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

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

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

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