LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 25 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * $1.5 million NSF grant will support KU research modeling molecular systems using AI * LAWRENCE -University of Kansas researcher Ilya Vakser is leading a new National Science Foundation-funded project on modeling molecular systems using artificial intelligence. Vakser, professor of molecular biosciences and director of the KU Computational Biology Program, will collaborate on the three-year, $1.5 million grant with researchers at Stony Brook University an more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Aug. 25 -- The University of Wisconsin posted the following news: * * * $27M WARF investment fuels UW-Madison's next frontiers in research * The gift aims to accelerate four high-impact research initiatives at the university: quantum technologies, brain health, fusion energy and national security. By Natasha Kassulke August 24, 2026 Share this article #Share * Facebook * X (Twitter) * LinkedIn * Email A $27 million investment from the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) will accelerate four high- more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Aug. 24 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news: * * * 2026 artificial intelligence faculty experts list * Artificial intelligence is transforming health care, education, national defense, disaster response and more. At the University of South Carolina, researchers are exploring how to help shape the technical, ethical and policy conversations around AI's rapid growth. This curated list invites access to faculty across engineering, computer science, law and hospitality-making it a go-to resou more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 24 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * 2026-27 academic year brings more than 90 new faculty members * UT San Antonio is welcoming more than 90 new full-time faculty members across its academic colleges for the 2026-2027 academic year. The incoming group includes tenured, tenure-track and full-time fixed-term-track faculty recruited from leading institutions worldwide. Of the incoming faculty, 65% earned their highest academic degree, also known as terminal degree, from Carnegie  more PR

RICHMOND, Kentucky, Aug. 25 -- Eastern Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * A Chain Reaction * #A series of unexpected opportunities led Michael Babich, '78, from EKU to biotech entrepreneurship, where he now advances cancer research and treatment. "One thing led to another," casually remarks Michael Babich, '78, about his life and career path starting at EKU and culminating in cancer research. As a high school student in Michigan with "mediocre grades," Babich never imagined he'd end up in California working on innovativ more PR

VINCENNES, Indiana, Aug. 26 -- Vincennes University issued the following news: * * * AI, STEM, Blended Learning: VU to host 2026 Innovative Teaching Summit STEM education, artificial intelligence, Science of Reading practices, blended learning, and inclusive instructional strategies are among the many captivating sessions that will be featured at the 2026 Vincennes University Innovative Teaching Summit for educators on Friday, Nov. 6. The College of Social Science, Performing Arts and Communication invites current and future teachers, admin more PR

DEKALB, Illinois, Aug. 24 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * All-college meeting covers partnerships, committee work, communications, more Dean Mary Earick's goal to promote thriving communities is progressing in the right direction, a fact on full display during the Aug. 18 all-college meeting. "I'm so excited to be here with you. It's really hard for me to believe it's been a whole year," Earick told the faculty and staff who gathered in the Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center. "Thank you for your gift of time more PR

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 25 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * APSU's Woodward Library receives nearly $100K in federal funding to support digital archives * The Felix G. Woodward Library at Austin Peay State University. | Photo by Ally Shemwell CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. -Austin Peay State University's Felix G. Woodward Library recently received a $99,999 Community-Centered Implementation Grant from the Institute of Museum & Library Services (IMLS) National Leadership Grants for Libraries program, one of the nati more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 25 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Associate Dean Daryl Lim comments on Lilly-AtaiBeckley antitrust review * CARLISLE, PA-Daryl Lim, H. Laddie Montague Jr. Chair in Law and associate dean for research and strategic partnerships, provided expert antitrust analysis to CTFN on Eli Lilly's proposed acquisition of AtaiBeckley. Lim discussed whether overlaps between the companies' drug-development pipelines could raise competition concerns. Lim explained that  more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Aug. 25 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * Beam Institute students gain global spirits experience in Scotland * Bourbon is one of the Commonwealth's signature industries, but Kentuckians aren't the only group to pride themselves on their whisky. Students from the University of Kentucky James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits (JBBI) and the Lewis Honors College traveled to Scotland this summer to learn more about how spirits are made and marketed around the world. Sixteen students from s more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Aug. 25 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * CAHSS Students at N.C. A&T Return from Summer Experiences That Shaped Their Futures * EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Aug. 25, 2026) - As students begin the fall semester at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, many in the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS) are returning with more than memories from summer break. Through competitive programs and professional opportunities acros more PR

MACON, Georgia, Aug. 24 -- Central Georgia Technical College posted the following news: * * * CGTC Signs Collaborative International Education and Training Agreement with National Defence University-Kenya * CGTC is among NDU-K's First U.S. Higher Education Partners Warner Robins, Ga. - As the fall semester began in August, Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) hosted leaders from the National Defense University-Kenya (NDU-K) to celebrate the signing of a bilateral and collaborative agreement for international education and training, rou more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Aug. 24 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson STRIDE announces Translation Tuesday research webinar series schedule * Office of the Provost Clemson University's STRIDE program (Stimulating Translation of Research via Intentional Development and Ecosystem) has announced this semester's schedule for Translation Tuesday, a semester-long webinar series designed to help researchers, faculty and innovators translate their work into real-world results. The series will take place every other Tues more PR

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Aug. 25 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news: * * * Clinical Mental Health Counseling Master's Program Earns Maximum Accreditation * STEPHENVILLE, Texas -Tarleton State University's Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program has received reaffirmation of its national accreditation by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs through October 2034. The program, which is offered through the College of Education and has been accredited by CACREP since more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, Aug. 24 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Cobb Chamber names KSU President Kathy S. Schwaig as its 2028 Board Chairwoman * KENNESAW, Ga. | Aug 24, 2026 The Cobb Chamber's Board of Directors has named Kathy "Kat" S. Schwaig, president of Kennesaw State University, as its 2028 Chairwoman of the Board. Schwaig will succeed Pete Quinones, CEO of MetroAtlanta Ambulance Service, Inc., who begins his term as Chairman of the Board in 2027. Schwaig will start her term as Board Chairwoman in Ja more PR

DEKALB, Illinois, Aug. 24 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * College launches Journal of Applied Educational Research and Evaluation * August 24, 2026 Mark McGowan enewsletter, Research/Faculty The NIU College of Education has unveiled the open-access, online Journal of Applied Educational Research and Evaluation (JAERE) to publish scholars of all levels throughout the university and beyond. JAERE focuses on high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship that bridges research, practice and policy across educational  more PR

AUBURN, Alabama, Aug. 25 -- Auburn University College of Engineering posted the following news: * * * CSSE faculty member inducted into Sigma Xi research honor society * Daniela Marghitu relishes the opportunity to access new resources and collaborative opportunities with colleagues worldwide. She'll get that chance as a newly elected member of Sigma Xi, The Scientific Honor Society. Marghitu, director of Auburn University's Laboratory for Education and Assistive Technology (ALEA) and a faculty member in the Department of Computer Science  more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 25 -- The City University of New York posted the following news: * * * CUNY Completes First-Ever Survey of Extensive Archival Collections Across 26 Campuses * #Three-Year Project Will Establish Unified Access to Collections #Archives Include One of the Country's Largest Collection of Boxing Memorabilia, a Century of Jewish History and Unparalleled Repositories of Afro-Caribbean Cultural Artifacts #CUNY Has Also Made 300,000 Digital Records Available Online for the First Time in Partnership With Platform JSTOR The City Univ more PR

AMES, Iowa, Aug. 24 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: * * * Cyclone Support: Reimagining how students find help at Iowa State * AMES, Iowa - A month into her freshman year at Iowa State last fall, Kylee Johnson received life-changing news. She was diagnosed with familial hypercholesterolemia, a genetic heart condition that could be dangerous if left untreated. Her symptoms and family history sparked intense anxiety that led her to miss classes and struggle academically. With help from an innovative campuswide i more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Aug. 25 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * David Gooblar puts teaching at the center of student success * Universities serve many purposes, from advancing research to creating community. However, David Gooblar, associate professor of English and director of general education literature, believes teaching is the most important function of universities. "I think teaching is one of the most valuable, and most fascinating, things that humans do for each other," sa more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 24 -- Texas Southern University posted the following news: * * * Dr. Michael O. Adams Named Andrew Goodman Foundation 2026 Hidden Heroes Award Recipient * The Andrew Goodman Foundation has selected Dr. Michael O. Adams, Professor of Political Science and Public Administration at Texas Southern University's Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs, as a recipient of its 2026 Hidden Heroes Award for Andrew Goodman Campus Champion of the Year. The award recognizes Dr. Adams's dedication to the Foundation's mi more PR

TYLER, Texas, Aug. 25 -- The University of Texas Tyler campus posted the following news release: * * * East Texas Symphony Orchestra and UT Tyler Cowan Center Partner to Present Kristin Chenoweth and Bernadette Peters Concerts * The East Texas Symphony Orchestra and The University of Texas at Tyler R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center are partnering to present two special concerts -one featuring Kristin Chenoweth on Oct. 24 and one featuring Bernadette Peters on April 17. Both concerts are made possible thanks to the support of pres more PR

BOWIE, Maryland, Aug. 25 -- Bowie State University posted the following news release: * * * Faculty Institute Explores Innovative Teaching Methods, Emerging Technologies * Bowie State University faculty and staff began the 2026-27 academic year by exploring innovative approaches to teaching, emerging technologies and strategies to support student success during the annual Faculty Institute Aug. 17-20 at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center. Hosted and facilitated by the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL), the four-day prof more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 25 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Faculty Spotlight: How Florida State University climatologist Emily Powell turns data into decisions * As Floridians brace for the peak of hurricane season in September, terms like El Nino and long-range forecasts can feel distant and abstract. For Emily Powell, Florida state climatologist at the Florida Climate Center within Florida State University, those forecasts are essential tools for helping communities understand weather risks and make key dec more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, Aug. 25 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * From military service to student success at UTA * Crucial. That's the term Oriana Holden used to explain the importance of Military and Veteran Services at The University of Texas at Arlington. As an Army veteran, Holden understands the challenges many military-connected students face when transitioning from military service to college life. That's why Holden, along with her Military and Veteran Services (MVS) colleagues, spent  more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Aug. 25 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * From Silence to Systems Change: Connecticut Moves Menopause Equity Forward * Connecticut has taken a historic step toward recognizing menopause, perimenopause, and postmenopause as public health, workplace, and equity issues with the passage of two landmark bills: SB 353 and HB 5389. These measures are the result of a sustained partnership between State Representative Kai Belton, the UConn Health Disparities Institute's Menopause Equity Initiative more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 24 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU 175: How the university built its legacy of student success * For 175 years, generations of students have come to Florida State University and its predecessor institutions for an education and the opportunities that come with it. Those generations include the first students to pursue public higher education in Florida, young women attending Florida State College for Women when access to higher education was limited, veterans returning from World  more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 24 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU economics professor studying AI's impact on hiring as Microsoft AI Economy Institute Senior Fellow * Pellumb Reshidi, an assistant economics professor in Florida State University's College of Social Sciences and Public Policy, has been named a Senior Fellow of Microsoft's AI Economy Institute (AIEI), joining an international cohort of researchers studying how artificial intelligence is transforming firms and the future of work. As part of the fel more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 26 -- Georgia State University issued the following news: * * * Georgia State Senior Associate Provost Appointed to APLU Committee on Faculty Affairs Georgia State University Senior Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs Corrie L. Davis (Ph.D. '08) has been selected to serve on the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities' (APLU) Committee on Faculty Affairs. Her three-year term will begin at the APLU Annual Meeting in November and conclude in November 2029. The Committee on Faculty Affairs, or CFA, operates w more PR

RAPID CITY, South Dakota, Aug. 25 -- The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology issued the following news release: * * * High Schoolers Gain Hands-On Research Experience Through Army Outreach Program * From a young age, Brayden Sanderson's curiosity for STEM has been fueled by a passion for discovery and by the encouragement of those closest to him. At the center of that support has been his dad, Jason, a 2003 South Dakota Mines computer engineering graduate. "My dad has been a larger part of my interest in STEM throughout my life," s more PR

NORTHRIDGE, California, Aug. 24 -- California State University Northridge issued the following news release: * * * Higher Education Takes Center Stage at CSUN Alumni Fireside Chat * The power of higher education to transform lives, strengthen communities, and drive innovation was the focus of an inspiring July fireside chat hosted by the CSUN Alumni Association and moderated by Emy Decker, dean of the CSUN Library. A packed room of guests gathered to hear a conversation with CSUN President Erika D. Beck and Sage Publishing CEO Blaise Simqu, more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 25 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Luciano Tosta selected for KU's Woodyard International Educator Award * LAWRENCE -Luciano Tosta, associate professor of Spanish & Portuguese and director of the Center for Global & International Studies at the University of Kansas, has been named the recipient of the annual George and Eleanor Woodyard International Educator Award. Tosta will be recognized at a public celebration at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 8 in the Alderson Room of the Kansas Union, where he will more PR

PORTLAND, Maine, Aug. 26 -- The University of Maine School of Law issued the following news: * * * Maine Law Welcomes Professors Lisa Avalos and Alice Farmer This fall, two new professors will join the Maine Law faculty. Professor Lisa Avalos joins the faculty as a professor of criminal law. A nationally respected scholar whose work centers on gender based and sexual violence, Avalos brings to Maine Law a deep commitment to justice, inclusion, and practice ready legal education. Her approach to teaching and scholarship closely aligns with  more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 25 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Making career readiness part of the science student experience * Few decisions feel bigger in college than deciding what comes next. For many science students, choosing a career can feel overwhelming, especially when the advice they're given is simply to "follow your passion." Christina Igl, career education specialist in Michigan State University's College of Natural Science, has a different idea. Treat it like a science experiment. Rather than more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Aug. 25 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Math Momentum jump-starts incoming Indiana students' academic journeys * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Purdue welcomed 171 incoming students to West Lafayette and Indianapolis this summer for Math Momentum, a five-week early start experience that builds Boilermakers' math skills, confidence and connections through courses and activities designed to support their transition into the fall semester. One of Purdue's priorities is to improve student retention more PR

AUBURN, Alabama, Aug. 25 -- Auburn University College of Engineering posted the following news: * * * NCAT brings asphalt pavement expertise to the racetrack * Four decades of asphalt pavement research have taken the National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) at Auburn University to roads across the country. This time, the road happens to have a finish line. NCAT has built its reputation on advancing the performance and durability of asphalt pavements. At the heart of that work is its 1.7-mile Test Track, a full-scale proving ground th more PR

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, Aug. 25 -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health posted the following news: * * * New guide helps states improve systems for children with special health care needs * From the National Maternal and Child Health Workforce Development Center The National Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Workforce Development Center, part of the Department of Maternal and Child Health at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, is the co-author of a new resource guide about how to implemen more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 25 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * NSF awards $2 million grant to KU-led project supporting future AI and computing leaders * LAWRENCE -A University of Kansas-led initiative has received a $2 million award from the National Science Foundation's Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (S-STEM) program to expand educational opportunities for low-income students pursuing careers in computing, engineering and emerging technology fields. The six-year project, "Scholars more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 25 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Ohio State News Alert: Resources for the 2026-27 academic year * With Ohio State students, faculty and staff now on our campuses, the university is sharing some important updates and reminders to help ensure a successful start to the 2026-27 year. Areas of focus include: * Safety resources * Getting around campus * Well-being resources * Freedom of expression and civic engagement * AI Fluency Safety resources The safety of all Buckeyes is Ohio  more PR

WINTER HAVEN, Florida, Aug. 24 -- Polk State College posted the following news: * * * Polk State College District Board of Trustees elects leadership for 2026-2027 * The Polk State College District Board of Trustees elected its 2026-2027 leadership during its Monday meeting, where Ann Barnhart completed her service as Chair. Greg Littleton, who served as Vice Chair, was elected as the new Chair, and Steve Lester was elected as Vice Chair. They serve alongside members Immediate Past Chair Barnhart, Ashley Bell Barnett, Kyle Davis, Cindy Har more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Aug. 24 -- Lincoln University posted the following news: * * * Preserving Lincoln's Legacy: A Q&A with University Archivist Mark Schleer * University archivist Mark Schleer discusses preserving Lincoln University's history, helping families and researchers uncover the past and why the archives matter for future generations. A Harriet Tubman book bearing her mark. More than 68,000 digitized images. Records that help families uncover connections to Lincoln University dating back more than a century. Those are just  more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, Aug. 25 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * RecWell Completes Successful Pilot Year of UMass Discovery Camp * The Department of Recreation and Wellbeing (RecWell) completed a successful pilot year of the UMass Discovery Camp this summer, welcoming 70 campers over two sessions. The camp was created to inspire curiosity, build confidence, instill respect for self and others, and foster genuine connections - all while using the extraordinary resources of a world-class university campus a more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Aug. 26 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Tobacco Companies Flooded Federal Comment Process That Stalled Menthol Cigarette Ban By Andrew Smith When the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed banning menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars in 2022, nearly 250,000 public comments flooded in - a record response that led the administration of President Joe Biden to delay a final decision. But a Rutgers Health analysis shows that a minority came from concerned individuals inspire more PR

MERCED, California, Aug. 24 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts Faculty Named to Five Endowed Chairs * Five faculty members in the UC Merced School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts have been appointed to endowed chairs, recognizing their scholarship and contributions to research that serve underrepresented communities, advance human rights and shape the future of communications. The newly appointed chairholders are Christina Baker, Yang Lor, Zenaida A more PR

SAN DIEGO, California, Aug. 24 -- California State University San Diego State University posted the following news: * * * SDSU Georgia: Turning engineering education into opportunity * For SDSU Georgia senior Nikoloz Lobzhanidze, engineering has never been confined to a classroom. It happens in laboratories, where ideas become prototypes. It happens in robotics competitions, where a failed design can be as valuable as a triumphant one. And increasingly, it happens in the workshops where Lobzhanidze is helping younger students discover the more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 24 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * She studied why people trust, now comes the test * Karissa Palmer '23 '26 did not grow up on a farm, but she grew up on farm stories. Chief among them: her grandmother's account of the family dairy in Wisconsin, one of the first in the area to install automatic milking equipment. Decades later, as a doctoral student in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Palm more PR

STONY BROOK, New York, Aug. 25 -- The State University of New York Stony Brook University posted the following news: * * * Stony Brook Medicine Nationally Recognized for Dedication to High-Quality Stroke and Cardiac Care * STONY BROOK, NY, August 25, 2026 - Stony Brook Medicine (SBM) has once again been recognized by the American Heart Association for its commitment to delivering high-quality patient care across cardiovascular and stroke focus areas. This year marks the 16th consecutive year for Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) (2010  more PR

BOWIE, Maryland, Aug. 25 -- Bowie State University posted the following news release: * * * Summer Fun in the Lab: Biomedical Research Initiative 2026 * While some Bowie State students hit the pool, beach or water park to decompress this summer, seven undergraduate students from the Department of Natural Sciences spent the summer season getting hands-on experience in the lab. These scholars took part in the fourth annual Biomedical Research Initiative (BRI), a summer intensive program focused on bolstering biomedical research. They worked  more PR

OXFORD, Mississippi, Aug. 25 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news: * * * Telehealth Coaching Helps Rural Patients Take Charge of Diabetes Care * OXFORD, Miss. - Managing diabetes often means making dozens of small, important decisions every day. A collaborative study between the University of Mississippi and the Mississippi Diabetes Network found that personalized telehealth coaching can help participants feel more confident making those choices while improving their health. Around 1 in 7 Mississippians live with diab more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 26 -- Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Texas A&M Study Reveals How Multiple Chronic Diseases Shorten Canine Lifespan Cancer, osteoarthritis, and obesity can become interconnected as dogs age, creating health risks that extend beyond any single disease. - As dogs age, many develop more than one chronic health condition. New research from the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) shows those conditi more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 24 -- The Indiana University Indianapolis campus posted the following news: * * * Three years of advancing academic public health in Marion County * View print quality image about1 In January 2023, the IU Indianapolis Fairbanks School of Public Health and the Marion County Public Health Department (MCPHD) formalized an Academic Health Department agreement; an intentional step toward deepening a long-standing relationship into a structured, sustained partnership. An academic health department brings together a  more PR

TUSKEGEE, Alabama, Aug. 26 -- The Tuskegee University posted the following news: * * * Tuskegee among institutions benefiting from $12 million gift to UNCF from The Dimon Foundation Tuskegee will use the $1 million gift in permanent endowment capital to advance its long-standing track record of training educators and healthcare professionals Crystal Drake Established as The Dimon Fund to Advance Economic Opportunity within UNCF's $1.5B capital campaign, the gift will provide permanent endowment capital to 12 selected UNCF member schools as more PR

SAN BERNARDINO, California, Aug. 26 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * Two CSUSB alumni named CSU doctoral fellows Cal State San Bernardino alumni Veronica Morales and Stepfanie Alfonso were selected for the California State University Chancellor's Doctoral Incentive Program, which prepares doctoral students for faculty careers. - Two Cal State San Bernardino alumni pursuing doctoral degrees have been named fellows in the California State University Chancellor's Doctoral Incentive Program, more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 25 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * Two UNLV Computer Scientists Earn Prestigious Early Career Research Awards * Two UNLV computer science faculty have recently earned prestigious CAREER awards from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The awards are among the most selective research-based honors for early-career faculty members with strong potential to become leaders in their field. UNLV computer scientists Chuck Tessler and John Businge each received grants totaling m more PR

SAN MARCOS, Texas, Aug. 25 -- Texas State University issued the following news: * * * TXST faculty member among 10 nationwide honored for language and literacy research * Anne C. Reed, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the Department of Communication Disorders at Texas State University, has been selected as one of 10 recipients of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's (ASHA) 2026 Advancing Academic-Research Careers (AARC) Award. The AARC Award provides funding and mentorship for early-career faculty. Reed will use it to strengt more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, Aug. 26 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * UAH Honors College students explore, expand their horizons with help from $100K Arora gift Ann Marie Martin The Honors College at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, offers students across all academic disciplines the opportunity to take intellectual risks in a communal, collaborative, supportive environment. A $100,000 gift from Dr. Amit and Dr. Aruna Arora will help the college nurture these stu more PR

MERCED, California, Aug. 24 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * UC Merced Celebrates Its Most Successful Fundraising Year * Fueled by a $38 million gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott -her second to UC Merced and the largest single philanthropic gift in the university's history -and the sustained generosity of the Bobcat community, 2025-26 was UC Merced's strongest fundraising year on record. The campus raised more than $68 million during the fiscal year, pushing Boldly Forward: The Campaign for UC more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 26 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news on Aug. 25, 2026: * * * New College of Education and Health Professions Faculty Share Moments that Shaped their Careers The College of Education and Health Professions' 21 new faculty members recently reflected on the formative experiences that continue to shape their teaching and research today. Across disciplines ranging from nursing and counseling to education, occupational therapy and exercise science, many traced their career trajectories to a singl more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 26 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Researchers Zap Microbe DNA in the Name of Food Safety By Mary Hightower, University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Researchers are gauging the effectiveness of electron beams in the fight against foodborne illness pathogens in poultry. "Impact of Electron Beam (eBeam) Treatment on Meat Quality and Sensory Attributes of Ground Chicken and Turkey," was published in the August 2026 edition of the journal Poultry Science. At the heart of the s more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Aug. 26 -- The University of New Hampshire School of Law issued the following news: * * * Our Declaration, Our Constitution: Securing the Blessings of Liberty at 250 Join us on Constitution Day, September 17, for Our Declaration, Our Constitution: Securing the Blessings of Liberty at 250, a conversation hosted by the Rudman Center and NH Humanities. We will explore the connection between these two foundational documents: the system of rights and responsibilities they established, the promises they made, and the 250- more PR

TYLER, Texas, Aug. 26 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * Jayaraman named Biophysical Society president-elect By Roman Petrowski Vasanthi Jayaraman, PhD, will serve as the next president of the Biophysical Society, beginning her term as president-elect at the society's 2027 annual meeting in Philadelphia in February. Jayaraman is professor and chair of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, and the John S. Dunn Chair in Biochemistry  more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Aug. 25 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI nursing professor is latest to be inducted as American Academy of Nursing Fellow * KINGSTON, R.I. -Aug. 25, 2026 -A University of Rhode Island College of Nursing professor has been selected to receive the highest recognition of accomplishment in the nursing profession, induction as a fellow in the American Academy of Nursing. Clinical Professor Diane DiTomasso is just the latest URI faculty member to achieve the most prestigious recogniti more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Aug. 24 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU, Brigham City, and Hi Tech Solutions Partner to Establish New Nuclear Energy Tech and R&D Campus * LOGAN -Utah State University, Brigham City Corporation, and Hi Tech Solutions, LLC, have officially agreed to a memorandum of understanding to evaluate, plan, and advance a collaborative Technical Training, Certification, and Research & Development Campus. The proposed campus will serve as a premier regional hub dedicated to world-class education, workforce tra more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 25 -- The University of Texas Health San Antonio posted the following news release: * * * UT San Antonio School of Nursing earns a second prestigious Center of Excellence designation Adds an award in 'Student Learning and Professional Development' - The University of Texas at San Antonio's School of Nursing has earned a second prestigious Center of Excellence in Nursing Education designation from the National League for Nursing, a leading nursing education organization. The school, which supports the university's  more PR

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Aug. 24 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley posted the following news: * * * UTRGV celebrates "50 years of Voices Heard and Lives Changed" with gala and continuing education conference * RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - AUG. 24, 2026 - A multi-class reunion brought alumni together to celebrate the UTRGV Speech & Hearing Center's 50 years of serving the community, and the careers that began with the center's clinical training. The Speech & Hearing Center, an on-campus practicum facility under the Department of Communi more PR

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Aug. 25 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley posted the following news: * * * UTRGV School of Podiatric Medicine welcomes future podiatrists inspired to serve South Texas * #SOPM Dean's Reception seats largest cohort of 41 students HARLINGEN, TEXAS - AUG. 25, 2026 - The UTRGV School of Podiatric Medicine recently welcomed its largest, most Texan cohort of future doctors with 98 percent of them calling the state home. The SOPM Class of 2030 comprises 41 students, including 40 new students and one returning stud more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 26 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * 'Virginia at 250' symposium on Sept. 1 features two former governors and leading political analysts The free VCU event will explore leadership, democracy and the state's continuing role in American history. By Pam Cox As America commemorates its 250th anniversary this year, Virginia Commonwealth University's L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs and the VCU College of Humanities and Sciences will bring together distinguished more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 24 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Visitor Shawn Chambliss Purvis honors family legacy with investment in future engineers * Where can a degree from George Mason University take you? For students in the College of Engineering and Computing (CEC), Board of Visitors member Shawn Chambliss Purvis, MS Information Systems '99, offers a powerful example. Purvis is president and CEO of Sabel Systems, a leading provider of digital engineering, acquisition, manufacturing, supply chain, and logisti more PR

WEST LIBERTY, West Virginia, Aug. 25 -- West Liberty University posted the following news: * * * West Liberty University Begins Fall Semester with Strong Enrollment and New Programs * WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. -West Liberty University began the fall 2026 semester Monday, Aug. 24, welcoming more than 550 new students and launching initiatives focused on experiential learning, career preparation and community engagement. New students moved in Friday, Aug. 21, and are participating in two weeks of events and activities designed to introduce them to more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Aug. 25 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * What's Happening at WKU * Here is a listing of WKU events for Tuesday, August 25 through Saturday, September 12. All times are Central (unless noted). For more events, visit the WKU Events calendar at https://www.wku.edu/events. or follow @wkuevents on Instagram. (More: How to Place Campus Events on WKU Events Calendar) Tuesday, August 25 7 p.m.: Planetarium Show: Hubble Space Telescope's 30th Anniversary. Free admission. Hardin Planetarium. C more PR

WAYNE, New Jersey, Aug. 25 -- William Paterson University posted the following news: * * * William Paterson Student Researchers and Biology Professor Kelley Healey Identify Potential Target for Combating Drug-Resistant Fungal Infections * #Their resulting article has been published in the journal Microbiology Spectrum Dr. Kelley Healey works with one of the group's drug susceptibility assays in her lab. Five William Paterson University student researchers working alongside Associate Professor of Biology Kelley Healey have identified a bi more PR