HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 15 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * $1.2M Gift Fuels Faculty Excellence at University of Houston Law Center Philanthropy honors influential law professor for lasting impact on students By Bryan Luhn September 14, 2026 Key Takeaways * $1.2 million gift supports faculty excellence: UH Law alumni Scott and Jessica Armstrong are establishing an endowed professorship in tort law to support teaching, research and scholarship. * Honoring an influential professor: The professorship is named for more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 15 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * $100M and Counting: VCU's Grant Academy expands to prepare postdocs for major research awards With nearly 77% of participating faculty securing funding, VCU's premier grant-writing program introduces a dedicated track to prepare postdoctoral scholars for major research awards. By Emily Komornik, Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation The Grant Academy, a flagship professional development program designed to turn ambitious res more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Sept. 14 -- Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business posted the following news: * * * 'This is home': Spears Business interim dean Edwards energized to lead at OSU * Summary * Dr. Bryan Edwards is the new interim dean of the Spears School of Business after 17 years on faculty. He had been serving as head of OSU's Department of Management. * With a Ph.D. in industrial-organizational psychology from Texas A&M University, Edwards understands how to manage and motivate groups. * Coming to OSU from Auburn U more PR

JONESBORO, Arkansas, Sept. 14 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news: * * * A-State Exercise Science Programs Receive STEM Designation * JONESBORO - Arkansas State University's undergraduate and graduate exercise science programs have officially received science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) designation, further recognizing the scientific rigor and workforce relevance of the programs. The STEM designation applies to both the bachelor's and master's degrees in the exercise science program, highlighting the more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 14 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Alumni couple establishes endowment at Penn State Harrisburg * MIDDLETOWN, Pa. -Penn State alums Craig and Heidi Ritter have made a gift of over $1 million to establish and endow the Ritter O'Brien Excellence Fund at Penn State Harrisburg. Heidi (O'Brien) Ritter graduated from Penn State in 1992 with a bachelor's degree in French, and Craig Ritter graduated with a bachelor's degree in finance. Craig was raised in Harrisburg, and Heidi more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 15 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Sept. 14, 2026 An Uncommon Future at VCU: Building a new strategic plan The university is seeking input and 'audacious ideas' as it develops a fresh vision and seeks to redefine its promise, break free from the status quo and drive meaningful, lasting change. - Virginia Commonwealth University is driven by a singular purpose: to help Uncommon Heroes build a better future for all. To accomplish this, the university needs the help of its entire more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, Sept. 15 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * The APLU Recognizes FAU for Economic Growth and Innovation By Joshua Glanzer | 9/14/2026 In recognition of its strong commitment to economic engagement, the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) designated Florida Atlantic University as an Innovation & Economic Prosperity (IEP) University. The national designation recognizes public research universities that collaborate wit more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Sept. 14 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * Applications open for seed funding to stimulate global research partnerships * UKinSPIRE (Seeding Partnerships for International Research Engagement), an internal funding opportunity for University of Kentucky faculty, is now accepting applications for FY27-28 with a deadline of October 30, 2026. Funded jointly by the Office of the Vice President for Research and the UK International Center (UKIC), UKinSPIRE seed funding is specifically aimed at cr more PR

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 14 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * ATU Professors Share Expertise on Legal Topics * Tracy Cole and Thomas Pennington were the September 2026 speakers for Pints and Professors at Point Remove at Central Fire Station in Russellville Downtown. Cole is dean of the ATU College of Business and Economic Development and professor of legal studies. Her Pints and Professors presentation is entitled "Pour Decisions and the Buzzkill: What Arkansas Hosts Should Know About Liquor Liability." C more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, Sept. 15 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Binghamton surpasses $100M in research spending Battery ecosystem, projects across disciplines push campus to new record By Rachel Coker September 14, 2026 Binghamton University recorded its highest figure to date for research expenditures in 2025-26, crossing the $100 million threshold for the first time. Expenditures -- the money spent on externally sponsored research and scholarly activities -- rose about 18% to $103,261,584. That figure includes t more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, Sept. 15 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Binghamton University to inaugurate Anne D'Alleva as eighth president, celebrate 80 years of excellence Eight inauguration week events to honor University's past, present, and future By Anthony Borrelli September 14, 2026 Education is the pathway toward opportunity, a ticket to success and fulfillment. That vision has helped guide 80 years of growth at Binghamton University, and it's one President Anne D'Alleva intends to continue building upon in the more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 14 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson University dedicates state-of-the-art Forestry and Environmental Conservation building * This unique, sustainably constructed facility was made possible thanks to support from individuals, industries and the state. Clemson University is proud to announce the dedication of its newest innovative campus facility, the Forestry and Environmental Conservation (FEC) building. Positioned at Clemson's southern entrance at the intersection of Cherry Road more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 14 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * College of Education names faculty director for AI literacy and innovation * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Priya Sharma, associate professor of learning, design and technology in the Penn State College of Education, has been named the college's faculty director for AI Literacy and Innovation. Her appointment began Aug. 1. In the new two-year role, Sharma will work with Susan Land, interim associate dean for faculty affairs, and faculty across  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 14 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education posted the following news: * * * College of Education names faculty director for AI literacy and innovation * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Priya Sharma, associate professor of learning, design and technology in the Penn State College of Education, has been named the college's faculty director for AI Literacy and Innovation. Her appointment began Aug. 1. In the new two-year role, Sharma will work with Susan Land, interim associate dean for faculty affairs more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 14 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * College of Education recruits Clemson alumnus to lead new AI, learning sciences faculty position * College of Education Ibrahim Oluwajoba "'Joba" Adisa Ph.D. '24 joins the College of Education faculty this fall as an assistant professor of learning sciences with a focus on artificial intelligence and education. In addition to his roles in teaching and research, Adisa hopes this position will allow him to help frame AI as a useful tool for preservice te more PR

SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, Sept. 14 -- Converse University posted the following news: * * * Converse Mourns the Loss of Beloved Former Professor 'Botany Bob' Robert Powell Jr. * Written by Karen Rhodes Much beloved and known by his Converse alumni and colleagues simply as "Botany Bob," Robert W. Powell Jr., Charles A. Dana Professor Emeritus of Biology, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2026. Powell served on the faculty at Converse from 1963 until his retirement in 1999, almost always with a four-color retractable Bic pen in his pocke more PR

ORONO, Maine, Sept. 14 -- The University of Maine posted the following news release: * * * Documentary highlighting UMaine's role in national hazing prevention movement coming to campus * Filmmaker Daniel Catullo's work has taken him from concert stages and music videos to documentary filmmaking. But after a West Virginia University freshman died in a fraternity hazing incident in 2014, Catullo began using his work to address the harm caused by hazing. That work eventually connected him with University of Maine professor of higher educatio more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 15 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * Published on Monday, September 14, 2026 Douglas Haladay named dean of Upstate's College of Health Professions Douglas Haladay, PT, DPT, PhD, MHS, has been appointed dean of the College of Health Professions at SUNY Upstate Medical University. He began his new role Aug. 31. He succeeds Katherine Beissner, PT, PhD, who has retired after serving a dean since 2017. Haladay comes to Upstate from the University of  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 15 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Sept. 14, 2026 Driven to close the gender gap in heart research, VCU student takes next step toward a Ph.D. For Simone Chapman, a summer internship is about more than research -- it's a step toward improving heart health for women. By Sophie Tran When Simone Chapman first became interested in cardiovascular research, they expected to learn how the heart works. What they didn't expect was how often women's hearts were missing from the conversa more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 14 -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * FDA Approves PET Imaging Agent for Brain Cancer Based on UCSF Data UC San Francisco study data was instrumental in today's approval by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of a PET imaging agent that helps physicians evaluate gliomas, a form of brain cancer. The approval of floretyrosine F 18 (18F-FET) was supported by prospective clinical trial data generated at UCSF through a multi-year study. The agent addre more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, Sept. 14 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * First AI Sciences Major at Idaho State Blazes His Own Trail * Before he set foot on Idaho State University's Pocatello campus, Christian Done had never attended a class. "I was basically homeschooled," said Done. "Everything was basically self-taught, and I took some standardized tests at 16 to get my high school diploma." He's traveled a few miles on the route to the classroom seats he now occupies at ISU. Born in California, Done moved with his paren more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, Sept. 14 -- The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences posted the following news: * * * First-year UGA students build relationships, explore culture through Connect Abroad * Ashmita Upadhyay, a doctoral student in the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, has been selected as a member of the 2026 cohort in the prestigious Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR) Fellows Program. A multiyear program, FFAR provides mentorship and early-career gu more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 14 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Food As Medicine: Changing the recipe for better health * HERSHEY, Pa. -When the Chestnut Street Community Center in Lebanon opened a garden and community fridge with free, healthy food, neighbor Angela Brownstein, 52, started volunteering by picking vegetables and stocking the fridge. "In the beginning, we were putting food in," Brownstein said. "Now we take food out, due to an income change, the high cost of living and a need for foo more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 14 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Good Work Takes Time: The Living Impact of MSU Center for Regional Food Systems * Since our beginning as the C.S. Mott Group for Sustainable Food Systems in 2003, we have committed to building more resilient and equitable food systems in Michigan and beyond. Recognizing the need to advance support for strengthening local and regional food systems, we laid the foundation for sustainable change through ap more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 14 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news: * * * HAPB and FAMU Sign Historic Partnership Opening a Pathway From Housing to a College Degree * POMPANO BEACH, Fla. -The Housing Authority of Pompano Beach (HAPB) and Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) signed the historic Pompano Beach Pathways partnership creating a pathway from stable housing to a college degree. The agreement is designed so eligible HAPB students can attend FAM more PR

KENT, Ohio, Sept. 14 -- Kent State University posted the following news: * * * Kent State Stark Graduate Kendall Myers Named Portz Scholar for Undergraduate Research * Kendall Myers has spent the past several years studying creatures that are easy to overlook. At only about 3 millimeters long, ambrosia beetles are tiny enough to fit on the tip of a finger. Myers, however, discovered that these invasive insects possess a remarkable tool for doing significant damage to hardwood trees with mandibles containing unusually high concentrations o more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Sept. 14 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU Architecture & Design Alumni Awards recognize 11 distinguished alumni * LAWRENCE -The University of Kansas School of Architecture & Design will honor 11 graduates whose leadership, innovation and professional achievements have advanced the design professions and strengthened communities through the 2025 KU Architecture & Design Alumni Awards. The awards recognize alumni who have demonstrated leadership and made significant contributions to the desig more PR

ASHLAND, Oregon, Sept. 15 -- Southern Oregon University issued the following news: * * * Legislative Emergency Board approves SOU allocation September 14, 2026 (Ashland, Ore.) -- The Oregon Legislature's Joint Emergency Board voted Thursday to release the second half of a $15 million allocation to Southern Oregon University, signaling lawmakers' satisfaction that the university is on track to meet agreed-upon milestones for implementation of its Vitality Plan for long-term financial stability and operational innovation. The 20-member E-Boa more PR

FARMVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 15 -- Longwood University issued the following news release: * * * Tradition, togetherness and towering toppers highlight Convocation 2026 September 14, 2026 Senior Noah Sadler '27 is no stranger to the Joan Perry Brock Center. A manager for the Longwood men's basketball team since his freshman year, he has long occupied a game-day seat on the home bench of Longwood's crown jewel basketball arena--albeit in a less-visible, supporting role for the school's two-time Big South Champion basketball program. At Longwo more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Sept. 14 -- Louisiana State University Shreveport campus posted the following news: * * * LSUS, MLK Center finalize workforce development agreement in medical billing and coding * SHREVEPORT - LSU Shreveport will be offering classes in medical billing and coding through the Martin Luther King Neighborhood Association's Connected Learning Center, thanks to a partnership finalized Monday. Shreveport mayor Tom Arceneaux celebrated with officials from the MLK Neighborhood Association and LSUS for this workforce developm more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 14 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Meet the Team: Mandy Dale * Mandy Dale, BFA, Med, joins the Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine (PCVM) as the Professional Development Curriculum Manager, bringing a diverse background in professional theatre, communication, conflict resolution and veterinary education to the college's inaugural DVM class. "I am deeply passionate about creating a culture where meaningful conversations are encouraged, and communication is recognized as a more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 15 (TNSjou) -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * The Care Ecosystem: Supporting People Living with Dementia and Their Families An interview with Katherine Possin, PhD September 14, 2026 Welcome back to Season 6 of Minding Memory! In this episode, Lauren & Matt speak with Dr. Katherine (Kate) Possin, who holds the John Douglas French Alzheimer's Foundation Professorship at the University of California, San Francisco Fein Memory &  more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, Sept. 14 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Montana middle school educators invited to apply for a free quantum curriculum and training program from Montana State * BOZEMAN -Montana middle school educators are invited to apply for QuantumClub, an education and outreach project developed by Montana State University's QCORE and the Science Math Resource Center in partnership with the National Girls Collaborative Project. Through QuantumClub, educators from five Montana organizations will receive fr more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 15 -- The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * More than 90% of Adults with Down Syndrome Will Develop Alzheimer's Disease. A Pitt Researcher is Working to Change That. By Shannon Turgeon Scientists have made major strides in Down syndrome research over the past several decades: In the early 1950s, the life expectancy of a person born with Down syndrome was around 15 years old, as compared to nearly 60 years old today. "We've made huge gains through better medical ca more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 14 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * MSU Entomology Welcomes Largest Freshman Class in Department History * The 2026-27 school year has officially begun, and Michigan State University (MSU) Entomology has welcomed the largest group of first-year majors in the department's history. 18 new undergraduate entomology majors are joining Team Mayfly, surpassing last year's record-setting incoming class and marking another year of sustained enroll more PR

ITTA BENA, Mississippi, Sept. 14 -- Mississippi Valley State University posted the following news: * * * MVSU Receives Nissan Support to Advance STEM Education * ITTA BENA, - Mississippi Valley State University will strengthen STEM education and expand opportunities for students through Nissan's latest $225,000 contribution benefiting seven historically Black colleges and universities across Mississippi. This marks the 12th consecutive year Nissan has invested in Mississippi HBCUs, continuing a long-standing partnership focused on academic more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Sept. 14 -- Southern Connecticut State University posted the following news: * * * New Faculty Advance Research, Teaching, and Student Success * Southern Connecticut State University welcomes a new cohort of faculty for the 2026-2027 academic year, bringing new expertise, perspectives, and professional experience to classrooms, laboratories, studios, and programs across the university. As a Carnegie-designated R2 research university, Southern continues to strengthen its commitment to high-impact scholarship, student more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 14 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Ohio State's Moritz College of Law to relocate to historic Huntington building * The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, and other university services, will move into downtown Columbus, placing students, staff and faculty at the center of the city's legal, policy, civic and cultural crossroads. Once home to the Huntington National Bank Building, this historic downtown landmark at 17 S. High St. is distinctively beneficial to the Moritz College of La more PR

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Sept. 14 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news: * * * Portrait unveiled at Tommie F. Brown Academy open house honors UTC trailblazer * Students and families gathered with University of Tennessee at Chattanooga representatives and community partners Thursday, Sept. 3, for an open house at Tommie F. Brown Academy that brought together a resource fair, a back-to-school celebration and a tribute to the school's namesake. The evening included a performance by the UTC Pep Band, popcor more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Sept. 14 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Purdue value proposition continues to drive strong demand, undergrad enrollment increases * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Delivering on its land-grant commitment to affordability, accessibility and value in preparing the next generation of leaders, Purdue University saw enrollment of its incoming freshman class this fall increase 13% over fall 2025 to a near-record 10,818 students in West Lafayette (10,173) and Indianapolis (645). At the same time, Purd more PR

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Sept. 14 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news: * * * Rodeo Teams Snag Championship Titles in Season Debut * STEPHENVILLE, Texas -Both Tarleton State University rodeo teams made their fall season debut with championship titles at last week's Cisco College Rodeo, held Sept. 10-12 at the Taylor Telecom Arena. The men's team took the overall championship with a total of 685 points, while the women's team racked up their championship with 480 points. Faith Lundberg was crowned Champion All Around Cowgirl w more PR

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Sept. 14 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Salva School begins next chapter * During the August opening of our new nursing education building for the Rita & Larry Salva School of Nursing & Health Professions, the Rowan community came together to celebrate the growth of the program and its bright future. That event also marked a transition in leadership. Peter Rattigan, founding dean of Salva School, stepped down from his role effective September 1. During his tenure as dean, Dr. Rattigan was instru more PR

HOUGHTON, Michigan, Sept. 14 -- Michigan Technological University posted the following news release: * * * Sound Decisions: Acoustics Research Leads Goldwater Scholar to NASA and Beyond * Michigan Tech student Jennifer Celeste is going places in the specialized field of acoustics engineering, including conferences, a summer internship with NASA, and graduate school thanks to a prestigious Barry Goldwater Scholarship. Before coming to Michigan Technological University, Jennifer Celeste, a mechanical engineering junior, knew very little abou more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 15 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * SUNY Chancellor King Announces Funding for Groundbreaking Technologies to Improve Lives and Protect New Yorkers September 14, 2026 $400,000 in Seed Funding Distributed through the SUNY Technology Accelerator Fund (TAF) Albany, NY - State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today announced the latest round of seed funding through the Technology Accelerator Fund (TAF), which provides grants to faculty inventors and scientist more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 14 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Texas A&M AgriLife aims to breed parasite-resistant sheep * Internal parasites are one of the most detrimental issues small ruminant animals deal with in Texas. Texas A&M AgriLife researchers are working to breed sheep that stay healthy and productive despite persistent threats. Internal parasites, such as the barber's pole worm, are the primary target of a collaborative resear more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Sept. 15 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * ZettaJoule supports nuclear engineering faculty and students A U.S.-based advanced nuclear energy company with Japanese roots is supporting Texas A&M University by investing in students and faculty in the nuclear engineering department. Sep. 14, 2026 By David Holt, Contributor When Mitsuo Shimofuji founded ZettaJoule, his vision reached beyond technology. He believed solving global challenges required collaboration across c more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Sept. 14 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * The Connecticut National Medical Association Society Hosts Black Doctors Day at UConn Health * The Connecticut National Medical Association Society (CTNMA) hosted Black Doctors Day for students across the state interested in pursuing medical careers on August 29, 2026. The goal of the event was to give students the opportunity to meet physicians who look like them, while learning more about career options in a variety of medical fields directly  more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, Sept. 14 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * The Future of Food is Here: Chancellor Reyes Announces $30 Million Gift from Paul and Diane Manning * Chancellor Javier Reyes announced a $30 million gift to the university from alumnus Paul Manning ('77, '24 HON) and Diane Manning that will fund the expansive new Future of Food Initiative. Chancellor Reyes' campuswide email message from Sept. 14 can be found below, and full details about the Future of Food Initiative can be found in this a more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Sept. 14 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * The Student-Professor Connection That Shaped a Rebel's Journey * Going to college is a time of milestones, whether it's declaring a major, getting an internship, commencement, or getting accepted into graduate or professional school. But it's the smaller moments that have the potential for the greatest impact, like a conversation during office hours. For third-year psychology student Samridhi Panwar, a discussion with a professor ultim more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 14 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news: * * * Together We Lead: FAMU School of Business and Industry Earns UNCF Faculty Torchbearer Award * TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -Faculty members in Florida A&M University's School of Business and Industry (SBI) are earning national recognition for helpings students build confidence, gain professional experience and prepare for the workforce. The School of Business and Industry received the Faculty Torchbearer A more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 15 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * U-M's HAIL Scholarship increased degree attainment, projected earnings for low-income Michigan students Published On: September 14, 2026 Program, which ran from 2016-23, served as blueprint for Go Blue Guarantee The University of Michigan's High-Achieving Involved Leader (HAIL) Scholarship program increased on-time bachelor's degree attainment rates by 4%, according to a study co-authored by researchers from U-M, Harvard University and els more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 14 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * UB to lead $2 million National Science Foundation project on wildfire resilience * Research will develop AI-powered tools to examine cascading wildfire impacts, including flash floods, debris flows and infrastructure disruptions By Keith Page BUFFALO, N.Y. - The University at Buffalo is leading a new $2 million research project funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to develop tools that help communiti more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * UC part of $18 million statewide initiative to expand behavioral health workforce New Ohio scholarship program offers full tuition to graduate students in high-need clinical fields By Megan Burgasser, burgasma@ucmail.uc.edu September 14, 2026 The University of Cincinnati is part of a new statewide effort to address critical shortages in mental health and substance use treatment providers by increasing the number of licensed behavioral health profes more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * UC researchers seek to combat youth weight gain from bipolar medication Cleveland.com highlights PCORI-funded initiative By Tim Tedeschi, 513-556-5694, tedesctd@ucmail.uc.edu September 14, 2026 Cleveland.com highlighted a University of Cincinnati initiative approved for funding by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to expand the implementation of healthy lifestyle interventions and metformin prescription to help manage weight  more PR

IRVINE, California, Sept. 15 -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * UC Irvine selected as new home of UC Global Health Institute Move reinforces leadership of Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health * UC Global Health Institute move to UC Irvine expands research partnerships and advances health equity to improve lives in California and around the world. * It further establishes the Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health as a world-class leader in public health research, educa more PR

FLINT, Michigan, Sept. 14 -- The University of Michigan-Flint posted the following news: * * * UM-Flint joint research tackles chronic K-12 absenteeism * A student can't get to school because reliable transportation isn't available. Another misses class because their family is experiencing housing instability. Neither problem can be solved by simply telling students they need to show up. That's one of the realities emerging from nearly a decade of research by Jeremy Singer, assistant professor of education at the University of Michigan-Fli more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, Sept. 14 (TNSxrep) -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * UMass Amherst Launches Historic, Transformational $120 Million Future of Food Initiative * UMass Amherst is launching a $120 million effort to address real-world concerns as the global food system faces critical challenges related to climate change and sustainability, food safety and a growing population expected to reach 10 billion people by 2050. The initiative will include a new 36,000 square foot research facility, a multidisci more PR

DARTMOUTH, Massachusetts, Sept. 15 -- The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth campus issued the following news: * * * UMass Law student Komal Pandit named Newman Civic Fellow Pandit recognized for commitment to community engagement and public service - University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's School of Law (UMass Law) student Komal Pandit '28 has been named a 2026-27 Newman Civic Fellow by Campus Compact, recognizing her commitment to community engagement and potential as a civic leader. A first-generation law student and daughter of imm more PR

FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 15 -- The University of Mary Washington issued the following news: * * * UMW Reports Over $14 Million in Gifts and Pledges Contributed in 2025-26 September 14, 2026 By Jill Laiacona The University of Mary Washington wrapped up its 2025-26 fundraising year June 30, announcing that 5,434 donors contributed $14,081,090 from 10,912 gifts and pledges. Their collective generosity helps UMW uphold its commitment to providing students with a transformative liberal arts and sciences education filled with meaningful l more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 15 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * U of A Students Receive Laptops Through Digitunity and AT&T Collaboration Sep. 14, 2026 Fifty-five University of Arkansas students with demonstrated financial need received refurbished laptop computers through a collaboration between Digitunity, AT&T and the U of A. The initiative provides students with reliable technology to support their educational journey and build confidence in today's digital world. A personal computer has become fundamen more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 15 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Civil Engineering Professor Appointed Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers Sep. 14, 2026 Dr. Clint Wood joins approximately 3% of ASCE members who hold Fellow status, an honor recognizing engineers who have made significant contributions to the civil engineering profession. Candidates must meet professional experience and licensure requirements and undergo review by the society's Membership Application Review Committee. A geotechnic more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Aerospace engineering alumnus honored with Kautz Master Alumni Award Dinesh Keskar facilitated billions of dollars in sales at Boeing By Lindsey Osterfeld, osterfly@ucmail.uc.edu September 14, 2026 University of Cincinnati alumnus Dinesh Keskar spent nearly four decades at the Boeing Company and facilitated billions of dollars in sales. Throughout his career he's had a lasting global impact on aviation, engineering, and internal industry collaborat more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 15 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Weighing 600 million buildings to help construct a more efficient future September 14, 2026 A new University of Michigan study helps show how builders and city planners can minimize the materials needed to accommodate the planet's future population. "How we plan cities today will shape their material demand for decades," said Jinchao Song, first author of the new study and a research fellow with the U-M School for Environment and Sustainab more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 15 -- The University of Texas issued the following news: * * * Cary Granat Appointed Dean of Moody College of Communication September 14, 2026 The University of Texas at Austin has selected Cary Granat, the co-founder and former CEO of Walden Media and a prominent media executive, entrepreneur and educator, to serve as the next dean of the Moody College of Communication, effective Monday, Sept. 28. Granat brings more than three decades of experience at the nexus of storytelling, technology, education and enterprise. Hi more PR

EVANSVILLE, Indiana, Sept. 14 -- The University of Southern Indiana issued the following news release: * * * USI freshmen to experience hands-on learning in Historic New Harmony September 15 * On Tuesday, September 15, every freshman enrolled in the University of Southern Indiana's UNIV 101 course will step beyond the classroom and into one of Indiana's most historically significant communities as they travel to New Harmony for a day of immersive, experiential learning. The annual excursion, supported by the USI Foundation and the Provost more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Sept. 14 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU Names Valentina Salotti Next Dean of Huntsman School * After a nationwide search, Utah State University has named Valentina Salotti as the next dean of the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business, effective Jan. 1, 2027. "Valentina brings strong academic and leadership experience from a fellow land-grant research university, along with a deep commitment to students, collaborative leadership, and connecting higher education with industry and the communities we se more PR

TYLER, Texas, Sept. 14 -- The University of Texas Tyler campus posted the following news release: * * * UT Tyler Fall Enrollment Continues Growth Trend * The University of Texas at Tyler is marking another increase this fall, reaching its highest total enrollment to date. The preliminary enrollment as of the Sept. 8 census date is 11,701 students. The university also enrolled the largest freshman class -the UT Tyler class of 2030 -with a preliminary enrollment of 1,667 students. UT Tyler continues to focus on student success and the studen more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 14 -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * UTIA Appoints New Precision Agriculture Extension Specialist for Row Crops * Jose Peiretti brings more than a decade of expertise to Tennessee JACKSON, Tenn. - Precision agriculture technologies can help producers maximize land productivity and make informed management decisions. To assist Tennessee growers in determining which of these innovations are most beneficial for their individual operations, the Universit more PR

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Sept. 14 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley posted the following news: * * * UTRGV's Dr. Magdalena "Maggie" Hinojosa named distinguished alumna by Texas A&M-Kingsville * #Honor recognizes her leadership and service to higher education RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - SEPT. 14, 2026 - Dr. Magdalena "Maggie" Hinojosa, UTRGV executive vice president for Strategic Initiatives and Student Affairs and deputy to the president, has been named a 2026 Distinguished Alumna by Texas A&M University-Kingsville. The university's  more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 15 -- The University of Virginia School of Law issued the following news: * * * Inside the Research Assistant Experience 5 Students Share Their Experiences Helping To Create and Apply Legal Knowledge September 14, 2026 Mike Fox Students at the University of Virginia School of Law can shift from studying legal scholarship to helping create it as research assistants, working for faculty during the school year or over the summer. Recent projects include developing a class on transactional law for the artific more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 14 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Where in the world FSU students spent their summer * As the fall semester gets underway at Florida State University, students and faculty are settling into a new academic year while reflecting on the experiences that took them beyond campus this summer. Whether taking classes at one of FSU's study centers abroad, completing an international internship or volunteering in a new community, FSU students and faculty spent the summer learning, growing and more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 14 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Who gets the kidney? AI chatbots do not make the same moral choices humans do * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Artificial intelligence (AI) models prioritize starkly different attributes than humans when making high-stakes decisions, and they don't express indecision like humans do, according to a new study led by Penn State researchers, raising questions about the role of AI in decision support for ethically sensitive situations like medical de more PR

TYLER, Texas, Sept. 14 -- The University of Texas Tyler campus posted the following news release: * * * Work by UT Tyler Student Composer Selected for State UIL Music List * Three original compositions by Christopher L. Rahn of Tyler, a senior music composition major at The University of Texas at Tyler, have been selected for inclusion on the University Interscholastic League Prescribed Music List. The UIL Prescribed Music List is the official database of musical works that have been approved for entry into student solo, small ensemble and more PR