WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 21 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * A new class and new possibilities at W&M * The arrival of students always brings a special energy to William & Mary. The Class of 2030 and new transfer students bring fresh ideas and experiences and a love of learning and making connections. On Aug. 20, 1,704 first-year students and 220 transfer students moved into residence halls, beginning their journey as part of the unique W&M community. They arrived from 47 states, the U.S. Virgin Islands and 22 coun more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 22 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * New AI literacy course takes VCU students behind the screen The interdisciplinary offering helps them 'evaluate what AI produces and make informed choices.' By Sian Wilkerson A new Virginia Commonwealth University course is offering students a beginner-friendly overview of artificial intelligence, examining what the technology is, how it works and the tools needed to address the questions - and challenges - that its use can pose. HUMS 204: AI  more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 21 -- The University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Amin Salehi-Khojin Named Chair of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science at Pitt * Following a national search, Amin Salehi-Khojin, an energy and advanced materials researcher and current chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Southern Methodist University, has been named Harry S. Tack Professor and chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science at the University of Pit more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 20 -- The Salk Institute for Biological Studies issued the following news release: * * * Are predatory brain immune cells eating nerve cells in ALS? * * Highlights * Salk scientists discover that central nervous system-resident immune cells called microglia use TAM receptors (discovered by study senior author Greg Lemke in 1991) to eat specific nerve cells in mouse model of ALS * The study is the first to show TAM receptors can be used to kill living nerve cells * The insights contribute to ongoing efforts  more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, Aug. 20 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Arts Leadership Graduate Students Help Bring Goldfarb Center to Life * MACOMB, IL. -As Western Illinois University prepares to open the Goldfarb Center for the Performing Arts (GCPA) in September, students in the University's inaugural Arts Leadership graduate cohort are gaining hands-on experience while helping prepare the facility for its first audiences. The students have contributed to projects including website development, marketing, ar more PR

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Aug. 20 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * As retirement nears, MTSU's McPhee reflects on tenure 'focused on purpose, not just growth' * MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -A reflective Middle Tennessee State University President Sidney A. McPhee praised the steadfast support of his late wife and the teamwork of his many talented colleagues to move the institution forward in delivering his 26th and final State of the University Address at the traditional Fall Faculty Meeting held Thursday, Aug. 2 more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 21 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Associate Dean Daryl Lim quoted by PBS News on Meta youth-safety 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 PBS News in an August 18, 2026, article examining major multistate litigation against Meta over youth safety, privacy, and allegedly harmful social media design practices. You can read th more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, Aug. 22 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Harpur College welcomes Simons Empire Faculty Fellows in mathematics and physics The four assistant professors' research is at the intersection of quantum materials and artificial intelligence By Jennifer Micale This semester, Harpur College of Arts and Sciences welcomes a quartet of mathematicians and physicists, who will help establish Binghamton University as a major research center at the intersection of quantum science and artificial intelligence.  more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, Aug. 22 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Watson College looks ahead to 2026-27 with new students, faculty, and initiatives Career Expo, Engineers Week, and Capstone Studio among the events and programs this academic year By Chris Kocher Looking ahead to the 2026-27 academic year, Binghamton University's Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science has exciting programs and events coming up. "After a busy summer, we are excited to welcome new and returning students to campus," s more PR

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia, Aug. 21 -- Georgia College posted the following news: * * * Biology undergrad researches cancer drug at Notre Dame through National Science Foundation REU * By Ian Wesselhoff F or over two months this summer, junior biology major Rebecca DeRoth worked full-time hours in the lab at the University of Notre Dame researching the effectiveness of a cancer drug. DeRoth was accepted into two U.S. National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (NSF REU) programs, and chose the offer from Notre Dame t more PR

BOWIE, Maryland, Aug. 20 -- Bowie State University posted the following news release: * * * Bowie State University to Launch Urban One's ONE Yard: The HBCU Experience * BOWIE, MD -Bowie State University will be the first Historically Black College and University (HBCU) to host ONE Yard: The HBCU Experience, a new multi-city engagement tour from Urban One celebrating HBCU culture, community, creativity and entrepreneurship. The inaugural event will take place Thursday, Aug. 27, in partnership with Bowie State's Entrepreneurship Innovation Ce more PR

STONY BROOK, New York, Aug. 21 -- The State University of New York Stony Brook University posted the following news: * * * Brookhaven and Stony Brook Researchers Demonstrate 'Wireless' Capability for Quantum Network * First-of-its-kind free-space optical link begins quantum entanglement experiments Editor's note: The following press release is being jointly issued by the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory and the State University of New York at Stony Brook University. UPTON and STONY BROOK, N.Y. -Researchers at the more PR

OXFORD, Mississippi, Aug. 21 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news: * * * Business Law Scholar, Former County Mayor Lee Harris Joins Law School * OXFORD, Miss. - University of Mississippi law students will soon have opportunities to learn from a business and corporate law scholar and two-term county mayor when Lee Harris joins the faculty this fall. Harris, who is completing his second term as Shelby County mayor, will teach contracts, business associations and mergers and acquisitions as a tenured law professor. "Pr more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 21 -- Canisius University issued the following news: * * * Canisius Invests in Innovation to Strengthen Student Success * Buffalo, NY - Canisius University President Steve Stoute announced today 12 projects selected to receive support from the President's Innovation Fund (PIF) for the 2026-27 academic year. The awards include two new faculty-led projects and the renewal of 10 projects led by faculty and staff. The initiatives span professional development, research and experiential learning, with a shared focus on ac more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 22 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * $24.9M raised-a celebration of giving Annual event brings together donors, faculty, and students to celebrate historic fundraising milestones and investment in dental education - Driven by a record-breaking $24.9 million in donor support over the past two fiscal years, Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine celebrated the transformative power of philanthropy at its annual gathering on Aug. 6 at Glidden House. The event brought to more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 22 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Breaking the cycle: How research is shaping a new approach to gun violence prevention Researchers at the Mandel School's Begun Center are evaluating an innovative specialty court program designed to stop the cycle of gun violence before it escalates. Story by: Laura Dorr Addressing gun violence requires more than enforcement--it requires stopping the cycle before it can escalate. At Case Western Reserve University Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Sch more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 22 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Nursing's John Gallagher, medical student co-author research paper on using geospatial mapping software to offer Stop the Bleed training John Gallagher, DNP, professor at Case Western Reserve University Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, and Daniela Schmulevich, Daniela Schmulevich, a student at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, recently co-authored an article published in Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open. Alongside researchers from  more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 22 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Share STEM research at a national conference The Graduate Education Office at Case Western Reserve University invites students to submit abstracts, apply for travel awards and connect with scientists sharing research that addresses today's challenges and shapes tomorrow's future at the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS). This event, which will take place Nov. 18 to 21, is the largest multidisciplinary scientific co more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Aug. 20 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Casey Metoyer Connects Sport Science, Performance and Purpose * For Casey Metoyer, sport science involves turning data into decisions that help athletes perform their best. He brings this passion for knowledge and application to Samford University's new Master of Science in Performance and Applied Sport Science (MSPASS), where he helps students connect scientific principles with real-world performance. Metoyer brings experience from professional and more PR

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Aug. 22 -- The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School issued the following news: * * * Chancellor David McManus welcoming 379 new UMass Chan students 'to the team' At a glance * There are 379 new UMass Chan students taking part in orientation this week, including 226 students in the T.H. Chan School of Medicine. * Chancellor David D. McManus, MD'02, ScM'12, MBA, is delivering welcoming remarks for each school. * The Office of Student Life has organized a joint orientation for all students on Aug. 21. By more PR

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Aug. 20 -- Clark University posted the following news: * * * Clark welcomes Class of 2030 to campus * #'Some of your best memories may happen because you decided to take a chance' Hundreds of new Clarkies students packed into the Kneller Athletic Center on Thursday afternoon after moving into residence halls with the help of their family members and peer mentors, getting used to their new home away from home. President David Fithian '87 greeted the Class of 2030 and remarked that for all the ways Clark will shap more PR

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Aug. 20 -- Clark University posted the following news: * * * Clark, Amazon Web Services convene inaugural AI Agents Academy * Clark University, in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS), convened more than 400 leaders from over 100 universities, healthcare organizations, foundations, and nonprofits for an inaugural AI Agents Academy in downtown Worcester on Tuesday, August 18. The national forum explored how AI agents are transforming mission-driven organizations. The academy brought together advancement le more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, Aug. 21 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Computer Science Panelists Explain How Public Interest Tech Advances Careers and Benefits Society * Public interest technology - tech that serves the public good - is a win-win for computer science students: It teaches them essential elements of the field and offers real-life experience while improving society. And there's more than one way to get involved. That was the message shared by speakers in a recent panel discussion on public intere more PR

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 20 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell researchers build 'digital twin' to model Manhattan air quality * Cornell engineers have developed a "digital twin" framework that creates a real-time virtual representation of urban carbon dioxide conditions, creating a tool that could help city planners monitor emissions, identify hotspots and evaluate potential interventions before implementing them in the real world. Published July 25 in the journal Environmental Modelling & Software, the project u more PR

SAN DIEGO, California, Aug. 20 -- California State University San Diego State University posted the following news: * * * De la Torre looks toward building upon SDSU's historic impact * San Diego State University President Adela de la Torre opened the 2026-27 academic year by looking ahead to the next five years, a period in which she said SDSU will build upon its most recent achievements for "an even more ambitious future." "I want us to remember one idea," de la Torre said in an address to nearly 1,000 faculty and staff Thursday at the a more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, Aug. 22 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences celebrates achievements and welcomes new faces for the 2026-27 academic year Accreditations, a new program, and new students, faculty, and staff set the stage for a year of innovation and achievement By Natalie Blando-George At Binghamton University's Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences, excitement is in the air as faculty, students, and staff embark on the 2026-27 academic year, brimming with oppo more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 21 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Detroit students learn about healthy movement at MSU * Over 70 Detroit children, ages 5 through 14, spent a day of summer vacation at Michigan State University to learn how movement can keep them healthy and even turn into a career. They also toured MSU athletic facilities and had a surprise visit from Basketball Head Coach Tom Izzo and Football Head Coach Pat Fitzgerald. "These children learned how their body responds to physical activity and wh more PR

WICHITA, Kansas, Aug. 21 -- Friends University issued the following news: * * * ECI Grant Flourishing as Friends Press Release * Friends University has been awarded a $200,000 Institutional Impact Grant from the Educating Character Initiative (ECI), a part of the Program for Leadership and Character at Wake Forest University. The three-year project, Flourishing as Friends: Cultivating Character in Communities of Practice, includes multiple university-wide and regional initiatives designed to augment the University's strategic plan, Vision F more PR

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Aug. 21 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * ETSU presents Distinguished Faculty Awards * At East Tennessee State University's annual Faculty Convocation, three faculty members were recognized with the university's 2026 Distinguished Faculty Awards for excellence in teaching, research and service. The Distinguished Faculty Awards are the highest honors bestowed upon ETSU faculty. Each honoree receives a one-of-a-kind, hand-blown glass piece and a $7,500 honorarium provided by the ETSU more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Aug. 21 (TNSrep) -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Exploring Precision Medicine for Pancreatic Cancer * Imagine if prior to the start of cancer care, doctors could rapidly confirm the most effective chemotherapy or immunotherapy, or combination thereof, to personalize your loved ones difficult to treat pancreatic cancer treatment to improve their outcomes and life expectancy? A collaborative UConn School of Medicine research study is exploring this possibility with Encapsulate, Inc., a p more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, Aug. 21 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * FAA Executive Physician/Scientist Joins UCF Aerospace Medicine Team * #Highlights * UCF has recruited one of the nation's foremost aerospace medicine experts. After decades leading the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Civil Aerospace Medical Institute, Melchor Antunano joins the College of Medicine as professor, chief technologist and medical innovation officer. * A Mexico City native, Antunano came to America in 1985 to complete an ae more PR

BERKELEY, California, Aug. 20 -- The University of California Haas School of Business issued the following news release: * * * Falling wages, not rising prices, drove the 2024 election * * Falling wages, not rising prices, drove Republican gains in 2024, according to a working paper by UC Berkeley Haas Professor Francesco Trebbi and Georgetown's Juan Felipe Riano. * Once real wage growth is accounted for, counties with higher inflation actually shifted less toward Republicans-a reversal that the authors trace to wealthier, more urbanized more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 21 -- The Washington University School of Medicine posted the following news release: * * * FDA clears blood test to aid evaluation for Alzheimer's disease * The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared for marketing an innovative blood test with underlying technology invented at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis for the early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. The test, known as PrecivityAD2, was developed and validated by C2N Diagnostics, a WashU startup company. PrecivityAD2 is a b more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Aug. 21 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Forbes names Clemson No. 13 best employer in South Carolina * Clemson University is once again a Forbes best employer by state. Clemson earned the No. 13 ranking in South Carolina, the University's highest rank since it was first recognized seven years ago. Clemson's ranking places it as the No. 1 education employer in the state of South Carolina, and in the top 15 of South Carolina employers overall. "Clemson's greatest asset is our people, and I am more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 22 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Former Marathon Oil CEO and family pour into Texas A&M Lee Tillman '84 endows faculty support in the Department of Nuclear Engineering, recognizing the critical role nuclear energy will play in the world's future. By David Holt, Contributor Former Marathon Oil CEO and Texas A&M University chemical engineering graduate Lee Tillman '84 recently established faculty endowments in nuclear engineering, emphasizing the role nuclear more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 22 -- Columbia University issued the following news: * * * From SIPA to Scaling a Startup: A Columbia Alumna's Guide to Utilizing the Columbia Network Allia Mohamed (SIPA'18) co-founded the startup Openigloo with fellow Columbians to help New Yorkers vet their landlords. Here's her advice for making connections here that could define your career from the very start. By Kelly Moffitt-Hawasly Before she launched Openigloo, a platform that's now helped more than three million New Yorkers vet their landlord before committing to  more PR

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, Aug. 21 -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health posted the following news: * * * Fry named vice dean for academic affairs of UNC Gillings School * Rebecca Fry, PhD, professor and chair of environmental sciences and engineering (ESE) and the Carol Remmer Angle Distinguished Professor in Children's Environmental Health, has been named vice dean for academic affairs at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health. In this newly created role, Fry will serve as the School's se more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 21 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU hosts 2026 AI Bootcamp series to aid students, faculty, staff learning and research * Florida State University students, faculty and staff are getting an in-depth lesson on artificial intelligence and its applications in research, courtesy of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, part of the College of Arts and Sciences. The 2026 AI Bootcamp series kicked off Aug. 6 on campus and runs through Oct. 9. The free educational series, organiz more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 22 -- The Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Georgia Tech's Shield Research Environment Earns Top Rating in Federal Cybersecurity Assessment A third-party assessment validated the Institute's ability to support Department of Defense-related projects and protect sensitive information. - Georgia Tech's secure research enclave, Shield, has achieved Level 2 Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) following a Certified Third-Party Assessor Organization (C3PAO) assessment. This posi more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Aug. 20 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Global Design Leaders Headline 2026-27 Architecture & Interior Design Lecture Series * Students often encounter the world's most influential architects and designers through textbooks, case studies and magazine features. At Samford University, they will have the opportunity to hear from them in person. Samford's Architecture & Interior Design Lecture Series welcomes this year's extraordinary roster of internationally recognized practitioners whose w more PR

GALLUP, New Mexico, Aug. 22 -- The University of New Mexico's Gallup campus issued the following news: * * * GO Bond 3 approval would bring $3M to UNM-Gallup without raising taxes Voters will be asked to support higher education projects in New Mexico, including renovation of Calvin Hall Center By Richard Reyes During the 2026 General Election, New Mexico voters will be asked whether to approve a general obligation bond to fund higher education projects around the state, including $3 million for the renovation of Calvin Hall Center at The  more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Aug. 21 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Graduate Student Government welcomes new leadership for 2026-27 * Justin Gibson '24 and Antonia Blank have been named president and vice president, respectively, of Graduate Student Government (GSG) following the organization's electoral process this spring. In their roles, the two support Clemson graduate students by fostering connection and representing and advocating for them in front of University leadership. Gibson's presidential term got underway  more PR

GRINNELL, Iowa, Aug. 21 -- Grinnell College posted the following news: * * * Grinnell Representatives Join National Conversation on the Future of STEM Research * Susan Ferrari, assistant vice president in the Office of Grants and Research and Kristen Burson, associate professor of physics, will bring a liberal arts perspective to a national conversation about the future of STEM research at emerging research institutions (ERIs)-colleges and universities with less than $50 million in annual federal research expenditures. During the National A more PR

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Aug. 21 -- Lycoming College posted the following news: * * * Guadalupe Martinez "Becoming River" to open Lycoming College Art Gallery 2026-27 season * Curated by: Marisa C. Sanchez, Ph.D., assistant professor of art history, in collaboration with the artist Exhibit dates: Friday, Sept. 4-Saturday, Nov. 28, Lycoming College Art Gallery Artist Talk (open to the public): Wednesday, Oct. 14, 4:30 p.m., Trogner Presentation Room, Krapf Gateway Center, Lycoming College. This talk is co-sponsored by the art department more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, Aug. 21 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * Guide to a Successful Semester at UCF * #Highlights * Discover the many campus resources available to support your academic success, personal well-being and future career goals. * Learn where to find tutoring, career guidance, well-being support, study spaces, transportation options and more. * Start the semester with confidence and make the most of your UCF experience by taking advantage of the many opportunities designed to help every Kni more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 21 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Housing may shape death risks for low-income older renters Brown School study finds subsidized senior housing may help offset health risks associated with isolation - For low-income older adults, where they live may affect how long they live, according to new research from Washington University in St. Louis. The study, forthcoming in the September print issue of the journal Social Science & Medicine, examined the relationship between housin more PR

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, Aug. 21 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * HPU Poll 126: Majority of North Carolina Voters Say Country Headed in Wrong Direction * HIGH POINT, N.C., Aug. 21, 2026 - A new High Point University(r) Poll of North Carolina likely voters found that a majority (59%) said the country is on the wrong track, while 36% said that the country was headed in the right direction. More than one-third of likely voters (35%) said the state of North Carolina was headed in the right direction, while 4 more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, Aug. 20 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * Idaho State University Hosts Congressman Simpson to Highlight Key Research Priorities * Idaho State University recently welcomed staff members from Congressman Mike Simpson's office for a campus tour focused on the university's core research areas. Faculty and administrators gave the congressional delegation a look at ongoing work in energy, the environment, health sciences, and creative scholarship. The visit aimed to highlight both current projects and em more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 21 -- Trinity University posted the following news: * * * Incoming Trinity First-Year Is Bringing Her Curiosity and Leadership to Campus * Rowan Hankins '30 is starting at Trinity University this fall with her sights set on becoming an aerospace engineer, a dream that solidified for her after a summer internship with NASA. She plans to balance her studies with soccer, excited to join and contribute to the Trinity community. Rowan Hankins '30 has loved STEM since middle school, and in 2024, she found herself working more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 21 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news: * * * Institutional support advances UMSL faculty collaboration with South African colleagues * Associate Professor Alina Slapac (far left) led a Collaborative Online International Learning - or COIL - workshop with Karen Collett (second from left) for University of the Western Cape faculty members during her three-week trip to South Africa this spring. Slapac and Collett, an associate professor of school leadership and management at UWC,  more PR

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Aug. 21 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Internship at Del's Lemonade juices Sydney Amaral '26's interest in brand marketing * Summer in Rhode Island wouldn't be the same without Del's Lemonade, and for Sydney Amaral '26 it has been a season for squeezing the most out of a marketing internship at one of the Ocean State's most iconic brands. Amaral, who is set to graduate in December with a Marketing degree, has been looking for jobs in the cosmetics or finance industries, but it's her backgrou more PR

LOUDONVILLE, New York, Aug. 21 -- Siena College posted the following news: * * * Introducing a Degree in Engineering Physics * Siena now offers its first academic program to carry the "engineering" designation. The New York State Board of Regents recently approved the University's bachelor of science in engineering physics, following review by the New York State Education Department and the State Board of Engineering. The program features tracks in mechanical and electrical engineering. The new major builds on Siena's established strength more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, Aug. 20 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * ISU Professor Emeritus Publishes New Book on Cancer, Cancer Treatments * The insights math can provide on cancer and its treatment are the subject of a new book by an Idaho State University Professor Emeritus. Recently, De Gruyter published Leonid Hanin's latest book, Modeling Cancer Progression and the Effects of Treatment: Mathematical, Statistical and Computational Methodologies with Clinical Perspectives. Over the book's 266 pages, Hanin "combines meth more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 20 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Janet M. Box-Steffensmeier awarded Ohio State's Pierre Agostini Prize * Janet M. Box-Steffensmeier, Distinguished University Professor and Vernal Riffe Professor of Political Science at The Ohio State University, has been named the 2026 recipient of Ohio State's Pierre Agostini Prize. The Pierre Agostini Prize is the university's most prestigious award for scholarly and artistic achievement and is presented annually to one faculty member in recognition of the more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Aug. 22 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * Lou Douglas Lecture connects lived experience, research and education This September, the Lou Douglas Lecture Series at Kansas State University will bring together an internationally known autism advocate, autism practitioner-scholars, community members and students around a shared question: How can communities work together to create environments where neurodivergent people can learn, work and thrive? Kerry Magro, an award-winning autistic professional s more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, Aug. 21 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Kennesaw State student explores the mental effects of workplace automation * KENNESAW, Ga. | Aug 21, 2026 According to the World Economic Forum, 86 percent of employers expect artificial intelligence and related technologies to transform their businesses by 2030. As new technologies become a larger part of the modern workplace, Kennesaw State University student Blessing Onyekachi is researching how working alongside them affects employees' ment more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Aug. 21 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Kentucky State Brings Hands-On Agriculture to 2026 State Fair * Interactive AgLand exhibit highlights University research, Cooperative Extension, forestry, and food production Kentucky State University is bringing agricultural education to life at the 2026 Kentucky State Fair, inviting visitors to explore the research, outreach, and hands-on learning that support communities across the Commonwealth. The University's Land Grant Program exhibit is lo more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, Aug. 20 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Launch '26 celebrates new school year, sustained momentum * KENNESAW, Ga. | Aug 20, 2026 Momentum provided the theme as Kennesaw State University's faculty and staff gathered at VyStar Arena on Aug. 20 to celebrate the opening of the 2026-27 academic year with Launch '26. Speakers and guests enjoyed a look into KSU's future, illustrated by visions of continued growth, academic excellence, ascendant and relevant research, and continued student  more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Aug. 22 -- The University of New Orleans issued the following news release: * * * LSU New Orleans Professor Elliott Beaton Selected for Allen Institute Neuroscience Educator Workshops Elliott Beaton, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Psychology, was selected for two multi-day educator workshops hosted this summer by the Allen Institute in Seattle. The application-based programs prepare college faculty to teach neuroscience using large, openly available scientific data sets collected by Allen Institute sc more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 21 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Mercer named 2026-27 College of Distinction * #Six Programs Recognized MACON, Ga. -Mercer University has been named a College of Distinction for the 2026-27 academic year, a prestigious designation awarded to schools whose commitment to engaged, experiential education sets them apart. Mercer was recognized as a private university on both the state and national levels and in the categories: * Business -Affirms a dynamic and ethics-driven business education  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 20 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * Michael Matheny: AI to improve human-centered healthcare for patients, practitioners * Physicians today have access to more patient information and more types of medical devices than ever before, especially with rapidly evolving artificial intelligence in healthcare. Dr. Michael Matheny, professor of medicine and of biomedical informatics and biostatics, is passionate about combining these evolving technologies with a human touch. He's helping cl more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 22 (TNSjou) -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * New drug combination may help treat advanced prostate cancer Researchers find a promising way to slow the growth of treatment-resistant prostate cancer by targeting two key cancer pathways simultaneously - About one in eight men are diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime. Although many survive, it can develop into metastatic disease. In the United States, prostate ca more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 22 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * A Gift to Benefit All: Bill and Sally Martin's Visionary Support for Sports Medicine With strong ties to athletics and a goal to advance health care for everyone, Bill and Sally Martin are pleased that their $1 million gift to kick off fundraising efforts for a sports medicine facility at the University of Michigan is helping Michigan Medicine realize that vision. The health system announced i more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 22 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Rogel Cancer Center names Kaffenberger to deputy director role The University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center has named Samuel Kaffenberger, MD, as deputy director for cancer clinical services, a role that complements his current position as senior medical director for cancer services at Michigan Medicine. Kaffenberger was also named medical director of clinical operations for the cancer cente more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 21 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * The importance of indoor airflow patterns in spreading airborne disease Researchers explore how a key factor can mitigate or promote tuberculosis transmission. - Tuberculosis (TB) is a leading cause of infectious disease deaths, claiming over 1 million lives every year. It spreads through the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or exhales, and drug-resistant strains and asymptomatic spreading are growing concerns. Curbi more PR

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, Aug. 21 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * More Than the Root: UAPB Researcher Highlights Potential of Sweetpotato Leaves * Most people know what to do with a sweetpotato. They bake it, mash it, turn it into fries or use it in a holiday casserole. But what about the leaves? Dr. Shahidul Islam, professor and graduate coordinator at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff and director of UAPB's USDA Regulatory Science Center, says the leafy green tops of the sweetpotato plant d more PR

FULLERTON, California, Aug. 21 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news: * * * Music Alum Pledges $3.5 Million to Create College of the Arts Deanship * School of Music alum Douglas G. Stewart pledged $3.5 million to name the College of the Arts deanship and support hands-on learning experiences for students. The endowed gift will benefit the Dean's Fund for Excellence in the College of the Arts, providing critical support for master classes, workshops, scholarships and conference travel. Stewart gave an ad more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 21 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * New minor explores how biology, behavior and society shape health * Health doesn't begin and end in a doctor's office. It is shaped by a complex mix of biology, behavior and the environments in which people live, work and build relationships. Rice University's new undergraduate minor in behavioral medicine and health resilience prepares students to understand those connections. Housed in the School of Social Sciences and supported by the Institute of Health more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Aug. 21 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * NSF releases $1.5 billion for foundational research * On August 17, the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) released $1.5 billion in competitive funding. See the press release: NSF announces $1.5B for foundational research to drive scientific breakthroughs for American technological leadership. These funding opportunities are aligned with the memo: Ushering in a New Golden Age of American Innovation: Fiscal Year 2028 Administration Research and D more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Aug. 22 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: * * * OSU researchers work to improve spacecraft spatial awareness and safety The environment is similar, whether it is a car on the highway or a satellite in low Earth orbit. In both cases, spatial awareness is key, but the challenge is far greater for spacecraft. Objects ranging from 1 millimeter to 10 centimeters can travel at speeds close to Mach 40, creating a hazardous microscopic projectile for satellites that first must be detected before being av more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Aug. 21 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news: * * * OU researchers selected for Department of Energy Genesis Mission * NORMAN, OKLA. - With funding from the U.S. Department of Energy, the University of Oklahoma is helping build AI into the future of American science. Two OU-led research teams have been awarded nearly $1.4 million in funding under the DOE's Genesis Mission, with a third researcher providing significant support for a Genesis Mission project being led by Los Alamos National Laboratory. U.S more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Aug. 21 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news: * * * OU retains title as Oklahoma's best university employer * NORMAN, Okla. - For the second year in a row, the University of Oklahoma is the No. 1 university to work for in the state of Oklahoma, according to Forbes. The University also maintained its position as No. 6 in the magazine's annual list of America's Best Employers by State, which recognizes employers with at least 500 employees. "To receive this recognition again is a great honor and a refl more PR

CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, Aug. 22 -- Pennsylvania State University Lehigh Valley campus issued the following news: * * * Lehigh Valley faculty and staff recognized for excellence and contributions Recipients honored for contributions to teaching, research, service and student success at All Campus Day - Penn State Lehigh Valley recognized eight faculty and staff members for their contributions to teaching, research, service, student success and the campus community during its annual All Campus Day. The awards recognize faculty and staf more PR

EL PASO, Texas, Aug. 22 -- The University of Texas El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * President Wilson: UTEP Keeps Building Excellence State of the University highlights: * Record high $67 million+ in fundraising * Expected record enrollment of 27,000+ for fall * Fifth straight year of record freshmen class sizes * Tuition and fees flat since 2020 * Research highest ever at $162.3 million - In her annual State of the University address to faculty, staff and students, The University of Texas at El Paso President He more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 21 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Professional Development Days emphasize the power of connection * For many people, the word "networking" evokes images of elevator pitches, crowded receptions and awkward exchanges of business cards. But according to organizational behavior expert Inga Carboni, networking is something far more personal and essential. "The people in your network are the ones you turn to every day," Carboni told attendees during William & Mary's 2026 Professional Development more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 21 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Andrea J. Martin contributes legal expertise, research, and writing to two U.S. Supreme Court amicus briefs * CARLISLE, PA-Professor Andrea J. Martin contributed legal expertise, research, and writing to two amicus curiae briefs submitted to the United States Supreme Court in StandWithUs Center for Legal Justice v. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, a Title VI case arising from allegations of antisemitic ha more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 21 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Samantha J. Prince quoted in MarketWatch article * CARLISLE, PA-Professor Samantha J. Prince was recently quoted by Brett Arends in his MarketWatch article titled "IBM workers pay a $400 million price in investing in company stock." The article explores the financial consequences of IBM employees choosing to invest in the company's 401(k) plan. On a day when the company released poor economic quarterly projecti more PR

BERKELEY, California, Aug. 20 -- The University of California Haas School of Business issued the following news release: * * * Proving the art of the possible: AWS prototyping engineer Patrick O'Connor * Patrick O'Connor, EWMBA 28, grew up between Ireland and Australia and started programming young at his father's RFID company. * At AWS, he leads prototyping experiments that prove out the art of the possible, from autonomous driving to gene editing. * He chose Berkeley for the depth of its ecosystem and its proximity to San Francisco, the  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 21 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Researchers clear hurdle toward 'EKG for a single cell' * Inserting a diamond-based quantum sensor into a living cell can obtain previously unseen levels of detail about how life works and how diseases form. "Think of it as an EKG for a single cell, a way to capture everything happening inside at once, in real time," said University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering Prof. Aaron Esser-Kahn. "We routinely monitor vital signs in people-h more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 20 -- Pennsylvania State University 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 State. Published in the more PR

ROCHESTER, New York, Aug. 21 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * RIT Student Government president sets priorities for student success Yasmine Ibrahim plans to improve communication, student involvement, access, and menu options - As last year's director of finance for Rochester Institute of Technology Student Government, Yasmine Ibrahim learned about challenges students face and the opportunities Student Government can offer to make positive differences. "It motivated me to pursue a larger leaders more PR

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Aug. 20 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Rowan University celebrates opening of Rita & Larry Salva School of Nursing & Health Professions Building * #New facility expands nursing and health professions education as Rowan prepares for more than 1,000 nursing students this fall Rowan University, Virtua Health and partners celebrated the opening of the Rita & Larry Salva School of Nursing & Health Professions building Thursday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the university's West Campus, in Mantua  more PR

NEWARK, New Jersey, Aug. 22 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Rutgers-Newark Vice Provost Elected President of National Society Focused on Psychology and Social Issues By Carrie Stetler Luis Rivera, Rutgers University-Newark's vice provost for academic innovation and a psychology professor, was elected president of the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues, a national organization with a leading role in using research to inform public policy. Rivera, a social psychologist, described the organization as a more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 20 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * Save the dates: Faculty Senate and Fall Faculty Assembly * The 2026-27 academic year begins with two important faculty events: the first Faculty Senate meeting of the year on Thursday, Aug. 27, and the Fall Faculty Assembly on Thursday, Sept. 3. Faculty Senate Meeting - Aug. 27 New Faculty Senate Chair Jason Harris, principal senior lecturer of classical and Mediterranean studies, will lead the first Senate meeting of the year, with Chancellor  more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Aug. 20 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Seton Hall Faculty Shine in Summer Media * School may be out, but throughout the summer of 2026, Seton Hall University faculty continued to serve as trusted resources for local, national and international media outlets. From the surge of prediction markets and tech regulation to high-stakes political analysis and international sports economics, University scholars provided insightful commentary across top media outlets around the globe, including The more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Aug. 20 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Seton Hall to Host National Law Enforcement Expert * How should law enforcement leaders communicate when every action can be recorded, shared and scrutinized by millions? That question will be at the heart of an upcoming event featuring Darrin Porcher, Ed.D., a retired NYPD lieutenant and nationally recognized law enforcement expert and media analyst. The College of Human Development, Culture, and Media will welcome Porcher for "When the World is Wa more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 21 -- California State University San Francisco State University posted the following news: * * * SFSU begins new academic year with "wind in our sails" * San Francisco State University is heading into the 2026-27 academic year with new momentum and a continued commitment to helping students turn their education into opportunity. "We have wind in our sails," President Lynn Mahoney told faculty and staff gathered Aug. 20 for SFSU's annual Opening Convocation in McKenna Theatre. The traditional ceremony brings more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Aug. 21 -- Southern Connecticut State University posted the following news: * * * Southern Achievers Honored as Women of Innovation for 2026 * Forty-seven accomplished Connecticut women will be honored for their achievements in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) at the Connecticut Technology Council's 21st annual Women of Innovation(r) awards on October 27 in Branford, Conn. Among the 47 finalists are three women from Southern: Julia Irwin, interim provost and vice president for academic affair more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 21 -- Spelman College posted the following news: * * * Spelman College Opens Academic Year With Faculty Honors at Opening Convocation * Spelman College held its annual Opening Convocation ceremony on August 20, 2026, welcoming students, faculty and staff to Sisters Chapel for a celebration of academic achievement and faculty excellence. The ceremony formally launched the 2026 - 2027 academic year. It featured an address from Spelman's 12th President, Ayanna Howard, Ph.D., and recognized faculty members who reached si more PR

MIDLAND, Michigan, Aug. 21 (TNSrpt) -- Northwood University posted the following news: * * * New Study Estimates Northwood's Economic Impact Across Michigan is Nearly $895 Million * Independent report finds Northwood University supported more than 9,300 jobs statewide, including 3,007 in the Great Lakes Bay Region, in fiscal year 2024-25. Northwood University added $894.6 million in income to Michigan's economy during fiscal year 2024-25, according to a newly released independent economic impact report that demonstrates the independent uni more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 21 (TNSjou) -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * Study Finds Most States Tie Support Plans for Substance-Exposed Infants to Child Protective Services * A new study from the Rollins School of Public Health and University of Kansas Medical Center reviews more than a decade of state policy to create the first taxonomy of how states carry out federally required Plans of Safe Care. In 2016, the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act was expanded by the federal gov more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 21 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Supporting 'We the People' for the summer * On a school field trip in elementary school, Penn Arts & Sciences undergrad Pelham Tennant remembers gazing up with a sense of awe at the words "We the People" etched into the exterior of the National Constitution Center (NCC) at Philadelphia's Independence Mall. Little did she know that as a rising second-year, she would intern in that very building, through Penn's Summer Humanities Internship P more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 22 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Drones, Rovers and Submersibles: Orange Works Fuels the Next Generation of Engineers A summer STEM program gives high schoolers experience building autonomous vehicles, developing a pipeline into the College of Engineering and Computer Science. John Boccacino The classroom spaces in the Center for Science and Technology buzz with activity as high school students build and learn how to code autonomous vehicles on land, in the air and underwater. A black and more PR

LAREDO, Texas, Aug. 22 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release: * * * TAMIU Faculty Member Elected to Executive Board of Nation's Oldest Educational Leadership Organization Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) Assistant Professor of Educational Administration, Dr. Cynthia Angelica Gallardo, has been elected to the Executive Board of the International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (ICPEL), the oldest organization in the United States represen more PR

LAREDO, Texas, Aug. 22 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release: * * * TAMIU Research Highlights: Faculty Scholarship Featured in Second Quarterly Showcase Faculty at Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) continue to advance knowledge across a broad range of disciplines through innovative research and scholarship that addresses regional, national and global challenges. Continuing its commitment to highlighting this work, TAMIU's quarterly digital project showca more PR

GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 21 -- Thiel College issued the following news release: * * * Thiel College recognized 38 employees for 405 combined years of service * GREENVILLE, Pa.-Thiel College recognized 38 employees representing a combined 405 years of service during its annual campus retreat Aug. 18. The employees were recognized for service milestones ranging from five to 40 years. The longest-serving employee being honored was VPEM Administrative Assistant Tammy L. Shilling, who is celebrating 40 years of service to the College. Fo more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 20 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * This Thin Device Can Store Energy, Strengthen Structures and Be Recycled * Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a new type of supercapacitor that can do more than store electricity -it can also provide structural support and be quickly disassembled into reusable parts. The advance was published in ACS Energy Letters. The device, known as a structural supercapacitor, could offer a more sustainable app more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, Aug. 22 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * Three incoming UAH students win NSF EGFP grants highlighting student success; research opportunities still available for top STEM graduates Russ Nelson The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, is welcoming three graduate students who won research fellowships through the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) Graduate Fellowship Program (EGFP). more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 22 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * 3 Syracuse Faculty Earn STEM Under 40 Awards from the MOST Atanu Acharya, Zhenyu Gan and Angela Oliverio are recognized for research shaping Central New York's growing STEM economy. Wendy S. Loughlin Three Syracuse University faculty members--Atanu Acharya, Zhenyu Gan and Angela Oliverio--have been named to the Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology's (MOST) STEM Under 40 list, presented by Micron Technology. The annual list recognizes early-ca more PR

ORONO, Maine, Aug. 21 -- The University of Maine posted the following news release: * * * Tiny ocean plankton holds clues to the future of Maine lobster * The future of Maine's lobster industry may depend on a creature the size of a sesame seed. Researchers at the University of Maine have discovered that planktonic baby lobsters, or larvae, preferentially feed on Calanus finmarchicus, a tiny, calorie-rich zooplankton species, during one of the most vulnerable stages of their lives. Their new study upholds a theory advanced by scientists in more PR

ANGOLA, Indiana, Aug. 21 -- Trine University posted the following news: * * * Trine alum, current student work together on summer research project * Having graduated from Trine University, Fr. Bryan Paulsen, S.J., Ph.D., hoped to have a current Trine student work as part of his Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) team this summer at the University of Notre Dame. "When you know a place and you know the professors and you know you're going to get a good student, that's the best way to go," he commented. That hope was fulfilled when more PR

MOSCOW, Idaho, Aug. 20 -- The University of Idaho issued the following news release: * * * U of I hires nematologist to fill first presidential endowed chair position * MOSCOW, Idaho -Nematodes are omnipresent in Idaho soils and can cause millions in annual losses to individual farming operations, yet they often go undetected and overlooked. Erika Consoli will help bring solutions to Idaho producers as the inaugural holder of the Saad Hafez Presidential Endowed Chair for Nematology, at University of Idaho's Parma Research and Extension Cen more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 22 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * UAlbany Philosophy Professor Chats AI Ethics, Empathy with Sean Ono Lennon By Bethany Bump Can AI ever become truly empathetic? What would it take to do so and what happens to human flourishing and relationships if it does? These are some of the questions UAlbany Associate Professor of Philosophy and AI & Society College Director Jason D'Cruz explores with musician Sean Ono Lennon on the Sing for Science podcast, which brings musicians and experts toget more PR

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, Aug. 20 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * UAPB Reimagines Faculty & Staff Seminar as Institutional Excellence Summit * The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) hosted an Institutional Excellence Summit (IES) August 10-14, 2026. Formerly known as the Faculty & Staff Seminar, this year's event was rebranded and expanded into a full week featuring pertinent updates, informative training and listening sessions, an employee awards luncheon, indoor campus cleanup, and an ice  more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 21 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * UC San Diego Receives Department of Energy Genesis Mission Award to Fund New Scientific AI Tools * University of California San Diego researchers will lead one of the Department of Energy's (DOE) new Genesis Mission projects focused on accelerating fundamental physics and quantum computing by deploying intelligent AI agents. Aobo Li, an assistant professor in the Department of Physics and the Halicioglu Data Science Institute (HD more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Aug. 21 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following statement by Andrew C. Agwunobi, UConn Health CEO and executive vice president for health affairs: * * * CEO Update - Aug 21, 2026 * Dear Colleagues, Thank you for all your hard work in advancing our mission of education, research, and patient care. This week I had the opportunity to visit Stamford Hospital for a meet-and-greet with their CEO as part of my goal to see what we might learn from health system colleagues across the state. Stamford Hospital is im more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Aug. 21 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * UK turfgrass research targets the annual bluegrass weevil to help protect Kentucky's golf courses * At the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (CAFE), the Department of Entomology is studying a newly arrived pest affecting turfgrasses commonly found at golf courses. The annual bluegrass weevil (ABW), a small weevil (a type of beetle under 1/64th of an inch as an adult), is considered one of the largest t more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 21 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Understanding the animal-human bond * Lauren Powell studies one of the most familiar yet surprisingly complex relationships in our lives: the bond between people and their companion animals. As assistant professor of animal welfare and behavior at Penn's School of Veterinary Medicine, her research explores how human-animal relationships influence both pet welfare and human wellbeing, with a particular focus on the role of socioeconomic and more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 22 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Caroline Receives James H. White Doctoral Fellowship Eva Stephani Caroline, a doctoral candidate in the university's Public Policy interdisciplinary program, was recently awarded the James H. White Doctoral Fellowship by the Graduate School and International Education. The James H. White Doctoral Fellowship awards a $1,000 stipend per year to doctoral students who have demonstrated academic excellence and leadership at the U of A. It was establish more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 22 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * John Clark Receives American Society for Horticultural Science Lifetime Achievement Award The American Society for Horticultural Science recently honored John Clark, a Distinguished Professor emeritus of horticulture for the U of A Division of Agriculture, with one of its first Lifetime Achievement Awards. Internationally known for his work in fruit breeding with the Division of Agriculture's research arm, the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Stat more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 22 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Achievements | Honors, appointments and publications for Aug. 21 Recent achievements for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln community were earned by Jisella Brough, Erica DeFrain, Bedross Der Matossian, Dan Duncan, Jack Hoffman, Rebecca Jack, Laura Weakly, Paige Wernick, and the Black Masque chapter of Mortar Board. Honors Bedross Der Matossian, professor of history and Hymen Rosenberg Professor in Judaic Studies, was appointed director of genocide re more PR

GREELEY, Colorado, Aug. 22 -- The University of Northern Colorado issued the following news: * * * Putting Humans in Context: Faculty Member Brings Biological Anthropology to Kosovo Britney Kyle is looking to expand academia in the European country to give students new prospectives on the country's past Written by Sydney Kern Anthropology Professor and Department Chair Britney Kyle, Ph.D., spent her sabbatical sharing her expertise in examining human skeletons with students and faculty from the University of Prishtina in Kosovo, a country  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 22 -- The University of Pennsylvania Annenberg School for Communication issued the following news: * * * Tom Etienne Awarded 2026 Penn Global Dissertation Grant Etienne studies the role of ideology in public opinion on security topics, with a focus on political linkages between Europe and the United States. - Annenberg School doctoral candidate Tom Etienne is one of the 13 awardees of the 2026 Penn Global Dissertation Grants program. His project, "A New Face of Interdependence: How the Global Reach of U.S. more PR

TACOMA, Washington, Aug. 20 -- The University of Puget Sound posted the following news: * * * University of Puget Sound Announces New Director for Institutional Research and Assessment * University of Puget Sound will welcome Kristen Handley as director for institutional research and assessment effective today, Aug. 20, 2026. Handley brings 15 years of higher education experience to Puget Sound, specializing in institutional effectiveness, accreditation support, strategic planning, external reporting, and data governance. "I am thrilled to more PR

RICHARDSON, Texas, Aug. 22 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Undergraduate Researchers Spur Record at Symposium By Veronica Gonzalez A record number of presentations marked the fifth annual Summer Platform for Undergraduate Research (SPUR), where students showcased findings in psychology, engineering, arts and management, among other disciplines. The July 31 symposium at The University of Texas at Dallas provided undergraduates with the opportunity to gain research experience and present summer capst more PR

TYLER, Texas, Aug. 22 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * Opioid use disorder: Knowing the signs and how to get help Welcome to "Ask the Expert," a UTHealth Houston newsroom series in which leading experts examine pressing health challenges. In this edition, we address opioid overdoses and substance use. By James Langabeer, PhD, founder of Honor's HEROES, executive director of the Center for Behavioral Emergency and Addiction Research at McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics at UTHealth H more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Aug. 20 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * UNM researcher joins national effort to listen for ripples in spacetime * A new University of New Mexico faculty member is joining a national research effort aimed at better understanding one of the universe's most mysterious phenomena: gravitational waves. Timothy Dolch, an associate professor in UNM's Department of Physics and Astronomy, is part of the North American Nanohertz Observatory for Gravitational Waves (NANOGrav) Collaboration, whi more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Aug. 20 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * UNM's inaugural Undergraduate Student Success Roundtable set for Sept. 11 * Creating programs and structures that help students succeed is a priority for many faculty, staff and leaders across The University of New Mexico's campuses. But because of the size of our institution, it can be a challenge to know all that is going on in the area of large-scale, student-focused success initiatives. Providing a remedy to that is the idea behind the Und more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 21 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * USC Computer Scientist Answers Five Common Questions About AI * Robin Jia delivering a speech at the inaugural summit of USC's Institute on Ethics and Trust in Computing. (Photo credit: Brian Morri) Artificial intelligence (AI) has advanced rapidly and has generated excitement, but its "black box" nature continues to raise questions about how it works and whether it can be trusted. USC computer scientist more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, Aug. 21 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA names Goutham Menon interim dean of social work * Goutham M. Menon took on the role of interim dean of the School of Social Work on Aug. 1. A nationally recognized leader in social work education, Dr. Menon most recently served as dean of the Loyola University Chicago School of Social Work. He worked collaboratively with faculty and staff to expand innovative academic programs, strengthen research and community engagement, br more PR

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Aug. 21 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley posted the following news: * * * UTRGV School of Medicine earns national recognition with Alpha Omega Alpha chapter * RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - AUGUST 21, 2026 - Less than a decade after welcoming its first class, the UTRGV School of Medicine has achieved a milestone that places it among an elite group of medical schools nationwide. The School of Medicine has been granted a chapter of Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Medical Society, one of the nation's most respected m more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, Aug. 21 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Vice Chancellor Andrew Mangels to Retire at End of 2026 * Andrew Mangels, vice chancellor for administration and finance, will retire at the close of the calendar year, ending 25 years of service to UMass Amherst.Mangels joined the university as controller in 2001 after nearly 11 years at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, where he served for as director of accounting. He moved into his current role as UMass Amherst's chief financial and  more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 22 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Oral therapy shows potential to protect healthy tissue from radiation Researchers demonstrate a shelf-stable countermeasure in mice that could improve cancer radiotherapy and strengthen preparedness for radiation emergencies. By John Pastor Researchers at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC have developed an experimental oral therapy that protected mice from otherwise harmful radiation exposure while preserving radiation's ability to destr more PR

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 22 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * Washington and Lee Welcomes New Tenure Stream Faculty Twelve faculty members will join new positions during the 2026-27 academic year. By Brian Laubscher Washington and Lee University has welcomed 12 tenure stream faculty members to new positions in the College, the Williams School and the Law School, where they will teach classes this fall. The faculty members assuming new positions at W&L are: * Laura Pavon Aramburu, Assistant Professor of Sp more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Aug. 22 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * Doctoral student presents research on political rhetoric at international conference Who excels in politics? If politics is the competitive art of influencing policy, then successful politicians must be arbiters of story. It's a trend studied by Robert Swetlic, a Ph.D. student in communication at the Wayne State University College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts, under the guidance of Associate Professor Elizabeth Stoycheff, Ph.D. Swetlic was i more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Aug. 21 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * Where literature and lived experiences meet: Elizabeth Rodriguez Fielder's path as a scholar and educator * By Fatima Salinas For Elizabeth Rodriguez Fielder, curiosity has often been a way of finding connections. Her interests have taken her from literature to visual culture, from labor and immigrant communities to the history of the Civil Rights Movement. As an associate professor in the College of Liberal Arts and Sc more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Aug. 18 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following Q&A involving Basmah Safdar, physician-scientist and Director of Women Health Research: * * * Women's Health Is Precision Medicine's Unfinished Business: A Q&A With Basmah Safdar By Sara Luciano Physician-scientist Basmah Safdar, MD, has long viewed--and practiced--women's health as precision medicine. Every cell has a sex. Accordingly, a precision health perspective demonstrates that there are fundamental differences between men and women in almost every heal more PR

KENT, Ohio, Aug. 21 -- Wright State University posted the following news: * * * Summer of discovery * From investigating invasive species to determining what temperature light makes someone perform at their best, Wright State University students in the College of Science and Mathematics spent the summer sharing research that holds real-world implications. Through faculty mentorship and hands-on experiences, these scholars expanded their knowledge, presented their findings and prepared for future careers. Finding the flow Tim Fauley, Ph.D more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Aug. 21 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Beyond GLP-1s: Combination Therapy, New Hormones Reshape Obesity Treatment As GLP-1 medications transform obesity care, researchers are testing new hormone combinations aimed at improving weight loss, tolerability, and long-term outcomes. By Carrie MacMillan The first wave of blockbuster obesity medications, including semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Zepbound, Mounjaro), transformed weight loss by achieving levels once thought possible only w more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Aug. 21 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Can you slow the aging process? Study reveals which interventions might help A new Yale analysis found that diet, exercise, and some medications can slow the aging process, while over-the-counter supplements appear to have little effect. By Karen Guzman When Raghav Sehgal arrived at Yale as a graduate student several years ago, he wanted to explore the use of powerful computer science tools in cancer research. With an engineering background and a more PR