BUIES CREEK, North Carolina, Aug. 6 -- Campbell University issued the following news: * * * Research Innovators Finding a Cure introduces students to pharmaceutical careers High school students explored how scientific discoveries become medicines during Research Innovators Finding a Cure, held Aug. 4 at Campbell University. Hosted by Science Education Outreach in the College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, the daylong program introduced participants to careers in pharmaceutical sciences, clinical research, industrial pharmacy, and patient car more PR

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 6 (TNSjou) -- The Cornell University Industrial and Labor Relations School issued the following news: * * * Reducing interview anxiety for autistic applicants By Tonya Engst, School of Industrial and Labor Relations To reduce the challenges of job searching, autistic applicants should rehearse socially appropriate responses and practice answering interview questions about teamwork with examples from previous experiences, according to a new Cornell study. The study, from researchers at the Yang-Tan Institute on Emplo more PR

HANOVER, New Hampshire, Aug. 6 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * Carrie Hoverman Colla '01 Named Dean of the Guarini School The pathbreaking health economist will lead Dartmouth's graduate and advanced studies school. - Health economist and healthcare policy expert Carrie Colla '01 has been named dean of the Guarini School of Graduate and Advanced Studies, Provost Santiago Schnell and President Sian Beilock announced on Aug. 5. Colla--the Susan J. and Richard M. Levy Distinguished Professor in Health Care Delivery Scie more PR

MALIBU, California, Aug. 6 -- Pepperdine University issued the following news: * * * Davenport Institute at Pepperdine University Hosts AI Skills Training for Local Government Leaders Pepperdine University's Davenport Institute for Public Engagement and Civic Leadership hosted an immersive, two-day Applied AI in Local Government: Practical Skills for Public Sector Leaders workshop on July 28-29 at Pepperdine's Drescher Graduate Campus in Malibu. Through this workshop, local government professionals were trained to responsibly integrate AI i more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 6 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Dean Henri Ford Inducted into the American Philosophical Society, One of America's Most Selective Intellectual Honors * The dean and chief academic officer of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine is being recognized for his pioneering pediatric surgery research, academic leadership, physician-scientist mentorship and global health contributions. Henri R. Ford, M.D., M.H.A., dean and chief academic officer of the Univers more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, Aug. 6 -- Fielding Graduate University issued the following news: * * * Fielding Alum Marcia Ruben, PhD, Brings Neuroscience of Leadership to Women Leaders in Mexico By Marlen Bautista Marcia Ruben, PhD (HOD '07), has been invited to serve as a guest contributor for Flourish by Design(TM), a women's leadership retreat taking place Feb 3-7, 2027, in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. During the retreat, Dr. Ruben will share insights from her recently published Fielding Press book, The Neuroscience of Leadership: Rewir more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, Aug. 6 -- Fielding Graduate University issued the following news: * * * Inspiring the Next Generation of Antiracist Superheroes By Marlen Bautista Fielding Core Faculty member Jennifer Bacon, PhD, recently welcomed children, families, and community members to a special read-aloud of her award-winning children's book, I Am an Antiracist Superhero!, at Barnes & Noble Crossroads Commons in Boulder, Colorado. Held on July 25, the event celebrated literacy, community, and the power of storytelling to inspire children f more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 6 (TNSjou) -- Harvard Medical School issued the following news: * * * Common Neuroscience Sensors Sometimes Get Their Signals Crossed Study flags hidden complexity, could inform neurological disease research At a glance * Study shows that two sensors used in brain research to detect different signaling molecules can report both signals. * The researchers advise caution interpreting data in certain circumstances and offer solutions to avoid mix-ups. * The findings could reshape how the sensors are applied in st more PR

ASHLAND, Ohio, Aug. 4 -- Ashland University posted the following news: * * * How do I choose my college major? * Choosing a college major can feel like a huge decision. Maybe you've asked yourself: "How do I know if there will still be jobs for my major after graduation?" "What if I have no idea what I want to major in?" "Should I pick a major that I'm passionate about or one that's more practical?" Or the dreaded: "What if I pick the wrong major?" Take a breath. The truth is that choosing a major is something to be excited about, more PR

WALTHAM, Massachusetts, Aug. 5 -- Bentley University posted the following news: * * * How My Honors Research Is Teaching Kids Empathy * What started as an Honors capstone project at Bentley grew into something I never expected: a children's book and educational platform designed to help develop empathy. But I never could have written about empathy without experiencing it myself through professors who inspired my creativity and gave me the confidence to lean into what I love: writing, teaching, mentoring and entrepreneurship. It all came tog more PR

ABILENE, Texas, Aug. 6 -- Hardin-Simmons University issued the following news: * * * HSU Brings National Voice in Dyslexia Research to West Texas * Hardin-Simmons University recently welcomed educators, administrators, specialists, and parents from across the region for the Literacy and Learning Dyslexia Institute, a professional development conference focused on the latest research and best practices in dyslexia identification and intervention. The featured speaker was Dr. Tim Odegard, professor of psychology and holder of the Chair of Ex more PR

NEWBERRY, South Carolina, Aug. 5 -- Newberry College posted the following news: * * * Newberry College Expands Online and Graduate Academic Portfolio to Meet Workforce Demand * NEWBERRY, S.C. -Newberry College is expanding its academic portfolio with a comprehensive suite of new online undergraduate programs, graduate specializations, graduate certificates, and Master of Education degrees designed to prepare students for leadership in today's fastest-growing industries while increasing access to affordable, flexible, career-focused educatio more PR

MIDLAND, Michigan, Aug. 5 -- Northwood University posted the following news: * * * Northwood University Announces 2026 Class of Outstanding Alumni * Northwood University's 2026 Class of Outstanding Alumni includes alumni who have significantly impacted their professions and communities while demonstrating their commitment to their alma mater and The Northwood Idea. "Each year, it's an honor to celebrate alumni who carry our institutional philosophy, The Northwood Idea, into their careers and communities," stated Senior Alumni and Engagemen more PR

HAMPDEN-SYDNEY, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- Hampden-Sydney College posted the following news: * * * NSF Presents Highest Award to H-SC Professor * The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded its most prestigious grant to Elliott Professor of Chemistry Timothy M. Reichart for his work in drug discovery, chemical protein synthesis, and educational methods that advance the sciences. The Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) award is given to early-career scientists who excel in research, leadership, education, and community outreach. more PR

WACO, Texas, Aug. 6 -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * Phone-Free Schools: Baylor Expert Says Restrictions Can Restore Student Focus Thoughtful school phone policies can improve student engagement, behavior and well-being By Kelly Craine From buzzing notifications to social media, mobile phones constantly compete for students' attention. Even when a device is not being used, its presence can interfere with classroom learning and face-to-face interaction, said William L. Sterrett, Ph.D., professor and chair of educational more PR

STANFORD, California, Aug. 6 -- Stanford University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Stanford Medicine researchers awarded $20 million for AI-guided research facilities Stanford Medicine researchers are developing standards to enable programmable cloud laboratories to implement experimental protocols originally written by and for humans. By Adam Hadhazy The National Science Foundation has awarded a $20 million grant to a collaboration led by Mark Musen, MD, PhD, professor of computational medicine, to help develop a netw more PR

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 5 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Stephen Ashley '62, MBA '64, trustee emeritus and CALS benefactor, dies at 86 * Trustee emeritus and philanthropist Stephen Ashley '62, MBA '64, whose service and advocacy for Cornell spanned more than five decades and whose landmark gift created the Cornell CALS Ashley School of Global Development and the Environment in 2025, died July 29 in Richmond, New York. Ashley was 86. "Steve was truly a remarkable human being, and one of the kindest people I've ever kn more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 5 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Rises to No. 1 in Florida and No. 23 in the Nation * A steady commitment to expanding research, advancing cancer care and improving outcomes has elevated Sylvester in this year's U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings. As director of Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of UHealth-University of Miami Health System, Stephen D. Nimer, M.D., has led a sustained effort to strengthen more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 6 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Syracuse University Bolsters Claude Enterprise Licenses with Claude Code and Claude Cowork Information Technology Services will support the rollout with training resources to help the University community use both tools responsibly. Eric Ferguson Syracuse University Information Technology Services (ITS) has announced the availability of Claude Code and Claude Cowork to students, faculty and staff under the University's enhanced Claude Enterprise license. The more PR

TROY, Alabama, Aug. 5 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * Troy University Now Accepting Applications for Doctor of Chiropractic Program * Troy University has opened applications for its new Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) program, the first of its kind at a public university in the South and only the second offered by a public doctoral university in the United States. Applications are now being accepted for the program's inaugural cohort, which is set to begin in Fall 2027 at the Dothan Campus. "By becoming only the second p more PR

EVANSVILLE, Indiana, Aug. 6 -- The University of Evansville issued the following news: * * * University of Evansville Establishes International Partnership with Medicaps University in India The University of Evansville (UE) is partnering with Medicaps University in Indore, India, creating a strategic pathway that will expand international educational opportunities and strengthen academic collaboration for students and faculty at both institutions. The agreement establishes a framework for collaboration in student and faculty exchanges, join more PR

BIDDEFORD, Maine, Aug. 6 -- The University of New England issued the following news: * * * UNE student claws toward a sustainable solution to the green crab crisis Rising senior Jackson Martine spent his summer as a UNE Sustainability Fellow helping a Southern Maine startup turn one of Maine's most invasive species into a viable fishery Story by Alan Bennett As a haze of Canadian wildfire smoke begins to clear and the sky meets the mirrorlike waters of the York River, a wire mesh trap dripping with eelgrass, mud, and dozens of scrambling c more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, Aug. 6 -- The University of Portland issued the following news: * * * UP-Hosted Conference Advances AI Exploration; Propels Pope's Letter In a world filled with uncertainty, it's good to know you're on the same page as the Pope. On Wednesday, June 3, just a week after Pope Leo XIV published his first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas: On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence, President Robert D. Kelly, PhD, was honored as one of 22 U.S. Catholic higher education leaders to have an audience with more PR

ROCHESTER, New York, Aug. 5 -- The University of Rochester posted the following news: * * * URochester faculty appointed to named professorships * #Named positions are part of a long-standing tradition to celebrate the work of URochester's faculty as researchers, scholars, and teachers. Numerous faculty members at the University of Rochester were appointed to named professorships during the first half of 2026. An honor designed to recognize the national stature of a professor's work, the named positions are part of a long-standing traditio more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 4 -- Belmont University posted the following news: * * * What is an instructional designer and what is their job? * Discover if a career in instructional design is right for you. An instructional designer is someone who creates and designs instructional methods, tools and systems that educators use to teach in the classroom. Rather than deciding what is taught, an instructional designer's job is to decide how something is taught. From fully online courses to hybrid learning models, education today can be deliver more PR