GARDEN CITY, New York, Sept. 10 -- Adelphi University issued the following news: * * * Adelphi Breast Cancer Program to Celebrate Survivorship and Honor Three Long Island Women at Annual Gala On Thursday, October 22, 2026, the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program will host its annual Celebration of Survivorship Gala, an inspiring evening honoring breast cancer survivors, patients, caregivers and their families. The event will take place from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Ruth S. Harley University Center, Thomas Dixon Lovel more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 9 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * AI Perspectives Week showcases AI innovation, debate and discovery * The ideas kept coming. So the team behind WashU's AI Perspectives Week decided to add a second week of programming. Nathan Jacobs, vice provost for artificial intelligence, was not surprised by the community's interest. "The proposals came from every corner of the university," said Jacobs, a professor of computer science and engineering at WashU McKelvey Engineering. "Ou more PR

BLOOMINGTON, Illinois, Sept. 8 -- Illinois Wesleyan University posted the following news release: * * * Alumni Award Winners to Be Honored at Homecoming * Illinois Wesleyan will recognize Alumni Award winners as part of 2026 Homecoming festivities. Winners of the Distinguished Alumni Award, Loyalty Award, and Outstanding Young Alumni Award will be honored during The President's Celebration Banquet & Campaign Premiere, 5 - 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 2, in the Memorial Center, Young Main Lounge. #Distinguished Alumni Award - Dr. Bob Spear '77 more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- American University issued the following news: * * * Revolutionizing Research for Social Change Baker School of Education Hosts Summer Institute By Jason Pier For the first time, American University's Spring Valley campus welcomed the Summer Institute in Research Methods, "Revolutionizing Research for Social Change." The Institute brought together graduate students, practitioners, and scholars from across the region for two days of intensive training in antiracist and decolonizing research methods this summer. The  more PR

WALTHAM, Massachusetts, Sept. 10 -- Brandeis University issued the following news: * * * Brandeis University to open Robert K. Kraft Family Center for Jewish Life and Leadership By Judy Jaeger Robert Kraft is transforming Jewish life at Brandeis University with a $10 million gift that names a new center that will help prepare the next generation of Jewish leaders. The gift to create the Robert K. Kraft Family Center for Jewish Life and Leadership is part of a fundraising campaign that has received significant support from early leadership  more PR

BUIES CREEK, North Carolina, Sept. 10 -- Campbell University issued the following news: * * * DHSc graduate presents research at international pharmacy congress Campbell University Doctor of Health Sciences student Ibrahim Alrwais presented his research on an international stage at the 84th FIP World Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in Montreal, Canada. Held Aug. 30-Sept. 2, the congress brought together pharmacy professionals, researchers and health leaders from around the world to exchange knowledge and explore development more PR

POTSDAM, New York, Sept. 10 -- Clarkson University issued the following news: * * * Clarkson Assistant Professor Bethany Almeida Named Rising Star in Regenerative Engineering Clarkson University Assistant Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Bethany Almeida has been named a Rising Star for the Rock Stars of Regenerative Engineering Symposium, recognizing her as an early-career researcher with the potential to become a leader in the field. Almeida received the recognition during the Aug. 24 symposium at the Fall 2026 American C more PR

POTSDAM, New York, Sept. 10 -- Clarkson University issued the following news: * * * Clarkson Connects Semiconductor Leaders to Tackle Next-Generation Chip Challenges As computer chips become smaller, more powerful and more complex, the scientists and engineers responsible for manufacturing them face an increasingly difficult challenge: developing processes precise enough to keep pace. The experts working at the forefront of that challenge gathered in Lake Placid, New York, Aug. 2-5 for the International Symposium on Chemical-Mechanical Plan more PR

CLINTON, Mississippi, Sept. 9 -- Mississippi Christian University posted the following news: * * * Collier, Hargrove join MC kinesiology faculty * The Department of Kinesiology at Mississippi Christian University (MC) has welcomed two new full-time faculty members. Charlotte Collier, a seasoned educator, coach and former Division I athlete, has joined the department as a clinical instructor of kinesiology, while McKenzie Hargrove, who received her Ph.D. in exercise science from Mississippi State University in May, has joined the department more PR

DECATUR, Georgia, Sept. 10 -- The Columbia Theological Seminary issued the following news: * * * Columbia Sees Significant Growth in New Student Enrollment DECATUR, Ga. -- Columbia Theological Seminary has welcomed one of its strongest incoming classes in recent years, with enrollment nearly doubling over last fall. The increase signals growing interest in Columbia's distinctive approach to theological education and leadership formation. The incoming class represents a diverse and dynamic community of students who bring a rich array of gift more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- Columbia University issued the following news: * * * Columbia to Lead $20 Million National Research Center on Organismal Resilience Funded by the National Science Foundation, the National Synthesis Center for Organismal Resilience will leverage real-world data and innovative AI techniques to improve understanding of how plants and animals build resilience in dynamic environments. - The National Science Foundation has selected Columbia University to establish a National Synthesis Center for Organismal Resilience (NSCOR more PR

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 10 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news wrap up entitled "COMM Updates - 9/4/2026": * * * The Department of Communication is pleased to welcome Dr. Dominic Balog-Way as an Assistant Professor. Dominic is a scholar of risk communication. His research examines how societies communicate, interpret, and govern risk amid rapid technological innovation, social and political controversy, and environmental change. Working at the intersection of communication science, geog more PR

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 9 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornellians to address AI, NY energy future at Climate Week NYC * Cornell and global leaders will come together at Climate Week NYC Sept. 20-27 to discuss some of the world's most pressing sustainability challenges, including harnessing AI's power while mitigating its negative impacts, reimagining New York's energy grid and building the technology and financing needed for energy transitions. The Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability and the 2030 Project:  more PR

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * David Saacke Named to New Executive Director of Institutional AI Role at W&L Kerri Chapman to serve as interim chief information officer after four years as the university's deputy chief information officer. By Brian Laubscher David Saacke, chief information officer (CIO) at Washington and Lee University since 2011, has been named to a newly created role as executive director of institutional artificial intelligence (AI), effective immediately.  more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, Sept. 10 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Duke's Athena AI Institute Renewed Through 2031 The five-year renewal will focus on developing an AI-native edge stack that supports autonomous interaction among users, agents and the physical environment, integrated with national-priority technologies such as quantum computing. By Ken Kingery The National Science Foundation has renewed funding for the Duke-led AI Institute for Edge Computing and Systems (Athena). Backed by $15  more PR

HAMPTON, Virginia, Sept. 9 -- Hampton University posted the following news: * * * Elmore J. Jones Jr. Named as University's Compliance Officer * Retired U.S. Army Colonel brings three decades of leadership, policy and higher education experience to Hampton HAMPTON, Va. -Hampton University has appointed Elmore J. "Jay" Jones Jr. as its new Compliance Officer, bringing an accomplished career in military leadership, policy, personnel management and higher education administration to the University. A retired U.S. Army Colonel, Jones served  more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 10 -- University of Southern California Pullias Center for Higher Education issued the following news: * * * From Pullias Scholar to Higher Education Leader: UCSB Dean Jaime Lester Reflects on her Time at USC By Krisha Sikka For Jaime Lester, in choosing USC Rossier as the institution where she would expand her knowledge about higher education and leadership, the decision was an easy one. "USC became the place where I began to see higher education not just as a field I wanted to work in, but as something I wa more PR

TULSA, Oklahoma, Sept. 9 -- The University of Tulsa College of Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * From the Dean's Desk: A&S, September 2026 * We started this fall semester by making news, as The University of Tulsa's president announced that we were cutting annual tuition and fees from $54,000 to $25,000, making us the most affordable private research institution in America's heartland. Forbes magazine noted that the move is all about making an excellent UTulsa education accessible by "providing greater transparency to stude more PR

SCHENECTADY, New York, Sept. 8 -- Union College posted the following news: * * * Let's go U: Convocation opens Union's 232nd academic year * As chants of "Let's go U" filled a packed Memorial Chapel, Union officially kicked off its 232nd academic year with an hour-long ceremony Tuesday afternoon. The athletic chants were a nod to a special guest on the dais, former Union men's hockey star Shayne Gostisbehere '15. Gostisbehere was back on campus to receive the Eliphalet Nott Medal. Established in 1995, the medal is awarded to alumni who hav more PR

DARTMOUTH, New Hampshire, Sept. 9 -- The Dartmouth College School of Medicine (Geisel) posted the following news: * * * Medicine in the Media Workshop Brings Journalists to Dartmouth to Untangle Health Misinformation * Since its inception in the early 2000s, the annual Medicine in the Media workshop, has helped journalists specializing in medicine and science sharpen their reportorial skills in an era of increased mis- and disinformation. Steven Woloshin, professor of health policy and clinical practice, who has worked to improve the commun more PR

HANOVER, New Hampshire, Sept. 10 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * Medicine in the Media Workshop Brings Journalists to Dartmouth to Untangle Health Misinformation Since its inception in the early 2000s, the annual Medicine in the Media workshop, has helped journalists specializing in medicine and science sharpen their reportorial skills in an era of increased mis- and disinformation. Steven Woloshin, professor of health policy and clinical practice, who has worked to improve the communication of medical evidence to physi more PR

GREENVILLE, South Carolina, Sept. 9 -- 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

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, Sept. 8 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College posted the following news: * * * Meet the New Faculty Joining West Virginia Wesleyan College for 2026-2027 * BUCKHANNON, West Virginia - West Virginia Wesleyan College welcomed new faculty across academic programs for the 2026-2027 year, bringing varied experience in business, psychology, theatre, music and more. Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre Emily Grimany is teaching Intro to Theatre, Advanced Directing and Acting IV. Grimany earned her MFA in Directing from Ill more PR

WALLA WALLA, Washington, Sept. 9 -- Whitman College posted the following news: * * * More Than Medicine: Meet Whitman's New Professor of Public Health * Fall 2026 Whitman Stories Whitman Magazine Fall 2026 Seeing the whole picture. To design effective health interventions, Professor of Public Health Jennifer Kue says, "you really have to look at the person as a whole." Public health touches nearly every moment of our daily experience, yet most of us take it for granted. But without clean water, food safety, well-lit sidewalks and seatbelt more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 9 -- The Notre Dame of Maryland University posted the following news: * * * NDMU Psychology Professor Honored Globally for Her Research and Advocacy for Black Youth with Disabilities * Dr. Nicole Telfer Wins Awards Recognizing Her Work from Black Health Connect Foundation and The Maryland Daily Record BALTIMORE, Md. - A Notre Dame of Maryland University psychology professor and research lab director has received global recognition for her research and advocacy for Black families of youth with neurodevelopmental  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 9 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing issued the following news: * * * Penn Nursing Faculty Appointed to AAN Science Leadership Bodies The American Academy of Nursing (AAN) has appointed four Penn Nursing faculty members to leadership roles within AAN Science--a new partnership-focused initiative succeeding the Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science (CANS) to advance nursing research and evidence-informed policy. The appointed Penn Nursing experts include: * Antonia M. Villarruel, P more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 9 -- The Notre Dame of Maryland University posted the following news: * * * Philanthropy Powers the Future at Notre Dame of Maryland University * Donors Contributed More Than $9.4M to Support Students in Fiscal Year 2026 BALTIMORE, Md. -Every gift to Notre Dame of Maryland University represents more than a financial contribution-it is an investment in students and a mission that has transformed lives for more than 130 years. That spirit of giving fueled one of the University's strongest fundraising years to date more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 9 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice's new Center for Space Technologies aims to accelerate Texas space innovation * Rice University's new Center for Space Technologies, or CSTx, is strengthening Texas' leadership in the space economy, supported by a $14.1 million Texas Space Commission grant. The center, within the Rice Space Institute, brings together research, technology transfer and innovation, statewide partnerships, workforce development and space-focused education to move space tec more PR

SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- The University of Scranton issued the following news: * * * Scranton One of 'America's Best Colleges,' Per TIME Magazine The University of Scranton has recently appeared on similar lists produced by The Princeton Review, Forbes and U.S. News and World Report. - The University of Scranton is one of America's Best Colleges, according to an inaugural ranking produced by TIME Magazine in partnership with data research firm Statista. TIME's list consists of 500 colleges and universities that earned the highe more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 8 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release: * * * Skills Intelligence for Talent Mobility * September 24 discussion will examine how employers can use AI-powered skills insights to identify workforce capabilities, support upskilling and create clearer pathways for internal mobility. As employers navigate rapid workforce transformation and evolving skill requirements, University of Phoenix joins Jobs for the Future (JFF), VOA Northern Rockies, Ochsner Health, and Skillmore(tm), the University's  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 9 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Spring ISD posts Houston region's largest Algebra 1 gain as OpenStax curriculum expands districtwide * Spring Independent School District led the Houston region with a 16-point increase in Algebra 1 passing rates on the 2026 STAAR End-of-Course exam, the largest year-over-year gain among large Houston-area districts. Spring ISD uses OpenStax "Algebra 1," the free, standards-aligned curriculum developed at Rice University, as the primary curriculum for studen more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Sept. 8 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Summer Research Fellowship Connects Students Across Disciplines in Alzheimer's Research * For junior neuroscience and biology double major Anna Caroline Flaming and junior neuroscience major Harrison Bradford, summer research offered an opportunity to investigate one of the most challenging questions in neuroscience: Could the gut provide clues for treating Alzheimer's disease? Through the Samford Psychology and Neuroscience Summer Research Fellowsh more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 9 -- Emory University Candler School of Theology issued the following news: * * * TheoEd Talks Heads to Orlando Oct. 9 * The Candler Foundry is taking TheoEd Talks to Florida. St. Luke's United Methodist Church in Orlando Florida will host this year's TheoEd Talks, which takes places Friday, October 9 at 7:00 p.m. ET. A livestream option is also available. Three Candler alumni, Bishop Tom Berlin 86T, Carlton Mackey 05T, Ingrid Rasmussen 10T are featured speakers, along with Kat Armas, Christopher Carter, and Seth S more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Sept. 9 -- Calvin University posted the following news: * * * Trillium Living, Calvin University launch strategic partnership to expand lifelong learning and intergenerational engagement * Trillium Living and Calvin University have launched a strategic partnership to expand lifelong learning, workforce development, experiential education and intergenerational connections in West Michigan. Formalized through a memorandum of understanding signed at Calvin University, the partnership establishes a framework for collabor more PR

ONEONTA, New York, Sept. 8 -- Hartwick College issued the following news release: * * * True Blue Weekend 2026 to Ring In a New Presidency, Salute a Fallen Community Member * Hundreds of alumni, friends, family and members of the Hartwick College community will return to campus Sept. 25-27 for the annual celebration of all things Hartwick. True Blue Weekend 2026 brings together homecoming and parent and family programs for a full slate of events celebrating the College's traditions, people and programs. This year, True Blue Weekend kicks o more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 10 -- The University of Denver issued the following news: * * * Introducing the AY26-27 4D Faculty Teaching Fellows Author(s) Laura Perille, PhD Launched in 2025 with the support of a grant from the national LearningWell Coalition, the 4D Faculty Teaching Fellows serve as activators and ambassadors who work to advance transformative, inclusive, and impactful teaching practices that not only support faculty across lines in their respective colleges/schools but also holistic student development in line with the 4D Expe more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- The University of Pennsylvania Annenberg School for Communication issued the following news: * * * Xinyi Wang (Ph.D. '25) Named 2026 Penn Climate Scholar The Health Communication and Equity Lab postdoctoral fellow studies curiosity and information seeking, particularly in the health domain. - Xinyi Wang (Ph.D. '25), a postdoctoral fellow at the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania, has been named a 2026 Penn Climate Scholar. The Penn Climate Scholar Program supports P more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- The University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education issued the following news: * * * Annual Speaker Series Continue to Inspire As the new academic year gets underway, Penn GSE's kicks off several of its annual talks. - This year, Penn GSE is continuing its tradition of bringing leading scholars, policymakers, and education innovators to campus through a range of annual lecture and speaker series. Designed to foster discussion around pressing educational issues, emerging research, and diverse  more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 10 -- University of Southern California Pullias Center for Higher Education issued the following news: * * * Shared Equity Leadership Start-Up Toolkit Offers a Road Map for Campus Change By Sheryl MacPhee Drawing on research and consultation with dozens of campuses across the country from 2020 to 2026, the new Shared Equity Leadership Start-Up Toolkit from the Pullias Center provides higher education leaders with a comprehensive guide for developing a shared institutional commitment to equity. The Toolkit hel more PR

ROCHESTER, New York, Sept. 9 -- The University of Rochester posted the following news: * * * URochester and RIT lead national research effort to improve STEM student success * #A five-year NSF-funded project will examine how universities can better support low-income engineering and computer science students. The University of Rochester's Warner School of Education & Human Development is leading a new national research collaboration with Rochester Institute of Technology's (RIT) Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences to und more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 8 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * Vanderbilt's Institute for Public Engagement takes scholarship to the city * At Vanderbilt University's New York City campus in Chelsea, a new institute will explore a pressing challenge: How can universities ensure that credible expertise reaches people in an information landscape that is increasingly shaped by algorithms, fragmented media and declining public trust? The Vanderbilt Institute for Public Engagement will bring faculty, students, c more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 10 -- The Washington University St. Louis George Warren Brown School issued the following news: * * * Davis wins APA award for addiction research Myra Lopez Jordan P. Davis, a professor at the WashU Brown School, has won the 2026 Distinguished Scientific Early Career Contributions Award from the Society of Addiction Psychology, Division 50 of the American Psychological Association (APA). The award recognizes distinguished early scientific contributions to the field of addiction and is presented annually to a memb more PR

LOUDONVILLE, New York, Sept. 9 -- Siena College posted the following news: * * * What Can Four Years at Siena University Make Possible? * "In just four years, I got my bachelor's...my master's...and a full-time job offer." \- Adriana Varano '25, G'26 Within four years, Adriana earned her B.S. in Accounting, served as president of Beta Alpha Psi, completed her M.S. in Accounting, and accepted a full-time job offer. Her path is uniquely hers, but the support that helped make it possible reflects something every Siena student can experience more PR

OLIVET, Michigan, Sept. 8 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news: * * * What Can You Do With a Criminal Justice Degree? * If you're wondering what you can do with a criminal justice degree, you might think the answer is solely police work. Criminal justice careers actually span federal agencies, court systems, corrections, social services, private security and corporate compliance. Understanding the range of jobs available with criminal justice degrees can help you find a path that fits your interests. The median salary figu more PR

OLIVET, Michigan, Sept. 8 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news: * * * What Skills Do BSN Nurses Gain? (And How They Change Your Nursing Career) * As a registered nurse (RN), you're already confident with assessments, IVs and the daily rhythm of patient care. Bring your expertise to the next level with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). With BSN nursing leadership skills, you can go from providing care to helping improve how care is delivered. Earning your BSN helps you understand why healthcare systems work the way the more PR

SPOKANE, Washington, Sept. 9 -- Whitworth University issued the following news release: * * * Whitworth Chemistry Professor Receives Fulbright Award to Conduct Important Research in Norway Hugh W. Johnston Professor of Chemistry Kraig Wheeler, Ph.D., has received a prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to conduct research in Norway during the 2026-27 academic year. The Fulbright Program is the U.S. government's flagship international educational exchange program, fostering mutual understanding through academic and cultural exchange aroun more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 9 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Why Bascom Palmer's No. 1 U.S. News Ranking Matters for Patients * Bascom Palmer Eye Institute leaders explain how academic medicine, research and emerging technologies are advancing care for patients with complex eye conditions. Key Takeaways * Bascom Palmer Eye Institute has been recognized as the nation's top ophthalmology program 25 times by U.S. News & World Report. * Institute leaders say the ranking reflects long-stand more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 9 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School of Management issued the following news release: * * * Why some organizations turn AI experiments into business value while others quietly fail * CAMBRIDGE, Mass., September 9, 2026 -As organizations invest heavily in generative artificial intelligence, many leaders assume that expanding employee access to AI tools will naturally lead to transformative innovation. New research from MIT Sloan School of Management suggests otherwise: the organizations  more PR