubles" at 6 p.m. Saturday, August 8. The boys' Army buddy Eddie Smith is killed in the trenches in France during WWI, leaving his baby girl an orphan. Back home after the armistice, they try to find Eddie's father and t more PR

BOULDER, Colorado, July 29 -- The University of Colorado Boulder campus posted the following news: * * * Why remembering the Big Thompson Flood of 1976 matters today * CU Boulder Natural Hazards Center Director Lori Peek says there are still lessons to be learned from the devastating flash flood, 50 years later Fifty years ago this week, a beautiful summer evening in Colorado ended in catastrophe. On the night of July 31, 1976, a powerful thunderstorm stalled over the Big Thompson Canyon west of Loveland, unleashing a torrential rainfall  more PR