BETHESDA, Maryland, Aug. 20 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news: * * * A Former Summer Scholar Returns to USU, Now as a Doctoral Student * Two years after she interned at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) as a college sophomore, Army 2nd Lt. Ava Santiago returned to campus on Friday, Aug. 14, as the guest speaker at the 2026 Summer Scholars closing ceremony -and as an incoming USU doctoral student in clinical psychology. She is the arc the Summer Scholars Program is built to produce: a more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Aug. 19 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * A&T Launches 2026-27 School Year, Ascendant as a Research University * A student researcher presents her work at a research symposium poster session. EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Aug. 19, 2026) - North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University starts what many believe will be a consequential new school year today with strong momentum as an exponential doctoral research university. Just last week, the univ more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 19 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Appointment of Christine A. Hrycyna as Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs * The following is a message from Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla: Following a comprehensive international search, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Christine A. Hrycyna as Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (EVC-AA) at UC San Diego, effective January 1, 2027. Hrycyna is the current dean of the School of Physical Sciences at  more PR

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 19 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * ATU Faculty Share 2026-27 Wishes for Their Students * In advance of day one of the 2026-27 academic year, the Arkansas Tech University Office of University Relations asked a few ATU faculty members to respond to a simple question: what is your wish for your students in 2026-27? These are their responses. "My wish/goal for my students is to grow their confidence in themselves as a person and as a professional. Students are entering the workforce an more PR

AUBURN, Alabama, Aug. 20 -- Auburn University College of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Auburn hosts educators for Material Handling Teachers Institute * Faculty members from more than 30 universities and seven countries recently gathered at Auburn University for the Material Handling Teachers Institute (MHTI), a biennial professional development event designed to strengthen education in logistics, supply chain management and material handling. Hosted July 28-30 by Auburn's Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, th more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 21 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Back to school: U-M experts can discuss a range of topics University of Michigan experts are available to comment on critical topics facing schools this academic year. Their areas of expertise include student mental health, concussions, school safety, AI in the classroom, recovery from learning loss, teacher retention, Black girls' schooling experiences, school meal funding, immigration, and college campus speech and protest. Literacy, challenges and more PR

JONESBORO, Arkansas, Aug. 20 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news: * * * BAM Receives Prestigious National Endowment for the Arts 'Big Read' Grant * JONESBORO - The Bradbury Art Museum (BAM) at Arkansas State University has been awarded a 2026-27 National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Big Read grant, making it the only organization in Arkansas selected to receive this award. NEA, in partnership with Arts Midwest, recently announced grants to 71 nonprofit organizations across the United States for NEA Big Read programming. more PR

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Aug. 20 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley posted the following news: * * * Building the Future: UT Health RGV launches Summer Teen Shadowing program to inspire future healthcare professionals * RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - AUGUST 20, 2026 - For 50 Rio Grande Valley high school students considering careers in healthcare, this summer offered a chance to see the profession from the inside. UT Health RGV launched its first Summer Teen Shadowing program, bringing students into the UT Health RGV Cancer and Surgery Ce more PR

MERCED, California, Aug. 19 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * Bustling Campus Greets Students for UC Merced's 21st Academic Year * The growing energy across campus is palpable as UC Merced prepares for its 21st academic year. Fall semester instruction begins Wednesday, Aug. 26, furthering the mission of one of the nation's top public research universities to provide knowledge and opportunity to a vibrant and diverse student body. Orientation sessions and move-in days for on-campus student residents beg more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 21 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * Chancellor King Highlights SUNY's Climate and Sustainability Investments to Advance Geothermal Energy During a Visit to SUNY Oswego, Chancellor King Highlighted Geothermal System Investments SUNY has Reduced Greenhouse Emissions System-Wide from On-Site, Purchased Energy, and Fleet Vehicle Emissions by Over 40% Compared to 1990 Levels - Oswego, NY -- State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today highlighted SUNY's climat more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 21 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * College of Pharmacy alum advances U-M Medical School addiction research Gift to support student research in substance use disorders and psychedelics at the Edward F. Domino Research Center. - Over 35 years ago, Tom Macek (Pharm.D. 1994), Ph.D., pursued an opportunity that changed the course of his life: a student research project that connected him with Edward Domino, Ph.D. Macek, then a st more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 19 -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Cotton Tour Field Day Scheduled for September 9 * Explore essential cotton production research JACKSON, Tenn. - Despite challenging cotton growing seasons in both 2024 and 2025, researchers at the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture (UTIA) are optimistic about yield potential in 2026. UTIA experts will share their latest predictions and research-based information during the annual Cotton Tour Field Day more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 19 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Director of FSU's Claude Pepper Center elected to Gerontological Society of America board * Dawn C. Carr, director of Florida State University's Claude Pepper Center and Mildred and Claude Pepper Professor of Sociology in the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy, has been elected to the board of directors of the Gerontological Society of America (GSA), one of the world's largest interdisciplinary organizations devoted to the study of aging. C more PR

GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado, Aug. 19 -- Colorado Mesa University posted the following news: * * * Editor-in-Chief of CMU Student Newspaper Wins Free Speech Award * Julia Wildman, editor-in-chief of CMU's student newspaper The Criterion, has been recognized as the 2026 recipient of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ)'s Robert D.G. Lewis First Amendment Award for her diligent commitment to exemplifying CMU's value in the protection of free speech on campus. "This award is a signal that I am doing the right thing at The Crite. It embol more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 20 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education posted the following news: * * * Education faculty member named AACTE Holmes National Program Coordinator * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) has selected Penn State College of Education faculty member Ashley Patterson as the 2026-27 AACTE Holmes National Program Coordinator. Beginning Sept. 1, Patterson will serve through June 4, 2027, supporting national programming and strategic initiatives more PR

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Aug. 20 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * ETSU to host regional conference on healthy aging * Supporting healthy aging takes more than healthcare alone. It requires collaboration among caregivers, health professionals, community organizations and older adults themselves. To help foster those conversations, East Tennessee State University's Office of Professional Development will host "The State of Aging in East Tennessee: Older but Better" on Wednesday, Sept. 16, bringing together more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, Aug. 21 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU's Ali A. Danesh Named Distinguished Fellow by Audiology Academy By Gisele Galoustian Florida Atlantic University's Ali A. Danesh, Ph.D., has been named a Distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology (AAA), one of the highest professional honors in the field of audiology. The national recognition honors academy members who have made exemplary contributions to the profession and  more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 19 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida State University welcomes Class of 2030 as new academic year begins * Florida State University will welcome its latest incoming class of nearly 6,000 first-year students this fall as the new academic year begins Monday, Aug. 24. The Class of 2030 arrives as Florida State celebrates its 175th anniversary and builds on momentum in student success, entrepreneurship, research and FSU Health, FSU's integrated academic health system. "Florida Stat more PR

STATESBORO, Georgia, Aug. 21 -- Georgia Southern University issued the following news release: * * * Georgia Southern University continues to address critical health care needs with new Physician Assistant Program Georgia Southern's Waters College of Health Professions (WCHP) received approval from the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (USG) to move forward with a new Master of Medical Science (MMSc) in Physician Assistant Studies degree program. The new program, approved by the USG's governing and managing authority on Au more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, Aug. 19 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news: * * * Gipson Rankin Appointed Interim Associate Dean * North Carolina Central University School of Law has named Sonia M. Gipson Rankin interim associate dean for technology and innovation. Gipson Rankin, who joined the NCCU School of Law faculty in August, teaches Torts I and leads the law school's Technology Law and Policy Center. She brings extensive experience at the intersection of law, technology and higher education, as well as nine years more PR

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Aug. 21 (TNSjou) -- Indiana University Media School issued the following news: * * * Grad student Khamadi publishes study on integrating AI into journalism curriculum Doctoral student Shitemi Khamadi co-authored "Examining generative artificial intelligence integration in journalism education: Insights from journalism educators in Kenya." (https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/14648849261459719) The study examines how journalism educators in Kenya use and perceive generative artificial intelligence. Drawing on the U more PR

SEASIDE, California, Aug. 19 -- California State University Monterey Bay campus posted the following news: * * * Interim president plans to stay the course with some fine-tuning * By Mark Muckenfuss Cal State Monterey Bay's new Interim President Carlos Vargas has been busy since arriving on campus at the end of July. Between welcoming faculty back to campus, and overseeing the influx of new and returning students this week, he's had to hit the ground running. On Aug. 14, he ended his first full week on campus wandering among the poster pr more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Aug. 21 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * New K-State research complex to drive innovation for the future of agriculture L. Eldon Gideon Agronomy Research and Innovation Complex bolsters K-State as a leader in productive, profitable and resilient agriculture By Kelsey Stremel, College of Agriculture Kansas State University is expanding its capacity to develop crops, technologies and management strategies to support producers from Kansas to the world with the opening of the L. Eldon Gideon Agrono more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Aug. 19 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Letter from the President: Beginning a New Academic Year * Office of the President Dear Clemson Community, Welcome to the 2026-27 academic year at Clemson University! In just three weeks as Clemson's 16th President, I have had the privilege of experiencing many of the traditions and moments that make this University so special. I have conferred degrees on more than 1,000 of our newest alumni at August commencement, welcoming more than 5,000 new Tiger more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, Aug. 21 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Local teachers learn about microelectronics manufacturing at Binghamton University program The six-week course offered participants a deep dive into the industry to take back to their classrooms By Chris Kocher On the first day of this summer's Research Experiences for Teachers program, Binghamton University microelectronics researchers gave the eight participating local educators a challenge: How many circuit-board components could they solder together more PR

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Aug. 20 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Maria Maione from Rowan University awarded competitive SMART Scholarship * Maria Maione, pursuing a Bachelor of Science at Rowan University, has been awarded the highly competitive Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship. The SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program provides full tuition, an annual stipend, a paid summer internship, a dedicated mentor, and Department of War (DoW) civilian employment upon graduation. This meri more PR

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Aug. 20 -- Marshall University posted the following news release: * * * Marshall University poised to help West Virginia communities pursue water infrastructure funding * Marshall University (Marshall) is partnering with the state of West Virginia, West Virginia University (WVU) and regional experts to help West Virginia communities pursue funding for critical water and wastewater infrastructure, an initiative announced by Gov. Patrick Morrisey earlier this week in Beckley. Morrisey announced a $145 million state  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 21 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * First person-centered measure of dementia caregiving styles improves partner, patient outcomes Improving support for caregivers of those with dementia can improve the care dementia patients receive - Alzheimer's disease and related dementias cause progressive memory loss and changes in thinking, behavior and daily functioning. As symptoms worsen, people living with dementia need increased s more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 21 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Nearly 50 VCU faculty honored for their research and teaching The 2026 NIRA and PEIA awardees elevate VCU's reputation and the student learning experience. By David Slipher, Office of the Provost Honoring faculty who challenge conventions, open pathways to discovery and transform student potential, two Virginia Commonwealth University award programs are recognizing dozens of educators who push the boundaries of their disciplines, forge collabo more PR

FULLERTON, California, Aug. 20 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news: * * * New Blended Programs Offer Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Five Years * Starting this fall, Cal State Fullerton is offering an additional pathway for students to earn both a bachelor's and a graduate degree in five years in engineering and statistics disciplines -giving students a leg up in the job market. CSUF is offering four blended programs in civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and mathematic more PR

NEWARK, New Jersey, Aug. 21 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * NJIT to Shape Roadmap for Nation's First EV Battery Management Law Written by: Jesse Jenkins By 2030, as many as 12 million metric tons of electric and hybrid vehicle batteries could reach the end of their first useful life worldwide each year. Now, NJIT researchers are helping New Jersey become the first state to answer a question: How can retired electric vehicle batteries be safely managed at scale? A new grant, awarded to NJIT by the more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, Aug. 19 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * Ohio Governor, Lt. Governor Visit UToledo on Heart of Opportunity Tour * Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel visited The University of Toledo on Wednesday as part of the statewide Heart of Opportunity tour, celebrating Ohio's ranking atop CNBC's list of America's Top States for Business and highlighting the role higher education plays in preparing the state's workforce and leading innovation. "Ohio's rise to become the No. 1 state for business did more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 19 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Preparing students for an AI-enabled future with ERA-NOVA * As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly transforms the way people learn, work, and communicate, educators are facing a new challenge: not whether AI belongs in classrooms, but how to prepare students to use it responsibly, ethically, and effectively. Education leaders from across Northern Virginia convened on George Mason University's Fairfax Campus for the Educational Research Alliance of Northe more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 20 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Preschool teachers overwhelmingly support play-based learning, study finds * COLUMBUS, Ohio -Thinkers from Plato to Maria Montessori have championed play as one of the most powerful ways that young children learn and grow. American preschool teachers overwhelmingly agree -but a new study finds that teachers in urban settings feel less family support for play-based learning than their suburban counterparts. The study, published in the Early Childhood Education more PR

SAN BERNARDINO, California, Aug. 21 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * President Terri Gomez wants CSUSB to be Inland Empire's first choice In her first Convocation address, university President Terri Gomez challenged CSUSB to make "choosing home" synonymous with academic excellence, student success and opportunity that contributes to the transformation of the region. - Choosing home. For Cal State San Bernardino President Terri Gomez, persuading more Inland Empire students to attend the  more PR

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 20 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Provost Mickey A. Latour finds a culture of kindness at Tennessee Tech * Tennessee Tech University's new provost and vice president for Academic Affairs, Mickey A. Latour, had a feeling about the university before he ever sat down for his formal interview. He arrived on campus at 6:30 a.m. for the first part of his two-day interview process. With 10 or 12 hours to fill before a scheduled dinner at downtown Cookeville's Fire & Vine, more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 20 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education posted the following news: * * * Researchers identify factors that build trust for student voice * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Trust doesn't automatically exist between students and educators. Educators can help build that trust by showing students they care about them as individuals, treating them with respect, communicating openly, following through on commitments and creating opportunities for genuine dialogue, according to new research led by Penn Sta more PR

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Aug. 20 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Rowan University among "The Best 392 Colleges" * Rowan has again earned national recognition for academic excellence in The Princeton Review's 2027 edition of "The Best 392 Colleges." Selected from thousands of four-year colleges nationwide, Rowan is among the top 14 percent of colleges included in the guide's 35th edition. Rowan's inclusion is based on academic excellence and high ratings from students in the following areas: admissions, fire safety, bein more PR

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Aug. 20 -- Rowan University posted the following Q&A involving Elizabeth Cerceo, professor of medicine and executive director of climate health at Cooper Medical School: * * * Q&A: Dr. Elizabeth Cerceo on why climate health is becoming essential to medicine * From wildfire smoke and extreme heat to air pollution and microplastics, environmental factors are increasingly shaping human health. At Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (CMSRU), Dr. Elizabeth Cerceo is helping lead a growing movement to ensure future ph more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, Aug. 21 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * Search committee named for UGA provost Group of faculty, staff, students and alumni will conduct a national search for candidates - University of Georgia President Jere W. Morehead has appointed a search committee to conduct a national search for candidates to serve as the institution's next senior vice president for academic affairs and provost. The committee is composed of faculty, staff, administrators, students and alumni, and will be co-chaired by  more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Aug. 20 -- The University of North Carolina Charlotte campus posted the following news release: * * * Simulation-based learning enhances classroom experience for nursing students * Novant Health recently announced a $500,000 investment in the UNC Charlotte School of Nursing's simulation labs. The state-of-the-art labs give students hands-on experience as they learn and master nursing skills, medical equipment and the latest technology. Melinda Pierce, simulation and interdisciplinary practice coordinator and seni more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, Aug. 21 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Three Binghamton University professors win prestigious NSF CAREER Awards More than $1.8 million in funding will be used to pursue research in robotics, materials science, and urban planning By Chris Kocher Three Binghamton University faculty members have received more than $1.8 million in National Science Foundation CAREER Awards to pursue groundbreaking research in robotics, materials science, and urban planning. The awards are part of the NSF's Facul more PR

TOWSON, Maryland, Aug. 21 -- Towson University issued the following news release: * * * Towson University earns Highly Established Action Plan Seal for 2026 Election Cycle National recognition highlights TU's commitment to civic engagement, voter participation, democratic involvement among students Key Takeaways * Towson University earned the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge's Highly Established Action Plan Seal for the 2026 election cycle, recognizing its comprehensive, nonpartisan efforts to increase voter participation and civic engage more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, Aug. 19 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF Ranks No. 1 Business Incubator in Florida by Time Magazine * After helping generate thousands of jobs, significant investment in companies and hundreds of millions of dollars of economic impact in Central Florida, the UCF Business Incubation Program has earned national recognition as one of the country's top business incubators. Yesterday, Time magazine released its inaugural listing of America's Best Incubators and Accelerators 2026, spotli more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Aug. 20 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Students Bring Landscape Design to Connecticut Correctional Facilities * On a warm spring morning at York Correctional Institution in Niantic - Connecticut's only state prison for women - a group of UConn landscape architecture students stepped into an environment unlike any they had studied before. Carrying shovels instead of pencils, students joined correctional officers, incarcerated women, faculty members, and volunteers to transform po more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Aug. 20 -- The University of North Carolina Charlotte campus posted the following news release: * * * UNC Charlotte again named one of North Carolina's best employers * For the eighth year in a row, UNC Charlotte has been named to the 2026 America's Best Employers by State list by Forbes, which released its rankings on Aug. 13. Only 100 employers in North Carolina made this year's list; including nine in the education sector. For the ranking, Forbes and market research firm Statista surveyed more than 245,000 em more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 21 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Arkansas Materials Institute to Advance Materials Science The University of Arkansas is launching a new research institute to advance the future of materials science and engineering. By combining leading-edge research, innovative degree programs and world-class facilities, the Arkansas Materials Institute will transform materials research into real-world solutions for industry, society and the state of Arkansas. "The Arkansas Materials Institute  more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Aug. 21 -- The University of Iowa College of Law issued the following news: * * * UI launches search, names committee for next College of Law dean The University of Iowa has launched a national search for the next dean of the College of Law. The search comes as Dean Todd Pettys approaches the end of his term leading the college on June 30, 2027. Pettys will return to the College of Law faculty at the conclusion of his term or when a new dean is appointed. "Todd has provided exceptional service to the College of Law and th more PR

OXFORD, Mississippi, Aug. 20 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news: * * * University Shatters Fundraising Record * OXFORD, Miss. - The University of Mississippi raised a record $284.6 million in private support during fiscal year 2026, a 32% increase totaling $69 million, that will expand scholarships, cancer care and research, premier facilities and athletics excellence. This marks a third consecutive year of record fundraising. It sustains the momentum of the historic Now & Ever: The Campaign for Ole Miss, a compreh more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 19 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * UNT Health College of Nursing celebrates inaugural BSN class at first pinning ceremony * Inaugural BSN graduates celebrate their completion of the program. Twenty-nine graduates marked a historic milestone for UNT Health Fort Worth on Saturday, Aug. 15, as the College of Nursing held its first nursing pinning ceremony. Surrounded by family, friends, faculty and university leaders, members of the inaugural Bachelor of Science in N more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Aug. 20 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI nursing study seeks health practitioner perspectiveson alcohol, breast cancer association * KINGSTON, R.I. -Aug. 20, 2026 -While the relationship between alcohol use and cancer-specifically breast cancer-is well-established, evolving research and fluctuations in official recommendations can make it difficult to fully understand the level of risk alcohol poses, not just for patients but also for providers. That has prompted two University o more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Aug. 20 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI offering new programs for the 2026-27 year * KINGSTON, R.I. - Aug. 20, 2026 - Fall semester classes begin at the University of Rhode Island on Sept. 9, with the state's flagship public research university offering several new programs this academic year. Among new undergraduate options, the University will offer bachelor's degrees in Environmental Arts and Humanities, Environmental Engineering, and in Learning and Education in Action. URI more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Aug. 20 (TNSrpt) -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU UWLP Research Shows Higher Ed Strengthens Individual, Family, Community Well-Being * The Utah State University Utah Women & Leadership Project has released a new research and policy brief, How Higher Education Strengthens Individual, Family and Community Well-Being, offering a comprehensive analysis of how educational attainment shapes Utahns' awareness, attitudes and expectations across 10 key areas of community life. The brief is the second in a t more PR

TYLER, Texas, Aug. 21 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * UTHealth Houston names Kevin A. Morano, PhD, provost Kevin A. Morano, PhD, a distinguished scientist, educator, and academic leader at UTHealth Houston for more than 25 years, has been appointed senior vice president and provost, effective Sept. 1. As provost, Morano will serve as the university's chief academic officer, providing strategic leadership for academic programs, student success, faculty development, educational innovation, and more PR

EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, Aug. 20 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus posted the following news: * * * UW-Eau Claire makes Money's list of Best Colleges in America for 2026 * Money looked at more than 2,400 four-year public and private nonprofit colleges in the country, with 745 schools meeting the initial screening requirements for further examination. UW-Eau Claire again received a four-star rating out of five stars after Money analyzed the colleges based on 25 factors, including graduation rates, cost of attendance, financial  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 21 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following Q&A on Aug. 19, 2026, involving Todd Haymore, a new member of the board of the directors of the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges: * * * Todd Haymore, who served as VCU rector, joins board of Association of Governing Boards The VCU alum and former Board of Visitors leader discusses higher education governance, affordability and what he learned during eight years of service to the university. - Todd Haymore, who served eight years more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 21 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Virginia Tech sets course for human-centered AI leadership AI Futures Working Group develops universitywide vision statement to distinguish Virginia Tech in a rapidly evolving AI landscape. By April Goode As artificial intelligence reshapes society, Virginia Tech's vision for AI is rooted in a simple belief: the true value of technology is determined by its ability to better serve humanity. Through the lens of the university's land-grant mission and its mott more PR