WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Aug. 5 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * 10 years in, Purdue's Cornerstone Integrated Liberal Arts program has proven effective in well-rounded training for STEM, business students * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Building on a decade of national recognition, Purdue University is expanding its Cornerstone Integrated Liberal Arts program in 2026 with new interdisciplinary initiatives focused on civic learning, research and engagement. Cornerstone's model -integrating liberal arts learning across P more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 6 -- The Columbia Law School posted the following news: * * * 2026-2027 Academic Policy on Student Use of AI * Dear members of the Columbia Law School community, I am writing to share the Law School's updated default Academic Policy on Student Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the 2026-2027 academic year. The policy makes clear that Columbia Law students bear full intellectual responsibility for all submitted work, while preserving flexibility for instructors to adopt creative approaches to AI in their courses. It r more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 5 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * 5 researchers using data, gen AI, policy analysis to shape mobility advancement * Autonomous vehicles promise to radically change the way people and goods travel. However, AVs won't reach their full potential through engineering alone. The greatest breakthroughs will come from interdisciplinary teams solving complex challenges together. Michigan State University serves as a hub where experts across fields collaborate to advance mobility innovation.  more PR

AALTO, Finland, Aug. 6 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * New funding expands FITech Network University's offering with courses related to data skills FITech Network University, coordinated by Aalto University, has been granted new funding to address the skills needs related to data competence. FITech Network University, coordinated by Aalto University, has been granted new funding from the Service Centre for Continuous Learning and Employment (SECLE) to address the skill needs related to data competence. The FI more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 6 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * AI and 'Ramanomics' could eliminate a major obstacle to studying living cells * Figure 1 shows how fluorescent labels help identify cell structures while collecting biochemical data, creating the examples needed to train the AI model. Figure 3 shows how AI distinguishes cell structures using their natural biochemical signatures alone. Credit: University at Buffalo. UB-led researchers develop a label-free method tha more PR

SEATTLE, Washington, Aug. 6 -- The University of Washington posted the following news release: * * * AI models nearly erase female characters when they write kids stories about animals * Last year, Melanie Walsh, a University of Washington assistant professor in the Information School, wrote an article examining how 300 popular children's books gendered their animal characters. Of the 13 most common animals, most were male -unless they happened to be cats, ducks or birds, which trended slightly more female. But a frog, a wolf? Over a 90% sh more PR

CARROLLTON, Georgia, Aug. 6 -- The University of West Georgia posted the following news: * * * At the Crossroads of Innovation and Humanity: UWG's Orsega Named Governor's Teaching Fellow for 2026 Symposium on AI and Human Skills * Selected as a Governor's Teaching Fellow (GTF) for the 2026 symposium, "Generative AI Skills and Human Essential Skills," the University of West Georgia's Dr. Michael Orsega is stepping into a statewide conversation about the future of learning - one that asks how emerging technologies can elevate, rather than ecl more PR

AUBURN, Alabama, Aug. 6 -- Auburn University College of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Auburn-led team brings AI, materials research together in Genesis Mission * The federal government's quest to revolutionize scientific discovery and boost innovation through artificial intelligence (AI) is giving Auburn's Reza Molaei's research a role in what may become a landmark endeavor. Molaei, an assistant professor of mechanical engineering, has received funding from the Department of Energy (DOE) as part of the Genesis Mission, a Wh more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Aug. 6 -- The Australian Catholic University issued the following news: * * * Australia's former Chief Scientist says AI a threat to human creativity General,Vice-Chancellor and President ACU Melbourne hosts panel event to discuss Maps of Hope * ACU held the Australian launch of its world-famous book Maps of Hope, recently verified as human-authored * Australia's former Chief Scientist Dr Alan Finkel was invited to join a panel discussion on AI's implications on ethics, science, theology and technology * Maps of Hope more PR

BOWIE, Maryland, Aug. 6 -- Bowie State University posted the following news release: * * * Bowie State University Launches Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence * #Degree advances workforce development, innovation and student success in one of the nation's fastest-growing fields Bowie State University will launch a Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence in fall 2026. The 120-credit program will be offered on campus, expanding access to one of the nation's most in-demand fields and preparing graduates to lead in an increasi more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The Catholic University of America issued the following news: * * * AI and the Meaning of Work: September 2026 Symposium What does it mean to work -- and to be human -- in an age of artificial intelligence? That's the question at the center of a symposium coming to The Catholic University of America this fall. Organized by the University's Leonum Institute for AI and Emerging Technologies and co-sponsored by The Word on Fire Institute, "AI and the Meaning of Work Symposium" will be held Sept. 25-27 at the DC campus. T more PR

FORT COLLINS, Colorado, Aug. 5 -- Colorado State University posted the following news release: * * * Chemistry researchers leverage AI for hair dye development by Korean beauty brand Amorepacific * Are you hoping your new hair color will be more hazelnut coffee brown or golden fall harvest? Colorado State University chemistry researchers are developing artificial intelligence tools that could enable more targeted, personalized color offerings like those and speed the overall development process for them in the future. The project is a col more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Aug. 6 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson University prepares the next-generation workforce to keep the lights on * College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences Engineers are crucial to the electric grid, but it worked so well for so long that it became a victim of its own success- many engineering students started to see it as boring and looked elsewhere for careers they perceived as more exciting. All that is starting to change, and Clemson University is using that momentum  more PR

SHATIN, Hong Kong, Aug. 6 -- The Chinese University of Hong Kong posted the following news release: * * * CUHK unveils 2026-2030 Strategic Plan: Leaping to Greatness Anchored by the TIGER framework, CUHK leaps toward new heights of academic excellence and global impact * The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) today (6 August) unveiled its new five-year strategic plan, titled "CUHK 2026-2030: Leaping to Greatness" (the "CUHK 2026-2030"), outlining the University's development priorities and strategic direction for the next five years. Wi more PR

LEICESTER, England, Aug. 6 -- De Montfort University issued the following news: * * * DMU economist wins national teaching award for advancing future-focused education An economist at De Montfort University London (DMU) has been awarded one of the UK's most prestigious teaching awards after a career dedicated to rethinking how higher education prepares students for an increasingly complex and technology-enabled world. Dr Swati Virmani, Head of Academic at DMU London, has received a National Teaching Fellowship (NTF) in recognition of her su more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 6 -- The University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management issued the following news: * * * Does Minnesota Carlson's MBA Have a STEM Designation? Management Science MBA Overview * STEM designation has become one of the most important factors international students weigh when choosing a U.S. MBA program. Many business schools now offer STEM options, though the structure varies by program. At many schools, STEM status applies only if you elect into a specific concentration or track. At some schools, STEM status more PR

MADISON, New Jersey, Aug. 6 -- Drew University posted the following news: * * * Drew University Launches No-Cost Google Career Certificate Program Drew is among the first institutions in the Google AI for Education Accelerator program - Drew University students, alumni, and employees will gain access to flexible, online programs designed to build job-ready skills in more than 15 fields through the Drew University-Google Certificates Project. The initiative is part of the Google AI for Education Accelerator, a national effort to help colle more PR

MADISON, South Dakota, Aug. 6 -- Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * DSU launches new programs in artificial intelligence * MADISON, S.D. -Dakota State University continues expanding its leadership in technology-focused education with the launch of three new academic programs in artificial intelligence. Beginning in the upcoming academic terms, students will be able to pursue a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Artificial Intelligence, an Artificial Intelligence Graduate Certificate, and an Artificial Intelligence for Nat more PR

DUNDEE, Scotland, Aug. 6 -- Dundee and Angus College issued the following news: * * * Dundee and Angus College welcomes Scottish Funding Council investment to strengthen pathways to university Dundee and Angus College is welcoming new investment from the Scottish Funding Council (SFC) that will strengthen progression pathways from college into university and enhance the student experience. The funding, awarded through the Scottish Funding Council's University Transformation Framework (UTF), will support a collaborative project led by Aberta more PR

KYOTO, Japan, Aug. 6 -- Ritsumeikan University posted the following news: * * * Experiencing Multiculturalism in the 360-Degree CVIC X-Verse Arena：Mini Expo Held by the "Multilingual Seminar" Liberal Arts Course * On Thursday, July 9, the final class of "Multilingual Seminar" (Liberal Arts Seminar (5)) was held in the X-Verse Arena at the Ritsumeikan Advanced Cross-verse Innovation Commons (CVIC) on Biwako-Kusatsu Campus (BKC). Completed in 2025, CVIC is a next-generation research hub that integrates physical and virtual spaces. This sem more PR

LAWTON, Oklahoma, Aug. 5 -- Cameron University issued the following news release: * * * Experts in artificial intelligence coming to Cameron for its 13th academic festival * Cameron University has announced the slate of guest speakers for its 13th academic festival, "Being Human in the Age of AI," that kicks off later this month and runs through Spring 2027. The impressive roster includes experts and researchers whose work examines the benefits and perils of artificial intelligence. Speakers' presentations will cover everything from how ar more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, Aug. 7 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Awarded U.S. EPA Grant to Combat Harmful Algal Blooms Grant Snapshot: Florida Atlantic University's College of Engineering and Computer Science has received an $800,475 grant from the Gulf of America Division of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to develop an innovative, artificial intelligence-guided technology that removes excess phosphorus from freshwater systems, helping prevent ha more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 5 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU computer scientist earns NSF CAREER Award to advance collaborative artificial intelligence systems * A Florida State University computer scientist has earned one of the most prestigious awards available to early career faculty for exploring how wireless networks can help devices collaborate to run advanced artificial intelligence applications more efficiently and reliably without relying on cloud computing, supporting the next generation of AI tech more PR

GETTYSBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 7 -- Gettysburg College issued the following news: * * * President Bob Iuliano elected board vice chair of American Council on Education Entering his eighth year at Gettysburg College, President Bob Iuliano will step into a national leadership role for the ACE Board of Directors. - This summer, Gettysburg College President Bob Iuliano was elected vice chair of the American Council on Education (ACE) Board of Directors. His term will begin on October 1, 2026. "American higher education plays a pivotal role in more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 6 -- Golden Gate University issued the following news: * * * Golden Gate University Names Taylor Jantz Senior Vice President for Operations and Chief Financial Officer Golden Gate University announced the appointment of Taylor Jantz as Senior Vice President for Operations and Chief Financial Officer, effective August 3, 2026. Jantz has served in the role on an interim basis since April. In this role, Jantz will oversee the university's Finance and Accounting teams and lead several mission-critical operational more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 7 (TNSjou) -- Harvard Medical School issued the following news: * * * Global Collaboration Doubles Number of Patient-Derived Cancer Models To Accelerate Research Publicly available repository provides new tools to study cancer biology, test therapies At a glance * An international collaboration co-led by Harvard Medical School researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has created 665 lab-grown models of patient tumors representing 27 cancer types and has made them publicly available. * The collection, annotat more PR

EDINBURGH, Scotland, Aug. 6 -- Heriot-Watt University issued the following news: * * * Professor Bing Xu leads international conference in Dublin on sustainable finance and AI Professor Bing Xu, the newly appointed President of the Chinese Economic Association (CEA) UK/Europe and Professor of Finance at Heriot-Watt's Edinburgh Business School, recently chaired a major international conference in Dublin. The conference brought together leading researchers, policymakers and industry experts to explore how sustainable finance, artificial intell more PR

WURZBURG, Germany, Aug. 6 -- The University of Wurzburg issued the following news release: * * * How competent are you when it comes to data protection? Four questions will give you the answer * The protection of personal data is now a key aspect of individual literacy in everyday life. Nevertheless, a contradiction can regularly be observed amongst the general public, which researchers describe as the 'privacy paradox'. Here, there is often a wide gap between the concerns expressed regarding the protection of personal data and people's act more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Aug. 6 -- The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University issued the following news release: * * * How the US and China are building different AI systems * The global discourse surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) frames the US and China as fierce rivals racing toward the same technological goal, but the reality is more nuanced. An RMIT expert explains. Adjunct Professor Hugh Davies, School of Design: "The US and China are authoring AI in fundamentally different ways, informed by local philosophies, poli more PR

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, Aug. 6 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * HPU Research and Innovation: July 2026 * HPU students John Marsh, Rilee Bahner, Dr. Jeremy Whitson, Natalie Maloziec, Kayley Simon and Luke Bantamoi were pictured from left at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Conference in Denver, Colorado. - High Point University(r) students, faculty and staff frequently conduct, publish and share research and creative works in a variety of ways. Below is a recap of recent research more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 7 (TNSjou) -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news: * * * Human genome milestone opens door for personalized genomics The ability to quickly and affordably survey a patient's entire genome is expected to accelerate research, diagnostics, and precision medicine By Jill Rosen Scientists have reconstructed the complete genome of a real person, with full sets of chromosomes from each parent, a breakthrough expected to advance research, improve the diagnosis of genetic diseases, and make personalized geno more PR

ANNVILLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 7 -- Lebanon Valley College issued the following news: * * * Lebanon Valley College Creates the LVC Family Scholarship for Graduate Programs LVC will offer a 15% tuition discount scholarship for 20 career-focused graduate degrees and certificates to eligible parents, siblings, spouses, and children of current LVC students and alumni who are admitted. Key Points * Lebanon Valley College parents, siblings, spouses, and children of current LVC students and alumni who are accepted into qualifying LVC graduate pro more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 6 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * A new way to watch heat move through electronics MIT researchers can now precisely measure how heat moves through multilayered materials like computer chips. - The same overheating problem that happens to our laptops also plagues computer servers and data centers around the world -and heat management is only getting harder as computer chips get more compact and powerful. Understanding how heat moves through chips at the micro sca more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 5 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Personalized physical therapy: Stroke rehabilitation powered by AI * Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide, affecting 15 million people each year and leaving 5 million with long-term impairments. There's also a growing shortage of physical therapists, making it harder for patients to access consistent, high-quality care. A new approach developed by MIT mechanical engineers combines cutting edge art more PR

BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania, Aug. 6 -- Moravian University issued the following news release: * * * Moravian University Launches AI for Business Certificate to Help Regional Leaders Capitalize on Emerging Technologies Offered through the School of Professional Studies and Innovation (SPSI), the new certificate program can be completed as a standalone credential or stacked directly toward an MBA with an AI concentration. - Moravian University announced it will offer an AI for Business Certificate beginning this fall as artificial intelligence c more PR

LEICESTER, England, Aug. 6 -- De Montfort University issued the following news: * * * Neurodivergent DMU academic wins national teaching award for pioneering use of AI in student support A neurodivergent De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) academic has won one of higher education's most prestigious teaching awards for pioneering work that uses artificial intelligence to help universities understand and support their students more effectively. Dr Archie Khuman, Associate Head of Education in DMU's School of Computer Science and Informatic more PR

TURLOCK, California, Aug. 6 -- California State University Stanislaus posted the following news: * * * New Sociology Course Takes a Critical Look at Conspiracy Theories, Misinformation and Pseudoscience Stan State Professors Jennifer Whitmer and Meggan Jordan Aim to Help Students Evaluate Online Claims and Better Understand How Beliefs Are Socially Formed - From viral health claims and artificial intelligence-generated images and videos to moral panics and conspiracy theories both old and new, people are constantly encountering a stream o more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 7 -- The Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law issued the following school news: * * * Reimagining Legal Education in an AI Era Long before artificial intelligence became a defining topic in legal education, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law professor Emerson Tiller was asking a broader question: How should law schools prepare students for a profession that is rapidly changing? During more than two decades at Northwestern Pritzker Law, that question has shaped his work. Tiller serves as the J. Landis Marti more PR

CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, Aug. 7 -- Pennsylvania State University Lehigh Valley campus issued the following news: * * * Summer programs connect AI, academic readiness and student success SMART and BRIDGE AI give incoming students an early start on college success through stronger academic foundations, artificial intelligence literacy, critical thinking and confidence By Ryan Abramson For students preparing to begin college, the transition to higher education can bring both excitement and uncertainty. Two summer programs at Penn State Le more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 6 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * Prof. Pevzner: The Responsible Use of AI is a Strength - Not a Weakness * #'To use AI effectively, you must verify the work. That takes human expertise.' Writing in The Baltimore Sun, Mikhail Pevzner, professor of accounting in The University of Baltimore's Merrick School of Business, says that it's important for higher education to distinguish between AI's capacity for increasing efficiency and productivity, and the potential impact it may have on  more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 6 -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * Dr Pedro Elston awarded National Teaching Fellowship Dr Pedro Elston's commitment to and impact on medical education has been recognised by Advance HE with a prestigious National Teaching Fellowship. - A reader in Digital Health Education at Queen Mary University of London, Pedro is also Head of the Learning Innovation Team, co-course director for Prehospital Medicine, and Head of Student Selected Components (MBBS) within the Institute of Health Ed more PR

BETHLEHEM, Pennsylania, Aug. 6 -- Lehigh University posted the following news: * * * Regulatory Decision Engine Wins Eighth Annual StartUp Lehigh Valley Pitch Competition * At any time, inspectors can arrive without warning to FDA-regulated facilities to check compliance. When the inspection does not meet standards, the company receives an FDA form 483. One in three inspections leads to a bad report, according to SkyPreme Resolve founder Rashmeet Sangari. With limited time to reply, and significant consequences for failure, getting the pr more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, Aug. 5 -- The University of Toronto posted the following news: * * * Researchers use AI to develop metal alloys that perform better under extreme conditions * A team of researchers at the University of Toronto has discovered a new set of metal alloys that retain their strength under extreme conditions. The materials, discovered using artificial intelligence, are well-suited to 3D metal printing and could lead to enhanced, custom-made parts for the aerospace and power generation industries, among others. "There's enormo more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Aug. 6 -- Sam Houston State University posted the following news: * * * SHSU Launches New Bridge to Cyber Program * As technology and artificial intelligence continue to evolve, the need for skilled cybersecurity professionals is growing rapidly. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there will be about 16,000 openings for information security analysts each year from 2024 to 2034. In response, the SHSU Department of Computer Science is introducing the Bridge to Cyber program to help prepare students for these  more PR

LEICESTER, England, Aug. 6 -- The University of Leicester posted the following news: * * * Teaching Excellence Awards 2026 recognise AI education and support for refugee students at University of Leicester * A pioneer in responsible use of artificial intelligence in university education and a project dedicated to giving refugee-background students the academic English language and skills to study are among the University of Leicester recipients of Higher Education's highest honours. Advance HE has announced the recipients of the 2026 Natio more PR

SINGAPORE, Aug. 6 -- Nanyang Technological University posted the following news: * * * Three NTU Singapore scientists elected Fellows of the Singapore National Academy of Science * Three scientists from NTU Singapore have been elected Fellows of the Singapore National Academy of Science (SNAS) - the Academy's highest scientific honour - in recognition of pioneering work that has advanced knowledge in their fields and delivered lasting benefits to society. The NTU Fellows are President and Distinguished University Professor Ho Teck Hua, wh more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Aug. 6 -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * Three UNSW researchers recognised with 2026 Young Tall Poppy Awards Emma Brown Dr Aaron Eger, Professor Clare Arnott and Dr Hammond Pearce are recognised as leaders in science and technology. Three UNSW Sydney researchers have received 2026 NSW Young Tall Poppy Awards which honour excellence in scientific research and commitment to communicating science to the broader community. Dr Aaron Eger, Professor Clare Arnott and Dr Hammond Pearce were r more PR

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 5 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Tree-focused tech aims to bring more shade to vulnerable New Yorkers * A new tree grows in Brooklyn - but is it in the right place to optimize shade that protects residents from dangerous summer heat? A research partnership between Cornell Tech, New York City and New Yorkers for Parks aims to help heat-vulnerable communities in Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx answer that question, leveraging advanced analytics and local input to determine where trees are needed  more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Turning data into better health: George Mason's Bachelor's in Health Informatics earns CAHIIM accreditation * The College of Public Health's nationally recognized program prepares students to meet rising demand for professionals who transform health care by turning data and technology into improved patient care. Health informatics plays a central role in modern health care, where electronic health records, artificial intelligence, and analytics are trans more PR

PRETORIA, South Africa, Aug. 6 -- Tshwane University of Technology posted the following news: * * * TUT students showcase sustainable innovation at Sustainability Olympiad * Innovative student solutions that address real-world sustainability challenges have secured a place for the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) Informatics teams in the Regional Sustainability Olympiad Competition in Kenya. Their success follows participation in the 2026 Sustainability Olympiad (SOL) Process Testing Winter School and Innovation Pitch Competition, hel more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, Aug. 6 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF Researcher to Support DOE Project Using AI to Accelerate Scientific Discovery * Scientific breakthroughs often require years of experimentation, testing and refinement before researchers can answer some of society's most complex questions. To explore how artificial intelligence can help accelerate that process, Assistant Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Haonan Ling is joining the U.S. Department of Energy's Genesis Mission. T more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Aug. 6 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Magazine: Coveted Class - Applied Mechanics I * Even when walking her dog, Sarira Motaref, professor-in-residence in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (SoCEE), is attuned to structures and forces -and to her classes. Looking at how her dog's tail moves and how the leash is being pulled might give her an idea for a real-world example that can help her students grasp a complex concept. "My teaching," she says, "is always at the  more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Aug. 6 -- The University of Illinois Springfield campus posted the following news: * * * UIS co-hosts international AI video competition for high school students * The University of Illinois Springfield, in partnership with the University of Illinois System's Illinois Mexican and Mexican-American Students Initiative (I-MMAS), is inviting high school students to explore the possibilities of artificial intelligence through an international video competition and free virtual symposium this fall. The event, U.S.-Latin Am more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Aug. 6 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news: * * * UNCG Business Students Help Shape Banking's AI Strategy * #Turning AI Into a Trusted Banking Partner Imagine it's 5 p.m. on a Friday, and you're facing a giant stack of appraisal reports, credit memos and market data before your customer arrives on Monday morning. You could use a trusted colleague to sort through the details, share strategic insights and draft a meeting agenda. Bankers at TowneBank have a powerful AI a more PR

RAPID CITY, South Dakota, Aug. 6 -- The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology issued the following news release: * * * Undergraduate Students Spend Summer Diving into Research at South Dakota Mines * Jocelyn Suranyi, Neha Jupalli, Krista Burkman and Louis Rancour, all undergraduates from across the country, spent the summer at South Dakota Mines in science and engineering labs across campus, working on research projects focusing on everything from counterfeit IDs and lithium to metal coatings and space debris. The four students were  more PR

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Aug. 6 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news: * * * UNF welcomes experts in AI, bioinformatics, public policy, neuroscience among new faculty * The University of North Florida welcomes more than 30 new faculty members this fall. These educators and researchers add to UNF's expertise across a wide range of high-impact fields, including AI, cybersecurity, bioinformatics, coastal resilience, advanced manufacturing, public policy and neuroscience. They bring the University's active faculty count t more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Aug. 7 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Everyday guide to AI prompt engineering Prompting can be the difference between strong and poor artificial intelligence outputs By Stephen Kenney, kenneysn@ucmail.uc.edu The difference between an impactful and a worthless AI response often comes down to the prompts you provide. Get them right and artificial intelligence tools can save time, spark ideas and help you do your best work. This practice is known as prompt engineering. At its core, prompt  more PR

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Aug. 6 -- The University of Johannesburg issued the following news release: * * * School of Consumer Intelligence and Information Systems (SCiiS) Hosts Distinguished Visiting Professor Dr Rutvij H. Jhaveri The School of Consumer Intelligence and Information Systems (SCiiS), housed within the College of Business and Economics (CBE) at the University of Johannesburg (UJ), hosted Distinguished Visiting Professor Dr Rutvij H. Jhaveri from 7-9 July 2026. Organized through the Department of Applied Information Systems  more PR

MANCHESTER, England, Aug. 6 (TNSjou) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Harvesting rainwater from rooftops could help cities stay cool and cut the number of heatwave days AI-assisted simulations show that roof-based rainwater cooling could reduce energy demand, lower urban temperatures and help cities adapt as they face more frequent and intense heatwaves. - Collecting rainwater from rooftops and using it to spray buildings during hot weather could help cities cut air conditioning use, lower urban temp more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 7 -- The University of Maryland Baltimore campus issued the following news: * * * Do Law School AI Bans Teach The Wrong Lesson? Wanda Haskel University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law professor Donald B. Tobin, JD, the Gordon, Wolf & Carney Professor of Law and student Samuel Irwin argue in Jurist News that "Law School AI Bans Teach Exactly the Wrong Lesson." Berkeley Law recently announced a new artificial intelligence policy that, absent a professor's decision to opt out, bans almost all AI use in s more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 7 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following Q&A on Aug. 6, 2026, involving professor of statistics Ambuj Tewari: * * * Sniffing out machine learning for undergraduates How a U-M researcher is using the study of smell to teach students machine learning - Artificial intelligence has changed our lives in myriad ways. Give it a budget, and ChatGPT gives you a grocery list and a week's worth of meal plans. People use large language models and generative AI for everything from writing an email to scre more PR

PORTSMOUTH, England, Aug. 6 -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * University of Portsmouth team wins national award for transforming Royal Air Force education The University of Portsmouth's RAF Military Education Team has received a prestigious Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence (CATE) for its outstanding work with the Royal Air Force - The Portsmouth Military Education Team (PMET) has been recognised by Advance HE for transforming professional military education through imaginative teaching, inclusive d more PR

GUILFORD, England, Aug. 6 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * University of Surrey academics receive prestigious national teaching awards * Two University of Surrey academics have been recognised for their outstanding impact on students and higher education by being named National Teaching Fellows. Anna Holland (left) and Dr Sarah Hack (right) Dr Sarah Hack, Senior Lecturer in Psychology, and Anna Holland, Associate Professor in Management at Surrey Business School, have received National Teaching Fellows more PR

RICHARDSON, Texas, Aug. 7 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * PhD Student Locks Spot as Rising Cybersecurity Researcher By Kim Horner Computer science professor Dr. Kevin Hamlen is on a quest to train students in a combination of high-demand computer-security skills: the mathematical reasoning needed to prove software is secure and the programming expertise needed to uncover real-world vulnerabilities that could lead to cyberattacks. The University of Texas at Dallas cybersecurity expert said students  more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 6 -- The University of Tennessee posted the following news: * * * UT Launches New Degrees To Prepare Students for Real-World Impact * This fall the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is introducing two new undergraduate degrees and one new graduate degree, all the first of their kind in the state. The programs advance UT's strategic mission of preparing students to tackle challenges across Tennessee and beyond, showcasing the university's leadership in creating opportunities and developing leaders for some of the more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 6 -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Vanderbilt researchers lead two teams, and are part of two others, selected under DOE's Genesis Mission leveraging AI to address national challenges * With a growing global demand for reliable, low-carbon sources of electricity to meet rising energy demands, governments, industry, and the scientific community are taking renewed interest in safe nuclear solutions, and researchers in the Vanderbilt School of Engineering are utilizing a more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 7 -- VCOM - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news: * * * Career of Compassion: Celebrating the Retirement of a Dedicated Physician and Educator, David G. Harden, DO By Caroline Bennett After 22 years of teaching, healing, and mentoring at VCOM, David G. Harden, DO, is retiring as discipline chair for Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) and associate professor of OMM and Family Medicine at the Virginia campus. Although he is hanging up his white coat, Dr. Harden remains committed  more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Aug. 5 -- The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University issued the following news release: * * * VENTUROUS exhibition explores design practice research in architecture and urban design * A new exhibition from RMIT Galleries explores how design practice research has provided powerful methodologies for developing new visions, ideas and processes that shape the future of our built environment. VENTUROUS: Design Practice Research Futures in Architecture & Urban Design, brings together the projects and design expl more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 6 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * W&M to participate in Entente Cordiale Day Challenge on AI, Power and Ethics * The Entente Cordiale University Challenge has selected William & Mary to be in the first cohort of U.S. universities to participate as a partner university in its annual Franco-British student summit and competition commemorating the signing of the 1904 Entente Cordiale. The Challenge is held under the patronage of His Majesty King Charles III and President Emmanuel Macron, and se more PR