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

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

BOONE, North Carolina, Aug. 11 -- Appalachian State University posted the following news: * * * App State Team Sunergy earns historic victory in cross-country solar racing challenge * BOONE, N.C. -Appalachian State University's solar vehicle racing team, Team Sunergy, made history at the international 2026 Electrek American Solar Challenge (ASC), becoming the only team to capture the first-place win twice in the competition's multi-occupant vehicle (MOV) category. The team qualified for the road race with a second-place finish in the Electr more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 11 -- The University of Texas Health San Antonio posted the following news release: * * * As Candida auris spreads, UT Health San Antonio scientist highlights growing threat of antifungal resistance * Life-threatening fungus now reported in 27 states; Texas with second-most clinical cases Contact: Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu Content provided by Claire Kowalick SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 11, 2026 - As cases of the potentially deadly drug-resistant fungal infection Candida auris have spread to 27 states,  more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 11 -- The University of Tennessee posted the following news: * * * Campus Updates Enhance Student Experience * As the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, prepares for the start of the fall semester, several campus improvements will enhance the student experience and make life on Rocky Top more convenient and accessible. With more than 40,000 students arriving, these updates -which include both new spaces opening in the fall and major projects that will shape campus in the years ahead -reflect UT's continued commit 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

RICHMOND, Kentucky, Aug. 10 -- Eastern Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * EKU Announces Cohort for 2026-27 Provost's Faculty Internship * Through a highly competitive process, Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) has selected the cohort for the 2026-27 Provost's Faculty Internship Program. The program offers faculty participants the opportunity to engage in mentorship and collaboration with Academic Affairs leadership as they gain professional experience with fellow interns. "This program represents an intentional investmen more PR

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Aug. 11 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley posted the following news: * * * Five UTRGV JAMP scholars begin medical school, strengthening Texas' physician pipeline * RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - AUG. 11, 2026 - Five graduates from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley will begin medical school this fall after completing the Joint Admission Medical Program (JAMP), a highly competitive, state-funded initiative that helps talented Texas students overcome financial and educational barriers on the path to becoming  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

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 11 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * From knowledge to reputation: Building the future of Michigan wine * Several years ago, I had the opportunity to attend the annual conference of the American Society for Enology and Viticulture. That year, the Society's prestigious Merit Award was presented to Roger Boulton, PhD, distinguished professor emeritus of viticulture and enology in the Department of Viticulture and Enology at the University of  more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina, Aug. 11 -- Fayetteville State University posted the following news: * * * FSU's Lloyd College Expands Pathways to Biomedical Research Through a New NIH-Funded Program * FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - Fayetteville State University's Lloyd College of Health, Science and Technology is creating new pathways for students to pursue careers in biomedical science with an emphasis on neurological disorders and rural health. Through hands-on learning, clinical partnerships, and nationally recognized training opportunities, the col more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 12 -- Georgia State University issued the following news: * * * Biomedical Sciences Student Wins Shanthi Sitaraman Summer Research Internship Award Rachel Ninson, a senior Biomedical Science and Enterprise bachelor's program student in Georgia State University's Institute for Biomedical Sciences (IBMS), has been selected to receive the Shanthi Sitaraman Student Award. She is participating in a 10-week summer research internship focused on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). After completing the internship, Ninson will r more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Aug. 10 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * Humanities at work: CLAS's model for career-ready graduates * Career preparation is a priority across the University of Iowa. Regardless of discipline, students ask the same fundamental questions: How does what I'm learning translate beyond the classroom? What skills am I developing, and how do they connect to my future? At Iowa, those connections are built directly into the educational experience. Across the sciences, s more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Aug. 10 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Leadership Updates, Mission Statement Feedback & Back to School Events * Editor's note: the following message was sent to university employees on Monday. Dear Utah State Faculty & Staff, Whether you've been teaching, conducting research, serving communities across Utah, welcoming new employees, preparing our campuses, or supporting students, your efforts have positioned us for a strong start to the semester. With students returning soon, I want to share a few  more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Aug. 10 -- University of Virginia Health posted the following news release: * * * Leading Psychiatrist and Addiction Medicine Specialist Named Chair of UVA Department of Psychiatry * The University of Virginia School of Medicine has named Nassima Ait-Daoud Tiouririne, MD, a nationally recognized physician-scientist and academic leader, to chair the Department of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences. She assumed her new role last week. Ait-Daoud Tiouririne has held numerous leadership roles at UVA Health, incl more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 12 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * What to know about perimenopause and menopause A reproductive endocrinologist discusses what to expect and why you don't have to navigate the transition alone - For many women, the years leading up to menopause can bring unexpected physical and emotional changes, from irregular menstrual cycles and hot flashes to sleep disturbances, brain fog and joint pain. But despite knowing this, perime 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

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Aug. 11 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news: * * * Neuroscience Students Conduct Cutting-edge Research Through Bridge Program * STEPHENVILLE, Texas -Students at Tarleton State University who are interested in neuroscience recently had the opportunity to work in premier laboratories conducting cutting-edge neuroscience research, thanks to a collaboration with Texas A&M University. The Pathway to Neuroscience Bridge Program is a competitive program in which students perform studies in the world-class T 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

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Aug. 11 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU College of Engineering awards nearly $1 million in scholarships * PHOTO CUTLINE: Quinn Thompson, a junior mechanical engineering student at New Mexico State University, solves an equation at the engineering tutoring center. Thompson is one of more than 1,300 students to receive scholarships through the Scholar Dollar$ program. Because of the financial assistance, he received enough money to reduce his tuition to $0 per semester. (NMS more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Aug. 11 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU's Winnie Lee earns honorary doctorate, distinguished alumni honor * A career dedicated to higher education, economics and economic development has earned New Mexico State University's Winnie Lee two distinguished recognitions from National Taipei University of Business in Taipei, Taiwan. Lee, interim director of NMSU's Arrowhead Center and CEO of Arrowhead Center Inc., received an honorary Doctorate in Business this year after bein more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 10 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State to award one millionth degree Aug. 15 * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State will cross a historic threshold this week when it awards its one millionth degree at summer commencement ceremonies on Aug. 15 at the University Park campus. The rare milestone comes more than 170 years after the University -Pennsylvania's first and only land-grant institution -was founded as the Farmers' High School in 1855. Its first 11 graduates were more PR

AMES, Iowa, Aug. 11 -- Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * Read More about From Ames to Jamaica: Seed Science Center Testing Supports Hurricane Recovery * When Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica in October 2025, the Category 5 hurricane caused catastrophic winds, brought about heavy rainfall and resulted in widespread flooding, all of which severely damaged agricultural production on the island. Since the crops had been destroyed and the farmers were engaged in rebuilding efforts, acces more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Aug. 11 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * Sanchez selected as senior vice provost * Rebecca Sanchez, a longtime faculty member and academic leader at The University of New Mexico (UNM) who has served for the past year as interim associate vice provost for academic personnel, has been selected as UNM's senior vice provost. Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Barbara Rodriguez announced the selection after a competitive internal search. Sanchez's appointment is eff more PR

ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, Aug. 11 -- South Carolina State University posted the following news: * * * SC State remembers Dr. Suresh R. Londhe, architect of agribusiness programs * Londhe's 40 years of service included building academic programs and expanding the university's international reach. He died Wednesday at age 87. ORANGEBURG, S.C. -South Carolina State University is remembering Dr. Suresh R. Londhe, a longtime educator, researcher and academic leader whose four decades of service helped shape business and agribusiness educatio more PR

RAPID CITY, South Dakota, Aug. 11 -- The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology issued the following news release: * * * South Dakota Mines Proposed to Receive $25 Million to Build Next Generation of Mining Talent * South Dakota Mines is slated to receive $25 million in federal funding to expand mining education and workforce development as the United States works to strengthen its domestic critical minerals supply chain and address a growing shortage of skilled professionals. President Donald Trump announced Friday a combined federal more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 10 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * Study of living brain tissue reveals how Parkinson's treatment works * DALLAS - Aug. 10, 2026 - A team co-led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers has identified cellular and molecular mechanisms that could explain the effects of deep brain stimulation (DBS), a therapy used to treat movement disorders including Parkinson's disease and essential tremor. The findings, published in Nature, could lead to new and better more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 12 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Two aerospace Ph.D. students awarded donor-funded fellowships Kacy Carter and Adam Zheng will use the opportunity to work on projects involving clean energy and materials critical to the future of human space travel. By Marina Vences, Contributor Aerospace Ph.D. students Kacy Carter and Adam Zheng have been awarded prestigious donor funded fellowships for the 2026-27 academic year. Carter, this year's Stanger Endowed Gradu more PR

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Aug. 8 -- Texas AandM University Corpus Christi campus issued the following news: * * * More Than 550 Graduates Celebrated at Island University Summer Commencement Greg Chandler Caps went up and tassels turned as more than 550 graduates officially joined the ranks of Islander alumni at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi's Summer 2026 Commencement It's been a landmark academic year at TAMU-CC, which was on track to award a record 84 research doctoral degrees in 2025-26, nearly double the previous year's total. This  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 10 -- Texas Southern University posted the following news: * * * Texas Voters Believe Teaching K-12 Students About The U.S. Constitution Is Very Important & Overwhelmingly Support Increasing K-12 Civics Education Funding In Texas * A new report, Texas Voters and the U.S. Constitution, by Texas Southern University's Barbara Jordan Public Policy Research and Survey Center, provides timely information on the opinions of Texas voters on the importance of teaching about the U.S. Constitution in Texas's public schools and on  more PR

DARTMOUTH, Massachusetts, Aug. 12 -- The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth campus issued the following news: * * * Wei-Shun Chang receives $700K National Science Foundation CAREER Award grant for nanoparticle research The NSF CAREER Award will support Chang's research on nanomaterial structure and spin behavior to develop new uses - Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry Wei-Shun Chang recently received $700,066 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for a project titled "CAREER: Spin Polarization of Inorganic Hybrid Nan 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

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Aug. 10 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news: * * * UNF hosts Jacksonville's first American-German business roundtable, advancing Florida-Germany partnership * The University of North Florida's Coggin College of Business and the Consulate General of Germany in Miami convened Jacksonville's first American-German Business Roundtable on Thursday, bringing together business executives, public officials, academics and community leaders to strengthen economic, educational and research partnerships be more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, Aug. 12 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * UAH welcomes first Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence to expand international chemical engineering education and research Russ Nelson The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, is welcoming its first Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence, marking a milestone in the university's international engagement, while opening new opportunities for global engineering education, research collaboration and student exchange. Pr more PR

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, Aug. 12 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release: * * * Meet the Interim Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs finalist UCCS will be hosting one finalist for the Interim Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs position on campus Tuesday, August 18. All faculty, staff, students and interested members of the community are welcome and encouraged to attend the finalist's campus presentation and ask questions about their qualifications. See the full search more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, Aug. 12 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * University of Georgia unveils new five-year strategic plan Building on the success of its previous strategic plan, which helped solidify the University of Georgia's reputation as one of the nation's best public institutions of higher education, the university has released "Forward Together: The 2031 Strategic Plan." The plan charts a clear path for UGA over the next five years, leveraging the university's tremendous momentum to reach new heights of excel more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 12 -- The University of Michigan issued the following Q&A on Aug. 11, 2026, involving Wayne Baker, professor emeritus of organizational behavior and human resource management: * * * America at 250: What still unites us Turn on the television, scroll through social media or listen to political commentary, and it's easy to conclude that America has never been more divided. Yet beneath the headlines and heated debates lies a different story: one of shared beliefs, common values and surprising agreement. As the nation  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

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

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 11 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * UT San Antonio researcher partners with community organizations to improve HIV awareness and prevention * UT San Antonio researcher is identifying behavioral patterns among men in Bexar County to get a better understanding of why some men know of their HIV status while others remain unaware. AJ Delgado, PhD, an assistant professor in public health in the College for Health, Community and Policy (HCAP), is looking into factors such as age, jo more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Aug. 12 -- The University of Virginia School of Law issued the following news: * * * Education Rights Institute Receives $200,000 Grant Award From W.K. Kellogg Foundation Will Support Institute's Work With School Divisions Cooper Allen The Education Rights Institute at the University of Virginia School of Law received a $200,000 grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to support its work to ensure all students have access to a high-quality education. The 18-month award will allow ERI to increase its ability to co 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: * * * $1.1 million Virginia Turfgrass Foundation endowment expands graduate education and research Established through decades of partnership and philanthropy, the endowment creates lasting opportunities for graduate students while supporting industry-focused turfgrass research. By Tyler Bauguess A $1.1 million endowment established by the Virginia Turfgrass Foundation is creating lasting opportunities for graduate students in Virginia Tech's School of Plant and Env 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

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Aug. 11 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * What does your car know about you? More than you might think, says Clemson University researcher * College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences Mert Pese of Clemson University is taking on a privacy problem that is parked in garages and driveways across the country. Modern cars are rolling data centers, packed with sensors, apps and software that can collect information about where people go, how they drive and how they use the systems inside more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Aug. 11 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * What's Happening at WKU * Here is a listing of WKU events for Tuesday, August 11 through Thursday, August 27. All times are Central (unless noted). For more events, visit the WKU Events calendar at https://www.wku.edu/events. or follow @wkuevents on Instagram. (More: How to Place Campus Events on WKU Events Calendar) Tuesday, August 11 7 p.m.: Planetarium Show: Hubble Space Telescope's 30th Anniversary. Free admission. Hardin Planetarium. Cont more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Aug. 11 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news: * * * What's New at the G * New minors. New department names. And new campus resources bring exciting experiences to students at the start of UNC Greensboro's 2026-27 academic year. These new offerings from around campus will elevate student gatherings, enhance studies, and give Spartans greater ease in navigating college life. Here's what's new at the G: New Academic Offerings at the G UNCG programs have added new majors more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 11 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news: * * * What's so funny about higher education? * When Talia Argondezzi (Ph.D. '12, English) came to the Graduate Center, she wasn't thinking about satire. She wanted to study literature, teach, and build a life in academia. But when a pandemic writing experiment led to her first publication as a humor writer, her career took an unexpected turn. Today, she's director of writing and speaking at Ursinus College, a frequent contributor to The New Yor more PR

WAYNE, New Jersey, Aug. 10 -- William Paterson University posted the following news: * * * Where Scholarship Meets Community: 50 Years of William Paterson's Honors Program * Honors College students present their research to the WP community in Fall 2025. College is often described as a place to discover who you are. At William Paterson University's Honors College, students say they discover something else as well: a community that helps them become who they want to be. Ask Honors students about their experience, and most won't begin by  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