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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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