ORLANDO, Florida, Sept. 2 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * 25 of UCF's Fastest-Growing Alumni-Led Companies * Entrepreneurship has no single blueprint -and the stories behind UCF's inaugural Ever Upward honorees make that clear. The top three finalists from the new program, organized by UCF Alumni, are creating jobs, strengthening communities and introducing innovative approaches in industries ranging from health care and hospitality to technology, finance and motorsports. Their origin stories are shap more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Sept. 1 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * A Gift That Goes Further: Creating Opportunity Through 'A Day of Giving' * For Kent Bracken and Daniel Diem, supporting Utah State University is something they have embraced together, grounded in a simple belief: Education has the power to change a life, and its impact rarely stops with one person. A scholarship can help a student stay in school. A small gift can make it possible for a student to attend a conference, complete a research project, or participate m more PR

HARRISONBURG, Virginia, Sept. 3 -- James Madison University issued the following news: * * * AASCU selects JMU's Afzal Upal for Emerging Leaders Cohort Afzal Upal, associate dean of the College of Integrated Science and Engineering (CISE), has been selected as one of 45 higher education professionals nationwide for the American Association of State Colleges and Universities' Emerging Leaders Program. The yearlong program is designed to prepare academic leaders for expanded responsibilities in higher education administration and institutional more PR

TEMPE, Arizona, Sept. 3 -- Arizona State University issued the following news: * * * ASU endowment surpasses $2 billion, donor support advances priorities Support from 126,000 donors generated $470.3M in new gifts and commitments for scholarships, research and university initiatives By Tiffany Gonzalez Donor support helped Arizona State University expand student opportunities and advance work in health, energy, conservation, artificial intelligence and workforce development during fiscal year 2026. The ASU Foundation for a New American U more PR

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Sept. 2 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news: * * * Board-certified: Eight UTC DPT alums advance their physical therapy careers * Eight University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Doctor of Physical Therapy alumni from the Classes of 2020 through 2024 recently talked about their newly earned board certifications, adding to careers already taking shape in hospitals, rehabilitation centers and clinics across the country. Their stories stretch from fragile infants in a neonatal intensi more PR

SEATTLE, Washington, Sept. 2 -- The University of Washington posted the following news release: * * * Curiosity, frustration and antipathy: How kids play with AI toys * Claims of "smart" toys go back decades. See Chatty Cathy and Furby. But generative artificial intelligence is increasing the capabilities of interactive toys. The company Curio, for instance, markets itself as a "magical workshop where toys come to life." Its plush toys like Gabbo or one modeled on the Italian brainrot character Ballerina Cappuccina have onboard AI models th more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Sept. 1 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Deloitte internship helps Costello student shape her future in consulting * Interning at Deloitte was on Iman Chaudhry's radar ever since entering the Costello College of Business at George Mason University as a freshman and learning about the major firms in the area. As the president of the Mason Consulting Group, she's very tuned in to what's happening at Costello and the opportunities available. Deloitte's discovery internship program students. Photo  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

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 1 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Dukes returns to AgriLife Extension in North Region leadership position * Brandon Dukes, Ph.D., returned to the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service this month as the North Region agriculture and natural resources regional program leader, assuming responsibility formerly held by Danny Nusser, who is retiring. Dukes began serving the 41 counties across the agency's District 1, he more PR

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Sept. 2 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * ETSU grad shares story of survival, recovery and education * Four years after the fight of her life, Brittnee Johnson crossed the stage at East Tennessee State University and set her family on a new course. Johnson started her career like many others: she got an associate degree and entered the workforce. She'd always wanted to go back for a four-year degree, but it wasn't long before her schedule filled up. With a family and plenty of resp 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

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 3 (TNSjou) -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Your smartwatch is lying to you about how many calories you burned in your last workout A study tested popular smartwatches, and they all overestimated calories burned. Here's how to still get value from yours. By Angela Nicoletti If you're depending on your smartwatch to tell you the truth about how many calories you burned during a workout -- well, don't. Fitness trackers are grea more PR

LONG BEACH, California, Sept. 3 -- California State University issued the following news: * * * How CSU Leaders Are Making a Lasting Impact Across Higher Education By Janice Yun Through service with state and national organizations, the chancellor and university presidents champion access, opportunity and student success on a broader stage. In addition to guiding the nation's largest four-year public university system, the CSU chancellor and university presidents lend their experience and perspectives to state and national organizations wo more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 1 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Lion Caucus gives students a voice for their peers through hands-on leadership * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Every Monday, more than 40 University Park students gather in the Willard Building to learn about advocacy, connect with legislators, and find ways to support their fellow Penn Staters. They are members of Lion Caucus, Penn State's official student advocacy organization connected to the Office of Government and Community Relations.  more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Sept. 1 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * Longtime ACES dean bids farewell to NMSU * From the moment he stepped into Gerald Thomas Hall on his first day as dean of the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences in 2016, Rolando A. Flores Galarza knew New Mexico State University would capture a special place in his heart and mind. A decade later, he holds greater admiration for NMSU, where he capped a consequential career that spanned more than 50 years. "It' more PR

FARMVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 3 -- Longwood University issued the following news release: * * * Galvanized giving: Lancers pull together to fund eight endowed professorships Like a magnet, the pull of a unifying cause can attract even the most distant of strangers. For several like-minded members of the Longwood community, that pull has brought them together in support of a university fundraising initiative whose impact will be felt for decades to come. Galvanized by a generous matching gift from philanthropist and Longwood alumna Joan Perry B more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Sept. 2 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Meet the Neag School's 2026-27 Alumni Board * UConn's Neag School of Education is pleased to introduce the current members of its Alumni Board, who volunteer to engage and connect with alumni and friends of the Neag School throughout the year. The Neag School Alumni Board has a history of influencing the Neag School's outreach in the alumni community and supporting current and future students. With a focus on alumni engagement, the Board supports  more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 2 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * New contemplative studies major explores mind, body and consciousness * The following story originally appeared on the website for the William & Mary College of Arts & Sciences. - Ed. For centuries, humans have contemplated the meaning of life to better understand themselves and the world around them. The religious studies department is reshaping that ancient tradition for modern contexts by introducing a new contemplative studies major that invites studen more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Sept. 3 -- Old Dominion University issued the following Q&A on Sept. 2, 2026, involving Katie Smith, assistant professor in the Batten College of Engineering and Technology and the School of Supply Chain, Logistics and Maritime Operations: * * * Engineer Bridges Research and Industry to Strengthen America's Shipbuilding Workforce By Joy Vann America's shipbuilding workforce depends on more than welders, engineers and sailors. It also relies on researchers who can turn data into better decisions. Katie Smith, Ph.D. (B.S more PR

MEDIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 3 -- The Pennsylvania State University Brandywine Campus issued the following news: * * * Penn State Brandywine appoints interim campus chief academic officer Holly Ryan, associate professor of English at Penn State Berks, has been appointed interim campus chief academic officer at Penn State Brandywine, effective Sept. 15. Ryan, who will serve in the interim role for the 2026-27 academic year, brings nearly 20 years of research, teaching and service to the position, along with faculty and campus leadership experie more PR

EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, Sept. 2 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus posted the following news: * * * Q&A with the chancellor: Dr. Ed Martini answers seven questions as Blugolds begin the fall semester * #How would you describe your first two months on the job? Everything has been wonderful so far, but nothing compares to the joy of having the students come back for classes. This is such a welcoming campus, and the surrounding community is so proud of its university. The team here has done a great job bringing me up to speed on  more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 2 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * SUNY Chancellor King Announces Additional Programs to Assist with Student Basic Needs Through State Funding Allocated in the 2026-27 Enacted State Budget, SUNY will Establish Emergency Aid Programs on All 64 Campuses Additional Programs Will Support Foster Youth and Formerly Homeless Students as They Transition into College Part of SUNY's Robust Basic Needs Agenda - State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today announce more PR

TUSKEGEE, Alabama, Sept. 3 -- The Tuskegee University posted the following news: * * * Tuskegee University Biology Professor Awarded $450,000 NSF Grant for Genomics Research and Student Training Crystal Drake Tuskegee Renaissance Era continues to expand the university's leadership in research, education and workforce development while exploring science in rapidly evolving fields. Associate Professor of Biology Dr. Chinyere Knight has been awarded a $450,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to advance biodiversity research and prov more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, Sept. 2 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF Emergency and Crisis Management Master's Program Becomes First to Earn NASPAA Accreditation * #Highlights * UCF's Master of Emergency and Crisis Management (MECM) is the first emergency management graduate program to earn accreditation from the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs and Administration. * The online program combines advanced coursework, research and real-world experience to prepare professionals to lead communities t more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Sept. 2 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Nursing Faculty Named Academy Fellows * Two faculty members from the UConn Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing, Eileen Condon, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, and Carrie Eaton, PhD, RNC-OB, C-EFM, CHSE, FAWHONN, have been selected for induction as 2026 Fellows of the American Academy of Nursing. Induction into the Academy is one of nursing's most prestigious honors, recognizing individuals for substantial, sustained, and significant contributions to heal more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Sept. 2 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * University Honors Program announces five additions to Honors Faculty Fellow cohort * LAWRENCE -The University Honors Program has welcomed five University of Kansas faculty members to its cohort of Honors Faculty Fellows for fall 2026, increasing its count to 12. The new fellows add connections to KU's School of Education & Human Sciences and School of Music, and they provide expertise in areas such as early childhood intervention, emerging technologies a 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

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 3 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * University of Houston Superconductivity Expert Named Big 12 Faculty of the Year Venkat Selvamanickam recognized for groundbreaking research advancing the future of energy By Bryan Luhn In recognition of pioneering research and advances in the field of superconductivity, Venkat Selvamanickam, the M.D. Anderson Chair Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Houston, has received the Big 12 Faculty of the Year award. The honor  more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Sept. 3 -- The University of Oklahoma Health campus issued the following news: * * * Study Targets Prostate Cancer Screening Gap Among Black Men A newly funded study at the University of Oklahoma aims to increase prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening among Black men in Oklahoma, who die from prostate cancer at rates two to four times higher than other racial groups. An interactive app called Connect2Care may hold the key to early detection, which is crucial for improving survival. A five-year, $2.9 million grant more PR

RICHARDSON, Texas, Sept. 3 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Stillman Caps Longest Comet Career Ever after 57 Years By Stephen Fontenot Dr. Robert Stillman shaped The University of Texas at Dallas as surely as the relatively young institution shaped him. A professor of speech, language, and hearing in the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences (BBS) and associate dean of graduate studies since 1992, Stillman spent 57 years and eight months at the Callier Center for Communication Disorders. He retire more PR

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Sept. 2 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news: * * * USDOT's Michael Halem to keynote UTC's Chattanooga Connect 2026 * USDOT SMART Grants Director Stan Caldwell will also join the conference focused on moving emerging transportation technologies from pilot projects to scale Michael Halem, principal deputy assistant secretary for research and technology at the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT), will deliver a keynote address at Chattanooga Connect 2026, joining t more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Sept. 1 -- 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

VALDOSTA, Georgia, Sept. 2 -- Valdosta State University issued the following news: * * * VSU's Economic Impact Climbs to $412.5 Million, Supports More Than 3,400 Jobs Jessica Pope, Communications and Media Relations Coordinator Valdosta State University generated an estimated $412.5 million in total economic impact during Fiscal Year 2025, according to a new study conducted by the Selig Center for Economic Growth at the University of Georgia's Terry College of Business. This represents a $27.3 million increase over the previous year and inc more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 3 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU Momentum Fund grants four transformative interdisciplinary research awards The awarded projects, which tackle topics ranging from health disparities to clean energy, receive seed grants designed to help accelerate groundbreaking discoveries and position the teams for national research funding. By Lydia Klinger, Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation Virginia Commonwealth University has announced the recipients of its Mome more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 3 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Breaking the stigma: Future physicians learn to provide compassionate care to patients with eating disorders Through peer-led initiatives, medical students are developing the confidence and competence to identify and treat complex, yet common, psychiatric conditions. By Grace McOmber, School of Medicine Jean Wu, M.D., will never forget the reaction from her family doctor during an appointment when she was about 12 years old. "I specifically re more PR