ORLANDO, Florida, Aug. 7 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * 8 UCF Faculty Members to Be Inducted in Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida * The Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida (ASEMFL), a nonprofit that brings together the top academics and practitioners in the state, announced its 2026 cohort of inductees. Eight of the new members are from UCF. The inductees are: * Associate Professor Chen Chen - Associate Member * Professor Ivan Garibay '00MS '04PhD - Associa more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 7 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news: * * * Christina Castellano chosen to participate in 2026-2027 MNRS Leadership Academy * Christina Castellano was chosen to be part of the Midwest Nursing Research Society's 2026-27 Leadership Academy. (Photo by Derik Holtmann) Christina Castellano has always been drawn to the work of the Midwest Nursing Research Society, which aims to foster research and innovation within the nursing profession to improve the health of all people. It's on more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Aug. 7 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * CLAS music faculty receive NEA grant to expand Parkinson's disease research * The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences' School of Music has received a National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Research Labs Award to advance innovative research on therapeutic group singing for individuals living with Parkinson's disease. Bolstered by the award of more than $198,000 in federal grant support, the project will launch in the coming more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Aug. 4 (TNSxrep) -- Old Dominion University issued the following news: * * * The Faces of Birth: Old Dominion University Researchers Study Doula's Roles in Maternal and Child Health Researchers at Old Dominion University are turning to an overlooked source to better understand and address persistent gaps in maternal health: doulas. Doulas assist families before, during and after childbirth, offering emotional support, education and advocacy. They are trained, nonmedical birth support professionals who do not replace medic more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 8 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FIU experts ready to weigh in on back-to-school topics parents and educators care about most As the new school year approaches, FIU researchers are available to provide expert insight into the issues families and educators are navigating, spanning child development, mental health, and education. Experts are ready to speak on the challenges and opportunities that come with going back to school, i more PR

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 7 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * Graduate student Kassem Doghman earns national Arab America Foundation honor * PennWest University Global Online graduate student Kassem Doghman has earned national recognition as a member of the Arab America Foundation's 40 Under 40 Class of 2026, honoring accomplished young Arab American professionals, entrepreneurs and community leaders from across the United States. Doghman began his studies at PennWest in fall 2025, completed a post-baccalaureate certificate more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Aug. 7 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Kentucky State University Board of Regents Concludes Summer Meetings * Retreat and regular meeting held August 6-7, 2026 With a new academic year approaching and significant changes underway across Kentucky State University, the Board of Regents used its summer meetings to take stock of the University's progress, remaining challenges, and priorities for the year ahead. Discussions ranged from accreditation and financial stewardship to academic progra more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, Aug. 7 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Montana State students to help NASA science soar during 2026 total solar eclipse * Size: Lg Med Sm V The 2023 annular eclipse is captured by a Montana State University high-altitude balloon over Nevada. Photo courtesy Montana Space Grant Consortium BOZEMAN - Each total solar eclipse - when daytime skies darken and the sun briefly reveals its outer atmosphere, or corona - presents new opportunities to better understand our star, its influence on Earth a more PR

CARBONDALE, Illinois, Aug. 8 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * SIU welcomes local high school student through Garwin Family Foundation pilot program A Carterville High School student is the first to participate in a new summer pilot research program between Southern Illinois University Carbondale and the Garwin Family Foundation (GFF). Mollie Mandell is participating in SIU's R1 research program working alongside faculty and a graduate student in evaluating the concentration of heavy metals in smokabl more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 7 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Texas Extension Specialist Association announces 2026 award winners * Exceptional achievements by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Prairie View A&M University Cooperative Extension Program agents and associates were recognized at the Texas Extension Specialist Association, TESA, professional development conference recently in Alpine. In addition to Distinguished Program A more PR

POMONA, California, Aug. 7 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona posted the following news: * * * Thomas Sekayan Appointed CEO of Cal Poly Pomona Foundation * Thomas Sekayan has been named chief executive officer of Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises (CPPE), the university's nonprofit auxiliary foundation. CPPE has an annual operating budget of approximately $120 million and provides a range of essential services to the university, including Dining Services, the Bronco Bookstore, student housing, the Kellogg West Conference Center an more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Aug. 7 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Trustees approve 10-year capital plan * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -The Purdue University Board of Trustees on Friday (Aug. 7) approved its 10-year capital projects plan, a strategic document running through 2037 that will inform the university's capital request to the state for the upcoming legislative session and beyond. The decadal plan of potential capital projects includes a second major building in Indianapolis, focused on providing spaces for hea more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Aug. 7 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Trustees approve named professorships and deanships, distinguished professors, appointment of new athletics director, resolutions of appreciation and namings * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -The Purdue University Board of Trustees on Friday (Aug. 7) approved named professorships and deanships, distinguished professors, the appointment of the new director of Intercollegiate Athletics, and resolutions of appreciation and namings. The newly ratified professor more PR

ORONO, Maine, Aug. 7 -- The University of Maine posted the following news release: * * * UMaine researchers seek better ways to turn forest materials into energy * For Maine landowners and logging companies, turning forest materials into energy begins with a practical challenge: harvesting and transporting the wood at a reasonable cost. Researchers from the University of Maine and the University of Maine at Fort Kent (UMFK) are studying how new technologies could make that process more efficient and environmentally sustainable. The five- more PR

PEMBROKE, North Carolina, Aug. 7 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke posted the following news: * * * UNC Pembroke Senior Explores American History Through Prestigious Library of Congress Fellowship * UNC Pembroke senior Anastasia Sinclair spent her summer inside the world's largest library, helping researchers navigate one of the nation's most significant collections of American history as one of just 37 students and recent graduates nationwide selected for the 2026 Library of Congress Junior Fellows Program. The prestigious 10-w more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 5 -- The University of Minnesota issued the following news release: * * * University of Minnesota receives DOE Genesis Mission funding to advance AI breakthroughs Projects will accelerate innovation in critical scientific and engineering challenges - Researchers at the University of Minnesota have had three projects selected for the U.S. Department of Energy's inaugural Genesis Mission program, underscoring the University's leadership in applying AI and advanced computing to address critical scientific and engi more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Aug. 8 -- The University of South Carolina Arnold School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * New faculty member Fanghui Shi awarded NIH grant to protect at-risk populations from contracting HIV Fanghui Shi's faculty career is just beginning, but she's already been awarded more than $2.2 million from the National Institutes of Health. The newly minted health promotion, education, and behavior research assistant professor will use the five-year NIH Director's New Innovator Award to identify patterns of s more PR