HAMPTON, Virginia, Aug. 17 -- Hampton University posted the following news: * * * Alfred S. Chandler Jr. Named as New Chief of Police, Strengthening Campus Safety for a Progressive Era * Veteran law enforcement executive brings more than two decades of experience as Hampton expands its focus on public safety, technology, data and community-centered policing HAMPTON, Va. -Hampton University has appointed Alfred S. Chandler Jr. as chief of police, bringing an experienced law enforcement executive to the University as it strengthens the role  more PR

BEREA, Ohio, Aug. 17 -- Baldwin Wallace University posted the following news: * * * BW engineering expertise unites eight students in grant-funded research * Seven BW undergraduates and a Princeton University intern are taking a deep dive into Lake Erie. Not literally, of course -but through grant-funded research showcasing why Baldwin Wallace's engineering program is an impressive regional resource. The three grant-funded projects include: * Mobile Wave Tank for Marine Technology Outreach, sponsored by Port of Cleveland Community Inves more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Catholic University of America issued the following news: * * * Professor Re-appointed to International Council for Catechesis Jem Sullivan, associate professor of practice, catechetics, has been re-appointed by Pope Leo XIV to a second term as a consultor member on the Vatican's International Council for Catechesis in the Dicastery for Evangelization. The International Council for Catechesis was established by St. Pope Paul VI in 1973 as a consultative advisory body for the universal Church; the council is now loc more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 17 -- Chatham University posted the following news: * * * Chatham University Names Michael E. Braxton as Vice President of Advancement * Chatham University has announced the hiring of Michael Braxton as vice president of advancement following a national search. Braxton comes to Chatham with two decades of experience in philanthropic partnerships in Pittsburgh's academic and cultural institutions. His expertise is in major and planned giving, comprehensive campaigns, donor engagement, and advancement strategy. more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 17 -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * Clean Air Policies Linked to Improved Cognition Among New York City Children * Beginning in the late 1990s, air pollution declined in New York City following the implementation of clean air and climate policies. According to new research by scientists at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, as prenatal exposures to air pollution declined, subsequent measures of children's cognitive development improved. The findings are  more PR

DECATUR, Georgia, Aug. 18 -- The Columbia Theological Seminary issued the following news: * * * Columbia Theological Seminary President Victor Aloyo, Jr. to Retire Columbia Theological Seminary announced today that President Victor Aloyo, Jr. will retire effective December 31, 2026, concluding his tenure of dedicated leadership and service to the Seminary community. In his fifth year as president, Dr. Aloyo has served as Columbia's first President of color in its 198-year history and the first Latine President among the Presbyterian Church ( more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 18 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Craig and Michele Bashein commit $1 million to advance population and community health studies at Case Western Reserve University Endowed fund will support efforts to improve health outcomes and reduce disparities across Cleveland - Case Western Reserve University trustee Craig Bashein and his wife, Michele, have committed $1 million to establish the Craig and Michele Bashein Family Population and Community Health Endowment, providing long-term sup more PR

MADISON, New Jersey, Aug. 17 -- Drew University posted the following news: * * * Drew University Professors Ask "What Won't Go Into the Record?" * #Fifty-five collaborators answered, and a Drew project was born August 2026 - A social worker sits with someone to talk about an incident. Afterward, the file holds what the format allows-a few lines or paragraphs, data centric and technically accurate. But ask the social worker what happened in the incident and what it felt like, and they will likely go beyond those lines. And for the better pa more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, Aug. 18 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Duke Engineering Receives Mary Duke Biddle Foundation Grant to Expand Community Impact The $450,000 grant will support projects that empower teachers, inspire young learners, and build new connections between universities and local communities. - Duke Engineering's Community-Based Innovation (CBI) program has received a new three-year, $450,000 grant from the Mary Duke Biddle Foundation to support three collaborative projects tha more PR

HAMPTON, Virginia, Aug. 17 -- Hampton University posted the following news: * * * From the Garden to Graduation: Hampton Student Cultivates a Legacy of Agricultural Leadership Through Urban Farming Internship * Marketing major Azraa Morgan '29 connects Hampton University's agricultural heritage with a new generation's fight against food insecurity. HAMPTON, Va. - When Azraa Morgan '29 planted her first strawberry at Metro Atlanta Urban Farm this summer, nothing happened. At least, not immediately. For six weeks, the Hampton University  more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 17 -- Harvard University Global Health Institute posted the following news: * * * HGHI Announces 2026-2027 Scholarly Working Groups on Student Mental Health, Arctic Housing, and Postpartum Hemorrhage * The Harvard Global Health Institute (HGHI) is pleased to announce its 2026-2027 cohort of Scholarly Working Groups. Now entering its third year, the program brings together Harvard faculty, researchers, and practitioners from across disciplines to advance collaborative research and address complex global health  more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Aug. 17 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * High Schoolers Discover Healthcare Futures at Seton Hall * For students interested in healthcare, choosing a future career can be both exciting and overwhelming. While many know they want to help others, they often have limited opportunities to experience the full range of healthcare professions before applying to college. Seton Hall University's Pre-Health Introduction to Health Sciences Summer Immersion Program was designed to change that. Now in  more PR

NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Aug. 18 -- Iona University issued the following news: * * * Iona University Welcomes Joseph A. Armentano '88MBA to Board of Trustees Bronxville, N.Y. - Continuing to build on the momentum, Iona University today announced the appointment of Joseph A. Armentano '88MBA, chief executive officer of Paraco Gas, to its Board of Trustees. "We are grateful for Joe's willingness to serve Iona in this important capacity," said Iona President Seamus Carey, Ph.D. "His professional experience and dedication to the Iona mission wil more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 17 -- Lipscomb University posted the following news: * * * Lipscomb University sets first-day enrollment record as fall 2026 semester classes begin * Record enrollment, strong retention and growing national recognition highlight continued momentum for the university As fall semester classes begin today, Lipscomb University is marking its 135th year with a new enrollment record as first-day figures indicate the largest Day 1 total enrollment in university history at 4,843 students. Combined with an enrollment of  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 17 -- The Loyola University Chicago issued the following news release: * * * Summer news from Loyola * This summer, Loyola welcomed new leaders, traveled to Rome for private audiences with the Pope, and advanced major campus development projects. Here's a look back at what you might have missed. Faith in action President Mark C. Reed Joins Chicago Delegation to the Vatican In May, Reed joined a Chicago delegation for a private Vatican audience with Pope Leo XIV, calling it "a grace-filled moment." Read more in t more PR

CANTON, Missouri, Aug. 17 -- Culver-Stockton College posted the following news: * * * Professor Completes Intensive Training, Bringing Back Genomics Research Courses to Freshmen * Dr. Joseph Ankrom, Culver-Stockton College The Culver-Stockton College Genomics Research Institute, a yearlong course sequence that gives first-year students the hands-on research experience graduate programs look for, returns this fall under Dr. Joseph Ankrom. CANTON, Mo. -This academic year, Culver-Stockton College (C-SC) is bringing back its Genomics Research more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 17 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Rapid Genome Sequencing Could Help More NICU Babies, if Key Barriers are Addressed * Rapid genome sequencing can deliver life-saving diagnoses for critically ill infants, but uncertainty about who should be tested and how to interpret unclear genetic findings continues to limit its impact. Miller School researchers are working to solve both challenges. A baby is in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) with a life-threatening ill more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 18 -- Butler University issued the following news on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Setting the Standard for Bold: Butler Unveils Evolved Brand Reflecting Growing National Profile Butler University today unveiled an evolved institutional brand reflecting its rise as a national University known for innovation and grounded in its historic commitment to equity and academic excellence. The brand is anchored in Butler's commitment to "Setting the Standard for Bold." It draws inspiration from the core attributes that have always more PR

SWARTHMORE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 17 -- Swarthmore College posted the following news: * * * Student Research at Swarthmore: 20 Summer Experiences Across the Disciplines * From labs on campus to organizations overseas, Swarthmore students spent the summer immersing themselves in hands-on research and internships that stretched their learning far beyond the classroom. More than 300 students pursued projects across disciplines and locations -collaborating with faculty, alumni, and outside experts, or in some cases, working independently. The thro more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 18 -- Texas Christian University issued the following news: * * * TCU Report States American Airlines' Footprint Could Exceed $70 Billion in North Texas A new, independent analysis has quantified the impact of American Airlines' Dallas-Fort Worth hub on its North Texas home base. The report, by faculty and students in the Center for Supply Chain Innovation in the Neeley School of Business at Texas Christian University, determined that American's DFW hub and its directly associated passenger, tenant and cargo activity  more PR

OLIVET, Michigan, Aug. 17 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news: * * * Three-Year Bachelor's Degrees: Why Higher Education Should Shorten the Path, Not the Purpose * By President Steven M. Corey, Ph.D. This essay responds to a recent Wall Street Journal opinion column that argued American colleges should replace the traditional 120-credit bachelor's degree with a 90-credit degree completed in three years. Key Takeaway: A shorter path to a bachelor's degree can reduce cost and expand opportunity. It should not diminish what more PR

HEMPSTEAD, New York, Aug. 18 -- Hofstra University issued the following Q&A on Aug. 17, 2026, involving Bernard J. Firestone, professor of political science and dean from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences: * * * Firestone Reflects on 50 Years at Hofstra Ginny Greenberg Dr. Bernard J. Firestone, professor of political science and former dean of Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (HCLAS), is retiring from the University in December 2026 after 50 years of service. A specialist in international relations and the American presi more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 18 -- University of Southern California Pullias Center for Higher Education issued the following news: * * * USC Pullias Center for Higher Education Announces New Leadership Scholars Zoe Corwin and Royel M. Johnson to serve as Co-directors of the nation's premier higher education research center. - The USC Pullias Center for Higher Education is pleased to announce new leadership for the Center. USC Research Professor Dr. Zoe Corwin and Associate Professor Dr. Royel M. Johnson have been named as Co-directors,  more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 17 -- Southern Methodist University posted the following news: * * * What happens when teachers help build educational games? Breakthroughs * Given the chance to help design an educational video game, teachers do not spend much time talking about gameplay. They talk about students. A study by researchers at SMU, published in the journal Technology, Knowledge and Learning, examined what happens when middle school educators are brought into the design process for video games. The research found that 82% of teachers' desi more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 17 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * What Tennessee educators are saying in 2026: New reports for educators and policymakers * Following the June release of the 2026 Tennessee Educator Survey results, the Tennessee Education Research Alliance (TERA) at Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development is publishing a series of briefs and snapshots throughout late summer and fall exploring what Tennessee educators said about some of the most pressing issues facing schools more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 17 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Whitehurst family's $25M gift expands support for first-generation, limited-income Rice undergraduate students * Rice University has received a $25 million gift from university trustee James "Jim" Whitehurst '89 and his wife, Lauren Whitehurst, to establish the Sallyport Fellows Program, a comprehensive initiative supporting first-generation and limited-income (FGLI) undergraduate students throughout their Rice experience. The gift also includes $1 million i more PR