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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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