KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 18 -- The University of Tennessee posted the following news: * * * 'It Takes a Volunteer': UT Chancellor Shares Bold Vision, Announces $3.5B Campaign * University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Chancellor Donde Plowman announced the launch of the transformational "It Takes a Volunteer" fundraising campaign as part of her eighth annual Flagship Address Sept. 18, inviting the Volunteer community to invest in the future of the university and state. Plowman also highlighted the university's remarkable momentum and her vis more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Sept. 18 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news: * * * 2026 UT Foundation President's Award Honors UT Health Sciences' Kelly Davis * Kelly Davis, executive director of development for the College of Medicine at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences, is one of six University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc. (UTFI) employees honored with a 2026 UT Foundation President's Award. Davis received the award during a presentation at UT Health Sciences' Memphis campus on Tuesday. The awa more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Sept. 18 -- The University of Iowa College of Education posted the following news: * * * Alumni Class Notes 2025-2026 * #1980s Chief Warrant Officer 2 Greg Clark (MA '85) received a 2025 Hawkeye Distinguished Veterans Award from the University of Iowa. The award, established in 2015, honors members of the armed forces with a strong UI connection who demonstrated exceptional service to the United States military, their communities, and the university. Their leadership, service, and continued impact exemplify the Hawkeye spi more PR

SAN BERNARDINO, California, Sept. 19 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * Jerry Tello, Josefina Canchola named LEAD Summit XV honorary chairs Jerry Tello is the 2026 Padrino de Honor, and Josefina E. Canchola is the 2026 Madrina de Honor for LEAD Summit XV, scheduled for Oct. 16 at CSUSB. The free conference will bring educators, students, researchers, community leaders and advocates together to discuss Latino education, educational leadership and social justice. September 18, 2026 Two longt more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 18 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * Chancellor King Announces SUNY College Access Ambassadors Program September 18, 2026 In Support of Governor Hochul's Universal FAFSA Law, SUNY Will Leverage the Expertise of High School Counselors to Assist Incoming Students in Completing Financial Aid Applications Albany, NY -- State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today announced the College Access Ambassadors program. Through this program, SUNY will leverage the exp more PR

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Sept. 19 -- The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School issued the following news: * * * Chancellor McManus charts course for UMass Chan in inaugural address 'When UMass Chan decides that something matters, this institution has an extraordinary capacity to make it happen. Our task now is to bring that capacity to the next generation of challenges.' By Pat Sargent September 18, 2026 At a glance * Chancellor David McManus, MD'02, ScM'12, MBA, presented his inaugural Convocation address at Convocation and I more PR

POMONA, California, Sept. 17 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona posted the following news: * * * CPP Faculty Receive Inaugural CSU LIFT Awards to Advance Career-Ready Learning * Two Cal Poly Pomona faculty members among the inaugural recipients of the California State University's Learning Innovation for Future-Forward Teaching (LIFT) awards. They will use their funds to translate classroom lessons into real-world career skills for students. Ellips Masehian, associate professor in the Department of Industrial and Manufacturi more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 18 -- The University of North Carolina Charlotte campus posted the following news release: * * * Daniel Mendoza carries Reed Parlier's legacy forward * For Daniel Mendoza, a junior studying computer science and artificial intelligence at UNC Charlotte, receiving the Reed Parlier Memorial Scholarship is both an honor and a responsibility. In many ways, Mendoza is following in Parlier's footsteps. Both students attended Monroe's Central Academy of Technology & Arts and found a love for using technology to bu more PR

WILLIMANTIC, Connecticut, Sept. 19 -- Eastern Connecticut State University issued the following news: * * * Eastern early childhood experts weigh in on Dolly Parton's literacy legacy By Kyle Berson '26 Willimantic, CT (09/18/2026) -- Dolly Parton left behind more than a musical legacy following her passing on Aug. 25. The country music icon was also a philanthropist and a staunch advocate for early childhood literacy. Imagination Library, Dolly Parton's book-giving program, has distributed millions of children's books worldwide since 1995.  more PR

SAN BERNARDINO, California, Sept. 19 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * Edna Martinez advances student success and equity at the CSUSB Palm Desert Campus Martinez has led the Palm Desert Campus since August 2023, becoming the first Latina to lead the campus in its 40-year history. September 18, 2026 As the nation celebrates National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week from Sept. 14-20, Cal State San Bernardino is recognizing leaders whose work exemplifies what it truly means to serve Latino more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, Sept. 19 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU CA-AI Hovering Owls Excel at DARPA Lift Challenge By Gisele Galoustian | 9/18/2026 Florida Atlantic University's Center for Connected Autonomy and Artificial Intelligence (CA-AI), within the College of Engineering and Computer Science, achieved a 2.16-1 payload-to-weight ratio at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Lift Challenge, making the FAU CA-AI Hovering Owls one of more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 18 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * Fresh start brings new growth * #Graduate student thrives through support, programs Chauntell Miller knows about sacrifice and the willpower essential to keep going against all odds. She witnessed it firsthand from her mom, who cast aside her shot at an education to support her family. Chauntell remembered her mother's strength when a worldwide pandemic bared obstacles that disrupted her own path toward a college degree. Health issues follow more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Sept. 18 -- The University of Iowa College of Education posted the following news: * * * From intern to paraeducator: UI REACH student becomes 'Miss Olivia' * Surrounded by a circle of eager preschoolers, "Miss Olivia" Postman reads Clifford the Big Red Dog during story time in a classroom at Regina Early Childhood Center. A year ago, she was an intern; today, she's a paraeducator with the team that trained her. Postman is an alumna of the University of Iowa's Realizing Educational and Career Hopes (UI REACH) program, and more PR

AIKEN, South Carolina, Sept. 18 -- The University of South Carolina Aiken Campus issued the following news: * * * Growth and Momentum Take Center Stage in State of the University Address September 18, 2026 Sixty-five years after the University of South Carolina Aiken began with a promise to provide educational opportunities that would serve students and strengthen the region, that promise is taking shape on a much larger scale. As USCA celebrates its 65th year, record enrollment, expanded academic programs, significant research investments more PR

MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, Sept. 19 -- The University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez campus (Recinto Universitario de Mayaguez) issued the following news: * * * They highlight the administrative staff of the RUM with a special function of the film Pearl By Javier Valentin Feliciano (javier.valentin@upr.edu) September 18, 2026 The Office of the Rector, in conjunction with the Office of Liaison with the Staff, of the University Campus of Mayaguez (RUM), honored the collegiate administrative staff with a special presentation of the film Perla, starring  more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 18 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * How UT San Antonio is shaping the future of San Antonio (VIDEO) * As UT San Antonio continues to expand its impact, the university's vision for education, research and economic development is shaping the future of San Antonio. President Taylor Eighmy visited with Lorenzo Gomez III of The Cilantro Diaries and guest co-host Beto Altamirano, CEO of Tech Bloc, to discuss the university's growth and its role in building a thriving innovation ecos more PR

HARRISONBURG, Virginia, Sept. 19 -- James Madison University issued the following news: * * * Board of Visitors summary of actions and discussions The James Madison University Board of Visitors met Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, in the Festival Conference and Student Center. The following is a summary of actions taken by the Board and key areas of discussion at the Board meeting: The consent agenda was approved, which included the minutes of April 24, 2026, June 18, 2026, and Aug. 26, 2026. Accepted committee reports from Academic and Research E more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Sept. 19 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * Western Star Global Grain and Food Center opens doors to collaboration, discovery Landmark facility brings grain, food and animal sciences together to shape the future of agriculture and food systems Sept. 18, 2026 MANHATTAN -- Kansas State University held a ribbon-cutting celebration to honor the opening of the Western Star Global Grain and Food Center on Sept. 18, marking a defining moment for the future of agricultural education, research and industr more PR

KENT, Ohio, Sept. 18 -- Kent State University posted the following news: * * * Kent State to Host First-Ever Poets for Science Gathering * This November, Kent State University's Wick Poetry Center will host the inaugural Poets for Science Gathering, an international convening that explores the connection between poetry and science. The gathering will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Poets for Science initiative, co-founded by poet Jane Hirshfield in partnership with the Wick Poetry Center for the 2017 March for Science. The three-day more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 18 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Kids involved with child protective services miss much more school than their peers * Across the country, kids are settling into new school year routines. Parents buy backpacks, teachers arrange desks and lesson plans, and friends reconnect. But in recent years, empty chairs are becoming a more common sight -especially in classrooms where students are already facing the most adversity. When kids regularly miss school, it creates a ripple of consequences that more PR

KUTZTOWN, Pennsylvania, Sept. 18 -- Kutztown University issued the following news release: * * * Greenwood and McGeehan Recipients of 2026 Chambliss Faculty Research Awards September 18, 2026 KUTZTOWN, Pa. - Dr. Joleen Greenwood, professor, Society, History, and Culture, and Dr. Catherine McGeehan, professor, Elementary, Middle Level, Library and Technologies Education, have been awarded Kutztown University's 2026 Chambliss Faculty Research Awards for their extraordinary research and scholarship endeavors. The awards were presented during t more PR

BOONE, North Carolina, Sept. 18 -- Appalachian State University posted the following news: * * * Leading with purpose, serving with impact: Founders Day honors 127 years of App State * BOONE, N.C. -Celebrating 127 years of educational leadership, Appalachian State University held its ninth annual Founders Day on Sept. 18, honoring its founders -B.B. Dougherty, D.D. Dougherty and Lillie Shull Dougherty -and the first day of classes held in 1899 at Watauga Academy, App State's predecessor. This year's celebration included the induction of eig more PR

VERMILLION, South Dakota, Sept. 18 -- The University of South Dakota posted the following news: * * * Matthew Fairholm Named Director of the Chiesman Center for Democracy * The University of South Dakota Department of Political Science is pleased to announce Matthew R. Fairholm as the next director of the Chiesman Center for Democracy. Fairholm is a professor of public administration with a joint appointment in the Department of Political Science and the W.O. Farber Center for Civic Leadership at USD. He also serves as the Allene R. Chiesm more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 19 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Kellogg care inspires gift to vision research Remarkable outcome shapes patient's academic path and family's commitment to children's vision research. September 18, 2026 When Chase Johansson was three days old, his mother took him to the doctor for a routine newborn check-in. The visit quickly became serious when the doctor noticed something unusual about his left eye. The family was refe more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Sept. 18 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * New StrengthenHER study aims to help women 50-75 build strength and preserve independence * KINGSTON, R.I. - Sept. 18, 2026 - Researchers at the University of Rhode Island are recruiting Rhode Island participants for StrengthenHER, a multi-year national research study launching in October, 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 more PR

OXFORD, Mississippi, Sept. 18 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news: * * * Ole Miss Workplace Culture Earns National Recognition for 17th Year * OXFORD, Miss. - For the 17th time, the University of Mississippi has been named one of the Great Colleges to Work For in 2026. The Chronicle of Higher Education released the results Friday (Sept. 18). "At Ole Miss, our people are at the heart of everything we accomplish; they make this place special," Chancellor Glenn Boyce said. "Our workplace culture emphasizes collaboratio more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 18 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State hosts roundtable on Opportunity Zones, housing affordability * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State's School of Public Policy brought together more than 60 representatives from local, state and federal government and the nonprofit and private sectors on Sept. 9 for a roundtable on Opportunity Zones and housing affordability in central Pennsylvania at the Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub. Among the topics discussed were the recent  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 18 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State reinforces anti-hazing policy during National Hazing Prevention Week * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -With Sept. 21-25 marking National Hazing Prevention Week 2026, Penn State is reminding all community members of their obligation to protect the safety and welfare of others by eliminating hazing. Hazing is illegal and prohibited by University Policy AD98. Hazing is defined by state and federal law and includes, but is not limited to, more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 18 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Research team studies data from 2025 floods to prepare for future catastrophic rainfall events * The devastating floods that swept through San Antonio and the Texas Hill Country in 2025 left researchers with an urgent question: What can be learned from these events to better prepare communities for the next catastrophic flood? So, when Civil & Environmental Engineering Ph.D. candidate Ayantika Rinti Bose set out to write her dissertation on more PR

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Missouri, Sept. 19 -- Southeast Missouri State University issued the following news: * * * September 18, 2026 SEMO History Program Expands Master's Degree with Fully Online Option Southeast Missouri State University's (SEMO) Master of Arts in history is expanding its offerings to provide students with the option to complete the degree fully online. The new online option provides greater flexibility for students seeking to advance their education in history while balancing other personal and professional commitments, allowi more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Sept. 18 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news: * * * Sickle Cell Boot Camp, Outreach Efforts Educate Hundreds of Frontline Providers * Dr. Sara Day developed a passion for the care of patients with sickle cell disease when she was a young nurse at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. She has transformed that passion into education, garnering nearly $900,000 in grant funding over the last five years to teach other nurses how to care for sickle cell patients in her role as assist more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 18 -- 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

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 18 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Stuckeman School to host interdisciplinary symposium on AI use in arts, design * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The Stuckeman School in the Penn State College of Arts and Architecture is hosting an interdisciplinary symposium on artificial intelligence (AI) use in the arts and design fields March 26-27, 2027, at the Nittany Lion Inn. Titled "AI Ecologies and the Future of Art and Design," the two-day hybrid symposium aims to examine how AI is  more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 18 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * SUNY Chancellor King Announces Fourth Cohort of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice Fellows September 18, 2026 Fellows Will Provide Support for Continued Implementation of SUNY's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion General Education Requirement Albany, NY - State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today announced the fourth cohort of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice Fellows (DEISJ). The fellows w more PR

WEATHERFORD, Oklahoma, Sept. 18 -- Southwestern Oklahoma State University posted the following news release: * * * SWOSU Hosts Annual Oklahoma Speech Theatre Communication Association Conference * Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) hosted the 2026 annual conference of the Oklahoma Speech Theatre Communication Association (OSTCA) on Saturday, Sept. 12. About 60 faculty members, researchers, students and professionals from 12 colleges and universities came to Weatherford for the event. SWOSU students and faculty took an active rol more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 18 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Temple student affairs leader receives top honor * Jodi Bailey Accavallo was named a NASPA Foundation 2027 Pillar of the Profession. Vice President for Student Affairs Jodi Bailey Accavallo has been named a NASPA Foundation 2027 Pillar of the Profession, one of the highest honors in the field of student affairs and higher education. Bailey is one of 20 leaders in higher education to be recognized nationwide and the only recipient from Pennsylvania.  more PR

LUBBOCK, Texas, Sept. 18 -- Texas Tech University posted the following news: * * * Texas Tech Researchers Will Use Emerging Technologies to Enhance Learning * Multidisciplinary team looks to use extended reality to bring nature to life for middle school and high school students. Texas Tech University researchers are exploring how emerging technologies such as extended reality (XR) can enhance learning about nature in urban environments by making the invisible, visible. Muntazar Monsur, associate professor in the Department of Landscape A more PR

LUBBOCK, Texas, Sept. 18 -- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center issued the following news release: * * * Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Awarded $24.5 Million Five-Year Grant from the National Institutes of Health September 17, 2026 Moving healthcare from the laboratory bench to the community doorstep Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC), in collaboration with Texas Tech University, has received a $24.5 million five-year grant, the largest National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant in the Texas Tech U more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 18 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * UB engineers teach local teens about emerging STEM technologies * * * * * * * Twenty-five high school students tried out new and emerging technologies during a six-week free summer program hosting by the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Share This Full ScreenPrevious 1/5 Next Photos: Douglas Levere Students learn about cybersecurity, drone technology, AI and more during NSF-funded summer pr more PR

BERKELEY, California, Sept. 18 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * UC and UAW Reach Tentative Agreement on First Systemwide Contract for ComMaS Employees; All UC Bargaining Units Now Have Agreements * The University of California and the United Auto Workers (UAW) have reached a tentative agreement on the first systemwide collective bargaining agreement covering approximately 1,600 Communications, Marketing, and Sales Professionals, known as ComMaS, across UC. The agreement will run from the date of rati more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 19 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * UC emergency medicine physicians safely eliminate thousands of unnecessary CT scans Why reducing imaging matters for patients' cost, time and radiation exposure By Megan Burgasser, burgasma@ucmail.uc.edu September 18, 2026 Emergency medicine physician-researchers at the University of Cincinnati have shown that a targeted quality improvement campaign can safely reduce unnecessary head and cervical spine (neck) computed tomography (CT) scans in low-r more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, Sept. 17 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF Expert Aims to Revitalize the Insurance Industry, Provide Students with Strong Career Paths * The world Gabriel Carrillo has known for his entire professional life is approaching "a cliff." He's seen it coming: The end of 2026 closing a five-year period when the insurance industry loses 400,000 workers to retirements. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, half of the once-robust workforce is expected to retire by 2036, leaving be more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, Sept. 18 -- The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences posted the following news: * * * UGA welcomes second cohort of Faculty Innovation Fellows * 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  more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Sept. 18 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * UK researchers study AI's potential to strengthen math teaching * Helping students learn math requires teachers to tell students more than whether an answer is right or wrong. They need to be able to notice how students are thinking about the math problem. A new collaborative project between the University of Kentucky's College of Education and Rowan University's College of Education aims to strengthen teachers' development of that skill, with the p more PR

MISSOULA, Montana, Sept. 18 -- The University of Montana posted the following news release: * * * UM Student's Path to Public Health Grows From Science, Service and Community * MISSOULA - After moving between several states and attending about 12 schools by the time she reached high school, Ava Heintzelman thought she knew one thing was for certain when she graduated from Big Sky High School: She did not want to stay in Missoula for college. That perception changed after she toured the University of Montana with her brother, who earned his more PR

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, Sept. 18 -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health posted the following news: * * * UNC Nutrition Obesity Research Center awarded $5.8M NIH renewal through 2031 * The UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health has been awarded $5.8 million from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to support a competitive renewal of Carolina's Nutrition Obesity Research Center (NORC). This award is the sixth time the NIH has provided funding for the center, allowing for continuous work in th more PR

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Sept. 18 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news: * * * UNF celebrates students, faculty, staff and gives away scholarships during Convocation * The University of North Florida welcomed the 2026-27 academic year Friday during Convocation, celebrating record enrollment of more than 18,900 students, impactful research, and expanded business and community partnerships, while recognizing outstanding students, faculty and staff through scholarships, awards and special honors. "We must celebrate these more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 19 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * AI Helps Arkansas Researchers Target Bacteria Behind Premature Beef Browning Sep. 18, 2026 One of the beef industry's most costly challenges is invisible to the human eye but costs billions of dollars each year. Every year, the U.S. beef industry loses an estimated $3.7 billion from beef that is discounted or discarded because it turns brown before its sell-by date, even though the product is likely to still provide a good eating experience, ac more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 19 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * September 18, 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 more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 19 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * September 18, 2026 Nebraska Digital Ag Hub to develop solutions for state's ag producers By Cara Pesek, IANR Communications The University of Nebraska-Lincoln launched on Sept. 15 a new initiative aimed at helping producers make better use of digital agriculture technologies -- from developing new decision-support tools to improving existing technologies and training the next generation of innovators. The Nebraska Digital Ag Hub, announced during H more PR

RICHARDSON, Texas, Sept. 19 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Comet Gains Fame for Outwitting AI's Hacking Attempt By Kim Horner | Sept. 18, 2026 Sinan Can Demir was on an online platform for developing software when he noticed an attempt to insert malicious code into another user's project. The University of Texas at Dallas computer science junior posted a warning. Then, two other users tried to convince him that the code was harmless. Demir double-checked with Claude, an artificial intelligence cha more PR

RICHARDSON, Texas, Sept. 19 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Meet the New Vice President for Communications, Marketing By Kim Horner | Sept. 18, 2026 Jennifer Hollingshead, a communications and marketing leader with more than 25 years of experience at major public research universities, has joined The University of Texas at Dallas as vice president for communications and marketing. Hollingshead, who started in her role on Sept. 1, provides strategic leadership for brand identity, reputation manageme more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Sept. 18 -- 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 UNM Foundation have 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 its public phase with more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Sept. 18 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI College of Nursing welcomes nurse scientist, palliative care expert to faculty ranks * KINGSTON, R.I. -Sept. 18, 2026 -Strengthening the University of Rhode Island's commitment to advancing nursing knowledge, preparing future nurse leaders, and expanding access to high-quality care for those with serious illness, the URI College of Nursing welcomed Sean Reed as associate professor and Miriam Weyker Chair in Palliative and End-of-Life Care more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, Sept. 18 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA professor writes the book on construction mechanics * As construction projects become increasingly sophisticated and technology-driven, a strong foundation in engineering mechanics remains essential for designing, building and maintaining safe infrastructure. To help students connect fundamental principles with real-world construction applications, Vinayak Kaushal, associate professor and graduate advisor in the Department of more PR

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Sept. 18 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley posted the following news: * * * UTRGV earns Great Colleges to Work For(r) recognition for third consecutive year * #University makes Honor Roll for the first time based on employee feedback RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - SEPT. 18, 2026 - The faculty and staff of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley once again have helped place the university among the nation's leading higher education workplaces through their service to students and communities. For the third cons more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 18 -- The University of Wisconsin posted the following news: * * * UW's new Irving & Dorothy Levy Hall welcomes the world * The transformational hub for the humanities and interpretive social sciences will serve as a center for cultural studies, history, community and more. By Alli Watters Walk through Irving & Dorothy Levy Hall and you'll find students everywhere. They're sitting in lecture halls, tucked into study pods, grabbing coffee at the cafe or seeking career advice at the Baumann Family SuccessWorks Gate more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 19 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Sept. 18, 2026 VCU ranks among top 16% in 2026 Academic Ranking of World Universities The rankings, published annually by ShanghaiRanking Consultancy, reflect VCU's global prominence. By Brian McNeill Virginia Commonwealth University was recently ranked among the top 16% of universities evaluated for the 2026 Academic Ranking of World Universities, which assesses 2,500 institutions worldwide based on research and academic performance indicato more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 19 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * College of Engineering's Major Grants Initiative funds interdisciplinary research Spanning infrastructure, environmental sensing, critical minerals, construction robotics, extended reality, advanced air mobility, wireless power and data, and human and veterinary medicine, the 10 projects include both emerging collaborations and established teams. 18 Sep 2026 The Virginia Tech College of Engineering has selected 10 interdisciplinary research teams for the 2026  more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 19 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Osman Balci honored with emeritus status A member of the Virginia Tech community for 45 years, Balci has made significant research, teaching, and leadership contributions in engineering. By Anne Kroemer Hoffman 18 Sep 2026 Osman Balci, professor of computer science in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech, has been conferred the title of professor emeritus by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The emeritus title may be conferred on retired faculty m more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Sept. 18 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * WKU Geoscience Grad Student Presents AI Weather Research in the UK * While exploring graduate programs in his home country of Nepal, Somnath Luitel, a WKU graduate student pursuing an M.S. in Geoscience, had a single conversation that changed his academic trajectory. Luitel spoke with Dr. Manmeet Singh, an Assistant Professor in the WKU Department of Earth, Environmental, and Atmospheric Sciences (EEAS), discussing developing AI models that c more PR