EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 17 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * "Discover the Hunger Fighter in You": A simulation lesson to introduce global issues to 6th-8th graders * According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, food systems create careers and our world is more connected these days than ever before. Agriculture, food science, nutrition, environmental science, engineering, business, technology and public policy all play roles in food s more PR

KANSAS CITY, Kansas, Sept. 17 [Category: BizHospital] -- The University of Kansas Medical Center posted the following news: * * * $22.4 million grant renewal enables KU Alzheimer's center to expand search for cure * A $22.4 million grant renewal will enable the University of Kansas Medical Center to continue -and grow -its mission to discover causes and cures for Alzheimer's disease. KU Alzheimer's Disease Research Center is a hub for Alzheimer's research, clinical trials, healthcare, education and community outreach in Kansas. The center  more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, Sept. 18 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * $500,000 Gift from Dr. Audrey Morgan honors KSU Provost - Dr. Ivan Pulinkala * KENNESAW, Ga. | Sep 17, 2026 A transformative $500,000 gift from longtime Kennesaw State University philanthropist Dr. Audrey Morgan will establish the largest scholarship in KSU's Department of Dance in honor of its founder, Dr. Ivan Pulinkala. The endowment celebrates the leadership and legacy of Pulinkala, who served as Dean of the Geer College of the Arts, prior more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Sept. 17 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news: * * * A Triple Major, an Open Hearth, a One-of-a-Kind Career * Most people don't grow up planning to make a career out of preparing 18th century dishes. Yet nearly every day, UNCG alumna Abbey Shoaf '16 stands before hundreds of visitors at Colonial Williamsburg, recreating historically accurate recipes over a fire, discussing archaeology and food history, and bringing the past to life through conversation and demonstration more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 16 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news: * * * Archaeologist Michael Cosmopoulos promoted to Curators' Distinguished Professor * Michael Cosmopoulos has earned international attention and acclaim for his work digging - often quite literally - into the history and culture of Ancient Greece. The longtime professor of archaeology and the Hellenic Government-Karakas Family Foundation Professor in Greek Studies at the University of Missouri-St. Louis has been featured on the pages o more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy posted the following news release: * * * As AI enters health care, are we ready? * In new perspective piece, researchers call for health-literate AI New York, NY | September 16, 2026 - Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming part of how people seek, interpret, and act on health information. Yet the technology is advancing faster than the evidence needed to determine whether these systems actually help people understand what matters, more PR

PEMBROKE, North Carolina, Sept. 17 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke posted the following news: * * * Ash Walker Earns Highest Distinction From National Cardiovascular, Pulmonary Rehabilitation Association * UNC Pembroke assistant professor Ash Walker has earned the highest distinction awarded by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, bringing more than two decades of leadership and expertise in the field back to students at his alma mater. Walker was named a Master of AACVPR, a distinction reco more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Associate Dean Daryl Lim connects Penn State Dickinson Law to ICDS Capital Group * CARLISLE, PA-Daryl Lim, H. Laddie Montague Jr. Chair in Law and associate dean for research and strategic partnerships, participated in a meeting of the new Institute for Computational and Data Sciences (ICDS) Capital Group at Penn State Harrisburg. The initiative brings together Penn State Harrisburg, the College of Medicine at Hershey,  more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Associate Dean Daryl Lim to speak at Bucerius AI and IP Symposium * CARLISLE, PA-Professor Daryl Lim, H. Laddie Montague Jr. Chair in Law and associate dean for research and strategic partnerships, will speak at an international symposium on artificial intelligence (AI) and intellectual property (IP) at Bucerius Law School in Hamburg, Germany, on October 7, 2026. The program brings together judges, practitioners, and ac more PR

MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16 -- Millersville University posted the following news: * * * Awards Presented at State of the 'Ville Address * 2025-26 Educator of the Year Dr. Andrew Bland Professor, Department of Psychology Dr. Bland nurtures, mentors and inspires students as they prepare for graduate study and professional careers. He is an internationally recognized scholar in humanistic and existential psychology with an extensive record of publications and presentations. Bland earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from the more PR

BOWIE, Maryland, Sept. 17 -- Bowie State University posted the following news release: * * * Bowie State University Hosts Disney on the Yard, Connecting Students to Career Pathways Across Media, Entertainment, Technology and Business * Bowie State University welcomed representatives from The Walt Disney Company, including Drum Major Mickey Mouse, to campus on September 15 for Disney on the Yard. This daylong career exploration experience was designed to connect students with internships, mentorship opportunities and early career pathways ac more PR

SAN BERNARDINO, California, Sept. 18 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * From service to support, Ralph Figueroa honors his roots with purpose U.S. Army veteran and first-generation college graduate Ralph Figueroa found the support, connections and education he needed at CSUSB to continue his life of service by creating opportunities and fostering a sense of belonging for fellow veterans. September 17, 2026 Ralph Figueroa's journey through higher education has been shaped by service, family more PR

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Sept. 16 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news: * * * Celebrating service: Employees recognized for years of work at UTC * Jina Johnson graduated from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in 1986. That same year, she began her career in human resources at UTC. Forty years later, on Wednesday, Sept. 16, she attended UTC's annual Service Awards Luncheon-a Founder's Week event that celebrates faculty and staff anniversaries beginning at five years of service. This year's even more PR

ROLLA, Missouri, Sept. 18 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology issued the following news: * * * Chancellor presents Missouri S&T's State of the University address, employees recognized By Hasner, Velvet September 17, 2026 Missouri S&T Chancellor Mo Dehghani highlighted achievements and outlined S&T's vision and priorities for the future during his State of the University address Tuesday afternoon. "Your university is on the rise," Dehghani said to approximately 400 attendees in Leach Theatre on Sept. 15. "Thank you for everyth more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept. 17 -- Cleveland State University issued the following news: * * * Cleveland Play House and Cleveland State University Announce Transformational Alliance * FacebookXLinkedInWhatsAppCopy LinkEmailShare Cleveland Play House (CPH) and Cleveland State University (CSU) are excited to announce they have approved a transformational alliance that will deepen the relationship between America's first professional regional theatre and Cleveland's only public urban research university. For more than a century, Cleveland Play Hous more PR

NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia, Sept. 17 -- Christopher Newport University posted the following news: * * * CNU Celebrates 65 Years Of Excellence * Before there were many graduates, there was just one: Lois Wright 1962 was a year of firsts. The Beatles released their first album. John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth. Johnny Carson began his iconic run as host of The Tonight Show. But for future generations of Captains, there was another milestone-this one much closer to home-when Christopher Newport College awarded its first de more PR

CHARLESTON, South Carolina, Sept. 18 -- The College of Charleston issued the following news: * * * College of Charleston Welcomes New Faculty September 17, 2026 The College of Charleston is excited to introduce its new faculty members! The College of Charleston is proud to welcome its newest faculty members. With a diversity of expertise in a variety of disciplines, they come excited and ready to teach, mentor and inspire students across campus. Over the fall 2026 semester, The College Today has introduced new faculty members to campus  more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, Sept. 18 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Cryogenics boot camp at Montana State's QCORE provides students with intensive training BOZEMAN - Montana State University sophomore Murray Stebbins jumps at opportunities to learn and build skills related to quantum computing. Most recently, he participated in the inaugural session of a new cryogenics training boot camp offered in August at QCORE, MSU's research facility dedicated to the study of quantum computing. Stebbins, who is majoring in mechanica more PR

DOVER, Delaware, Sept. 17 -- Delaware State University posted the following news: * * * Delaware State University Welcomes Class of 2030 at 2026 Convocation * Delaware State University welcomed the Class of 2030 during its 2026 Convocation on Tuesday, September 15, marking an important milestone for first-year students as they begin their journey at the University. Held in Memorial Hall Gymnasium, the ceremony featured remarks from Delaware State University President Tony Allen and a keynote address from Dr. Asya Johnson, a 2003 DSU alumna more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 16 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * Dr. Kendi Hensel helps shape the future of osteopathic healthcare worldwide * When Dr. Kendi Hensel returned from Geneva, Switzerland in May, there was little time to recover from international travel. She flew home Tuesday and was back in clinic Wednesday, caring for patients at UNT Health Clinical Practice Group. While the trip itself was brief, the work she was doing could have a lasting impact on osteopathic healthcare around more PR

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Sept. 17 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news: * * * Faculty Exceed Expectations in Professional Development Ceremony * Tarleton State University faculty members' professional growth efforts were recognized in yesterday's Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) Achievement Celebration. Presented by the Center for Educational Excellence (CEE), the celebration marked a milestone in ongoing professional development and growth. ACUE's certification offerings include Effective Teaching Prac more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Sept. 16 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Falcon 9 Booster Landing Team receives first Neil Armstrong Space Prize for reusable rocket research * WASHINGTON -Purdue University's Neil Armstrong Space Prize was awarded to the SpaceX Falcon 9 Booster Landing Team, recognizing their globally impactful work on the Falcon 9 reusable two-stage rocket system. The team is the first recipient of the international prize, which recognizes excellence over the past 10 years in space discovery, innovat more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Sept. 17 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * From Puppets to Podcast: Feel Your Best Self Continues to Grow * When Feel Your Best Self (FYBS) launched in 2022, the vision was relatively simple: give elementary-aged kids and their teachers an opportunity to explore big feelings with fun, easy-to-use emotion-coping strategies. As the years have passed, FYBS continues to grow into something more -something not just for kids to use, but also something the adults in their lives could experience more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, Sept. 17 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news: * * * From Simulation to AI and Data Mining: Newly Aligned Hemming Institute Unites Hands-on Training with Research and Scholarship * In This Article * Opportunities for Collaboration and Innovation * Leveraging AI for "Precision Education" * AI as a Tool, Not a Replacement * Meeting MHS Needs with Experts in Medical Education Teaching * Looking Toward the Future Medical education at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Science more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 17 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU 175: Around the world with International Programs * #Key Points * FSU is ranked No. 1 among public universities and No. 4 overall for long-term study abroad enrollments in the Institute for International Education's Open Doors 2025 Report. * FSU also ranked No. 10 among public universities and No. 12 overall for number of students studying abroad, with 2,702 students participating in programs in the 2023-2024 academic year. Florida State Uni more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 17 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU APPLE program continues to elevate student leaders from Tallahassee to Washington with fifth cohort * #Key Points * FSU's APPLE program is welcoming its fifth cohort, marking continued growth for the experiential political science program. * Students gain hands-on experience in local, state and national government through coursework, internships and alumni mentorship from Tallahassee to Washington, D.C. * The program has produced tangible c more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 17 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU Athletics branding expert offers viewpoint on influencers at sporting events * #Key Points * The U.S. Open Tennis Championship raised a broader issue in the influencer marketing and content creation industry: When does content creation enhance an event, and when does it become a distraction? * Florida State University Sport Management Professor Kris White believes the answer is not to shut creators out. It is to better define how they fit int more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * George Mason's first Grand Challenge Exchange Day builds connections across disciplines * George Mason University held its first Grand Challenge Initiative (GCI) Exchange Day on Tuesday, September 15, bringing together more than 200 faculty members from across the university to talk to about the GCI-related work being done and invite collaboration as the call for proposals in second year of funding launches. George Mason launched GCI in 2025 to align u more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 17 -- The University of Arkansas Walton College of Business posted the following news: * * * Graduation Rate Reaches All-Time High * Two new student success programs are already helping U of A students graduate, contributing to a record six-year graduation rate above 73%. Additionally, the four-year graduation rate also reached an all-time high above 62%. The Student Success Office worked to help students reach graduation through the new Graduation Pathways Working Group and the Mission 6-Year Graduation Proje more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- Hunter College, a constituent college of the City University of New York, posted the following news: * * * Hunter Marks Constitution Day With Expanded Civic Engagement Initiative * As the nation marks Constitution Day on September 17, Hunter College is expanding its efforts to help students participate in the democratic process through a slate of voter registration and civic-engagement programs throughout the 2026-27 academic year. Part of the university-wide CUNY Votes initiative, the effort brings together academic  more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, Sept. 17 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * Intermittent fasting shows promise in slowing Huntington's disease progression * A simple change in when people eat may offer a promising new approach for Huntington's disease, according to research led by Oregon Health & Science University. In a 12-week pilot study, researchers found that people with early-stage Huntington's disease were able to safely follow a form of intermittent fasting known as time-restricted eating, limiting food cons more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Sept. 16 -- Sam Houston State University posted the following news: * * * Introducing the 2026 Faculty Excellence Winners * Sam Houston State University professors whose scholarly accomplishments, service and academic engagement stand out among their peers have been honored with the 2026 Faculty Excellence Awards. The recipients are Felicia Mirghassemi, Excellence in Teaching; Kandi Tayebi, Excellence in Service; Mitchel Roth, Excellence in Scholarly & Creative Accomplishments; Lilibeth Al-Kofahy, Excellence in Non-Tenure more PR

AMES, Iowa, Sept. 17 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: * * * Iowa State University dedicates LeBaron Complex project, advancing future of health and human sciences * 09/17/2026 Pictured left to right: ISU Foundation President and CEO Larissa Holtmyer Jones; College of Health and Human Sciences Dean's Chair Laura Dunn Jolly; ISU President David Cook; sophomore in fashion design and merchandising Rahela Luyobya AMES, Iowa -Iowa State University celebrated the dedication of the LeBaron Complex project on Thursday, S more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Sept. 17 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU Kudos: Faculty and staff achievements, September 2026 * It's time to celebrate Jayhawk colleagues' achievements: KU News Service accepted submissions and combed websites, social media and newsletters for recent external honors and awards for current faculty and staff at the Lawrence, Edwards and Medical Center campuses and affiliates. Have something to share? Submit by Oct. 22 for the next edition. Self-nominations are encouraged. Learn more about ho more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Sept. 17 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news: * * * Li named president of International Association of Pancreatology * OKLAHOMA CITY - Min Li, Ph.D., George Lynn Cross Research Professor of Medicine, Surgery and Cell Biology at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine and Associate Director for Global Oncology at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, has been named president of the International Association of Pancreatology (IAP). The IAP, established in 1985, works with national and regional socie more PR

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Sept. 17 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * Longtime practitioner Bethany Rhoten takes helm of MTSU School of Nursing * By Davis Seal MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -For nearly 20 years, Bethany Rhoten has been immersed in healthcare systems across Middle Tennessee before taking the helm over the summer as director of the Middle Tennessee State University School of Nursing in the College of Behavioral and Health Sciences. She succeeds Jenny Sauls, who had led the school since 2013 and has r more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 17 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Maximizing the impact of STCs is the focus of NSF grant awarded to UB associate vice president * Jill Szczesek, PhD, is associate vice president for research administration and finance in UB's Office of the Vice President for Health Sciences and a faculty member in the Department of Biochemistry. Photo: Sandra Kicman Jill Szczesek, who administered UB's BioXFEL center, is an expert on team science leadership By more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 17 -- The University of Arkansas Walton College of Business posted the following news: * * * McReynolds Gift to Support New Dillard Hall at Walton College * Judy and Lance McReynolds of Fort Smith have committed $500,000 to the University of Arkansas' Sam M. Walton College of Business to support Mandy and Bill Dillard II Hall, the college's newly planned academic building. In recognition of the gift, a 135-seat classroom on the third floor of Dillard Hall will be named the Judy and Lance McReynolds Classroom.  more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 18 (TNSjou) -- Michigan State University College of Social Science posted the following news: * * * Sept. 17, 2026 Campus support programs linked to higher first-year GPAs By Brandon Drain College students who have experienced foster care and/or homelessness (SEFC/H) face significant barriers in higher education. Studies show that SEFC/H experience poorer educational outcomes compared to their peers, with lower college enrollment and graduation rates. "Campus support programs (CSPs) have emerged as a key post more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, Sept. 17 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * More Laboratory Space, More Health Professionals, More Healthcare Access for Idahoans * The project, approved by the Idaho State Board of Education, is a collaboration between Idaho State University (ISU), Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine (ICOM), and University of Idaho (U of I). Construction of the expanded spaces is slated to begin later this fall and will focus on the addition of a 16-station human anatomy lab to the existing 34-station lab, along more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Sept. 17 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * MSU celebrates Famous Maroon Band's national Sudler Trophy, special halftime presentation next week * Contact: Bethany Shipp STARKVILLE, Miss.-Mississippi State's Famous Maroon Band is being formally recognized next week as the 2026 recipient of the highest national collegiate band award, the Sudler Trophy. Multiple university events celebrate the milestone Sept. 24-27, reaching a crescendo with a special halftime presentation during Saturda more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Sept. 16 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * MSU Patterson Scholars implement Personal Reading Stylist outreach initiative in local schools * Contact: Bethany Shipp STARKVILLE, Miss.-James Patterson Teacher Education Scholars in Mississippi State's College of Education are partnering with a local elementary school to implement a personalized literacy outreach initiative. Under the direction of Kristin Javorsky, Susan McLaren Brooks Endowed Professor of Elementary Education, the Patters more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 17 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU's outdoor classroom * There is something remarkable about dipping the end of a feather quill into a cup of homemade ink and discovering that it really does write like a pen. Mine did...eventually. On a recent afternoon at MSU's Beal Botanical Garden, I joined about 45 people for a Deep Rooted Garden Workshop on oak gall ink -the dark, durable writing material used for centuries before modern ink became commonplace. By the end of the class, w more PR

FARGO, North Dakota, Sept. 17 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * NDSU Extension providing tools for stronger community leadership and conversations * NDSU News September 17, 2026 NDSU Extension is committed to providing science-based education that improves the economic, health and community conditions for North Dakotans. One of those topics is leadership and civic engagement, a part of Extension that encourages community members to become active leaders by promoting community collaboration through facilita more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 17 -- Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * New $3 Million NSF Grant to Expand AI Access, Research, and Career Readiness for Engineering Students * NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TSU News Service) - Tennessee State University's College of Engineering, in collaboration with the TSU SMART AI Innovation Technology Center, has been awarded a $3 million grant from the National Science Foundation to transform undergraduate STEM education through artificial intelligence and hands-on research. The five-year ini more PR

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, Sept. 17 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * New StrengthenHER study aims to help women 50-75 build strength, preserve independence * Researchers at South Dakota State University are recruiting participants for StrengthenHER, a multiyear research study designed to help women ages 50 to 75 reduce their risk of sarcopenia, the age-related loss of muscle mass that can affect strength, mobility, and long-term independence. StrengthenHER is a 16-week virtual program that combines evidence-b more PR

NEWARK, New Jersey, Sept. 18 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * NJIT's 2026 'Celebration' to Honor Leaders in Education, Technology and Industry September 17, 2026 New Jersey Institute of Technology's annual Celebration gala will take place Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at The Grove in Cedar Grove, New Jersey, honoring six individuals and organizations whose achievements exemplify leadership, innovation, service and commitment to the university. The black-tie event brings together alumni, business leaders a more PR

FARGO, North Dakota, Sept. 16 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * NSF Grant connects NDSU biomedical engineering student with CorVent for full-time research internship * NDSU News September 16, 2026 NDSU biomedical engineering graduate student Colten Alme received a National Science Foundation INTERN Supplement award to fund a six-month full-time internship at CorVent Medical. Since earning his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering in 2025 and beginning his graduate studies, Alme joined Dr. Yan Zhang more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 17 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Ohio State president calls for a commitment to excellence * Ravi V. Bellamkonda, 18th president of The Ohio State University, is encouraging the university community to embrace Ohio State's scope and scale and commit to becoming the nation's finest public university. Bellamkonda delivered his first State of the University address Thursday morning on the university's Founders Day. Founded in 1870 as the Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College, the university more PR

SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, Sept. 17 -- Converse University posted the following news: * * * Out of the Lecture Hall & Into The Classroom: Meet Daniel McCutcheon '25 * Written by Amanda Mathis Behind almost every great group of students is an even greater teacher who kindles a passion for learning. At Pine Street Elementary School in Spartanburg, SC, Converse University alum Daniel McCutcheon '25 is passionate about making a difference. After earning his B.A. in Elementary Education, he is making his mark as a third-grade teacher. And h more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State requests increased state investment in students, mission * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Following Pennsylvania's inaugural $10 million investment in the State-Related University Performance Fund in its 2026-27 budget, Penn State is proposing a $60 million performance-based funding pool for 2027-28 -money that would be shared among Penn State, the University of Pittsburgh and Temple University, and used to support Pennsylvania-reside more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 17 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * PharmD student Rayna Cortina turns laboratory experience into a path to patient care * Rayna Cortina is a UNT Health PharmD student. Before Rayna Cortina ever put on a pharmacy student's white coat, she spent nearly five years working behind the scenes to help ensure medications were safe, effective and consistent. As a laboratory technician and later a chemist at a contract pharmaceutical development and manufacturing organizat more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, Sept. 16 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Picking up the Pace After Peaches: Cold Spring Orchard Shifts into Fall Apple Season * On a hillside along Belchertown's Sabin Street, a quintessential western Massachusetts backroad, a myriad of apple trees stretches across approximately 70 of the 200 total acres at UMass Amherst's Cold Spring Orchard Research and Education Center. This month, the beautiful landscape becomes a busy destination for visitors as the orchard's apple season gets more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 18 -- The University of Pittsburgh issued the following news: * * * Pitt's first undergraduate cancer-focused research program is underway September 17, 2026 Alexis Helsel has wanted to study cancer since middle school, but she was doubtful she would ever manage it. As it turned out, she didn't even need to wait until graduate school. Helsel, a senior molecular biology major in the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, is one of ten students in the first cohort of the Program in Cancer Training a more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Sept. 17 -- The University of Iowa College of Education posted the following news: * * * Professional support for your lifelong journey * You are helping shape the future of education. Throughout your careers as educators, counselors, and leaders, you have access to a range of opportunities through the College of Education-from innovative resources and professional development to grant-supported programs that encourage growth, strengthen practice, and inspire lifelong learning. By connecting expertise, research, and commun more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Sept. 16 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Purdue expands partnership with Rittal, Eplan with launch of engineering technology labs * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Purdue University and Rittal and Eplan, sister companies in industrial, electrical and automation engineering, celebrated the opening of two new learning labs Tuesday (Sept. 15) in Dudley Hall. The Eplan Electrical Engineering Technology Projects Lab and the Rittal Technology Manufacturing Lab build on an international partnership anno more PR

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Sept. 17 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Rowan reopens Campbell Library following $23.4 million renovation * Following a two-year, $23.4 million renovation, Rowan University's Keith & Shirley Campbell Library has reopened as a modern hub for learning, research and student success. The reimagined five-story, 118,000-square-foot facility reflects Rowan's commitment to meeting the evolving needs of today's learners. Designed to support collaboration, creativity and academic achievement, the renovate more PR

NEWARK, New Jersey, Sept. 18 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Chancellor's First Year: Real-World Research, Grounded in Lived Experience By Carrie Stetler September 17, 2026 One of Chancellor Tonya Smith-Jackson's biggest priorities is expanding research across all disciplines at Rutgers-Newark, transforming it from an R2 research institution to an R1, which signifies very high research activity, according to the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. As part 3 of our series on the chancellor's f more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Sept. 18 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Perinatal Depression and Infant Mortality By Michelle Edelstein September 17, 2026 Rutgers researchers examined more than 414,000 births in New Jersey and found a consistent association between maternal depressive symptoms and infant mortality Infants born to mothers with depressive symptoms immediately after delivery had a substantially higher risk of dying before their first birthday, according to researchers involved in a Rutgers-led study of mor more PR

ROLLA, Missouri, Sept. 18 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology issued the following news: * * * S&T earns $2.6 million for manufacturing extension partnership center By Ehrhard, Peter September 17, 2026 The U.S. Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has awarded Missouri University of Science and Technology $2.6 million to increase the adoption of advanced manufacturing technology, including AI, robotics, automation, biomanufacturing, advanced materials and additive manufacturing. The aw more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Sept. 17 -- Southern Connecticut State University posted the following news: * * * School of Nursing is Designated as a National League for Nursing Center of Excellence * The SCSU School of Nursing has been designated a National League for Nursing (NLN) Center of Excellence, the first public university in Connecticut to receive this honor. The school, recognized in the category of "Promotes the Pedagogical Expertise of Faculty," is one of 20 nursing schools and programs selected as 2026 NLN Centers of Excellence(tm)  more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 16 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * Scientists discover metabolite fueling aggressive brain tumor growth * DALLAS - Sept. 16, 2026 - Virtually all high-grade, aggressive gliomas in adults accumulate massive amounts of a metabolite called guanidinoacetate (GAA) that overstimulates nearby neurons and promotes tumor growth, according to new research from scientists at Children's Medical Center Research Institute at UT Southwestern (CRI) published in Cell. Rese more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, Sept. 16 -- The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences posted the following news: * * * Simple Tree Training Technique for Peaches * Pink flowers Growing value with cut flowers UGA helps Georgia growers make the most of every acre Written by Emily Cabrera Photography by Emily Cabrera On a quarter-acre lot in a growing city, a small farm can't compete with a six-story building. Land and water are expensive, input costs are at record highs, and development pressure is constant. T more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, Sept. 23 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * Site Revealed for one of the World's Most Advanced Nuclear Reactors, Set to be Built at Idaho State University * "Idaho is not a great place to sell energy. It's a great place to build it," he said. "And this is an example right here, of exactly that. We're going to build the energy, we're going to build the technology, we're going to build the components, and, more importantly, we're going to build the great minds and the skillset to deploy all across thi more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Sept. 18 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * Students pursue international opportunities as Gilman Scholars Future Gilman Scholars can apply for the next award cycle by Oct. 1 Sept. 17, 2026 Out of the nearly 2,000 Wildcats who have studied abroad in the past five years, 33 have done so with the support of the nationally competitive Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship. The Gilman scholarship provides up to $5,000 in merit-based scholarships to outstanding American undergraduate students  more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 18 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * SUNY Chancellor King Highlights Civil Discourse and Civic Engagement Opportunities as Part of Constitution Day Celebration September 17, 2026 Chancellor King Joined Members of the Civil Discourse and Civic Education & Engagement Fellows for Roundtable Discussion; Announces Full Cohort As Part of SUNY's Commitment to Civil Discourse and Civic Engagement, SUNY Launches 'Advancing Campus Pluralism' Cohort in Partnership with Interfaith Amer more PR

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Sept. 17 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news: * * * Tarleton State Receives New A&M System Support for Hazlewood Commitment * STEPHENVILLE, Texas -Tarleton State University will receive about $3.3 million for the 2026-27 academic year through a new initiative from The Texas A&M System that will help universities cover the unreimbursed cost of serving Texas veterans under the Hazlewood Act. The funding will help offset the tuition and mandatory fee revenue Tarleton State forgoes when eligible veterans more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 16 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Ten faculty members honored for teaching, research, mentoring, leadership and collaboration * College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences The College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences honored 10 faculty members on Sept. 15 for their contributions in teaching, research, mentoring, leadership and collaboration. Those honored were Daniel Wilson, Nigel Kaye, Michael Kiernan, Cheng Sun, Jessica Larsen, Yuhao Xu, Kapil Chalil Madathi more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Sept. 17 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Ten Scholars Join CEHHS Faculty for 2026-27 Academic Year * The Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human, Health, and Human Sciences at Utah State University is welcoming new faculty members for the 2026-27 academic year. "We deeply value the fresh perspectives, cutting-edge expertise, and energy that our new colleagues bring to our college," said Al Smith, Emma Eccles Jones endowed dean. "Their contributions to our student experience, scholarship, and  more PR

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Sept. 17 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news: * * * The Osprey experience that sparked a lifetime of impact * For Juliette and Jonas Gredenhag, the University of North Florida did more than provide an education. It sparked a relationship that has spanned more than two decades, launched successful careers and inspired a lifelong commitment to helping future Ospreys thrive. Jacksonville native Juliette (Cascone) Gredenhag ('99, '99, '02) initially planned to complete her introductory coursework more PR

MERCED, California, Sept. 16 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * Tour Highlights How UC Merced is a 'Sustainability Beacon' * Many organizations claim sustainability is baked into their DNA. Nowhere is that truer than at UC Merced, where the approach to sustainability, climate action and ecological conservation is part of everything from the buildings on campus to the research in its labs to the way it conducts business. Recently, the university and the U.S. Green Building Council Central California host more PR

TOWSON, Maryland, Sept. 18 -- Towson University issued the following news release: * * * TU, St. Mary's College of Maryland establish graduate pathway partnership New collaboration expands graduate education opportunities for students September 17, 2026 Key Takeaways * Towson University and St. Mary's College of Maryland have established a new pathway that gives eligible graduates assured admission into nine TU master's programs, creating a seamless transition from undergraduate to graduate study. * The partnership expands access to adva more PR

TUSKEGEE, Alabama, Sept. 18 -- The Tuskegee University posted the following news: * * * AI Workshops Outline Benefits and Cautions 17 September 2026 As the use of artificial intelligence becomes infused in daily activities, understanding the best practices in higher education and in general has become increasingly important. Tuskegee University is introducing a series of workshops to help students, faculty and staff understand how to use AI responsibly, use it in everyday life and how to properly add it to your workflow. The fist of five w more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, Sept. 18 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * UAH alumnus Mike Wicks donates $1.5M to name multi-purpose room in new Jones Engineering Building SEP 17, 2026 | Ann Marie Martin The College of Engineering at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) made a professional and personal impact on Mike Wicks, who received his master's degree in mechanical engineering from UAH in 1993. Now, the entrepreneur is fueling the growth of his alma mater with a $1.5 million donation to the new Raymond B. Jon more PR

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, Sept. 17 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * UAPB to Host 66th Annual Rural Life Conference Nov. 4-6 * The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) will host its 66th Rural Life Conference Wednesday, Nov. 4 through Friday, November 6. The conference will be held at the Kenneth L. Johnson HPER Complex, 1542 L.A. "Prexy" Davis Drive, on the UAPB campus. This year's theme is "An Experience Blending Education, Community and Celebration." The conference, preconference activities  more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 18 -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * September 17, 2026 Two New Guides Released to Help Older Patients with Cancer UCSF's Louise Walter, MD, co-led international task force establishing new patient and clinical practice guidelines for the management of cancer in older adults. While cancer diagnoses have been increasing among younger adults, cancer is still more common in older adults, particularly those 60 years and older. As the population ages, t more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, Sept. 17 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF Ranks No. 1 in Nation for Hospitality for 7th Year, No. 2 for Transportation Science for 2026 * From creating premier vacation experiences to optimizing daily life in thriving cities, UCF is recognized as a leader in education that powers industries that enhance the human experience. For seven consecutive years, the Rosen College of Hospitality Management ranks No. 1 in the nation for Hospitality and Tourism Management Programs, according t more PR

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa, Sept. 17 -- The University of Northern Iowa posted the following news release: * * * UNI receives approval for Chuck and Barbara Grassley Center focused on public engagement, civic learning and archival stewardship * #The new center will honor the legacy of Chuck and Barbara Grassley while expanding opportunities for civic learning, scholarship and public engagement CEDAR FALLS, Iowa - The Iowa Board of Regents has approved the establishment of a university-wide center at the University of Northern Iowa dedicated to civi more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 18 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Arkansas Rice Geneticist Vibha Srivastava Remembered for Scientific Impact, Mentorship Sep. 17, 2026 Colleagues and former students are remembering Vibha Srivastava as a pioneering scientist, dedicated mentor and compassionate friend whose influence extended far beyond the laboratory. Srivastava, a biotechnologist and professor in the Department of Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences with the U of A Division of Agriculture, spent more than tw more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Education Reform Student and Professor Find that Social Media Also Affects Students in Developing Countries Sep. 17, 2026 Sometimes the best collaborations start with disagreements in class discussions. In Robert Maranto's graduate Politics of Education class in fall 2025, during a class discussion on the likely effects of social media accessible through smartphones in eroding student wellbeing, Professor Maranto suggested that the neg more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 18 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Fay Jones School Students Receive Prestigious $30,000 Donghia Interior Design Scholarship Sep. 17, 2026 Two fourth-year interior architecture and design students in the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design at the U of A have each been awarded $30,000 from the Angelo Donghia Foundation, the most prestigious scholarship in interior design education. Founded by the late international interior designer Angelo Donghia, the foundation is a non- more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 18 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Graduation Rate Reaches All-Time High Sep. 17, 2026 Two new student success programs are already helping U of A students graduate, contributing to a record six-year graduation rate above 73%. Additionally, the four-year graduation rate also reached an all-time high above 62%. The Student Success Office worked to help students reach graduation through the new Graduation Pathways Working Group and the Mission 6-Year Graduation Project. These init more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 18 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * McReynolds Gift to Support New Dillard Hall at Walton College Sep. 17, 2026 Judy and Lance McReynolds of Fort Smith have committed $500,000 to the University of Arkansas' Sam M. Walton College of Business to support Mandy and Bill Dillard II Hall, the college's newly planned academic building. In recognition of the gift, a 135-seat classroom on the third floor of Dillard Hall will be named the Judy and Lance McReynolds Classroom. The space will more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 18 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Two CEMB Students Win Awards at International World Poultry Congress Sep. 17, 2026 Two students in the Cell and Molecular Biology interdisciplinary graduate program earned awards at the International World Poultry Congress held in Toronto in July. Anh Do earned a Certificate of Excellence in the poster competition at the event, while Ashen Epa Arachige won the Cliff D. Carpenter International Essay Competition. "I am incredibly proud of Anh an more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 18 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * WLLC Welcomes New Faculty, World Languages and Digital Humanities Studio Director Sep. 17, 2026 This year, the department of World Languages, Literatures and Cultures welcomes two new Spanish Program faculty members: Dr. Lincoln Bain IV, teaching assistant professor of Spanish and digital humanities and director of the World Languages and Digital Humanities Studio, and Dr. Ricardo Martin Coloma, assistant professor of U.S. Latino/a literatures.  more PR

BERKELEY, California, Sept. 16 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * University of California leverages systemwide expertise to advance purposeful, human-centered uses for AI * Under President Milliken's direction and leadership, the University of California launched the AI Steering Committee to highlight and focus UC research on harnessing AI for the public good. At the September UC Board of Regents meeting, the UC AI Steering Committee provided its first report to the Board, detailing the progress of it more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 18 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * University of Cincinnati and Hamilton County work to lower overdose deaths Emergency naloxone kits and fentanyl test strip dispensers will be available at opioid overdose hots By Cedric Ricks, 260-415-8554, cedric.ricks@uc.edu September 17, 2026 A research collaboration between the University of Cincinnati and the Hamilton County Office of Addiction Response aimed at reducing opioid overdoses in Cincinnati is moving into its next phase. The resear more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 18 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * September 17, 2026 Nebraskans wary of risks surrounding artificial intelligence By Deann Gayman, University Communication and Marketing Americans are grappling with artificial intelligence - from its lightning-fast development to the construction of data centers to support it - and becoming more skeptical of its benefits. Nebraskans are leery, too. According to the new Nebraska Snapshot, most Nebraskans -- nearly three in four -- rated the risks o more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Sept. 18 -- The University of Oklahoma Health campus issued the following news: * * * Li Named President of International Association of Pancreatology September 17, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY - Min Li, Ph.D., George Lynn Cross Research Professor of Medicine, Surgery and Cell Biology at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine and Associate Director for Global Oncology at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, has been named president of the International Association of Pancreatology (IAP). The IAP, established in 1985,  more PR

RICHARDSON, Texas, Sept. 18 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Technologies, Math Research Get Lift from CAREER Awards Sept. 16, 2026 Five University of Texas at Dallas faculty members received 2026 Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) awards from the National Science Foundation to support research aimed at making computer networks more resilient, developing next-generation electronics, strengthening software security and advancing mathematical understanding of complex systems. The recipi more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 18 -- The University of Texas issued the following news: * * * Academic Medicine Raises the Bar for Pediatric Neuroscience Care in Austin Less than a decade after its founding, the pediatric neuroscience program at Dell Children's Medical Center, led by Dell Medical School faculty, is among the Top 25 in the U.S. September 17, 2026 By the time Charlotte "Charli" Hilz's family drove from Dallas to Austin, they had tried nearly everything they had been offered to control her seizures: Seven medications, dietary changes  more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Sept. 17 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * UNM launches $1.2 billion Accelerate New Mexico campaign * The University of New Mexico and The University of New Mexico Foundation today publicly launched Accelerate New Mexico, a historic $1.2 billion comprehensive fundraising campaign to expand student opportunity, advance research and innovation, strengthen faculty excellence and invest in New Mexico's future. The largest philanthropic campaign in UNM history, Accelerate New Mexico enters more PR

DENTON, Texas, Sept. 17 -- The University of North Texas posted the following news release: * * * UNT expands pathways to college with new Dual Credit Network * The initiative aims to expand access to dual credit classes and better prepare Texas students for college. DENTON (UNT), Texas -The University of North Texas has launched the UNT Dual Credit Network, a statewide initiative that brings together universities, community colleges and K-12 school districts to expand access to dual credit classes and better prepare Texas students for col more PR

VERMILLION, South Dakota, Sept. 17 -- The University of South Dakota posted the following news: * * * USD President Sheila K. Gestring Delivers State of the University Address * University of South Dakota President Sheila K. Gestring highlighted enrollment, academic programs, facility improvements and more during the State of the University Address on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. Last week, in conjunction with the South Dakota Board of Regents, the university reported strong enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year, with fall numbers reaching more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Sept. 17 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU's Utah Women & Leadership Project Releases New Research on Suicide in Utah * The Utah State University Utah Women & Leadership Project has released a new research snapshot, Suicide Among Utah Girls and Women: A 2026 Update. The report provides an overview of suicide trends in the state and how they vary by gender, age, race, ethnicity, and geography. Drawing on the most recent data from a variety of sources, it highlights persistent challenges, demographic  more PR

TYLER, Texas, Sept. 16 -- The University of Texas Tyler campus posted the following news release: * * * UT Tyler, Texas Bankers Association Enrich Opportunities for Finance Majors * The University of Texas at Tyler has partnered with the Texas Bankers Association to create special opportunities for UT Tyler students entering the banking industry, further preparing them for successful careers in financial services. Beginning spring 2027, undergraduate finance majors can enter a formalized banking concentration within their UT Tyler finance d more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, Sept. 16 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA grants spark research across disciplines * Ten interdisciplinary research teams at The University of Texas at Arlington has received nearly $200,000 in grants designed to bring together researchers from fields that do not typically collaborate. Awarded through the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation's Interdisciplinary Research Program (IRP), this year's funding represents a 42% increase over the grants aw more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, Sept. 17 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA sets another record for incoming students * The University of Texas at Arlington has welcomed its largest incoming class of first-time-in-college students in University history, breaking the record set just one year ago. In newly released fall 2026 preliminary enrollment statistics, UTA enrolled 5,332 new first-time-in-college students this fall, a 4% increase from last year's record class. Total enrollment stands at 42,787 s more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, Sept. 17 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * UToledo Health Nurse Practitioner Turns Cancer Experience into Reason to Give Back * For 25 years, Kimberly Cole, D.N.P., has cared for patients at UToledo Health, first in outpatient neurology and now as an inpatient stroke nurse practitioner. Recently, Cole found herself approaching the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure from the other side of the patient-care relationship. Now in remission, Kimberly Cole. third from left, will lead the UToledo Health Pink more PR

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Sept. 16 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley posted the following news: * * * UTRGV mental health initiatives reach more than 23,600 Rio Grande Valley students * RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - SEPT. 16, 2026 - UTRGV graduate interns have provided school-based mental health services to more than 23,600 Rio Grande Valley students through three federally funded projects designed to expand access to care and strengthen the region's mental health workforce. As students return to classrooms for the new school year, the  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 18 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Sept. 17, 2026 Marcelle Jones learns from NASA engineers at the Langley Research Center The senior engineering student worked on a team designing the conceptual architecture for a lunar nuclear reactor capable of providing efficient and continuous power to a permanent human settlement on the moon. By David Pulgar, VCU College of Engineering Marcelle Jones grew up in Chesterfield County and came to Virginia Commonwealth University for its aff more PR