WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Sept. 17 -- Clark University posted the following news: * * * 'When Worcester thrives, Clark thrives' * Clark University and the Worcester Public Schools today signed a Memorandum of Understanding that formalizes and strengthens a decades-long partnership dedicated to improving educational opportunities for Worcester students, supporting educators, and creating pathways to college and careers. The agreement, which was signed at a ceremony held at Claremont Academy, just a short walk from Clark, establishes a fram more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 17 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * 10 Weeks to Test-Drive a Career in Research * Long hours in the lab, hypotheses that don't hold up, methods repeatedly trialed and revised... And the opportunity to immerse yourself in a complex problem at the limits of what is currently understood. A career in research isn't for every engineer or computer scientist. But how do you know until you've given it a try? The National Science Foundation's Res more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 16 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * A Vision for the Future: Naples Couple Establishes $5 Million Endowment at Bascom Palmer * The Donald and Diana Wingard Ophthalmology Research Endowment will provide flexible, long-term support for research, education and patient care at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Naples. Key Takeaways * Donald and Diana Wingard committed $5 million to establish the Donald and Diana Wingard Ophthalmology Research Endowment. * The endowme more PR

VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 -- Villanova University issued the following news release: * * * Adele Lindenmeyr, PhD, the William and Julia Moulden Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, to retire as dean * VILLANOVA, Pa., (Sept. 17, 2026)-Villanova University President the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD, announced today that Adele Lindenmeyr, PhD, the William and Julia Moulden Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS), is retiring after nearly 40 years of service to Villanova University. Dr. Lindenmeyr, who ha more PR

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 17 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * AI in education initiatives emphasize experimentation, balanced use * Two new initiatives involving artificial intelligence (AI) in Cornell classrooms will encourage experimental and balanced use, while exploring ways to deploy AI that align with the teaching needs and strategies of individual academic fields. The Cornell AI Initiative is launching AI Integration Pilots, which will enable colleges to experiment with AI to create innovations in teaching and le more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 16 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * AI is shaping kids. What if kids could shape AI, too? * 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. Burriss (PhD'23, Peabody's Department of Teaching and Learning), assistant professor of the practice at the College of Connected Computing, to rethink how kids should learn about a more PR

STANFORD, California, Sept. 17 -- Stanford University Law School posted the following news: * * * AI Legal Review Says Millions Live Under Discriminatory Local Laws * (Originally published by The Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI on September 8, 2026.) In Michigan, it is against the law for a non-citizen of the U.S. to become a licensed private investigator. In Memphis, Tennessee, the board of education is still required to "provide and maintain separate schools for the use and accommodation of the white and colored youths of the Ci more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Sept. 17 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Alliance Orthopedics Invests in Next Gen Healthcare Leaders * Seton Hall University is pleased to announce a major gift from Alliance Orthopedics to support students in the School of Health and Medical Sciences. Reflecting a shared commitment to educating and developing the next generation of patient-centered healthcare professionals, the gift has expanded applied learning opportunities for students, sponsored alumni engagement events, and supported more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 17 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * At Vanderbilt, Marisa Flores helps young people make summer their own * By Jennifer Kiilerich It was almost midnight when Marisa Flores, MEd'17, collected the final scholar from the Nashville airport. Flight delays and thunderstorms did not dampen her enthusiasm; she had spent months preparing for the rising high school seniors who were finally settling into Vanderbilt University's campus for a three-week stay. The 44 students were part of the more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept. 18 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Tracking a changing drug supply Researchers at the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education are supporting a pilot drug checking program that could save lives. September 17, 2026 | Story by: Laura Dorr Understanding the local drug supply can help public health professionals respond to emerging risks. A pilot drug checking program in Cuyahoga County is providing valuable insight, with researchers at the Begun Center for Violence  more PR

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Sept. 17 -- Clark University posted the following news: * * * Clark students work to revive the forgotten past * During a summer internship at Preservation Worcester, Connor Dunham '27 and Jenny Marks '27 pored through archives to unravel forgotten history. Preservation Worcester is a nonprofit organization that protects neighborhoods and sites that are significant to the city's diverse culture. Dunham's research project, "Black Migration to Worcester, 1860-1900: 4 Profiles," centered on four unique stories. Ma more PR

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 17 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * Designing the ReproPhone: New tech to help dairies stay productive * If you love an ice cream sundae in the summer or a latte while the snow flies, then you know how important it is for dairies to produce milk all year around. But to do that, they have to ensure that their cows become pregnant in a timely manner. "Dairy cattle reproductive efficiency is critical to ensure consistent milk production and maximize far more PR

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Sept. 17 -- Eckerd College posted the following news: * * * Eckerd College welcomes new psychology professor * Autonomy to explore her own and students' interests is what drew Eckerd's new assistant professor of psychology to this liberal arts college. Vivian Hanwen Zhang (Zhang Han Wen ), Ph.D., will begin teaching courses this fall semester, from Introduction to Psychology to Neurodivergence. "Psychology can be as personal as you want and it can be as distant as you want," Zhang says, hoping students will connec more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 18 -- The University of Michigan Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: * * * Pamela Herd named 2026 NIH Matilda White Riley Honoree September 17, 2026 Pamela Herd, Carol Kakalec Kohn Professor of Social Policy at the Ford School of Public Policy, has been named the 19th National Institute of Health (NIH) Matilda White Riley Distinguished Lecturer. She will present, "Life Course Social and Environmental Influences on Later-life Health and Cognition: The Role of Multidisciplinary Research," onlin more PR

BEAVER FALLS, Pennsylvania, Sept. 18 -- Geneva College issued the following news: * * * Geneva Professor Develops Framework for Digital Discernment in Christian Education September 17, 2026 You might not believe it, but one of the current forefront ideas in Christian education started as a scribble on a napkin. Deana Mack, PhD, Geneva's associate professor of education and Education Department Chair, spent numerous hours in online meetings in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic as did many others. One of those meetings was an Internatio more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 16 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release: * * * Graduate Employability in Higher Education * Peer-reviewed article by University of Phoenix scholars identifies curriculum-career alignment, critical thinking, and experiential learning and mentorship as strategies graduates associate with career readiness. University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies scholars affiliated with the Center for Educational and Instructional Technology Research (CEITR) have published a peer-reviewed study exam more PR

PUTNEY, Vermont, Sept. 18 -- Landmark College issued the following news: * * * September 17, 2026 Landmark Faculty to Speak on Neurodiversity at Regional Conference At Landmark College, where neurodiversity is front and center, instructors seek ways to accommodate students' learning styles. For example, instead of completing a 20-page paper, students with learning differences that affect writing may have the option to create a PowerPoint presentation or video. But with increasing requests for accommodations, instructors across the country  more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 18 -- VCOM - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news: * * * The Making of a Pediatrician: How VCOM-Carolinas prepares students for careers caring for children By Lily Collins - 9/17/2026 Before she ever stepped into a pediatric residency program, Madison Capotosti, VCOM-Carolinas '26, had already practiced neonatal airway management, participated in pediatric simulations, rotated through the pediatric intensive care unit, conducted community screenings, and contributed to pediatric r more PR

DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, Sept. 18 -- Midwestern University issued the following news: * * * Strengthening Science Education in Rural Communities Midwestern University welcomes STEM educators to explore innovative teaching strategies - Midwestern University Glendale Campus hosted the third annual National Rural STEM Learning Summit on September 3 and 4. The summit, organized by the Arizona Science Center and the SciTech Institute, brought over 200 educators together to enhance science education in rural communities across the country. In a more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Sept. 17 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Notre Dame ranked among Indiana's top employers by Forbes * Forbes magazine's annual survey of America's best in-state employers has once again recognized the University of Notre Dame among the leading employers in Indiana. The honor adds to Notre Dame's recent recognition as an employer. Last year, the University was ranked No. 1 on Forbes's America's Best Large Employers list, placing Notre Dame among the nation's leading large employers. "Thi more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Sept. 18 -- Oklahoma City University issued the following news: * * * Psy.D. program earns top-tier accreditation to tackle regional mental health shortage Sep 17, 2026 * OCU's Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology--the only Doctor of Psychology program in Oklahoma--earned full 10-year APA accreditation through 2036. * Designed around a practitioner-scholar framework led by licensed clinicians, the program boasts a 100% doctoral internship match rate and specialized coursework in rural mental health, advanced assessment an more PR

MALIBU, California, Sept. 18 -- Pepperdine University issued the following news: * * * A Vocation Discovered: Dwayne Simmons' Journey to Becoming a Renowned Neuroscientist September 16, 2026 Ivy League institutions recruited him, but Dwayne Simmons ('80) was looking for something more. As a prospective undergraduate student, academic prestige was not enough to lure the bright Ohio native to the East Coast. Instead, he sought an institution that balanced both rigorous scholarship and Christian values. "I was looking for an environment in  more PR

TULSA, Oklahoma, Sept. 17 -- The University of Tulsa College of Engineering and Computer Science posted the following news: * * * Petroleum engineering faculty members receive prestigious 2026 SPE International Awards * The University of Tulsa is proud to announce that two faculty members in the McDougall School of Petroleum Engineering have received prestigious 2026 International Awards from the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), reflecting the international impact of UTulsa faculty and the university's longstanding leadership in petrol more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 17 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice to launch Master of Artificial Intelligence program in fall 2027 * Rice University is set to launch a new Master of Artificial Intelligence (MAI) program in the fall of 2027. This program aims to prepare students with computer science backgrounds for careers building and deploying AI systems. The 30-credit-hour, nonthesis professional degree will be offered by the Department of Computer Science and will begin accepting applications this fall. The prog more PR

SALEM, Virginia, Sept. 18 -- Roanoke College issued the following news: * * * Roanoke College signs partnership agreement with Independence Hall of Korea September 17, 2026 By Ashley Mountcastle '27 Roanoke College is excited to announce a new partnership agreement with the Independence Hall of Korea, an institution dedicated to preserving the history of the Korean independence movement. The agreement builds on the college's unique historical relationship with Korea and creates opportunities for students and faculty to engage in research a more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Sept. 16 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Seton Hall Libraries: Your Hub for Innovation and Success * As the fall semester gets underway, Seton Hall University Libraries continue to serve as the vibrant hub for research, collaboration and student success across all three campuses. From welcoming new physical spaces and expanded technology services to a slate of workshops, exhibits and AI literacy initiatives, the Libraries are continuously evolving to meet the needs of the University commun more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Sept. 16 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * SHU-NJSGC (NASA) Academic Year Fellowship Competition * For 2026-27 Academic Year, Seton Hall University has been awarded four academic year fellowships for science, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) undergraduate students by the New Jersey Space Grant Consortium (NJSGC), a NASA Sponsored Program. Background The New Jersey Space Grant Consortium was established in 1991 by a grant from NASA. The objectives of the Consortium are to develop programs more PR

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, Sept. 18 -- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University posted the following news: * * * Solutions for Safe, Effective AI in Aviation Business Advanced at Inaugural Symposium at Embry Riddle Author Seth Robbins and Melanie Stawicki Azam September 17, 2026 With the latest AI technology showing extraordinary promise for aviation, more than 150 industry leaders gathered to discuss real-world use cases and assess their organizations' readiness to adopt the technology, as well as build a culture of responsible, safe AI use. Du more PR

WHITTIER, California, Sept. 18 -- The Southern California University of Health Sciences issued the following news: * * * Published On: September 17, 2026 The Power of Place: How Our Environment Influences Our Health and Well-Being When we think about improving our health, we often focus on personal habits--what we eat, how much we move, and whether we get enough sleep. But one of the most powerful influences on our well-being is something we often overlook: the environments we inhabit every day. Research increasingly confirms that health i more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 16 -- St. Catherine University posted the following news: * * * St. Kate's awarded $400,000 for character education * St. Catherine University has been named a 2026 recipient of a $400,000 Institutional Impact Grant by the Educating Character Initiative (ECI), a project of The Program for Leadership and Character at Wake Forest University. The three-year grant supports integration of character education into undergraduate curricula, focusing on the virtues students need to become ethical social justice leaders, in more PR

NEW LONDON, New Hampshire, Sept. 17 -- Colby-Sawyer College posted the following news: * * * Students, Faculty Present Research at NH-INBRE Annual Meeting * Colby-Sawyer College had a strong showing at this year's NH-INBRE (IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence) annual meeting, with 10 students, two recent graduates, three professors and the academic vice president attending the two-day conference held Aug. 17-18 at the Mount Washington Resort in Breton Woods, New Hampshire. Funded by the National Institutes of Health, NH-INBRE id more PR

SELINSGROVE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 18 -- Susquehanna University posted the following news: * * * Susquehanna awarded nearly $400K from National Science Foundation September 17, 2026 Susquehanna University has been awarded a $388,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to fund faculty-student research on the adaptability of microscopic aquatic organisms. The research will investigate how mixoplankton -- single-celled marine organisms that can both photosynthesize like plants and eat prey like animals -- adapt to changing environmental  more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 18 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * A&S Announces New Immersive Residency for Undergrads A residential experience, The Relationship Lab, will help students translate relationship science into practical skills for communication, connection and lifelong success. Sept. 17, 2026 Across the country, students arrive at college looking for connection, yet loneliness has become one of higher education's most persistent challenges. A 2026 national survey found that over half of college students repo more PR

ANGOLA, Indiana, Sept. 17 -- Trine University posted the following news: * * * Trine student Gawron learns challenges of research at summer program * By Taylor Peel English/Communication '27 Henry Gawron, a Trine University chemistry major, spent his summer gaining hands-on research experience through the University of Nebraska's Summer Research Program (SRP). The 10-week program gave the senior from Oak Lawn, Illinois, the chance to work in a university research laboratory and explore an area of chemistry beyond what he typically encou more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 18 -- Trinity College issued the following news: * * * Trinity Faculty Members Receive Awards and Computing Resources for AI Projects September 17, 2026 By Andrew J. Concatelli Two Trinity College Computer Science Department faculty members have been awarded funding to help put their artificial intelligence projects into practice. Assistant Professor of Computer Science Chandranil Chakraborttii and Visiting Professor of the Practice in Computer Science Kenneth A. Kousen are among the recipients of the first a more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * UChicago launches new master's degree in applied AI * The University of Chicago is launching its first degree program dedicated exclusively to AI. The Master of Science in Applied Artificial Intelligence program, which will be offered through the Physical Sciences Division and the Data Science Institute, will welcome its inaugural cohort in autumn 2027. The new degree was developed for a changing AI landscape. Designed for students who already poss more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 18 -- The University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education issued the following news: * * * Three Education Innovators Honored with the 2026 Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Prize in Education Darin Brawley, Shai Reshef, and Michael Webber are recognized for their pioneering contributions that have advanced learning opportunities and impacted countless lives. - PHILADELPHIA (Sept. 17, 2026) -- At a time when schools and communities are confronting profound educational challenges, three visionary leaders are de more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 17 -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Urbanist, bestselling author Richard Florida joins faculty at Vanderbilt * Richard Florida, internationally recognized urbanist, bestselling author and founder of CityLab, has joined the Vanderbilt faculty as University Distinguished Professor, with appointments in the Owen Graduate School of Management and the School of Engineering, where he will lead the university's work on the future of cities. Recognized as one of the most i more PR

HOLLAND, Michigan, Sept. 17 -- Hope College posted the following news: * * * Van Raalte Press Releases "The Endurance of Hope" * The Van Raalte Institute announced a new collection of essays titled The Endurance of Hope, which is a follow-up to a 2005 edition that examined Hope College's historical journey in the "middle way." Both books explore how Hope College has balanced its Christian identity and academic rigor, while navigating changing cultural and higher education landscapes over the last several decades. The Endurance of Hope rele more PR

TULSA, Oklahoma, Sept. 17 -- The University of Tulsa College of Engineering and Computer Science posted the following news: * * * Where disciplines meet: UTulsa scientists, conservators unlock secrets of centuries-old manuscripts * Ancient artworks are more than historical records. They can also serve as scientific time capsules. Researchers at The University of Tulsa and Gilcrease Museum are combining expertise in chemistry, physics, engineering and art conservation to examine pigments in 16th-century Indigenous Mexican manuscripts. Using  more PR