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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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