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$10M grant expands App State model for teacher-directed professional learning (10)
BOONE, North Carolina, Oct. 13 -- Appalachian State University posted the following news:
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$10M grant expands App State model for teacher-directed professional learning
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BOONE, N.C. -- Appalachian State University's Office of Rural Promise (ORP) has secured a $10 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to launch ETL SPARK (Empowering Teacher Learning: Strengthening Professional learning to Advance Reading Knowledge). App State will partner with school districts across North Carolina as part of the five-year research initia more PR
$3.4 million NIH grant supports AI-driven approach to studying human emotion (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 13 -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering posted the following news:
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$3.4 million NIH grant supports AI-driven approach to studying human emotion
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Ruogu Fang, a renowned AI researcher and the Flowers Family Dean's Faculty Fellow in Engineering at Vanderbilt University, has received a $3.4 million R01 grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to develop a new way to study human emotion using artificial intelligence, with the goal of eventually creating emotional stimuli tailored to individua more PR
'It's Like Writing a Book': Chief Campus Curator Jess Berlanga Taylor on Bringing Vision to Life (10)
LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 13 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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'It's Like Writing a Book': Chief Campus Curator Jess Berlanga Taylor on Bringing Vision to Life
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As executive director and chief campus curator, Jess Berlanga Taylor brings new artistic voices and perspectives to UC San Diego's Stuart Collection, the university's collection of permanent, site-specific public art.
That vision takes shape at the new Triton Center with the arrival of "La asamblea del barro" ("The Clay A more PR
'Sundown towns' linked to lingering racial bias (10)
RIVERSIDE, California, Oct. 13 -- The University of California Riverside campus posted the following news:
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'Sundown towns' linked to lingering racial bias
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More than 150 years after the end of slavery and a generation after Civil Rights reforms, a new study finds that places designated as "sundown towns" in the past are more racist today. The study was led by UC Riverside psychology professor Jimmy Calanchini, who researches intergroup bias.
A sundown town is a community that prohibited Black people from staying within its borders a more PR
'The opportunity to engage' (10)
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Oct. 13 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news:
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'The opportunity to engage'
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* WashU Arts & Sciences will present its second annual Teaching Innovation Showcase Oct. 22.
* Twelve faculty from across a range of disciplines will be competing.
* Winners, selected by audience vote, will receive a $1,000 cash prize.
Teaching is a calling and a profession. It is also a skill. And like any skill, it can be sharpened and refined.
On Oct. 22, WashU Arts & Sciences will hold its second annual T more PR
1st Step in Dealing with Burnout is Acknowledging You're Burned Out, CSUN Prof Says (10)
NORTHRIDGE, California, Oct. 13 -- California State University Northridge posted the following news release:
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1st Step in Dealing with Burnout is Acknowledging You're Burned Out, CSUN Prof Says
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Media Contact: Carmen Ramos Chandler, carmen.chandler@csun.edu, (818) 677-2130
Feeling constantly exhausted? Struggling to focus? Feeling irritable, anxious or overwhelmed? Experiencing headaches, stomach issues or muscle tension? Dread doing something that used to excite you? Are there days that you just want to curl up and cry? Neglecting y more PR
A caring community, meaningful work and unlimited potential (10)
MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Oct. 13 -- Central Michigan University posted the following news:
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A caring community, meaningful work and unlimited potential
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CMU's new Employee Value Proposition highlights culture, benefits
Stop any Central Michigan University employee and ask them why they work at CMU, and they'll likely tell you: "because I want to contribute to work that changes lives and communities."
Student success, the creation and sharing of knowledge, and community impact have long been motivating factors for pursuing careers i more PR
A New Place to Gather (10)
LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 13 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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A New Place to Gather
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In partnership with the Kumeyaay Nation and with support from Sandra Timmons '81 and Richard L. Sandstrom '72, PhD '79, the Triton Alumni and Welcome Center's sixth floor gathering space has been named Enyawaap Nekaakap Mat Aayum
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A sense of belonging often begins with a place to gather: a space to create new connections, reunite with old friends and strengthen a shared sense of community.
Alumn more PR
A Toast to Michael Woodford, Columbia University's Newest Nobel Laureate (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 14 -- Columbia University issued the following news:
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A Toast to Michael Woodford, Columbia University's Newest Nobel Laureate
"Columbia is the kind of place where we are allowed to try ambitious things," said Woodford at an Oct. 12 reception in Low Library to celebrate his Nobel Prize.
October 13, 2026
In the Low Library Rotunda on Columbia University's Morningside campus, surrounded by more than 100 family members, friends, students, University colleagues, and well-wishers, including fellow Nobel laureates Joseph Stig more PR
A window into the hidden world of immunity inside human bone (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 13 -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering posted the following news:
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A window into the hidden world of immunity inside human bone
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For decades, immunologists have known that the body's most durable defenses depend on plasma cells, the antibody-producing cells responsible for long-term immune memory. Long after an infection has passed or a vaccine has been administered, these cells continue releasing protective antibodies, sometimes for decades.
Yet one of immunology's enduring mysteries has remaine more PR
Adler University Strengthens Its Executive Leadership with Two Senior Appointments (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 12 -- Adler University posted the following news:
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Adler University Strengthens Its Executive Leadership with Two Senior Appointments
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Our executive leaders are grounded in Adlerian social interest, and dedication to community partnerships as we support and prepare our students to drive meaningful change globally. Adler's leadership continues to advance President Lisa Coleman's vision to cultivate breakaway thinkers into action-driven leaders who transform complex health systems through impact-focused co-creati more PR
AI helps detect media bias, informing voters and news consumers (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 13 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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AI helps detect media bias, informing voters and news consumers
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In 2024, a collaborative Penn venture introduced a more objective way to examine how different outlets cover the same events, and ultimately decide how they perceive and use information shared in the media. The Media Bias Detector, conceived in Penn's Computational Social Science (CSS) Lab, a joint venture of Penn Engineering, the Annenberg School for Communication, and the more PR
Alma College: Biology Students Pursue Novel Research Focus (10)
ALMA, Michigan, Oct. 14 -- Alma College issued the following news:
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Biology Students Pursue Novel Research Focus
October 13, 2026
Exciting and important research projects are happening at the Alma College Ecological Station known colloquially as the Bog. Within the boundaries of the approximate 220-acre property, there is a diverse composite of ecosystems including a lake, swampland, highlands, old and new forest growth, and more.
"That type of ecosystem is not common," said Associate Biology Professor and department chair Dr. Brian more PR
Alma College: State-of-the-Art Labs Available This Fall (10)
ALMA, Michigan, Oct. 14 -- Alma College issued the following news:
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State-of-the-Art Labs Available This Fall
October 13, 2026
Two new labs -- one for nursing students and one for the Great Lakes Watershed Institute (GLWI) -- have been constructed on the Alma College campus. They will serve different purposes, but they share one cohesive vision: to integrate modern technology and outside partnerships with active learning that helps students develop critical thinking, build practical knowledge, and skills that can immediately be put int more PR
American University: SIS Voices - Community as a Non-Negotiable Throughline (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- American University issued the following news:
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SIS Voices: Community as a Non-Negotiable Throughline
By Amy Zawada | October 13, 2026
Welcome to SIS Voices, an ongoing series in which SIS alumni from a range of experiences, including disadvantaged backgrounds, first-generation graduates, first in their families to enter the field of international affairs, and many others share their experiences working in international affairs. They offer some advice to current and future students who may also find themselves ou more PR
Annual Douthat lecture to examine race, medicine, and art in Harlem (10)
WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Oct. 13 -- Lycoming College posted the following news:
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Annual Douthat lecture to examine race, medicine, and art in Harlem
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Lycoming College will host art historian Tanya Sheehan, Ph.D., for a talk titled "Communities of Care: Jacob Lawrence and the Murals of Harlem Hospital," on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 7:30 p.m., in the Trogner Presentation Room in Krapf Gateway Center. The event is free and open to the public with a reception to follow.
In the late 1930s, as federally funded artists painted large-scale m more PR
Annual Tarleton State Homecoming Parade Set for Oct. 17 (10)
STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Oct. 13 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news:
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Annual Tarleton State Homecoming Parade Set for Oct. 17
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STEPHENVILLE, Texas -- Students, alumni and community members are invited to celebrate tradition and Texan spirit at the annual Tarleton State University Homecoming Parade Saturday, starting at 10 a.m. and proceeding along Washington and McIlhaney streets.
Vibrant floats, exciting performances and Tarleton State pride will be on full display, uniting the university and community ahead of the e more PR
Austin Peay's Dr. John W. Steinberg named visiting professor at West Point (10)
CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 13 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news:
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Austin Peay's Dr. John W. Steinberg named visiting professor at West Point
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Dr. John W. Steinberg's West Point headshot. | Contributed photo
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. -- Dr. John W. Steinberg, a professor of history and philosophy at Austin Peay State University, is spending the year teaching cadets at the United States Military Academy at West Point as the Charles Boal Ewing Chair in Military History.
Steinberg, one of the world's leading authoriti more PR
Bethel Fellowship Advances UConn Research on Osteoarthritis (10)
STORRS, Connecticut, Oct. 13 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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Bethel Fellowship Advances UConn Research on Osteoarthritis
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For Jinhyung Lee, years of research into how therapeutic materials reach and work inside cells have continually returned to one fundamental challenge: a treatment can only help if it reaches the right place and can function once it gets there.
Now, as a 2026-27 Bethel Musculoskeletal Research Center/Orthopaedic Research Society (BMRC/ORS) Fellow, Lee will apply that principle to a new more PR
Binghamton University: New Research Project to Explore the Impact of Short-term Drought on Lawns (10)
BINGHAMTON, New York, Oct. 14 -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
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New research project to explore the impact of short-term drought on lawns
Assistant Professor of Ecosystem Science Amy Churchill receives USDA grant to fund project at Nuthatch Hollow
By Jennifer Micale
October 13, 2026
Climate change has caused sudden and unexpected shifts in weather, including dry spells. What does that mean for your lawn, and are there ways to keep it green without overusing water and fertilizer?
Enter the Pasture and Lawn Enhance more PR
Black women in food industries face systemic roadblocks (10)
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 13 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Black women in food industries face systemic roadblocks
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Lilly Jan was perplexed, and a little annoyed.
An assistant teaching professor in the Cornell Nolan School of Hotel Administration, in the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, Jan last year was trying to collect information on food industry businesses owned by Black women.
"There was information on Black-owned businesses; there was information on women-owned businesses," Jan said. "But there wasn't more PR
Bowdoin College: Leading AI Researcher Outlines Challenges of Digital Mental Health (10)
BRUNSWICK, Maine, Oct. 14 -- Bowdoin College issued the following news:
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Leading AI Researcher Outlines Challenges of Digital Mental Health
By Tom Porter
"We are now at an inflection point," said Munmun De Choudhury, "because AI is no longer just a tool, but an active player."
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De Choudhury is J. Z. Liang Professor in the School of Interactive Computing at Georgia Institute of Technology.
A leading researcher in computational social science and digital mental health, she came to campus on September 23, 2026, to talk about the incre more PR
Building a Model for Endometriosis Research (10)
STORRS, Connecticut, Oct. 13 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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Building a Model for Endometriosis Research
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Endometriosis is a chronic, systemic disease affecting an estimated 1 in 10 female-born individuals around the world. It is chronically understudied, underdiagnosed, and underfunded. But in the state of Connecticut, the state government, The Jackson Laboratory (JAX), and UConn Health came together to change that.
The Connecticut Endometriosis Working Group, which had its first meeting in 2021, brought more PR
Butler University: Preparing Scientists for What Comes Next (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 14 -- Butler University issued the following news:
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Preparing Scientists for What Comes Next
By: Katie Palmer Wharton '14 | October 13, 2026
Artificial intelligence can analyze more data, identify patterns faster, and give pharmaceutical scientists new ways to search for promising treatments. But it still takes a scientist to know which questions are worth asking.
Butler University is preparing those scientists.
The University's Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (BSPS) combines foundational more PR
Case Western Reserve: From Greenhouses to Graduate School (10)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Oct. 14 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news:
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From greenhouses to graduate school
Meet a doctoral candidate making her mark in Byzantine-era textile research at CWRU
October 13, 2026 | Story by: Lauren Marchaza
Clara Pinchbeck grew up wandering through the perfumed air of greenhouses on her family rose farm in Guilford, Connecticut. She delighted in stories about her great Aunt Ilyana Garmisa--an artist and art historian--and her dear friend, Frida Kahlo. Those stories would bring forth a pass more PR
CBU Awarded Nearly $3 Million Grant to Prepare Workforce for AI Future (10)
RIVERSIDE, California, Oct. 14 -- California Baptist University issued the following news:
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CBU awarded nearly $3 million grant to prepare workforce for AI future
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (Oct. 13, 2026) -- California Baptist University will expand artificial intelligence education and workforce training across campus after receiving an Institutional Capacity and Workforce Development Grant from the U.S. Department of Labor. The five-year grant is valued at nearly $3 million.
The goal is to strengthen AI literacy, workforce readiness and stu more PR
Cedarville University Launches New Aerospace Engineering Concentration (10)
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, Oct. 12 -- Cedarville University posted the following news:
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Cedarville University Launches New Aerospace Engineering Concentration
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Employment of aerospace engineers is projected to grow 8% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the average for all occupations, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The agency projects an average of 3,800 openings for aerospace engineers each year.
Cedarville's new 12-credit-hour concentration will provide students with specialized aerospace coursework while building on the univ more PR
Centre College: Study Abroad Program Earns National Recognition, Reflecting Broader Momentum in Global Education (10)
DANVILLE, Kentucky, Oct. 14 -- Centre College issued the following news:
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Study abroad program earns national recognition, reflecting broader momentum in global education
October 13, 2026
By Jimmy Schlemmer
With 20 semester-long programs in 13 countries, nearly 85 percent of all Centre students study abroad or away at least once, with many traveling multiple times to different continents.
Key Takeaways
* Faculty spend their summers and breaks visiting new and familiar locations to conduct on-the-ground research, explore new ideas an more PR
Ceremony Held to Unveil Historical Marker Proposed by Meredith Students (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 13 -- Meredith College posted the following news:
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Ceremony Held to Unveil Historical Marker Proposed by Meredith Students
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When a new North Carolina Highway Historical Marker for NASA pioneer Virginia Layden Tucker was unveiled on October 5, Meredith College history students could take pride in the accomplishment.
"Virginia Layden Tucker, born in 1909 in Hertford, North Carolina, was a pioneering mathematician who led the human computer division at NASA and advanced aeronautical research and women's rol more PR
Chemistry doctoral student Tugba Selvi looks to bees for new ways to fight fungal infections (10)
RENO, Nevada, Oct. 13 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news:
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Chemistry doctoral student Tugba Selvi looks to bees for new ways to fight fungal infections
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Long before Tugba Selvi was using mass spectrometry to identify molecules made by bacteria, she was a child in a small town in Tekirdag, Turkey, who wanted to be a teacher.
"Since I was little, I had always dreamed of becoming a teacher," Selvi said.
Today, Selvi is a fourth-year doctoral student in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Nevada, Reno, wh more PR
Chemistry, biochemistry alumnus Austin Evans develops next-gen polymer technologies (10)
TULSA, Oklahoma, Oct. 13 -- The University of Tulsa posted the following news:
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Chemistry, biochemistry alumnus Austin Evans develops next-gen polymer technologies
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Austin Evans (B.S. '16) has enjoyed a remarkable decade since graduating from The University of Tulsa with a double major in chemistry and biochemistry through Oxley College of Health & Natural Sciences. In 2020, he earned a doctorate in chemistry from Northwestern University. Then, in 2022, he was hired as an assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry at the Unive more PR
Class of 2029 Sets Academic Record at Northwestern Pritzker Law (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 14 -- The Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law issued the following school news:
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Class of 2029 Sets Academic Record at Northwestern Pritzker Law
10.13.2026
This fall, Northwestern Pritzker Law welcomed a new JD class with the highest combination of LSAT and GPA medians in the Law School's history. The Class of 2029 arrived with a 174 LSAT median and a 3.95 GPA median. Eighty-nine percent spent at least one year working between college and law school, bringing the professional experience that has long more PR
Clear skies ahead (10)
SANTA CRUZ, California, Oct. 13 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus posted the following news:
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Clear skies ahead
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A new measure to prevent bird window collisions on campus resulted from a team effort among UC Santa Cruz faculty, students, and staff
This collaboration was for the birds--but literally and in a positive way. Faculty, students, and staff came together to implement a solution to prevent birds from colliding with windows on campus.
Over the summer, the Coastal Biology Building on UC Santa Cruz's Coastal Sci more PR
Clemson launches new programs to support professional growth for faculty and staff (10)
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Oct. 13 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Clemson launches new programs to support professional growth for faculty and staff
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"Our faculty and staff are central to Clemson's success," said President Ben Ayers. "When faculty have support to pursue research and share their work, and staff have opportunities to build their skills, the entire University benefits. These investments recognize the contributions our people make every day and help them do their best work in service to our students, our more PR
Clemson Sports Science Institute to host third annual RECESS Symposium (10)
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Oct. 13 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Clemson Sports Science Institute to host third annual RECESS Symposium
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Clemson University's Robert H. Brooks Sports Science Institute (RHBSSI) will host its third annual Research and Creative Endeavors in the Sports Sciences (RECESS) Symposium from Nov. 10-12, 2026. Clemson faculty, students, alumni and others are invited to the event.
Through activities ranging from facility tours to experiencing virtual reality labs, attendees can hear from industry more PR
College of Medicine welcomes Fulbright Scholar in public health sciences (10)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 13 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education posted the following news:
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College of Medicine welcomes Fulbright Scholar in public health sciences
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HERSHEY, Pa. -- Adane Kebede Tesega, associate professor in the Department of Health Systems and Policy and deputy director of the Institute of Public Health at the University of Gondar in Ethiopia, has joined Penn State College of Medicine as a Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence for the current academic year.
Tesega is a public health educator a more PR
Columbia Engineer Awarded NIH Director's New Innovator Award (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 14 -- Columbia University Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science issued the following news:
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Columbia Engineer Awarded NIH Director's New Innovator Award
Santiago Correa has been awarded over $3.7 million in funding for high-risk, high-reward research.
October 13, 2026
Camryn Hadley
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded Santiago Correa, assistant professor of biomedical engineering at Columbia Engineering, the NIH Director's New Innovator Award for over $3.7 million in research funding ov more PR
Columbia University Fu Foundation School of Engineering & Applied Science: Gotham Foundry Symposium Showcases the Future of Materials (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 14 -- c issued the following news:
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Gotham Foundry Symposium Showcases the Future of Materials
Gotham Foundry marks its first year with a Climate Week symposium, convening stakeholders, thought leaders and civic leaders to showcase materials innovation in health, construction and fashion sectors, and discuss how academia-city-community partnerships can accelerate regenerative materials innovation and transform the green economy.
October 13, 2026
Gotham Foundry convened its inaugural annual symposium Sept. 23 on Columbia more PR
Columbia University School of the Arts: Professor Jane M. Gaines Awarded International Institute of Film Science and Arts Fellowship (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 14 -- The Columbia University School of the Arts issued the following news:
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Professor Jane M. Gaines Awarded International Institute of Film Science and Arts Fellowship
By Katie O'Connor
October 13, 2026
On September 20, 2026 the International Institute of Film Science and Arts (IIFSA) awarded Film and Media Studies Professor Jane M. Gaines a prestigious fellowship. The IIFSA was founded in 2024 to support ongoing academic research and practice in the cinematic arts, as well as preserving the heritage of the discipline more PR
Columbia University Teachers College: Navigate the Workplace More Confidently With This Book (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 13 -- Columbia University Teachers College issued the following news:
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Navigate the Workplace More Confidently With This Book
Staying True to You, by TC's Patricia Hewlin, offers readers evidence-based guidance and real-world examples
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Starting a new job should be a time of excitement and anticipation, but some employees are instead questioning if they will need to change their hair, hide their beliefs or speak differently to feel accepted. While many struggle to balance workplace expectations with personal identity, a more PR
Conservation Lab gets 'refresh' with help from donors (10)
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 13 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Conservation Lab gets 'refresh' with help from donors
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Cornell University Library's most valuable holdings--from a handwritten copy of Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address to a rare folio of Shakespeare's early plays, to a 15th century encyclopedia from imperial China--all pass through the hands of conservation experts who stabilize and prepare these materials for exhibition, digitization, and viewing by generations of scholars from all over the world. And, ye more PR
CSU PAs Care for 1,000+ Patients in Seven Days (10)
CHARLESTON, South Carolina, Oct. 14 -- Charleston Southern University issued the following news:
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CSU PAs Care for 1,000+ Patients in Seven Days
October 13, 2026 Jan Joslin
As National PA Week comes to a close, Charleston Southern University PAs reflect on a service trip to the Dominican Republic in August. Over seven days, the CSU team of students, faculty, staff, and an alumnus worked alongside two Dominican physicians to provide care to more than 1,000 patients.
Zack Wulbecker, associate professor of physician assistant studies and more PR
CU Anschutz Center to Host Community Panel on Menopause at National Conference (10)
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, Oct. 14 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release:
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CU Anschutz center to host community panel on menopause at national conference
October 12, 2026
The University of Colorado Anschutz Ludeman Family Center for Women's Health Research is hosting "Rethinking Menopause: Exercise, Brain Health and GLP1s," a free community panel with lunch provided, on Friday, October 23 from 12 - 2 p.m. at the Broadmoor Hotel.
This event is part of the biennial National Conference on Women's Health and Sex more PR
CU Boulder research in zero g during parabolic flight (10)
BOULDER, Colorado, Oct. 13 -- The University of Colorado Boulder campus posted the following news:
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CU Boulder research in zero g during parabolic flight
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The team, all part of the Ann and H.J. Smead Department of Aerospace Engineering Sciences, combined microgravity, virtual reality goggles with a custom gamified interface, and a galvanic vestibular stimulator to test responses of the human vestibular system--contributing to your sense of balance--in scenarios relevant to space travel.
The vestibular system, which is part of your in more PR
Culberg joins NASA effort to probe rapidly changing Arctic glaciers (10)
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 12 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Culberg joins NASA effort to probe rapidly changing Arctic glaciers
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Riley Culberg spends much of his research time looking below the surface of glaciers, using radar to extract information hidden within layers of snow and ice. Beginning next year, that expertise will contribute to a large NASA effort to understand how rapidly changing glaciers are responding to a warming climate - and what those changes could mean for future sea-level rise.
Culberg, assistan more PR
CVS Health Foundation Scholarship supports nursing student's goal of advancing women's health care (10)
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Oct. 13 -- The George Mason University College of Public Health posted the following news:
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CVS Health Foundation Scholarship supports nursing student's goal of advancing women's health care
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For Stacey Costanzo pursuing a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) is about more than earning a degree. It is part of a commitment to providing exceptional care for patients, advancing women's health, and helping prepare the next generation of nurses.
That journey recently received a boost through the CVS Health Foundation Cari more PR
Dean Carol Smith elected to Association of Research Libraries board of directors (10)
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 13 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:
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Dean Carol Smith elected to Association of Research Libraries board of directors
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LAWRENCE -- KU Libraries Dean Carol Smith was elected to the 2027 board of directors of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) during the association's fall meeting in Alexandria, Virginia. She will begin her three-year term Jan. 1, 2027.
The board is the governing body of ARL and represents the interests of member libraries in directing the business of the associatio more PR
Dr. Angela Lumpkin to speak during 2027 Willson Lectures at WBU (10)
PLAINVIEW, Texas, Oct. 13 -- Wayland Baptist University posted the following news:
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Dr. Angela Lumpkin to speak during 2027 Willson Lectures at WBU
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PLAINVIEW, TX -- Dr. Angela Lumpkin has accepted an invitation from Wayland Baptist University's Willson Lectures Committee to serve as the featured speaker for the 2027 Willson Lecture Series.
The Willson Lectures are scheduled for the week of Feb. 1-5, 2027, on the Plainview campus. Dr. Lumpkin is professor and chair of Texas Tech University's Department of Kinesiology and Sport Manage more PR
Earhart expedition update: Crew arrives onshore, sets up operations on Nikumaroro (10)
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Oct. 13 -- Purdue University posted the following news release:
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Earhart expedition update: Crew arrives onshore, sets up operations on Nikumaroro
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NIKUMARORO, Kiribati -- Members of the Taraia Object expedition, a joint effort between the Archaeological Legacy Institute, Purdue Research Foundation and Purdue University, made it ashore Nikumaroro on Tuesday (Oct. 13), where they began setting up equipment and operations for their investigation into an anomaly that could be what remains of Amelia Earhart's Lock more PR
Early-Morning Academics Pay Off for Accounting Senior (10)
TOLEDO, Ohio, Oct. 13 -- The University of Toledo posted the following news:
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Early-Morning Academics Pay Off for Accounting Senior
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Hard work paid off for Macayla Wildrick -- literally.
The University of Toledo senior made it a habit to log onto the Blackboard online course portal at 5 a.m., then dedicate a few hours to cash flows and tax law before seeing her 8-year-old off to school and heading into a 9-to-5. Now she's one of three UToledo accounting students selected to receive a $15,000 scholarship through the Public Company Acc more PR
EdRedesign announces leadership appointments to support next phase of growth and impact (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 13 -- Harvard University posted the following news:
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EdRedesign announces leadership appointments to support next phase of growth and impact
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As the organization enters its next phase of growth, the EdRedesign Lab at Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) is announcing a series of new leadership appointments to deepen support for cradle-to-career place-based partnerships, develop the next generation of field leaders, and advance systems change for children, youth and families.
Over the past decade, more PR
Engineering the Future (10)
DELAWARE, Ohio, Oct. 13 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release:
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Engineering the Future
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Ohio Wesleyan Names Founding Dean of Leading-Edge Conrades School of Engineering
DELAWARE, Ohio - Ohio Wesleyan University is building one of the nation's first named, endowed schools of engineering at a liberal arts college, backed by $17 million in alumni philanthropy and partnerships with global technology companies. Today, the university announced the proven program-builder who will lead it.
Paul E. Slaboch, Ph.D., P.E more PR
Environmental Engineering Leader to Present Mathes Lecture at Mo. University of Science & Tech (10)
ROLLA, Missouri, Oct. 14 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news:
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Environmental engineering leader to present Mathes Lecture at Missouri S&T
Dr. Joel J. Ducoste, a professor of civil, construction and environmental engineering at North Carolina State University, will present the fall 2026 Mathes Lecture at Missouri University of Science and Technology. The lecture, which is open to the public, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23 in the Innovation Lab Forum, with a reception to follow.
The lectur more PR
ETAMU Researcher Helps Protect Bitcoin Lightning Network From Quantum Threats (10)
COMMERCE, Texas, Oct. 13 -- East Texas A&M University posted the following news release:
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ETAMU Researcher Helps Protect Bitcoin Lightning Network From Quantum Threats
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A groundbreaking new approach could help secure fast, off-chain Bitcoin transactions against the cybersecurity threats of tomorrow.
A future quantum computer powerful enough to threaten Bitcoin does not exist yet. But researchers at East Texas A&M University and three other institutions have already built and tested a defense against one of the threats it could pose.
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FAU Study Finds Hawaiian Corals Respond Differently to Ocean Heat (10)
BOCA RATON, Florida, Oct. 14 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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FAU Study Finds Hawaiian Corals Respond Differently to Ocean Heat
By Gisele Galoustian | 10/13/2026
Study Snapshot: Researchers from Florida Atlantic University's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute and the University of Hawaii examined how two common Hawaiian reef-building corals respond to ocean heat. The researchers compared Montipora capitata, or rice coral, and Porites compressa more PR
Fear of political doxing may push some Americans out of public life (10)
BOULDER, Colorado, Oct. 13 -- The University of Colorado Boulder campus posted the following news:
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Fear of political doxing may push some Americans out of public life
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Running for office, speaking up at public meetings or sharing political views online can come with personal risks. A new study suggests that politically motivated doxing, the publication of personal information intended to intimidate or harass someone because of their political views, may be discouraging some Americans from participating in public life.
Researchers fo more PR
Fear of Political Doxing May Push Some Americans Out of Public Life (10)
BOULDER, Colorado, Oct. 13 -- The University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business posted the following news:
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Fear of Political Doxing May Push Some Americans Out of Public Life
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Running for office, speaking up at public meetings or sharing political views online can come with personal risks. A new study suggests that politically motivated doxing, the publication of personal information intended to intimidate or harass someone because of their political views, may be discouraging some Americans from participating in public lif more PR
Finding Hope in Everyday Life With Metastatic Breast Cancer (10)
STORRS, Connecticut, Oct. 13 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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Finding Hope in Everyday Life With Metastatic Breast Cancer
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If you passed Dr. Jessica Costa an assistant research professor in the Center for Molecular Oncology at UConn Health in the hallway, you might never know she was living with metastatic breast cancer.
She goes to work, takes part in everyday life and, on most days, feels much like herself. But each day also includes treatment for breast cancer that had already spread to her bones when s more PR
First Maryland-wide well water study finds E. coli in 10% of private wells (10)
COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, Oct. 13 -- The University of Maryland School of Public Health posted the following news:
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First Maryland-wide well water study finds E. coli in 10% of private wells
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In the first-ever statewide study of well water on Maryland's farms, water quality specialists at the University of Maryland School of Public Health (SPH) and UMD Extension found both harmful bacteria and a wealth of information about the factors that affect well contamination.
The study, published in PLOS Water, tested 79 wells around the state a more PR
Flag Officer event to highlight national security leadership (10)
MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Oct. 13 -- Central Michigan University posted the following news:
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Flag Officer event to highlight national security leadership
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An annual celebration of Central Michigan University's role in creating leaders is adding a new wrinkle this year: Celebrating the university's burgeoning leadership in national security.
The expanded Flag Officer event is planned for one of this fall's biggest stages: The Oct. 17 home football game against Western Michigan University. Previously focused on the idea of leadership, more PR
Flu season is here. Is it time for your shot? (10)
ARLINGTON, Texas, Oct. 13 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus posted the following news release:
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Flu season is here. Is it time for your shot?
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With flu season upon us, University of Texas at Arlington public health Professor Denise Hernandez encourages everyone who is eligible to get vaccinated.
"Getting a flu shot is one of the easiest and most effective steps you can take to protect yourself, your family and your community," Dr. Hernandez said. "The best time to get vaccinated is now."
Flu season runs October through May more PR
Fort Bend County Voters Have Full Confidence In Their County Election Officials (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 13 -- Texas Southern University posted the following news:
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Fort Bend County Voters Have Full Confidence In Their County Election Officials
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The Barbara Jordan Public Policy Research and Survey Center at Texas Southern University has released a new report, Fort Bend County 2026: Voting Intentions & Public Opinion in Texas's Most Diverse County, based on a survey of 1,200 likely voters in Fort Bend County. Fort Bend County, with a population of almost 1 million, is the most diverse county in Texas, and one of the m more PR
Four Ways to Graduate With Less Debt at Kent State (10)
KENT, Ohio, Oct. 12 -- Kent State University posted the following news:
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Four Ways to Graduate With Less Debt at Kent State
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For decades, research has shown a wealth of benefits to pursuing higher education. Graduates earn higher wages, live healthier and give back to their communities.
But affording college can be difficult. Just ask Muskaan Khanduri, a recent Kent State graduate now pursuing a career in fashion design in New York City.
"As an international student, you pay significantly more for classes and stuff like that, becaus more PR
From Somersaults to Pipettes: PhD Candidates, Former Gymnasts Reunite at UMass Chan and Win Prestigious Grants (10)
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Oct. 14 -- The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School issued the following news:
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From somersaults to pipettes: PhD candidates, former gymnasts reunite at UMass Chan and win prestigious grants
By Hallie Leo and Bryan Goodchild
October 13, 2026
At a glance
* PhD candidates Laurel Stine and Sara Cahill received Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award Individual Predoctoral Fellowships to support their immunology research.
* Stine and Cahill work in the lab of Fiachra Humphries, PhD, assis more PR
FSU computational scientist earns National Science Foundation grant to improve nighttime thunderstorm forecasts (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 13 -- Florida State University posted the following news:
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FSU computational scientist earns National Science Foundation grant to improve nighttime thunderstorm forecasts
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* Computational scientist Hristo Chipilski received a $422,645 grant from the National Science Foundation to develop more accurate forecasts of nighttime thunderstorms by combining advanced computational methods with detailed atmospheric observations.
* Better nighttime storm predictions could provide earlier, more reliable warnings for h more PR
FSU physicists receive funding through Department of Energy's $7.3M Quantum Technology Outposts research initiative (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 13 -- Florida State University posted the following news:
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FSU physicists receive funding through Department of Energy's $7.3M Quantum Technology Outposts research initiative
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* Three FSU physicists will lead a $755,000 project funded by the U.S. Department of Energy to investigate how quantum computers can make complex theoretical calculations faster and more precise.
* The project contributes to multiple U.S. national priorities, including the Quantum Genesis Initiative in the Genesis Mission, which seeks more PR
Game Design Students Launch Careers at Cleveland Convention (10)
KENT, Ohio, Oct. 12 -- Kent State University posted the following news:
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Game Design Students Launch Careers at Cleveland Convention
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Students, faculty and alumni use the annual convention to test work with audiences, build community and connect classroom projects with professional opportunities.
For students studying game design, creating the work is only part of the process. The other part begins when someone picks up a controller, sits down at a computer or otherwise experiences a game for the first time.
That interaction is one more PR
Geneva College: Junior Sydney Schmied Publishes Her First Novel (10)
BEAVER FALLS, Pennsylvania, Oct. 14 -- Geneva College issued the following news:
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Junior Sydney Schmied Publishes Her First Novel
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October 13, 2026
A book launch for junior Sydney Schmied '28 and her new book, The Darling's Daughter, was held in McCartney Library's West Reading room on September 30. The Geneva community celebrated the inaugural publication of the first book in The Majestic Theater Series through the traditional publishing house Wild Hearts Books.
Daniel Williams, PhD proudly introduced Sydney, saying that more PR
Georgetown Law Reunion 2026: Celebrating 'Excellence with a Purpose' (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- Georgetown University Law Center posted the following news:
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Georgetown Law Reunion 2026: Celebrating 'Excellence with a Purpose'
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More than 1,400 Georgetown Law alumni and guests gathered for reunion weekend Oct. 2-4, with members of class years ending in 1 and 6 celebrating at nearly 30 events hosted on campus and at nearby sites in the nation's capital.
Attendees strengthened bonds with friends old and new, learned about the latest Capitol Campus developments and welcomed Dean M. Elizabeth Magill, who joined more PR
Georgia Institute of Technology: Can We Detect Harmful AI Before It's Too Late? Researchers Search for Warning Signs (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 14 -- The Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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Can We Detect Harmful AI Before It's Too Late? Researchers Search for Warning Signs
A Georgia Tech Ph.D. student is investigating whether internal signals in large language models could help identify harmful behavior before it reaches users.
Oct 13, 2026
In July 2026, OpenAI autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) agents escaped a closed testing environment, accessed the public internet, and hacked into a real company's digital infrastructure more PR
Grossmann Elected To Royal Academy of Engineering (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 13 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news:
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Grossmann Elected To Royal Academy of Engineering
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Carnegie Mellon University's Ignacio Grossmann, the R. R. Dean University Professor of Chemical Engineering, has been elected to the Royal Academy of Engineering(opens in new window) in the U.K. This honor recognizes his world-leading expertise in process systems engineering and mathematical optimization.
Leading the way in computation
A pioneer in discrete and continuous optimization, Grossm more PR
Harvard Medical School: Children Are Left Out of Medical AI. A New Method Could Help (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 14 (TNSjou) -- Harvard Medical School issued the following news:
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Children Are Left Out of Medical AI. A New Method Could Help.
Adult radiology models can be adapted for newborns without data leaving hospitals
By Laura Castanon October 13, 2026
At a glance
* Researchers adapted an adult X-ray AI model for newborns with data from 30 hospitals, using a method designed to keep each hospital's data in place.
* The new model outperformed adult models trained on pediatric data from a single hospital at 29 of 30 more PR
HMEI to Open Environmental Exhibition by Artist Maya Lin (10)
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Oct. 14 -- The High Meadows Environmental Institute at Princeton University posted the following news:
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HMEI to Open Environmental Exhibition by Artist Maya Lin
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This month, High Meadows Environmental Institute will open the inaugural exhibition in our new Environmental Gallery in Briger Hall with an installation of artist Maya Lin's What Is Missing?
Lin's memorial to the planet uses immersive, science-based artworks to raise awareness about the present sixth mass extinction, emphasizing that, through conservat more PR
Hofstra Faculty Research Day Highlights Research Across Disciplines (10)
HEMPSTEAD, New York, Oct. 14 -- Hofstra University issued the following news:
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Hofstra Faculty Research Day Highlights Research Across Disciplines
From transforming plant tissue into blood vessel replacements to examining consumer behavior and uncovering hidden health disparities in America's suburbs, Hofstra faculty are tackling questions with the potential to improve lives.
News in Summary
* Could plants help replace blood vessels? Nicholas Merna's research shows promise in animal studies.
* What can restaurant orders reveal about more PR
Hofstra University: Honors College Marks 25 Years With Visiting Scholar's Exploration of Religion and Justice (10)
HEMPSTEAD, New York, Oct. 14 -- Hofstra University issued the following news:
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Honors College Marks 25 Years With Visiting Scholar's Exploration of Religion and Justice
Since 2001, Hofstra University's Stuart and Nancy Rabinowitz Honors College (RHC) has encouraged students to explore ideas across disciplines and consider perspectives beyond their own. On Tuesday, October 20, that tradition will bring students and the public into a conversation about religious encounters in the medieval world.
As part of its 25th anniversary celebratio more PR
How artificial neural networks build their own learning machinery (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 13 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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How artificial neural networks build their own learning machinery
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As artificial intelligence becomes more and more powerful, its ability to handle human-like tasks is undeniable. Artificial neural networks can learn to recognize images, use language, or write computer code. Like the brain's circuits, they reorganize themselves as they learn, adjusting the strengths of their connections to improve their performance.
The question more PR
How CLAS professor Jeffrey Cockburn is using computation to uncover how the brain makes decisions (10)
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Oct. 13 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news:
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How CLAS professor Jeffrey Cockburn is using computation to uncover how the brain makes decisions
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Jeffrey Cockburn, assistant professor in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, was an undergraduate student when he dreamed of coming to the University of Iowa to further his learning, research, and teaching. Now, he's living that dream in a completely unexpected way.
Starting off as an English and creative w more PR
How literature can inspire us to forgive (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 13 -- Ohio State University posted the following news:
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How literature can inspire us to forgive
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A story that places us inside the mind of a character who is remorseful about causing harm can inspire forgiveness for that fictional bad act, a new study finds.
But the literary benefits to a reader's well-being don't stop there, according to the results: For those of us holding a grudge against someone who wronged us, this literary technique has potential to help us find a way to forgive offenders in our own lives, more PR
How safe are GLP-1 drugs when used for weight loss? (10)
MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Oct. 13 -- Central Michigan University posted the following news:
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How safe are GLP-1 drugs when used for weight loss?
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Expert shares the latest on health risks for weight loss, long-term use
Dr. Zeina Habib is an endocrinologist and an internal medicine faculty member at Central Michigan University's medical school. She is a board-certified endocrinologist who manages a broad range of endocrine conditions, including diabetes, bone and metabolic disorders, obesity and thyroid disease.
Key takeaways
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Illinois dance professor, choreographer awarded Knight Choreography Prize (10)
CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, Oct. 13 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus posted the following news:
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Illinois dance professor, choreographer awarded Knight Choreography Prize
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Award-winning choreographer and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign dance professor Cynthia Oliver has received the 2026 Knight Choreography Prize, awarded by the National Center for Choreography-Akron to support the artistic experimentation and career longevity of U.S. choreographers.
The award honors a living choreographer who more PR
In Their Shoes: Florida Institute for Child Welfare to host domestic violence simulation during FSU Discovery Days (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 13 -- Florida State University posted the following news:
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In Their Shoes: Florida Institute for Child Welfare to host domestic violence simulation during FSU Discovery Days
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Experiential learning event offers participants a firsthand look at the challenges survivors face during Domestic Violence Awareness Month
As part of Florida State University's annual Discovery Days, the Florida Institute for Child Welfare will host an interactive learning simulation designed to help participants better understand the more PR
Indiana State University Celebrates 2026 Philanthropy Award Recipients (10)
TERRE HAUTE, Indiana, Oct. 13 -- Indiana State University posted the following news:
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Indiana State University Celebrates 2026 Philanthropy Award Recipients
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Indiana State University has named the 2026 Philanthropy Award recipients, recognizing exceptional generosity and dedication to the University and its students. The awards include the March On! Award, the John P. Newton Spirit of Indiana State University Award, and the Student Philanthropy Award. This year's honorees will be celebrated at the sixth annual President's Dinner this more PR
Investing in flexibility: Richard and Pamela Lafferty champion unrestricted giving to W&M's VIMS & Batten School (10)
GLOUCESTER POINT, Virginia, Oct. 13 -- William and Mary Virginia Institute of Marine Science posted the following news:
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Investing in flexibility: Richard and Pamela Lafferty champion unrestricted giving to W&M's VIMS & Batten School
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"From my perspective as a graduate of William & Mary, there's no other school that has such a broad, national impact as does VIMS & the Batten School," said Richard Lafferty '74. "There's no comparison, in my opinion. So, it's an easy thing to get excited about."
Lafferty quickly becomes animated when d more PR
Jamming the Flow to Enable Memory in Quantum Materials (10)
LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 13 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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Jamming the Flow to Enable Memory in Quantum Materials
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Understanding and controlling phase transitions is fundamental to physics and central to many technological revolutions. There is currently strong interest in materials with coupled structural and electronic phase transitions, where controlling the transition plasticity naturally yields built-in memory -- a key step in emulating neurons and synapses for "neuromorphic" or bra more PR
Japan Day 2026: The Highest Performing Students in Stanford E-Japan and the Reischauer Scholars Program Are Recognized at Stanford University (10)
STANFORD, California, Oct. 14 -- Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies issued the following news:
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October 13, 2026
Japan Day 2026: The Highest Performing Students in Stanford e-Japan and the Reischauer Scholars Program Are Recognized at Stanford University
SPICE instructors Waka Takahashi Brown, Naomi Funahashi, and Meiko Kotani recognize their student honorees.
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Stanford e-Japan enrolls exceptional high school students from Japan to engage in an intensive study of U.S. society and culture more PR
Jeremy Vinson named interim director of the School of Accountancy (10)
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Oct. 13 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Jeremy Vinson named interim director of the School of Accountancy
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The Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business at Clemson University has named Jeremy Vinson interim director of the School of Accountancy.
Vinson brings experience in auditing, accounting research, teaching and graduate program leadership to the role. His Clemson teaching has included Intermediate Accounting II, International Accounting and Auditing. He also serves as program directo more PR
Johns Hopkins: Frequent and Unintentional Daytime Napping Linked to Higher Dementia Risk in Older Adults (10)
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 14 (TNSjou) -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release:
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Frequent and Unintentional Daytime Napping Linked to Higher Dementia Risk in Older Adults
Study of nearly 1,000 older Americans finds napping habits, not just nighttime sleep, may signal or contribute to dementia risk
October 13, 2026
Daytime napping is common among older adults. New research from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health suggests that how often, how intentionally, and how l more PR
Kennesaw State researcher brings AI lessons to life with shark teeth (10)
KENNESAW, Georgia, Oct. 13 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release:
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Kennesaw State researcher brings AI lessons to life with shark teeth
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A fossil shark tooth can tell a story about life millions of years ago. For Kennesaw State University researcher Christine Wusylko, it can also help students understand artificial intelligence (AI).
Wusylko and collaborators at the University of Florida recently received a National Science Foundation grant for Shark AI, a project that guides middle school science students th more PR
Large global study examines Alzheimer's blood biomarker across racial and ethnic groups (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 13 -- The University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine posted the following news release:
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Large global study examines Alzheimer's blood biomarker across racial and ethnic groups
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A USC study of 15,612 cognitively unimpaired adults screened for an Alzheimer's clinical trial found blood biomarker levels differed across racial and ethnic groups, but the relationship between biomarker levels and brain amyloid was generally similar.
A large global study provides new evidence supporting the use o more PR
Law libraries acquire database of legal documents dating back to 1500s (10)
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 13 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news:
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Law libraries acquire database of legal documents dating back to 1500s
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Scholarly collection includes nearly 3 million pages of reports
CARLISLE AND UNIVERSITY PARK, PA--Penn State Dickinson Law's H. Laddie Montague, Jr. Law Libraries have acquired a new scholarly collection that includes nearly 3 million pages of reports on historical legal cases dating as far back as the 1500s. The Nominative Reports database from He more PR
Law libraries acquire database of legal documents dating back to 1500s (10)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 13 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Law libraries acquire database of legal documents dating back to 1500s
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CARLISLE AND UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Penn State Dickinson Law's H. Laddie Montague, Jr. Law Libraries have acquired a new scholarly collection that includes nearly 3 million pages of reports on historical legal cases dating as far back as the 1500s. The Nominative Reports database from HeinOnline will support faculty scholarship, student papers, briefs, historical r more PR
Lea F. Santos Named American Physical Society Fellow (10)
STORRS, Connecticut, Oct. 13 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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Lea F. Santos Named American Physical Society Fellow
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Lea F. Santos, professor of physics in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, has been named a 2026 fellow of the American Physical Society (APS), a highly selective honor in the field.
APS fellowships recognize excellence in physics and service to the physics community. Santos was one of 153 researchers elected by their peers to the 2026 class of fellows from a society with more than 50,0 more PR
Learn about research on medications for dementia and supplements for healthy brain aging (10)
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Oct. 13 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news:
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Learn about research on medications for dementia and supplements for healthy brain aging
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KINGSTON, R.I. - Oct. 13, 2026 - "Newest research on medications for dementia and supplements for healthy brain aging" will be the topic of a presentation on Oct. 22 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the Hope Room of the University of Rhode Island Higgins Welcome Center, 45 Upper College Road, Kingston.
The event, which is free and open to the URI community and th more PR
Lebanon Valley College: Building an Occupational Therapy Program for Today's Graduate Students (10)
ANNVILLE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 14 -- Lebanon Valley College issued the following news:
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Building an Occupational Therapy Program for Today's Graduate Students
Oct 13, 2026
Insights by William Wrightsman
Key Takeaways
* LVC's new M.S. in Occupational Therapy program will combine online learning with hands-on, on-campus experiences.
* Students will build meaningful relationships with faculty through small cohorts and immersive learning experiences.
* The hybrid program will combine online coursework with intensive on-campus labs and cl more PR
Lewis & Clark Mourns the Passing of Professor Emeritus Stephen Dow Beckham (10)
PORTLAND, Oregon, Oct. 13 -- Lewis and Clark College posted the following news:
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Lewis & Clark Mourns the Passing of Professor Emeritus Stephen Dow Beckham
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Professor Beckham leaves behind a lasting legacy at Lewis & Clark and in the lives of generations of students.
The Lewis & Clark community is mourning the loss of Stephen Dow Beckham, who passed away on October 10, 2026. Professor emeritus of history and an enduring friend of the college, Beckham was a renowned scholar of American History, a preservationist, and a beloved educato more PR
Life After Law School: Kayla Ogden (10)
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Oct. 13 -- Tulane University Law School posted the following news:
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Life After Law School: Kayla Ogden
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Life After Law School is a series from Tulane Law School checking in with recent graduates as they begin their legal careers. In each spotlight, we'll hear about their experiences after graduation, from navigating the transition into practice to finding their place in the legal profession. In this edition, we'll hear from Kayla Ogden (L '24), an E. Barrett Prettyman Fellow in the Juvenile Justice Clinic at Ge more PR
Loma Linda University Health awarded $8 million NIH grant to support cutting-edge Cellular Therapy lab construction (10)
LOMA LINDA, California, Oct. 13 -- Loma Linda University Health posted the following news:
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Loma Linda University Health awarded $8 million NIH grant to support cutting-edge Cellular Therapy lab construction
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Loma Linda University Health (LLUH) has been awarded an $8 million federal grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to support the construction of a new, state-of-the-art Cellular Therapy Research Facility where advanced treatments will be developed to help patients fight cancer.
The 6,200-square-foot laboratory and cl more PR
LSUS marketing faculty one of world's most cited researchers in two separate rankings (10)
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Oct. 13 -- Louisiana State University Shreveport campus posted the following news:
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LSUS marketing faculty one of world's most cited researchers in two separate rankings
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SHREVEPORT - LSU Shreveport marketing faculty member Dr. Minseong Kim ranks among the world's best researchers in two separate metrics.
Kim climbed eight spots to No. 26 in the category Sport, Leisure and Tourism, while elevating to No. 4,256 among researchers of all fields, according to Stanford University's "Top 2% Scientists List" this yea more PR
Mark Windham Receives Gold Honor Medal from the American Rose Society (10)
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 13 -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture posted the following news release:
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Mark Windham Receives Gold Honor Medal from the American Rose Society
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- A retired plant pathologist at the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture (UTIA) recently received a top career award. Mark Windham, professor emeritus in the UT Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, was awarded the Gold Honor Medal by the American Rose Society (ARS), the highest honor the society can bestow more PR
Material connections: Jeff DiMaio builds businesses and gives back to Clemson University (10)
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Oct. 13 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Material connections: Jeff DiMaio builds businesses and gives back to Clemson University
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Taking Jeff DiMaio away from Clemson University would be like removing the stripes from a tiger- it just doesn't happen.
For nearly 30 years, Clemson has been woven through his professional and personal life, first as an undergraduate, then a Ph.D. student, then a faculty member and now as a parent of three undergraduates and business owner who gives back to his a more PR
Men's, Women's Teams Capture Six Titles at Weatherford College Rodeo (10)
STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Oct. 13 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news:
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Men's, Women's Teams Capture Six Titles at Weatherford College Rodeo
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WEATHERFORD, Texas -- Tarleton State University men's and women's rodeo team competitors captured first place in several events last weekend in the Weatherford College Lone Star Region Rodeo, held Oct. 9-10 at the Parker County Sheriff's Posse Rodeo Grounds.
Tarleton State qualified 38 team members across nine events to the short round, producing six event champions. Wacey Trujill more PR
Michael McCann named Brock Family Center's 2026 Innovator of the Year (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 13 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center posted the following news release:
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Michael McCann named Brock Family Center's 2026 Innovator of the Year
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Michael McCann, MD, MBA, Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine in the Division of General Internal Medicine and Public Health, is Vanderbilt Health's Brock Family Center for Applied Innovation's 2026 Innovator of the Year. He marked the honor with an Oct. 6 talk in Light Hall about how a hospital care model became a new company, Juliana.
McCann is Medical D more PR
Michigan Medicine: Metabolic 'Switch' That Could Help Reset Scar-producing Cells in Scleroderma (10)
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 14 (TNSjou) -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release:
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A metabolic "switch" that could help reset scar-producing cells in scleroderma
Blocking the enzyme NNMT points toward a new approach to treating fibrosis
October 13, 2026
Researchers at University of Michigan Health and collaborating institutions have identified a metabolic enzyme that may offer a fundamentally new way to attack one of the most difficult-to-treat features of systemi more PR
Mila Getmansky Sherman Named Director of Isenberg's Center for International Securities and Derivatives Markets (10)
AMHERST, Massachusetts, Oct. 13 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news:
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Mila Getmansky Sherman Named Director of Isenberg's Center for International Securities and Derivatives Markets
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Mila Getmansky Sherman, the Fuller and Meehan Endowed Professor of Finance in the Isenberg School of Management, has been named director of the school's Center for International Securities and Derivatives Markets (CISDM).
Getmansky Sherman, who previously served as an associate director of CISDM, will build on the center's streng more PR
Military (Medical) Build Up (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 13 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news:
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Military (Medical) Build Up
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Every day, hundreds of patients are seen at University Medical Center of Southern Nevada (UMC), attended to by the hospital's thousands of doctors, nurses, and other clinical staff. And while most patients probably wouldn't notice the difference, on any given day, some of those medical professionals are likely to be active-duty military members.
That's thanks to the Las Vegas Military-Civilian Partnership ( more PR
Miller School's Dr. Leor Weinberger Earns NIH's Most Prestigious Award (10)
MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 13 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news:
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Miller School's Dr. Leor Weinberger Earns NIH's Most Prestigious Award
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After decades developing a therapy designed to evolve alongside HIV, Leor Weinberger, Ph.D., is applying the same concept to some of the deadliest cancers, with support from the NIH Director's Pioneer Award.
Key Takeaways
* Viruses and cancer cells can mutate in ways that allow them to escape treatment.
* Leor Weinberger, Ph.D., is investigating therapies de more PR
Misericordia University Announces Intent to Establish School of Law (10)
DALLAS, Pennsylvania, Oct. 13 -- Misericordia University posted the following news:
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Misericordia University Announces Intent to Establish School of Law
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WILKES-BARRE, Pa., Oct. 13, 2026 - Misericordia University today announced its intention to establish the Misericordia University School of Law, a law school designed to expand access to legal education, address legal workforce needs throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania, and prepare future attorneys committed to service, leadership, and justice.
The university engaged in a planning more PR
MIT Farm is growing (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 13 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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MIT Farm is growing
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"This tomato is blowing my mind," says Nermine Hassanin. The MIT graduate student in architecture is marveling at the fruit in her salad.
She and several MIT School of Architecture and Planning classmates had spent their morning working at Hannan Healthy Foods Farm in Lincoln, Massachusetts, and then harvested the contents of the salad they were sharing at a picnic table: lettuce, kale, cucumbers, green onio more PR
More than a decade of team science brings UNT Health and TCU students together (10)
FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 13 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news:
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More than a decade of team science brings UNT Health and TCU students together
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From left, Drs. Monica Jenschke, David Siderovski and Stephen Mathew helped lead this year's Scientist-Clinician Team Science Workshop, part of a collaboration between UNT Health Fort Worth and TCU that has brought students and faculty together for more than a decade.
For more than a decade, students from UNT Health Fort Worth and Texas Christian Univ more PR
MSU awarded grant to advance character education through creative pathways to careers (10)
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 13 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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MSU awarded grant to advance character education through creative pathways to careers
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Michigan State University has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the Educating Character Initiative, a project of the Program for Leadership and Character at Wake Forest University, for a new career development initiative that prepares students to understand how their professional work can contribute to the common good.
MSU and 49 other colleges and universitie more PR
MSU earns top 100 ranking by Times Higher Education (10)
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 12 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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MSU earns top 100 ranking by Times Higher Education
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Times Higher Education has released its 2027 World University rankings, placing MSU at No. 93, an improvement of 12 spots over last year and the university's highest place in the ranking since 2022.
The rank of 93 out of 2,297 institutions places MSU in the top 5% in the world. Among the 168 colleges and universities ranked in the United States, MSU's standing improved by three -- to No. 35.
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MSU hosts ribbon-cutting to celebrate new Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center (10)
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 13 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news:
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MSU hosts ribbon-cutting to celebrate new Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center
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MSU leadership hosts dedication, tour of $75-million dairy farm
EAST LANSING, Michigan - Michigan State University welcomed more than 200 friends and stakeholders from the state's dairy industry to officially dedicate the new MSU Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center on Thursday, Oct. 8.
This state-of-the-art 165, more PR
NCAME supporting NASA with studies on additive manufacturing of alloys (10)
AUBURN, Alabama, Oct. 13 -- Auburn University College of Engineering posted the following news:
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NCAME supporting NASA with studies on additive manufacturing of alloys
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NCAME supporting NASA with critical studies on additive manufacturing of novel alloys
Published: Oct 13, 2026 3:00 PM
By Phillip Tutor
Cost controls, construction timelines and technical improvements that center on additive manufacturing techniques are vital to NASA engineers designing rocket engines necessary for modern-day space travel.
Auburn Engineering's Natio more PR
Nebraska Helps Mauntel Turn Childhood Passion Into Future in Paleontology (10)
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 14 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news:
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October 12, 2026
Nebraska helps Mauntel turn childhood passion into future in paleontology
By Troy Fedderson | University Communication and Marketing
Kyra Mauntel has wanted to be a paleontologist since kindergarten.
Opportunities and connections found at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln are helping her turn that childhood dream into a career. And, this summer, Mauntel got a glimpse of what that career could look like.
The junior geology major fr more PR
Neck Stiffness Puts Pitchers at Risk of Throwing-Related Injuries (10)
STORRS, Connecticut, Oct. 13 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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Neck Stiffness Puts Pitchers at Risk of Throwing-Related Injuries
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The World Series is fast approaching, and the last thing any team or fan wants is to see a player scratched from the lineup because of an injury.
That's something Los Angeles Dodgers fans are all too familiar with this year, as pitcher Edwin Diaz was sidelined for over a month with a neck injury. Diaz is just one of many players who have been hampered this season by neck problems more PR
Nerve Center: Inside the ISEB's NeuroTechnology Research Cluster at Case Western Reserve (10)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Oct. 14 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news:
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Nerve center: Inside the ISEB's NeuroTechnology research cluster at Case Western Reserve
Researchers who have spent decades restoring individuals' movement, sensation and function are moving in to drive further solutions to neurological conditions
October 13, 2026 | Story by: Lydia Coutre
This story is the sixth in a series introducing the research, people and building that will define Case Western Reserve's next chapter of discovery. We'll go insi more PR
Nevada System of Higher Education launches "Eyes Open" safety campaign across Nevada's public higher education institutions (10)
RENO, Nevada, Oct. 13 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news:
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Nevada System of Higher Education launches "Eyes Open" safety campaign across Nevada's public higher education institutions
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The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) has officially launched Eyes Open. It's a new safety campaign that gives people across its campus communities a simple way to speak up when something feels off and connects their concerns with trained teams prepared to help.
The message, "Eyes Open. Know the signs. Make the call," is now vi more PR
New dean's advisory board unites alumni leaders (10)
MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Oct. 13 -- Central Michigan University posted the following news:
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New dean's advisory board unites alumni leaders
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Meet the alumni leaders guiding the future of CMU's College of Health Professions
The Herbert H. & Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions is proud to announce the recently launched inaugural Dean's Alumni Advisory Board, bringing together alumni leaders and advocates to help shape the college's future.
The board held its first meeting on October 2, gathering ahead of Central Michigan Unive more PR
New monolithic ion trap developed for accessible quantum simulations (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 13 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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New monolithic ion trap developed for accessible quantum simulations
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Some quantum systems are so complex that even the most powerful supercomputers struggle to simulate their behavior. One solution is quantum simulation: building a controllable quantum system in the lab and tuning it to mimic the one researchers want to understand. In a trapped-ion simulator, a row of individual charged atoms, or ions, is held in place by electric fields inside a device ca more PR
New research finds privacy protections preserve most social science findings amid growing census data debate (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 13 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School of Management posted the following news release:
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New research finds privacy protections preserve most social science findings amid growing census data debate
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In the largest study of its kind, researchers from MIT Sloan School of Management and Carnegie Mellon University found that roughly 91% of published research conclusions remain intact under commonly used privacy-preserving methods.
Key MIT Sloan Findings
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Niswonger Foundation and ETSU Research Corporation form alliance to grow companies and jobs in the Appalachian Highlands (10)
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Oct. 13 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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Niswonger Foundation and ETSU Research Corporation form alliance to grow companies and jobs in the Appalachian Highlands
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The Niswonger Foundation and the East Tennessee State University Research Corporation have signed a memorandum of understanding that establishes a long-term strategic alliance to start and grow companies, bring university research to market and create the jobs that keep the region's graduates at home.
Under the agreemen more PR
NIU remembers John and Lili La Tourette (10)
DEKALB, Illinois, Oct. 13 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news:
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NIU remembers John and Lili La Tourette
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NIU is mourning the loss of John. E. La Tourette, 93, who served from 1986 to 2000 as the university's 10th president, and the subsequent passing of his wife, Lili La Tourette, 92.
Together they leave an enduring legacy on the university students, campus and academic enterprise.
The La Tourettes recently died within weeks of each other in Charlotte, North Carolina, where they had lived in recent years.
"We more PR
NJIT Study Finds Overlooked 'Forever Chemicals' Widespread in New Jersey Tap Water and Bottled Beverages (10)
NEWARK, New Jersey, Oct. 14 (TNSjou) -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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NJIT Study Finds Overlooked 'Forever Chemicals' Widespread in New Jersey Tap Water and Bottled Beverages
October 13, 2026
Researchers at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) have found that a largely overlooked class of "forever chemicals" is widespread in New Jersey drinking water and commercially available bottled beverages, raising new questions about how these persistent contaminants are monitored and potentially introdu more PR
Northeastern State University Center for Faculty Support and Advancement Launches New Research to Practice Series (10)
TAHLEQUAH, Oklahoma, Oct. 14 -- Northeastern State University issued the following news:
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Northeastern State University Center for Faculty Support and Advancement launches new Research to Practice series
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. - Center for Faculty Support and Advancement (CFSA) at Northeastern State University (NSU) is launching a new series of scholarly presentations, Research to Practice, designed to share faculty research and explore how it can be applied across a variety of settings. The first presentation will be held Oct. 22.
Each sess more PR
Northwestern Experts Available on the 2026 Elections (10)
EVANSTON, Illinois, Oct. 13 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release:
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Northwestern experts available on the 2026 elections
October 12, 2026
Scholars in a range of disciplines are available to discuss redistricting and voting access, voter behavior, campaign spending and strategy, election law, misinformation and polarization.
Expand the categories to find an expert by topic, and connect with them directly or reach out to media relations for assistance.
Interview experts on the 2026 midterm elections
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Oct. 15 talk: Developing new materials for applications in human health (10)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 13 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Oct. 15 talk: Developing new materials for applications in human health
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Adrianne Rosales, associate professor of chemical engineering at the University of Texas at Austin, will give the talk "Multiscale control of dynamic covalent hydrogels for bioinspired applications" at 3:05 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15, in 10 Sparks Building on the University Park campus.
The talk is part of the Department of Materials Science more PR
OHSU researchers explore link between gut, brain health for people with HIV (10)
PORTLAND, Oregon, Oct. 13 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news:
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OHSU researchers explore link between gut, brain health for people with HIV
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Oregon Health & Science University researchers have secured a $5.8 million, five-year federal award to investigate whether damage to the gastrointestinal tract contributes to neuroinflammation in people living with HIV -- raising the potential for new treatments to preserve brain function in people with HIV and older adults.
"Even though antiretroviral drugs are ver more PR
Ole Miss Program Gets Lifesaving Opioid Training to North Mississippi (10)
OXFORD, Mississippi, Oct. 13 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news:
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Ole Miss Program Gets Lifesaving Opioid Training to North Mississippi
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School of Pharmacy connects communities with naloxone, education and skills to respond to overdoses
OXFORD, Miss. - The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy concluded its SafeGuard Mississippi program providing education, access and training about opioid overdoses in communities throughout north Mississippi after reaching more than 18,100 individuals.
Community pharm more PR
OU College of Medicine researcher named 2026 AAIP Physician of the Year (10)
NORMAN, Oklahoma, Oct. 13 -- The University of Oklahoma posted the following news:
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OU College of Medicine researcher named 2026 AAIP Physician of the Year
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OKLAHOMA CITY - A leader in improving Native American health outcomes, Dorothy A. Rhoades, M.D., M.P.H., has been named the 2026 Physician of the Year by the Association of American Indian Physicians (AAIP).
Rhoades is a professor of medicine at the University of Oklahoma's College of Medicine. She is also the inaugural director of the Native American Center for Cancer Health Exc more PR
Parlange highlights ongoing successes, calls for 'greater investment' in URI in State of the University address (10)
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Oct. 13 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news:
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Parlange highlights ongoing successes, calls for 'greater investment' in URI in State of the University address
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KINGSTON, R.I. - Oct. 13, 2026 - In his fifth State of the University address delivered Thursday, Oct. 8, at Edwards Hall, University of Rhode Island President Marc Parlange noted the many achievements of the University community while calling for "greater investment across the board" so that URI has the resources it needs to meet more PR
Patriot Profile: Maya Bayat (10)
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Oct. 13 -- George Mason University posted the following news:
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Patriot Profile: Maya Bayat
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Skip to content Mason George Mason University Apply Give Canvas PatriotWeb Peoplefinder Athletics News CALENDAR Library Graduation Academics Undergraduate Programs Honors College Undergraduate Research Graduate Programs Colleges and Schools Study Abroad Mason Online Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation SMSC Academic Programs Internships Teaching and Learning Accessibility Resources University Libraries Continuing and Prof more PR
Penn State-Altoona Rail Program Builds Global Industry Ties in Germany (10)
ALTOONA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 14 -- Pennsylvania State University at Altoona posted the following news:
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Penn State Altoona rail program builds global industry ties in Germany
October 13, 2026
ALTOONA, Pa. -- A recent trip to Germany gave Penn State Altoona community members a chance to raise visibility for the rail transportation eengineering (RTE) program and build connections across the European and global rail industry.
Hai Huang, professor of engineering at Penn State Altoona, RTE senior Isabella Grogan and Jungwoo Ryoo, chancellor more PR
Penn State-Altoona: Recycled Plastic Asphalt May Boost Pavement Performance, Limit Particle Release (10)
ALTOONA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 14 (TNSjou) -- Pennsylvania State University at Altoona posted the following news:
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Recycled plastic asphalt may boost pavement performance, limit particle release
October 13, 2026
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Asphalt containing recycled plastic held together better than conventional asphalt and showed a lower level of plastic-like particles after combined traffic and moisture-related laboratory testing, according to a study led by Penn State researchers. The findings suggest that improved pavement durability may more PR
Philip Lubin to explain going 'DEEP-IN' to space during URI Honors Colloquium lecture (10)
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Oct. 13 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news:
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Philip Lubin to explain going 'DEEP-IN' to space during URI Honors Colloquium lecture
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KINGSTON, R.I. - Oct. 13, 2026 - As spaceflight continues to evolve, direct energy propulsion for interstellar exploration--or DEEP-IN, which uses photonic laser propulsion to propel spacecrafts into outer space--could be a gamechanger for humans to travel into deep space.
Philip Lubin, a physics professor at the University of California Santa Barbara, wil more PR
Pomona Students Embrace Vision Behind Center for Global Engagement (10)
CLAREMONT, California, Oct. 13 -- Pomona College posted the following news:
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Pomona Students Embrace Vision Behind Center for Global Engagement
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With the Center for Global Engagement (CGE) scheduled to open in fall 2028, current sophomores will be the only students to have walked both the halls of the former Oldenborg Center and the new CGE during their time at Pomona College.
A regular at the Oldenborg language tables her first year on campus, Jessica Zhang '29 sees the CGE--with its living-learning communities, communal spaces, and more PR
Pratihar Named ATU Faculty Member of the Month (10)
RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 13 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news:
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Pratihar Named ATU Faculty Member of the Month
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Dr. Subha Pratihar, Arkansas Tech University assistant professor of chemistry, was recognized as ATU faculty member of the month by ATU Faculty Senate on Tuesday, Oct. 13.
Pratihar served as faculty mentor for a poster presentation by ATU student Jaycie Massengale that earned first place at the Arkansas Academy of Sciences 2026 meeting in the chemistry and geology division.
The winning poster presen more PR
Professor Katherine C. Pearson presenting at 40th anniversary of the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion, Equity and Rights (10)
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 13 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news:
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Professor Katherine C. Pearson presenting at 40th anniversary of the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion, Equity and Rights
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She used her Fulbright Scholar Award in Ottawa two years ago
CARLISLE, PA--Professor Katherine C. Pearson will give a presentation at the 40th anniversary of the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion, Equity and Rights.
Pearson served as Fulbright Canada Research Chair in Health Law, Policy and Et more PR
Project FLEX study on hip hop, sport culminates in 'Shark Tank'-style event (10)
DEKALB, Illinois, Oct. 11 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news:
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Project FLEX study on hip hop, sport culminates in 'Shark Tank'-style event
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Students from a summer study called "Beats, Games and Power: A Critical Introduction to Sport, Hip Hop and Social Issues" took a unique final exam this fall.
And that test - a group presentation in the format of TV's "Shark Tank" before a panel of potential "investors" to convince of the worth of backing and expanding the Project FLEX concept - demonstrated that their learn more PR
Purdue No. 12 among U.S. public universities in 2027 global Times Higher Education rankings (10)
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Oct. 13 -- Purdue University posted the following news release:
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Purdue No. 12 among U.S. public universities in 2027 global Times Higher Education rankings
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Purdue University climbed one spot to No. 12 among all U.S. public institutions in the 2027 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, which noted gains in Purdue's research environment and research quality as well as continued strength in industry engagement.
This year, Purdue also rose two spots to No. 30 among all major more PR
Put AI into practice with October workshops (10)
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Oct. 13 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Put AI into practice with October workshops
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A new slate of October events gives Clemson students, faculty and staff opportunities to build AI skills, ask questions and explore practical applications across education, research, accessibility and everyday work.
OpenAI staff trainings
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Learn when to use prompts versus skills and how to turn a recurring task into a ChatGPT Skill more PR
Rachel Stein: Into the unknown, on purpose (10)
EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, Oct. 13 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus posted the following news:
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Rachel Stein: Into the unknown, on purpose
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New jobs, new schools, new cities, new people -- college comes with a lot of anxious unknowns. For Rachel Stein, a soon-to-be graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, the unknown is where growth lives. In her time here, the West Salem native has developed a passion for saying "yes" and living outside her comfort zone.
Enzymes and brains and labs, oh my!
Stein has always fe more PR
Recycled plastic asphalt may boost pavement performance, limit particle release (10)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 13 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Recycled plastic asphalt may boost pavement performance, limit particle release
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Asphalt containing recycled plastic held together better than conventional asphalt and showed a lower level of plastic-like particles after combined traffic and moisture-related laboratory testing, according to a study led by Penn State researchers. The findings suggest that improved pavement durability may help limit particle releas more PR
Reprogrammed NK immune cells target cancer and autoimmune disorders (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 13 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Reprogrammed NK immune cells target cancer and autoimmune disorders
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MIT engineers have developed a new way to program natural killer (NK) immune cells to target cancerous T cells or T cells that have become autoreactive, leading to diseases such as lymphoma and autoimmune hepatitis.
Using their new technique, the researchers can reprogram NK cells to target diseased T cells without ever removing the NK cells from the patient's more PR
Researchers Develop First High-Resolution Map of Groundwater Across Brazil (10)
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Oct. 14 -- The High Meadows Environmental Institute at Princeton University posted the following news:
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Researchers Develop First High-Resolution Map of Groundwater Across Brazil
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Princeton researchers used machine learning to construct a map of groundwater levels across the entire 3.29-million-square-mile (8.5 million km2) expanse of Brazil, from its rainforests to its alternately dry and rainy savanna. It is the first national-scale high resolution overview of groundwater depth and could help scientists study more PR
Researchers uncover multiple genetic paths to mottled feathers in chickens (10)
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 13 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news:
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Researchers uncover multiple genetic paths to mottled feathers in chickens
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Surprising discovery reveals how selective breeding has shaped chicken diversity.
The white-tipped feathers found in many chicken breeds may look like variations of the same decorative pattern, but new research shows that they do not all share the same genetic origin.
Researchers from the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) found that at le more PR
Rhodes College Partners With Quillen College of Medicine on Guaranteed Interview Agreement (10)
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Oct. 14 -- Rhodes College issued the following news:
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Rhodes College Partners with Quillen College of Medicine on Guaranteed Interview Agreement
October 13, 2026
Qualified Rhodes College students now have a guaranteed interview slot with the Quillen College of Medicine at East Tennessee State University (ETSU), thanks to the institutions' new medical partnership and Guaranteed Interview Agreement (GIA).
To be eligible, applicants must meet the following requirements:
* Have a minimum 3.5 Cumulative GPA and 3.5 Sci more PR
Rice launches transformational AI initiative with faculty hiring, new programs and facilities (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 13 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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Rice launches transformational AI initiative with faculty hiring, new programs and facilities
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Rice University has launched a transformational universitywide AI initiative to recruit 75 faculty members working across disciplines, invest in a new, state-of-the-art facility that advances research and industry collaboration, and expand AI-related courses and degrees, accelerating the institution's emergence as a global leader in advanced computing and responsi more PR
Rice scientists engineer new tool to improve detection of HIV and other viruses (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 13 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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Rice scientists engineer new tool to improve detection of HIV and other viruses
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Scientists have long used a powerful gene-editing tool called CRISPR to make precise changes to DNA. But a different version of the technology, known as Cas13a, targets RNA, the genetic material found in viruses such as HIV. Now, researchers at Rice University have developed an improved version of Cas13a that could make it easier to detect HIV and other RNA viruses in blood and more PR
Richard Ojo Earns Agribusiness Award and Participates in Climate Week NYC (10)
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Oct. 13 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news:
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Richard Ojo Earns Agribusiness Award and Participates in Climate Week NYC
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Two professional development experiences connect Kentucky State agricultural research with entrepreneurship and sustainable food systems
Fresh habanero peppers can spoil before they reach consumers, creating losses for growers. Kentucky State University research associate Richard Ojo explored one potential solution through an agribusiness concept that transforms fresh peppers more PR
Rio Salado, Maricopa Community Colleges, Receive HLC for New Bachelor's Degrees (10)
TEMPE, Arizona, Oct. 13 -- Rio Salado College issued the following news:
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Rio Salado, Maricopa Community Colleges, Receive HLC for New Bachelor's Degrees
October 13, 2026
New workforce-aligned degrees aim to meet Arizona's growing labor demands.
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Tempe, Ariz., October 13, 2026 - Maricopa Community Colleges is proud to announce that the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) has approved accreditation for two additional Baccalaureate Degree Programs: Bachelor of Science (BS) in Exercise Science at Mesa Community College (MCC) and a Bachelo more PR
RPI Team Builds Resource-Sharing Technology Platform for Nonprofits (10)
TROY, New York, Oct. 13 -- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute issued the following news:
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RPI Team Builds Resource-Sharing Technology Platform for Nonprofits
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Nonprofit organizations historically struggle with underfunding, scarce resources, and even identifying what physical, human, social, and financial capital they already have. But what if there were an easy way they could share surplus assets with other social enterprises to make better use of their collective resources and increase their community impact?
That question led to the more PR
Rutgers: An Outdoor Research Lab in Pittstown Is All About Solving Problems for Local Farmers (10)
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 14 -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
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An Outdoor Research Lab in Pittstown Is All About Solving Problems for Local Farmers
By Mike Lucas
October 13, 2026
Students enrolled in an honors seminar of Friday field trips visit Synder Farm to witness external experiments and sustainable agriculture
For the second Friday field trip in a row, Kyle Yoon didn't bring lunch.
Fortunately, Yoon and nine other Honors College students each got to pick a quart of "Scarlet Sunrise" grape tomatoes strai more PR
Rutgers: New Jerseyans Largely Support Voter ID and Proof of Citizenship, Though Majority Confident Votes Will Be Counted Accurately (10)
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 14 -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
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New Jerseyans Largely Support Voter ID and Proof of Citizenship, Though Majority Confident Votes Will Be Counted Accurately
October 12, 2026
Poll finds sharp partisan divides on the matter; Republicans are most supportive of the requirements and least confident that votes will be counted accurately
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Majorities of New Jersey residents support requiring photo identification to vote in person and documentary proof of citizenship to register, and are co more PR
SC State expands professional student academic advising with DegreeWorks (10)
ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, Oct. 13 -- South Carolina State University posted the following news:
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SC State expands professional student academic advising with DegreeWorks
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New model emphasizes academic planning, student retention and graduation
ORANGEBURG, S.C. -- South Carolina State University is expanding professional academic advising to help students stay on track toward graduation through improved academic planning and earlier identification of potential barriers.
Through its Academic Professional Advising Center (APAC), the more PR
Scheie Eye Institute in MOTION (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 13 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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Scheie Eye Institute in MOTION
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Residents in underserved areas of Philadelphia and beyond will now have opportunities in their own neighborhoods to get their eyes screened for glaucoma, cataracts, and more via Penn Medicine's brand-new ophthalmology mobile unit.
Made possible by generous gifts from Rick Campbell and family, Save Vision Foundation, and Envision Health Technologies, the all-electric Scheie Eye Institute In MOTION (Mobile O more PR
Scientists Reveal How Pancreatic Cancer Evolves to Evade Treatment (10)
LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 13 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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Scientists Reveal How Pancreatic Cancer Evolves to Evade Treatment
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Single-cell study of pancreatic tumors led by UC San Diego researchers reveals how tumor evolution, subtype transitions and microenvironment interactions shape disease.
Key Takeaways
* Pancreatic cancer is one of the most difficult cancers to treat, in part because of the genetic diversity present in pancreatic tumors.
* Researchers from UC San Diego Moores Ca more PR
SciVal Training for Analytics and Benchmarking (10)
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Oct. 13 -- The University of Kentucky posted the following news:
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SciVal Training for Analytics and Benchmarking
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We are pleased to invite researchers, faculty, department chairs, center directors and college leadership to a virtual training session on SciVal, Elsevier's research performance, benchmarking and strategic intelligence platform available to all UK employees.
SciVal leverages publication and citation data to help institutions, academic units and individual researchers better understand their research more PR
SEMO Announces Keynote Speaker, Film Screening for Faulkner & Edrich Conference (10)
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Missouri, Oct. 14 -- Southeast Missouri State University issued the following news:
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SEMO Announces Keynote Speaker, Film Screening for Faulkner & Edrich Conference
Southeast Missouri State University will welcome Dr. Eric Gary Anderson as the keynote speaker for the international William Faulkner and Louise Erdrich Conference at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22 in the University Center Ballroom A.
Anderson, an associate professor of English at George Mason University, will present "Tangled Routes and Roots more PR
Seymour Center, IIRA Awarded Grant to Assist in Digital Literacy (10)
MACOMB, Illinois, Oct. 13 -- Western Illinois University posted the following news release:
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Seymour Center, IIRA Awarded Grant to Assist in Digital Literacy
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MACOMB, IL - - The Illinois Innovation Network (IIN) has awarded a two-year, $50,000 grant to the Seymour Center for Rural Education and the Illinois Institute of Rural Affairs (IIRA) to assist with their social outreach.
In partnership with Illinois State University, the Connected Stories program provides the opportunity for the Seymour Center and the IIRA to engage with regio more PR
SFA names Dr. Doug Smith dean of Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture (10)
NACOGDOCHES, Texas, Oct. 13 -- Stephen F. Austin State University posted the following news:
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SFA names Dr. Doug Smith dean of Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture
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NACOGDOCHES, Texas -- After an extensive national search, Stephen F. Austin State University has appointed Dr. Joe Douglas "Doug" Smith as the next dean of the Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture, effective Jan. 1. Current dean, Dr. Hans M. Williams, will retire Dec. 31.
"I am incredibly honored and excited for the opportunity to lead the Arthur more PR
Smart Solutions for Small Spaces: IPM Trains St. Louis Urban Growers (10)
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Oct. 13 -- Lincoln University posted the following news:
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Smart Solutions for Small Spaces: IPM Trains St. Louis Urban Growers
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This September, Lincoln University's (LU) Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program held a hands-on workshop for urban growers in the Saint Louis area. Led by Anitha Chitturi, Ph.D., state Extension specialist and assistant professor at LU, participants learned how to protect their crops while reducing their reliance on synthetic insecticides.
The IPM program helps growers produce he more PR
Social Security benefits are rising again, but probably not enough to offset healthcare costs (10)
ORONO, Maine, Oct. 13 -- The University of Maine posted the following news release:
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Social Security benefits are rising again, but probably not enough to offset healthcare costs
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The nearly 76 million Americans who receive Social Security benefits are slated to find out on Oct. 14, 2026, how much their monthly check will rise. This cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, is how the government tries to make sure that the value of Social Security benefits keeps up with inflation. Without it, the same payment would cover less of what recipi more PR
SOU Faculty Members Co-edit New Book on Conflict in Creative Industries (10)
ASHLAND, Oregon, Oct. 14 -- Southern Oregon University issued the following news:
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SOU faculty members co-edit new book on conflict in creative industries
October 13, 2026
(Ashland, Ore.) -- Erica Knotts and Chris Lucas - both faculty members in Southern Oregon University's Communication, Media & Cinema Department - are co-editors of a new book that explores the presence of conflict in creative industries including film, television, the fine arts, radio and podcasting. The collection of essays looks at how conflict can be considered a more PR
Southern California University of Health Sciences: Keeping Kids in the Game - Preventing Injury and Burnout in Youth Sports (10)
WHITTIER, California, Oct. 14 -- The Southern California University of Health Sciences issued the following news:
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October 13, 2026
Keeping Kids in the Game: Preventing Injury and Burnout in Youth Sports
Sports can offer tremendous benefits for children and adolescents--helping to build strength, confidence, teamwork skills, emotional resilience, and lifelong healthy habits. Yet as youth sports have become more competitive and time-intensive, both physical injuries and emotional challenges have also become more common.
In the United S more PR
Southern Living chef names Pawpaw Ale-8 a favorite Southern soda (10)
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Oct. 13 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news:
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Southern Living chef names Pawpaw Ale-8 a favorite Southern soda
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Louisville chef's pick brings fresh attention to a flavor developed with Kentucky State University researchers
FRANKFORT, Ky. -- Pawpaw Ale-8 has won a fan in the pages of Southern Living. Asked to name a favorite regional soft drink, Louisville chef Lawrence Weeks chose the seasonal flavor developed in collaboration with Kentucky State University researchers.
"My favorite Southern s more PR
Speak up or keep it to yourself? Advice from a social psychologist (10)
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 13 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Speak up or keep it to yourself? Advice from a social psychologist
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When a stranger on an elevator suddenly burst into tears, Vanessa Bohns' father-in-law later felt ashamed that, not knowing how to react, he said nothing. During her own father's final months of life, Bohns helped him plan trips that she knew he wouldn't be able to take - helping maintain a sense of hope by leaving that reality unspoken.
In a new book, "Should I Say Something? The Science of more PR
Study finds diet and culture influences Hispanic children's exposure to 'forever chemicals' (10)
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Oct. 13 -- The George Mason University College of Public Health posted the following news:
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Study finds diet and culture influences Hispanic children's exposure to 'forever chemicals'
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* George Mason researchers studied PFAS exposure in Hispanic children in Northern Virginia, focusing on an understudied population from primarily Central American households.
* School meal participation was linked to lower blood levels of certain PFAS, while eating more animal-based foods was associated with higher levels of some PFA more PR
SUNY Chancellor King Announces Voting Open for 'I Voted at SUNY' Sticker Design Opportunity (10)
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 14 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release:
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SUNY Chancellor King Announces Voting Open for 'I Voted at SUNY' Sticker Design Opportunity
October 13, 2026
SUNY Students, Faculty, and Staff Can Vote Here for Their Favorite Sticker Through October 15
Part of SUNY's Ongoing Commitment to Increase Civil Discourse, Civic Education, and Civic Engagement
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Albany, NY -- State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today announced that voting is open for the "I Voted at SUNY St more PR
SUNY-Fredonia Bicentennial Book Brings Student Research to the Page (10)
FREDONIA, New York, Oct. 14 -- The State University of New York Fredonia campus issued the following news:
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Fredonia Bicentennial book brings student research to the page
October 13, 2026
A new book built from student research in SUNY Fredonia's archives will be available during the university's Bicentennial Homecoming weekend, Oct. 16 to 18.
"A Cabinet of Curiosities: 200 Years of Higher Education in Fredonia, New York" explores the university's history through objects preserved in its collections. Edited by Amanda Shepp, coordinator more PR
Syracuse University: A&S Scientist Seeks To Build a Better Tree With Biotechnology (10)
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 14 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
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A&S Scientist Seeks To Build a Better Tree With Biotechnology
With the support of a National Science Foundation grant, biology professor Heather Coleman looks to advance genetic research on poplar trees.
Jay Cox
Oct. 13, 2026
In the greenhouse atop the Life Sciences Complex, Heather Coleman, an associate professor of biology in the College of Arts and Sciences at Syracuse University, is growing poplar trees. A floor below, in Coleman's lab, is where these more PR
Syracuse University: Learning in Lockerbie - Students Explore the Power of Cultural Exchange (10)
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 14 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
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Learning in Lockerbie: Students Explore the Power of Cultural Exchange
Students are carrying forward the bond between Lockerbie and the University through field research, summer courses and Remembrance Exchange trips.
Oct. 13, 2026
Lockerbie, Scotland, is well known as a place of tragedy connected to Syracuse University through the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103. But for a new generation of Syracuse University students, the small Scottish town is also more PR
Syracuse University: Professor Featured in MOST Scientist Showcase (10)
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 14 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
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Professor Featured in MOST Scientist Showcase
Catherine Garcia, professor of human development and family science in the College of Arts and Sciences, researches how conditions beyond genetics impact a person's health as they age.
Sean Grogan
Oct. 13, 2026
Health is shaped by more than genetics. That's why one question sits at the center of Catherine Garcia's research: how do the experiences and opportunities people have throughout their lives become "wri more PR
Syracuse University: Public Health Students Take Their Research to a National Stage (10)
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 14 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
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Public Health Students Take Their Research to a National Stage
From a class assignment to faculty-led research, these five Maxwell projects earned spots at the American Public Health Association's 2026 Annual Meeting.
Jessica Youngman
Oct. 13, 2026
Five projects by students in the Maxwell School's public health department have been accepted for presentation at the American Public Health Association's (APHA) 2026 Annual Meeting and Expo in San Antonio, Tex more PR
Take it from us: What Brown University seniors wish they knew as first-year students (10)
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 13 -- Brown University posted the following news:
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Take it from us: What Brown University seniors wish they knew as first-year students
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Four years of exploring courses and activities, building friendships and finding their way have given these seniors plenty of perspective -- here's what they want to tell the newest students on Brown's campus.
The team behind the 2027 Class Coordinating Board -- Brown University seniors Bryson Boone, Soni Chawla, Griffin Cherniss, Irene Kim, Alex Lim, Katie Marie Pham more PR
Teaching Innovators: Emily Howell (10)
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Oct. 13 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Teaching Innovators: Emily Howell
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Emily Howell serves as an associate professor in the Department of Education and Human Development at Clemson University. Howell stays busy both outside the classroom, conducting research in the professional development of literacy educators, particularly those working with multilingual learners. However, Howell also brings her skills as a teacher to graduate students in the College of Education, often in Hyflex classr more PR
Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine: The Dog Behind The Discovery (10)
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 14 -- Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release:
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The Dog Behind The Discovery
Oct. 13, 2026
The research that earned Lea Poellmann first place in Texas A&M's Three Minute Thesis competition is helping veterinarians better understand an overlooked parasite that may be far more common than previously believed.
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In 2023, a Labrador retriever named Drake arrived at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences' (VMBS) S more PR
Texas A&M Engineering: Building STEM Experience Through Hands-on Research (10)
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 14 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news:
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Building STEM experience through hands-on research
Through summer research opportunities within Dr. Abdoulaye Djire's research group, students are gaining hands-on experience while exploring STEM questions aligned with Army research priorities.
Oct. 13, 2026 By Raven Wuebker-Tineo, Contributor
Chemical engineering professor Dr. Abdoulaye Djire's research group is expanding hands-on research opportunities for students through more PR
Texas Tech's Research Shines at Global Sorghum Conference (10)
LUBBOCK, Texas, Oct. 13 -- Texas Tech University posted the following news:
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Texas Tech's Research Shines at Global Sorghum Conference
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World-class researchers and cutting-edge research provided the world with a window into the incredible work taking place.
A week at the center of the sorghum universe provided exactly the spotlight Texas Tech University hoped for to highlight the role, impact and significance of the research happening across campus and beyond.
"I think people now know Texas Tech has a strong commitment to the sorghu more PR
The fear factor: How blue crab fishing could reshape a salt marsh (10)
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Oct. 13 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news:
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The fear factor: How blue crab fishing could reshape a salt marsh
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KINGSTON, R.I. - Oct. 13, 2026 - Fear changes behavior. For a ribbed mussel clinging to a New England salt marsh, the presence of a blue crab nearby can mean eating less and holding tighter to the marsh platform, bracing for danger. The crab doesn't even have to attack.
That response -- what scientists call a "fear effect" -- is at the heart of research by University of Rhode more PR
The summer of submarines: Building the AUKUS generation from Williamsburg to Adelaide (10)
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 13 -- William and Mary posted the following news:
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The summer of submarines: Building the AUKUS generation from Williamsburg to Adelaide
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William & Mary's work as an AUKUS Center of Excellence gained momentum this summer with a pivotal memorandum of understanding, GO Virginia grant and U.S. Embassy London grant -- plus applied learning opportunities for students to advance career readiness.
Nine months ago, the Hampton Roads Alliance named William & Mary as the U.S. academic home for an Australia, United more PR
The University of Colorado Anschutz Receives the Largest Federal Research Award in Campus History, Up to $120 Million, to Advance New Treatments and Diagnostics for Severe Hemorrhage (10)
AURORA, Colorado, Oct. 13 -- The University of Colorado School of Public Health posted the following news release:
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The University of Colorado Anschutz Receives the Largest Federal Research Award in Campus History, Up to $120 Million, to Advance New Treatments and Diagnostics for Severe Hemorrhage
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The University of Colorado Anschutz will receive up to a $120 million award over three years from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to accelerate the evaluation and advancement of emerging technologies designed to improv more PR
Trinity Rises to No. 2 in Texas in WalletHub's 2027 Rankings (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 13 -- Trinity University posted the following news:
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Trinity Rises to No. 2 in Texas in WalletHub's 2027 Rankings
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Ranked second in Texas behind Rice University, Trinity rises 13 spots nationally and places ahead of several larger institutions, including UT Austin and Texas A&M.
Trinity University ranks No. 2 in Texas and No. 49 nationally in WalletHub's 2027 Best Colleges and Universities Rankings, climbing from third in Texas and 62nd nationally last year. The San Antonio liberal arts university placed ahea more PR
Tropical cyclones can help drive heat and ozone pollution far from their path (10)
NORMAN, Oklahoma, Oct. 13 -- The University of Oklahoma posted the following news:
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Tropical cyclones can help drive heat and ozone pollution far from their path
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NORMAN, Okla. - Tropical cyclones are known for destructive winds and heavy rainfall, but their influence can extend far beyond the storm itself. New research from the University of Oklahoma shows how unusual atmospheric conditions linked to tropical cyclones can contribute to compound extreme heat and ground-level ozone pollution, even far from the storm, increasing risks t more PR
U of A Names Innovation Ambassadors to Advance Commercialization and Entrepreneurship (10)
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 14 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
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U of A Names Innovation Ambassadors to Advance Commercialization and Entrepreneurship
Oct. 13, 2026
The U of A has selected nine faculty members to serve as the inaugural cohort of Innovation Ambassadors, a new initiative designed to strengthen the university's innovation ecosystem by expanding mentorship, commercialization expertise and entrepreneurial support across campus.
The inaugural Innovation Ambassadors are:
* James Abbas
* Kartik Bal more PR
U.S. News and World Report releases 2027 Best Colleges Rankings (10)
RENO, Nevada, Oct. 13 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news:
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U.S. News and World Report releases 2027 Best Colleges Rankings
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U.S. News and World Report has released its 2027 Best Colleges Rankings and the University of Nevada, Reno was ranked No. 219 among National Universities and No. 116 among Top Public National Universities.
Additional rankings for the University from this year's U.S. News and World Report 2027 Best Colleges list include:
* No. 199 in Undergraduate Business Programs
* No. 185 in Undergraduate more PR
UAlbany Earns Recognition for AI Readiness, Academic Programs (10)
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 14 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news:
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UAlbany Earns Recognition for AI Readiness, Academic Programs
By Amy Geduldig
ALBANY, N.Y. (Oct. 13, 2026) -- The University at Albany was recently ranked No. 40 nationally and second among New York public universities in AIREDEX's AI Readiness Index, while also earning strong placements in ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects.
AIREDEX's AI Readiness Index evaluates how well colleges and universities are preparing undergraduate student more PR
UB researchers study extreme heat among food service and other indoor workers (10)
BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 13 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release:
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UB researchers study extreme heat among food service and other indoor workers
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BUFFALO, N.Y. - A research team led by Daniel Jackson Smith, PhD, assistant professor of nursing at the University at Buffalo, will receive a two-year grant of $467,507 from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, to study the causes and effects of extreme heat among food service and other indoor workers.
Additional UB more PR
UC Blue Ash celebrates excellence at the 2026 Distinguished Awards ceremony (10)
BLUE ASH, Ohio, Oct. 12 -- The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College posted the following news:
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UC Blue Ash celebrates excellence at the 2026 Distinguished Awards ceremony
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The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College hosted its annual Distinguished Awards Ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 1 in the Muntz Hall Atrium to recognize the exceptional accomplishments of faculty, staff and alumni.
It was a fun night celebrating the honorees with their families, friends and colleagues. The first hour of the event featured a reception that was more PR
UC Davis Secures $953 Million in Annual Research Funding to Advance Discoveries, Services and Solutions (10)
DAVIS, California, Oct. 13 -- The University of California Davis posted the following news:
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UC Davis Secures $953 Million in Annual Research Funding to Advance Discoveries, Services and Solutions
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The University of California, Davis, received $953 million in external research awards in the fiscal year 2025-26, supporting a broad range of research to enhance lives through advancements in healthcare, food supply, energy solutions, education and more.
The overall amount received is similar to the previous year, down slightly by $8 mill more PR
UC-San Francisco: Does Lithium in Drinking Water Cause a Rare Heart Condition? (10)
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 13 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release:
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October 13, 2026
Does Lithium in Drinking Water Cause a Rare Heart Condition?
Children living in areas with higher levels of lithium in drinking water were more likely to be diagnosed with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, a rare heart condition that can cause a dangerously fast heartbeat, according to a new study led by UC San Francisco researchers.
The findings, which were published online in The Journal more PR
UCF-Led Team Receives $19.2 Million Army Research Office Award to Advance the Science of Light (10)
ORLANDO, Florida, Oct. 13 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news:
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UCF-Led Team Receives $19.2 Million Army Research Office Award to Advance the Science of Light
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* UCF Professor of Optics and Photonics Guifang Li is leading a five-year, $19.2 million Army Research Office-funded program to advance the understanding and control of light traveling through complex environments.
* The multi-institutional team will combine optical sensing, computational imaging, inverse methods and artificial intelligence to explor more PR
UChicago Space Program takes stratospheric science to new heights with NASA (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 13 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news:
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UChicago Space Program takes stratospheric science to new heights with NASA
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University of Chicago fourth-year physics major Larry Li cruised through the New Mexican desert night in a tiny hatchback stuffed with toolboxes, a 3D printer and a payload that would soon float to the sky.
"I hit Albuquerque and there were three more hours to go," Li said. "It was the middle of nowhere."
The remote destination was NASA's high-altitude balloon launch facilit more PR
UH Researchers Develop Compact Carbon Capture Technology to Support Growing AI Infrastructure (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 14 (TNSjou) -- The University of Houston issued the following news:
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UH Researchers Develop Compact Carbon Capture Technology to Support Growing AI Infrastructure
Shipping container-sized system could offer power plants an energy-efficient approach to carbon capture as electricity demand surges
By J.J. Adams -- 713-743-8960, jadams23@central.uh.edu
October 13, 2026
Key Takeaways
* Compact carbon capture technology: University of Houston researchers have developed a carbon capture system designed to fit inside 40 more PR
UK student gains recognition, experience as plant breeding 'independent researcher' (10)
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Oct. 13 -- The University of Kentucky posted the following news:
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UK student gains recognition, experience as plant breeding 'independent researcher'
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Ella Shields, a University of Kentucky student graduating in December with a horticultural science degree from the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, was recognized by the National Association for Plant Breeding (NAPB) as a 2026 Borlaug Scholar.
Shields has gained valuable experience through undergraduate research in plant breeding at UK, t more PR
UMass-Dartmouth: From Startup Space to a Lasting Talent Pipeline (10)
DARTMOUTH, Massachusetts, Oct. 14 -- The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth campus issued the following news:
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From Startup Space to a Lasting Talent Pipeline
How UMass Dartmouth's Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship helped OceanServer Technologies grow from a startup into a regional technology employer
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When OceanServer Technologies was getting started in 2003, one of its most immediate challenges was also one of the most basic: finding affordable, flexible space where a young technology company could grow.
The UMass Dart more PR
UMD Professor Erin Sheets Receives National Award (10)
DULUTH, Minnesota, Oct. 14 -- The University of Minnesota Duluth Campus issued the following news:
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UMD Professor Erin Sheets Receives National Award
The Biophysical Society is pleased to announce that Erin D. Sheets, of the University of Minnesota Duluth, has been named the recipient of the Society's 2027 Rosalba Kampman Distinguished Service Award.
Sheets will be honored at the Society's 71st Annual Meeting, being held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from February 20-24, 2027.
Sheets will receive the Rosalba Kampman Distinguished Serv more PR
Undergraduates make their mark in Auburn summer research program (10)
AUBURN, Alabama, Oct. 13 -- Auburn University College of Engineering posted the following news:
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Undergraduates make their mark in Auburn summer research program
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Putting AI to the test: Undergraduates make their mark in Auburn summer research program
Published: Oct 13, 2026 12:25 PM
By Joe McAdory
How do you solve problems without answers? How do you test an idea that might fail? How do researchers turn ideas into results?
Three computer science students, including two from Auburn, learned those lessons, and more, during a 10-wee more PR
University of Arkansas: Arkansas Capital Scan Shows Venture Deal Growth, Challenges for Early-Stage Funding (10)
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 14 (TNSxrep) -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
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Arkansas Capital Scan Shows Venture Deal Growth, Challenges for Early-Stage Funding
Oct. 13, 2026
Arkansas recorded more venture capital deals in 2025, but total venture investment declined, and a handful of deals accounted for most of the dollars, according to the latest Arkansas Capital Scan.
The report tracked $197 million in angel, seed and venture capital investment across the state. Arkansas recorded 28 venture deals, up 47% from more PR
University of Arkansas: Engineering Students Win Traffic Bowl Title; Next Stop - Calgary (10)
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 14 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
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Engineering Students Win Traffic Bowl Title; Next Stop: Calgary
Oct. 13, 2026
For the second straight year, the U of A student chapter of the Institute of Transportation Engineers won the Missouri Valley District Traffic Bowl, beating five university teams Sept. 30 in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Undergraduate civil engineering student Holly Watts and civil engineering doctoral students Baldev Giri and Geoffery Agorku topped teams from Iowa State Univers more PR
University of Arkansas: Grad Student Gabby Reina Earns Recognition for Advancing Medical Robotics and Maternal Safety (10)
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 14 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
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Grad Student Gabby Reina Earns Recognition for Advancing Medical Robotics and Maternal Safety
Oct. 13, 2026
Gabriella Reina, a mechanical engineering student in the U of A's College of Engineering and graduate student researcher at the U of A's Institute for Integrative and Innovative Research (I(3)R), is making significant contributions to the future of healthcare through her groundbreaking research in medical robotics and maternal health.
Rein more PR
University of Arkansas: Robots and AI Could Speed Search for Quantum Materials (10)
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 14 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
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Robots and AI Could Speed Search for Quantum Materials
Oct. 13, 2026
The Arkansas Materials Institute at the U of A will receive $3.4 million from the National Science Foundation to create a robot-controlled, AI-enhanced research infrastructure to accelerate research on new materials that could improve quantum devices. AURORA will build on the automated MonArk Quantum Foundry and extend its capabilities through the cloud, allowing researchers aro more PR
University of Arkansas: Women's Giving Circle Awards More Than $123,000 to Advance Research, Student Support and Community Impact (10)
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 14 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
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Women's Giving Circle Awards More Than $123,000 to Advance Research, Student Support and Community Impact
Oct. 13, 2026
The U of A Women's Giving Circle awarded more than $123,000 to nine projects during its annual Voting Day in September, supporting research, student wellbeing, health care, education and initiatives with impact on campus and across Arkansas.
Members considered 12 proposals before selecting this year's recipients. The funded pro more PR
University of Delaware Researchers Develop Groundbreaking In-Cell Plant Proteomics Technique (10)
DOVER, Delaware, Oct. 14 (TNSjou) -- The University of Delaware issued the following research news:
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Plant biology breakthrough
Article by Karen B. Roberts October 13, 2026
UD-developed method helps researchers study proteins involved in plant health, disease
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Plants -- like people -- come in all shapes and sizes.
And just like scientists want to understand the components of the human body, to treat disease and improve our lives, they also want to understand how plants thrive, get disease, succumb or survive.
It's a real problem more PR
University of Houston: Hobby School Survey - Plummer Leads Sanchez in Race for Harris County Judge (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 14 -- The University of Houston issued the following news:
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Hobby School Survey: Plummer Leads Sanchez in Race for Harris County Judge
Garcia, Briones leading in county commissioner races
October 13, 2026
Key Takeaways
* Democrat Letitia Plummer leads in the race for Harris County Judge with 47% of the vote, while Republican Orlando Sanchez has 40%.
* Incumbent Democrat Adrian Garcia leads in the race for Harris County Commissioner Precinct 2 with 52% of the vote, followed by 40% for GOP challenger Richard Vega. more PR
University of Maryland: Terrapin Community That Rejects Hate (10)
COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, Oct. 13 -- The University of Maryland issued the following news release:
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A Terrapin Community That Rejects Hate
Message from University of Maryland President Darryll J. Pines
October 13, 2026
Below is a message from University President Darryll J. Pines that was sent to our campus community on October 13, 2026. For more information, please scroll to the bottom of the page or click here (https://umdrightnow.umd.edu/news-releases/a-terrapin-community-that-rejects-hate#more-information).
Dear campus community,
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University of Michigan-Dearborn: Recap of the Oct. 6 Conversation With the Chancellor (10)
DEARBORN, Michigan, Oct. 14 -- The University of Michigan Dearborn Campus issued the following news:
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Recap of the Oct. 6 Conversation with the Chancellor
October 12, 2026
In her first 'Conversation' event as permanent chancellor, Gabriella Scarlatta discussed university milestones, her top priorities, current challenges -- and the qualities that set UM-Dearborn apart.
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"Let's take risks and all hands on deck." That was Chancellor Gabriella Scarlatta's charge to the entire UM-Dearborn community as she took the stage for her first Co more PR
University of Michigan: Can You Trust a Robot in Charge? (10)
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 14 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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Can you trust a robot in charge?
October 13, 2026
Written By: Noor Hindi, U-M School of Information
From monitoring public spaces to responding to requests for help, security robots are beginning to take on roles once held by people. As they gain authority, researchers are asking what it might take for the public to trust them.
In a new study, University of Michigan School of Information doctoral student Xin Ye and UMSI professor Lionel Ro more PR
University of Michigan: Treating Life-threatening Blood Clots in Minutes With Swirling Sound Waves (10)
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 14 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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Treating life-threatening blood clots in minutes with swirling sound waves
October 13, 2026
The NIH is funding a U-M-led team developing a device that breaks up pulmonary embolisms with 'vortex ultrasound'
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What's the study: For a faster, safer way to treat pulmonary embolism--potentially deadly blood clots stuck in the lungs--engineers and vascular surgeons are joining forces to develop a minimally invasive "vortex ultrasound" device.
The tiny more PR
University of Michigan: Your Chances of Alzheimer's Disease Vary Based on Where You Live. Why is That? (10)
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 14 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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Your chances of Alzheimer's disease vary based on where you live. Why is that?
October 13, 2026
Federally funded University of Michigan research will search for answers--and prevention possibilities--in data from 20 countries
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What's the study: A research team led by the University of Michigan School of Public Health will combine and standardize memory and thinking test data from older adults in 20 countries to better understand why dementia risk more PR
University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing: Safer Nurse Workloads Could Alleviate Emergency Department Crowding (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 13 (TNSjou) -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing issued the following news:
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Safer Nurse Workloads Could Alleviate Emergency Department Crowding
A new study led by researchers from Penn Nursing's Center for Health Outcomes and Policy Research (CHOPR) finds that improving hospital nurse workloads could alleviate delays in care contributing to emergency department crowding.
October 13, 2026
The findings, published in Medical Care, highlight a promising solution to emergency department (ED) more PR
University of San Diego Receives Educating Character Initiative Grant (10)
SAN DIEGO, California, Oct. 14 -- The University of San Diego issued the following news release:
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University of San Diego Receives Educating Character Initiative Grant
October 13, 2026
The University of San Diego has received an Institutional Impact Grant from the Educating Character Initiative (ECI), a project of The Program for Leadership and Character at Wake Forest University. The Educating Character Initiative is funded by Lilly Endowment Inc.
The three-year, $463,510 grant will support "Educating the Whole Person: Character Form more PR
University of Tennessee Health Science Center: Committing to Oncology (10)
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Oct. 13 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news:
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Committing to Oncology
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Nursing Student's Career Pivot Part of Sweeping Effort to Bring Cancer Care to Every Corner of Tennessee
Liane K. Williams had an interest in oncology when she decided to go to nursing school after 20 years of working as a paralegal. She chose the University of Tennessee Health Sciences College of Nursing because of its excellent reputation and was excited to learn the school was launching an oncology n more PR
University of Texas Health Science Center-Houston: $3.9M Study Expands Implementation of Classroom Physical Activity (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 14 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news:
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$3.9M study expands implementation of classroom physical activity
October 13, 2026
A new $3.9 million NIH-funded study will expand testing of MAGIC (Movement for Academic Growth In Classrooms), an innovative implementation strategy to help elementary schools integrate more movement into the school day. The research team aims to improve children's health and enhance learning through evidence-based physical activity practices more PR
University of Texas-Austin: Helping Others Linked to Slower Cognitive Decline Among People at Higher Genetic Risk for Alzheimer's (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 14 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas issued the following news:
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Helping Others Linked to Slower Cognitive Decline Among People at Higher Genetic Risk for Alzheimer's
Researchers found that even modest time spent helping others was associated with cognitive benefits.
October 13, 2026
Regularly volunteering or informally helping people outside one's home may buffer against accelerated decline in memory and thinking for people with a major genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's disease, according to new research led b more PR
University of Utah Health Receives Board Approval to Acquire Land at Salt Lake City's Power District for New Redwood Health Center (10)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 13 -- The University of Utah Health issued the following news release:
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University of Utah Health Receives Board Approval to Acquire Land at Salt Lake City's Power District for New Redwood Health Center
Oct 13, 2026
Following a vote by the University of Utah Board of Trustees, University of Utah Health received approval to acquire approximately 14 acres of land from Larry H. Miller Real Estate in Salt Lake City's Power District, where it plans to build a new Redwood Health Center.
Located on 50 N. Redwood R more PR
Up to $51.7M ARPA-H Award Backs Georgetown University and Buck Institute Co-led 'Super Team' To Predict and Intervene in Harmful Protein Changes Before Disease Begins (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The Georgetown University Medical Center issued the following news:
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Up to $51.7M ARPA-H Award Backs Georgetown University and Buck Institute Co-led 'Super Team' To Predict and Intervene in Harmful Protein Changes Before Disease Begins
SEEDS team unites protein science, artificial intelligence and computational modeling with expertise in neuroscience and cancer to study proteins implicated in some neurodegenerative diseases and cancer.
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WASHINGTON and NOVATO, Calif. (Oct. 12, 2026) -- A research "super team" co more PR
USC Shoah Foundation Opens D.C. Center to Strengthen Engagement With Policymakers (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 14 -- The University of Southern California issued the following news:
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USC Shoah Foundation opens D.C. center to strengthen engagement with policymakers
The Goldrich Family Center for Holocaust Memory and Contemporary Affairs at the USC Capital Campus will house the foundation's CEO office, Countering Antisemitism Lab, government relations and leadership training programs, and original art and testimony exhibitions.
October 13, 2026
The USC Shoah Foundation on Tuesday announced the opening of a new offic more PR
USF launches national security hub with funding secured by Rep. Gus Bilirakis, expanding partnership with U.S. Central Command (10)
TAMPA, Florida, Oct. 13 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news:
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USF launches national security hub with funding secured by Rep. Gus Bilirakis, expanding partnership with U.S. Central Command
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By Georgia Jackson and Josh Napier, College of Arts and Sciences
What if national security leaders could test their next move before making it?
At the University of South Florida's new Security Analysis and Innovation Lab (SAIL), researchers will combine expertise in human behavior with artificial intelligence and predict more PR
Using AI in violence prevention should put survivors first, CLAS researcher argues (10)
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Oct. 13 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news:
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Using AI in violence prevention should put survivors first, CLAS researcher argues
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Artificial intelligence is increasingly being used by social service agencies to handle cases involving child abuse, intimate partner violence, and elder abuse. But a University of Iowa researcher and former social worker says the agencies need to establish safeguards to ensure that AI technology does not lead to bias against vulnerable o more PR
USU Study Finds Why Some Companies Face Greater Stock Market Penalties for Missing Earnings Forecasts (10)
LOGAN, Utah, Oct. 13 -- Utah State University posted the following news:
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USU Study Finds Why Some Companies Face Greater Stock Market Penalties for Missing Earnings Forecasts
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LOGAN, Utah -- Missing Wall Street's earnings expectations can come at a steep cost for publicly traded companies, but new research from Utah State University's Jon M. Huntsman School of Business reveals that not all companies face the same consequences.
Lynn Rees, the Bonnie B. and James H. Quigley/Deloitte Foundation Professor of Accountancy, and Grant Bisch more PR
USU's Restoring the West Conference Is Restored (10)
LOGAN, Utah, Oct. 13 -- Utah State University posted the following news:
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USU's Restoring the West Conference Is Restored
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The Restoring the West workshop, founded in 2006, brings together leading scientists and managers from across the West to bridge the gap between university research and on-the-ground experience. It will be Oct. 22-23 at the Utah State University Eccles Conference Center in Logan.
USU Forestry Extension is teaming up with the Utah Forest Restoration Institute to present the two-day event. It features presenters fr more PR
UT San Antonio Honors College students explore global research pathways in Germany (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 13 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio posted the following news:
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UT San Antonio Honors College students explore global research pathways in Germany
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At UT San Antonio, students can begin exploring research as early as their first year on campus. A new Honors College program is expanding these research opportunities internationally.
Global Research Pathways: The German Experience is a five-week summer course for Honors College undergraduates interested in international research or graduate study in STEM f more PR
UT Tyler Awarded TxDOT Grant to Study Roadways Impacted by Flooding (10)
TYLER, Texas, Oct. 13 -- The University of Texas Tyler campus posted the following news release:
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UT Tyler Awarded TxDOT Grant to Study Roadways Impacted by Flooding
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Collaborative project will develop safety guide, updated measures for usage across state
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The University of Texas at Tyler was awarded nearly $670,000 by the Texas Department of Transportation to help improve the statewide evaluation and repair of roadways affected by flooding. Dr. Mayzan Isied, Michael and Elizabeth McNally Endowed Professor in Civil E more PR
UToledo Scholar to Lead Linguistic Association of Canada and US (10)
TOLEDO, Ohio, Oct. 13 -- The University of Toledo posted the following news:
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UToledo Scholar to Lead Linguistic Association of Canada and US
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Dr. Gaby Semaan, an associate professor in The University of Toledo Department of World Languages and Cultures, has been elected president-elect of the Linguistic Association of Canada and the United States. He will begin his term as president in 2028.
Founded in 1974, LACUS advances the study of language and communication by encouraging the exchange of ideas across linguistic disciplines. The more PR
UW College of Engineering receives $12 million gift to advance innovation, research and education (10)
SEATTLE, Washington, Oct. 13 -- The University of Washington posted the following news release:
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UW College of Engineering receives $12 million gift to advance innovation, research and education
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The University of Washington today announced a multimillion-dollar gift to establish the Winbond Endowed Fund for Excellence in the College of Engineering, supporting research, education and innovation for students, faculty and staff.
The $12 million gift from Winbond Electronics Corporation America, a U.S. subsidiary of Taiwan-based Winbond more PR
UW SER Begins Work on $6 Million NSF EPSCoR Grant With University of Alaska on Sustainable Critical Mineral Recovery (10)
LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 14 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news:
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UW SER Begins Work on $6 Million NSF EPSCoR Grant with University of Alaska on Sustainable Critical Mineral Recovery
October 13, 2026
The University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources (SER) has begun work as a subawardee on a major grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) in collaboration with the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) to explore transformative bioprocessing and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven frameworks for sustainable crit more PR
UW Study Reveals Key Insights for Building Nationwide Hydrogen Pipeline Infrastructure (10)
LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 14 (TNSjou) -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news:
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UW Study Reveals Key Insights for Building Nationwide Hydrogen Pipeline Infrastructure
October 13, 2026
A new University of Wyoming study, published in the journal Nature Communications, offers a comprehensive evaluation of the performance, economic and environmental trade-offs required to build nationwide hydrogen pipeline networks.
The study, titled "Pipeline Infrastructure for Hydrogen Transport in the United States," was led by Haibo Zhai, more PR
UWG Reports One of Georgia's Lowest Campus Crime Rates (10)
CARROLLTON, Georgia, Oct. 13 -- The University of West Georgia posted the following news:
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UWG Reports One of Georgia's Lowest Campus Crime Rates
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Newly released campus safety data place UWG among the state's safest public universities, with reported violent-crime rates far below major university peers and state and national benchmarks.
The University of West Georgia continues to distinguish itself as one of Georgia's safest public universities, according to newly released campus security data that show exceptionally low levels of re more PR
VCOM-Virginia Honors H. Pat and Nancy E. Artis With Naming of New Health Sciences Education Building and $5.1 Million Scholarship Commitment (10)
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 14 -- VCOM - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news:
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VCOM-Virginia Honors H. Pat and Nancy E. Artis with Naming of New Health Sciences Education Building and $5.1 Million Scholarship Commitment
By Amy Ostroth - 10/13/2026
Longtime community philanthropists, H. Pat and Nancy E. Artis have made a $5.1 million commitment to the Virginia campus of the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM-Virginia) to support scholarships for medical students. In recognition of the coupl more PR
VCU: Dance Alum Eleanor Smith Uses Movement to Explore Gender Norms -- Work That Has Now Earned Her a Guggenheim Fellowship (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 14 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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Oct. 13, 2026
Dance alum Eleanor Smith uses movement to explore gender norms -- work that has now earned her a Guggenheim Fellowship
The fellowship will support Smith and Molly Lieber's latest work, which will premiere in May 2027 at the Chocolate Factory Theater in Queens, New York.
By Kim Catley
For more than 20 years, dancer and choreographer Eleanor Smith and her collaborator, Molly Lieber, have used choreography and improvisation to explo more PR
Virginia Tech: Academic Freedom - The Freedom to Teach, Discover and Serve (10)
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 14 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Academic freedom: The freedom to teach, discover and serve
By Emily Alberts
13 Oct 2026
"Academic freedom is oft touted but little understood," said Jerald Walz, a collegiate assistant professor in the Department of Agricultural, Leadership, and Community Education.
As universities navigate questions about free inquiry, institutional autonomy and scholarly expression, Virginia Tech faculty are examining what academic freedom protects, what responsibilities ac more PR
Virginia Tech: Colorado River Drought Drives Unprecedented Pattern of Groundwater Loss (10)
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 14 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Colorado River drought drives unprecedented pattern of groundwater loss
Using satellite technology, Virginia Tech geoscientists estimated groundwater depletion across the Colorado River Basin, finding recent losses greater in the historically resilient Upper Basin.
By Kelly Izlar
13 Oct 2026
Declining Colorado River flows and falling water levels at Lake Powell and Lake Mead are highly visible signs of the Southwestern megadrought.
Unseen below grou more PR
Virginia Tech: Former Summer Researcher, Now a Physician, Comes Full Circle (10)
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 14 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Former summer researcher, now a physician, comes full circle
Marc Morales first visited Roanoke as an undergraduate in the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC's neuroSURF program, which helped solidify his interest in the brain. He's now back, this time as a neurology resident at Carilion Clinic.
By Matt Chittum
13 Oct 2026
When Marc Morales left his native Houston for college, not even the faintest suggestion of a career in neuroscience and neurology more PR
Want More Women CEOs? Start with Company Structure, Research Finds (10)
AMHERST, Massachusetts, Oct. 13 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news:
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Want More Women CEOs? Start with Company Structure, Research Finds
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Women managers are significantly more likely to be promoted to CEO at companies organized into separate business units--each with its own revenues, costs and bottom line--than at companies that operate as a single, stand-alone entity, a new study led by the University of Massachusetts Amherst finds.
Women still hold fewer than 10% of CEO positions in S&P 500 companies, desp more PR
Warmer Climate Could Reshape Hurricane Risk, Its Relationship With El Nino Around Hawaii (10)
MANOA, Hawaii, Oct. 13 -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release:
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Warmer climate could reshape hurricane risk, its relationship with El Nino around Hawaii
Oct 13, 2026
A new study examining how tropical cyclone activity near Hawai'i could change in a warmer future finds a shift toward stronger storms, even though uncertainty remains about whether the total number of storms near the islands will increase. The study was led by researchers at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa School of Ocean and Earth Sc more PR
Washington & Lee University: Sven Bernecker is the Next Speaker in the Mudd Lecture Series (10)
LEXINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 14 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news:
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Sven Bernecker is the Next Speaker in the Mudd Lecture Series
A leading philosopher of memory, Bernecker will explore the memory conditions of responsibility in his Oct. 22 lecture.
October 13, 2026
Sven Bernecker, Chancellor's Professor of Philosophy at the University of California, Irvine, will deliver a lecture at 5:15 p.m. on Oct. 22 in Stackhouse Theater in Elrod Commons as part of the Washington and Lee University Roger Mudd Center for Ethi more PR
What's Happening at WKU (10)
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Oct. 13 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news:
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What's Happening at WKU
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Here is a listing of WKU events for Tuesday, October 13 through Saturday, October 31. All times are Central (unless noted). For more events, visit the WKU Events calendar at https://www.wku.edu/events. or follow @wkuevents on Instagram. (More: How to Place Campus Events on WKU Events Calendar)
Tuesday, October 13
8:30 a.m.: Exhibit: Student Juried Art Show. Gallery Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday. Through more PR
Wick installed as Robert G. and Maxine W. Scheibe Professor of Mathematics (10)
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Oct. 13 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news:
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Wick installed as Robert G. and Maxine W. Scheibe Professor of Mathematics
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Brett D. Wick, chair of the Department of Mathematics in Arts & Sciences, has been installed as the inaugural Robert G. and Maxine W. Scheibe Professor of Mathematics at Washington University in St. Louis.
The newly endowed position was established through a planned commitment by the late Scheibes, who were loyal, generous and engaged alumni.
Wick delivered an addr more PR
Yale School of Management: Making the Case for Your EMBA - A Guide to Securing Employer Support (10)
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Oct. 14 -- Yale School of Management issued the following news:
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Making the Case for Your EMBA: A Guide to Securing Employer Support
October 13, 2026
Emily Whitehouse shares practical guidance for discussing the MBA for Executives program with your supervisor and demonstrating the value of learning while you lead.
While most application requirements for Yale SOM's MBA for Executives Program are straightforward, one step deserves special time and attention: discussing time away from the office and securing the s more PR
Yale School of Medicine Co-Leads New National Consortium for Rare Skin Disorders (10)
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Oct. 14 -- The Yale University School of Medicine issued the following news:
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Yale Co-Leads New National Consortium for Rare Skin Disorders
By Allison Greco
October 12, 2026
Yale School of Medicine will jointly lead a new national research consortium focused on epidermal differentiation disorders, a large group of rare, inherited skin diseases formerly known as ichthyoses and palmoplantar keratodermas.
The Consortium for Hereditary Epidermal Differentiation Disorders (CHEDD), co-led by Northwestern University more PR
Yale School of Medicine: Brain Gears Up for Processing Faces Well Before Birth (10)
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Oct. 14 (TNSjou) -- The Yale University School of Medicine issued the following news:
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The Brain Gears Up for Processing Faces Well Before Birth
By Isabella Backman
October 13, 2026
Newborn babies are naturally drawn to faces, a trait which helps them bond with their mothers and other caregivers. New Yale research has now found that the functional brain network involved in processing dynamic faces in adults can be observed as early as the third trimester of pregnancy.
For many functional brain networks, develo more PR
Yale School of Medicine: Inaugural Gary V. Desir Lecture Highlights Translational Science (10)
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Oct. 14 -- The Yale University School of Medicine issued the following news:
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Inaugural Gary V. Desir Lecture Highlights Translational Science
By Serena Crawford
October 12, 2026
The Department of Internal Medicine at Yale School of Medicine (YSM) honored former department chair Gary V. Desir, MD, with the inaugural Gary V. Desir Lecture, on September 24, 2026, featuring physician-scientist Richard Kibbey, MD, PhD.
The lectureship was established by Vincent Quagliarello, MD, vice chair for education and academ more PR
Yale School of Medicine: New Study Pilots Intervention to Prevent HIV Among Pregnant and Postpartum Women (10)
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Oct. 14 -- The Yale University School of Medicine issued the following news:
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New Study Pilots Intervention to Prevent HIV Among Pregnant and Postpartum Women
By Abiba Biao
October 13, 2026
A new study published in BMJ Open proposes a couples-based intervention to help prevent HIV acquisition among pregnant and postpartum women in South Africa.
"Several years ago, we observed really high rates of HIV acquisition among women planning for pregnancy in South Africa, and over 90% of those women did not even know t more PR
Young Northeastern philanthropists on why they support giving back (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 13 -- Northeastern University issued the following news:
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Young Northeastern philanthropists on why they support giving back
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Huskies share why they support efforts to give back to Northeastern
A student-alumni panel spoke before a cohort of Northeastern Campaign Champions to explain how giving back to the university helped them.
Liz Woodwell graduated from Northeastern University four years ago, but she didn't stray too far from her alma mater.
She's based six miles from the Boston campus, working as th more PR
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