MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Aug. 19 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news: * * * $600 Million-Plus in Capital Improvements Better Position UT Health Sciences to Train Tennessee's Healthcare Workforce * The University of Tennessee Health Sciences is in the midst of an unprecedented capital improvement program with $632 million in completed, active and planned investments for the Memphis campus, including a planned $350 million College of Medicine Interdisciplinary Building. This is part of a larger effort to more PR

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 19 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * 'Spark' to showcase APSU Art + Design faculty's work Aug. 25-Oct. 2 * APSU's Spark: Faculty Triennial Exhibition 2026 will showcase works from a variety of disciplines and feature gallery talks with several of the participating artists. CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. -Austin Peay State University's Department of Art + Design, with support from the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts, is displaying Spark: Faculty Triennial Exhibition 2026, from Aug.  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * 2026 Ag Progress Days draws thousands for agricultural education and innovation * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -For three days in August, Rock Springs once again became a meeting place for the people, ideas and innovations shaping Pennsylvania agriculture. This year's Ag Progress Days carried added significance, marking 50 years since Penn State's Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center became the show's permanent home. The show began as more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 19 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * AgriLife Extension family and community health agents receive state honors * The National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, NEAFCS, and the Texas Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, TEAFCS, recently celebrated Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service family and community health agents from across the state. Both NEAFCS and TEAFCS recognized Ag more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Aug. 19 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * AI progress, possibilities the focus of Sept. 3 campuswide kickoff event * The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence tools and technology is reshaping all aspects of life, including in higher education, impacting teaching, learning, research and administrative operations. To provide an opportunity for The University of New Mexico community to shape how AI will impact the campus, the UNM AI Steering Committee is holding the UNM AI Conversa more PR

BOONE, North Carolina, Aug. 19 -- Appalachian State University posted the following news: * * * App State fundraising reaches historic heights, expands support for Mountaineers * BOONE, N.C. -With the close of fiscal year 2026 on June 30, Appalachian State University exceeded $50 million in private donations for the second consecutive year -making fiscal years 2025 and 2026 the most successful fundraising years in university history. "These historic fundraising achievements reflect the strength of our community, the confidence of our suppo more PR

BOULDER, Colorado, Aug. 19 -- The University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business posted the following news: * * * The Biggest AI Mistake Students Are Making Right now * As artificial intelligence becomes more common in the workplace, students face a new challenge: learning how to use AI without letting it do the thinking for them. Employers increasingly expect graduates to know their way around AI, but they also want problem-solvers who can adapt as the technology evolves. Jeremiah Contreras "If students learn how to use AI to c more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, Aug. 20 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Assistant professor wins NSF CAREER award for cognitive modeling to help robots assist nurses SSIE's Stephanie Tulk Jesso will design automated systems to aid healthcare workers By Katie Liu From robots that can assist during surgery to those that help automate laboratory processes, the idea of smart hospitals is nothing new. But what about a robot that could safely assist healthcare workers with, for example, reducing cognitive load, improving workflow more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, Aug. 19 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * Causes of traumatic brain injury vary widely worldwide, study finds * Tens of millions of people worldwide suffer from traumatic brain injury every year, with almost 5 million deaths. Yet when it comes to improving clinical outcomes, new research suggests the solution lies far outside hospital operating rooms. The first-of-its-kind global study, led by researchers at Oregon Health & Science University, was published today in the journal Natur more PR

NEW BRITAIN, Connecticut, Aug. 19 -- Central Connecticut State University posted the following news: * * * Central selected as partner in National Center for STEM Education initiative * The National Center for STEM Education is launching a new partnership with Central Connecticut State University and the City University of New York (CUNY) to strengthen pathways into STEM teaching and address persistent shortages of qualified middle and high school STEM educators. The three-year initiative, Building Onramps to STEM Teaching, is supported by more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 20 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * Chancellor King, NYS Association of Counties Highlight Paid Internship Opportunities for SUNY Students During a Visit to SUNY Oswego, Chancellor King Highlighted Initiative That Helps More Students Secure Paid Public Service Internship Opportunities - Oswego, NY -- State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today highlighted paid internship opportunities for SUNY students at county governments during a visit to SUNY Oswego. more PR

POMONA, California, Aug. 18 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona posted the following news: * * * CPP Alumna Saba Salekfard Named Resident Director of the Neutra VDL House * The College of Environmental Design (ENV) has named Saba Salekfard, assistant professor of architecture and a CPP alumna, as the new resident director of the Neutra VDL Studio and Residences. A National Historic Landmark, the Neutra VDL House in Silver Lake was designed by renowned modernist architect Richard Neutra and serves as a center for architecture, more PR

DENTON, Texas, Aug. 19 -- The University of North Texas posted the following news release: * * * New degree programs give UNT students more ways to explore emerging fields * UNT students will be able to build their skills with new degrees in artificial intelligence, project management and data science. DENTON (UNT), Texas -As students return to the University of North Texas this fall, they'll have three new degree options to choose from, including a bachelor's degree focused on artificial intelligence, a master's degree in project manageme more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 18 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Expanding George Mason's presence in South Korea's emerging quantum ecosystem * As South Korea accelerates its national investment in quantum science and technology, George Mason University's Quantum Science and Engineering Center (QSEC) is strengthening its engagement with the country's leading research institutions and regional innovation partners. In July 2026, Pilgyu Kang, QSEC's deputy director and associate professor in the Department of Mechanical more PR

FORT VALLEY, Georgia, Aug. 18 -- Fort Valley State University issued the following news: * * * Eyualem Abebe Receives Fulbright Specialist Award to Ethiopia at the Ministry of Education * The United States (U.S.) Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board are pleased to announce that Eyualem Abebe, Ph.D., dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Fort Valley State University, has received a Fulbright Specialist Program award. Abebe will complete a project at Ministry of Education in Ethiopia that aims to exchange know more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 19 -- The University of Colorado posted the following news: * * * Fall 2026 Welcome: Meet CU Denver's New Faculty Members * As the Denver metro area's anchor higher education partner, CU Denver wouldn't be the place it is without its people. That includes our faculty, who provide classroom expertise, life-changing mentorship, impactful innovation in our communities, and much more. We are excited to welcome the new faculty joining CU Denver this academic year. Scroll down for the complete list, and join us in saying he more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 18 -- The University of Massachusetts Boston campus posted the following news: * * * Global Beacon Experience Opens Doors to Global Learning for UMass Boston Students * 08/18/2026 | Crystal Valencia Twenty-two UMass Boston students participated this summer in the inaugural Global Beacon Experience, a fully funded, 12-day educational program in Ireland and Northern Ireland that is designed to advance educational access, student success, and global career readiness. For students who may never have had the opportu more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, Aug. 19 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news: * * * Graduate Students Publish 4th Edition of USU Science Review * Graduate students at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) have published the fourth edition of the USU Science Review, a full-color scholarly journal designed, edited, and produced entirely by the student body. The latest edition serves as a forum for student and faculty authors, featuring original perspectives, scientific reviews, interviews, trend reports, more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Aug. 20 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * Leading from day one How K-State's E-LEAD program is providing engineers with real-world leadership experience By Grant Guggisberg, Carl R. Ice College of Engineering In the world of engineering, technical expertise is non-negotiable. Being able to solve complex equations, design resilient infrastructure or write pristine code forms the foundation of the profession. But as engineering graduates enter the workforce, they often encounter a subtle, pervasi more PR

POMONA, California, Aug. 18 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona posted the following news: * * * Junior Entrepreneurs Turn Big Ideas into Reality at SIIL Summer Camp * This summer, 160 young innovators discovered how to transform creative ideas into real world solutions through Student Innovation Idea Lab summer camps. Hosted by the Student Innovation Idea Labs (SIIL), the Junior Entrepreneurship Summer Camp immersed campers in hands-on experiences centered on innovation, collaboration and entrepreneurship. Through interacti more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Aug. 20 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * Cynthia Warrick named interim dean of College of Arts and Sciences Cynthia Warrick, a skilled interim leader with extensive experience in guiding higher education institutions through challenges and change, has been selected to oversee the College of Arts and Sciences as interim dean. Warrick will arrive on campus on Aug. 24. Following a search, Warrick was appointed to the position by Jesse Perez Mendez, provost and executive vice president, who has been more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 19 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Leading a Behavioral Health Transformation * This story is from the 2026 issue of Discoveries, a UC San Diego Health Sciences magazine. The quiet halls in the west tower of East Campus Medical Center at UC San Diego Health have an empty echo. Yet psychiatrists Steve Koh, MD '06, MPH, MBA, and Jeff Daskalakis, MD, PHD, walk them with the energy of two architects, envisioning what's to come. Pausing in doorways and intricately det more PR

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Aug. 18 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Legislative delegation presents $6M check for Shreiber School * A number of state lawmakers who successfully advocated for $6 million in state funding for Rowan University's Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine presented the institution with a ceremonial check Tuesday, representing legislative support for New Jersey's first and only veterinary school. The presentation took place at the new veterinary school building during the Chamber of Commerce Souther more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Aug. 19 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * MD-PhD student advances alternatives to chemotherapy through USF Health-Moffitt partnership * Vincent Lok envisions a future where the body's own immune system becomes a more powerful tool for combatting cancer than conventional chemotherapy. As an MD-PhD student in the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, Lok is advancing that vision through his research at Moffitt Cancer Center. His work seeks to expand the potential use of a promising treatme more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Aug. 19 -- The University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine posted the following news: * * * MD-PhD student advances alternatives to chemotherapy through USF Health-Moffitt partnership * Vincent Lok envisions a future where the body's own immune system becomes a more powerful tool for combatting cancer than conventional chemotherapy. As an MD-PhD student in the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, Lok is advancing that vision through his research at Moffitt Cancer Center. His work seeks to expand the potentia more PR

MACON, Georgia, Aug. 19 -- Middle Georgia State University posted the following news: * * * Middle Georgia State University Receives Grant From The Educating Character Initiative To Advance Character Education Across Campus * Middle Georgia State University (MGA) has been awarded an Institutional Impact Grant of more than $200,000 from the Educating Character Initiative (ECI), a project of the Program for Leadership and Character at Wake Forest University. The Educating Character Initiative is funded by Lilly Endowment Inc. MGA's funded pro more PR

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Aug. 19 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * MTSU furthers Aerospace pact with The Bahamas to forge pipeline of aviation professionals [+VIDEO] * MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -Middle Tennessee State University's partnership with the Commonwealth of the Bahamas for aerospace training and education took flight with the recent visit by the 700-island nation's minister of energy, utilities and aviation to the Murfreesboro campus. The Honorable JoBeth Coleby-Davis, whose portfolio in the governme more PR

CHARLESTON, South Carolina, Aug. 19 -- The Medical University of South Carolina issued the following news release: * * * MUSC names Terri Warholak next College of Pharmacy dean * CHARLESTON, S.C. (Aug. 19, 2026) - The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has named Terri L. Warholak, Ph.D., as dean of the MUSC College of Pharmacy, effective Oct. 1. Warholak, a registered pharmacist, currently serves as dean and professor at the St. Louis College of Pharmacy at the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis, Missouri. She more PR

CORVALLIS, Oregon, Aug. 18 -- Oregon State University posted the following news release: * * * NeighborImpact, OSU-Cascades announce plan for childcare building * BEND, Ore. - NeighborImpact will open Head Start classrooms on the OSU-Cascades campus in September, leaders of the two organizations announced today. "NeighborImpact and OSU-Cascades have a history of partnership in the early childhood space," said Scott Cooper, NeighborImpact Executive Director. "As the largest single early care and education provider in the region, NeighborIm more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 20 -- Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news: * * * Osteopathic medical students at MSUCOM and LECOM earn AOA grant to drive their racing research Two osteopathic medical students - one at the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MSUCOM) and the other at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) - received a grant from the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to explore how osteopathic medicine can support the health and performance of p more PR

ALTOONA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 20 -- Pennsylvania State University at Altoona posted the following news: * * * Penn State alumni turn hands-on learning into research expertise For many Penn State students, research begins in a classroom, a laboratory or a volunteer opportunity. For three alumni now working at Penn State's Institute of Energy and the Environment (IEE), those early experiences became the foundation for careers advancing environmental science and research. Today, Andrew Ross, Julia Patcyk and Logan Kyle support research that span more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State development projects win two internationally renowned CASE awards * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) has named Penn State's Division of Development and Alumni Relations as the winner of two 2026 Circle of Excellence Awards. The international organization spotlighted Penn State's innovative achievements related to two initiatives: a stewardship model for dedicated supporters of t more PR

MADISON, South Dakota, Aug. 18 -- Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * President Ballard outlines vision for DSU's future at Fall Kickoff Breakfast * MADISON, S.D. - Dakota State University President Dr. John Ballard challenged faculty and staff to help shape the University's future during the Fall 2026 Kickoff Breakfast on Monday, Aug. 17. The annual event at the Dakota Prairie Playhouse brought the campus community together ahead of the new academic year for updates from University leadership, recognition of employees more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 20 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * A quarter century later, landmark U-M study revisits Black health and aging U-M researchers are seeking past survey participants, who can earn up to $150 for answering key questions about their health and well-being - Twenty-five years after launching the nation's largest representative survey of Black Americans' health, University of Michigan researchers will reconnect with as many as 7,000 original participants to investigate aging, dementia risk  more PR

RAPID CITY, South Dakota, Aug. 18 -- The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology issued the following news release: * * * Rapid City Arts Council and Mines Launch New Partnership Connecting Arts and University Communities * A new partnership between the Rapid City Arts Council and South Dakota Mines is opening the door to greater access to arts, culture and creative experiences for the university community. Through the initiative, all current South Dakota Mines students, faculty and staff will receive complimentary annual memberships to more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 19 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Researcher works toward eradication of hepatitis through education, vaccinations * Hepatitis A, B and C are well-known viral diseases in the U.S., and while they are in the same family of viral diseases, their symptoms and illnesses are different. Vaccines are available for hepatitis A and hepatitis B, of HBV, but none is currently available for hepatitis C, or HCV. Hepatitis A is acquired mainly through food and can also be spread orally and thro more PR

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Aug. 18 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news: * * * Science, Math Students Shine in Research Symposium * STEPHENVILLE, Texas -Tarleton State University students from the College of Science and Mathematics (COSM) presented emerging undergraduate and graduate research in Monday's Student Research Symposium. Hosted in the Lamar Johanson Science Building, the symposium spotlighted over 50 student research projects, including potentially groundbreaking work in neurological science, bioscience and epidemiolo more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 19 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Spinach peptide discovery leads to citrus greening treatment * A citrus greening disease treatment rooted in more than a decade of research at Texas A&M AgriLife Research has reached a milestone on the path to commercial availability; the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has granted unconditional registration to the novel therapy. The product, registered by Maryland-based Si more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Aug. 19 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Study to help South Carolina pecan growers cut costs * College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences Editor's Note: The Clemson University Sandhill Research and Education Center (REC) proudly marks its centennial, celebrating 100 years of advancing agricultural innovation, environmental stewardship and community engagement in South Carolina. Since its founding in 1926, the Sandhill REC has served as a vital hub for research, education and outreach, more PR

WEATHERFORD, Oklahoma, Aug. 19 -- Southwestern Oklahoma State University posted the following news release: * * * SWOSU Education Administration Program Recognized in National Online Ranking * Southwestern Oklahoma State University's Master of Education in Education Administration program has been named to OnlineMasters.com's 2026 list of the Best 50 Master's in Education Administration Programs. SWOSU's nationally accredited, 33-hour program prepares educators for leadership positions at the building and district levels, including roles a more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 19 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Temple-led study finds Active Playful Learning shows promise in classrooms After three years of testing a new approach to teaching in elementary classrooms across four states, Temple researchers are reporting encouraging results. The finding suggests classrooms built around connection, curiosity and student voice can strengthen students' reading and math skills while also helping them develop the creativity and critical thinking they'll need to succee more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 20 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * New cybersecurity degree prepares Aggies for advanced cyber attacks By Amanda Norvelle, Contributor Cybercrime is increasing. In 2025, complaints from the public to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center totaled $20.877 billion in losses -- a 26% increase from 2024. The increase in cybercrime is partially driven by artificial intelligence, which enables cybercriminals to launch attacks on a larger scale and to constantly more PR

MADISON, South Dakota, Aug. 19 -- Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * True Trojan Awards celebrate outstanding DSU faculty and staff * MADISON, S.D. - Dakota State University recognized faculty and staff members for their service, leadership, and contributions to the campus community with the presentation of the 2026 True Trojan Awards. Human Resources Manager Alicia Entringer announced the recipients during the university's Fall Kickoff Breakfast on Monday, Aug. 17, at the Dakota Prairie Playhouse. Established in 2019 more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 20 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Charles L. King Follows Father's Legacy With Land of Opportunity Scholarship Gift Charles L. King, a two-time College of Engineering graduate and chief technology officer at Evergy, has committed $25,000 to the Land of Opportunity Scholarship. The gift will help Arkansas students with high financial need bridge the gap between a student's grants and scholarships and the direct costs to attend college, including tuition, mandatory fees and housing.  more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 19 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Eyes on the Road * This story is from the 2026 issue of Discoveries, a UC San Diego Health Sciences magazine. Bright orange trailers line the highway, looking nothing like typical roadside decorations, and with no signs or labels, they seem to be silently watching the flow of cars. In a sense, they are. They are part of a research effort led by the Transportation Research and Education for Driving Safety (TREDS) Center at UC Sa more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 19 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Simulated Reality, Real Benefits * When first-year students at UC San Diego School of Medicine step into the Professional Development Center to do their first simulated patient interactions, they don't meet a mannequin or a computer program. They meet a person -a simulated patient who is trained to portray everything from new-onset chest pain to a difficult conversation about recurrent cancer. Down the hall, in the Simulation Tra more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Aug. 20 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * UC expert helps rehome endangered Ohio bats Tracking project uses internet of things to follow bats' migration By Michael Miller, 513-556-6757, michael.miller3@uc.edu An ecologist at the University of Cincinnati is launching a new research project while helping to rehome endangered bats in a new dedicated space in Eastern Ohio. Assistant Professor Joseph Johnson teaches in the School of Information Technology in UC's College of Education, Criminal J more PR

DOVER, Delaware, Aug. 20 (TNSjou) -- The University of Delaware issued the following research news: * * * Model siblings UD Associate Professor Mellissa S. Gordon shares new research on the associations between birth order and sibling gender in adolescents' coping strategies Article by Jessica Henderson Growing up as the oldest sibling to a younger brother and sister shaped the way that University of Delaware Associate Professor Mellissa S. Gordon learned to communicate and cope with challenges. As a single parent, her mother often looked  more PR

TYLER, Texas, Aug. 20 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * Mentorship program builds connections to pediatric careers By Roman Petrowski As the nation faces a growing shortage of pediatricians, faculty at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston are working to strengthen the pipeline by reaching future physicians before they decide which area of medicine to pursue. The Department of Pediatrics has launched the CONNECT Pediatrics Mentorship Program, a statewide initiative designed to provide f more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 20 -- The University of Utah Health issued the following news release on Aug. 19, 2026: * * * University of Utah Dedicates Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine, Ushering in a New Era of Medical Education The $215 million facility marks the most critical evolution in the medical school's history, expanding the University of Utah's capacity to train the next generation of physicians for Utah and the Mountain West - The University of Utah today celebrated the dedication and ribbon cutting of the new Spencer Fox Ecc more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, Aug. 19 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA research targets drug-resistant bacteria * Researchers at The University of Texas at Arlington have received more than $4.6 million in federal funding to study how harmful bacteria become resistant to antibiotics and how they interact with the body during infection. By understanding how bacteria adapt under stress, the findings could lead to improved treatments and better protection against dangerous infections. Qing Tang, ass more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, Aug. 18 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA rethinks Ph.D. training in rare disease * The University of Texas at Arlington is creating a new approach to its graduate program in which doctoral students will train to become experts in a single rare disease while moving their research from the lab to real-world diagnosis, clinical trials and treatment. The initiative builds on UT Arlington's collaboration with Cook Children's Health Care System. Last March, UTA President J more PR

VALDOSTA, Georgia, Aug. 20 -- Valdosta State University issued the following Q&A on Aug. 19, 2026, involving Hank Rion, professor of theatre in the Department of Theatre, Dance, and Media: * * * Meet Hank Rion, Recipient of VSU's 2026 Presidential Excellence Award for Research Dr. Donald J. Green, president of Valdosta State University, has honored Hank Rion with the 2026 Presidential Excellence Award for Research. The Presidential Excellence Award for Research recognizes a faculty member with a strong record of creative scholarship. Rion  more PR