CLEMSON, South Carolina, Aug. 26 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * $5.25 million gift to expand the reach and impact of the Thomas F. Chapman '65 Leadership Scholars Program * Tom Chapman '65 and Karen Chapman Honorary Alumnus '18, are building on nearly two decades of investment in Clemson students with a new $5.25 million commitment to expand the Thomas F. Chapman '65 Leadership Scholars Program and strengthen its impact across the University. The Chapmans' latest gift will increase the number of students selected fo more PR

ORONO, Maine, Aug. 26 -- The University of Maine posted the following news release: * * * 10 things you'll see different at UMaine this fall * Students returning to UMaine this fall will find a campus that looks -and in many places functions -noticeably different than it did when they left in May. New research and education facilities are open. Major athletics construction is taking shape. More parking spaces have been added, and new sidewalks, roads, landscaping and lighting are changing how people move through campus. Here are 10 of the more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Aug. 26 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news: * * * Aaron Marterer named associate vice provost for Graduate Education * The University of South Carolina has appointed Aaron C. Marterer as associate vice provost for Graduate Education effective Sept 1. Marterer has more than 20 years of experience in higher education administration and has served the University of South Carolina in a variety of leadership roles. He has served as University Registrar since 2012 and became Interim Associate  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 26 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Ag Progress Days town hall highlights partnerships, innovation in Pa. agriculture * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences and Penn State Extension are working together to turn research, innovation and insights from farmers into practical solutions for Pennsylvania agriculture. Troy Ott, Peter and Ann Tombros Dean of Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences, joined Russell Redding, secretary of the Pen more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, Aug. 26 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Anthropology Doctoral Student Laura Haynes Earns 2026-27 Fulbright-National Geographic Award * Laura Haynes, a doctoral student in the Department of Anthropology in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, has been selected as a 2026-27 Fulbright-National Geographic grantee, earning an opportunity to conduct dissertation research on primate microbiomes in Uganda. Haynes is one of five recipients of the award, a collaboration between th more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 26 -- The University of Arkansas Walton College of Business posted the following news: * * * Arkansas Business Hall of Fame to Induct Walton Siblings During Walton College Centennial * As the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas celebrates its Centennial, the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame will mark the milestone with a historic induction: Rob Walton, Alice Walton, Jim Walton and the late John Walton -the four children of Walmart founders Sam and Helen Walton, will comprise the Hall of more PR

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 26 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * Austin Peay State University launches Honors College to champion high-achieving students * APSU's Honors College brings together five distinct programs under one roof to challenge, connect, and prepare motivated students for a life of purpose. | Photo by Taylor Sengstack CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. -Austin Peay State University has launched a new Honors College, bringing the institution's high-impact learning programs together to strengthen recruitment, more PR

MISSOULA, Montana, Aug. 26 -- The University of Montana posted the following news release: * * * Beyond the Lab: UM Grad Fuses Wildlife Biology With Community Advocacy * MISSOULA - When University of Montana graduate Katia Chavez first arrived on campus, she envisioned a traditional scientific path: graduating with a degree in wildlife biology and working as a field biologist for the federal government. But throughout her time at UM, Chavez chose to look beyond the lab and the lecture hall. She dove into local volunteer work spearheading c more PR

MERCED, California, Aug. 25 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * Big Smiles in Big Collection of New Bobcats at Scholars Bridge Crossing * A smiling throng of new faces took part Tuesday in one of UC Merced's oldest traditions, the Scholars Bridge Crossing. Chancellor Juan Sanchez Munoz and other campus leaders led the march over the bridge. Blue and gold balloons arced over the span, which was lined with cheering staff, faculty and current students. "Let's go, Bobcats!" they chanted. The procession then more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 27 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Chancellor King Continues the SUNY Reconnect Tour with Visit to Jefferson Community College Governor Hochul's SUNY Reconnect Program Provides Free Tuition, Fees, Books, and Supplies for Eligible Adult Learners Pursuing an Associate Degree in a High-Demand Field Visit Highlights Jefferson Community College's Health Sciences, Cybersecurity, and Engineering Programs Interested Adults Can Learn More About SUNY Reconnect Here  more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 27 -- Coppin State University issued the following news: * * * Coppin State Welcomes More Than 1,500 New Eagles, the Largest Incoming Class in University History Overall enrollment increases 75% since 2022 as Coppin welcomes a record incoming class and continues historic male enrollment growth - Coppin State University is welcoming more than 1,500 new undergraduate students for the Fall 2026 semester, a 47% increase over Fall 2025 and the largest incoming class in university history. The growth is led by first-ye more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Aug. 26 -- The Louisiana State University Ag Center issued the following news: * * * Crafts, sports, weightlifting explain agricultural topics at AgReimagined * (08/26/26) WINNSBORO, LA. -Weightlifting, sports and crochet may not have much to do with agriculture by themselves, but at the AgReimagined Symposium, they were crucial to educating attendees on agricultural research and techniques. On Aug. 10, three student workers and two assistant professors with the LSU AgCenter presented their ideas for new ways to exp more PR

NORTHRIDGE, California, Aug. 26 -- California State University Northridge issued the following news release: * * * CSUN Faculty Member Receives Prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award for Research in Brazil * Media Contact: Javier Rojas, Javier.rojas@csun.edu, (818) 677-2130 California State University, Northridge professor Nasrin Golshany will be traveling to Brazil over the next year to conduct research on creating healthier environments for aging populations after being named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar for 2026-27. Golshany, an assistan more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 26 -- The City University of New York posted the following news: * * * CUNY Expands Signature Initiatives in Career-Connected Learning and Adult Learner Reengagement for Fall 2026 * #'CUNY Beyond' and 'CUNY Reconnect' Expand to Additional Colleges as the University Unveils New Academic Programs in Climate Change, AI and Computational Linguistics; Increases Housing Options for Students #The University Launches New Merchandise Line Designed by Recent Graduates The City University of New York kicks off the 2026-27 academic yea more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 26 -- Baruch College posted the following news: * * * CUNY Launches Faculty Fellowship to Expand Holocaust Education Across Campuses * Consortium among three CUNY colleges will support faculty-led Holocaust curriculum development Left to Right: CUNY Chancellor Felix V. Matos Rodriguez; Claims Conference President Gideon Taylor; Baruch College Professor Sarah Valente; Baruch College President S. David Wu. City University of New York (CUNY) today announced the CUNY Faculty Fellowship on Holocaust Distortion, a new initiative more PR

MISSOULA, Montana, Aug. 25 -- The University of Montana posted the following news release: * * * Dawn of the Deans: UM Starts Semester With 3 New College Administrators * The new administrators are Michael Lynn, dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences; Leslie Rissler, dean of the College of Science; and Jenn Snow, dean of the Phyllis J. Washington College of Education. "It's a new day at UM, with a major injection of fresh ideas and leadership," UM Provost Adrea Lawrence said. "These colleges are in good hands with these hire more PR

MADISON, South Dakota, Aug. 26 -- Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * DSU welcomes Class of 2030 at Fall Convocation ceremony * MADISON, S.D. - Dakota State University welcomed the Class of 2030 into the Trojan community during its Fall Convocation ceremony Tuesday, Aug. 25, at the Dakota Prairie Playhouse. Convocation marks the official beginning of a student's college experience and serves as the counterpart to commencement. The two ceremonies are often described as the bookends of the college journey: students begin more PR

EAST STROUDSBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 27 -- East Stroudsburg University issued the following news release: * * * ESU Students Participate in U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Conference Earlier this summer, 10 students from East Stroudsburg University participated in the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's 3rd Annual EPIC (Employer-Provided Innovation Challenges) Conference in Washington, D.C. Selected by the U.S. Chamber to deliver the final presentation and bring the conference to a close, ESU was one of only six universities invited t more PR

GAINESVILLE, Florida, Aug. 25 -- The University of Florida posted the following news: * * * EPA approves HLB-resistant citrus rootstock based on UF research * * EPA approval clears the way for Florida company Soilcea to supply more than 300,000 citrus trees using CarriCea T1, an HLB-resistant rootstock based on University of Florida research. * CarriCea T1 could give citrus growers a new tool in the fight against Huanglongbing, (HLB), or citrus greening, which has devastated Florida's citrus industry since it was first detected in 2005.  more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Aug. 25 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Five Utah State Faculty, Staff Selected for Fulbright Awards * LOGAN, Utah -Five Utah State University faculty and staff members have been selected for 2026-27 Fulbright awards, earning opportunities to conduct research, teach, and further international partnerships around the world. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, the Fulbright Program is the U.S. government's flagship international academic exchange program. Fulbright awards support scholars, educat more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Aug. 26 -- University of Virginia Health posted the following news release: * * * Forbes Ranks UVA Health Among Best Employers for Women * UVA Health has been rated the No. 1 employer for women among Virginia health systems and No. 4 among all Virginia employers by national business publication Forbes. Nationally, UVA Health is ranked No. 20 among health systems and No. 120 overall on Forbes's 2026 list of America's Best Employers for Women. "Hundreds of women across UVA Health provide leadership in roles rangin more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 26 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU design expert explains how viral dorm room makeovers can affect student mental health * The phenomenon of transforming a college dorm room into a personalized living space has flooded social media, creating a flourishing market driven by fervent online communities. Behind the viral #DormTok trend lies masked benefits and consequences that go beyond remaking an Instagram-worthy room. In a 2023 study published in "Anxiety, Stress, & Coping," resear more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 25 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU helps shape national AI conversations at Google headquarters * Florida State University brought its approach to artificial intelligence in teaching and learning to national higher education conversations this summer, including back-to-back gatherings at Google's North American headquarters in New York City. Paul Marty, professor in the School of Information within the College of Communication and Information and associate vice provost for Academi more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Aug. 27 (TNSjou) -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Funding expands UC research into weight gain side effects of bipolar medication Five-state initiative promotes metformin and healthy lifestyle interventions in youth By Tim Tedeschi, 513-556-5694, tedesctd@ucmail.uc.edu University of Cincinnati researchers have been approved for funding by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to expand the implementation of healthy lifestyle interventions and metformin prescription to hel more PR

NEWARK, New Jersey, Aug. 27 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * In 'From Code to Cloud,' Maura and Fadi Deek Carry Forward the Teaching Legacy of NJIT Professor James McHugh Written by: Michael Giorgio A new textbook by NJIT professors Maura and Fadi Deek and alumnus Wei Yao Ph.D. '24 brings to completion a project they began with the late James McHugh, a longtime NJIT professor, academic leader and mentor whose influence on computing education at the university spanned decades. Published this summer, more PR

RENO, Nevada, Aug. 26 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news: * * * Investing in physician training, expanding access to care * As Northern Nevada continues to grow, so does the need for healthcare professionals equipped to serve a rapidly expanding and increasingly complex patient population. Meeting that demand requires more than recruiting providers to the state - it requires creating opportunities for them to learn, train and build their careers right here. That is one of the defining benefits of an integrated academic  more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Aug. 27 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * Gardiner Lecture presented by nutrition researcher Yanni Papanikolaou Nutrition researcher will explore what large-scale data can--and cannot--tell us about protein, dietary patterns and long-term health By Kelsey Stremel, College of Agriculture Spend enough time reading nutrition headlines, and nearly every food eventually becomes either a hero or a villain. Eggs are in, then out. Carbohydrates are essential, then suspect. Animal and plant proteins are more PR

POMONA, California, Aug. 25 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona posted the following news: * * * Learning Through History: Mary Anne Mendoza's Impact at CPP * For Mary Anne Mendoza, an associate professor of political science, teaching isn't just about explaining history; it's about helping students understand how the past continues to shape their lives. As a first-generation college student, Mendoza didn't originally plan to study political science. What started as an uncertain choice eventually turned into a passion after t more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Aug. 26 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * MSU's Department of Music announces fall concert season * Contact: Bethany Shipp STARKVILLE, Miss.-Mississippi State's Department of Music offers an array of concerts this fall, featuring Mississippi blues legend Jesse Robinson to the university choirs and Wind Ensemble. Select events are ticketed to support programming, specific honorariums and technical and academic services. For box office information for each event, visit www.music.msstat more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Aug. 26 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * MSU's Dyer named Northern Gulf Institute director * Contact: James Carskadon STARKVILLE, Miss.-A long-serving Mississippi State faculty member and atmospheric sciences expert has been named director of the Northern Gulf Institute, a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration cooperative institute led by MSU. Jamie Dyer, who has served as NGI's associate director since 2021, will lead the organization in coordination with Co-Director Paul more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 26 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * New Tool Uses AI to Help Undergraduates Think Critically About Research An interdisciplinary team of researchers has developed and demonstrated a step-by-step framework called Socratic Challenger that uses artificial intelligence to help undergraduate students cultivate critical thinking skills. Specifically, the framework uses AI as a collaborator to develop research questions that can be pursued in laboratory or classroom s more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 26 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State Smeal welcomes 16 new faculty members * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The Penn State Smeal College of Business has welcomed 16 new faculty members for the 2026-27 academic year, bringing with them a wide depth of both academic and executive leadership experience. Sheiva Ansary, Fred Asante, Siddharth Bhambhwani, Brigham Brau, Robin Kramer and Rimmy Tomy have joined the Department of Accounting. Ansary is a Schreyer Honors College g more PR

READING, Pennsylvania, Aug. 27 -- Pennsylvania State University Berks campus issued the following news: * * * Berks LaunchBox announces six new 'IMAGINE Your Business' grant recipients By Kyla Wilhelm The Berks LaunchBox powered by Penn State has announced six recipients of its 'IMAGINE Your Business' grant, designed to help early-stage entrepreneurs accelerate their business growth. The program awards up to $2,000 to assist startups with prototyping, marketing, product development and other essential business expenses. The IMAGINE Your Bu more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Aug. 27 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Philanthropy allows University of Cincinnati law students to turn curiosity into confidence Bleznick Tax Fellows find support at the Donald P. Klekamp College of Law - Jordan Bleznick, A&S '76, is creating opportunities for the next generation of tax attorneys through the Bleznick Tax Fellowship at the Donald P. Klekamp College of Law at the University of Cincinnati. The fellowship provides more than financial assistance. For students like Isaiah  more PR

MERCED, California, Aug. 26 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * Record Enrollment Signals Growing Demand for UC Merced * UC Merced is welcoming the largest class in university history this fall, as record numbers of first-year and transfer students propel total enrollment to an all-time high of 9,647 students. The university's enrollment grew by 704 students, a nearly 8% increase from last fall. This surpasses the previous record of 9,148, set in Fall 2023. Even more striking is the growth among new s more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Aug. 26 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * South Carolina youth continue to excel in national wildlife competition * College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences When Clemson Cooperative Extension Service brought back the statewide competition for the Wildlife Habitat Education Program (WHEP) in 2019, who knew the dynasty that it would create on the national level? WHEP is a national hands-on environmental education program dedicated to teaching youth across the country about wildlife and more PR

CARBONDALE, Illinois, Aug. 27 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * SIU Alumni Association to honor 2026 distinguished alumni Sept. 11 The SIU Alumni Association will honor six Southern Illinois University Carbondale alumni at ceremonies next month for achievements that advanced scientific research, entrepreneurship, public health, documentary filmmaking and alumni engagement. They will each be honored during the association's 2026 Distinguished Alumni Awards at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, in Morris Librar more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 27 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * New state support expands medical school access for Virginia students Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine's in-state tuition rate reduced by more than 23 percent to support Virginians becoming physicians and building careers in the commonwealth. By Josh Meyer A new state investment in the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine will lower the cost of medical education for Virginia students more than 23 percent, support workforce-focused training progra more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 26 (TNSrpt) -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * Student homelessness increases 10% in California * Key takeaways * Student homelessness in California has intensified, increasing 10% since 2018-19, according to new research released today by the UCLA Center for the Transformation of Schools. * The number of students experiencing homelessness reached a new peak of 298,254 in the 2024-25 school year. * Students experiencing homelessness are most concentrated in Southern Cali more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- The University of the District of Columbia posted the following news: * * * Student K'Vonte Petty Presents Summer Research at U.S. Army STEM Symposium * On Aug. 5, UDC hosted the 2026 U.S. Army HBCU-MI Student Program for Army Research and Knowledge (SPARK) Symposium. The daylong event brought STEM students from HBCUs and minority-serving institutions across the country to UDC, where they shared results from summer research internships working on projects aligned with U.S. Army research priorities, collaborating with  more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Aug. 26 -- The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health posted the following news: * * * Study linking environmental factors and Alzheimer's disease awarded NIH funding * The Neighborhoods Study has been selected for a $30.9 million funding award, making it the third largest NIH grant currently held by UW-Madison. Led by Amy Kind, MD, PhD, professor of medicine and associate dean for social health sciences and programs, The Neighborhoods Study involves 24 Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers across t more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, Aug. 26 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Summer 2026 Issue of Donahue Institute MassBenchmarks Journal Examines the Commonwealth's Economic Future * The newly released Summer 2026 issue of MassBenchmarks Journal explores the opportunities and challenges that will shape Massachusetts' long-term economic prosperity. While the state's economy has remained resilient through continued GDP growth and strong productivity gains, contributors highlight emerging risks that could affect future more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Aug. 26 -- The Louisiana State University Ag Center issued the following news: * * * Summer of growth: LSU AgCenter interns discover careers through Extension * (08/26/26) BATON ROUGE, La. -A greenhouse can be an uncomfortable place to spend a Louisiana summer, but for Lawrence Harrison it was an ideal spot to gain hands-on experience for his future career. Harrison, a biology major at LSU Shreveport, worked as a horticulture intern at the LSU AgCenter Red River Research Station. His internship was part of the Louis more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 26 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Summer Research Opportunities Program marks 40 years * When The Ohio State University launched its participation in the Summer Research Opportunities Program in the mid-1980s, the goal was direct and ambitious: Give undergraduate students access to faculty-mentored research and help them imagine themselves in graduate school. Four decades later, that mission continues. Ohio State's Graduate School is celebrating the 40th year of the Summer Research Opportuni more PR

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, Aug. 26 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Survey shows strong statewide awareness, positive perception of South Dakota State University * SDSU's recent efforts to enhance scholarships, reduce student debt goes against national averages and trends. A majority of South Dakotans responding to a new statewide survey about South Dakota State University have favorable opinions of the institution and the positive impact it's having on the state. The survey conducted by Hanover Research sh more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Take your Patriot Pride on the road with a George Mason license plate * Show your Patriot pride every mile of the journey: New George Mason University license plates are now available through the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), and every license plate purchase helps support student scholarships. Two George Mason license plate designs are available at select Northern Virginia DMV locations and online. As part of a revenue-sharing program, $15 more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, Aug. 25 -- The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences posted the following news: * * * The Delta Air Lines Foundation advances UGA hospitality program innovation * UGA leaders connect research, education and industry to advance agriculture Meet the Visionaries of CAES Written by Maria M. Lameiras Photography by Dennis McDaniel Designed by Katie Walker As the University of Georgia's College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) enters a period of rapid growth and technolog more PR

OXFORD, Ohio, Aug. 26 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * The Wrap-Up: July/August * John Porchowsky, project manager in the Physical Facilities Department of Planning, Architecture and Engineering, received $1 million from the Ohio Department of Transportation, pass-through funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation, for the project entitled "OXD EV Charging." Sarah Watt, associate professor of Educational Psychology, and Racheal Rothrock, associate professor of Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry, receive more PR

ADELPHI, Maryland, Aug. 26 -- The University of Maryland Global Campus issued the following news: * * * Two Paths Back to the Classroom * National scholarships recognize two UMGC adult learners Dwight R. Smith is studying marketing and communications at UMGC, where he is an active student organization leader. Dwight R. Smith was at a crossroads. He had a productive, yet predictable career in grocery retail. But for a man who prided himself on living an engaging and authentic life, he was ready for a new challenge. "Three years ago, I wa more PR

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, Aug. 26 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * UAPB Summer Research Internships Prepare Students for Careers in Agriculture, Biotechnology and Artificial Intelligence * Thirty-five students gained hands-on professional and research experience this summer through internship opportunities coordinated through the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences (SAFHS). Students participated in internships locally, throughout Arkansas and at  more PR

IRVINE, California, Aug. 26 -- The University of California Irvine School of Law posted the following news: * * * UC Irvine School of Law Launches Innovative Lawyering Skills Pilot Empowering First-Year Students to Shape their Legal Education New Specialized Lawyering Skills II tracks allow first-year students to customize coursework to their career goals and interests -- the latest in a series of distinctions setting UC Irvine Law apart from other law schools - UC Irvine Law is introducing an innovative pilot program that will give first- more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Aug. 25 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Nursing Researchers Recognized at International Symposium * The University of Connecticut's Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing was prominently represented at the 2026 International Cannabinoid Research Society (ICRS) Annual Symposium in Dijon, France, where faculty and trainees shared new discoveries in cannabinoid science and public health research. A highlight of the meeting was the recognition of Dr. Steven G. Kinsey, who delivered the 2 more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 27 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Arkansas Business Hall of Fame to Induct Walton Siblings During Walton College Centennial As the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the U of A celebrates its centennial, the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame will mark the milestone with a historic induction: Rob Walton, Alice Walton, Jim Walton and the late John Walton -- the four children of Walmart founders Sam and Helen Walton, will comprise the Hall of Fame's 2027 class of inductees. The induct more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 27 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Camacho and Magana Join School of Law Faculty The U of A School of Law welcomes Jorge Camacho and Alma Magana as assistant professors, adding two accomplished scholars to its faculty. "We are very pleased to welcome Professors Camacho and Magana to the law school community. They bring impressive experience, deep expertise and a dynamic range of professional perspectives that will enrich our students' educational experience while broadening our aca more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 27 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Garcia-Salas Receives Advancing Academic-Research Careers Award Miguel Garcia-Salas' rise to becoming an award-winning researcher is rooted in family. Growing up, his sister, Samantha, experienced significant speech and language delays. Getting to see how a particularly impactful speech-language pathologist worked with both her and his family steered him down the path of communication sciences and disorders, and he hasn't looked back. "Watching S more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 27 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * History Department Publishes 2026 Issue of The Ozark Historical Review The Department of History is thrilled to report the publication of the 2026 issue of The Ozark Historical Review. Now in its 54th year of publication, the OHR is an academic history journal that showcases the work of the U of A's undergraduate and graduate history students. The entire U of A community is encouraged to browse this latest release, as well as past issues, at the O more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 27 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Walton College Marks Centennial With New Strategic Plan As the U of A's Sam M. Walton College of Business celebrates its 100th anniversary, Dean Brent Williams is outlining a plan for its future. The goal: bring education, research and industry even closer together to connect learning and doing more than ever. Williams is sharing those priorities today during the Celebrating 100 Years of Walton College Address at Willard J. Walker Hall. He will br more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Aug. 27 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * DAAP students turn design skills into robotic solutions How UC's co-op program connects design principles of tomorrow By Diana Lara, laradm@ucmail.uc.edu What happens when a group of industrial design students receives a real robotics challenge and the opportunity to help shape a product that could make its way into the workplace? They go to work. Ten second-year University of Cincinnati industrial design students from the School of Design, Archite more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Aug. 21 -- The University of Memphis posted the following news: * * * Fogelman College of Business and Economics Welcomes Distinguished Researchers as Dunavant Endowed Professors The Fogelman College of Business and Economics (FCBE) at the University of Memphis is pleased to announce the appointment of two nationally recognized scholars to newly established Dunavant Endowed Faculty in Supply Chain Management (SCM). Dr. Zhili Tian will join the Department of Supply Chain Management as an associate professor, and Dr. Pettis more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, Aug. 26 -- The University of Michigan Dearborn Campus issued the following Q&A on Aug. 24, 2026, involving Natalie Sampson, assistant vice provost for sustainability education and curricular education at UM-Ann Arbor: * * * Advocating for health equity around the Gordie Howe Bridge An ongoing study -- led by Detroit community leaders and public health experts, including Professor Natalie Sampson -- documents the toll the recently opened bridge places on nearby residents. The Gordie Howe International Bridge, which opene more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 27 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Ankerson highlights strategic vision in 'Shaping the Future' episode Interim Chancellor Katherine S. Ankerson is featured in the latest episode of the University of Nebraska system's "Shaping the Future" video series. Hosted by Dr. Jeffrey P. Gold, president of the NU system, the series features conversations with researchers, students, educators and partners who are changing lives and making an impact. In the episode, Gold and Ankerson discuss her jou more PR

RICHARDSON, Texas, Aug. 27 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Longevity Center Gift Keeps Post's, TI's Legacy Alive By Stephanie Ghandour The Texas Instruments Alumni Association (TIAA) has committed $200,000 to The University of Texas at Dallas to establish the Texas Instruments Alumni Association Student Support Fund at the Center for Vital Longevity (CVL). The TIAA was co-founded by Max Post, who became the organization's first president in 1999. After almost 40 years with TI, the newly retired Pos more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Aug. 26 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI cybersecurity program secures $4.8 million in NSF funding * KINGSTON, R.I. - Aug. 26, 2026 - The University of Rhode Island's Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity Center has landed two major National Science Foundation awards, totaling $4.8 million, that will fund scholarships for students enrolled in the University's Professional Science Master's in Cybersecurity program, including its new Securing Artificial Intelligence track. This new f more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Aug. 26 -- 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 * Editor's note: Brigham City is awaiting official approval from city council before signing this MOU. 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  more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 26 -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * UT Veterinarian Brings Equine Expertise to State Advisory Commission * Carla Sommardahl Appointed to Tennessee Equine Health Advisory Commission KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Governor Bill Lee has appointed Dr. Carla Sommardahl, head of the Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, to the Tennessee Equine Health Advisory Commission. Sommardahl is a clinical pro more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 27 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news: * * * Texas Center for AIDS Research awarded $9.3M to become full center A new five-year $9.3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health will advance the Texas Center for AIDS Research from a developmental center to a full center, strengthening HIV research, investigator training, and community partnerships across Texas. Established in 2021, the center is dedicated to advancing research aimed at ending the HIV epidemic an more PR

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Aug. 26 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley posted the following news: * * * UTRGV sets seventh consecutive first-day enrollment record * #Fall 2026 opens with record freshman, graduate and professional enrollment milestones RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - AUGUST 26, 2026 - The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley welcomed 36,466 students Wednesday to open the Fall 2026 semester, setting a first-day enrollment record for the seventh consecutive year. UTRGV's first-day enrollment reached a record 36,466 students in more PR

MONROE, Louisiana, Aug. 26 -- The University of Louisiana Monroe campus posted the following news: * * * VCOM-Louisiana and ULM expand opportunities for future physicians through new preferred admission partnership * CAPTION: (L-R) VCOM-Louisiana Dean Ray Morrison, DO, DFACOS; VCOM President Dixie Tooke-Rawlins, DO, FACOFP; ULM President Carrie L. Castille, PhD 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 more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 27 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU Convergence awards nearly 70 faculty members $150,000 in seed grants The projects supported through the grants bring different perspectives together to tackle complex, 'wicked problems' that no single discipline can solve. By David Slipher, Office of the Provost Finding solutions to today's most consequential societal challenges requires collaboration between disciplines. That mission is the heartbeat of VCU Convergence, a universitywide c more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 27 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU's Daniel Gutierrez receives $3 million grant to train mental health professionals worldwide on spiritually competent care The School of Education professor and his team are working on two initiatives that will prepare clinicians globally. By Sian Wilkerson With support from a new three-year, $3 million grant, Virginia Commonwealth University's Daniel Gutierrez and a multi-institutional team of researchers, educators and clinicians are worki more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 27 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Virginia Tech Board of Visitors approves decrease in medical school tuition, and veterinary hospital project By Jimmy Robertson The Virginia Tech Board of Visitors held an open session meeting Aug. 26, and university President Tim Sands welcomed the group in attendance to the start of the fall semester, while also touching on an array of important topics. Sands publicly thanked the advancement division for the progress made in fundraising. Virginia Tech's adva more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 27 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Statewide training keeps Virginia's water workforce ready Continuing and Professional Education connects operators with university, agency, and industry expertise through short schools, regional courses, and free webinars. By Diane Deffenbaugh Every Virginia community depends on skilled professionals to keep its drinking water safe and its wastewater systems operating properly. Most of their work happens out of sight. Operators monitor treatment systems, prep more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 27 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * To make quantum computers practical, researchers take aim at errors Researchers from Virginia Tech's Center for Quantum Information Science and Engineering are working to improve quantum computing accuracy through a new center funded by the National Science Foundation. By Lindsay Key Quantum computers are extremely powerful, but also really sensitive. Tiny disturbances such as heat or electromagnetic noise can introduce errors into their calculations. Resear more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 26 -- The University of Arkansas Walton College of Business posted the following news: * * * Walton College Marks Centennial With New Strategic Plan * As the University of Arkansas' Sam M. Walton College of Business celebrates its 100th anniversary, Dean Brent Williams is outlining a plan for its future. The goal: bring education, research and industry even closer together to connect learning and doing more than ever. Williams is sharing those priorities today during the Celebrating 100 Years of Walton College  more PR