FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 11 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * $1 Million Gift Launches Planning Effort for Future of U of A Museum A $1 million gift from University of Arkansas alumni Bob and Becky Alexander will fund a comprehensive effort to explore the future of the University Museum, including a feasibility study led by Lord Cultural Resources, a global cultural consulting practice offering services for museums, art galleries and other cultural institutions. The Bob and Becky Alexander University Museum  more PR

ELMIRA, New York, Aug. 6 -- Elmira College issued the following news: * * * 14-Year Partnership Continues to Support Tioga County Students For the 14th consecutive year, The Mildred Faulkner Truman Foundation is helping Tioga County students pursue an Elmira College education, awarding a $15,000 grant that has now supported 55 students since 2013. Among the recent students to benefit from the grant are Wyatt Blauvelt '27, a Biology major from Barton, New York, and Gabrielle Boots '29, a Biology major from Waverly, New York. In their thank- more PR

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 10 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * 7 guidelines for leading open organizations * John Meluso, assistant teaching professor in the Cornell Duffield College of Engineering's Systems Engineering Program, is lead author on a new perspective paper discussing the history of "openness" and offering guidance on how organizations and researchers can use and manage open practices effectively. Published in the journal Nature Human Behaviour, Meluso and eight collaborators from institutions in the U.S., U. more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Aug. 10 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * A Better Test for Leptospirosis in Cattle * Assistant professor Elsio Wunder, DVM, Ph.D., has been awarded a three-year, $570,000 grant to improve diagnostics for bovine leptospirosis, a bacterial disease that can infect cattle and spread to humans. The award comes from the U.S.-Israel Binational Agricultural Research and Development Fund, or BARD. BARD is a competitive funding program for mutually beneficial, mission-oriented, strategic and appl more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Aug. 10 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news: * * * A Sharper Image: At USC, better brain health outcomes begin with cutting-edge neuroimaging equipment * Editor's note: The University of South Carolina's Brain Health Center officially opened March 18, 2026\. The state-of-the-art research and outpatient facility boasts South Carolina's only 7-Tesla MRI dedicated to patient care, as well as a wide-bore 3-Tesla MRI scanner. When Marcus Ryninger tells people how his life changed on May 1, 20 more PR

COLUMBUS, Indiana, Aug. 11 -- Indiana University Columbus campus issued the following news: * * * Acclaimed educator to speak at IU Columbus Aug. 21 Indiana University Columbus will welcome nationally recognized author, educator and speaker James M. Lang on Aug. 21 at 11 a.m. in the Columbus Learning Center lecture hall. Grounded in new research, Lang will discuss his acclaimed book Distracted: Why Students Can't Focus and What You Can Do About It. - Educators and education students are encouraged to attend this presentation, which is free more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 11 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Advancing brain research: FIU medical student earns national recognition By Brianchelis Hernandez Third-year medical student Eric Kunz didn't always plan on becoming a doctor. But looking at the work he's doing now, it's clear he chose the right path. At FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine (FIU Medicine), Kunz has quickly built a reputation as a student researcher focused on helping phys more PR

TEMPE, Arizona, Aug. 11 -- Arizona State University issued the following news: * * * ASU reaches milestone enrollment After enrolling more than 200,000 students this past year, ASU continues to redefine what opportunities a public university can create By Kevin Kovaleski Arizona State University enrolled more than 200,000 students during the 2025-26 school year, surpassing that enrollment milestone for the first time in university history. ASU's growth reflects more than two decades of reimagining what a public university can be and who  more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Aug. 10 -- The University of Wisconsin posted the following news: * * * August 10 campus cooling update: All buildings operational * August 10, 2026 Share this article #Share * Facebook * X (Twitter) * LinkedIn * Email The following message was sent from Robert Cramer, Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration to students, faculty and staff on August 10, 2026. To the campus community, Thanks to the dedication of many individuals across campus, all buildings have reopened and have returned to normal o more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 10 -- The Baylor College of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Baylor College of Medicine Signs Multi-Million-Dollar Agreement to Advance Xenoliver Transplantation Research * Baylor College of Medicine today announced that a new research agreement with United Therapeutics Corporation (Nasdaq: UTHR), a public benefit corporation, will provide up to $5 million a year for five years to establish the Baylor College of Medicine Center for Xenoliver Transplantation and Immunomodulation (XTI), dedicated to advancing sci more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Aug. 6 -- Bennett College issued the following news: * * * Bennett College Announces Two New Bachelor of Science Degrees to Expand Healthcare Leadership and Innovation Bennett College is expanding its academic offerings with the launch of two new Bachelor of Science degrees: the Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH) and the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences (BSHS). Designed to prepare students for leadership roles across the evolving healthcare landscape, these programs emphasize hands-on preparation, c more PR

BRUNSWICK, Maine, Aug. 11 -- Bowdoin College issued the following news: * * * Oral History Project Honors Family Who Donated Schiller Center Property By Tom Porter With huge fields and a dense forest, leading down to "this big surrounding ocean," the family farmhouse on Orr's Island left quite an impression on the Thalheimer children over the many summers they spent there. "For a child, it was like 'Wow, this is really amazing,'" recalled Elizabeth "Betsy" Brett, nee Thalheimer, who, along with her three siblings--Will, John, and Andrew--w more PR

LONG BEACH, California, Aug. 11 -- California State University issued the following news: * * * CSU Students and Faculty Receive Prestigious Fulbright Awards for 2026-27 Awardees will teach, conduct research and build international partnerships through Fulbright U.S. Student, Scholar and Specialist programs. By Janice Yun Twenty-five California State University students, recent graduates and faculty members have been selected for the 2026-27 Fulbright U.S. Student and Fulbright U.S. Scholar Awards. The Fulbright program is one of the most more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 10 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Can AI Read the Room? USC Study Finds AI Is Better at Reading Than Listening * Can AI Read the Room? (Credit: Midjourney) Today, users can do more than exchange text with artificial intelligence (AI). From holding conversations and asking questions aloud to sending voice messages, AI can now process audios and respond in real time. But can AI really listen as well as it can read? A new study led by USC more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Aug. 11 -- The University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Can dry needling relieve multiple sclerosis pain? USF Health researchers are testing it * Like many patients diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, Angela Arroyo lives with pain, especially in her legs, making it difficult to walk and get a good night's sleep. USF Health's Amir Tabatabaei with research participant Angela Arroyo. Tabatabaei is researching the effectiveness of dry needling in alleviating leg pain caused by MS.  more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 11 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * Chancellor King Highlights SUNY Student Participation in National Neurodiversity Leadership Summit Students from Five SUNY Campuses Selected to Attend the Annual Summit in Colorado SUNY Has Worked to Expand Resources for Neurodiverse Students Throughout the System - State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today highlighted SUNY student participation in the National Neurodiversity Leadership Summit. The event is the natio more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Aug. 10 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson scientist secures USDA funding to help protect South Carolina from invasive pests As invasive insects travel toward South Carolina, Clemson University scientist Zee Ahmed is leading research to help the state detect and manage two emerging threats before they become more widespread. Ahmed, an assistant professor of entomology at the Pee Dee Research and Education Center near Florence, South Carolina, has received $338,928 from the U.S. Department more PR

MOUNT VERNON, Iowa, Aug. 11 -- Cornell College issued the following news: * * * Engineering students learn project management Two Cornell student engineers spent their summer--one at an airport and one in a data center--learning how complex infrastructure works from the inside. Helen Carhill '27 and Ava Powers '27 stepped into hands-on engineering roles through internships with The Waldinger Corporation based in Des Moines, Iowa. According to its website, the company provides mechanical, electrical, sheet metal, plumbing, and HVAC services more PR

OMAHA, Nebraska, Aug. 10 -- Creighton University posted the following news: * * * Creighton vestibular research to improve balance treatment, fall prevention * The human body is a marvel, made up of intricate organ systems and networks of interconnected pathways that work in perfect harmony. We don't think about breathing; it's second nature. We open our eyes and expect to see. Our minds tell us to put one foot in front of the other, and they obey. So, it's easy to take our health for granted. Until we face a challenge. Rarely, for instan more PR

CROWNPOINT, New Mexico, Aug. 11 -- Navajo Technical University issued the following news: * * * Cultivating the Next Generation of Scientists: From NTU to Harvard Cambridge, MA - On August 4, 2026, seven students from Navajo Technical University (NTU) participated in a 10-week Harvard University Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program. The immersive initiative allowed participants to collaborate with mentors, execute rigorous research projects, and explore long-term career opportunities in the sciences. During the Research Expe more PR

BOULDER, Colorado, Aug. 10 -- The University of Colorado Boulder campus posted the following news: * * * Decoding smell: Study reveals how odor signals shapeshift in the wind * Humans trust dogs to help find missing people and bees to pollinate their crops. But scientists still don't fully understand how these animals use their extraordinary sense of smell to locate the source of an odor. New University of Colorado Boulder research reveals that the wind itself plays an important role. As an odor travels, the turbulent air changes the timin more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 11 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * DOE Funds U of A Research to Safeguard the AI Behind America's Electric Grid America's electric grid increasingly relies on artificial intelligence to detect problems, respond to disruptions and help keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses. But those same AI systems can become targets for cyberattacks that cause them to misread data and make costly mistakes. To help address that threat, Qinghua Li, professor of electrical engineering and  more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, Aug. 11 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Dolby Laboratories Acquires FAU Video Compression Tech Portfolio Announcement Snapshot: Florida Atlantic University has announced that a video-compression technology portfolio developed through a long-standing research partnership with OP Solutions, LLC (OPS) has been acquired by Dolby Laboratories, a global leader in audio and visual technologies. The acquisition highlights the success of the F more PR

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Aug. 10 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news: * * * Dr. Michael E. Jones Named Tarleton State Chief of Police * STEPHENVILLE, Texas -Tarleton State University has named veteran law enforcement leader Dr. Michael E. Jones as the University Police Department Chief of Police, pending approval by The Texas A&M System Board of Regents. Jones brings nearly 30 years of experience in policing, corrections, emergency management, public safety training and homeland security to the role. Jones will report to the  more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, Aug. 10 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Eye-tracking Study Reveals Where Human and AI Language Processing Converge--and Diverge * Anyone who has stumbled over a sentence and had to reread it has experienced one of the human brain's most remarkable features-the ability to recognize that it misunderstood what it just read and reconstruct the sentence's meaning. Researchers at New York University and the University of Massachusetts Amherst have shown that this moment of rereading mar more PR

ROCK ISLAND, Illinois, Aug. 10 -- Augustana College posted the following news: * * * Faculty and students weave art into vocational research * What if vocation is less about finding the right answer and more about learning to ask better questions? That idea is at the heart of "Alive: Journeys in the Making," a collaborative research project in which Dr. Caglar Cetin-Ayse and three Augustana students explored vocation through art, conversation and reflection. Dr. Cetin-Ayse, a visiting assistant professor of sociology, was awarded a vocati more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 10 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news: * * * FAMU Acquires Historic Brickler Property, Extending Legacy of Health Care and Service * TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - A property where generations of Black physicians cared for Tallahassee families will begin a new chapter under Florida A&M University, continuing a legacy of health care, education and community service that stretches back nearly 70 years. FAMU has acquired approximately 0.94 acres of conti more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, Aug. 11 -- Fielding Graduate University issued the following Q&A on Aug. 10, 2026, involving Barbara Colombo, core faculty in the PhD in Applied Psychological Science program: * * * The Science of Resilience By Catherine Ryan At the intersection of neuroscience, health psychology, and emotion science, Fielding faculty Barbara Colombo explores how cognitive reserve, brain stimulation, music, movement, and self-compassion can help people adapt, remain resilient, and thrive. What helps one person remain resilient th more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- The University of the District of Columbia posted the following news: * * * Firebird Mariposa Wellness Garden Creates Space for Reflection, Learning and Community at UDC * One of UDC's newest community resources is in bloom. The Firebird Mariposa Wellness Garden at the Lamond-Riggs Campus is giving students, faculty, staff and community members a place to pause, reconnect with nature and experience the restorative benefits of a welcoming green space. University members celebrated with an open house on July 22. Design more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 11 (TNSjou) -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Roads and dams put European eels at risk, scientists offer strategy to save them By Andrea Braswell Roads, dams and other infrastructure built to make life easier for people have unintentionally made survival harder for another form of life -- critically endangered European eels. An international team of scientists have put forth recommendations, published in Global Ecology and Conse more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, Aug. 10 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Food Science Doctoral Candidate Rachael Enfield Receives AFRI Predoctoral Fellowship * Rachael Enfield, a doctoral candidate within the College of Natural Sciences's Department of Food Science, recently received a predoctoral fellowship from the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI), a program housed within the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).This fellowship, which funds three full  more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Aug. 10 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * From Hong Kong to the Hill: How Marcus Lum Found Purpose Through Service, Study, and the World * Marcus Lum isn't a traditional college student, and that's exactly what gives him a unique perspective. Born in Hong Kong, Lum immigrated to Maryland as a teenager before enlisting in the U.S. Marine Corps immediately after high school. Military service led him to North Carolina, where he later worked as a police officer. Eventually, family brought  more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 10 -- The George Mason University College of Public Health posted the following news: * * * From military medicine to health policy: A distinguished alum reflects on his PhD experience * Christian Betancourt, PhD Health Services Research '22 and the College of Public Health's 2026 Distinguished Alumni, discusses how the mentorship and hands-on research at George Mason continue to influence his work at Uniformed Services University and the Defense Health Agency. Four years after earning his PhD in Health Services Res more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 10 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU researcher awarded humanities grant to make Buddhist knowledge more accessible * A Florida State University religious studies scholar has earned a competitive grant from one of the country's leading humanities research organizations to support the translation of two pivotal texts into English and shed light on ancient Buddhist practices and traditions. Jimmy Yu, the Sheng Yen Professor of Chinese Buddhism in FSU's Department of Religion, has earn more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 10 -- The Columbia Law School posted the following news: * * * Gabriel Rauterberg: Rethinking Regulations for Investment Funds and Private Markets * Gabriel Rauterberg, who joined the Columbia Law School faculty on July 1, is drawn to the profound questions raised by corporate and securities law. "Once you get past some of the daunting nomenclature, it's an area with a genuinely exciting set of issues about how the financial system is evolving," he says. "It's a field with a lot of intellectual integrity. And it's really impo more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 10 -- The George Mason University College of Public Health posted the following news: * * * George Mason University's Injury Analytics Lab receives patent for AI bruise detection system * Newly patented AI technology helps get bruise detection tools into the hands of clinicians, law enforcement, and researchers Can new technology make it easier to understand bruises? That's the question researchers at George Mason University's Injury Analytics Lab (IAL) are answering with a patented technology that combines artific more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Aug. 10 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Get to know Clemson University's incoming students * University News Clemson University is ready to welcome approximately 5,000 first-year students to main campus after another competitive admissions cycle. More than 66,000 first-year students applied for undergraduate admission to Clemson, including a record 11,163 from South Carolina. This is the first time Clemson has received more than 11,000 applications from South Carolina residents. This year,  more PR

WENHAM, Massachusetts, Aug. 10 -- Gordon College posted the following news: * * * Data Science Careers in High Demand Across Every Industry * Explore in-demand data science careers from data scientist to ML engineer. Learn which industries are hiring and how to prepare for this growing field. Data touches nearly every decision an organization makes, from predicting which patients are most at risk to detecting fraud in real time. Behind those decisions are data science professionals whose work shapes outcomes across healthcare, finance, tec more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 10 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news: * * * Graduate Center Distinguished Professor Wins Pascall Medal for Music Analysis * Distinguished Professor Kofi Agawu (Music), whose work has brought European classical traditions into conversation with the music of West Africa, has won the 2026 Society for Music Analysis Pascall Medal. The medal recognizes his significant contributions to musicological research grounded in analysis and to the teaching of music analysis. "It feels great to b more PR

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Aug. 11 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * Survey shows West Michigan economy softens, outlook cautiously positive Some benefit from data center construction, others concerned about impacts of Iran war By Chris Knape Business conditions in West Michigan remained positive in July, though several key indicators softened from June, according to the latest survey of supply chain managers by Grand Valley State University. "July was another good, but not exceptional, month for the West Michiga more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 11 (TNSjou) -- Harvard Medical School issued the following news: * * * Researchers Add a Piece to the Puzzle of How Labor Begins Aging placenta offers insight into causes of preterm birth, potential therapeutic target By Jacqueline Mitchell, Beth Israel Deaconess Scientists studying pregnancy haven't yet solved the complex puzzle of what determines when labor begins, including the causes of preterm labor (delivery before 37 weeks). But a team led by researchers at Harvard Medical School, Beth Israel Deaconess Me more PR

WENHAM, Massachusetts, Aug. 10 -- Gordon College posted the following news: * * * Health Science as a Pre-Med Major: What You Need To Know * Explore how a health science degree prepares you for medical school, what prerequisites it covers, and how it compares to biology as a pre-med major. Choosing a pre-med major is one of the first big decisions on the path to medical school. The right program gives students the prerequisite courses they need, the clinical exposure that strengthens an application, and a backup plan if goals evolve along  more PR

WENHAM, Massachusetts, Aug. 10 -- Gordon College posted the following news: * * * How to Become an Early Childhood Educator: Steps, Education, and Credentials * Explore the education, certifications, and hands-on experience needed to become an early childhood educator, from degree options to classroom-ready preparation. Preparing for a career in early childhood education starts with understanding what the role involves and what kind of training can help you succeed. The educators who guide children through their earliest years of learning  more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Aug. 10 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * In Print: 'Developing the Entrepreneurial Mindset in Engineering Students through a Perspective-Taking Approach' * #Publication title Developing the Entrepreneurial Mindset in Engineering Students through a Perspective-Taking Approach: A Toolkit for Curriculum Development, Assessment, and Dissemination #Purdue author Lisa Bosman #Authors Lisa Bosman Katey Shirey Stephanie Fernhaber #Publisher Springer Nature #Publication date February more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 10 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * In Vanderbilt STEM internship, teens engineer clean water solutions, study lung cells * In a Hillsboro High School science lab in Nashville, Tennessee, a group of teens from Metro Nashville Public Schools spent their summer exploring whether filtration with peanuts could aid in creating safe, sustainable water for Ugandan communities. Despite about 7,000 miles between the locales, that work was very real for the juniors and seniors participating  more PR

AMES, Iowa, Aug. 7 -- Iowa State University's College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Industrial design students help shape aerospace innovations through M:2:I collaboration Author: Sky Wilson Last semester, Iowa State University industrial design students looked to the stars, helping envision how humans might one day live and work beyond Earth. Vyankatesh "Vee" Chinchalkar's junior studio class worked at the intersection of design and engineering: interviewing astronauts, collaborating with aerospace engineers, testing dro more PR

AMES, Iowa, Aug. 10 -- Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences issued the following news: * * * Read More about New slate of economics professors hired at Iowa State University Four new faculty members will join the Department of Economics at Iowa State University later this month, with a fifth arriving in January 2027. A search for a sixth faculty member will begin this fall, with a focus on candidates who have expertise in agricultural processing. These faculty appointments reflect the university's continued invest more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Aug. 11 -- Kansas State University issued the following Q&A on Aug. 10, 2026, involving Erika Geisbrecht, professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics: * * * People with Purpose: Erika Geisbrecht Through grounding research and graduate-student mentorship, Erika Geisbrecht is driving scientific discovery by inspiring curiosity. By Abbigail Marshall, Division of Communications and Marketing Before a scientific breakthrough provides an answer, someone must first ask the right question. For Erika Gei more PR

AURORA, Colorado, Aug. 10 -- The University of Colorado School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * Largest Real-World Study Finds Early Flu Antiviral Treatment Reduces ICU Admissions in Hospitalized Children * A new nationwide study finds antiviral treatment is linked to fewer intensive care unit (ICU) admissions and shorter hospital stays for children hospitalized with influenza. The study, published today in JAMA Pediatrics and led by experts at the University of Colorado Anschutz, is one of the most comprehensive r more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Aug. 11 -- The University of New Orleans issued the following news release: * * * LSU New Orleans' PrivatEEL Camp Sparks Interest in STEM Through Robotics, Engineering, and Naval Research Middle school students spent a week exploring the exciting world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) during LSU New Orleans' PrivatEEL Camp. This immersive summer program combines engineering, robotics, computing and environmental science through hands-on learning. Held July 20-24, 2026, the camp welcomed stud more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Aug. 10 -- Louisiana State University Shreveport campus posted the following news: * * * LSUS's INAR developing local leaders through nonprofit workshop series * SHREVEPORT - Efficiency is hallmark of the nonprofit sector, and LSU Shreveport's Institute of Nonprofit Administration and Research (INAR) is giving local nonprofits a helping hand. INAR is hosting a series of six nonprofit workshops aimed at bolstering organizations understanding of areas like grant writing, financial management, and board governance. Th more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 10 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Mark Thiemens Receives the Magellanic Premium, America's Oldest Medal * University of California San Diego Distinguished Professor of Chemistry Mark Thiemens is the 43rd recipient of the Magellanic Premium, given by the American Philosophical Society (APS). Thiemens was recognized for his groundbreaking work in mass-independent isotope fractionation, his discovery of which has transformed the way we study everything from climate c more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: NOAA Lowers Hurricane Forecast * NOAA is now forecasting a 75% chance of a below-normal Atlantic hurricane season, lowering its prediction to seven to 13 named storms, two to six hurricanes and zero to two major hurricanes. The agency says strengthening El Nino conditions are the primary factor suppressing Atlantic storm activity. But with the peak of hurricane season approaching in mid-August through September, there are still important q more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 7 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Meet the 2026 Entomology Research & Outreach Fellows * Each summer, undergraduate students from a variety of academic backgrounds come to Michigan State University through the Entomology Research and Outreach Fellowship (EROF) program for hands-on research, professional development and community engagement experiences. Working alongside faculty, graduate students and research staff, fellows contri more PR

WEST PLAINS, Missouri, Aug. 11 -- Missouri State University West Plains campus issued the following news release: * * * Missouri State-West Plains shape future with new strong vision "Pathways to Opportunities" will guide the university though 2031. - Missouri State University-West Plains adopted a new strategic plan, a forward-looking blueprint designed to strengthen academic excellence, expand community partnerships and reinforce the university's statewide public affairs mission. Titled "Pathways to Opportunity ," the plan outlines fiv more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 10 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * MIT researchers tackle the economic realities of fusion power * In the last decade, scientists have shown that fusion energy can work, as a physical process. Next question: Can it work economically? A study co-authored by MIT professors Dennis Whyte and Andrew W. Lo proposes a framework for understanding what's needed to make fusion energy commercially viable in the marketplace. The method considers the physical inputs needed to more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 10 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * Molecular mapping reveals hidden cellular programs in heart transplant rejection * A new study that explores gene expression during heart transplant rejection marks a step forward for precision medicine approaches to treat organ rejection. A team of researchers at Vanderbilt Health and the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) used image-based spatial transcriptomics to characterize acute rejection and response to immun more PR

FARGO, North Dakota, Aug. 11 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * NDSU opens Bolley Agricultural Laboratory * North Dakota State University celebrated the opening of the Bolley Agricultural Laboratory on Aug. 10, 2026, marking a major milestone for agricultural research and education. University leaders, faculty, staff, students, elected officials, donors and community members gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony recognizing the completion of the facility, which expands NDSU's capacity to address challenges f more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 10 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * New Penn Vet research moves science closer to a solution to male infertility * In a breakthrough that could bring scientists closer to a solution to male infertility, a team of researchers from Penn's School of Veterinary Medicine have found a way to take cells such as skin or blood cells from the human body, convert them into stem cells, and then coax those into early-stage human sperm cells. The research, published in Cell Stem Cell, re more PR

TULSA, Oklahoma, Aug. 10 -- The University of Tulsa College of Engineering and Computer Science issued the following news: * * * Next stop, Microsoft: Triple major graduate shares secrets for success * When students start their college careers, they're encouraged to "dream big" and "shoot for the stars." Marina Katoh did just that. This spring, she graduated from The University of Tulsa with degrees in computer science, cybersecurity and mathematics before landing a job as a software engineer at Microsoft. Katoh came to UTulsa with plans t more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Aug. 10 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU launches President's Mentorship Program to strengthen student success, belonging * Sometimes it just takes one - one roommate, one professor, one course, one connection - to change a student's trajectory. This fall, New Mexico State University will launch a systemwide mentorship program designed to strengthen students' sense of belonging and connect undergraduate students with professors, staff and administrators who can help them  more PR

BOTHELL, Washington, Aug. 7 -- The University of Washington Bothell campus issued the following news: * * * North Creek Wetland: a valued piece of climate-adaptation infrastructure * The University of Washington Bothell is home to one of the largest and most complex floodplain restorations in Washington state. With the arrival of European-American settler farmers in the 1870s, the wetland forest on the land that now houses the campus became degraded by cattle ranching throughout the late 19th and mid-20th centuries. In 1997, when construc more PR

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 10 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * NYS teachers take on microplastics with snail-inspired robot * On a rainy morning in late July, Professor Sunny Jung asked a group of New York state schoolteachers to consider the biology of the aquatic snail. With only one foot, the snail can move and feed, and they do it with an efficient undulating motion that can draw in particles from a distance 10 times greater than their body length. "They are very efficient at pulling in water from the surface without more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 11 (TNSjou) -- New York University issued the following news: * * * Why Do We Labor When Reading Some Words But Not Others? AI Offers a Partial Answer New study shows that language models explain some--but not all--of this phenomenon, underscoring where human and AI language processing converge and diverge - Why do we breeze through some sentences in a book or article but have to reread others to comprehend their meaning? A team of linguists and data scientists has found a partial answer in AI--some of this processing para more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Aug. 11 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: * * * OSU researchers explore nanobubble technology to help curb spread of antibiotic resistance from agricultural wastewater Every time antibiotics are used to keep livestock healthy, traces of those medications, along with the genetic material that allows bacteria to resist them, can remain in farm wastewater. If left untreated, those contaminants can move beyond the farm, contributing to antimicrobial resistance, one of the world's fastest-growing publi more PR

AUGUSTA, Georgia, Aug. 10 -- Augusta University posted the following news release: * * * Pair of IMMCG early-career researchers invited to join ATVB Editorial Board * A pair of early-career researchers for the Immunology Center of Georgia, part of the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, have earned significant recognition this summer. Redouane Aherrahrou, PhD, and Ravi Komaravolu, PhD, have both been invited to join the Editorial Board of Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology, or ATVB, one of the premier publicati more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 11 -- The University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education issued the following news: * * * Penn GSE and Milken Family Foundation Announce Finalists for Prestigious Global Education Venture Competition Seven finalists will compete at the live pitch event on Monday, September 14, at the University of Pennsylvania, marking the first year the competition finals and Catalyst Innovation Summit join together. - Catalyst @ Penn GSE--a global center for education innovation and impact at the University of Pe more PR

MALIBU, California, Aug. 11 -- Pepperdine University issued the following news: * * * Boone Center for the Family Welcomes Noe Rivera as Director of RelateStrong Program The Boone Center for the Family at Pepperdine University is pleased to welcome Noe Rivera as the new director of RelateStrong, effective July 27, 2026. Rivera brings a distinct combination of clinical expertise, ministry leadership, and longstanding experience with the Boone Center's relationship education initiatives. Over the past three years, he has served as a congrega more PR

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, Aug. 10 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * Persistence, Planning Helps Arkansas Landowner Restore Family Forest * Restoring a family forest takes far more than planting trees. For Columbia County landowner Eugene Ford, it has meant years of planning, paperwork, patience and perseverance. Along the way, guidance from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's Keeping it in the Family (KIITF) Sustainable Forestry and Land Retention Program helped his family navigate the complexit more PR

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 10 -- Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine posted the following news: * * * Protecting pollinators, mangroves and deer: Yang Center for Wildlife Health postdocs tackle One Health problems * The 2026 cohort of Cornell K. Lisa Yang Postdoctoral Fellows in Wildlife Health is poised to restore mangrove ecosystems in the Galapagos, improve chronic waste disease surveillance, and protect the pollinators that underpin global food systems. By integrating approaches spanning genomics, ecology, biostatistics, and b more PR

COMMERCE, Texas, Aug. 10 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * Protecting the Future of Food: ETAMU Student Making a Difference During Prestigious Internship at Boyce Thompson Institute * Benecio Sandoval's research is helping improve food security and protect crops. As the global demand for safe, sustainable food continues to grow, protecting the crops that feed the world has never been more important. East Texas A&M University student Benecio Sandoval is  more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Aug. 10 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Purdue named most recognized public university in U.S., No. 4 overall in Global University Visibility rankings * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -For the third consecutive year, Purdue University was ranked as the nation's most recognized public university while climbing two spots to No. 4 among all universities in the world in the latest 2026-27 Global University Visibility (GUV) rankings. In the study examining 1,200 universities that command the most glo more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Aug. 10 -- The University of North Carolina Charlotte campus posted the following news release: * * * Levine Scholars from the Class of 2029 connect to Charlotte community through summer nonprofit internships * Every summer, rising second-year Levine Scholars spend approximately five weeks interning at nonprofit organizations in Charlotte, bringing fresh ideas and delivering projects that make an impact. Scholars learn the challenges and fortitude required to succeed as a nonprofit organization as well as the inta more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Aug. 10 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Researcher's passion for predators helps bobcats rebound on Kiawah Island * Celebrating Our Graduates Meghan Keating has always had a love for animals. But it was an ecology class that she took as a freshman at Colorado State University that shifted her attention more on how animals fit into the ever-changing landscape of the world today. That focus is what led Keating, who is from Modesto, California, to receive her doctorate in wildlife and fisheries more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 10 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Researchers discover cleaner route to purifying rare earth elements * Rare earth elements such as lanthanum, neodymium and dysprosium are used to build the electric motor in your car, the LED lights in your house and the MRI machine at your doctor's office. But first, they have to be mined and separated from each other. Historically, that purification has been a costly, difficult process, relying on huge amounts of toxic chemicals. Now, researchers i more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 10 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice receives gift from Kraft family to advance athletics and Jewish studies * Rice University has received a generous gift from alumna and trustee Patti Lipoma Kraft '87 and her husband, Jonathan Kraft, to support two university priorities. The gift will support the construction of a state-of-the-art, covered football practice pavilion and establish the Kraft Family Professorship in Jewish Studies, strengthening both student-athlete development and academic more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 10 (TNSbrep) -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rising insurance costs deepen Texas' housing affordability challenge * As Texas leaders search for ways to rein in soaring homeowners insurance costs, new research suggests premiums are playing an increasingly important role in housing affordability across the state. When homeowners insurance is factored into the cost of homeownership, nearly two-thirds of Texas households can no longer afford the median-priced home in their county, according to a more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 11 -- Rush University Medical Center issued the following news: * * * Take a Close Look at Chicago's Health Chicago Health Map expands public access to community health data to anyone who's online By Kevin McKeough A new online map of the Chicago area allows anyone with internet access to see the prevalence of 38 long-term health conditions, plus firearm injuries, by ZIP codes and other geographic areas. This free interactive tool was designed to support researchers, community organizations, policymakers and communi more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Aug. 11 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following Q&A on Aug. 10, 2026, involving Alfonso Waller, professor of medicine and radiology and chief of the Division of Cardiology in the New Jersey Medical School: * * * What Is Driving America's Heart Disease Crisis? Hypertension Remains a Big Reason A Rutgers Health expert shares insights on the leading cause of death in the U.S. as well as advances in cardiovascular care By Lavene Gass Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States accordi more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Aug. 11 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * How a Veterans Affairs Study Can Help Guide Prostate Cancer Treatment By Andrew Smith A nationwide Veterans Affairs (VA) study comparing two leading treatments for metastatic prostate cancer may help doctors choose the right drug for each patient, said a Rutgers Cancer Institute physician-scientist whose invited editorial accompanies the research. In the editorial published alongside the study in JCO Clinical Cancer Informatics, Wadih Arap, c more PR

HATTIESBURG, Mississippi, Aug. 10 -- The University of Southern Mississippi posted the following news: * * * Saronic Expands to Mississippi, Selects Port of Gulfport for Marauder On-Water Testing * Saronic announced it has expanded its operations to Gulfport, Miss., establishing an initial site for on-water testing of the company's Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel (MUSV), Marauder, at the Port of Gulfport. As production of Saronic's Marauder platform continues to scale, the site will support testing and commissioning of the company's 180 ft.  more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Aug. 10 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * School of Computing Builds the Next Generation of Innovators * Artificial intelligence is a technology that enables computers to learn from data and perform tasks like recognizing images, understanding language, and making predictions. But for one week this summer, UConn faculty, graduate and undergraduate students worked with a group of curious campers to bring AI to life. Hosted by the School of Computing (Soc) in partnership with the Vergnano  more PR

LOUDONVILLE, New York, Aug. 10 -- Siena College posted the following news: * * * Siena's Social Score is #1 in the Nation * Siena University is now number one in the nation for its Instagram engagement, according to data from Dunroe Social, an industry-specific social media analytics platform that benchmarks Instagram performance across all NCAA Division I colleges and universities. Siena ranked #2 among all higher education Instagram accounts for engagement in the first quarter of this year. By the second quarter, it pulled into the #1 sp more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 11 -- Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary issued the following news: * * * Dockery notes 'much hopefulness' in annual employee meeting Karen Garcia Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is set to begin a new academic year "with a sense of great thanksgiving, much hopefulness, [and] overall good spirit across the campus," President David S. Dockery said during an Aug. 5 annual gathering of all seminary personnel. During the meeting, numerous staff were recognized for five-year anniversaries, including 25-ye more PR

HILLSBORO, Missouri, Aug. 11 -- St. Louis University issued the following news: * * * SLU, NGA to Host Geo-Resolution Conference September 10 By Maggie Rotermund ST. LOUIS - Saint Louis University and the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency will co-host the 2026 Geo-Resolution conference, "Securing the Future with Geospatial," at SLU's Busch Student Center on Sept. 10. Geo-Resolution is designed to provide participants -- especially students -- access to geospatial experts from government, academia, innovation hubs, start-up companies  more PR

STONY BROOK, New York, Aug. 10 -- The State University of New York Stony Brook University posted the following news: * * * STONY BROOK MEDICINE COMMUNITY MEDICAL GROUP WELCOMES BESTIN KURIAKOSE, DO, TO LONG ISLAND... * SMITHTOWN, NY, August 10, 2026 - Bestin Kuriakose, DO, has joined Long Island Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, a practice of Stony Brook Medicine Community Medical Group, part of Stony Brook Medicine's expanding network of community practices. "At our practice, we are committed to providing seamless, patient-centered more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, Aug. 10 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * Study: Triple-dose regimen may permanently clear HIV in infected newborns * Every year, more than 120,000 newborns worldwide contract HIV, a global health burden that requires lifelong treatment for millions of people -assuming they have access and can afford it. New research led by Oregon Health & Science University suggests another possibility: a one-time regimen of therapies given to newborns within three days of birth to permanently clear more PR

SELINSGROVE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 11 -- Susquehanna University posted the following news: * * * Research studies how beaver dam analogs shape streams Water is one nature's most powerful forces. It can appear calm on the surface while simultaneously shaping the earth to its whims, profoundly marking the environment. - This summer, several earth & environmental sciences students are navigating that contradiction on a small scale as research assistants to Siobhan Fathel, assistant professor of earth & environmental sciences at Susquehanna Unive more PR

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 10 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Tennessee Tech's Samantha Allen receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar award for 2026-27 * Samantha Allen, assistant professor of environmental science and geospatial analysis at Tennessee Tech University, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award in environmental studies to Scotland for the 2026-27 academic year from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. As a Fulbright Scholar at the Universi more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 11 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Texas A&M Engineering leads work on rapid screwworm treatment A multidisciplinary team is developing three novel wound treatments that quickly kill larvae while reducing chemical residues, offering ranchers and veterinarians a rapid response tool that current eradication methods cannot provide. By Alyson Chapman, Engineering News Staff The Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) is developing fast acting, low residue more PR

LUBBOCK, Texas, Aug. 10 -- Texas Tech University posted the following news: * * * Texas Tech's Joshua Tropp Will Showcase Infrared Imaging Technology * The assistant professor will deliver a presentation at the Military Health System Research Symposium on next-generation technology his laboratory has developed. Joshua Tropp, an assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry in the College of Arts & Sciences at Texas Tech University, will deliver a presentation on the possible applications of next-generation healthcare t more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, Aug. 10 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * These Researchers Believe We Each Have an Undiscovered Internal Clock--And the W.M. Keck Foundation Just Awarded Them $1.3 Million to Find It * It is well known that our body's circadian clock runs on a 24-hour cycle and regulates everything from our sleep patterns to our appetites, hormones and body temperature. But a team of researchers led by the University of Massachusetts Amherst, in collaboration with Boston Children's Hospital, suspect more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 10 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Thinking outside the bot * When associate professor Seiji Isotani-a leading expert in intelligent tutoring systems and educational technology-arrived at Penn's Graduate School of Education (GSE) last summer, he was met by a campus that was already deeply invested in understanding, creating, and leveraging AI. Faculty members like associate professor Bodong Chen were creating web applications, curricula, guidelines, research, and practical  more PR

FLINT, Michigan, Aug. 10 -- The University of Michigan-Flint posted the following news: * * * This award-winning UM-Flint microbiology student is heading to Cornell * Katheren Barger had presented at research conferences before. They knew how to read an audience and translate complex science into something a layperson could grasp. But when they stepped in front of the poster to present at this year's conference of the Michigan Branch of the American Society for Microbiology, something felt different. Barger, a senior at the University of M more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 11 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Ties between Canadian startup, Nebraska U lead to new tech facility in Seward By Dan Moser, Research and Innovation What began as a connection between a Canadian startup and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln several years ago has grown into a southeast Nebraska operation developing cutting-edge autonomous farming technology. This spring, PTx Trimble celebrated the grand opening of its engineering facility in Seward, marking the latest chapter in a  more PR

TROY, Alabama, Aug. 10 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * TROY ranked in Best Colleges with Online Graphic Design Degrees in America by Niche * Troy University's Graphic Design degree program has earned recognition as one of the nation's best, according to Niche, an education research website. TROY was ranked 3rd in Niche's recently released "Best Colleges with Online Graphic Design Degrees in America." Niche determines its rankings on statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and student reviews. The degree program more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 10 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news: * * * UMSL's OrthoSummit gives aspiring medical professionals confidence to pursue their dreams * High school seniors (from left) Maddie Mills, RaShad Boone and Kori Leggett work together to install plates on a simulated femur fracture. The students were participating in OrthoSummit, a unique, hands-on workshop held Aug. 4-5 in the Orthopedic Bioengineering and Mechanics Lab at the University of Missouri-St. Louis that introduced students  more PR

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, Aug. 11 (TNSjou) -- The University of North Carolina School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Berkowitz Publishes Article in JAMA Internal Medicine Seth A. Berkowitz, MD, MPH is the corresponding author of an article titled, "Medicare Advantage and Type 2 Diabetes Outcomes," that was published Aug. 10. - Seth A. Berkowitz, MD, MPH, Associate Professor and Vice Chief for Research in the Division of General Medicine and Clinical Epidemiology, is the corresponding author of an article titled, "Medicare more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Aug. 11 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * Uniting K-State's commitment to holistic corporate engagement UNITE partnership will strengthen a One K-State approach to industry collaboration - K-State knows the challenges facing our future cannot be solved alone. While these challenges require expertise brought together across disciplines, communities and industries, they also need partnerships grounded in shared purpose. That's why K-State is strengthening how it connects with corporate partners t more PR

ONEONTA, New York, Aug. 7 -- The State University of New York Oneonta campus issued the following news: * * * University Among Money.com "Best Colleges in America" * SUNY Oneonta is among 735 colleges and universities across the country named to Money's "Best Colleges in America 2026" list. This is the third year that SUNY Oneonta received a 4.5-star rating, and the university is one of only five State University of New York schools to earn 4.5 stars on the 2026 list. After years of presenting numerical rankings, Money switched in 2023 to more PR

DOVER, Delaware, Aug. 11 (TNSjou) -- The University of Delaware issued the following research news: * * * Reducing dementia risk UD epidemiology study finds shingles vaccination linked to lower dementia risk in older adults Article by Amy Cherry Nearly all adults now aged 50 and older were infected with the chickenpox virus as children. The herpes zoster (HZ) virus lies dormant in the nervous system for decades and can reactivate later in life as shingles, causing a painful, blistering rash. Previous studies have shown that people who de more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, Aug. 11 (TNSjou) -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * Unsocial kids may be happier than you think Beliefs about belonging and community create safe space to play solo, new study suggests By Savannah Peat The child who plays alone during recess may be perfectly content doing so, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. The research found that some elementary school children who appear unsociable actually just prefer being solo, as long as they know they belong in a broader social se more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 11 -- The University of Maryland Baltimore campus issued the following news: * * * UMB Hosts Historic Announcement as Maryland Becomes an AARP Age-Friendly State Lorri Angelloz The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), Maryland's first Age-Friendly University, welcomed state leaders, advocates, and community partners to 4MLK at the University of Maryland BioPark on July 28 as Maryland officially became an AARP Age-Friendly State. With this recognition, Maryland joins a growing national network committed to creat more PR

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Aug. 11 -- The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School issued the following news: * * * Humphries lab awarded $8 million in NIH grants By Pat Sargent Research projects exploring potential treatments for Parkinson's disease, lupus and sepsis are underway at UMass Chan Medical School in the lab of Fiachra Humphries, PhD, assistant professor of medicine. Dr. Humphries is a principal investigator on three National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants issued over a six-week period starting June 11, totaling nearly more PR

OXFORD, Mississippi, Aug. 10 (TNSjou) -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news: * * * Study Links Mississippi Student Gambling Problems to Mental Health * OXFORD, Miss. - As gambling becomes more accessible to college students, a statewide study of Mississippi's public universities found gambling problems frequently occur alongside depression, anxiety and substance use. The findings suggest policymakers, parents and healthcare officials should recognize gambling problems as a potential sign that a student may need broader more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Aug. 11 -- The University of Oklahoma Health campus issued the following news: * * * Researcher Investigates How Mother's Diet Shapes Liver Health University of Oklahoma researcher Keenan Greyslak, Ph.D., has long been interested in how a mother's diet during pregnancy and lactation may influence a child's risk of developing metabolic diseases earlier and more severely as they age. With a new grant from the National Institutes of Health, he is furthering his investigations while taking another step toward a career in more PR

SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, Aug. 11 -- The University of Scranton issued the following news: * * * Scranton Biology Lab Supervisor Receives National Service Honor The award celebrates Deborah Wardach's lasting impact on the professional organization. - The National Association of Scientific Materials Managers (NAOSMM) recently awarded one of its highest honors to a University of Scranton laboratory supervisor. Deborah Wardach, laboratory supervisor in the University's Department of Biology, received the 2026 Lamar Houston Service Award at the more PR

TYLER, Texas, Aug. 10 -- The University of Texas Tyler campus posted the following news release: * * * UT Tyler Fraternity Earns Highest Honor at National Leadership Conference * The University of Texas at Tyler's Rho-Nu Chapter of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity earned the 2026 Founders' Circle Award, the highest honor presented to an undergraduate chapter by the fraternity, at this year's Kappa Sigma Leadership Conference. UT Tyler's chapter was one of only eight across the United States and Canada to receive the honor. Additionally, Rho-Nu ra more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Aug. 11 (TNSjou) -- The University of Virginia issued the following Q&A on Aug. 10, 2026, involving Melanie Rutkowski, associate professor of microbiology, immunology and cancer biology: * * * Q&A: Could better gut health help fight breast cancer? By Zeina Mohammed, spr2jm@virginia.edu New research from the University of Virginia has found that an unhealthy gut microbiome can increase the spread of breast cancer. A new study published in June in the journal Cancer Research found that a buildup of bile acids caus more PR

SEATTLE, Washington, Aug. 11 -- The University of Washington School of Medicine posted the following news release: * * * New funding to expand Global Burden of Disease study The Gates Foundation provides a landmark grant to the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the UW School of Medicine. - The Global Burden of Disease study is the largest and most comprehensive effort to quantify health loss across places and over time. The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), an independent research organization at the Univers more PR

PENSACOLA, Florida, Aug. 11 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release: * * * UWF President Emerita Judy Bense's book recognized by Library of Congress UWF President Emerita and Professor Emerita of anthropology and archaeology Dr. Judith Bense's new book, "Early Spanish Florida: Unearthing the History of America's Oldest Colony," has been selected for the "Great Reads from Great Places" list for the Library of Congress's 2026 National Book Festival. "In one more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 10 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * UNLV Oral History Project to Capture the Story of Nevada's Bookmakers * As legal sports betting continues to expand across the United States, the UNLV Oral History Research Center is launching a new project to preserve the firsthand stories of the Nevada bookmakers who helped build the industry. The initiative brings together Richard Schuetz, CEO of American Bettors' Voice, and David G. Schwartz, gaming historian, author, and ombuds at more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Aug. 10 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news: * * * Useful campus apps 2026 * From your first day on campus to graduation, the right apps can help you navigate university life with ease. Whether you're looking for parking, ordering lunch, staying safe or managing your coursework, these essential apps connect students with the services they use every day. Safety, security and health CarolinaSAFE (Google Play, Apple) The University's CarolinaSAFE app gives students, faculty and staff inst more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Aug. 10 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news: * * * UT Foundation and UT Health Sciences Name Melissa Robinson Vice Chancellor for Advancement * The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc. and UT Health Sciences have named Melissa Robinson, DHA, MBA, vice chancellor for Advancement. Robinson, who has served as chief development officer since joining UT Health Sciences, steps into the expanded role after helping lead a record-setting fundraising year and at a pivotal moment of gr more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 10 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * UT San Antonio brings stronger Wi-Fi to campuses * UT San Antonio students, faculty and staff returning to the university this semester will experience a stronger and more secure AirRowdy Wi-Fi network. Over the summer, University Technology Solutions (UTS) replaced hundreds of network switches and wireless access points across buildings on the Main Campus and Downtown Campus. Where the new hardware is in place, users can expect faster speeds more PR

OSHKOSH, Wisconsin, Aug. 7 -- The University of Wisconsin's Oshkosh Campus issued the following news: * * * UWO brings healthcare leaders together to strengthen Wisconsin's workforce * Regional healthcare leaders take part in Healthcare Forward Symposium Aug. 5 at UW-Oshkosh-a panel hosted by NEW Healthcare Alliance and UWO with dialogue centered on the state's health professionals and care availability. Healthcare leaders, educators, policymakers, workforce experts and students gathered Aug. 5 at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh for th more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU Rice Rivers Center offers its first coordinated summer session With hands-on learning and high-tech tools, the field station hosts five courses that explore the land, water and air along the James River. By Joan Tupponce On their urban campuses in downtown Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University students may not think about the insects and soil that surround them. But less than 25 miles away, VCU's river campus - the VCU Rice Rivers Cent more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Massey receives $2.7 million National Institutes of Health grant The five-year award will support Massey in its work to develop the next generation of cancer researchers and to help those most at risk for cancer throughout Virginia. By Bill Potter VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center was recently awarded a $2.7 million Worta McCaskill-Stevens K12 grant from the National Institutes of Health. The five-year grant will allow Massey to mentor pr more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * NASA summer program helped Cree Taylor soar - and land on her academic focus The agency's Student Airborne Research Program encouraged the self-identified 'dabbler' to home in on research with a personal connection. By Madeline Reinsel Cree Taylor likes to learn, and she likes to stay busy. Whether she's climbing atmospheric monitoring towers, checking on prothonotary warbler bird boxes or identifying fish in Italy, the environmental studies ma more PR

VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 10 -- Villanova University issued the following news release: * * * Villanova University Cabrini Campus: Fast Facts * General Information Location: Radnor, Pa. Total Acreage: 112 acres (45 hectares) Date Acquired: June 28, 2024 Opening Date: August 24, 2026 Number of Buildings: 21 Distance from Villanova Campus: 1.9 miles (point-to-point) Academics and Research Undergraduates from all class years, and several graduate programs, will regularly be in class on the Cabrini Campus, which boasts outstand more PR

VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 10 -- Villanova University issued the following news release: * * * Villanova University Opens Doors to its Cabrini Campus, Marking a Historic Milestone in 184-Year History * VILLANOVA, Pa. (August 10, 2026) - A new chapter in Villanova University's history has begun with the opening of the Villanova University Cabrini Campus. This addition of a second campus marks a transformative expansion of the 184-year-old institution, further strengthening the University's ability to advance its Augustinian Catholic missi more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 11 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Experimental enzyme shows promise against fire blight disease The study marks the first major research milestone in a national effort to develop new tools that help growers combat one of the most damaging diseases of apples and pears. By Marya Barlow An experimental enzyme significantly reduced fire blight in apple orchard field trials, offering growers a promising new way to fight one of the fruit industry's most destructive diseases. The findings,  more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Jane Chadwick named human resources division director for the College of Natural Resources and Environment By Jasper Joyner Jane Chadwick has been hired as human resources division director for the College of Natural Resources and Environment. Chadwick joins Virginia Tech from Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers, where she served as director of human resources, leading human resources strategy for more than 800 employees, more than 100 physicians, and advanced prac more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Karen Roberto leaves a legacy of scholarship, mentorship, and impact The University Distinguished Professor advanced gerontology and the social sciences throughout her decades-long career. By Becca Halm Karen Roberto has spent more than four decades building a reputation as a steadfast advocate for gerontology and the social sciences, mentoring students and faculty, and leading with authenticity. On Sept. 1, the University Distinguished Professor will retire  more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Mining and minerals engineering takes national stage as White House pushes to grow talent pipeline Virginia Tech had a seat at the table as Donald Trump announced a $100 million federal investment aimed at doubling graduates in mining engineering and securing America's critical mineral supply chain. By Melody Warnick In an effort to boost domestic mining of critical minerals and rare earth elements that are essential to U.S. economic resilience, the White Hous more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 11 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Rivers are moving sediment in intense bursts, a worrisome new pattern uncovered by AI By Courtney Sakry After a heavy rain, rivers often turn brown with sediment, sand, silt, and soil washed from the landscape that play a vital role in shaping rivers. But after modeling nearly 40 years of sediment movement from 175 rivers across the United States, Admin Husic, associate professor in civil and environmental engineering, and Nishchal Sigdel M.S. '26 ha more PR

PROVO, Utah, Aug. 11 (TNSjou) -- Brigham Young University issued the following news: * * * Want a happier marriage? BYU study suggests one simple habit BYU researchers found that couples who exercise together report stronger communication and conflict resolution. By Tyler Stahle Research has long shown that exercise benefits both physical and mental health. Now a new study from researchers at BYU suggests that it may also strengthen marriages, especially when couples exercise together. The study, recently published in Family Relations, fo more PR

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * Meet a Colleague: Nina-Simone Edwards Nina-Simone Edwards is the Technology and Research Librarian at the law school. - Nina-Simone Edwards is the Technology and Research Librarian at W&L Law. She recently completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Georgetown Law's Institute for Technology Law & Policy, where she worked on the Redesigning the Governance Stack Project, and earned a Master of Science in Library and Information Science from The Catholic more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 10 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * WashU Law clerkship program opens doors to careers in the judiciary and beyond * For many WashU Law graduates, a judicial clerkship is more than a first job after graduation. It's an opportunity to sharpen legal research and writing skills, build relationships with judges and gain experience that can shape an entire career. That opportunity has become increasingly available as WashU Law's judicial clerkship program has expanded its reach and more PR

WENHAM, Massachusetts, Aug. 10 -- Gordon College posted the following news: * * * What Can You Do with a Political Science Degree? * Explore careers for political science majors in government, law, business, nonprofits, and international relations. Learn which skills employers value most. Choosing a college major often means weighing what you love to study against what you can actually do with it after graduation. For students drawn to politics, law, public policy, or global affairs, a political science degree connects those interests to a more PR

WENHAM, Massachusetts, Aug. 10 -- Gordon College posted the following news: * * * What Skills Do You Learn in a Data Science Degree Program? * Discover the programming, statistics, machine learning, and professional skills students build in a data science degree program and the careers they lead to. A data science degree prepares you with analytical thinking, programming fluency, and communication skills that help graduates turn complex information into meaningful decisions. Choosing a degree program means understanding what you will actu more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 10 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Why a Doctor Saying 'It's Normal' Can Backfire * Doctors may think they're saying "Don't panic." But many patients hear "Don't bother" instead. A new study from the University of California San Diego Rady School of Management suggests that when physicians try to reassure patients by saying their symptoms are "normal," patients may actually infer that treatment isn't necessary - and become less inclined to seek it. Published in N more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 10 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * A winning combination: Connecting the university's data science expertise and UTSA Athletics * A collaboration between the UT San Antonio College of AI, Cyber and Computing and UTSA Athletics is turning sports data into actionable insights while giving students the opportunity to tackle real-world challenges. While Roadrunner student-athletes focus on home runs, stolen bases and preparing for game-day, data science students are analyzing eve more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 10 -- The George Mason University College of Public Health posted the following news: * * * Women with endometriosis face 46% higher risk of type 2 diabetes, study finds * Women with endometriosis have a 46% higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes than women without the condition, according to a new study led by researchers at the George Mason College of Public Health and collaborators. Following data from nearly 3 million women over 25 years, the study, published in Diabetologia, is the largest to date examining  more PR

KENT, Ohio, Aug. 10 -- Wright State University posted the following news: * * * Wright State recognized for commitment to improving experiences and advancing outcomes of first-generation college students * Wright State has been named to the FirstGen Forward Network, providing access to support the success of first-generation students. (Photo courtesy of the Academic Engagement Team) FirstGen Forward named Wright State University to its Class of 2026, joining a select national network of institutions committed to enhancing the first-generat more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Aug. 11 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * New study may change how we think about GLP-1s In a new study, Yale researchers identified an unexpected mechanism that challenges a long-held assumption about the brain's hunger circuitry. By Meg Dalton For decades, obesity medications produced only modest weight loss. But in recent years, Ozempic and related GLP-1 therapies have transformed the field, enabling sustained weight loss of 10 to 15% or more. Despite their success, however, scientist more PR

YOUNG HARRIS, Georgia, Aug. 7 -- Young Harris College issued the following news: * * * New program helps students with career journey Taking that next step after graduation can be an intimidating experience for a college student. That's why Young Harris College is launching Professional Readiness & Experiential Programs. PREP is designed to help students develop the knowledge and skills needed for success after graduation. "It's all part of the academic journey for a college student," said Dr. David Jones, associate vice president for PREP more PR