NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Sept. 15 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * 'Invisible work' of AI falls disproportionately to middle managers, women * It's a common refrain that AI is changing how we work, but new research conducted by the Notre Dame-IBM Tech Ethics Lab, housed in the Institute for Ethics and the Common Good, shows that AI is actually creating new forms of work and reconfiguring employees' lived experience of work itself. In July 2026, the Lab convened two workshops in collaboration with All Tech is Hum more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 15 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Associate Dean Daryl Lim discusses law firm AI strategy with Bloomberg Law * CARLISLE, PA-Daryl Lim, H. Laddie Montague Jr. Chair in Law and associate dean for research and strategic partnerships at Penn State Dickinson Law, was featured in a Bloomberg Law article examining Latham & Watkins' investment in its own artificial intelligence (AI) computing infrastructure. You can read the article by clicking here. Lim discu more PR

GALWAY CITY, Ireland, Sept. 15 -- Atlantic Technological University issued the following news release: * * * ATU to showcase how research is driving regional enterprise and innovation at major regional conference September 15, 2026 Atlantic Technological University (ATU) will bring together researchers, industry leaders, policymakers and community stakeholders from across Ireland for major regional conference, From Research to Regional Enterprise. Hosted by RISE@ATU, From Research to Regional Enterprise is a two-day conference taking pla more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 15 -- Vanderbilt Law School posted the following news: * * * Behind the Decision, Episode Three: How Do I Write a Law School Personal Statement? * What makes a personal statement memorable to a law school admissions committee? In Episode 3 of Behind the Decision, Dean of Admissions Cristina Gapasin Tortal and Admissions Director Erin Preston explain how Vanderbilt Law reads personal statements, what applicants should (and should not) include, and how to tell a compelling story without forcing it into a predictab more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, Sept. 15 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Beyond the cockpit * The University of Texas at Arlington has launched a new Aviation Studies pathway to prepare students for a wide range of careers in one of North Texas' largest and most dynamic industries. Located within UTA's College of Liberal Arts, the pathway is designed for students interested in careers across the aviation industry-not only in the cockpit, but in airport operations, logistics, safety, communications, da more PR

PROVO, Utah, Sept. 16 -- Brigham Young University issued the following news: * * * Humans or AI? Who or what can scam you more effectively? By Courtney Morgan & Abigail Haven, September 15, 2026 BYU research finds AI knows how to use a personal touch to dupe people A text from your neighborhood gardening club friend Ben offering a deal on seeds might seem too specific to be a scam. But that kind of personalization is exactly what can make phishing messages convincing. Scammers are doubling down on an evolving method called spear phishing  more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 15 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Building a Better Transistor * For more than half a century, the transistor has driven the digital age. Billions of these tiny switches fill computer chips, powering everything from phones to artificial intelligence. But that engine is reaching its limits. Moving electrical charge through billions of transistors consumes enormous amounts of energy and generates heat. As computers become more powerful, th more PR

MUNICH, Germany, Sept. 15 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * Center for Digital Medicine and Health expands * Topping-out ceremony marks progress on the construction project At the TUM University Hospital Rechts der Isar, the Center for Digital Medicine and Health (ZDGM) is emerging as a new interdisciplinary research hub at the intersection of medicine, computer science, data science, and artificial intelligence. Under the direction of Munich's State Building Authority 2, the new building is visibly tak more PR

QUEENSLAND, Australia, Sept. 15 (TNSjou) -- Central Queensland University issued the following news: * * * Scroll and stroll: How phones are disconnecting us from the real world 14 September 2026 By Priscilla Roberts Australians may be so absorbed in their screens that they are effectively "walking blind" through the world around them. That's according to CQUniversity educational neuroscience expert Dr Ragnar Purje, who says the growing habit of scrolling while walking is doing more than distracting us - it can affect what we see, hear an more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 15 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * CMU Undergraduates Balance Learning, Entrepreneurship and Innovation * Through the Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship(), Carnegie Mellon University provides tools and mentorship for students pursuing ventures in entrepreneurship and business development, helping to drive economic growth in the region and beyond. "Carnegie Mellon students are building solutions with the potential to strengthen our region and shape industries," said Damion Shelt more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- Columbia University issued the following news: * * * The Columbia Researcher Connecting Scientists to Data From a Major New Telescope Columbia research scientist Jennifer Sokoloski is helping scientists get more from the new Vera C. Rubin Observatory. September 15, 2026 This summer, the Simonyi Survey Telescope at Vera C. Rubin Observatory, on the outskirts of the Atacama Desert in Chile, began to survey the entire southern sky. The telescope will collect data for 10 years, creating the most detailed, comprehensive su more PR

MOUNT VERNON, Iowa, Sept. 14 -- Cornell College issued the following news: * * * Cornell announces faculty promotions 14 September 2026 Three Cornell College faculty members were granted tenure and promoted to associate professor beginning this academic year. * Tyler George - Associate Professor of Statistics * Melanie King - Associate Professor of Mathematics * Alex McKenzie - Associate Professor of Art Receiving tenure means a committee of their peers and college leaders has thoroughly evaluated their teaching, research, and service  more PR

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 15 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell Statistical Consulting Unit to host workshop on AI in scientific research * Want to get up to speed on the ways Cornell scientists are using artificial intelligence in their research? Ask the university's statistical experts. The Cornell Statistical Consulting Unit (CSCU) will host a special workshop, "Ask the Statisticians: AI in Scientific Research," to provide space to discuss the ways researchers across Cornell are integrating AI into their stati more PR

SAN BERNARDINO, California, Sept. 16 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * CSUSB among 14 universities nationwide selected for inaugural NSF CyberAICorps award An inaugural NSF CyberAICorps award will expand opportunities for CSUSB students to gain the AI and cybersecurity expertise needed to protect the nation's increasingly connected digital infrastructure. The award builds on more than 15 years of CSUSB preparing cybersecurity professionals for public service. Published September 15, 2026  more PR

SAN BERNARDINO, California, Sept. 16 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * CSUSB undergraduates publish influential AI cybersecurity study Six students and their faculty mentor, Nabeel Alzahrani, examined how large language models and autonomous agents could help security operations centers address emerging cyber threats. Published September 15, 2026 Six Cal State San Bernardino undergraduates are helping chart the future of cybersecurity - one in which artificial intelligence could assist an more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept. 16 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * CWRU alumni entrepreneur targets chronic problem in healthcare Glimmer Health co-founder Delia Mannen, PhD (MGT '11) recently received backing from the CWRU Alumni Venture Fund September 15, 2026 Story by: Kayla Klatt About one in four people lives with chronic pain. Delia Mannen, PhD (MGT '11) says there is roughly one specialist trained to treat it for every 20,000 people who have it. With so few specialists, much of that care falls to primary  more PR

LEICESTER, England, Sept. 15 -- De Montfort University issued the following news: * * * Inaugural Asian Founders Awards celebrate entrepreneurs driving growth across the UK Entrepreneurs from across the UK have been celebrated at the first Asian Founders Awards, recognising the ambition, innovation and contribution of Asian-owned businesses to the UK economy. The inaugural awards brought together founders, investors, business leaders and supporters to celebrate companies and individuals making an impact through entrepreneurship, technology, more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, Sept. 16 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Duke Researchers Join $30M Project to Uncover Hidden Layers in the Human Genome 9/15/26 Five-year, National Science Foundation "GENIE" Science and Technology Center will work to understand how the genome's 3D structure helps cells establish their identities, remember past experiences and respond to their environments. The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded $30 million over five years to a consortium of universiti more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 15 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Eighteen students selected as 2026-27 University of Chicago Obama Foundation Scholars * Eighteen rising leaders have been selected to the newest cohort of the University of Chicago Obama Foundation Scholars Program, which was announced Sept. 15. Drawn from communities around the world and across Chicago, this year's cohort includes students from the Booth School of Business, the Harris School of Public Policy, and the Crown Family School of Social Wor more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 14 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release: * * * Employers Value University of Phoenix Grads * 97% of managers supervising University of Phoenix graduates say they are likely to hire someone with a University of Phoenix degree in the future New research conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of University of Phoenix finds high levels of satisfaction and positive perceptions among managers who directly supervise University of Phoenix graduates. Ninety-eight percent of managers supervising at l more PR

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, Sept. 15 (TNSrep) -- EPFL (Eecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne or Federal School of Technology in Lausanne), a public research university, issued the following news: * * * AI takes root in university curriculum 14.09.26 Click here to discover our online report in a new dynamic format (http://go.epfl.ch/backtoschool26). It's a siren song for students, a tornado for teachers and an enigma for educational institutions. Artificial intelligence made a splash when it came out in late 2022 and is now a fixture in uni more PR

COMMERCE, Texas, Sept. 15 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * ETAMU Cybersecurity Graduate Lands Competitive Homeland Security Internship * A recent East Texas A&M University graduate put his cybersecurity education to work this summer through a highly competitive internship with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Tyler Pham, a Houston native who earned his Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity from ETAMU in May, was one of six students selected fro more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 15 (TNSrpt) -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Fewer Than Half of Americans Expect Free and Fair Midterms * Americans are heading into the 2026 midterm elections with widespread uncertainty about the integrity of the vote, according to a new national survey from the University of California San Diego. When asked whether they expect the November 2026 elections to be free and fair, just 49% of voters said yes. Nearly one-quarter, 23%, said no, while another 28% said  more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 15 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Finding a job in the AI era * #In Brief * As more job candidates use AI tools to write resumes and cover letters, it's getting harder to stand out. * Career experts say job seekers should focus on authenticity and highlight real experiences and accomplishments. * Early networking, strong communication and problem-solving skills matter more than your major. Recruiters call it the application avalanche. In the past five years, job appli more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 15 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Four Innovators Gather at USC to Explore the Devices Changing Medicine * Clinical translation was the stated theme of the biomedical devices and imaging session at the Alfred E. Mann Department of Biomedical Engineering's 50th anniversary symposium Sept. 3. The department, jointly part of USC Viterbi School of Engineering and Keck School of Medicine at USC, brought together four researchers whose work spa more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- Franklin University issued the following news release: * * * Franklin University Recognizes Faculty Excellence in Inclusive Teaching and Instructional Coaching * Sherry Mercurio Executive Director, Office of Community Relations (614) 947-6581 Email: sherry.mercurio@franklin.edu Inclusive Teaching Excellence and Instructional Coach of the Year awards highlight Franklin University faculty who strengthen student success through connection, support and real-world learning Franklin University is recogniz more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 15 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU College of Nursing receives $1.9 million award to advance AI-powered behavioral healthcare * The Florida State University College of Nursing has been awarded $1.96 million through the National Institutes of Health Director's New Innovator Award to develop and test an artificial intelligence-powered intervention that delivers personalized behavioral health support to people who use problematic substances. Funded by the National Institute on Drug  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 16 -- The Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Georgia Tech's Avant South Brings 'AI in Action' to Atlanta Avant South returns to Tech Square on Oct. 12 - 13 to convene founders, executives, policymakers, investors, researchers, creators, and students to focus on the intersection of technology, culture, and innovation. Sep 15, 2026 Artificial intelligence is already changing how people work, learn, build companies, manufacture products, move goods, deliver healthcare, and create art. Thi more PR

LEICESTER, England, Sept. 16 -- De Montfort University issued the following news: * * * Global business giant Bloomberg showcases DMU's innovative use of data streams. A teaching idea developed at De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) is now being showcased internationally by global business giant Bloomberg Education. DMU has an ongoing relationship with Bloomberg, the global provider of financial data, news and analytics, and the university uses the company's huge range of information in its teaching, including through the Trading Floor - more PR

SPOKANE, Washington, Sept. 16 -- Gonzaga University issued the following news: * * * 2026 Eva Lassman "Take Action Against Hate" Award Recipients Announced September 14, 2026 Nighat Dad, a Pakistani lawyer who founded the Digital Rights Foundation, and the nonprofit organization Eradicate Hate are the recipients of this year's Eva Lassman "Take Action Against Hate" awards, sponsored by the Gonzaga University Center for the Study of Hate. The Take Action Against Hate awards are presented to one individual and one organization that actively more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Sept. 15 -- Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business posted the following news: * * * Hamm Institute names Phipps as Faculty Fellow * The Hamm Institute for American Energy at Oklahoma State University has named Dr. Stephanie Phipps a Faculty Fellow, adding her expertise in workforce strategy and organizational leadership to the institute's interdisciplinary research program. Phipps is an assistant professor of professional practice in the OSU Spears School of Business, where her work focuses on workforce d more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 14 -- SOAS, University of London posted the following news: * * * Humanity and wisdom themes at this year's graduation ceremonies * Students and guests were reminded of what it is to be human in a world of AI at this year's SOAS graduation ceremonies where more than 1,800 students celebrated completing their degrees. With speeches from the SOAS President Zeinab Badawi calling for graduates to create a life of meaning and purpose and Chair of Trustees Lord Dr Michael Hastings of Scarisbrick CBE drawing on Peanuts, the more PR

UNION, New Jersey, Sept. 14 -- Kean University issued the following news release: * * * Kean Researchers Awarded Grant to Help Young Students Evaluate AI Financial Reasoning * Kean University researchers are examining how high school students use artificial intelligence (AI) to answer financial questions and how educators can help them determine whether the answers they receive can be trusted. Kean Associate Professor Daehan Kwak, Ph.D., and Professor Jennifer Chen, Ed.D., received a $50,000 planning grant from the U.S. National Science Fo more PR

SHANGHAI, China, Sept. 15 -- Shanghai Jiao Tong University Antai College of Economics and Management posted the following news: * * * Knowledge in Action: SJTU Antai Welcomes 2026 Professional Degree Students * On September 13, Antai College of Economics and Management (ACEM) at Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) held its 2026 opening ceremony for professional degree programs at Wenzhi Hall on the Xuhui campus. In the university's 130th anniversary year, students of the MBA, EMBA and MTT programs -together with the inaugural cohort of the more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 15 -- La Trobe University issued the following news release: * * * 14/09/2026 La Trobe lands $7m for future-focused research La Trobe University researchers have been awarded almost $7 million in Australian Research Council funding to pursue research addressing challenges ranging from climate change to drug-related harm and antimicrobial resistance. Six researchers have been awarded a total of $6,972,636 through the Australian Research Council's 2026 Future Fellowships scheme. Future Fellowships provide four-ye more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Sept. 15 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Lasers, Doppler effect personalize chemotherapy drug selection for cancer tumors * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Like each person, each cancer is unique. And with the growing array of chemotherapy drugs available, gaining early insight into how individual tumors respond to specific drugs would help improve treatment. Harnessing the tools of laser light, the Doppler effect and AI, Purdue University scientist David Nolte is building an imaging system to do more PR

PINEVILLE, Louisiana, Sept. 15 -- Louisiana Christian University posted the following news release: * * * LCU students discuss what AI can't replace * How is artificial intelligence changing the learning process, and is it "good" or bad"? This was the focus of the third installment of Louisiana Christian University's Guinn Conversations on AI, held Sept. 10. Moderated by LCU President Dr. Mark Johnson, student leaders shared firsthand accounts of how AI has affected their collegiate educational experiences. Panelists included: Andrew Burna more PR

RUSTON, Louisiana, Sept. 15 -- Louisiana Tech University posted the following news: * * * LTRI and ISACA use cybersecurity to advance career readiness * Louisiana Tech University and the Louisiana Tech Research Institute (LTRI) are addressing the demand for cybersecurity professionals by creating the Cyber Technology Practitioner Program (CTPP) with ISACA, an initiative designed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and workforce readiness. According to ISACA's State of Cybersecurity report, 55 percent of organizations say their cyb more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 15 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Making healthy lifestyle change accessible for teens is goal of American Diabetes Association grant awarded to UB investigator * To address teen obesity, UB's Primary Care Research Institute is teaming up with mobile health provider PreventScripts By Ellen Goldbaum BUFFALO, N.Y. - It's well-known that obesity and the cardiometabolic diseases that it can lead to continues to be a major concern among the nation's more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: AI Leaders Are Calling for a Slowdown * With Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei calling for a global slowdown in AI development and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Google DeepMind's Demis Hassabis and others expressing support, the debate over how quickly AI should advance has entered a new phase. Amodei is calling for measures including independent safety evaluators, stronger industry safety standards and international coordination around AI development. more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Alien Terrorist Removal Court's First Deportation * WASHINGTON (September 15, 2026) - The Trump administration has activated the Alien Terrorist Removal Court (ATRC) for the first time since it was established in 1996. This court allows for rapid deportation of foreign nationals deemed by the court to be "alien terrorists," along with their immediate family members. The Justice Department deported Nazira Haji Zada, a lawful permanent resi more PR

TULSA, Oklahoma, Sept. 15 -- The University of Tulsa College of Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * Music industry veteran mentors next generation of ACE Management professionals * Veteran music industry executive Ted Cohen has worked with artists such as Prince, Van Halen and Fleetwood Mac and advised companies like DreamWorks, Amazon, Microsoft, Universal Studios and more. Now, he is sharing his six decades of expertise with The University of Tulsa's arts, culture & entertainment (ACE) management students as the program's d more PR

AUBURN, Alabama, Sept. 15 -- Auburn University College of Engineering posted the following news: * * * New faculty: ECE assistant professor focuses on computing efficiency * Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how engineers solve complex problems, including the way computer hardware is developed and protected. Sujan Saha, a new assistant professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, researches AI-driven hardware design, system verification and hardware security. Through his research, he aims to develop tools t more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 15 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * NIH awards multi-university team over $4M to improve women's health * Backed by a new $4.6 million award from the National Institutes of Health, or NIH, Michigan State University researchers are launching a novel project to transform how medications are developed and prescribed for women. This is the first installment of an award worth up to $12.8 million over three years. Researchers from Rutgers, Emory, Tulane, University of Colorado Anschutz, U more PR

NEWARK, New Jersey, Sept. 16 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * NJBIZ Education Power List Recognizes 2 Leaders at NJIT Published: September 15, 2026 Two New Jersey Institute of Technology leaders -- Oya Tukel, dean of the Martin Tuchman School of Management, and Atam Dhawan, chief strategic innovation officer and senior vice provost for research -- have been named to the 2026 NJBIZ Education Power List. The annual list recognizes educators and administrators who have attracted attention for their pr more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 15 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * NOAA awards USF seafloor mapping initiative $8.5 million * Dyllan Furness, College of Marine Science The University of South Florida's (USF) College of Marine Science has been awarded a five-year, $8.5 million cooperative agreement by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Office of Coast Survey to continue the work of world-class researchers at the Center for Ocean Mapping and Innovative Technologies (COMIT). Accurate seafloo more PR

ROCHESTER, New York, Sept. 15 -- The University of Rochester posted the following news: * * * NSF advances NSF OPAL toward construction-ready design * #The URochester-led NSF OPAL project awarded initial funding to support the final design phase for a world-leading high-power laser facility. The University of Rochester has been awarded the first round of funding from the US National Science Foundation (NSF) to advance the NSF OPAL project into its final design phase, with funding potentially totaling up to $13.7 million. The funding advanc more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 15 -- The University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management issued the following news: * * * Octin Health Wins MN Cup Grand Prize * Octin Health took home the 2026 Minnesota Cup Grand Prize last night at the Grand Finale celebration, concluding this year's competition of entrepreneurs from across the state. MN Cup, in its 22nd year, is the country's largest statewide start-up competition. More than 2,800 Minnesotans applied to participate this year. The monthslong competition offers all participants mentor more PR

DELAWARE, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * October Opportunities * DELAWARE, Ohio - Ohio Wesleyan University, including its Richard M. Ross Art Museum, announced its October 2026 public events today. Unless otherwise noted, admission is free. * 7:30 p.m. Oct. 1 - Wandia Chiuri, founder and CEO of Reactionpower, presents "Your Human Advantage in the Age of AI: How Judgment, Creativity, and Relationships Help Leaders Turn Change into Opportunity," in the Benes Rooms inside OWU's Hamilton-Wi more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, Sept. 15 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * OHSU experts give advice on navigating a 'post-truth' era * Brian Druker, M.D., has pretty much done it all as a pioneer in precision medicine. He developed a drug that turned chronic myeloid leukemia from a death sentence into a manageable condition; his discovery spurred the development of numerous similar life-saving precision therapies; and he is the animating force behind the Knight Cancer Institute's initiative at Oregon Health & Scien more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Sept. 14 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news: * * * OU Health Campus explores AI's potential to improve health in Oklahoma * OKLAHOMA CITY - Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing healthcare, research and education, creating new opportunities to improve the health of Oklahomans while also raising important questions about its risks and responsible use. Those opportunities and challenges took center stage at the first AI Symposium on the OU Health Campus, which brought together leaders from the univ more PR

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 15 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * Professor creates bilingual textbooks * Dr. Mark Lennon is turning his experience as a Fulbright U.S. Scholar in the Brazilian Amazon into free educational resources for students and researchers on two continents. Lennon, a professor in PennWest University's Department of Business, Economics and Communication, has developed English- and Portuguese-language textbooks on the use of artificial intelligence in graduate research, business, and research management.  more PR

ST. GEORGE, Utah, Sept. 15 -- Utah Tech University posted the following news: * * * REDO Co-Founder and CEO Sterling Snow to present at Utah Tech University * Sharing how hard work and resilience led him to create a company, REDO Co-Founder and CEO Sterling Snow is set to be the next featured speaker in Utah Tech University's Elkington Founder Speaker Series. Snow will present at noon on Sept. 29 in the Zion Room, located on the fifth floor of the Holland Centennial Commons on the Utah Tech campus. Prior to Snow's address, a networking opp more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 15 -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Renowned Vanderbilt Institute for Software Integrated Systems renamed 'ICONS' * After nearly three decades of research in complex software-enabled systems, Vanderbilt University's Institute for Software Integrated Systems is entering its next chapter with a new name: the Institute for Convergent Software Integrated Systems, or ICONS. Founded in 1998, the institute has remained focused on understanding, engineering and operating co more PR

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Sept. 16 -- 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

ROCHESTER, New York, Sept. 15 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * September 15, 2026 RIT helps Google develop new technology that converts sign language into text Everyday communication between deaf and hearing people is now easier - Researchers at Rochester Institute of Technology's National Technical Institute for the Deaf have collaborated with Google to test new AI technology that converts sign language into text in real time. That technology, called Sign Language-to-Text (SL2T), is now avail more PR

ROCK HILL, South Carolina, Sept. 15 -- Winthrop University posted the following news: * * * Rock Hill Partners with Winthrop and York Tech to Encourage Manufacturing and Job Growth * #HIGHLIGHTS * The city of Rock Hill will donate $250,000 each to Winthrop University and York Technical College to encourage manufacturing and job growth in the region. * The partnership was announced at a Sept. 15 press conference at Rock Hill City Hall. * Winthrop will use the money to help launch its advanced manufacturing engineering program in fall  more PR

GRONINGEN, The Netherlands, Sept. 15 -- The University of Groningen issued the following news: * * * RUG strengthens collaboration in 4TU+ on personal leadership and professional identity University of Groningen teachers encouraged to participate 14 September 2026 The University of Groningen (RUG) is expanding its collaboration with 4TU with a partnership in 4TU+. CEE: Center for Engineering Education. As part of the new CEE strategy 2027-2030, the University of Groningen is taking the lead on the theme of Personal Leadership and Professio more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Sept. 16 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Rutgers and RWJBarnabas Health to Launch Innovation Hub, Powered by Amazon Web Services September 15, 2026 The collaboration establishes one of the nation's first technology innovation hubs that brings together a medical school, academic health system and cloud technology leader to advance patient care and medical education Rutgers University and RWJBarnabas Health today announced the launch of the Rutgers/RWJBarnabas Health Innovation Hub, powered b more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Sept. 16 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * New Jersey's Hidden Dams Come to Light By Kitta MacPherson September 15, 2026 A new disclosure law may protect homebuyers, but a Rutgers engineer says transparency is only the first step To many homebuyers, a pond is a picturesque asset. But if it is held back by a dam, the property may also carry legal and financial responsibilities that can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. A new state law seeks to prevent New Jersey buyers from discovering more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16 -- Saint Joseph's University issued the following news: * * * University Announces New Leadership in Enrollment Management, and Marketing and Communications Mollie Cecere, EdD, has been appointed vice president of enrollment management, and Francesca Reynolds, MS '26, has been appointed vice president of marketing and communications. Published: September 15, 2026 Saint Joseph's University has announced the appointment of two new cabinet members to lead its enrollment management, and marketing and commun more PR

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Sept. 15 -- Saint Peter's University posted the following news release: * * * Saint Peter's University Welcomes Largest Incoming Class in History to Campus * JERSEY CITY, N.J. - September 15, 2026 - Saint Peter's University announced that it welcomed a record-setting number of new students to campus for the 2026-27 academic year, marking a historic milestone that reflects the University's growing momentum, expanding appeal and enduring commitment to delivering an exceptional, transformative education. This growth f more PR

PASADENA, Texas, Sept. 15 -- San Jacinto College posted the following news: * * * San Jac prepares students for AI-driven workforce * Collaboration expands access to AI training and job-ready skills for students Pasadena, Texas - San Jacinto College has joined the Google AI for Education Accelerator, expanding access to artificial intelligence training, industry-recognized credentials, and tools designed to help students build skills for an increasingly AI-driven workforce. Through the initiative, San Jac students will have access at no c more PR

READING, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16 -- Pennsylvania State University Berks campus issued the following news: * * * Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters September 15, 2026 As part of our regular "We Are!" feature, we recognize 20 Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what's asked of them in their work at the University. This week, on behalf of the entire Penn State community, we'd like to say thank you to: * Mike Bratton, specialist in the Division of Development and Alumni Relations (DDAR), whose nominator wrote: "Mike is an essent more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Sept. 15 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news: * * * Siddhartha Mukherjee discusses AI and health at OU Presidential Speakers Series dinner * NORMAN, Okla. - The University of Oklahoma welcomed Siddhartha Mukherjee to campus for the Presidential Speakers Series dinner on the evening of Sept. 9 at the Oklahoma Memorial Union. Mukherjee -an oncologist, entrepreneur and Pulitzer Prize-winning author -delivered a talk titled "Research and the Future of Medicine." His visit comes at a pivotal time for OU, a more PR

STANFORD, California, Sept. 16 (TNSjou) -- Stanford University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Stanford Medicine-developed AI model opens new horizons for cell biology By Helen Fields An artificial intelligence cell model, trained on more than 100 million cells from a dozen species, will make it easier to compare cells between species. September 14, 2026 Researchers at Stanford Medicine have developed two new artificial intelligence models of the biological cell. The first, called universal cell embedding, paved the wa more PR

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Sept. 15 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news: * * * State of the University 2026: 140 years of momentum * x In her first State of the University address, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Chancellor Lori Mann Bruce spoke to faculty, staff, students, alumni and community members about UTC's 140-year history, recent successes and the momentum that will drive the University forward. The address, held Tuesday, Sept. 15, in the University Center Auditorium, is a tradition tha more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 15 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Students present summer CI research at Summer Showcase event * Creative Inquiry More than 40 projects were presented at the 10th annual Summer Creative Inquiry + Undergraduate Research Showcase in August. The showcase gives students the opportunity to talk about the work they did through the intensive 10-week Summer CI program. This year's event featured projects on a variety of topics, such as the genetics of the American chestnut, nanoparticle-based more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 16 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * New York State Mesonet Tests GPS-Based Atmospheric Data to Improve Extreme Rainfall Forecasting By Mike Nolan ALBANY, N.Y. (Sept. 15, 2026) -- The New York State Mesonet at the University at Albany is working with Skyfora, a Finnish weather technology company, to test whether dense observations of GPS signal delays can give New Yorkers earlier warning before extreme rainfall. The pilot project, based in and around New York City, has added Skyfora's gro more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 15 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * These 2 Builders Discovered the Potency of Going Analog: Reflections on the Human Power of CMU's Startup Week * Carnegie Mellon University Startup Week brings thousands of people from the startup, research and investment worlds together to learn and swap ideas. Participants from last year's inaugural event attest that the gathering across campus provided more than valuable information. It delivers invaluable connections through conversations.  more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 15 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * U.S. Elections Experts * Experts from the University of California San Diego are available for interviews and analysis of the U.S. elections. Areas of expertise include election trust, voting behavior, political polarization, immigration, foreign policy, misinformation, media, Congress and the broader forces shaping American democracy. Election Trust, Voting Behavior and Election Administration Thad Kousser, Professor of Poli more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 16 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * UAlbany Experts Discuss AI Risk After Tech Leaders Call for Slowdown ALBANY, N.Y. (Sept. 15, 2026) -- Could AI really end humanity? A top Anthropic researcher made headlines after saying there's a more than 10 percent chance AI "could kill all humans" within the next decade, a claim that followed a colleague's resignation over similar concerns about the pace of AI development. The remarks reignited debate not only over AI safety, but about how someone more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 15 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * UB part of NSF OPAL laser facility advancing toward construction-ready design * Rendering of building. A rendering of NSF Opal, a proposed laser facility at the University of Rochester. Photo courtesy: The University of Rochester Laboratory for Laser Energetics World-leading laser system, to be built at University of Rochester, receives final design award By Tom Dinki and Alison Arnold (University of Rocheste more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 16 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * New Fay Jones School Dean Jim Stevens Approaches Leadership Through Engagement Sep. 15, 2026 When Jim Stevens was announced in June as the next dean for the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design at the U of A, he was teaching study abroad students at Clemson University's center in Genoa, Italy. Navigating the seven-hour time difference, he prepared for this transition over the summer. Once in Fayetteville in mid-August, he set up his offic more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 16 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * University of Houston Awarded $1.26M NIH Grant to Outsmart Superbugs Researchers Use AI, Quantum Sensing to Predict Bacterial Mutations and Target Antibiotic Resistance By Kelly Schafler -- 713-743-1153, kmschafler@central.uh.edu September 15, 2026 Key Takeaways * University of Houston chemistry professors Yuhong Wang and Shoujun Xu secured a $1.26 million National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant -- bringing total federal support to over $3.5 million  more PR

LJUBLJANA, Slovenia, Sept. 15 -- The University of Ljubljana issued the following news: * * * The rapid development of these capabilities underscores why we need a thoughtful approach Date of publication: 14. 9. 2026 In recent years, artificial intelligence has moved from research laboratories and technology companies into nearly every aspect of our work and lives. Initially, the focus was primarily on its capabilities: how quickly it can generate text, prepare a summary, write program code, or assist with data analysis. Today, we are enter more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Sept. 15 (TNSjou) -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * Using AI without outsourcing thinking: how university assessment is changing September 15, 2026 Samantha Dunn As artificial intelligence becomes part of university life, UNSW Sydney researchers are rethinking assessment to protect something technology can't replace: human judgement. Academics from UNSW's Faculty of Arts, Design & Architecture are redesigning assessment to ensure students continue doing the intellectual work that dri more PR

OSLO, Norway, Sept. 15 -- The University of Oslo issued the following news: * * * Real feelings for social intelligence More and more people share traumas, fantasies, and everyday moments with social AI models - and experience the relationship as real. By Gro Lien Garbo, Department of Psychology Published Sep. 14, 2026 Imagine having a friend who always has time for you, never judges you, and remembers everything you have said. For many, that friend is not a human being, but a social AI model. This emerges clearly in Marita Skjuve's PhD t more PR

COVENTRY, England, Sept. 15 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * University of Warwick to lead development of Project SNOW to provide data-driven delivery of healthcare. * Project SNOW is supported by Google.org through the global Google.org Impact Challenge: AI for Government. The project was one of 15 selected for funding out of over 2600 applications from across the world. The Project SNOW consortium takes its name from Dr John Snow, the English physician whose investigation of cholera in London in 1854 more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 15 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * Using AI to Predict Who Gets Readmitted After Heart Surgery * AI may soon help doctors predict who will return to the hospital after coronary artery bypass surgery. This heart surgery helps restore blood flow to the heart by bypassing blockages in the arteries. More than 12% of people who get bypass surgery are readmitted to the hospital within 30 days. To understand why, a research team led by Rameshbabu Manyam, PhD, ass more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 15 -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center posted the following news release: * * * UT MD Anderson and Nature to co-host conference on next-generation cancer therapeutics * * In-person conference runs Oct. 6-8, 2026, with registration open until Oct. 5, 2026 * Topics include next-generation cancer therapeutics and immunotherapies, protein modulators, emerging platforms and artificial intelligence models HOUSTON, SEPTEMBER 15, 2026 -The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Springer Nature w more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news: * * * UVA opens a new office in South Africa By Emily Mellen, em6ks@virginia.edu September 15, 2026 The University of Virginia opened an office in Cape Town, South Africa, last week to serve as a platform for teaching, research, student engagement and partnership with academic institutions in the southern part of the continent. A delegation of 20 UVA faculty and staff members joined 75 attendees from South Africa and the region for a multi-day e more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Sept. 16 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW in the News Published September 14, 2026 State, national and international media frequently feature the University of Wyoming and members of its community in stories. Here is a summary of some of the recent coverage: Cowboy State Daily and the Laramie Boomerang covered UW President Shane Reeves' "State of the University" address last week. The Casper Star-Tribune covered UW's selection of BoodleBox as its institutional artificial intelligence platf more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 15 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * Vanderbilt leaders and researchers help roll out latest international measure of student achievement * New results of a prominent international assessment of student learning were released on September 8 with Vanderbilt University leaders and faculty experts assisting in their rollout. Vanderbilt teamed with the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences a more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 16 -- Vanderbilt University Peabody College issued the following news: * * * Vanderbilt leaders and researchers help roll out latest international measure of student achievement Sep 15, 2026 New results of a prominent international assessment of student learning were released on September 8 with Vanderbilt University leaders and faculty experts assisting in their rollout. Vanderbilt teamed with the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the U.S. Department of Education's Institute of E more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Sept. 15, 2026 VCU startups give Virginia lawmakers a look at university innovation in action Startup Showcase at the General Assembly Building highlights how VCU discoveries are becoming companies, attracting investment and addressing real-world challenges. By Jeff Kelley An IV treatment that could buy trauma patients more time. A fingerstick test that could spare patients repeated trips to a lab. A cleaner way to recover minerals critical t more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Research team advances the future of distributed mobile networks Virginia Tech National Security Institute, the Institute for Advanced Computing, and Lockheed Martin collaborate on Future G project. By Franki Fitterer 15 Sep 2026 Today's high-speed cellular networks rely on fiber-optic cables to connect cell towers and other network equipment. Those fiber connections deliver enormous amounts of data but are expensive to install and maintain, especially as wire more PR

VALDOSTA, Georgia, Sept. 15 -- Valdosta State University issued the following news: * * * September 15, 2026 VSU's 2026 Excellence Awards Presented to Distinguished Faculty, Staff Jessica Pope, Communications and Media Relations Coordinator VALDOSTA -- Dr. Donald J. Green, president of Valdosta State University, recently honored five faculty members and two staff members with a 2026 Presidential Excellence Award. The Presidential Excellence Award for Faculty is an annual tradition at VSU, one that recognizes the diverse talents and contri more PR

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * Office of Community-Based Learning Announces 2026-27 Faculty Collaborative This year's collaborative includes 16 faculty members representing a variety of disciplines. By Brian Laubscher September 15, 2026 The Office of Community-Based Learning (CBL) at Washington and Lee University has announced the members of its fifth CBL Faculty Collaborative, who will receive training and work with students and community leaders to strengthen partnerships  more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 15 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release: * * * York Technical College Transfer Pathway * New agreement expands opportunities for York Technical College students to transfer credits and continue their educational journey at University of Phoenix University of Phoenix announces a new academic agreement with York Technical College that supports building pathways from community college coursework to higher education degree opportunities at the University. The agreement allows eligible York Tech more PR