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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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