LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 19 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * 'Are we not all pursuing freedom?' UC San Diego Postdoctoral Scholars Ask Bold Questions * Story by: Postdoctoral scholars at UC San Diego are on the frontlines to some of the most groundbreaking discoveries in areas throughout campus. Every October, their valuable contributions to our community are honored through Postdoctoberfest, a month-long celebration of Triton postdocs through social and professional events sponsored by th more PR

DELAWARE, Ohio, Oct. 19 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * 'Weaving Liberation' * Artist Carrie Mae Weems to Headline Ohio Wesleyan's 2027 Melvin Van Peebles Symposium DELAWARE, Ohio - Art critics have described Carrie Mae Weems as "one of the most honored American artists of her generation," "a singularly eloquent witness to the shifting landscape of race and representation," and "a 21st-century oracle." In April, Weems will take the stage at Ohio Wesleyan University, presenting the keynote address at OW more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 19 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * 2026 midterm elections: University of Kansas experts available to comment * LAWRENCE -- From artificial intelligence to tariffs to the administration of elections, University of Kansas scholars from a variety of disciplines are available to speak with news media on some of the topics at hand in the 2026 midterm elections. Electoral process Zach Mohr, professor of public affairs & administration, can speak about the business of elections, election admini more PR

FARGO, North Dakota, Oct. 19 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * A permanent investment in North Dakota healthcare access * In some rural North Dakota communities, local pharmacies are the main point of healthcare access for residents. "About 60% of pharmacies in North Dakota are in rural communities," said Mike Schwab, executive vice president of the North Dakota Pharmacists Association. To support these pharmacists and others across the state, the NDSU Center for Collaboration and Advancement in Pharmacy pr more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 19 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news: * * * A&M Magazine Highlights A Legacy in Motion: FAMU Honors Its History While Building Its Future * TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Florida A&M University's Summer 2026 edition of A&M Magazine celebrates the people, traditions and achievements that define the Rattler experience while showcasing a university building momentum for its next chapter. From student success and groundbreaking research to historic annive more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, Oct. 19 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * Accolades: Awards, honors and accomplishments October * Oleg Varlamov's fetal immunity study published in Nature Communications A study published this month in Nature Communications provides the first single-cell atlas of fetal immune cells across the lung, spleen and umbilical cord blood of nonhuman primates, offering an unprecedented view of immune system development before birth. The research team, including OHSU corresponding author Oleg  more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 18 -- The Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences posted the following news: * * * ACPHS Announces the 2026 Preceptor Recognition in Mentorship Excellence Awards * Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences proudly announces the 2026 Preceptor Recognition in Mentorship Excellence (PRIME) awards. Preceptors play an integral role by helping to shape a student's professional identity and launch their careers. There are more than 500 ACPHS preceptors supporting our experiential rotation sites, modeling profess more PR

ROCHESTER, New York, Oct. 19 -- The University of Rochester posted the following news: * * * Adrienne Morgan, vice president for engagement and enrichment, announces retirement * Morgan held leadership roles across the University, including at the Health Sciences Campus, for more than three decades. Adrienne Morgan, vice president of the University of Rochester's Office of University Engagement and Enrichment (OEE), has announced she will retire at the end of 2026. Her decision concludes a nearly 30-year career at the University, where sh more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 19 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Advanced diffusion MRI dataset offers new view of adolescent brain development * Researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine have created a large, openly available neuroimaging resource from more than 24,000 MRI scans of over 10,000 adolescents, providing a novel view of how the brain's wiring develops during adolescence using advanced, open-source image processing methods. The study is published in Neuron. "We showed that advanced sta more PR

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 19 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Air Force award supports research into resilient spacecraft coordination * When a team of autonomous spacecraft is working together on a mission, communication is essential. Each spacecraft needs to know what its partners are doing, where they are and how their actions fit into the larger operation. But what happens when an adversary disrupts those communications, leaving the spacecraft unable to coordinate their movements or even determine where their partner more PR

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 19 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * APSU's new Center for Literacy secures over $50K in grants to support young readers * Dr. Zack Barnes, an associate professor of literacy in APSU's Eriksson College of Education, in the newly established Center for Literacy. | Photo by Sean McCully CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. -- Austin Peay State University's Eriksson College of Education has established the Center for Literacy, a new initiative bridging evidence-based research with classroom practice t more PR

AUBURN, Alabama, Oct. 19 -- Auburn University posted the following news: * * * Auburn's TIGER Tech Leaders enters new leadership * Auburn University's award-winning TIGER Tech Leaders program (TTL) is entering a new chapter under the leadership of Katelyn Nelson and Hannah Carroll, continuing its work to help faculty and staff develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to use artificial intelligence in their work. TIGER Tech Leaders, which stands for Technology, Innovation, Growth, Efficiency and Results, is Auburn's largest AI learning  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 19 -- The Baylor College of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Baylor receives NIH funding to launch Peroxisomal Disorders Consortium * Baylor College of Medicine will receive more than $6 million over five years from the National Institutes of Health to lead the new Peroxisomal Disorders Consortium in the Rare Diseases Clinical Research Network. This national, multicenter consortium brings together investigators, clinical centers and patient organizations with expertise in a group of rare genetic conditions caus more PR

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 19 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Birds are among Earth's most important nutrient-movers * Birds play an outsized, underappreciated role in shaping Earth's chemistry, distributing nutrients across oceans, forests and coral reefs and sustaining life far beyond the nest. Researchers from Cornell and five other institutions reviewed nearly 400 scientific papers to show how birds transport nutrients from land, lake and sea through their waste and bodies. This influences everything from soil and wa more PR

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 19 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Brooks team to research effectiveness of race- and class-based policy communication * Scholars, advocates, legislators and other leaders have struggled with how to communicate the need for and impact of policies designed to counteract the effects of systemic racism in public policy. Funded by a research grant from the Russell Sage Foundation, Brooks faculty members Neil Lewis Jr. and Jeff Niederdeppe will engage in new research to evaluate the effectiveness of  more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Oct. 19 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Carl Sagan Institute director to deliver URI Honors Colloquium lecture on Oct. 27 * KINGSTON, R.I. - Oct. 19, 2026 - Over the past decade, Lisa Kaltenegger, founding director of the Cornell University Carl Sagan Institute, has worked with NASA, academic institutions and multiple countries to find new ways to spot life in the cosmos. Finding such life has significant implications when it comes to understanding outer space more broadly. Kaltene more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 19 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education posted the following news: * * * Child Maltreatment Solutions Network awards funding to 12 projects * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- The Child Maltreatment Solutions Network (CMSN) at Penn State has awarded funding to support 12 new projects through its University-sponsored endowment this year. "The Child Maltreatment Solutions Network's seed funding program is designed to spark innovative ideas and foster new interdisciplinary collaborations across Penn  more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Oct. 19 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * CLAS researchers find parents should combine words with gestures to help their children learn * As children return to school, new research from the University of Iowa shows how parents can help their kids learn while literally being on the same wavelength. In a new study, neuroscientists found that adults who use speech and hand gestures when interacting with their child achieve "neural synchrony," where brain waves in t more PR

COLUMBUS, Georgia, Oct. 19 -- Columbus State University posted the following news: * * * Columbus State names Archives in honor of Georgia historian Kenneth H. Thomas Jr. * Columbus State University has officially named its Archives & Special Collections after Kenneth H. Thomas, Jr. in recognition of a significant philanthropic gift from the renowned historian, preservationist and Columbus native. Thomas' life's work is synonymous with documenting and safeguarding Georgia's past. The Kenneth H. Thomas, Jr. Archives & Special Collections, p more PR

AURORA, Colorado, Oct. 19 -- The University of Colorado School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * CU Anschutz Celebrates Four Faculty Elected to National Academy of Medicine * Four faculty members from the University of Colorado Anschutz have been elected to the National Academy of Medicine, one of the highest honors in medicine and science. The academy recognizes individuals for exceptional professional achievements and contributions to advancing science, improving health and shaping the future of healthcare. The ac more PR

DARTMOUTH, New Hampshire, Oct. 19 -- The Dartmouth College School of Medicine (Geisel) posted the following news: * * * Dartmouth Cancer Center Director Roy S. Herbst Elected to National Academy of Medicine * Roy S. Herbst, director of the Dartmouth Cancer Center and a professor of microbiology and immunology and of medicine at Geisel School of Medicine, has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine. One of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine, NAM recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding profession more PR

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Oct. 19 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * Deep-sea forensic anthropologist Eric Emery to discuss Civil War recovery efforts in Oct. 28 FIRE lecture at MTSU * MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -- The Forensic Institute for Research and Education at Middle Tennessee State University will be hosting forensic anthropologist Eric Emery in late October as this year's William M. Bass-Hugh Berryman Legends in Forensic Science Lectureship. Emery, a retired board-certified forensic anthropologist, histo more PR

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Oct. 19 -- Eckerd College posted the following news: * * * Eckerd College event commemorates the lives lost from the Nepal-Tibet 2026 floods * "We can tell those in Nepal, you are not alone," said Eckerd College Assistant Professor of Physics Basu Lamicchane, Ph.D., to a room full of people wanting to learn more about the Himalayan climate crisis following the devastating flood at the Nepal-Tibet border in August. "We remember that you have lost; we stand with you as you begin the long process of rebuilding." Lacc more PR

AUBURN, Alabama, Oct. 19 -- Auburn University College of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Engineering faculty part of $4.8M NSF project * Auburn Engineering faculty part of $4.8 million NSF project to bring AI-powered networks to disaster response Published: Oct 19, 2026 10:00 AM By Joe McAdory Three Auburn Engineering researchers -- Yin Sun, Shiwen Mao and David Roueche -- are part of a $4.8 million national effort to help first responders access essential data when every second counts. Heterogeneous Edge Intelligence for D more PR

COMMERCE, Texas, Oct. 19 -- East Texas A&M University posted the following news release: * * * ETAMU Alumna Appointed to State Special Education Advisory Committee * East Texas A&M University alumna Dr. Cynthia D. Lee will bring her experience supporting young children with disabilities to state policy discussions following her appointment to the Continuing Advisory Committee for Special Education. Gov. Greg Abbott appointed Lee on Oct. 15. The committee provides policy guidance on special education and related services for children with d more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 19 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * FDA Authorizes Novel Clinical Trial Exploring Artery-Delivered Stem Cells for Knee Osteoarthritis * University of Miami Miller School of Medicine researchers are preparing to launch an innovative clinical trial that will investigate whether delivering stem cells through arteries supplying the knee can reduce pain and improve function and quality of life in patients with osteoarthritis who have exhausted other nonsurgical treatment o more PR

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Oct. 19 -- The University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus posted the following news: * * * Finding stories in Tampa Bay's waters * When Heather O'Leary began asking community members to tell stories about their relationships with Tampa Bay and Gulf waters, some weren't sure they had a story to tell. Then they started to remember. "They were like, 'I don't have a water story. Oh wait, how about that one time that water transformed my life?'" O'Leary recalled. The memories were emotional. "And then all of us more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 19 -- Johns Hopkins Medicine posted the following news release: * * * Four Johns Hopkins Medicine Faculty Elected to National Academy of Medicine * This year, four Johns Hopkins Medicine faculty members have been elected to the National Academy of Medicine (NAM), an independent, renowned nonprofit organization of leading scientific and medical professionals worldwide. Founded in 1970, the National Academy of Medicine works together with the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Engineering to pr more PR

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 19 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * Fulbright project takes professor back to Madagascar * Dr. Summer Arrigo-Nelson, professor of biology, earth and environmental sciences at PennWest University, is spending the 2026-2027 academic year in northern Madagascar, leading a project focused on conservation, student training, and community engagement. Arrigo-Nelson, a Fulbright U.S. Scholar, is working in the newly protected region of Andrafiamena-Andavakoera. She developed the project with Professors Ha more PR

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 19 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Grant aims to improve AI models of human choices in complex systems * Artificial intelligence can help predict when a commuter might take a new transit route or how a homeowner might respond to changing electricity prices, but forecasting human behavior becomes especially challenging when individual decisions affect an entire system - and the system, in turn, affects people's decisions. A three-year, $600,000 National Science Foundation grant will support Corn more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, Oct. 19 -- Western Illinois University posted the following news release: * * * Hancks Named Vice President/President-Elect of IACRL * MACOMB/MOLINE, IL. -- Western Illinois University Interim Director of Quad Cities Academic Initiatives Jeffrey Hancks has been elected vice president/president-elect of the Illinois Association of College and Research Libraries (IACRL). Hancks brings 23 years of experience as a higher education faculty member to the role, with a career at WIU that has included leadership positions both ins more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 19 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Houston's Asian population surges, but political representation lags, Rice study finds * As early voting begins in Texas, new Rice University research is shedding light on why some members of one of Houston's fastest-growing populations say they remain underrepresented in local politics. Houston's Asian population grew from roughly 2% of the area's population in 1980 to 10% by 2023. Yet many Asian Americans interviewed for the study said that growing presen more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 19 -- The University of Colorado posted the following news: * * * How Simi Femi-Kayode Landed a Dream Job in NYC * How I Did It is a series that explores the stories of CU Denver students, employees, and alumni who have met their moment and achieved incredible things--through their own words. Simi Femi-Kayode, BS '26, had one goal when he transferred to CU Denver: launch a career in advertising strategy. It's what he dreamed of while growing up in Nigeria, Namibia, and South Africa. Now, the recent alum is a strategy more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 19 -- Hunter College, a constituent college of the City University of New York, posted the following news: * * * Hunter Honors Faculty and Staff for Teaching, Scholarship, and Service * Hunter College recognized 13 faculty and 10 staff members for outstanding achievements in teaching, scholarship, service, and community engagement at two annual Presidential Awards ceremonies in September. The awards, hosted by President Nancy Cantor and Provost Manoj Pardasani, honored faculty and staff whose work advances Hunter's mission t more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Oct. 19 -- Purdue University posted the following news release: * * * In Print: 'A Guide to Key Theories for Strategic Management' * Purdue authors Additional authors Leonardo Kluppel Michael Leiblein Publisher Edward Elgar Publishing Publication date June 10, 2026 About the book (from the publisher) This seminal book brings together many of the ideas that have shaped how we think about strategy today. Across 15 chapters, leading scholars introduce major theories from classics like the resource-based view a more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 19 -- Johns Hopkins Medicine posted the following news release: * * * Johns Hopkins Medicine Leads Up to $52 Million Federal Effort to Study Protein Shapes and Folding * Led by neurologist Xiaobo Mao, Ph.D., the Johns Hopkins Medicine team, supported by an award from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health, will build an artificial intelligence model to identify how shape-shifting proteins misfold and use this knowledge to support earlier disease detection and treatment A Johns Hopkins Medicine-led resear more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 19 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Karla Zadnik elected to National Academy of Medicine * Optometry leader's work focuses on risk factors for nearsightedness Optometrist Karla Zadnik has experienced the rare thrill that clinician-scientists live for: the adoption of a patient-care recommendation based on findings from her research - specifically, getting kids to spend time outdoors to slow the onset of nearsightedness. "If you think about being a patient-oriented researcher, what's the highes more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Oct. 19 -- Central Michigan University posted the following news: * * * Kennedy Burns shares marketing lessons with CMU students * Former CBA student communications team member offers 11 reflections on preparing for a marketing career Kennedy Burns has a running list in her phone of things she wishes she had known about marketing before graduating. Now the assistant director of digital engagement for the University of Cincinnati Alumni Association, the Central Michigan University marketing graduate has been addin more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Oct. 19 -- The University of Kentucky posted the following news: * * * Kentucky Geological Survey to host annual earth science open house * The Kentucky Geological Survey (KGS) at the University of Kentucky will host its 26th annual open house 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, in and around the Mining and Mineral Resources Building on the UK campus, 310 Columbia Ave. In collaboration with other UK departments, student organizations and external geoscience partners, KGS will bring together researchers, hobbyists, stude more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Oct. 19 -- The University of Iowa posted the following health care news: * * * Kid Captain diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma at Stead Family Children's Hospital * When Kaelyn O'Brien couldn't walk down the hallway and her speech became slurred one morning, her parents thought their 11-year-old daughter was having a stroke. "She was a very healthy kid, no issues," says Kaelyn's mom, Tammy. "Everything was perfectly fine up until that point. She mentioned having a headache earlier in the week and we assumed it was a migraine,  more PR

PUTNEY, Vermont, Oct. 19 -- Landmark College issued the following news: * * * Landmark Students Tackle In-Depth Research Projects * Students Lee Dufresne and Isaac Fynewever-Muyskens want to improve the lives of their fellow neurodivergent learners in workplaces everywhere. One of the places they've started is in agriculture. This past spring, they carried the torch from a previous student who posed the question of why there are a disproportionate number of neurodivergent individuals working in agriculture. They did their own research -- a more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Oct. 19 -- Lincoln University posted the following news: * * * Lincoln University Peanut Trials Explore Opportunities for Southeast Missouri Farmers * Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) researcher Suman Veeramasu is leading a project to identify peanut cultivars -- varieties selected for specific traits -- capable of thriving under Southeast Missouri's growing conditions. Each cultivar offers different characteristics, such as earlier maturity or greater tolerance to heat and drought, which can affect its perform more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, Oct. 19 -- The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences posted the following news: * * * Loggerhead sea turtle 'Neptune' returns to ocean after four years with Georgia 4-H * * Georgia 4-H released loggerhead sea turtle Neptune to the Atlantic Ocean after four years in rehabilitation and Environmental Education programming. * Neptune helped thousands of Georgia 4-H visitors learn about sea turtles, coastal habitats and conservation. * A satellite tracking device will let researchers and the  more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Oct. 19 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news: * * * Looking Earlier: Searching for the First Signs of Diabetes Risk in Children * By the time a child's blood sugar begins to rise, the story of Type 2 diabetes may have been unfolding for years. Insulin resistance is already underway. Inflammation has taken hold. The body is struggling to keep blood sugar in check. But what if there was a warning sign even earlier, before any of that could be seen in a routine test? That is the q more PR

ROCHESTER, New York, Oct. 19 -- The University of Rochester posted the following news: * * * Maiken Nedergaard elected to the National Academy of Medicine * Maiken Nedergaard Elected to National Academy of Medicine for Pioneering Brain Research University of Rochester Medicine neuroscientist Maiken Nedergaard, MD, DMSc, has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine, one of the highest honors in health and medicine. She is being recognized for her groundbreaking discovery of the glymphatic system, which has reshaped scientists' under more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 19 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Material substitution can increase the potential environmental impact of packaging systems * Life cycle assessment shows that material substitution for packaging alone can increase potential environmental impacts, while lightweighting, recycling, and product protection can offer effective insights into the packaging system New research suggests that replacing polyethylene (PE) packaging with paper, glas more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 19 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Moms, emotions, exercise and memory -- multiple factors affect 'pregnancy brain' * "These results indicate that exercise might be a good strategy for women who are feeling down or hopeless if they want to combat pregnancy brain fog," said Danielle Symons Downs, professor of kinesiology and of obstetrics and gynecology and senior author of the study. But exercise might not be beneficial for new mothers experiencing high levels of anxiety more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Oct. 19 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * MSU's Bondurant in The Conversation: Students take up to 88 standardized tests before high school, but more testing doesn't improve learning * The public K-12 school system in the United States has become pervasively shaped by standardized testing. I began teaching mathematics in 2005, four years after the federal law No Child Left Behind was enacted. This law expanded state testing and tied test results to school performance. Most districts  more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 19 -- The University of California at Los Angeles posted the following news release: * * * National Academy of Medicine welcomes 3 new UCLA faculty members * Health economist Susan Ettner, whose research has revealed deep connections between income and health; physician-scientist Donald Kohn, a pioneer in gene therapies for children with life-threatening diseases; and cancer researcher Dennis Slamon, whose discoveries have transformed breast cancer treatment, have been elected to the National Academy of Medicin more PR

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 19 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * New Director of Academic Innovation Joins ATU * Dr. Maartje Van den Bogaard feels a close kinship with the culture and mission of Arkansas Tech University despite the fact she was born and raised some 4,500 miles away. "For me, it's really important that everybody who has the ability and the motivation to be successful in higher education finds a way to have access to that type of education," said Van den Bogaard, who is a native of the Netherlands more PR

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, Oct. 19 -- The West Virginia University Health Sciences Center-School of Nursing issued the following news: * * * New Health Systems Management minor gives WVU students a pathway into healthcare leadership * West Virginia University students interested in the business, leadership, and operational aspects of healthcare now have a new way to expand their education through the Health Systems Management minor offered by the WVU School of Public Health. The 15-credit minor gives students a foundation in how healthcare more PR

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 19 -- Tennessee Technological University posted the following news release: * * * New psychology lab empowers Tennessee Tech students to tackle real-world challenges * Tennessee Tech University assistant professor of psychology Haley Dawson is helping students gain hands-on research experience and prepare for impactful careers through her new research facility, the Legal, Experimental and Applied Psychology (LEAP) Lab. "My lab focuses on the intersection of psychology and the justice system," said Dawson. Dawso more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, Oct. 20 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Northwestern faculty inducted into the National Academy of Medicine Membership considered among the most prestigious honors in medical, scientific communities October 19, 2026 CHICAGO -- Northwestern Medicine scientists whose discoveries have advanced the understanding and treatment of cancer and heart aging have been inducted into the National Academy of Medicine (NAM), one of the nation's highest honors in health and medicine. The National Ac more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, Oct. 20 (TNSjou) -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Exercise helps astronauts' hearts handle months in space, boosting prospects for Mars Study of astronauts found their hearts withstood simulated Martian gravity after six months in space October 18, 2026 * Study tracked heart function in 13 astronauts before, during and after space missions * Astronauts exercised up to two hours a day in space to counter the effects of weightlessness * Cardiac function dipped at the start of missions  more PR

TULSA, Oklahoma, Oct. 19 -- The University of Tulsa College of Engineering and Computer Science posted the following news: * * * NSF-funded program brings undergraduate researchers to UTulsa for energy transition research * For many undergraduate students, access to meaningful research opportunities can be limited, particularly at smaller institutions and community colleges where hands-on research is not always part of the undergraduate experience. Through a National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) awa more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 19 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Ohio State honors Trott, Monda, Brady and Cloyd with philanthropic awards * Recipients help students, advance research and healthcare, and strengthen communities across Ohio and beyond The Ohio State University recently honored four dedicated Buckeye supporters with its top philanthropy and volunteerism awards. Kara J. Trott received the John B. Gerlach Sr. Development Volunteer Award, which recognizes those who demonstrate exceptional leadership, commitment more PR

COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, Oct. 19 -- The University of Maryland School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * Older breast cancer survivors fall through Medicare home health gap * For the increasing number of women that survive breast cancer, many older, long-term survivors remain frail. A new study out today in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute shows that in a given year over half of these highly frail survivors had no Medicare home health care. "When you beat cancer, it's a powerful moment - often a bell is rung on th more PR

OXFORD, Mississippi, Oct. 19 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news: * * * Ole Miss Researchers Challenge False-Confession Risk Measurement * Criminal justice professors use statistical modeling to examine wrongful-conviction risk OXFORD, Miss. - A University of Mississippi study is adding nuance to a debate over how often police interrogation tactics can produce false confessions leading to wrongful convictions. In a recent simulation study published in the Journal of Criminal Justice, Ole Miss criminal justice and le more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Oct. 19 -- The University of Oklahoma posted the following news: * * * OU diabetes researcher identifies potential new target for type 2 diabetes * OKLAHOMA CITY - A protein called Miro1 found at elevated levels in the skeletal muscle of people with type 2 diabetes may contribute to insulin resistance, potentially making it a target for future treatments that help the body regulate blood sugar, according to a study published today in Nature Communications. Researchers found that removing Miro1 restored the muscles' respons more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Oct. 19 -- The University of Oklahoma posted the following news: * * * OU researcher to study CAR T-Cell and opaganib combination in clinical trials for ultra-high-risk multiple myeloma * OKLAHOMA CITY - Patients with ultra-high-risk multiple myeloma, an aggressive form of blood cancer, often respond poorly to standard treatments, including bone marrow transplant. A University of Oklahoma physician-researcher recently received $2.9 million in funding from the National Cancer Institute to study whether RedHill Biopharma's d more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Oct. 19 -- The University of Oklahoma posted the following news: * * * OU researcher transforms scorpion venom peptides into nonaddictive solution for chronic pain relief * NORMAN, Okla. - As many people struggle with chronic pain and seek relief, opioid misuse has also risen as a serious pain-related issue. To address physical suffering while preventing addictive outcomes, University of Oklahoma researcher Ashlee Rowe is advancing biotherapeutics by studying how certain species of mice are able to resist pain from venomou more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 19 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * Paul Harris elected to National Academy of Medicine * Paul Harris, PhD, Professor of Biomedical Informatics, Biomedical Engineering and Biostatistics, is among 100 newly elected members of the National Academy of Medicine (NAM), the organization announced Oct. 19. Formerly called the Institute of Medicine, NAM was established in 1970 as the health arm of the national academies. Both an honorific membership organization and an advi more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 19 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State to have key exhibit at the 198th PHS Philadelphia Flower Show * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- For the first time in 30 years, Penn State will create a garden display exhibit at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) Philadelphia Flower Show. The nation's largest and longest-running horticulture event will take place March 12-21, 2027, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. The Arboretum at Penn State, part of Penn State Outre more PR

MIDDLETOWN, Pennsylvania, Oct. 19 -- Pennsylvania State University Harrisburg campus posted the following news: * * * Penn State to have key exhibit at the 198th PHS Philadelphia Flower Show * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- For the first time in 30 years, Penn State will create a garden display exhibit at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) Philadelphia Flower Show. The nation's largest and longest-running horticulture event will take place March 12-21, 2027, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. The Arboretum at Penn State, part of Pen more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, Oct. 19 -- The University of Toledo posted the following news: * * * Ph.D. Candidate's Algal Bloom Research Wins State Honor, Heads to National Stage * For Sina Zalbegi, a Ph.D. in Engineering candidate, presenting his research at the One Water Technical Conference would have been exciting enough. Then his research won first place. Zalbegi's project, "Turning Biofilms into Bloom Barriers: A Biological Strategy for Cyanobacteria Harmful Algal Blooms Control via Commercialized Bacterial Consortium," took top honors in the Fres more PR

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Oct. 19 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga campus posted the following news: * * * Plant your roots during UTC Transfer Student Week * For some students, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga isn't the first stop on their collegiate academic journey. National Transfer Student Week--taking place Oct. 19-23--aims to help students find their place on campus. This year's University theme is "Rooted at UTC." "We want people to plant roots here, transfer students or otherwise," said Melissa Laseter, director more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 19 -- The University of Texas San Antonio campus posted the following news: * * * President Eighmy: Caring for one another during a difficult time * Editor's note: The following message was sent from UT San Antonio President Taylor Eighmy to all faculty, staff and students. Our hearts remain heavy following the tragic incident at the Alamodome prior to Saturday's football game against the U.S. Naval Academy. What was intended to be a day of camaraderie, tradition and celebration has been marked by profound sadness, more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Oct. 19 -- Purdue University posted the following news release: * * * Purdue to host early and Election Day voting * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Two buildings at Purdue are serving as voting centers for the upcoming midterm election. Early voting will be hosted at the Convergence Center for Innovation and Collaboration, 101 Foundry Drive in West Lafayette from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20. Parking is available just south of the building, and voters may enter the facility from either the southwest or southeast do more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 19 -- Rush University Medical Center posted the following news: * * * Raising Awareness and Lowering Blood Pressure * High blood pressure is the greatest risk factor for heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States, but it often goes undetected, especially in people living in underserved communities. Rush University Medical Center is helping lead an initiative that brings together partners, programs and resources from across the healthcare ecosystem to improve heart health for everyone in the Chica more PR

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, Oct. 19 -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health posted the following news: * * * Researchers investigate how a nutrient lacking in Western diets may protect lungs from inflammation * Researchers at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health and the Ohio State University have been awarded a renewal of $3.7 million in funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to advance groundbreaking research on how the omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), part of the  more PR

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 19 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Researchers outline priorities for robust U.S. climate assessments * Five Cornell researchers co-authored a new commentary "Research priorities for robust climate assessments in the United States" published September 22 in Earth's Future and Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society. The paper brings together 175 authors to outline research priorities that can inform future national, regional, local, sectoral and topical climate assessments. The commenta more PR

HATTIESBURG, Mississippi, Oct. 19 -- The University of Southern Mississippi posted the following news: * * * Southern Miss Homecoming 2026 Set for Oct. 24 * With a century-plus reputation for teaching and research excellence, and because its alumni and friends consider it a second home, The University of Southern Mississippi has plenty of reasons to celebrate during Homecoming 2026. "Soaring into the Future" is this year's student experience theme. Homecoming Day, Saturday, Oct. 24, will feature the Homecoming Parade, Eagle Walk and introd more PR

HATTIESBURG, Mississippi, Oct. 19 -- The University of Southern Mississippi posted the following news: * * * Southern Miss, Jackson State Partner for Research Translation Workshop Series * Southern Miss Offers Virtual Workshops to Advance Research Translation Mon, 10/19/2026 - 11:38am Four-part virtual series will help faculty, staff and students explore ways to move research discoveries into real-world applications The University of Southern Mississippi's Office of Innovation Management is partnering with Jackson State University and Ve more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 19 -- Spelman College posted the following news: * * * Spelman College Honored for 'Investing in the Future of Beauty' at the 2nd Annual Beauty Icon Awards * Media Contact: Brijea Daniel, 470.733.7036, brijeadaniel@spelman.edu Bronner Bros. Recognized the Cosmetic Science Program for Cultivating Talent and Innovation ATLANTA (October 19, 2026) -- Spelman College's cosmetic science program received the 'Investing in the Future of Beauty' award at Bronner Bros. 2nd annual Beauty Icon Awards for its leadership in adva more PR

AUGUSTA, Georgia, Oct. 19 -- Augusta University posted the following news release: * * * SPH awarded $2.5 million overdose prevention grant, hosts recovery event * Researchers at the Institute of Public and Preventive Health at Augusta University's School of Public Health were recently awarded a three-year $2.5 million grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to improve overdose prevention efforts in Georgia communities. "Part of the project will be here in Augusta and surrounding counties with Sere more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 19 -- The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry posted the following news: * * * SUNY ESF Doctoral Student Earns Prestigious Fellowship from Nation's Oldest Scholarly Society * SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Oct. 19, 2026 - A doctoral student at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) has earned a prestigious national fellowship from the nation's oldest learned society, a highly competitive honor that will support cutting-edge research exploring how urban ecosystems and human relati more PR

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 19 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * T. Michael Duncan leaves a legacy in the classroom * For T. Michael Duncan, the Raymond G. Thorpe Teaching Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Emeritus, teaching was more than a job. For 36 years at Cornell, Duncan approached teaching with the same rigor he brought to research: prepare carefully, observe closely, evaluate the results and then figure out how to make it better the next time. That cycle of constant refinement became a hallmark of  more PR

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Oct. 19 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news: * * * Tarleton State Demonstrates Continued Growth in THECB Doctoral University Peer Group * STEPHENVILLE, Texas -- Tarleton State University continues to showcase its strength in doctoral education and research, meeting all four criteria for the Doctoral Universities classification in the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's (THECB) fiscal year 2026 report. The classification recognizes institutions committed to graduate education, research and sch more PR

ADELPHI, Maryland, Oct. 19 -- The University of Maryland Global Campus posted the following news: * * * Teaching Beyond the Assignment * Award-winning UMGC in Europe faculty focus on real-world skills What does it mean to truly prepare a learner for success? For Charline F. Nixon, PhD, DM, and Ashley Romain, the answer begins long before a student submits a single assignment. Both professors at University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) in Europe were recognized in May 2026 with the 2026 Stanley J. Drazek Teaching Excellence Award, the u more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 19 -- The University of North Carolina Charlotte campus posted the following news release: * * * Team from UNC Charlotte shares AI literacy for STEM education expertise at Malmo University, Sweden * Seven members of the Network for AI Literacy in STEM Education from UNC Charlotte traveled to Malmo University, Malmo, Sweden, for "Network for AI Literacy in STEM Education: Opportunities and Challenges," Sept. 28-Oct. 2. Through collaboration among the network's three participating institutions, UNC Charlotte, M more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 19 -- Michigan State University College of Natural Science posted the following news: * * * Teena Gerhardt named 2027 AWM Fellow * Teena Gerhardt, a professor in the Michigan State University Department of Mathematics, has been named a Fellow of the Association for Women in Mathematics, or AWM, for 2027. She is among eight mathematicians to be recognized with the honor. Gerhardt was selected as a Fellow for her work ranging from local involvement with the MSU student chapter of the AWM to her large-scale nation more PR

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 19 -- Tennessee Technological University posted the following news release: * * * Tennessee Tech art professor's solo exhibition opens in Jackson * Tennessee Tech University School of Art, Craft & Design Director Kimberly Winkle is sharing her latest body of work with audiences in West Tennessee through a solo exhibition, Dwell, now on display at Union University in Jackson. The exhibition is open through Nov. 12 and explores themes of home, belonging, memory and place through furniture and sculptural objects cr more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 19 -- The University of California at Los Angeles posted the following news release: * * * The 360: Polarization, fear and hate during midterms * Behind the campaigning and polling in the lead-up to midterm elections, UCLA experts can unpack what issues and events shape voters' lives and might influence their voting decisions and behavior. Aliza Luft, a sociologist and the interim director of the UCLA Bedari Kindness Institute, home to the Initiative to Study Hate and the Dialogue across Difference initiative, more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Oct. 19 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * The Wisdom Circle * In the Lead magazine seeks to inform future leaders, generate global dialogue on leadership and build a community that sees more effective leadership as a prerequisite to building a better world. It is published by the Buccino Leadership Institute, developing leaders at Seton Hall for over 30 years. This edition reaffirms Seton Hall's commitment to fostering innovative, ethical and impactful leadership. Stay ahead of the curve -- more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, Oct. 19 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * Transfer Student, First-Generation Graduate Proves It's Never Too Late to Aim High * * In his first attempt at a college degree, Robin Marquez '26 dropped out with a 0.9 GPA. * Years later, he re-grouped through the DirectConnect to UCF program and eventually completed research with the Smithsonian Institution and earned the Order of Pegasus, UCF's most prestigious student honor. * Through his second chance, he grew a passion for plant science  more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 19 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * UB partnership helps Carbonix Materials secure $300,000 for semiconductor cooling research * BUFFALO, N.Y. -- University at Buffalo (UB) Business & Entrepreneur Partnerships (BEP) has helped Carbonix Materials secure $300,000 for research on graphene-based materials designed to draw heat away from semiconductor components. BEP helped Carbonix pursue a $250,000 NY THRIVE Innovation Voucher through the NY SMART I-Co more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 19 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * UC San Diego Artificial Intelligence Majors Applied their Skills in Summer Internships * After their first year of classes, AI majors put what they learned in the classroom to use in internships spanning fields from biotech to finance As the University of California San Diego welcomed the second cohort of undergraduate students in its Artificial Intelligence major to campus this fall, students in the inaugural class returned afte more PR

LAFAYETTE, Louisiana, Oct. 19 -- The University of Louisiana Lafayette campus posted the following news: * * * University joins USGS-led network focused on addressing climate issues * The University of Louisiana at Lafayette has joined the South Central Climate Adaptation Science Center as a full consortium member, strengthening its role in collaborative research on climate-related challenges in that region of the United States. The South Central CASC is part of a national network supported by the U.S. Geological Survey. The network brings more PR

ROCHESTER, New York, Oct. 19 -- The University of Rochester posted the following news: * * * URochester faculty garner recognition for professional accomplishments * Recent awards and accolades distinguish University of Rochester faculty for contributions to their fields. Share your updates Know of a faculty member receiving an award or honor? Contact us so we can help share the news. University of Rochester faculty are leaders in their fields who are regularly recognized with regional, national, and international awards and honors for t more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 19 -- The University of Texas San Antonio campus posted the following news: * * * USAA Ascent Scholars Program prepares students for technology careers * For students entering fields such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, computer science and data science, earning a degree is only part of preparing for the competitive job market. Knowing how to communicate their skills, build professional relationships and turn classroom knowledge into workplace experience can matter just as much. The new USAA Ascent Schol more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 19 -- The University of Southern California Rossier School of Education posted the following news: * * * USC Rossier alumna Shannon Sakaue found her calling helping community college students find theirs * In the Hawaiian language, the word "Pahihi" refers to the point on a waterfall where water changes direction. The Pahihi program at Kapi'olani Community College in Honolulu supports mature students returning to college -- transferring in, returning after time away or attending for the first time as adults. Sh more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 19 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * USDA awards more than $16.2M for MSU greenhouse renovations * Through the Research Facilities Act Program, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture, or USDA NIFA, has awarded more than $16.2 million for Michigan State University's ongoing Plant Science Research Greenhouse Complex renovations. Per the program's requirements, MSU is providing matching funds to create more than $32.5 million in new support for t more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Oct. 19 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Using Math and Science to Tell a Story, Engineering Student Adds in Some Magic Too * Once upon a time a UConn sophomore named Brianna watched her first Disney movie and fell in love, not with a prince or princess, but with a fairy named Tinker Bell. A long time ago now, Brianna Flores '29 (ENG), then a young girl, watched as Tinker Bell scavenged the shores of Pixie Hollow for springs and gears and other "lost things" washed up from the mainland  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 19 -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center posted the following news release: * * * UT MD Anderson's Albert Koong and Katy Rezvani elected to the National Academy of Medicine * * Albert Koong, M.D, Ph.D., honored for advances in radiation therapy technologies and new discoveries in cancer biology * Katy Rezvani, M.D., Ph.D., recognized for pioneering work to develop new cancer cell therapies using natural killer cells Two researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have been elected more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Oct. 19 -- Utah State University posted the following news: * * * Utah State Celebrates Record Fall Enrollment * Utah State University enrolled a record 32,286 students this fall, an 8% increase driven in part by significant growth in concurrent enrollment and at campuses across the state. "USU's growth is about more than enrollment numbers. It's about creating opportunities for more students and communities across Utah," President Brad L. Mortensen said. "As the state's land-grant university, we have a responsibility to make  more PR

VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 19 -- Villanova University posted the following news release: * * * Villanova University Opens Vic Maggitti Hall, the New Home of Falvey Library * $130 million facility brings together expanded spaces for research, learning, collaboration and academic support Villanova, Pa. (Oct. 19, 2026) -- Villanova University has officially opened the doors to Vic Maggitti Hall, the new home of Falvey Library and a major addition to the University's academic enterprise. The 150,000-square-foot facility expands opportunitie more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 19 -- Vanderbilt Law School posted the following news: * * * VPA Report: AI Development is Worsening Inflation, and The Federal Government Can Use the Defense Production Act to Stop It * Report: How the Defense Production Act Can Curb AI Chipflation Author: Joel Dodge, Director of Industrial Policy and Economic Security at the Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator Topic: AI hyperscalers, AI-driven inflation, chipflation, Defense Production Act of 1950 The rapid development of artificial intelligence is leading to heigh more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 19 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * What Cancer Drug Resistance Can Teach Researchers About Other Diseases * M.D./Ph.D. candidate Erica Lamkin studies how resistance to BTK-targeted therapies can reveal biological connections between blood cancers and immune-mediated diseases. Key Takeaways * Resistance to targeted therapies can reveal biological mechanisms that are difficult to observe before treatment. * University of Miami Miller School of Medicine student Erica more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 19 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * What Great Lakes sinkholes reveal about their ancient past * A story is hidden in the muddy floor of the Great Lakes. The layers of rock, minerals and clay are the archives of North American history. They contain traces of the waters before major human impacts. Their chemical signatures reveal the drastic changes that occurred as agriculture, industry and cities transformed the region. Paige Kohler believes those grains of sediment are the key to more PR

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 19 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Who is Elias the lighthouse keeper? AI fiction tells the same old story * Like a hack writer or a friend rehashing their glory days over and over, artificial intelligence tends to tell the same old story. For AI agents instructed to write fiction, that tale usually involves lighthouses and a keeper named Elias, according to new Cornell research. Nearly 90% of AI-generated fictional stories written by current large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT and Claude more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Oct. 19 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * WKU English professor to speak at annual Genderations Lecture * On Wednesday, October 28th, Dr. Jessi Thomsen will present her research at the annual Genderations Lecture. Her talk, titled, "Small Is All: Fractal Patterns of Feminisms and Rhetorics," will consider how our collective engagement in feminist rhetorical actions can scale up to big changes. Dr. Jessi Thomsen is Assistant Professor English in the Professional Writing Program at WKU.  more PR

LOUDONVILLE, New York, Oct. 19 -- Siena College posted the following news: * * * Your Graduate Experience Goes Beyond Where You Take Classes * You want a graduate program that fits your life. You also want professors who know you, classmates you can learn from, and a community that supports your goals. At Siena University, online and hybrid graduate programs offer opportunities for both flexibility and connection. Whether you're joining class from home or spending part of your week on campus, the relationships you build are part of your ed more PR