EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 11 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * 2 MSU Finance professionals selected for national program * The National Association of College and University Business Officers has announced the membership for its prestigious Emerging Leaders Program. Michigan State University is proud to be represented by Kate Reasner and Kristy Smith, two of the 76 professionals selected for this year's cohort. They represent the sixth and seventh MSU Finance team members selected to participate in the progra more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 11 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Associate Dean Daryl Lim discusses antitrust and generative AI copyright * CARLISLE, PA-H. Laddie Montague Jr. Chair in Law and Associate Dean for Research and Strategic Partnerships Daryl Lim spoke on the American Bar Association panel "Emerging Antitrust and Generative AI Copyright Issues" on September 10, 2026. The webinar examined how copyright and content-licensing markets are shaping competition among search and a more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 11 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Associate Dean Daryl Lim to join IPWatchdog AI webinar * CARLISLE, PA-H. Laddie Montague Jr. Chair in Law and Associate Dean for Research and Strategic Partnerships Daryl Lim will join Nicole Morris, faculty director of the IP and Innovation Clinic at Emory Law, for "How We Use AI: University Edition" on Tuesday, September 29, at noon ET. The 60-minute webinar will examine how legal educators use AI in their teaching, s more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, Sept. 12 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Binghamton expands financial support for graduate students Higher stipends advance the University's strategic commitment to graduate education September 10, 2026 Forward Together: The Strategic Plan for Binghamton University is already translating into new support for graduate students, including higher stipends and additional funding to make graduate school more affordable and strengthen the student experience. Binghamton's base academic-year stipend more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, Sept. 12 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Binghamton University named the top public college in New York state by Forbes University also recognized on Forbes' national "Top 25 Public Colleges" list By David Hermanovitch September 10, 2026 One of the nation's top business and financial media outlets has ranked Binghamton University as the top public university in New York state. The 2027 edition of Forbes' annual America's Top Colleges list has ranked Binghamton University as the #63 higher e more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Camera, AI assess turkeys, predict future body weight in study * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Body weight monitoring is one of the most important tools for poultry farmers. It provides valuable information about growth, uniformity, feed conversion efficiency -how well birds turn feed into meat -and the occurrence of diseases in a flock. But obtaining frequent and accurate body weight measurements is a significant challenge in commercial poultr more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Sept. 11 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Chief of National Guard Bureau visits Purdue to discuss national security, military education * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Gen. Steven Nordhaus, chief of the National Guard Bureau and a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, met with Purdue University leadership and toured key facilities Aug. 28 to see firsthand how Purdue is helping address the nation's evolving defense and security challenges. As Indiana's sole land-grant university, Purdue maintains more PR

HOUGHTON, Michigan, Sept. 11 -- Michigan Technological University posted the following news release: * * * Choosing Tech: Newest Class of Huskies Ready to Run * This fall, Michigan Technological University welcomes a new class of Huskies who bring strong academic preparation and leadership experiences from beyond the classroom. As colleges and universities nationwide navigate long-anticipated demographic shifts affecting the number of traditional college-age students, Michigan Tech enrolled 7,054 students for fall 2026, a drop of 4.8% from more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Sept. 11 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news: * * * Clinical Practice Teaching Award: Angela McLeod * At first glance, Angela McLeod's path to the field of speech pathology might seem direct. Her younger brother was born with a cleft palate, and she remembers tagging along as a young girl to appointments where a therapist would work on her brother's ability to enunciate. "He had a lot of extensive surgeries and required speech therapy for most of his childhood," recalls McLeod, recipient  more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 11 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * Creating a Lasting Legacy Through an Enduring Opportunity Scholarship * After more than four decades of teaching, leading, and championing students at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Deborah Baldwin and James Metzger are continuing their commitment to the university by establishing the Dr. Deborah J. Baldwin Enduring Opportunity Endowed Scholarship. The planned gift will support the Enduring Opportunity Scholarship  more PR

SEASIDE, California, Sept. 11 -- California State University Monterey Bay campus posted the following news: * * * CSUMB repeats as a top California school in Forbes rankings * Cal State Monterey Bay maintained its impressive standing as the fourth-best public university among medium-sized California schools in suburban settings (as opposed to rural or urban), according to Forbes magazine's "America's Top Colleges List 2027" rankings, which were released on Thursday, Sept. 10. CSUMB received the same ranking in Forbes' 2026 rankings. The un more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Discovery Grant helps Harrisburg student pursue criminal justice research * MIDDLETOWN, Pa. -A Penn State Harrisburg student was awarded a Penn State Discovery Grant, which helped her spend the summer researching people's perceptions of safety when riding the Metro, the public transportation system in Washington, D.C. Criminal justice major Kate Bukowski was one of 31 Penn State students awarded a Discovery Grant. The grant program, w more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, Sept. 10 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Dr. Bobbie Bailey School of Music enters educational partnership with Atlanta Symphony * Kennesaw State University's Dr. Bobbie Bailey School of Music and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO) are joining forces to create new opportunities for the next generation of musicians in Metro Atlanta. Beginning this fall, the educational partnership will connect KSU music students with professional musicians through masterclasses, performance opportunit more PR

MADISON, South Dakota, Sept. 11 -- Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * DSU enrollment grows for fifth consecutive year * MADISON, S.D. - Dakota State University's enrollment continued its upward trajectory in fall 2026, fueled by growth among graduate students, online learners, South Dakota residents, transfer students, and high school dual-credit students. DSU enrolled 3,975 students this fall, an increase of 133 students, or 3.5%, from fall 2025, which is the largest enrollment total in university history. Enrollmen more PR

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Sept. 11 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * ETSU receives $15 million gift from Phil and Martha Bachman Foundation * #ETSU Board of Trustees approves naming of Phil and Martha Bachman College of Arts and Sciences. East Tennessee State University's largest college has a new name. During its quarterly meeting today, the ETSU Board of Trustees approved the naming of the Phil and Martha Bachman College of Arts and Sciences. The naming and recognition follow a recent $15 million gift to more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Sept. 11 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Explore Rhody Abroad Sept. 14: Same Rams, bigger world * KINGSTON, R.I. - Sept. 11, 2026 - For students already thinking about studying abroad, or those who have never considered it, the Rhody Abroad Fair on Monday, Sept. 14, is a chance to see where URI can take them. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Quad, students can explore programs in 30 countries, including the United States, with options for every major ranging from one week to a full ac more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 11 -- The University of Utah posted the following news release: * * * Fighting poverty today may build concern for the people of tomorrow * Does helping people struggling to survive today make any difference for future generations? New research from the University of Utah has documented evidence that it does. Rather than viewing present-day poverty and long-term risks as competing priorities, the research team led by psychologist Kyle Fiore Law sees them as interconnected. "In debates about the future, there's o more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 11 -- Franklin University issued the following news release: * * * Franklin University Announces Summer 2026 Robert L. Bailey Teaching Award Recipients * Sherry Mercurio Executive Director, Office of Community Relations (614) 947-6581 Email: sherry.mercurio@franklin.edu As Franklin University proudly celebrates its 183rd Commencement on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, at 2 p.m. (ET), the University honors the dedicated educators who play a pivotal role in the success of its graduates. Congratulations to this trimes more PR

COMMERCE, Texas, Sept. 11 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * From ETAMU to IEEE: Computer Science Alum Builds Career in Cybersecurity * East Texas A&M University alumnus Vamshidhar Reddy Vemula is bringing his expertise in cloud security and software engineering to an international professional organization as Industry Representative for the IEEE Systems Council Technical Committee on System Security. IEEE, short for the Institute of Electrical and Electr more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 11 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU College of Social Sciences and Public Policy announces 2026-2027 Distinguished Alumni * The Florida State University College of Social Sciences and Public Policy (COSSPP) will honor three graduates with Distinguished Alumni Awards for their professional achievements, contributions to society and support of the college and university. Jeralynn (Lynne) S. Cossman, Larry Hogan and Gene Moran will be honored at the college's Distinguished Alumni Gal more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * GCI Catalyst Project aims to tackle human rights issues with help of AI * Cher Weixia Chen hopes being mindful of human rights will one day be just as automatic as looking both ways before crossing the street. The George Mason University professor is spearheading an innovative project she hopes will give educators and students, along with NGOs, government, technological, and business leaders, the tools to better approach human rights issues. Chen, a  more PR

AMERICUS, Georgia, Sept. 11 -- Georgia Southwestern State University posted the following news: * * * GSW freshmen selected for prestigious President Jimmy Carter Leadership Program * AMERICUS, Ga. (Sept. 11, 2026) -Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) has named 18 freshmen to the President Jimmy Carter Leadership Program, which was established to honor the legacy of GSW alumnus and former U.S. President Jimmy Carter. These students are the eighth cohort to enter the program since its creation in 2019. The newest cohort members were more PR

INDIANA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * IUP College of Osteopathic Medicine, Adelphoi Village Celebrate Clinical Training Affiliation Agreement * On September 9, Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Adelphoi Village celebrated the formal signing of a clinical training affiliation agreement for future students at IUP's College of Osteopathic Medicine. From left: Adelphoi Vice President for Behavioral Health and Community-Based Services Theresa Matson, Adelphoi CEO Nancy Kukovi more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Sept. 12 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * 'Collaborative in nature' K-State professor creates Flint Hills-focused architectural installation through local fellowship By Abbigail Marshall, News and Communications Services Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 MANHATTAN -- When Ursula Emery-McClure moved to Manhattan in 2023, she had no idea about the remarkable, unseen world beneath the Flint Hills. Beneath sweeping grasslands and grazing bison, stories of the tallgrass prairie are tucked underground -- nar more PR

BEAUMONT, Texas, Sept. 12 -- Lamar University issued the following news: * * * College of Engineering celebrates 75 years of shaping Southeast Texas September 11, 2026 | by April Thompson The story of Lamar University's College of Engineering begins long before there was a college: with a region transformed by industry and a mission formed by that change. The story begins with a region marked by industrial change. When Capt. Anthony F. Lucas struck oil at Spindletop on Jan. 10, 1901, Beaumont changed almost overnight. The Lucas Gusher la more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 10 -- The University of North Carolina Charlotte campus posted the following news release: * * * Levine Scholar Jasmine Oliver named Newman Civic Fellow * Jasmine Oliver, a senior environmental studies major and Levine Scholar dedicated to addressing community-based challenges through environmental advocacy and research, is among the 2026-27 recipients of the Newman Civic Fellowship. Awarded by Campus Compact, the fellowship is a yearlong program that recognizes students for their leadership potential and  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 12 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Foundation gift inspires additional gifts to strengthen youth mental health care September 11, 2026 A $100,000 gift from the Annapurna Foundation is sparking a new U-M Health effort to ensure more Michigan youth receive mental health treatments proven to help them recover. The Foundation's investment, along with an additional $75,000 in gifts from Collyer Smith, Sam Kottamsu, Larry Gray, a more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 11 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Michigan youth shine in the 2026 Michigan State Fair 4-H & Youth Virtual Showcase * The 2026 Michigan State Fair 4-H & Youth Virtual Showcase provided a statewide opportunity for young people to celebrate their learning, talents and accomplishments. Hosted by the Michigan State Fair in partnership with Michigan State University Extension, the showcase welcomed 133 youth ages 5 to 19 representing 43 Mich more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 12 -- The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * A New Generation of Scientists Start Their Journeys at the Pitt School of Medicine By Kat Procyk The newest cohort of future scientists at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine began their careers of discovery at the sixth annual Welcome Ceremony for Incoming PhD Students at Alumni Hall on Sept. 3, 2026. More than 100 students received ceremonial jackets from graduate program directors to commemorate their commit more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The University of the District of Columbia posted the following news: * * * NSF Awards UDC Nearly $5 Million to Advance Nanotechnology Research and Education * The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) is proud to announce the renewal of its National Science Foundation Center for Research Excellence in Science and Technology (NSF-CREST) award in the amount of $4.99 million. This prestigious award will extend a highly successful research and workforce development program that has engaged hundreds of students, p more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * NSF STAIR curriculum expands Penn State's ACES research administration program * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Research administrators at Penn State will have a new opportunity to strengthen and expand their professional skills through the Administrative Committee on Research (ACOR) Certification & Education Series (ACES) program, which was recently updated to integrate modules from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded Skilled Trai more PR

RADFORD, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Objects, images tell Radford University's history * Radford University's rich heritage is told in many ways. In addition to shared experiences and memories, artifacts - physical objects, images and recordings - offer a deeper understanding of the people who are at the heart of its history. Ashley Palazzo, head of Archives and Special Collections at the McConnell Library, displayed and discussed various artifacts linked to key university milestones a more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Sept. 11 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Research at the Heart of Our Mission * Dear Thorobred Family, Today's most pressing challenges do not fit neatly within a single discipline. They demand people who can connect knowledge, work across sectors, lead amid uncertainty, and turn ideas into practical action. Preparing this next generation of thinkers and leaders is central to Kentucky State University's mission. Research is fundamental to that work and to our role as Kentucky's 1890 land- more PR

GALVESTON, Texas, Sept. 10 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * Ronak Shah to launch and lead UTMB Department of Aerospace and Exploration Medicine * The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) has established a new Department of Aerospace and Exploration Medicine within its School of Public and Population Health, expanding the university's longstanding work in aerospace health and positioning UTMB to help address the health challenges of the next era of human exploration. Ronak V. Shah, DO, more PR

MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, Sept. 12 -- The University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez campus (Recinto Universitario de Mayaguez) issued the following news: * * * RUM promotes academic dialogue on regulatory challenges and the teaching of psychology in Puerto Rico By Mariam Ludim Rosa Velez (mariam.ludim@upr.edu) Friday, September 11, 2026 The University of Mayaguez (RUM) was the headquarters of the Resolution 2025-156 forum of the JEP: Implications for the University and Teaching in Psychology, a meeting that brought together specialists from various  more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 10 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Scripps Oceanography's Center for Marine Biodiversity & Conservation Marks 25 Years of Ocean Impact * This September, UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography invites the community to join in celebrating a milestone: the 25th anniversary of its Center for Marine Biodiversity and Conservation (CMBC). Founded in 2001, CMBC was created to promote marine biodiversity research and address conservation challenges through int more PR

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, Sept. 11 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * SDSU enrollment remains strong with a high number of in-state students * South Dakota State University continues to be the university of choice for South Dakota students this fall with the highest number of in-state students in over a decade. SDSU's total enrollment is near 12,000 students for the third consecutive year. SDSU's fall 2026 enrollment is 11,901 students, including nearly 7,000 South Dakota residents -the highest number of in-st more PR

BOONE, North Carolina, Sept. 11 -- Appalachian State University posted the following news: * * * Second life, stronger start: App State and E2D provide 200 refurbished laptops to first-year students * BOONE, N.C. -First-year, first-generation students at Appalachian State University received new laptops on Aug. 27, when the university and nonprofit computer refurbisher E2D (Eliminate the Digital Divide) distributed 200 devices at Plemmons Student Union on the Boone campus. The distribution served eligible students across the Boone, Hickory  more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Sept. 11 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news: * * * Sidwell honored with Outstanding New Advisor award * NORMAN, Okla. - Bee Sidwell, an academic advisor in the College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences at the University of Oklahoma, has been named a recipient of the 2026 Outstanding New Advisor Award, presented by NACADA: The Global Community for Academic Advising. The Outstanding New Advisor Award is a national recognition given to individuals who have demonstrated exceptional academic advising  more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 12 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Chancellor King and SUNY Board of Trustees on the Anniversary of September 11 September 11, 2026 "Today marks the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks against our state and nation on September 11, 2001. While time has passed, the losses from that day and the shock from those attacks are still keenly felt by New Yorkers and all Americans. Additionally, we remember the heroic sacrifices and acts of bravery from first res more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 11 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Ten benefits of being a Michigan 4-H member * Michigan 4-H is about much more than projects, meetings and fairs. As part of the nation's largest youth development organization, Michigan 4-H members gain access to unique opportunities that help them build skills, discover interests, develop leadership abilities and prepare for future success. From statewide events and scholarships to national travel expe more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 10 -- Texas Southern University posted the following news: * * * Texas Southern University Breaks Ground on First Phase of Campus Master Plan * Texas Southern University today broke ground on three new buildings: the Catalyst for Urban Transformation, the Health and Wellness Center, and the Nabrit Science Building. The ceremony, held on the University's campus, launched construction on the first phase of the University Master Plan 2025-2035, "Building the Next Century of Texas Southern," a $1.7 billion, 10-year roadma more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 11 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Trustees approve leadership appointments, campus construction projects at September meeting * During its first public meeting of the new academic year held on Friday, Sept. 11, the Michigan State University Board of Trustees took action on several agenda items including approval of university leadership appointments and moving forward with several construction projects. Trustees approved Dan Bartholomae as MSU's next vice president and director o more PR

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, Sept. 10 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news: * * * U of I researcher Piedra to lead $17 million NIH project on caregiving * CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -Lissette M. Piedra, a professor of social work at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, will lead a $17.8 million research project funded by the National Institutes of Health that will explore how caregiving experiences evolve over the life course, shaping caregivers' health and well-being in later life. Piedra is the principal in more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 12 -- The University of Maryland Baltimore campus issued the following news: * * * Fulbright Specialist To Teach Use of AI in Nursing September 11, 2026 | Mary Phelan The University of Maryland School of Nursing's Cory Stephens, DNP, Cert '24, RN, NI-BC, CPHIMS, FHIMSS, CNE, assistant professor, has been selected as a Fulbright Specialist, opening the door to future short-term collaborations with institutions around the world. The Fulbright Specialist Program, a U.S. Department of State initiative, places awardee more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 12 -- The University of Maryland Baltimore campus issued the following news: * * * UMSOM Summer Scholars Present Findings at Annual Student Research Forum September 11, 2026 | Deborah Kotz More than 160 student researchers presented their scientific findings at the University of Maryland School of Medicine's (UMSOM) annual Student Research Forum on July 24-25, showcasing research spanning cancer, neuroscience, infectious disease, public health, clinical care, and other pressing areas of medicine. Hosted by the Off more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, Sept. 12 -- The University of Michigan Dearborn Campus issued the following news: * * * Helping AI and drivers work better together September 10, 2026 Tomorrow's autonomous vehicles will require artificial intelligence to be a co-pilot, not just an assistant. A UM-Dearborn SURE team is working to make that happen with safety in mind. Within just a few years, autonomous vehicles will likely be able to handle most of the driving, allowing humans to take their eyes off the road and step in only occasionally. Automakers ref more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 12 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * $10M histotripsy research center launches to advance sound wave-based cancer treatment Published On: September 11, 2026 The University of Michigan Histotripsy Center will make its specialized equipment and expertise available to external researchers Key takeaways * The new histotripsy research center marks a new phase in a quarter century of research at U-M--where this noninvasive cancer treatment was invented. * Histotripsy destroys tumors with  more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 12 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * September 11, 2026 Achievements | Honors, appointments,retirements and publications for Sept. 11 Recent achievements for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln community were earned by Ulises Alaniz, Michael Burton, Caro Cordova, Madison Castor, Elizabeth Exstrom, Shoun Hill, Bijesh Maharjan, Max Perry Mueller, Massimiliano Pierobon, Daniel Schachtman, Shohaib Shaffiey and Ankit Yadav. Honors Madison Castor, a third-year law student, has been named the  more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 10 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * University-wide program continues to score big operations wins * The Ohio State University has announced a second round of results for the University Continuous Improvement (UCI) program, designed by the Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) to address "pain points" and make it easier for faculty and staff across all campuses to eliminate operational barriers limiting their efficiency and effectiveness. "We want to make it easier to work and learn at Ohio State," more PR

LAWTON, Oklahoma, Sept. 11 -- Cameron University issued the following news release: * * * Upcoming Cameron festival speaker feels 'primal intelligence' beats AI * Author and research Angus Fletcher believes that there are many things that humans do better than machines. That human advantage will be the subject of his visit to Lawton on Sept. 17 for Cameron University's 13th academic festival, "Being Human in the Age of AI." Fletcher will visit Cameron on the afternoon of Thursday, Sept. 17, to speak to CU students, followed by a community  more PR

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Sept. 12 -- The University of Wisconsin Milwaukee campus issued the following news release: * * * UW-Milwaukee welcomes largest first-year class in 17 years More than 5,000 new undergraduates call UWM home September 11, 2026 MILWAUKEE_The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is welcoming a growing student body this fall, with 5,056 new undergraduate students, including 3,903 first-year students and 1,153 transfer students. First-year student enrollment increased 0.7% over last year and is the university's largest enterin more PR

WHITEWATER, Wisconsin, Sept. 12 -- The University of Wisconsin Whitewater campus issued the following news: * * * UW-Whitewater sustains more than 12,000 students as enrollment remains steady September 11, 2026 Written by Jeff Angileri Enrollment at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has surpassed 12,000 students for a second straight year. According to projections released Friday by the Universities of Wisconsin, 12,270 students are enrolled at UW-Whitewater for the fall 2026 semester, compared to the final fall 2025 enrollment of 12 more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 12 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU School of the Arts Dean Carmenita Higginbotham to step down at end of academic year Higginbotham's tenure, which started in 2020, has been marked by increased national recognition and transformative initiatives that will positively impact the university for many years to come. By Debbie Farris Carmenita Higginbotham, Ph.D., has announced she will step down as dean of the Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts at the end of the more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 12 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Hannah Stadtler completes her Ph.D. with a mission to understand HIV and the brain Her research was propelled by a Wright Center biomedical sciences initiative, and her M.D. is next as she continues in VCU's Medical Scientist Training Program. By Christopher Richmond Hannah Stadtler knew whom she wanted to work with before even arriving at VCU. Without having set foot on campus, she had cold-emailed Gretchen Neigh, Ph.D., a professor in the V more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 12 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Leah Spangler earns National Science Foundation CAREER award Spangler, an assistant professor in the College of Engineering, seeks to use light for controlling protein synthesis in real time to make nanomaterials and optoelectronics. By David Pulgar, VCU College of Engineering Biomanufacturing research at Virginia Commonwealth University is getting a boost from the National Science Foundation, which presented Leah Spangler, Ph.D., assistant pr more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 12 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Little Ram Pantries receive upgraded technology to help address student food insecurity New sensors can show the inventory of each location and help monitor usage while preserving privacy. By Brian McNeill Sixteen Little Ram Pantries located across Virginia Commonwealth University's two campuses have received a technology upgrade, allowing students to view real-time photos of the pantries' contents before visiting. Launched in 2021, the Littl more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, Sept. 11 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Western Illinois University Begins Academic Year with Strong Retention and Continued Investment in Students * UPDATE: Enrollment numbers have been added to the end of the news release. MACOMB, IL - - Western Illinois University is entering the fall semester with a renewed focus on student success, academic innovation and strategic investments that strengthen the student experience and position WIU for the future. Students returning to camp more PR

SILVER CITY, New Mexico, Sept. 11 -- Western New Mexico University posted the following news release: * * * WNMU Regents Advance Housing Plans, Review Compensation, Celebrate Enrollment Growth * The Western New Mexico University Board of Regents met in a hybrid session at the J. Cloyd Miller Library on Thursday, September 10, 2026. Chair Steven Neville presided over the meeting, joined by Regents John V. Wertheim, Keana Huerta, J. Dean Reed and Gregory Trujillo, as well as the executive leadership team. The Regents tackled critical infrast more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Sept. 12 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * Wyrsch Family Gift Establishes Named Deanship for UW Honors College Published September 11, 2026 A major gift from University of Wyoming Foundation Board member and alumna Martha Brown Wyrsch will establish the Wyrsch Family Deanship in the UW Honors College. The gift marks the fifth named deanship in UW's history and advances the university's commitment to academic excellence. Endowed deanships are among the most prestigious gifts a university can rec more PR