UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 10 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * $12M grant to build animal-inspired sensing for autonomous drones and robots * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -A research project, led by Penn State engineers to create a sort of digital brain inspired by the processes insects and small animals use to make smart decisions with limited information, has been awarded $12 million by the U.S. Army through the Army's Research Laboratory. Saptarshi Das, Ackley Professor of Engineering Science, professor more PR

DUBLIN, Ireland, Aug. 11 -- Dublin City University posted the following news: * * * 'The research must link in with their lived experience' International... * The European Council for High Ability Conference (ECHA) returns to DCU this week for the first time since 2018, exploring themes around gifted education, twice exceptionalism and inclusion in education. Taking place on St Patrick's Campus at Dublin City University from August 12th to 15th, a collective of educators, researchers, psychologists, parents and advocates from across the w more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 11 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * AI-readiness grant helps MSU students turn ideas into solutions at Apple Developer Academy * A group of Michigan State University students developed a healthcare app that works like a dating platform, helping users find the right doctor instead of the right date. Users enter information about their medical needs, such as knee pain or back issues, and browse recommendations for physicians who accept their insurance, are located nearby or can offer  more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 11 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * As New World Screwworm Returns to the U.S., UC San Diego and San Diego County Team Up to Track Risks * Key Takeaways * UC San Diego and San Diego County partnered to build a real-time New World screwworm risk-tracking dashboard for public health officials. * The tool combines detection reports, environmental data and media coverage to flag risk county by county. * The partnership offers a model for how university researcher more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 12 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Civil and Environmental Engineering chair receives Ohio Sea Grant Award Case School of Engineering's Civil and Environmental Department Engineering department chair Xiong (Bill) Yu, PhD, and his research team have received a 2026 Ohio Sea Grant award titled: "AI-Empowered Smart Sewer Systems for Stormwater Overflow Reduction in the Lake Erie Watershed." Stormwater overflow poses a significant water quality challenge to the Great Lakes communities, co more PR

NEW DELHI, India, Aug. 11 -- Jamia Millia Islamia issued the following news release: * * * CDOE, JMI Extends Admission Deadline to 8 September; Introduces 11 New Programmes Alongside 49 Existing Courses The Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE), Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), has extended the last date for submission of applications for admission to all its programmes to 8 September, 2026. The earlier last date was 10 August, 2026. Also, in addition to the existing 49 programmes, CDOE is has introduced 11 new certificate and diploma p more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 11 -- City St George, University of London issued the following news: * * * City St George's leads new Euros6m Horizon Europe project to support EU building renovation goals using cultural, sustainable and inclusive design Led by project co-ordinator Dr Feng Fu, the three-year REMADE project will develop energy efficient, smart building technologies and circular economy construction processes that support the EU's sustainable growth strategy. By Dr Shamim Quadir (Senior Communications Officer) Launched this month, the more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 12 -- Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: * * * Accounting for Compounding Climate Events in Emergency Management Climate researchers Marco Tedesco and David Sathuluri reflect on how a single week of heat, smoke and flooding exposed the vulnerability of NYC. By Marco Tedesco and David Sathuluri On July 15, temperatures along the East Coast were close to 100 degrees Fahrenheit, with the heat index in New York City (a measure of what the air temperature feels like to the human body w more PR

PRETORIA, South Africa, Aug. 11 -- Tshwane University of Technology posted the following news: * * * Contemporary jewellery goes beyond adornment * Jewellery students at the Tshwane University of Technology's (TUT's) Faculty of Arts and Design have embraced Artificial Intelligence (AI) to design pieces of jewellery that speak out against Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF). "There is currently an endless debate about whether students should use AI in higher education," says Thabang Mamabolo, a Jewellery lecturer who initiated the pro more PR

MADISON, South Dakota, Aug. 10 -- Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * DSU's Dr. Peng Guo joins Argonne-led quantum computing project * MADISON, S.D. - Dr. Peng Guo, associate professor of theoretical physics at Dakota State University, will serve as a co-principal investigator on an Argonne National Laboratory-led project that will use artificial intelligence to improve the design of quantum computing workflows for nuclear physics research. The project, "AI-Enabled Optimization of Quantum Circuit Design for Realistic N more PR

LIVERPOOL, England, Aug. 11 -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: * * * EUR4.4M Horizon Europe funding to train the materials innovators of the future * The University of Liverpool has secured EUR4.4M Horizon Europe funding to drive innovation from materials research to products that enhance society and the environment. The funding will support the International Doctoral Training Centre, bridging Advanced Materials Discovery and Advanced Processing Technologies to develop the Materials Innovators of the Future ( more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 10 -- The University of Utah posted the following news release: * * * Finding new osteoarthritis medicines via AI and genetics * Reposted from U of U Health. Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic, painful joint disease and a leading cause of disability. Despite its prevalence, therapies for osteoarthritis are limited and focus on symptom management. Now, researchers are combining genetic studies of Utah families with AI-based molecular biology tools to find new medications that may ultimately help treat OA at its sour more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Aug. 11 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * From a Passion for Spanish to Shaping the Future of Language Learning * What began as a love for learning Spanish at Western Kentucky University has evolved into a career dedicated to transforming language education. Stephanie Knight, now Senior Director of Learning at LingroLearning, credits her time as a Spanish major at WKU as the foundation for a professional journey that has taken her from the classroom to educational leadership, research,  more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 10 -- George Mason University issued 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 artificial intelligence, advanced im more PR

KOWLOON, Hong Kong, Aug. 11 -- The Hong Kong Baptist University issued the following news release: * * * HKBU confers honorary doctoral degree upon Dr Andy Lau Tak-wah Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) conferred the degree of Doctor of Letters, honoris causa upon Dr Andy Lau Tak-wah at the Honorary Doctoral Degree Conferment Ceremony held today (10 August) for his outstanding professional achievements and remarkable contributions to society. Dr Lau is best known as an entertainment superstar. His rags-to-riches story, as a local boy made  more PR

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, Aug. 10 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Hustle House Cultivates Next Generation of Christian Entrepreneurs * by Madison Dors, Student Public Relations Writer What began as a shared interest in entrepreneurship has grown into a community of six Cedarville University students who are launching businesses, leading a national organization and pursuing kingdom impact through the "Hustle House." Centered on the intersection of faith and entrepreneurship, the Hustle House brings together college stude more PR

LANCASTER, England, Aug. 11 -- Lancaster University issued the following news: * * * Lancaster and Sunway connect quantum expertise for real-world impact A Quantum Innovation Symposium has been hosted by Sunway University in Malaysia in collaboration with Lancaster University to bring together expertise in communications, computing, sensing, materials, infrastructure and innovation. The symposium formed part of the Future Cities Conference 2026 and was delivered through the Future Cities Research Institute (FCRI), a joint Sunway University- more PR

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 11 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Laying the Groundwork for AI at CALS * Behind the scenes in Cornell's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Ido Efrati is helping shape how AI gets adopted. He does so by starting not with the technology, but with the people and problems it might serve. In practice, that means sitting down with a person or team and asking them to walk him through their day: where they hesitate, where they repeat themselves, where something feels harder than it should be.  more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, Aug. 11 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Montana State to offer short-form community courses during fall semester and beyond * BOZEMAN -Montana State University After Hours will bring a series of hands-on courses to the Gallatin Valley community this fall. MSU After Hours provides educational opportunities for adults who wish to connect with others and learn about topics such as art, computer science, the environment and more. Courses are taught on the MSU campus by faculty and staff, and they more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, Aug. 10 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news: * * * NCCU Opens Nation's First AI Institute Building at an HBCU * The Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Research (IAIER) at North Carolina Central University (NCCU) now has a home. On Aug. 10, the ribbon was cut for the first artificial intelligence institute established by a historically Black college or university (HBCU). The roughly 5,000-square foot building on the northwest corner of Fayetteville and Lawson streets cost $ more PR

FARGO, North Dakota, Aug. 11 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * NDAWN data helping develop tools for crop disease management * The North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network - known as NDAWN - isn't just measuring precipitation amounts and temperatures across the state. It's also playing a role in developing tools for crop disease management. Potato growers funded weather stations in the early 1990s specifically to support late blight modeling, and the model's success provided early validation and momentum for more PR

NEWARK, New Jersey, Aug. 12 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * FirstLook, an Alumni-Formed Technology Company, Helps Build New Oak Residence Hall Written by: Evan Koblentz FirstLook Services, a company that performs 3D drone mapping and laser scanning for construction sites, was founded by three childhood friends who went through NJIT together and is now helping to build the new Oak Hall. The maps and scans, known as orthomosaic imaging and point clouds, are assembled from stationary and drone-mounte more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, Aug. 11 -- Newcastle University issued the following news: * * * North East strengthens global leadership in creative industries Newcastle University is showcasing the North East's status as a hub for pioneering creative industries research as the Creative Industries PEC welcomes 43 new Fellows to its Research Fellows Network. The refreshed cohort expands the Network to a total of over 100 Fellows from universities, research institutions and leading policy organisations around the world, including the United Na more PR

NEWARK, New Jersey, Aug. 12 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * NJIT and Ziplines Education Launch FutureWork AI Capability Series New online certificate programs equip professionals with practical AI skills to drive productivity, innovation, and career success. - New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), through its professional education and workforce development division The Learning and Development Initiative (LDI), has partnered with Ziplines Education to launch of the FutureWork(TM) AI Capabili more PR

NEWARK, New Jersey, Aug. 12 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * NJIT Hosts National Conversation on AI and the Future of First-Year Engineering Engineering educators and students from institutions across the country gathered at New Jersey Institute of Technology for the 2026 First-Year Engineering Experience Conference, examining how universities can prepare beginning engineers for a profession -- and an educational environment -- being reshaped by artificial intelligence. Hosted by NJIT's Newark Colle more PR

MARQUETTE, Michigan, Aug. 11 -- Northern Michigan University posted the following news: * * * NMU's Dr. Lucy Miller joins Comedian Charlie Berens to Educate on Data Centers * On Monday, August 10, Northern Michigan University's Dr. Lucy Miller joined comedian and journalist Charlie Berens at Ore Dock Brewing Co. to help Upper Peninsula residents better understand data centers and their potential impact on the region. The event, hosted by the Northern Michigan Alliance for Responsible Development, drew a large crowd, with some attendees wai more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, Aug. 11 -- Northumbria University issued the following news release: * * * Northumbria University highlights support and guarantees hands-on practical experience and AI tools for students ahead of results day * Students choosing to study at Northumbria University after receiving their results on Thursday will benefit from guaranteed real-world experience and free access to AI tools in every undergraduate course. The University - which is first in the North East for the number of UK undergraduates going into sk more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, Aug. 12 (TNSjou) -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Chatbots are changing who wins research grants, study finds While AI is increasing the quantity of studies scientists can produce, it may also be narrowing the breadth of discovery - A new study from Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management found that research proposals showing stronger signs of AI-assisted writing were four percentage points more likely to receive funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The study, led more PR

SINGAPORE, Aug. 11 -- The National University of Singapore issued the following news release: * * * NUS powers education, research and administration to new heights with AI through a strategic collaboration with OpenAI * #Expanding NUS' robust AI resource suite, equipping students, faculty and staff with enhanced capabilities and opportunities The National University of Singapore (NUS) is supercharging its artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem with a new addition to its expanding suite of AI resources, enhancing support for its community  more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, Aug. 10 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news: * * * On the Final Day of MHSRS 2026, USU Research Turns to AI and Women's Health * In This Article * AI Comes to Combat Wound Care * A First-Year Student Tackles the Drug Supply * The Hidden Dangers of Difficult Training * Advancing Military Women's Health The 2026 Military Health System Research Symposium (MHSRS) closed on Aug. 6 with Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) researchers working across military medicine:  more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Aug. 11 -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news: * * * QUT launches new institute to shape future-ready leaders QUT has launched the QUT Leadership Institute, a new initiative focused on strengthening and reimagining leadership capability in an increasingly complex global environment. Co-led by Executive Director Professor Sarah Kelly OAM and Professor Gene Moyle, the institute was developed in response to challenges facing business, government, sport and not-for-profit sectors across Austra more PR

GEELONG, Australia, Aug. 10 -- Deakin University issued the following news release: * * * Robots are coming - but who will they care for? * As governments and health services search for solutions to ageing populations, workforce shortages and growing demand for care, a new technological promise is gathering momentum: care robots. No longer confined to factory floors or works of fiction, robots are increasingly being developed for aged care, autism support, rehabilitation, paediatric settings, home assistance and healthcare workforce suppor more PR

ROCHESTER, New York, Aug. 12 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * RIT computing Ph.D. student earns prestigious SMART Scholarship Student conducts AI research through government scholarship-for-service award - Cedric Bone, a Ph.D. student at Rochester Institute of Technology, wants to better understand how humans adapt to artificial intelligence (AI) systems. His research has led to a government scholarship award that fully funds his tuition and guarantees a research role upon graduation. Bone earn more PR

LORETTO, Pennsylvania, Aug. 11 -- Saint Francis University posted the following news: * * * Saint Francis University Expands Academic Portfolio to Meet Evolving Workforce Demands for 2026-2027 * Saint Francis University is expanding its academic portfolio this fall with new programs that directly address workforce demand in engineering, business, technology, healthcare, aviation, and artificial intelligence while advancing its Catholic, Franciscan commitment to ethical leadership and service. The new offerings expand opportunities for both more PR

WAUSAU, Wisconsin, Aug. 11 -- The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point posted the following news release: * * * Sean Ruppert - Academic Staff Excellence Award 2026 * Sean Ruppert's commitment to supporting instructors and creating accessible learning experiences has made him an indispensable part of the UW-Stevens Point community. This year, his dedication was recognized with a University Academic Staff Excellence Award, honoring his exceptional contributions to teaching, learning and instructional technology across campus. Since joining  more PR

BRAMPTON, Ontario, Aug. 11 -- Sheridan College issued the following news release: * * * SIRT Centre awarded $450K to help cultural non-profit expand digital and multi-platform storytelling Sheridan's Screen Industries Research and Training (SIRT) Centre has secured a $450,000 Applied Research and Development (ARD) grant through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada's (NSERC) College & Community Innovation (CCI) program to support a three-year project with Newfoundland-based, non-profit arts organization Camber Arts. more PR

WICHITA, Kansas, Aug. 11 -- Newman University posted the following news: * * * Sister Janet Rowley, ASC, has a heart for hospitality * Few people can say they have given more than six decades of their lives to a single mission. Sister Janet Rowley '64, '69 has done just that, and in April, Newman University honored her extraordinary commitment with one of four annual alumni awards: the Beata Netemeyer Service Award. Named for Mother Beata Netemeyer, the first provincial of the Wichita Adorers of the Blood of Christ (ASC) sisters, the awa more PR

MUNICH, Germany, Aug. 11 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * Sorting Potatoes with AI * TUM spin-off Karevo automates screening Karevo's machines can sort up to ten tons of potatoes per hour. The AI-powered optical recognition system achieves 95 percent accuracy. The founder's journey took him from a potato farm to the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and ultimately to his own startup. "Sorting potatoes is hard work-you stand at the sorting table for hours, checking every single potato while surround more PR

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, Aug. 12 -- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University posted the following news: * * * Student Research Projects Take Center Stage at Embry Riddle Summer Symposium Author: Melanie Stawicki Azam Embry Riddle Aeronautical University student Graeme Grainger conducted research this summer on a saliva-based test to detect radiation-induced lung injury -- a test that could potentially be used for astronauts exposed to space radiation. Working on the project with Dr. Amber Paul, assistant professor in the Department of Human Fac more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 11 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Study: UB researchers create early warning system to monitor housing evictions * The tool, from scholars in the Department of AI and Society, aims to help human service agencies respond faster during crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic By Keith Page Human service organizations play an important role in connecting people to housing, health care, food access and other essential services. Yet forecasting community more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 12 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * This Foundational Course Opens Doors for Veterans in the Microchip Industry More than 1,000 veterans and military-connected individuals have taken Syracuse University's Semiconductor Foundations course to explore careers in semiconductor manufacturing. John Boccacino An introductory semiconductor course is opening doors to one of the country's fastest-growing industries for veterans, transitioning service members and their spouses, thanks to a partnership b more PR

SAN MARCOS, Texas, Aug. 11 -- Texas State University issued the following news: * * * Texas State University, Central Texas College announce expanded co-enrollment partnership serving Central Texas Jayme Blaschke The partnership is designed to expand educational access, provide savings, and support workforce readiness across Central Texas. Texas State University (TXST) and Central Texas College (CTC) have announced a joint expansion of the TXST Local co-enrollment program, creating new opportunities for students in Central Texas to earn b more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Aug. 11 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * The Beauty of Efficiency * Can Big Breakthroughs Help Small Business Owners? When he was 12, Nick Angell-Huynh started working at his mother's nail salon. Anh Thi dedicated her life to the business, putting in more than 80 hours a week to keep it afloat. "As I worked with her, I realized that her weeks were spent on all these manual tasks," Angell-Huynh says of the multitude of operational duties required to run a successful salon: booking appoi more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 11 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School of Management issued the following news release: * * * The Rise of the "Disposable" American Worker * CAMBRIDGE, Mass., August 11, 2026 - Across the U.S. economy, a growing number of employers are rewriting the rules of employment to gain flexibility and cut long-term costs, leaving roughly a third of American workers without job security, benefits, or a path to promotion. In his new book Disposable Workers: The Transformation of Employment, MIT Sl more PR

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 11 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Today's clicks can reveal tomorrow's breakthroughs * The trail of likes, shares and downloads we leave across the internet could help predict successful innovations years in advance, Cornell researchers showed by curating two datasets that allowed them to compare early engagement to future impact. Researchers from the Cornell Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and Information Science published new datasets from arXiv, an online repository of unreviewed scienti more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 11 -- Trinity University posted the following news: * * * Trinity Students Conduct Computer Science Research With a Conscience * New tech is exciting, but it often comes at a cost. Two Trinity undergraduate researchers set out to understand the impact of AI data centers on energy grids. They found measurement flaws that could help shape the future of green AI policy. Programming, algorithms, systems, data structures-these principles are hardwired into every computer science degree. But at Trinity University, CS maj more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 11 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * UC San Diego Named Central Lab for $101M XPRIZE Healthspan Competition * The Stein Institute for Research on Aging at the University of California San Diego will serve as the Central Laboratory and Biorepository for the XPRIZE Healthspan Competition, in which teams from around the world compete for $101M in research funding to create innovative interventions that restore muscle, cognitive, and immune function in order to extend th more PR

MACAU, China, Aug. 11 -- The University of Macau posted the following news: * * * UM hosts over 30 summer camps and training courses * To promote international academic exchange, the University of Macau (UM) hosted over 30 camps and training courses this summer. The camps and training courses covered a wide range of fields, including business administration, health sciences, artificial intelligence and robotics, smart cities, integrated circuit design, applied physics and materials engineering, and language learning. They provided prospecti more PR

ADELPHI, Maryland, Aug. 11 -- The University of Maryland Global Campus issued the following news: * * * UMGC Wins 2026 Tambellini Future Campus Award for AI-Powered Military Credit Initiative * Award recognizes initiative that streamlines credit evaluation for military-affiliated learners Adelphi, Md. -August 11, 2026 -University of Maryland Global Campus has been named the Operations Category Winner of the 2026 Tambellini Future Campus Award for its Credit for Military Rank initiative, which uses artificial intelligence to streamline the more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Aug. 12 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Cancer Center director charts future based on collaboration, AI New leader shares vision in The Cancer Letter, Cincinnati Business Courier By Tim Tedeschi, 513-556-5694, tedesctd@ucmail.uc.edu David Gius, MD, PhD, was featured in a Cincinnati Business Courier article and The Cancer Letter's "The Directors" podcast discussing his priorities and goals after he recently took the helm as director of the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Gius joine more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Aug. 12 -- The University of Hawaii issued the following news release: * * * Hawaii CC professor awarded Fulbright for marine science research Hawaii Community College Assistant Professor of Biology Jennifer Sims has been awarded a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award for the 2026-27 academic year. She will teach and conduct research at the University of Malta. Sims' research focuses on microplastic pollution, plastic degradation and artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled environmental monitoring, drawing connections between the sha more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 12 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * UH College of Pharmacy Secures More Than $1M to Solve Complex Health Challenges New Projects Reflect UH Health's Mission to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment Key Takeaways * UH College of Pharmacy researchers receive more than $1 million to target three major healthcare challenges: sepsis (leading cause of hospital deaths), Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (costing $305B nationally), and sickle cell disease-related depression. * Breakt more PR

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Aug. 11 -- The University of Johannesburg issued the following news release: * * * UJ enhances MoUJi (chatbot) with multilingual AI to transform student support The University of Johannesburg (UJ) has enhanced its AI-powered chatbot, called MoUJi, with advanced Large Language Model (LLM) technology, enabling prospective and current students to engage naturally in multiple South African languages (e.g., isiZulu, Afrikaans and Sesotho). The enhancement marks a significant step in using responsible artificial intell more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 11 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * A New AI Engine Powers the Next Generation of Cancer Discovery Summary * The NIH awarded the University of Miami a $762,427 grant to acquire a powerful new AI computing platform. * Yan Guo, Ph.D., secured the award and will lead implementation of the new system. * The platform will accelerate AI-driven cancer research, precision medicine and scientific discovery across the university. - A $762,427 National Institutes of Health g more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, Aug. 12 -- The University of Michigan Dearborn Campus issued the following news: * * * New major opens doors to diverse career paths A first-of-its-kind undergraduate research administration degree responds to a growing employment need across the U.S. -- and right here in Michigan. - When Evan Webb applied for an internship with the University of Michigan's Office of Research and Sponsored Projects last winter, he wasn't sure what to expect. He'd never considered a job in research administration before. But he was about more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Aug. 11 -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * UNSW showcases research and innovation at NSW Parliament Kate Burke NSW politicians connected with UNSW Sydney experts to discuss groundbreaking research and solutions to some of the state's key challenges. UNSW Sydney's leading researchers, innovators and educators joined politicians and policymakers at NSW Parliament House last week to explore some of the state's most pressing issues and opportunities. The Powered by UNSW Showcase brought t more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Aug. 11 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * New hurricane recovery technology being tested on Florida roads during peak season As Florida enters the peak of hurricane season, Sarasota County transportation engineer Wafa Mahmoud is prepared for a worst-case scenario. For the past decade, she has joined teams driving county roads after hurricanes, documenting flooded streets, damaged traffic signals and other hazards to determine where help is needed most. "Sarasota County experienced significan more PR

EL PASO, Texas, Aug. 12 -- The University of Texas El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * UTEP College of Education Summit Explores the Future of AI Education and Work in El Paso After training more than 700 educators and reaching 25,000 students in AI education, the UTEP College of Education launches next phase of programming - Artificial intelligence is changing how students learn, how employees work and how government and business services are delivered. Rather than waiting for others to define how AI will shape El Paso more PR

CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island, Aug. 11 -- The University of Prince Edward Island issued the following news release: * * * UPEI welcomes international cohort for intensive real estate management course * The University of Prince Edward Island's McDougall Faculty of Business (MFoB) recently offered an intensive two-week International Real Estate Management course led by business professor Dr. Jurgen Krause. Modelled after UPEI's Maymester program, where UPEI students take an experiential-learning-based short course abroad, this course w more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Aug. 11 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * USF researchers develop AI system that predicts ACL injuries before they happen As a sophomore wide receiver who had just joined the USF football team, Jaden Alexis didn't expect a routine play to turn into a career-defining moment. During preseason football camp, Alexis had just sprinted up the sideline after catching a pass when a split-second collision changed everything. He could see his teammate approaching from the side for the tackle, but h more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Aug. 11 -- The University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine posted the following news: * * * USF researchers develop AI system that predicts ACL injuries before they happen * By Anna Mayor, University Communications and Marketing and USF Health As a sophomore wide receiver who had just joined the USF football team, Jaden Alexis didn't expect a routine play to turn into a career-defining moment. USF Bulls football wide reciever Jaden Alexis [Photo by USF Athletics] During preseason football camp, Alexis had jus more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 12 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU offers dozens of new degrees, minors and more this fall From robotics and AI to healthcare and business, the academic programs reflect the evolving workforce and promote experiential learning for students. By Elinor Frisa As the 2026-27 academic year kicks off this month, Virginia Commonwealth University students have dozens of new options to consider when pursuing degrees, certificates, concentrations, minors and more. The new programs com more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 12 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Fangzheng Lyu leads NSF project to bring AI and advanced computing to urban research and education The three-year CITY-AI project will prepare geographers, planners, students, and researchers to use artificial intelligence and high-performance computing to better understand cities. By Max Esterhuizen Fangzheng Lyu, an assistant professor in Virginia Tech's Department of Geography, is leading a three-year, nearly $500,000 National Science Foundation project to  more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 12 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Virginia Cyber Range celebrates 10 years of advancing cybersecurity education By Maureen Lawrence-Kuether The ninth annual Virginia Cybersecurity Education Conference brought together educators, government agencies, industry leaders, nonprofit organizations, and students from across Virginia to explore emerging technologies, share ideas, and prepare the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. Hosted by the Virginia Cyber Range, part of Virginia Tech's  more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Aug. 11 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * What's New in Microsoft 365 - August 2026 * Microsoft continues to roll out new Microsoft 365 features designed to improve collaboration, productivity and the overall user experience. This month's updates introduce a redesigned Microsoft Teams meeting experience and more flexible task management in Planner, with additional Teams enhancements arriving throughout the fall semester. Microsoft Planner: Greater Flexibility for Task Dates Microsoft Plan more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, Aug. 11 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * WIU Alumna Recognized as Subject Matter Expert by International Society For Pharmaceutical Engineering * MACOMB, IL -Western Illinois University alumna NagaPranitha Chodavarapu ('13) has been selected by the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE) to serve as a subject matter expert reviewer for two of the organization's Good Practice Guides, technical documents used by validation professionals across the global pharmaceutic more PR

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, Aug. 11 -- West Virginia University posted the following news: * * * WVU graduate students advance research focused on space discovery and patient advocacy as 2026 Ruby Fellows * The 2026 Ruby Scholars Graduate Fellows at West Virginia University are discovering links between the universe and Earth's environment and improving how patients learn about their diagnoses. Fellows Logan Gold and Chyanne Reid will each receive a $34,000 stipend, a $2,000 travel grant, and a tuition waiver to allow them to advance their  more PR