CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 10 -- The Illinois Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * $76 Million in Philanthropic Commitments to Advance Illinois Tech's Academic Transformation Illinois Tech has announced $76 million in recent philanthropic commitments to invest in students and advance the university's student-first academic transformation. Led by a landmark $25 million commitment from University Regent Craig Duchossois and his wife, Janet, the collective support from alumni, trustees, foundations, and corporations st more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Sept. 10 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * 13 faculty chosen for NSF CAREER awards * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Thirteen professors have been recognized by the National Science Foundation for exceptional achievements early in their research careers. Each has received a 2026 Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) award, the NSF's most prestigious award in support of early-career faculty who show great promise as future academic role models in research and education. NSF announces CAREER aw more PR

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, Sept. 10 -- Saint Mary's University posted the following news: * * * 185 learning opportunities connect Atlantic students with real-world challenges through Experience Ventures * Students across Atlantic Canada will have access to 185 opportunities to tackle real-world challenges with innovative businesses and organizations while building the problem-solving, collaboration, creativity and adaptability skills needed to thrive in a changing world. For the third year, the Arthur L. Irving Entrepreneurship Centre at Saint more PR

KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, Sept. 9 -- The Technical University of Denmark posted the following news: * * * 2,000 new STEM student places: Denmark's interests are top priority * The goal of adding an additional 2,000 STEM student places is an important investment in Denmark's future. But if this is to produce 2,000 more STEM graduates, the places must be created where young people are actually applying for them, writes President Anders Bjarklev in an opinion piece in Altinget. Anders Overgaard Bjarklev Opinion piece by President at DTU Ander more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Sept. 10 -- Yale Law School posted the following news: * * * Abbe R. Gluck Named Chair of Yale's Women Faculty Forum * Back to News Abbe R. Gluck '00; Alfred M. Rankin Professor of Law and founding faculty director of the Solomon Center for Health Law and Policy, Yale Law School; and Professor of Internal Medicine (General Medicine), Yale School of Medicine; will become the chair of Yale University's Women Faculty Forum (WFF). She follows, among others, Professors Naomi Rogers, Judith Resnik, Claire Bowern, and seni more PR

PRETORIA, South Africa, Sept. 10 -- Tshwane University of Technology posted the following news: * * * AI as collaborator takes centre stage at TUT Arts Festival exhibition * Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly shaping conversations across the creative industries. Against this backdrop, the Department of Visual Communication at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) is inviting audiences to engage critically with the technology through a thought-provoking exhibition at the TUT Arts Festival. AI as Collaborator - An Invitation t more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 10 -- The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University issued the following news release: * * * AI boom exposes critical need for skilled tech professionals * Australia's artificial intelligence boom isn't making tech skills redundant - it is reinforcing how essential they have become. An RMIT expert explains the risk of people using AI without understanding the systems beneath it. Dr Nick Patterson, Director of Future Technologies: "Many AI models can now generate programming code and do a significant  more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Sept. 10 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * AIM for Scale receives $10 million to bring AI-powered weather services to millions of farmers * The Agricultural Innovation Mechanism for Scale (AIM for Scale), part of the University of Notre Dame's Keough School of Global Affairs, has received a $10 million grant from the OpenAI Foundation to help governments bring AI-powered weather services to millions of farmers across South and Southeast Asia and East Africa. The initiative connects agricul more PR

ALFRED, New York, Sept. 9 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: * * * Alfred University team showcases battery artificial intelligence at New York State Fair * Alfred University faculty and students showcased artificial intelligence applications in battery technology and demonstrated microgrid simulation over Labor Day weekend, Sept. 5-6, at the Great New York State Fair in Syracuse. The nine-member team from Alfred-which included seven students and two faculty-presented interactive demonstrations at a booth supported by more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Sept. 9 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Alumnus Woodrow Hartzog Shapes National Conversations on Technology, Law and Justice * Hartzog pictured when he first joined the Cumberland School of Law faculty Being named one of The National Law Review's Top 50 Legal Innovators in Academia is the latest honor for Woodrow Hartzog '00, JD '02, but the recognition reflects a much longer journey. From his days as a journalism and mass communication student at Samford University to his time at Cumber more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- American University issued the following news: * * * Future Teachers Explore Artificial Intelligence (AI) Through an Ethics and Equity Lens A new AI-focused module in EDU 630 helps American University teacher candidates examine the opportunities, risks, and ethical questions surrounding artificial intelligence in K-12 education. By Jason Pier | September 10, 2026 As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly common in schools and workplaces, educators face a new challenge: helping students understand and use the t more PR

TULSA, Oklahoma, Sept. 10 -- The University of Tulsa College of Engineering and Computer Science posted the following news: * * * Annual CISO Summit allows leaders to discuss emerging threats, share solutions * The Oklahoma Cyber Innovation Institute (OCII) at The University of Tulsa recently hosted its third annual CISO Summit, bringing together cybersecurity leaders from across Oklahoma for a day of networking, collaboration and candid discussion about the challenges facing today's information security community. The gathering provides a more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Sept. 10 -- Calvin University posted the following news: * * * Calvin University invests in campus-wide AI initiative to support student success * As AI adoption accelerates across campuses, Calvin University is taking a decisive step forward -equipping its entire campus community with access to BoodleBox, a collaborative AI platform designed for responsible teaching, learning, and working. This initiative strengthens Calvin University's position at the forefront of educational innovation and enables the transparent, more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 9 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Can AI Predict What Humans Do and Why? USC Study Sheds Light on AI's Limits * AI predicting human motivation and behaviors by watching people play games (Credit: Midjourney) A new USC study examined whether large language models (LLMs) could reason about human behavior in strategic social situations, using simple social games to test how well the models could predict players' actions and motives. Led by  more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 10 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Can Routine Lab Data Predict Chemotherapy Side Effects? * Key Takeaways * Nutrition and immune status before chemotherapy may predict how patients experience treatment. * Simple lab data like the Prognostic Nutritional Index may help identify high-risk patients earlier. * The goal is more proactive, personalized supportive care that improves how patients tolerate and feel during treatment. Chemotherapy is not the same journ more PR

DUBLIN, Ireland, Sept. 10 -- Dublin City University posted the following news: * * * Careers Fair to Feature More Than 100 Employers * The DCU Careers Service will host over 100 companies and organisations for this year's Careers Fair, showcasing employment opportunities to Dublin City University's final-year undergraduate and postgraduate students. The Careers Fair takes place in The Helix from 29 September to 30 September, giving students the opportunity to meet prospective employers, learn about graduate job schemes, and explore future  more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept. 11 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * The biology behind surviving college A redesigned course is helping students explore the biology of stress, while building communications skills. September 10, 2026 | Story by: Nina Pettry When students arrive at college, they expect to learn about subjects ranging from biology and business to history and engineering. But they're also learning something else: how to care for themselves while navigating the everyday challenges of college life. Thi more PR

SCHENECTADY, New York, Sept. 10 -- Union College posted the following news: * * * Catching up with...Susan Manchester * Susan Manchester celebrated her 20th year with Union this September. As the associate director and nurse practitioner at Wicker Wellness Center, she helps students achieve their health and wellness goals. "There's never a dull moment as you never know who is going to walk through the door. Every day, week, month and trimester offer something new and exciting," she said. Outside of work, Manchester enjoys teaching yoga,  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 9 -- City Colleges of Chicago posted the following news: * * * City Colleges of Chicago Outlines Vision to Drive Economic Mobility and Prosperity Across Chicago *. At a City Club of Chicago luncheon attended by civic, business, philanthropic, education, and government leaders, Chancellor Juan Salgado highlighted City Colleges of Chicago's growing role as the city's most accessible engine of economic opportunity and outlined a bold vision for the institution's future. Watch the full Keynote on YouTube. Speaking to more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, Sept. 10 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * Civil Engineering Leading Multi-University Study to Strengthen Idaho's Bridges * An expert research team from ISU, East Texas A&M University, Boise State University, Kennesaw State University, and the bridge engineering firm Marx & Arndt Engineering, LLC, will be taking a three-year look at how to help the Idaho Transportation Department protect its hundreds of bridge decks. The deck of a bridge is the surface that pedestrians and vehicles move across. " more PR

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Sept. 10 -- Clark University posted the following news: * * * Clark announces new faculty, administrators * Clark University welcomed several new faculty members and administrators this semester, and also announced that several current faculty are taking on administrative roles. #Undergraduate scholarship Cyril Ghosh, professor of political science and the Lloyd B. Politsch '33 Chair of Law, has been named interim associate dean of undergraduate scholarship, a new part-time position. In this role, Ghosh will pr more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * CMU Researchers Develop 'Electrotech Moneyball' Framework To Rank Risk and Opportunity in Energy and AI Supply Chains * Carnegie Mellon University researchers developed a framework() to help the United States secure the power infrastructure needed to support artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies, all while reducing vulnerabilities in the global supply chains that make that infrastructure possible. The research, conducted over more PR

ALFRED, New York, Sept. 10 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: * * * Computer science professor Chandan Kumar receives 'high-throughput computing' training at OSG School * Alfred University students and faculty will have new opportunities to work with large-scale computing resources following computer science faculty Chandan Kumar's participation in the competitive 2026 OSG School at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. OSG is a consortium dedicated to the advancement of open science via the practice of distributed hig more PR

OMAHA, Nebraska, Sept. 10 -- Creighton University posted the following news: * * * Creighton reaches record enrollment as Class of 2030 begins * Creighton University set an overall enrollment record this fall, reaching 8,948 students while welcoming the third-largest freshman class in University history. The total includes students across Creighton's undergraduate, graduate and professional programs, marking a new enrollment high for the University as a whole. "An increasing number of students are choosing a Creighton education because it more PR

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 10 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Device gives first view of animal brain activity in the field * A new wireless device - lighter than a U.S. dime and shaped like a tiny chef's hat - can track the brainwaves of animals as they move in natural habitats, opening doors to understanding complex behaviors that are impossible to study in the lab. In a paper published Sept. 10 in Nature Methods, researchers provide a proof-of-concept for the device, which includes flexible probes that can track grou more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 10 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * Dr. Zeleny Speaks Out on Measures to Keep AI Usage in Check in the Classroom * #'In a lot of ways, we have made these assignments harder' Interviewed in The Washington Post, Dr. Rachael Zeleny, director of the Writing Program and associate professor of English and Integrated Arts at The University of Baltimore, says higher education is making strides toward the proper usage of AI in the classroom. While students may feel compelled to rely on AI pl more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 10 -- Tulane University Law School posted the following news: * * * Eight Faculty Appointments at Tulane Law Add Expertise, Leadership * Tulane Law School begins the new academic year with a distinguished chair appointment and a group of new scholars, practitioners and a visiting professor whose expertise ranges from artificial intelligence and intellectual property to environmental law, criminal defense, tax policy and international law. Professor Ronald J. Scalise Jr. (L'00) has been named the Eason-Weinmann more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Sept. 10 -- Southern Connecticut State University posted the following news: * * * Emerging Technologies Forum Returns to New Haven This October * Southern Connecticut State University will bring together educators, students, industry leaders, and community partners this fall for the 2026 Emerging Technologies Forum, a daylong event focused on the technologies and workforce needs shaping Connecticut's future. The forum will take place Friday, October 23, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 101 College Street in New Haven, plac more PR

COMMERCE, Texas, Sept. 10 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * ETAMU-Led Fire Data Consortium Uses AI to Improve Firefighter Health and Safety * The initiative will unite researchers, fire departments and advanced technology to turn fragmented data into actionable insights. Firefighters routinely work under conditions that push the human body to its limits. They battle extreme heat, lift heavy equipment, work irregular hours and respond to emergencies wher more PR

OMAHA, Nebraska, Sept. 9 -- Creighton University posted the following news: * * * EU ambassador to discuss AI, Ukraine during Creighton visit * Creighton University will host the ambassador of the European Union to the United States, Jovita Neliupsiene, for a special visit and discussion on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The event, held at the Hixson-Lied Auditorium inside the Harper Center on Creighton's Omaha campus, will take place at 4 p.m. and include remarks as well as a moderated Q&A session. Topics of discussion will include the war in Ukrain more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, Sept. 10 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * Explore AI-supported Online Proctoring and What Makes a Career Rruly Satisfying * ITRC Workshop: Honorlock and AI Presenter: Cathy Leavitt, ITRC Date/Location: Monday, September 14, noon - 1pm, REND 129 and via Zoom Description: Join us for an overview of Honorlock, ISU's online proctoring platform. We'll explore how Honorlock uses AI-supported tools to monitor online exams, support academic integrity, and help faculty create a more secure testing more PR

CANTON, Missouri, Sept. 10 -- Culver-Stockton College posted the following news: * * * Explore the Roar Campus Visit Day Set for Sept. 25 * AI Summary: * Event Details: Culver-Stockton College is hosting its fall "Explore the Roar" visit day for high school students on Friday, Sept. 25, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. * Schedule Highlights: Attendees will tour campus with a student ambassador, meet with faculty and admission counselors, participate in hands-on academic activities, and receive a free lunch. * Registration: Advance registration  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 10 -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Fall faculty assembly celebrates research, service awards * Vanderbilt faculty filled the Student Life Center for the 2026 Fall Faculty Assembly on Sept. 3, listening as Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and Provost C. Cybele Raver celebrated their achievements and their dedication to students. Faculty Senate Chair and Principal Senior Lecturer of Classical and Religious Studies Jason Harris opened this year's assembly, encouraging the more PR

NEWPORT, England, Sept. 10 -- Harper Adams University issued the following news: * * * First Honorary Degrees and Fellowships to be bestowed as Harper Adams University marks 125th year "I am delighted that distinguished people from our specialist industries, Shropshire, public life, and those who are champions for the work we do are being recognised. The fact that this recognition comes at the start of our 125th birthday year makes them particularly special." Figures from food, farming, social enterprise, science and entertainment will rece more PR

BEDFORD PARK, Australia, Sept. 10 -- Flinders University posted the following news: * * * Flinders launches AI Accelerator in partnership with Google Cloud * Flinders University graduates are set to become among the most AI-ready in the nation, with the launch of the Flinders AI Accelerator in Partnership with Google Cloud. Announced today, the Flinders AI Accelerator is the first university-based AI Accelerator in Australia formally established in partnership with Google Cloud, providing students with direct access to cutting-edge AI trai more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * From classroom to cyber range: W&M students take on critical infrastructure threats * The following story originally appeared on the website for William & Mary's School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics. - Ed. Most people turn on a faucet without giving much thought to the complex systems that make clean drinking water possible. It is an essential service that is easy to take for granted, but a series of cyberattacks this summer reportedly targeting c more PR

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Sept. 10 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news: * * * From UNF Career Fair to FIS Career: How partnerships are building Jacksonville's workforce pipeline * A discussion at a University of North Florida career fair helped launch William Moorefield's career. As a business management student, Moorefield met recruiters from Jacksonville-based FIS while exploring internship opportunities. What began as a conversation led to a summer internship and ultimately a full-time role after graduation. Moo more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 8 (TNSjou) -- The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science of Columbia University issued the following news: * * * AI for Materials Needs to Be More Physics-Aware Michele Simoncelli's group introduces a new benchmark to evaluate how well machine learning models for atomic interactions translate quantum characteristics into macroscopic physical properties. September 08, 2026 Material properties such as sound insulation, resistance to extreme heat, and thermal expansion originate from how the zillions of micro more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Sept. 10 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * Gaines Center continues 'Year of the Human Algorithm' with acclaimed author Ted Chiang * The University of Kentucky Gaines Center for the Humanities will continue its "Year of the Human Algorithm" with a visit from acclaimed science fiction author Ted Chiang, whose award-winning novella "Story of Your Life" inspired the 2016 film "Arrival." Chiang's work explores questions surrounding technology, artificial intelligence and what it means to be human more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Sept. 9 -- The George Mason University College of Public Health posted the following news: * * * George Mason's online MPH combines flexibility, human connection, and real-world career preparation - answers for prospective students (video) * Curious whether George Mason's online Master of Public Health program is right for you? Online Master of Public Health Director MB Mitcham answers common questions for prospective students. Hear about the program's flexibility, AI use, skill building, careers, and misconceptions. Lea more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 11 -- Georgia State University issued the following news: * * * When AI Designs the Product, Consumers Have Doubts September 10, 2026 ATLANTA -- A new study out of Georgia State University's J. Mack Robinson College of Business and the University of South Florida delivers a pointed warning to companies betting on AI to power their product design: The technology may make products genuinely more efficient, but it doesn't necessarily make consumers believe they're more sustainable. In fact, it can do the opposite. "We more PR

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 10 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Good vibes: Phones promote shared space, not silos, in Arts Quad installation * What's your vibe? Answer that prompt and a design research project installed on the Arts Quad invites visitors into an immersive space that they help design in the moment, blending physical and digital experience. "Vibe Coating," created by College of Architecture, Art and Planning (AAP) faculty members Suzanne Lettieri, M.Arch. '12, and Michael Jefferson, M.Arch. '12, features r more PR

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Sept. 10 -- Clark University posted the following news: * * * Grant-funded physics research uses AI to explore deep within the Earth * For over two decades, Clark Physics Professor Arshad Kudrolli has studied the flow of fluids and gases that erode and reshape the Earth underground. His foundational research contributes to identifying new energy and water sources, preventing human-induced earthquakes during fracking, and storing carbon beneath the land, allowing industries to avoid releasing CO2 into the air. Now, more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Sept. 10 -- Grand Rapids Community College posted the following news: * * * GRCC Highlights Practical Skills and Community During Tech Week Grand Rapids * Tech Week Grand Rapids will take place Sept. 14-19 with over 120 independently hosted events taking place around the city. Faculty and staff from GRCC's Schools of Business and Industry, STEM and Workforce Training are excited to participate and highlight how the college's programs are helping students learn practical skills and build community. From the latest in more PR

BERKELEY, California, Sept. 10 -- The University of California Haas School of Business posted the following news release: * * * Haas PhD student wins dissertation award for study on AI erosion of professional judgment * A paper by UC Berkeley Haas doctoral student Dr. Farnam Mohebi, exploring how delegating routine tasks to AI can erode professional expertise, has won Texas A&M's Mays Business School AI Dissertation Proposal Competition in the management category. The paper was selected from 50 submissions across six award categories. #Wh more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 11 (TNSjou) -- Harvard Medical School issued the following news: * * * Discovery Fills a Gap in Understanding, Diagnosing Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia Study finds mutations in two genes that disrupt ability of cilia to clear mucus in lungs By STEPHANIE DUTCHEN September 10, 2026 At a glance * Researchers have revealed the structure and composition of an understudied region called the transition zone in hair-like cilia. * They show that mutations in two genes break linkers that hold the transition zone together, more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Sept. 10 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * How Are Data Centers Impacting Health? * Data centers have become a contentious issue across the country. Owing in large part to the increased use of artificial intelligence, more and more data centers are being constructed in the U.S. This has come with significant costs. Data centers gobble up a tremendous amount of energy, most of which still comes from fossil fuels. This has also increased energy prices for consumers. Data centers use up to more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Sept. 10 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * How one researcher is working toward AI use for cancer patient treatment * A UAB researcher is working to establish how artificial intelligence can be used to better understand one of cancer's most-faced questions. Researchers have spent decades working to address some of cancer care's most challenging questions, including how to predict what determines whether a patient's sickness will respond to a treatment. With the help of artificial intelligence more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * How VCU's pioneering homeland security and emergency preparedness program is evolving with changing times - and new threats More than two decades after its founding, the program that helped define an academic field is reshaping its curriculum around a profession whose boundaries have largely disappeared. By Julia Carey Twenty-five years ago, the Sept. 11 attacks transformed the nation's understanding of security and preparedness. In the years  more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Sept. 10 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * Inaugural $10M DoW Grant to Enhance University, Defense Research Capacity * EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Sept. 10, 2026) - The U.S. Department of War has named North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University an inaugural recipient of a five-year, $10 million grant to establish Accelerate-DAQ, a project focused on expanding N.C. A&T's defense research capacity in artificial intelligence, autonomy, cyber res more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Sept. 10 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Inside the Core We Explore the Nature of Reality * Inside the Core, in Core I, students are reading the works of Plato, including the "Allegory of the Cave" from his Republic. This famous Socratic allegory tells of people living in a cave, chained and able to see only shadows reflected on a wall. The shadows come from a fire behind them, with objects being carried by others, and the chained individuals mistake these shadows for reality. In my class more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 10 -- The Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School issued the following news: * * * Alum Eric Jones takes information systems from Carey to space For Eric Jones, the technologies may have changed dramatically since his days at Carey Business School. But the questions that first shaped his thinking remain remarkably familiar: How do complex systems connect? Where are the risks? And what happens when one critical piece fails? - When Eric Jones (Information Systems '08) arrived at Johns Hopkins Carey Business  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 10 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Kenneth Warren to deliver Aims of Education speech to Class of 2030 * For many, "uncertainty" has become an era-defining word. Rapid technological advances, shifting global landscape and even an unclear picture of what happens after college graduation has led to a feeling that the future is one big, looming question. In his upcoming Aims of Education address, Prof. Kenneth Warren won't attempt to provide all the answers-but he will try to help inco more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 10 -- La Trobe University issued the following news release: * * * New Pro Vice-Chancellor to lead learning, teaching Professor Steven Warburton has been appointed as La Trobe University's Pro Vice-Chancellor (Learning and Teaching), the University has announced today. - With more than 25 years of higher education experience across Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, Professor Warburton joins La Trobe from the University of Newcastle, where he is Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education Innovation). He has an e more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 10 -- The University of London - London School of Economics and Political Science issued the following news release: * * * LSE-SMU Global Forum: The Role of Universities in a Fragmented World Wednesday 9 September 2026 On 8 September, LSE President and Vice Chancellor, Professor Larry Kramer, spoke at the inaugural LSE-SMU Global Forum, examining how universities can navigate the world's most pressing challenges together. In an increasingly complex and fragmented world, universities are uniquely positioned to bridge  more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 10 -- The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine issued the following news: * * * LSHTM awarded new funding to train future research leaders 9 September 2026 Three funding awards will support programmes to help healthcare professionals develop their research careers - The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) has received three major funding awards for programmes that will enable clinicians (including doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals), to develop the skills, networks, and insig more PR

DUBLIN, Ireland, Sept. 10 -- Technological University Dublin issued the following news on Sept. 8, 2026: * * * Maeve O'Connell TD Visits TU Dublin to Discuss AI TU Dublin was delighted to welcome Maeve O'Connell TD, Fine Gael spokesperson on Higher Education, to our Grangegorman campus today for an engaging discussion on the impact of Artificial Intelligence on higher education and how we are approaching the implementation of AI across our courses. The discussion explored the opportunities and challenges presented by AI in teaching, learnin more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Sept. 9 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Mason Korea welcomes students from nine countries this fall * George Mason University Korea welcomed its newest Patriots at the Fall 2026 Convocation on August 22, bringing together students, faculty, university leadership, and members of the Incheon Global Campus community to mark the start of a new academic year. This fall's incoming class includes students from nine countries: Korea, the United States, Mongolia, the Philippines, Taiwan, Spain, Tajikis more PR

NEWPORT, Rhode Island., Sept. 10 -- Salve Regina University posted the following news: * * * Meet the Class of 2030 * Somehow, 2030 has gone from sounding like the year one plans to reopen a time capsule to appearing on college diplomas just four years from now. For the 560 first-year students beginning their Salve Regina University story this fall, a lot can happen between now and then. Student Government Association President Simar Jagpal '27 has one piece of advice for them: Don't worry too much about what that story is supposed to look more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 9 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * A burst of "pink noise" may lead to more restorative sleep Delivered at just the right time, this type of auditory stimulus can strengthen the flow of cerebrospinal fluid, which clears debris from the brain and keeps it healthy. - During the day, waste products such as lactic acid and worn-out proteins build up in the brain. When we sleep at night, waves of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) help to wash away this waste, keeping the brai more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 10 -- Morgan State University posted the following news release: * * * Morgan State University and Google Public Sector Collaborate to Build Next-Generation AI Campus * Collaboration Serves as National Blueprint for HBCU Digital Transformation, Driving Advanced Research and Sovereign AI Innovation Toward R1 Status BALTIMORE and SUNNYVALE, Calif. -September 10, 2026 -Morgan State University today announced a new collaboration with Google Public Sector to build a next-generation, AI-driven research campus, securin more PR

TRALEE, Ireland, Sept. 10 -- Munster Technological University issued the following news: * * * MTU and Udaras na Gaeltachta Launch Free AI and Digital Skills Course for Irish Speakers Munster Technological University, in partnership with Udaras na Gaeltachta, has launched a new training programme designed to build digital fluency, cybersecurity awareness, and confidence with emerging technologies for those working through Irish in the Gaeltacht. The free short course aims to support modern public service delivery in Gaeltacht areas. Partici more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 10 -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * NC State Receives $20 Million Grant to Develop New AI-Enabled Learning Technologies The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded North Carolina State University a five-year, $20 million grant to support research on artificial intelligence (AI) tools that can generate interactive narratives effective at engaging K-12 students and improving learning. The grant is a renewal of a previous five-year, $20 million award that established th more PR

NASINU, Fiji, Sept. 10 -- Fiji National University issued the following news: * * * NCIT 2026 Panellist Calls for Greater Inclusion of Women in Fiji's Digital Future For Ofa Lagonilakeba, attending the National Conference on Information Technology (NCIT) 2026, was about more than discussing technology. It was an opportunity to ensure the voices and experiences of women in Information, Communication and Technology, telecommunications and cybersecurity were part of the conversation shaping the Pacific's digital future. An ICT & Cybersecurity  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * New professorship to fuel research at the intersection of finance and AI * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State alumnus Ken Kulju, a founding member of the Penn State Smeal College of Business's Finance Advisory Board, recently made a $3 million estate commitment to endow the Ken Kulju Professorship in Finance. He also pledged $250,000 over the next five years for early activation of the professorship, which has allowed the college to name more PR

HAIFA, Israel, Sept. 10 -- The Technion - Israel Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * New Technion Record: 325 New PhD Graduates At a festive ceremony held last Wednesday, 325 graduates who completed their doctoral studies at the Technion were awarded Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees - a record number in the institution's history. Women comprise 44% of the new PhD graduates, while 20% are international students. The youngest graduate is 28 years old, and the oldest is 77. The ceremony was attended by family members, fa more PR

CALLAGHAN, Australia, Sept. 10 -- The University of Newcastle posted the following news: * * * Newcastle researchers secure six ARC Future Fellowships to drive global innovation * Six University of Newcastle researchers have secured more than $6.6 million in Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellowships to advance cutting-edge research, fill critical knowledge gaps and tackle major national and global challenges. The result marks the University's strongest-ever performance in the highly competitive national scheme, with its equal-la more PR

NIAGARA FALLS, New York, Sept. 9 -- Niagara University posted the following news: * * * Niagara University to Host 2026 Food Industry Center of Excellence Summit * Niagara University will bring together food industry leaders, innovators and experts from across the country for the 2026 Food Industry Center of Excellence Summit on Tuesday, Sept. 29, at the Hyatt Regency Buffalo. This year's summit, "Built to Thrive: Next is Now," will explore how artificial intelligence, technology, changing consumer preferences and innovation are shaping th more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Sept. 10 -- Louisiana State University Shreveport campus posted the following news: * * * Nonprofit professionals examine leadership styles at LSUS regional conference * SHREVEPORT -A road map to yourself. Through all the definitions, explanations and knowledge shared in Dr. Heather Carpenter's speech as part of the 2026 North Louisiana Nonprofit Impact Conference on Thursday, a key aspect of Carpenter's presentation was that local nonprofit professionals discovered what type of leaders they are. Carpenter, executi more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, Sept. 10 -- Northumbria University issued the following news release: * * * Northumbria helps shape national plan to boost graduate employability * Universities and employers have today come together behind a major new plan designed to help get more graduates into good jobs and to help business better connect with the higher education sector. The new Future Jobs Roadmap, published by Universities UK, sets out practical steps and recommendations for universities, businesses and the government to support graduat more PR

MIDLAND, Michigan, Sept. 9 -- Northwood University posted the following news: * * * Northwood University Celebrates 50th Edition of When Free to Choose * Northwood University's signature publication brings faculty expertise, student perspectives and enduring lessons about liberty and free enterprise to readers around the world. Across 50 editions, When Free to Choose has invited readers to consider an idea that has shaped Northwood University since its founding: Human flourishing is greatest when individuals are free to make choices, accep more PR

SINGAPORE, Sept. 10 -- Nanyang Technological University posted the following news: * * * NTU Singapore and AI Singapore to host 2027 International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence * To mark Singapore's selection as the host country for the 2027 International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI), and to celebrate Team Singapore's performance at this year's Olympiad in Astana, Kazakhstan, NTU Singapore held a commendation event for the participants and trainers on 10 Sep. The IOAI announced at the Olympiad's closing ceremony in Aug more PR

MALVERN, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- Pennsylvania State University Great Valley campus issued the following news: * * * Great Valley welcomes two new engineering faculty members New faculty are teaching engineering management, artificial intelligence and machine learning classes September 10, 2026 By Allison Duncan MALVERN, Pa. -- Penn State Great Valley's engineering division welcomed two new faculty members for the fall 2026 semester. Trisha Campanaro, assistant professor of engineering management Trisha Campanaro is teaching courses th more PR

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Sept. 10 -- The University of Copenhagen's School of Global Health issued the following news: * * * PEP partners explore new teaching approaches at UCPH summer school The annual Summer School at the Centre for Online and Blended Learning (COBL), University of Copenhagen, brought together teachers to explore new approaches to teaching and learning. This year, 26 PEP partners joined the programme online, while four guests from Christian Medical College (CMC) Vellore participated on site. Now in its fifth year, the Summer more PR

MANILA, Philippines, Sept. 10 -- Philippine Normal University issued the following news: * * * PNU advances Gender-Transformative Education through Participation in AUN-GJI-SEAMEO RIHED Learning Exchange Representatives of the Philippine Normal University (PNU) participated in the Learning Exchange Program on Designing Gender-Transformative Syllabi, held from August 31 to September 2, 2026, at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand. Organized by the ASEAN University Network on Gender Justice and Inclusion (AUN-GJI) in partnership wit more PR

MANILA, Philippines, Sept. 10 -- Philippine Normal University issued the following news: * * * PNU, GCC-Philippines attend High-Level Global Citizenship Education engagements in Seoul, South Korea Philippine Normal University (PNU), through the GCED Cooperation Centre-Philippines (GCC-Philippines), reinforced its commitment to Global Citizenship Education (GCED) by participating in a series of high-level regional and international engagements in Seoul, Republic of Korea, from August 25 to 27, 2026. Organized by the Asia-Pacific Centre of Edu more PR

HONG KONG, Sept. 10 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU and Citybus sign MoU to promote simulated driving training, enhancing training effectiveness and road safety for Bus Captains * The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and Citybus Limited (Citybus) have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Citybus will utilise the "Intelligent Driving Training and Evaluation System" developed by PolyU, and funded by the Smart Traffic Fund, as a supplementary tool for Bus C more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- Hunter College, a constituent college of the City University of New York, posted the following news: * * * Prepare To Embrace the Unexpected, New Students Hear at Hunter Convocation * Ahmed Tigani '07 MUP '13 stood before Hunter College's newest students on September 4 offering a confession that may have surprised many in the audience. Today he oversees one of New York City's largest and most complex agencies as commissioner of the Department of Buildings, regulating construction sites, shaping housing policy, and mana more PR

KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, Sept. 10 -- The Technical University of Denmark posted the following news: * * * Provost: In an unpredictable world, DTU must be the technological anchor * Today, technology and innovation are closely linked to power, security, and autonomy. This is reflected in the competitive pressures and geopolitical tensions Europe is experiencing in recent years. That is why DTU must demonstrate scientific leadership and assume greater democratic responsibility, according to DTU's provost Christine Nellemann. Sari Vegendal A more PR

PERTH, Australia, Sept. 10 -- Curtin University issued the following news release: * * * Quartet secures millions for research into AI, emissions, influencers and more * Four Curtin University researchers have secured almost $5 million in Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellowships funding to tackle major challenges facing Australia: artificial intelligence, online influence, Indigenous language revitalisation and low-emissions ironmaking. The ARC Future Fellowships scheme supports outstanding mid-career researchers to undertake a more PR

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Sept. 10 -- The High Meadows Environmental Institute at Princeton University posted the following news: * * * Researchers Develop First High-Resolution Map of Groundwater Across Brazil * Princeton researchers used machine learning to construct a map of groundwater levels across the entire 3.29-million-square-mile (8.5 million km2) expanse of Brazil, from its rainforests to its alternately dry and rainy savanna. It is the first national-scale high resolution overview of groundwater depth and could help scientists study more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 9 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Robotics Innovation Center Earns LEED Platinum Certification for Sustainable Construction * Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Innovation Center ()(RIC) is the first CMU project to earn Platinum Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council()'s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design() (LEED) program. Steve Guenther, assistant vice president for Facilities Management Services() (FMS) and University Engineer, said he is as excited  more PR

GREATER MANCHESTER, England, Sept. 10 -- The University of Salford issued the following news: * * * Salford shortlisted for two Times Higher Education Awards! 08.09.26 The University of Salford has been shortlisted for two gongs at the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards. The THE Awards, now in their 22nd year, are widely known as the "Oscars of higher education" and recognise excellence across the UK and Irish sectors. Judges received over 500 entries across 20 categories, with two Salford entries making the final shortlist. Technologic more PR

VICTORIA, British Columbia, Sept. 10 -- Royal Roads University posted the following news: * * * September 2026 Thesis and Dissertation Defences * Gizem Turanli defends "Navigating the Double Shift: An Intersectional Analysis of Work-Life Balance Challenges Among Women Managers in British Columbia's Hospitality and Tourism Industry. " Public Notice of the Master's Thesis Defence for the Degree of Master of Arts in Tourism Management * School of Tourism and Hospitality Management * Date/Time: September 01, 2026, at 09:00 AM to 10:30 AM ( more PR

CARBONDALE, Illinois, Sept. 11 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * SIU professor creating AI-based portal to support earlier Lyme disease evaluation by Brooke Keltner CARBONDALE, Ill. -- A visit to the doctor's office with fever, chills, fatigue and aches could seem like the flu or another viral infection. But what happens when symptoms don't go away? The patient is left frustrated and scared wanting to know what's wrong, while the clinician is left puzzled, trying to pinpoint a diagnosis. This is one  more PR

MADISON, South Dakota, Sept. 10 -- Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * South Dakota Public Universities welcome new class of students, reflecting strong enrollment across the system * PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota's public universities welcomed a new class of students this fall, with enrollment data showing the system's overall headcount holding steady and first-time freshman enrollment continuing to grow compared with last year's class. The South Dakota Board of Regents system welcomed more than 35,000 students to campu more PR

STANFORD, California, Sept. 11 (TNSjou) -- Stanford University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Emmanuel Mignot receives Lasker Award for discovering cause of narcolepsy By Nina Bai Through genetic and immunological studies, the Stanford Medicine sleep researcher found that narcolepsy stems from a deficiency of orexin in the brain, opening the door to new sleep therapies. September 09, 2026 When Emmanuel Mignot, MD, PhD, began studying narcolepsy four decades ago, sleep and its disorders were not considered serious subj more PR

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Sept. 10 -- Stockholm University issued the following news: * * * Assar Lindbeck centre inaugurated: Research will take up more space in the public debate How can research contribute to better policy decisions? And what role should researchers play in the public debate? - These were issues that took centre stage when Assar Lindbeck Centre was inaugurated in SNS (Studeforbundet Naringsliv och Samhalle) premises in front of researchers, decision-makers and social actors. The new centre, part of the Institute of Internation more PR

LONG BEACH, California, Sept. 10 -- California State University issued the following news: * * * Students Experience Global Learning at CSU Tuition Rates By Alisia Ruble 9/10/2026 Through CSU International Programs, students can participate in study abroad while paying low tuition, with financial aid and scholarships helping keep global experiences within reach. For decades, the California State University has helped students earn a high-quality degree at one of the most affordable tuition rates in the nation. Through CSU International Pr more PR

GUILFORD, England, Sept. 10 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Surrey and NVIDIA training fix could let AI-generated scenes respond properly to your controls * AI systems that generate video frame by frame could follow a user's camera commands far more accurately, thanks to a new training method developed by researchers from the University of Surrey and NVIDIA. This improvement matters most where someone steers a generated scene rather than simply watching it. That covers video games built on worlds the A more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 11 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Teaching and Learning Intentionally in the Age of AI Meredith Professor Faculty Fellow Doug Yung seeks to create a campus culture of reflection, experimentation and shared responsibility around AI. Wendy S. Loughlin Sept. 10, 2026 Pun To (Douglas) Yung, one of three inaugural Meredith Professor Faculty Fellows, spent the 2025-26 academic year developing and testing approaches for thoughtfully incorporating artificial intelligence into teaching, learning a more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Sept. 11 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Civil engineering Ph.D. student receives Tau Beta Pi honors Hu "Oliver" Zhao receives a national Tau Beta Pi fellowship and becomes the first Texas A&M University student named a Tau Beta Pi Laureate since 1982. Sep. 10, 2026 By Zachry Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Hu "Oliver" Zhao, a civil and environmental engineering Ph.D. student at Texas A&M University, received two national honors from Tau Beta Pi. more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 9 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * The Imagination Advantage: A Conversation with Cassandra Vieten * In an age when information can be had at the click of a button, Einstein's famous quote that "imagination is more important than knowledge" may be truer than ever before. At the University of California San Diego Qualcomm Institute (QI), The Arthur C. Clarke Center for Human Imagination is exploring the science behind our ability to dream big and innovate. On the oc more PR

LOUGHBOROUGH, England, Sept. 10 -- Loughborough University issued the following news release: * * * The next frontier is not artificial intelligence, it's artificial societies * There is a temptation to divide the future of AI into two possibilities: utopia or catastrophe. Neither extreme is particularly helpful. The more interesting possibility is messier - and requires a step-shift in our thinking, from artificial intelligence to AI societies. When most people hear "AI", they typically think of ChatGPT, Copilot or another conversational more PR

FROSTBURG, Maryland, Sept. 11 -- Frostburg State University issued the following news: * * * Three Frostburg State University Employees Receive Staff Awards for Excellence Sep 10, 2026 10:30 AM Frostburg State University honored Carl Haas, Lori Kimble and Brandon Blank with Staff Awards for Excellence at an FSU Welcome Back Celebration held on Sept. 10. The annual Staff Awards for Excellence recognize exceptional service to the institution. Recipients are nominated and chosen by their colleagues. Haas serves in two key roles within FSU A more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 10 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * Through internships, USF Institute of Applied Engineering opens direct pathway to defense careers * The USF Institute of Applied Engineering and its interns are is developing autonomous lunar landing technology By Paul Guzzo, University Communications and Marketing Jean Alvarez wanted to connect his bachelor's degree in business analytics and information systems to a larger mission tied to service and national purpose. "I felt like my work should more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 11 -- Trinity College issued the following news: * * * Trinity Summer Research Students Work with Faculty Mentors 'Inside and Outside of the Lab' September 10, 2026 Trinity College students have many opportunities to engage in research, both on and off campus. These experiences include close collaborations with professors from all academic divisions; research conducted with community partners in the greater Hartford region; participation in clinical research projects at area medical centers; and independent, stu more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 9 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Turn ideas into action with this month's AI workshops * Clemson faculty, staff and students can explore practical applications of artificial intelligence through a range of workshops and events offered this September. From hands-on ChatGPT Edu sessions and AI Office Hours to OTEI's project-focused workshop and Clemson Libraries' AI literacy series, these opportunities provide guidance for using AI thoughtfully in teaching, research, daily work and inform more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, Sept. 10 -- The University of Toronto posted the following news: * * * U of T researcher calls for independent testing of powerful AI models * For Nicolas Papernot, the secret to strengthening cybersecurity in the age of AI is transparency - sharing information about threats and allowing researchers to probe these systems before attackers do. He practises what he preaches. An associate professor of electrical and computer engineering at the University of Toronto's Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering, Papernot drew gl more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 11 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * UAlbany Researchers Partner with NASA to Build AI Tool for Predicting Power Outages By Mike Nolan ALBANY, N.Y. (Sept. 10, 2026) -- Driven by increasingly severe weather events, power outages are costing the U.S. economy between $50 billion and $150 billion annually in direct losses and lost productivity. New York ranks among the most affected states in the nation, with more than 18.3 million customer outages recorded during major weather-driven blacko more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 11 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * Only Opportunities Ahead The program has changed how I approach technology and ethics, and it has given me the critical skills that I need to start a new career in artificial intelligence. Tamara Ward-Lucas M.S. in Artificial Intelligence for Business student - Tamara Ward-Lucas arrived, quite unexpectedly, at a career crossroads. She couldn't go back; the job she once loved had changed beyond recognition, and the uncertainty of what came next  more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 10 -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * UCL startup Medly AI secures $8 million (pound sterling6 million) investment UCL startup Medly AI has secured $8 million (pound sterling6 million) in investment to accelerate the growth of its AI-powered tutoring platform used by more than 400,000 students preparing for exams in the UK. Founded by UCL alumni and former medical students Kavi Samra and Paul Jung, Medly AI combines artificial intelligence, neuroscience and teaching theory to deliver per more PR

MACAU, China, Sept. 10 -- The University of Macau posted the following news: * * * UM showcases 13 start-ups and technology transfer projects at BIOHK2026 * A delegation from the University of Macau (UM), led by Vice Rector Claudia Xu, participated in the fifth Hong Kong International Biotechnology Conference and Exhibition (BIOHK2026). At the event, UM showcased 13 university-incubated start-ups and technology transfer projects, highlighting the university's achievements in industry-academia collaboration. Xu said the 13 featured start-up more PR

NICOSIA, Cyprus, Sept. 10 -- The University of Nicosia issued the following news: * * * New university additions to the Law School of the University of Nicosia The teaching and research staff of the School in Athens and Nicosia is strengthened with academics who have significant international experience and research presence - The Law School of the University of Nicosia further strengthens its university potential with new additions to its teaching staff in Athens and Nicosia, in the context of the continuous development of the School and  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 11 -- The University of Chicago Divinity School issued the following news: * * * Media Theorist Patrick Jagoda to Deliver 2026 Nuveen Lecture September 9, 2026 The University of Chicago Divinity School is pleased to announce the 2026 Nuveen Lecture, funded by the Baptist Theological Union, to be delivered by Patrick Jagoda, William Rainey Harper Professor in the Departments of English Language and Literature, Cinema and Media Studies, and Obstetrics and Gynecology, and the College, at the University of Chicago. The  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 11 -- The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering issued the following news: * * * Harnessing AI to find new materials By: Emily Ayshford PhD student Rodrigo Pires Ferreira uses his talents for problem solving to discover new materials for future technologies September 10, 2026 Whether he's solving crosswords, playing poker, or conducting scientific research, Rodrigo Pires Ferreira is a problem solver at heart. "It almost doesn't even matter which subject," he said. "I have just always like more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, Sept. 11 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * Interviewing with AI? Try not to let the robot affect your behavior AI makes finding a new hire faster, but it can't tell when candidates exaggerate, new study finds Sep 10, 2026 - By J. Merritt Melancon A firm handshake used to be all a job candidate needed to make a good first impression, but today a growing number of firms are relying on artificial intelligence to screen applicants. Using AI to conduct first-round interviews saves time and money. Bu more PR

WEST HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 11 -- The University of Hartford issued the following news: * * * Barney School Expands AI Education with New Industry-Supported Pathway September 09, 2026 Preparing students for success has always been at the core of a University of Hartford education. Today, that increasingly includes understanding and applying artificial intelligence--including at the Barney School of Business, where students are learning to navigate a digital economy already being reshaped by AI. Barney's effort to continue integrating more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Sept. 11 -- The University of Iowa College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Ziqing Lu honored with Best Thesis Award for research on building more reliable reinforcement learning models Thursday, September 10, 2026 Ziqing Lu has received the Best Thesis Award from the University of Iowa's Program of Applied Mathematics and Computational Science (AMCS) for her dissertation, "Adversarial Robustness of Reinforcement Learning Systems." Lu conducted her research under the mentorship of Weiyu Xu, professor of elect more PR

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Sept. 10 -- The University of Johannesburg issued the following news release: * * * Dr Afezekile Moko: Academic Trailblazing in Smart City Development Dr Afezekile Moko is a 30 year-old academic from Zihlahleni, a small village in the Eastern Cape where community ties run deep and traditions anchor everyday life. Dr Moko carries the quiet strengths of her origins into every step of her academic journey. She grew up in the city of KuGompo (formerly East London) and was disciplined in the corridors of a girl's boar more PR

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- The University of Lynchburg posted the following news: * * * University of Lynchburg reports financial surplus, fall first-year enrollment growth, career-focused academic programs * The University of Lynchburg is opening its next chapter on solid ground: fall first-year enrollment is up, the FY26 budget closed with a surplus, and Dr. Sally Selden, the University's 12th president, has begun her tenure with momentum across academic programs and an ambitious long-term growth plan. In recent years, University l more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 9 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release: * * * University of Phoenix Student Success * Student reflections from President's and Dean's List honorees highlight flexibility, career-focused learning and perseverance while balancing work, family and education University of Phoenix is spotlighting the experiences of students recognized on its July 2026 President's and Dean's Lists, sharing stories that illustrate the dedication, persistence and personal goals behind their academic achievement. As more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Sept. 10 -- The University of Sydney issued the following news: * * * University of Sydney leads Australia in ARC Future Fellowships Climate resilience, AI, health and quantum technologies: 39 Sydney researchers awarded prestigious Future Fellowships - The University of Sydney has achieved its strongest-ever outcome in the latest Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellowships round, securing support for 39 impact-focused projects spanning science, engineering, health, humanities, social sciences, architecture and l more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Sept. 10 -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * UNSW partners with OpenAI to support the first generation of AI natives in the workforce Expanding access to AI tools and education will help students build confidence and skills needed in the workforce. - UNSW Sydney has announced a strategic partnership with OpenAI, opens in a new window to bring ChatGPT Edu to more than 80,000 students and staff as part of the University's broader approach to responsible AI. The collaboration, one of the  more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, Sept. 10 -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * UofG to lead PS13m PhD programme to tackle growing health issue of Multiple Long Term Conditions * A consortium led by the University of Glasgow, in collaboration with the Universities of Dundee, Edinburgh and St Andrews, has been awarded PS13.8m from Wellcome to support a Multiple Long Term Conditions PhD programme for health professionals. Multiple long-term conditions (MLTCs) are a growing global health challenge, associated with frailty, poorer qu more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Sept. 9 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news: * * * USC researchers land major AI-driven grants from Department of Energy * Two University of South Carolina faculty were recently awarded significant grants as part of the first wave projects selected for the Department of Energy's Genesis Mission. Designed to bring together a national consortium of researchers and pair them with Department of Energy resources, the Genesis Mission will help build AI-enabled workflows to expediate discoveries more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, Sept. 9 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA, Cook Children's unite on brain health * The University of Texas at Arlington and Cook Children's will host "Brain Health Across the Lifespan" on Thursday, Sept. 10, bringing together researchers, clinicians, faculty and students to explore brain health from infancy through old age. The symposium runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Library Atrium on the sixth floor of UTA's Central Library, followed by a poster session and recep more PR

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Sept. 10 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news: * * * UTC researchers earn U.S. patent for wearable essential tremor control device * The wearable tremor-control device attaches around a person's forearm, with two mechanical supports extending over the back of the hand. Courtesy of Dr. Erkan Kaplanoglu. A collaboration of researchers from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and Marmara University in Turkiye has received a U.S. design patent for a wearable device designed  more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Sept. 10 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * UU AI Chat: Utrecht University's new AI platform Since this week, all Utrecht University students and employees have been able to use UU AI Chat: our own platform for generative AI. This gives everyone free and equal access to a range of language models in an environment designed to meet our requirements for privacy, security and responsible use. The environment was initially developed for education, but can also be valuable for research and other work more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 11 -- Vanderbilt University Peabody College issued the following news: * * * Fall faculty assembly celebrates research, service awards Faculty theme for 2026-27 revealed: "Let us serve so that all may flourish." Sep 10, 2026, 11:04 AM Vanderbilt faculty filled the Student Life Center for the 2026 Fall Faculty Assembly on Sept. 3, listening as Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and Provost C. Cybele Raver celebrated their achievements and their dedication to students. Faculty Senate Chair and Principal Senior Lectur more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU homeland security experts offer insight into the post-9/11 security landscape Wilder School faculty Curtis Brown, David Webber and Christopher Whyte look back at the past 25 years of public security. By Sian Wilkerson Twenty-five years ago, the Sept. 11 attacks ushered in a new era of American life and fundamentally altered the nation's concept of safety. In the years since, "counterterrorism has become an enduring feature of American gov more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 10 -- Victoria University issued the following news release: * * * Victoria University launches 8-week Applied AI for Business program Victoria University has launched a new program for small and medium-sized businesses to build their artificial intelligence (AI) capability. The Applied AI for Business Program, led by Victoria University Associate Professor Scott Bingley and Dr Ruwangi Fernando, will support businesses across Melbourne's north-west to move beyond AI awareness and develop the skills to identify, i more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Seed grants fuel new approaches to food packaging, cancer research, and 4-H evaluation Three interdisciplinary Virginia Tech teams received $25,000 each through the Susan E. Duncan Innovation in Agriculture and Life Sciences Seed Grant program. By Marya Barlow 10 Sep 2026 Three Virginia Tech research teams are exploring new interdisciplinary approaches to sustainable food packaging, cancer research, and 4-H learning with support from the Susan E. Duncan Innova more PR

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, Sept. 10 -- Saint Mary's University posted the following news: * * * Welcoming our newest professors in the Faculty of Science * With the excitement of a new academic year, Saint Mary's is pleased to welcome new professors to the Faculty of Science who bring research expertise in psychology, biology, earth science, environmental science, mathematics, and computing science. Read below to meet our new faculty members! Dr. Mark Bowler Department: Psychology Specialty: Industrial/Organizational Psychology Classes: Gra more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * William & Mary sustains its excellence in career outcomes for Class of 2025 * The following was originally published as an online exclusive for the W&M Alumni Magazine. - Ed. Building on its sustained excellence in student outcomes, William & Mary continues to stand out as a top university for careers, according to a recent survey of the Class of 2025. Of the 88% of members of the Class of 2025 that responded to the university's latest Next Destination S more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Sept. 9 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * WKU Computer Science Professors Awarded $305,326 NSF Grant to Redefine Introductory Programming Education * Dr. Guangming Xing and Dr. Huanjing Wang, both Professors of Computer Science in the WKU School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, have been awarded a $305,326 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to develop a tool designed to transform how students learn introductory programming. The three-year project, titled "Improving Co more PR