DELAWARE, Ohio, Aug. 26 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * 'Exceptional Teaching' * DELAWARE, Ohio - Ohio Wesleyan University welcomes six tenure-track professors this fall, all committed to helping OWU students earn their bachelor's degrees and achieve their career and life goals. "Ohio Wesleyan is committed to exceptional teaching," said Interim Provost Dale Brugh, Ph.D., "and these talented professors will help us to fulfill this mission. All are highly accomplished in their fields and will provide stud more PR

YORK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 26 -- York College of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * A STEM Scholarship Summer: York College Student Participates in Research Teacher Experience at Alma College * Secondary Education Biology major Rylan Wolfe '27 was invited by the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program to Michigan for the summer. While there, he not only conducted research on human circadian rhythms but also learned valuable skills that could be applied to his studies and hands-on work as a teaching assistant and future teacher.  more PR

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 26 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell CAT awards support seven new biotechnology partnerships * Seven Cornell research teams have received Center for Advanced Technology (CAT) grants to advance early-stage life science technologies through collaborations with biotechnology companies across New York state. The projects, which began July 1 as part of the 2026-27 funding cycle, represent more than $1.2 million in combined project support, including $562,258 from Empire State Development's Div more PR

HANOVER, New Hampshire, Aug. 27 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Kim Conaty Named Director of the Hood Museum of Art Conaty, currently chief curator of the Whitney Museum, begins the role in October. - Kim Conaty, the Nancy and Steven Crown Family Chief Curator at the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City, has been named the Virginia Rice Kelsey 1961s Director of the Hood Museum of Art, beginning Oct. 27, Provost Santiago Schnell announced today. "Kim Conaty is an exceptional leader and vis more PR

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Aug. 26 -- Eckerd College posted the following news: * * * Eckerd College joins FirstGen Forward Network to increase support for first-generation college students * The staff of EC First-Gen Coalition speak at a mixer for first-generation students during Autumn Term 2026. Photos by Penh Alicandro '22 This fall, 23.4% of the first-year students at Eckerd College are the first in their family to attend college. Eckerd's support for these students just got a boost. FirstGen Forward recently announced Eckerd College  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 27 -- Emory University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Fall semester brings new faculty, cutting-edge programs and more to Emory Leigh DeLozier As the new academic year gets underway, the nine schools that comprise Emory University have big plans -- from welcoming new deans and faculty members to organizing special events and introducing new programs of study. Here's a roundup of incoming class stats and other things to come, as listed by each school. Candler School of Theology Incoming class:  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 26 -- Vanderbilt Law School posted the following news: * * * Examining the Rise of Clerkship Stacking * For young lawyers, a clerkship with a federal judge represents an extraordinary career opportunity. Clerks enhance their writing and reasoning skills under judicial supervision, learn how judges evaluate arguments, and enjoy mentorship and networking benefits that provide career-long advantages. Firms reward lawyers for completing these year-long apprenticeships before entering private practice. Law graduates h more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Aug. 26 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Faculty Advance Research, Explore AI in Health Professions * Faculty in Seton Hall University's School of Health and Medical Sciences shared scholarship and expertise at national and international conferences this year, connecting with colleagues across disciplines and bringing insights and new approaches back to their programs and students as the new academic year begins. Artificial intelligence and simulation were recurring themes in faculty resea more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 26 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Five new members elected to UChicago's Board of Trustees * The University of Chicago's Board of Trustees has elected five new members: Wei Cai, AM'95, MBA'95; David Foley; Stephanie Rada Zocco, AB'88; Imran Siddiqui, AB'96, AM'96; and Konstantin Sokolov, MBA'05. They began their five-year terms in May 2026. "We are pleased to welcome Wei, David, Stephanie, Imran and Konstantin to the Board," said David M. Rubenstein, JD'73, chair of the Board of Truste more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 26 -- The University of Michigan Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: * * * Ford School faculty awarded U-M Strategic Initiative Fund grants When President Domenico Grasso announced the $1 billion, 10-year Strategic Initiative Fund (SIF) in November, he encouraged University of Michigan faculty and staff to push the limits of their creativity and ambitions in designing projects that could change the world. The inaugural open SIF call gave the U-M community the opportunity to submit their ideas fo more PR

WICHITA, Kansas, Aug. 26 -- Friends University posted the following news: * * * Friends University Professor Selected for Prestigious National Religion/Theology/Vocation Seminar * WICHITA, Kan. - Friends University is proud to announce that Dr. Wendy Mohler Seib, Assistant Professor of Theology at Friends University, has been selected as one of just 12 participants nationwide for the 2026 Religion/Theology/Vocation Seminar sponsored by the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) through its Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education (Net more PR

GETTYSBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 27 -- Gettysburg College issued the following news: * * * Summer Pedagogy Institute explores the value of student-faculty learning, teaching partnerships Connecting faculty and staff across the Gettysburg College campus, the annual Summer Pedagogy Institute encourages the exploration of innovative approaches to teaching and learning. A keynote presentation and interactive workshops focused on the value of engaging students as pedagogical partners and co-creators in the curriculum. - Just days before the 2026- more PR

FREDERICK, Maryland, Aug. 27 -- Hood College issued the following news: * * * Shannon Kundey, Ph.D., Appointed Interim Dean of School of Behavioral and Health Sciences By Mason Cavalier Hood College is proud to announce the appointment of Shannon Kundey, Ph.D., as the new interim dean of The Ruth Whitaker Holmes School of Behavioral and Health Sciences (SBHS). Kundey first joined Hood as a faculty member in the Department of Psychology in 2008, earning promotion to associate professor in 2014 and tenure in 2015. Kundey served as chair of  more PR

UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio, Aug. 26 -- John Carroll University posted the following news: * * * JCU's Engineering Physics Program Earns Prestigious ABET Engineering Accreditation * John Carroll University's Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics has earned accreditation from ABET, the international organization that sets quality standards for engineering and technology programs worldwide. Founded in 1932, ABET, formally known as the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, is considered the gold-standard evaluation system for more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 26 -- La Salle University issued the following news: * * * Explorer faculty and staff recognized for their achievements La Salle University community members were honored with awards during the 2026-27 Academic Year Convocation, held in the Union Ballroom on Aug, 24. Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Lisa Jarvinen, Ph.D., welcomed faculty, staff, and Christian Brothers to the Convocation, setting the tone for an exciting and successful academic year, throughout which Explorers can su more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: USPS Changes Mail-In Ballot Rules Ahead of Critical Midterm Election * WASHINGTON (August 25, 2026) - New U.S. Postal Service rules could significantly change how mail-in ballots are handled ahead of the November 2026 midterm elections. Under the new requirements, states would have to provide USPS with lists of voters receiving mail ballots and use new tracking and verification measures, while ballots from states that do not comply could po more PR

ASHLAND, Ohio, Aug. 25 -- Ashland University posted the following news: * * * New grant from Teagle Foundation will refine AU's First Year Seminar program * ASHLAND, Ohio - Ashland University has received a $110,000 grant from The Teagle Foundation to strengthen its First Year Seminar program, enhancing a key component of the university's general education curriculum that helps new students build the academic skills, intellectual curiosity and campus connections essential for long-term success.The 24-month grant, awarded through The Teagle  more PR

WICHITA, Kansas, Aug. 25 -- Newman University posted the following news: * * * Newman welcomes Megan Chambers as dean of students * Newman University announced Megan Chambers as the new dean of students on Aug. 17, marking the beginning of a new chapter for student life on campus. Chambers, who emerged as the top choice following a nationwide search of more than 120 applicants, brings more than a decade of experience in student affairs, enrollment and corporate leadership to the role. "Through every step of the process, Megan stood out f more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, Aug. 26 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Northwestern experts on Meta's $17B settlement The tech giant settled to resolve allegations of deceiving the public on platform safety - Today social media giant Meta has agreed to pay $17 billion to resolve allegations from nearly every state that the tech company purposely engineered Facebook and Instagram to be addictive to children and unlawfully gathered personal information from minors. In addition to damages, Meta has agreed to introduc more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 27 -- The Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law issued the following school news: * * * Patents, Courts, and AI: Inside David Schwartz's Data-Driven Approach to Modern Law Northwestern Pritzker Law Professor David Schwartz combines an engineer's interest in how systems work, a practicing lawyer's knowledge of the legal system, and an empirical scholar's focus on data. After earning a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering before law school and spending 10 years in private practice, Schwartz has built a res more PR

BLOOMINGTON, Illinois, Aug. 26 -- Illinois Wesleyan University posted the following news release: * * * Noyce Program Provides IWU STEM Students with Mentorship and a National Teaching Community * BLOOMINGTON, Ill. -Five Illinois Wesleyan University students traveled to Washington, D.C. this summer to participate in a National Science Foundation conference alongside future and current STEM educators from across the country. The students-Alex Miller, Sophia Stevens, Peyton Hilliard, Bella Zakrewski and Ben Zima-are Noyce Scholarship recipie more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 26 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Dr. Oliver F. Adunka Named Chair of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine * A globally recognized physician-scientist and leader in hearing science, Oliver F. Adunka, M.D., MBA, brings a track record of innovation, NIH-funded research and academic leadership. After a comprehensive national search, the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine has appointed Oliver F. Adunka, M. more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 25 -- Spelman College posted the following news: * * * Paula Grissom-Broughton Beyond The Notes * For generations, historically Black colleges and universities have played a significant role in shaping American music and developing generations of musicians and scholars. Yet, much of what happens inside HBCU music classrooms, studios and rehearsal spaces remains underrepresented in music education scholarship. Paula A. Grissom-Broughton, Ph.D., C'1997, assistant professor of music at Spelman College, explores that his more PR

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Aug. 27 -- Princeton University issued the following news: * * * Princeton summer programs help high school, community college, veteran, transfer and other students to thrive in college and beyond By Emily Aronson, Office of Communications and Rebekah Schroeder, Office of Communications Vincent Zeferino, a first-generation college student from Elizabeth, New Jersey, attended his first college-access summer program on Princeton's campus last year as a community college student. This summer he returned for a second prog more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 26 -- St. Catherine University posted the following news: * * * St. Catherine University earns age-friendly university designation * In recognition of its efforts to support educational opportunities for aging adults and foster intergenerational connections, St. Catherine University has received the Age-Friendly University (AFU) Designation and joined the Age-Friendly University Global Network. "Joining the Global Network as an Age-Friendly University is a natural fit for St. Kate's, whose mission calls for valuin more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 27 -- The Syracuse University School of Management (Whitman) issued the following news: * * * Whitman Welcomes New Faculty Lena Blomkvist Syracuse University's Whitman School of Management is pleased to welcome five new faculty members for the 2026-27 academic year. * ERIN DIFABIO '18 Assistant Teaching Professor of Accounting Erin DiFabio joins the Department of Accounting as a non-tenured assistant teaching professor. A proud Whitman alumna herself, she will teach a range of accounting courses. DiFabio previo more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 26 -- The University of Chicago Medicine posted the following news release: * * * UChicago Medicine, American Cancer Society partner to build no-cost lodging for traveling cancer patients * Patients traveling long distances to the University of Chicago Medicine for cancer treatment will soon have a new place to stay close to its anchor hospital on the city's South Side, as part of a partnership with the American Cancer Society. The American Cancer Society plans to build Hope Lodge Chicago, a facility at 5700 S. Ston more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 26 -- VCOM - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news: * * * VCOM-Louisiana and ULM Expand Opportunities for Future Physicians Through New Preferred Admission Partnership By Danielle Voumard The Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM)-Louisiana and the University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM) have strengthened their longstanding partnership through a new Preferred Admission Track agreement. The agreement establishes a structured pathway that provides early support for highly quali more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Aug. 26 -- Yale University issued the following Q&A on Aug. 24, 2026, involving Cynthia McNamara, associate professor at Yale School of Medicine: * * * Beyond Clinical Knowledge: A Conversation on Mentorship and Humanistic Medicine By Janice Hur Medicine is learned not only in lecture halls and hospital wards, but also in the everyday conversations and interactions where clinicians build lasting relationships with patients over time. For Cynthia McNamara, MD, associate professor of medicine (general medicine) at Yal more PR