WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Aug. 13 -- Clark University posted the following news: * * * 'His contributions are immeasurable' * #Longtime trustee Tony Tilton has passed away Sumner B. Tilton Jr., a life member of Clark's Board of Trustees and longtime advocate for the University and the City of Worcester, died on August 7, 2026. Tilton -"Tony" to his family and friends -was born in Worcester on February 25, 1938, the son of Sumner B. Tilton, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth (Ellsworth) Tilton. A lifelong resident of the city, he received his bachelo more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 14 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School of Management issued the following news release: * * * A free, AI-powered youth entrepreneurship platform, "Dear Dreamer," launches, built by the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship and made possible by the Frank & Eileen Foundation * CAMBRIDGE, MA - August 14, 2026 -Audrey McLoghlin, founder & CEO of apparel brand Frank & Eileen and president of the Frank & Eileen Foundation, alongside Bill Aulet, Ethernet Inventors Professor of the Practic more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 14 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * A new way to beat jet lag? Engineered cells speed circadian adjustment * Adjusting to a new time zone or work schedule can leave the body's internal clock out of sync for days, contributing to sleep disruption, metabolic changes and other health consequences. Researchers at Rice University, with the support of the Rice Biotech Launch Pad, and Northwestern University have developed an implantable cell therapy that may help the body adapt more quickly to these more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 13 -- The Baylor College of Medicine posted the following news: * * * A novel intervention to potentially improve the outcome of children with malnutrition * Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital have uncovered an intervention that can potentially improve the outcome of children with malnutrition, a condition that contributes to nearly half of all deaths in children under 5 years of age. The study appears in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. "One poorly understood co more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 14 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * A pair of prestigious fellowships at Wisconsin and UCLA keep TCOM student busy over summer * Any summer vacation plans Moises Correa might have had were put on hold as the second-year student at UNT Health's Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine traded his break for an opportunity to learn from some of the nation's best surgeons and gastroenterologists. Correa was one of a selected group of medical students across the nation chosen more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 14 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * A Penn State journey dedicated to opening doors for others * MIDDLETOWN, Pa. -On Roderick Lee's path to earning five degrees from Penn State, there were people who recognized his potential and encouraged him to pursue opportunities that shaped his career. Now, as a faculty member, he works to open doors for others, as he supports and mentors the next generation of Nittany Lions. Lee is an associate professor of information systems in th more PR

TUSCALOOSA, Alabama, Aug. 11 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news release: * * * AI meets particle physics in UA-Led Department of Energy project High-energy physics experiments produce enough data in one second to keep a team of scientists busy for years. A University of Alabama-led research team will build an artificial intelligence tool to help sift through that flood of data, speeding up the pace of discovery so scientists can focus on the science itself. The project is a joint effort of theorists and experimentalists i more PR

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 13 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Alum's company creates tech for pain-free tattoos * A startup founded by a Cornell alum is using microneedle technology to create a pain-free tattoo experience - and working, with funding from the UK government, to expand the technology to medical applications. CipherX, founded by Ferdinand Kohle PhD '18 and Karl-Anton Harms, officially launched its product in late July in London and word has spread rapidly, with most of the company's upcoming appointments boo more PR

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, Aug. 14 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Alumna Seeks to Restore Beauty and Truth to the Fashion Industry * In the early 20th century, the fashion industry adhered to a more objective set of guidelines. Garments that were considered high fashion often shared observable similarities: they imitated classical pieces from history; there was order and precision in their structure; they adorned the human body and enhanced its innate beauty. In recent decades, however, fashion has branched out in a var more PR

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, Aug. 13 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Alumna's Mathematics Thesis Published in Academic Journal "Logos" * Christendom College Class of 2025 valedictorian Catherine Thomas has achieved a rare distinction: publication in the respected Catholic academic journal Logos. Her senior thesis, completed under the guidance of mathematics professor Dr. Douglas Dailey, was selected for publication following a blind peer-review process, placing Thomas's research alongside the work of established scholars.  more PR

GAINESVILLE, Florida, Aug. 13 -- The University of Florida posted the following news: * * * As a UF student and NVIDIA intern, I'm using agricultural AI to help transform global food production * When people hear that I am completing my doctorate in agricultural and biological engineering at UF, they often assume my work is confined to farmland, crop yields and tractors. But applying advanced AI to agriculture requires solving some of the most complex computing challenges in existence -challenges that directly impact how technology interact more PR

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Aug. 14 -- Kirkwood Community College posted the following news: * * * August Student of the Month: Michel-Ange Cikomola * What is your background?: I was born and raised in Bukavu, a city in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of The Congo. I'm the oldest of five siblings. I have two little brothers and two little sisters. Indeed, I attended Alfajiri High School where I studied sciences and played basketball. I moved to the United States in October 2024 and started my journey as an international student in the U more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 13 -- The University of Utah posted the following news release: * * * Bittersweet transfer of Fort Douglas honors courage and sacrifice * In many ways, Maj. General Michael Kauffman was the quintessential Fort Douglas soldier. Born in England in 1913 and raised in the Midwest, he earned a degree from the University of Wyoming in 1938, worked for Sears Roebuck in Salt Lake City, and then joined the 38th Infantry Regiment at Fort Douglas. When the U.S. joined World War II, Kauffman was sent to Fort Bragg and ended more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Aug. 13 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news: * * * Building an NCI-Designated Cancer Center: Lessons from a Leader Who's Done It * When Roy Jensen, MD, steps to the podium August 31 as the keynote speaker at this year's Tennessee Statewide Cancer Collaborative scientific meeting in Nashville, he'll be speaking to a city he knows intimately. He lived there for roughly 24 years, earning his medical degree at Vanderbilt University, completing his residency and fellowship training,  more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 15 -- Butler University issued the following news: * * * Butler University Alumni Association Announces 2026 Alumni Awards Recipients By: Jennifer Gunnels The Butler University Alumni Association has announced the 2026 recipients of eight alumni awards, which honor individuals for their commitment to the University and to their communities. Award honorees will be recognized at a special Alumni Recognition Ceremony on September 18, 2026, during Butler's annual Homecoming festivities. This year's recipients are:  more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 11 -- California State University issued the following news release: * * * Cal State LA and Growth Sector expand engineering pathways for community college students Cal State LA's College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology (ECST) hosted on Friday, August 7, the second annual Engineering Degree Apprenticeship Pathway Showcase, an event that highlighted the accomplishments of its community college summer interns and encouraged other community college students to pursue careers in science, technology, more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 14 -- California State University issued the following news release: * * * Cal State LA associate professor receives regional Emmy for Key Bridge documentary Cal State LA Associate Professor April Brown has earned a regional Emmy for her work as co-director of a documentary examining the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, and its impact on the surrounding community. Brown, a faculty member in the Department of Television, Film and Media Studies in Cal State LA's College of Arts an more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 13 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Carnegie Mellon Names Damion Shelton Associate VP and Executive Director of the Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship * Carnegie Mellon University has named Damion Shelton (SCS 2004, 2007) as associate vice president and the next executive director of the Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship(), appointing an experienced entrepreneur, technology executive and Carnegie Mellon alumnus to lead the university's next phase of growth in entrepreneurship, en more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 15 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Engineering's Gourav Datta receives more than $900K to further resilient and energy-efficient generative AI research Gourav Datta, assistant professor of electrical, computer and systems engineering at Case School of Engineering, and a team of researchers were recently awarded a $912,000 National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to investigate resilient and energy-efficient generative AI for secure hospital robotics over NextG networks. In addition t more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 15 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Engineering's Xiong (Bill) Yu, named Ohio Sea Grant Award recipient Xiong (Bill) Yu, Opal J. and Richard A Vanderhoof Professor and chair of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Case Western Reserve University, recently received the Ohio Sea Grant Award, granted by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and The Ohio State University. Titled "AI-Empowered Smart Sewer Systems for Stormwater Overflow Reduction in th more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 14 -- St. Catherine University posted the following news: * * * Celebrating achievements in undergraduate research at the 2026 Summer Scholars Closing Celebration * On July 31, St. Catherine University students, faculty, staff, and community members came together in Rauenhorst Ballroom for the 2026 Summer Scholars Closing Celebration. The Summer Scholars showcase featured presentations from a record-breaking number of students: 45 undergraduate researchers who worked in collaboration with 25 interdisciplinary facul more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 14 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Cell 'invisibility cloaks' could offer side-effect-free diabetes treatment * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Outfitting cells in "invisibility cloaks" may offer an easier, less damaging treatment pathway for people with diabetes undergoing cell therapy, according to researchers at Penn State. Cell therapy uses specially selected cells to attack infections or jumpstart chemical reactions in the body, such as triggering the production of healthy in more PR

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 14 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cell biochemistry beyond membranes: The physics of condensates * Basic biology courses teach that cells contain organelles - such as the nucleus, mitochondria and Golgi apparatus - set apart by lipid membranes to get things done. Recent cell biology research has revealed another organizational principle going on in cells across all orders of biology. "Proteins and nucleic acids spontaneously organize themselves into blobs called condensates," said Eric Dufres more PR

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, Aug. 15 -- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University posted the following news: * * * Charging Ahead: New Tesla Battery System Powers Students' Clean Energy Research at Embry Riddle Author: Caroline Duda On a cloudless day, more than a dozen Embry Riddle Aeronautical University students crowded around Tesla engineer Noah Maike, who demoed the Powerwall he had recently installed. The Powerwall is a compact battery system for storing solar or even grid energy. For students in a Mechanical Engineering sustainable design cou more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 13 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Childhood abuse and neglect linked to later life inflammation, premature birth * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Pregnant women with a history of child abuse or neglect experienced increased inflammation when exposed to mild stress compared to women without the same experiences, according to a new study led by Penn State researchers. Increased inflammation, in turn, was associated with greater numbers of complications during pregnancy and birth, i more PR

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Aug. 13 -- Clark University posted the following news: * * * Clark MFA inspires artists to become 'creative entrepreneurs' * #'This is where I belong. Right here.' Dynell Bonner is an Army veteran from Hawaii who is most comfortable with a camera in his hand and a story to tell. Dena Jones, from North Carolina, is a mixed-media artist who welcomes having her work critiqued from her "blind side." Anneli Skaar runs a book art studio in coastal Maine and is wary about getting "too comfortable" with her creative dir more PR

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Aug. 13 -- Clark University posted the following news: * * * Clark University hosts leaders to discuss extreme heat * Massachusetts' inaugural Heat Resilience Officer appointed Under the midday sun on the plaza outside Clark University's Shaich Center, Massachusetts Climate Chief Melissa Hoffer announced the appointment of the state's first-ever Heat Resilience Officer, Katie Schlick. The new post kickstarts Governor Maura Healey's community-centered partnership to tackle extreme heat throughout Massachusetts -f more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 14 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * CMU to Lead National Study of AI in Arts Education * As artificial intelligence reshapes how art is made and taught, colleges and universities are largely determining on their own how to prepare the next generation of artists and designers. Carnegie Mellon University's College of Fine Arts() will lead a new national effort to understand those responses and give institutions the evidence they need to make informed decisions. Supported by a high more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 13 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Commonwealth Commitment Awards honor Penn State changemakers across Pennsylvania * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Two Penn State faculty members and a team from the Penn State College of Health and Human Development are the recipients of the inaugural Commonwealth Commitment Awards recognized through three mission-centered categories: inspiring discovery, preparing students and serving Pennsylvania. The awards were created by Penn State Outreach more PR

HANOVER, New Hampshire, Aug. 15 (TNSjou) -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * Making Computer Science More Accessible Beyond English An Indian-language research paper opens pathways for multilingual science communication. Written by Harini Barath When Siddhartha Jayanti sat down to write the first computer science paper in Telugu, an Indian language with approximately 100 million speakers, he realized he had to first solve a problem that had little to do with computing. He had to find the words. His research examined how  more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Aug. 14 -- Davenport University posted the following news: * * * Davenport faculty connect, collaborate and learn at annual Wynalda Teaching and Learning Institute * Davenport University's academic faculty and staff gathered at the W.A. Lettinga Grand Rapids campus on August 12, 2026, for the Wynalda Teaching and Learning Institute (TLI). Interim President Anthony W. Anderson The annual internal conference is dedicated to supporting faculty in their teaching, scholarship and professional administrative work. The da more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 13 -- The Salk Institute for Biological Studies issued the following news release: * * * DNA origami illuminates invisible molecular movements * * Highlights * Salk scientists use DNA origami technique to build dye-cycling ORBIT, a method for tracking protein-DNA interactions for hours at single base-pair resolution * Using dye-cycling ORBIT, the team measured the rotation of RNA polymerase during DNA transcription * The method will allow scientists to study molecular movements that were previously impossib more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 15 -- Emory University Winship Cancer Institute issued the following news release: * * * Lonial leads pivotal trial supporting FDA approval of first CELMoD therapy for multiple myeloma Results from a pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial led by Sagar Lonial, MD, FACP, FASCO, chief medical officer of Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, supported accelerated approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration of the first therapy in a new class of medicines for multiple myeloma. The FDA approved iberdomide, marketed as more PR

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 13 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Engineered microbe speeds CO2 capture, recovers critical metals * A genetically engineered bacterium can rapidly break down one of Earth's most abundant minerals, opening a promising new pathway for simultaneously removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and recovering critical elements used in electric vehicle batteries, according to new Cornell research. In a study published Aug. 5 in Scientific Reports, researchers determined that an engineered strain of more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 13 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Erin Finn: Analyzing ancient remains to discover new insights about the past * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -Waking up at 4 a.m. to hike a steep trail in 90-degree heat to excavate ancient remains may not seem like a relaxing way to spend part of the summer, but it was an opportunity Brown University student Erin Finn could not pass up. Finn, a rising senior who is double concentrating in archaeology and the ancient world and biological anthropolo more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Aug. 13 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * Faculty Earn $113.3M in Research Funding for FY26, Pushing 5-Year Total Past Half Billion * Harmandeep Sharma, Ph.D., uses hyperspectral imaging to capture spectral signatures that can indicate stress and collect a range of biochemical data. This data will be used to develop models to predict health, yields, survivability and potential of cold-resistant lettuce varieties. EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Aug. 13, 2026) - more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 15 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Can math prove that Humpty Dumpty was simply mismanaged? By JoAnn Adkins Humpty Dumpty had all the king's horses and all the king's men, but it wasn't enough to put him back together again. Which begs the question, how many horses and men did he actually need? That question - how much is enough to guarantee success - gets at the heart of new research by a team of mathematicians including FIU  more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 15 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * NSF Fellowship propels Panther toward revolutionizing concrete By Adrienne Sylver Paula Martinez Decola '25 M.S. '26 grew up surrounded by textures, colors and blueprints. With a mother who became a fashion designer and a father who was an architect, she always imagined finding a career that blended creative artistry with a love of science. What she didn't expect was that a fascination with co more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 15 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Want to beat the heat? Start with trees By JoAnn Adkins People rarely give much thought to the trees around them - until there aren't any. Not when they're driving past them. Not when they're scrolling on a park bench. But on a sweltering Miami afternoon, when the sidewalk feels like a frying pan and the air itself seems to radiate heat, stepping beneath a tree can feel like walking into a di more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 13 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Five UC San Diego Innovators Nominated for First UC Regents Innovation Awards * Five members of the University of California San Diego community are nominees for the inaugural UC Regents Innovation Awards, a new systemwide program recognizing groundbreaking research, entrepreneurship and contributions to the University of California's larger innovation ecosystem. The awards were launched by the UC Board of Regents in November 202 more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Aug. 14 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * For the Love of UConn * # Whether you are a faculty member, learner, resident, staff member, patient, alum, or supporter of UConn, all of us share a strong connection that drives innovation across the classroom, academic medicine, research, and the community. Here, we are filled with love for our work and pride in the statewide impact we make every day. The 2026 School of Medicine annual report celebrates the love we experience every day at our m more PR

THIBODAUX, Louisiana, Aug. 15 -- Nicholls State University issued the following news release: * * * Four Nicholls Undergrads Selected to Help Shape Louisiana's Environmental Future Four Nicholls State University biology undergraduates have earned spots in the 2026-2027 Edgar Veillon Conservation Leadership Corps, placing them among 25 students chosen statewide to train as Louisiana's next generation of environmental leaders. The selected students, Abigail Chiasson, Adrianna Dubois, Dani Thibodeaux and Danny Woods, will spend the next year l more PR

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Aug. 13 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley posted the following news: * * * From Campus to Coastline: Alumna builds career in tourism marketing for South Padre Island * RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - AUG. 13, 2026 - Long before she promoted South Padre Island to visitors across Texas and northern Mexico, Dennise Hernandez was one of those visitors. Growing up in the Rio Grande Valley, family trips to the island made it one of her favorite places. Today, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley alumna helps shape  more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Aug. 14 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * From cicadas to cathedrals, Adam Skibbe maps it all * By Jessica Lien At its simplest, geographic information systems (GIS), works by attaching information to a location and stacking that information in layers so relationships become easier to see. Think of a stack of transparent maps. One layer might show roads. Another might show rivers or tree cover. Others could contain soil type, elevation, property boundaries, cen more PR

BRIDGEPORT, Connecticut, Aug. 14 -- The University of Bridgeport posted the following news: * * * From Connecticut to Spain: UB Engineering Students Make Headlines During Solar Eclipse Mission * University of Bridgeport students took their research to new heights on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, launching high-altitude balloons from Spain during one of the year's most anticipated astronomical events: a total solar eclipse. And people back home were watching. As the UB team prepared to conduct its NASA-supported research, the team's work captu more PR

NORTHFIELD, Minnesota, Aug. 14 -- St. Olaf College issued the following news: * * * From the Hill to the hills of Italy, Ole digs into the past * When Riley Holets '25 arrived at an archeological site high in the mountains of central Italy this summer, there was little to suggest what lay beneath their feet. "There were some stones," she recalls. "You could tell that they had been cut by humans, but there were no visible foundations until we started excavating." That was when the outline of a centuries-old church began to emerge. Amon more PR

ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, Aug. 14 -- South Carolina State University posted the following news: * * * From the islands to Bulldog Country: Bahamian students begin new journey at SC State * Carmen Forbes and Osean Montesino are among 21 students in the first Bahamian cohort to enroll through SC State's new educational partnership. ORANGEBURG, S.C. -Carmen Forbes grew up surrounded by the waters she hopes one day to protect. Her mother is a dive instructor. Her father owns a dive boat. Forbes grew up sailing on Exuma, an island in the Ba more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 13 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Fulbright Scholar's work in South America helps fight Chagas disease in U.S. * A three-month Fulbright U.S. Scholar trip to Argentina wasn't just about bringing Texas know-how to South America for Gabriel Hamer, Ph.D., a Texas A&M AgriLife Research entomologist and professor in the Department of Entomology in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. His time in Ar more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Aug. 13 -- The University of Wisconsin posted the following news: * * * Global radiology partnerships provide critical medical support and shared learning * From Peru to Malaysia, radiology experts and programs from UW-Madison are helping under-resourced communities around the world. For the clinicians involved, the impact is mutual. Abigail Becker, August 13, 2026 Share this article #Share * Facebook * X (Twitter) * LinkedIn * Email Traditional Malaysian artwork hanging on the walls of Jeffrey Kanne's o more PR

ROCHESTER, Michigan, Aug. 14 -- Oakland University posted the following news: * * * Graphic design student leaves his mark on new Oso Cafe through OU Eats internship * When Oakland University's new Oso Cafe opens later this summer, students won't just discover a new place to grab coffee. They'll also experience the creativity of one of their own. Graphic design student Kadin Price, an intern with OU Eats, illustrated the graphics and helped create the visual identity for Oso Cafe, a new campus coffee shop opening in the Oakland Center. Fr more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 15 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following transcript of a podcast involving reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist John Randolph: * * * Navigating Perimenopause and Menopause Health Lab Live: A Conversation with U-M OBGYN and Reproductive Endocrinologist Dr. John Randolph - To celebrate Health Lab's 10 year milestone, Health Lab recently hosted its the first Health Lab Live Show, which brought a Health Lab article to life by interviewi more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 14 -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Herbert College of Agriculture Launches Bioinformatics Major for the Future of Agriculture and Natural Resources * The new Bachelor of Science in Bioinformatics prepares students to address the world's most pressing issues KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -The University of Tennessee Herbert College of Agriculture has launched a new Bachelor of Science in Bioinformatics to prepare students to harness the power of big data, artific more PR

NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia, Aug. 14 -- Christopher Newport University issued the following news wrap up: * * * Here's What's New At CNU * Pull up a new courtyard seat and learn about the latest additions and innovations around campus as the academic year gets underway! Rock on, Captains The Great Lawn will always be a campus fav on a sunny day, but there's a new spot that might give it friendly competition. Comfortable rocking chairs now line the courtyard between Luter School of Business and the Science and Engineering Research Center (SERC) more PR

TROY, Alabama, Aug. 14 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * IDEA Empowerment Series turns local ideas into opportunities for impact in the community * What began as an idea to give children entering foster care something better than a trash bag to carry their belongings has grown into a broader effort to provide support, dignity and hope to foster children and families across Pike County. For Amanda Johnson, that journey reached a milestone when Fostering Hope was named the winner of Troy University's IDEA Bank IDEA Empowerm more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 14 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * Iraqi educators visit Peabody to learn, collaborate and advance educator training * By Jennifer Kiilerich From July 27-31, Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development welcomed Staff Excellence Fellows (SEF) from the American University of Iraq-Baghdad's new Center for the Advancement of Higher Education in Iraq (CAHEI). The visit was an inflection point in the collaboration between Peabody and AUIB as the institutions work to i more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 15 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * Classroom Learning Meets Community Impact Through Johns Hopkins' Applied Environmental Health Practice course, Mark Poisler helped expand access to safe drinking water while discovering how environmental health complements a career in medicine. For Mark Poisler, MHS '26, a graduate course in environmental health wasn't just an academic exercise--it was an opportunity to solve a real-world public health problem. more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 13 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news: * * * Johnson Outlines Student Success, Academic Excellence and R1 Priorities During Fall Faculty Planning Conference * Florida A&M University President Marva B. Johnson, J.D., outlined a forward-looking vision centered on student success, academic excellence, faculty investment and institutional accountability during a fireside chat at the Fall Faculty Planning Conference. In a wide-ranging conversati more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, Aug. 13 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Kennesaw State's economic impact tops $2.55 billion * KENNESAW, Ga. | Aug 13, 2026 Kennesaw State University continues to be a major economic engine in metro Atlanta, growing its economic impact to more than $2.55 billion in fiscal year 2025, according to a University System of Georgia (USG) report released on Aug. 13. Kennesaw State's FY 2025 economic impact in the Atlanta Metropolitan Statistical Area marked an 11.1% increase from $2.3 billi more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 14 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU librarian races to save record of Ngabe voices, one fragile page at a time * LAWRENCE -In the late 1980s, a Jesuit priest and a small group of Indigenous and non-Indigenous collaborators gathered for a weekend meeting at a parish in Chiriqui, Panama's westernmost province near the Costa Rican border. They wanted to talk about the challenges facing the Ngabe, Panama's largest Indigenous population. Out of that meeting came Dru, a bulletin produced by  more PR

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Aug. 14 -- Marshall University posted the following news release: * * * Marshall to host two art exhibitions to kick off fall semester * The Marshall University School of Art & Design is hosting two art exhibitions to kick off the fall semester -"Complications," a solo exhibition by Appalachian needle felting artist Annette Eshelman, and "Transmitters," an exhibition by Lexington-based artist John Harlan Norris. "Complications" is on display through Sept. 18 at the Birke Art Gallery, located in the Visual Arts Ce more PR

CLINTON, Mississippi, Aug. 14 -- Mississippi Christian University posted the following news: * * * MC confers emeritus status upon five distinguished former faculty during Convocation * Five of Mississippi Christian University's (MC's) most accomplished former faculty members received emeritus status from the institution during the 2026 Faculty and Staff Convocation on Monday, Aug. 10. Stephanie Busbea, MC interim provost, introduced the recipients while MC President Blake Thompson presented each with a plaque to mark their accomplishment. more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 14 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Michigan hop pest report - August 13, 2026 * In the field For a hop production update from around the state, see the August 13 Hop Crop Report. Diseases Hopyards remain in a critical disease control period through flowering and cone development. Michigan hops are susceptible to several fungal diseases that favor the region's temperate and moist climate conditions. Hop downy mildew (Pseudoperonospora more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 15 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Advancements and trends in lung transplantation Updates in lung transplantation as University of Michigan Health celebrates its 1000th lung transplant patient - The University of Michigan Health Lung Transplant program recently celebrated its successful 1,000th transplant patient, representing a significant landmark not only for the hospital, but in the world of lung transplants, experts exp more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 14 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Mike Brady named interim dean of FSU's Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship * Florida State University Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Jim Clark has appointed Mike Brady interim dean of the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship, effective immediately. Brady, who currently serves as assistant provost, the Bob Sasser Professor of Marketing in the Herbert Wertheim College of Business, and FSU's faculty athletics representative more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 14 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Mildew disease confirmed on cucumbers in Branch and St. Joseph counties * Downy mildew disease on cucumber plants in a commercial planting that had received downy mildew fungicide sprays has been verified in Branch and St. Joseph counties on Aug. 12, 2026, which is seven weeks later than last year. These counties are in southern Michigan. Results were confirmed by qPCR and indicate that this is Clade 2,  more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 15 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Miller School of Medicine Researchers Identify Molecular Marker Linked to Faster Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer's Disease * An abnormal RNA signature tied to TDP-43 dysfunction was associated with poorer cognitive performance and faster decline in people with Alzheimer's disease, pointing to a potential new biomarker and therapeutic target. A molecular abnormality known to contribute to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and front more PR

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia, Aug. 14 -- Georgia College posted the following news: * * * Mission-Driven: 30 Years as Georgia's Designated Public Liberal Arts University * G eorgia College celebrates 30 years as the state's designated public liberal arts university in 2026, an identity-shaping shift that led to its current period of unprecedent growth, all-time high student demand and record-setting national rankings. Georgia College & State University experienced the most successful year in its 136-year history in 2025, one marked by highest-e more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Aug. 13 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * Mississippi State's Division of Agriculture, Forestry and Veterinary Medicine honors faculty, staff for excellence * Contact: Mary Kathryn Kight STARKVILLE, Miss.-Mississippi State's Division of Agriculture, Forestry and Veterinary Medicine recognized outstanding faculty and staff members for excellence in teaching, research and service during its annual Summer Summit awards ceremony this month. The annual awards celebrate individuals whose w more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 14 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Cells pulse together as they grow -- and malignant cells pulse the longest MIT researchers discovered a cellular dance that may offer clues to the development of cancer, asthma, and other diseases. - Epithelial cells are the tiny shields that line and protect our body. In a developing embryo, epithelial cells grow, divide, and move into positions to form the outer layers of our skin and the surfaces of our organs and blood vesse more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 15 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * High-speed microscopy reveals electrical activity across the brain The new technique could help scientists learn how the entire brain works to generate decisions and emotions. - Within the brain, neurons compute by generating electrical impulses. These signals travel throughout neurons, which are in turn connected in vast networks that control brain functions such as sensory perception, memory formation, and control of movement. more PR

CHARLESTON, South Carolina, Aug. 14 -- The Medical University of South Carolina issued the following news release: * * * MUSC Board of Trustees re-elects chairman, elects new vice chairman * CHARLESTON, S.C. (Aug. 14, 2026) - The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Board of Trustees re-elected Charles W. Schulze, CPA, as chairman and elected Richard M. Christian, Jr., M.D., as vice chairman during its Aug. 14 board meeting. Schulze was first elected to the MUSC Board of Trustees in  more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 13 -- Michigan State University College of Natural Science posted the following news: * * * Mutation hotspots help 'friendly' viruses outmaneuver the bacteria in your gut * Every 15 minutes, someone in the U.S. dies of a drug-resistant superbug. A few decades from now, antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections threaten to become the leading cause of death worldwide, outpacing cancer. In the race for a solution to the antibiotic resistance crisis, a century-old practice is attracting renewed interest. The treatm more PR

ITTA BENA, Mississippi, Aug. 14 -- Mississippi Valley State University posted the following news: * * * MVSU Names Alumna Dr. Jocelyn Haley Director of Library Services * ITTA BENA, Miss. -Mississippi Valley State University has named alumna Dr. Jocelyn Haley director of Library Services, bringing an experienced higher education professional and library leader to the helm of the James H. White Library. In her new role, Haley will provide leadership for the university's library operations, resources, technology, programming and assessment w more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 14 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * New book by SP2's Yoosun Park explores social work's role in shaping American identity * Yoosun Park, associate professor and director of the Ph.D. in Social Welfare program at Penn's School of Social Policy & Practice, has co-authored a new book, "Social Work, the Americanization Movement, and the Construction of Americans, 1874-1930." The book explores how the emerging profession of social work played a significant role in the Americani more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, Aug. 14 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * New coach movin' into 'dream job' * John McPhail is starting what he called a "dream job" after being named head coach of the Lady Movin' Mavs, The University of Texas at Arlington's women's wheelchair basketball team. "This is something beyond my wildest dreams," said McPhail, who was introduced as head coach Thursday at College Park Center. "Wheelchair basketball is my life. It's what I want to do, and I want to be here for as l more PR

NEWARK, New Jersey, Aug. 15 (TNSjou) -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * New AI Model Detects Hidden Signs of Solar Eruptions Hours Before They Emerge Written by: Jesse Jenkins Long before dark sunspots appear on the Sun's surface, a new active region -- where powerful solar eruptions can originate -- begins showing subtle signs of its formation. Now, researchers say a new artificial intelligence model can detect those early signals and forecast the emergence of solar active regions nearly nine hours  more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, Aug. 13 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * New Mavericks move in, ready to call UTA home * With the heat index peaking at 109 degrees, thousands of Mavericks hauled mini-fridges, computer monitors, fans, snacks and even electric guitars into UTA residence halls Wednesday during Move-In Day. Families pushed carts stacked high with boxes and supplies, stopping for shade, fan misters, cold water and shaved ice as students began settling into their new rooms. More than 2,700  more PR

AURORA, Colorado, Aug. 14 -- The University of Colorado School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * New Miniature Microscope Allows Scientists to Watch and Control Brain Cells During Natural Movement * Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz and the University of Colorado Boulder have developed a miniature microscope that allows scientists to observe and activate individual brain cells during natural movement, an advance that could accelerate research into how the brain controls behavior while deepening under more PR

LOMBARD, Illinois, Aug. 14 -- National University of Health Sciences issued the following news: * * * NUHS Students, Faculty Create a Strong Presence at the 2026 AANP Convention in Madison, Wisconsin * The 2026 American Association of Naturopathic Physicians conference was held July 16-18 in Madison, Wisconsin, with National University of Health Sciences (NUHS) students capturing top honors, and a distinguished faculty member presenting on a key naturopathic medicine topic. Thirty NUHS students had the opportunity to participate in more tha more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, Aug. 14 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * OHSU awarded $11 million in federal funding to support dentistry research, training * Oregon Health & Science University has received more than $11 million in National Institutes of Health funding, advancing research on oral microbiome science. Hui Wu, Ph.D. (OHSU) The funding includes awards -led by OHSU School of Dentistry faculty Hui Wu, Ph.D., associate dean for research, Justin Merritt, Ph.D., and Jens Kreth, Ph.D., both professors of b more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Aug. 14 -- Old Dominion University issued the following news: * * * Old Dominion University Board of Visitors Reaffirms Executive Officers Through 2028 At a pivotal moment of transformative achievement and rapid expansion for Old Dominion University, steadfast vision and strong governance remain the cornerstone of progress and success. Reaffirming the institution's long-term strategic trajectory of excellence and impact, the Old Dominion University Board of Visitors has announced that its executive officers will continue s more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 14 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Open Position: Landscape Architecture Teaching Specialist * Position Summary The Teaching Specialist in Landscape Architecture program will play a key role in advancing the program's educational mission. The successful candidate will address emerging issues in landscape architecture and contribute to a curriculum that emphasizes professional education in the field. Proficiency in teaching core courses  more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 15 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * Philanthropy turns generosity into hope for Upstate children Written by Russ Corbin As the Upstate Foundation celebrates 50 years of advancing patient care, education, research, and community health and well-being through philanthropy, a recent celebration showcased the power of partnership in transforming generosity into hope. Through a collaboration with Make-A-Wish Central New York, the Foundation awarded the more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 14 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Prevent late blight on tomatoes * Late blight (clonal lineage/genotype US-23) on potatoes was discovered in St. Joseph County in southwest Michigan and confirmed by a private consultant on Aug. 12, 2026. Late blight is a disease that most commonly affects potatoes, but can affect tomatoes when the weather is cool, rainy and humid. The late blight pathogen is caused by Phytophthora infestans which is a d more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 14 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Printable hydrogel enables wearable health sensors that multitask * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Wearable health monitors can track heart rate, muscle activity, brain signals and other physiological measurements, but many devices are designed to capture only one type of signal at a time. Recording multiple signals simultaneously is more difficult because sensors must maintain reliable contact with the body even through hair, sweat and everyday  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Howard University issued the following news release: * * * Project 68 Launches HBCU Impact Hub with Howard University Project 68 (P68) today announced the launch of its Impact Hubs, a fellowship program designed to develop the next generation of Black storytellers, trusted messengers, and civic leaders in our community. The program's pilot Hub kicks off in partnership with Howard University: P68 Impact Hub x Howard University. P68's Impact Hubs are campus-embedded media ecosystems that incubate and develop media to in more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 14 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Providing timely and relevant information to field crop growers through the Virtual Breakfast Series * Michigan State University Extension has a long history of providing research-based knowledge to address the needs of field crop producers and agronomists across Michigan. Since its inception in 2018, the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series has done just that by providing timely crop and pest management more PR

AMES, Iowa, Aug. 14 -- Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * Read More about Building a network to bring authentic research experience into the classroom * AMES, Iowa - What do you get when you bring together tropical biology researchers, educators and software developers? Interactive and immersive learning modules for students! Ann Russell, emeritus adjunct associate professor of natural resource ecology and management at Iowa State University, has spent the past five years leading more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Aug. 14 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * Registration open for 2026 Kentucky Water Resources Symposium * Registration is now open for the 2026 Kentucky Water Resources Annual Symposium, Friday, Sept. 18, at the Central Bank Center in Lexington. The day-long event is hosted by the University of Kentucky's Kentucky Water Research Institute (KWRI). Founded in 1964, KWRI is part of a national network of 54 institutes established by the U.S. Congress to promote water research and training. The more PR

CLARKSVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 14 -- The University of the Ozarks posted the following news: * * * Lecrone Gains Research Experience in UAMS Summer Program * University of the Ozarks sophomore Ian Lecrone took an important step toward his goal of becoming a physician this summer, gaining his first hands-on experience in biomedical research through a highly selective program at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). Lecrone, a biology major from Little Rock, was one of just 15 undergraduate students from across the country sel more PR

FARGO, North Dakota, Aug. 14 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * NDSU assistant professor receives NSF CAREER Award to enhance software testing quality * NDSU assistant professor of computer science Ajay Jha has received a U.S. National Science Foundation CAREER Award for his project "Improving Software Test Quality and Developer Skills through Developer-in-the-Loop Test Optimization." NSF CAREER Awards support early-career faculty who exemplify the role of teacher-scholars through the integration of research  more PR

FARGO, North Dakota, Aug. 13 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * NDSU University Distinguished Professors share research at new Knowledge on Tap event series * This fall, NDSU and The Study, formerly Humanities North Dakota, have partnered to host an evening with NDSU's top researchers, featuring food and drink at Junkyard Brewing in West Fargo. Beginning in September, there will be four monthly sessions featuring an NDSU University Distinguished Professor, the highest honor the university gives its faculty.  more PR

MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, Aug. 15 -- The University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez campus issued the following news: * * * The RUM is recognized by the American College of Sports Medicine's Exercise is Medicine program for fostering a culture of on-campus wellness The Exercise is Medicine on Campus program of the Department of Kinesiology of the University Campus of Mayaguez (RUM) received the distinction of the silver level by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), for fostering a culture of well-being on its campus, through various educatio more PR

MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, Aug. 15 -- The University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez campus (Recinto Universitario de Mayaguez) issued the following news: * * * RUM professor receives the highest distinction from the International Biometric Society By Mariam Ludim Rosa Velez, mariam.ludim@upr.edu Dr. Raul E. Macchiavelli, professor in the Department of Agri-Environmental Sciences of the College of Agricultural Sciences of the University Campus of Mayaguez (RUM), received the recognition of Honorary Life Member of the International Biometric Society (IB more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Aug. 15 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * How a Brief Conversation About Firearm Safety Can Increase Openness to Storing Guns Outside of the Home Rutgers researcher finds that the Project Safe Guard intervention more than doubled the proportion of initially unwilling participants to consider temporary firearm storage out of their homes - A brief chat about firearm safety can sharply increase the willingness among gun owners to consider temporarily storing their firearms outside the h more PR

ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, Aug. 13 -- South Carolina State University posted the following news: * * * SC State nuclear engineering major gains hands-on experience at nuclear power plant * Mobile, Alabama, resident Jamal Wigfall puts SC State STEM education to work ORANGEBURG, S.C. -Jamal Wigfall came to South Carolina State University from Mobile, Alabama, to study nuclear engineering. Now a 21-year-old senior, he doesn't like the idea of sitting in an office all day. He would rather gain hands-on experience in the field of nuclear engi more PR

KOKOMO, Indiana, Aug. 14 -- Indiana University Kokomo campus posted the following news: * * * School of Business receives six-year extension of AACSB accreditation * KOKOMO, Ind. -The Indiana University Kokomo School of Business has received a six-year extension of Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) business accreditation following its continuous improvement review. The AACSB Board of Directors ratified the recommendation, reaffirming the school's commitment to excellence in business education and continuous impro more PR

SEATTLE, Washington, Aug. 14 -- The Seattle University School of Law issued the following news: * * * CCRCJ asks Washington Supreme Court to reconsider relief for accommodated bar examinees The Seattle University School of Law Center for Civil Rights and Critical Justice (CCRCJ) has submitted a letter to the Washington State Supreme Court urging it to reconsider the part of the Aug. 6 order that denies those who completed the bar exam the ability to elect admission by order. The letter is published in full below: August 13, 2026 The Honora more PR

LOUDONVILLE, New York, Aug. 14 (TNSxrep) -- Siena College Research Institute issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2026: * * * Siena Poll Of Likely New York State Voters: Hochul 49%, Blakeman 39% * Voters Say Hochul Better on Increasing Affordable Housing By 16 Points & Making Prices More Affordable by 7 Points; She Narrowly Leads on Keeping NYers Safe, Developing NY's Energy Future & Addressing Undocumented Immigrants Living in NY * On Each of 4 Character Traits, Blakeman's Net Score Beats Hochul's Net Score: 'Tough,' 'In Touch wit more PR

CARBONDALE, Illinois, Aug. 15 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * SIU Carbondale, IDOT partner on $40M grant to establish Roadside Ecology Center Southern Illinois University Carbondale and the Illinois Department of Transportation are partnering on a 10-year, $40 million intergovernmental agreement that aims to mitigate and minimize the impact of transportation projects on wildlife and ecosystems in Southern Illinois. The pact is the university's largest research partnership ever. The funds will establ more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 14 -- Spelman College posted the following news: * * * Spelman College Named No. 2 Private HBCU on Forbes' Inaugural "Top HBCUs" Ranking * Spelman College has been ranked No. 2 among private Historically Black Colleges and Universities in Forbes' inaugural "Top HBCUs" list. The distinction recognizes the top 20 HBCUs in the country, divided evenly between private and public institutions. Forbes' ranking celebrates Spelman's strong record of academic achievement, upward economic mobility and student success. The Coll more PR

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 14 -- Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine posted the following news: * * * Student Story: My journey into stem cell conservation * In the heart of Malaysia, surrounded by the calls of hornbills and the hum of lab equipment, I found myself not in a jungle, but in a lab, holding a vial that could hold the key to wildlife conservation: stem cells. As a prospective veterinarian interested in wildlife medicine, especially where it intersects with reproductive medicine, I had imagined a life filled with palpat more PR

ONEONTA, New York, Aug. 14 -- The State University of New York Oneonta campus posted the following news: * * * Students Complete Summer 2026 Internships * An increasing number of SUNY Oneonta students are making the most of the pause between semesters by taking advantage of summer internship opportunities that offer hands-on experience, networking and a chance to apply academic knowledge in real-world settings. "Internships allow students to explore their interests, build on and complement learning in courses, work with professionals and p more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 14 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Study gauges efficiency of Affordable Care Act at reducing uninsured rates * The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010-known now mostly as the ACA or Obamacare-dramatically expanded publicly supported health insurance coverage across the United States. But how efficiently did those gains translate into fewer people being uninsured? A new paper by University of Chicago Research Professor Robert Kaestner with Anuj Gangopadhyaya of Loyola Uni more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 15 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Study Shows University's Advising Model Boosts International Students A peer-reviewed study documents how the Office of Student Success' five-pillar advising model improved outcomes for international students. Sean Grogan Ling LeBeau and Steve Schaffling spent five years building and refining a framework for supporting international students at Syracuse University, which culminated with the establishment of the International Student Success Model, launched  more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- Rockefeller University posted the following news: * * * Summer Seminars help postdocs polish presentations--and make new connections * For more than a decade, the Rockefeller Postdoctoral Association (PDA) has invited trainees to present their current research-and fine-tune their lecture skills-through the annual Summer Seminar Series. Held every Friday from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Carson Family Auditorium, each seminar is led by a different head of lab and features presentations by two postdocs. This year's series b more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 15 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * SUNY Chancellor King Announces Partnership with Educating Character Initiative to Provide Empire State Service Corps Additional Professional Development and Training Multi-Year Grant from Educating Character Initiative to Train 3,000 Service Corps Members Over the Next Three Years Partnership Supports the Expansion of the Empire State Service Corps, New York State's Largest AmeriCorps Program - State University of New York Chancellor Joh more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Aug. 14 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * Sweet Potato Field Day showcases farmer-MSU researcher alliance * Contact: Vanessa Beeson STARKVILLE, Miss.-Mississippi's leading sweet potato producers and the state's leading sweet potato researchers celebrated the official state vegetable Thursday [Aug. 13] with Mississippi State University's annual Sweet Potato Field Day. The Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station and MSU Extension Service event showcased the latest sci more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 15 -- Syracuse University issued the following Q&A on Aug. 14, 2026, involving James Crill, professor of practice in forensic science in the College of Arts and Sciences, Elizabeth Arnold, Cramer family professor of practice in community impact in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, and Michael Fudge, professor of practice in the School of Information Studies: * * * Professors of Practice Bring Real-World Learning Into the Classroom Career experience and continuing industry connections make these fa more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 15 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Biology Professor Wins National Teaching Award The Society for College Science Teaching honored Jason Wiles, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, with the Outstanding Undergraduate Science Teaching Award. Sean Grogan Jason R. Wiles, a biology professor in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), has won the 2026 Outstanding Undergraduate Science Teaching Award, the top honor given by the Society for College Science Teaching (SCST). The organizat more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 15 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Maxwell Names New Leaders in Dean's Office and Academic Programs Bob Bifulco joins the dean's office leadership team as faculty take on new roles leading the Moynihan Institute and the Law, Society and Policy program. Jessica Youngman As the Maxwell School enters a new academic year, three of its faculty and administrative leaders are stepping into expanded roles that will help guide the school's direction--from its day-to-day operations to its role in the  more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 10 -- Texas A&M University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * School of Public Health adds a doctoral program and revamps another for launch this fall Changes will prepare professionals for the increasingly complex public health challenges in Texas and the nation - The Texas A&M University School of Public Health--the state's largest and top ranked--is launching a new PhD program and refocusing the health education PhD program to emphasize health behavior. The PhD in health services resear more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Aug. 14 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * The Moo-vement Mystery: Cows on the Range Could Provide Answers for Wildlife Ecologists * Rangeland-based livestock movement could provide key insights into the movement ecology of many species of wildlife. According to Utah State University doctoral student Maria Stahl, the field has exploded over the last 20 years in terms of the number of studies and the number of organisms and taxa that people are studying. For many decades, the equipment required for these more PR

TIFFIN, Ohio, Aug. 14 -- Tiffin University posted the following news release: * * * Tiffin University, Heidelberg, Local Schools Unite for Mental Health Summit * In an era when smartphones, social media and digital distractions often replace face-to-face interaction, many students are finding it harder to build authentic relationships and a sense of belonging. Recognizing that connection is one of the strongest protective factors for mental health, Tiffin University and Heidelberg University are partnering to present the 2026 Mental Health  more PR

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 14 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Traumatic brain injury in Pakistan linked to poor long-term survival * Traumatic brain injury (TBI) in Pakistan is associated with a high risk of death and disability long after the initial injury, even in mild to moderate cases, according to two new studies in JAMA Network Open led by Weill Cornell Medicine researchers. While most TBIs occur in low- and middle-income countries due to road traffic accidents, long-term patient outcomes remain poorly understood.  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 14 -- Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * TSU Earns Prestigious SACSCOC Project of Excellence Honor for CADENCE Initiative * NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TSU News Release) - When Tennessee State University launched CADENCE (Connect, Assess, Develop, Engage, Navigate, Create, Excel), the goal was clear: rethink and modernize how the university guides students from their very first day on campus through graduation day. Today, that campus-wide commitment to student persistence, progression, and holistic  more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 14 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Turtle travels: FSU researchers uncover different migration strategies among male green sea turtles * Florida State University researchers studying male green sea turtles off the coast of Brazil have discovered two distinct migration strategies, with some turtles traveling up to 1,000 kilometers after breeding while others remain in the same area year-round. The findings shed new light on the movements of male green sea turtles, which are much harder more PR

SAN MARCOS, Texas, Aug. 13 -- Texas State University issued the following news: * * * TXST, UT Health San Antonio award inaugural LS-RAP grant for Type 2 diabetes research * Through a joint research partnership, TXST and UT Health San Antonio awarded the inaugural LS-RAP grant to faculty studying Type 2 diabetes in U.S. Hispanic adults. August 13, 2026 Katy Henrick Through a joint research partnership, TXST and UT Health San Antonio awarded the inaugural LS-RAP grant to faculty studying Type 2 diabetes in U.S. Hispanic adults. August 13 more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 14 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * UB study looks at the current state of ethically balancing AI and social work * By Bert Gambini BUFFALO, N.Y. - Much like the automobile a century earlier, generative artificial intelligence has arrived in society with significant concerns. Just as cities and towns learned that cars required limits governing their use and development, many disciplines affected by AI are similarly asking what rules should be applie more PR

ORONO, Maine, Aug. 13 -- The University of Maine posted the following news release: * * * UMaine Ph.D. student brings rural Maine special education perspective to national summit * Ten years into teaching general elementary education in his native Washington County, Sean Cavanaugh decided to try something new: special education. Cavanaugh, a 2013 graduate of the University of Maine, now primarily teaches students with special needs from prekindergarten to third grade at Calais Elementary School. When he decided to make the switch from the more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Aug. 14 -- The University of North Carolina Charlotte campus posted the following news release: * * * UNC Charlotte opens academic year with major momentum, bold goals and expanding opportunities * UNC Charlotte opened the 2026-27 academic year at University Convocation on Thursday, Aug. 13, where Chancellor Sharon L. Gaber, Provost Jennifer Troyer and Vice Chancellor for Research John Daniels outlined record achievements, strategic priorities and new opportunities that position the University for continued nation more PR

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, Aug. 15 -- The University of North Carolina School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * UNC Health Rex Holly Springs Adds New Patient Beds to Meet Demand for Care Expansion Increases Capacity, Reducing Patient Wait Times - UNC Health Rex Holly Springs is expanding its capacity to serve one of North Carolina's fastest-growing communities. The hospital is opening a new patient care unit on its seventh floor to meet growing demand for inpatient and emergency services in southern Wake County. "This is an i more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Aug. 14 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news: * * * UNCG Nanoscience Faculty and Students Inspire Future STEM Leaders * Community outreach at the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering (JSNN), an academic unit shared by UNC Greensboro and N.C. A&T State University, goes beyond highlighting its advanced research facilities. Through STEM education programs, laboratory tours, and hands-on learning experiences, JSNN makes it easy for North Carolina students and co more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, Aug. 15 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * UAH brings experts, athletes and researchers together for 2026 Para-cycling Symposium Celia Venable As para-cycling continues to grow on the international stage, The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) will bring athletes, coaches, researchers and sport professionals together in Huntsville for the 2026 Para-cycling Symposium on Sept. 2. Hosted by UAH's Ability Sport Network and Department of Kinesiology in the College of Education, Sport, and H more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 15 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Planning for the Day America Exhausts Its Supply of Phosphorus The United States could exhaust its domestic phosphorus supply within 40 years. Europe, Latin America and Southeast Asia already depend on imports from China and Morocco to meet their needs. Without phosphorus, crops cannot grow -- and without a reliable supply of the mineral, the world's food supply is at risk. "You talk to any farmer and they know the 'NPK.' The nitrogen, phosphorus more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Aug. 15 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * UC named a best employer in Ohio by Forbes UC ranks No. 24 in Ohio on America's Best Employers By State 2026 list By Jac Kern, 513/556-1823, kernjc@ucmail.uc.edu The University of Cincinnati has been recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers By State 2026, ranking No. 24 among all employers in Ohio. UC's ranking climbed from No. 34 in 2025. The annual list, produced by Forbes in partnership with market research firm Statista, highligh more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 15 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * NIMBUS Lab selected for Air Force-funded drone research The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's NIMBUS Lab has been selected by AFWERX for a Small Business Technology Transfer Phase I contract to explore wireless power technology that could allow drones to remain deployed longer for communications and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions. The project pairs the NIMBUS Lab, led by Brittany Duncan, Ross McCollum Associate Professor of Compu more PR

BIDDEFORD, Maine, Aug. 15 -- The University of New England issued the following news: * * * Recent grad streamlines national research center's operations through AI, sustainability expertise Just days after graduating, Mina Regnery used her UNE Sustainability Fellowship to hone her career goals and increase her network tenfold Story by Deirdre Fleming Stires When Mina Regnery graduated from the University of New England with a degree in sustainability and business last May, she didn't yet have set plans for a full-time job or graduate sch more PR

RICHARDSON, Texas, Aug. 15 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * BEACONS, Battery Work Earn Bigger Spot on National Stage By Kim Horner As artificial intelligence, electric vehicles and other emerging technologies increase demand for electricity, the nation needs new ways to store energy and manage the flow of electricity to keep the power grid reliable. The University of Texas at Dallas' Batteries and Energy to Advance Commercialization and National Security (BEACONS) center is helping to advan more PR

TULSA, Oklahoma, Aug. 14 -- The University of Tulsa Collins College of Business issued the following news: * * * Training America's future athletics industry leaders * The Sports Leadership master's program in The University of Tulsa's Oxley College of Health & Natural Sciences is beginning its fourth year. Conceived, developed and directed by Clinical Professor of Athletic Training Greg Gardner, the program enrolls approximately 40 students. "In creating a truly interdisciplinary curriculum, a core part of our mission was to equip student more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 13 -- Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences posted the following news: * * * Unlocking the past: New method helps gain insights into old tissues * A book sits atop a table. Although it's closed, its title, "Encyclopedia of Human Tissue," promises untold secrets. Perhaps with this book, you can learn about different cell types and what they look like under normal conditions or conditions of disease. Maybe you can learn about how gene expression is different in the cells of younger and older people more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 15 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Undergraduate researcher Jazlyn Lopez Silva targets better medical implants The physics major is developing a 3D-printed, conductive polymer in the lab of VCU nanoscientist Daeha Joung. By Madeline Reinsel Jazlyn Lopez Silva watched the nozzle of a 3D printer squirt out a dollop of a black, tarlike substance onto a flat plastic plate. It's not exactly what she was hoping for. "I'm having problems with the printing," said Lopez Silva, a physics more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 15 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Wilder School team to help gather vital information about mothers' pregnancy experiences The Survey and Evaluation Research Laboratory at VCU will team with the Virginia Department of Health to manage data collection for the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System. By Tiffany Murray-Robertson, L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs Every birth in Virginia produces a record. The record is precise. It is also incomplete. A more PR

DENMARK, South Carolina, Aug. 15 -- Voorhees University issued the following news release: * * * Voorhees University Appoints Dr. Brittaney S. Lott as Dean of the School of Business & Entrepreneurship Voorhees University announces the appointment of Dr. Brittaney S. Lott as Dean of the School of Business & Entrepreneurship and Assistant Professor of Business Administration, effective August 10, 2026. Lott brings more than 17 years of experience in higher education administration, curriculum development, faculty leadership and accreditation  more PR

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, Aug. 14 -- Wake Forest University posted the following news: * * * Wake Forest's Educating Character Initiative announces $20.5M in new grants to 49 institutions across the country * With support from Lilly Endowment Inc., Wake Forest University's Educating Character Initiative (ECI) has awarded $20.5 million in Institutional Impact Grants to 44 projects directly impacting 49 colleges and universities. Each institution will undertake a long-term initiative to advance character education for undergraduates. The more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 15 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Bobick to conclude McKelvey Engineering deanship in 2027 * Aaron F. Bobick, dean of the McKelvey School of Engineering and the James M. McKelvey Professor at Washington University in St. Louis, will conclude his deanship on June 30, 2027, after successfully serving the university for 12 years in his role, Chancellor Andrew D. Martin announced. "Aaron Bobick has been an outstanding leader for the McKelvey School of Engineering," Martin said.  more PR

COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, Aug. 13 -- The University of Maryland School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * Wildfire smoke now drives most of worst air pollution days experienced before birth in US * The contribution of wildfire smoke to the average amount of air pollution experienced by infants in the womb more than doubled between 2003 and 2019, according to a study led by researchers from the University of Maryland School of Public Health (UMD SPH). Air pollution experienced during this prenatal period has been linked to pre more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Aug. 14 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * WKU Board approves philanthropic naming requests, academic programs, swears in new Student Regent * The Western Kentucky University Board of Regents approved several philanthropic naming opportunities and swore in its newest member at its third quarterly meeting of the calendar year, held Friday (August 14). The Board also approved a handful of academic, financial and administrative measures, including an updated employment agreement for Directo more PR

SILVER CITY, New Mexico, Aug. 14 -- Western New Mexico University posted the following news release: * * * WNMU Concludes Rigorous Economic Development Course for Regional Leaders * The week-long Basic Economic Development course, hosted at Western New Mexico University in mid-July brought community planners, tribal leaders, municipal managers and economic developers to Silver City. The professional development program, made possible through the generous sponsorship of the WNMU Foundation and Freeport-McMoRan, equipped participants with act more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 14 -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Xin Maizie Zhou receives prestigious NSF CAREER Award to advance AI-driven computational tools for analyzing 3D biological tissue systems using spatial transcriptomics * Xin Maizie Zhou, assistant professor of biomedical engineering and computer science at Vanderbilt University, has received a National Science Foundation CAREER Award to advance AI-driven computational tools used to analyze 3D complex biological tissue systems using  more PR