MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 2 -- Monash University issued the following news: * * * Appointment of Executive Dean, Faculty of Business and Economics, Head, Monash Business School and Strategic Advisor (Lifelong Learning) Monash University has announced the appointment of Professor Nick Wailes as Monash's new Executive Dean, Faculty of Business and Economics and Head, Monash Business School. Professor Wailes will also serve as Strategic Advisor (Lifelong Learning), and will commence at Monash on 30 November 2026. Professor Wailes joins us fr more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 2 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Bill Yeargin Named 2026 NMMA Hall of Fame Inductee * The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) today announced Bill Yeargin, former president and CEO of Correct Craft and past chair of the NMMA Board of Directors, as the 2026 inductee into the NMMA Hall of Fame, the association's most prestigious honor. Yeargin will be presented with the award during the International BoatBuilders' Exhibition & more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept. 3 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Five outstanding alumni recognized for their impact, achievements Awards will be presented during Homecoming and Reunion Weekend - The Alumni Association Awards honor alumni and friends whose professional accomplishments, service and leadership reflect the values and spirit of Case Western Reserve. The five 2026 recipients will be recognized at the Alumni Awards Luncheon during Homecoming and Reunion Weekend, Oct. 8-11. "This year's honorees repre more PR

ROLLA, Missouri, Sept. 3 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology issued the following news: * * * Drew Barringhaus, member of Missouri S&T's Class of 2026, establishes scholarship to help future students Author By Collins, Patrick One of the most popular ways S&T graduates support the university is by establishing endowments that fund scholarships for current students. What's uncommon is for a Miner to set up an endowment immediately following his own graduation. "A staggering number of individuals and organizations contributed to more PR

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 2 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Einhorn Center launches new staff fellowship program and welcomes largest cohort of new engaged fellows * Forty-two faculty members and staff from 19 Cornell schools, colleges, and administrative units have been named Engaged Fellows for 2026-2027, marking the largest cohort since the program's launch in 2013. Fellows will spend the year developing a community-engaged course, project or publication in a dedicated community of practice committed to advancing the more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 2 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Faculty and Staff Briefs July and August 2026 * Florida State University's distinguished faculty are central to the mission of the university. Faculty excellence in scholarship, research, and creative activity is critical to the quality of student learning and makes a difference in the lives of others. Throughout the year, honors and recognitions are awarded to individual faculty and staff members across campus. Faculty and Staff Briefs are produced  more PR

COVENTRY, England, Sept. 2 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * How close are we to building a digital copy of the human brain? * Researchers from the University of Warwick report that how faithfully we can build a 'digital twin' of a human brain depends not only on computing power, but fundamentally on how much of the living brain we can measure, validate and update over time. A digital twin brain is not just a detailed simulation. It is a model, built from data taken from one specific person's brain, and  more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 2 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * How Leonard Falcone built MSU's signature sound * It's a tune that's known to many about a school that's known to all. "Victory for MSU" has enthralled Michigan State University fans for over a century and was named one of the NCAA's best fight songs by ESPN. The version that is ingrained in the ears of Spartans -the tight minute-and-40-second song that is played at parades and longer breaks during football and hockey games -was arranged by Leona more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 2 -- The Illinois Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * Chicago-Kent Professor James Tierney Elected to The American Law Institute "Election to The American Law Institute is an extraordinary honor," James F. Tierney says. "For generations, the institute has played a central role in shaping and clarifying American law, and I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to contribute to its work." Tierney, associate professor of law and associate dean for faculty affairs at Chicago-Kent College of more PR

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Sept. 1 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news: * * * In the Spotlight: September 1 - 4 * Kudos to these faculty, staff and programs. Do you have a spotlight item to share with the NAU community? E-mail your announcements to Inside@nau.edu, or use our online submission form. * Running back Lindsey Graves was named Big Sky Co-Special Teams Player of the Week on Monday on the heels of his game-changing 100-yard kickoff return touchdown versus Eastern Washington. * Shannon Guerrero, professor in t more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 3 (TNSjou) -- King's College London issued the following news: * * * How can we improve school attendance? A new systematic review and meta-analysis of evidence has found a large range of interventions exist to address the diverse causes of school absence, with substantial new evidence from randomised controlled trials. Poor school attendance can negatively affect young people's behaviour and their future health. It is a growing public health concern, due to increasing rates of persistent absence from school, somethin more PR

LANCASTER, England, Sept. 3 -- Lancaster University issued the following news: * * * Social scientists recognised for outstanding contributions Two Lancaster academics are among 74 'outstanding' social scientists to be recognised for excellence in their fields. Professor of Law Suzanne Ost and Senior Lecturer in Sociology Dr Aaron Winter have been made Fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences, elected for the strength of their work and their significant contributions to social science for public benefit. The work of the new cohort of Fell more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 3 (TNSjou) -- New York University issued the following news: * * * End of Free School Meal Program Led to Increased Stress and Hunger, Poorer Diets, and Reduced Focus, Say Teachers Teachers perceived no benefits to ending free school meals for all students - How did students' diets and behavior change after the expiration of a pandemic-era universal free school meal program in 2022? Researchers asked teachers for their observations on the impact on students, and found that teachers perceived more student hunger and stress,  more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 2 (TNSjou) -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * Possible hint of dark matter recorded A new analysis from the LUX-ZEPLIN (LZ) experiment involving UCL researchers has recorded a single particle interaction that is the most compelling hint of dark matter to date. - The international research team has been unable to explain the interaction with known background signals from normal matter - although the result does not yet meet the statistical threshold required to claim a discovery. Dark m more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 2 (TNSjou) -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Expansion of Doula Workforce, Statewide Collaboration Leading to Positive Impact on Maternal Health in Arkansas The rapid expansion of Arkansas' doula workforce is playing a vital role in improving maternal and infant health outcomes across the state, according to researchers from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation. Doulas are trained professionals w more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Sept. 2 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Zimmerman named Eli and Edythe Broad Professor of Economics, Education, and Management Seth Zimmerman, a distinguished scholar of the economics of education, has produced policy-relevant research that has had profound effects on his field. - Seth Zimmerman, a prominent scholar of labor economics and public finance, with a focus on the economics of education, was recently appointed the Eli and Edythe Broad Professor of Economics, Education, and Management. more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, Sept. 2 (TNSjou) -- York University issued the following news release: * * * Exposure to forever chemicals through sea spray may be overblown By Sandra McLean Coastal residents may be worried about exposure to forever chemicals from sea spray during hot summer months, but York University researchers found there was little evidence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination from marine aerosols, a finding that surprised them. The study looked specifically at areas impacted by sea spray from the Atlantic Oc more PR