WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Aug. 12 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * 2 Purdue AI research projects selected among the first Genesis Mission awards * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Purdue University leads two projects at the forefront of the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) efforts to accelerate the process of scientific discovery by utilizing artificial intelligence. Purdue is the only university in Indiana to lead a project under the Genesis Mission awards, the DOE's largest science and technology funding effort. Only 2 more PR

GRINNELL, Iowa, Aug. 12 -- Grinnell College posted the following news: * * * 2026 Grinnell College Colloquium * Dear Grinnellians, As our academic community gathers in anticipation of the 2026-27 academic year, I write to invite you to the. Now in its fourth year, the Colloquium is a set of convening conversations offering an opportunity to talk together and learn about timely and significant topics at Grinnell and in the field of higher education that influence our mission and experiences. This year, our usual three sessions will be au more PR

OXFORD, Mississippi, Aug. 12 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news: * * * Admiral's Visit Connects Students to Global Ocean Challenges * OXFORD, Miss. - University of Mississippi students recently got an inside look at how science, technology and international cooperation informs the world's maritime policy during a visit from Rear Adm. Luigi Sinapi, an international leader in hydrography. Sinapi, secretary general-elect of the International Hydrographic Organization, spoke to Ole Miss students Tuesday (Aug. 11) in th more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- American University issued the following AU in the News: Week of Aug. 7, 2026: * * * AU in the News: Week of August 7 Your weekly roundup of faculty expertise, student achievements, leadership perspectives, and top campus initiatives. By Conor Brodnick Research * Valentina Aquila, environmental science professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, spoke with Washington Informer about her work to monitor air quality in several DC neighborhoods. * Axios featured a new Kogod School of Business research report that ou more PR

PASADENA, California, Aug. 13 (TNSjou) -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Extending AI Architectures to Address Continuous Scientific Problems Artificial intelligence is proving to be transformative in its ability to work with language and images. Now, with a growing push to apply AI to scientific discovery, Caltech's Anima Anandkumar says there is a crucial ingredient missing from most AI models: the ability to understand the physical world. Take as an example weather models, says Anandkumar, Caltech' more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The Catholic University of America issued the following news: * * * Students Revive Robotic Arm Used by NASA to Build International Space Station By Mariana Barillas A small team of students revived a robotic arm first developed by Engineering Dean Emeritus and Professor Charles Cuong Nguyen as proof of concept for technology that was used by NASA to build the International Space Station. Their award-winning ingenuity brought this foundational robot back to life, setting a vital milestone for ongoing research. Profes more PR

QUEENSLAND, Australia, Aug. 12 -- Central Queensland University issued the following news: * * * Catch them or trust them? The good cop, bad cop dilemma facing unis By Priscilla Roberts With AI now appearing in more than half of Australian tertiary submissions, a CQUniversity educational neuroscience expert says universities need to stop asking whether students used AI and start asking whether they can demonstrate what they learned. Professor Ken Purnell, Head of Educational Neuroscience at CQUniversity, has released updated AI guidelines  more PR

MERCED, California, Aug. 12 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * Chancellor's Catalyst Awards Ignite Research in Humanities, Social Sciences * Digging for stories in a Gold Rush town that vanished in flames 170 years ago. Pinging brainwaves for reactions from sentences that slide between Spanish and English. Fortifying students' skills and confidence with a practice called powerwriting. These ventures are among nearly a dozen UC Merced research projects made possible by the Chancellor's Catalyst Awards, a more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Aug. 12 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson University researcher aims to help AI teams communicate like humans do * College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences When disaster strikes in the future, survivors' lives could depend on groups of drones and robots that can quickly share the right information as they work together, even when the wireless signal is weak. That's the challenge Lan Zhang of Clemson University has accepted in research she is leading as part of a CAREER a more PR

MADISON, South Dakota, Aug. 12 -- Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Congressional staff visit highlights DSU's role in rural broadband and cybersecurity * MADISON, S.D. -Fourteen congressional staff members from across the country visited Dakota State University on Tuesday, Aug. 11, to learn how South Dakota has expanded rural broadband and how DSU helps communities use and protect the technology that connectivity makes possible. Staff members representing U.S. House and Senate offices and congressional committees vi more PR

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 12 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell expands AI Critical Literacy Program for incoming students * After a successful pilot launch in the spring, Cornell's AI Critical Literacy Program will be offered in the fall to all incoming students as well as other interested students, faculty members and staff. The expanded program will feature four modules - "What is Generative AI?"; "Ethical Questions Surrounding Generative AI"; "GenAI and Learning"; and "Creating an AI Policy for Personal Use" -  more PR

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 12 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * Cornell expands AI Critical Literacy Program for incoming students By Jose Beduya After a successful pilot launch in the spring, Cornell's AI Critical Literacy Program will be offered in the fall to all incoming students as well as other interested students, faculty members and staff. The expanded program will feature four modules - "What is Generative AI?"; "Ethical Questions Surrounding Generative AI"; "GenAI and  more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 11 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release: * * * Empathetic Communication Training * Four-hour training pathway helps employees strengthen empathetic communication skills, navigate sensitive conversations and build resilience in emotionally demanding workplace environments University of Phoenix has launched "Communicating with Compassion and Empathy," a new professional development training pathway designed to help organizations strengthen empathetic communication, support employee well-being  more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 13 (TNSjou) -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FIU researchers: Most patients with obesity don't get the weight counseling they need By Adrienne Sylver There's no shortage of weight-loss advice on social media, TikTok, television, and AI chatbots. But the most credible source -- a patient's own primary care doctor -- is often the one they're not hearing from. Fewer than one-quarter of obese patients receive weight-reduction couns more PR

BOILING SPRINGS, North Carolina, Aug. 11 -- Gardner-Webb University posted the following news: * * * From Gardner-Webb Student to Social Media Strategist: Stetson Patton Returns to Teach Next Generation * #The 2006 Alumna and Founder of Socially Stetson will Lead a New Searight PACE Certificate Program in Freelance Social Media Marketing BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.-With over 20 years of experience in the digital marketing sphere, Gardner-Webb University 2006 alumna Stetson Patton specializes in helping small businesses and personal brands elevat more PR

BOILING SPRINGS, North Carolina, Aug. 12 -- Gardner-Webb University posted the following news: * * * Gardner-Webb Welcomes New Faculty for 2026-27 Academic Year * #Nine New Faculty Members Bring Expertise in Healthcare, Business, Public Service, Technology, and the Sciences to the University BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.-Gardner-Webb University welcomed nine new faculty members during its annual Faculty Assembly on Aug. 11. Representing a range of academic disciplines and professional backgrounds, the new faculty bring expertise in healthcare, bus more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The Georgetown University Medical Center issued the following news: * * * NIH Renews Premier Clinical and Translational Science Award to Top D.C. Area Research Centers Highly competitive award to Georgetown University and Howard University recognizes innovations in a longstanding collaboration advancing discovery, educating future scientists, engaging communities and improving patient care and community health. - Georgetown University Medical Center and Howard University, in close collaboration with MedStar Health, h more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Aug. 12 -- Grand Rapids Community College posted the following news: * * * GRCC Offers Three-Course AI Certificate Program in Spanish * Funded in part by a National Science Foundation grant and in partnership with the West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) is launching a 9-credit-hour AI Practitioner Certificate program delivered entirely in Spanish as a pilot cohort. The program is designed to provide business owners and employees with practical AI skills without requiring more PR

PRETORIA, South Africa, Aug. 12 -- Tshwane University of Technology posted the following news: * * * Hacker Society prepares students for future-ready tech careers * Students gained valuable insights into software engineering, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, data science and entrepreneurship during How to Be a Step Ahead 2026, a flagship event hosted by the Tshwane University of Technology's (TUT) Hacker Society in partnership with AWS Student Builder Group and SOSH 4. The event connected students with industry experts who shared  more PR

HONG KONG, Aug. 12 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * HKU Pioneers "RoboDojo": The First Hong Kong-Led Unified Benchmark for Embodied AI, Setting New Global Standards for Robot Reliability * The Multimedia Laboratory (MMLab) at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has spearheaded the development of "RoboDojo", an unified benchmarking platform designed to evaluate robotic manipulation across both simulated and physical environments. Co-initiated by Professor Ping LUO, Associate Director (AI Research and Tech more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, Aug. 11 -- The University of Toronto posted the following news: * * * How a project led by Unity Health and U of T researchers could reshape Canadian health care * As medical residents at the University of Toronto, Amol Verma and Fahad Razak were struck by how many hospital decisions about quality-improvement were made based on opinion or whoever was the most persuasive voice in a room. "They didn't necessarily have the data to back that up," Verma says. So, the pair set to work with their colleagues across the universi more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * How AI could make autism screening more accessible * Researchers at Penn Engineering and the Kennedy Krieger Institute are working to overcome the challenges of securing an autism assessment and diagnosis. In a new study published in IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering, Rene Vidal, Rachleff University Professor in Electrical and Systems Engineering in Penn's School of Engineering and Applied Science and director of the Innovation  more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 12 -- Cleveland State University issued the following news: * * * If AI Takes the Entry-Level Work, Who Develops the Experienced Worker? * FacebookXLinkedInWhatsAppCopy LinkEmailShare When asked to partner in creating AI-related training curriculum for the workforce, the typical request is for a program that will help workers develop AI skills to improve their productivity. Necessary and relevant work, for sure, and often the kind of training we are happy to offer because we understand there is a need for it. However more PR

ST. GEORGE, Utah, Aug. 11 -- Utah Tech University posted the following news: * * * Institute for Continued Learning opening fall registration * Featuring more than 70 classes and clubs, Utah Tech University's Institute for Continued Learning is opening registration for the fall semester. Hosted on the Utah Tech campus, the Institute for Continued Learning offers a wide variety of noncredit-bearing classes, clubs, lectures and activities led by knowledgeable community volunteers. With opportunities to explore topics ranging from history, li more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Aug. 12 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news: * * * Longtime Partnerships, Strong Financials Shine at Summer Advisory Board Meeting * During its summer meeting Friday, Aug. 7, the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Advisory Board honored the Memphis Medical Society, heard about research developments and received an update on the university's improving overall financial position and capital projects. Chancellor Peter Buckley, MD, honored the Memphis Medical Society, founded  more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Aug. 12 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * Making history accessible: Doug Boyd's CURATE research * "Oral history is one of the greatest documents that can be created," said Doug Boyd, Ph.D., director of the University of Kentucky Libraries Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History. "It puts individuals on the historical record, and that is really a remarkable thing." Boyd has been reimagining how those historical records are accessed. Traditional oral history often sat on library shelves for de more PR

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Aug. 11 -- Marshall University posted the following news release: * * * Marshall University highlights continued momentum in IDEA District development * Marshall University today unveiled the next phase of development in its $300 million IDEA District, highlighting significant progress on multiple projects that are transforming the area into a hub for innovation, entrepreneurship, education and economic development. The "Building Tomorrow Today" update highlighted new partnerships, facility plans and continued in more PR

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Aug. 12 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Martinson Summer Scholars thrive on tough projects * Biomedical engineering major Liam Murphy spent hours working to complete a poster in time for his 2026 Martinson Summer Scholars presentation on July 29. It was the culmination of 10 weeks of his work this summer with Erik Brewer, Ph.D., on a hydrogel to address degenerative disc disease in the spine. In the end, the data the honors student collected didn't make sense. That's a regular occurrence in scie more PR

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Aug. 12 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * MTSU, Middle Tennessee Electric, Qubit Engineering collaborate to advance electric distribution grid analytics * MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -Middle Tennessee Electric, Middle Tennessee State University and Qubit Engineering have announced a strategic collaboration to develop, test, and validate advanced analytics tools for electric distribution systems -with the goal of moving new algorithms from prototype to field use in months rather than years more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 13 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * AI-Enabled Stethoscope Can Miss the Beat in Pets Fourth-year veterinary students matched - and experienced clinicians outperformed - an AI-enabled digital stethoscope in diagnosing heart murmurs and arrhythmias in cats and dogs, according to a new study from North Carolina State University. The study emphasizes the importance of human expertise when using AI-assisted technology, particularly with instruments that are designed more PR

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 12 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * New program turns minor cheating violations into a learning opportunity * An initiative to handle minor, first-time academic integrity violations in classes is rolling out to the entire university in the fall semester after a successful two-and-a-half-year pilot. The Accepting Responsibility program gives faculty and students an alternative to a primary hearing - a complex, sometimes adversarial process for adjudicating serious academic violations - when a stu more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 13 (TNSxrep) -- The University of Pennsylvania Annenberg School for Communication issued the following news: * * * Opposition to Local Data Centers Rises Sharply, Annenberg Survey Finds A new survey by the Annenberg Public Policy Center discovered that three in five Americans (61%) now somewhat or strongly oppose the construction of new data centers in their area, up from 49% in the survey ending in March. - As protesters rally against data center construction in dozens of states and New York and Texas paus more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Penn researchers join ARPA-H initiative to develop next-gen fetal monitoring device * Clinicians may soon have a clearer picture of how babies are tolerating labor-and why complications occur-through a new federally funded effort to develop a wearable monitoring system capable of providing real-time insights into fetal oxygen levels during childbirth. Researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine are part of a multi-institution team aw more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 12 (TNSjou) -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * AI gives tomorrow's wireless networks a clearer voice Queen Mary University of London researchers develop intelligent communications system that dramatically improves data transmission when bandwidth is limited - Anyone who has struggled through a poor phone call knows the frustration of missing half a conversation. Now, researchers at Queen Mary University of London, led by Paul Anthony Haigh, have developed an artificial intelligence sy more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Rare Ventures, a First-of-its-kind Platform for Accelerating Rare Disease Therapies, Launches in Pittsburgh * Developing treatments for rare diseases presents many challenges: small patient populations, fragmented data and long, complex paths to new therapies. But rare doesn't mean few. More than 400 million people worldwide live with a rare disease, yet about 95% of the 10,000+ rare diseases don't have an approved treatment. To help change tha more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 11 -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Renowned scholar Pratim Biswas named to lead Vanderbilt Engineering initiatives at West Palm Beach campus * Pratim Biswas, a leading academic leader, member of the National Academy of Engineering, and a renowned aerosol scientist whose work has applications in energy and environmental nanotechnology, solar energy, air quality, medicine, and numerous other fields, has been named the inaugural Executive Director of the Institute for E more PR

OTTAWA, Ontario, Aug. 12 -- The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada issued the following statement on Aug. 10, 2026, by CEO Chris Watling regarding planning in uncertain times: * * * Planning in uncertain times In my two years as CEO of the Royal College, I've had the privilege of meeting with physicians and surgeons, educators and learners, legislators and regulators, patients and members of the public. These experiences have prompted deep reflection on what it will take for specialty medicine to remain relevant, trusted and  more PR

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Aug. 12 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news: * * * Sabbatical Spotlight: UC Foundation Professor of Criminal Justice Courtney Crittenden * Dr. Courtney Crittenden stands in her Brock Hall office. Photo by Angela Foster. Sabbatical Spotlight highlights the meaningful and innovative work faculty pursue during professional development leave. The series also shows how leave can support scholarly, creative, teaching and professional endeavors. Professional development leave is an  more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 13 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Seven Virginia Tech faculty elected to 2026 Virginia Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine The academy brings together leaders in science, engineering, and medicine from across Virginia to provide independent expertise on issues important to the commonwealth, foster collaboration, and promote research and innovation. By Lindsey Haugh Seven Virginia Tech faculty members have been elected to the 2026 class of the Virginia Academy of Science, Engineering, more PR

MATIELAND, South Africa, Aug. 12 -- Stellenbosch University issued the following news release: * * * SU team develops principles for AI use in government * Large language models can be of considerable value to government. * One of the defining features of democratic government is that someone is accountable for decisions. * Artificial intelligence will almost certainly become a routine part of public administration over the coming years. - Governments around the world are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) tools to improve p more PR

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Aug. 11 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Student entrepreneurs shine at Rowan's 10th Think Like an Entrepreneur Summer Academy * More than 100 high school students from across New Jersey and beyond spent four days thinking like entrepreneurs this July as they took part in Rowan University's 10th annual Think Like an Entrepreneur Summer Academy, an award-winning program hosted by the Rowan Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (RCIE). The free summer academy, led by Michael Dominik, Ph.D. and RC more PR

KENT, Ohio, Aug. 12 -- Kent State University posted the following news: * * * Students Earn Regional Student Production Awards at 2025 Central Great Lakes Student Production Competition * Students and recent graduates from Kent State University's School of Media and Journalism captured two regional Student Production Awards at the 2025 Central Great Lakes Student Production Awards, presented by the Central Great Lakes chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS). The KSTV Thursday Newscast earned top honors in t more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 13 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Industrial distribution students gain global perspective in Paris Students examined international distribution, manufacturing and business operations through interactions with industry leaders and universities across France. By Jennifer Nichols, Contributor Industrial distribution students from Texas A&M University's College of Engineering explored how global companies manage supply chains, manufacturing practices and custo more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 12 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Top digital modeling scientists share expertise in Greece * Nearly 150 computer modeling scientists and researchers from 32 countries across five continents converged at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in Greece for the 37th international conference on the latest applications and developments of the Soil and Water Assessment Tool, SWAT. SWAT is a predictive computer modelin more PR

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Aug. 12 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news: * * * UNF professor turns data into community impact through AI-driven social good * For Dr. Karthikeyan Umapathy, teaching computing at the University of North Florida means turning data and artificial intelligence into solutions that directly serve the community. For more than 18 years, Umapathy has taught in UNF's School of Computing, working with undergraduate and graduate students across Information Systems, Information Sciences and Data Scie more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Aug. 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * AI helps to open new routes to earlier diagnosis and treatment of Crohn's disease Generative AI gives health experts the ability to create realistic synthetic genetic data that helps to identify behaviour of disease complications. - Scientists have combined Artificial Intelligence (AI), genetics and gut microbiome analysis to shed new light on one of the most serious complications of Crohn's disease: intestinal fibrosis, the irreversible  more PR

DOVER, Delaware, Aug. 13 -- The University of Delaware issued the following research news: * * * Cutting through complexity UD study finds AI chatbot helps people with disabilities, caregivers navigate service information Article by Amy Cherry When Morgan Ellithorpe's family moved from upstate New York to Delaware, they struggled to navigate state services for her brother, who has cerebral palsy. "It was a huge administrative burden, and my mom isn't very tech-savvy. It was a months-long, multi-step process that required gathering a ton  more PR

MANCHESTER, England, Aug. 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Labour's AI revolution risks making UK inequalities worse, study warns Government plans to make the UK a world leader in artificial intelligence could worsen existing problems around productivity - Labour's ambitious plans to use artificial intelligence to transform the UK economy and public services risk making existing inequalities worse, according to research by experts from The University of Manchester and The University of Ed more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Aug. 12 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * University of Nottingham celebrates six new spin-out companies in landmark year for innovation * The University of Nottingham is celebrating its strongest years for commercialisation, with six new spin-out companies launched during the 2025/26 university financial year. The new ventures, emerging from research across the Faculties of Engineering, Health Sciences and Science, and Nottingham University Business School, highlight the breadth  more PR

GREATER MANCHESTER, England, Aug. 12 -- The University of Salford issued the following news: * * * Collaboration helps create AI careers and shape future legal technology education A collaboration between Claim.co.uk and the University of Salford has come to fruition with the recruitment of an AI specialist who has joined the company's growing Legal Tech and AI division. Aaron Chacko joined the business following a collaboration between Claim.co.uk and the university, focusing on AI research and real-world legal technology projects. Having more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Aug. 12 -- The University of Technology Sydney posted the following news: * * * Phase II of Australia-Vietnam Strategic Technologies Centre (AVSTC) announced The centre aims to accelerate collaboration on critical and emerging technologies, foster innovation, strengthen global cyber resilience. The announcement follows a successful Vietnam Australia Tech-Connect Forum at UTS promoting increased partnerships and collaboration. Key takeaways * AVSTC Phase II has been announced, strengthening Australia-Vietnam collaboratio more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Aug. 12 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI professors' startup team joined semiconductor giant AMD * KINGSTON, R.I. - Aug 12, 2026 - A guiding principle of the University of Rhode Island's College of Engineering is tracing a line directly from academia to real-world application. Last month that connection was made even stronger. FastFlowLM, founded by URI professor of computer engineering Ken Qing Yang and his former University of Rhode Island colleagues Tao Wei, a professor of en more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 12 -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * UTIA Plant Pathologist Selected as Fulbright Distinguished Scholar * Heather Kelly to research soybean diseases in Brazil JACKSON, Tenn. -Heather Kelly, field crops pathologist in the University of Tennessee Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, has received a prestigious Fulbright Distinguished Scholar Award for two one-month trips to Brazil in 2026 and 2027. This award is administered by the U.S. Departme more PR

WISE, Virginia, Aug. 13 -- The University of Virginia College at Wise issued the following news: * * * UVA Wise Launches Master of Science in Technology Management and Data Analytics for Fall 2026 Dedra Duty The University of Virginia's College at Wise (UVA Wise) will expand its graduate offerings this fall with the launch of the Master of Science in Technology Management and Data Analytics, a fully online, interdisciplinary master's degree offered by the Department of Business and Economics designed to prepare graduates to lead in today's  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 13 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following Q&A on Aug. 12, 2026, involving Christopher M. Herrington, associate professor of economics in the School of Business: * * * Historically low labor force participation rate should be viewed with broader insight, VCU economist says The recent numbers shed light on employment trends, including differences among age groups, but also leave questions unanswered, such as the present and future impact of AI, according to School of Business professor Christopher Her more PR

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 13 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * Teaching Students to Think Like Lawyers in the Age of AI New required course gives W&L Law students the knowledge and judgment to use artificial intelligence responsibly from the first day of law school. - Before they read their first case or step into their first doctrinal classroom, every incoming student at Washington and Lee University School of Law will confront one of the most important questions facing the legal profession today: How can l more PR

PRETORIA, South Africa, Aug. 12 -- The University of Pretoria issued the following news: * * * What the Dead Can Teach the Living - UP Professor Explores the Wider Impact of Forensic Pathology Every day, forensic pathologists are called upon to answer one of society's most difficult questions: how did this person die? For Professor Ryan Blumenthal, a senior forensic pathologist in the University of Pretoria's (UP) Department of Forensic Medicine, that question has always led to another: What can this death teach us about protecting the livi more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 12 -- Harvard University Global Health Institute issued the following news: * * * When AI Meets Global Health: Who Governs, Who Benefits, and What Works? * As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly embedded in health systems worldwide, questions about how these technologies should be governed, evaluated, and implemented have become as consequential as the technologies themselves. Across a four-part virtual discussion series convened by the Harvard Global Health Institute (HGHI) in partnership with t more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 12 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School of Management issued the following news release: * * * Will AI derail global climate goals? * CAMBRIDGE, Mass., August 12, 2026 -As the race to capitalize on artificial intelligence intensifies, tech giants are making bold promises about AI's potential to accelerate the global transition to clean energy. But do those claims hold up against the laws of physics and economics? In a forthcoming book chapter, "The Net Climate Impact of Artificial Intelli more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Aug. 13 -- The Yale School of Engineering and Applied Science issued the following news: * * * Fan Zhang honored with USENIX Security Test of Time Award Fan Zhang, assistant professor of computer science, has received the 2026 USENIX Security Symposium Test of Time Award, recognizing a paper he co-authored a decade ago that reshaped how the industry understands the risks of exposing machine learning models through public APIs. The Test of Time Award recognizes papers presented at least 10 years earlier that have had  more PR