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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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