MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, Aug. 4 -- West Virginia University posted the following news: * * * 2026 Hazel Ruby McQuain Graduate Scholars pursue service-driven careers to strengthen West Virginia * Whether improving rural infrastructure, advancing public health, preserving cultural heritage, or expanding agricultural education, the 2026 Hazel Ruby McQuain Graduate Scholarship recipients are pursuing graduate study with one goal in common: making a lasting difference for West Virginians. The scholarship program, administered by the West Virg more PR

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Aug. 4 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news: * * * A new path for emerging artists * When David Politzer, director of the School of Art and Design (SoA+D), arrived at NAU four years ago, the first SoA+D/Grand Canyon Alumni exhibition had already been scheduled. After its success, Politzer met with Clover Morell, who at the time was the new director of residency, and together, they worked on making the joint exhibition an annual event. This venture has now evolved into a residency program for emerging  more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, Aug. 5 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * Anne Shaffer named interim dean of UGA Graduate School Professor and senior associate dean brings nearly two decades of UGA experience to the new post By Mike Wooten Anne Shaffer, senior associate dean of the University of Georgia Graduate School and professor of psychology, has been appointed interim dean of the Graduate School, effective Aug. 1. Shaffer succeeds Ron Walcott, who was recently named UGA's interim senior vice president for academic affair more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 4 -- The University of Texas Health San Antonio posted the following news release: * * * Any degree of physical activity may slow cognitive decline particularly in Hispanics, UT Health San Antonio study suggests * SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 4, 2026 - Physical activity and controlling blood sugar in midlife are associated with a significantly slower rate of cognitive decline later, with exercise particularly beneficial for Hispanics, new research from UT Health San Antonio, the academic health center of The University of Texa more PR

TEMPE, Arizona, Aug. 5 -- Arizona State University issued the following news: * * * New ASU center to help protect America's agriculture industry from foreign threats Center for Agriculture and National Security dedicated to securing US food systems and strengthening national resilience * ASU opens Center for Agriculture and National Security * Center is dedicated to helping secure U.S. food systems * Expert says U.S. food systems are vulnerable to attacks By Scott Bordow In 2022, Alicia Ellis and her husband leased a farm near Queen Cr more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 4 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Associate Dean Jeffrey A. Dodge participates in aspiring law professor panels at SEALS * CARLISLE, PA-At the annual meeting of the Southeastern Association of Law Schools, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Jeffrey A. Dodge served on two panels oriented to helping aspiring law professors prepare for the job market. On each panel, Dodge shared his perspective as an associate dean for academic affairs and past member of th more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 3 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Board of Visitors elects new executive committee, reviews president's goals, welcomes new provost, and announces transformative gift * At its first meeting of the new fiscal year, the George Mason University Board of Visitors discussed President Gregory Washington's goals for 2026-27, elected new leadership, announced a transformative gift for the College of Public Health, and officially welcomed new provost Marion Underwood to the university. The backdro more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Brad Warren to become dean of VCU Libraries and university librarian He joins VCU, effective Sept. 14, after leading Augusta University's library division. - Brad Warren has been selected as dean of VCU Libraries and university librarian after a national search. He will join Virginia Commonwealth University after serving as the inaugural dean of libraries at Augusta University in Georgia. Warren is slated to begin his appointment on Sept. 14 af more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Aug. 3 -- Lincoln University posted the following news: * * * Elizabeth Dorssom Authors Chapter on Navigating Graduate Education for First-Generation Students * Elizabeth Dorssom, assistant professor of political science at Lincoln University of Missouri, authored a chapter in a new book exploring the challenges and strategies that help first-generation students navigate graduate education. Elizabeth Dorssom, assistant professor of political science and coordinator of the Master of Arts in Community and Economic D more PR

OXFORD, Mississippi, Aug. 4 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news: * * * Endowment Provides Catalyst for Aspiring Business Leaders * OXFORD, Miss. - For more than 20 years, the Gillespie Business Model Competition has provided student entrepreneurs at the University of Mississippi with professional feedback, mentoring and financial capital to pursue their dreams. An Ole Miss alumna hopes to help expand those opportunities with a new endowment. Katherine Avery, a financial services consultant in Houston, Texas, gave $50 more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 4 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news: * * * FAMU Made: Mark Futch Carries FAMU Excellence Into Health Care * TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - After graduating from Florida A&M University (FAMU), Mark Futch, is beginning his career as a health care professional while carrying with him the standard his professors emphasized throughout his time on The Hill: represent FAMU with excellence. Futch, a Summer 2026 cardiopulmonary science graduate, is credits hi more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 4 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida State University establishes new model to foster international research collaborations * Florida State University is pioneering a new model for international research collaboration through its inaugural Visiting Scholars Partnership Program (VSPP), an initiative designed to foster innovation by building lasting research relationships between FSU faculty and leading international institutions. Unlike traditional faculty exchanges, the program p more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 3 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * From Waitlist to Welcome: An Inside Look at the Marlow Early Childhood Education Campus * Eighty local families are about to receive some long-awaited news. UNLV/CSUN Preschool Director Chelsie Shurtleff is calling, and she's ready to inform them that they're off the preschool admissions waitlist. After months -or often even years -of waiting for a spot to open, UNLV's expansion of the Marlow Early Childhood Education Campus is complete  more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 4 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU expands Stamps Scholars partnership to support top students * Florida State University is expanding its partnership with the Stamps Scholars Program to provide the most generous scholarship in university history to five first-year students per year. The scholarship will cover up to four years of each student's full cost of attendance, plus $20,000 in enrichment funding to support internships, study abroad, undergraduate research and other experien more PR

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Aug. 3 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news: * * * Greetings from Puerto Rico! * Every journey begins with a single step, but some journeys take us far beyond what we ever imagined. Traveling can be more than an opportunity to visit a new place; it can also be a way to discover new cultures, build lasting connections and gain a deeper understanding of the world around us. This summer, a group of 30 Lumberjacks discovered just that through NAU's award-winning Global Citizens Project Scholars (GCPS) pr more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Aug. 3 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * How Allie Trotter found her calling in serving South Carolina * College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences For Allie Trotter, serving others has always been central to her journey. Whether mentoring young people through the Clemson Cooperative Extension Service or protecting public health through environmental laboratory testing, the Clemson University graduate has built a career around making a difference in South Carolina communities. Now, as more PR

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Aug. 5 -- Indiana University issued the following news: * * * IU School of Optometry provides vision care for hundreds of Special Olympics Indiana athletes Nearly 400 Special Olympics Indiana athletes received free vision screenings and eyewear this summer thanks to support of the Indiana University School of Optometry faculty, students, staff, alumni and community volunteers. On June 13, a team of 39 volunteers provided vision screenings to 383 athletes during the 2026 Special Olympics Indiana Summer Games as part of  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 4 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education posted the following news: * * * Institute funds five faculty fellows to support foster youth outcomes * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Five Penn State faculty members were recently named Social Science Research Institute (SSRI) Mid-Career Research-Practice Partnership Faculty Fellows for 2026-27. The fellows program supports faculty in developing sustained collaborations with practitioners to produce timely, policy-relevant research that improves outcomes  more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Aug. 5 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * K-State field days connect deep roots of western Kansas research to modern solutions for producers Aug. 25-27 events in Garden City, Hays and Tribune will highlight long-term research, timely product evaluations and the latest crop and livestock management strategies By Kelsey Stremel, College of Agriculture For more than a century, Kansas State University research fields across western Kansas have weathered drought, hail, shifting markets, new technologi more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 4 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU law professor examines the rule of law through the Bard's 'Measure for Measure' * LAWRENCE -If law students were assigned to look up the definition of the "rule of law," they might not think to start with Shakespeare. But according to a University of Kansas legal scholar, the Bard is as good of a source as any to understand a host of legal issues, both past and present. Raj Bhala, University Distinguished Professor of Law, recently concluded a sabbatic more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 4 - The University of Kansas School of Law posted the following news: * * * KU law professor examines the rule of law through the Bard's 'Measure for Measure' * LAWRENCE -If law students were assigned to look up the definition of the "rule of law," they might not think to start with Shakespeare. But according to a University of Kansas legal scholar, the Bard is as good of a source as any to understand a host of legal issues, both past and present. Raj Bhala, University Distinguished Professor of Law, recently conclud more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 3 -- Morgan State University posted the following news release: * * * Morgan State University Selected for Inaugural National Nursing Innovation Fellows Program * Dept. of Nursing Leadership Team Joins Nationwide Pioneering Effort to Transform Nursing Education and Strengthen Future Healthcare Workforce Baltimore - Morgan State University's Department of Nursing has been selected to participate in the inaugural Academic Nursing Innovation Fellows (ANI Fellows) Program, a novel national initiative designed to tran more PR

CHARLESTON, South Carolina, Aug. 4 -- The Medical University of South Carolina issued the following news release: * * * MUSC ranked South Carolina's No. 1 hospital and cancer center by U.S. News & World Report * CHARLESTON, S.C. (Aug. 4, 2026) - MUSC Health has once again achieved best-in-class national and statewide rankings for excellence in patient care at its hospitals, cancer care, obstetrics and gynecology, neurology and neurosurgery among others. MUSC Health University Medical Center in Charleston secured the No. 1 hospital ranking more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 3 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * NSF funding supports Two-Dimensional Crystal Consortium's next chapter * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The U.S. National Science Foundation has awarded Penn State's Two-Dimensional Crystal Consortium (2DCC) $4.6 million over four years to support its transition toward long-term sustainability while the national user facility continues providing researchers across the country with access to specialized materials, equipment and expertise. These use more PR

CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, Aug. 5 -- Pennsylvania State University Lehigh Valley campus issued the following news: * * * New director sees continuing education as a pathway for learners at every stage Audree Chase is strengthening Penn State Lehigh Valley's commitment to lifelong learning through workforce development, enrichment programs and community partnerships By Sara Karnish Providing continuing education and workforce development opportunities for learners of all ages is more than just a job for Audree Chase, Penn State Lehigh Val more PR

ASHLAND, Oregon, Aug. 5 -- Southern Oregon University issued the following commentary on Aug. 4, 2026, by President Rick Bailey to Rogue Valley Times: * * * SOU's future is something to be excited about If Southern Oregon University is a canary in the coal mine for public regional universities in Oregon and across the country, here's an update: the bird is alive and singing. We have confronted an outdated, out-of-balance financial structure for higher education in Oregon and a long-anticipated demographic cliff - fewer students coming throu more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 3 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Pritt named interim vice provost for Penn State Global * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Jody Pritt, associate vice provost for Penn State Global and international student and scholar advising, has been named interim vice provost for Penn State Global, effective Aug. 1. A national search for a permanent vice provost will begin in the spring. Pritt succeeds Sabine Klahr, who entered phased retirement from the University and will serve as special a more PR

FLINT, Michigan, Aug. 4 -- The University of Michigan-Flint posted the following news: * * * Research partnership reimagines public safety at UM-Flint * A collaborative effort between the University of Michigan-Flint Department of Public Safety and faculty researchers at the College of Arts, Sciences and Education is demonstrating how an evidence-based approach to policing can strengthen community relationships, reduce crime and provide a practical model for public safety agencies across Michigan and beyond. Funded by a nearly $1 million g more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 3 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Rise, Respond and Rebuild: Conference to explore solutions for ending gun violence and healing communities * By Ellen Goldbaum BUFFALO, N.Y. - National experts in public health, medicine, violence prevention, trauma recovery, education, social work and community advocacy will gather at the University at Buffalo Sept. 11-12 for the Rise, Respond and Rebuild Conference: Healing Communities by Ending Gun Violence. Ho more PR

SAN JOSE, California, July 29 -- San Jose State University issued the following news: * * * San Jose State University and West Valley-Mission Community College District Successfully Complete First-of-its-Kind Joint Housing Pilot Today, San Jose State University and the West Valley-Mission Community College District announced the successful completion of the first full cycle of a student housing partnership, through which 30 community college students lived in SJSU residential facilities across the spring and summer 2026 terms. The summer coh more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 4 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Social bonds, recognition linked to reduced suicidal thoughts in teens * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Nearly one in five teenagers has suicidal thoughts, and suicide is the second most common cause of death for that age group, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Social bonds and social recognition, however, could reduce the risk of adolescent suicide, according to a new study by researchers in the Penn State College of H more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 4 -- The State University of New York Polytechnic Institute posted the following news: * * * SUNY Poly Announces 60th Anniversary Gala Supporting Student Scholarships * SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) will celebrate six decades of innovation, education, and community impact during its 60th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, September 19, beginning at 6 p.m. in the newly renovated Campus Center. The milestone celebration will bring together alumni, students, faculty, staff, industry partners, community leaders, and  more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 3 -- The State University of New York Polytechnic Institute posted the following news: * * * SUNY Poly Awarded $15K Health Forward Foundation Grant to Advance Respiratory Care Research * SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) has received a $15,000 grant from the Health Forward Foundation to support an innovative research project aimed at improving the understanding of mechanical ventilation and advancing future respiratory care technologies. The project, "Advancing Respiratory Care Through the Development of a Phys more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 3 -- Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * Tennessee State University Named Among Nation's Top 10 Public HBCUs by Forbes * NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TSU News Service) - Tennessee State University has been named one of the nation's Top 10 Public Historically Black Colleges and Universities by Forbes, earning national recognition for delivering exceptional student outcomes and preparing graduates for long-term success. The recognition comes as part of Forbes' inaugural ranking of the nation's Top 20 H more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 5 (TNSxrep) -- Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * New WHO Estimates Show Foodborne Parasites Still Taking A Global Toll The report was supported by Texas A&M researcher Dr. Christine Budke, who helped update World Health Organization data that is used to guide global health priorities and resource allocation. Recent Cyclospora outbreaks have renewed public attention to foodborne parasites, but they also highlight a broader reality: more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 5 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Friesen named Montague-Center for Teaching Excellence Scholar Dr. Rebecca Friesen has been selected as a 2026-27 Montague-Center for Teaching Excellence Scholar for her dedication to teaching and enriching students' learning experiences. By Grace Dalton, Contributor Dr. Rebecca Friesen received the 2026-27 Montague-Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE) Scholar award, which recognizes individuals who embody the spirit of lifelon more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 3 -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Tried and True Blue: Hardy 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. Cera more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * U.S. News & World Report names VCU Medical Center No. 1 hospital in Virginia The report also recognized the hospital as the best in the metro Richmond area for the 16th consecutive year. Additionally, cardiology and orthopaedics are ranked among the nation's best. By Danielle Pierce Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center has been named a 2026-2027 Best Hospital by the U.S. News & World Report, ranking No. 1 in Virginia. "VCU Health is  more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, Aug. 4 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * U.S. News & World Report: OHSU ranked best hospital in Oregon * Oregon Health & Science University once again ranks first among the best hospitals in Oregon, according to U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals 2026 - 27. Additionally, four of OHSU's adult specialties are ranked among the top 50 nationwide, including ophthalmology and cancer care both ranked in the top 25. Shereef Elnahal, M.D., M.B.A. (OHSU) "The rankings validate what Or more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 4 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * UC San Diego Raises $470 Million During Last Fiscal Year * The University of California San Diego raised $470 million during fiscal year 2025-26, including $458.5 million in private support and $11.5 million in additional Advancement-led commitments. More than 20,000 alumni, donors and partners came together to advance research, faculty excellence and new opportunities for students at a critical moment for higher education. "UC Sa more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 4 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * UC San Diego Students Learn Spatial Data Science Through Real-World Applications * From public health and environmental monitoring to urban planning and disaster response, organizations are looking to advanced analytics to transform location-based data into actionable insights. To help meet this growing demand, the School of UC San Diego Global Policy and Strategy (GPS) offers GPEC 447: Data Science Approaches to Spatial Analysis,  more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 5 -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * UCSF Health Earns 30th Consecutive US News Best Hospitals Honor Roll The 2026-2027 rankings recognize UCSF Medical Center with 10 specialties in the nation's top 10, including two ranked No. 1. - UCSF Health-UCSF Medical Center has been named to the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals Honor Roll for adult care for the 30th consecutive year, reflecting excellence across a broad range of specialties, procedures, more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Aug. 4 -- The University of Iowa posted the following health care news: * * * UI Health Care named Iowa's No. 1 hospital for 37th consecutive year by U.S. News & World Report * University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center has been named No. 1 in Iowa by U.S. News & World Report in its 2026-27 adult 'Best Hospitals' rankings, marking the 37th consecutive year the academic health system has earned the state's highest distinction. Using combined data from its university and North Liberty campuses, UI Health Care remains the  more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, Aug. 4 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * Undergraduates Uncover Local History with Archaeological Field Techniques * As they meticulously shave away thin layers of soil, occasionally pausing to consider the metal or ceramic or animal-bone fragments they uncover, undergraduate students at The University of Toledo are learning what life was like for the denizens of a local military fort first used during the Battle of Fallen Timbers in 1794. Perhaps just as importantly? From left, undergraduates Hunt more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 5 (TNSjou) -- The University of California-San Diego Scripps Institution of Oceanography issued the following news: * * * Ancient Marine Life May Be Hiding In Antarctica's Blood Falls New research suggests Blood Falls preserves biological clues to Antarctica's past Author: Matthew LaPointe Blood Falls has long been one of Antarctica's strangest landmarks: a red-stained outflow that spills from the face of Taylor Glacier into the cold, dry landscape of the McMurdo Dry Valleys. The color comes from iron-rich brine more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 5 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Research explores new communication strategies for autistic youth By Chuck Green, Kindred Media For the nearly 7 million American children who have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and have not developed functional vocal speech, communication can be difficult -- and frustrating. One promising option is augmentative and alternative communication, including speech-generating devices that support, supplement or replace vocal speech. Research  more PR

PENSACOLA, Florida, Aug. 5 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release: * * * UWF Center for Cybersecurity and AI receives $1.74M NSF award to advance AI and cybersecurity education and workforce development The UWF Center for Cybersecurity and AI, or CCAI, has received a $1.74 million award from the National Science Foundation through its new CyberAICorps Scholarship for Service, or CyberAI SFS, program to prepare the next generation of professionals to addre more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 3 -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center posted the following news release: * * * UT MD Anderson ranks No. 1 in the nation for cancer care for 12th year in a row * * Ranking reflects commitment to excellence in evidence-based cancer care * Two specialties receive national rankings, and six procedures and conditions earn High Performing ratings The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today was named No. 1 in the nation for cancer care in U.S. News & World Report's 2026-2027 "Best Hospitals" s more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 3 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * UT San Antonio makes Forbes list of 'America's Best Employers for Company Culture' * UT San Antonio has been named to Forbes' 2026 list of "America's Best Employers for Company Culture," earning national recognition for fostering a workplace culture built on collaboration, respect and a shared sense of purpose. The recognition places the university among the top 400 organizations in the U. S. excelling in workplace culture in the areas of fai more PR

TYLER, Texas, Aug. 4 -- The University of Texas Tyler campus posted the following news release: * * * UT Tyler Seeks Participants for Community Literacy Project * The University of Texas at Tyler is seeking participants for the 2026-27 Parent-Powered Literacy Project to promote early childhood literacy in East Texas. Conducted in partnership with Chapel Hill Independent School District, Longview Independent School District and UT Tyler's K-16 Literacy Center, this initiative is designed to enhance parent capacity for nurturing early langua more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Aug. 4 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * What's Happening at WKU * Here is a listing of WKU events for Tuesday, August 4 through Saturday, August 22. All times are Central (unless noted). For more events, visit the WKU Events calendar at https://www.wku.edu/events. or follow @wkuevents on Instagram. (More: How to Place Campus Events on WKU Events Calendar) Tuesday, August 4 10 a.m.: Topper Orientation Program. Downing Student Union. Contact Admissions, (270) 745-2551. 7 p.m.: Planeta more PR

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, Aug. 4 -- West Virginia University posted the following news: * * * WVU study explores AI's role in training tomorrow's psychiatrists * As the use of artificial intelligence for mental health conditions grows for both patients seeking support and psychiatrists treating them, West Virginia University researchers put ChatGPT-5 Pro to the test to determine its abilities on the psychiatry educational front. Their research showed that human supervision is still a top priority when it comes to ensuring patient safety a more PR