RUSTON, Louisiana, Sept. 3 -- Louisiana Tech University posted the following news: * * * $954K NSF award builds on Louisiana Tech's growing research successes * Louisiana Tech University is strengthening its role as an engine of research, innovation, and economic growth with a new $954,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to expand engineering research capacity and develop the next generation of researchers and leaders. The award comes amid growing research activity within Louisiana Tech's College of Engineering and Science more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Sept. 3 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * 'A Drive to be Successful' - A Conversation with Coach Jason Candle and Provost Pamir Alpay * Academic success and extracurricular excellence go hand-in-hand, according to Jason Candle. "I think that whether you're on campus, and whatever other extracurricular activity you're involved in - if it's athletics or something else," Candle says, "you would understand that what you really love doing, coupled with the process of getting in and obtaining  more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 3 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * 10 reason Michigan 4-H matters * Michigan 4-H, a program of Michigan State University Extension, helps young people discover their passions, build valuable life and leadership skills, form meaningful relationships, and gain the confidence and experience needed to thrive in school, careers and communities. Through hands-on learning and support from caring adults, youth develop the skills and mindset neede more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Sept. 2 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * 20 students selected for undergraduate research ambassador program * The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) has selected 20 outstanding undergraduates for the 2026-27 Research Ambassador program. The program's mission is to increase awareness and create opportunities for students to engage in research. Ambassadors must demonstrate academic excellence, leadership potential and involvement in mentored research. This year's  more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 2 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * 2026 TCOM Founders Award and Mary E. Luibel Service Award winners chosen * A physician with a lifetime of service to rural osteopathic medicine and a husband and wife dedicated to supporting students at UNT Health Fort Worth's Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine have been selected as the recipients of the TCOM Founders Award and the Mary E. Luibel Service Award. John Bowling, DO, is the 2026 TCOM Founders Award recipient, and Jay more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 3 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * 9/11 at 25: U-M experts can discuss University of Michigan experts are available to talk about a range of issues related to the 9/11 terror attacks and the quarter century since. Javed Ali, associate professor of practice at the Ford School of Public Policy, began teaching in 2018. His government career in Washington, D.C., spanned from 2002-18, where he held positions in the Defense Intelligence Agency and the Department of Homeland Security before  more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 3 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * A New Generation of Pharmacists Begin Their Journey * The donning of the white coat has long been a major milestone for new pharmacy students, representing a commitment to patient care, a responsibility to the health care profession and the beginning of a new chapter. For more than 70 student pharmacists, that chapter officially began at UC San Diego Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences' 2026 White Coat Ceremony,  more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Sept. 2 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * A summer of discovery: UK senior advances academic, research goals through international study * Summer is often a time for rest and rejuvenation. But for Eduarda Frizzo Pereira, a double major in applied economics and political science, it offered an opportunity to explore the world, deepen her academic interests and gain valuable research experience that will help shape her career. The University of Kentucky senior, originally from Brazil, began h more PR

ALBANY, Georgia, Sept. 3 -- Albany State University posted the following news: * * * Albany State Honors Student Jya Bacon Expands Path to Medicine Through Competitive Research and Medical Programs * Media Contact: Dr. Rachel Lawrence, media@asurams.edu ALBANY, Ga., September 3, 2026 -Albany State University (ASU) honors student, Jya Bacon, is gaining valuable experience across medicine, biomedical research, leadership, and community service as she prepares for a future in healthcare. A junior nursing major from Fort Pierce, Florida, Bacon more PR

JONESBORO, Arkansas, Sept. 3 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news: * * * Alumni Association to Honor Langford, Poston and Tiner as Distinguished Alumni * JONESBORO - The Arkansas State University Alumni Association will recognize three outstanding graduates as Distinguished Alumni during the Homecoming celebration. The distinction, considered the association's highest honor, has been awarded for more than 40 years to alumni who demonstrate excellence in their careers, service to their communities and devotion to A-State.  more PR

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 3 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * APSU's Division of Alumni, Engagement and Philanthropy announces new hires and promotions * The APSU Division of Alumni Engagement and Philanthropy's new hires and promotions, left to right from top: Twana Aiken, Ashley Bussell, Sydney Junkins, Ellie LoveGood, Kimberly Adkison, Brad Averitt, Kelley Board, Aubrey Higdon, and Molly LaRocco. CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - The Austin Peay State University (APSU) Division of Alumni, Engagement and Philanthro more PR

JONESBORO, Arkansas, Sept. 3 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news: * * * Arkansas State University Enrollment Approaches 19,000, Sets New Fall Record * JONESBORO - Arkansas State University has set another fall enrollment record, reaching 18,775 students as continued growth among Arkansas freshmen, improved student retention, and rising graduate enrollment helped push the university past last year's historic high. Fall enrollment increased by 4.7% from the record 17,926 students in 2025, marking the university's sixth con more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 3 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Author David Brooks to join FSU President Richard McCullough for conversation on character, civil discourse * Florida State University will welcome bestselling author and commentator David Brooks to campus Sept. 10 for a conversation with President Richard McCullough exploring character, leadership and how people can engage thoughtfully across differences. Hosted by FSU's Institute for Governance and Civics, the event will begin at 6 p.m. at Ruby Dia more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Sept. 2 -- Sam Houston State University posted the following news: * * * Bearkat Internships: Anna McCarthy * For Anna McCarthy, what began as a summer internship with West Houston Law Group has turned into a full-time opportunity in the legal field. McCarthy, a 24-year-old paralegal studies student in Sam Houston State University's Polytechnic College, SamPoly, completed her internship with the group while continuing her coursework. The experience gave McCarthy the opportunity to apply what she was learning in the clas more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 2 -- Morgan State University posted the following news release: * * * Bisciotti Family Foundation and Morgan State Expand Pathways to College for Baltimore Students * Renewed Commitment of Up to $3 Million Will Provide Comprehensive Scholarships and Completion Support for 40 New Ozzie Newsome Scholars at Morgan BALTIMORE -For talented Baltimore students, the distance between high school graduation and a college degree is often measured not in miles, but in unmet costs -from tuition and textbooks to housing, tran more PR

BOWIE, Maryland, Sept. 3 -- Bowie State University posted the following news release: * * * Bowie State University Named 2026 Top Yellow Ribbon School by U.S. Veterans Magazine * #National recognition highlights the university's leadership in supporting veterans, active-duty service members and military families BOWIE, Md. -Bowie State University has been named a 2026 Top Yellow Ribbon School by U.S. Veterans Magazine, recognizing the university's longstanding commitment to supporting veterans, active-duty service members and military fami more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 3 -- Buffalo State University issued the following news release: * * * Buffalo State celebrates Academic Convocation September 15 * Ten Buffalo State faculty and staff members will be recognized with SUNY Chancellor's and President's Awards for Excellence for their extraordinary efforts on behalf of the university, the State University of New York, and the greater community during Academic Convocation on Tuesday, September 15, at 12:15 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall. President Jennifer L. Burri more PR

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Sept. 2 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news: * * * Campus Offices To Close in Observance of Labor Day * STEPHENVILLE, Texas -All Tarleton State University administrative offices will close on Monday, Sept. 7, for Labor Day. Several campus locations will be affected by holiday hours. Tarleton State Fort Worth's Rickett Library will close on Sept. 7, but the Dick Smith Library in Stephenville will open from 12 p.m. Sept. 7 to 1 a.m. Sept. 8. The library's 24-hour zone will remain open with a valid Tar more PR

COMMERCE, Texas, Sept. 2 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * Can AI Make Police Lineups Fairer? ETAMU Researchers Aim to Find Out * The project combines eye-tracking technology and psychology to examine how people process real and AI-generated faces. A police lineup is supposed to test an eyewitness's memory, not point them toward a particular suspect. But as artificial intelligence makes it possible to generate realistic human faces in seconds, researche more PR

CONWAY, South Carolina, Sept. 2 -- Coastal Carolina University posted the following news: * * * CCU renames College of Graduate and Continuing Studies and names Interim Associate Dean * Coastal Carolina University has officially renamed the College of Graduate and Continuing Studies as The Graduate School, reflecting the University's continued commitment to graduate education and its growing role in advancing research, scholarship, and student success. The transition represents more than a name change. It reinforces the University's inves more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 2 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson Extension professionals earn national honors for excellence * College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences Clemson Cooperative Extension professionals earned national recognition from the National Association of County Agricultural Agents (NACAA), receiving honors for professional achievement, service, educational programming and communications. The awards recognize Extension professionals from across the country for their contributions t more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 3 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson names 2026 National and Breakthrough Scholars * Clemson University Honors College This fall, Clemson welcomed eight new National Scholars and four Breakthrough Scholars -bringing the students' talents, curiosity and leadership to the University, with the potential to make an impact far beyond it. The two programs recruit exceptional students from South Carolina, across the nation and around the world, strengthening Clemson's culture of academic more PR

OXFORD, Mississippi, Sept. 3 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news: * * * College Football's 'Wild West' Era Raises Questions for Its Future * OXFORD, Miss. - As most college football teams prepare to kick off the season this weekend, legal experts at the University of Mississippi gathered Wednesday (Sept. 2) in Weems Auditorium to ponder what lies ahead for collegiate athletics in the era of NIL, lawsuits and eligibility challenges. Five experts from the School of Law and Department of Intercollegiate Athletics spoke  more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 3 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Distinguished University Professors honored by Ohio State Board of Trustees * The Ohio State University Board of Trustees named six professors to receive the university's highest faculty honor. Trustees on Thursday honored each scholar as a Distinguished University Professor. The permanent honorific title is awarded annually to tenure-track professors who have been at Ohio State for at least five years and have demonstrated truly exceptional records in teachi more PR

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Sept. 3 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * Dr. Laura Robertson earns 2026 Distinguished Faculty Award in Teaching * ETSU science education professor Dr. Laura Robertson earned the university's 2026 Distinguished Faculty Award in Teaching for her superior teaching, impact on students, and leadership in innovative teaching practices and community-engaged learning. Dr. Laura Robertson, a professor of science education in East Tennessee State University's Clemmer College of Education a more PR

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 2 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * EDGE Summit Coming to Arkansas Tech in October * Arkansas Tech University will host the 2026 EDGE Summit on its Russellville campus Tuesday, Oct. 27, and Wednesday, Oct. 28. EDGE stands for Education to Develop and Grow Entrepreneurs. The ACC Capital Foundation launched the annual event in 2023. According to information from the EDGE Summit website, the conference is designed to "connect teaching faculty from institutions of higher education acros more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 2 -- The City University of New York posted the following news: * * * Eight CUNY Senior Colleges Recognized Among the Nation's Best by Time * #Lehman College Placed No. 36 on Publication's Inaugural College Rankings, Which Reflect Student Outcomes, Learning Environment, Attractiveness to Prospective Students #Five CUNY Schools Also Named in Princeton Review's 'Best 392 Colleges' Eight CUNY senior colleges have been named by Time magazine as among "America's Best Colleges of 2026-2027" on its first-ever national college ran more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Sept. 3 -- The University of Iowa International Programs posted the following news: * * * Faculty-led study abroad programs advance student success through global learning * From visiting majestic mountains and exploring cultural traditions, to visiting business districts, schools and local hospitals, University of Iowa (UI) students spent the summer learning around the world through faculty-led study abroad programs that turned the world into their classroom. This summer and fall, nearly 170 students participated in 10 fa more PR

FAIRMONT, West Virginia, Sept. 2 -- Fairmont State University posted the following news: * * * Fairmont State University Receives Funding to Expand Initiatives for First-Generation Students * Fairmont State University has been awarded $16,000 through the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission (WVHEPC) First-Generation Student Success Grant to continue, strengthen, and expand upon first-generation programming that was established last academic year. This funding was secured with the assistance of Fairmont State University's Office  more PR

LAKELAND, Florida, Sept. 3 -- Florida Polytechnic University posted the following news release: * * * Florida Poly earns top state, national rankings in computer science, data science * Florida Polytechnic University's data science and computer science programs are earning top recognition in newly released rankings from Research.com, including No. 1 spots among Florida's public universities and a top 20 national ranking for the University's undergraduate data science degree. The University's bachelor's degree in computer science and master more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 1 -- The Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * New Center Seeks to Unlock the Science of Turbulence for Energy, Flight, and Discovery To advance understanding of turbulence, the National Science Foundation is establishing a new, $30 million Science and Technology Center (STC) at Michigan State University. Georgia Tech is among eight universities supporting the center. - Most people know turbulence as the force that can make airplane flights bumpy. Scientists recognize it as one of the mos more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 4 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Gold highlights momentum during State of the University address By Cara Pesek, IANR Media The University of Nebraska system is strong, Dr. Jeffrey P. Gold, president of the NU System, said Sept. 3, but continued investment will be critical to building on that strength and serving Nebraskans for generations to come. Gold made the remarks during his second annual State of the University Address, held in the rotunda of the Nebraska State Capitol, where  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 4 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * How VCU and the community work together to bring about positive change Community engagement has been central to VCU's mission since the university's founding in 1968. By Brian McNeill In 2017, Virginia Commonwealth University professor Anita Nadal and her Spanish language students began collaborating with the Virginia Museum of History and Culture to provide bilingual support for Richmond-area immigrants preparing for the U.S. citizenship test. more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 3 -- Hunter College, a constituent college of the City University of New York, posted the following news: * * * Hunter Dean Ann Marie Mauro Receives National League for Nursing Award * The Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing is celebrating a major national recognition of its leadership and commitment to excellence in nursing education. The National League for Nursing has named Dr. Ann Marie Mauro, the Joan Hansen Grabe Dean and professor of the Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing, recipient of the 2026 Mary Adelaide Nutting Awa more PR

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, Sept. 3 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news: * * * Illinois' new character development project aims to cultivate neighborliness * CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -A new character development project at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign aims to cultivate neighborliness and a sense of purpose in undergraduate students through community-based learning opportunities and academic content. The project aims to strengthen students' sense of belonging and hone their understanding of how thei more PR

KOKOMO, Indiana, Sept. 2 -- Indiana University Kokomo campus posted the following news: * * * Indiana University P-12 Summit brings together industry leaders and partners * KOKOMO, Ind. -Indiana University Kokomo faculty and local P-12 teachers, administrators, and students are among those sharing expertise as IU's P-12 Education Summit, set for Tuesday, September 22. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the 502 East Event Centre in Carmel. Learn more and register for free until September 18 at schoolpartnerships.iu.edu/p-12 more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Sept. 2 -- The University of Iowa College of Education posted the following news: * * * Iowa Education Innovation Hub launches * The newly launched University of Iowa Education Innovation Hub (UI EIH) aims to create meaningful partnerships that connect research, service, professional learning, and innovation in ways that directly support Iowa schools and communities. UI EIH Director, Kari Vogelgesang, centers a "research as service" philosophy for the initiative. "What are the biggest barriers, challenges, and questions y more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 4 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Jeannette Shorey, M.D., and Lindsay Thomas Pledge $1 Million to UAMS to Create College of Medicine Scholarship Fund The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) received a $1 million estate gift pledge from Jeannette "Jan" M. Shorey II, M.D., former associate provost for faculty, and Lindsay McFaddin Thomas to the UAMS College of Medicine to create the Shorey Family College of Medicine Scholarship. "For many d more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Sept. 2 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Kentucky State 2026 Fair Exhibit Connects Agricultural Innovation, Heritage, and Stewardship * Hands-on displays introduce fairgoers to changing technologies, markets, and opportunities in agriculture FRANKFORT, Ky. -Live shrimp swimming in an aquarium beside plants growing without soil gave Kentucky State Fair visitors a glimpse of an agricultural future already taking shape at Kentucky State University. Nearby, a small pool of koi supplied nutrient more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Sept. 2 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * Largest Freshman Class Heralds Uninterrupted 13-Year Growth Streak * EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Sept. 2, 2026) - North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, recently ranked the nation's No. 1 public historically Black college or university (HBCU) by Forbes, has enrolled the largest freshman class in its history, extending an uninterrupted 13-year period of enrollment growth and further demonstrating  more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 4 -- The University of Utah Health issued the following news release: * * * Laura B. Dunn, MD, Named Chair of the Department of Psychiatry at University of Utah Health Laura B. Dunn, MD, was named chair of the Department of Psychiatry in the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah, effective December 1, 2026. Dunn joins University of Utah Health from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), where she has served as chair of the Department of Psychiatry and director of the Psy more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 2 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Looking to the past to protect South Carolina's coastal future * College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences Long before satellite imagery, climate models and environmental monitoring stations, the wetlands, forests and waterways surrounding Winyah Bay were already telling a story. Now, Clemson University scientists are learning how to read it. The Winyah Bay estuary, part of the 16,000-acre Hobcaw Barony property near Georgetown on South Carol more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The University of the District of Columbia posted the following news: * * * Master of Social Work Program Launched at UDC to Address District Workforce Needs * The University of the District of Columbia is proud to announce the official launch of its Master of Social Work (MSW) program, creating a new pathway for students to earn an advanced degree, pursue professional licensure and build careers serving communities across the region. The MSW program supports the goals of the Pathways to Behavioral Health Degrees Act more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 2 -- The University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Morsani College of Medicine expands nutrition education to better prepare future physicians * Physicians routinely care for patients with conditions closely connected to what they eat, from diabetes and heart disease to obesity and other chronic illnesses. Yet historically, nutrition has occupied a relatively small place in medical education. For more than a decade, faculty and students at the USF Health Morsani College o more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 4 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Nearly 100 Undergraduate Researchers Explore, Discover and Connect at U of A With Experiential Learning Opportunities The U of A concluded another successful summer of undergraduate research in August, with 99 students conducting experiential, hands-on research alongside faculty mentors across science, engineering, agriculture, health and technology disciplines. Through National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) prog more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, Sept. 3 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * New Chair of the ISU Institutional Review Board * Dr. Christopher Owens has been appointed chair of Idaho State University's Institutional Review Board (IRB), also known as the Human Subjects Committee, which reviews research involving human participants. His appointment took effect August 17 and runs through June 2029. Dr. Owens also serves as Associate Vice President for Health Sciences and has previously been a member of the IRB for several years. He is more PR

AMES, Iowa, Sept. 2 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: * * * New ISU demonstration site to put public spotlight on water-quality best practices * AMES, Iowa -Iowa State University scientists have invented and refined several practices to improve the quality of water flowing through Iowa farms. A new Iowa State project will soon provide an in-person look at those conservation measures designed to reduce nutrients in agricultural runoff. With help from a $1 million grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Sept. 3 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * New KU initiative recognizes community partnerships driving action across Kansas * LAWRENCE -The University of Kansas Office of Community Impact (OCI) has designated seven Community Impact Champions and 19 Community Impact Hubs for 2026, launching a new recognition effort to support community-engaged scholarship and elevate partnerships demonstrating impact and collaboration across Kansas. OCI promotes collaboration between KU faculty, staff and students more PR

DENTON, Texas, Sept. 2 -- The University of North Texas posted the following news release: * * * New STEM program at UNT gives DFW educators research lab experience * Mahdi Pedram, the program's director, says the program is a benefit to both DFW educators and their students. DENTON (UNT), Texas -A new program at the University of North Texas is giving STEM educators in the Dallas-Fort Worth area hands-on research experience they can take back to their classrooms. "They get to experience how to do research in the digital health industry," more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 2 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * New study: DNA of personality linked to life outcomes * An international consortium of researchers found that more than 1,200 different genetic variants are associated with the Big Five personality traits -and surprisingly, these personality genetics are linked to dozens of life outcomes. This study, led by the Revived Genomics of Personality Consortium, combined results from 46 different research cohorts around the world. Participants in each co more PR

OXFORD, Mississippi, Sept. 3 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news: * * * Ole Miss Experience Prepares Senior to Serve Mississippi * OXFORD, Miss. - Just a year after undergoing cancer treatment, University of Mississippi senior Andrew Brock is shifting from patient to public servant, working in the Mississippi Delta to improve lives across the state. Now cancer-free, the Greenwood native and public policy leadership major spent his summer gaining valuable experience through internships that will help realize his dream more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Sept. 2 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news: * * * One University. One Mission. One Magazine. * We are excited to share the inaugural issue of Health Sciences Magazine, a new university-wide publication that brings together stories from across all six colleges at UT Health Sciences. The first issue highlights how collaboration across education, research, clinical care and public service strengthens our shared vision for healthier Tennesseans and thriving communities. Inside, yo more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Sept. 3 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Partnership and Pride in Action * Dear Thorobred Family, Progress is most meaningful when it creates opportunity, strengthens relationships, and inspires a community to take pride in what it can accomplish. Across Kentucky State University, we are seeing that progress reflected in new partnerships, national engagement, and the achievements of our students. We were recently honored to welcome Dr. Harry L. Williams, president and CEO of the Thurgood M more PR

ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, Sept. 2 -- South Carolina State University posted the following news: * * * President Conyers highlights SC State's growth, impact during Capital City Rotary address * SC State leader points to enrollment gains, campus transformation and university's role in developing leaders COLUMBIA, S.C. -South Carolina State University is building on enrollment growth and major campus investments to serve more students and strengthen South Carolina's workforce, President Alexander Conyers told the Capital City Rotary Club  more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 3 -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy posted the following news release: * * * Professors Levi Waldron and Constantin Yiannoutsos named distinguished professor * CUNY SPH is delighted to announce that, effective September 1, Drs. Levi Waldron and Constantin Yiannoutsos have been elevated to the rank of distinguished professor. Both appointments were approved by the CUNY Board of Trustees at its meeting on June 29. CUNY bestows the title of distinguished professor on faculty  more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 2 -- The University of Massachusetts Boston campus posted the following news: * * * Real Businesses. Real Results. BEST Boston's Biggest Class Yet Delivers Its Biggest Impact Yet * 09/02/2026 | Stephanie Burns UMass Boston College of Management's flagship consulting program brought 80 students and 40 Greater Boston businesses together this summer - and this year, the businesses did the talking. On August 6, the College of Management asked 40 business owners a simple question: What actually changed after part more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Sept. 3 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Renowned Expert Elevates UConn Quantum Research * UConn has found its ideal expert to advance its rise as a leader in interdisciplinary quantum research. Internationally renowned quantum physicist Dmitri Kharzeev has joined the UConn faculty as a professor of physics in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. He brings to Connecticut a distinguished career as a quantum researcher, educator, and fellow at the Brookhaven National Laboratory. He c more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, Sept. 3 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * Science Association Selects UToledo Geophysicist Among Distinguished Lecturers * The University of Toledo's Dr. Kennedy Doro has been selected to share his research into the environmental applications of geophysics with students and scholars across the globe as an American Geophysical Union College of Fellows Distinguished Lecturer. Doro is one of 20 scientists selected among a pool of the association's honorees to participate in the 2026-27 Distinguished Le more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 3 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Seven youth selected to represent Michigan at the 2026 World Food Prize Global Youth Institute * Michigan will be represented at the 2026 World Food Prize Global Youth Institute (GYI) by seven outstanding youth. The delegates were chosen from among the 78 youth who participated in the World Food Prize Michigan Youth Institute, which was held May 7, on the campus of Michigan State University (MSU) in East more PR

MARSHALL, Minnesota, Sept. 2 -- Southwest Minnesota State University posted the following news: * * * SMSU's 8th Annual Agronomy Field Day is Sept. 11 * SMSU Agronomy Field Trial site The 8th annual SMSU Agronomy Field Day is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 from 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the SMSU Agronomy Field Trials Farm site at 2927 265th Avenue, Marshall, Minn. The day will include lunch, tours, and presentations highlighting SMSU field-trial research, as well as other related programs and projects. Join us at the farm site at 11:4 more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, Sept. 3 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Student explores link between social media use and mental health in youth * KENNESAW, Ga. | Sep 3, 2026 The American Psychological Association estimates that teens are spending an average of five hours a day on social media. At Kennesaw State University, one student is examining whether this prolonged use can also impact their mental health. Through KSU's First-Year Scholars Program, Chance Lundy, a Keeping Sights Upward Journey Honors College more PR

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Sept. 3 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news: * * * Student jobs can open doors to full-time careers * For some University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students, an on-campus job is more than a way to gain experience while earning a degree-it is the first step toward a career. From recreation and information technology to marketing and communications, former student employees are turning the skills, relationships and confidence they developed at the University into full-time role more PR

POMONA, California, Sept. 2 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona posted the following news: * * * Students Showcase Research and Build Career Ready Skills at the 12th Annual CARS Symposium * Student researchers from Cal Poly Pomona and neighboring community colleges shared their discoveries, connected with fellow scholars and strengthened their professional skills at the 12th Annual Creative Activities & Research Symposium (CARS). Hosted by the Office of Undergraduate Research, the symposium on Aug. 6 featured 120 student pres more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Sept. 2 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news: * * * Study Targets Prostate Cancer Screening Gap Among Black Men * OKLAHOMA CITY - 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 f more PR

SAN DIEGO, California, Sept. 3 -- California State University San Diego State University posted the following news: * * * Talking in the library: The boom in podcasting at SDSU * Podcasts are rapidly becoming a part of everyday lives. This is true for students at San Diego State University, and the home for podcasting is in the Digital Humanities Center (DHC) at the University Library. Founded in 2017, the DHC brings students and faculty together to study digital technologies and culture, employ computational practices in research and tea more PR

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Sept. 3 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news: * * * Tarleton State Marching Band Reaches Record 200 Members * STEPHENVILLE, Texas -The Sound & The Fury Marching Band at Tarleton State University takes the field with 200 members this season, making it the largest band in university history. The milestone marks significant growth for the program under Dr. Gary Westbrook, Director of Athletic Bands. The band had 97 members when Dr. Westbrook joined Tarleton State in 2009 and grew to a then-record 161 mem more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 2 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Temple kicks off new STEMM community outreach initiative with back-to-school fair * The College of Science and Technology and NBME hosted their first ever Back-to-School STEMM Fair featuring hands-on STEMM activities and demonstrations, backpack and school supplies giveaways, laptop and iPad raffles, and more for the community members in attendance. More than 200 people representing 33 local schools attended last weekend's Back-to-School STEMM Fair a more PR

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 2 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Tennessee Tech launches public phase of $125 million 'It's Personal' campaign * Tennessee Tech University has officially launched the public phase of It's Personal: The Campaign to Elevate Tennessee Tech, a bold $125 million fundraising effort designed to invest in the people, programs and opportunities shaping the university's future. The campaign was publicly unveiled Friday, Aug. 28, during Tech's Celebration of Philanthropy gat more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Sept. 3 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Thurgood Marshall College Fund President Visits Kentucky State University * Dr. Harry L. Williams explores Kentucky State's research leadership, land-grant mission, and contributions to the public HBCU community FRANKFORT, Ky. -Kentucky State University welcomed Thurgood Marshall College Fund President and CEO Dr. Harry L. Williams to campus Thursday, Aug. 27, for a firsthand look at the University's academic and research programs and its distinctive more PR

TOWSON, Maryland, Sept. 4 -- Towson University issued the following news release: * * * Beynon Family Training Complex named in recognition of transformational gift $1.5 million commitment advances Campaign for Excellence and future training facility improvements - Towson University has officially named the Beynon Family Training Complex in recognition of a transformational $1.5 million commitment from John '73 and Robin '70 Beynon. The gift supports the continued enhancement of facilities that serve Tiger student-athletes. The Beynon Fam more PR

EL PASO, Texas, Sept. 4 -- The University of Texas El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * Triple Milestone: UTEP Education Professor Selected for Rare, Third Fulbright Award to Share Expertise in Kazakhstan Two-time Fulbright Scholar transitions to Specialist program to support Kazakhstan's higher education, research - Mourat Tchoshanov, Ph.D., a professor in the College of Education at The University of Texas at El Paso, has been selected for a Fulbright Specialist engagement in Kazakhstan. Building on his previous back more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 3 -- The University of Utah posted the following news release: * * * U researchers join NSF center that studies how robots and people learn to work together * Reposted from the College of Engineering. A new National Science Foundation Science and Technology Center, led by the University of Texas at Austin, will study what happens when assistive robots leave the lab and move into the real world to live and work alongside humans. The Center for Human and Robot Co-Adaptation will bring together 39 researchers fro more PR

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, Sept. 3 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * UAPB Students Explore Agriculture, Food Security During Kenya Study Abroad Program * A recent study abroad program in Kenya gave University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) students an opportunity to explore agriculture, food security and community development while gaining firsthand experience in another culture. According to Ta'Yanna Dandridge, UAPB program coordinator and senior research/program assistant for UAPB's Office of Inter more PR

MERCED, California, Sept. 3 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * UC Merced Ph.D. Students Receive ARCS Support for STEM Research * Five UC Merced doctoral students have earned prestigious awards from the Northern California Chapter of ARCS Foundation, joining a select group of scholars recognized for outstanding research. "Congratulations to this year's ARCS Scholars. You are being recognized as outstanding scientists who are breaking barriers and solving problems that will create a better world for all o more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 2 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * UC San Diego Hosts Inaugural U.S.-India Forum, Bringing Global Leaders to La Jolla * The UC San Diego 21st Century India Center hosted the inaugural U.S.-India Forum this spring, convening leading voices from government, industry, healthcare and academia to explore new frameworks for partnership, innovation and strategic investment between two of the world's most consequential democracies. The two-day forum, "Bridging Innovation  more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, Sept. 3 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF Researchers Receive NEH Grant to Preserve Noah Webster's Dictionaries Online * Long before spell check and online dictionaries made definitions a click away, Noah Webster set out to document American English, which was still taking shape. More than two centuries later, UCF researchers are helping preserve his work for a new generation. Researchers in UCF's Department of English and Center for Humanities and Digital Research (CHDR) are slated more PR

GAINESVILLE, Florida, Sept. 3 -- The University of Florida posted the following news: * * * UF partners with local school district to develop autism training for teachers * A new Florida law has become a catalyst for change within schools across the state. House Bill 851 requires that all school districts offer autism-specific training at least once per school year for teachers and administrators. While the bill went into effect in July, the need for expanded autism-specific training has long been anticipated by many families in the neu more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 3 -- The University of Illinois Springfield campus posted the following news: * * * UIS to host five ECCE Speaker Series events * The University of Illinois Springfield will host five Engaged Citizenship Common Experience (ECCE) Speaker Series events during fall 2026. The series presents events that promote and adhere to the value of engaged citizenship, cultural awareness and respect for diversity. All ECCE Speaker Series events are free and open to the public. * "The Art of The Personal Essay" 6 p.m. Sept more PR

FLINT, Michigan, Sept. 3 -- The University of Michigan-Flint posted the following news: * * * UM-Flint's Institute for Society and Technology finds local gig workers want stronger pay and benefits protections * More than one in five Genesee County residents have engaged in gig work - short-term, flexible jobs, often arranged through a mobile app or online platform. While most report positive experiences, a new survey shows many are unhappy with their pay and want government policies to guarantee stronger earnings and benefits. The findings more PR

ORONO, Maine, Sept. 2 -- The University of Maine posted the following news release: * * * UMaine Libraries expands support for affordable course materials through open educational resources * University of Maine students could see more free or low-cost course materials as UMaine Libraries expands its support for open educational resources, or OER. OER are teaching, learning and research materials that are openly licensed, allowing instructors to use, adapt and share them at little or no cost to students. They offer an alternative to tradit more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, Sept. 2 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * UMass ADVANCE Names Paige Warren Director, Jess Dillard-Wright Leader of Research * Paige Warren, professor of environmental conservation and associate dean of faculty affairs and graduate studies in the College of Natural Sciences (CNS), has been named the next director of UMass ADVANCE, an interdisciplinary, faculty-led network that develops and supports campus-driven research and programming as the drivers of faculty equity on campus. War more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, Sept. 2 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * UMass Amherst Computer Scientists Receive NSF Grant to Turn AI into Simulated Students for Teacher Training * Ask any teacher: Education is not a linear process. It's not as simple as "student gathers information, processes it, and applies it." In any classroom, there are questions and errors, sometimes even arguments. Different students learn differently. Education can be messy, even chaotic, because it's a human process, and humans are mess more PR

ADELPHI, Maryland, Sept. 2 -- The University of Maryland Global Campus issued the following news: * * * UMGC Business Programs Earn Recognition in 2027 Research.com Rankings * Online bachelor's, MBA, and DBA programs recognized in Maryland and nationwide The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) School of Business was recognized across multiple categories in the 2027 Research.com degree program rankings, announced in August 2026. UMGC was recognized in Maryland for its online Master of Business Administration (MBA), and online Bach more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Sept. 2 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news: * * * UNCG Research Tackles a Growing Phosphorus Challenge, and Trains the Next Generation to Solve It * Phosphorus is essential to life. It helps grow the food we eat, strengthens our bones and teeth, and plays a critical role in our DNA and how our cells use energy. There is no substitute for it. Yet about 80% of the phosphorus used in our food system is lost along the way to soils, waterways, and waste streams. Only about more PR

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Sept. 3 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news: * * * UNF Graduate School reaches highest enrollment ever, with strong growth across high-demand fields * The University of North Florida Graduate School reached its highest enrollment in history this fall with 2,831 students enrolled, up 6% since last fall. Growth was driven by strong demand across several high-impact areas, including business, computing, healthcare, sciences and preparation. The MBA program, now the University's largest graduate  more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 4 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * UC invests in the next generation of graduate leaders through fellowships focused on mentorship and research Two Graduate College fellowships provide competitive funding, mentorship & professional development By Kaitlyn Sharo, sharokn@ucmail.uc.edu The University of Cincinnati is making a new five-year investment of approximately $1 million through the Office of the President to strengthen the Next Lives Here Presidential Fellowship, supporting gradu more PR

MANOA, Hawaii, Sept. 4 -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: * * * VNR: UH receives $2M award to develop AI tools to protect food production systems The University of Hawaii at Manoa has received a $2 million award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to lead a multi-institutional effort to develop artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled tools that can help detect environmental threats to food production systems before they become major problems. The effort comes as public health officials continue to more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 4 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * U-M piano students fight stage fright with VR As you walk onto the stage to perform a piano solo, you hear the echo of your shoes on the stage floor. You shield your eyes from the bright lights and take your seat at the grand piano. Your nerves spike as the buzz of the audience falls to a hush. Your opening notes sweep across the venue, traveling from the keys under your fingers to the back of the house. But this is all happening from the comfort of more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 4 -- The University of Utah Health issued the following news release: * * * New Safety Initiative Aims to Prevent Serious Powersports Injuries Young Powersports, University of Utah Health, and Mountain America Credit Union launch Gear Up and Go - A new injury-prevention initiative from Young Powersports, University of Utah Health, and Mountain America Credit Union aims to reduce serious injuries by helping powersports riders obtain protective equipment with their purchase of a machine. Through the Gear Up and G more PR

PENSACOLA, Florida, Sept. 4 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release: * * * UWF designated Center of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education The University of West Florida has been designated one of 16 new Centers of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education by the U.S. Secretary of Transportation through the Maritime Administration for developing engineers and technical professionals powering Gulf Coast shi more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 3 -- The University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine posted the following news: * * * USF Health Morsani College of Medicine ranks No. 1 in the nation for second straight year in Medical School Excellence Index * The USF Health Morsani College of Medicine has been ranked the No. 1 medical school in the country for the second consecutive year in the 2026 Medical School Excellence Index, released today by the Center for Accountability in Medicine. USF was the only university to receive a perfect score of 10 more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 3 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Using Her Platform for the Planet * Growing up just north of La Jolla in Carlsbad, California, Elise Nishimura developed an appreciation for the environment long before she arrived at UC San Diego. Now a junior Environmental Systems major in Marshall College and member of the UC San Diego softball team, Nishimura has discovered a unique way to unite her academic interests with her athletic career. Through EcoAthletes, a nonprofit more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Sept. 3 (TNSrpt) -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU UWLP Releases New Report on Educational Attainment of Utah Women * The Utah State University Utah Women & Leadership Project has released a new research and policy brief, Educational Attainment of Utah Women: A 2026 Update. The report provides an in-depth analysis of how Utah women's education levels have changed over time and how they compare to national trends. It draws on the most recent American Community Survey data and highlights persistent ge more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 4 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Pinar Yanardag receives NSF CAREER award to democratize video production with artificial intelligence The research gives users director-like control, allowing a science teacher or a student to make a video that looks like it came out of a Hollywood studio -- minus the Hollywood budget. By Barbara L. Micale Today's artificial intelligence (AI) video generators are essentially black boxes. You type a prompt and hope for the best, but you have almost no control o more PR

LONG BEACH, California, Sept. 3 -- California State University Long Beach campus posted the following news: * * * Washington Monthly: CSULB among the nation's top 10 values in higher ed * Cal State Long Beach is among the top 10 in Washington Monthly's nationwide rankings of universities providing an affordable and accessible higher education. The Beach claimed the No. 10 spot in the latest edition of the "Best Colleges for Your Tuition (and Tax) Dollars" rankings, completed after an evaluation of more than 1,500 U.S. colleges and univers more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 3 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * Why USF is one of America's best-value universities: New national rankings highlight excellence, affordability and career outcomes * By Tina Meketa, University Communications and Marketing Several newly released national rankings recognize the University of South Florida as one of America's best universities, citing its exceptional combination of academic excellence, affordability and return on investment that helps students graduate with less debt  more PR

WAYNE, New Jersey, Sept. 3 -- William Paterson University posted the following news: * * * William Paterson University Galleries Presents "robin holder: Reckonings," a One-Person Exhibition of Works by Renowned Artist * "Map of Nubia IX" by robin holder, 1989, linoleum with stencils, 23 x 29 inches. On view in "robin holder: Reckonings." "Smalls 7," 2006, stencil monotype, 26.5 x 23.5 inches, by robin holder Reckonings, a one-person exhibition of works by the renowned artist robin holder, who is known for her social activism and innovati more PR