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Research & Education - Public Colleges Newsletter for 2026-08-13 ( 58 items )  
$16.9M NIH Award to Create New Health Disparities Research Center (10)
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Aug. 11 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * $16.9M NIH Award to Create New Health Disparities Research Center * EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Aug. 10, 2026) -The National Institutes of Health (NIH)/National Institutes of Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) has awarded North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University a five-year $16.9 million award to create a research center that focuses on alleviating health disparities. This funding is aw more PR

2026 Penn State Renaissance Fund celebration to mark 50th anniversary (10)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * 2026 Penn State Renaissance Fund celebration to mark 50th anniversary * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -This year's University Renaissance Fund gala will honor the collective impact of 50 years of philanthropic support for high-achieving students with financial need. The event, scheduled for Nov. 4, will commemorate the founders who launched the Renaissance Fund, spotlight stories from among the thousands of students who have been awarded scholars more PR

Albany State University's HBCU-UP Program Demonstrates Strong First-Year Success, Expands for Fall 2026 (10)
ALBANY, Georgia, Aug. 12 -- Albany State University posted the following news: * * * Albany State University's HBCU-UP Program Demonstrates Strong First-Year Success, Expands for Fall 2026 * Media Contact: Dr. Rachel Lawrence, media@asurams.edu ALBANY, Ga., August 12, 2026 -Albany State University (ASU) is building momentum in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education through the continued success of its HBCU Undergraduate Program (HBCU-UP) STEM Academy, a key initiative supported by a National Science Foundation ( more PR

Alum's $15M Gift Powers New University of Maryland Golf Performance Center, Sports Management Program (10)
COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, Aug. 13 -- The University of Maryland issued the following news release: * * * Alum's $15M Gift Powers New UMD Golf Performance Center, Sports Management Program Renowned sports marketer seeks to elevate students' game, career preparation - The University of Maryland announced today a $15 million gift to support a new campus golf performance center and expansion of the sports management program in the Robert H. Smith School of Business. In recognition of the gift from sports marketing trailblazer Stephen M. Schanw more PR

Arkansas' College of Veterinary Medicine Opens its Doors at A-State (10)
JONESBORO, Arkansas, Aug. 11 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news: * * * Arkansas' College of Veterinary Medicine Opens its Doors at A-State * JONESBORO - A historic moment for the state was witnessed today at Arkansas State University when the doors officially opened on Arkansas' College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM). "The future of veterinary medicine will be shaped by the students who study here, the faculty who teach here, and the research that emerges from this college," said Interim Chancellor Calvin White Jr. The more PR

Career fairs and resources for every Bearcat (10)
BLUE ASH, Ohio, Aug. 11 -- The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College posted the following news: * * * Career fairs and resources for every Bearcat * From part-time jobs to major industry recruiting days, the University of Cincinnati has a full slate of events this semester -plus support waiting at the Bearcat Promise Career Studio. If you've never stepped into a career fair, never practiced an elevator pitch, or never attended a workshop, you're not behind -you're exactly where many successful Bearcats started. The University of Cincin more PR

Carter School marks first year leading UN academic network on peace and justice (10)
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Carter School marks first year leading UN academic network on peace and justice * One year after becoming the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) Hub Chair for Sustainable Development Goal 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions), the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution at George Mason University is expanding its role as a global convener of research, education, and partnerships aimed at advancing peace and sustainable  more PR

Chancellor King and Special Olympics New York Announce Partnership to Launch Paid Internships for SUNY Students (10)
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 13 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * Chancellor King and Special Olympics New York Announce Partnership to Launch Paid Internships for SUNY Students Initiative will Connect SUNY Students with Opportunities to Contribute to Special Olympics New York Throughout the State Builds on SUNY's Goal for Every Student to Participate in a High-Quality Internship Experience Students Can Apply Now for the Fall Semester Here (https://www.specialolympics-ny.org/who-we-are/staff-board/caree more PR

Chancellor's Catalyst Awards Ignite Research in Humanities, Social Sciences (10)
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 University researcher aims to help AI teams communicate like humans do (10)
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

Congressional staff visit highlights DSU's role in rural broadband and cybersecurity (10)
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

East Stroudsburg University Earns Recognition for Preparing Future Elementary Teachers in the Science of Reading (10)
EAST STROUDSBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 13 -- East Stroudsburg University issued the following news release: * * * East Stroudsburg University Earns Recognition for Preparing Future Elementary Teachers in the Science of Reading The undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program at East Stroudsburg University has earned an A+ from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for how well they prepare future teachers to teach reading to elementary students. * Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education Certification (Pre K-4th): A+  more PR

Emma Eccles Jones College of Education, Health and Human Sciences Recognizes New Name (10)
LOGAN, Utah, Aug. 12 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Emma Eccles Jones College of Education, Health and Human Sciences Recognizes New Name * Utah State University is recognizing a new official name for what is now the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education, Health and Human Sciences (CEHHS). "The college name now elevates long-time efforts to advance health and highlights the critical role of scientific evidence in driving education and health practice," said Endowed Dean Al Smith. The new name took effect July 1 more PR

Finding a passion in sensory science: How undergraduate research shaped Alyssa Hawkins' career path (10)
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 12 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Finding a passion in sensory science: How undergraduate research shaped Alyssa Hawkins' career path * When Alyssa Hawkins arrived at Michigan State University from Upper Marlboro, Maryland, she knew two things: she loved food and she loved chemistry. Like many incoming students, Hawkins associated food science primarily with careers in food safety, quality assurance and regulatory agencies. It wasn't un more PR

First Horizon Foundation Commits $5 Million Lead Gift for New College of Medicine Interdisciplinary Building (10)
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Aug. 12 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news: * * * First Horizon Foundation Commits $5 Million Lead Gift for New College of Medicine Interdisciplinary Building * Transformational investment officially launches private fundraising efforts for state's largest higher education project The University of Tennessee Health Sciences announced today that First Horizon Foundation has committed $5 million as a lead private investment in the new College of Medicine Interdisciplinary Buildi more PR

FIU: 20-year Study Proves Pre-K Impacts a Child's Academic Future (10)
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 13 (TNSjou) -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * New 20-year study proves pre-K impacts a child's academic future By Michelle Marie Arean Students who attend public school pre-K perform better academically through high school than those in family-based childcare, according to new research from Florida International University. The study (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0885200626000335?pes=vor&utm_source=scopus& more PR

Florida State University launches Florida's first graduate credential in quantum information science and engineering (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 12 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida State University launches Florida's first graduate credential in quantum information science and engineering * #New FSU Quantum Initiative certificate will prepare students and professionals for careers in the rapidly expanding quantum workforce Florida State University is launching Florida's first formal graduate-level credential in quantum information science and engineering, opening a new pathway for students and professionals to enter one more PR

FSU College of Medicine awarded $19 million in federal grants to strengthen healthcare in rural Florida (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 12 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU College of Medicine awarded $19 million in federal grants to strengthen healthcare in rural Florida * Florida State University has been awarded more than $19 million in grants through the Rural Health Transformation Program to launch six new projects and provide resources to improve the quality of life of individuals and communities throughout the state. The five-year, $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program, administered through the Cent more PR

FSU Health Lifestyle Medicine Clinic opens registration for LEADR diabetes remission program (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 12 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU Health Lifestyle Medicine Clinic opens registration for LEADR diabetes remission program * The FSU Health Lifestyle Medicine Clinic is now accepting registrations for a 12-week program beginning Aug. 26 designed to help individuals with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes improve their health through sustainable lifestyle changes. Developed by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM), the Lifestyle Empowerment Approach for Diabetes Remission more PR

Global Biotechnology Symposium; Agricultural Biotech for a Better World (10)
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 12 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Global Biotechnology Symposium; Agricultural Biotech for a Better World * Michigan State University recently hosted the bringing together over 90 agricultural stakeholders, regulators, policymakers, research scientists, and international development professionals from 19 countries to explore global perspectives in agricultural genetic engineering. The symposium opened at the MSU Henry Center for Executi more PR

Growing Support: Agronomy Farm Research Field Day Shines Light on UMass Extension Agricultural Research (10)
AMHERST, Massachusetts, Aug. 12 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Growing Support: Agronomy Farm Research Field Day Shines Light on UMass Extension Agricultural Research * Ever wonder when driving by a vegetable farm during the off-season why the fields look like a lush, green carpet instead of plain dirt? That sprawling greenery is most likely a cover crop-plants grown not for harvest, but to maintain soil health between seasons. That concept, explained by soil health educator Artie Siller, was part of a more PR

If AI Takes the Entry-Level Work, Who Develops the Experienced Worker? (10)
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

IU President Pamela Whitten Highlights IU Southeast's Role in Southern Indiana Workforce Development (10)
NEW ALBANY, Indiana, Aug. 12 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news: * * * IU President Pamela Whitten Highlights IU Southeast's Role in Southern Indiana Workforce Development * - 1:- 1:View print quality image about group posing in business attire about group posing in business attire Indiana University President Pamela Whitten highlighted IU Southeast's role in connecting students, employers and community partners across southern Indiana while outlining IU's "IU 2030 Playbook" for student success, research and s more PR

Job Fair Connects Part-time Workers with Local Employers (10)
STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Aug. 12 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news: * * * Job Fair Connects Part-time Workers with Local Employers * STEPHENVILLE, Texas -Tarleton State University's Texan Career and Professional Success Center is inviting local businesses and university departments seeking part-time student employees to participate in a job fair Thursday, Aug. 27. The come-and-go event will run from noon to 3 p.m. in the EECU Center on the Stephenville campus, giving employers an opportunity to meet current Tarleton State  more PR

Kansas State University: Undergraduate Researcher Seybold Designs Board Game That Turns Climate Science Into an Adventure Rooted in Kansas Wildflowers (10)
MANHATTAN, Kansas, Aug. 13 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * Playing for the prairie Undergraduate researcher Lauren Seybold designs board game that turns climate science into an adventure rooted in Kansas wildflowers By Emily Boragine, K-State News and Communication Services "It's Oregon Trail, but for plants." That's how Lauren Seybold explains LeafSpan, the board game she designed to help middle school students learn about climate change through the lives of native Kansas wildflowers. The comparison usually g more PR

Local legislators and town officials visit URI to learn about environmental and science research in action (10)
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Aug. 12 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Local legislators and town officials visit URI to learn about environmental and science research in action * KINGSTON, R.I. - Aug. 12, 2026 - The University's land- and sea-focused work was showcased last month for local legislators and municipal leaders, letting them see and hear up close all the ways URI research can serve their constituents. Many had visited campus before-as speakers, parents or program attendees-but the morning forum in Ju more PR

Longtime Partnerships, Strong Financials Shine at Summer Advisory Board Meeting (10)
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

Marshall University highlights continued momentum in IDEA District development (10)
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

Martinson Summer Scholars thrive on tough projects (10)
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

Michael Knodler Receives Distinguished Transportation Educator Award (10)
AMHERST, Massachusetts, Aug. 12 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Michael Knodler Receives Distinguished Transportation Educator Award * Michael Knodler, William W. Boyer Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and director of the University of Massachusetts Transportation Center, was recently presented with the 2026 ITE Distinguished Transportation Educator Award in Honor of Wilbur S. Smith by the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE).The annual award, which Knodler received July 21 at the I more PR

Michigan Medicine: From Journalist to Parent to Advocate (10)
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 13 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * From journalist to parent to advocate Family's cystic fibrosis experience inspires decades of advocacy and gift to help recruit, train, and retain the next generation of experts. - In 1989, when Laura Bonnell took a year off from journalism to work for United Way in Ann Arbor, she had no idea the experience would connect her to one of the most important breakthroughs in human genetics -- and more PR

MILO will serve as connector for Miami's new general education plan (10)
OXFORD, Ohio, Aug. 12 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * MILO will serve as connector for Miami's new general education plan * Miami University's new general education program will help students connect their educational experiences through internships, research, applied skills courses, ePortfolio reflection, and more. Launching for fall 2027, the Miami Integrated Learning Experience (MILE) replaces the Miami Plan as the university's general education program. MILE will intentionally integrate academic, co-curricular, and more PR

Montana State musicians perform at International Trumpet Festival in Greece (10)
BOZEMAN, Montana, Aug. 12 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Montana State musicians perform at International Trumpet Festival in Greece * Size: Lg Med Sm V Montana State University musicians performed at the 2026 Corfu International Trumpet Festival in Greece. Photo by D.Artikos Photography. BOZEMAN -Jacob Hansen was once a nervous performer, whose suit became drenched in sweat as he faced his high school auditorium in Great Falls. In the trumpet player's first year of college at Montana State University, howe more PR

Morehead State University Announces 2026 Distinguished Service Awards Recipients (10)
MOREHEAD, Kentucky, Aug. 13 -- Morehead State University issued the following news: * * * MSU Announces 2026 Distinguished Service Awards Recipients Morehead State University has announced the recipients of its 2026 Distinguished Service Awards, recognizing excellence in teaching, research, creative achievement, and service among faculty and staff. The awards honor individuals whose accomplishments exemplify Morehead State's commitment to academic excellence, student success, scholarship, creativity and service. The 2026 Distinguished Serv more PR

MSU Extension names inaugural Administrative Fellows (10)
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 12 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * MSU Extension names inaugural Administrative Fellows * A sociologist, a forestry researcher, a food safety specialist, and a local government and economic policy expert will make up the very first cohort of Michigan State University Extension's new Administrative Fellows Program. Sarah Klammer, Asia Dowtin, Jennifer Carrera and Wade Syers will begin the year-long fellowship on August 17, gaining a broad more PR

MTSU, Middle Tennessee Electric, Qubit Engineering collaborate to advance electric distribution grid analytics (10)
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

MUSC Health and Cigna reach agreement to maintain in-network access through June 30, 2027 (10)
CHARLESTON, South Carolina, Aug. 12 -- The Medical University of South Carolina issued the following news release: * * * MUSC Health and Cigna reach agreement to maintain in-network access through June 30, 2027 * CHARLESTON, S.C. (Aug. 12, 2026) - MUSC Health and Cigna have reached an agreement to extend their current network participation agreement through June 30, 2027. The extension means that MUSC Health physicians, hospitals and other covered services will remain in-network for patients enrolled in Cigna plans included in the agreeme more PR

New Natural History Museum at UA Little Rock will be Scientific Outreach to Community (10)
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 11 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * New Natural History Museum at UA Little Rock will be Scientific Outreach to Community * The University of Arkansas at Little Rock's planned Museum of Natural History will feature "so many really amazing items from our collection, bring more people to campus, (and accomplish) scientific outreach" through its myriad displays, according to Dr. Sinead Ni Chadhain, associate professor and chair of the biology department. "Our hope i more PR

NSF grant worth $3 million helping retain Montana teachers in rural areas and reservations (10)
BOZEMAN, Montana, Aug. 12 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * NSF grant worth $3 million helping retain Montana teachers in rural areas and reservations * BOZEMAN -For Christopher Quinlivan, a science teacher for Superior Public Schools west of Missoula, the most energizing part of his day is witnessing the "aha" moment for students - when the science content he teaches finally clicks for them. "The next generation needs to look at the world with a lens of wonder," said Quinlivan, who sees his teaching career as a  more PR

Penn State-Altoona: Donors Richard A. and Jeane V. Singer Celebrated by Altoona Engineering Program (10)
ALTOONA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 13 -- Pennsylvania State University at Altoona posted the following news: * * * Donors Richard A. and Jeane V. Singer celebrated by Altoona engineering program An area of Penn State Altoona's Cypress Building has been named the Richard A. and Jeane V. Singer Engineering Suite to honor a $1 million gift commitment from the Singers, who are longtime supporters and volunteers for the University. An unveiling ceremony took place on Thursday, July 30. Penn State Altoona faculty and staff were in attendance along with  more PR

Pitt State and Community Celebrate Opening of New Kelce College of Business, Reimagined Besse Hotel (10)
PITTSBURG, Kansas, Aug. 13 -- Pittsburg State University issued the following news: * * * Pitt State and community celebrate opening of new Kelce College of Business, reimagined Besse Hotel Two ribbon cuttings on Tuesday celebrated a transformational milestone for campus and community with the dedication of the new home of the Kelce College of Business and the reopening of the historic Besse Hotel. Numerous city, county, and state leaders and elected officials joined alumni, PSU Foundation trustees, Kansas Board of Regents representative more PR

Robert H. Brooks Sports Science Institute selects recipients of 2026-27 Collaboration Grants Program (10)
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Aug. 12 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Robert H. Brooks Sports Science Institute selects recipients of 2026-27 Collaboration Grants Program * Clemson University's Robert H. Brooks Sports Science Institute is pleased to announce the recipients of four multidisciplinary research grants. The awards, totaling over $100,000, will support projects during the 2027 fiscal year and include principal investigators from the College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences (CECAS), the College of B more PR

Seven Virginia Tech Faculty Elected to 2026 Virginia Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (10)
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

South Dakota Mines Proposed to Receive $25 Million to Build Next Generation of Mining Talent (10)
RAPID CITY, South Dakota, Aug. 12 -- 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

State budget update: General Assembly continues support of Clemson's mission (10)
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Aug. 12 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * State budget update: General Assembly continues support of Clemson's mission * The South Carolina General Assembly approved the state budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27, including significant investments in Clemson University's people, academic programs, research, public safety and statewide service. The budget remains subject to the governor's review and signature. Accordingly, all funding and compensation provisions described below are pending completion  more PR

Student-led SPARK program promotes health and wellness at Wright State (10)
KENT, Ohio, Aug. 12 -- Wright State University posted the following news: * * * Student-led SPARK program promotes health and wellness at Wright State * The SPARK program at Wright State uses peer-to-peer education to make conversations about wellness more approachable for students. (Photos by Wright State University Counseling and Wellness Services) Wright State University students are taking an active role in supporting the health and well-being of their peers through a new initiative designed to make conversations about wellness more ap more PR

SUNY-Upstate Medical Campus Clark Burn Center Sees Sharp Increase in Structure-fire Admissions in 2026 (10)
SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 13 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * Upstate's Clark Burn Center sees sharp increase in structure-fire admissions in 2026 Written by Jean Albanese Admissions to Upstate University Hospital's Clark Burn Center for injuries from structure fires have dramatically increased through the first part of 2026. Through July, there have been 26 admissions to the burn center--87 percent of last year's total of 30 and up from 17 admissions in 2024. Of those 2 more PR

UNF professor turns data into community impact through AI-driven social good (10)
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

University of Arkansas Researchers Look at 'Genetic Neighborhoods' to Find Pathogenic Bacteria (10)
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 13 (TNSjou) -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Arkansas Researchers Look at 'Genetic Neighborhoods' to Find Pathogenic Bacteria When it comes to identifying harmful bacteria, it helps to look at the company their genes keep. Researchers with the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station, the research arm of the U of A Division of Agriculture, used a machine-learning approach to study not just which genes a bacterium has, but also where those genes sit next to each other. That "genetic  more PR

University of Arkansas: AECT Groups Attend Two Education Conferences, Claim Multiple Honors (10)
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 13 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * AECT Groups Attend Two Education Conferences, Claim Multiple Honors Faculty members, students and former students from U of A's Department of Agricultural Education, Communications and Technology attended two conferences this summer with several earning honors and awards. Chris Estepp, professor of agricultural education; Don Johnson, University Professor of agricultural systems and coordinator of the agricultural systems technology management pro more PR

University of Arkansas: Education Reform Book Traces Arkansas' Education Evolution (10)
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 13 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * New Education Reform Book Traces Arkansas' Education Evolution A new book from the College of Education and Health Professions' Department of Education Reform examines the evolution of Arkansas' educational landscape. Coming in November and co-edited by Harry Patrinos and Kristen Scott, The State of Education in Arkansas draws on original empirical research, statewide longitudinal data and decades of national evidence. "I am proud to share The St more PR

University of Arkansas: Hales Invest in Conway County Students Through Land of Opportunity Scholarship (10)
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 13 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Hales Invest in Conway County Students Through Land of Opportunity Scholarship Todd and Suzette Hale have committed $25,000 to the Land of Opportunity Scholarship, expanding access to higher education for Arkansas students with high financial need. Inspired by the opportunities that helped shape their own lives, the Hales hope their gift will ease the financial burdens of college and allow students to fully embrace the academic, personal and profes more PR

University of Iowa: Engineering a better way to explain scoliosis care (10)
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Aug. 12 -- The University of Iowa posted the following health care news: * * * Engineering a better way to explain scoliosis care * A scoliosis brace can often help a young person avoid surgery. But only if it's worn. For many young patients, that means wearing a rigid plastic brace for up to 16 hours a day over the course of two to three years -a difficult commitment for adolescents already navigating school, activities, and concerns about body image. "A scoliosis diagnosis itself can be a bit frightening," says Stuart  more PR

UT Health RGV performs first POEM procedure, expanding advanced gastrointestinal care in the Rio Grande Valley (10)
BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Aug. 12 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley posted the following news: * * * UT Health RGV performs first POEM procedure, expanding advanced gastrointestinal care in the Rio Grande Valley * RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - AUGUST 12, 2026 - Advanced gastrointestinal care has now become more accessible in the Rio Grande Valley. Dr. Julianna Yang, gastroenterologist at UT Health RGV, recently performed one of the region's first Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) procedures, expanding access to advanced gastrointestinal more PR

UTIA Plant Pathologist Selected as Fulbright Distinguished Scholar (10)
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

UWLP Statewide Research Shows How Higher Education Shapes Views of Utah's Workplaces (10)
LOGAN, Utah, Aug. 11 (TNSrep) -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * UWLP Statewide Research Shows How Higher Education Shapes Views of Utah's Workplaces * The Utah State University Utah Women & Leadership Project has released a new research and policy brief, The Power of Education: How Higher Education Shapes Utah Workplaces, offering a comprehensive analysis of how educational attainment influences Utahns' views on workplace culture, opportunity and equality. Drawing on data from the UWLP's third annual statewide surve more PR

VCU Offering New Minor in Native American and Indigenous Studies (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 13 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU offering new minor in Native American and Indigenous studies Debuting this fall in the College of Humanities and Sciences, the curriculum reflects growing ties to Virginia's tribal nations. By Sian Wilkerson Virginia Commonwealth University students can expand their knowledge of Native and Indigenous histories, cultures and contemporary issues through a new program that debuts this fall. The multidisciplinary minor in Native American and I more PR

Women's Leadership Conference Set for Sept. 17 (10)
MARSHALL, Minnesota, Aug. 11 -- Southwest Minnesota State University issued the following news: * * * Women's Leadership Conference Set for Sept. 17 Southwest Minnesota State University will host the Women's Leadership Conference on Thurs., Sept. 17, 2026 from 9:00 am -3:00 pm in the Conference Center Upper Level. The Women's Leadership Conference provides opportunities for women of all ages and stages in their lives and careers to connect in meaningful ways. The conference is designed to bring women together, encourage them to lead where t more PR