AUBURN, Alabama, July 31 -- Auburn University College of Engineering posted the following news: * * * #GINNing Podcast: Clifford the Big Grad Marshal * Emory Clifford doesn't describe it this way, but his decision to attend Auburn University may have been preordained, a life-changing choice that has proven worthwhile. The results are undeniable. On Saturday, Aug. 8, the one-time Trussville resident will serve as the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering's graduation marshal during summer commencement at Neville Arena. He's leaving The Plai more PR

JONESBORO, Arkansas, July 31 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news: * * * A-State UPD Maintains National Law Enforcement Accreditation by CALEA * JONESBORO - The Arkansas State University Police Department (UPD) was awarded national accreditation on July 25 by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) in the Law Enforcement program. The agency was first accredited in 2012. Following a multi-year self-assessment phase and a meticulous site-based assessment of community engagement, policies,  more PR

BETHLEHEM, Pennsylania, July 30 -- Lehigh University posted the following news: * * * Ahead of the Game: Leveling Up to Lehigh Life Helps First-Year Students Adapt to College * Three years ago, a group of students in a first-year engineering course were learning how to build video games. They discussed things they didn't know as they arrived at Lehigh, including how to make appointments at the wellness center, pick up mail in the mailroom and navigate class schedules. During the process, an exciting idea emerged: they could build a game for more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, July 31 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * AI-Forester App Earns Kentucky State Graduate Student $15,000 KCV Award * The artificial intelligence tool is designed to help woodland owners identify trees, assess timber value, and make informed management decisions FRANKFORT, Ky. -An artificial intelligence tool designed to make forestry knowledge more accessible to Kentucky woodland owners has earned Kentucky State University graduate student Nischal Sapkota a $15,000 award through the 2026 Ken more PR

DARTMOUTH, New Hampshire, July 31 -- The Dartmouth College School of Medicine (Geisel) posted the following news: * * * Amber Barnato Reappointed as Director of The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice * Geisel School of Medicine Interim Dean Steven P. Leach has announced the reappointment of physician-researcher Amber E. Barnato, who holds the John E. Wennberg Distinguished Professorship in Health Policy and Clinical Practice, as director of The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice (TDI) and ch more PR

ITHACA, New York, July 30 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Artist-researcher sends climate science from lab to low-Earth orbit * When a satellite orbiting 220 miles above Earth recorded a three-minute video about carbon dioxide this spring, it also captured the culmination of a Cornell collaboration spanning art, engineering and climate science. The project began in a chemical engineering laboratory and evolved through one student's effort to transform research exploring new ways to recycle carbon dioxide, a major dri more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 31 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * As technology shifts, engineers will build a bright future for Texas * Editor's note: The following commentary was written by Eric Brey, PhD, dean of the Margie and Bill Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design at UT San Antonio, and originally appeared in the San Antonio Express-News. Stop for a minute. Look around. We take for granted the systems that allow us to live, work and thrive in Texas: the roads we drive on, the power r more PR

LEWISTON, Maine, Aug. 1 -- Bates College issued the following news: * * * Alumni Association presents alumni awards recognizing service, career achievements By Alexandra DeMarco At Bates Reunion in June, the Alumni Association gathered to present the annual Alumni Council Awards, recognizing the exceptional career and service achievements of five alumni. "It is truly inspiring to witness the transformative power of our alumni as they engage in informed civic action and lead in diverse fields," said Leah Elsmore '12, president of the Alumni more PR

WACO, Texas, Aug. 1 -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * Baylor Research Explores How AI Is Transforming Teaching, Learning & Leading in K-12 Schools Award-winning "digital" principals highlight AI's potential while emphasizing need for responsible use By Kelly Craine Artificial intelligence is changing how students learn, teachers teach, and principals lead, according to new Baylor University research examining the experiences of award-winning school leaders. The study, published in Frontiers in Education, was led by Wil more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 30 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Better data reveals women's overlooked role in global fisheries * Governments need data to make decisions on topics ranging from economic development to food security to conservation. But what happens when data is incomplete? A new international study, led in part by Michigan State University researchers, found women make up nearly 40% of the global small-scale fisheries workforce, which is more than double what many traditional fisheries datasets more PR

BRUNSWICK, Maine, Aug. 1 -- Bowdoin College issued the following news: * * * Tracking Marine Life: Students Showcase Summer Research at Schiller By Tom Porter Bowdoin students have been based at Schiller Coastal Studies Center over the summer break pursuing a variety of research projects. From sea snails to lobsters to sea stars (a.k.a. "starfish"), a number of undergraduates (plus one recent graduate) have been making full use of the center's facilities, including dry labs and the seawater-filled web laboratories. Three projects were fea more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, July 31 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * CAFLS faculty recognized for 2026 tenure and promotion * College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences The College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences is proud to recognize faculty members who received promotion and/or tenure in 2026. These individuals have demonstrated sustained excellence in teaching, research and outreach that advances knowledge and serves the people and communities of South Carolina and beyond. "Recognition through prom more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, July 31 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Medicine's Danny Manor named faculty director for faculty advancement and postdoctoral affairs Danny Manor has been named faculty director for faculty advancement and postdoctoral affairs at Case Western Reserve University, bringing years of experience as a researcher, mentor and academic leader to the role. A professor in the School of Medicine's Departments of Nutrition and Pharmacology, Manor also serves as vice chair of the Department of Nutriti more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, July 30 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * CCI Awards $975,000 to Advance Cybersecurity Innovation * The Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (CCI) has awarded $975,000 to 13 cybersecurity innovation projects through its 2026 CATAPULT and ASCEND funds, continuing its investment in technologies and ideas with the potential to address critical cybersecurity challenges and create real-world impact. Led by CCI's Northern Virginia Node in partnership with the CCI Hub, the program supports researchers as they more PR

NEW BRITAIN, Connecticut, July 31 -- Central Connecticut State University posted the following news: * * * Central faculty help to tell the state's story in new museum exhibition * By Julian Layne '25 If you visit "Connecticut's Revolution," the new exhibition at the Museum of Connecticut History in Hartford, you'll discover more than Revolutionary War artifacts. Also present throughout the exhibition is work of Central faculty whose research tells a richer, more inclusive story of Connecticut's past. Among the exhibition's featured arti more PR

POTSDAM, New York, Aug. 1 (TNSjou) -- Clarkson University issued the following news: * * * Clarkson Professor Simona Liguori Named Executive Editor of Leading Chemical Engineering Journal Clarkson University Assistant Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Simona Liguori has been appointed executive editor of the Chemical Engineering Journal (CEJ), effective July 1. The appointment reflects both her scientific excellence and her commitment to advancing high-impact research in chemical engineering. Published by Elsevier, the Chem more PR

POTSDAM, New York, Aug. 1 -- Clarkson University issued the following news: * * * Clarkson University Partners with Industry Executives to Launch Introduction to Manufacturing Seminar Course As manufacturers race to adopt artificial intelligence, strengthen supply chains and expand production, Clarkson University is giving students a front-row seat to the industry's transformation through a new seminar course led by executives from some of the world's leading manufacturing companies. The new one-credit seminar, Introduction to Manufacturing more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Georgetown University issued the following news: * * * COVID-Era School Closures Have Lingering Impacts On Children's Development, Georgetown Doctoral Researcher Finds Katie Rice Nearly five years after schools reopened during the COVID-19 pandemic, students who were in early elementary grades in 2020 and 2021 are experiencing lasting effects from pivoting to remote learning during a critical period of development, research from a recent Georgetown Ph.D. graduate shows. Psychology researcher Anna Wright (G'23, G'26)  more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Aug. 1 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * As Crosley Tower comes down, UC looks to STEM New school year will see new construction at Crosley site By Michael Miller, 513-556-6757, michael.miller3@uc.edu With the demolition of Crosley Tower more than halfway complete, the University of Cincinnati is setting the stage for a dramatic transformation of its northern Uptown campus skyline with the construction of the new STEM Academic Facility, a classroom and lab building that will replace Crosley. more PR

AURORA, Colorado, July 31 -- The University of Colorado School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * CU Anschutz Physicians Recognized Among Colorado's Top Doctors for 2026 * Physicians affiliated with the University of Colorado Anschutz once again earned broad recognition in 5280 Magazine's 2026 Top Doctors list, with more than 650 physicians honored - nearly 50% of all physicians recognized. The recognition underscores CU Anschutz's role as the Rocky Mountain region's only academic medical campus and a global leader  more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Aug. 1 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Donor support of UC and UC Health reaches historic level $311,919,806 raised in 2025-2026 fiscal year By Julia Mace, julia.mace@uc.edu This summer, every law student at the Donald P. Klekamp College of Law who applied for a Summer Public Interest fellowship will receive a fully funded learning experience, fostering growth for University of Cincinnati students wishing to pursue real-world experience in public service. This 30% increase in fully funded  more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, July 31 -- Huston-Tillotson University posted the following news: * * * Dr. Beverly L. Downing to Receive the Bahamas' Highest National Honor for Distinguished Service to the Commonwealth of the Bahamas * Austin, TX - Dr. Beverly L. Downing, Associate Provost and Interim Director of Institutional Planning, Research, and Assessment at Huston-Tillotson University, has been selected by the Commonwealth of The Bahamas to receive one of the nation's highest honors under the provisions of the National Honours Act. Dr. Downing will more PR

MADISON, South Dakota, July 31 -- Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * DSU celebrates five years of the Consortium of Cybersecurity Clinics * MADISON, S.D. - Joining cybersecurity clinics around the world, Dakota State University is celebrating the fifth anniversary of the Consortium of Cybersecurity Clinics. Founded in 2021, the Consortium is an international network of university-based cybersecurity clinics and partner organizations working to advance cybersecurity education for the public good. Its members provide cy more PR

DOVER, Delaware, July 30 -- Delaware State University posted the following news: * * * DSU food safety experts explain what consumers should know about cyclosporiasis * As health officials continue monitoring cases of cyclosporiasis linked to contaminated food, Delaware State University food safety experts say understanding how the illness spreads, recognizing the symptoms and following safe food handling practices can help reduce the risk of infection. Cyclosporiasis is caused by Cyclospora cayetanensis, a microscopic parasite that infect more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, Aug. 1 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following Q&A on July 31, 2026, Kip Coonley, assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science and Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering: * * * Kip Coonley Named Engineering Unleashed Fellow Kip Coonley, a faculty member of mechanical engineering and materials science (MEMS) and electrical and computer engineering (ECE), received a fellowship to create electromechanical teaching aids. Meet Kip Coonley, an assi more PR

COMMERCE, Texas, July 30 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * East Texas A&M Aligns Against New World Screwworm * Several leading experts provided insight on screwworm preparedness, action and strategy in support of East Texans at a free community meeting. During a meeting facilitated by East Texas A&M University's College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR), leading state and federal experts on the New World screwworm (NWS) gave valuabl more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 1 -- Emory University Winship Cancer Institute issued the following news release: * * * Lonial to receive Waldenstrom Lifetime Achievement Award for contributions to myeloma research Sagar Lonial, MD, FACP, FASCO, chief medical officer of Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University and chair of the Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology at Emory University School of Medicine, has been named the 2026 recipient of the Waldenstrom Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Myeloma Society (IMS). The award  more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 30 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Experts offer science and solutions as measles surge, school starts * As students head back to class, protecting community health relies on routine immunizations. This year, public health officials face an alarming hurdle, the U.S. is navigating its worst measles surge in decades. To solve growing public health threats, Michigan State University researchers are tackling vaccine barriers from many angles, combining scientific innovation with front more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, July 31 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * Exploring one of UNM's most distinctive CSWR collections * New Mexico's rich history has long connected its people and communities to Latin America, Spain and Indigenous Tribal Nations. As the state's flagship university, The University of New Mexico is honoring and preserving those deep-rooted connections through the University Libraries' Center for Southwest Research and Special Collections and its internationally significant Latin American C more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, July 31 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Eyal Markman, Tom Braden Deliver Section Lectures at 2026 International Congress of Mathematicians * Eyal Markman and Tom Braden, professors of mathematics in the College of Natural Sciences, each recently presented section lectures at the 2026 International Congress of Mathematicians, the largest mathematics conference in the world. Speaking at the quadrennial meeting, presented by the International Mathematical Union and held this year July more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 30 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news: * * * FAMU Celebrates Florida's Decade as the Nation's No. 1 State for Higher Education * State University System launches Florida 10 for 10, a statewide scholarship initiative for undergraduate students Florida A&M University (FAMU) joins the State University System of Florida (System) in celebrating a decade of excellence as Florida is once again ranked No. 1 in the nation for higher education by U.S more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 31 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news: * * * FAMU MADE: Amaiya Brown Finds Purpose and Community at FAMU * When Amaiya Brown arrived at Florida A&M University, she was searching for a new experience. Instead, she also discovered a community that challenged her to grow personally, professionally and academically. "I chose FAMU because it was the only public HBCU in Florida, and I knew I wanted to experience a culture outside of one that I've more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, Aug. 1 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Awarded Federal Grant to Lead National Accreditation Innovation Grant Snapshot: Florida Atlantic University has been awarded a $957,200 Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) Special Projects grant from the U.S. Department of Education to develop a national framework that will help colleges and universities navigate transitions among accrediting agencies while maintaining more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 1 -- The University of Michigan Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: * * * Shobita Parthasarathy named president-elect of Society for Social Studies of Science Shobita Parthasarathy, professor of public policy and women's and gender studies and director of the Science, Technology, and Public Policy Program at the University of Michigan, has been elected incoming president-elect of the Society for Social Studies of Science, an international nonprofit association for researchers in science and techn more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, July 31 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * From bold ideas to lasting impact: How UNM's original Grand Challenges teams built success * As University of New Mexico President Garnett Stokes retired in July, after eight years of service, her signature Grand Challenges program has successfully advanced several key research initiatives that have enhanced the lives of New Mexicans across the state. In November 2018, Stokes introduced the Grand Challenges initiative with an ambitious goal: t more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, July 31 -- Calvin University posted the following news: * * * From Calvin to the Cutting-Edge of Drug Development * Kyle Timmer '20 spends his days helping turn cutting-edge drug discoveries into treatments that can reach patients. As a senior scientist for AbbVie, a pharmaceutical company based in Chicago, his role sits at the intersection of R&D (research and development) and commercial-scale manufacturing. It's a role that draws upon far more than just technical expertise. The complexities of his work are real a more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, July 31 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * From first-generation student to future professor: Hwang prepares to inspire the next generation * When Erika Hwang crossed the stage to earn her bachelor's degree from Clemson University in 2018, she thought she was closing one chapter, not beginning an academic journey that would eventually lead to three Clemson degrees and a career in higher education. Now, the first-generation college graduate is earning her doctorate in animal science, completing a more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 30 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU geologists discover North, South American mammals mingled before continental connection * Florida State University researchers are part of an international team whose work reveals that North and South American mammals interacted before the Panamanian land bridge formed about 3 million years ago. Professor of Geology and Environmental Science Yang Wang and geology doctoral student Chance Hannold are coauthors of a new study that challenges the lon more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, July 30 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * George Mason hosts the 2026 Virginia Data Science Teacher Institute * In June, more than 225 educators, higher education partners, industry experts, and students gathered at George Mason University's Science and Technology Campus in Manassas for the fifth annual Virginia Data Science Teacher Professional Learning Institute. The 2026 theme, "Data Science, Computational Thinking, and Modeling in the Age of AI," reflected growing demand for data literacy and more PR

STATESBORO, Georgia, Aug. 1 -- Georgia Southern University issued the following news release: * * * Georgia Southern University awarded numerous merits for undergraduate excellence from Colleges of Distinction For the 2026-27 academic year, Colleges of Distinction has named Georgia Southern University a College of Distinction for Eagle Nation's commitment to serving undergraduate students and championing the leaders of the future. These merits signify a school's adherence to what Colleges of Distinction calls its Four Distinctions: Engaged more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 31 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * Health Wanted: Outbreak Response * #The Episode Whether it's an Ebola outbreak that threatens to cross borders or an explosion of cyclospora cases in our own country, it seems like everyone has opinions about how outbreaks should be handled. This week on Health Wanted, we're asking: "How DO you respond to a disease outbreak?" Listen now #The Listener Questions Is "old people smell" a real thing? What causes it? The  more PR

SEMINOLE, Oklahoma, July 30 -- Seminole State College posted the following news: * * * High School Students Can Still Enroll in Free SSC Courses * As high school students across the area return to the classroom, Seminole State College is reminding eligible juniors and seniors that there is still time to speak with their school counselors about enrolling in college courses for the fall semester. Classes at SSC begin Aug. 17. Eligible concurrent students within the college's five-county service area can qualify for a state tuition waiver and more PR

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, July 31 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * High school students immerse themselves in medicine through CMSRU's MEDacademy * From exploring medical specialties to presenting original research, 51 high school students spent part of their summer gaining firsthand experience in medicine through Cooper Medical School of Rowan University's (CMSRU) MEDacademy. The four-week summer day program introduces rising high school juniors and seniors to medical education and helps them explore their interests in hea more PR

HOLLAND, Michigan, July 30 -- Hope College posted the following news: * * * Hope College Science Student Receives National Recognition at Yeast Genetics Meeting * Alexa MacKersie, a Hope College junior studying biochemistry and molecular biology, captured first place for her undergraduate poster presentation at the national Yeast Genetics Meeting held in California this summer. MacKersie is pictured at far right.Prior to her national recognition, MacKersie captured award honors from the Michigan branch of the American Society for Microbio more PR

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, July 30 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * How Brand Strategy and Influencer Marketing Are Opening Doors for Young Professionals * by Allyson O'Bryant, Student Public Relations Writer As brands compete for attention in an increasingly crowded digital marketplace, strategic communication and influencer marketing are becoming essential tools for building trust, visibility and growth. Companies are no longer relying solely on traditional advertising. Instead, they are investing in digital storytelling, more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, July 30 -- Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business posted the following news: * * * HTM researcher Slevitch wins top paper award at ICHRIE Global Conference for research on menu design * Dr. Lisa Slevitch, an associate professor in Oklahoma State University's School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, was part of a team that took home top research honors at the 2026 Global Conference for the International Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education, which took place July 15-17 in Las Vegas.  more PR

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Aug. 1 -- Indiana University issued the following news: * * * IU scholars to co-lead $6M NEH grant on project confronting antisemitism worldwide Indiana University's Institute for the Study of Contemporary Antisemitism and the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in Washington, D.C., have been awarded a $6 million grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to co-lead a three-year initiative examining antisemitism's historical roots and its resurgence globally. The award will fund scholarly resear more PR

NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Aug. 1 -- Iona University issued the following news: * * * Iona University Professor Receives College Theology Society's Highest Honor Elena G. Procario-Foley, Ph.D., takes home Presidential Award recognizing decades of leadership, scholarship and service - Throughout her career, Elena G. Procario-Foley, Ph.D., has devoted herself to advancing theological education through scholarship, teaching and service. This spring, the College Theology Society recognized that commitment with its Presidential Award, the organiza more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 1 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * Venkataraman Lakshmi Elected Fellow of the American Meteorological Society Lakshmi studies how water, land, and climate interact across landscapes, and how those interactions affect human health. - Venkataraman "Venkat" Lakshmi, the Benjamin Howell Griswold Professor of Geography and International Affairs in the Department of Environmental Health and Engineering, has been elected a fellow of the American Meteo more PR

SEATTLE, Washington, July 30 -- The University of Washington posted the following news release: * * * July research highlights: AI material design, ocean temperature models, paternal body odor * New design process accelerates the discovery of advanced materials Flexible materials that combine mechanical flexibility with high thermal or electrical conductivity are essential for wearables, stretchable electronics and soft robotic systems. To identify new composite materials with those properties, researchers typically create and test many di more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 1 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following Q&A on July 31, 2026, involving Nestor Villamizar, professor in the DeWitt Daughtry Family Department of Surgery and a surgeon at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center: * * * The Latest Advances in Lung Cancer Surgery: Q and A with Dr. Nestor Villamizar * The Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center thoracic surgeon discusses how robotic and minimally invasive lung cancer surgeries are helping patients recover faster, experience less pain and benef more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, July 31 -- The University of Tennessee posted the following news: * * * Leading Researchers Join UT To Expand Impact and Innovation * The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is again raising the bar in research excellence with the addition of eight exceptional researchers in fields ranging from precision health and advanced computing to nuclear energy and sustainable materials. These preeminent hires, tackling some of the most pressing challenges facing Tennessee and the nation, showcase UT's bold commitment to attract more PR

NEW YORK, July 31 -- Rockefeller University posted the following news: * * * Mapping how metabolism rewires protein function in cancer * All cells metabolize nutrients to generate the energy and molecular building blocks required for survival. Cancer cells, however, do it differently. To sustain rapid growth and adapt to hostile environments, they extensively rewire their metabolic machinery. Recent studies suggest that metabolism plays a much broader role than simply meeting the bioenergetic and biosynthetic demands of the cell, with met more PR

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, July 30 -- Marshall University posted the following news release: * * * Marshall's Brazeau receives national Distinguished Service Award * Gayle Brazeau, Ph.D., M.S., receives the Distinguished Service Award from the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy July 19 in Texas. Gayle A. Brazeau, Ph.D., M.S., a faculty member in the Marshall University School of Pharmacy, received the Distinguished Service Award from the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) during the association's annual meeting  more PR

GAINESVILLE, Florida, July 30 (TNSxrep) -- The University of Florida posted the following news: * * * Meeting the needs of cancer survivors and caregivers, UF co-hosts summer community events throughout Florida * Navigating cancer survivorship can sometimes feel like driving in a new city without GPS. The major surgery is over, but what cream do you use to reduce burning? Who do you turn to for support when you transition to primary care? Cancer caregivers, too, can feel like they are winging it without an instruction manual. They may feel more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 1 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Angeles receives $4.6M grant to study the role of memory T cells in melanoma Christina V. Angeles, MD, Associate Professor of Surgery and Dermatology at Michigan Medicine, received a grant from the National Cancer Institute $4.6 million to understand the role tissue-resident memory T cells play in the spread of melanoma and its response to immunotherapy. About half of patients with metastatic more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, July 31 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * Microbe exposure and T cells drive anti-carbohydrate antibody production * R. Glenn King and J. Stewart NewA new study from investigators at the University of Alabama at Birmingham shows that immune cells called T cells help make a diverse population of anti-carbohydrate antibodies after humans are exposed to microbes early in life. These antibodies recognize pathogens, help remove stressed and dying cells, and may have roles in the development of Typ more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 1 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Building energy security through more sustainable batteries PhD student Hugh Smith works to develop sodium-ion batteries, whose components are more abundant and accessible than those of conventional lithium-ion technology. - For Hugh Smith, the challenge of building an energy-secure future isn't about creating the world's "best" battery. It's about designing the right battery for the right job. As a fifth-year PhD candidate in M more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 30 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Connecting research to policy on Capitol Hill MIT students and postdocs discussed science funding and research with policymakers in Washington during the MIT Science Policy Initiative’s annual Congressional Visit Days.  - This spring, 25 MIT students and postdocs traveled to Washington to meet with congressional staffers and advocate for sustained federal investment in scientific research. With recent cuts to National Science more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, July 31 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * Move to new Health Sciences Academic Building expands opportunities for Health, Sport, and Human Physiology * By Jessica Lien The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Department of Health, Sport, and Human Physiology (HSHP) moved into the Health Sciences Academic Building this summer, with classes and operations beginning in earnest this fall. The move brings the department's classrooms, teaching laboratories, faculty o more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 1 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * Study: Rural Communities Face Serious Obstacles in Promoting Physical Activity People in rural communities have long experienced disproportionate levels of chronic disease, driven in part by systemic barriers to physical activity. A new study from North Carolina State University highlights ways some rural communities use strategic investment and community collaboration to address some of these challenges. Researchers intervie more PR

FARGO, North Dakota, July 31 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * NDSU Agricultural Trade Monitor earns national policy award * The NDSU Agricultural Trade Monitor earned the Bruce Gardner Memorial Prize for Applied Policy Analysis from the Agricultural & Applied Economics Association. Sandro Steinbach, NDSU Farmers Union Endowed Professor of Agribusiness and Applied Economics and Shawn Arita, NDSU associate professor, accepted the honor at the AAEA Awards & Fellows Recognition Ceremony held in July in Kansas Ci more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, July 30 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * New controls allow researchers to incorporate thermal effects in quantum simulation * Rice University physicist Guido Pagano and his team use a trapped-ion quantum simulator, which involves manipulating an ion crystal trapped in a vacuum system with electromagnetic fields, to study molecular electron transfer, or the way electrons travel from one molecule to another. While they have been able to precisely control many variables, previous work was limited to  more PR

WHITTIER, California, Aug. 1 (TNSjou) -- The Southern California University of Health Sciences issued the following news: * * * New Study, Co-Authored by SCU Research Director, Identifies What Yoga Therapy Needs to Advance as a Healthcare Profession A survey of 360 yoga therapists in the United States and Canada reveals key opportunities to strengthen professional education, employment, workforce diversity, and healthcare integration. - People managing chronic pain, cancer treatment side effects, mental health concerns, and other complex c more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, July 30 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * The next step for Department of Dance begins in a renovated arts facility * By Fatima Salinas After decades in Halsey Hall, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences' Department of Dance is preparing to move into its new home in the renovated and former University of Iowa Museum of Art this August. With years of planning and renovation, the new building offers updated studios, modern technology, improved accessibility, a more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, July 31 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * First AI-driven telescope goes stargazing New AI system successfully schedules observations on a major national telescope * Planning telescope observations requires balancing ever-changing conditions * Telescope time is scarce, making every observing decision count * AI learned to schedule observations from 13 years of historical telescope data * It generated an observing plan and adapted in real time as conditions changed - Every night, ast more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, July 31 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * OHSU study identifies link between caregiver-child relationship, ADHD symptoms * Research from Oregon Health & Science University's Center for Mental Health Innovation provides new evidence that the way caregivers interact with children when they're very young can protect against the negative effects of inflammation during pregnancy, including increased attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, symptoms in children. Existing research more PR

BOULDER, Colorado, July 30 -- The University of Colorado Boulder campus posted the following news: * * * Only 1 in 3 people arrested by ICE have a criminal conviction * Just 34% of people arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents during President Donald Trump's second term have a criminal conviction, according to new research published July 27 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science. That's a near-historic low, the authors note. "Our results reveal that the reality of immigration enforcement diverges sharpl more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, July 31 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news: * * * OU & OU Health Marketing and Communications Departments Earn Heartland Emmy Award * OKLAHOMA CITY - The University of Oklahoma Division of Marketing and Communications, in partnership with the OU Health Marketing and Communications team, has been awarded a prestigious Heartland Emmy Award in the Commercial - Campaign category. The award recognizes their joint campaign "Never Done. Never Outdone." The award-winning campaign highlights the life-changing  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 30 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following Q&A involving Dawood Darbar, chair of the Department of Medicine: * * * Q&A: Why does an irregular heart beat show up 40 years early for some people? * HERSHEY, Pa. - An estimated 10 million Americans have atrial fibrillation (AFib), according to the National Institutes of Health's National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. AFib is a condition in which the upper chambers of the heart beat out of rhythm with the lower chambers, leading to less-effici more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 28 -- Pennsylvania State University World campus issued the following commentary by Raghu Sangwan, professor of software engineering in the School of Graduate Professional Studies: * * * Why the Future of Enterprise AI Is a Systems Engineering Problem For organizations that want to harness the full potential of AI, the key is to shift from an experimentation mindset and focus on establishing a strong engineering framework. By Dr. Raghu Sangwan We are in the Fourth Industrial Revolution, a data-driven era more PR

KUTZTOWN, Pennsylvania, Aug. 1 -- Kutztown University issued the following news release dated Aug. 3, 2026: * * * Prepare for a Career in Communication Design with Master's Degree or Accelerated Dual Degree at Kutztown University Kutztown University has updated its degrees in Communication Design to meet the needs of today's students, including an accelerated dual degree and a fully online graduate program. The accelerated dual degree, or 4+1, in Communication Design at Kutztown University allows students to earn both the Bachelor of Fine A more PR

EVANSVILLE, Indiana, July 31 -- The University of Southern Indiana issued the following news release: * * * Purcell to serve as Assistant Provost for Undergraduate Excellence and Student Success * Dr. Kenny Purcell has been named Assistant Provost for Undergraduate Excellence and Student Success at the University of Southern Indiana, effective Saturday, August 1. He will report to Dr. Shelly Blunt, Provost. In this role, Purcell will assist the Provost in implementing institution-wide initiatives that advance undergraduate learning, studen more PR

MONROE, Louisiana, July 30 -- The University of Louisiana Monroe campus posted the following news: * * * Radiologic Technology students and faculty represent ULM at LSRT Annual Conference * The University of Louisiana Monroe Radiologic Technology students attended and competed in state competitions with several other schools at the Louisiana Society of Radiologic Technologists (LSRT) Annual Conference this summer. The entire Senior class, consisting of 43 students, attended the conference, along with five faculty members. ULM Radiologic Te more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, July 31 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Research consortium leads to opportunities for Kennesaw State students * In March of this year, Kennesaw State University joined the Oak Ridge Associated Universities, a consortium of more than 170 universities that collaborate on research initiatives, share resources, and help place students in federal research opportunities at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee. Junior chemistry major Miriam Raggs is spending this summer conductin more PR

TROY, New York, July 31 -- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute issued the following news: * * * RPI Selected for Two U.S. Department of Energy Genesis Mission Projects * Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) researchers will contribute to two projects selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for Phase I awards under the inaugural Genesis Mission, a national initiative designed to accelerate scientific discovery through artificial intelligence. RPI will lead one project, in collaboration with Ames National Laboratory, focused on develop more PR

RUSTON, Louisiana, July 30 -- Louisiana Tech University posted the following news: * * * Sawyer selected for international leadership role within CERN's ATLAS collaboration * Louisiana Tech University physicist Dr. Lee Sawyer was selected for a prestigious international leadership position within the ATLAS Collaboration at CERN, positioning the University at the forefront of one of the world's largest scientific research efforts. Effective October 1, 2026, Sawyer, professor of physics and academic director of physics and chemistry in Loui more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, July 31 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * New Software Helps Make Environmental Research Easier to Understand * Developed by Kentucky State University research associate Ife Familusi, FluxDash helps students and scientists understand how forests, farms, and other landscapes interact with the atmosphere FRANKFORT, Ky. -Specialized research towers using mounted sensors are able to continuously measure things like carbon dioxide, water vapor, heat, and air movement. These towers use a research  more PR

CARBONDALE, Illinois, Aug. 1 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * SIU Carbondale researchers name new microbe after the university A little giant has been found deep in an underground community where thriving means living in hot, dark spaces with no oxygen. This might sound like the movie trailer for the latest fantasy meets sci-fi blockbuster, but it's the description of a new microbe named after Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Scott Hamilton-Brehm, an associate professor in the School of Biolo more PR

CARBONDALE, Illinois, Aug. 1 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * SIU Carbondale, Black alumni, begin Black Archives Project By Pete Rosenbery Heralded for its longstanding commitment to diversity that began when Southern Illinois University Carbondale was a teacher's college back in the 1870s, a project is underway to highlight the success and cultural history of SIU's Black alumni, faculty, staff and students. In serving "as a lasting testament to the significant role Black Salukis have played in shapi more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 30 -- Belmont University posted the following news: * * * The Students Shaping the Future of Bonnaroo * How Bonnaroo U turns students into trusted advisors for Live Nation When it comes to putting on a festival as big as Bonnaroo, understanding the fanbase is critical to delivering a top-tier experience. So, when Live Nation regroups after the festival each year and needs insight onthe culture, opinions and boots-on-the-ground experience of Bonnaroovians, they look no further than Belmont's Bonnaroo U class. On more PR

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, July 30 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news: * * * Study: Climate change could dramatically reduce water flowing from the West's headwaters * The small mountain streams that feed many of the West's rivers may face a much drier future. A new study led by NAU researchers found that groundwater-fed streamflow, known as base flow, has been steadily declining across headwater watersheds in the western United States since 1950 and could decrease by 45% to 65% by the end of this century if current climate  more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 1 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Suchitra Nelson appointed to chair of community dentistry at CWRU School of Dental Medicine Earlier this month, Suchitra Nelson, PhD, professor and associate dean for clinical and translational research, was appointed chair of community dentistry at Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine. Nelson has served as interim chair since January 1, 2019, and during that time has demonstrated exceptional leadership, administrative effectiven more PR

ALBANY, New York, July 31 -- The State University of New York Polytechnic Institute posted the following news: * * * Summer Undergraduate Research Program Advances Student Learning Through Research * Nearly 30 students participated in SUNY Polytechnic Institute's 10-week Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP), working alongside faculty mentors on projects spanning foundational science, engineering and artificial intelligence. The program was coordinated by SUNY Poly faculty members Dr. Shing-Chi Leung and Marye Ianno and provided st more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 1 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * A&S Researchers Link Metal Deposits to Oceanic Oxygen Loss During Ancient Ice Ages A sweeping analysis by Syracuse researchers of metal contents in ancient marine sedimentary rocks suggests oxygen-poor oceans were common during Earth's six greatest ice ages. - Earth's oceans went through oxygen loss to produce metal deposits repeatedly during the planet's deepest ice ages. The findings, published in Nature Communications, suggest that ocean deoxygenation is  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 30 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * A historic year of philanthropy Temple University raised $214 million in gifts in fiscal year 2026, its highest ever total during a single year. This well exceeds the previous annual record of $133 million, which was set last year. Over the previous decade, from 2014 to 2024, Temple averaged just over $95 million in annual giving per year. In the last two years, the university has had a strong start to its forthcoming comprehensive campaign, raising a more PR

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, July 31 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Tennessee Tech sets sixth consecutive record for research funding, surpassing $50 million in fiscal year 2026 * Tennessee Tech University set a record for externally funded research for the sixth consecutive year, reaching $50.88 million in fiscal year 2026. The record total, which includes 177 funded research projects across all eight of Tech's academic colleges and schools, surpasses the previous record of $47.9 million set in fi more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, July 30 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * The little water plant that could * On a small organic farm in rural Puerto Rico sits a revolutionary water treatment facility ready for action: the AguaClara PF250, a compact, nonelectric drinking water treatment plant designed specifically for small communities. George Mason University researchers Daniel Smith and Catherine Akplah are combining engineering innovation, field research, and community partnership to participate in piloting the facility and  more PR

RENO, Nevada, July 31 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news: * * * There is another way: A reflection on dementia, the Camino de Santiago and Walking the Talk for Dementia 2026 * In this first-person narrative, Jennifer Carson, Ph.D., founding director of the Dementia Engagement, Education and Research Program in the University of Nevada, Reno School of Public Health, reflects on her life-changing walk along the Camino de Santiago during the Walking the Talk for Dementia 2026 Global Symposium. In early July, I had the honor more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 31 -- Michigan State University College of Natural Science posted the following news: * * * Two deadly flowers have big medical potential * Two plants that cause neurotoxicity and paralysis in the tiniest doses are also known to counter pain, malaria, cancer and pests. For the first time, researchers discovered a way to recreate these powerful compounds in the lab, helping lead the way to improved, naturally-sourced therapeutics. Centered on the plants wolfsbane and larkspur, the discovery comes about through  more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, July 30 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Two renowned faculty members speak at International Congress of Mathematicians * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -For a mathematician, being invited to speak at the International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM) is a career-defining honor. Held every four years, the conference is a bit like the World Cup of mathematics -the best of the best. At this year's conference, held in Philadelphia, two Brown University professors got that rare opportunity.  more PR

MOSCOW, Idaho, July 30 -- The University of Idaho issued the following news release: * * * U of I wheat breeder discovers genetic mutation associated with yield gain * ABERDEEN, Idaho -University of Idaho scientists have discovered a naturally occurring genetic mutation in wheat associated with a 5% to 10% yield increase. U of I College of Agricultural and Life Sciences researchers led by wheat breeder Jianli Chen, based at the Aberdeen Research and Extension Center, have screened germplasm, or collections of genetic material, including a  more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 30 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * UA Little Rock Climbs more than 700 spots in Global Education Research Rankings * The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has been recognized as one of the nation's fastest-rising universities after climbing 749 places in the 2026 AD Scientific Index World University Rankings. Among U.S. institutions, UA Little Rock ranked third for the largest improvement in ranking in the field of education, trailing only Purdue University N more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, July 31 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following statement by Andrew C. Agwunobi, UConn Health CEO and executive vice president for health affairs: * * * CEO Update - July 31, 2026 * Dear Colleagues, I want to start by thanking each one of you for making UConn Health such a special place to train, teach, provide care, receive care and perform research. This week, I had the privilege of speaking at our Health Sciences and Medical Development fundraising team's retreat in the Outpatient Pavilion. This group  more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, July 30 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Law Graduates Tackle New Bar Exam * UConn Law graduates sat down to a brand-new bar exam this week, after months - or maybe years, depending on how they look at it - of preparation. Connecticut was one of the 10 jurisdictions to debut the NextGen Uniform Bar Examination with the July 2026 test. This new exam, developed by the National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE), is intended to better reflect the practice of law. The NextGen exam is  more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 30 -- The University of Utah posted the following news release: * * * University and U.S. Army Reserve complete historic land transfer and relocation * After more than 100 years as neighbors and partners in the eastern foothills above Salt Lake City, the University of Utah and U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) will finalize a process decades in the making. The university and the Army Reserve have completed a historic relocation of military units and personnel and transfer of the final 50 acres of active military land at F more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Aug. 1 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * UC Klekamp Law and the University of Lima (Peru) sign agreement to expand global legal education By Sherry English, englissy@ucmail.uc.edu The Donald P. Klekamp College of Law at the University of Cincinnati has launched a new partnership with the University of Lima in Peru, creating new opportunities for academic collaboration and global engagement between the two institutions. Central to the partnership is a dual-degree agreement that enables eligibl more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Aug. 1 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * UC launches trial to reduce radiation for HPV-positive throat cancer Researchers hope to reduce side effects for cancer patients By Cedric Ricks, 260-415-8554, cedric.ricks@uc.edu A University of Cincinnati physician researcher has opened a new phase II clinical trial to test whether patients with HPV positive throat cancer can safely receive lower doses of radiation. Sara Medek, MD, assistant professor of radiation oncology in the UC College of Med more PR

DAYTON, Ohio, July 31 -- The University of Dayton posted the following UD in the News wrap up for July 25-31, 2026: * * * The Washington Post, The Conversation and RealClearMarkets tapped UD faculty expertise. Regional and local media highlighted onMain, our Health and Wellbeing Center and a project now bringing carbon-free power to satisfy campus electricity needs. Good riddance to the 'people mover' shuttles at Dulles Airport, travelers say MSN via The Washington Post Janet Bednarek, history Texas prosecutors are calling a teenage shoot more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 1 (TNSjou) -- The University of Maryland Baltimore campus issued the following news: * * * Pharmacy Faculty's Research Highlights Health Care Impact of Wildfire Smoke Emily Bleiweis Research from a University of Maryland School of Pharmacy faculty member shows just how much wildfire smoke impacts Marylanders' health -- and how much it costs. $2.4 million. That's how much a six-day hotspot in 2023 of wildfire smoke cost hospitals within the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) and society when accounting f more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 1 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Consumer confidence rises for second straight month; views remain downbeat amid high prices Consumer sentiment confirmed its early-July reading, landing almost 12% above June, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers. Broad-based improvements were seen across all groups by income, education, wealth and political party. Despite recent gains, sentiment is 11% below a year ago, reflecting a generally downbeat view of the economy amid  more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 1 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Achievements | Honors, appointments and publications for July 31 Recent achievements for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln community were earned by Tami-Brown-Brandl, Andrea Cupp, Amy Desaulniers, Stephen Kachman, Joe Louis, Tianning Ma, Reece Riewerts, Clemencia Rojas, Elizabeth Theiss-Morse, David Wishart, Yizhou Zhao and Chanasei Ziemann. Honors Andrea Cupp, Irvin T. and Wanda R. Omtvedt Professor of Animal Science, has earned an Award of Excellenc more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 1 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * McGee finds calling through personal experience, hands-on research By MJ Strasburger, University Communication and Marketing When Avery McGee arrived on campus, she knew she wanted to pursue a career in healthcare and make a difference in people's lives. After reflecting on her own experiences being born with cleft lip and palate, she realized exactly who she wanted to serve: people with similar experiences. "Growing up with facial differences comes w more PR

RICHARDSON, Texas, Aug. 1 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * VR Lab's FAA Research Giving Students Vast Experiences By Veronica Gonzalez Inside a computer lab at The University of Texas at Dallas, Chris Gauthier BA'23 fits a black device on his head with a gray tinted visor that shields his eyes like oversized sunglasses. He lifts his right arm, stretches his index finger and pokes the air. He lowers the same arm and taps his finger repeatedly on invisible, fixed points. Gauthier, a master's degree c more PR

WISE, Virginia, Aug. 1 -- The University of Virginia College at Wise issued the following news: * * * UVA Wise Announces Faculty Promotions Genna Welsh Kasun Last month, the University of Virginia's College at Wise (UVA Wise) announced a new professorship to support service to students. Funded by Richard B. Gilliam Sr. and the Richard and Leslie Gilliam Foundation, the Dana G. Kilgore Endowed Professorship in Accounting was established with a gift of $1.5 million and helps to attract and/or retain a scholar in the field of accounting. This more PR

OXFORD, Mississippi, July 30 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news: * * * University, Southern Sky Brands to Launch CBD Sleep Study * OXFORD and CANTON, Miss. - The University of Mississippi and Southern Sky Brands are teaming up to evaluate the effects of cannabidiol, or CBD, on sleep quality in adults. The study, conducted through the university's National Center for Cannabis Research and Education, represents a significant step toward advancing evidence-based research on cannabinoid therapies and their potential rol more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, July 30 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * UNM teacher preparation programs earn top marks for preparing future elementary reading teachers * Strong readers begin with strong teachers, and two University of New Mexico teacher preparation programs are being recognized nationally for helping future educators build the knowledge and skills needed to teach reading effectively. The University of New Mexico College of Education & Human Sciences has earned top grades from the National Counci more PR

TAMPA, Florida, July 30 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * USF names new dean for the Office of Graduate Studies By Tara Centeno, Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President The University of South Florida announced the appointment of Derek Wildman as the new dean of the Office of Graduate Studies, bringing to the role a deep commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, innovation, mentorship and student success Wildman is an internationally recognized scholar, researcher and academic leader who ha more PR

TYLER, Texas, July 31 -- The University of Texas Tyler campus posted the following news release: * * * UT Tyler Adjunct Instructor Releases First Studio Album with Ensemble * Starting musical studies on the piano at age four, Anna Larson later discovered a passion for the violin that would lead her to pursue a life of music. As an avid chamber musician and coach, Larson frequently performs with her husband, Kaden. The duo has now published their first major studio album as part of the collaborative ensemble, consonari -a group they started  more PR

UTICA, New York, Aug. 1 -- Utica University issued the following news: * * * Utica University celebrates banner fundraising year Alumni, friends, and University partners gave more than $4.8 million in gifts in fiscal year 2025-26 Written by Kelly Adams, Vice President for Presidential Affairs As Utica University celebrates its 80th anniversary, the University is marking another notable achievement. The University achieved one of its most successful fundraising years during its 2026 fiscal year, which concluded on May 31. Together, alumni, more PR

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, July 31 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley posted the following news: * * * UTRGV students, researchers and community unite to monitor emerging agricultural pest * RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - JULY 31, 2026 - With bug net in hand, UTRGV environmental science student Luis Salazar keeps his eyes peeled for insects hiding in the South Texas brush of Estero Llano Grande State Park. A few yards away, Dr. Teresa Patricia Feria-Arroyo, his professor and director of the UTRGV School of Integrative Biological and Chemica more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 1 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Bike route brings Virginia's local histories into view By Julia Kell Tom Ewing had biked stretches of U.S. Bicycle Route 76 for the better part of a decade before he started to see it differently -- not simply as miles of Virginia road, but as a string of places where local history opens onto something much larger. "I realized the route served as an interesting platform for thinking about history, in terms of local, historically significant places that could te more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 1 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Feeding dairy cows to be more resilient to infection New research focuses on strengthening cows' immune systems through nutrition to address rising disease rates and industry challenges. By Julie Shlisky In Virginia Tech's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, researchers are exploring whether nutrition can serve not just to sustain cows but also help protect them. Johan Osorio, assistant professor in the School of Animal Sciences, and his team are studyi more PR

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 1 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * W&L Hosts 21st Annual Tom Wolfe Weekend The weekend's seminar will feature award-winning author George Saunders discussing his new novel, "Vigil." - Washington and Lee University will host its 21st annual Tom Wolfe Weekend Sept. 4-5. The weekend's seminar will feature George Saunders, whose new novel "Vigil" has been named a New York Times bestseller. This year's seminar is co-sponsored by the Office of Lifelong Learning and the Roger Mudd Center  more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Aug. 1 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * WSU chemistry chair and AVP for research and innovation named fellow of Royal Society of Chemistry Dr. Matthew J. Allen, chair of Wayne State's Department of Chemistry, has been named a fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, one of the highest distinctions awarded by the world's oldest chemical society. The Royal Society of Chemistry awards the fellow designation to members who have demonstrated at least five years of senior leadership and significant c more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Aug. 1 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * Dr. Nathalia Jaramillo selected to lead next chapter of Center for Latino/a and Latin American Studies Wayne State University has named Dr. Nathalia Jaramillo the next director of the Center for Latino/a and Latin American Studies (CLLAS), one of the oldest scholarly units dedicated to the study of the Latino/a experience in the United States. A nationally and internationally recognized educator, scholar and equity leader, Jaramillo comes to Wayne State fro more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 31 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * When design meets engineering, students solve the right problems * For Sarah Rottenberg, executive director of the Integrated Product Design Program at Penn Engineering and adjunct assistant professor at the Weitzman School of Design, innovation does not begin with solutions-it begins with asking better questions. IPD is a Penn Engineering master's program that brings together design, business and engineering. It offers two degrees: the M more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, Aug. 1 (TNSjou) -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * Why don't more farmers use cover crops? UGA research offers answers Takeaways * Conservation decisions are complex. Farmers weigh economic, environmental, societal and personal factors -- not just attitudes toward conservation. * One size doesn't fit all. Effective conservation support should reflect the unique realities of individual farms and producers. * Trust drives increased adoption. Local connections and technical assistance play a big pa more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Aug. 1 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following Q&A on July 30, 2026, involving Stephanie O'Malley, professor of psychiatry in the School of Medicine: * * * Bringing a more personalized approach to alcohol treatment In a Q&A, Yale addiction expert Stephanie O'Malley explains why care for alcohol use disorder has become increasingly individualized - and why this may end up bringing more people into treatment. By Karen Guzman For people diagnosed with alcohol use disorder (AUD), the traditional therapeutic  more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Aug. 1 -- Yale School of Management issued the following news: * * * Remembering Professor Emeritus Theodore Marmor, 1939-2026 Emeritus professor Theodore Marmor was a leading authority on welfare state politics and author of the seminal book The Politics of Medicare. An internationally recognized authority on healthcare and social policy and a pioneer in the field of welfare state politics in North America and Western Europe, Theodore "Ted" Marmor died on July 24, 2026. He was a professor emeritus at Yale SOM, Yale  more PR