PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 7 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release: * * * AI-Assisted Empathy Pilot Study Results * Dr. Rodney Luster shares early findings and ethical considerations for using generative AI as an adjunct to psychotherapy and counselor training. Rodney Luster, PhD, University research chair and chair of the Center for Leadership and Entrepreneurial Research (CLER) in the University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies, presented pilot research examining the potential use of generative artificial intel more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 8 -- Emory University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Bruce Ribner leaves legacy of redefining infectious disease care Mary Loftus In December 2014, TIME magazine named its Person of the Year. Rather than honoring a politician, business leader or celebrity, the magazine recognized "the Ebola fighters" -- the doctors, nurses, scientists and caregivers who stood on the front lines of the largest Ebola outbreak in history. Among them was Dr. Bruce Ribner, an infectious diseases physician from Emor more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Aug. 7 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Experiential Learning Strengthens Law Student's Commitment to Criminal Justice Reform * L to R: Carl Green, Daniel Washington For Daniel Washington, the path to law school was never simply about earning another degree. It was about expanding his ability to serve others. A third-year student at Samford University's Cumberland School of Law, Washington is also pursuing a Master of Public Administration at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Afte more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 7 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * How early-life stress leaves a 'scar' inside brain cells * Experiencing severe stress during childhood can make a person more vulnerable to anxiety, depression and other mood disorders when faced with hardships as an adult. Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and Princeton University have now uncovered how trauma early in life can leave a lasting effect on the brain. Scientists already knew that stress early o more PR

GETTYSBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 8 -- Gettysburg College issued the following news: * * * Marina Lomeli '28 cultivates adaptability through neuroscience research at Gettysburg At Gettysburg College, skill building happens with hands-on research. Psychology and biology double major Marina Lomeli '28 has found Gettysburg's Cross-Disciplinary Science Institute (X-SIG) summer research experience invaluable in helping her develop adaptability and opening her mind to future careers in psychology or health care. Donning a white lab coat and picking  more PR

MALIBU, California, Aug. 8 -- Pepperdine University issued the following news: * * * Pepperdine University Launches New Academic Program in Kyoto, Japan Jacqueline Cleaveland In traditional Japanese, the word ikigai refers to one's "reason for being," or one's greater purpose. Guided by the principle of ikigai, Pepperdine University has launched its newest international program in Kyoto, Japan, for the 2026-27 academic year. Beginning September 3, the inaugural fall cohort of students will partake in engaging classes and travel excursions more PR