SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Aug. 12 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Bryant, Ashesi University forge new partnership to expand global academic collaboration * SMITHFIELD, RI-Bryant University has signed a memorandum of understanding with Ashesi University in Ghana -a top 10 ranked higher education institution in Africa -to formalize a strategic partnership that will expand global academic collaboration, experiential learning opportunities, and research engagement for students, faculty, and staff at both institutions. Of more PR

RIVERSIDE, California, Aug. 14 -- California Baptist University issued the following news: * * * BILA expands career opportunities for teachers In August of 2025, California Baptist University launched the Bilingual Authorization program (BILA) that equips students with a teaching credential to teach a bilingual class or a Spanish dual language immersion class. One year later, the program is celebrating the first 30 candidates to complete the courses. Sandy Cruz ('21,'25), a Spanish and math graduate, is no stranger to bilingual programs.  more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Aug. 12 -- Calvin University posted the following news: * * * Calvin University launches School of Engineering and Computer Science to prepare technology leaders for the future * The technologies shaping the future are advancing at an extraordinary pace. Artificial intelligence, automation, cybersecurity, aerospace, advanced computing and other emerging technologies are changing how people live, work, and solve some of the world's most complex problems. Calvin University believes the people designing those technolo more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 13 -- Canisius University issued the following news: * * * Four New Members Join Board of Trustees * The Canisius University Board of Trustees recently appointed four new members, each of whom began a three-year term on July 1, 2026. The Board of Trustees serves as the university's governing body and formulates and recommends policy to President Steve Stoute. The new trustees bring expertise in higher education, finance, healthcare, entrepreneurship and professional sports leadership. The new members of the Board of  more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 13 -- Canisius University issued the following news: * * * New Trustee Amelia Lyons '93 Brings a Passion for Transformative Learning to Board * Amelia H. Lyons '93 has built a career studying history, migration and global change-but the foundation for her work began at Canisius University. A graduate of Canisius' History and French programs and a member of DiGamma Honor Society, Lyons is returning to her alma mater as a new member of the Canisius University Board of Trustees, bringing with her a deep commitment to  more PR

GLENSIDE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12 -- Arcadia University posted the following news: * * * Council on Education for Public Health Re-accredits Arcadia University's Public Health Programs Through 2033 * Arcadia University's Public Health program is proud to announce that the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) has re-accredited Arcadia's public health programs through 2033. Arcadia's Public Health program awards a Bachelor of Science in Public Health with a Concentration in Global Health and a Master of Public Health (MPH) with a Commu more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 14 -- Emory University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Emory researchers studying link between diet and neurological conditions receive $1.3 million Keck Foundation award Ethan Fogus Your digestive tract contains more than 100 million neurons. Known as the enteric nervous system, this system helps control digestion and regulates enzymes, aiding in nutrient absorption. Each of these neurons is part of a dense communication network linking to your brain. While research hasn't shown that the digest more PR

PROVO, Utah, Aug. 14 (TNSjou) -- Brigham Young University issued the following news: * * * Family ties: BYU study finds older Hispanic adults are buffered against social isolation despite higher rates of sensory disabilities Authors believe the results can be explained by the shared ethnic cultural value of familismo By Sharman Gill Social isolation is a growing public health concern linked to higher rates of cardiovascular disease, dementia, stroke, infectious disease, depression, anxiety, and even premature death. Older adults report the more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 10 -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news: * * * Hopkins Press executive director Barbara Kline Pope to retire in February Pope, who joined the university in 2017, has helped the Press evolve and expand its digital offerings during a complex and challenging era for academic publishing - Barbara Kline Pope, a leader in academic publishing who has dedicated her career to sharing high-quality research as widely as possible, has decided to retire from her role as executive director of Johns Hopkins Univ more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 13 -- La Roche University posted the following news release: * * * La Roche University Expands Global Academic Collaboration with INTI International University in Malaysia La Roche University and INTI International University (opens in a new tab) in Malaysia have formalized a new academic partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), marking an important step in expanding global engagement and strengthening international academic collaboration between the United States and Malaysia. T more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 12 -- Lipscomb University posted the following news: * * * Making history with a passion for the public * Alumnus Ken Fieth worked to make history more than preservation at the Metro Archives for three decades. When Ken Fieth (LA '76, BA '80), walked into the Davidson County Metro Archives 33 years ago, he came with a particular passion in his heart: The history profession is not just about preserving the past, it's about sharing the past and making it a valuable tool and resource for the public. As the new dir more PR

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Aug. 13 -- Lycoming College posted the following news: * * * Lycoming College to screen award-winning documentary "She Rises Up" with filmmaker Q&A * The Humanities Research Center (HRC) at Lycoming College will host a special screening of "She Rises Up," the acclaimed PBS NOW documentary directed by Maureen Castle Tusty, on Sept. 3, at 7 p.m., in the Trogner Presentation Room in the Krapf Gateway Center. The screening will be followed by a live Q&A session with producer and filmmaker Sally Lifland. "She Rises U more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: K-12 Schools are Rethinking Laptop Usage * WASHINGTON (August 13, 2026) - During the COVID-19 pandemic, students were given laptops to interact with teachers and complete assignments. Although most schools resumed in-person instruction in 2021, many schools still rely on online platforms and apps to help students do their work. As of July 2026, lawmakers in 17 states introduced/debated legislation addressing classroom screentime or use of d more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 13 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine issued the following news: * * * Penn Vet Welcomes Seven New Faculty for the 2026-27 Academic Year * The School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania (Penn Vet) has appointed seven new faculty members, expanding expertise across companion animal medicine, equine reproduction, comparative pathology, diagnostic imaging, animal welfare, and infectious disease. Joining the Departments of Clinical Sciences & Advanced Medicine, C more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 12 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice alumnus earns international honor for decades of software innovation * What makes technology feel intuitive? Why do some digital tools seem effortless to use while others leave users frustrated? Those questions have guided Cary Jensen for more than four decades. Long before "user experience" became a common phrase, Jensen was studying how people think, perceive information and interact with technology. The lessons he learned at Rice University became more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 12 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice's Huang elected fellow of SPIE for contributions to optics and photonics * Shengxi Huang, associate professor in Rice University's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, was elected this month as a fellow of SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, in recognition of her contributions to the field and service to its scientific community. Election as a SPIE Fellow honors members for their work in multidisciplinary fields invo more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 13 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Rural Missouri faces an overlooked HIV burden * HIV is often viewed as an urban health problem, but Missouri is one of just seven states prioritized by a federal initiative because of its substantial rural HIV burden. An estimated 13,271 people are living with HIV in Missouri, with nearly half in the St. Louis region. At the same time, treatment has transformed what it means to live with HIV. Daily antiretroviral medication or, for some peop more PR

STANFORD, California, Aug. 13 -- Stanford University Law School posted the following news: * * * Stanford Law's Rhode Center and Legal Design Lab Win Grant to Modernize Courts and Expand Access to Justice * An estimated 75 percent of the 20 million civil cases filed in state courts each year involve at least one party without a lawyer. The consequences are especially stark in high-volume cases such as eviction and debt collection, where unrepresented and overwhelmed litigants can lose their homes, wages, or financial stability without ever  more PR

GALLOWAY, New Jersey, Aug. 13 -- Stockton University posted the following news: * * * Stockton Opens New Doors to Global Learning * Galloway, N.J. -A Stockton University education is designed to help students see beyond the boundaries of a classroom, a campus and, increasingly, a country. Through new partnerships with universities around the world and programs that bring international perspectives directly into Stockton classrooms, students are gaining opportunities to work across cultures, encounter different ways of thinking and better u more PR

SCHENECTADY, New York, Aug. 13 -- Union College posted the following news: * * * This scarcity affects us all: Alumni doctors discuss the healthcare provider shortage * We've all experienced it-either ourselves or through a loved one. The days-long wait for a bed in the hospital. The weeks-long wait to see a primary care doctor. The months-long wait for that specialist appointment. It's agonizing, but unsurprising, given the shortage of healthcare providers. Which will get worse. By 2036, the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAM more PR

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 13 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Through an SCE-4 H Partnership, New York Youth Gain Access to College Readiness Experiences at Cornell * When Jecoliah "Cola" Anderson arrived at Cornell for a three-week veterinary medicine course this summer, she wasn't sure she belonged in a college classroom or could manage being away from home for the first time. But supported by a Provost Scholarship through Cornell's School of Continuing Education (SCE), the Harlem high schooler stepped into her first la more PR

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Aug. 13 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Top voices driving automation, life sciences, leadership trends headline Bryant's Global Trade Summit * SMITHFIELD, RI -Nationally recognized leaders in automation, life sciences, and executive leadership will headline Bryant University's John H. Chafee Center for International Business' 40th Global Trade Summit on September 24, bringing decades of industry expertise and strategic insight to New England's premier international business event. As the Summ more PR

BRIDGEPORT, Connecticut, Aug. 13 -- The University of Bridgeport posted the following news: * * * Does Your Major Affect Your Acceptance to College? * If you're applying to college without a clear idea of what you want to study, you've probably asked yourself this question. And honestly, it's a fair one. The pressure to declare a major before you even set foot on campus can feel like a lot, especially when you're still figuring out who you are and what you want your life to look like. The good news is that the answer is more reassuring tha more PR

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 14 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * Washington and Lee Receives Educating Character Initiative Capacity-Building Grant from the Program for Leadership and Character at Wake Forest University The funds will be used to support W&L's leadership and character education programming during the 2026-27 academic year. By Brian Laubscher The Program for Leadership and Character at Wake Forest University announced that Washington and Lee University has been selected to receive the Educating  more PR

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 14 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * Late Summer 2026 Update on Campus Construction Projects Construction on a variety of projects continues throughout campus and the Lexington community. By Brian Laubscher Washington and Lee University continues to make progress on construction projects that will shape the university's future as part of the campus master plan. Below is an update on the progress of ongoing projects. Campus Utility Infrastructure Work on the multiyear low-temperatu more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 12 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * WashU researchers launch next phase of wealth-building research * Researchers at the Center for Social Development (CSD) in the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis are launching a new initiative to help shape the future of wealth-building policy in the United States, with a focus on giving children stronger financial foundations that can last a lifetime. Supported by Prudential Financial, the two-year project will assess the n more PR