AALTO, Finland, Aug. 22 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * 'Learning doesn't end with a degree' - Heli Bergstrom fully embraced the AI transformation Aalto University alum Heli Bergstrom helps leaders succeed and make the most of the opportunities brought by artificial intelligence amid the transformation of working life. Through her legacy gift, she aims to support the development of Aalto's doctoral education. When AI began breaking boundaries in the workplace, Bergstrom made a decisive choice: instead of watchin more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 21 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * AI in the Rock Comes to UA Little Rock to Explore AI in Education, Industry, and Innovation * What happens when artificial intelligence (AI) moves from the screen into the real world? Find out at the upcoming AI in the Rock @ UA Little Rock event on Wednesday, Aug. 26. Hosted by the University of Arkansas at Little Rock's Donaghey College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (DCSTEM), the event will bring together more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Aug. 21 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Alton Standifer named Vice President, Chief of Staff * Alton C. Standifer, Ph.D., will join Clemson University as vice president and chief of staff, bringing broad experience in executive leadership, institutional strategy and partnership development across public higher education. Throughout his career, Standifer has worked at the intersection of presidential leadership, academic affairs, student experience, government relations and community engagement more PR

BUIES CREEK, North Carolina, Aug. 22 -- Campbell University issued the following news: * * * Campbell Law Clinic Director Ciara Rogers at heart of St. Augustine's University bankruptcy case RALEIGH - Ciara L. Rogers, director of Campbell Law School's Stubbs Bankruptcy Clinic, has been a key voice in Saint Augustine's University Chapter 11 proceeding since the institution filed bankruptcy earlier this year. Rogers, who is an attorney for Saint Augustine's University, represented the 158-year-old beleaguered HBCU this week in front of Judge D more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 21 -- Franklin University issued the following news release: * * * Franklin University Expands M.S. in Information Systems with Five New Career-Focused Specializations in AI, Analytics, Cybersecurity, Healthcare and Business Leadership * Enhanced master's degree program prepares professionals to lead at the intersection of technology, data, business strategy and organizational transformation Franklin University today announced the expansion of its Master of Science in Information Systems program with five new specializ more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 21 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * From NOVA to NNSA, this student is putting people first in cybersecurity * Siddartha Shakya believes that there's more to cybersecurity than just hacking. The George Mason University Bachelor's to Accelerated Master's Applied Science student spent his summer interning with the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), and now he's even more confident in the importance of balancing humans and machines. After graduating from high school, Shakya took more PR

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Aug. 21 -- Marshall University posted the following news release: * * * Marshall University Idea District welcomes Synthesis Health to advance rural health and radiology innovation * Marshall University's Idea District is expanding its growing healthcare innovation ecosystem with the addition of Synthesis Health, a Canadian-based, radiology-focused company locating an operation in Huntington. The new venture is positioned to improve diagnostic care in rural and underserved communities while developing technologies more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, Aug. 21 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news: * * * Miriam Johnson to Lead Technology Law and Policy Center * North Carolina Central University School of Law has appointed Miriam Johnson '18 as interim director of the Technology Law and Policy Center. Johnson is a technology and privacy attorney, legal scholar and educator. Since joining NCCU Law's Technology Law and Policy Center as a Technology Law Fellow in 2023, Johnson has helped expand the center's communications, programming, scholar more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 21 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * New botanist aims to revitalize herbarium collections for Texas A&M AgriLife * Dawson White, Ph.D., is bringing his global studies of plant diversity, which combines field observation and collections, herbarium specimens, genomics and emerging spectral technologies, to the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. As a new assistant professor of plant systematics and c more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 21 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Northern Virginia entrepreneur Anil Sharma and his wife, Anupama, provide transformational support for Costello College's Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship * Anil Sharma is many things: an entrepreneur, cybersecurity expert, angel investor, and philanthropist. Although the 22nd Century Technologies CEO and his wife, Anupama, are not George Mason University alumni, they have strong ties to the university through Anil's membership on the President more PR

TULSA, Oklahoma, Aug. 22 -- The University of Tulsa posted the following news: * * * Pilot Innovation Challenge inspires next generation of Oklahoma entrepreneurs * UTulsa's inaugural Innovation Challenge gave high school students experience turning real-world challenges into practical solutions. Working in teams, students learned about customer discovery, prototyping and pitching while developing ideas that addressed accessibility, mobility, social connection and more. The initiative demonstrates how early exposure to innovation can build  more PR

TULSA, Oklahoma, Aug. 22 -- The University of Tulsa Collins College of Business posted the following news: * * * Pilot Innovation Challenge inspires next generation of Oklahoma entrepreneurs * UTulsa's inaugural Innovation Challenge gave high school students experience turning real-world challenges into practical solutions. Working in teams, students learned about customer discovery, prototyping and pitching while developing ideas that addressed accessibility, mobility, social connection and more. The initiative demonstrates how early expos more PR

KOWLOON, Hong Kong, Aug. 22 -- 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 t more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 21 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Researchers Use AI to Decode Key DNA Sequence in Gene Activation * Key Takeaways * Scientists have revealed the DNA sequence code of the "initiator," a crucial sequence that kick-starts gene activation. * A machine learning analysis of a half million experimental data points yielded an AI model that has deciphered the identity of the initiator. * With the initiator's sequence known, researchers can now scan for mutations th more PR

AALTO, Finland, Aug. 22 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel explored quantum, space and ice research during their visit at Aalto University The purpose of the visit on Friday 21 August 2026 was to enhance cooperation between Finland and Sweden in the areas of research, education and innovation. - Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel visited Aalto University on Friday 21 August 2026. This was the first time that they visited Aalto University together. Prince more PR

DUBLIN, Ireland, Aug. 22 -- Technological University Dublin issued the following news: * * * TU Dublin is Ireland's most applied-to university as record CAO demand highlights growing appeal of practice-based education TU Dublin has experienced its highest-ever level of CAO demand since the University's formation, with more than 30,000 applicants applying for one or more programmes for the 2026/27 academic year and 109,703 mentions of TU Dublin programmes on CAO forms, making it the most applied-to higher education institution in Ireland. A  more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 21 -- Ivy Tech Community College posted the following news: * * * The Skills Every Career Still Requires * Technical skills can prepare students to perform a job. But knowing how to communicate clearly, solve problems, evaluate evidence, and make sound decisions determines how effectively they can apply that knowledge. Those foundational skills are sometimes dismissed as requirements to complete on the way to a degree. How often have you heard - or even said to yourself - "When will I use this in the real wor more PR

PORTLAND, Maine, Aug. 22 -- The University of Maine School of Law issued the following news: * * * Two Maine Law students helping shape the future of higher education in Maine For Laura Prince and Blake Shepherd, serving on the University of Maine System Board of Trustees is about more than attending meetings or reviewing budgets. It is an opportunity to advocate for their peers, learn how public institutions are governed, and help shape decisions that affect thousands of students across Maine. Although they arrived at Maine Law by differen more PR

KOWLOON, Hong Kong, Aug. 22 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * URA x PolyU Igniting Social Innovation Competition 2026 concludes successfully, empowering young minds to explore urban renewal and drive innovative solutions for sustainable urban development (22 August 2026) The URA x PolyU Igniting Social Innovation Competition 2026 (the Competition), jointly organised by the Urban Renewal Authority (URA) and the Department of Applied Social Sciences (APSS) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University ( more PR

HONG KONG, Aug. 22 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * URA x PolyU Igniting Social Innovation Competition 2026 concludes successfully, empowering young minds to explore urban renewal and drive innovative solutions for sustainable urban development * (22 August 2026) The URA x PolyU Igniting Social Innovation Competition 2026 (the Competition), jointly organised by the Urban Renewal Authority (URA) and the Department of Applied Social Sciences (APSS) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) more PR