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

TAMPA, Florida, Aug. 7 -- The University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine issued the following news: * * * 112 USF Health physicians recognized among Tampa Bay's Top Doctors for 2026 Cody R. Hawley, PhD More than 100 USF Health physicians representing nearly every field of medicine have been recognized among the very best in Tampa Bay in Tampa Magazine's 2026 Top Doctors list. Across 54 specialties and subspecialties, a total of 112 USF Health physicians earned 117 honors this year, showcasing the remarkable breadth of expertis more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 6 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Are the European Wildfires a Sign of a Climate Tipping Point? * Wildfires are burning across parts of Europe, including regions many people may not associate with severe fire risk. So what do these fires reveal about the changing nature of climate risk? We posed that question to Judson Boomhower, associate professor of economics at the University of California San Diego School of Social Sciences. Boomhower is an environmental eco 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

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 6 -- The University of Arkansas Walton College of Business posted the following news: * * * Brock and Lindsey Gearhart Invest in Future of Walton College and Student Scholarships * Brock and Lindsey Gearhart have committed $150,000 to the University of Arkansas. Their gift includes $100,000 to support the Walton College's planned new academic building, Mandy and Bill Dillard II Hall, and $50,000 to establish the Brock and Lindsey Gearhart Land of Opportunity Scholarship Endowment. The university is advancing a  more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 7 -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * Chugai and UCSF to Collaborate on Drug Discovery Research Master Collaboration Agreement Is a Framework to Streamline Future Research Projects - Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. and UC San Francisco have entered into a Master Collaboration Agreement to advance drug discovery research. The multi-year agreement establishes a framework to facilitate research collaborations in areas including the exploration of disease more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Aug. 6 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson University unveils Deep Orange 17, a solar-integrated, energy-positive electric vehicle * College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences Clemson University has unveiled Deep Orange 17, a solar-integrated, energy-positive electric vehicle prototype designed to generate more energy than it consumes during a typical day of urban commuting. Developed in collaboration with BMW's research and development team, the prototype integrates solar tec more PR

HUNTINGTON, Indiana, Aug. 7 -- Huntington University issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Jessi Haeft Hired as New Professor in Huntington University's Agriculture Program With years of teaching experience and expertise in soil health, sustainable agriculture, and experiential learning, Haeft joins the Haupert Institute for Agricultural Studies - Huntington University has hired Dr. Jessi Haeft as an associate professor in the Haupert Institute for Agricultural Studies. Haeft joins Huntington after 12 years at Ball State University 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

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

ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, Aug. 5 -- South Carolina State University posted the following news: * * * Honoring the legacy: SC State names engineering and computer science complex for loyal alumnus U.S. Rep. James E. Clyburn * Dedication ceremony honors longtime congressman's decades of personal support and millions in federal investments for the university ORANGEBURG, S.C. -South Carolina State University dedicated its newly renamed James E. Clyburn Engineering and Computer Science Complex on Wednesday, honoring a loyal alumnus whose dec more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Aug. 6 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * Humanities at work: CLAS's model for career-ready graduates * Career preparation is a priority across the University of Iowa. Regardless of discipline, students ask the same fundamental questions: How does what I'm learning translate beyond the classroom? What skills am I developing, and how do they connect to my future? At Iowa, those connections are built directly into the educational experience. Across the sciences, so more PR

RADFORD, Virginia, Aug. 6 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Inspired to teach the next generation of COSD clinicians * When Almara Hutchinson, M.A. '15, first arrived at Radford University as an ambitious graduate student in the Communication Sciences and Disorders program, she planned to become a speech-language pathologist. Instead, inspired by caring mentors, she discovered a passion for teaching the next generation. Now, after earning her Ph.D. in higher education administration from West Virginia Universi more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Aug. 7 -- The University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Jennifer Newcomb earns USF Health Culture Coin for strengthening connections across Internal Medicine Ryan Rossy Keeping people connected across the Morsani College of Medicine's largest department is no small undertaking. With more than 24 divisions, programs and centers, the Department of Internal Medicine represents over half of the college's faculty and providers. For nearly two decades, Jennifer Newcomb has helped pro more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, Aug. 6 -- The University of Massachusetts Amherst School of Public Health and Health Sciences posted the following news: * * * Katherine Reeves Named Dean of the Graduate School * Katherine Reeves The Office of the Provost has announced that Katherine Reeves has been named senior vice provost for graduate education and dean of the UMass Amherst Graduate School. Reeves will assume her office starting August 15, 2026. Reeves is currently associate dean of graduate and professional studies and professor of epidemiolog more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, Aug. 6 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Kennesaw State appoints Tracy Fasolino as associate dean, Wellstar School of Nursing director * Kennesaw State University has named accomplished nursing educator and healthcare leader Tracy Fasolino, Ph.D., as associate dean and director of the Wellstar School of Nursing (WSON) and professor of nursing, effective Aug. 1. Fasolino joins Kennesaw State from Clemson University, where she most recently served as professor of nursing in the School of more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Aug. 5 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Kentucky State's Historic Investment Is Taking Shape * Over the past three years, Kentucky State University has entered one of the most significant periods of investment in our 140-year history. Through the leadership of the Governor, the Kentucky General Assembly, and countless advocates who believe in our mission, the Commonwealth has committed approximately $170 million to strengthen Kentucky's only public HBCU and 1890 land-grant university. Today more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 5 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Miss Central Pennsylvania uses online education to help fight food insecurity * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -For Penn State alumna April Gable, higher education is more than a career. It's an opportunity to help others find their community and reach their goals. This passion guides her journey as a higher education professional, baton twirling coach, and Miss Central Pennsylvania 2026. Amid a packed calendar of professional and volunteer commit more PR

MOREHEAD, Kentucky, Aug. 7 -- Morehead State University issued the following news: * * * Morehead State's Dr. Jen O'Keefe Earns Top Honor from Geological Society of America Morehead State University Department Chair Dr. Jen O'Keefe has been recognized with the Gilbert H. Cady Award from the Geological Society of America's Energy Geology Division. The award recognizes excellence in research, education and service in the field of coal geology. O'Keefe's research has advanced understanding of coal formation, paleoecology, organic petrography a more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, Aug. 6 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * OHSU Foundation welcomes nine new trustees to board of trustees * The OHSU Foundation is excited to announce the appointment of nine new trustees to its board, effective July 1, 2026. The appointments come as the foundation celebrates a remarkable year of philanthropy, surpassing its $135 million annual fundraising goal from nearly 20,000 separate donations, in addition to receiving a transformational $2 billion pledge from Phil and Penny Knigh more PR

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Aug. 7 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news: * * * Penn College holds Prison-to-College graduation at SCI Muncy A recent graduation ceremony at State Correctional Institution Muncy recognized seven inmates who completed a Pennsylvania College of Technology certificate in professional baking. "The professional baking certificate students at SCI Muncy have displayed courage, fortitude and dedication far beyond my most optimistic hopes," said Craig A. Miller, professor of history/polit 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

TOWSON, Maryland, Aug. 7 -- Towson University issued the following news release: * * * Record philanthropic investment expands opportunities at TU Towson University marks largest fundraising year ever, advancing student success, academic excellence, transformative learning experiences - Towson University has recorded the most successful fundraising year in its history, securing more than $23.4 million in philanthropic support during fiscal year 2026, a milestone that highlights the extraordinary generosity of alumni, parents, faculty, staf more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, Aug. 6 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * Rocket Kids Alumni Leverage Experiential Learning Program to Launch International Careers * More than 100 student interns are abroad this summer through Rocket Kids, providing educational and recreational programming to children at U.S. Army bases in Europe between sightseeing trips to iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower. The experience will last more than a summer for some. Lily Fritz spent two summers abroad through Rocket Kids before beginning her care more PR

KOKOMO, Indiana, Aug. 6 -- Indiana University Kokomo campus posted the following news: * * * Students gain global business experience through study abroad in Poland * KOKOMO, Ind. -Fourteen Indiana University Kokomo students recently returned from an immersive 10-day study abroad program in Poland, where they explored one of Europe's fastest-growing economies while gaining firsthand insight into international business, culture, and history. The program was led by Gloria Preece, assistant professor of personal financial planning and market more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 5 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Texas A&M-Fort Worth breaks ground on next phase of downtown campus * The Texas A&M University System officially opened its new downtown Fort Worth campus Aug. 5 and immediately broke ground on the next phase of a long-term investment in the city's students, workforce and economy. Texas A&M-Fort Worth welcomed System Regents, Chancellor Glenn Hegar, System and Texas A&M AgriLife  more PR

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Aug. 6 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news: * * * Texas A&M-Fort Worth Opening Strengthens Tarleton State's North Texas Impact * Tarleton State University leaders, faculty, staff and students joined The Texas A&M System and community leaders Wednesday morning for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of the eight-story, 228,000-square-foot Texas A&M-Fort Worth Law and Education Building. The facility is the first academic building on the new 3.5-acre downtown campus and marks Tarleton Stat 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

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, Aug. 6 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * UAPB's Dr. Pamela Moore Receives 2026 NAFSA Arkansas State Award * Dr. Pamela D. Moore, associate dean for global engagement and head of the Office of International Programs and Studies (OIPS) at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), has received the 2026 NAFSA Arkansas State Award in recognition of her contributions to international education in Arkansas. The award was presented during the Arkansas NAFSA State Meeting at th more PR

MERCED, California, Aug. 5 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * UC Merced Experts in Soil, Agriculture Join UC ANR * Two UC Merced-affiliated scientists have joined University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources. Lauren Hale, a soil microbiologist in UC Merced's Department Life and Environmental Sciences, and Mohammad Maharlooei, an assistant professor of UC Cooperative Extension in agricultural waste management and bioenergy production, are among a number of recent hires by UC ANR as the orga 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

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 7 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Brock and Lindsey Gearhart Invest in Future of Walton College and Student Scholarships Brock and Lindsey Gearhart have committed $150,000 to the University of Arkansas. Their gift includes $100,000 to support the Walton College's planned new academic building, Mandy and Bill Dillard II Hall, and $50,000 to establish the Brock and Lindsey Gearhart Land of Opportunity Scholarship Endowment. The university is advancing a construction project for a new more PR

FORT KENT, Maine, Aug. 7 -- The University of Maine's Fort Kent Campus issued the following news: * * * University of Maine at Fort Kent Receives Largest Research Grant in Institution's History The University of Maine at Fort Kent (UMFK) has received the largest research grant in the institution's history, securing a five-year, $649,836 total award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) through its Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. The USDA National Institute of Food and Ag 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

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

GALVESTON, Texas, Aug. 6 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * UTMB Receives Historic $180 Million Commitment for the Sealy Heart & Vascular Institute * The Sealy & Smith Foundation has committed more than $180 million to advance cardiovascular care, research and education at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), marking the largest philanthropic investment in the institution's history, the largest commitment ever made by the Foundation, and one of the largest philanthropic gifts to a ca more PR

VALDOSTA, Georgia, Aug. 7 -- Valdosta State University issued the following news: * * * VSU Student-Faculty Researchers Study Pathogen Impacting Pepper, Tomato Crops Valdosta State University's Alyssa Vallad and Dr. Michelle MacLellan spent the summer investigating a plant disease that could have significant implications for South Georgia's tomato and pepper producers. Their research project -- "Exploring a Potential Host Range Shift of Xanthomonas campestris pv. raphani in Commercial Tomato and Pepper Production in South Georgia" -- focuse 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

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Aug. 6 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * Wells-Stone named executive director for Student Support in the Division of Student Affairs * Following a competitive national search, Brandi Wells-Stone, has been named executive director for Student Support in the Division of Student Affairs. Wells-Stone, who has served The University of New Mexico for 11 years, begins her new role on Monday, Aug. 17. The search included participation from students, faculty, staff, campus partners and communit more PR