NORMAN, Oklahoma, Aug. 11 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news: * * * A Rescue Dog Inspires OU Engineering Students * NORMAN, OKLA. - A dog named Duck may someday get a new prosthetic leg thanks to engineering freshmen at the University of Oklahoma. Over four weeks this summer, teams of incoming engineering students designed mobility devices for Duck, a young rescue dog born without a front leg. Students in OU's Engineering Summer Bridge program designed and prototyped mobility devices tailored to Duck's needs, using CAD more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 10 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * AgriLife Extension agriculture and natural resources agents earn awards * Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service agriculture and natural resources county agents from across Texas recently received recognition at their state and national professional association meetings. The National Association of County Agricultural Agents, NACAA, meeting was in Denver, and the Texas County Agri more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSjou) -- The American College of Cardiology posted the following news release: * * * Cardiovascular Care for Older Adults Should Account for Cognitive Impairment and Frailty ACC Scientific Statement says conditions commonly coexist and can impact treatment decisions, recovery and quality of life - Older adults with cardiovascular disease (CVD) often have coexisting cognitive impairment and frailty, conditions that can significantly affect treatment decisions, recovery, independence and quality of life and should be c more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Aug. 10 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Anna-Leigh Stone Named Sara J. Krawczak Chair in Financial Management, Honoring a Career of Scholarship and Service * Anna-Leigh Stone has been named the Sara J. Krawczak Chair in Financial Management at Samford University's Brock School of Business, a distinction recognizing her excellence in scholarship, teaching and service. The endowed faculty position, previously held by longtime finance professor and former dean Howard Finch before his retirem more PR

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, Aug. 11 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Crystal Levesque named inaugural Rick Wahlstrom Endowed Chair in Swine Production * Crystal Levesque, professor of monogastric nutrition at South Dakota State University, has been named the inaugural Rick Wahlstrom Endowed Chair in Swine Production. The appointment recognizes her strong research program and commitment to student success. "Dr. Levesque's research bridges the gap between basic and applied swine research. She integrates the teac more PR

PRETORIA, South Africa, Aug. 11 -- Tshwane University of Technology posted the following news: * * * Exhibition gives voice to Artivism at GBVF Symposium * Art became a tool for activism in an exhibition featured at the Tshwane University of Technology's (TUT's) 3rd Annual Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) Symposium, where artists used creative expression to challenge silence, confront inequality and advocate for social change. Period Poverty III (2024) by Jessica Philile Mawuiena Foli confronts the realities of period poverty and  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 12 -- The University of Michigan Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: * * * "Talk data to me": ASPIRE fellows explore youth mental health, school trust, and pathways into policy research The phrase on Joasia Jacobs' pin--"Talk data to me"--could have served as a motto for this summer's ASPIRE cohort. The 2026 Applied Social Policy Internship and Research Experience, known as ASPIRE, brought students from Spelman College and Morehouse College to the University of Michigan for hands-on training in  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Task Force on Defending Constitutional Rights and Exposing Institutional Abuses released the following written testimony by Zack Smith, senior legal fellow of courts and the constitution at the Heritage Foundation Legal Policy Center, from a July 22, 2026, hearing entitled "The Future of DEI in Law School Accreditation and the Legal Profession." DEI stands for diversity, equity and inclusion. * * * The American Bar Association has abandoned its mission to provide best  more PR

PEPPER PIKE, Ohio, Aug. 12 (TNSrep) -- The Menopause Society, an organization that is dedicated to empowering healthcare professionals and providing them with the tools and resources to improve the health of women during the menopause transition and beyond, issued the following news release: * * * Social Disadvantage Greatly Amplifies Risk of Mortality in Women With Early Menopause New study shows that of all social disadvantage variables; unemployment has the strongest association with both all-cause mortality and incident dementia - CLEV more PR

PRETORIA, South Africa, Aug. 11 -- The University of Pretoria issued the following news: * * * Renowned UP education scholar Prof Chika Sehoole returns to academia with renewed momentum and national impact After a year-long sabbatical, Professor Chika Sehoole of the University of Pretoria's (UP) Department of Education Management and Policy Studies has returned to academic life with renewed momentum - and two significant national appointments that have placed his expertise firmly in the service of South Africa's education system. Following  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 [Category: Medical] -- Optica, formerly the Optical Society, posted the following news release: * * * Researchers stack RGB gratings to create bright color displays for AR glasses * 11 August 2026 # New approach improves the brightness and power efficiency of near-eye display, supporting more compact, lightweight designs WASHINGTON -Researchers have developed a full-color near-eye display that uses three stacked holographic gratings, each engineered to direct red, green or blue light. The new design could help advance more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, Aug. 10 -- The University of Massachusetts Amherst School of Public Health and Health Sciences posted the following news: * * * Uncovering the Genetic Keys to Type 2 Diabetes * Cassandra Spracklen This story was originally published by University Relations. If you knew you were genetically predisposed to developing a disease like type 2 diabetes, would you live your life differently? See a doctor regularly, try to eat better, or exercise more? And if you did get sick, what if knowledge about your genetic makeup cou more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * U-M team establishes standardized concussion protocol for performing arts students Groundbreaking course and faculty certification available in Spring 2027 * Six-step Progressive Return-to-Performance Protocol supports university-level students returning to dance, music and theatre performances after concussion * Unique considerations include stage-appropriate reintroduction of memory-based performance, ensemble interaction and such environ more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 12 -- The University of St. Thomas Houston campus issued the following news: * * * University of St. Thomas 2025-26 faculty awards The University of St. Thomas is proud to announce its 2025-26 faculty award recipients. St. Thomas Aquinas Excellence in Teaching Award: * Dr. Dan Hu Dr. Dan Hu is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the University of St. Thomas, where she has taught since 2022. She holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration-Finance from the University of Massachusetts Lowell, a Master of Science in Financi more PR

SEATTLE, Washington, Aug. 12 -- The University of Washington School of Medicine posted the following news release: * * * Healthcare workers reflect on COVID-19 stigma Frontline clinicians said that fear, burnout and public messaging influenced their feelings of blame and inadequacy during the pandemic. - A qualitative study of clinicians' COVID-19 experiences suggest that health-related stigma is not static and can change as scientific knowledge, public health policies and social attitudes evolve. A qualitative study exploring the percept more PR

TULSA, Oklahoma, Aug. 11 -- The University of Tulsa posted the following news: * * * UTulsa now the most affordable private research university in America's heartland * Reducing the tuition barrier will increase student access and build a brighter Tulsa The University of Tulsa announced Tuesday that annual tuition and fees are moving from $54,000 to $25,000, making it the most affordable private research university in America's heartland and serving as a leader in clearer pricing and increased accessibility at higher education institutions more PR

TULSA, Oklahoma, Aug. 11 -- The University of Tulsa College of Arts and Sciences issued the following news: * * * UTulsa now the most affordable private research university in America's heartland * Reducing the tuition barrier will increase student access and build a brighter Tulsa The University of Tulsa announced Tuesday that annual tuition and fees are moving from $54,000 to $25,000, making it the most affordable private research university in America's heartland and serving as a leader in clearer pricing and increased accessibility at  more PR

TULSA, Oklahoma, Aug. 11 -- The University of Tulsa Collins College of Business issued the following news: * * * UTulsa now the most affordable private research university in America's heartland * Reducing the tuition barrier will increase student access and build a brighter Tulsa The University of Tulsa announced Tuesday that annual tuition and fees are moving from $54,000 to $25,000, making it the most affordable private research university in America's heartland and serving as a leader in clearer pricing and increased accessibility at h more PR

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Aug. 11 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * White Coat Ceremony marks next step for master's nursing students * The journey to advanced practice took another significant step as 88 Master of Science in Nursing students received their white coats during the Rita & Larry Salva School of Nursing & Health Professions White Coat Ceremony on August 4. The annual tradition signifies the beginning of clinical education and a commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care. The ceremony celebrate more PR