MISSOULA, Montana, Sept. 1 -- The University of Montana posted the following news release: * * * $5M STEM Grant to Boost Graduate Student Education at UM * Montana industries that rely on science, technology, engineering and mathematics graduates are growing faster than national competitors, creating a need for skilled labor to facilitate the state's economic growth. UM graduate programs are poised to address this need for workforce growth by helping low-income students - who make up a quarter of Montana's university population - succeed i more PR

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 1 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * 'Southward': Susan Bryant returns to APSU with Mann Wall of Legacy exhibition * Professor Emeritus Susan Bryant, who retired from APSU in 2019 after teaching photography for 37 years. | Contributed photo CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - Austin Peay State University's Department of Art + Design, with support from the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts, is hosting Professor Emeritus Susan Bryant for an exhibition on the Mann Wall of Legacy, located o more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 31 -- Michigan State University College of Natural Science posted the following news: * * * 100 Years of Impact: The Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostics Program * This fall, the Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostics Program at Michigan State University celebrates 100 years of preparing Spartans to make a difference. Over the past century, students, faculty, staff, and alumni have built a legacy that extends well beyond the laboratory. #A New Profession Takes Shape By the early 1920s, hospitals and public health labo more PR

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia, Sept. 1 -- Georgia College posted the following news: * * * AJC Op-Ed: Liberal arts still matter to students and are valuable for Georgia's workforce * Georgia College & State University President Cathy Cox explores how the institution's current period of record-breaking enrollment growth illustrates the enduring value of a high-quality liberal arts education to current students and employers alike, in a guest essay originally published in the Atlanta Journal Constitution and provided below. By Cathy Cox Georgia  more PR

POMONA, California, Aug. 31 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona posted the following news: * * * Alumnus Louie Ruiz's Path to Success Started with History at CPP * As an attorney, Louie Ruiz spends his days researching cases, examining evidence and building arguments for his clients. Those skills might seem like the natural product of an education in law, but Ruiz traces them back to an unexpected place: Cal Poly Pomona's history department. "I had no idea what my career was going to be when I first took history courses," s more PR

MCKEESPORT, Pennsylvania, Sept. 1 -- Pennsylvania State University Greater Allegheny campus issued the following news: * * * Anton and Joan Egner Student Travel Fund endowed at Greater Allegheny Victoria and Donald Garwood's gift will help students participate in academic travel, conferences, study-away programs and other experiential learning opportunities - Victoria and Donald Garwood have endowed the Anton J. and Joan R. Egner Student Travel Fund at Penn State Greater Allegheny to help students participate in academic travel, conference more PR

TEMPE, Arizona, Sept. 2 -- Arizona State University issued the following news: * * * National Academy of Engineering honors Panchanathan with Arthur M. Bueche Award ASU professor and former head of the NSF is first Indian American and Arizonan to receive award, which recognizes dedication to science and technology - In 1969, 8-year-old Sethuraman Panchanathan stood in line outside the American Center in Chennai, India. He was with his father and hundreds of others who had come to see something truly remarkable in the history of human achie more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 1 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Associate Dean Daryl Lim comments to Reuters on landmark Meta settlement * CARLISLE, PA-H. Laddie Montague Jr. Chair in Law and Associate Dean for Research and Strategic Partnerships Daryl Lim provided legal analysis to Reuters on Meta's agreement to pay up to $16.68 billion and make significant changes to Facebook and Instagram to resolve claims brought by states across the United States concerning harms to children. Yo more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 1 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Associate Dean Daryl Lim moderates global AI and IP panel in Singapore * CARLISLE, PA-Associate Dean for Research and Strategic Partnerships Daryl Lim moderated a plenary session at the Global Forum on Intellectual Property (GFIP) during Singapore IP Week 2026 on August 27. The session, "Litigate, Regulate or Co-Create? Building a New Paradigm for IP in the Age of AI," brought together senior leaders from technology, ind more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 1 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Associate professor in the Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice earns Fulbright Scholar Award * College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences Natallia Sianko, associate professor in the Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice, has earned a Fulbright Scholar Award to build research capacity through the implementation of mentoring programs at the University of Tirana in Albania. The goal of the project is to d more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Sept. 1 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * Beyond the page: CLAS English professor brings books to life for students * By Fatima Salinas For Matthew Brown, studying literature means looking beyond the words on a page. His work explores the history of reading and the ways readers, physical books, and the world around them shape how people understand a text. As a professor in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences' Department of English, Brown brings that same  more PR

SPEARFISH, South Dakota, Sept. 1 -- Black Hills State University posted the following news: * * * BHSU Researchers Contribute to LZ's Surprising Result in Search for Dark Matter * For the better part of a century, people have been trying to understand dark matter. This invisible substance makes up roughly 85% of the mass in the universe but has never been directly detected. Determining exactly what it is remains one of the biggest questions about our world. Now, a new analysis from the LUX-ZEPLIN (LZ) experiment has recorded a single part more PR

BOISE, Idaho, Sept. 1 -- Boise State University issued the following news: * * * $8 million grant sparks 'XTREME' project to position Idaho as leader in resilient microelectronics With a new National Science Foundation award of nearly $8 million, Boise State University is charged with growing Idaho's strategy and capacity around resilient microelectronics for extreme environments. The Idaho Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) jurisdiction's E RISE project, "Capacity Building for Resilient Microelectronics for Extr more PR

BOWIE, Maryland, Sept. 1 -- Bowie State University posted the following news release: * * * Bowie State University and Revolutionary VP Studios Partner to Create Virtual Production Workforce Pipeline * #New collaboration supports fall 2026 launch of Bowie State's Bachelor of Science in Immersive Media, Entertainment and Gaming program BOWIE, Md. -Bowie State University and Revolutionary VP Studios today announced a strategic partnership to prepare students for careers in virtual production, immersive media and entertainment technology thro more PR

AIKEN, South Carolina, Sept. 1 -- The University of South Carolina Aiken Campus issued the following news: * * * Bridgestone puts more miles behind USCA's next generation of STEM leaders Leslie Hull-Ryde The road to a career in science, technology, engineering and math can start with a hands-on experience. Bridgestone is helping pave that road for K-12 students across the CSRA with a contribution of more than $77,000 to USCA's Ruth Patrick Science Education Center and its Bridgestone Environmental Education Program. "We are impressed with more PR

ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, Sept. 1 -- South Carolina State University posted the following news: * * * Clyburn pledges continued support for SC State's growing research mission * Visiting STEM complex named in his honor, Clyburn sees firsthand how federal support, partnerships are advancing SC State's R2 research mission ORANGEBURG, S.C. -U.S. Rep. James E. Clyburn sees South Carolina State University building momentum in research and creating opportunities for students, and the loyal alumnus says he is committed to helping the universit more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Sept. 1 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * Coiling Kin: The Life of Pueblo Pottery exhibit at UNM's Maxwell Museum * The University of New Mexico's Maxwell Museum of Anthropology's newest exhibit, Coiling Kin: The Life of Pueblo Pottery, opened in June and will be on display until May 27, 2028. Julian Antonio Estrada, Maxwell Museum's curator of public programs The exhibit features more than 60 pots from Maxwell's collection, along with pottery-making tools, photographs, and audio an more PR

CHARLESTON, South Carolina, Sept. 1 -- The College of Charleston issued the following news: * * * College of Charleston Welcomes New Faculty The College is excited to introduce its new faculty members! Alicia Lutz The College of Charleston is proud to welcome its newest faculty members. With a diversity of expertise in a variety of disciplines, they come excited and ready to teach, mentor and inspire students across campus. Over the fall 2026 semester, The College Today will introduce these new faculty members to campus a few at a time - more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 1 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Community Voice: John Dilland * For decades, John Dilland has been a leader in Michigan's dairy industry and a dedicated supporter of dairy programs at Michigan State University's College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR). Raised on a farm in North Dakota, Dilland developed an early interest in agriculture. He earned a bachelor's degree in animal science with a minor in agronomy from North Dak more PR

BOWIE, Maryland, Aug. 31 -- Bowie State University posted the following news release: * * * Dr. Ann Toler Hilliard Advances Student Success Through Global Engagement * Dr. Ann Toler Hilliard, director of Graduate Doctoral Programs and chair of the Department of Educational Studies and Leadership, brought her expertise to an international audience at a prestigious conference advancing research on the challenges first-generation college students face in higher education. Hilliard presented her insights at the Oxford Symposia on Education Re more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, Sept. 2 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * Dr. Srinath Ekkad, new Dean of the UAH College of Engineering, sets out to build a unique model for the program at the heart of Huntsville's technology ecosystem Russ Nelson In a city where engineering challenges are measured in missions, satellites, autonomous systems and the next generation of technologies, Dr. Srinath Ekkad believes The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) has fundamental advantages few universities can match. As the newly app more PR

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Aug. 31 -- Kirkwood Community College posted the following news: * * * Dual Enrollment Empowers Area Students to Earn College Credit, Explore Career Paths * ACE Academy students listen to an instructor at Linn County Regional Center For many high school students, planning for life after graduation can feel overwhelming. Kirkwood Community College's College Credit in High School program, including its Career Academies, is helping students take that next step with confidence by earning free college credit while exploring  more PR

CHARLESTON, Illinois, Aug. 31 -- Eastern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * EIU encourages adults with some college credit to consider finishing what they started Returning to college can open new professional and personal possibilities at any stage of life - For many adults who began college but did not complete a degree, leaving school was less about academics than it was about everything else happening in life at the time. A new national survey offers a reminder that stepping away from college does not have to  more PR

COMMERCE, Texas, Sept. 1 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * Educational Leadership Research Takes International Stage in Australia * Two East Texas A&M University professors took their research on rural education to an international audience in Australia in August. Dr. Kriss Kemp-Graham and Dr. Sharonda Pruitt, faculty members in ETAMU's Department of Educational Leadership, presented at the University of Melbourne School of Education on Aug. 6. They als more PR

RICHMOND, Kentucky, Sept. 1 -- Eastern Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * EKU Alumna Transforms Neonatal Nutrition * #Amy Baumann Sapsford, '81, turned a spark of interest in nutrition at EKU into a pioneering career in neonatal dietetics, global service and lifelong philanthropy that continues to improve the lives of children. In neonatal intensive care units, some of the smallest patients face the biggest odds. For Amy Baumann Sapsford, '81, helping those fragile newborns survive became a calling that would shape her ca more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 1 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Experiment sees surprising result in search for dark matter * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -For the better part of a century, researchers have been trying to understand dark matter. This invisible substance makes up roughly 85% of the mass in the universe but has never been directly detected. Now, a new analysis from the LUX-ZEPLIN (LZ) dark matter experiment has recorded a single particle interaction that researchers have great difficulty exp more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, Sept. 1 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Receives $400,000 NSF Grant to Advance STEM Workforce Readiness Grant Snapshot: Florida Atlantic University has received a $400,000 National Science Foundation grant for "Research to Reality: Connecting Discovery, Industry, and Innovation to Accelerate Workforce Readiness." The three-year project will explore how industry-informed research, entrepreneurship training and early engagement can  more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 1 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU launches Humanities Center to expand interdisciplinary research and collaboration * #Key Points * Florida State University launches the FSU Humanities Center within the College of Arts and Sciences to advance interdisciplinary research and prepare students for careers. * The FSU Humanities Center connects eight departments across three colleges to lead two-year research initiatives. Florida State University has launched the FSU Humanities Cen more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 31 -- The University of Arkansas Walton College of Business posted the following news: * * * Future of Commerce Summit Offers Front-Row Seat to Changing Industry * The rules of commerce are being rewritten in real time. New technologies, business models and consumer expectations are colliding, raising questions that reach well beyond how people shop to how companies compete, grow and create value. On Sept. 17, people who are building, leading and studying those changes across the country will come together in B more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 1 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Gerald "Jerry" Musick, Former U of A Dean/Department Head, Passes Away Gerald Joe "Jerry" Musick, former dean of the U of A's Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences who mentored countless students and faculty members, passed away on July 4 in Fayetteville. He was 86. Musick, after serving as interim director of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station, succeeded Glenn Hardy as dean of what was then the College of Agricult more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 1 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Global Partnerships Bring New Students and Scholars to U of A The U of A is welcoming a new class of sponsored and exchange students, as well as visiting scholars, to campus this fall. A total of 34 students - 16 sponsored students, 16 inbound exchange students and two visiting scholars - are beginning their academic journey at the U of A this semester. Sponsored students are international students who receive financial support from governments,  more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 31 -- The University of Colorado posted the following news: * * * How Getting an EdD at CU Denver Can Advance Your Career in Education * If you're ready to make a bigger impact as an education professional who's passionate about equity and social justice, CU Denver's doctor of education (EdD) program might be the place for you. The four-year, part-time, online program is competitively priced and designed for working professionals. Read on to learn more about what an EdD is, what is unique about CU Denver's program, an more PR

CONWAY, South Carolina, Aug. 31 -- Coastal Carolina University posted the following news: * * * HTC Honors College launches Top Scholars program, welcomes inaugural cohort * Coastal Carolina University's HTC Honors College has launched its Top Scholars program with its inaugural cohort this fall. The Top Scholars program is an academic and leadership initiative designed to support CCU's most outstanding honors students. It offers prestigious learning opportunities, one-on-one faculty mentorship, and enriched research support, while fosterin more PR

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Sept. 1 -- Indiana University Media School issued the following news: * * * 10 new faculty join The Media School The Media School is pleased to welcome 10 new faculty this semester, whose backgrounds span journalism, sports media, audio storytelling, film, game design, advertising, and emerging media technologies. Their experience ranges from decades in newsrooms, broadcast production, and independent media to research and teaching focused on artificial intelligence, analytics, and digital communication. Several also br more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 1 -- The University of North Carolina Charlotte campus posted the following news release: * * * Internship promise in action * UNC Charlotte's commitment to real-world learning is more than a promise -it's a guarantee. Before they graduate, every Niner can access an internship experience that builds skills, confidence and career-ready momentum. Powered by the university's location in one of the nation's fastest-growing cities and a Career Center designed around flexibility and access, Charlotte ensures stude more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 31 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Investing in Michigan's dairy future: Brian Troyer * For Brian Troyer, supporting MSU's new Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center wasn't simply a philanthropic decision. It was an investment in an institution that has shaped his career and connection to Michigan's dairy industry. A two-time College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) graduate, Troyer has spent much of his career working at t more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 31 -- The Indiana University Indianapolis campus posted the following news: * * * IU's brain health 'powerhouse' targets inflammation in fight against Parkinson's * - 1:View print quality image about Three researchers in casual clothes walk down a brightly lit white hallway in front of a red wall with the words IU School of Medicine IU professor of neurology Malu Gamez Tansey, center, speaks with assistant research professor of neurobiology Andrea Merchak, left, and Ph.D. student Prithwijit Duttagupta in the Medi more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Sept. 1 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Kentucky State Researchers Develop Sustainable Strategies for Indoor Crop Production * National conference presentations highlight practical approaches to conserving water, recycling nutrients, and supporting growers FRANKFORT, Ky. -In indoor agriculture, every drop of water, dose of fertilizer, and hour under specialized lighting can affect productivity, cost, and environmental impact. Kentucky State University faculty and graduate researchers are s more PR

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, Sept. 2 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release: * * * Keysight helps equip the future home of UCCS engineering Students in the College of Engineering and Applied Science (EAS) will have even greater opportunities to learn, explore and succeed thanks to the generosity from Keysight Technologies Inc., a longstanding supporter of the university. A recent donation of instruments from the electronic measurement company will add significant measurement and validation capabilities to UCCS's elec more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Aug. 31 -- The University of Iowa International Programs posted the following news: * * * Korean Studies Research Network to host virtual lecture on policing and civic protest in South Korea * Join the Korean Studies Research Network (KoRN) for a virtual lecture by sociologist Dr. Junghyun Nam exploring the relationship between protesters and police during South Korea's 2016-17 Candlelight Protests. The event, Police as Allies: Protester Perceptions and Cooperation in South Korea's Candlelight Protests, will take place on T more PR

RAPID CITY, South Dakota, Sept. 1 -- The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology issued the following news release: * * * LZ Sees Surprising Result in Search for Dark Matter: South Dakota Mines Researchers Excited About Potential of New Particle Interaction * For the better part of a century, people have been trying to understand dark matter. This invisible substance makes up roughly 85% of the mass in the universe but has never been directly detected. Determining exactly what it is remains one of the biggest questions about our world.  more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Sept. 1 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Meet Rutgers-New Brunswick's New Deans Three newly appointed leaders at three schools share what brought them to their roles - and what they see ahead - Three new deans took the helm of schools at Rutgers University-New Brunswick on July 1, bringing backgrounds that span federal research, international arts leadership and behavioral health. The three administrators share what brought them to Rutgers, what they see ahead for their schools and a little more PR

ROLLA, Missouri, Aug. 28 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology issued the following news: * * * Lonergan named to endowed chair in glass science Author By Collins, Patrick Dr. Charmayne Lonergan has been named the inaugural Richard K. Brow Chair of Glass Science at Missouri University of Science and Technology, effective Sept. 1. Lonergan is currently a Robert and Roberta G. Couch Endowed Assistant Professor in the materials science and engineering department. She earned her Ph.D. in materials science and engineering with a focu more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 31 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * More than a residency: SOLHOT 60+ creates space for art and sisterhood * When Sharon Simeon helped create a glass vessel at the Flint Institute of Arts, the other SOLHOT 60+ artists gathered around to watch and support her. They cheered as the hot glass expanded, held their breath when the piece nearly fell and applauded when it was complete. "The women were so supportive. When it was over, they applauded. There were tears," Simeon said. "It was l more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 1 -- Morgan State University posted the following news release: * * * Morgan State University's School of Community Health and Policy Receives 2026 Health Professions HEED Award * First-Time National Honor Recognizes SCHP's Commitment to Academic Excellence, Health Equity, Student Success and Community-Engaged Health Education BALTIMORE -Morgan State University's School of Community Health and Policy (SCHP) has been named a recipient of the 2026 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence and Distinction (HEE more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 31 -- The George Mason University College of Public Health posted the following news: * * * MPH student builds communications skills through patient outreach * Communication and trust are key to public health. In situations involving sensitive health topics, effective communication and trust can make the difference between a patient feeling supported and a patient choosing not to engage. For Ryen Middleton, his practicum showed him firsthand how important it is to meet patients where they are. Middleton recently ear more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 1 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU sculpture students learn metal casting and build creative networks * An arts education at Michigan State University goes beyond two dimensions. Students have opportunities to participate in fabrication, metal casting and sculpture experiences with their peers at MSU and around Michigan -all while wearing proper safety gear, of course. MSU Assistant Professor of Sculpture Jamie Weinfurter teaches casting, sculpture and introductory art courses  more PR

AUBURN, Alabama, Aug. 31 -- Auburn University College of Engineering posted the following news: * * * New Faculty: CEE assistant professor takes aim at 'forever chemicals' * Dilara Hatinoglu knows that removing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from water is only part of the solution. If the persistent compounds-commonly called "forever chemicals"-remain trapped in used filters, they have merely been transferred from one place to another. Hatinoglu, a new assistant professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering more PR

AUBURN, Alabama, Sept. 1 -- Auburn University College of Engineering posted the following news: * * * NSF award supports proposed agentic AI cybersecurity curriculum * Agentic AI enables software to make decisions and take actions autonomously. Traditional cybersecurity education, however, has focused primarily on securing networks and computer systems. Farah Kandah, associate professor in the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering (CSSE), is heading a $299,978 National Science Foundation project to fill that gap. As prin more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Sept. 1 -- Old Dominion University issued the following news on Aug. 31, 2026: * * * New Ph.D. Gives Professionals A Degree as Unique as Their Careers By Mindy Ayala-Diaz and Kelsey Kendall Today's careers rarely fit neatly within one discipline. A school superintendent may need expertise in leadership, technology and workforce development. A healthcare leader might draw from public health, instructional design and organizational psychology. Yet, traditional doctoral programs often require professionals to pursue their more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Sept. 2 -- Old Dominion University issued the following news: * * * September 2026 Faculty and Staff Accolades "Accolades" celebrates Old Dominion University faculty and staff by highlighting honors and awards that recognize their dedication, expertise and contributions to their fields. Submit an Accolade through the submission form on the University Communications webpage. * Sina Razzaghi Asl, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the Department of Political Science and Geography in the College of Arts and Letters, was accept more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 2 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * One Team, One Health: How MSU Extension is building a healthier Michigan through connection * Excitement was in the air as conversations about public health, agriculture, veterinary medicine, food systems and environmental stewardship filled the room at MSU Extension's inaugural One Team, One Health Extension event on Aug. 28. The gathering brought together researchers, educators, health professionals a more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 1 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * One university. One year. What's next for UT San Antonio? * One year after The University of Texas at San Antonio and The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio came together, UT San Antonio is harnessing its combined strengths as one institution to expand opportunity, accelerate discovery, improve health and serve a growing region while extending its impact across Texas. On Sept. 1, 2025, two nationally recognized institut more PR

TEMPE, Arizona, Sept. 1 -- Arizona State University issued the following news: * * * Pilot program lets ASU doctoral students gain industry research experience By Alicia Barron It's said that experience is the best teacher, and doctoral candidates at Arizona State University now have a new opportunity to gain that valuable resource. ASU is a founding partner in a new U.S. National Science Foundation-supported pilot program that unites universities and industry to co-invest in PhD students through joint funding, industry research experience more PR

WESTVILLE, Indiana, Aug. 31 -- Purdue University Northwest issued the following news release: * * * Purdue University Northwest's Elementary Education program repeats national recognition for literacy preparation in teaching Purdue University Northwest's (PNW) undergraduate program in Elementary Education has once again earned national recognition for excellence in preparing future educators to effectively teach reading. The National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ), a nonpartisan research and policy organization, awarded PNW an A+ rating  more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Sept. 1 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Purdue's leader of military education is nominated for HigherEdMilitary Spotlight Award * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Purdue University's Kelvin Gumbs, executive director of military educational and strategic partnerships, was nominated for the 2026 HigherEdMilitary Spotlight Award. The award recognizes higher education professionals who have found innovative ways to change, grow and support the military-affiliated learners on campuses across the United more PR

GALVESTON, Texas, Aug. 31 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * Raghu Kalluri joins UTMB as cancer center leader, chief scientific officer * The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) has appointed Raghu Kalluri, MD, PhD, as senior vice president, executive director of the UTMB Cancer Center and chief scientific officer, effective Sept. 1. An internationally recognized cancer researcher, Kalluri joins UTMB from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, where he served as professor an more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Sept. 1 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * University Graduate Shifts From Student Leader to Civic Educator Rida Kadri joins the Rutgers Democracy Lab at the Eagleton Institute of Politics as the program coordinator for the RU Voting and RU Ready initiatives - Weeks after graduating from Rutgers University-New Brunswick, Rida Kadri returned to campus in a full-circle role, helping lead the same civic engagement programs that shaped her as a student. In July, Kadri joined the Rutgers Democra more PR

SAN JOSE, California, Sept. 1 -- San Jose State University issued the following Q&A on Aug. 31, 2026, involving Essy Barroso-Ramirez, research services and social sciences librarian, and senior assistant librarian Jane Dodge: * * * Deep Dive in Five: Affordable Learning Solutions at SJSU King Library Key takeaways: * Affordable Learning Solutions (AL$) offers many ways for SJSU students to access low-cost (and sometimes free) student textbooks and classroom materials. * Over the 15 years SJSU has had an AL$ program, it has saved students o more PR

HATTIESBURG, Mississippi, Aug. 31 -- The University of Southern Mississippi posted the following news: * * * Southern Miss to Host Documentary Screening Honoring Civil Rights Leader Vernon Dahmer * The University of Southern Mississippi's School of Media and Communication, in partnership with Mississippi Today and the Dahmer family, will host a documentary screening and community conversation honoring civil rights leader Vernon Dahmer on Thursday, Sept. 10, in Gonzales Auditorium on the Hattiesburg campus. The event comes 60 years after V more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 1 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Strengthening America's AI Ecosystem with the Launch of the NSF NAIRR Operations Center * Scientific discovery increasingly depends on AI resources, including large-scale computing, high-quality data and specialized tools. Without access to these resources, ambitious questions pursued by U.S. researchers may exceed the resources of an individual laboratory or institution. To help facilitate this foundational research, the U.S. Nat more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 1 -- The University of Colorado posted the following news: * * * Summer Study Abroad Recap: CAP Students Travel to Rome, Chile, and Japan * Students visited Rome, Chile, and Japan this summer as part of the CU Denver Global Education program. These opportunities for international study provide students with immersive experiences, introducing them to cultures and perspectives that they will carry with them throughout their lives and careers. #Rome | CU Denver in Italy: Architecture and the Urban Context of Rome Rom more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 1 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * UAlbany Welcomes New Faculty Members By Amy Geduldig The University at Albany welcomed 32 new tenure-track faculty members this fall. The professors will present one-minute, one-slide presentations at the University's annual Pecha Kucha to be held on Oct. 5 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center. The University also welcomed 48 non-tenure-track faculty. A new endowment from the Simons Foundation will support four Simons Empire Faculty Fellow more PR

MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 1 -- Millersville University posted the following news: * * * Tatiana Pashkova-Balkenhol Named Inaugural Doris Keller Hosler Endowed Professor * Tatiana Pashkova-Balkenhol, undergraduate research and instruction library, has been named Millersville University's inaugural Doris Keller Hosler Endowed Professor. She leads the McNairy Library Research Fellows program, co-edits the "Engage for Change Journal" and "Made in Millersville Journal" and co-directs the undergraduate internship program that supports bot more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 31 -- Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * TSU NextGen Scholars Gain Hands-On Genomic and Agricultural Expertise in Hawaii Immersion * By John C. Ricketts NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TSU News Service) - Ten Tennessee State University students in the Next Generation Consortium Biotech Summer Experience recently completed an intensive biotechnology, bioinformatics, and agricultural immersion in Hawaii. Led by Project Director and Principal Investigator Dr. John C. Ricketts, the program provided scholar more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 1 -- Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * Watkins Family Invests Another $500,000 in TSU's Dr. Levi Watkins Jr. Institute, Bringing Total Support to $1 Million * NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TSU News Service) - Building on the impact of their initial gift, the family of the late pioneering cardiac surgeon Dr. Levi Watkins Jr. has committed an additional $500,000 to the Dr. Levi Watkins Jr. Institute at Tennessee State University. The new contribution brings the family's total investment in the instit more PR

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Sept. 1 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news: * * * Texan Corps of Cadets Welcomes Record Class This Fall * STEPHENVILLE, Texas -A record 220 cadets will make up the Texan Corps of Cadets at Tarleton State University this fall, marking a new milestone for the growing program and advancing the university's strategic goal of earning federal designation as a Senior Military College by 2030. The fall 2026 Corps includes 103 first-year cadets, also a record for the program. The continued growth reflects Ta more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 31 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Sworn in six months after graduation * Morgan Marburger '25 pulled off the interstate in Lafayette, Louisiana, got a library card and asked for a private study room. Her car was packed for Tennessee. In 20 minutes, she needed a quiet place to sit for the most important phone call of her life. She could not have known that six months later, at 22 years old, she would be sworn in  more PR

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Sept. 1 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news: * * * The people of UTC: Get to know Dean of Students Randall Williams * Randall Williams is the dean of students at UTC. Photo by Angela Foster. For some students, the title "Dean of Students" may sound intimidating. Randall Williams hopes they'll see it differently. Less than a year into the role at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Williams oversees everything from student engagement and campus organizations to Student more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 31 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Transforming the student experience: MSU Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center * When Riley Barber came to the College of Agriculture and Natural Resource (CANR) as an undergraduate student, she had no experience in agriculture. Growing up in Rochester Hills, MI, Barber never imagined she would one day pursue a career in the dairy industry. But Barber quickly found a home in the Department of Anima more PR

TUSKEGEE, Alabama, Sept. 1 -- The Tuskegee University posted the following news: * * * Red Tails Classic Weekend Raises Nearly $500,000 to Advance Student Success in Honor of Tuskegee Airmen NASA astronaut Capt. Victor Glover receives first Charles Alfred "Chief" Anderson Award in honor of beloved instructor and mentor to generations of aviators Crystal Drake Tuskegee University's first Red Tails Classic Weekend was a celebration of philanthropy, football and the future. That celebration included honoring a man known by many as the "Fathe more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 1 -- The University of California-San Diego Scripps Institution of Oceanography issued the following news: * * * Meet the Next Wave of Entrepreneurs Joining the StartBlue Ocean Enterprise Accelerator Program UC San Diego-led program supports startups advancing the Blue Economy - The StartBlue Ocean Enterprise Accelerator program at UC San Diego is welcoming its newest cohort of innovators ready to take their ocean-related ideas to the next level. A partnership between Scripps Institution of Oceanography and the more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 1 -- The University of California-San Diego Scripps Institution of Oceanography issued the following news: * * * Researchers Develop Method to Tell Authentic Artifacts from Fakes Magnetic method reveals distinct time stamp of clay baking process Key Takeaways Advances in computing power helped scientists create a method for dating pottery purported to be ancient. The method takes advantage of the fact that the firing and cooling of clay materials creates a virtual time stamp within their structures based on the more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 1 (TNSjou) -- The University of California-San Diego Scripps Institution of Oceanography issued the following news: * * * Study: Reservoir Management System Could Save California $150 Million Every Year Improved weather forecasts can maximize reservoir efficiency, saving between 100-160 billion gallons of water annually Key Takeaways A reservoir management program administered by Scripps Oceanography with state and federal agencies could save an estimated 100-160 billion gallons a year, enough for more than a mi more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 28 -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * UCSF-Led Group Awarded $9 Million for Heart Inflammation Research An international research network led in North America by UC San Francisco (UCSF) has received a $9 million award from the Leducq Foundation, a cardiovascular research funding organization, to uncover how the immune system attacks the heart and develop more precise treatments for myocarditis and other inflammatory heart muscle diseases. "We still ha more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, Aug. 31 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF Professor Paves the Way for the Promising Future of Special Education * Matthew Marino rises at 4:45 a.m. to begin a day he's already thankful for. He chooses to not think about his vision problems or the surgeries (more than a dozen) his body has endured. Marino says he's "happy" to work out, "blessed" to spend time with his daughter and son before they go to school, and "honored" to come to work as director of UCF's Toni Jennings Exceptiona more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, Sept. 1 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * UMass Amherst Computer Science Students Earn Real-World Experience While Helping Society * "Computing for the common good" is more than an abstract concept in the UMass Amherst's Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences (CICS) - it's a guidepost. And this summer, UMass Amherst CICS students at the undergraduate and graduate levels brought the philosophy to life as part of the Data Science for the Common Good (DS4CG) program.In DS4 more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 31 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news: * * * UMSL redesigns marketing emphasis to prepare students for a rapidly changing industry * Students pursuing a marketing emphasis within the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree program at the University of Missouri-St. Louis' Ed G. Smith College of Business will have more opportunities to develop the skills and experience needed to succeed in today's evolving marketing industry following the program's redesign. (Photos more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Aug. 31 -- The University of North Carolina Charlotte campus posted the following news release: * * * UNC Charlotte breaks enrollment record for third consecutive year * The University of North Carolina at Charlotte has enrolled 33,045 students for the fall 2026 semester, surpassing the University's previous record of 32,207 in 2025. This marks the third consecutive year of record-breaking enrollment at the University. Charlotte's enrollment was boosted by a record first-year class of 5,165 and record transfer cl more PR

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa, Aug. 31 -- The University of Northern Iowa posted the following news release: * * * UNI Humanities Hub lecture to highlight career potential of humanities degrees * CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -The University of Northern Iowa's Humanities Hub will host Robert Townsend, director of Humanities, Arts, and Culture Programs at the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, for a lecture exploring the value of a humanities education and how students can translate their college experience into meaningful careers. The lecture, "Set Up for Suc more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 1 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Future of Commerce Summit Offers Front-Row Seat to Changing Industry The rules of commerce are being rewritten in real time. New technologies, business models and consumer expectations are colliding, raising questions that reach well beyond how people shop to how companies compete, grow and create value. On Sept. 17, people who are building, leading and studying those changes across the country will come together in Bentonville for the Future of C more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 1 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Holliday, Tian Win GSIE's Distinguished Dissertation Award Michad Holliday and Yang Tian, two recent doctoral graduates from the U of A, earned this year's Distinguished Dissertation Award from the Graduate School and International Education. GSIE annually recognizes excellence in dissertation research and publication with the Distinguished Dissertation Awards, recognizing individuals who have completed dissertations representing original work tha more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 1 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Scholarship in Memory of Lane Strother to Benefit Students in Baxter and Marion Counties Judy Strother is honoring her late husband, Lane Strother, with a $50,000 gift to support the Land of Opportunity Scholarship, helping more Arkansas students achieve their goal of earning a college degree. The gift reflects their shared belief that access to education has the power to open doors, change lives, and create opportunities for generations to come. T more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 2 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Engineering professor named KEEN Fellow Dhuree Seth joined the University of Cincinnati in 2025 By Lindsey Osterfeld, osterfly@ucmail.uc.edu Dhuree Seth, assistant professor educator in the Department of Aerospace Engineering, is one of 30 engineering faculty members nationwide who were named 2026 KEEN Engineering Unleashed Fellows. The University of Cincinnati College of Engineering and Applied Science has been a partner with the Kern Entrepreneuri more PR

FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 1 -- The University of Mary Washington issued the following news: * * * UMW Receives Grant to Launch Composting Program, Expand Food Recovery By Sarah Hertz Mahoney The University of Mary Washington was awarded $432,215 from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (VDEQ) to support food waste prevention education, food recovery efforts and the establishment of a campus-wide composting program. Funded through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Climate Pollution Reduction Grant program, the aw more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 2 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * U-M Board of Regents votes to appoint C. Cybele Raver next president The University of Michigan Board of Regents voted unanimously Tuesday to elect C. Cybele Raver as the university's 17th president, making official the choice announced Aug. 18. Raver will take office Dec. 1. Raver currently serves as provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at Vanderbilt University, a role she has held since 2021. During her tenure, she has guided Vanderbilt more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 2 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * LZ experiment sees surprising result in search for dark matter The LUX-ZEPLIN experiment observed a particle interaction that could be interpreted as a signal from dark matter--but researchers will need more data to confirm Written By: Lauren Biron The LUX-ZEPLIN, or LZ, experiment has reported a compelling result in its search for dark matter. Although the result doesn't meet the statistical threshold for claiming a discovery of dark matte more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Sept. 1 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Poll: 72% of Rhode Islanders feel healthcare costs are too high; some are going without treatment * KINGSTON, R.I. - Sept. 1, 2026 - While most Rhode Islanders are satisfied with how healthcare is delivered in the state, they feel more should be done to make it more affordable to everyone, according to a new public opinion poll from researchers at the University of Rhode Island. Those high healthcare costs have led to some people not seeking r more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 1 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * A UVA nutrition expert tested AI diet-tracking apps. Here's what she found By Laura Hoxworth, lh4na@virginia.edu Accurately tracking what you eat is notoriously difficult. Still, the rapid rise of AI-powered apps that could simplify the process intrigued Sibylle Kranz, a researcher at the University of Virginia School of Education and Human Development. A registered dietician, Kranz signed up for free trials of several popular apps,  more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 2 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * Want kids to be better at math and reading? Send them out for recess By Laura Hoxworth, lh4na@virginia.edu Schools across the country have steadily reduced recess during the past two decades, often to make more time for math and reading instruction. A growing body of research suggests that strategy may be backfiring. In May, the American Academy of Pediatrics issued its first updated guidance on recess in 13 years, citing evidence th more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Sept. 1 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW Launches Two New Computing Clusters to Expand Research Capabilities The University of Wyoming's Advanced Research Computing Center (ARCC) has launched two new high-performance computing clusters, SquareTop and GannettPeak. These clusters, named after mountain peaks in Wyoming, expand the university's research computing capacity and provide researchers and students with access to advanced computational resources. An Aug. 25 launch event at the UW Data more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Sept. 1 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI professor recognized by United Nations for classroom project on sustainability and supply chain * KINGSTON, R.I. - Sept. 1, 2026 - A University of Rhode Island professor was recently recognized by the United Nations for an innovative classroom project that helps students tackle real-world sustainability challenges in supply chain management. Koray Ozpolat, a professor of supply chain management in the URI College of Business, received an more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Aug. 31 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU Cuts Ribbon on Thomas and Patricia Willis Veterinary Medical Education Building * Utah State University and the College of Veterinary Medicine celebrated the grand opening Friday of the Thomas and Patricia Willis Veterinary Medical Education building. "If you are involved in animal agriculture in any way, today is your day," said John Ferry, one of a cast of speakers at the event and a key figure in the creation of the veterinary college as a former USU Boar more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, Sept. 1 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * UToledo Supports Experience-Based Learning for Every Undergraduate * As students start the new academic year, The University of Toledo is rolling out a new requirement ensuring every undergraduate student, regardless of major, completes hands-on, experience-based learning before earning their degree. Beginning with the 2026 incoming class, all undergraduate bachelor's degree-seeking students will complete an approved experiential learning opportunity, integr more PR

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Sept. 1 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley posted the following news: * * * UTRGV ranks No. 4 nationally, No. 1 in Texas in Washington Monthly rankings * #UTRGV ranks ahead of MIT, Harvard and Princeton in "Best Colleges for Your Tuition (and Tax) Dollars," which measures access, affordability, student outcomes and public service RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - SEPT. 1, 2026 - For the fourth consecutive year, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has been ranked No. 1 in Texas by Washington Monthly, while earni more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 2 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Azim Eskandarian joins the Virginia Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine The honor recognizes the College of Engineering dean's impact on engineering education and the intelligent and autonomous vehicle industry. By David Pulgar, VCU College of Engineering For contributions to Virginia's engineering education system and pioneering research that shaped the intelligent vehicle industry, the Virginia Academy of Science, Engineering and Me more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 2 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Chemists design extra-sticky adhesives that degrade on command One team of Virginia Tech chemists developed a fully recyclable tape. Another team designed an adhesive stronger than duct tape that degrades on command. Working together, they are setting a new standard for sustainable, usable adhesives. By Kelly Izlar and Syd Morgan A good adhesive is unequivocally sticky. A great adhesive is sticky until you don't want it to be sticky anymore -- a label more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 1 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Connecting disciplines to confront changing seas By Emily Alberts From understanding the physical forces driving sea level change to modeling their effects and helping scientists communicate those implications to communities, three members Virginia Tech recently contributed their expertise to the inaugural Summer School in Sea Level Science at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in Massachusetts. Their participation reflects the missions of two Destinatio more PR

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Sept. 1 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news: * * * W.K. Gordon Center To Host Second Spur Trade Days * STEPHENVILLE, Texas -Tarleton State University's W.K. Gordon Museum and Research Center will host its second Spur Trade Days from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 11 and 12, at the museum in Thurber. The public is invited to bring their collections of spurs to trade or to show off. Admission to the facility is free for all traders, collectors and museum guests. Tables may be reserved by more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Sept. 1 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * Wayne State welcomes more than 24,000 students, including largest first-year class in history New student enrollment rises 3% as Wayne State marks strongest total enrollment since 2021 - Wayne State University welcomes the largest group of first-year students in its 158-year history this fall. When classes began Aug. 31, there were 3,247 full-time first year students registered -- an increase of 5% over last year's incoming class. Among this record-settin more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Sept. 1 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * What's Happening at WKU * Here is a listing of WKU events for Tuesday, September 1 through Saturday, September 19. All times are Central (unless noted). For more events, visit the WKU Events calendar at https://www.wku.edu/events. or follow @wkuevents on Instagram. (More: How to Place Campus Events on WKU Events Calendar) Tuesday, September 1 4 p.m.: Pi Mu Epsilon Math Alumni Speaker Series featuring Rachel Roberts. College High Hall, room 311 more PR

WILMINGTON, North Carolina, Aug. 31 -- The University of North Carolina Wilmington campus posted the following news: * * * Where Science Meets the Sea: UNCW Program Immerses Teens in Marine Research * For many teens, summer means a family vacation and their first job. Through UNCW, summer offers aspiring marine scientists an immersive, deep dive into the field. For more than 45 years, MarineQuest, the official marine science outreach program for UNCW, the Watson College of Education and the Center for Marine Science, has provided marine a more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 2 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Without M-AAA, Michigan ag industries would be 'more desperate' searching for research and education * EAST LANSING, Mich. -For over a decade, Michigan State University (MSU) AgBioResearch and MSU Extension have helped to administer the Michigan Alliance for Animal Agriculture (M-AAA), a state-funded partnership among MSU, Michigan's animal ag and allied industries, and the Michigan Department of Agricul more PR