AMES, Iowa, Sept. 4 -- Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * 2026 awards to be presented to CALS alums, friends * The Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the ISU Foundation will present awards to several CALS alums and friends at the 95th annual Honors & Awards Ceremony on Oct. 2. The public ceremony will begin at 1:30 p.m. in Stephens Auditorium, immediately followed by a dessert reception. Registration is not required to attend. #CALS Awards Floyd more PR

AALTO, Finland, Sept. 4 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * From deep space to dental care: Product Development Project creates value across industries From space technology to healthcare, PdP helps companies explore ideas, solve complex challenges and find new talent through multidisciplinary collaboration. - For 30 years, Aalto Design Factory's Product Development Project (PdP) has brought students from business, design and technology together to solve real-world industry challenges. Its multidisciplinary format more PR

PRETORIA, South Africa, Sept. 4 -- Tshwane University of Technology posted the following news: * * * AI and media dialogue highlights women's critical leadership role * Questions about who builds artificial intelligence, whose voices it amplifies and how women can influence its future sparked thought-provoking discussions during TUT and the Government Communication and Information System's (GCIS) Coded for Equality: Women, AI and the New Media Landscape dialogue, which highlighted opportunities for women to lead, innovate and shape the futu more PR

GUILFORD, England, Sept. 4 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * AI sign-language translation research shortlisted for THE Awards 2026 * Professor Richard Bowden and Signapse.ai have been shortlisted in the category Knowledge Exchange / Transfer Initiative of the Year in the THE Awards 2026 for Deaf-centred AI innovation. The achievement recognises the University's work to ensure our artificial intelligence (AI) research is delivering real-world impact. By powering instant Sign Language translation, we're dir more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- American University issued the following news: * * * 9/11, 25 Years Later: Reflections from the SIS Community By Amy Zawada Twenty-five years ago, on September 11, 2001, the world changed. For many in our School of International Service (SIS) community, so did the course of their lives, as that day shaped their motivations, their world outlook, or their career trajectories. As we begin a new school year, we recognize that many of our incoming students--undergraduate and graduate alike--were not yet born on that histo more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 4 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Associate Dean Daryl Lim's 'Inclusive Innovation' book receives scholarly review * CARLISLE, PA-H. Laddie Montague Jr. Chair in Law and Associate Dean for Research and Strategic Partnerships Daryl Lim's recently published Oxford University Press book, Inclusive Innovation in the Age of AI and Big Data, co-edited with Professor Peter K. Yu, was the subject of an in-depth review on the Comparative Patent Remedies blog. T more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina, Sept. 4 -- Fayetteville State University posted the following news: * * * Bronco Voices: Using AI, FSU Alumna Yvonne Mosley Leads the Way in the Future of Health Care * To say Yvonne Mosley, DBA, a 2021 graduate of Fayetteville State University, is an "AI trailblazer" would be a certifiable understatement. The truth is, Mosley never seems to tire of writing and educating on artificial intelligence and how it is changing our world, specifically within the challenging realm of health care. Admittedly obsessed wi more PR

SAN BERNARDINO, California, Sept. 5 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * CSUSB's Inland Prosperity Conference brings big ideas and business connections to the region Big ideas, valuable connections and practical tools took center stage at the Inland Prosperity Conference 2026, bringing entrepreneurs and business leaders together to learn, connect and grow. - From finding funding to finding customers, local entrepreneurs got a full day of ideas, resources and connections at the Inland Prosper more PR

PASADENA, California, Sept. 5 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Caltech and KAIST Establish Program to Co-Mentor Tomorrow's Chemists and Drive Future Discoveries Chemists from Caltech and KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) have established a framework of cooperation that will enable joint research projects in chemistry while also nurturing the next generation of scientists in an international research setting. A delegation of Caltech scientists led by Sarah Reisman, the Bren P more PR

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Sept. 4 -- The Cape Peninsula University of Technology issued the following news: * * * GITES Explores AI, Equity and the Future of Teacher Education In an effort to bridge the digital divide, define AI literacy for educators, generate policy recommendations on AI ethics and literacy, and establish networks that leverage technology to reduce educational inequalities, the Global Institute for Teacher Education and Society (GITES) successfully hosted the GITES 2026 Symposium at the Granger Bay Campus recently. Under t more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept. 5 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Engineering PhD candidate receives best paper award at Authenticity and Provenance in the Age of Generative AI Workshop Alexander Nemecek, a PhD candidate in the Department of Computer and Data Sciences at Case Western Reserve University, received the best paper award at the Authenticity and Provenance in the Age of Generative AI (APAI) Workshop at the IEEE / CVF Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition (CVPR) Conference 2026. Held earlier this year more PR

CLAREMONT, California, Sept. 3 -- Pomona College posted the following news: * * * Convocation Inspires Students to Embrace Community and Human Ingenuity * The first week of classes at Pomona College is underway, and Convocation on Tuesday marked the ceremonial start to the academic year. Faculty in their academic regalia, along with students, staff and guests of the College, streamed from all corners of campus into Bridges Hall of Music to take part in the 110-year-old tradition. "There is a unique sense of anticipation in the air," Avis  more PR

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 5 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * Cornell leads project putting robots to work in US orchards By Krisy Gashler Fifteen years ago, labor accounted for about 45% of total costs at the Washington Fruit and Produce Co. Today, it's over 60%. "Our costs have just been skyrocketing, largely around labor, but everything else as well - meanwhile, apples sell for the same price they did 20 years ago," said Gilbert Plath, technology director for the Yakima, W more PR

MERCED, California, Sept. 3 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * COSMOS Completes First Summer Session at UC Merced * Dozens of California high school students recently finished four weeks on the UC Merced campus, where they delved into topics including nanoparticles, digital twins, bioluminescent squids, and quantum physics. The students took part in COSMOS, or California State Summer School for Mathematics & Science, which expanded to UC Merced for the first time this year. Other COSMOS sites are UCs Da more PR

HANOVER, New Hampshire, Sept. 5 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news on Sept. 4, 2026: * * * Provost Announces Inaugural Leadership Fellows The three fellows will focus on such key university issues as AI and international partnerships. - Provost Santiago Schnell today named three professors as inaugural Provost Leadership Fellows, a signature initiative to empower Dartmouth faculty to contribute to institution-wide academic strategy, policy, and innovation. The Provost Leadership Fellows--Nathaniel Dominy, Roopika Risam, and Jo more PR

AUBURN, Alabama, Sept. 4 -- Auburn University College of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Doctoral student is lead author on paper published in leading journal * How well can vision-language models (VLMs) actually see? Pooyan Rahmanzadehgervi wants to find out. Rahmanzadehgervi, a doctoral student in the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering (CSSE), not only answered the question but served as lead author the paper, "Vision-language models are blind: Failing to translate detailed visual features into words," a more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, Sept. 2 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Duke to Lead $24M Army Research Center to Detect, Thwart and Control Enemy Drones The six-year industry-academia-federal project will combine several emerging technologies to develop the tools and playbook needed to master the next evolution of electronic warfare. By Ken Kingery Duke University has received a $24 million award from the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Office (DEVCOM ARO) to develop  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 4 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * Health Wanted: Bioterrorism * #The Episode Scientists recently used AI to design entirely new working viruses from scratch. While these bacteriophages were created to target E. coli, could unregulated AI models lower the barrier to entry for biological weapons? In this episode of Health Wanted, we're breaking down the science of generative virus design, the historical reality of bioterrorism, and where current safety guar more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 3 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Enzo M. Escalante '27 wins national essay competition * UNIVERSITY PARK, PA-Enzo M. Escalante '27 has won the ABA Boskey Student Essay Contest on Dispute Resolution, a national competition designed to create greater interest in the field of dispute resolution among law students at U.S. law schools. Escalante will receive a $1,000 prize, and his paper will be published on the ABA Section of Dispute Resolution website, as more PR

HAMPDEN-SYDNEY, Virginia, Sept. 4 -- Hampden-Sydney College posted the following news: * * * Flemming Center Welcomes VMT to The Guild * The Flemming Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation has partnered with the Venture Mentoring Team (VMT) to broaden and strengthen its ability to foster the principled entrepreneurs of tomorrow. Students and alumni can work with VMT by joining The Guild, the Flemming Center's alumni mentorship network. Established in 2017, the VMT operates a highly vetted global network of more than 300 experts spannin more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 4 -- Franklin University issued the following news release: * * * Franklin University Launches Seven M.S. in Information Technology Specializations in AI, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics and Technology Leadership * New online graduate pathways give working professionals options to build specialized expertise for rapidly evolving technology and leadership roles. COLUMBUS, Ohio - As artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data and digital technologies reshape how organizations operate, Franklin University has expanded its more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Sept. 4 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * GEO-STEM Summer Camp Prepares Kentucky Youth for an Innovation-Driven Future * Hands-on Kentucky State University program connects emerging technologies with education, careers, and real-world challenges FRANKFORT, Ky. -Preparing young people for an innovation-driven economy means giving them opportunities to work with emerging technologies and understand how those tools can solve problems in their communities. Kentucky State University's 2026 GEO- more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, Sept. 4 -- Glasgow Caledonian University issued the following news: * * * International conference highlights precision engineering's role in sustainable future Researchers and engineers from around the world gathered at Glasgow Caledonian University this week for a conference exploring how precision engineering can support the transition to a more sustainable future. The euspen Special Interest Conference on Precision Engineering for Sustainability took place at the University's Glasgow campus on 2 and 3 September, bring more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Sept. 5 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * Governor, Long Headline 2026 Wyoming Blockchain Stampede at UW Caitlin Long, founder and CEO of Custodia Bank of Cheyenne, and Gov. Mark Gordon are among those scheduled to speak at the ninth annual Wyoming Blockchain Stampede Wednesday, Sept. 30, at the University of Wyoming. Presented by the UW Center for Blockchain and Digital Innovation (CBDI), the Wyoming Blockchain Stampede features public sessions showcasing state, national and academic experts in more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 5 -- Harvard Medical School issued the following news: * * * Harvard, Yale Researchers Awarded $46 Million Grant To Study Autism, Brain Development Leads include stem cell biologist Paola Arlotta, biomedical AI researcher Marinka Zitnik By Eric Moskowitz, Harvard FAS Current A $46 million grant from a new autism research initiative, Aligning Research to Impact Autism (ARIA), is turbocharging efforts at Harvard and Yale to understand human brain development and provide insight into the roots of profound autism.  more PR

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, Sept. 4 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * HPU Expert Johnny C. Taylor Shares Career Advice with Students * Johnny C. Taylor, president and CEO of SHRM, a leading human resources company, and High Point University's Human Capital Expert in Residence, provided students with career advice during his Sept. 1 visit to HPU's campus. Student moderator Hailey Crouse participated in a Q&A with Taylor in Congdon Hall's Callicutt Life Skills Theater. HIGH POINT, N.C., Sept. 4, 2026 - High Po more PR

TUEN MUN, Hong Kong, Sept. 4 -- Lingnan University posted the following news release: * * * The inaugural LUXY Lab concludes with great success A twin-city initiative of Lingnan University and Tsinghua University in fostering cultural creativity and digital innovation * The first LUXY Lab, co-organised by Lingnan University and Tsinghua University's Xinya College, perfectly concluded on 9 August 2026. This twin-city initiative took place successively in Hong Kong and Beijing starting from 27 July 2026, with a participation of 24 students an more PR

PRETORIA, South Africa, Sept. 4 -- Tshwane University of Technology posted the following news: * * * Inaugural TUT Symposium connects language, communication and media research * Language, communication and media scholars gathered at the Tshwane University of Technology's Soshanguve North Campus on 28 August 2026 for the inaugural Interdisciplinary Symposium on Language, Communication and Media. Marking an important achievement in interdisciplinary collaboration, the event created a platform for academics, researchers, students and indust more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 4 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Join The CHAT: Clemson Health Advancement Talks * Clemson University faculty, students and staff are invited to join their colleagues during a virtual lecture series this fall that highlights health research and innovation. Offered by the Clemson University School of Health Research (CUSHR), The CHAT: Clemson Health Advancement Talks series features health innovators from across disciplines who provide short talks on their research. Each CHAT features  more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 4 (TNSjou) -- King's College London issued the following news: * * * The world isn't as polarised as you think - we just have an 'America problem' Folk wisdom about political polarisation is overly reliant on the US, with ramifications for the health of democracy. Common global narratives about political polarisation are skewed because of an over-reliance on literature around the US, leaving governments unprepared on how to tackle the problem at home. In new research, led by King's College London and published in Nat more PR

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Sept. 4 -- KTH Royal Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * ERC grant to teach robots a softer touch Enabling robots to handle soft and deformable objects is one of the major challenges in robotics research. Now, Noemie Jaquier, Assistant Professor in Robot Learning and Control, has been awarded an ERC Starting Grant for a project that takes a new approach to the problem. Grasping, moving and shaping soft and changing objects such as cables, clothes, bags and food is an everyday task for us. We do it wit more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 4 -- Ivy Tech Community College posted the following news: * * * Meet Elizabeth Kim - Ivy Tech State Board of Trustees Student Representative * Elizabeth Kim's ultimate career goal is not a particular title, employer, or paycheck. It is to feel fulfilled. For Kim, the first step toward that fulfillment was giving herself permission to reconsider what she wanted from her education. "I originally went to college thinking, 'I'm going to do these things, and I'm going to fast-track my way into a solid career,'" Kim more PR

DALLAS, Pennsylvania, Sept. 4 -- Misericordia University posted the following news: * * * Misericordia University Dean Presents at tecBRIDGE Innovation Conference * Todd Shawver Discusses Higher Education's Role in Building Pennsylvania's Future Energy Workforce DALLAS, PA - Todd Shawver, dean of the College of Business at Misericordia University, recently presented at the tecBRIDGE Innovation Conference, contributing to conversations about the future of Pennsylvania's energy industry and the workforce needed to support it. Shawver's pres more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 3 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Faculty receive promotions in the School of Architecture and Planning for 2026 * The MIT School of Architecture and Planning recognized 11 faculty members with promotions for their significant contributions to the school, effective July 1, 2026. Four faculty promotions are in the Department of Architecture, three are in the Department of Urban Studies and Planning (DUSP), and four are in the program in Media Arts and Sciences. "T more PR

ROLLA, Missouri, Sept. 5 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology issued the following news: * * * Missouri S&T, Insper establish partnership to expand international opportunities Author By Brothers, Kaitlin Missouri S&T and Insper, a Brazilian business school, are expanding opportunities for students and faculty through a new partnership that could lead to academic collaborations and industry-connected projects. The recently signed memorandum of understanding (MOU) establishes a foundation for the two institutions to explore ways more PR

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Sept. 4 -- Eckerd College posted the following news: * * * More than group work: Eckerd students learn how effective teams collaborate to innovate * Students in Resilience at Work: Promoting Creativity and Wellbeing in Teams, an Autumn Term class led by Jennifer Knippen, Ph.D., visited spARK Labs by ARK Invest in Saint Petersburg's Innovation District to learn from local entrepreneurs about the importance of collaboration in business. Photos by Madison DeVore '25 "Regardless of where I end up, you're going to have  more PR

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 4 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news: * * * Mount Vernon Historian Speaks at VMI Convocation By Marianne Hause Virginia Military Institute opened its 187th year with a convocation ceremony, an annual tradition used to observe the opening of the academic year, Sept. 2 in Cameron Hall. Guest speaker Douglas Bradburn, Ph.D., president and CEO of George Washington's Mount Vernon, addressed the entire Corps of Cadets, members of the academic board, faculty, staff, and guests. Brig. Gen. Robert Mo more PR

AMES, Iowa, Sept. 4 -- Iowa State University College of Engineering posted the following news: * * * NASA administrator, federal leaders to visit Iowa State * #Quick look Iowa State University has a long history of supporting NASA's mission through research, education, and workforce development. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, along with leaders from other federal agencies, will visit Iowa State on Tuesday, Sept. 8. Isaacman and other federal leaders will meet with campus leadership, tour Ames National Laboratory and participate in a st more PR

SINGAPORE, Sept. 4 -- The National University of Singapore issued the following news release: * * * NUS honours nine trailblazers who are redefining education, research and service * The National University of Singapore (NUS) today recognised nine outstanding individuals for their achievements and contributions in education, research, mentorship and service to the University, Singapore and the global community. They are recipients of the annual NUS University Awards which honour educators, researchers and professionals for their exceptional more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 3 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State Forum kicks off fall 2026 speaker series with historian Liz Covart * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The Penn State Forum Speaker Series will kick off its fall 2026 lineup with award-winning Early American historian and University alumna Liz Covart on Sept. 14 at the Penn Stater. The forum series, modeled after the National Press Club Speaker Series, includes a presentation by an invited speaker, followed by audience questions. The bu more PR

HONG KONG, Sept. 4 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU and Diagens Tech establish joint laboratory to advance AI-driven medical innovation * The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and Hangzhou Diagens Biotechnology Co., Ltd. (Diagens Tech) officially established the "PolyU-Diagens General Artificial Intelligence and Medical Applications Joint Laboratory" (Joint Laboratory) on 2 September. The Joint Laboratory will focus on developing and translating innovative general artificial intel more PR

KOWLOON, Hong Kong, Sept. 4 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU launches InnoHK I-GET to build intelligent grid for carbon-neutral future The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has officially established the InnoHK Research Centre for Intelligent GRID and Energy Technologies (InnoHK I-GET). Joining "SEAM@InnoHK", the third cluster under the Hong Kong SAR Government's InnoHK research platform, InnoHK I-GET is the only InnoHK initiative dedicated to power grid technology. Based in Hong K more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 3 -- Houston City College posted the following news: * * * Preparing the next generation of space and tech talent through HCC partnership * A new partnership between Houston City College (HCC) and Space Center Houston aims to strengthen STEM education and create workforce pathways for students pursuing careers in artificial intelligence, robotics and emerging technologies. Rhonda Glover, ecosystem manager for HCC's artificial intelligence degree program, said the collaboration will connect students with educational an more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 4 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Andrea M. Matwyshyn's work on the Internet of Bodies profiled in multiple publications * CARLISLE, PA-Professor Andrea M. Matwyshyn's seminal work on the Internet of Bodies was recently profiled in a computer security podcast and referenced in Wired. https://www.healthcareinfosecu... As explained by CNBC in another piece that profiled Matwyshyn's work, the market in body-attached and body-embedded technology d more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Sept. 4 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Purdue, Deloitte to discuss how technology is reshaping careers * The Purdue community is invited to join President Mitch Daniels as he talks with Lindsay Hough, vice chair of Deloitte's U.S. government and public services practice, for a fireside conversation exploring how technology is reshaping careers and how Boilermakers can use their judgment, creativity and leadership to turn that change into progress. The "Deloitte x Purdue: New Careers a more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 5 -- The University of Pennsylvania Annenberg School for Communication issued the following Q&A on Sept. 3, 2026, involving Joseph Turow, professor emeritus of Media Systems and Industries: * * * Annenberg Answers: Can Our Data Be Protected in the Age of AI? Professor Emeritus Joseph Turow explains how marketers use personal data to predict what consumers buy and shape how they see the world. By Hailey Reissman In this age of personalization, we receive different discounts on products from our neighbors ba more PR

ROANOKE, Virginia, Sept. 3 -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Research presentations span infant sleep to cancer therapy * How does sleep shape the infant brain? How can research inform addiction-related public policy? What makes us who we are? These and other topics are part of the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC's 2026-27 Pioneers in Biomedical Research Seminar Series. Eighteen leading scientists will share the latest discoveries on topics spanning neuroscience, cardi more PR

ABERDEEN, Scotland, Sept. 4 -- Robert Gordon University issued the following news: * * * RGU shortlisted for UK University of the Year RGU has been shortlisted for University of the Year at the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) Awards 2026. RGU is the only Scottish university to make this year's University of the Year shortlist, underlining its growing national reputation for delivering education, research and innovation that create real-world impact. The recognition reflects the University's distinctive work-integrated approach, w more PR

STANFORD, California, Sept. 5 -- Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies issued the following news: * * * AI Could Ease Looming Medicaid Work-Requirement Rollout--If Deployed Carefully In Brief * AI tools may help states implement burdensome new Medicaid work requirements, provided their use is limited to the tasks AI performs well. * Predictive AI tools will likely force states to decide whether to prioritize minimizing the risk of wrongful disenrollments or minimizing the risk of enforcement actions under f more PR

STANFORD, California, Sept. 4 -- Stanford University Law School posted the following news: * * * The Rise of Legal Engineering * A new kind of leader is emerging across the legal sector. These professionals combine legal expertise with an engineering mindset, helping shape how legal teams use AI and adapt to rapid change. Stanford Law School's Executive Education program and the Stanford Law AI Initiative are launching the Stanford Legal Engineering Academy to better prepare these leaders for this quickly evolving role. The selective, two- more PR

STONY BROOK, New York, Sept. 3 -- The State University of New York Stony Brook University posted the following news: * * * Stony Brook University Building Digital Twin Studio to Advance Grid Research and Resilience * STONY BROOK, NY-September 3, 2026 -The State University of New York at Stony Brook (Stony Brook University) is developing a new Digital Twin Studio that will advance power grid research and resilience. As electric vehicles, renewable energy systems and connected technologies place new demands on the grid, utilities will need be more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 5 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * New Peer-Led AI Bootcamp Gives Students Professional Credentials in 5 Weeks Launching this month, the series is sponsored by the Center for Student Excellence in partnership with United AI. Wendy S. Loughlin Every Syracuse University student now has an easy way to build in-demand skills in artificial intelligence thanks to a new AI Bootcamp series offered by the Center for Student Excellence (CSE) in partnership with the student group United AI. Launching  more PR

LAREDO, Texas, Sept. 4 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release: * * * TAMIU's IBC Bank and Commerce Bank Keynote Speaker Series to Feature AI Expert Jack Shaw Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) will host Jack Shaw for its IBC Bank and Commerce Bank 2026-2027 Keynote Speaker Series presentation, "AI and the Future of Work: What It Means for Laredo - and for You." Shaw is an AI transformation advisor, keynote speaker, and author of "Manufacturing's AI Imperat more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 3 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Texas A&M AgriLife tests far-ultraviolet light to prevent bird flu in poultry * When a strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza, HPAI, tore through U.S. poultry farms in early 2025, farmers culled tens of millions of birds and egg prices soared. The losses highlighted the poultry industry's urgent need for additional tools and methods to limit the virus' spread. Now, resear more PR

AALTO, Finland, Sept. 4 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Three rising Aalto University researchers secure highly sought-after EU funding In their research projects, Dominik Baumann, Tero Makinen and Owies Wani develop the training of reinforcement learning agents, a better understanding of the physics of material damage and electrolyte structures for energy storage. - Three Aalto University researchers have received Starting Grants from the European Research Council. The projects run for five years. New mathem more PR

BETHLEHEM, Pennsylania, Sept. 3 -- Lehigh University posted the following news: * * * U.N. Tech Envoy Amandeep Gill Urged Lehigh to Take an Active Role in Shaping the Future of AI * Amandeep Gill, the United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Special Envoy for Digital and Emerging Technologies, discussed the future of AI during a presentation for more than 150 attendees at Lehigh University on Sept. 2. This event was co-sponsored by the Office of the Provost and the LU/UN Partnership, which provides opportunities for Lehigh students, facu more PR

HARRISON, Arkansas, Sept. 3 -- North Arkansas College posted the following news: * * * UA Northark Makes History With Record Enrollment * North Arkansas College of the University of Arkansas (UA Northark) has shattered its all-time enrollment record, welcoming 2,903 students this fall, a remarkable 32% increase over last year and the largest enrollment in the institution's history. The previous enrollment record of 2,429 students was set in the fall of 2009. The historic growth reflects the momentum created through its integration into the more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 4 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * UChicago-led team builds AI data filter for CERN's particle collider * Deep beneath the French-Swiss border, CERN's Large Hadron Collider sends protons crashing together at extraordinary speeds, allowing scientists to study the fundamental building blocks of matter and the forces that shape the universe. Those collisions help researchers investigate questions ranging from the behavior of subatomic particles to the possibility of new physics beyond what more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 3 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * University and community resources help College of AI, Cyber and Computing students begin new chapter downtown * As College of AI, Cyber and Computing students trade familiar academic campus routines for a new experience at the Downtown Campus this fall, UT San Antonio and its community partners are helping them navigate the transition For some students, the move means learning a new commute. For others, it means balancing classes between ca more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 5 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Incoming Class Sets Records for Size and Grade Point Average The U of A opened the fall semester with a record incoming class of more than 7,100 students. The freshman class also boasts a 3.87 average incoming GPA, the highest in school history. "This year's freshman class is the largest and most academically accomplished group of incoming students in our history," said Suzanne McCray, vice provost for enrollment and dean of admission. "The word  more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 4 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * USF faculty secure $1.2M NSF grant to advance quantum-secure, AI-enabled wireless networks * TAMPA - Wireless connectivity now underpins almost every part of daily life -which is why University of South Florida researchers say future quantum-resistant and AI-enabled security technology is needed to protect the future generation of networks. Recognizing the growing urgency of securing wireless networks, the U.S. National Science Foundation granted a  more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Sept. 4 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * ERC Starting Grant for six Utrecht-based researchers Six researchers based in Utrecht have been awarded a Euros1.5 million Starting Grant by the European Research Council (ERC). The grant helps them to set up their own research project, assemble a research team and develop scientific ideas. The six researchers that have been awarded the grant are Olia Kanevskaia, Peter Koymans, Deni Mazrekaj, Yichen Rao, Kimberly Siletti and Evita Wiegers. Projects and more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 4 -- Free University of Brussels-VUB issued the following news release: * * * VUB welcomes four leading US researchers to Brussels for climate and sustainability research Researchers strengthen VUB expertise in climate change, extreme weather events, climate adaptation and sustainable cities - Four internationally renowned researchers currently working at US universities are joining Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) for the next three years to continue their research in Brussels. They are being appointed as part of  more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 3 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * What Can You Do With 50,000 GPUs? * The Argonne Training Program on Extreme-Scale Computing (ATPESC) brings researchers together for two weeks of intensive training in the software, algorithms and computing systems used for large-scale scientific applications. This year, 75 researchers were selected from a worldwide pool of applicants, including 4 from USC Viterbi School of Engineering. The curriculum cove more PR