UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 9 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * $1.5M NSF grant to support K-12 learning with real-world educational dataset * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Traditionally, high school students who may be interested in engineering, science or technology fields have prepared for their future careers by taking advanced math and science courses. However, according to Rebecca Napolitano, associate professor of architectural engineering at Penn State, the datasets students use to solve problems in  more PR

TUCSON, Arizona, Sept. 9 -- The University of Arizona posted the following news release: * * * $20M DOE award bolsters U of A mining research, industry partnerships * The University of Arizona was awarded $20 million in funding from the Department of Energy's Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation to add underground space, a microgrid, and electronics at its San Xavier Underground Mining Laboratory for research and workforce development. "This award is a tremendous milestone for the University of Arizona and for the future of Am more PR

PITTSBURG, Kansas, Sept. 10 -- Pittsburg State University issued the following news: * * * $53 million renovation campaign to focus on upgraded science buildings at Pitt State Pittsburg State University's comprehensive capital campaign will include the renovation and modernization of two adjoining science buildings, Heckert Wells Hall and Yates Hall, representing a $53 million investment in students, the university, and the region. The multi phase project will transform facilities that serve nearly every Pitt State student and are foundati more PR

BLUE ASH, Ohio, Sept. 8 -- The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College posted the following news: * * * 'Truly spectacular': College of Medicine baccalaureate programs celebrate a year of momentum under new leadership * #Story highlights * Sept. 1 marked one year since Kevin Haworth, PhD, became associate dean for baccalaureate education at the University of Cincinnati's College of Medicine (CoM), succeeding Anil Menon, PhD, the program's founding director and associate dean. * CoM welcomes its largest-ever incoming baccalaureate clas more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 9 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * 4-H campers dive into the invasive species challenge facing the Great Lakes * At what summer camp can you get an up-close look at one of the most infamous invaders in Great Lakes history? At Michigan State University Extension's 4-H Great Lakes and Natural Resources Camp at Camp Chickagami in Presque Isle County, of course! This summer nearly 70 youth attended this annual camp, which focuses on science a more PR

BERKELEY, California, Sept. 8 -- The University of California Haas School of Business posted the following news release: * * * A 'triple Bear' gives back: Haas renames MFE Program for Gifford Fong * * The top-ranked MFE program has been renamed the Fong Master of Financial Engineering Program. * Gifford Fong has been a mainstay of the MFE Program, giving both financially and with his time. * The gift will help set up the program for years to come. The UC Berkeley Haas Master of Financial Engineering (MFE) Program has been renamed to h more PR

NORTHRIDGE, California, Sept. 9 -- California State University Northridge issued the following news release: * * * After He Found Community at CSUN, an Alum's Family Gives for Math Research * Inspired by the transformative experience and unconditional acceptance their son Jacob M. King found in the Department of Mathematics at CSUN, Michael and Linda King created an endowment to honor the friends and professors who made Jacob's time at CSUN so meaningful. The $250,000 endowment supports aspects of mathematics research in the department.  more PR

COMMERCE, Texas, Sept. 9 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * Alum Donates $30,000 to Support ETAMU Cancer Research and Science Education * East Texas A&M University recently accepted a generous $30,000 gift from a Lion alumnus to support cancer research by university professors and to fund strategic initiatives in the College of Science and Engineering (COSE). Iraj Emami, a 1978 graduate of East Texas State University (now East Texas A&M) with a master's  more PR

HAYS, Kansas, Sept. 9 -- Fort Hays State University posted the following news: * * * Annual KWEC Butterfly Festival set for September 26 * By FHSU University Marketing and Strategic Communications HAYS, Kan. - The Kansas Wetlands Education Center's 13th annual Butterfly Festival will be held on Saturday, September 26, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Each year, millions of monarch butterflies undertake their annual fall flight to Mexico. Nets and tags will be available during the event for those who want to capture and tag monarch butterflies. Par more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, Sept. 8 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Brittany Houston Selected for National Public Policy Leadership Cohort, Named Social Equity Center Board Member * Brittany Houston, assistant professor in the School of Public Policy in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, has been selected for the 2026-27 Network of Schools of Public Policy (NASPAA) NEXT cohort, a national leadership development program for early-career faculty in public service education. Houston has also been nam more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Sept. 10 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * On the pulse of progress Carl Ade named K-State's Big 12 Faculty of the Year honoree By Abbigail Marshall, News and Communications Services Carl Ade's research is a work of heart -- quite literally. Passionate about studying how the cardiovascular system responds to stress, Ade, associate professor in the School of Health Sciences, follows questions that take his research in remarkably different directions. One day, he's researching ways to reduce card more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 10 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * Chancellor King Highlights the SUNY Reconnect Expansion with Visit to SUNY Broome Community College Governor Hochul's SUNY Reconnect Program Provides Free Tuition, Fees, Books, and Supplies for Eligible Adult Learners in High-Demand Fields Visit Highlights SUNY Broome's Cybersecurity and Teaching Programs - Town of Dickinson, NY - State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today visited SUNY Broome Community College as par more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, Sept. 9 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Chancellor Reyes: 'Welcome to the New Academic Year!' * Chancellor Javier Reyes welcomed the campus community to the start of the 2026-27 academic year in the campuswide email message, which can be found below, on Sept. 9.Dear UMass Community, Welcome to the 2026-27 academic year! It is great to see everyone back on campus! This fall, based on our preliminary numbers, we are excited to welcome close to 5,300 new first-year students to our  more PR

CHARLESTON, South Carolina, Sept. 10 -- The College of Charleston issued the following news: * * * College of Charleston Professor Appointed as Fulbright Specialist Andrew Shedlock, associate professor of biology at the College of Charleston, will deliver high-impact STEM and AI education to faculty and students in Vietnam through the Fulbright Specialist Program. Christine Mahoney More than a decade of intellectual investment in international education, research and development and relationship building is paying off for Andrew Shedlock, more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 8 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Department of Energy visits Penn State to tour facilities, meet mining students * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Kat Hogan is a senior majoring in energy engineering, and she found her home as an undergraduate researcher in Penn State's Center for Critical Minerals. She's interested in sustainability -particularly in the energy sector -and said critical minerals sourcing is essential to a sustainable future for the energy industry. Triveni Ganga more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 9 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Discover the unexpected ways the arts are preparing tomorrow's workforce * As an experience architecture student at Michigan State University, Jason Fagan Jr. (class of 2024) was focused on honing his skills in computer coding and developing experiences in the digital space. He didn't have any of the university's world-class cultural institutions on his radar. Yet, looking back, Fagan Jr. sees his undergrad employment at the MSU Museum as a vital  more PR

YPSILANTI, Michigan, Sept. 10 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Eastern Michigan University receives $30,000 to preserve and share Michigan's independent music history Written by: Melissa Thrasher YPSILANTI - Eastern Michigan University is taking a major step toward preserving and sharing Michigan's independent music history through a $30,000 project to organize, preserve and provide public access to the River Street Anthology, a collection documenting musicians, bands and music communities across the state. T more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Sept. 9 -- The University of Iowa College of Education posted the following news: * * * Edward Wolfe named first Iowa Testing Programs Faculty Chair thanks to IMRF gift * Edward Wolfe holds the inaugural Iowa Testing Programs Faculty Chair at the University of Iowa College of Education, a position established through a generous gift from the Iowa Measurement Research Foundation (IMRF). Wolfe was formally invested during a Faculty Chair Investiture Ceremony on Sept. 4 in the Old Capitol Senate Chambers, marking a significan more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 10 -- The University of New Orleans issued the following news release: * * * Entergy and Ampirical to Invest $1.5 Million in LSU New Orleans to Advance Power Engineering Education and Research LSU New Orleans students preparing for careers in engineering and the energy industry will gain access to enhanced technology, research opportunities and hands-on learning through a combined $1.5 million investment from Entergy and Ampirical to modernize the university's Power and Energy Research Laboratory (PERL). Enterg more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 9 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news: * * * Florida A&M University to Appear on Season 17 of The College Tour * TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Florida A&M University will appear in the 17th season of The College Tour, an inspiring television show helping students connect with their favorite universities to make an informed decision about their future education plans without the constraints and limitations of travel. Season 17 will premiere on Amazon P more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 8 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida State University's Learning Systems Institute brings expertise on AI in education to global stages * Three members of Florida State University's Learning Systems Institute (LSI) will present at European conferences focusing on AI in education, reinforcing the institute as a leading force when it comes to AI in teaching and learning. Rabieh Razzouk, director of LSI; Carrie Meyers, director of education and workforce talent at FSU's Institute  more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 9 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU College of Music debuts new map showcasing global reach * #Key Points * The FSU College of Music has launched an interactive global map highlighting international activities and connections involving its students and faculty across teaching, research and performance. * FSU College of Music faculty and students are building partnerships and sharing expertise internationally, with recent activities in Thailand, Singapore and South Korea, as well more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 9 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU computer scientist earns NSF CAREER Award for data compression research * A Florida State University computer scientist has earned one of the most prestigious awards available to early career faculty for developing high-performance computing systems that help researchers more efficiently manage large amounts of data in experiments and theoretical predictions. Kai Zhao, an assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science, has earned the 2 more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 8 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU Libraries to host Emmett Till Lecture Series featuring Mississippi Delta preservation leaders * #Key Points * Florida State University Libraries will host its annual Emmett Till Lecture Series on Sept. 17. * Two Mississippi Delta leaders will discuss preserving 1955 civil rights history during the event. Florida State University Libraries will bring two Mississippi Delta preservation leaders to campus Sept. 17 for its annual Emmett Till Lectu more PR

WISE, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- The University of Virginia College at Wise issued the following news: * * * Get to Know UVA Wise SGA President Connor Blevins Tori Villiard For Connor Blevins, getting involved at UVA Wise has meant more than simply staying busy. It has given him opportunities to build meaningful relationships, gain valuable experience, discover new interests and become a voice for his fellow students. Now, after serving as Student Government Association (SGA) vice president last year, Blevins is drawing on those experiences in h more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, Sept. 10 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Meet some of the newest faculty at Binghamton University, and learn what's in store for the year ahead Schools University-wide launch innovative programs, events to enhance student experience By Anthony Borrelli This academic year, Binghamton University welcomed 61 new faculty members to join the ranks. Among them is Willie Eggleston, who worked in the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SOPPS) from 2017 to 2024, then decided to return. Af more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 10 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Michael Manley, MNSc, RN, Named Assistant Dean in UAMS College of Nursing Sept. 9, 2026 | Michael Manley, MNSc, RN, has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Nursing as assistant dean of community engagement and faculty practice. Manley, an alumnus and longtime employee of UAMS, will help the College of Nursing build partnerships with healthcare organizations and community stakeholder more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 9 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU scientists developing tools that help farmers improve irrigation, energy efficiency * This story is part of a series highlighting the impact of MSU AgBioResearch's work with Michigan agriculture and natural resources that includes our stakeholders' perspectives. Through partnerships with the State of Michigan and industries, MSU AgBioResearch is finding solutions to some of the most timely problems facing our state. To view the entire series, v more PR

SAN LUIS OBISPO, California, Sept. 9 -- California Polytechnic State University issued the following news: * * * NASA Astronaut Victor Glover Returns Full Time to His Alma Mater, Cal Poly, After Historic Artemis II Mission * Glover's administrative position will focus on strategic initiatives and fostering partnerships and philanthropy Cal Poly, ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities, has announced that alum and recently retired U.S. Navy captain and emeritus NASA astronaut Victor Glover has taken on a full-time administrativ more PR

AMES, Iowa, Sept. 9 -- Iowa State University College of Engineering posted the following news: * * * NASA's Jared Isaacman Urges Students to Join 'The Most Exciting Era Of Exploration Since Apollo' * NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman urged a crowd of students overflowing from the Howe Hall atrium on Tuesday, Sept. 9 to join in "the most exciting era of exploration since Apollo." "We are going to need the best and brightest to help us achieve our near-impossible missions," Isaacman said. "And Iowa State is already preparing so many of you t more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Sept. 9 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * National Honey Month highlights the beekeepers behind every jar * Kentucky State's Dr. Tamara Horn Potter connects honey, pollinator health, and the food on consumers' plates through national and statewide outreach A jar of honey represents more than a familiar food. It reflects the work of beekeepers, the health of pollinators, and an agricultural system that depends on bees to produce many of the fruits, vegetables, and nuts Americans eat. During more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept. 9 -- Cleveland State University issued the following news: * * * Ohio's Next Chapter in AI Education Takes Shape * FacebookXLinkedInWhatsAppCopy LinkEmailShare Dr. Adam Voight, Director of Cleveland State University's Center for Urban Education, is helping high school students across Ohio bring youth voice into one of the state's most urgent education policy conversations: how schools should respond to artificial intelligence. The AI in Schools project grew out of two related student leadership and youth research p more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Sept. 9 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * One college, many paths: Meet the alumni advising CLAS * By Ben Hill From trumpet performance to financial planning; physics to engineering software for NASA; anthropology and classics to petroleum geology; and from English to law. Those are just a few of the professional journeys taken by a group of University of Iowa alumni whose paths all began in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS). As varied as their c more PR

ADELPHI, Maryland, Sept. 9 -- The University of Maryland Global Campus issued the following news: * * * Preparing Learners for What Comes Next * A conversation about HUMANS and the future of general education Lauren Segura, PhD, and Barry Sugarman, PhD, discuss the future of learning in an AI-enabled world. Artificial intelligence is changing how people work, learn, and solve problems. At University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC), leaders are designing a future-focused approach to general education built around a framework known as HU more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Sept. 8 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news: * * * Remembering the Days -- USC 225: A Quasquibicentennial Review * Chris Horn: "The University of South Carolina has been around for a long time, chartered in 1801 and welcoming its first students in 1805. "Along the way, Carolina has celebrated a few big birthdays: a centennial in the early 20th century, a sesquicentennial -150 years -at the midcentury mark and a bicentennial extravaganza in 2001. We had an episode a couple of years ago tit more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Sept. 9 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Research participants, volunteers needed: URI educators studying the impact of surf therapy * KINGSTON, R.I. - Sept. 9, 2026 - A surf therapy program run by a University of Rhode Island professor is inviting young people with blindness or visual impairment to join a study looking at the impact of surf therapy. Emily Clapham, an associate professor of health and physical education in URI's Feinstein College of Education, started the program in more PR

LUBBOCK, Texas, Sept. 8 -- Texas Tech University posted the following news: * * * Rod Williams Wants Texas Tech to be the Leader in Engaged Scholarship * Rod Williams sees engaged scholarship efforts, like bringing the hellbender salamander to Minecraft, as a means to strengthen trust in higher education. When Rod Williams joined Texas Tech University as its first-ever vice provost of Outreach & Engagement in January 2024, he did so with the goal of making engagement a core part of the university's culture. "What was really exciting to m more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Sept. 10 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Americans Use Artificial Intelligence, but They Don't Want It in Charge A survey led by Rutgers researchers finds AI use is surging, but Americans still prefer humans making consequential decisions - Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming part of everyday life in the U.S., but Americans are far less comfortable when it shifts from something they use to something that makes decisions about them, according to a new survey led by Rutgers researchers.  more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, Sept. 9 -- The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences posted the following news: * * * Seven UGA faculty and administrators earn Fulbright awards for 2026-2027 * #Takeaways * Study abroad programs at CAES will expand in 2027 with four new faculty-led programs. The early deadline to apply is Oct. 1. * Students can study tropical agriculture, green industry practices, and agricultural and food systems abroad through immersive programs in Europe, Central America, and Asia. * Destinations more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Sept. 9 -- Sam Houston State University posted the following news: * * * SHSU Degree Programs Recognized Among The Best Of 2027 By Research.com * Sam Houston State University has been recognized as having multiple degree programs among the best in the nation and state in Research.com's 2027 rankings. Sam Houston State was awarded in the following categories: * 2027 Best Education Degree Programs Ranking in Huntsville * 2027 Best Criminal Justice Degree Programs Ranking in the USA * 2027 Best Criminal Justice Degre more PR

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Sept. 9 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * State Education Commissioner Lily Laux to keynote Sweeney Center conference on "Expanding Child Care and Preschool Education in New Jersey" * Lily Laux, Ph.D., commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Education, and Evan Delgado, the Turrell Fund's president for programs and planning, are the keynote speakers for the Sweeney Center for Public Policy's conference on New Jersey child care policy issues, ranging from early childhood education to support for more PR

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Sept. 9 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news: * * * Students, Families Invited to Make Memories during Family Weekend * The annual Tarleton State University Family Weekend returns Sept. 18-19 with a packed schedule of activities and events for everyone. "This semester has been electrifying, and we're just getting started," said Lathes Towns, Executive Director of Campus Life and Family Engagement. "Family Weekend is an event you do not want to miss, packed with excitement, energy, connections, engage more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 10 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * SUNY Chancellor King Celebrates Expansion of Empire State Service Corps to 1,000 SUNY Students Chancellor King Joined State University of New York at Binghamton Service Corps Members to Prepare Hygiene Kits for Local Schools and Nonprofit Organizations FY26-27 Enacted State Budget Doubled SUNY Service Corps to 1,000 Available Spots, and New Service Areas Including Disaster Recovery - Binghamton, NY -- State University of New York Chance more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 8 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Texas A&M launches online Master of Food Technology and Leadership degree * Food industry professionals can advance their careers through a new online Master of Food Technology and Leadership degree offered by the Department of Food Science and Technology in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. The fully online, non-thesis master's program serves professionals more PR

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Sept. 10 -- Texas AandM University Corpus Christi campus issued the following news: * * * The Beach Is Only the Beginning: TAMU-CC Celebrates a Year of Momentum and Looks to the Future at the 2026 State of the University Luncheon Carlos Adamez CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas - A sold-out crowd of more than 500 guests gathered at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi for the 2026 State of the University Luncheon, where President and CEO Kelly M. Miller, Ph.D., showcased a university whose impact extends far beyond its beaches. Fro more PR

TOWSON, Maryland, Sept. 10 -- Towson University issued the following news release: * * * Towson University introduces mid-Atlantic tuition rate to expand access and affordability New regional tuition initiative creates greater value for students across six neighboring states and Washington, D.C. Key Takeaways * Beginning in fall 2027, Towson University will offer a new mid-Atlantic tuition rate for undergraduate students from seven neighboring jurisdictions, making a TU education more affordable and accessible across the region. * The ini more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 10 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * U.S. Senator, Congressmen Tour U of A Research Facilities U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), U.S. Rep. Steve Womack (R-Ark. 3rd) and U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Ala. 3rd) recently visited the U of A to tour two of the university's research facilities, gaining firsthand insight into how U of A innovation is helping meet the needs of the state and nation. The visits included the Multi-User Silicon Carbide Facility (MUSiC) and the Grady E. Harvell Civil E more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 9 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * UA Little Rock Begins Second Century with Continued Enrollment Growth * The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is starting its centennial year with continued enrollment growth, as preliminary fall 2026 figures show increases in both student headcount and credit hours. After the 11th class day at UA Little Rock, undergraduate and graduate headcount is up 2% and 140 students for fall 2026, with student semester credit hours up  more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 8 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * UA Little Rock to Bring Education and Industry Together at Workforce Summit * Industry and higher education may not always speak the same language, but the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is bringing them to the same table. On Sept. 24, leaders from education, industry, government, and workforce organizations will gather at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock for the inaugural Workforce Summit, a day focused on stren more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 9 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * UB awarded $5 million to lead SUNY Brain Institute network on age-related brain disorders * Medical imaging of the human brain. As anchoring hub, UB will coordinate research on Alzheimer's disease and other neurological conditions affecting older adults By Tom Dinki BUFFALO, N.Y. -The University at Buffalo has received $5 million from the State University of New York to lead development of a statewide, multica more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 9 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * UB School of Nursing launches $2 million William R. Kenan Jr. Scholars Program * Scholars will conduct research, participate in enhanced leadership development, and complete projects that help underserved communities. Credit: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki, University at Buffalo. The program will accelerate the path to practice and prepare nurse leaders By Sarah Goldthrite BUFFALO, N.Y. - The University at Buffalo S more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 10 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * UC launches Department of Statistics and Data Science New department positions UC at the forefront of a data-driven world By Beth Vleaminck, vleamieh@ucmail.uc.edu The University of Cincinnati's College of Arts and Sciences has launched a new Department of Statistics and Data Science, elevating what was formerly the Division of Statistics within the Department of Mathematical Sciences into a fully independent academic unit. The move formalizes a pr more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 10 -- The University of Illinois Chicago campus issued the following news release: * * * UIC sets enrollment record for second straight year The University of Illinois Chicago has reached the highest enrollment in its history for the second straight year, welcoming more than 37,000 students for the 2026 fall semester. It also marks a third straight year of growth. Official enrollment figures from UIC's 10th-day census show total enrollment increased by 3.7%, or 1,330 students, from 35,869 in fall 2025 to 37,199 thi more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Sept. 9 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * UK aerospace engineering researcher earns NASA Early Career Faculty Award * Have you ever wondered, what happens when a spacecraft plunges through a planet's atmosphere? Dan Fries knows it encounters searing temperatures, powerful shock waves and chemically reactive gases -conditions that can push even the most advanced heat shields to their limits. Now, the University of Kentucky researcher is developing new technology to help scientists better un more PR

DARTMOUTH, Massachusetts, Sept. 10 -- The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth campus issued the following news: * * * UMass Dartmouth receives $730,000 to advance offshore wind workforce development efforts and research projects MassCEC funding will expand paid student internships and support research on cod spawning and offshore wind monitoring - UMass Dartmouth has received nearly $730,000 from the Mass Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) to expand offshore wind workforce development and advance research supporting responsible industry growt more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Sept. 9 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news: * * * UNCG Faculty Expert Janet Boseovski on Combatting the Culture of Thin Ideal * Thinspiration. Runway slender. Hungry chic. Skinny culture has come in many fads and phases through the years, culminating in what UNC Greensboro Professor of PsychologyJanet Boseovski calls "a global health crisis." The co-author of "Beyond Body Positive" is determined in her efforts to educate the public about body-image development in you more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 10 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * 'Truly spectacular': College of Medicine baccalaureate programs celebrate a year of momentum under new leadership Kevin Haworth, PhD, succeeded Anil Menon, PhD, the program's founder Story highlights * Sept. 1 marked one year since Kevin Haworth, PhD, became associate dean for baccalaureate education at the University of Cincinnati's College of Medicine (CoM), succeeding Anil Menon, PhD, the program's founding director and associate dean. * CoM wel more PR

RICHARDSON, Texas, Sept. 10 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Graduate Education, Global Engagement Leader Retires By Jessica Good Dr. Juan Gonzalez, who served as dean of graduate education and vice provost for global engagement at The University of Texas at Dallas since 2018, retired Aug. 31 after 30 years with the University. "In eight years of leading UT Dallas' graduate programs and global engagement, Dean Gonzalez has promoted a culture of service that has had a profound impact on student succe more PR

RICHARDSON, Texas, Sept. 10 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Longtime Leader of Communications, Marketing Retires By Veronica Gonzalez John Walls, who worked to elevate the reputation and visibility of The University of Texas at Dallas as vice president for communications and marketing, retired Aug. 31 after 16 years with the University. His successor, Jennifer Hollingshead, who has more than 25 years of experience leading marketing and communications efforts at major public research universities, s more PR

RICHARDSON, Texas, Sept. 10 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Twins' Research Helps Advance Bioengineering Project By Kim Horner Aspiring physicians Adam and Amine Azizi were hoping for an introduction to bioengineering research when they joined Dr. Shashank Sirsi's lab at The University of Texas at Dallas. As undergraduates, the fraternal twin brothers have achieved much more, all before the beginning of their senior year this fall. The biomedical engineering majors co-wrote peer-reviewed articles more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 10 -- The University of Utah Health issued the following news release: * * * University of Utah Health Marks 25 Years of Raising the Standard for Trauma Care For more than 25 years, when a crash, fall, or other catastrophic injury has pushed a patient to the edge of survival, teams at University of Utah Health have been ready. This year, U of U Health marks a quarter-century as Utah's first nationally verified Level I Trauma Center--and 25 years of transforming care for the most critically injured patients across more PR

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Sept. 9 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news: * * * UTC students bring overlooked ICA collection works into view in 'Reconsidered Recollections' exhibition * Pam Reeves Macon's Untitled Batik Tapestry (c. 1970). Courtesy of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Special Collections. Works that have spent years, and in some cases decades, out of public view are now on display at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga's Institute of Contemporary Art through "Reconsidered  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Faculty Fellows Program brings together educators and administrators For nearly a decade, the VCU initiative has been expanding perspectives and creating career opportunities. By William Lineberry, Honors College Like many professors, Tim L. Davey, Ph.D., was focused squarely on teaching and research. When he was a junior faculty member in Virginia Commonwealth University's School of Social Work, he served on the occasional universitywide comm more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Susan E. Short inducted into Academy of Community Engagement Scholarship By Diane Deffenbaugh For Susan E. Short, community engagement has always been about what becomes possible when people who might not otherwise share a table start learning from one another. That conviction, built over two decades of connecting Virginia Tech with the communities it serves, has now earned one of the field's highest honors. Short, senior associate vice president for outreach more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 9 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * What does a modern land-grant university look like? * Former president of The Ohio State University and president emeritus of West Virginia University E. Gordon Gee returned to campus last week for a lively discussion with Stephen Gavazzi, director of Ohio State's Center for Human Resource Research, and David Rosowsky, senior advisor to the president of Arizona State University, about the role of the land-grant university at America's 250th birthday. "The lan more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, Sept. 9 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Why UTA is training nurses like athletes * Chandler Browning always dreamed of being part of The University of Texas at Arlington's nationally recognized nursing program and pursuing her goal of becoming a certified registered nurse anesthetist. Now in her first semester as a nursing student, she is experiencing firsthand UTA's latest innovation in nursing education: treating nurses as "clinical athletes." The Clinical Athlete Fra more PR

SILVER CITY, New Mexico, Sept. 9 -- Western New Mexico University posted the following news release: * * * WNMU Professor Wenjie Wang Highlights 'Symbolic Anchors' in Early Childhood Education Research * How young children build connections between concrete objects and abstract concepts is central to the innovative early childhood education research led by Associate Professor and Department Chair of Early Childhood and Special Education, Wenjie Wang, PhD, conducted in collaboration with Adjunct Associate Professor Annabelle Black Delfin, Ph more PR

KENT, Ohio, Sept. 9 -- Wright State University posted the following news: * * * Wright State motion pictures alumni win regional Emmy award * Amy Faust, a 2010 motion pictures grad and instructor in Wright State's Tom Hanks Center for Motion Pictures, is the cinematographer on the award-winning short film "Photography." Adam White and Amy Faust, both graduates of Wright State University's motion pictures program, received a Regional Emmy in the Entertainment - Short Form or Long Form category from the Central Great Lakes Chapter of the Nat more PR