LOUGHBOROUGH, England, Sept. 16 -- Loughborough University issued the following news release: * * * "Something wicked this way comes" - AI academic uses warnings from Shakespeare and Marlowe to illustrate man's relationship with machine intelligence * AI researcher Jacob Coxon resigned from Anthropic last week, warning that people building the technology believe it could "kill us all" by the end of the decade. Anthropic researcher Evan Hubinger subsequently said he believed there was a greater than 10% chance of AI killing all humans withi more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- Fordham University issued the following news: * * * 'So Much Innovation': Cross-Disciplinary Research Incubator Launched at Fordham September 16, 2026 - By Chris Gosier Fordham University has launched a new research hub to get professors from different specialties working together on tough problems facing society. The Transdisciplinary Research Incubator brings together faculty and students from diverse fields of study to work on innovative research projects in areas such as biodiversity, artificial intelligence, mig more PR

LEIDEN, The Netherlands, Sept. 16 -- Leiden University issued the following news: * * * 'Young Academy Leiden is an incredibly diverse group, and that's what makes it strong' 15 September 2026 It's September, which means that Young Academy Leiden (YAL) will once again change its board and welcome new members. Outgoing chair Ahmed Mahfouz and incoming chair Anne Urai look back at past year's highlights and discuss YAL's plans for the future. Congratulations Anne, you're the new chair of Young Academy Leiden. What made you want to take on th more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 16 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * A Spartan who helps shape AI to serve the common good * Long before Lorenzo Santavicca, a 2018 James Madison College graduate in international relations, was helping teams at Google DeepMind navigate some of the complex challenges in artificial intelligence, he got the chance to learn how to bring people together amid uncertainty at Michigan State University. Santavicca served as president of the Associated Students of Michigan State University,  more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 16 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * AI in Pulmonary Medicine: What Works Now and What Still Needs Proof * Dr. Shirin Shafazand, the inaugural faculty director for the Miller School of Medicine's Office of AI, argues artificial intelligence is helping clinicians analyze pulmonary imaging and other complex data, but local validation, human oversight and stronger evidence are essential. Key Takeaways * Pulmonary imaging is among the most mature areas for clinical ar more PR

ATCHISON, Kansas, Sept. 16 -- Benedictine College issued the following news: * * * AI on Campus: Catholic Press Spotlights Benedictine's Approach * How can Catholics professionals thrive in the post-AI workplace -and when should Catholics, in good conscience, refuse to use AI? Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas, is emerging as a leader in answering those questions. EWTN News, the National Catholic Register; the Kansas City Catholic Key and Aleteia all reported on Benedictine College and AI as school began. "Pope Leo XIV told the Coll more PR

AUBURN, Alabama, Sept. 16 -- Auburn University College of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Assistant professor of chemical engineering earns $1 million NSF grant * Can a robot sense touch using some of the same physical and biological mechanisms found in living systems? Jean-Francois Louf is working toward making that possible. Louf, an assistant professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering, is the principal investigator on a $1.04 million National Science Foundation project, "Biohybrid Soft Robots that Sense Touch Throu more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Associate Dean Daryl Lim's article forthcoming in Michigan Technology Law Review * CARLISLE, PA-H. Laddie Montague Jr. Chair in Law and Associate Dean for Research and Strategic Partnerships Daryl Lim's article, "Wired Minds: Neural Interfaces, Platform Power, and Control Over Neural Data," is forthcoming in the Michigan Technology Law Review, with publication expected in 2027. The article examines how brain-computer i more PR

TEMPE, Arizona, Sept. 17 -- Arizona State University issued the following news: * * * ASU London is higher ed 'that's fit for the future' Officials, students, laud promise of innovative approach to education By Scott Bordow | September 16, 2026 Story highlights * ASU London lauded as innovative approach to education * Students can earn two degrees in four years * Could be a model for other global universities LONDON -- Michael Goodwin was less than a minute into his remarks Wednesday when he made clear to the audience of 300 or so gat more PR

MUNCIE, Indiana, Sept. 16 -- Ball State University issued the following news release: * * * Ball State Alumnus and Game Designer Ben Vu Returns as Visiting Expert in Residence * Ball State University's College of Communication, Information, and Media (CCIM) has welcomed accomplished animator, game creator, and entrepreneur Ben Vu, '00, back to campus this Fall as the Edmund F. and Virginia B. Ball Visiting Expert in Residence for Media. The Visiting Expert in Residence initiative brings media industry professionals to Ball State to share c more PR

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Sept. 16 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news: * * * Behind the research at UTC: Dr. Ziwei Ma * University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Associate Professor of Mathematics Ziwei Ma is bringing statistical expertise to a multi-university research project developing wearable technology and artificial intelligence tools to support rehabilitation for people with neurological motor disorders. Supported by a U.S. National Science Foundation award through its Smart and Connected Health  more PR

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 16 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Big challenges, shared solutions * Behind many everyday IT challenges are communities of colleagues working together to find better solutions. Recent discussions in Cornell's Service Management Special Interest Group (SIG) explored knowledge management, or how to make information easier to find, maintain, and share across teams. The conversation is one example of how Cornell's SIGs bring people together to exchange ideas, learn from one another, and tackle com more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The Catholic University of America issued the following news: * * * Q&A with Taryn Okuma, New Director of the Honors Program Sep 16, 2026 What makes Taryn Okuma tick? In her 17 years at The Catholic University of America, she's spent her time creating community around a love of learning, particularly English literature. She's excited to build on her service to students as the new director for the Honors Program, which boasts record enrollment this year. Over tea, she discussed what's in store for the Class of 2030.  more PR

AUBURN, Alabama, Sept. 16 -- Auburn University College of Engineering posted the following news: * * * CEE professor seeks to make water service restoration safer, faster * Restoring service after a broken water main is a balancing act. Refill the system too quickly and water can compress trapped air, creating damaging pressure surges. Move too slowly and homes and businesses remain without water longer than necessary. Jose Vasconcelos, professor of water resources in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, is working to he more PR

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Sept. 16 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news: * * * Co-designing a STEM curriculum for Indigenous kids * They say success is nothing without someone to share it with. That's certainly true in Tuba City, an 8,600-person town in the Navajo Nation. "Members of the Navajo Nation love celebrating," said Anne Hamlin, a research associate at NAU's Center for STEM Teaching and Learning (CSTL). "They turn out to basketball games, parades, flea markets and fairs in droves. I once tabled at the Navajo Nation  more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- Columbia University Teachers College issued the following news: * * * Monique Herena (M.A. '17) Named HR Executive of the Year Monique Herena (M.A. '17), Chief Colleague Experience Officer at American Express, has been named the 2026 HR Executive of the Year by the field's leading publication, HR Executive. Honored for her innovative approach to professional development, employee experience and change leadership in the age of AI, Herena is a graduate of TC's Executive Master's Program (XMA) in Change Leadership, a cohor more PR

SHATIN, Hong Kong, Sept. 16 -- The Chinese University of Hong Kong posted the following news release: * * * CUHK welcomes Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan and 2026 Policy Address delivered by the HKSAR Government Advancing the Northern Metropolis University Town and building Hong Kong into an international I&T centre and hub for high-calibre talents * The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) welcomes the First Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (2026-2030) (Hong Kong's First F more PR

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Sept. 17 -- Del Mar College issued the following news: * * * September 16, 2026 Del Mar College receives $3 million federal grant to strengthen teaching, learning and workforce preparation Five-year Classroom to Career project will establish new Center for Educational Advancement and expand digital learning and responsible AI use Article by Jessie Chrobocinski Del Mar College (DMC) has received a five-year, $3 million federal grant to strengthen teaching and digital learning and help prepare students for a workforce more PR

MADISON, South Dakota, Sept. 16 -- Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * DSU leaders highlight national security mission during government visits * SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Dakota State University recently welcomed congressional and government leaders for a series of discussions highlighting how the university is applying its expertise to serve South Dakota, the region, and the nation. The visits showcased a vision that connects DSU's educational mission, applied research, workforce development, and economic development with  more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Sept. 15 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * Faculty Lightning Lounge set for Sept. 23 * The first Faculty Lightning Lounge of the 2026-27 academic year will be held 3:30- 4:30 p.m. Sept. 23 in Centennial Engineering Center's Stamm Commons. Lightning Lounge gives faculty from a broad range of disciplines an opportunity to give short talks about their research, creative works, teaching or outreach. Time is available for questions during and after the event, and participants can meet new  more PR

BOWIE, Maryland, Sept. 16 -- Bowie State University posted the following news release: * * * Fall Convocation 2026: History Makers in the Making * The annual Fall 2026 Matriculation Convocation marked the beginning of an exciting new chapter for students beginning their collegiate journey at Bowie State. The powerful Sept. 9 event officially launched the academic semester, formally welcoming the class of 2030 to a university known for cultivating excellence and empowering leaders. Bowie State University President Dr. Aminta H. Breaux, alo more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina, Sept. 16 -- Fayetteville State University posted the following news: * * * Fayetteville State University Secures $10 Million Department of War Award to Advance Applied AI Research * FAYETTEVILLE, NC - Fayetteville State University has secured a $10 million research award from the U.S. Department of War to establish an interdisciplinary research program focused on applied artificial intelligence for defense systems, including contested logistics technologies and biomanufacturing. FSU being 1 of only 5 instituti more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Fifteen Penn Staters named 2026 Alumni Fellows * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Fifteen Penn State alumni will be honored for their exceptional leadership and professional accomplishments as 2026 Alumni Fellows, the highest honor bestowed by the Penn State Alumni Association. Established in 1973, the award celebrates alumni who have achieved exceptional leadership and distinction in their professions. More than 900 Penn State alumni have recei more PR

COVENTRY, England, Sept. 16 -- The University of Warwick Business School posted the following news: * * * Four WBS Master's courses ranked in world top 20 by QS * Warwick Business School has cemented its position among the world's leading providers of business education with four Master's programmes named in the global top 20. As well as the MSc Marketing & Strategy being ranked sixth in the world - and number one for UK Universities \- the QS Global MBA and Business Master's Rankings saw the School placed third in the country and 14th gl more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Sept. 16 -- Yale School of Engineering and Applied Science issued the following news: * * * From Montana labs to NASA: Yale Engineering students' summer research Written by Natalie Haase '27 This summer, Yale Engineering undergraduates traded New Haven for research benches and hardware labs across the country -- from a virology lab in the Montana mountains to a NASA space center in Maryland to a hardware validation team outside Boston. Colten Danelski '27 (Biomedical Engineering) investigated how the brain responds t more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 17 (TNSjou) -- Georgia State University issued the following news: * * * Research on Empathic Digital Humans Expands With New Publication, International Reach September 16, 2026 ATLANTA -- Research originating at Georgia State University's Creative Media Industries Institute (CMII) into empathic digital humans and human-centered artificial intelligence is continuing to evolve, with a new peer-reviewed publication, international research activity and professional recognition for Professor of Practice Jeasy Sehgal. S more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 16 -- The Washington University School of Medicine posted the following news release: * * * Gut microbiome features predict devastating disease affecting preemies * In a discovery that challenges long-standing assumptions about necrotizing enterocolitis, a sudden and often fatal intestinal illness that affects premature infants, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified previously unknown predictors for the disease. While bacteria have been proposed as key drivers for th more PR

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Sept. 17 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * GVSU and Van Andel Institute partner to launch AI Research and Innovation Institute By Sarah Schaible Sep 16, 2026 GVSU and Van Andel Institute (VAI) are jointly launching the Artificial Intelligen ce Research and Innovation Institute (AIRII) this fall, uniting two of West Michigan's leading research communities behind a shared ambition: to make the region a nationally recognized center where artificial intelligence and the life sciences advanc more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 16 -- The Indiana University Indianapolis campus posted the following news: * * * Historic $100M gift will transform Kelley School graduate education, expand Lilly School of Philanthropy scholarships * BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -A $100 million gift from Indiana University alumni Jeffrey H. and Benita L. Thomasson will transform graduate education at the Kelley School of Business and expand scholarship opportunities for undergraduate students in the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. The gift is the largest from an ind more PR

QUEENSLAND, Australia, Sept. 16 -- Central Queensland University issued the following news: * * * ICT staff and innovations honoured at Queensland tech awards event 15 September 2026 By Greg Chapman CQUniversity's dedication to innovation in the ever-changing technology sector has seen two staff and a unique project recognised at the 2026 Australian Computer Society Queensland Tech Awards in Brisbane. GenAI Project Manager in CQU's Digital Services Directorate, Stephanie de Hoog, was named Professional of the Year, while Dr Sangeetha Kutt more PR

MOUNT VERNON, Iowa, Sept. 16 -- Cornell College issued the following news: * * * Iowa scientists release 2026 Climate Statement * As electricity demand continues to rise in Iowa, scientists are examining ways to meet the challenge in the 2026 Iowa Climate Statement. According to the authors of the 16th annual Iowa Climate Statement, including Cornell College Professor of Geology Rhawn Denniston, Iowa has been a leader in cheap, clean, and reliable wind and solar energy for decades. With electricity use rising sharply, due in part to the gr more PR

INDIANA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 15 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * IUP Dessy-Roffman Myth Collaborative Looking for Logo Design * The Dessy-Roffman Myth Collaborative at Indiana University of Pennsylvania is looking for a new logo and invites submissions from students and community members. The Dessy-Roffman Myth Collaborative is a cross-disciplinary resource at IUP dedicated to the study of myth in a myriad of forms-literary, visual, musical, and performative-with the intention of fostering dialogue acr more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 17 -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news: * * * Johns Hopkins launches global search to identify its next provost The process will be led by a 25-member search committee chaired by Theodore DeWeese, dean of the medical faculty and CEO of Johns Hopkins Medicine - A 25-member universitywide search committee has been selected to help lead a global search to identify Johns Hopkins University's next provost, the institution's chief academic officer. The provost oversees an expansive portfolio encompas more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 16 -- King's College London issued the following news: * * * 15 September 2026 Blood test analysis from home enabled through new tech A new portable blood testing device could allow patient health to be monitored at home through an app. King's College London spinout Algocyte has developed a small blood testing device which connects via Bluetooth and uses AI to build a picture of an individual's health over time. The tool could be especially beneficial for patients who require regular monitoring, such as those undergo more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 16 -- King's College London issued the following news: * * * 15 September 2026 King's hosts government leader to discuss how UK science can drive economic growth King's College London hosted a lunchtime briefing with Alex Jones, Director General for Growth, Science and International at the new Department for Business, Innovation and Science and Trade (DBIST). The event, convened in partnership with the Whitehall and Industry Group (WIG) brought together government, industry and researchers to discuss how the UK can  more PR

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Sept. 16 -- KTH Royal Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Makerspaces: crucial step towards a future-oriented engineering education Published Sep 16, 2026 Over time, engineering degree programmes have become increasingly theoretical. This is something KTH aims to remedy. A network of makerspaces will give all students the chance to build, experiment, and solve real-world problems throughout their studies. By establishing accessible and inclusive maker spaces alongside lecture theatres and specialised more PR

TUEN MUN, Hong Kong, Sept. 16 -- Lingnan University posted the following news release: * * * Lingnan University President S. Joe Qin welcomes the HKSAR Government's First Five-Year Plan and 2026 Policy Address * Prof S. Joe Qin, President and Wai Kee Kau Chair Professor of Data Science at Lingnan University, welcomes the release of Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan and the 2026 Policy Address delivered by Chief Executive of the Hong Kong SAR Government, Mr John Lee, and responds as follows: President Qin said that the release of Hong Kong's more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 16 -- The University of London - London School of Economics and Political Science issued the following news release: * * * Announcements made at the Global Forum for AI and the Social Sciences bring together new research, data, funding, and initiatives on AI and labour markets Wednesday 16 September 2026 15 organisations taking part in the London School of Economics and Political Science's (LSE) 2026 Global Forum for AI and the Social Sciences, taking place today and tomorrow (Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 September 20 more PR

LOUGHBOROUGH, England, Sept. 16 -- Loughborough University issued the following news release: * * * Loughborough graduate wins James Dyson Award after designing AI-powered sensory safety system for deaf travellers * Gargi developed the invention as part of her final-year project while studying Product Design at Loughborough University, inspired by her lived experience as a profoundly deaf cochlear implant user. When hearing devices are removed for sleeping or showering, environmental awareness is reduced. Existing alerting products can be  more PR

KAMPALA, Uganda, Sept. 16 -- Makerere University issued the following news: * * * Makerere Hosts Inaugural Falling Walls Lab Competition as Innovators Pitch Solutions to National Challenges Published on September 14, 2026 By Allan Ainematsiko Students and researchers from Makerere University and other institutions pitched 12 innovations addressing challenges in healthcare, clean energy, agriculture, waste management and community resilience during the inaugural Falling Walls Lab Kampala, held at the School of Public Health Auditorium, Mak more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 16 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * MIT startups inspire with impressive presentations at Demo Day 2026 * The annual "Demo Day" event at MIT, which marks the end of the delta v startup accelerator, fell on the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks this year, giving MIT entrepreneurs a chance to honor the memory of those lost that day while presenting their startup progress in the program. Each year, the event celebrates all that students achieved while working  more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 16 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Measure by measure, studying society accurately Naoki Egami has become a standout in political methodology, helping refine tools that give scholars durable results. - Let's agree at the outset the world is a complicated place, and social scientists have exacting jobs when it comes to measuring civic phenomena with precision. After all, even careful studies raise follow-up questions: How much do their findings apply in other s more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 16 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * New AI technique could make minimally invasive surgeries safer and more precise This patient-specific method, called xvr, helps doctors use X-rays for surgical navigation in fields such as orthopedics and neurosurgery. - Researchers created a new technique that accurately and rapidly matches X-rays captured during surgery with a patient's preoperative 3D medical scan. This method could make it easier for clinicians to precisely more PR

WEST LONG BRANCH, New Jersey, Sept. 17 -- Monmouth University issued the following news: * * * Leahy and Santelli Named to NJBIZ 2026 Education Power List September 15, 2026 Monmouth University President Patrick F. Leahy, Ed.D., and Robert Santelli '73 '14HN, executive director of the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music, were named to the NJBIZ 2026 Education Power List. This is Leahy's seventh consecutive year on the roster and Santelli's first appearance. NJBIZ annually identifies members of the higher education field who are acc more PR

FARGO, North Dakota, Sept. 16 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * NDSU assistant professor receives NIFA Award to develop web-based tool for aquaculture vaccine candidate predictions * NDSU News September 16, 2026 Pirim receives NIFA Award to develop web-based tool for aquaculture vaccine candidate predictions NDSU assistant professor of industrial and manufacturing engineering Harun Pirim has received a United States Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture award of $591,500 fo more PR

RIVERSIDE, California, Sept. 17 -- California Baptist University issued the following news: * * * New Army agreement fuels opportunities at CBU Riverside, Calif. (Sept. 16, 2026) -- Earlier this summer, California Baptist University signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S. Army Intelligence Center of Excellence at Fort Huachuca in Arizona. This MOU creates opportunities for collaboration in scientific, technical and defense-related innovation. The agreement expands a growing network of military partnerships that provide CBU stude more PR

NEWARK, New Jersey, Sept. 17 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Jocelyn Kranicka, Fintech Major, Wins Rising Star Award Published: September 16, 2026 Written by: Evan Koblentz Jocelyn Kranicka, a senior financial technology major, spends her time analyzing data and performing community service -- and now she is a recipient of the New Jersey Business & Industry Association's Rising Star award. Kranicka, from Washington Township in Warren County, intended to study computer science after being inspired  more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Journalism issued the following news: * * * Newmark J-School launches applications for new AI Journalism Labs for 2027, and partnership with Project C Published on Tuesday, September 15th, 2026 The Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY is launching two new AI training programs for journalists in 2027, including one in partnership with Project C, the research hub and community for journalists building independent, audience-driven media businesses. Applica more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 16 (TNSjou) -- New York University issued the following news: * * * New Study Uncovers Links to Support for White Nationalism Support is highest among young white men; people with predominantly online friendships, personal hardship, and social strain also among traits linked to endorsing of extremist ideology Sep 16, 2026 From social media to the streets of Washington, DC, the organized white nationalist movement has become more visible in the United States over the past few decades. But the extent of this extremist movemen more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 16 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * Opinion: Catastrophizing Is Not an AI Policy * #In Their Own Words "Knowledge That Works" is more than a UBalt tagline-it's the driving force behind everything The University of Baltimore stands for and everyone we serve. Through our faculty's insights and expertise, we invite you to explore what that knowledge looks like in action. In this article, Professor of Accounting Mikhail Pevzner argues for strategic AI governance over what is becoming  more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Sept. 17 -- The University of Oklahoma Health campus issued the following news: * * * OU Health Campus Explores AI's Potential to Improve Health in Oklahoma Published: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 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 more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 16 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * PanCAN Funds Sylvester Study of Blood Test for Pancreatic Cancer * Key Summary * Sylvester researchers received a $225,000 PanCAN grant to advance blood-based ctDNA testing for metastatic pancreatic cancer. * The study uses PanCAN's Precision Promise trial samples to compare ctDNA with standard biopsies and assess treatment response. * Researchers will also explore advanced molecular profiling and AI tools to improve pancrea more PR

MALIBU, California, Sept. 17 -- Pepperdine University issued the following news: * * * Pepperdine University to Host the Sixth Annual Human-Centered AI Conference and the Inaugural Summit on Faith in AI September 16, 2026 Pepperdine University will host the 6th annual Human-Centered AI Conference, as well as the inaugural Global Summit on Faith in AI this fall. On September 25-26, leading AI practitioners, researchers, corporate executives, and global religious figures will converge in Malibu to explore how AI could positively affect the h more PR

HONG KONG, Sept. 16 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU welcomes the HKSAR's First Five-Year Plan and 2026 Policy Address; Advancing the integrated development of education, technology and talent * The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) welcomes the policy initiatives announced by the Chief Executive in the First Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (2026-2030) and the 2026 Policy Address. PolyU is pleased to see the Governm more PR

FAYOUM, Egypt, Sept. 16 -- Fayoum University issued the following news: * * * Press interview as part of Fayoum University's preparations for the new academic year Publishing Date: 15/09/2026 Contract A. Dr. Sharif Mohammed Sabri Al-Attar, Charge d'affaires President of Fayoum University, an extensive meeting with representatives of the Egyptian media and press, in the presence of A. Dr. Assem Fouad Al-Issawi, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development, and Ahmed Rashad, Secretary General of the University, and Dr.  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 16 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice's Sanchez exploring a future where fabric itself becomes the robot * Imagine a car seat that reshapes itself around the person sitting in it, clothing that gently assists someone as they walk or a soft safety system that can sense an impending impact and respond. At Rice University, mechanical engineer Vanessa Sanchez is working toward a future in which those functions could be built directly into fabric. Sanchez, assistant professor of mechanical en more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Sept. 17 -- The University of Oklahoma Health campus issued the following news: * * * Siddhartha Mukherjee discusses AI and health at OU Presidential Speakers Series dinner Published: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 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 Fu more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 16 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Solving real-world challenges with data, AI and machine learning * From identifying the dangers of emerging street drugs to helping retailers unlock new business insights using artificial intelligence, UT San Antonio graduate students are helping industry and community partners turn complex challenges into practical solutions. Through the Headache Cure Board, which connects graduate student teams with industry and community partners seeking more PR

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 16 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Tennessee Tech receives NSF grant to prepare students for AI workforce * Artificial intelligence isn't replacing the need for computer scientists, but it's changing what they need to know -and Tennessee Tech University is preparing students for that changing workforce early in their college careers. Department of Computer Science has received nearly $175,000 from the National Science Foundation as part of a multi-year, multi-insti more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- University of Virginia Health posted the following news release: * * * Test of Large Language Models Reveals Promise, Pitfalls for Biomedical Research * New School of Medicine research highlights the potential of artificial-intelligence tools known as large language models to accelerate our understanding of cellular processes and advance the development of new disease treatments. But the work also underscores the limitations of existing technology and the need for careful human expertise. Researchers  more PR

LUBBOCK, Texas, Sept. 15 -- Texas Tech University posted the following news: * * * Texas Tech Professor Integrates AI and Human Creativity into Education * Hideki Isoda is using his combined interests in music and technology, including artificial intelligence, to lead the next generation into the modern world of music. Hideki Isoda, an assistant professor of composition and director of media production in Texas Tech University's School of Music, is an accomplished composer and music technologist who has found ways to create sound not just more PR

WAYNE, New Jersey, Sept. 16 -- William Paterson University posted the following news: * * * The People Who Power WP: Andy Gladfelter * Every month during the academic year, we will spotlight a different member of the WP faculty or staff who plays a powerful role in student success. Name: Andy Gladfelter Title: Associate Professor and Department Chair, Department of Sociology, Criminal Justice, and Social Work Years at WP: 10 Tell us about yourself: I am a first-generation college graduate, born and raised in Pennsylvania. After graduati more PR

BOULDER, Colorado, Sept. 16 -- The University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business posted the following news: * * * Think a Human Reviewer Can Catch an AI Mistake? Facial-recognition Study Suggests It's Complicated * Facial-recognition systems often rely on a relatively simple safeguard. AI identifies a potential match, then a human reviews it before any action is taken. But new research suggests the effectiveness of that safeguard may depend on who the human reviewer is. The study, published in February 2026 in the Journal of A more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 16 -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * September 15, 2026 A Gift to Help Scientists Predict How Drugs Behave in the Body A $15 million grant from the OpenAI Foundation will expand the UCSF-led OpenADMET Consortium's work. - Each year, scientists identify thousands of compounds that show promise to treat disease. But many fail before becoming medicines, in part because it's hard to predict how they'll behave inside the human body. Researchers at UC  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 17 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * UH Health Names Beto Lopez Executive Director of Institute for Digital Healthcare Transformation Innovation leader brings extensive experience in human-centered design, commercialization and entrepreneurship By Bryan Luhn September 16, 2026 Key Takeaways * New leadership for digital healthcare: Beto Lopez has been named the inaugural executive director of the Institute for Digital Healthcare Transformation, where he will lead university-wide efforts t more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Sept. 16 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * UK researcher helps shape the future of AI in legal practice and education * Video produced by UK Creative Services and Research Communications. To view captions for this video, push play and click on the CC icon in the bottom right-hand corner of the screen. If using a mobile device, click on the gear icon in the same area. As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform society, University of Kentucky researcher Michael Murray is examining more PR

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, Sept. 16 -- The University of Auckland issued the following news: * * * Micro-dramas and the battle for attention 14 September 2026 What are micro-dramas, and why are they so compelling? As tech companies like Meta, Google and TikTok face ongoing scrutiny over addictive platform design, the rapid rise of micro-dramas offers a glimpse into how AI, algorithms and commercial incentives could make digital entertainment even harder to put down. In the article Where the brake slips: A feedback view of the micro-drama plat more PR

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, Sept. 16 -- The University of Auckland issued the following news: * * * New collection showcases Maori knowledge and impact 14 September 2026 A group of seven Maori knowledge-informed research projects have now been gathered in a web collection called Taikura, hosted by the Royal Society Te Aparangi; and more will hopefully be added. Traditional Maori knowledge, concepts, tikanga and kawa (practices), as well as kaupapa Maori research methods, feature in a group of high-impact research projects hosted in a new web-ba more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Sept. 16 -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * Professor Kit Windows-Yule named Deputy Chair of Regional Defence & Security Cluster Advisory Board Professor Christopher "Kit" Windows-Yule's appointment as deputy chair will help shape regional defence and security ambitions 15 September 2026 Professor Christopher "Kit" Windows-Yule, Director of Innovation in Engineering and Physical Sciences at the University of Birmingham, has been appointed Deputy Chair of the inaugural Advisory Board for th more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 -- The University of Chicago Energy Policy Institute issued the following news: * * * Sep 16, 2026 Concern About AI's Environmental Impact has Risen Over the Past Year, Especially Among Young Adults Most Americans are also concerned about the impact of data centers on electricity prices, water supply, and power outages, and they support policies regulating data centers. - Americans are increasingly concerned about the environmental consequences of artificial intelligence (AI), according to a new survey from The more PR

DAYTON, Ohio, Sept. 16 -- The University of Dayton posted the following news: * * * University of Dayton to work on $1.4M Gates Foundation grant * The University of Dayton will help lead a $1.4 million grant project from the Gates Foundation to build smart AI tools for public schools that cut through paperwork and help educators make better decisions for students. "Leading school improvement efforts is challenging work, and too often, school leaders get bogged down in paperwork or lose momentum when key staff leave," said Meredith Wronowsk more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 17 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Most powerful laser in US funded for another 5 years Published On: September 16, 2026 The U.S. National Science Foundation provides $33M to make key upgrades and keep the laser in service for a growing group of U.S. and international users Key takeaways * Anticipated upgrades include a larger target chamber to enable new kinds of experiments, beam smoothing to reach full power and AI integration. * The NSF ZEUS laser facility explores physics on  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 17 -- The University of St. Thomas Houston campus issued the following news: * * * Engineering Receives Grant from U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security The University of St. Thomas Department of Physics and Engineering is beginning to focus on the science of autonomous systems. The new Autonomous Vehicle System (AVS) Lab has received its first externally funded research award since moving to UST--a two-year, $218,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Engineering and Physics Department Chair Dr. Vahid Tag more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 17 -- The University of Texas issued the following news: * * * 2026 Kay Bailey Hutchison Energy Symposium Brings Together University and Industry Leaders This year's event invited University leadership, alumni and industry partners to discuss the future of energy globally. September 16, 2026 Last Friday, current and former Longhorns gathered with industry leaders in the Zlotnik Family Ballroom for the Kay Bailey Hutchison Energy Center's annual Energy Symposium. The all-day event brought together experts from across th more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Sept. 16 -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * September 15, 2026 UNSW academics shine at Women in AI Asia-Pacific Awards Emma Brown Two UNSW Sydney researchers were celebrated for their work using artificial intelligence to solve complex challenges related to climate change and the law. UNSW researchers Dr Mandana Ghanavati and Professor Mimi Zou were honoured at the 2026 Women in AI (WAI) Asia-Pacific Awards, opens in a new window for using AI to deliver meaningful impact in their fiel more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Sept. 16 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI biomedical engineering professor receives NIH R01 award to advance multimodal neurotechnology and motor brain research * KINGSTON, R.I. - Sept. 16, 2026 - Associate professor and biomedical engineering acting chair at the University of Rhode Island Yalda Shahriari has received a $1.015 million R01 research grant from the National Institutes of Health to develop an innovative multimodal neurotechnology framework aimed at better understandi more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 17 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news: * * * UTHealth Houston-developed AI tool nears psychiatrist-level accuracy By Catherine Thibault September 16, 2026 UTHealth Houston researchers developed an artificial intelligence system that can perform a mental health evaluation at nearly the same accuracy as a team of psychiatrists. The results of their work, done in collaboration with Yale University and published this week in Nature's npj Mental Health Research, more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Sept. 16 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * Is my horse lame? AI could help find the answer PhD Defence Jeanne Parmentier 15 September 2026 It's not often that a horse is mentioned in the acknowledgements of a PhD thesis. But Bonito and more than 100 other horses were thanked by Jeanne Parmentier, who used their motion data to train her AI models. With these models, she hopes to help vets and horse owners spot signs of lameness earlier, and, potentially improve horse welfare. Lameness (the hor more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Sept. 16 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * New programme offers valorisation support for promising AI-projects 15 September 2026 Valorisation, alongside education and research, is a core responsibility of universities. While many researchers at Utrecht University are already engaged in valorisation activities, there is room to expand this involvement. To address this, AI Labs, in collaboration with ROM Utrecht Region, Utrecht Holdings and UtrechtInc, is launching a new initiative: 'Identify - E more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 17 -- Vanderbilt University Peabody College issued the following news: * * * AI is shaping kids. What if kids could shape AI, too? A new AI teaching framework from Vanderbilt researchers goes beyond technical competency. It equips children with agency, creativity and a critical lens. Sep 16, 2026 By Jennifer Kiilerich Vanderbilt University's Golnaz Arastoopour Irgens, assistant professor of human-centered learning technologies at Peabody College of education and human development, partnered with Sarah K. Burris more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 16 -- City Colleges of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Wilbur Wright College Professor and Students Take Hands-On AI Project to National Summit * Two Wright College students and Computer Information Systems Assistant Professor Gustavo Alatta will present their work in machine learning on a national stage next month at the National Summit on Artificial Intelligence. Dakota, Lisa, and Professor Alatta will share their work with more than 200 educators, industry leaders, and innovators to explore how AI is ch more PR

HANGZHOU, China, Sept. 16 -- Zhejiang University issued the following news: * * * Chinese-developed spinal interface helps 12-year-old Russian girl walk again 2026-09-16 A 12-year-old Russian girl named Vera has become the first international patient to regain the ability to walk with assistive devices following surgery using a domestically developed closed-loop spinal cord neural interface system. The procedure was performed at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University (SAHZU), where over 20 spinal cord injury patients have now more PR