NEW YORK, Sept. 8 -- Yeshiva University issued the following news: * * * Academic Excellence Attracts Distinguished New Faculty at Yeshiva University Sep 8, 2026 As Yeshiva University begins the 2026-27 academic year, it is welcoming an exceptional group of new faculty whose work spans Jewish scholarship, neuroscience, psychology, artificial intelligence and machine learning, engineering, fintech, marketing, law and social work. Their backgrounds include research and fellowships at Cambridge, Harvard, Princeton and Oxford, leadership of Coo more PR

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Sept. 9 -- Coe College issued the following news: * * * Coe College announces plan to reduce tuition 45 percent Sep 9, 2026 Coe College will reduce its tuition to $31,850 for the 2027-28 academic year, a 45 percent decrease. Factoring in tuition, fees, housing and meals, the starting direct cost of a Coe education will total approximately $45,000 -- less than or similar to competing private colleges in Iowa, where total pre-aid costs average about $57,000. The move is the centerpiece of Clearly Coe, an initiative that more PR

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 9 -- The Cornell Lab of Ornithology, a unit of Cornell University, issued the following news release: * * * BirdNET Live App Brings AI-Powered Wildlife Identification to the World's Most Remote Places Sept. 9, 2026 ITHACA, N.Y.--Being able to identify animal sounds using microphones is a cost-efficient way for researchers to better understand what species are present, a critical need for conservation. Yet, the technology required to automatically identify an animal by its voice is expensive and often requires an inte more PR

NORMAL, Illinois, Sept. 8 -- Illinois State University issued the following news: * * * Illinois State leaders joined by Gov. Pritzker in dedication ceremony of new College of Engineering Sept 8, 2026 New College of Engineering facility supports the next generation of Illinois' engineering students - Governor JB Pritzker joined Illinois State University (ISU) in officially opening the doors to the new home for their College of Engineering, Campus East. The 392,000 square foot, 28-acre facility provides the space and state-of-the-art equip more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 8 -- The New York University Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development issued the following news: * * * IHDSC Affiliates Design Digital Tools to Advance Research, Policy, and Community Connectivity Posted September 08, 2026 Digital tools and applications (apps) hold great promise for making data and resources available to a wide range of stakeholders and communities. Two IHDSC affiliate teams recently designed and launched apps that tackle wide-reaching challenges. AgriShare NYC Dr. Angela Trude, Ass more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 8 -- The New York University Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development issued the following news: * * * IHDSC Affiliates Receive Recognition for their Outstanding Scholarly Contributions Posted September 08, 2026 In spring and summer 2026, several IHDSC affiliates received esteemed awards and honors for their outstanding scholarly contributions. Join us in extending our enthusiastic congratulations on these well-deserved honors, which exemplify IHDSC's mission to promote and advance research that fosters  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 9 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Paying it forward: Student interest group helps VCU undergrads navigate the path to medical school Through MedMentors @ MCV, current School of Medicine students provide personalized guidance for prospective applicants. By Grace McOmber, School of Medicine The past year of Virginia Commonwealth University senior Shady Habib's life has been dedicated to reaching for a dream he's been preparing for since he was a kid -- medical school. As an app more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 9 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Ray Ifanga sharpens his worldview at VCU In classes, research and student leadership, the junior and aspiring lawyer keeps Black communities in focus. By Joan Tupponce Virginia Commonwealth University junior Ray Ifanga wants to be "in the room where it happens," per the song from the musical "Hamilton." "That's where decisions are being made, especially decisions that affect Black communities and other communities I care about," said Ifanga, w more PR

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Sept. 14 -- 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

GREEN BAY, Wisconsin, Sept. 9 -- The University of Wisconsin Green Bay campus issued the following news release: * * * Shark Tank Alum and Bestselling Author Brittany Hodak to Headline Celebrate 2027 By Kristin Bouchard | Sep 9, 2026 Early-bird registration opens for the Schreiber Institute for Women's Leadership sixth annual event Green Bay, Wis.-- How do you stand out in a sea of sameness? Bestselling author and Certified Speaking Professional Brittany Hodak has built a career answering that question for brands like American Express, Cha more PR

KINGSVILLE, Texas, Sept. 8 -- Texas A&M University Kingsville campus issued the following news: * * * TAMUK partners with METAL to advance workforce training in metalworking and manufacturing KINGSVILLE (Sept. 8, 2026) -- The Metallurgical Engineering Trades Apprenticeship & Learning (METAL) program, led by IACMI - The Composites Institute(R), is proud to announce a new partnership with Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK) to enhance and scale up industry-driven training opportunities for current and prospective metalworking and manufactu more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 8 (TNSjou) -- The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering issued the following news: * * * Helium lifts new quantum computing concept By: Paul Dailing Breakthrough from a team led by Jacob Covey, associate professor in the University of Chicago's Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering and Department of Physics, turns helium-3's low mass into a quantum resource September 8, 2026 Helium - the lightest atom that can be laser-cooled and controlled - powers a new design for high-powered, stable more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, Sept. 8 -- The University of Michigan Dearborn Campus issued the following news: * * * How bug-catching research helps capture biodiversity data September 8, 2026 A College of Arts, Sciences and Letters SURE project traps insects to gather critical information about environmental health, habitat loss and climate impacts like weather extremes. Daniel Acosta's summer break included plenty of hikes and water views. But instead of relaxing, he collected bugs from the riverbank, adding crucial data to a decade-long UM-Dearbo more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 9 -- The University of Minnesota issued the following news release: * * * Pioneering the future of aging September 9, 2026 The University of Minnesota is pioneering groundbreaking aging research aimed at helping people not only live longer but also live healthier lives. Scientists are translating discoveries made in the lab into real-world solutions to help revolutionize how we age. In celebration of Healthy Aging Month this September, the University is spotlighting innovative approaches to the health of olde more PR

OMAHA, Nebraska, Sept. 9 -- The University of Nebraska Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * New research offers avenue to explore relationship between Alzheimer's, HIV Sep 9, 2026 UNMC researchers have published an article in "Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association" detailing the creation of an animal model that helps resolve questions about the relationship between HIV and Alzheimer's disease (AD). The work can serve as a guide for the development of novel therapeutics to halt memory loss --  more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 9 -- The University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute issued the following news: * * * New book club explores the mysteries of Great Lakes shipwrecks September 9, 2026 Jenna Mertz This fall, the Wisconsin Water Library and the Wisconsin Historical Society are teaming up to launch an online book club focused on Great Lakes shipwrecks and maritime history. The "Dive into History" book club will feature books from regional authors as well as presentations from maritime archaeologists who document the wrecks and reconst more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Sept. 8 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Making Medical AI Smarter and Safer A conversation with Qingyu Chen, PhD, about what medical artificial intelligence learns, what it memorizes, and what it takes to use it responsibly. By Sooyoun Tan September 08, 2026 Qingyu Chen, PhD, and his team set out to study how artificial intelligence (AI) language models are adapted for medicine and found that what these models memorize can be both useful and risky. A model may retain valuable medical knowledge, more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Sept. 9 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * What's that smell? Researchers use AI to map the elusive sense A Yale-led study shows that machine learning can accurately predict how people perceive complex mixtures of odors, laying the groundwork to create a digital framework for understanding the sense of smell. Sep 9, 2026 By Mike Cummings Visual artists can consult a digital color wheel to test relationships between different shades. Audio engineers can alter soundwave frequencies to crea more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Sept. 8 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * When Should Patients See a Rheumatologist for Chronic Back Pain? By Rachel Martin Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) is an inflammatory condition that causes chronic back pain and, if left untreated, can lead to fusion of the spinal or sacroiliac joints. The condition frequently remains underdiagnosed, with some studies suggesting that diagnosis can be delayed by up to 14 years. A new set of recommendations published in ACR Open Rheumatology aims to  more PR