WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The University of the District of Columbia posted the following news: * * * "Trilogy" Returns, Putting UDC Student Journalists in the Newsroom * As fall semester gets underway, a new cohort of UDC students has the opportunity to tell the university's stories while gaining real-world experience in journalism, digital media and communications through Trilogy Publication (MMED 492 02, CRN 18554), the course dedicated to producing the "Trilogy," UDC's historic student news publication. The class, led this semester by Prof more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Aug. 28 -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release: * * * $1.1 billion and roaring: Mizzou powers toward record $2 billion goal Power the Roar surpasses the halfway mark in the most ambitious fundraising campaign in Mizzou history. - The University of Missouri's Power the Roar campaign has surged to $1.1 billion, giving Mizzou more resources to turn ambitious ideas into real-world impact. The campaign is now more than halfway toward its historic $2 billion goal, the most ambitious in university hist more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 27 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * $11M gift supports Leinweber Center, Plant and Environmental Sciences Building, MSU Athletics * A recent gift of $11 million from Michigan State University alum Kirk Faber will drive progress across three key areas of the university; the Leinweber Center for Engineering and Digital Innovation, the Plant and Environmental Sciences Building and MSU Athletics. It is a broad investment in MSU's future that supports the spaces and programs that will sh more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 27 -- Michigan State University College of Natural Science posted the following news: * * * $11M gift supports Leinweber Center, Plant and Environmental Sciences Building, MSU Athletics * A recent gift of $11 million from Michigan State University alum Kirk Faber will drive progress across three key areas of the university; the Leinweber Center for Engineering and Digital Innovation, the Plant and Environmental Sciences Building and MSU Athletics. It is a broad investment in MSU's future that supports the space more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Aug. 26 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news: * * * A Fitting Send-Off: Hamilton Eye Institute's Summer Symposium Caps Years of Student Discovery * For six years, T.J. Hollingsworth, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Ophthalmology, Department of Anatomy & Neurobiology, and Department of Microbiology, Immunology & Biochemistry in the College of Medicine, has turned a single summer day into one of the most anticipated traditions at the Hamilton Eye Institute (HEI) at UT more PR

VERMILLION, South Dakota, Aug. 27 -- The University of South Dakota posted the following news: * * * A Legacy Built Through Giving: T. Denny Sanford's Impact on the University of South Dakota * "The epitome of success is doing something for someone else." These are the words of T. Denny Sanford, the South Dakota businessman and philanthropist who dedicated his life and career to bettering communities through healthcare, education and innovation. Inspired by the hardships he experienced after losing his parents to health issues, Sanford foc more PR

RADFORD, Virginia, Aug. 26 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Appalachian Power Foundation invests $100,000 to advance rural health at Radford University * #Grant supports CARES Mobile Health Clinic, expanding access to care and preparing Virginia's rural healthcare workforce A $100,000 grant from the Appalachian Power Foundation will help Radford University expand access to healthcare in rural communities while providing students with hands-on experiences that prepare them to serve where they are needed most.  more PR

ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, Aug. 27 -- South Carolina State University posted the following news: * * * As Food Recalls Make Headlines, SC State Expert Talks Produce Safety * Dr. Subash Shrestha, SC State food safety expert, explains what families should know before fresh produce reaches the table ORANGEBURG, S.C. -A trip through the produce aisle may feel routine -pick up lettuce for dinner, grab a container of berries and head home. But when another food recall flashes across the news, families may find themselves wondering whether the  more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 27 -- The George Mason University College of Public Health posted the following news: * * * Bethany Cieslowski appointed senior director of academic programs and interim divisional dean of George Mason University School of Nursing * The College of Public Health has appointed Bethany Cieslowski, DNP, PMHNP-BC, CHSE, as senior director of academic programs for the School of Nursing, effective August 25, 2026. Cieslowski will also serve as interim divisional dean beginning September 7, 2026, while the college completes  more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Aug. 27 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Black Wrestling Champions Book Earns National Recognition for Kentucky State Professor * David L. Shabazz receives Outstanding Book Award during National Association of Black Journalists Convention FRANKFORT, Ky. -A Kentucky State University professor's work to preserve an often-overlooked chapter of sports and cultural history has earned national recognition from the National Association of Black Journalists. Dr. David L. Shabazz, associate profes more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Aug. 26 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Building a nation: How Clemson University engineers and scientists helped shape America * College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences For more than half the nation's history, Clemson University's engineers and scientists have played distinguished roles in shaping the United States, helping turn an experiment in democracy into the world's grandest hub of innovation, the globe's most powerful economic juggernaut and a shining beacon of freedom. more PR

SAN BERNARDINO, California, Aug. 28 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * CSUSB graduate students named 2026-27 Sally Casanova Scholars Biology student Sukhmanpreet Kaur and communication studies student Marlena Brown have been named California State University Sally Casanova Scholars, an award that supports their research and preparation for doctoral study. - Two California State University, San Bernardino graduate students have been named 2026-27 Sally Casanova Scholars, a distinction that  more PR

SAN DIEGO, California, Aug. 26 -- California State University San Diego State University posted the following news: * * * California awards SDSU nearly $4 million to launch National Security Hub at SDSU Mission Valley * Gov. Gavin Newsom on Aug. 26 announced $3.95 million in funding to support the first phase of the SDSU Mission Valley Innovation District: a National Security Hub for the rapid commercialization of technology in collaboration with government and businesses. The funding through the California Jobs First Regional Investment I more PR

NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia, Aug. 27 -- Christopher Newport University posted the following news: * * * Captains Commit To Honor * Every incoming class to Christopher Newport is unique in composition. Many of the new Captains are freshmen just out of high school. Some have transferred from other colleges, while others are beginning their academic journey after serving in the military. But what connects each new class to the one before is the tradition of signing the University's Honor Code. This year's group of new Captains, more than 1,200 str more PR

OXFORD, Ohio, Aug. 26 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * CedarTech helps build out Miami's Urban Bridges initiative; establishes strong presence in Cleveland * As the hub for the Urban Bridges initiative, Miami University's CedarTech location in Cleveland will provide a deeply collaborative and engaging space for students, alumni, partners, and more. On Aug. 25, the university celebrated its location at 10900 Carnegie Ave. in the Cleveland Innovation District with a private event that touted the many positives an increas more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Aug. 27 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news: * * * Chancellor Gilliam Highlights UNCG's Role Building Jobs, Research at State of Our Community Panel * Underscoring the transformative power of a college degree, Chancellor Franklin D. Gilliam, Jr. highlighted UNC Greensboro as a driver of economic health, prosperity for families, and trailblazing research during an Aug. 26 panel discussion at the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce's State of Our Community. Joining North Caro more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Aug. 27 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * Chicana/o Studies garden blooms with interdisciplinary opportunities * Students planting various seeds within Jardin Ollin in May 2026. What began with a conversation about planting a garden has grown into a multidisciplinary learning space at the University of New Mexico, connecting students, educators and community members through food, seeds, and the land. Jardin Ollin, a project within UNM's Chicana and Chicano Studies Department, was fi more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 26 -- Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * Dr. Brian Russell Named 2026 College of Liberal Arts Teacher of the Year at Tennessee State University * NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TSU News Service) - For Dr. Brian Russell, teaching has never been just a job, it has always been the ultimate goal. A Memphis, Tennessee, native who began his teaching career in 1999, Russell joined Tennessee State University in 2007. Over the nearly two decades since, the tenured assistant professor of political science has d more PR

MADISON, South Dakota, Aug. 26 -- Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * DSU's TriBeta Biological Honor Society chapter receives national recognition * MADISON, S.D. - For the first time in university history, Dakota State University's Pi Chi Alpha chapter has been named an Outstanding Beta Beta Beta (TriBeta) Biological Honor Society Chapter and awarded the Lloyd M. Bertholf Award for Chapter Excellence for the 2024-2025 academic year by the TriBeta National Executive Committee. The student members have made their mark o more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 27 -- The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry posted the following news: * * * ESF Welcomes Largest Graduate Class in College History, Launches New Certificates of Advanced Study * SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Aug. 27, 2026 - The Graduate School at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) welcomed its largest incoming graduate class in College history this fall. The record-setting class represents an approximately 53% increase over fall 2025 enrollment and reflects growing inter more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Aug. 27 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news: * * * Experienced Human Resources Leader Tapped for Top HR Position at UT Health Sciences * Paul D. Thomas, a senior human resources executive with 30 years of leadership in higher education and corporate environments, has been named the associate vice chancellor for Human Resources at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences. He assumes the role Sept. 1. Thomas served as the associate vice president for Administration and Finance more PR

KOKOMO, Indiana, Aug. 27 -- Indiana University Kokomo campus posted the following news: * * * Faculty applauded for excellence in teaching, research * KOKOMO, Ind. -Indiana University Kokomo applauded faculty and staff for outstanding research, service, and teaching at its annual fall convocation. Nicholas Baxter, associate professor of sociology, received the junior faculty scholarship award. Paul Cook, professor of English, received the senior faculty scholarship award. Karen Sallee, academic advisor for the School of Nursing and Alli more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, Aug. 28 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Researchers Develop Quantum Framework to Predict Heart Disease Study Snapshot: A research group from Florida Atlantic University's College of Engineering and Computer Science, led by Arslan Munir, Ph.D., has developed a quantum machine learning framework for heart disease prediction that achieved more than 90% accuracy. Using clinical data from 918 patients, the research group systematically more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Aug. 27 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * Fighting childhood obesity: UK researchers study semaglutide with adolescents * Kentucky has one of the highest childhood obesity rates in the country, and the health consequences carry forward throughout life. That's one of the reasons researchers at the University of Kentucky are leading a groundbreaking clinical trial to determine if medical intervention can reverse the early signs of heart disease in children struggling with severe obesity. The  more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 27 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida State University ranks among nation's top 20 public universities in new TIME ranking * Florida State University is one of the nation's top 20 public universities in TIME's inaugural ranking of America's Best Colleges. FSU ranked No. 17 among public universities and No. 53 overall in the 2026-2027 ranking, which places a strong emphasis on student outcomes and the value of a college education. "Florida State is one of the most sought-after un more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 27 -- The University of Arkansas Walton College of Business posted the following news: * * * Four U of A Faculty Named SEC Academic Leadership Development Program Fellows * Four U of A faculty members have been named fellows of the 2026 Southeastern Conference Academic Leadership Development Program (SEC ALDP). The fellows are: * Matthew Clay, associate dean for academic affairs and professor of mathematical sciences in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences; * Carrie M. McDermott, executive director and more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 28 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Four U of A Faculty Named SEC Academic Leadership Development Program Fellows Four U of A faculty members have been named fellows of the 2026 Southeastern Conference Academic Leadership Development Program (SEC ALDP). The fellows are: * Matthew Clay, associate dean for academic affairs and professor of mathematical sciences in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences; * Carrie M. McDermott, executive director and George M. and Boyce W. Billings more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 27 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU researchers win $1.5M NSF grant to make K-12 math data more useful for educators * Florida State University psychologists, education researchers and computational scientists have teamed up to transform raw data from educational research into a digital resource that can advance the teaching and learning of K-12 mathematics. The interdisciplinary team will bring together six existing dataset covering about 90,000 elementary students and 3,000 teach more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina, Aug. 26 -- Fayetteville State University posted the following news: * * * FSU's Support for Military, Adult and Transfer Students Draws National Attention * FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - Fayetteville State University's approach to serving military-connected, adult and transfer students is drawing national attention as colleges and universities respond to a changing undergraduate population. Research.com recently highlighted FSU in its feature, "Inside Fayetteville State University's Military Connected Student Ecosystem more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 26 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * High school health science academy inspires future healthcare leaders * This summer, the Institute for Health Disparities at UNT Health Fort Worth welcomed twenty rising seniors from Castleberry and Lake Worth High Schools to campus for its High School Health Science Summer Academy. The two-week program introduced students to science, technology, engineering, math and medicine, biomedical research, and career development through ha more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, Aug. 27 -- The University of Massachusetts Amherst School of Public Health and Health Sciences posted the following news: * * * In Memoriam: Richard Wood (1950-2026) * Richard Wood Former nutrition faculty member and department chair Richard Wood passed away on May 14, 2026, following a long illness. Born in 1950 in Chelsea, MA, he lived a life devoted to science, education, compassion, and family. "Richard was a deeply respected scholar whose contributions to the field of nutrition science extended far beyond his  more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 27 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * In Sacramento and On Campus, UC San Diego Strengthens Native Partnerships * "Change comes with action, not words." This sentiment, shared by Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla in Sacramento, guides UC San Diego's commitment to honoring the Indigenous people on whose ancestral homeland the university currently resides. On August 4, Chancellor Khosla testified before California's Select Committee on Native American Affairs and Joint Leg more PR

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, Aug. 27 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Inspired by nature, SDSU scientists engineer tiny 'nitrogen factories' that could help future cereal crops * A new study from South Dakota State University demonstrates how hydrogel beads create a microenvironment needed for naturally supplying nitrogen to crops. As fertilizer prices remain elevated, researchers at South Dakota State University are developing an innovative solution to corn's nitrogen supply problems by taking inspiration fro more PR

UNION, New Jersey, Aug. 27 -- Kean University issued the following news release: * * * Kean President Repollet Calls on University to 'Rise and Climb Higher' * Kean University President Lamont O. Repollet, Ed.D., today called on the University community to build on years of transformative growth and embrace the opportunities and responsibilities of the new unified Kean system during his annual Opening Day address. Speaking to a crowd gathered in Wilkins Theatre and audiences watching across Kean's locations, Repollet reflected on Kean's tr more PR

KENT, Ohio, Aug. 26 -- Kent State University posted the following news: * * * Kent State Employs Two of the World's Top 20 Information Systems Researchers * When the 2026 Association for Information Systems (AIS) Research Rankings were recently released, two names from the same department at Kent State University appeared near the top of the global list. Jose Benitez, Ph.D., Bridgestone Endowed Chair in International Business and professor of information systems (IS) in the Department of Information Systems and Business Analytics, ranked  more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 27 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU to host summit on Indigenous food sovereignty * LAWRENCE -The University of Kansas Office of Sovereign Partnerships & Indigenous Initiatives will host a daylong summit in the Sovereign Futures Series centered on Indigenous food sovereignty The Sept. 16 event, free and open to the public, will take place at the Lied Center of Kansas. Participants should register to attend by Sept. 4. Highlights include a keynote by KU and Haskell Indian Nations Univer more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 27 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU Transportation Center keeps Kansans connected * LAWRENCE -In hundreds of Kansas towns, the distance between neighbors is growing -not just in miles, but in access to the things that make community life possible. As more families consider moving to urban centers, communities across the state face a new question: How do you ensure people can reach work, healthcare and everything they need when the roads between them feel longer and the resources to main more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Aug. 27 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Maritime Studies Alum Connects the Classroom to the Community * Upon his graduation from UConn Avery Point in May, Gabriel Brisson '26 (CLAS) is putting his maritime studies degree and passions to use at Mystic Seaport Museum(opens in new tab), where he has worked this summer in their archival collections and interpretation department. At his internship, Brisson supports a breadth of work that focuses on preserving local Connecticut and New Engla more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Aug. 28 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: * * * Meet Aaron Long, OSU Extension's new Mesonet specialist, who's having 'the most fun' in his new role Aaron Long describes himself as one of the biggest fans of the Mesonet. No, it's not just because he works there. "I had that app up every single day," Long said. "Just looking at everything. What was the total rainfall?" In July, Long was hired as Oklahoma State University Extension's new Mesonet agricultural program specialist. But before assuming  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 28 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Meta settles social media addiction lawsuit: U-M experts available to comment University of Michigan experts are available to provide analyses of proposed changes from the agreement involving tech giant Meta and 47 states and the District of Columbia. Meta agreed to pay up to $17.1 billion to the states and D.C. to compensate for what plaintiffs described as social media addiction in children. The company also agreed to redesign products to protect c more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 26 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Mock accidents, real lessons: Inside Occupational Safety Management class * A body lies motionless beneath a front-end loader. A coworker's story doesn't quite match the other witnesses. A College Station police officer takes notes. Relax, true crime fans, no one died. Working in teams of three, 70 junior- and senior-level students investigate as if someone did and learn just ho more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Aug. 28 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * National appointment for Wayne State University vice president for research & innovation Dr. Ezemenari M. Obasi, vice president for research & innovation and professor of family medicine and public health sciences at Wayne State University, has been appointed to the National Advisory Council on Minority Health and Health Disparities, a part of the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Aug. 27 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * New Faculty Expand UConn Law's Strengths in Scholarship, Teaching, and Advocacy * Four new faculty members are joining the UConn Law community this year, bringing a wide range of experience from academia, legal practice, advocacy, and the courts. As scholars, teachers, and practitioners, they will contribute to the law school's vibrant, intellectually rigorous, and engaged culture of teaching, research, and service. The new appointments include G more PR

MORRIS, Minnesota, Aug. 26 -- University of Minnesota Morris campus issued the following news: * * * Partnership with Otter Tail Power Company brings long-duration energy storage demonstration to UMN Morris * The University of Minnesota Morris is advancing one of the state's most distinctive energy storage projects with the installation of a 1-megawatt, 6-megawatt-hour non-lithium battery on its campus. The project brings together UMN Morris, Otter Tail Power Company and OATI in a unique partnership to demonstrate non-flammable zinc-based more PR

WICHITA, Kansas, Aug. 27 - The University of Kansas School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Program prepares Ablah to lead at a higher level * Workplace wellness. Clean water supplies. Substance use disorder and a slew of other public health issues. A recipient of multiple teaching and public health honors. As a collaborator and leader, Elizabeth Ablah, Ph.D., MPH, CPH, has done much to improve the health of Kansans and communities in her two-decades-plus on the faculty at KU School of Medicine-Wichita. And all the while teachin more PR

COMMERCE, Texas, Aug. 27 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * Psychology Professor Secures $581K in Research Excellence Fund Grants * East Texas A&M University psychology professor Curt Carlson has secured three competitive Research Excellence Fund (REF) grants totaling more than $581,000, bringing new opportunities, technology and research support to psychology students at ETAMU. The grants, awarded through The Texas A&M University System, include $381,58 more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Aug. 27 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Purdue launches new online dual degree combining Master of Science in engineering with Master of Business and Technology * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Purdue University's College of Engineering and Mitch Daniels School of Business are partnering to launch a new online master's program, the dual Master of Science in engineering (MS) and Master of Business and Technology (MBT). Benefiting from the combined expertise of both academic units, the program pre more PR

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Aug. 27 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news: * * * Record Enrollment Marks Seventh Straight Year of Growth at Tarleton State * STEPHENVILLE, Texas -Seven consecutive years of enrollment growth have led Tarleton State University to another record fall, with preliminary enrollment exceeding 27,000 students across Stephenville, Fort Worth, Waco, RELLIS and Online. Tarleton State welcomed more than 4,600 new Texans this fall, including 3,400 first-time-in-college students which is up 12% from fall 2025.  more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 27 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Remembering Dr. Howard Tanner * Dr. Howard Tanner, an acclaimed fisheries biologist, educator, conservation leader and College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) alumnus passed away on August 16, 2026, at the age of 102. Earning his Ph.D. from the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife (FW) in 1952, Tanner's pioneering work transformed the Great Lakes, impacting our ecosystem, economy and communi more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 26 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * School of Business Announces Faculty Professorships and Chairs * #Celebrating Excellence The Merrick School of Business opened the new academic year by honoring 12 faculty members whose scholarship, teaching and service exemplify the highest standards of academic excellence. At the semester kickoff, Interim Dean Dan Gerlowski presented prestigious endowed chairs and professorships to faculty whose work is shaping their fields, transforming student  more PR

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, Aug. 26 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * SDSU student affairs professionals recognized with distinguished contributor award from Chi Sigma Alpha * Three South Dakota State University professionals were recently honored with the Distinguished Contributor Award from Chi Sigma Alpha International Honor Society for Student Affairs in recognition of their outstanding contributions, leadership and commitment to student success. The SDSU chapter of Chi Sigma Alpha selected Jody Owen, senio more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Aug. 27 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Shingo Institute Announces Jacob Raymer as New Executive Director * LOGAN, Utah -The Shingo Institute, a program in the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University, has named Jacob Raymer as its next executive director, effective Sept. 15. Raymer brings more than two decades of experience advancing principle-based organizational excellence and has a longstanding history with the Shingo Institute, where he previously served as the director of educ more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 27 -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Soybean Insect and Disease Field Day Set for September 10 * Learn to identify and manage soybean pests and diseases MILAN, Tenn. - The latest research on managing insects and diseases affecting soybean production will be featured during the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture's Soybean Insect and Disease Field Day on September 10. This free event, open to producers across the region, will take place fr more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 27 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Texas A&M Department of Soil and Crop Sciences research earns national honors * The American Society of Agronomy, ASA, Crop Science Society of America, CSSA, and Soil Science Society of America, SSSA, will recognize eight Texas A&M AgriLife faculty and administrators at ceremonies held during CANVAS 2026 set for Nov. 1-4 in Portland, Oregon. Five faculty members will be awarded  more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 25 -- Texas A&M University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Political views, education levels and race--but not urban or rural living--are the top factors in parents' vaccine hesitancy post-COVID School of Public Health national survey is among the few conducted since the COVID-19 pandemic Ann Kellett A new, national survey by researchers with the Texas A&M University School of Public Health at Texas A&M Health has found that parents' political views, education levels and race are the ma more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, Aug. 27 -- Portland State University posted the following news release: * * * Turning Research Into Jobs, Startups and Industry Partnerships: New NSF Grant Powers up Portland State * Portland State University has been awarded a $5.9 million National Science Foundation Accelerating Research Translation (ART) grant to accelerate the translation of PSU research from the lab into companies, products and partnerships that strengthen the Portland-metro and Oregon economies. The three-year award -PSU's largest NSF grant to date more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 28 -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * UCSF QBI Is Awarded $46 Million to Advance Autism Research ARIA investment supports pioneering research in profound autism, accelerating the path from molecular discovery to new precision medicines. - The UC San Francisco Quantitative Biosciences Institute (QBI) has received a $46 million grant from Aligning Research to Impact Autism (ARIA) to expand its research into the molecular mechanisms underlying autism sp more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 28 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * Autism Decoded: New Science Is Opening Paths to Better Treatments UCSF research published in Science maps more than 1,800 protein interactions across 100 autism risk genes, revealing how diverse genetic mutations converge and providing a blueprint for translating genetic insights into new therapies. - In the past few decades, researchers have identified hundreds of genes that increase the risk of autism  more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 27 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * UCLA launches nation's first digital humanities department * Key takeaways * First in its field. UCLA is the first U.S. university to establish an independent digital humanities department and will offer the first bachelor's degree in the field. * Interdisciplinary approach. The department brings the humanities together with technology, data science and other disciplines to examine how digital tools are changing society and scholars more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Aug. 27 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Ukrainian/German special education scholar to lecture on inclusive education in wartime Sept. 24 * KINGSTON, R.I. - Aug. 27, 2026 - Olga Fert-lecturer and research associate at Technische Universitat Braunschweig (TU Braunschweig) in Germany and a professor of special education at Ivan Franko National University in Lviv, Ukraine-will present at the University of Rhode Island on Thursday, Sept. 24, at 5:30 p.m. in Room 100 of the Beaupre Center more PR

ORONO, Maine, Aug. 27 -- The University of Maine posted the following news release: * * * UMaine researcher tackles the disconnect between calculus and physics * A student can earn a good grade in calculus, walk into a physics class and suddenly feel like none of it makes sense. The equations may look familiar. The math may even be something the student has already practiced. But figuring out which idea applies, how to set up the problem and what the answer means in the physical world can be much harder. It is like a new driver learning t more PR

GRAND FORKS, North Dakota, Aug. 27 -- The University of North Dakota posted the following news release: * * * UND Law professor named among Top 50 Legal Innovators in Academia * August 27, 2026 A UND School of Law professor has been named one of the nation's Top 50 Legal Innovators in Academia for her work exploring how generative artificial intelligence is reshaping legal education and the practice of law. Carolyn Williams was recently selected for the inaugural Top 50 Legal Innovators in Academia list, a national recognition presented b more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 28 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * UAMS Chancellor's Circle Awards Grants to 12 Programs The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) awarded 12 grants totaling $313,500 at the annual Chancellor's Circle Grant Awards ceremony held Aug. 24 at the William J. Clinton Presidential Library & Museum. The Chancellor's Circle is UAMS's premier annual giving society. Through its unrestricted annual giving, this group of dedicated members donates more th more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 28 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * U of A Landscape Architecture Alumna Rooted in Practice, Growing Toward Regulation For Candace Melton Dillingham, landscape architecture has always been about people. Whether she's designing residential landscapes or helping shape professional standards through regulation, her focus remains the same: creating spaces that serve people while protecting their health, safety and welfare. An alumna of the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design, Di more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 28 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Alumni and Faculty to Be Honored at 81st Alumni Awards Celebration Each year, the Arkansas Alumni Association honors inspiring people who have dedicated their lives to building a better world through leadership, service, research and teaching. The Alumni Awards Program honors the accomplishments of 12 alumni, faculty and friends in seven award categories. The awardees have excelled in business, education, government, agriculture, law and architectu more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 28 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Recent Graduate Named Inaugural Lafayette Fellow University of Arkansas graduate Cole McCallum has been selected as a member of the inaugural class of the Lafayette Fellowship, a nationally competitive program that supports outstanding American students pursuing graduate engineering education in France while strengthening scientific and technological collaboration between the United States and France. McCallum, who graduated in May with bachelor's more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Aug. 28 -- The University of Hawaii issued the following news release: * * * UH Cancer Center's Body Composition Laboratory receives designation as IAEA Collaborating Centre Now among just 8 such centers in human health worldwide, O'ahu lab will train Pacific Island worke - The Body Composition Shared Resource Laboratory at the University of Hawaii Cancer Center has received a prestigious designation as an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Collaborating Centre. The designation recognizes the lab as a center of exc more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Aug. 27 (TNSxrep) -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * A pathway to a positive future after serving time? * Aug. 27, 2026 - For some justice-involved individuals, returning to society after serving time is an arduous task. Among many challenges such individuals face when released from prison, stigma notwithstanding, are gaining meaningful employment to support their families and returning to a more normal life in the community. But there are few workforce training programs focused on re more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 28 -- The University of Texas issued the following news: * * * UT To Lead NSF Center That Will Study How Robots and People Learn To Live and Work Together A 5-Year Collaboration Between 6 Universities and Industry Partners Will Place Assistive Robots in Everyday Human Environments. - The University of Texas at Austin will lead a new National Science Foundation Science and Technology Center to study what happens when assistive robots leave the lab and move into the real world to live and work alongside humans. The fo more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Aug. 28 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * New Yellowstone Film Reveals Recovery of Bison Migrations A new wildlife documentary gives an unprecedented view into how Yellowstone bison recovered from near-extinction and relearned to migrate. "What Bison See: Restoring Yellowstone's Lost Migrations" features exclusive footage from the first high-definition camera collars deployed on bison in the national park. The film is presented by Yellowstone Forever and produced by the Wyoming Migration Initia more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Aug. 26 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU Elementary Education Program Earns A+ in Science of Reading Instruction * USU's elementary education program has received a national A+ ranking for teacher preparation using the core tenets of the science of reading. The National Council on Teacher Quality gave the A+ ranking to USU's School of Teacher Education and Leadership (TEAL), which is part of the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences, after comparing nearly 700 teacher p more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Aug. 27 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU's James Taylor Returning to His Roots Teaching in Wildland Resources Classrooms, Field * VERNAL, Utah -After spending the last three years as the vice president of Statewide Campuses and a decade of leadership, James Taylor made the decision to return to his faculty roots once again. "James Taylor has two great professional loves: leadership and nature," said David Law, associate vice president for USU Uintah Basin. "I am excited for the impact James will ha more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 27 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * UT San Antonio launches new undergraduate degree to address healthcare workforce needs in Texas * The University of Texas at San Antonio will launch a new Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences in Fall 2026, expanding opportunities for students pursuing careers in healthcare. UT San Antonio and its academic health center, UT Health San Antonio, are committed to innovation in research and education to address some of the most pressing health c more PR

WAUSAU, Wisconsin, Aug. 26 -- The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point posted the following news release: * * * UW-Stevens Point leads UW comprehensive campuses in doctoral education, continuing its legacy of strong education and healthcare programs * Known as a leader in teacher and healthcare education, the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point has taken these programs to the next level, offering the most doctoral degrees out of all the comprehensive Universities of Wisconsin (outside of the Madison and Milwaukee Research 1 campuses). W more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 28 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU honors seven with 2026 Distinguished Faculty Awards Their work touches on medicine, the humanities, public service and education. - Virginia Commonwealth University has announced seven recipients of the annual Distinguished Faculty Awards, which recognize achievement in teaching, scholarship, service and overall excellence. "This year's Distinguished Faculty Award winners have not just distinguished themselves in teaching, scholarship and  more PR

MARQUETTE, Michigan, Aug. 26 (TNSrep) -- Northern Michigan University posted the following news: * * * Visitors to America's National Parks and Wildlife Refuges Want to Learn About Climate Change * MARQUETTE, Mich - A national study led by researchers at Northern Michigan University (NMU) and Slippery Rock University (SRU) finds that visitors to America's national parks and wildlife refuges are more concerned about climate change than the general public, eager to learn more about it during their visit, and largely not getting the chance. T more PR

KENT, Ohio, Aug. 27 -- Wright State University posted the following news: * * * Certainty by design * Hana Habib spent the summer researching how motor neurons change during the progression of ALS. (Photo by Erin Pence) Hana Habib almost became fluent in more than one future. She studied German, passed the language exam for medical school in Germany and started online coursework. Her mother was a big advocate of the plan, both for Habib's future as a doctor and for her attending university in Europe; it's a lot closer to their hometown of more PR