BURNABY, British Columbia, Aug. 18 -- Simon Fraser University posted the following news: * * * 'This can't be correct' - how scientists formed a new theory around Arctic erosion * by Sam Smith Sometimes science throws up the unexpected. When a team of researchers set out to model river erosion in Canada's High Arctic, they did not expect the findings to defy common sense. "We literally expected to see the opposite of what we ended up seeing," says Jonas Eschenfelder, a PhD candidate in SFU's School of Environmental Science. "We re-ran more PR

RUSTON, Louisiana, Aug. 17 -- Louisiana Tech University posted the following news: * * * Ahmed earns $600,000 NSF award to advance AI hardware development * As Louisiana Tech's College of Engineering and Science prepares to open its new privately funded 15-station NVIDIA AI Laboratory in Nethken Hall this fall, the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded $599,982 to Md Rubel Ahmed, Ph.D., assistant professor of computer science, for a three-year research project that will help translate advanced AI models to custom hardware/accel more PR

PRETORIA, South Africa, Aug. 18 -- Tshwane University of Technology posted the following news: * * * AI governance journey gains momentum at TUT * As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes higher education, the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) is taking decisive steps to ensure its adoption is responsible, ethical and aligned with the institution's strategic goals. To support this objective, the Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Digital Transformation, Dr Emily Mabote, hosted a three-day AI Governance Workshop facilitated by the global  more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Aug. 17 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * AI organizations recognize NMSU researchers for 20-year milestones, early career success * The Association for Logic Programming and KR, Inc. are highly prestigious, non-profit scientific foundations dedicated to fostering research in artificial intelligence, driving worldwide research for decades. Three New Mexico State University researchers received awards for their contributions to the field of Artificial Intelligence at two co-loca more PR

SOUTHAMPTON, England, Aug. 18 -- The University of Southampton posted the following news: * * * AI reveals hidden patterns inside breast cancer * Researchers have developed a powerful AI tool that reveals previously invisible patterns inside breast cancers. It uncovers how tiny cellular structures called centrosomes change as tumours grow, spread and evolve. The technology could help clinicians identify high-risk patients, predict how breast cancer might progress, and deliver more targeted treatments. CenSegNet, an open-source AI platfo more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- American University issued the following AU in the News: Week of Aug. 14, 2026: * * * AU in the News: Week of August 14 Your weekly roundup of faculty expertise, student achievements, leadership perspectives, and top campus initiatives. By Jack Frederick Research * Naomi Baron, professor emerita in the College of Arts and Sciences, joined The Report Card podcast to discuss how artificial intelligence is altering the ways students work and read. * Interim President David Marchick and Christina Eid, Kogod/BSBA '26,  more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Associate Dean Daryl Lim comments on Meta social media bellwether trial * CARLISLE, PA-Daryl Lim, H. Laddie Montague Jr. Chair in Law and associate dean for research and strategic partnerships at Penn State Dickinson Law, was quoted by Law360 in its August 11, 2026, coverage of a major federal bellwether trial involving state claims that Meta's social media platforms harm children and are intentionally designed to be add more PR

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Aug. 17 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news: * * * Bridging the health gap between language and culture * Good healthcare is not only about medical knowledge, but also about human connection. Understanding patients' needs and histories goes a long way toward providing high-quality care. A new undergraduate certificate at NAU aims to give students a unique set of tools to help them succeed in the industry by bridging the gap between language and culture in healthcare. Juliana Suby, teaching professor more PR

BRISTOL, England, Aug. 18 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Bristol researchers helping startup to develop more energy-efficient AI technology * HexSeed Technology is developing a way to apply ultra-thin diamond coatings to advanced electronic components used in data centre power systems. Diamond is one of the world's most effective heat-conducting materials, and the technology could help components run cooler, more efficiently, and for longer. As computing demands continue to grow, managing heat has be more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Can AI help cities get a handle on urban heat? * The heat waves that have struck the U.S. and Europe this summer have killed thousands of people. While much is known about how extreme heat affects city dwellers, Xiaojiang Li says that widely used heat-modeling methods today are insufficient for policy makers to act on responsibly. Li is an assistant professor in the Department of City and Regional Planning at the Stuart Weitzman School of  more PR

KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, Aug. 18 -- The Technical University of Denmark posted the following news: * * * Can chatbots be good mentors? * In a new project, Postdoc Fiammetta Caccavale is investigating how artificial intelligence can be used to improve learning processes. Linnea Lundberg How do we humans actually learn best? Research shows that the best learning situation is one-to-one teaching, but this is not easy to offer at a university with over 14,000 students and nowhere near as many teachers. However, Postdoc Fiammetta Caccavale fr more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 18 -- Canisius University issued the following news: * * * Canisius Alumnus Rev. Robert Reiser, SJ, Begins Service as Provincial of USA East Province * On July 31, the Feast of St. Ignatius Loyola, Rev. Robert E. Reiser, SJ, began his service as provincial of the USA East Province of the Society of Jesus, succeeding Rev. Joseph O'Keefe, SJ. The appointment places Reiser in one of the Society of Jesus' most significant leadership roles in the region. Yet long before his years of pastoral and educational leadership, h more PR

MOUNT VERNON, Iowa, Aug. 19 -- Cornell College issued the following news: * * * Teaching art in the age of AI In rooms across Cornell's campus, professors are incorporating various types of artificial intelligence (AI) into their classes and research. The relevance of this cutting-edge tool extends beyond science and engineering and is also appearing in humanities courses, such as those taught by Associate Professor of Studio Art Alex McKenzie. McKenzie said many computer programs in digital arts classes, like Photoshop, which has offered c more PR

HANOVER, New Hampshire, Aug. 19 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * Dartmouth Launches K-12 Community Partnership A day of workshops sets the course for educational collaboration. Written by Nicola Smith Dartmouth this month has launched a groundbreaking K-12 community partnership that aims to strengthen collaboration between Dartmouth and educators in the Upper Valley. Formally known as the K-12 Community Dartmouth Partnership, it launched on Aug. 12 with a morning introduction at the Class of 1978 Life Sciences Center more PR

MERCED, California, Aug. 17 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * Early Ambition, Hard Work Lead to Graduating UC Merced at 19 * A few months ago, Adesh Johal wanted to join Patti LiWang's research group. "At the time, he was loaded up on credits so it didn't seem like he would have enough time to get much done in lab," said LiWang, a professor of molecular biology at UC Merced. She was putting it lightly. Johal, who is 18, entered the university last fall after graduating from Merced College. And he is o more PR

EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands, Aug. 18 -- Eindhoven University of Technology issued the following news on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Students from across the globe in Eindhoven for top semicon summer school Next week, the 4th annual Eindhoven Semicon Summer School (ESSS) will take place. Eighty selected students from 16 countries will participate in this special week, in which they will gain broad knowledge of the world of semiconductor technology. The ESSS is organized by Eindhoven University of Technology together with main founding partners ASML a more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 17 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Food as medicine: Six insights from a George Mason nutrition expert * George Mason University community health students share their insights from nutrition professor and registered dietitian Raedah Basiri for their Honors College project exploring nutrition interventions for chronic disease. The concept of food as medicine is gaining traction as a way to prevent and manage chronic disease. During an Honors College consulting course (Honors 260), communit more PR

FRESNO, California, Aug. 19 -- California State University Fresno campus issued the following news release: * * * Fresno State partners with Ziplines Education to offer AI certificates Responding to local demand for professional training in artificial intelligence, Fresno State is partnering with Ziplines Education to deliver a series of innovative certificate programs to the Central Valley. "Our region has always been full of capable, hardworking people. What they need is access to the skills the next economy is asking for," said Dr. Scott more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 17 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * High school students build AI solutions at College of Public Health summer camp * Through hands-on projects and mentorship from experts, high school students learned how to use artificial intelligence (AI) responsibly, create an AI agent, and explore how AI is used to improve health care. At George Mason University's College of Public Health, 30 juniors and seniors spent a week doing what few adults have done: building their own AI agent. While many hig more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 18 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * How 35 percent of U.S. employees are left on the margins * You've heard of gig workers, freelancers, and temporary employees. But do you know about marginal workers? Accounting for about one in six U.S. jobs, it's a huge category of people, who are going nowhere fast in the workplace -and don't really have much say about that. "Marginal workers are employees who have no career prospects at their organizations," says MIT Profes more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 19 -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news: * * * Johns Hopkins researchers partner with Toyota to accelerate new battery discovery The research team is using AI to test and develop fluoride-ion batteries, a promising and safer alternative to lithium-ion batteries By Wick Eisenberg Lithium-ion batteries are the most common batteries used widely in everything from consumer electronics to scooters and cars. However, such batteries are highly flammable. A team from Johns Hopkins University and the Toyot more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 19 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * Case Study: Public Health Student Turns Experience Into Innovation Tommy Li saw a gap in the public health sector and launched BioBuild to address it. - Before Tommy Li, ScM '26, launched BioBuild, an AI-enabled bioinformatics company, he gathered experience in the innovation sector from opportunities he encountered at the Bloomberg School. Tommy Li, ScM '26, graduated from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Liberal Arts student explores AI adoption through Chapel Internship * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Emine Barik, a fourth-year economics student at Penn State, spent her summer in Philadelphia helping Global Indemnity Group (GBLI) navigate the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence (AI). Through her role as an AI adoption intern, Barik worked across teams, helping employees understand how emerging technologies can be used in the work more PR

TUEN MUN, Hong Kong, Aug. 18 -- Lingnan University posted the following news release: * * * Lingnan Fellow Prof Grossmann attend IEEE CASE 2026, with Prof Grossmann delivering plenary speech * Prof S. Joe Qin, President and Wai Kee Kau Chair Professor of Data Science of Lingnan University, and Lingnan Fellow of the Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS) and internationally renowned chemical engineering scholar Prof Ignacio E. Grossmann attended the 22nd IEEE International Conference on Automation Science and Engineering (IE more PR

PALMERSTON NORTH, New Zealand, Aug. 18 -- Massey University issued the following news release: * * * Agriscience alumna emerges as agricultural leader Although agriculture was part of her early life, Danielle Hovmand's path into dairy farming wasn't straightforward. However, today the Waikato dairy farmer combines farming, advocacy and community leadership, recently earning recognition as an emerging leader at the 2026 Primary Industries New Zealand Awards. - While Danielle's parents were sharemilkers during her early childhood, the family more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 17 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Mathematical framework connects biological principles to manufacturable, adaptive materials * The scales of a pine cone open in low humidity to scatter seeds, but close in damp conditions to protect seeds from moisture. An artificial material with the same behavior could be useful in applications like moisture-responsive shingles for passive cooling. MIT researchers have now developed a system that simplifies the process of desig more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 19 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following transcript of a podcast involving Eve Kerr, professor and division chief of general medicine: * * * Rethinking care: How 'de-implementation' can improve quality and reduce burnout A discussion of reducing low-value practices to streamline healthcare systems and support clinician well-being - In this episode of Well-Being at Michigan Medicine with Dr. Elizabeth Harry, Dr. Eve Kerr explores the concept of de-impl more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 18 -- The University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management issued the following news: * * * Minnesota Carlson Launches Professional MBA Program * In January 2027, Minnesota Carlson will launch its new Professional MBA program, a redesign and merger of the school's Online MBA and Part-Time MBA programs that maintains flexibility for working professionals while equipping them with today's in-demand business skills. To inform the extensive program update, a committee analyzed student input, market and employer more PR

TULSA, Oklahoma, Aug. 18 -- The University of Tulsa posted the following news: * * * Mohammed Meysami: Using mathematics to build more trustworthy AI * New UTulsa faculty member Mohammed Meysami uses mathematics to make artificial intelligence more trustworthy and reliable. While AI can analyze data and answer questions quickly, it often does not explain how it reaches its conclusions or how confident it is in its answers. Meysami is creating mathematical frameworks that allow AI to estimate and report its level of confidence, helping users more PR

TULSA, Oklahoma, Aug. 18 -- The University of Tulsa College of Engineering and Computer Science posted the following news: * * * Mohammed Meysami: Using mathematics to build more trustworthy AI * New UTulsa faculty member Mohammed Meysami uses mathematics to make artificial intelligence more trustworthy and reliable. While AI can analyze data and answer questions quickly, it often does not explain how it reaches its conclusions or how confident it is in its answers. Meysami is creating mathematical frameworks that allow AI to estimate and r more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Aug. 18 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * N.C. A&T's Honors College Hosts 2026 Honda STEM Summer Camp on Biotechnology, Data Science * EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Aug. 18, 2026) -Twenty-nine students participated in the inaugural 2026 Honda STEM Summer Camp at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, gaining hands-on experience in biotechnology, data science, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. Hosted by The Honors College, more PR

NEWBERRY, South Carolina, Aug. 18 -- Newberry College posted the following news: * * * Newberry College Begins 170th Academic Year With Record Enrollment * Growth in online and graduate enrollment and expanded academic offerings help push estimated enrollment to 1,752 students NEWBERRY, S.C. -Aug. 18, 2026 -Bolstered by a substantial increase in online and graduate students, Newberry College begins its 170th academic year with a record estimated enrollment of 1,752 students, continuing the College's recent momentum and growth. The new enr more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Aug. 18 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Notre Dame announces inaugural Arts Biennial featuring prominent artists from around the world * The inaugural Notre Dame Arts Biennial, which runs January through June 2027, will feature more than 100 public events, including exhibitions, performances, community workshops, and guest artists slated to visit the South Bend area for a six-month festival of visual, literary, spatial, and performing arts. Most events are free to attend. The biennial-t more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Aug. 19 -- Old Dominion University issued the following news: * * * Camp Welcomes Hampton Roads Youth to Learn About Cybersecurity and AI By Kelsey Kendall What does it take to become a cyber professional in a field increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence (AI)? What skills should the future workforce be building? How can Old Dominion University help give students a leg up when it finally comes time to send out job applications? These are just some of the questions Hampton Roads middle and high school students  more PR

TEMPE, Arizona, Aug. 18 -- Rio Salado College issued the following news: * * * New Partnership to Bring AI Innovation to Rio Salado Classrooms By Mira Radovich, Senior Contributing Writer How do you measure skills like critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and effective communication-- qualities that employers consistently rank among the most valuable in today's workforce? Rio Salado College is helping answer that question through a new partnership with Axim Collaborative, a nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding access to hig more PR

READING, Pennsylvania, Aug. 19 -- Pennsylvania State University Berks campus issued the following news: * * * Penn State Impact Forum brings leaders together in Philadelphia The forum, built around the theme, 'Opportunity at the Speed of Trust,' will be held Sept. 10-11; Registration is open through Aug. 31 - Penn State faculty and staff are invited to join colleagues, researchers and leaders from across sectors at the 2026 Penn State Impact Forum, a two-day event focused on building partnerships that advance innovation, workforce developm more PR

HONG KONG, Aug. 18 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU research team develops trustworthy AI framework TRUECAM to enhance reliability of pathology AI in cancer diagnosis * Cancer diagnoses directly affect treatment decisions and prognosis and can even have life-altering consequences. Traditional pathological diagnosis primarily relies on pathologists examining and analysing tissue slides under a microscope and making judgements based on their professional experience. In recent years, the ap more PR

NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia, Aug. 18 -- Christopher Newport University issued the following news: * * * President Kelly: "We will innovate, excel, and thrive" * As prepared for delivery in the Diamonstein Concert Hall at the Ferguson Center for the Arts on August 18, 2026 Good morning Captains and welcome to all of our friends and supporters who have taken the time to join us this morning. Bruce - Thank you for welcoming all of us to your on-campus home and congratulations to all of our winners this morning! As I begin my fourth year at Chris more PR

TURLOCK, California, Aug. 18 -- California State University Stanislaus posted the following news: * * * Psychology Professor Selected as 2026-27 STEM-NET Faculty Fellow * Esteban Montenegro, an associate professor of psychology at Stanislaus State's Stockton Campus, has been selected as one of 11 California State University STEM-NET Faculty Fellows for 2026-27. His appointment began July 1, 2026, and continues through June 30, 2027. The fellowship includes a $5,000 summer stipend and three units of reassigned teaching time per semester in more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Q&A: How does public sentiment on the economy affect hedge fund returns? * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Economists have long used measures of public sentiment around the economy to forecast a wide range of key financial outcomes, like consumer spending and gross domestic product growth. Now, researchers at Penn State, Florida International University, University of Cincinnati and California State University, Fresno, have used an artificial inte more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 17 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Q&A: Rethinking how innovation happens * Innovation is a concept that has become mythologized in the modern era: what it is, how to manage it, how to teach it, and how to get it to work for us. Despite these explorations, it remains fundamentally misunderstood, writes Eugene Fitzgerald, the Merton C. Flemings SMA Professor in MIT's Department of Materials Science and Engineering, in his latest book, "The Invisible Engine: Why Inno more PR

SALEM, Virginia, Aug. 19 -- Roanoke College issued the following news: * * * Roanoke College joins Google AI for Education Accelerator Roanoke College students, faculty and staff now have free access to Google artificial intelligence training and Google Career Certificates thanks to a new partnership between the college and the Google AI for Education Accelerator. The Google AI for Education Accelerator is a no-cost program for accredited higher education institutions that is designed to support learning and workforce readiness. The progra more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 19 -- Saint Joseph's University issued the following news on Aug. 18, 2026: * * * Saint Joseph's University Announces The Initiative for Human Formation in an Age of AI A University-wide, multi-year commitment to prepare students, faculty and staff to lead in an AI-shaped future. - Today, President Cheryl A. McConnell, PhD, announced a defining University-wide priority: The Initiative for Human Formation in an Age of AI. "Artificial intelligence is changing how students learn, how faculty teach, how employ more PR

ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, Aug. 18 -- South Carolina State University posted the following news: * * * SC State alumna represents university, Boeing with Technology Rising Star Award * Showing up opened the door for Treyonna Alston to a career at Boeing. ORANGEBURG, S.C. -Treyonna Alston did not have to attend Boeing Day at South Carolina State University. No professor required it. No class assignment sent her there. As a sophomore, Alston simply decided to show up, meet the Boeing representatives visiting campus and see where the oppor more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, Aug. 17 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Small fixes, big savings * For South Dallas residents living on fixed incomes, an increase of a few hundred dollars a year in an elecrtic bill isn't pocket change. It can be the difference between paying for groceries and skipping meals. A pilot project led by a University of Texas at Arlington researcher shows that a modest investment in weatherizing older homes can help close that gap. The project took about five years from init more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 18 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * SUNY Chancellor King Announces Simons Empire Faculty Fellows Established by the Simons Foundation and Simons Foundation International, the Program Will Support Tenure-Track Faculty Positions Across SUNY's Four University Centers - State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today announced the inaugural class of Simons Empire Faculty Fellows in academic fields including neuroscience, mathematics, and physics. The fellowship s more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 19 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * New UAlbany Faculty to Explore AI, Quantum Tech and the Human Brain UAlbany researchers are studying how to combine the enormous power of quantum computing with the unparalleled adaptability and energy-efficiency of the human brain thanks to a new endowment from the Simons Foundation to the State University of New York. The endowment of UAlbany's Neuromorphic Quantum Computing Constellation will fund four Simons Empire Faculty Fellows -- two focused on n more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 19 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * Scoring system could help doctors identify patients at high risk of intramyocardial hemorrhage and guide treatment and monitoring Written by Jean Albanese Upstate Medical University cardiologist Ankur Kalra helped lead a team of researchers that has developed and tested a scoring system that can help identify patients at high risk of internal bleeding in damaged heart muscle after a severe heart attack using exp more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 17 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Sustainability commitments have serious consequences * Amid increasingly stiff competition for capital, one way for a business to stand out is to make strong social impact pledges. For example, companies can voluntarily commit to environmental impact goals in hopes of attracting sustainability-minded investors and lowering cost of capital. However, it isn't easy to tell whether these commitments, in and of themselves, make a difference to the marketplac more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 18 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Using AI to accelerate nuclear reactor simulations High-fidelity nuclear reactor simulations can require substantial computing power, especially when conditions change over time, but machine learning could make these simulations faster while maintaining accuracy. By Julianne Hodges, Contributor Understanding how the physics of an active nuclear reactor behaves is crucial for safety, efficiency and the development of new tech more PR

DENTON, Texas, Aug. 19 -- Texas Woman's University issued the following news: * * * TWU's first engineering program gains tentative approval Texas Woman's University has taken a major step toward launching its very first engineering program. TWU's System Board of Regents on Aug. 14 approved a proposal to establish a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, with an eye toward beginning classes in fall 2027. The proposed degree program would help address workforce needs in a high-growth industry - and one in which women are significantly more PR

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Aug. 18 -- The University of the Witwatersrand posted the following news: * * * The infinite promise and application of tiny particles * After decades of building systems to detect subatomic particles, physicist Prof. Bruce Mellado has turned the same scientific thinking towards air quality. The result is that AIrSynQ, an AI-powered system developed by Wits researchers and partnerships, won the 2025/2026 NSTF-South32 Innovation Award for Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises. Professor Bruce Mellado in the Wits S more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Aug. 17 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * Thousands of USF students set to move into residence halls Aug. 20 * By Crystal Price, University Communications and Marketing As the start of the fall semester approaches, thousands of students will move onto the University of South Florida's campuses this week. Residence halls are again expected to be at full capacity with approximately 7,500 students living on campuses -nearly 6,500 in Tampa and about 1,000 in St. Petersburg. Throughout the year more PR

DAYTON, Ohio, Aug. 18 -- The University of Dayton posted the following news: * * * UD starts new school year with experiential learning guarantee * The University of Dayton will welcome more than 1,600 first-year students and more than 200 transfer and UD Sinclair Academy students this fall, introduce new academic programs and, for the first time, offer an experiential learning guarantee. With the guarantee, every student will take part in hands-on learning through internships, co-ops, research, study abroad, service and more during their  more PR

ADELPHI, Maryland, Aug. 18 -- The University of Maryland Global Campus issued the following news: * * * UMGC Expands Degree Offerings for 2026-27 Academic Year * New and relaunched programs expand workforce-aligned pathways for adult learners Adelphi, Md. -Aug. 18, 2026 -University of Maryland Global Campus today announced a series of new and reimagined academic programs for the 2026-27 academic year, expanding career-relevant pathways in fields shaped by evolving workforce needs. The programs include new graduate offerings in homeland  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Aug. 18 -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * University of Birmingham awarded eight Leverhulme Trust Early Career Fellowships The University has been awarded eight Leverhulme Trust Early Career Fellowships, receiving over pound sterling1 million in funding. - The University of Birmingham has been awarded eight Leverhulme Trust Early Career Fellowships for 2026. Five successful candidates are already part of the Birmingham academic community, with three others set to join Birmingham from othe more PR

CHICHESTER, England, Aug. 18 -- The University of Chichester issued the following news: * * * University invites community to take part in its first Research and Innovation Week The University of Chichester is set to host its first Research and Innovation Week in September, featuring a diverse programme of seminars, public events and the annual research conference - as well as a business event featuring Alex Polizzi, the Hotel Inspector. Running from 7-11 September, this new flagship event will bring the University and wider community toge more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Aug. 18 -- The University of Hawaii issued the following news release: * * * UH Maui College receives $660K to enhance AI, cybersecurity education To tackle a critical nationwide shortage of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence (AI) professionals, the University of Hawaii Maui College has secured a three-year, $441,645 National Science Foundation (NSF) award to launch a groundbreaking project: "CyberAI Innovation: AI-Enhanced Cyber Data Analytics Education." Led by Principal Investigator Debasis Bhattacharya and Co-I more PR

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Aug. 18 -- The University of Johannesburg issued the following news release: * * * UJ and Haitian Ambassador explore strategic partnerships in sustainability, disaster response, and community care The University of Johannesburg (UJ) hosted the Ambassador of Haiti to South Africa, His Excellency Mr Jean Robert Pillard, for a campus tour highlighting the institution's innovative hubs and research facilities on Monday, 17 August 2026. Accompanied by UJ Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Professor Letlhokwa Mpedi, the A more PR

LJUBLJANA, Slovenia, Aug. 18 -- The University of Ljubljana issued the following news: * * * Increasingly Capable AI, Increasingly Demanding Evaluation AI is becoming increasingly capable in learning, research, employment, and the independent execution of tasks, which brings to the forefront the question of how to evaluate its results and maintain human accountability. This newsletter presents new approaches to evaluation and AI literacy, the use of AI as a research collaborator, and its impact on the labor market. It also raises questions a more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 19 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Premium customer, quickest service? Not so fast, at least in world of agentic AI-driven services It's conventional wisdom in the business world: Premium customers get a pass to the front of the line. Think airports or amusement parks. But new research from the University of Michigan finds the best approach--at least in the realm of data processing services--may be placing those big spenders in the "better-but-later" queue and completing the  more PR

MARINA DEL REY, California, Aug. 18 -- The University of Southern California Information Sciences Institute, a component of the Viterbi School of Engineering, issued the following news: * * * Terry Benzel Wants to Lead the IEEE Computer Society Through Computing's AI Inflection Point The USC cybersecurity leader and longtime volunteer is running for president-elect with a plan to bring more voices into the 370,000-member society as artificial intelligence reshapes computing By Marc Ballon Terry Benzel has spent decades developing trust in  more PR

SEATTLE, Washington, Aug. 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of Washington School of Medicine posted the following news release: * * * CT scan radiation doses fell substantially in past decade A radiology specialist credits advances in scanner technology, training, dose-monitoring, and more individualized patient parameters. - Radiation doses in common adult CT scans in the United States dropped substantially between 2014 and 2025, according to a study published in the journal Radiology. CT, or computed tomography, uses ionizing radiation to  more PR

WINDSOR, Ontario, Aug. 18 -- University of Windsor issued the following news: * * * Smart materials could help future medical devices speak the body's language By Sara Elliott Simon Rondeau-Gagne is developing a new generation of smart, flexible polymer materials that could transform how technology interacts with the human body. In the not-so-distant future, those materials could contribute to medical breakthroughs ranging from wearable biosensors that detect disease earlier to implantable devices that help restore vision. "Our body do more PR

PROVO, Utah, Aug. 19 -- Brigham Young University issued the following news: * * * New Utah law protects student privacy after BYU research found K-12 apps were collecting and sharing data Report for Utah's board of education found leaks in student digital footprints By Sharman Gill Educational technology (EdTech) is big business -- rapidly growing with AI despite data privacy risks. Utah K-12 schools currently support thousands of educational apps, including the widely known Canvas, Duolingo, Khan Academy, Quizlet, YouTube, coolmathgames.c more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Aug. 19 -- Free University of Brussels-VUB issued the following news release: * * * VUB leads European project teaching soft robots to sense, repair and adapt Soft robots that provide patients with tailored support during rehabilitation, gain a sense of touch to safely handle delicate objects, and switch between soft and rigid states depending on the task: these are among the ambitions of RESSORT, a new European research project led by Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB). Funded by the European Union's Horizon Europe research more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 18 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * WashU builds momentum through AI initiative * WashU is committed to providing students, faculty and staff with the knowledge and tools to engage with artificial intelligence (AI) responsibly in academics, research and operations. The university has built momentum in several key areas, maintaining its focus on the WashU mission, the needs of the academic community and the preparation of future-ready leaders. Led by Provost Mark West, the univ more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Aug. 17 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * What's new at USF: Coaches, facilities, student services and more * By Paul Guzzo, University Communications and Marketing As the University of South Florida begins the 2026-27 academic year, students, faculty and staff will find new faces, new facilities and new opportunities across campus. From nationally recognized coaches to expanded dining options and new academic programs, USF continues to invest in the areas that shape student life, learning more PR

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Aug. 18 -- The University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus posted the following news: * * * What's new at USF: Coaches, facilities, student services and more * By Paul Guzzo, University Communications and Marketing As the University of South Florida begins the 2026-27 academic year, students, faculty and staff will find new faces, new facilities and new opportunities across campus. From nationally recognized coaches to expanded dining options and new academic programs, USF continues to invest in the areas th more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 18 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * When AI art has no author: Study finds generated images often can't be traced to training data * When an artificial intelligence image generator produces a portrait, whose work went into it? The question sits at the center of lawsuits, licensing deals, and proposed regulations worldwide. Artists want credit. Companies want clarity. Policymakers want a way to assign responsibility. New work from a team of researchers at MIT's Comp more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 18 -- Harvard University issued the following news: * * * When AI meets global health: Who governs, who benefits and what works? * Across a four-part virtual discussion series convened by the Harvard Global Health Institute (HGHI) in partnership with the Center for Bioethics at Harvard Medical School this spring, experts from academia, multilateral organizations, government, philanthropy and civil society examined the opportunities, challenges and key questions shaping AI's role in global health. Together, the more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 17 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Wired For Care * Health care is in the midst of a profound digital shift powered by data, algorithms and connected devices. Through the voices of four alumni working across the industry, this article explores what this means for patients, providers and the future of medicine Jessica Eisner, MD '96 Founder and principal, BioPharm Consult LLC (Drug Development Advising); former senior medical officer, U.S. Food and Drug Adminis more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Aug. 18 -- Yale University issued the following Q&A involving Jaideep Talwalkar, professor of general medicine and pediatrics and associate dean for educational technology and innovation: * * * How Ambient AI Scribes Impact Medical Students Jaideep Talwalkar, MD, discusses the impact of AI scribes on medical students and offers advice on how best to use this new technology. By Serena Crawford As technology in medicine rapidly evolves, Jaideep Talwalkar, MD, is helping Yale School of Medicine lead efforts to integra more PR