ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 4 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * #Nature isn't one-size-fits-all, U-M study finds Analysis of nearly 400,000 social media posts reveals that city parks, forests and other natural spaces inspire different emotions, activities and social connections - People often talk about "getting out into nature" as if all green spaces offer the same experience. But a new University of Michigan study suggests that's far from the case. Whether you're strolling through a city park or hikin more PR

GRINNELL, Iowa, Aug. 4 -- Grinnell College issued the following news: * * * $600,000 Grant Fuels Future of Arts and Technology at Grinnell A Four-year $600,000 grant will expand interdisciplinary teaching, creative technology, and student opportunities across the arts. - Grinnell College has received a $600,000 grant from the Sherman Fairchild Foundation to launch a four-year initiative that will expand the integration of technology throughout the College's arts curricula while creating new opportunities for collaboration, creative explora more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 3 -- Rockefeller University posted the following news: * * * A refocused Rising Workshop introduces local students to research at Rockefeller * This spring, undergraduates were again invited to embed themselves on campus for nearly a week through Rockefeller's Rising Scholars Workshop. The event marked the third such workshop since 2023, and like before, participants experienced cutting edge research and became acquainted with career paths in science. But this year, organizers made some notable changes to the program. The gr more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 3 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * AI-powered robotic labs at UChicago, Argonne receive $20 million NSF grant * Tomorrow's clean energy, advanced manufacturing, healthcare and national defense rely on developing novel, next-generation soft materials. But creating these new materials-including a range of liquids, polymers, gels, colloids, foams and granular materials-is slow, expensive and largely manual. A $20 million grant will remove many of these barriers, developing a remotely acce more PR

COLUMBUS, Indiana, Aug. 4 -- Indiana University Columbus campus issued the following news: * * * Aimee Zoeller advances Phil Ochs research with IU grant Sociology Professor Aimee Zoeller spent her summer exploring the life and legacy of folk singer, songwriter and activist Phil Ochs, conducting grant-funded research in Tulsa, Oklahoma, alongside colleagues from the Woody Guthrie Teaching Collective. - Zoeller's project, Teaching Phil Ochs: The Politics of Labor in Song, included an intensive week of archival research at the Woody Guthrie C more PR

HOUGHTON, New York, Aug. 3 -- Houghton University issued the following news: * * * Alumni Distinguished Achievement Award One could learn a great deal about this year's recipient from reading Houghton's student newspaper, The Star. In November 1965, this first-generation college student was recognized as a nominee for Who's Who among students at American Colleges and Universities. A feature article highlighted his participation in Oratorio, Concert Ensemble and the Education Club, as well as his service as the editor of the Boulder and as a  more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Autonomous warfare moves to the water: Insights from Virginia Tech experts By Chelsea Seeber An unmanned boat motors toward a beach and drops off an armed robot, which then walks itself toward a target. It sounds like the plot of a science fiction movie, but Ukraine tested this high-tech combat tactic in mid-July on a Russian-occupied spit of land, marking the first-ever robotic amphibious beach assault. What does that mean for the future of drone and robotic w more PR

BOULDER, Colorado, Aug. 3 -- The University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business posted the following news: * * * Boulder Climate Ventures Kicks Off Its Second Year * Calling all clean tech innovators: Boulder Climate Ventures' programs are now available for credit and will include the guidance of new Executive-in-Residence Alice Havill. Interested in Getting Involved with Boulder Climate Ventures? BCV's fall seminar series is now available for credit as MBAX 6570: Business Opportunities in Climate Tech. It will be held on Friday more PR

LAUREL, Maryland, Aug. 3 -- Capitol Technology College issued the following news: * * * Capitol Technology University Partners with Talon Defense to Advance AI Defense Workforce Capitol Technology University is proud to announce a new partnership with Talon Defense, Inc., a leader in defense-focused artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, to expand opportunities for students and advance collaborative research in AI and cybersecurity. The partnership brings together Capitol Tech's nationally recognized strengths in computer science, critical more PR

LAUREL, Maryland, Aug. 4 -- Capitol Technology University issued the following news: * * * Capitol Technology University Partners with Talon Defense to Advance AI Defense Workforce Capitol Technology University is proud to announce a new partnership with Talon Defense, Inc., a leader in defense-focused artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, to expand opportunities for students and advance collaborative research in AI and cybersecurity. The partnership brings together Capitol Tech's nationally recognized strengths in computer science, criti more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 4 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Weatherhead students take their expertise abroad MBA students in the International Institute course visited Tallinn, Estonia to provide support to a medical device company Story by: Meg Herrel Navigating a busy emergency room, chaotic battlefield or the scene of an accident requires a high degree of knowledge and composure--not to mention hands-on experience. But for medical professionals who regularly treat trauma patients, obtaining realistic trai more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 4 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * Chancellor King Celebrates Winners and Participants of SUNY Startup Summer School Demo Day Startup Summer School Demo Day Provides Education, Training, and Seed Funding Opportunities for Nearly 250 SUNY Entrepreneurs - State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today celebrated the success of the SUNY Startup Summer School Demo Day, which is a competitive program designed to support and showcase the most promising technologie more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Aug. 3 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson research seeks to identify options for safer toxoplasmosis treatments * A parasite believed to have infected as much as one-third of the world's population may have a metabolic weak point that researchers could exploit to develop safer and more effective treatments. In a review published in PLOS Pathogens, Clemson University biologist Zhicheng Dou said there is growing evidence that Toxoplasma gondii depends on its ability to produce heme, an iro more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Aug. 3 -- Sam Houston State University posted the following news: * * * COE Interim Dean to Participate in 2026 Emerging Leaders Program * The American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) named its newest cohort of the Emerging Leaders Program (ELP), selecting 45 rising academic and administrative professionals from across the nation. Among those selected is Abbie Strunc, interim dean of the College of Education (COE) at Sam Houston State University (SHSU). For more than a decade, the ELP has supported more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 4 -- Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: * * * Algal Blooms: A 'Dark' Threat to Greenland's Cooling Capabilities Recent studies show that the deposition of nutrients on glaciers and ice sheets is causing rapid algal growth, reducing glacier albedo and warming the planet. By Madeline Lee In Greenland, where the island's ice sheet is melting around six times faster than it was in the 1990s, billions of tons of ice are already disappearing each year. Two new studies published in Janua more PR

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 3 -- Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine posted the following news: * * * Cornell Feline Health Center hosts 38th annual Fred Scott Feline Symposium * The Cornell Feline Health Center (FHC) recently hosted the 38th annual Fred Scott Feline Symposium at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine during the final full weekend of July. Organized by FHC in collaboration with Continuing Education and Educational Support Services, the symposium also included an off-site visit to the neighboring Corn more PR

OLIVET, Michigan, Aug. 3 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news: * * * Criminal Justice vs. Criminology * If you're thinking about the future and have a passion for justice and public service, you may be drawn to criminal justice and criminology. While both fields examine crime, they prepare students for different types of work. Understanding the difference can help you feel more confident choosing the path that fits your goals. #Criminal Justice: The "How" of the Justice System Criminal justice focuses on how society deals more PR

LONG BEACH, California, Aug. 3 -- California State University Long Beach campus posted the following news: * * * CSULB welcomes Taiwan's Ming Chuan University in first-of-its-kind partnership * Cal State Long Beach and Taiwan's Ming Chuan University celebrated a historic milestone Friday with the opening of MCU's operations on the CSULB campus, marking the only California State University with a permanent on-campus presence of an international university. The MCU presence at CSULB creates a unique model for global education, bringing an i more PR

AURORA, Colorado, Aug. 3 -- The University of Colorado School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * CU Anschutz-Led Trial Finds AI System Improves Oxygen Delivery in Hospital Patients * A University of Colorado Anschutz-led clinical trial has found an automated oxygen delivery system helped hospitalized patients spend significantly more time in their target oxygen range compared with standard care, while also reducing exposure to both low and high oxygen levels. Patients in the automated group spent 85 percent of their t more PR

BAYSIDE, New York, Aug. 3 -- Queensborough Community College posted the following news release: * * * Environmental Scientist, Dr. Joan Petersen, Named a USDA De La Garza Fellow * Dr. Joan Petersen, Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences & Geology at Queensborough, has been selected to participate in the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) (E. Kika De La Garza) Fellowship Program. Petersen will be part of a dynamic network of leaders from academia and government that work to advance the excel more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 3 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news: * * * FAMU Adds Forbes Top 5 Ranking to Growing List of National Accolades * Florida A&M University (FAMU) has been recognized as the No. 2 public historically Black college or university (HBCU) in the nation in Forbes' inaugural 2026 America's Top HBCUs ranking, a distinction that underscores the University's continued commitment to academic excellence, student success, and upward economic mobility. The more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 3 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news: * * * FAMU's Medical Marijuana Education and Research Initiative (MMERI) Receives National Award for Youth Vaping Prevention Program * Honor presented during the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association's (NDASA) 2026 Annual Conference and Trade Show Florida A&M University's Medical Marijuana Education and Research Initiative (MMERI) received a national award during the 2026 National Drug and Alc more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 3 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FAMU-FSU College of Engineering researchers create artificial intelligence tool to manage modern power grid * A new artificial intelligence tool developed by researchers at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering and Florida State University's Center for Advanced Power Systems could help make electric grids more reliable and reduce operating costs. The system improves forecasts of electricity demand and renewable energy generation, giving grid operators be more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, Aug. 4 -- Fielding Graduate University issued the following news: * * * Fielding Clinical Psychology Doctoral Student Belisa Kershaw Elected Membership and Services Officer for APS Student Caucus Executive Board By Marlen Bautista Belisa Kershaw, a doctoral student in Fielding's Clinical Psychology program with a concentration in neuropsychology, has been elected Membership and Services Officer for the 2026-2027 Association for Psychological Science (APS) Student Caucus Executive Board. Elected by APS student mem more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 4 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Alumnus named early heart researcher of the year By Gisela Maria Valencia One person dies every 34 seconds from cardiovascular disease. Heart problems plague thousands of people, including children: about 40,000 babies are born each year with congenital heart defects. These numbers are staggering. Billions of lives are impacted around the world. Daniel Chaparro '18, Ph.D. '25 is a researcher  more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Aug. 2 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Future Nurses Gain Hands-On Experience at UConn * For the first time, the University of Connecticut Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing's Early Introduction to the Nursing Profession (EINP) Summer Program was included as part of UConn's Pre-College Summer programming, expanding opportunities for high school students to explore nursing through hands-on learning, simulation activities, and real-world healthcare experiences. The EINP program began fou more PR

DARTMOUTH, New Hampshire, Aug. 3 -- The Dartmouth College School of Medicine (Geisel) posted the following news: * * * Geisel School of Medicine Welcomes Jennifer Hunt as Its New Dean * Dartmouth's Geisel School of Medicine is celebrating a milestone this week as Jennifer Hunt officially begins her tenure as dean. Hunt, the first woman to lead the school in its 229-year history, began connecting with the Geisel community before her official start date. On July 27, the first day of orientation, she welcomed the incoming Class of 2030 MD stu more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 4 -- The Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Georgia Tech to Lead National Cloud Laboratory for Advanced Manufacturing and Materials The cloud lab will give researchers nationwide remote access to Georgia Tech's Advanced Manufacturing Pilot Facility, pairing AI with autonomous experimentation to accelerate new materials discovery. - Advancements in technology are key to a nation's ability to innovate and compete. Next-generation infrastructure, manufacturing, energy systems, electronics, more PR

RENO, Nevada, Aug. 3 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news: * * * Giant sequoias evolved with fire - new study shows it can still save them * Giant sequoias evolved with fire over millennia. Now, after nearly 200 years of suppressing both wildfire and Indigenous burning, some of the world's oldest and largest trees are dying at unprecedented rates as increasingly severe wildfires sweep through their remaining groves. A newly published study co-authored by researchers in the University of Nevada, Reno's College of Agricultur more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 3 -- The Notre Dame of Maryland University issued the following news: * * * Graduate Student's Journey Reflects NDMU's Mission of Learning, Leadership and Service Returning alumna Yvonne Mutshipayi Champions Trauma-Informed Care - When Yvonne Mutshipayi M'20, D'25, M'28 stood before an audience at the Baltimore Immigration Summit in summer 2026, she wasn't simply sharing her personal story-she was demonstrating how education, research and community can come together to create meaningful change. An international g more PR

GAINESVILLE, Florida, Aug. 3 -- The University of Florida posted the following news: * * * Hamilton School continues rapid growth with new faculty hires * The University of Florida's Hamilton School for Classical and Civic Education is proud to announce 21 faculty additions for the 2026-27 academic year, including 14 newly hired professors, one visiting professor, one professor of practice, two lecturers, and three previously announced professors who are arriving on campus this year. The appointments bring wide-ranging expertise in philoso more PR

HEMPSTEAD, New York, Aug. 4 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * DeTora Celebrates New Publications Addressing Medical Communication and Bioethics Ginny Greenberg Dr. Lisa DeTora, professor and director of STEM writing and chair of Writing Studies and Rhetoric at Hofstra University, co-authored the article, "Enabling remuneration for patient authors of company-sponsored publications: approaches and case study examples aligned with Good Publication practice," and a book chapter, "Failures to Communicate: Rhetorical Problems more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 3 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * How does a deadly chicken virus escape vaccines designed to slow it? * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -A highly contagious herpes virus causes Marek's disease, a deadly illness that mainly infects chickens. While it does not make people sick, the virus causes tumors and paralysis in chickens and, if unchecked, can spread rapidly through entire flocks. Beginning in the 1970s, widespread vaccination for the virus greatly reduced its impact on the po more PR

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, Aug. 3 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Huang uses machine unlearning to make AI trustworthy * What if AI learned it wrong? Training artificial intelligence models means taking in massive data sets to establish the model's parameters. But the challenge with opening the information gate so wide is that undesirable, incorrect or copyright-protected information may flow through the pipeline as well. Jun Huang, an assistant professor in electrical engineering and computer science at Sou more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Aug. 3 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * In memoriam: Gilberto Cardenas, professor emeritus of sociology and founding director of the Institute of Latino Studies * Gilberto Cardenas, professor emeritus of sociology and founding director of the Institute of Latino Studies (ILS) at the University of Notre Dame, died Sunday, July 26. He was 79. Cardenas was born in post-World War II California, and the discrimination he faced as a Mexican American largely shaped his trajectory as a sociologi more PR

OLIVET, Michigan, Aug. 3 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news: * * * Is College a Scam? How to Know If College is Right For You * [Summary: Is college a scam? It depends entirely on you and your future goals. If your dream job, like an orthopedic surgeon, requires a degree, then college is a vital step where you'll build foundational knowledge. Even if you don't have a clear career path yet, college can help you discover your passions through diverse courses and provide valuable career resources like internships and network more PR

SALINA, Kansas, Aug. 3 -- Kansas Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * KWU Announces Newest Members of Board of Trustees Kansas Wesleyan announced the selection of a pair of new members of the university's Board of Trustees on Monday. The two individuals - Joe Rodriguez '85 and Dr. Nancy Aronson - began stints on the board in recent weeks. "Both Joe and Nancy have gifts that will benefit the KWU community," said Dr. Matt Thompson, KWU president. "We look forward to their contributions to the Board of Trustees moving f more PR

ROCHESTER, New York, Aug. 3 -- The University of Rochester posted the following news: * * * Laboratory for Laser Energetics director Christopher Deeney reappointed * #A new five-year term recognizes Deeney's leadership in advancing LLE's scientific mission while strengthening national research partnerships. Christopher Deeney has been reappointed to a new five-year term as director of the Laboratory for Laser Energetics (LLE) at the University of Rochester. Since assuming leadership of LLE in 2022, Deeney has provided strategic direction  more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Aug. 3 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Letter from the President: Beginning our journey with the Clemson Family * Office of the President Dear Clemson Family, Today is an exciting day for Marilyn and me as we begin our journey with the Clemson Family. It is an incredible honor to serve as Clemson University's 16th President, and we are grateful for the warm welcome you have already extended to us. There is an unmistakable energy across campus as we prepare to welcome students for a new acad more PR

RIVERDALE, New York, Aug. 4 -- Manhattan University issued the following news: * * * Manhattan University Names Parisa Saboori, Ph.D., Associate Dean of the School of Engineering A veteran educator and researcher, Saboori will advance innovation, experiential learning and industry partnerships across engineering. - Manhattan University has appointed Parisa Saboori, Ph.D., professor and chair of mechanical engineering, as associate dean of the School of Engineering. Saboori brings more than two decades of experience in engineering educatio more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Anthropic's AI Models Hacks Three Organizations * WASHINGTON (August 3, 2026) - According to AP News, Anthropic's artificial intelligence (AI) models hacked three organizations during testing. The models involved were Claude Opus 4.7, Claude Mythos 5, and an internal research test model. Anthropic said that Claude got into the organizations' computer systems using simple hacking methods, such as taking advantage of weak passwords. According  more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 3 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news: * * * Michael Cosmopoulos' work at Iklaina featured in National Geographic's 'The Lost Treasures of Ancient Greece' * Michael Cosmopoulos appears in Episode 4 of National Geographic's documentary series, "Treasures of Ancient Greece." (Screenshot) The Trojan War is a legendary conflict in Greek mythology, pitting united kingdoms of Greece in a battle with the city of Troy. It was said to be sparked by the abduction of Helen and was waged  more PR

ST. GEORGE, Utah, Aug. 4 -- Utah Tech University issued the following news: * * * Dr. Michelle Sabick to lead Utah Tech University's academic efforts as new provost * After conducting a national search, Utah Tech University has selected Dr. Michelle Sabick as its new provost and vice president for Academic Affairs. Sabick starts her tenure with Utah Tech on Aug. 3. "I am beyond excited to welcome Dr. Sabick to the Utah Tech University community and am confident her strong commitment to student success and academic excellence will not only  more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 4 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Using reason, again and again Philosopher Brian Hedden studies decision-making over time -- and recently chose to return to alma mater MIT, where he is now connecting ethics and computing. - You probably think you are rational. Day to day, you try to "make the best possible use of the information available to you," as MIT philosopher Brian Hedden PhD '12 writes in his 2015 book, "Reasons without Persons." If you think you are r more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 3 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Turning molecules into reliable electronic devices A new fabrication platform integrates molecules into electronic devices, opening the door to emerging computing technologies. - Molecules are among the smallest building blocks available for making next-generation devices. Their unique, customizable properties enable promising applications in emerging computing, sensing, optical, and quantum technologies. But integrating molecul more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, Aug. 3 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Montana State conference to explore possibilities and challenges of artificial intelligence * A panel of experts presents during an AI symposium in March at Montana State University in Bozeman. MSU photo by Marcus "Doc" Cravens BOZEMAN - Montana State University will host an interdisciplinary symposium Oct. 1-2 to explore the possibilities and challenges of artificial intelligence for human knowledge. "The Future of AI" conference, sponsored by the Inter more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 4 -- Morehouse College issued the following news: * * * Morehouse College Receives NSF Grant for EdTech Innovation Project Morehouse College has been awarded a $50,000 planning grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) to support its participation in a groundbreaking national network designed to create AI-ready solutions that will help students thrive in a rapidly evolving digital economy. The NSF's FINDERS (Fostering Interdisciplinary Network Driven Educationally Responsive Solutions) Foundry program brin more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 3 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU guide challenges misconceptions about stuttering * Misconceptions about stuttering can shape everything from classroom experiences to workplace interactions, often making it more difficult for people who stutter to communicate freely and authentically. A new collaboration between Michigan State University's School of Journalism and Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders (CSD) aims to change that through "100 Questions and Answers Ab more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 3 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU Law leads nation in Rural Summer Legal Corps participation * Five Michigan State University College of Law students are spending their summer serving clients in some of the nation's most underserved communities through the 2026 Equal Justice Works Rural Summer Legal Corps program. MSU Law has the highest participation of any law school in the country. This year, the prestigious program selected 50 fellows from 40 law schools to work on issues  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 3 -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * NC State to Lead Three Department of Energy Genesis Mission Projects The U.S. Department of Energy has named North Carolina State University to lead three Genesis Mission projects aimed at using artificial intelligence (AI) to expedite discovery in the fields of high-performance computing, cybersecurity and astrophysics. DOE's Genesis Mission is focused on accelerating scientific productivity in the United States. Initial project reci more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 4 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * Researchers Improve Day-Ahead Solar Forecasting for Energy Sector by Up To 13% Researchers from North Carolina State University have demonstrated techniques that can improve day-ahead solar forecasts by up to 13% over the most consistently performing individual model. The work also emphasizes the importance of taking regional variables into account when creating forecast models. "Solar power generation has expanded rapidly be more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 3 -- The George Mason University College of Public Health posted the following news: * * * Nurses call for a prevention-focused approach to child health * Currently, the U.S. healthcare system is very reactive, mainly treating people and children once they are sick rather than preventing it. School nurse expert Erin Maughan and colleagues in the American Academy of Nursing's (AAN) Child, Adolescent and Family section believe a stronger focus on prevention could improve children's health throughout their lives. In a  more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, Aug. 3 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * OHSU study: A handful of corporations now shape how kids in Medicaid get care * The United States is in the middle of a well-documented adolescent mental health crisis. Because Medicaid provides medical coverage for roughly half of all children in the country, the program has an essential role in responding to that crisis. Increasingly, that response runs through a small number of large corporations. New research from Oregon Health & Science U more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Aug. 3 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news: * * * OU Hosts Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Showcases Statewide Health Efforts * OKLAHOMA CITY - Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, visited the OU Health Campus on Saturday, Aug. 1 to learn more about the University of Oklahoma's flagship academic health system and its efforts to improve health outcomes across the state. Oz was joined by members of the Oklahoma Congressional Delegat more PR

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, Aug. 4 -- Palm Beach Atlantic University issued the following news: * * * You use AI more than you think. Here's why that matters "Technology opens up a world of possibilities. Tech innovations also reflect our God-given creativity. But like anything made by people, technology can also be used to spread misinformation, erode trust, and hurt others. In this article, Associate Professor of Computer Science Dr. Michael Kolta at Palm Beach Atlantic University considers how we can use artificial intelligence (AI) safely  more PR

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 3 (TNSrep) -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * PennWest highlights year of student success, innovation and regional impact * PennWest University has released its 2025 -2026 Impact Report, highlighting a year of momentum, innovation and measurable impact through expanded educational opportunities, workforce partnerships, student success initiatives and investments that strengthen communities across Pennsylvania. The report highlights how PennWest continues fulfilling its mission of transforming lives  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- The University of the District of Columbia posted the following news: * * * President Maurice D. Edington Marks Three Years of Leadership at the University of the District of Columbia * This week marks the completion of President Maurice D. Edington's first three years as president of the University of the District of Columbia. In a message to the Firebird community, Edington reflected on the university's accomplishments during the past three years, thanked those who have helped advance UDC's mission and shared his op more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 3 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * President Paxson and Chancellor Moynihan announce presidential transition after 2026-27 academic year * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -President Christina H. Paxson and Chancellor Brian T. Moynihan announced in a pair of letters to the Brown University community Aug. 3 that Paxson has decided that the 2026-27 academic year will be her last as president. Paxson began her service as Brown's 19th president on July 1, 2012. Now in her 15th year, she sai more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Aug. 3 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Purdue's Guaranteed Work Experience program in Indianapolis sparks early student success, workforce development * INDIANAPOLIS -Purdue's Guaranteed Work Experience (GWE) program is creating successful early connections between students and companies, especially those in Indianapolis. The results support the university's primary mission for expanding to Indianapolis: industry opportunities for students who will populate the city's future workforce.  more PR

COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, Aug. 3 -- The University of Maryland issued the following news release: * * * Quantum World Congress Announces the University of Maryland as 2026 Lead Academic Partner As Quantum World Congress moves to College Park, UMD will help anchor the global convening in one of the world's most important quantum ecosystems - Quantum World Congress today announced the University of Maryland as the 2026 Lead Academic Partner for Quantum World Congress, taking place September 23-25, 2026 at The Hotel at the University of Maryla more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 3 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * Rafael Oganesyan Helps Students Turn Research Into Opportunity * Rafael Oganesyan's connection to UNLV stretches back more than 26 years and four degrees. He arrived on campus in 2000 as a 15-year-old high school student taking college classes. "I did my best to not let my classmates know my age by dressing business casual for class lectures," Oganesyan recalls. It was only when staff asked him for his Social Security number that anyone more PR

AUGUSTA, Georgia, Aug. 3 -- Augusta University posted the following news release: * * * Rethinking how data meets the atom * Quantum computing is often framed as a hardware race with attention fixed on machines that promise amazing speed. But a foundational mathematical problem remains unresolved. No complete framework yet exists for converting massive amounts of data generated by fields such as healthcare, disease surveillance, financial transactions and climate monitoring into units a quantum machine can process. "What exactly we are pr more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 3 -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Revamped Course on Farming Fundamentals Opens for Enrollment * UT Extension launches updated farming fundamentals course online for beginning farmers KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - A newly updated Farming Fundamentals course is being launched online by University of Tennessee Extension beginning August 3, 2026. The course provides new and beginning Tennessee farmers with practical, research-based education to help build success more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 3 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice expands signature financial aid program, offering free tuition to families earning up to $200,000 * Rice University today announced a major expansion of the Rice Investment, its signature financial aid program, offering free tuition to students from families earning up to $200,000 annually. Beginning with students entering in fall 2027, the expansion will open the doors of a Rice education to more talented students, provide families with greater clarity more PR

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Aug. 3 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Rowan-Virtua SOM and Virtua Health earn Joint Accreditation with Commendation * Recognition places the partnership among an elite group of organizations advancing interprofessional continuing education nationwide Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine (SOM) and Virtua Health have earned Joint Accreditation with Commendation as a provider of continuing education, a distinction that recognizes excellence in interprofessional education and collaboration.  more PR

TOWSON, Maryland, Aug. 4 -- Towson University issued the following news release: * * * SECU MD and Towson University launch comprehensive financial wellness program New collaboration will deliver financial education, exclusive banking benefits, co-branded debit card to students, faculty, staff, alumni, fans - State Employees Credit Union of Maryland (SECU MD) and Towson University announced a long-term partnership designed to strengthen financial wellness across the university community through educational programming, access to financial  more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Aug. 3 -- Southern Connecticut State University posted the following news: * * * Southern Expands Cannabis Workforce Training Through State Partnership * The Connecticut Social Equity Council (the Council) has partnered with Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) to expand workforce development opportunities by providing scholarships for a cannabis industry education program designed to prepare eligible participants for careers in the state's regulated adult-use cannabis industry. The program delivers a fully  more PR

HATTIESBURG, Mississippi, Aug. 3 -- The University of Southern Mississippi posted the following news: * * * Southern Miss Students Earn National Recognition at 2026 RoboSub Competition * Students from The University of Southern Mississippi's School of Computing Sciences and Computer Engineering and School of Ocean Science and Engineering recently earned national recognition at the 2026 RoboSub Competition, advancing to the semifinal round and receiving a BlueRobotics Award for innovation in autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) design. Held  more PR

COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, Aug. 3 -- The University of Maryland School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * SPH welcomes new associate dean for research * Starting this month, SPH Professor Amelia Arria is expanding her role within the UMD School of Public Health as the new associate dean for research. In this leadership position, Arria will steer SPH's strategic research leadership, collaborating across school communities and university leadership to increase research proposals and awards. She will also strengthen our research  more PR

TUCSON, Arizona, Aug. 3 -- The University of Arizona posted the following news release: * * * Stanford analysis ranks U of A among nation's most effective producers of billion-dollar startups * The University of Arizona ranks among the nation's leaders in producing founders of billion-dollar startups relative to its size, according to a new Stanford Graduate School of Business analysis. The university ranked No. 3 in the nation for its likelihood of producing a unicorn company and No. 5 for producing unicorn founders, placing it ahead of i more PR

STANFORD, California, Aug. 1 -- Stanford University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Joseph Liao is new chair of the Department of Urology Urologic surgeon and scientist Joseph Liao is the new head of Stanford Medicine's urology department. By Nina Bai Joseph C. Liao, MD, the Kathryn Simmons Stamey Professor and professor of urology, is the new chair of the Department of Urology, effective Aug. 1. Liao succeeds Eila Skinner, MD, the Thomas A. Stamey Research Professor in Urology, who helmed the department for 14 years.  more PR

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, Aug. 3 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Sternhagen receives first Metzger appointment * Jason Sternhagen, a 16-year veteran of the McComish Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, begins his 17th year as the first appointee to the Metzger Educator in Power System Engineering. Sternhagen, who had been a lecturer and research associate III in the electrical engineering department, carries the new title of Metzger Endowed Professor of Practice. In addition to workin more PR

BEREA, Ohio, Aug. 3 -- Baldwin Wallace University posted the following news: * * * Summer of learning immerses BW students in hands-on research * Faculty-student mentoring is at the heart of three BW students exploring ornithology, entomology and paleontology. And while the science behind these topics may exceed layperson knowledge, the environmental impact of their research is consequential. At BW, biology and environmental science are two of several STEM majors that enable students to explore their interests in life science. Real-world  more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 3 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Texas A&M to build first national self-driving laboratory for metals, open to researchers nationwide Researchers have received a $24.9M grant to develop an NSF Materials Innovation Platform where universities, national laboratories and industry members can run alloy-discovery campaigns using robotic systems and artificial intelligence. By Alyssa Schaechinger, Engineering News Staff A six-year, $24.9 million grant from the U.S more PR

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Aug. 4 -- Texas AandM University Corpus Christi campus issued the following news: * * * TAMU-CC to Celebrate Summer Graduates, Jace Tunnell '98, '01 Selected as Keynote Speaker Carlos Adamez More than 550 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students will celebrate the culmination of years of hard work, perseverance, and achievement during the Summer 2026 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 8, at 10 a.m. in the Hilliard Center. Their commencement celebration comes during a historic year for the Island University,  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 3 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * The power of funded discovery * How do people end up in the hospital, and why do some of them end up passing away during their hospitalizations? The question might conjure images of cardiac emergencies or respiratory crises, but one of the deadliest leading causes-sepsis-is broadly underrecognized. "It's the body's response to an infection, but it's not just an infection," says Kathryn H. Bowles, Penn Nursing's van Ameringen Chair in Nursin more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 3 -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Tried and True Blue: Plumbago * Easy-to-grow groundcover, also known as leadwort, enjoyed by pollinators UT Gardens' August Plant of the Month Submitted by Shalena Durkot, garden coordinator and horticulturist, UT Gardens, Crossville KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - If you are looking for an easy-to-grow groundcover that provides beautiful blue blooms and fall color, then look no further because this one is for you. Ceratostig more PR

TROY, Alabama, Aug. 3 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * TROY grad student receives grant for freshwater mussel research * A Troy University graduate student has been awarded the 2026 Alabama Audubon's Walter F. Coxe Research Grant for her research into native freshwater mussels in the Pea River. Sydney Bernard, a graduate student in the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences from Richmond, Virginia, was awarded the $1,500 grant for her master's thesis titled "Feeding Ecology of Native Freshwater Mussels and C more PR

TROY, Alabama, Aug. 3 (TNSrpt) -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * Troy University earns national recognition for preparing future elementary teachers in the science of reading * TROY elementary education programs achieve top marks in new report from the National Council on Teacher Quality. The graduate and undergraduate elementary teacher preparation programs at Troy University have earned "A" grades from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for how well they prepare future teachers to teach reading to elementary  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Aug. 3 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * UAB awarded grants to study atherosclerosis advancement and MYC-driven cancers * Two researchers in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Pathology were recently awarded R01 grants from the National Institutes of Health totaling $4.9 million. Tyrrell awarded $3 million to study atherosclerosis in aging adults Daniel Tyrrell, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the Division of Molecular and Cellular Pathology, recently received funding f more PR

IRVINE, California, Aug. 3 -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * Confronting global gaps in integrative cancer care knowledge UC Irvine-led survey reveals factors inhibiting use of complementary therapies * Study helps explain why yoga, acupuncture, mindfulness training and other evidence-based complementary therapies remain underused in oncology, even as demand from patients keeps climbing. * Continuing-education requirements, mentorship pairing experienced integrative practitioners with ne more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Aug. 3 -- The University of Illinois Springfield campus posted the following news: * * * UIS selected to write 1908 race riot exhibit * The Illinois State Museum Society has awarded a team from the University of Illinois Springfield Center for Lincoln Studies and History Department the contract to write the historical content for a permanent exhibit on the 1908 Springfield race riot at the new Springfield Sangamon County Transportation HUB, currently under construction on Ninth Street in downtown Springfield. Sangamo more PR

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Aug. 4 -- The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School issued the following news: * * * UMass Chan summer outreach programs inspire next generation of physician-scientists By Pat Sargent More than 100 high school and undergraduate students spent part of their summer on campus at UMass Chan Medical School, participating in four of the University's outreach programs, exposing students to careers in medicine and biomedical science. "At UMass Chan, we now have this suite of programs for high school and college  more PR

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Aug. 3 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news: * * * UNF team selected by NASA to conduct solar eclipse research in Spain * A team of University of North Florida students and faculty will travel to Burgos, Spain, this week to collect scientific data during the solar eclipse as part of a NASA-supported research initiative. NASA's Nationwide Eclipse Ballooning Project (NASA-NEBP) selected and funded the UNF team as one of only three universities to participate in the international eclipse mission more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 4 -- The University of Chicago Energy Policy Institute issued the following news: * * * Working with the Community to Build an Open Air Quality Ecosystem in Nigeria Three independent actors across Nigeria are building an air pollution monitoring network community of efforts to drive policy action. High-quality, open and real-time tracked data is enabling government agencies and researchers to identify hotspots, inform policy, and forge new partnerships to improve air quality. - Nigeria's journey into air pollution m more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, Aug. 4 (TNSjou) -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * What's in it for me? People more likely to help the environment when it benefits them Framing cleanup efforts as a way to meet people, exercise can boost pro-environmental behaviors By Savannah Peat People might be more inclined to keep their community clean if they believe it benefits them personally, according to new research (https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/00139165261455145) from the University of Georgia. The study found that  more PR

MANOA, Hawaii, Aug. 3 -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: * * * Tagging whales from the sky: New methods revolutionize research Marine mammal research has attained new heights as scientists at the University of Hawaii at Manoa are deploying noninvasive suction-cup tags onto humpback whales using drones. Traditionally, researchers from the Marine Mammal Research Program (MMRP) in the Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology approached animals closely via boats, deploying tags using a seven-meter carbon fiber  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 3 -- The University of Illinois Chicago campus issued the following news release: * * * UIC nationally recognized for degree pathway program The University of Illinois Chicago has received national commendation for its leadership in ensuring equitable student success along the path to completing a bachelor's degree. UIC is one of two inaugural recipients of the Association for Undergraduate Education at Research Universities' Carl E. Wieman Award for Excellence, which honors university departments and offices for the more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 4 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * In rural Tanzania, solar-powered pumps bring clean water closer to home Written By: Fernanda Pires and Tevah Platt Around 10,000 people and thousands of livestock now have access to clean water in the Tanzanian villages of Esilalei and Oltukai, in the African country's semi-arid Monduli District. Researchers from the University of Michigan and the nonprofit ELICO Foundation built a solar-powered pumping system to supply water to about 3,000 pastorali more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 4 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Teaching AI--and humans--to prevent medication dispensing errors The medical mistake harms millions of Americans each year and costs billions RESEARCH TO WATCH - Researchers at the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy and College of Engineering are collaborating to solve the problem of medication dispensing errors and patient safety issues related to pharmacies. The team will develop artificial intelligence and imaging-based error-detection m more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 4 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Nebraska to grant approximately 600 degrees in August ceremony The University of Nebraska-Lincoln will confer approximately 600 degrees during a combined graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremony Aug. 15 at Pinnacle Bank Arena, 400 Pinnacle Arena Drive. The ceremony will begin at 9 a.m., with doors opening to the public at 7:30 a.m. The university will award doctoral, Juris Doctor, master's and baccalaureate degrees. Interim Chancellor Katherine more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 4 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * 15 Nebraska innovators who helped shape America's story For 250 years, America's story has been shaped by people who challenged assumptions, pursued discovery and turned ideas into progress. The University of Nebraska has been part of that story since its founding in 1869. As a land-grant university, Nebraska was built on the belief that knowledge should serve people. Across generations, Nebraska scholars, creators and innovators have carried that miss more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 4 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Huskers build on a century of discovery in the fight against future pandemics Gladys Henry Dick did not begin her career studying scarlet fever from a distance. She lived it. In 1911, while working as a physician at Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago, Dick contracted the disease that would become the focus of her scientific career. At the time, scarlet fever was among the most feared illnesses affecting children in America. Before antibiotics, ou more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Aug. 4 -- The University of Oklahoma Health campus issued the following news: * * * OU Hosts Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Showcases Statewide Health Efforts Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, visited the OU Health Campus on Saturday, Aug. 1 to learn more about the University of Oklahoma's flagship academic health system and its efforts to improve health outcomes across the state. Oz was joined by members of the Oklahoma Congressional Deleg more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 4 -- The University of Pennsylvania Annenberg School for Communication issued the following news: * * * The Center for Advanced Research in Global Communication Welcomes Two New Postdoctoral Fellows Carlos Davalos and Pratiksha Thangam Menon will join the Annenberg School this fall. By Anastasiya Miazhevich, CARGC The Center for Advanced Research in Global Communication (CARGC) at the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania is thrilled to announce that Carlos Davalos and Pratiks more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 4 -- The University of Pennsylvania Annenberg School for Communication issued the following news: * * * Two Visiting Scholars Will Join the Center for Advanced Research in Global Communication in Fall 2026 David Craig and John Vilanova will visit CARGC during the Fall 2026 semester. By Anastasiya Miazhevich, CARGC The Center for Advanced Research in Global Communication (CARGC) at the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania is pleased to welcome David Craig and John Vilanova (Ph more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 3 -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: * * * UT Launches New Materials Science Bachelor's Program From alternative fuels to the next quantum computer, it starts with materials science - The University of Texas at Austin is launching a new materials science and engineering undergraduate degree program, building on the University's leadership in engineering by preparing students for one of today's most critical fields. The Cockrell School of Engineering began accepting applications for the new Bac more PR

SEATTLE, Washington, Aug. 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of Washington School of Medicine posted the following news release: * * * AI identifies health risks from routine sleep study data Researchers develop an AI model that identifies patient groups with long-term health vulnerabilities. - An AI model can uncover hidden patterns from routine sleep studies. A novel AI model can use information collected during routine sleep studies to identify patients' long-term health risks, according to a study published today in Nature Communications. D more PR

PENSACOLA, Florida, Aug. 3 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release: * * * UWF exceeds $100 million Here for Good capital campaign goal The University of West Florida's Here for Good capital campaign has officially concluded, surpassing $100 million in philanthropic support and engaging more than 33,000 donors to advance the University's four key priorities of people, programs, place and community. Publicly launched in 2024 as the most ambitious fundraisi more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Aug. 2 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * UNM professor awarded EMNRD grant to improve power grid resilience * An associate professor at The University of New Mexico received a grid modernization research grant from the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department. ECE Associate Professor Ali Bidram Ali Bidram, associate professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, received the $788,000 grant to create advanced energy storage architecture for cha more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Aug. 3 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI cut flower trial August open house to welcome growers, put spotlight on summer blooms * KINGSTON, R.I. - August 3, 2026 - A field of flowers is growing more than just beautiful blooms at the University of Rhode Island's Agronomy Farm. As part of a two-year cut flower variety trial, URI researchers are evaluating snapdragons and dahlias to help strengthen the cut flower industry across Southern New England. The farm welcomed visitors to se more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Aug. 3 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI researcher co-authors recommendations on discussing electronic cigarettes with adults who smoke * KINGSTON, R.I. - August 3, 2026 - Patricia Cioe, professor and associate dean for research and scholarship at the University of Rhode Island College of Nursing, is the only nurse scientist among a group of leading tobacco researchers from the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco Treatment Network who published recommendations encouragin more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Aug. 3 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI team to address remediation challenges of manganese in R.I. drinking water * KINGSTON, R.I. - Aug. 3, 2026 - A partnership between the University of Rhode Island and Rhode Island Department of Health will study manganese levels in Rhode Island's drinking water. The project, "Statewide Support for Manganese Management in Rhode Island," will be funded by a grant from the Emerging Contaminants in Small and Disadvantaged Communities through the more PR

MOBILE, Alabama, Aug. 3 -- The University of South Alabama issued the following news release: * * * USA Announces Completion of Work for Defense Industrial Base Institute Grant * The University of South Alabama Office of Community Engagement has completed several initiatives under the $ 250,000 Defense Industrial Base Institute grant in collaboration with Northeastern University. The grant was awarded in June of 2025. The U.S. Navy-funded grant focused on resilience and sustainability. The work done has laid the groundwork for increasing a more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 4 (TNSjou) -- The University of Southern California Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics issued the following news: * * * Pharmaceutical Spending Is Shifting Away From 'Me-Too' Drugs A long-running debate over prescription drug costs has centered on whether drug manufacturers are better rewarded for truly innovative medicines or so-called "me-too" drugs that may offer only incremental improvements over existing treatments but still command high prices. New research from the USC Schaeffer Center for  more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 3 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * UT San Antonio Alumni Gala celebrates a new era of achievement * Nearly 500 alumni, friends and university supporters will come together for the 2026 UT San Antonio Alumni Gala on Saturday, August 8, at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa. This year's gala marks a new chapter for the Alumni Association as it brings together alumni from across the integrated university. For the first time, the event's distinguished alumni honorees in more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Aug. 3 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Ancient Greek Poet Sappho Highlighted at Aggie Talks Presentation * C.R. Grimmer presented at the Logan Library as part of Utah State University's Aggie Talks series on Wednesday. The presentation, titled "Sappho on Tour: How a 'Pop Star' of Ancient Greece Influenced Modern Culture," focused on the impact that the ancient poet Sappho has had on modern society, as well as how humanities scholars connect their work with the community. Grimmer is a poet and an assis more PR

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Aug. 3 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news: * * * UTC alum Faith Rose becomes first graduate of UTC-Siskin Hospital geriatric physical therapy residency * From left: Dr. Stephanie Eton, Dr. Vickie Blalock, Dr. Kyle Binkley, Dr. Faith Rose, Dr. Matthew Annessi, Dr. Ross von Glahn and Dr. Douglas Daniel. Photo by Angela Foster. When Dr. Faith Rose received her framed certificate as the first graduate of the Siskin Hospital-University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Geriatric Physica more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU honored by National Postdoctoral Association The award recognizes a lengthy and influential initiative to reshape the workplace experience of postdocs, who are vital to the research enterprise but historically have been underpaid with few benefits across higher education. By Emily Komornik, Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation The National Postdoctoral Association recently named Virginia Commonwealth University as one of  more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Matthew Taylor named head of Department of Food Science and Technology Taylor brings to his new role nearly two decades of experience mentoring students and leading collaborative food safety research totaling more than $52 million in funding. By Courtney Vondracek Matthew Taylor has been named the new head of Virginia Tech's Department of Food Science and Technology in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. He begins his appointment Aug. 10. Taylor brin more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Research links industrial pollution to health risks in Louisiana By Kelsey Bartlett For more than two decades, Virginia Tech professor and Louisiana native Barbara Allen has warned of the health risks associated with living near Louisiana's Cancer Alley. The 85-mile stretch of land along the Mississippi River is home to numerous petrochemical plants and oil refineries that produce plastics, fuels, and other industrial products. Allen said residents there and in more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 4 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Research seeks better understanding of pollen movement from ground to sky Using ground samplers, drones, and simulations, researchers successfully measured pollen dispersal from a genetically engineered crop and established a modeling methodology for future prediction. By Felicia Spencer Plant biologists and engineers have extended their studies to the skies to track airborne pollen once it leaves a crop. In a new study, published in Environmental Mo more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 4 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Research uncovers hidden patterns in hurricane storm surge By Courtney Sakry When a hurricane roars toward land, forecasters try to predict how high sea levels will rise to help coastal communities prepare for the worst impacts. But storm surge peak isn't always the biggest problem. How fast water rises, how long it remains elevated, and how quickly it recedes all influence coastal erosion, infrastructure damage, emergency response, and recovery -- and more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Aug. 4 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * Wayne State University names Dr. Christina Bloebaum new provost and SVP of academic affairs Accomplished leader to advance student and faculty success, academic excellence, and institutional impact - Following a national search, President Richard A. Bierschbach today announced the appointment of Dr. Christina Bloebaum as Wayne State University's new provost and senior vice president of academic affairs. Dr. Bloebaum will officially begin her role on Aug.  more PR

KEYSER, West Virginia, Aug. 4 -- West Virginia University Potomac State College issued the following news: * * * WVU Potomac State announces Miller Scholarship Students who live just outside of West Virginia but within close proximity to the WVU Potomac State College campus are now eligible for a newly established scholarship made possible by Bonnie R. Miller. Founded in July 2026, the Glenn F. and Bonnie R. Miller Scholarship at Potomac State College benefits students with financial need from Lonaconing, Barton, or Midland, Maryland, atten more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Aug. 4 (TNSjou) -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * What's in the dust? UVA study finds hidden metals in city streets By Zeina Mohammed, spr2jm@virginia.edu If you're in an urban area with strong winds, chances are you are breathing in more than just a little dust. You could be exposed to metals from cars, construction sites or pesticides used decades ago. In a new study published in the Environmental Science and Pollution Research journal, University of Virginia researchers  more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 4 -- The Syracuse University School of Management (Whitman) issued the following news: * * * Whitman School of Management Reimagines Its Online MBA, Making a Top-Ranked Program More Accessible, Flexible and Relevant Than Ever Meg Androsiglio The Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University is announcing a comprehensive reimagining of its Online MBA program, with significant changes taking effect beginning with the fall 2026 session and continuing into spring 2027. The result is a faster, more flexib more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, Aug. 3 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * WIU Alumni Council Adds Six New Members * MACOMB/MOLINE, IL - - Six new dedicated Western Illinois University graduates began their terms on the WIU Alumni Council on July 1. Larry Ferrere `81, Phyllis McCluskey-Titus `79 `81, Matt O'Kray `04, Dr. Shawn Shianna `80, Michael Shonrock `79 `81, and Phil Weiss `98 `17 were selected by the WIU Alumni Council membership committee and were officially installed at the Council's July meeting. They begin more PR