NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Sept. 3 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * 'The band always wins': Paul Popiel, the new Kenn and Pamela Ricci Director of Bands, on why the time was right for his Notre Dame homecoming * It's a Monday afternoon in August, and Paul Popiel's team takes the field at an NFL stadium in 20 days. He doesn't know who will be on his final roster, nor has he had a moment to assess their abilities. Even once practice starts, he only sees his team for 90 minutes a day. That's just life for a marching more PR

TULSA, Oklahoma, Sept. 3 -- The University of Tulsa College of Engineering and Computer Science posted the following news: * * * A legacy that will shape the future: Honoring Mohan Kelkar's remarkable career * Thousands of petroleum engineers around the world share a common connection: At some point in their professional journey, Professor Mohan Kelkar shaped their future. For more than four decades, Kelkar served The University of Tulsa as a teacher, researcher, mentor and leader whose influence extends far beyond campus. His former stude more PR

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 2 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * AAP semester snapshot: fall 2026 in focus * From the first day of classes, spaces across the College of Architecture, Art, and Planning are charged with creative energy, critical inquiry, and the exchange of ideas. As the semester gets underway, explore what's ahead so you can make the most of every opportunity, including guest lectures, special exhibitions, and recently-introduced expanded and cross-disciplinary course offerings. Department of City and Regio more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 3 -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * An Auspicious Start for the Incoming Class * The campus brimmed with new beginnings. On August 31, the incoming class of more than 640 Columbia Mailman School students arrived on campus for a weeklong orientation. Faculty leaders welcomed new students and highlighted the potential for a rewarding academic experience and life in public health. Seize the Moment In introductory remarks, Michael Joseph, Vice Dean for Education, remarked, more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 2 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Assistance needed in Aisle 1: What Missouri WIC families face * The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children -better known as WIC -reaches an extraordinary share of American families. An estimated 41% of all U.S. infants participated in the federal nutrition program in fiscal year 2025, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In Missouri, where more than 300,000 households experience food insecurity, WI more PR

WACO, Texas, Sept. 4 (TNSjou) -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * Should a Lunar Rover Grab a Good Sample - or Hold Out for a Better One? Baylor researchers combine planetary geology with business analytics to help lunar missions make smarter sampling decisions By Kelly Craine, Media & Public Relations Imagine sending a rover hundreds of miles across the Moon to collect lunar geological samples, with space to collect only one rock. Do you take the first promising specimen you find - or keep moving and risk ending the jour more PR

WACO, Texas, Sept. 4 -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * Baylor's School of Engineering and Computer Science Earns ABET Accreditation Global accrediting leader fully approves Baylor engineering and computer science programs for meeting standards that prepare graduates for success By Lori Fogleman, Media & Public Relations Baylor University undergraduate programs in Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering and Electrical and Computer Engineering in the School of Engineering and Computer Science have been accre more PR

MOUNT BERRY, Georgia, Sept. 3 -- Berry College posted the following news: * * * Berry College Launches 5-Year Strategic Plan * As Berry heads into its 125th year, the college is strengthening the work and mission unveiling a new five-year strategic plan that emphasizes affordability, leadership, graduate preparedness, research and land stewardship. "As we enter this next chapter from a position of strength, we are committed to pursuing work that is both difficult and excellent," said Berry President Sandeep Mazumder. "Over the past year,  more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 4 -- The Boston University Wheelock College of Education and Human Development issued the following news wrap up entitled "Scholarly Accomplishments, September 2026": * * * Scholarly Accomplishments, September 2026 By Stephanies Vang BU Wheelock presents the following faculty publications, presentations, and research grant awards for September 2026. Book * Catherine Ritz Ritz, C. (2026). Leading for proficiency: A guide for proficiency-based world language leaders. Teach Learn Lead. https://www.teachlearnlea more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 3 -- Canisius University issued the following news: * * * Can ChatGPT Beat the Market? * Buffalo, NY - Can ChatGPT pick stocks better than the market? Canisius University Assistant Professor of Economics and Finance Marc LoGrasso, PhD, set out to answer that question, and his research is earning international recognition. LoGrasso is the recipient of the 2026 Best Paper Award from Modern Finance, an international peer-reviewed journal, for his research exploring whether ChatGPT could have generated abnormal return more PR

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 2 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * CCE's Kathy Burns awarded Women in Agriculture Friend of the Fair Award Kathy Burns' path to Cornell Cooperative Extension Onondaga County began with a chance discovery: a job listing for a Master Gardener Program Coordinator that caught her eye. She applied, drawn by the opportunity to combine her experience working with people with her passion for gardening. Today, Burns leads CCE Onondaga's Voice of the Farmer Gard more PR

POTSDAM, New York, Sept. 4 -- Clarkson University issued the following news: * * * Clarkson Construction Engineering Students Earn More Than $41,000 in National, State Scholarships Five Clarkson University students have earned more than $41,000 in competitive national and state scholarships recognizing academic excellence, leadership and commitment to careers in construction engineering and civil engineering. "It's exciting to see our students earn tens of thousands of dollars in scholarships beyond traditional financial aid each year," sai more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 3 -- Canisius University issued the following news: * * * Contemporary Writers Series Announces Fall 2026 Author Events * Buffalo, NY - The Canisius University Contemporary Writers Series will welcome acclaimed Irish writer Doireann Ni Ghriofa and award-winning author Julie Schumacher to campus this fall for two free public readings. Ni Ghriofa will be the featured speaker at the 21st annual Hassett Reading, scheduled for Tuesday, October 20 at 7:00 p.m. in the Montante Cultural Center. Schumacher will speak on Th more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 3 -- D'Youville College posted the following news: * * * D'Youville Celebrates Nursing Dean Shannon McCrory-Churchill as a 2026 Woman of Influence * Dr. Shannon McCrory-Churchill, dean of D'Youville University's Patricia H. Garman School of Nursing, has been named one of Buffalo Business First's 2026 Women of Influence, recognizing her leadership and contributions to D'Youville and the Western New York community. McCrory-Churchill is one of 25 women selected for this year's honor from more than 100 nominations. Hon more PR

TULSA, Oklahoma, Sept. 2 -- The University of Tulsa Collins College of Business posted the following news: * * * From the Dean's Desk: CCB, September 2026 * As we begin the 2026-27 academic year, The University of Tulsa's Collins College of Business enters the semester with strong momentum. During the past year, we have strengthened undergraduate and graduate enrollment, launched our online MBA, redesigned the undergraduate core around professional skills and added leaders who will expand our academic quality and external engagement. I am  more PR

TULSA, Oklahoma, Sept. 2 -- The University of Tulsa College of Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * Education faculty research champions representation through literacy * As a first-generation doctorate holder, educator and Black woman, Assistant Professor of Education Latoya Teague grew up never seeing herself in the literature she studied. This formative experience would go on to shape her career in education and the questions that drive her research. Now, her focus is on creating learning environments where everyone feels s more PR

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Sept. 3 -- Lycoming College posted the following news: * * * Enrollment at Lycoming College best in four years with 9.4 percent increase * Lycoming College's Fall 2026 semester began with the institution's strongest enrollment in four years, surpassing its student recruitment goals with total deposits up 9.4 percent over fall 2025 and first-year deposits up 7.6 percent. The momentum extends well beyond the numbers. Lycoming College enters fall 2026 ranked No. 96 among National Liberal Arts Colleges in the 2026 U more PR

ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, Sept. 3 -- Flagler College posted the following news: * * * Flagler College Professor Invited to Join Recording Academy as part of 2026 Membership Class * Flagler College professor and Accounting, Economics, and Finance Department Chair Dr. Yvan Kelly has received an invitation to join the Recording Academy as part of its 2026 annual membership class, recognizing his decades of involvement in the music industry and his work bringing new opportunities in music education to Flagler students. The Recording Academy ext more PR

NEWPORT, Rhode Island., Sept. 2 -- Salve Regina University posted the following news: * * * From classrooms to school leadership, Salve alumni are shaping education * There is no single path to becoming an educator - and for three Salve Regina University alumni, no single definition of what leadership in education looks like. Diane McBrier '91 found her calling teaching kindergarten, where she has built a career helping young students take their first steps in the classroom. Kate Gallahue '02 built a career in education after graduating f more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 4 -- Columbia University issued the following news: * * * From Columbia's School of General Studies to the University's Top Ranks Three of Columbia's top leaders are graduates of the same school from three very different paths. - Susan Feagin (GS'74) first came to Columbia at a moment, she said, "when we felt like the world was on fire." It was 1968. In the spring, Martin Luther King, Jr, had been assassinated, the Vietnam War was in full swing, and student protests shut down Columbia's campus, sending Feagin's high school more PR

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Sept. 3 -- Clark University posted the following news: * * * Games designed at Clark will open pathways for those living with schizophrenia * Key partnership joins technology with mental health advocacy "My son has schizophrenia." Gary Labovich '81 has repeated those words many times over the past decade. To medical professionals and social services providers; to police officers and counselors. Even to himself, if only as a reminder that life has chosen an unexpected and challenging path for him and his family.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * GW to Honor Distinguished Alumni and Supporters at Annual Spirit of GW Awards Ceremony * WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 2, 2026) -The Spirit of GW Awards recognizes GW alumni who have demonstrated leadership, dedication and service to their communities, while upholding the values of the university. The honorees will be celebrated during a special ceremony on October 17, 2026 as part of GW's Alumni & Families Weekend, a signature event that brings together thou more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 4 -- Harvard Medical School issued the following news: * * * Harvard Medical School, Bristol Myers Squibb Launch Collaborative Research Fellowship Program offers HMS postdoctoral fellows cross-training at intersection of academia, industry At a glance * Made possible through the generous support of Bristol Myers Squibb, the BMS Collaborative Research Fellowship will fund select Harvard Medical School postdoctoral fellows to pursue their boldest scientific ideas in collaboration with mentors at both institutions more PR

PINEVILLE, Louisiana, Sept. 2 -- Louisiana Christian University posted the following news release: * * * LCU hires new theology professor * Dr. Joe Waller has joined the faculty of Louisiana Christian University as an assistant professor of theology in the School of Christian Studies. Waller, a native of the Greater New Orleans area, earned his Ph.D. from the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in 2024. He is no stranger to Central Louisiana, however. Before attending Northwestern State University in Natchitoches for his undergraduat more PR

GREENVILLE, South Carolina, Sept. 3 -- Furman University posted the following news: * * * Meet the 2027 Furman Fellows * Each spring, Furman University recognizes five graduating seniors as Furman Fellows -one of the university's highest honors. Selected for their accomplishments, creativity, problem-solving and the respect of their peers and faculty, each Fellow receives a $10,000 award, made possible through the generosity of Trustee Emeritus Bob Buckman, who passed away in May 2026, and his wife, Joyce Mollerup, to support a senior-year  more PR

CLINTON, Mississippi, Sept. 2 -- Mississippi Christian University posted the following news: * * * Mississippi Christian University School of Law Dean Named Among 2026 Top 50 Legal Innovators in Academia * Mississippi Christian University School of Law (MC Law) Dean John P. Anderson has been named one of the 2026 Top 50 Legal Innovators in Academia by The National Law Review, recognizing academic leaders who are advancing legal education through innovation, technology, research and new initiatives. The recognition highlights Anderson's lea more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 4 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Building foundations that last Assistant Professor Iwnetim Abate creates space for ambitious research and sustainable growth for his graduate students. - How do you build something that lasts? For MIT Assistant Professor Iwnetim "Tim" Abate, the answer is the same whether he's reimagining how the materials beneath our feet can store energy and manufacture essential chemicals, or mentoring MIT's future researchers: focus on the f more PR

HOLLAND, Michigan, Sept. 3 -- Hope College posted the following news: * * * Niche Ranks Hope College as #1 Christian College & Private College in State * Hope College repeated as the #1 ranked Christian college and #1 private university in Michigan, and 14th best Christian college in America, per the 2027 Niche Best Colleges rankings. In this year's Michigan higher education rankings, Niche also listed Hope: * #3 best colleges for communications * #4 in the following categories: best college campus; best college for student life and be more PR

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 3 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * NSF grant aims to rethink how engineering students learn teamwork * Engineering students spend a significant portion of their education working in teams, but simply putting students together on a project does not necessarily teach them how to become better teammates. A new National Science Foundation grant awarded to Alexandra Werth, assistant professor in the Meinig School of Biomedical Engineering at the Cornell Duffield College of Engineering, aims to devel more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 4 (TNSjou) -- New York University issued the following news: * * * Students with Lower Grades and Test Scores Earn Degrees More Often When They Belong to an Academic Major's Majority Group Researchers find that academic preparation and interest in a major do not fully explain representation and retention gaps - Despite efforts to encourage broader participation, women earn about 25 percent of undergraduate engineering degrees and 18 percent of undergraduate computer science degrees--and men remain a small minority among nur more PR

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 3 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * PRO-DAIRY Agriservice Awards 2026 Walnut Ridge Dairy and Eileen Jensen of the New York Animal Agriculture Coalition received PRO-DAIRY Agriservice Awards during the Dairy Day Recognition and Awards Ceremony on September 3, 2026 at the Great New York State Fair. The awards were presented on behalf of Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY by Associate Director Karl Czymmek and New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard Ball.  T more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 2 -- Le Moyne College issued the following news release: * * * Rancy in Inaugural Class for STEM Under 40 Awards from the MOST * Jean-Philippe "JP" Rancy '16, MS '17, assistant professor of information systems, has been named to the inaugural class of the STEM Under 40 Awards, which celebrates the next generation of leaders in science, technology, engineering and math fields. The awards are sponsored by the Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology (MOST) with support from Micron. After obtaining his bac more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 4 -- New York University issued the following news: * * * Rethinking Work-Study: How a New Program Connects Undergrads to High-Impact Research at NYU Langone By leveraging federal work-study funding, an innovative partnership gives a diverse pool of students long-term, hands-on experience in biomedical labs and public health initiatives - For many students at universities across the country, work study jobs have long been an important part of their college years--serving as both a financial resource and as an opportunity to more PR

ROCHESTER, New York, Sept. 3 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * RIT's Destler/Johnson Rochester City Scholars program helps students achieve college goals First-year Rochester Institute of Technology student Carlos Gaston Lopez sees a future in technology. The first-generation college student is working toward a bachelor's degree in computer science and master's degree in cybersecurity, thanks to RIT's Destler/Johnson Rochester City Scholars program. For more than 15 years, the program has opened d more PR

MARYVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 2 -- Maryville College posted the following news: * * * RT Lodge owners, council co-chairs the Colquitts make major commitment to Maryville College's Alexander Institute campaign * Key Takeaways * The Colquitts committed $1.5 million to Maryville College's Alexander Institute campaign for conservation and environmental education. * Their donation will support the Natalie Leach Haslam Center for Environmental Education, honoring Annie Colquitt's grandmother. * The Alexander Institute aims to bridge educatio more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 3 -- Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences posted the following news: * * * Seeing yourself in industry: Vanderbilt trainees explore Boston biotech and pharma through ASPIRE on the Road * For many trainees, a career in industry can be difficult to envision from within the day-to-day rhythm of academic research. The ASPIRE on the Road program offers an opportunity to see those careers firsthand. During this year's ASPIRE on the Road visit to Boston, Massachusetts, 12 Vanderbilt biomedical graduat more PR

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Sept. 4 -- Princeton University School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news: * * * Six Distinguished Practitioners Join Princeton SPIA Faculty By Ambreen Ali Six new practitioners will join the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs faculty this academic year, enriching classroom study and enhancing the depth of policy discussion at the School with a wealth of experience that spans global diplomacy, multinational security strategy, U.S. state and federal governance, and policy re more PR

HILLSBORO, Missouri, Sept. 3 -- St. Louis University issued the following news: * * * Jennifer Buehler, Ph.D.: 1970-2026 Jennifer Buehler, Ph.D., associate professor of educational studies at Saint Louis University, died Friday, Aug. 28, 2026. She was 56 years old. Buehler joined the University in 2009 as an assistant professor in SLU's School of Education. She became an associate professor in 2015 and served as director of graduate programs in educational studies from 2017-2022. She taught a variety of courses about the methods of teaching more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 4 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * College of Law Unveils Wall Honoring 400+ Judicial Alumni New Judicial Wall of Honor in Dineen Hall celebrates law alumni who became judges across the country. - When Dean Terence Lau L'98 envisioned the Judicial Wall of Honor, he had a simple but powerful goal: to make visible what has always been true about Syracuse Law. That its graduates don't just enter the legal profession, they rise to lead it, including from the bench. The wall celebrates more than more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 4 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * School of Architecture Announces Fall 2026 Visiting Critics Leading architects and scholars will engage upper-level architecture students in hands-on projects around the country and the world. Julie Sharkey Each semester, upper-level architecture students participate in the visiting critic program that brings leading architects and scholars from around the world to the school. Four studios will be held on campus this fall. Lap Chi Kwong and Alison Von Glin more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 3 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Transformative $37 million investment will create alliance to advance breakthroughs in aging research, clinical care * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -With a $37 million investment from the Starr Foundation, Brown University and Brown University Health will launch a new partnership to accelerate breakthroughs in aging research, clinical trials and patient treatments. By integrating University research with the health system's clinical trial network, more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 2 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * U.S. Cancer Deaths Linked to Alcohol Have Doubled Since 1990, Study Finds * Summary * Alcohol-attributable cancer deaths in the U.S. doubled from about 11,400 in 1990 to more than 23,100 in 2023. * A Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center study found alcohol's impact extends beyond liver cancer, with growing burdens from colorectal, breast, esophageal, pancreatic and other cancers. * Presented at ASCO 2025 and published in The  more PR

SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, Sept. 4 -- The University of Scranton issued the following news: * * * University of Scranton Welcomes New Faculty Members Ahead of the 2026-27 academic year, the University appointed new, full-time faculty members. - The University of Scranton has appointed 20 new, full-time faculty members for the 2026-27 academic year. * Michele Boland, previously a lecturer and faculty specialist in the Nursing Program at the University, was named an instructor in the Department of Nursing. A certified academic clinical nurse  more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 4 (TNSjou) -- The University of Southern California issued the following news: * * * Remembering the human: Encouraging unique voices in the age of AI As a USC study highlights the influence of AI tools on linguistic variety in writing, faculty share how they teach students to engage with artificial intelligence in ways that stimulate -- instead of stifle -- their creativity. By Beth Newcomb As students begin a new school year, USC experts are working to understand artificial intelligence's effects on the cla more PR

VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 2 -- Villanova University issued the following news release: * * * Villanova Memorializes 9/11 Victims Through Symbolic Stained Glass and Service to Students * It has been 25 years since the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001, impacted every corner of our country, including here at Villanova University. Fifteen members of the Villanova community lost their lives that day. Fourteen worked in the World Trade Center in New York City and one was a flight attendant on United Airlines flight 175. At least one other Vi more PR