DEKALB, Illinois, Sept. 15 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * Airport conversation at NASUP yields summer collaboration at DeKalb YMCA * September 15, 2026 Mark McGowan enewsletter, KNPE, Partnerships, Student Success A Valentine's Day conversation at Reagan National Airport grew into summertime fun and learning for all ages at DeKalb's Kishwaukee Family YMCA. The YMCA's Kish Camp already provided children in kindergarten through fifth-grade with group activities, creative arts experiences, games, sports and  more PR

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 16 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * APSU's Berlin study abroad program offering $15K in scholarships for 2027 * APSU students outside the Bavarian Ministry of the Interior in Munich. The visit allowed them to learn more about the state police during a study abroad trip to Germany. | Contributed photo CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. -When five Austin Peay State University students traveled to Germany over the summer, they presented research to graduate students in Ingolstadt, fielded question 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

AUGUSTA, Georgia, Sept. 16 -- Augusta University posted the following news release: * * * AU School of Public Health announces first undergraduate degree program * Following approval by the University System of Georgia's Board of Regents on Sept. 16, 2026, Augusta University's School of Public Health is preparing to launch its first undergraduate degree program: a Bachelor of Science in Public Health, or BSPH. This will serve as a foundational degree for students interested in a broad array of health sciences careers, including those that a more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 16 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Award-winning Wertheim College teacher, healthcare scholar embraces visibility, FSU * #Key Points * Riley Krotz is an assistant professor in the Herbert Wertheim College of Business who primarily studies complex challenges at the intersection of healthcare, frontline employee management and public policy, with an emphasis on getting people to donate blood and save lives. * A charismatic professor who bleeds garnet and gold, Krotz's research align more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, Sept. 16 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Pharmacists answer the call to serve Binghamton alumni make a difference in veteran healthcare By Ethan Knox '20 September 15, 2026 No degree from Binghamton University's School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SOPPS) looks exactly alike -- even for the students who end up in the same field. But there is one thing they all share: a need and desire to help those who need it. This is perhaps especially true for the alumni who go into the field o more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 16 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Building safety into the everyday rhythm of agricultural work * There is a rhythm to farm work with everyday activities being very familiar. However, familiar does not mean risk-free. Between the years 2022-2023, MSU's Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (OEM) identified 35 deaths and 892 non-fatal injuries to individuals working on Michigan farm. Keeping safety at the forefront of daily more PR

OMAHA, Nebraska, Sept. 15 -- The University of Nebraska Omaha Campus posted the following news: * * * CBS News: Cartel Drone Activity Drops 75%, With UNO NCITE Driving the Research Behind It All * What's new: Research by UNO's National Counterterrorism Innovation, Technology, and Education Center (NCITE) tracking cartel drone operations is focused on providing security officials insights to understand how cartels integrate drones into their violent activities, and how to best respond to drone activity at the U.S.-Mexico border. * A CBS  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

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, Sept. 16 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Cottonwood Field Station, Transient Animal Facility reopenings highlight new opportunities * Story by Morgan Marketon The South Dakota State University College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences will celebrate the reopenings of Cottonwood Field Station and the Transient Animal Facility at the end of September, highlighting investments that support research, teaching and extension across the college. The facilities serve distinc more PR

LONG BEACH, California, Sept. 17 -- California State University issued the following news: * * * Discovery in Action: CSU GUIDE Grants Put Students at the Center of Research By Hazel Kelly 9/16/2026 A new program expands access to hands-on research and immersive scholarship experiences for nearly 4,000 students across the CSU system. A new CSU grant initiative is supporting 26 undergraduate research experiences across 19 universities, benefiting nearly 4,000 students. The 2026-27 Growth in Undergraduate Innovation, Discovery and Engagemen 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

ROLLA, Missouri, Sept. 17 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology issued the following news: * * * Eric Bryan named Curators' Distinguished Teaching Professor at S&T Author By Ehrhard, Peter Publication date September 16, 2026 Dr. Eric Bryan, professor of English and technical communication at Missouri S&T, has been named a Curators' Distinguished Teaching Professor. The University of Missouri Board of Curators awards this title to honor outstanding professors, call attention to teaching excellence and foster improvements in teac more PR

OSHKOSH, Wisconsin, Sept. 16 -- The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh campus posted the following news: * * * Exceptional UWO alumni on campus to boost Titans Day of Giving * University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh alumnus Craig Culver interacts with students at the Titan Day of Giving event Sept. 15. A slate of notable University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh alumni-entrepreneurs including Craig Culver, helped launch the 2026 Titans Day of Giving. With a goal to raise $250,000 for students and programs, UWO called on alumni, friends, parents, faculty, staf 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

BOCA RATON, Florida, Sept. 17 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Announces New Pathway for Israel Gap-Year Students By Joshua Glanzer | 9/16/2026 Florida Atlantic University announced a first-of-its-kind academic articulation agreement that creates a pathway for eligible students in the Israel XP gap-year program to receive transfer credit toward a Florida Atlantic degree through approved course equivalencies. Rivka Tuval-Mashiach, Bar-Ilan University' more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, Sept. 17 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Study Finds Time of Day May Be Key in Speech Therapy for Youth By Gisele Galoustian | 9/16/2026 Study Snapshot: For young people with childhood apraxia of speech (CAS), a disorder that affects the brain's ability to plan and coordinate the movements needed for speech, difficulties can persist well beyond childhood. Unlike many childhood speech disorders that improve with age, CAS can cause 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

CULLOWHEE, North Carolina, Sept. 17 -- Western Carolina University issued the following news: * * * September 15, 2026 First Citizens Bank gift supports WCU students through access to stock market data Students in the College of Business at Western Carolina University now have access to real-time stock market trading information through laboratory space made possible through a financial contribution from First Citizens Bank. The renovated lab is home to two Bloomberg Terminals, a subscription-based software platform that delivers live glob more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Sept. 16 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Five UConn Researchers Receive CAREER Awards * Five UConn faculty members received prestigious CAREER Awards from the National Science Foundation (NSF) in the 2026 cycle. "The National Science Foundation has a history of recognizing talented, up-and-coming researchers whose work translates into important discovery as well as instructional brilliance, and UConn's five NSF CAREER awards continues that legacy," says Lindsay Distefano, UConn associ more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Sept. 16 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Four KU seniors to compete for Rhodes, Marshall, Churchill scholarships * LAWRENCE -Four University of Kansas seniors have been endorsed for prestigious fellowships for study in the United Kingdom with the support of KU's Center for Undergraduate Research & Fellowships. Saad Awan, Kaitlyn Carson, Katherine Goodwin and Jaden Huehl have been endorsed for the Marshall scholarship, which provides funding for 1-2 years of graduate study at any university in more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 16 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Four Students Recognized for Research Excellence with the 2026 Undergraduate Library Research Prize * What connects obesity, microbes and cancer progression? Do the tools we use to measure healthy eating reflect diverse communities? How does the media narrative around Asian American student activism diverge from the historical record? Can a new mathematical framework solve a longstanding optimization challenge? This year's four U 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

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 15 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education posted the following news: * * * Graduate students invited to participate in Three Minute Thesis competition * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State's annual regional Three Minute Thesis competition (3MT), hosted by the J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School, is now accepting graduate student competitor and judge registrations. In its fourth year at Penn State, 3MT allows graduate students to improve their research communication and presentation  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

NEW ALBANY, Indiana, Sept. 16 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news: * * * IU Southeast professor Dr. Sumreen Asim collaborating on Read It Right Radio Show podcast * - 1:- 1:View print quality image about Dr. Sumreen Asim in hijab leading classroom of students. about Dr. Sumreen Asim in hijab leading classroom of students. (New Albany, Ind.) - Indiana University Southeast professor Dr. Sumreen Asim is set to collaborate on the Read It Right Radio Show podcast. The Read It Right Radio Show, launched in October  more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Sept. 17 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * Shaping students' learning landscapes Jessica Canfield's record of student-centered mentorship, teaching earns her national recognition as American Society of Landscape Architects Fellow By Thom Jackson, College of Architecture, Planning & Design Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026 For Jessica Canfield, a career centered on landscape performance, student mentorship, international education and professional leadership has provided countless opportunities to expl more PR

FARMVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 17 -- Longwood University issued the following news release: * * * Diane Bottoms Boxley '72 pays tribute to life-changing math faculty with endowed professorship September 16, 2026 The student-faculty relationship is a cornerstone of higher education. Done well, bonds between teacher and student can awaken a passion for a subject or career that a student may otherwise have overlooked. For Diane Bottoms Boxley '72, that connection came during a calculus class taught by the late Dr. Merry Lewis Allen, a beloved Lo more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 23 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * Masashi Yanagisawa, M.D., Ph.D., receives Lasker Award for discovery that transformed narcolepsy care * DALLAS - Sept. 09, 2026 - The Lasker Foundation has announced that UT Southwestern Medical Center sleep researcher Masashi Yanagisawa, M.D., Ph.D., is a recipient of the 2026 Albert Lasker Basic Medical Research Award for his discovery of orexin, a brain peptide that maintains wakefulness, and demonstration that the abse more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, Sept. 16 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * McCormack Graduate Programs Earn No. 1 SportBusiness Ranking * The Mark H. McCormack Department of Sport Management, housed in the Isenberg School of Management, has been named the world's No. 1 postgraduate sport management program by SportBusiness for the fourth time in the last five years, and sixth time overall. With more than 50 years of thought leadership in sport management education, the McCormack department-which offers both a two more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 16 -- Morgan State University posted the following news release: * * * Moody's Affirms Morgan State's A1 Credit Rating and Stable Outlook * Strong State Investment, Surging Enrollment, and Expanding Research Reinforce the University's Financial Foundation for its Next Era of Growth BALTIMORE -A strong credit rating does more than measure financial health: it strengthens investor confidence, preserves access to capital and helps a university turn long-term priorities into better places to learn, live, teach and d more PR

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Sept. 16 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * MTSU joins TN Direct Admissions program to streamline application process * By Katelynn Liedtke MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -Starting this fall, Middle Tennessee State University is participating in TN Direct Admissions, a program created by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission, or THEC, to simplify the college application process by not requiring a traditional long-form application or application fee. The program started with a pilot stud more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Sept. 15 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * N.C. A&T College of Education Has Been Designated an Apple Distinguished School * Recognized for innovation, leadership, and educational excellence using technology EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Sept. 15, 2026) - The College of Education (COEd) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is pleased to announce it has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for the 2026-2029 program term. Sc more PR

FARGO, North Dakota, Sept. 16 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * NDSU associate professor's research aims to help pharmacies integrate tobacco treatment into everyday workflow * NDSU News September 16, 2026 Maack's research aims to help pharmacies integrate tobacco treatment into everyday workflow Brody Maack, NDSU associate professor of pharmacy practice, has received a $463,444 award from the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services for his Pharmacy Service Enhancement Project. PSEP is an i more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 16 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Ohio State sets the pace for world language study * At a time when universities across the country are scaling back world language programs, The Ohio State University is leading the race for language learning -literally. The College of Arts and Sciences will host the nation's first-ever Love of Languages 5K Run and Walk on Sept. 20, bringing together over 1,000 students, faculty, volunteers and community members in celebration of language study. The event i 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

DEKALB, Illinois, Sept. 15 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * Places, everyone! Penguin Players ready to take Cavan stage again this December * September 15, 2026 Mark McGowan CI, enewsletter, SEED, Student Success NIU's Penguin Players returns to the Cavan Auditorium stage this fall with "The Pinocchio Show." A campus-wide, cross-college effort is underway to resurrect the theater troupe for "artists" - adults with special needs - and "mentors" from the Huskie student body. The College of Education, College more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Sept. 17 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Before Law School, a Fulbright Grant Recipient Spends Months in Taiwan By Mike Lucas September 16, 2026 Between playing volleyball and running road races, Rutgers graduate Pauline Kung taught English to elementary schoolchildren in Taipei For Rutgers graduate Pauline Kung, the decision to pursue a career in the legal field wasn't a linear path, but one that included working abroad in Taiwan for nearly a year. A recipient of a Fulbright English Tea more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 16 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Samantha Black begins as farm manager at MSU Horse Teaching and Research Center * EAST LANSING, Mich. -Michigan State University (MSU) has named Samantha Black as the new farm manager of the MSU Horse Teaching and Research Center. Black began her role Aug. 24. Black takes over for Paula Hitzler, who served as farm manager for 36 years before retiring on May 29. A 2019 MSU animal science alumna, Black  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Seven students earn University nominations for competitive UK scholarships * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Seven Penn State students were nominated for the 2027 Rhodes, Marshall and Churchill scholarships, among the most prestigious and competitive awards available to U.S. students. The Rhodes Scholarship supports students in pursuing graduate study at the University of Oxford. As one of the oldest and most competitive awards of its type, it  more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 16 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Shahrukh Arif, M.D., Charmee Vyas, M.D., Join UAMS Pulmonary Team Sept. 16, 2026 | The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has welcomed Shahrukh Arif, M.D., and Charmee Vyas, M.D., back to the UAMS Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care, where both completed UAMS' Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine Fellowship Program. Arif, a pulmonologist, will practice pulmonary and critical care medicine, b 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

OXFORD, Ohio, Sept. 16 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Spreading the word: Project Dragonfly graduate talks Bronx River project with several media outlets * RJ Hawkins, a graduate of Miami University's Project Dragonfly program, received national attention recently when he photographed the first otter seen in nearly 100 years in the Bronx section of the Bronx River. Hawkins is seen here with the trail camera that captured the image of the otter earlier this year. Seven years separated sightings of beavers along the Br more PR

STONY BROOK, New York, Sept. 16 -- The State University of New York Stony Brook University posted the following news: * * * STONY BROOK MEDICINE COMMUNITY MEDICAL GROUP WELCOMES DARIUS SORBI, MD, AND HIS PRACTICE TO OUR... * BAY SHORE, NY, September 16, 2026 - Stony Brook Medicine Community Medical Group, part of Stony Brook Medicine's growing network of community-based practices, is pleased to announce that Darius Sorbi, MD, and his newly established practice, South Shore Digestive Medicine, located in Bay Shore, have joined the organizati more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 17 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * Published on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 Norton College of Medicine welcomes alumni for 2026 Medical Reunion Upstate Medical University's Alan and Marlene Norton College of Medicine will welcome nearly 300 alumni and guests to campus for its 2026 Medical Reunion Sept. 18 and 19. Alumni from the classes of 1951, 1956, 1961, 1966, 1971, 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011 and 2016 will participate  more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Sept. 16 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * TEDxNMSU brings ideas, voices together for first campus event * As a volunteer, Chukwuebuka Ebenezer Osuji had the opportunity to experience how powerful ideas, inspiring stories and meaningful initiatives shared on a TEDx stage could influence people and communities. Now a doctoral student at New Mexico State University, Osuji was a spark in bringing TEDx to NMSU. The inaugural TEDxNMSU event will be held from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday 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

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

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Sept. 16 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news: * * * The Kind You Don't Forget * When Dee and Jamie Evans talk about their daughter, Stacey Lane Evans, MD, they don't begin with personal accolades or professional titles. They start with the constants of who Stacey was as a person and as a physician. Quietly principled. Deeply empathetic. Unwaveringly kind. The words are delivered, cloaked in the love and pride they feel, and surrounded by the shock of absence following Stacey's u more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 16 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * UAMS Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging to Host Geriatric Care Conference on Oct. 1-3 Sept. 16, 2026 | The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will host its 2026 Geriatrics Updates conference Oct. 1-3, providing an opportunity for health professionals, patients, caregivers, and community members to learn about the latest developments in research and clinical care for older adults. This year's conferen more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Sept. 17 -- The University of Hawaii issued the following news release: * * * UH Hilo's Iwasaki launches new book on designing education through documentary film Posted: Sep 16, 2026 The University of Hawaii at Hilo, in association with The Arts in Society Book Imprint from Common Ground Research Networks, announces the book launch of one of its faculty members that explores how documentary filmmaking can support research, education, and storytelling. Gathering the Story: Designing Education Through the Documentary Lens i 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

MONROE, Louisiana, Sept. 16 -- The University of Louisiana Monroe campus posted the following news: * * * ULM VAPA faculty perform at international conferences in South Korea and Poland * CAPTION: Two ULM music professors performed internationally in the summer of 2026. Scot Humes, DMA (left), performed in South Korea, while James Boldin, DMA (right), performed in Poland. MONROE, La. - Two University of Louisiana Monroe School of Visual and Performing Arts faculty members performed abroad during the summer of 2026. Scot Humes, DMA, and Jam more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Sept. 16 -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release: * * * UM System honors six faculty with Curators' Distinguished Professorships The designation is the highest academic rank bestowed by the University of Missouri Board of Curators. Sept. 16, 2026 Six University of Missouri faculty members have been named Curators' Distinguished Professors, the highest and most prestigious academic rank bestowed by the Board of Curators. The six scholars are internationally recognized leaders whose work spans mat more PR

FARMINGTON, Maine, Sept. 17 -- The University of Maine Farmington campus issued the following news: * * * UMF announces top level leadership positions for 2026-27 By April Mulherin FARMINGTON, ME (September 16, 2026)--University of Maine at Farmington President Joseph McDonnell announced new UMF senior leadership for the 2026-27 academic year. Dr. Pamela MacRae has been appointed UMF Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, as of July 1, 2026. She has served as a university administrator in both a largely residential campus as wel more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 17 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Kegley & Meullenet's 30 Years Top Faculty, Researchers Honored at Bumpers College Reception Sep. 16, 2026 Twenty-two faculty members, scientists and researchers in U of A's Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences were recently recognized with milestone service awards to the college, university, Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station and UA Division of Agriculture. Honorees were: * 30-Year Award - Beth Kegley, professor, more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The University of the District of Columbia posted the following news: * * * University of the District of Columbia Secures $9.9 Million Federal Grant to Expand Research Capacity * The University of the District of Columbia has secured a $9.9 million competitive federal award through the Research and Education Program for Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority-Serving Institutions Pilot Program, a landmark initiative established by Congress to strengthen research capacity at these institutions while more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Sept. 16 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI student's nonprofit provides food and sense of purpose for unhoused population * KINGSTON, R.I. - Sept. 16, 2026 - Three years ago Lucas Johnson founded a nonprofit organization to provide unhoused individuals with an immediate need for nourishment and a more lasting need of having a sense of purpose. Johnson's organization, Sandwich Party Sunday, makes and distributes peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. What distinguishes the program fr more PR

TYLER, Texas, Sept. 16 -- The University of Texas Tyler campus posted the following news release: * * * UT Tyler and Family Circle of Care Celebrate Five-Year Collaboration * The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine and Family Circle of Care celebrated five years of collaboration. Shortly after the UT Tyler internal medicine residency's inception five years ago, the Family Circle of Care's West Gentry Clinic became home to the residents' continuity clinic. "What makes this clinic special is not simply the growth in numbers or t more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * UToledo Reports Positive Momentum in Fall 2026 Enrollment * Rockets are on the rise. The University of Toledo is seeing an increase in the number of new students settling into campus this fall, according to census data on the 15th day of the semester that began on Monday, Aug. 31. UToledo is seeing an increase in the number of new students settling into campus this fall, according to census data on the 15th day of the semester that began on Monday, Aug. 31 more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, Sept. 16 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * UToledo Researcher Uncovers Molecular Switches That Help Wire the Developing Nervous System * Reach for a coffee cup without looking at your hand. Walk downstairs while checking your phone. Touch your nose with your eyes closed. All of that is possible because of a sense most people have never heard of: proprioception, sometimes called the body's "sixth sense." It's what lets your brain track where your body is, how it's moving and how much force it's using  more PR

EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, Sept. 16 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus posted the following news: * * * UW-Eau Claire named one of Forbes' 'Top Colleges' * In this year's list, UW-Eau Claire is once more the top regional comprehensive university in the four-state Midwest area that includes Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and Illinois. In Wisconsin and Minnesota, only UW-Madison, Marquette University and the University of Minnesota Twin Cities rank higher. UW-Eau Claire moved up three spots overall, ranking 280th in the latest Forbes l more PR

PENSACOLA, Florida, Sept. 16 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release: * * * UWF professor receives national award for empowering economically disadvantaged students Sep. 16, 2026 The University of West Florida's Professor of Chemistry and Associate Vice President of Computational Intelligence and Student Scholar Programs Dr. Karen Molek has received a national award from the American Chemical Society for Encouraging Underrepresented and Economically Disad more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 17 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Sept. 16, 2026 VCU Libraries donor supports 'multiplier effect' of affordable course content Former VCU staff member Leslie Brown aims to improve textbook costs for students through the magic of a library program that has saved more than $15 million in course material costs since 2017. By Chelyen Davis When Leslie Brown thinks about what kind of place Virginia Commonwealth University is, she recalls a story about The Workshop in the basement  more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Sept. 16 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Zachry Corporation Supports Texas A&M Engineering Academy at Alamo Colleges District with $2 Million Gift Donation highlights Alamo Colleges District's and the Engineering Academies' dedication to providing affordable and accessible higher education for students. Sep. 16, 2026 By Texas A&M Engineering The Alamo Colleges District held a special ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 16, to celebrate a generous $2 million gift from Zac more PR