LOUGHBOROUGH, England, Aug. 21 -- Loughborough University issued the following news release: * * * "Rainbow-on-a-chip" breakthrough could help unlock 6G networks and precision timing for quantum technologies * Loughborough University physicists and an international team have demonstrated that a grain-of-rice-sized microchip can be used to produce a spectrum of precisely spaced frequencies of light, which is then converted into multiple high-frequency electromagnetic signals known as millimetre waves. Millimetre waves are of growing interes more PR

KAMPALA, Uganda, Aug. 21 -- Makerere University issued the following news: * * * 72 Makerere University Students Admitted to 2026 Millennium Fellowship 72 undergraduate students of Makerere University have successfully been admitted to the Millennium Fellowship Class of 2026, an initiative of the Millennium Campus Network (MCN) and United Nations Academic Impact. Makerere's Fellows were selected from a record-breaking 76,000 applicants from over 6,000 campuses across 174 countries to participate in the ambitious programme. According to the  more PR

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

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 20 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * Arkansas Governor's School Announces Class of 2026 * Arkansas Governor's School has announced the names of 383 students who completed the 47th edition of the program at Arkansas Tech University in Russellville during summer 2026. AGS serves selected students from around the state during the summer before their senior year in high school. The Arkansas Department of Education Gifted and Talented Programs administrator supervises Arkansas Governor's S 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

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 21 -- Huston-Tillotson University posted the following news: * * * Board Unanimously Approves 10-Year Contract Extension for Huston-Tillotson University President Melva K. Wallace * Austin, TX - In a unanimous vote reflecting its confidence in both President Melva K. Wallace and the future of Huston-Tillotson University, the Board of Trustees has approved a 10-year contract extension for the University's seventh president and chief executive officer. The historic action, taken during the Board's July meeting, extends Wa 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

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. 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

SHATIN, Hong Kong, Aug. 21 -- The Chinese University of Hong Kong posted the following news release: * * * CUHK conducts Hong Kong's first robotic-assisted pelvic fracture reduction and fixation surgery, opening a new era in precision trauma care * Pelvic fractures are amongst the most challenging orthopaedic trauma injuries with a high risk of massive bleeding, and are potentially life-threatening. The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)'s Faculty of Medicine (CU Medicine) has introduced a novel orthopaedic robotic surgical system and s 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

BAVARIA, Germany, Aug. 21 -- The Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat posted the following news release: * * * Detecting skin cancer even before it becomes visible * #Researchers at FAU combine optical diagnosis method with AI-assisted image recognition. Until now, diagnosing skin tumors has relied on detecting visible changes to the skin. Line-Field Confocal Optical Coherence Tomography (LC-OCT) is a well-established method used for diagnosis. Now, researchers at Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat Erlangen-Nurnberg (FAU) led by Dr. Moritz Ronicke more PR

KUOPIO, Finland, Aug. 21 -- The University of Eastern Finland posted the following news: * * * Doctoral defence of Mahnaz Khalili, MSc, 27.8.2026: Deep learning for seismic monitoring of porous water reservoirs * The doctoral dissertation in the field of Applied Physics will be examined at the Faculty of Science, Forestry and Technology, Kuopio campus and online. What is the topic of your doctoral research? Why is it important to study the topic? My doctoral research investigates how seismic measurements and deep learning can be combined  more PR

LONDON, Canada, Aug. 21 -- Western University issued the following news: * * * Eight Western projects awarded Canada Foundation for Innovation funding to support cutting-edge research Funded projects include Western's first-ever 4D imaging system to advance organoid research By Colleen MacDonald Western University researchers have received more than $1.5 million from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) to fund advanced technologies in eight projects that address solutions Canadians need for environmental, economic and health challen 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

NASINU, Fiji, Aug. 21 -- Fiji National University issued the following news: * * * FNU's NTPC Launches Second AI Course The Fiji National University's (FNU) National Training and Productivity Centre (NTPC) has commenced its second Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Business Productivity and Innovation course. Resource Person Mr Francois Trachy of Groupe MP-Plus in Canada said his team had trained more than 30,000 professionals across various industries over the past decade, helping individuals and organisations work smarter and improve produc 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

POMONA, California, Aug. 20 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona posted the following news: * * * From Campus to Community: STEM Camps Help Prepare Next Generation of Educators * From testing water quality and tracking wildlife to coding with Micro:bits and exploring ecosystems, young learners spent part of their summer turning Cal Poly Pomona into a place for scientific discovery. Through the S.T.E.A.M. and Sustainability Summer Day Camp, STEMiLLiTAS, and CEIS STRIVE Camp, the College of Education and Integrative Studies brou 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

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

EDINBURGH, Scotland, Aug. 21 -- Heriot-Watt University issued the following news: * * * Robot helps transform cardiovascular health checks in Scottish NHS GP surgery A robot capable of conducting annual cardiovascular health checks has been trialled at a Dundee GP surgery, in what researchers believe could point to a practical, scalable model for reducing pressure on NHS primary care. The HEART-POD project is a collaboration between The National Robotarium and Edinburgh Business School, both Heriot-Watt University, Erskine Medical Practice  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

BRIDGEPORT, Connecticut, Aug. 21 -- The University of Bridgeport posted the following news: * * * Introducing University of Bridgeport Press: Sharing Ideas That Shape the Future * Over its hundred-year history, University of Bridgeport has been committed not only to passing on knowledge, but to creating it. Notable UB lecturers, faculty, alums, and guest speakers, from Igor Sikorsky to Martin Luther King, Jr., from artist Salvador Dali to Rep. Jahana Hayes (D-CT), are figures who have changed the world through their innovative ideas and the 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

JUJA, Kenya, Aug. 21 -- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology issued the following news: * * * JKUAT Graduates Secure Scholarships at Tokyo City University Two Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) graduates have secured fully funded scholarships to pursue postgraduate studies at Tokyo City University (TCU), Japan. Samwel Omenta and Felix Ronoh, graduates of Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and Bachelor of Science in Mechatronic Engineering respectively, will pursue postgraduate studies 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

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

TUEN MUN, Hong Kong, Aug. 21 -- Lingnan University posted the following news release: * * * Lingnan University unveils LU Xcelerator to drive AI + X innovation, supporting technology + humanity commercialisation in tapping opportunities across the Northern Metropolis and Greater Bay Area * Lingnan University announced the establishment of the innovation and entrepreneurship platform "LU Xcelerator (LUX)" and held its Opening Ceremony today, 21 August. LUX focuses on "AI + X" and the application of agentic AI in different industries, leverag more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, Aug. 20 -- McGill University posted the following news release: * * * McGill researchers develop a more efficient way to identify when AI responses may need human review * McGill University researchers have developed a more energy-efficient method of building AI systems that are better at measuring - and indicating - their own uncertainty. This will help users determine when human oversight is needed, when additional data should be collected and when a model is being asked to work beyond the conditions it was trained for,  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

MELBOURNE, Australia, Aug. 21 (TNSjou) -- Monash University issued the following news: * * * Study finds people more likely to trust AI than humans, even when it's wrong A new study has found that people are less likely to correct mistakes when they believe they are made by artificial intelligence rather than by humans. The study, published in PNAS Nexus, involved a randomised experiment with more than 1,300 teachers in Greece. Researchers measured how teachers responded to unfairly harsh grades given to students' work by an AI system comp more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Aug. 21 -- Monash University issued the following news: * * * Monash's tech trailblazer shaping equitable AI and Australia-India bilateral ties When Ruchi Sembey moved to Australia nearly two decades ago, she carried with her a deep cultural grounding from India and a bold curiosity for innovation. Today, the award-winning academic, researcher and technologist at Monash University stands as a prominent voice bridging tech innovation, education and social equity between both nations. Her leadership was recently highligh more PR

BAVARIA, Germany, Aug. 21 -- The Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat posted the following news release: * * * New to FAU: Prof. Dr. Sarah Desiree Lange * With over 270 degree programs, FAU is among the 15 largest and leading universities for research in Germany. Over 6,000 employees and more than 39,000 students promote a culture of innovation, diversity and passion. Get to know our newly-appointed professors who are driving forward research with their fresh ideas and creative approaches. Find out more about the people behind our research proj 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

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

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

HONG KONG, Aug. 21 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU International Future Challenge (Qianhai Regional Final) advances top four teams to Grand Final * The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) hosted the PolyU x CSCEC Science and Industry International Future Challenge (Qianhai Regional Final) in Qianhai, Shenzhen, yesterday (20 August 2026). 16 innovative startup teams competed for a range of awards and cash prizes, with the top four teams advancing to the Grand Final scheduled to be h more PR

KOWLOON, Hong Kong, Aug. 21 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU Junior Researcher Mentoring Programme 2026 concludes, nurturing future research talent through innovative thinking The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is committed to fostering the holistic development of young people, and nurturing socially responsible professionals and leaders with a strong sense of national pride and a global perspective. This year, PolyU held the sixth "Junior Researcher Mentoring Programme" (JRMP), 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

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 20 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Q&A: How Brown University is navigating the rise of generative AI use in the classroom * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -In just a few short years, generative artificial intelligence tools have made a leap from novelties that produce stilted text to genuine societal disruptors that may alter the way people learn, work and even think. At Brown University, academic leaders and faculty recognized immediately that generative AI would have a profound imp more PR

RED DEER, Alberta, Aug. 21 -- Red Deer Polytechnic issued the following news: * * * RDP Receives $1.6 Million Federal Grant to Advance National Healthcare & Energy Innovation Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) has received more than $1.6 million in funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) to support two projects of national significance, strengthening the Polytechnic's applied research capacity in healthcare and energy innovation. Advancing Rural & Remote Healthcare Innovation RDP has received $652,008 from the CFI to advance pe 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

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

COVENTRY, England, Aug. 21 -- The University of Warwick Business School posted the following news: * * * Start-up programme helps an MBA build Gen Z mental health app * By the time many young people reach Arokia Antonysamy's consulting room the warning signs have long been apparent. "They lose sleep, their appetite, have social withdrawal - can't be bothered," says the addiction psychiatrist. "They lose friendships, they drop out of uni, they drop out of school, they lose relationships with family - a lot of the damage is already done by  more PR

ANGOLA, Indiana, Aug. 21 -- Trine University posted the following news: * * * State of the University looks back on successes, ahead to future * Welcoming employees to a new school year for the first time as president, Tony Kline, Ph.D., praised them for helping make Trine University one of the region's premier institutions. "From our rigorous and hands-on academics to our championship-level athletics, from preparing our students for dress rehearsal and extracurricular activities to preparing them to dress the part and confidently showcase more PR

MATIELAND, South Africa, Aug. 21 -- Stellenbosch University issued the following news release: * * * Delecia Davids makes history with prestigious Einstein Fellowship This Women's Month, we're celebrating women at Stellenbosch University (SU) who lead change and inspire others through social impact, innovation and scholarship. Delecia Davids is still flustered when she shares the big news: She has become the first South African academic to receive the prestigious Einstein Fellowship, an honour she describes as a "once in a lifetime" opportu more PR

JUJA, Kenya, Aug. 21 -- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology issued the following news: * * * Team Vulcan: How JKUAT Students Trounced 39 Teams to Top Africa's Mars Rover Challenge On August 15, 2026, eight engineering students from the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) refreshed an online scoreboard and saw their name at the very top. Team Vulcan hadn't just won the Launch Stage Final of the Cars4Mars African Rover Challenge 2026, they had beaten each of the over 100 teams entered, 39 teams qu 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

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

LONDONDERRY, Northern Ireland, Aug. 21 -- Ulster University issued the following news: * * * Ulster University AI Fellowship creates employment opportunities for business students The Forging AHEAD AI Fellowship connects second-year business studies students with local employers - A new Artificial Intelligence Fellowship at Ulster University Business School is helping students develop AI skills, with participants already securing employment as a direct result of their involvement in the programme. The inaugural Forging AHEAD AI Fellowship more PR

ORONO, Maine, Aug. 20 -- The University of Maine posted the following news release: * * * UMaine summer interns make real-world impact at Bangor Savings Bank * Bangor Savings Bank's (BSB) payroll operations procedures were spread throughout multiple platforms when Curtis Bibber began his summer internship. The University of Maine finance major set out to change that. As a payroll operations intern, Bibber developed a centralized database for the bank's payroll operations processes and procedures, consolidating information into a single lo more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 20 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * University Joins with City Office of Information and Technology to Promote AI Awareness, Understanding * #A partnership between UBalt and the city promises to increase digity equity for local residents Two community learning opportunities hosted by The University of Baltimore's Center for AI Learning and Community-Engaged Innovation (CAILI) and the Baltimore City Office of Information and Technology (BCIT) will focus on digital equity and artificia 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

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

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

WAYNESBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 21 -- Waynesburg University issued the following news: * * * Waynesburg U. hosts President's Partner Recognition Breakfast Maura Fenske Waynesburg University welcomed representatives from community organizations, corporations and government agencies to campus Thursday, Aug. 13, for the President's Partner Recognition Breakfast, an event celebrating the many individuals and groups whose support helps advance the University's mission. Hosted by President Douglas G. Lee and Office of Institutional Advancement st more PR

ORANGE, California, Aug. 21 -- Chapman University posted the following news: * * * Will Accounting Be Replaced by AI? AI is automating routine accounting tasks, but human judgment, compliance oversight and advisory skills will keep the profession essential. August 21, 2026 * Accounting will not be fully replaced by AI, but AI is rapidly automating routine, repetitive accounting tasks. The profession is shifting toward higher-value work like judgment, compliance, controls, analysis, and advisory, where humans remain essential and accountable more PR