AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 3 -- Austin Community College District posted the following news: * * * ACC's AI Leadership Spotlighted by The Chronicle of Higher Education * Austin Community College District (ACC) is earning national recognition for its innovative approach to preparing students to use artificial intelligence (AI) responsibly and effectively. In The Chronicle of Higher Education's examination of how colleges are adapting to AI in the classroom, ACC was highlighted for its student-centered approach to AI education. The article features more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 3 -- The City University of New York posted the following news: * * * Accenture Expands Paid Internships and AI Training for CUNY for Students Through $1 Million Investment * #Funding Will Support a 15% Expansion of CUNY Career Launch, Which Currently Provides Paid Internships to 2,000 Students Annually #Accenture Will Also Offer Free Access to AI Training for as Many as 20,000 CUNY Students, Faculty, Staff & Alumni The City University of New York today announced a $1 million investment from Accenture to expand paid interns more PR

HAIFA, Israel, Aug. 3 -- The Technion - Israel Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * After an Eight-Year Hiatus, Technion Hosts Israel's National Mechanical Engineering Conference Focused on the AI Era * After an eight-year interruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent wars, Israel's mechanical engineering community gathered at the Technion for the 36th National Mechanical Engineering Conference. The event marked not only the revival of a long-standing professional tradition but also the commitment of Israel 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

CAMBRIDGE, England, Aug. 3 -- Anglia Ruskin University posted the following news: * * * ARU and AVEVA launch art and AI programme for HQ * Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) has launched an ambitious research-led art commissioning programme exploring how creativity can help shape more human-centred approaches to artificial intelligence and the future of workplaces. Delivered in partnership with AVEVA, the Cambridge-headquartered industrial software leader, the initiative will help shape the experience of the company's newly refurbished PS30 mi 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

QUEENSLAND, Australia, Aug. 3 -- Central Queensland University issued the following news: * * * Young innovators take centre court at robotics showdown By Lucy Stafford Robots rolled, danced, tackled rescue missions and battled it out on the soccer field as hundreds of young innovators descended on CQUniversity's North Rockhampton campus for the 23rd Annual Central Queensland Junior Robotics Competition. The CQUniversity Community Sports Centre was buzzing with creativity, teamwork and excitement as 283 students from 17 schools across Cent 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

CANTON, Missouri, Aug. 3 -- Culver-Stockton College issued the following news: * * * Computer and Data Science Professor Earns Robotics Certification, Launching New Course A Culver-Stockton College (C-SC) professor is bringing new technology training to campus after completing a demanding certification program and launching a new course of his own. Both efforts are aimed at giving students an edge as artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes industries from manufacturing to healthcare. C-SC Professor of Computer and Data Science Joe Liesen rece 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

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

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

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- The University of the District of Columbia posted the following news: * * * Head of UDC School of Education Selected for National Fellowship for Educator Preparation Leaders * Anika Spratley Burtin, interim dean of the University of the District of Columbia's new School of Education and Learning Sciences, has been selected as an Impact Academy Fellow by Deans for Impact, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening educator preparation. Burtin joins a cohort of 24 education leaders from across the coun more PR

HONG KONG, Aug. 3 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * HKU researcher named 2025 "35 Innovators Under 35 China" by MIT Technology Review * Professor Hengshuang Zhao of the School of Computing and Data Science at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has been selected as one of the 2025 "35 Innovators Under 35 China" (TR35 China) by MIT Technology Review, a technology publication founded by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the United States. Professor Hengshuang Zhao is a frontier pioneer in  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

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

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

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

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

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

FARGO, North Dakota, Aug. 3 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * NDSU professor shares innovative grading approach with the Chronicle of Higher Education * NDSU Biology Professor Jenni Momsen was recently featured in the Chronicle of Higher Education's Teaching newsletter, which focused on whether faculty members should reconsider traditional grading systems. As part of an ongoing series for the Chronicle Teaching newsletter, reporter Beth McMurtie is examining grading processes and whether traditional points-b 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

WATERLOO, Ontario, Aug. 3 -- The University of Waterloo posted the following news: * * * Pilotless planes for the hardest-to-reach places * When Jeremy Wang (PhD '23) began thinking about the future of aviation, he wasn't focused on crowded airports or commercial airlines. Instead, the Waterloo alum was thinking about the places planes rarely reach: remote Northern communities, isolated regions and areas where infrastructure is limited or unreliable. "Our mission has always been to make transportation more accessible to the world's hardes more PR

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Aug. 3 -- The University of the Witwatersrand posted the following news: * * * South and East students explore future of AI * Wits and Zhejiang University students find synergy through interdisciplinary exchange. Wits University recently hosted a delegation of postgraduate students from Zhejiang University (ZJU), China, for an academic exchange programme on the theme of Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Work: AI Across Disciplines. The exchange brought together eight postgraduate students from Zhejiang  more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Aug. 3 -- The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University issued the following news release: * * * South Korea's AI sell-off shows how quickly market optimism can turn * The South Korean stock market has plunged almost 40 per cent over the last few weeks, wiping billions from investor wealth. An RMIT expert says the sell-off is a stark reminder that market enthusiasm for AI can quickly outpace economic reality. Professor Angel Zhong, School of Economics, Finance and Marketing: "What we're seeing in South Kor 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

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

HONG KONG, Aug. 3 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * The 11th HKU Quarterly Forum on the Chinese Economy: Navigating China's Next Phase of Economic Growth - Technological Innovation and Opening-Up * The 11th HKU Quarterly Forum on Chinese Economy, hosted by HKU Business School's Institute of China Economy (ICE), in partnership with the Shanghai Jiao Tong University Hong Kong Alumni Association, was held on 31 July, at HKU iCube in Central, Hong Kong. Amid intensifying global technology competition, and  more PR

NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, Aug. 3 -- Radboud University posted the following news: * * * These are the seven winners of the University Study Prize 2026 * Seven (former) students of Radboud University can call themselves winners of the University Study Prize 2026. They receive this prize because they wrote a thesis of exceptional quality during the past academic year. The awards ceremony will take place during the Opening of the Academic Year 2026-2027 on 31 August, at the Vereeniging in Nijmegen. The winners of the Study Awards and summar more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 3 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * UC San Diego Launches New Business Data Science Major * As UC San Diego continues to expand its physical footprint with scores of new on-campus facilities, it is matching this growth with an expansion of its academic footprint: A new Bachelor of Science in Business Data Science - one of the first such programs in the nation and the first in the University of California system. The program aims to produce skilled professionals capa more PR

GRONINGEN, The Netherlands, Aug. 3 -- The University of Groningen issued the following news: * * * Opinion: 'AI should not sit on the judge's chair' AI is picking up in all sectors, including justice. Is that a good development? According to Benedikt Schmitz, it can save time. "But AI shouldn't sit in the judge's chair." - Schmitz (31) is assistant professor of private international law and comparative contract law. He has rolled in the issue of digitization of justice. This spring he organised a European congress dedicated to the digitisa more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Aug. 3 -- The University of Melbourne issued the following news: * * * New tool enables early intervention for diabetes related foot ulcers A collaborative project between the University of Melbourne and RMIT has developed a thermal imaging artificial intelligence (AI) tool called THERMUL to prevent diabetes related foot ulcer hospitalisations and amputations by improving early intervention rates. Diabetes affects over 500 million people globally and up to 34 per cent of people with the condition will develop a foot ul 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

SYDNEY, Australia, Aug. 3 -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * More work, less recognition: women's labour still doesn't count Melissa Lyne Not one country has achieved gender equality - and won't, until all labour is valued. Every day, women perform billions of hours of work that keeps families, communities and economies running. But raising children, caring for ageing parents, preparing meals, cleaning homes and supporting relatives in need still doesn't officially count as 'work'. Thirty years after gov more PR

PRETORIA, South Africa, Aug. 3 -- The University of Pretoria issued the following commentary by Rakeshnie Ramoutar-Prieschl, director of the Department of Internationalisation and Strategic Partnerships: * * * What if the scientist who solves SA's biggest problem never becomes a scientist? Every year, South Africa celebrates its top matric achievers. We applaud young innovators at science fairs, honour coding champions and marvel at teenagers who build robots from scrap metal or invent life-saving technologies from their bedrooms. We tell ou 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

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 3 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * What is Q Day? UT San Antonio's Jeff Prevost breaks down the quantum threat * Quantum computing is an emerging field with the potential to help solve some of the world's most complex problems far beyond the reach of today's computers. But it also introduces cybersecurity threats like Q Day, the moment when a quantum computer becomes powerful enough to break the encryptions that protect the digital world. Jeff Prevost, PhD, the Cloud Technolog more PR