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$2.9M Grant Awarded to Expand Missoula College Nursing Program (10)
MISSOULA, Montana, Oct. 21 -- The University of Montana posted the following news release:
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$2.9M Grant Awarded to Expand Missoula College Nursing Program
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MISSOULA - The state needs more nurses, and two University of Montana entities recently earned a $2.9 million federal grant to help heal the problem.
The Missoula College Nursing Program worked with UM's Office of Health Research & Partnership to secure funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration. The grant will expand UM's LPN-to-RN Bridge Program.
Missoula Col more PR
'I am a UK Innovator:' College of Education's Jena Hinds (10)
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Oct. 21 -- The University of Kentucky posted the following news:
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'I am a UK Innovator:' College of Education's Jena Hinds
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Video by Jeremy Blackburn and Erin Wickey, Research Communications
For years, Jena Hinds, Ph.D., has wondered what happens in the moments between knowing and performing. Today, that curiosity is driving research and innovation that could help students overcome the effects of stress and more accurately demonstrate what they know.
Through the video series "I Am a UK Innovator," Research Commu more PR
'Lighting Talks' Present Innovative Research at Rutgers-Newark (10)
NEWARK, New Jersey, Oct. 22 -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
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'Lighting Talks' Present Innovative Research at Rutgers-Newark
By Carrie Stetler
October 20, 2026
The range and quality of Rutgers University-Newark research was showcased at a "lightning talks" event, where nearly a dozen researchers had four minutes to describe their discoveries.
The presentations, which included all of the Chancellor's Seed Grants projects, ranged from research on early detection of Alzheimer's disease to the use of soil to mitigate poll more PR
'Pedaling Past Barriers' helps Gainesville seniors cycle together (10)
GAINESVILLE, Florida, Oct. 20 -- The University of Florida posted the following news:
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'Pedaling Past Barriers' helps Gainesville seniors cycle together
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* A UF-led program provides a structured group cycling experience for residents at two Gainesville retirement communities.
* With funding from an Outride Research Partnership Grant, the initiative screens participants through occupational therapy assessments to match them with tailored adaptive cycles.
* UF researchers are measuring the program's effects on cognitive function, mood more PR
2026 Atkinson postdocs improve antibiotics, emissions data, green transition (10)
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 21 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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2026 Atkinson postdocs improve antibiotics, emissions data, green transition
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Growing up in the Philippines, tuberculosis was part of everyday life, said Albebson Lim, a postdoctoral associate in microbiology. TB is treatable with antibiotics, but overuse and misuse have led to increasing numbers of Filipinos developing antibiotic-resistant TB. As a new Cornell Atkinson Postdoctoral Fellow, Lim searches oceans and soils for compounds with new mechanisms that c more PR
2026 midterm elections: University of Kansas experts available to comment (10)
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 19 - The University of Kansas School of Law posted the following news:
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2026 midterm elections: University of Kansas experts available to comment
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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, el more PR
22nd Doernbecher Freestyle auction raises over $2.4 million, a record (10)
PORTLAND, Oregon, Oct. 21 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news:
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22nd Doernbecher Freestyle auction raises over $2.4 million, a record
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Six young patient-designers on Friday revealed their personally designed Nike footwear for the 22nd Doernbecher Freestyle collection, a longstanding program and partnership between Oregon Health & Science University Doernbecher Children's Hospital and Nike.
This year's auction, held at the Portland Art Museum, raised over $2.4 million -- the highest in the program's histo more PR
4 New Clubs at Whitman College Spark Community & Connection (10)
WALLA WALLA, Washington, Oct. 21 -- Whitman College posted the following news:
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4 New Clubs at Whitman College Spark Community & Connection
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Read about Whitties who are bringing fresh ideas and energy to campus clubs
By Ikeoluwa Esan '30
Getting race-ready. Members of the Triathlon Club meet up for weekly bike rides, swims and runs as they train for the spring Onion Man Triathlon.
At Whitman College, there is no limit to the creativity and innovation that students bring to campus. They channel it in a variety of ways--from research more PR
43 Faculty at U of A Rank Among World's Most-Cited Researchers (10)
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 22 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
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43 Faculty at U of A Rank Among World's Most-Cited Researchers
Oct. 21, 2026
Faculty from across the University of Arkansas were recognized among the world's most-cited researchers in a recent annual ranking.
The ranking calculates how often a researcher's work is cited as an expert source by other researchers. Researchers are included on the list if they are either among the top 100,000 or have a percentile rank of 2% or higher in their subfie more PR
A Dream Undeferred (10)
YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio, Oct. 20 -- Antioch University posted the following news:
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A Dream Undeferred
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"What happens to a dream deferred?" asks the speaker in Langston Hughes's famous poem "Harlem." After this powerful first line, the poem goes on to invoke the implications of denying people a chance to fulfill their dreams. For students in Antioch University's PhD in Leadership and Change Completion Pathway, Hughes' poignant question can be rephrased: "What happens to a dream undeferred?"
The PhD in Leadership and Change (PhDLC) Comple more PR
A love story, Shakespeare and a UTA connection (10)
ARLINGTON, Texas, Oct. 21 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus posted the following news release:
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A love story, Shakespeare and a UTA connection
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In the fall of 1977, LouAnn and Mike O'Donnell met at The University of Texas at Arlington. One of their first dates was taking in a Shakespeare Dallas performance.
Both would go on to graduate from UT Arlington, marry and enjoy successful careers. All these years later, things have come full circle.
Reminiscing one evening about that first date, the UTA alums, who reside in Arling more PR
A summer of career experience (10)
NORTHFIELD, Minnesota, Oct. 21 -- St. Olaf College posted the following news:
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A summer of career experience
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St. Olaf College advisors and career coaches connect students to a menu of more than 5,000 internships, undergraduate research experiences, and other hands-on opportunities at a breadth of organizations ranging from nonprofits to Fortune 500 companies. More than 90 percent of Oles participate in internships, research, and other opportunities to prepare for their future -- with robust support from the Piper Center for Vocation more PR
ACPHS Announces the 2026 Preceptor Recognition in Mentorship Excellence Awards (10)
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 19 -- The Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences posted the following news:
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ACPHS Announces the 2026 Preceptor Recognition in Mentorship Excellence Awards
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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
Across Cultures, Across Disciplines: PC's Center for South Korean and Asian Studies Program Expands Its Reach (10)
CLINTON, South Carolina, Oct. 22 -- Presbyterian College posted the following news:
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Across Cultures, Across Disciplines: PC's Center for South Korean and Asian Studies program expands its reach
October 20, 2026
Record Korea Scholars cohort highlights a growing network of language study, international partnerships, and transformative experiences across East Asia
Presbyterian College's Center for South Korean and Asian Studies is entering a new phase of growth -- expanding opportunities for students to study languages, travel abroad, b more PR
After 25 Years of Searching, Dystonia Researcher Looks for Answers in Blood (10)
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Oct. 21 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news:
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After 25 Years of Searching, Dystonia Researcher Looks for Answers in Blood
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Twenty-five years ago, Jianfeng Xiao, MD, PhD, was a postdoctoral researcher in Bonn, Germany, when an unexpected phone call changed the direction of his career. A neurologist at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences in Memphis had read one of Dr. Xiao's papers and wanted to talk to him about a very unusual rat.
"He said, 'I have a special rat. more PR
After 25 Years Studying Lyme Disease, UToledo Researcher Gets His Biggest Shot at a Developing a Vaccine (10)
TOLEDO, Ohio, Oct. 21 -- The University of Toledo posted the following news:
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After 25 Years Studying Lyme Disease, UToledo Researcher Gets His Biggest Shot at a Developing a Vaccine
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Dr. Mark Wooten grew up raising cattle in rural Arkansas, wandered into bacteriology in college, and made a bet early in his career that Lyme disease was going to become a major public health problem.
Twenty-five years later, working out of The University of Toledo, he's still collecting on that bet.
Wooten, a professor in the Department of Medical Mic more PR
AI and social work: Promise, progress, and pitfalls (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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AI and social work: Promise, progress, and pitfalls
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A new book, "Artificial Intelligence in Social Work: Bridging Technology and Humanity," recognizes that AI is no longer a distant frontier for social work--algorithmic systems are shaping how and when care is delivered, chatbots are entering mental health services, and older adults are forming relationships with digital companions.
Sara S. Bachman, dean of the School of Social Policy & more PR
AI at Whitman: Curiosity, Connection & Critique (10)
WALLA WALLA, Washington, Oct. 20 -- Whitman College posted the following news:
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AI at Whitman: Curiosity, Connection & Critique
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Why a liberal arts college like Whitman is uniquely suited to navigate and question what AI means for how today's students learn
By Meilee D. Bridges and Margie Reece '93
Photography by Patrick Record and Kim Fetrow '96 of Kim Fetrow Photography
"A Whitman education gives students a chance to explore artificial intelligence tools and think critically about them," says Susanne Beechey, Chair of the Faculty more PR
AI models can get brain rot, too (10)
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 21 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news:
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AI models can get brain rot, too
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Researchers have determined that when large language models are trained on frivolous online content, they can get brain rot like humans do.
As humans and AI models roam the internet, they encounter lots of junk: clickbait headlines, misinformation, hashtags. Research by Dr. Zhengzhong Tu and his colleagues indicates this junk-filled environment could be a cause for concern.
"Brain rot" has emerged as a term to descri more PR
Allies in Africa: Team Turns to Traditional Medicine in Hunt for Pain Remedies (10)
RICHARDSON, Texas, Oct. 22 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news:
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Allies in Africa: Team Turns to Traditional Medicine in Hunt for Pain Remedies
By Stephen Fontenot | Oct. 20, 2026
For millennia, people around the world have relied on various plant extracts as medicine. As the quest continues for non-opioid pain-relief medications, a University of Texas at Dallas researcher is spearheading an international collaboration to learn which natural remedies work and why.
Inspired in part by a college immersion more PR
Among the Academies: The Importance of Talking Politics (10)
DAVIS, California, Oct. 20 -- The University of California Davis campus posted the following news:
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Among the Academies: The Importance of Talking Politics
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How often do you talk politics with friends and family? How about with colleagues? Talking politics might lead to a disagreement, but political scientist Robert Huckfeldt believes that's a good thing.
One way of explaining people's political beliefs is to make assumptions based on their job, level of income, their religion and other facets of their lives. Huckfeldt, a Distinguish more PR
Arcadia Magazine Fall 2026: Becoming Arcadia (10)
GLENSIDE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 20 -- Arcadia University posted the following news:
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Arcadia Magazine Fall 2026: Becoming Arcadia
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As midnight approached, Beaver College students, many wearing pajamas and stifling yawns, gathered in the dining hall for a surprise announcement. As Nov. 20, 2000, dawned, the students cheered-- the culmination of a months-long, history-making process was here at last. In those early morning minutes, the undergraduates at the pajama party had learned the new name of their school: Arcadia University. Wearing more PR
As a UF doctoral student and TikTok star, Kaylee Cunningham is sharing her passion for nuclear energy (10)
GAINESVILLE, Florida, Oct. 21 -- The University of Florida posted the following news:
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As a UF doctoral student and TikTok star, Kaylee Cunningham is sharing her passion for nuclear energy
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* Kaylee Cunningham reaches millions of online viewers by making nuclear energy fun and easy to understand.
* Cunningham will become the first person in her family to earn a doctorate and the first student to complete an online Ph.D. from the UF Department of Materials Science and Engineering.
* After earning degrees from UF and MIT, she conducte more PR
Ask an Expert: Religion, politics and the 2026 midterm elections (10)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Ask an Expert: Religion, politics and the 2026 midterm elections
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- The introduction of memes, artificial intelligence (AI) and the first American pope have transformed conversations around the relationship between church and state during the 2026 midterm elections, according to Gary Adler, associate professor of sociology at Penn State.
Adler studies the ways culture works at the intersection of civil society, re more PR
Associate professor in the Department of Communication earns Fulbright Scholar Award (10)
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Oct. 21 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Associate professor in the Department of Communication earns Fulbright Scholar Award
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Surabhi Sahay, associate professor in the Department of Communication, has earned a Fulbright Scholar Award to examine how cesarean section (C-section) decisions are made in rural and semi-urban communities in India.
The project will engage women, families and healthcare providers to explore how communication, trust, cultural norms and socioeconomic factors shape mate more PR
Behind the gallery walls: How UMaine's Zillman Art Museum launches museum careers (10)
ORONO, Maine, Oct. 21 -- The University of Maine posted the following news release:
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Behind the gallery walls: How UMaine's Zillman Art Museum launches museum careers
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Amanda Skinner still remembers the knitted animal pelts.
As an undergraduate art history student at the University of Maine, Skinner helped install an exhibition at the Zillman Art Museum (ZAM) featuring the work of artist Ruth Marshall, who used yarn to create lifelike representations of animal skins, including those of endangered species.
The artwork was striking. S more PR
Beyond the Classroom: NCCU Law Student Gains Hands-On Civil Rights Experience With Ben Crump (10)
DURHAM, North Carolina, Oct. 21 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news:
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Beyond the Classroom: NCCU Law Student Gains Hands-On Civil Rights Experience With Ben Crump
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For North Carolina Central University School of Law student Joy Kibobi, an internship with the law firm of nationally recognized civil rights attorney Ben Crump provided more than an opportunity to gain legal experience. It reinforced her desire to pursue a career in civil rights law.
Crump has gained national prominence for representing families more PR
Binghamton University: Music Professor Explores Creative Process Behind Canadian Composer's Songs (10)
BINGHAMTON, New York, Oct. 22 -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
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Music professor explores creative process behind Canadian composer's songs
Through sketches, correspondence, and recordings, Hippocrates Cheng's Toronto fellowship traces how John Beckwith transformed poetry into music
By Genevieve Prescher
October 21, 2026
On a page of musical sketches, fragments of several songs might sit alongside crossed-out passages and handwritten notes. For Hippocrates Cheng, those unfinished ideas offer a unique insight into un more PR
Binghamton University: Secret Trigger Words Could Make AI-powered Robots Dangerous--and These Researchers Developed a Defense (10)
BINGHAMTON, New York, Oct. 22 -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
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Secret trigger words could make AI-powered robots dangerous--and these researchers developed a defense
Large language models (LLMs) used to program helpful robots could be exploited, new research shows
By John Brhel
October 20, 2026
Large language models (LLMs) like OpenAI's ChatGPT, Anthropic's Claude, and Google Gemini are increasingly being used to help robots perform tasks, but what if LLMs could be exploited to turn helpful robots into harmful ro more PR
Blake Evermon to deliver Fall Doctoral Residency keynote at DSU (10)
MADISON, South Dakota, Oct. 21 -- Dakota State University posted the following news:
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Blake Evermon to deliver Fall Doctoral Residency keynote at DSU
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MADISON, S.D. -- Dakota State University will welcome Dr. Blake Evermon as keynote speaker for its Fall Doctoral Residency Dinner on Wednesday, Oct. 28. The dinner, which brings doctoral students together on campus, begins at 6 p.m. in the Heartland Captains Club at the Beacom PREMIER Complex.
Fall Doctoral Residency keynote speaker Dr. Blake Evermon.
Evermon's career offers a compell more PR
Blocking cellular stress pathway may help preserve insulin-producing cells (10)
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 21 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Blocking cellular stress pathway may help preserve insulin-producing cells
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Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have identified a molecular pathway that contributes to the death of insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas.
Experiments with preclinical models and human pancreatic cells found that blocking certain proteins in the pathway helped protect beta cells from excessive cellular stress. The discovery, recently published in the Journal of Clinical more PR
Build-up of common enzyme stunts brain growth (10)
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Oct. 21 -- The Washington University School of Medicine posted the following news release:
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Build-up of common enzyme stunts brain growth
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Mouse study of Angelman syndrome identifies potential opportunity to restore healthy neurodevelopment
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* Patients with Angelman syndrome tend to have slower brain development.
* Elevated levels of a specific molecule trigger the brain's stress response, disrupting its growth.
* Blocking the molecule restored normal brain development in mice, suggesting a possible tr more PR
Building Blocks for a Dynamic Future (10)
OBERLIN, Ohio, Oct. 21 -- Oberlin College and Conservatory posted the following news:
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Building Blocks for a Dynamic Future
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Frank Kusi Appiah '29 started tinkering with technology as a kid, learning how devices work by fixing his friends' broken electronics. In 2023, his passion for building brought him from Kumasi, Ghana, to the U.S., to compete in the Robofest World Championship with his high school's robotics team. The team won two titles with their autonomous robots: one for completing timed tasks the fastest, and another for the more PR
Built to Take the Blast: UAH Students Test Prototype Landing Pad to Make Moon Landings Safer (10)
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, Oct. 22 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news:
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Built to take the blast: UAH students test prototype landing pad to make Moon landings safer
OCT 21, 2026 | Russ Nelson
As NASA works toward a sustained human presence on the Moon, researchers at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, are helping solve one of the most pressing challenges facing future lunar missions: how to land spacecraft safely without damaging the landing vehicle or nearby infrast more PR
Can a Stem Cell Transplant Truly Reset the Immune System? (10)
MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 21 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news:
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Can a Stem Cell Transplant Truly Reset the Immune System?
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Miller School researchers led by Dr. Robert Levy propose adding post-transplant cyclophosphamide during immune recovery to target autoreactive cells that may survive autologous stem cell transplantation.
Key Takeaways
* Autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation can reduce autoreactive immune cells, but some cells may survive and contribute to relapse.
* Miller S more PR
CAR T-Cell Therapy Shows Lasting Improvements in Stiff Person Syndrome, Study at CU Anschutz Finds (10)
AURORA, Colorado, Oct. 21 -- The University of Colorado Anschutz campus posted the following news release:
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CAR T-Cell Therapy Shows Lasting Improvements in Stiff Person Syndrome, Study at CU Anschutz Finds
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New research led by the University of Colorado Anschutz is offering hope to people living with stiff person syndrome (SPS), showing that a promising CAR T-cell therapy may help change the course of the disease, with patients experiencing significant improvements in mobility and overall disability that lasted at least one year afte more PR
CDC Foundation Honors Marni Sommer with Award for Health Education (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 21 -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health posted the following news:
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CDC Foundation Honors Marni Sommer with Award for Health Education
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The CDC Foundation announced that Marni Sommer, DrPH, Columbia Mailman professor of sociomedical sciences, is the 2027 recipient of the Elizabeth Fries Health Education Award. The award, which will be presented at the Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) conference next year, recognizes a distinguished leader who makes significant contributions to health educati more PR
Celebrating 100 years of Homecoming (10)
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 21 -- William and Mary posted the following news:
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Celebrating 100 years of Homecoming
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The following story originally appeared in the fall 2026 issue of the W&M Alumni Magazine. It was designed by Xiashan Hughes. An earlier version of this story was published Sept. 17, 2019. - Ed.
A century ago, William & Mary's alumni office led the charge in the campaign "to provide a Home Coming Day for former students in the fall."
So wrote Alumni Secretary J. Malcolm Bridges 1925 in the March 19, 1926, issue of The more PR
Chemical engineering student Violet Krider's advice for fellow transfers: 'Find your niche' (10)
AMES, Iowa, Oct. 20 -- Iowa State University College of Engineering posted the following news:
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Chemical engineering student Violet Krider's advice for fellow transfers: 'Find your niche'
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Violet Krider, a senior in chemical engineering, transferred from Illinois Valley Community College in fall 2025. An 'incredible experience' with a professor there sparked her interest in chemical engineering and helped set her on a path to Iowa State.
Mentorship inspires a move to Iowa State
"The same professor who helped me fall in love with che more PR
Childhood experiences of war loom large over CEOs' decision-making (10)
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Oct. 20 -- George Mason University posted the following news:
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Childhood experiences of war loom large over CEOs' decision-making
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Likening business to war has become a cliche. This shopworn comparison glosses over the grim fact that war informs the backdrop, and backstory, of a great many companies, and their leaders.
The trauma of war has long-lasting reverberations, influencing business decisions taken decades later, argue Eun Hye Jo and Jenny Jung-Wha Lee, accounting professors at Costello College of Business b more PR
CLAS professor Gary Pierce inducted into National Academy of Kinesiology (10)
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Oct. 21 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news:
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CLAS professor Gary Pierce inducted into National Academy of Kinesiology
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Gary Pierce, professor and department executive officer in the Department of Health, Sport, and Human Physiology, has been inducted as a fellow of the National Academy of Kinesiology (NAK).
Founded in 1926, NAK promotes the study and educational applications of human movement and physical activity. Through election to fellowship, the academy recog more PR
CLAS professor Rachel McLaren brings curiosity to life's difficult conversations (10)
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Oct. 21 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news:
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CLAS professor Rachel McLaren brings curiosity to life's difficult conversations
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A difficult conversation can reveal as much about a relationship as an easy one.
But the way people interpret those conversations often depends on how they already feel about the person on the other side.
That relationship between communication and perception is central to the work of Rachel McLaren, an associate professor in the Universi more PR
Clinics Newsletter - Volume 11, Issue 1: September 2026 (10)
BROOKLYN, New York, Oct. 21 -- Brooklyn Law School posted the following news:
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Clinics Newsletter - Volume 11, Issue 1: September 2026
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BLS Sports Law Clinic Launches to Protect Rights of Emerging and Underserved Athletes
In January 2026, Brooklyn Law School launched the Sports Law Clinic, a new in-house legal clinic that provides free legal services to athletes and sports organizations facing complex legal challenges. Led by Professor Jodi Balsam, a nationally recognized expert in sports law, the clinic gives BLS students hands-on e more PR
College of Charleston Joins Tuition Exchange Program (10)
CHARLESTON, South Carolina, Oct. 22 -- The College of Charleston issued the following news:
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College of Charleston Joins Tuition Exchange Program
October 20, 2026
Alicia Lutz
The Tuition Exchange program opens doors to educational opportunities for College of Charleston employees' children, making it easier to explore higher education at participating colleges and universities across the country.
The College of Charleston is excited to offer eligible employees a new scholarship opportunity through the Tuition Exchange (TE). The prog more PR
Common denominator: Dan Callon '77 leaves lasting legacy after nearly 40 years at Franklin College (10)
FRANKLIN, Indiana, Oct. 19 -- Franklin College issued the following news:
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Common denominator: Dan Callon '77 leaves lasting legacy after nearly 40 years at Franklin College
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After nearly 40 years at Franklin College, Dan Callon '77, Ph.D., retired this May from what he considers his calling: teaching. Throughout his career, Callon was a common denominator across generations of Grizzlies, connecting students, colleagues and alumni through mentorship, collaboration and a shared pursuit of excellence.
Colleagues consistently described more PR
Commonwealth Honors College Accepting Applications for Fall 2027 Honors Discovery Seminar Faculty (10)
AMHERST, Massachusetts, Oct. 21 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news:
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Commonwealth Honors College Accepting Applications for Fall 2027 Honors Discovery Seminar Faculty
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Current and retired UMass Amherst faculty members and current librarians are invited to apply to teach a one-credit Honors Discovery Seminar in the Commonwealth Honors College (CHC) for Fall 2027. Online applications will be accepted through Sunday, Nov. 15.
The Honors Discovery Seminar, Honors 391AH, is intended to inspire a love of learning more PR
Compliance and Ethics Week events from October 26-30 (10)
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Oct. 21 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Compliance and Ethics Week events from October 26-30
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The University will hold several events in observance of Compliance and Ethics Week, providing an opportunity to learn more about compliance and ethics across the University, ethical decision-making and how to do the right thing.
Clemson's Office of University Compliance and Ethics helps University leaders, faculty, staff and students navigate their responsibilities. The Office is a partner in under more PR
Cornell Bowers launches two online master's programs in AI (10)
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 21 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Cornell Bowers launches two online master's programs in AI
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Beginning in fall 2027, the Cornell Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and Information Science will offer two online master's degree programs in artificial intelligence designed for working professionals seeking to deepen their expertise.
The programs provide two distinct pathways for developing greater understanding and knowledge of AI. The M.S. in artificial intelligence provides a deep technical f more PR
CSU Law Students Play a Major Role in The Gambia Accountability Project (10)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Oct. 21 -- Cleveland State University posted the following news:
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CSU Law Students Play a Major Role in The Gambia Accountability Project
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CSU College of Law students, under the supervision of International Law Center Director and Professor Milena Sterio, are assisting prosecutors in The Gambia with evidence gathering and other research through the Gambia Accountability Project, which supports the Special Tribunal for The Gambia.
Project student associates include Morgan Malone, Hailey Moran, Emma Prusha, Cael Shaw, more PR
CSUN Prof Receives $600,000 NIH Award to Study Antimicrobial Treatments in Infection-Like Conditions (10)
NORTHRIDGE, California, Oct. 21 -- California State University Northridge campus posted the following news release:
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CSUN Prof Receives $600,000 NIH Award to Study Antimicrobial Treatments in Infection-Like Conditions
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Media Contact: Carmen Ramos Chandler, carmen.chandler@csun.edu, (818) 677-2130
In a laboratory in the basement of California State University, Northridge's Eucalyptus Hall, associate professor of physics Sattar Taheri-Araghi and his students are setting out on an ambitious project to understand how antimicrobial peptid more PR
CSUSB Brings AI Education to High School Students in Rialto (10)
SAN BERNARDINO, California, Oct. 22 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news:
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CSUSB brings AI education to high school students in Rialto
CSUSB faculty member Nabeel Alzahrani introduced students at Rialto Unified's Eisenhower High School to artificial intelligence, large language models, AI agents, STEM careers and higher education opportunities.
October 21, 2026
For Eisenhower High School students, artificial intelligence became more than an abstract technology during a recent presentation. It more PR
CUNY Chancellor Matos Rodriguez Delivers the 2026 State of the University Address (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 21 -- The City University of New York posted the following news:
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CUNY Chancellor Matos Rodriguez Delivers the 2026 State of the University Address
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Today, City University of New York Chancellor Felix V. Matos Rodriguez delivered his 2026 State of the University Address. The speech was held at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in Manhattan, where the Chancellor was preceded by CUNY Board of Trustees Chairman William C. Thompson Jr. and introduced by Hunter College Student Fariha Khan. The full transcript of Chancello more PR
Dyslexia Awareness Month: UConn Waterbury Connects Awareness With Research and Student Success (10)
STORRS, Connecticut, Oct. 21 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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Dyslexia Awareness Month: UConn Waterbury Connects Awareness With Research and Student Success
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UConn Waterbury, Waterbury City Hall, and the Chase Building were lit in red on Monday, Oct. 5 to mark Dyslexia Awareness Month. The "Light It Red" initiative brought together the campus, the City of Waterbury, and Decoding Dyslexia-CT to highlight the importance of early identification, evidence-based instruction, and support for people with dyslexia. more PR
Eckerd College establishes student chapter of The Wildlife Society (10)
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Oct. 21 -- Eckerd College posted the following news:
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Eckerd College establishes student chapter of The Wildlife Society
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Eckerd College has officially launched its chapter of The Wildlife Society, an international organization committed to addressing issues that affect wildlife now and will shape the future.
"It's an academic group, but it's much more than that," says Associate Professor of Biology Jeffrey Goessling, Ph.D., who oversees Eckerd's new student chapter.
The organization includes scientists, man more PR
Educators in rural communities invited to apply to host free Geospatial Skills Camp in June 2027 (10)
BOZEMAN, Montana, Oct. 20 -- Montana State University posted the following news:
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Educators in rural communities invited to apply to host free Geospatial Skills Camp in June 2027
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BOZEMAN -- Montana State University will select educators and organizations in five rural Montana communities to host a fully sponsored Geospatial Skills Camp for high school students in June 2027.
This year's camp, designed for students entering ninth and 10th grades, will be held June 14-18 in five rural communities. Educators and camp leaders will receiv more PR
EKU Marks 60 Years of Police Studies and Criminal Justice Education (10)
RICHMOND, Kentucky, Oct. 21 -- Eastern Kentucky University posted the following news:
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EKU Marks 60 Years of Police Studies and Criminal Justice Education
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Michael Bosse, '82, formed lasting connections at EKU that he says contributed to his career as commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training. EKU's School of Justice Studies is carrying that tradition forward by expanding partnerships and providing more opportunities in criminal justice education.
When Michael Bosse came to Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) more PR
Ethan Rauschert makes room for the world (10)
MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Oct. 21 -- Central Michigan University posted the following news:
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Ethan Rauschert makes room for the world
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Early planning helped the management and marketing student spend a semester in Greece while staying on track with his degree.
On a typical Tuesday in Greece, Ethan Rauschert went to class. Wednesday meant homework and time with friends, followed by another day of class on Thursday. Then came the long weekend. "Friday morning, wake up and go to the airport and be back Monday morning," he said.
That fr more PR
Exercise matters, even when you work hard (10)
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 21 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news:
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Exercise matters, even when you work hard
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Does farm work count as exercise?
When you work hard every day, who has time for exercise? Why spend extra time exercising when physical work is part of your daily routine?
Farm work, gardening, stacking firewood and other outdoor chores keep you moving and provide important health benefits, but the physical activities that we do to accomplish daily chores ar more PR
Expanding Iowa State students' poultry knowledge (10)
AMES, Iowa, Oct. 20 -- Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news:
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Expanding Iowa State students' poultry knowledge
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Dawn Koltes wants to increase Iowa State University students' awareness of the many opportunities available within the poultry industry in Iowa and beyond.
"There's a lot of poultry production in Iowa, but students often don't realize poultry is an option when they come here to study animal science or that it's as prevalent as it is in the state," said Koltes, an assistant more PR
Experiential Learning Expo Highlights the Value of a VSU Degree (10)
VALDOSTA, Georgia, Oct. 21 -- Valdosta State University issued the following news:
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October 21, 2026
Robbyn DeSpain, Director of Strategic Communications
Experiential Learning Expo Highlights the Value of a VSU Degree
VALDOSTA, Ga. - Students at Valdosta State University (VSU) learn by doing in many ways including internships, undergraduate research, study abroad, community engagement, practicums, field placements, and more. The Third Annual Fall Experiential Learning Exposition is a celebration of that real world experience.
The exp more PR
Exploring transportation safety and technology (10)
MOSCOW, Idaho, Oct. 20 -- The University of Idaho posted the following news release:
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Exploring transportation safety and technology
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Kevin Chang discusses transportation research, bicycle safety, school transportation and how engineers are adapting to new technology
BY Leigh Cooper and Danae Lenz
Photos by Melissa Hartley
October 20, 2026
Every morning, school buses stop traffic and parents circle the school drop-off line. And there are engineering experts who specialize in moving people and products safely, efficiently, reliably more PR
Faculty champions return for Raft Debate All-Stars (10)
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 21 -- William and Mary posted the following news:
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Faculty champions return for Raft Debate All-Stars
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The following story originally appeared on the website for the College of Arts & Sciences. - Ed.
They've already won the Raft Debate before. Now, they're back to defend the title and settle the age-old question once more: which academic discipline should survive for the sake of humanity?
The four William & Mary faculty members -- Chuck Bailey, Anne Rasmussen, Peter Vishton and Andrew Fisher -- will take more PR
Family Medicine Physician Timothy Baty, D.O., Joins UAMS Health Family Medical Center in Batesville (10)
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Oct. 22 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release:
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Family Medicine Physician Timothy Baty, D.O., Joins UAMS Health Family Medical Center in Batesville
Oct. 21, 2026 | Timothy Baty, D.O., has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Family Medical Center in Batesville, where he will provide comprehensive primary care services for patients of all ages.
The Wynne native returns to Batesville, where he completed his residency training at the UAMS North more PR
Family nurse practitioner training earns state ranking (10)
CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 -- PennWest posted the following news:
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Family nurse practitioner training earns state ranking
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PennWest University's Master of Science in Nursing program earned the No. 6 spot on NursePractitionerOnline.com's 2027 list of Pennsylvania's best online nurse practitioner programs.
"Our students bring valuable experience as registered nurses and a commitment to doing more for their patients," said Dr. Nicole Evanick, executive director of PennWest's School of Nursing. "This recognition reflects the work more PR
FAU Receives $1.3M NOAA Grant to Address Harmful Algal Blooms (10)
BOCA RATON, Florida, Oct. 22 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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FAU Receives $1.3M NOAA Grant to Address Harmful Algal Blooms
By Gisele Galoustian | 10/21/2026
Grant Snapshot: Florida Atlantic University's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute has received a $1.3 million grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science to investigate the environmental and biological drivers of recurring and prolonge more PR
Fayetteville State Professor Raymond Summerville Honored for Research on Civil Rights History and African American Folklore (10)
FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina, Oct. 21 -- Fayetteville State University posted the following news:
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Fayetteville State Professor Raymond Summerville Honored for Research on Civil Rights History and African American Folklore
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FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - Raymond Summerville, Ph.D., an assistant English professor at Fayetteville State University, received the Emerging Trailblazer Award during the 7th Annual Trailblazer Awards ceremony Oct. 2 at the Reynolds Alumni Center at the University of Missouri-Columbia.
The Mizzou Black Alumni Network pr more PR
Fewer overdoses, not increased naloxone use, may help explain decline in U.S. overdose deaths (10)
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 21 -- Brown University posted the following news:
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Fewer overdoses, not increased naloxone use, may help explain decline in U.S. overdose deaths
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- Increased use of the overdose-reversing drug naloxone may not be a major reason opioid overdose deaths have fallen sharply across the U.S. since 2023, according to a study that challenges a leading explanation for the decline.
"There are big questions about why opioid overdose mortality rates are falling nationally since more PR
Firefighter Cancer Study Marks First Anniversary (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 22 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news:
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Firefighter cancer study marks first anniversary
By Venus Islas October 21, 2026
Behind every research finding is the potential to change a life. For firefighters, that could mean detecting cancer earlier, better understanding occupational risks, and gaining more time with the families and squads they call home.
That mission was at the heart of the Texas Firefighter Cancer Study Research Symposium Oct. 8, held one year afte more PR
Florida State University computer scientist wins $100,000 grand prize at Discovery Days event (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 21 -- Florida State University posted the following news:
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Florida State University computer scientist wins $100,000 grand prize at Discovery Days event
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* Florida State University computer scientist Xian Mallory earned $100,000 in funding from ReliaQuest for her startup called Sage, a cybersecurity platform designed to protect personal data.
* The grand prize highlighted "The Quest for What's Next!" competition at FSU Discovery Days, one of the signature events where six teams competed for funding from Rel more PR
Former U.S. Sens. Alexander, Frist reflect on leadership, public service at MTSU event (10)
MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Oct. 21 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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Former U.S. Sens. Alexander, Frist reflect on leadership, public service at MTSU event
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MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -- Two of Tennessee's most influential public servants returned to Middle Tennessee State University on Monday, Oct. 19, to reflect on leadership, bipartisanship and the value of civic engagement while highlighting a new chapter in preserving the state's political history.
Former Republican U.S. Sens. Lamar Alexander and Bill Frist more PR
Four Questions Can Help Identify Patients Who May Benefit from Renal Denervation (10)
MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 21 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news:
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Four Questions Can Help Identify Patients Who May Benefit from Renal Denervation
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A four-question framework helps clinicians confirm uncontrolled hypertension, optimize treatment, identify underlying causes and discuss whether renal denervation fits a patient's needs and preferences.
Key Takeaways
* Renal denervation is a minimally invasive procedure intended to help lower blood pressure by targeting nerves surrounding the renal more PR
From CMU classroom to the green screen: Alum returns to prepare the next generation of broadcast meteorologists (10)
MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Oct. 21 -- Central Michigan University posted the following news:
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From CMU classroom to the green screen: Alum returns to prepare the next generation of broadcast meteorologists
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For Diane Phillips, returning to Central Michigan University to teach broadcast meteorology is an opportunity to give back to the program that helped launch her career.
Phillips, a CMU meteorology alum and working broadcast meteorologist on WNEM Channel 5, now teaches students how to take their knowledge of weather and turn it into more PR
From lab to launch: How Brown research inspired a breakthrough in sustainable building (10)
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 21 -- Brown University posted the following news:
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From lab to launch: How Brown research inspired a breakthrough in sustainable building
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- In 2014, a team of Brown University and Rhode Island School of Design students took part in the Solar Decathlon, an international student competition to see who could design and build the most innovative, efficient and livable solar-powered home.
After two years of design and construction, the students unveiled Techstyle Haus, a more PR
From The Ground Up Project Connects Research and Farmers (10)
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Oct. 21 -- Lincoln University posted the following news:
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From The Ground Up Project Connects Research and Farmers
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Through the project From the Ground Up, Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) researchers are helping Midwest farmers explore agricultural practices aimed at improving soil health, supporting livestock production and strengthening farm sustainability. A team of five researchers collaborate with producers to evaluate climate-smart agricultural practices under real-world farming conditions.
Mohan A more PR
FSU developing statewide data system to improve mental healthcare in Florida (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 21 -- Florida State University posted the following news:
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FSU developing statewide data system to improve mental healthcare in Florida
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* FSU is bringing together data from five state agencies to help researchers identify gaps in mental health and substance use care.
* The project aims to help policymakers evaluate treatment outcomes and improve services for Floridians.
For years, critical data about Florida's behavioral healthcare system has been scattered among state agencies, making it difficult to ass more PR
FSU Google Days brings hands-on AI learning to campus (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 21 -- Florida State University posted the following news:
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FSU Google Days brings hands-on AI learning to campus
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* More than 1,000 Florida State community members attended the Google Days event for hands-on artificial intelligence training.
* Google specialists guided faculty and students through practical classroom and research application.
Florida State University recently welcomed more than 1,000 faculty, staff and students to Google Days 2026, a two-day event featuring hands-on AI training, demonstrat more PR
FSU study finds healthcare provider photos in waiting rooms can strengthen patient trust (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 21 -- Florida State University posted the following news:
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FSU study finds healthcare provider photos in waiting rooms can strengthen patient trust
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* Provider race and ethnicity influenced Black participants' perceptions of fairness and communication skills, researchers found.
* The study suggests that simple, low-cost changes to healthcare settings could help strengthen patient-provider relationships.
A new Florida State University study finds that adding healthcare providers' photographs to clinic welco more PR
FSU's IGNITE Tallahassee showcases regional innovation and student talent at open house (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 21 -- Florida State University posted the following news:
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FSU's IGNITE Tallahassee showcases regional innovation and student talent at open house
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* The IGNITE Tallahassee Open House + Innovation Expo highlighted research commercialization during Florida State's 4th annual Discovery Days.
* IGNITE Tallahassee serves as FSU's business incubator, offering specialized labs and mentorship to launch new high-tech companies.
Florida State University showcased regional innovation and student entrepreneurship Wed more PR
Gentzler Translation Center to Host "Threads of Babel" Exhibition, Invites Submissions for Spring 2027 Artwork (10)
AMHERST, Massachusetts, Oct. 21 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news:
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Gentzler Translation Center to Host "Threads of Babel" Exhibition, Invites Submissions for Spring 2027 Artwork
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The Edwin C. Gentzler Translation Center at the University of Massachusetts Amherst will host an opening reception for "Threads of Babel," an exhibition by collage artist Ekim Akyildiz, on Tuesday, Nov. 10, from 4-5 p.m. in Herter Hall Annex 17. The reception will include refreshments and a conversation with the artist about the wo more PR
George Mason course brings expertise from audio description pioneer (10)
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Oct. 20 -- George Mason University posted the following news:
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George Mason course brings expertise from audio description pioneer
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Goldberg analyzes Iowa's midterm races on national news (10)
MOUNT VERNON, Iowa, Oct. 21 -- Cornell College issued the following news:
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Goldberg analyzes Iowa's midterm races on national news
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Cornell College Associate Professor of American Politics Megan Goldberg, alongside The Gazette's Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy, discussed the midterm races in Iowa on Fox News' "Special Report" with Bret Baier.
The interview took place outside in downtown Cedar Rapids, and Goldberg was asked about many topics, including the U.S. Senate race between Ashley Hinson and Josh Turek.
"I think that this more PR
Google Hosts Innovation & Pathways Summit at Tuskegee University (10)
TUSKEGEE, Alabama, Oct. 22 -- The Tuskegee University posted the following news:
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Google Hosts Innovation & Pathways Summit at Tuskegee University
Crystal Drake 21 October 2026
Representatives, software engineers, and talent recruiters from Google gathered at Tuskegee University Tuesday for the Google Summit, engaging directly with students, faculty, and academic leadership to drive technical innovation, career preparation, and talent development.
The summit continues Google's multi-year initiative to strengthen partnerships with HBCU more PR
Grant funds Educator Scholars program to boost workplace success (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 21 -- Lipscomb University posted the following news:
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Grant funds Educator Scholars program to boost workplace success
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New teachers and students bound for Nashville classrooms get extra mentoring, training to navigate the education workplace successfully.
For some Lipscomb graduates today, the hard part may not be graduating with their degree but finding their identity and keeping pace in the busy workforce once they have a job.
In the education profession specifically, retention of classroom teachers bey more PR
Half-Matched Bone Marrow Transplant Expands Treatment Options for Children and Young Adults with Severe Aplastic Anemia (10)
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 21 -- Johns Hopkins Medicine posted the following news release:
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Half-Matched Bone Marrow Transplant Expands Treatment Options for Children and Young Adults with Severe Aplastic Anemia
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Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center and Johns Hopkins Children's Center report that bone marrow transplant using half-matched family donors achieved a 96% survival rate among children, adolescent, and young adult patients with severe aplastic anemia, a rare, life-threatening disorder in w more PR
Harrisburg offers graduate tuition discount for Attorney General employees, dependents (10)
MIDDLETOWN, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 -- Pennsylvania State University Harrisburg campus posted the following news:
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Harrisburg offers graduate tuition discount for Attorney General employees, dependents
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MIDDLETOWN, Pa. -- Penn State Harrisburg has announced a new partnership with the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General to offer a 15% tuition discount on residential graduate school programs at the college to all Office of Attorney General employees and their eligible family members.
This latest partnership is an extension of the par more PR
HBCU Students and Alumni Champion UDC President Maurice D. Edington for National Leadership Honor (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- The University of the District of Columbia posted the following news:
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HBCU Students and Alumni Champion UDC President Maurice D. Edington for National Leadership Honor
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University of the District of Columbia President Maurice D. Edington received the 2026 HBCU Pillar Award on Sunday, Oct. 18, recognizing his leadership in advancing student success, expanding academic opportunities and strengthening the university's future.
Edington was nominated by HBCU students and alumni, and the organization's Council of Ad more PR
Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Is a Global Issue That Goes Beyond the Clinical (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 20 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release:
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Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Is a Global Issue That Goes Beyond the Clinical
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Heavy menstrual bleeding is a common but seldom discussed issue affecting about 20% of American women and up to 50% of women globally. It can impact almost every part of someone's daily life--keeping them from school or work and impacting physical health, mental health, and relationships.
And while certain medical conditions, like endometriosis or u more PR
HMEI to Open Environmental Exhibition by Artist Maya Lin (10)
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Oct. 21 -- 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
HMEI to Open Environmental Exhibition by Artist Maya Lin (10)
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Oct. 22 -- 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
How childhood adversity may influence risks for drugs and alcohol (10)
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Oct. 20 -- The George Mason University College of Public Health posted the following news:
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How childhood adversity may influence risks for drugs and alcohol
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* Social Work Professor Sunny Shin's research suggests that the types of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) young people face may be associated with different risk factors for alcohol and drug use.
* Looking at patterns of ACEs, rather than the number alone, could help researchers better understand substance use risk and inform more targeted prevention stra more PR
How Do You Know If a College Is Right For You? (10)
LOUDONVILLE, New York, Oct. 21 -- Siena College posted the following news:
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How Do You Know If a College Is Right For You?
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Ever feel like your college search is taking over your laptop? You can analyze college stats, compare majors, and click through 3D virtual tours until 2 a.m, and that's a great start to build your list! But when it comes down to picking your future home, the real clarity happens the moment you step foot on campus. Campus fit isn't something you can read about in a brochure; it's something you feel the second you more PR
How late can you wait? Turns out, we still don't know (10)
BOULDER, Colorado, Oct. 19 -- The University of Colorado Boulder campus posted the following news:
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How late can you wait? Turns out, we still don't know
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New research from CU Boulder Associate Professor Amanda Stevenson uses math and demography to show women's ability to get pregnant doesn't necessarily decrease with age
Amanda Stevenson's affection for her mentor, fellow demographer Jane Menken, is obvious. She's quick to rave about Menken's legacy, as well as her smarts: "She's a super genius."
Stevenson, associate professor of s more PR
How MFIA Helped Uncover the Story Behind a Landmark Press Freedom Case (10)
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Oct. 21 -- Yale Law School posted the following news:
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How MFIA Helped Uncover the Story Behind a Landmark Press Freedom Case
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When First Amendment lawyer Lee Levine '79 began researching the case of journalist Earl Caldwell, he thought he knew the story he was investigating.
Caldwell, a reporter for The New York Times, had developed extraordinary access to the Black Panther Party while covering the organization in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The federal government subpoenaed him to testify before a grand more PR
How USC Rossier helped Truc Nguyen build a career grounded in listening (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 21 -- The University of Southern California Rossier School of Education posted the following news:
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How USC Rossier helped Truc Nguyen build a career grounded in listening
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Before phrases like artificial intelligence and concerns about how children interact with technology dominated headlines, Truc Nguyen was already asking difficult questions about how young people navigate the internet.
A research specialist and interim director of General Education at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa, Nguyen has spe more PR
Hudson Valley Community College Shares New Workforce Development Findings, Hosts Industry Roundtable (10)
TROY, New York, Oct. 22 -- Hudson Valley Community College issued the following news release:
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College Shares New Workforce Development Findings, Hosts Industry Roundtable
October 20, 2026
Hudson Valley Community College presented findings from a new workforce development research study on Friday, Oct. 16, at HVCC North in Malta. The event brought together industry representatives and community partners to discuss the evolving employment landscape across the Capital Region.
The research study examines regional workforce needs and opp more PR
Human neural stem cells found to be susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 variants (10)
RIVERSIDE, California, Oct. 21 -- The University of California Riverside campus posted the following news:
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Human neural stem cells found to be susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 variants
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Human neural stem cells that help form the brain and spinal cord are highly susceptible to SARS-CoV-2, including Omicron variants BA.1 and BA.2, according to new research from the University of California, Riverside. The findings raise concerns about the potential effects of maternal COVID-19 infection on early nervous system development and underscore the i more PR
Human Resources seeks feedback on fall Road to Retirement conference, highlights available resources (10)
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Oct. 21 -- Purdue University posted the following news release:
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Human Resources seeks feedback on fall Road to Retirement conference, highlights available resources
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Human Resources is seeking feedback from benefits-eligible faculty and staff following the fall 2026 Road to Retirement conference. Whether retirement is years away or approaching soon, employee feedback helps shape future Road to Retirement conferences.
Complete the brief survey by Nov. 4. Responses are anonymous.
Road to Retirement recordings more PR
Humanities Alumni Discuss Their Post-Trinity Journeys (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 19 -- Trinity University posted the following news:
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Humanities Alumni Discuss Their Post-Trinity Journeys
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Trinity University students walk into the Fiesta Room, past the jazz band's soothing notes, and take their seats, a parent or loved one beside them. One question on their collective mind: "What can I do with my humanities degree?"
Four Trinity alumni who majored in the humanities sit at the front of the room, eager to share their postgraduate experiences and answer this question.
It's Fall Family Weeke more PR
IEE accepting proposals for 2027 Seed Grant Program (10)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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IEE accepting proposals for 2027 Seed Grant Program
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Proposals are now being accepted for the Institute of Energy and the Environment's (IEE) 2027 Seed Grant Program. All proposals must align with at least one of IEE's five research themes: Climate and Natural Systems, Health and the Environment, Integrated Energy Systems, Equitable Communities and the Built Environment or Water Sustainability.
Special considera more PR
In Annual State of the University of Texas Address, President Davis Highlights Position of Strength and Future Plans in Healthcare, Research and Undergraduate Education (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 22 -- The University of Texas issued the following news:
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In Annual State of the University Address, President Davis Highlights Position of Strength and Future Plans in Healthcare, Research and Undergraduate Education
October 21, 2026
President Jim Davis shared a bold and confident vision for the future of The University of Texas at Austin during his annual State of the University address, highlighting the institution's growing strength and outlining major efforts to advance health care, research and undergraduate e more PR
In service of equity and justice: Meet Arc Fellow Elena Rovira (10)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 21 -- The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law posted the following news:
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In service of equity and justice: Meet Arc Fellow Elena Rovira
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Elena Rovira intended to become a college professor, researching the law's impact on marginalized individuals. She started this path by earning a bachelor's degree in ethnic studies and disability studies at the University of Utah. Rovira enjoyed ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI) research through the Utah Center of Excellence in ELSI Research's GURU more PR
Inaugural Okefenokee Science Symposium Showcases Research, Conservation, and Collaboration (10)
BRUNSWICK, Georgia, Oct. 21 -- The College of Coastal Georgia posted the following news:
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Inaugural Okefenokee Science Symposium Showcases Research, Conservation, and Collaboration
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More than 100 attendees, including researchers, undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, staff, conservation professionals, and community members, gathered at the Center for the Arts for the inaugural Biennial Okefenokee Science Symposium on Oct. 16. Discussions and presentations covered a wide range of topics, not only related to the Okefenokee Swamp more PR
Inside Binghamton University's Student-led Metabolic and Exercise Physiology Laboratory (10)
BINGHAMTON, New York, Oct. 22 -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
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Inside Binghamton University's student-led Metabolic and Exercise Physiology Laboratory
Modern research and teaching facility helps advance human physiology through research, education, and objective assessment
By Natalie Blando-George
October 20, 2026
With a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration and community engagement, the Metabolic and Exercise Physiology Laboratory (MEPL) at Binghamton University is a research and teaching facility dedicated to more PR
Interior Design Seniors Transform Home for Annual Designer Showhouse (10)
HATTIESBURG, Mississippi, Oct. 21 -- The University of Southern Mississippi posted the following news:
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Interior Design Seniors Transform Home for Annual Designer Showhouse
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Senior interior design students at The University of Southern Mississippi's School of Construction and Design put their skills to work this fall, transforming an empty new-construction home into a fully designed space in just 3 1/2 weeks for the seventh annual Designer Showhouse.
The project gives students the opportunity to take what they have learned throughout more PR
Iron deficiency may explain psychiatric outcomes of a rare genetic condition , article (10)
ROANOKE, Virginia, Oct. 20 -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech posted the following news:
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Iron deficiency may explain psychiatric outcomes of a rare genetic condition, article
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Iron deficiency may explain psychiatric outcomes of a rare genetic condition
A rare gene deletion can lead to schizophrenia, autism, or mild developmental delays. Ryan Purcell of the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute will use a new grant from the National Institutes of Health to explore whether iron deficiency might be making the d more PR
IUP Center for Civic Dialogue Presenting Constitutional Scholar Jeffrey Rosen November 9 (10)
INDIANA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 20 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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IUP Center for Civic Dialogue Presenting Constitutional Scholar Jeffrey Rosen November 9
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National constitutional scholar Jeffrey Rosen will be at Indiana University of Pennsylvania on November 9 as the IUP Center for Civic Dialogue's Inaugural Distinguished Speaker.
Rosen's public lecture and discussion, "Can We Still Talk? The Constitution, Disagreement, and Our Shared Future, An Evening with Jeffrey Rosen" is free and open to the commu more PR
IUP Office of International Education Celebrates the World with International Unity Day October 23 (10)
INDIANA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 19 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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IUP Office of International Education Celebrates the World with International Unity Day October 23
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The Office of International Education at Indiana University of Pennsylvania will hold International Unity Day on October 23 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the Hadley Union Building at IUP. This event is free and open to all.
This fall, IUP welcomed 348 international students from 62 countries, including 74 students enrolled in the American Langu more PR
Jake Hargis brings a public health perspective to health care leadership (10)
RENO, Nevada, Oct. 21 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news:
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Jake Hargis brings a public health perspective to health care leadership
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Jake Hargis did not begin college with a plan to become a health care executive.
Growing up in Fallon, Hargis had strong ties to Northern Nevada and was interested in sports medicine. He initially considered a career in physical therapy, but the University of Nevada, Reno's health ecology program gave him room to explore clinical health, health care policy and administration.
It was more PR
Jax State to Host AI Forward Summit Connecting Education and Industry (10)
JACKSONVILLE, Alabama, Oct. 19 -- Jacksonville State University posted the following news:
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Jax State to Host AI Forward Summit Connecting Education and Industry
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AI Forward: From Classroom to Career will bring together K-12 educators, higher education, students and industry leaders Feb. 11-12; proposals accepted through Nov. 9
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. -- Jacksonville State University will bring educators, students and industry leaders together to explore the rapidly evolving role of artificial intelligence during AI Forward: From Classroo more PR
JMU's Young Children's Program Expands Learning for Education Research (10)
HARRISONBURG, Virginia, Oct. 22 -- James Madison University issued the following news:
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JMU's Young Children's Program expands learning for education research
James Madison University's Young Children's Program (YCP) has expanded its services across two campus locations, providing early childhood education and new opportunities for teaching and research. The program now operates in both Anthony-Seeger Hall and Memorial Hall, with preschool classrooms at Anthony-Seeger and expanded programming at Memorial Hall for children ranging from i more PR
Kansas State University: Jessika Rojas' Work in Radiation Processing, Nanotechnology and Nuclear Materials Lights the Way for a Healthier, Safer Future (10)
MANHATTAN, Kansas, Oct. 22 -- Kansas State University issued the following news:
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Radiant research
Jessika Rojas' work in radiation processing, nanotechnology and nuclear materials lights the way for a healthier, safer future
By Malorie Sougey, Division of Communications and Marketing
Oct. 21, 2026
On top of a whiteboard in Ward Hall, the mother of radiation empowers Kansas State University's newest nuclear engineering faculty member.
Marie Curie's words -- "Nothing in life is to be feared; it is only to be understood" -- inspire Je more PR
Kansas State University: Research to Real-world Impact (10)
MANHATTAN, Kansas, Oct. 22 -- Kansas State University issued the following news:
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Research to real-world impact
Oct. 21, 2026
For Kansas State University faculty, staff and students working to make a difference through research, Extension and community partnerships, generating data is only part of the process. The next steps involve bridging the gap between what research tells us works and putting it into action for lasting community benefit.
On Wednesday, Oct. 28, Samantha Harden, associate professor in the Department of Human Nutrit more PR
Katherine Boyer Inducted as Fellow in the National Academy of Kinesiology (10)
AMHERST, Massachusetts, Oct. 21 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news:
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Katherine Boyer Inducted as Fellow in the National Academy of Kinesiology
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Katherine Boyer, professor of kinesiology in the School of Public Health and Health Sciences, was one of 15 distinguished scholars inducted as fellows into the National Academy of Kinesiology. Boyer was recognized during the academy's 95th annual meeting on Oct. 3, in Portland, Oregon, for her distinguished and sustained contributions to the field of kinesiology throu more PR
Kean Professor Receives Nearly $900,000 from NASA to Improve Space Rover Navigation (10)
UNION, New Jersey, Oct. 20 -- Kean University posted the following news release:
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Kean Professor Receives Nearly $900,000 from NASA to Improve Space Rover Navigation
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Kean University Associate Professor Moitrayee Chatterjee, Ph.D., has received a two-year award of nearly $900,000 from NASA to develop artificial intelligence (AI) technology that could help autonomous rovers navigate the moon, Mars and beyond while expanding research opportunities for Kean students.
The award, made through NASA's MUREP Space Technology Artemis Research more PR
Kennesaw State researcher receives $250,000 NSF grant to enhance construction education (10)
KENNESAW, Georgia, Oct. 21 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release:
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Kennesaw State researcher receives $250,000 NSF grant to enhance construction education
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Kennesaw State University researcher Minsoo Baek has received a $250,000 National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to develop technology that could help construction management students navigate real-world challenges before entering the workforce.
The three-year project, which began Oct. 1, will combine generative artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual rea more PR
KU Alumni to celebrate 2026 Fred Ellsworth Medallion, Homecoming Award honorees (10)
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 21 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:
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KU Alumni to celebrate 2026 Fred Ellsworth Medallion, Homecoming Award honorees
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LAWRENCE -- The University of Kansas will announce the recipients of the 2026 Fred Ellsworth Medallion and the 2026 Homecoming Awards at the Oct. 24 football game. The honorees include alumni, volunteers, students and faculty recognized for their leadership, service and commitment to KU.
Selected by a committee of representatives from KU Alumni, KU Memorial Unions, Center f more PR
Legendary UH Submersible Pisces V Begins New Chapter at Bishop Museum (10)
MANOA, Hawaii, Oct. 22 -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release:
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Legendary UH submersible Pisces V begins new chapter at Bishop Museum
Oct 21, 2026
After nearly four decades of uncovering historic mysteries of the Pacific Ocean, the deep-sea submersible Pisces V is embarking on a new journey on land. The University of Hawaii at Manoa donated the legendary three-person research vessel to the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, ensuring that its legacy of deep-ocean exploration, volcanic research and historic more PR
Listening to the Buzz: UMass Amherst Ecologist Develop New Tool for Monitoring Bee Populations (10)
AMHERST, Massachusetts, Oct. 21 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news:
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Listening to the Buzz: UMass Amherst Ecologist Develop New Tool for Monitoring Bee Populations
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Populations of many pollinators, including bumble bees, have been crashing over the last few decades, thanks to the widespread use of chemical pesticides, loss of habitat and the acceleration of climate change. But it can be hard to know just how bad the problem is, or whether conservation strategies are helping, without relying on lethal traps--w more PR
LLU physical therapy students visit hospitals in China for World Physical Therapy Day (10)
LOMA LINDA, California, Oct. 20 -- Loma Linda University Health posted the following news:
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LLU physical therapy students visit hospitals in China for World Physical Therapy Day
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Twenty physical therapy students and accompanying faculty members visited two hospitals in China last month for mutual learning and exchange of perspectives on rehabilitation.
The trip from September 3-17 took the group to Peking University International Hospital in Beijing and Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province.
Wesley Swen, DPT, an a more PR
Louisiana Rice Facts (10)
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Oct. 21 -- The Louisiana State University Ag Center posted the following news:
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Louisiana Rice Facts
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Did you know that more than 60% of today's rice crops planted by Louisiana farmers were developed by the LSU AgCenter H. Rouse Caffey Rice Research Station? The station covers about 1,000 acres near Crowley, Louisiana. Some rice varieties are developed for crawfish forage for those farmers who double-crop.
The Rice Research Station was established on April 1, 1909, with a mission to:
Rice arrived in Louisiana more PR
LSU New OrleansL Computer Science Professor Dr. Abdullah Al Redwan Newaz Awarded NSF and LBRN Funding for Robotics Research (10)
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Oct. 22 -- LSU New Orleans (formerly the University of New Orleans) issued the following news release:
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October 21, 2026
Computer Science Professor Dr. Abdullah Al Redwan Newaz Awarded NSF and LBRN Funding for Robotics Research
Dr. Abdullah Al Redwan Newaz, assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science at LSU New Orleans and director of the Autonomous Intelligent Robotics (AiR) Lab, has been awarded funding for two research projects that use robotics and artificial intelligence to address a shared ch more PR
Marbled murrelet chicks face greater predation risk when ocean conditions are poor (10)
CORVALLIS, Oregon, Oct. 20 -- Oregon State University posted the following news release:
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Marbled murrelet chicks face greater predation risk when ocean conditions are poor
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CORVALLIS, Ore. - Less favorable ocean conditions mean marbled murrelet chicks take longer to leave the nest, making them more vulnerable to predation, according to a new study of the iconic Pacific Northwest seabird by Oregon State University scientists.
Findings were published today in the journal Ornithology Link is external.
The research, which quantified ho more PR
Maryville College announces $3 million gift to establish Curb Center (10)
MARYVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 20 -- Maryville College posted the following news:
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Maryville College announces $3 million gift to establish Curb Center
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Maryville College announces major $3 million gift to establish Mike Curb Center for Appalachian Music
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* Maryville College receives a $3 million gift to establish the Mike Curb Center for Appalachian Music, enhancing study and appreciation of Southern Appalachian musical traditions.
* The center, launching in 2027-28, will connect music education with broader disciplines l more PR
Meeting Students' Needs (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 21 -- The City University of New York posted the following news:
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Meeting Students' Needs
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University Raised Record $312 Million in Philanthropic Support in 2026; $1 Billion Over Last Four Years
Enrollment Grows 3.2% Year-Over-Year; Graduate Enrollment Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Levels
Workforce Initiative CUNY Beyond Secures $4 Million Investment from The Ascendium Education Group and ECMC Foundation
Transcript From Address Available Here
City University of New York Chancellor Felix V. Matos Rodriguez today delivered h more PR
Methane emissions in Baltimore show seasonal, daily trends (10)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Methane emissions in Baltimore show seasonal, daily trends
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Natural gas leaks are a significant source of methane emissions in cities, but it can be hard to pinpoint exactly where and why they happen. And methane, a potent greenhouse gas that is the main chemical component of natural gas, has been historically undercounted or omitted in emissions estimates, according to a team of atmospheric and climate science r more PR
Michigan Medicine: Learning Together - Making Space for Growth at Work (10)
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 22 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Learning Together: Making Space for Growth at Work
How human connection, psychological safety and shared learning can help healthcare teams thrive.
October 21, 2026
What if well-being starts with how we learn together? On this episode of Well-Being at Michigan Medicine, Elizabeth Harry, M.D., is joined by Rajesh Mangrulkar, M.D., FNAP, Executive Director of U-M's Center for Interprofessiona more PR
Michigan Needs at Least $39.6B to Fix Water Infrastructure, New Assessment Finds (10)
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 22 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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Michigan needs at least $39.6B to fix water infrastructure, new assessment finds
October 21, 2026
Report from U-M and Public Sector Consultants shows spending is far off pace, true need is higher because some categories have never been measured
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Michigan needs at least $39.6 billion in one-time capital investment over the next 20 years--plus about $860 million a year in ongoing costs--to bring its water infrastructure to a state of good r more PR
Michigan State University College of Social Science: Study of 38K+ Songs Finds Lyrics are Losing Feeling (10)
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 22 -- Michigan State University College of Social Science posted the following news:
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Oct. 21, 2026
Study of 38K+ songs finds lyrics are losing feeling
By Shelly DeJong
New research from Michigan State University finds that popular music has gradually become less explicit about emotion and relationships -- both across generations of artists and within artists' careers.
The study, published in Psychology of Aesthetics, Creativity and the Arts, is the largest of its kind to analyze song lyrics. The final da more PR
Migratory birds spread avian influenza to Greenland's polar bears (10)
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 21 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Migratory birds spread avian influenza to Greenland's polar bears
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Migrating birds that breed in the Arctic are spreading avian influenza to polar bears in eastern Greenland, according to a new study that found evidence of infections in bear blood samples acquired from Greenland Inuit subsistence hunters.
The results suggest that such emerging viruses may pose risks to Arctic mammals.
The Arctic is warming at faster rates than much of the rest of the planet more PR
Mines Expands Partnership With Uzbekistan Through the Center of Excellence in Geology and Mining at the University of Geological Sciences (10)
GOLDEN, Colorado, Oct. 22 -- Colorado School of Mines posted the following news:
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Mines expands partnership with Uzbekistan through the Center of Excellence in Geology and Mining at the University of Geological Sciences
October 21, 2026
Colorado School of Mines is expanding its partnership with Uzbekistan through a new agreement that will support the country's mining and critical minerals sector, strengthen its workforce and advance collaboration between government, academia and industry.
The new initiative was announced Oct. 19 duri more PR
Mizzou Researchers Unlock New Way to Protect Salivary Glands During Radiation Treatment (10)
COLUMBIA, Missouri, Oct. 22 (TNSjou) -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release:
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Mizzou researchers unlock new way to protect salivary glands during radiation treatment
A University of Missouri study identifies a drug that could help preserve saliva production.
Oct. 21, 2026
Researchers at the University of Missouri have uncovered a promising way to protect saliva-producing glands from radiation damage that can make it difficult to eat, swallow, sleep and maintain oral hygiene.
In a new study, Mizzou researchers more PR
Montana medical students to present statewide research on Oct. 30 (10)
BOZEMAN, Montana, Oct. 21 -- Montana State University posted the following news:
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Montana medical students to present statewide research on Oct. 30
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BOZEMAN -- Thirty Montana WWAMI medical students will present their research addressing healthcare challenges across Montana and beyond at an open house on Friday, Oct. 30.
The event, which is free and open to the public, will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. in Bozeman Health Deaconess Regional Medical Center's Entrance 1 lobby. Attendees can RSVP online or by contacting Montana WWAMI at wwami@ more PR
MSU event to showcase research resources and partnership opportunities for regional industries, scholars (10)
BOZEMAN, Montana, Oct. 21 -- Montana State University posted the following news:
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MSU event to showcase research resources and partnership opportunities for regional industries, scholars
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BOZEMAN - Montana State University will showcase its research infrastructure Nov. 9 at a celebration of the campus's research centers, institutes and core facilities and their partnerships with researchers across the state.
The Centers, Institutes and Core Facilities Day will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Norm Asbjornson Hall at MSU. Represent more PR
MSU in the early 2000s: 8 iconic Spartan achievements (10)
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 21 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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MSU in the early 2000s: 8 iconic Spartan achievements
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Much like the Y2K aesthetic, life at Michigan State University in the early 2000s was iconic.
From 2000 to 2010, MSU would have some of its most famous wins, welcome remarkable new monuments and buildings, and continue growing into the global brand it is today. Let's look back at some of the biggest moments.
Interested in diving deeper into the MSU time capsule? Check out our 1980s and 1990s more PR
MSU's 'little California,' where almost anything grows (10)
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 21 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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MSU's 'little California,' where almost anything grows
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If Michigan were the United States, MSU's Mike de Schaaf knows exactly where California would be: the southwest corner of Michigan.
California is known for its extraordinary agricultural diversity. Michigan has its own version in the southwest corner of the state, where farmers grow an unusually wide range of fruits, vegetables and other specialty crops.
"We are like the little California o more PR
MTSU Thankful Thursday initiative open to help stock campus pantries by Nov. 6 (10)
MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Oct. 21 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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MTSU Thankful Thursday initiative open to help stock campus pantries by Nov. 6
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MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -- Middle Tennessee State University's annual Thankful Thursday initiative is open once again to offer those looking to give back this holiday season a way to fill the tables of students in need.
"National statistics show that almost a quarter of undergraduate students are food insecure," said Maigan Wipfli, director of the Office for Firs more PR
New career path leads to national stage for WCC student (10)
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 21 -- Washtenaw Community College posted the following news:
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New career path leads to national stage for WCC student
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Wade Dara had a degree from Michigan State University in her back pocket and a steady full-time job at a well-established advertising and marketing firm.
Still, something was missing. "I really felt a huge loss of purpose," said the 28-year-old student. Dara didn't want a job. She wanted a career that made her feel like she was making a difference in the world.
That search for purpose led h more PR
New global database provides a fuller picture of the elements that make up plant life (10)
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 21 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news:
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New global database provides a fuller picture of the elements that make up plant life
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Questions about growing plants beyond Earth led researchers to build a baseline of the elements found in plants.
What, exactly, is a plant made of?
Scientists have a good understanding of the essential nutrients plants need to grow. But what plants need and what they contain are not necessarily the same.
As plants draw water and nutrients through their roots, they more PR
New Medicaid Work Requirements Illustrate How 'Law Is a Determinant of Health for Patients and Physicians Alike' (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 19 -- The Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news:
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New Medicaid Work Requirements Illustrate How 'Law Is a Determinant of Health for Patients and Physicians Alike'
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New Medicaid Work Requirements Illustrate How 'Law Is a Determinant of Health for Patients and Physicians'
The complicated regulations may lead eligible patients to lose their insurance and force doctors to do more work with lower payment, ultimately jeopardizing patient care and health outcomes, according to a new more PR
New Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Center Brings Together UConn Expertise with Industry, Tribal Partners (10)
STORRS, Connecticut, Oct. 21 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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New Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Center Brings Together UConn Expertise with Industry, Tribal Partners
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The UConn School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences has launched the Center for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Modernization (CPMM), a new initiative designed to accelerate innovation in pharmaceutical manufacturing, strengthen domestic supply chains, and expand access to high-quality medicines.
The Center will serve as a hub for collaborat more PR
New tool reveals hidden gene switches linked to disease risk (10)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 21 -- The University of Utah posted the following news release:
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New tool reveals hidden gene switches linked to disease risk
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Reposted from U of U Health.
Changes in our genes affect health risks from heart disease to cancer, but how those genes are turned on and off is just as crucial to health. What's more, almost all genes occur as two copies--one from each parent--that aren't necessarily turned on and off in sync. When that differential gene regulation goes awry, serious health problems can arise.
It more PR
NIH Awards Fund Promising Cancer Research at UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute (10)
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Oct. 22 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release:
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NIH Awards Fund Promising Cancer Research at UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute
Oct. 20, 2026 | LITTLE ROCK -- Two researchers with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute have received National Institutes of Health (NIH) awards to support studies aimed at better understanding cancer and identifying new methods for prevention and treatment.
Brian Koss, P more PR
NJIT Celebrates Faculty, Staff at 2026 Nexus of Excellence Awards (10)
NEWARK, New Jersey, Oct. 22 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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NJIT Celebrates Faculty, Staff at 2026 Nexus of Excellence Awards
October 20, 2026
New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) celebrated the achievements of its faculty and staff at the annual Nexus of Excellence Awards on Oct. 14 in the Campus Center Atrium, recognizing outstanding contributions to teaching, research, mentoring, service and community engagement.
The ceremony honored members of the university community whose accomplishment more PR
NJIT Partners on New Jersey Supercomputer Initiative to Drive Statewide Innovation (10)
NEWARK, New Jersey, Oct. 22 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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NJIT Partners on New Jersey Supercomputer Initiative to Drive Statewide Innovation
October 20, 2026
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill was joined today by a contingent of representatives from New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) for the launch of the New Jersey Supercomputer Initiative (NJSCI), a groundbreaking public-private partnership that will drive the next generation of research, innovation, education and workforce development a more PR
Northwest Missouri State University: Students Discover New Perspectives of World War II Through Participation in Summer Academy (10)
MARYVILLE, Missouri, Oct. 22 -- Northwest Missouri State University issued the following news release:
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Students discover new perspectives of World War II through participation in summer academy
Oct. 20, 2026
Two Northwest Missouri State University students traveled to France during the summer to study World War II history and how the conflict is remembered from a European perspective.
Normandy Academy is a program for high school and college students hosted through the National World War II Museum in New Orleans. Participants spend t more PR
NSF Awards UTEP-led Team Nearly $3 Million to Build Pathways to Grad School for Low-income Students (10)
EL PASO, Texas, Oct. 22 -- The University of Texas El Paso campus issued the following news release:
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NSF Awards UTEP-led Team Nearly $3 Million to Build Pathways to Grad School for Low-income Students
New national hub to investigate how institutional practices strengthen STEM pathways
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EL PASO, Texas (Oct. 20, 2026) - The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded nearly $3 million to a team led by The University of Texas at El Paso to explore how colleges and universities can help low-income students pursue graduate degrees in s more PR
One in five young adults in the U.S. experience daily anxiety (10)
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Oct. 20 -- The George Mason University College of Public Health posted the following news:
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One in five young adults in the U.S. experience daily anxiety
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* Anxiety diagnoses among young adults increased from 17.9% in 2020 to 23.4% in 2024, according to a new George Mason study, with higher rates among women and lesbians, gays, and bisexuals.
* The study examined how overlapping identities, including race, sex and sexual orientation, relate to anxiety disparities.
In This Story
Nearly one in five young adults in more PR
Open forums scheduled for Vice President of Research and Sponsored Programs finalists (10)
MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Oct. 21 -- Central Michigan University posted the following news:
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Open forums scheduled for Vice President of Research and Sponsored Programs finalists
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The Central Michigan University community will have opportunities to meet with finalists in the search for the university's first Vice President of Research and Sponsored Programs.
Following a national search, four finalists have been invited to meet with a variety of stakeholders and participate in open forums next week, allowing attendees to learn about t more PR
Patient-centered financial navigation assistance helps reduce financial toxicity among cancer patients, UNC study finds (10)
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, Oct. 21 -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health posted the following news:
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Patient-centered financial navigation assistance helps reduce financial toxicity among cancer patients, UNC study finds
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Among cancer patients, the high financial cost of cancer care is a prevalent problem. This financial burden is also associated with potentially harmful behavioral strategies that patients might use to cope with costs, such as delaying or foregoing treatment and skipping medicat more PR
Penn State-Lehigh Valley: Students Share Scientific Interests, Build Confidence at WISDOM Conference (10)
CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- Pennsylvania State University Lehigh Valley campus issued the following news:
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Students share scientific interests, build confidence at WISDOM conference
Penn State Lehigh Valley students explored wildlife conservation and neuroscience at an event supporting women in STEM
October 21, 2026 By Ryan Abramson
CENTER VALLEY, Pa. -- For Persephone Harshberger, presenting at the WISDOM conference was an opportunity to share a passion for bats and wildlife conservation. For Katelynn Fuentes, it was a ch more PR
Penn Vet Researchers Reveal Conserved and Species-Specific Architecture of Retinal Photoreceptors (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine posted the following news:
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Penn Vet Researchers Reveal Conserved and Species-Specific Architecture of Retinal Photoreceptors
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Photoreceptors, the light-sensing cells of the retina, contain a highly specialized structure called the photoreceptor sensory cilium, whose microscopic organization is critical to the cell's function. This structure and the tissue surrounding it are directly implicated in many inherited retinal diseases. But be more PR
Penn Vet's Nicola J. Mason Elected to the National Academy of Medicine (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 20 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine posted the following news:
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Penn Vet's Nicola J. Mason Elected to the National Academy of Medicine
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Nicola "Nicky" J. Mason, BVetMed, PhD, DACVIM (internal medicine), FRCVS, the Paul A. James and Charles A. Gilmore Endowed Chair Professor and professor of medicine and pathobiology at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet), has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine (NAM). Election to the NAM is more PR
Physician-Scientist Cynthia Gyamfi-Bannerman Elected to National Academy of Medicine (10)
LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 21 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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Physician-Scientist Cynthia Gyamfi-Bannerman Elected to National Academy of Medicine
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A leader in research on obstetric complications and the prevention of preterm birth recognized for her groundbreaking contributions to maternal-fetal health
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Cynthia Gyamfi-Bannerman, MD, MS, professor and chair of the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences and Samuel S.C. Yen Endowed Chair at University of Ca more PR
Pope Leo XIV appoints Notre Dame theologian to the Vatican's International Theological Commission (10)
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Oct. 21 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news:
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Pope Leo XIV appoints Notre Dame theologian to the Vatican's International Theological Commission
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Father Khaled Anatolios, the John A. O'Brien Professor of Theology and senior ecumenical fellow in Notre Dame's Tantur Ecumenical Institute, has been appointed by Pope Leo XIV to the Vatican's International Theological Commission.
Established under Pope Paul VI in 1969, the commission is composed of 30 scholars from across the globe who are appointe more PR
Professor Sabine O'Hara Isn't Answering Questions; She's Questioning Answers (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- The University of the District of Columbia posted the following news:
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Professor Sabine O'Hara Isn't Answering Questions; She's Questioning Answers
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One of the first things Professor Sabine O'Hara tells the doctoral students she mentors at UDC's College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences is: "When you work with me, you're not here to just have your questions answered. You're here to have your answers questioned."
It is a fitting message from a longtime researcher whose career has be more PR
Program Uses Space Medicine to Launch Students Into STEM (10)
OXFORD, Mississippi, Oct. 21 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news:
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Program Uses Space Medicine to Launch Students Into STEM
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NASA-funded program will introduce Mississippi students to artificial intelligence, robotics, healthcare
OXFORD, Miss. - A new University of Mississippi STEM program will introduce students to artificial intelligence and healthcare by exploring one of the biggest challenges in spaceflight: keeping astronauts healthy in space.
In a program funded by the Mississippi Space Grant Consortium, more PR
PSU virologist Ken Stedman named Collen-Francqui Professor in Belgium (10)
PORTLAND, Oregon, Oct. 21 -- Portland State University posted the following news release:
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PSU virologist Ken Stedman named Collen-Francqui Professor in Belgium
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Most people around Portland State already know Ken Stedman, or at least know of him: the biology professor known as the university's virus hunter who goes looking for viruses in volcanic hot springs hot enough to scald and acidic enough to burn. The marvel of his work has never been that these viruses are dangerous. It is that anything can survive in a place like that at all, more PR
Purdue honors 2026 Showalter Scholars, expands early career research awards (10)
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Oct. 21 -- Purdue University posted the following news release:
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Purdue honors 2026 Showalter Scholars, expands early career research awards
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Competition increases individual awards to $100K to advance high-impact research related to human health
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Purdue University is recognizing Xiaoping Bao and Jacqueline Linnes as 2026 Showalter Faculty Scholars and supporting 12 early career faculty members whose innovative projects address pressing challenges in human health. With the addition of B more PR
Purdue researcher leads group advising the nation on future of lunar exploration (10)
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Oct. 21 -- Purdue University posted the following news release:
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Purdue researcher leads group advising the nation on future of lunar exploration
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Committee recommends 4 locations for humans to begin investigating the moon
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- A Purdue University professor is playing a key role for the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine in its task of providing recommendations and strategies to explore potential high-value locations on the moon.
Daniel Dumbacher, a professor of engi more PR
Registration open for PURA members: Oct. 28 Westwood Lecture explores how Cornerstone is reshaping education (10)
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Oct. 21 -- Purdue University posted the following news release:
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Registration open for PURA members: Oct. 28 Westwood Lecture explores how Cornerstone is reshaping education
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Melinda Zook, the Germaine Seelye Oesterle Professor of History and director of Cornerstone Integrated Liberal Arts, will present "Liberal Education at Scale: Purdue's Cornerstone Program Turns 10" from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesday (Oct. 28) at Westwood, the Purdue president's residence.
The Westwood Lecture Series is an opportunity for Purd more PR
Researchers Develop First High-Resolution Map of Groundwater Across Brazil (10)
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Oct. 22 -- 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 find that resolved high blood sugar levels can still lead to long-term cardiac stress (10)
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Oct. 21 -- The University of Alabama posted the following news:
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Researchers find that resolved high blood sugar levels can still lead to long-term cardiac stress
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UAB researchers discovered that the heart may retain a biological "memory" of past high blood sugar, increasing vulnerability to future cardiac stress even after glucose levels return to normal. The findings provide new insight into diabetes-related heart disease risk.
A new study led by researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department more PR
Researchers in various studies looking for participants (10)
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Oct. 21 -- Purdue University posted the following news release:
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Researchers in various studies looking for participants
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Here is a list of research studies that currently are looking for participants.
Subjects needed for sound quality research project
Researchers are seeking participants for a study on evaluating washing machine noise.
Eligible participants need to be ages 18-65 and have normal hearing without the use of a hearing aid. All volunteers' hearing will be tested before the study begins.
Partic more PR
Rewrite this! Annual Teens and Screens report reveals young audiences are redefining modern storytelling (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 21 -- The University of California at Los Angeles posted the following news release:
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Rewrite this! Annual Teens and Screens report reveals young audiences are redefining modern storytelling
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* A study by the Center for Scholars & Storytellers at UCLA found that young audiences surveyed value stories of all lengths on a variety of media platforms, from TikTok videos to feature-length films in a theater.
* Over half of respondents said they feel fascinated and excited about AI as portrayed in the stories more PR
Riccio Digital Medicine and Health Technology Initiative Awards Inaugural Pilot Grants to joint UMass Amherst and UMass Chan Teams (10)
AMHERST, Massachusetts, Oct. 21 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news:
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Riccio Digital Medicine and Health Technology Initiative Awards Inaugural Pilot Grants to joint UMass Amherst and UMass Chan Teams
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Research using finger-clip sensors to predict breathing problems in premature babies and a machine learning-assisted wearable biosensor for multiplexed biomarker monitoring to manage gout flares are among the first pilot projects to be funded through the Riccio Digital Medicine and Health Technology Initiative, more PR
Rice researchers modify Nobel-prize winning material to recover valuable rare earth elements from industrial wastewater (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 21 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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Rice researchers modify Nobel-prize winning material to recover valuable rare earth elements from industrial wastewater
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The rare earth elements that help power electric vehicles, wind turbines, medical imaging machines and other advanced technologies may be hiding in an unlikely place: industrial wastewater.
Rice University researchers have developed an ultraporous material capable of pulling several valuable and rare earth elements from complex waste str more PR
Rice teams up with Baylor College of Medicine to pioneer gene-tuning powerhouse therapy for heart attack recovery (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 21 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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Rice teams up with Baylor College of Medicine to pioneer gene-tuning powerhouse therapy for heart attack recovery
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Heart attacks remain a leading cause of heart failure worldwide, largely because damaged heart cells lose their primary energy source: mitochondria, the powerhouses that supply cellular energy. Behind the statistics of heart disease are real families facing long-term care, primarily because the adult heart cannot efficiently repair this metabol more PR
RIT Researchers Find Everyday Vaping Delivers More Nicotine Than Expected (10)
ROCHESTER, New York, Oct. 22 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
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October 21, 2026
RIT researchers find everyday vaping delivers more nicotine than expected
Real-world vaping data could shape how e-cigarettes are tested
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Researchers at Rochester Institute of Technology have found that everyday use of e-cigarettes can be more intense than what is observed in controlled laboratory studies. While lab studies provide valuable data, they may not capture the entire story about how people use e-cigarette more PR
Rock the Vote mobilizes students ahead of midterm elections (10)
SAN DIEGO, California, Oct. 21 -- California State University San Diego State University posted the following news:
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Rock the Vote mobilizes students ahead of midterm elections
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The student-led campaign returns to educate students about the current election and civic engagement.
Throughout the fall, Associated Students (A.S.) has connected students with voter registration resources, educational outreach and peer-to-peer outreach through SDSU's annual Rock the Vote (RTV) initiative.
The nonpartisan campaign led by the A.S. vice presi more PR
ROSA Energy Conference builds collaboration across industry, tribal nations, academia (10)
TULSA, Oklahoma, Oct. 20 -- The University of Tulsa College of Engineering and Computer Science posted the following news:
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ROSA Energy Conference builds collaboration across industry, tribal nations, academia
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As energy systems become increasingly interconnected and complex, addressing the challenges of the future requires collaboration across technical, economic, policy and community stakeholders. The ROSA Energy Conference was created to foster those connections, bringing together leaders from industry, tribal nations, government, more PR
Rutgers Partnering in New Jersey Supercomputer Initiative to Drive Innovation, Solve Shared Statewide Challenges (10)
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 22 -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
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Rutgers Partnering in New Jersey Supercomputer Initiative to Drive Innovation, Solve Shared Statewide Challenges
By Roya Rafei
October 20, 2026
Rutgers is partnering in a new state supercomputer initiative that will establish New Jersey as a hub for cutting-edge research to solve some of the world's biggest challenges, advance education and drive workforce development.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced the New Jersey Supercomputer Initiative today, suppo more PR
Rutgers: What Will Bring Young Voters to the Polls in the 2026 Midterms? (10)
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 22 -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
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What Will Bring Young Voters to the Polls in the 2026 Midterms?
October 21, 2026
Rutgers political scientist Elizabeth Matto explains what motivates young adults to vote - and why their participation could make a difference in November
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Young voters could play a crucial role in this year's midterm elections, when control of Congress is at stake.
Whether they turn out in November remains an open question. With several competitive races throughout th more PR
Safeguarding America's food supply: Preserving what we produce (10)
ATHENS, Georgia, Oct. 21 -- The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences posted the following news:
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Safeguarding America's food supply: Preserving what we produce
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During the summer of 2026, the vulnerability of food was top-of-mind for many Americans, as thousands of people across the United States reported symptoms of a Cyclospora infection that eventually was linked to iceberg lettuce.
It was a compelling reminder of how a contaminant can affect food supplies and threaten public health.
It's not a more PR
Scott Eilert Named Head of K-State's Department of Animal Sciences and Industry (10)
MANHATTAN, Kansas, Oct. 22 -- Kansas State University issued the following news:
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Scott Eilert named head of K-State's Department of Animal Sciences and Industry
By Kelsey Stremel, College of Agriculture
Oct. 21, 2026
Scott Eilert, a Kansas State University alumnus and veteran animal protein executive, has been named head of the Department of Animal Sciences and Industry in the College of Agriculture.
Eilert comes to K-State after 31 years with Cargill. Most recently, he was senior director of responsible sourcing for Cargill's globa more PR
SEMO Names McEldowney FM Director (10)
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Missouri, Oct. 22 -- Southeast Missouri State University issued the following news:
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October 20, 2026
SEMO Names McEldowney FM Director
Douglas McEldowney has been named director of Facilities Management (FM) at Southeast Missouri State University.
The FM director leads a comprehensive organization responsible for engineering, maintenance, utilities, capital project support, and ensuring campus facilities and infrastructure support the University's mission, strategic priorities, and long-term goals.
"Doug brings a bro more PR
Setting the bar for generosity too high (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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Setting the bar for generosity too high
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We've all done it: convinced ourselves that if we can't donate enough money to a cause, it's better not to give at all. But new research led by Jean Zhang, now a postdoctoral researcher at the Wharton School, suggests we're setting the bar for generosity far too high.
The problem isn't that people don't want to give. It's that they often avoid making a small donation because they fear it will seem more PR
SFU Celebrates Educational Leaders during National Principals Month (10)
LORETTO, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 -- Saint Francis University posted the following news:
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SFU Celebrates Educational Leaders during National Principals Month
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Celebrating Educational Leaders: October Is National Principals Month
This October, Saint Francis University Graduate Education celebrates the educators who lead, inspire, and create opportunities for students and teachers every day.
October is National Principals Month, a time to recognize the important role principals and school leaders play in shaping schools, supporting educa more PR
Shawn Whiteman Awarded $3.1M NIH Grant to Investigate Sibling Influence on Substance Use (10)
LOGAN, Utah, Oct. 21 -- Utah State University posted the following news:
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Shawn Whiteman Awarded $3.1M NIH Grant to Investigate Sibling Influence on Substance Use
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Research shows that the first few years after high school represent the highest-risk period for alcohol and other substance use. The transition to adulthood is a critical period in the developmental course of substance use, and siblings can have a strong influence on each other's use of alcohol and other drugs, even beyond the influence of parents and peers.
To better unde more PR
SHSU's Amanda Withers Named 2026 Trailblazer by Greater Houston Women's Chamber of Commerce (10)
HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Oct. 21 -- Sam Houston State University posted the following news:
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SHSU's Amanda Withers Named 2026 Trailblazer by Greater Houston Women's Chamber of Commerce
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Amanda Withers, chief financial officer and senior vice president for operations at Sam Houston State University, has been named a 2026 Montgomery County/North Houston Trailblazer by the Greater Houston Women's Chamber of Commerce (GHWCC).
The annual recognition honors exceptional women whose professional accomplishments, visionary leadership and commitment more PR
Society for the Humanities Fellows to Explore 'Survival' at Fall Conference (10)
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 21 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Society for the Humanities Fellows to Explore 'Survival' at Fall Conference
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What might it mean to flourish in a world on the brink of extinction or exhaustion? Current fellows at Cornell's Society for the Humanities are focusing their research on the theme of survival, examining this theme through historical, literary, political, environmental and cultural perspectives.
On Friday, Oct. 30, they will present their works-in-progress in an interdisciplinary con more PR
Southern Oregon University Undergrad Elliot Glenn Gets Hands-on Cybersecurity Experience (10)
ASHLAND, Oregon, Oct. 22 -- Southern Oregon University issued the following news:
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SOU undergrad Elliot Glenn gets hands-on cybersecurity experience
October 20, 2026
This past summer was an opportunity for SOU Computer Science student Elliot Glenn to take what she had learned in the classroom and apply it to real-world cybersecurity work.
Glenn spent the summer participating in the STEP program through ACCESS, gaining hands-on experience with cybersecurity, high-performance computing and cyberinfrastructure. The experience took her fr more PR
Southern to Host Symposium on New Haven's Italian American Story (10)
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Oct. 21 -- Southern Connecticut State University posted the following news:
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Southern to Host Symposium on New Haven's Italian American Story
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The thousands of Italian immigrants who arrived in New Haven over 100 years ago helped to build the city that we know today. An exploration of their impact will be the focus of a symposium hosted by Southern Connecticut State University that examines New Haven's Italian American community as part of Connecticut's commemoration of America's 250th anniversary.
"New Haven' more PR
Space Capsule Lands at UCF College of Medicine (10)
ORLANDO, Florida, Oct. 21 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news:
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Space Capsule Lands at UCF College of Medicine
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* Sierra Space, a Colorado-based private aerospace and space technologies company, turned to UCF's College of Medicine for its expertise in aerospace medicine with the donation of its cargo module, once housed at Kennedy Space Center.
* The rare piece of technology will become a major asset for UCF's emerging aerospace medicine program, which is exploring how space flight impacts the human body an more PR
Spreading a little Rhody Halloween cheer (10)
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Oct. 21 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news:
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Spreading a little Rhody Halloween cheer
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KINGSTON, R.I.--Oct. 21, 2026--If campus is looking a little spookier lately, it's not your imagination. As employees and students move through campus buildings, they may notice a few friendly ghosts appearing on department doors and windows.
So, what's behind the haunting?
Human Resources has begun "boo'ing" departments across campus, but it's all in the spirit of fun and appreciation.
Many neighb more PR
St. Catherine University hosts MinneMUDAC 2026 (10)
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 21 -- St. Catherine University posted the following news:
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St. Catherine University hosts MinneMUDAC 2026
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St. Catherine University hosted students and faculty advisors from around the region and as far away as Boston on October 17 for MinneMUDAC 2026, the Midwest Undergraduate Data Analytics Competition organized by MinneAnalytics.
This year's experiential learning challenge centered on The Food Group, a Minnesota nonprofit working to address food insecurity. The Food Group provides food to the St. Kate's/C more PR
Student Researchers Dig into Ancient Extinctions (10)
GENESEO, New York, Oct. 19 -- The State University of New York Geneseo Campus posted the following news:
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Student Researchers Dig into Ancient Extinctions
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Jamie McCarthy '27, right, measures magnetic susceptibility of black shale samples, with Ryan Britt '27. (SUNY Geneseo/Mat Johnson)
This summer, Distinguished Professor of Geological, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences D. Jeffrey Over, PhD, and student researchers used a multi-year National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to study fossils and geochemistry to better understand tw more PR
Study Advances Mechanistic Insight into Tuberculosis Vaccine's Link to Reduced Dementia Risk (10)
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 21 -- Johns Hopkins Medicine posted the following news release:
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Study Advances Mechanistic Insight into Tuberculosis Vaccine's Link to Reduced Dementia Risk
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Based on early research, Johns Hopkins Medicine investigators are moving the field closer to understanding the role that the vaccine may have in reducing risks for dementia while expanding knowledge about trained immunity's potential role
Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG), a vaccine widely used to prevent tuberculosis and treat bladder cancer may also hav more PR
Study details surprising human immune cell link to HIV (10)
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Oct. 21 -- Purdue University posted the following news release:
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Study details surprising human immune cell link to HIV
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- A prominent protein on most human cells may be key to unlocking the code that makes humans susceptible to pathogenic bacteria and viruses, including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), according to a new study in Science Immunology led by researchers at Purdue University and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.
The work -- co-led by Purdue's Majid Kazemian more PR
Study: Inherited family heirlooms shape heirs' donation behaviors (10)
CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, Oct. 21 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus posted the following news:
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Study: Inherited family heirlooms shape heirs' donation behaviors
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- There's a good reason why that fine china set or crystal stemware collection inherited from grandma sits in a box gathering dust in the basement.
According to new research co-written by a University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign marketing expert, consumers don't simply donate family heirlooms and move on from them when they no longer spark j more PR
SUNY Chancellor King Celebrates Scholars for Mental Health (10)
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 22 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release:
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SUNY Chancellor King Celebrates Scholars for Mental Health
October 21, 2026
Five SUNY Students Celebrated for Commitment to the Mental Health Field
Funding Awarded to Support Aspiring Mental Health Practitioners in Psychology, Social Work, or Psychiatric Nursing
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Albany, NY - State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today celebrated five Scholars for Mental Health who have demonstrated leadership and a steadfast commitm more PR
SUNY-Upstate Medical Campus Expands Advanced Heart Valve Treatment Program (10)
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 22 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news:
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Written by Jean Albanese
October 21, 2026
Upstate expands advanced heart valve treatment program
Upstate Medical University has launched its transcatheter tricuspid therapy program by performing the hospital's first tricuspid transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (tTEER) in a patient with torrential tricuspid regurgitation.
Upstate's Chief of Cardiology Ankur Kalra, MD, MSc, FACP, FACC, FSCAI, said patients with more PR
SUNY-Upstate Medical Campus Names Craig Rabb, MD, as Interim Chair of Neurosurgery (10)
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 22 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news:
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October 21, 2026
Upstate names Craig Rabb, MD, as interim chair of Neurosurgery
Craig H. Rabb, MD, FACS, FAANS, has been named interim chair of the Department of Neurosurgery at Upstate Medical University.
Rabb brings extensive experience in neurosurgical leadership, academic medicine and clinical care. Since 2021, he has served as professor and chair of neurological surgery at Creighton University School of Me more PR
SURA 2026 Student Blog (10)
EVANSTON, Illinois, Oct. 19 -- The Northwestern University Institute for Policy Research posted the following news:
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SURA 2026 Student Blog
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Each summer since 1998, the Institute for Policy Research (IPR) has run the Summer Undergraduate Research Assistants (SURA) program, which gives undergraduate students first-hand experience in the conceptualization and conduct of policy-relevant social science research. In a series of blog posts this fall, SURA students are sharing their summer research experience from their own perspective
Shai more PR
Swine internship solidifies area of focus for pre-vet student (10)
MORRIS, Minnesota, Oct. 21 -- University of Minnesota Morris campus issued the following news:
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Swine internship solidifies area of focus for pre-vet student
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"Veterinarian has been on my radar a very long time--since I was little," says Amiah LaFrinier '27, White Bear Lake, a biology major on the pre-veterinary track at UMN Morris. "I knew that whatever I wanted to do for my career, I wanted to help people ... but I love animals, so I thought, why not help animals ... and then that will help people in turn."
After completing a swine more PR
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Introduces PET/CT-Guided Tumor Ablation to Improve Treatment Precision (10)
MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 21 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news:
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Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Introduces PET/CT-Guided Tumor Ablation to Improve Treatment Precision
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By combining anatomical and metabolic imaging, a multidisciplinary Sylvester team can better visualize active cancer during minimally invasive tumor ablation and assess treatment while the procedure is underway.
Key Takeaways
* PET/CT combines anatomical images with information about a tumor's metabolic activity.
* The a more PR
Tables Available for Tarleton State Rodeo Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (10)
STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Oct. 21 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news:
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Tables Available for Tarleton State Rodeo Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
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STEPHENVILLE, Texas -- Tables are available to reserve for the 17th annual Tarleton State University Rodeo Hall of Fame ceremony Friday, Nov. 20, at the EECU Center.
Two new hall of fame inductees, David Larner and the late Lariat Lynn Larner, will be celebrated during the evening, which will include a steak dinner and an auction.
Tables for the dinner seat eight and are ava more PR
Tennessee Tech professor presents at international chess education summit (10)
COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 21 -- Tennessee Technological University posted the following news release:
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Tennessee Tech professor presents at international chess education summit
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George Chitiyo, professor of educational research and evaluation at Tennessee Tech University, recently presented at the International Chess Federation (known by its French acronym FIDE) Summit on Chess in Education in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
Held alongside the FIDE Chess Olympiad and Congress, the summit centered on the theme "Every Lesson Counts" and broug more PR
Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine: Finding Purpose In Pediatrics (10)
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 20 -- Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release:
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Finding Purpose In Pediatrics
Oct. 19, 2026
A biomedical sciences student builds her vision for medicine through research and clinical experiences, including a shadowing opportunity at the Cleveland Clinic.
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Some of the most meaningful lessons in medicine are not spoken, and for Elena Hong, understanding people has often meant noticing what is left unsaid.
After moving between countries more PR
Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine: Schleining Selected for SEC Academic Leadership Development Program, Receives Alma Mater's Service Award (10)
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 22 -- Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release:
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Schleining Selected for SEC Academic Leadership Development Program, Receives Alma Mater's Service Award
Oct. 21, 2026
Dr. Jennifer Schleining, clinical professor and head of the Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences (VLCS) at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS), has been selected for the Southeastern Conference (SEC) Academic Leadership Developme more PR
Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine: The Science Of Saying Yes (10)
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 22 -- Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release:
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The Science Of Saying Yes
Oct. 21, 2026
Dr. Charles Long's curiosity and willingness to embrace the unknown has shaped a career of scientific discovery -- from pioneering reproductive biotechnology to influencing science policy.
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After more than two decades as a faculty member at Texas A&M University, Dr. Charles Long thought he had experienced just about every facet of academic life.
He more PR
Texas A&M Prepares Future Veterinarians To Navigate Artificial Intelligence In Clinical Practice (10)
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 22 -- Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release:
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Texas A&M Prepares Future Veterinarians To Navigate Artificial Intelligence In Clinical Practice
Oct. 20, 2026
As artificial intelligence tools begin appearing in veterinary clinics, the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) is preparing future veterinarians not just to use them but to understand how they work, evaluate their limitations, and apply them respon more PR
The Medical Minute: The link between obesity and breast cancer recurrence (10)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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The Medical Minute: The link between obesity and breast cancer recurrence
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HERSHEY, Pa. -- Keeping a healthy weight is important for long-term health. For breast cancer survivors, it might matter even more.
Research suggests that obesity may increase the risk of breast cancer returning, developing a second cancer and experiencing poorer outcomes. In a review of 173 studies in the journal Breast Cancer, researchers found that women with more PR
The surprising link between GLP-1 medications and sperm health (10)
LOMA LINDA, California, Oct. 21 -- Loma Linda University Health posted the following news:
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The surprising link between GLP-1 medications and sperm health
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With GLP-1 medications becoming more common, some men may wonder whether the treatment could affect their fertility. About 1 in 5 couples in the United States have trouble conceiving, and male factors contribute to roughly half of infertility cases in couples.
While clinical evidence is still emerging, Herbert C. Ruckle, MD, chair of urology at Loma Linda University Health, says G more PR
To prevent depression relapse, moms-to-be have a new option--and it works (10)
BOULDER, Colorado, Oct. 21 -- The University of Colorado Boulder campus posted the following news:
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To prevent depression relapse, moms-to-be have a new option--and it works
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A free, online program developed by CU Boulder researchers has been shown to reduce risk of depression relapse by double digits among new moms and moms-to-be who have struggled with it before.
Known as Mindful Mood Balance for Moms (MMB for Moms), the digital offering teaches mindfulness techniques and cognitive behavioral skills through audio-guided practices, more PR
Transfer student Alejandro Aguilar Camarena optimizes his Cyclone Engineering experience (10)
AMES, Iowa, Oct. 20 -- Iowa State University College of Engineering posted the following news:
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Transfer student Alejandro Aguilar Camarena optimizes his Cyclone Engineering experience
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Alejandro Aguilar Camarena, a senior in industrial engineering, chose Iowa State for its engineering reputation, affordability and scholarships. His Cyclone Engineering journey has given him much more.
"Before I even knew what industrial engineering was, I was already living it. I have always treated my life like an optimization problem, finding bette more PR
Transfer student Hector Vega Aceves pursues his aerospace engineering goals at Iowa State (10)
AMES, Iowa, Oct. 20 -- Iowa State University College of Engineering posted the following news:
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Transfer student Hector Vega Aceves pursues his aerospace engineering goals at Iowa State
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Transferring to Iowa State was a key moment in aerospace engineering senior Hector Vega Aceves' journey to turn a fascination with rockets, satellites, aircraft and space into a future in the aerospace field.
"I started at Western Iowa Tech Community College, where supportive mentors and resources gave me the confidence and preparation to take the ne more PR
Trinity's Julie Ledet Receives City of San Antonio Artist Grant (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 21 -- Trinity University posted the following news:
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Trinity's Julie Ledet Receives City of San Antonio Artist Grant
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Julie Ledet, M.F.A., director of development for KRTU 91.7 FM, and an instructor in Trinity University's Department of Media & Communications, has been selected for a City of San Antonio 2027 Artist Grant. Ledet, who is an interdisciplinary artist, is one of 45 recipients of the awards, which are given in the amount of $7,500 or $15,000.
According to a KENS 5 article, the grants support artist more PR
True Bill Talk: How DAs Can Address Election Interference (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 20 -- Vanderbilt Law School posted the following news:
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True Bill Talk: How DAs Can Address Election Interference
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With the midterm election only two weeks away and early voting underway in many states, the True Bill Talk podcast explores the role of District and County Attorneys in preventing and prosecuting election interference.
Host Alissa Marque Heydari talks with Laura Conover, the County Attorney for Pima County, Arizona, and former DOJ prosecutor James Pearce. They offer advice to prosecutors on how more PR
Tulane Law Announces Faculty Promotions for Romero, Lowell (10)
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Oct. 19 -- Tulane University Law School posted the following news:
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Tulane Law Announces Faculty Promotions for Romero, Lowell
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Tulane Law School has announced the promotions of two faculty members whose work spans nationally recognized legal scholarship in criminal law, experiential education and advocacy.
Maybell Romero, a leading scholar of criminal law and the criminal legal system, has been promoted to full professor of law. She also serves as the law school's associate dean for faculty research and progr more PR
Two WVU School of Pharmacy faculty members honored at investiture ceremony (10)
MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, Oct. 21 -- The West Virginia University Health Sciences Center-School of Nursing issued the following news:
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Two WVU School of Pharmacy faculty members honored at investiture ceremony
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Two West Virginia University School of Pharmacy faculty members were installed as endowed chairs Sept. 29, 2026, honoring their achievements and the legacies of the men whose names the positions carry.
Professor Werner J. Geldenhuys was installed as the Douglas Glover Endowed Chair of Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Associ more PR
Two-in-one tool tracks viral RNA inside live infected cells in real time (10)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Two-in-one tool tracks viral RNA inside live infected cells in real time
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UNIVERSITY PARK -- Viruses are sneaky intruders, hijacking the internal machinery of host cells and replicating out of sight. Understanding these dynamics is the first step to developing effective antiviral strategies that could stop infections, but scientists have largely been left in the dark because there are limited tools to study how viruses move in space and more PR
U of I enrollment dips slightly, retention holds steady (10)
MOSCOW, Idaho, Oct. 19 -- The University of Idaho posted the following news release:
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U of I enrollment dips slightly, retention holds steady
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U of I highlighted as a Best Value School for In-State Students among National Universities by U.S. News & World Report
October 19, 2026
MOSCOW, Idaho -- University of Idaho Fall 2026 overall student enrollment is 12,275 students, down 0.9% from the Fall 2025 enrollment of 12,383 students.
* Undergraduate enrollment is down 3.4% to 7,704, from last fall's 7,978.
* Continuing undergraduate s more PR
U-M-led Consortium to Receive Up to $52 Million in NIH Funding to Study Why Viral Respiratory Infections Affect Children Differently (10)
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 22 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release:
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U-M-led consortium to receive up to $52 million in NIH funding to study why viral respiratory infections affect children differently
National study to follow young children hospitalized with viral lower respiratory tract infections to identify biological and environmental factors linked to recovery, severe illness and long-term lung health
October 20, 2026
Author | Beata Mostafavi
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U.S. News Ranks Penn State Berks Among Top Regional Colleges in the North (10)
READING, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- Pennsylvania State University Berks campus issued the following news:
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U.S. News ranks Penn State Berks among top regional colleges in the North
October 20, 2026
WYOMISSING, Pa. -- U.S. News & World Report's 2027 "Best Colleges" recently placed Penn State Berks among the top "Regional Colleges in the North." Berks is ranked No. 32 among regional colleges and No. 19 among top public schools.
"This honor reflects what makes our college distinctive: a commitment to academic excellence, a culture of innov more PR
UA Power Group Students Participate in Cyber Shield 2026 and ShieldCon, Win NetWars Competition (10)
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 22 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
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UA Power Group Students Participate in Cyber Shield 2026 and ShieldCon, Win NetWars Competition
Oct. 21, 2026
Ten students from the U of A represented the UA Power Group and RIOT Lab at Cyber Shield 2026 and ShieldCon in Little Rock. These students earned hands on experience by working side by side with military, government, industry and international cybersecurity professionals.
Cyber Shield, the Department of Defense's largest and longest runn more PR
UAlbany-Led Research Team Achieves Rare Milestone in Ultra-High-Voltage Power Semiconductors (10)
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 22 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news:
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UAlbany-Led Research Team Achieves Rare Milestone in Ultra-High-Voltage Power Semiconductors
ALBANY, N.Y. (Oct. 21, 2026) -- A research team led by the University at Albany has successfully designed, fabricated and demonstrated a rare class of silicon carbide semiconductor switch capable of handling voltages far beyond what conventional devices can manage.
The fabrication and demonstration of the 15-kilovolt (kV) silicon carbide (SiC) insulated-gate bipo more PR
UC Aerospace Engineer Leads Global Computational Fluid Dynamics Taskforce (10)
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Oct. 22 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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UC aerospace engineer leads global computational fluid dynamics taskforce
Department head is the chair of the AIAA Computational Fluid Dynamics Vision 2045 working group
By Lindsey Shteiwi, osterfly@ucmail.uc.edu
October 21, 2026
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics announced the formation of the Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Vision 2045 Team, a multi-institution working group tasked with defining where the field of computatio more PR
UC Merced Announces 2026 Hellman Fellows (10)
MERCED, California, Oct. 21 -- The University of California Merced campus posted the following news:
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UC Merced Announces 2026 Hellman Fellows
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* Three UC Merced professors have been named 2026 Hellman Fellows, representing the university's School of Engineering, School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts, and School of Natural Sciences.
* The fellowships will advance innovative research across three fields, from heat-responsive materials and the disappearance of Indigenous and Chicana women and girls to the nutritional value of more PR
UC San Diego Joins ARPA-H-Funded Initiative to Launch Drug-Testing Platform for Alzheimer's Disease (10)
LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 21 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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UC San Diego Joins ARPA-H-Funded Initiative to Launch Drug-Testing Platform for Alzheimer's Disease
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New research platform will use blood-based biomarkers and a national clinical trial network to test multiple potential treatments at once, with the goal of identifying promising therapies faster.
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Researchers from the University of California San Diego will join a collaboration as part of a federal awar more PR
UC-San Diego Scripps Institution of Oceanography: What Climate Change Is Costing California (10)
LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 22 -- The University of California San Diego Scripps Institution of Oceanography issued the following news:
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Oct 20, 2026
What Climate Change Is Costing California
New statewide report led by UC San Diego researchers examines climate change's economic impacts; second report takes closer look at San Diego's future
Author: Inga Kiderra and Robert Monroe
From heat-related illness and deaths to lost work hours and higher insurance and utility bills, climate change is already affecting California's economy. A n more PR
UCLA-led study finds amino acid extends quantum properties above room temperature (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 21 -- The University of California at Los Angeles posted the following news release:
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UCLA-led study finds amino acid extends quantum properties above room temperature
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New research started with a special material that behaves unusually when it's extremely cold -- 135 degrees below zero Fahrenheit, close to the most frigid temperature ever recorded in Antarctica -- and showed that the unusual behavior could be extended to well above room temperature -- up to about 135 F, close to the highest heat ever mea more PR
UCSF Chosen as CDC Center of Excellence to Advance Dementia Care (10)
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 21 -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release:
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October 21, 2026
UCSF Chosen as CDC Center of Excellence to Advance Dementia Care
UC San Francisco has been awarded nearly $5 million in federal funding to launch a national center to help organizations and communities improve how dementia is detected and managed.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) chose UCSF as one of four Public Health Centers of Excellence -- the only one on the West Coast -- more PR
UDC to Welcome International Business Scholars and Industry Leaders for 50th Anniversary Conference (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- The University of the District of Columbia posted the following news:
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UDC to Welcome International Business Scholars and Industry Leaders for 50th Anniversary Conference
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The University of the District of Columbia will welcome international business scholars, industry leaders and doctoral students from across the United States and abroad Nov. 5-7 as its School of Business and Public Administration hosts the 50th anniversary conference of the Academy of International Business U.S. Southeast Chapter (AIB-SE).
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UGA Signs Partnership Agreement With University of Leeds (10)
ATHENS, Georgia, Oct. 22 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news:
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UGA signs partnership agreement with University of Leeds
Oct 21, 2026
By Angel Bhardwaj
The international partnership will provide medical and nursing research and teaching collaboration
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The University of Georgia and the University of Leeds recently signed a five-year collaboration agreement, following a two-day program in England in which representatives from UGA's School of Medicine and Victoria Kay Ivester School of Nursing sought research and tea more PR
UIS Theatre to present six performances of "Rabbit Hole" (10)
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Oct. 20 -- The University of Illinois Springfield campus posted the following news:
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UIS Theatre to present six performances of "Rabbit Hole"
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The University of Illinois Springfield Theatre Program will present six performances of "Rabbit Hole" by David Lindsay-Abaire, winner of the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
The show will run for two weekends: Friday, Nov. 6, through Sunday, Nov. 8, and Thursday, Nov. 12, through Saturday, Nov. 14, in the Studio Theatre on the lower level of the Performing Arts Center at U more PR
UMass Chan, UMass Amherst Researchers Partner on Digital Health Projects With Support From UMass Alumnus (10)
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Oct. 22 -- The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School issued the following news:
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UMass Chan, UMass Amherst researchers partner on digital health projects with support from UMass alumnus
By Sarah Willey
October 21, 2026
At a glance
* Four research teams from UMass Chan and UMass Amherst will receive $100,000 each from the Riccio Digital Medicine and Health Technology Initiative to conduct 12-month digital health projects.
* Projects will explore technologies to monitor gout, predict progression of more PR
UMKC Reopens Atterbury Student Success Center to Help Students Find Their Way (10)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 22 -- The University of Missouri Kansas City campus issued the following news:
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UMKC Reopens Atterbury Student Success Center to Help Students Find Their Way
$20 million renovation brings essential services together and honors two alumni whose shared journey began at UMKC
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A $20 million renovation of the University of Missouri-Kansas City's Atterbury Student Success Center brings essential services under one roof, following a best practice in student support that makes it easier to find help from initial i more PR
UNC Health CEO Dr. Cristy Page Receives National Leadership Award (10)
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, Oct. 22 -- The University of North Carolina School of Medicine issued the following news:
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UNC Health CEO Dr. Cristy Page Receives National Leadership Award
Page is recognized for expanding access to care, growing rural residency programs and advancing health system transformation across North Carolina.
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CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - OCT. 21, 2026 - UNC Health CEO and UNC School of Medicine Dean Dr. Cristy Page has been selected to receive the 2026 Robert Graham Physician Executive Award from the American Academy o more PR
UNC researchers receive VIDA Alliance grant to study breast inflammation during lactation (10)
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, Oct. 20 -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health posted the following news:
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UNC researchers receive VIDA Alliance grant to study breast inflammation during lactation
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The VIDA Maternal and Infant Health Alliance, a fiscally-sponsored project of the Crimsonbridge Foundation, has awarded its first research grant to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The grant will fund BRIGHT (Breast Inflammation Guidance for Healing & Treatment), a pilot study that will expl more PR
UNC School of Medicine Researchers Identify New Pathway That Helps HIV Hide in the Body Despite Treatment (10)
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, Oct. 22 (TNSjou) -- The University of North Carolina School of Medicine issued the following news:
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UNC School of Medicine Researchers Identify New Pathway That Helps HIV Hide in the Body Despite Treatment
October 21, 2026
New discovery lays groundwork for future HIV research and next-generation treatments, with potential implications for cancer research.
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Researchers at the UNC School of Medicine have discovered a previously unknown pathway that helps HIV stay hidden in the body, even when patients are more PR
Union Pacific Grant Supports Improvements at CERA (10)
GRINNELL, Iowa, Oct. 20 -- Grinnell College posted the following news:
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Union Pacific Grant Supports Improvements at CERA
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$15,000 Community Ties award will improve access and restore wetland habitat at Grinnell College's 365-acre environmental research area.
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A $15,000 grant from the Union Pacific Community Ties Giving Program will support physical improvements and ecological restoration at Grinnell College's Conard Environmental Research Area (CERA).
Peter Jacobson, professor of biology and CERA director; Emily Klein, more PR
University Libraries help middle school students bring history to life (10)
CONWAY, South Carolina, Oct. 21 -- Coastal Carolina University posted the following news:
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University Libraries help middle school students bring history to life
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Students from Conway Middle School and nine other Horry County middle schools are visiting Coastal Carolina University this fall to conduct research for their National History Day projects, gaining hands-on experience with historical sources and developing skills that extend beyond the classroom.
During three-hour visits to University Libraries, students receive an introduc more PR
University of Arkansas: Anne Velliquette, WCOB, Recognized With Service Learning Teaching Award (10)
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 22 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
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Anne Velliquette, WCOB, Recognized With Service Learning Teaching Award
Oct. 21, 2026
Every year since 2015, the Service Learning Initiative has presented the Outstanding Contributions to Service Learning Teaching Award to a course instructor (or co-instructors) who has demonstrated the ability to enrich both course content and the community through the application of Service Learning pedagogy. On Oct. 13, the 2025-26 award was presented to Anne more PR
University of Arkansas: College of Education and Health Professions Faculty Earn Further Support for Rural Health Initiatives (10)
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 22 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
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College of Education and Health Professions Faculty Earn Further Support for Rural Health Initiatives
Oct. 21, 2026
Two projects from College of Education and Health Professions faculty members Anup K C and Anqi Deng were selected for funding under the Healthy Eating, Active Recreation and Transformation (HEART) initiative of the Arkansas Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP).
The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration selected t more PR
University of Arkansas: From Ideas to Impact - College of Engineering Launches Innovation & Impact Initiative (10)
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 22 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
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From Ideas to Impact: College of Engineering Launches Innovation & Impact Initiative
Oct. 21, 2026
The U of A's College of Engineering has launched Innovation & Impact, a new initiative that helps students, faculty and researchers turn ideas and discoveries into solutions that create value for Arkansas and beyond.
Through an Innovation Network of mentors, a Research-to-Impact Roadmap and tailored resources, the initiative helps people move from i more PR
University of Arkansas: Industrial Engineering Doctoral Student Connects Research and Military Practice on Contested Logistics Panel (10)
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 22 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
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Industrial Engineering Doctoral Student Connects Research and Military Practice on Contested Logistics Panel
Oct. 21, 2026
Where supplies are positioned before a crisis can determine how effectively organizations respond when it arrives. For LTC Clay Woody, a U.S. Army officer and doctoral student in the U of A's Department of Industrial Engineering, that challenge connects academic research with military planning.
Woody brought both perspective more PR
University of Arkansas: Pope, Allen, Malone Receive 2026 Bumpers College Alumni Awards (10)
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 22 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
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Pope, Allen, Malone Receive 2026 Bumpers College Alumni Awards
Oct. 20, 2026
Randall Pope and Brittany Allen have been named 2026 outstanding alumni for the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences at the U of A, and Darrin Malone is recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Service Award.
Pope is the Outstanding Alumnus and Allen is the Bumpers College Alumni Society Outstanding Young Alumna.
They will be honored on campus as p more PR
University of Arkansas: Study Examines Suicide Awareness Among Ag Educators Across the South (10)
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 22 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
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Study Examines Suicide Awareness Among Ag Educators Across the South
Oct. 20, 2026
As concerns about farmer mental health continue to grow, agricultural researchers are compiling more data on the complex nature of suicide awareness among those who may be able to offer help.
Statistics from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have shown that American workers in the farming, fishing and forestry industries have some of the highest more PR
University of Delaware: Holding Out or Holding Back? (10)
DOVER, Delaware, Oct. 22 -- The University of Delaware issued the following research news:
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Holding out or holding back?
Article by Jessica Henderson October 21, 2026
New UD research finds that kindergarten redshirting and retention shifted during the COVID-19 pandemic
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By the time a child reaches the age of 4 or 5, most parents and caregivers have heard about "kindergarten readiness." But what if a 5-year-old still struggles to count to 10, sing the alphabet song or play cooperatively with other children?
In cases like this, pare more PR
University of Georgia: Is All Screen Time Bad for Children? Maybe Not, New Review Suggests (10)
ATHENS, Georgia, Oct. 22 (TNSjou) -- The University of Georgia issued the following news:
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Is all screen time bad for children? Maybe not, new review suggests
Oct 21, 2026
By Juleah Carl
What kids watch -- and parental involvement -- may matter as much as time spent on screens
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The effects of screen time on young children may depend on more than just how long they spend in front of a device, according to a new publication from the University of Georgia.
What children watch, how old they are and whether a parent watches with them c more PR
University of Georgia: Safeguarding America's Food Supply - Preserving What We Produce (10)
ATHENS, Georgia, Oct. 22 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news:
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October 20, 2026
Safeguarding America's food supply: Preserving what we produce
By Emily Halnon
During the summer of 2026, the vulnerability of food was top-of-mind for many Americans, as thousands of people across the United States reported symptoms of a Cyclospora infection that eventually was linked to iceberg lettuce.
It was a compelling reminder of how a contaminant can affect food supplies and threaten public health.
It's not as simple as loadin more PR
University of Illinois-Chicago: Cranberry Juice May Be a Boon for Oral Hygiene (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 22 (TNSjou) -- The University of Illinois Chicago campus issued the following news release:
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Cranberry juice may be a boon for oral hygiene
October 20, 2026
Boil them, mash them, simmer them in a sauce.
Whether they're sweetening a salad, garnishing a cocktail or brightening up home decor, cranberries are an iconic ingredient in holiday festivities. UIC College of Dentistry researcher Christine Wu found another reason to add these tart treats to your grocery cart: oral health.
Medicinally speaking, cranberry more PR
University of Iowa College of Engineering: Chen Awarded Spring 2027 Graduate College Post-Comprehensive Research Fellowship (10)
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Oct. 22 -- The University of Iowa College of Engineering issued the following news:
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Chen Awarded Spring 2027 Graduate College Post-Comprehensive Research Fellowship
October 21, 2026
Congratulations to Xiaojie Chen, a PhD student in Electrical and Computer Engineering, for receiving the Graduate College Post-Comprehensive Research Fellowship. This fellowship is intended to recognize students with distinguished academic achievement during their early graduate training and provides an opportunity for Ph.D. students to be more PR
University of Iowa College of Engineering: New Study Aims to Reduce Radiation-related Lung Damage for Lung Cancer Patients (10)
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Oct. 22 -- The University of Iowa College of Engineering issued the following news:
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New study aims to reduce radiation-related lung damage for lung cancer patients
October 21, 2026
A new research study could help preserve lung function and improve the quality of life of lung cancer patients by making radiation treatments more precise and reducing damage to healthy lung tissue.
In a study funded by the National Institutes of Health, researchers at the University of Iowa and Oregon Health & Science University are worki more PR
University of Michigan-Dearborn: Adam Martinez is as Good as New (10)
DEARBORN, Michigan, Oct. 22 -- The University of Michigan Dearborn Campus issued the following news:
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Adam Martinez is as good as new
October 22, 2026
A UM-Dearborn security officer who once hung by a thread shares his survival journey - and the monumental role U-M played in it.
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Much like the vintage sneakers he repairs and lists on Depop, University of Michigan-Dearborn security officer Adam Martinez is enjoying a second life.
Martinez, who went by the nickname Cupid growing up, was born at Henry Ford Hospital on Thursday, Feb. 1 more PR
University of Michigan: Caregiving Gap Grows as Women Devote More Years to Aging Adults (10)
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 22 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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Caregiving gap grows as women devote more years to aging adults
October 21, 2026
Women in the United States can expect to provide seven years of care over their lifetimes to aging family members or friends--up from six in 2011, University of Michigan research shows.
As of 2023, that amounts to three years more than men, whose lifetime caregiving held steady at four years, according to a new study published in the Journals of Gerontology Ser more PR
University of Michigan: How Climate Change, New Technology are Shaping the Future of Extremes in Peak Power Demands (10)
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 22 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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How climate change, new technology are shaping the future of extremes in peak power demands
October 21, 2026
Impact of technology may outpace effects of climate change in certain parts of US
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New research led by the University of Michigan provides utilities and policymakers with forecasts that can help them better prepare for future extremes in peak energy demand in the United States.
"We focused on the extreme peak demands because we wa more PR
University of Michigan: Proposed Additional ID Requirements for Voting Could Disenfranchise More Than 1 in 4 Detroit Adults (10)
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 22 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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Proposed additional ID requirements for voting could disenfranchise more than 1 in 4 Detroit adults
October 21, 2026
Issue brief: More than 1 in 4 Detroiters Cannot Readily Produce a Current, Name-Matched Proof of Citizenship. Who is Most at Risk?
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DETROIT--More than 1 in 4 Detroiters cannot easily produce up-to-date documentation of their U.S. citizenship that matches their current name, according to a new survey from the University of M more PR
University of Michigan: Shining New Light on the 'Last Major Phase Transition in the Universe' (10)
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 22 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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Shining new light on the 'last major phase transition in the universe'
October 21, 2026
Hubble observations of nearby starburst galaxies reveal that supernovae may not have ushered in the reionization of the early universe
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An international team of researchers, including members from the University of Michigan, has revealed surprising results that could rewrite our understanding of a key transition in the early universe.
Within the first more PR
University of Minnesota-Duluth: Kathryn Milun Lets the Sun Shine for Community Wealth Building (10)
DULUTH, Minnesota, Oct. 22 -- The University of Minnesota Duluth Campus issued the following news:
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Kathryn Milun lets the sun shine for community wealth building
October 20, 2026
Kathryn Milun is developing an innovative model that empowers neighbors to fund community-focused projects. Milun, an associate professor and director of the Center for Social Research in the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at the University of Minnesota Duluth, co-designed and prototyped the model with low-income, rural, urban and Indigenous more PR
University of Missouri Kansas City: 40 Years of Celebrating Kansas City's Best Entrepreneurs (10)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 22 -- The University of Missouri Kansas City campus issued the following news:
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40 Years of Celebrating Kansas City's Best Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneur of the Year Awards celebrate entrepreneurial excellence, including leaders in private equity, pet care and philanthropy
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On Wednesday, Dec. 2, the University of Missouri-Kansas City Regnier Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation will commemorate 40 years of one of Kansas City's great entrepreneurial traditions: the Entrepreneur of the Year Awards. This more PR
University of Nebraska Recognized for Campuswide Sustainability Engagement (10)
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 22 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news:
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October 20, 2026
Nebraska recognized for campuswide sustainability engagement
By Troy Fedderson | University Communication and Marketing
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has been named a top performer in campus engagement in the 2026 Sustainable Campus Index. The recognition reflects the work of students, faculty and staff to make sustainability part of campus life.
Nebraska earned all 25 available points in the campus engagement section of its Su more PR
University of Nebraska: 10 Faculty Chosen to Participate in Big Ten Leadership Programs (10)
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 22 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news:
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October 20, 2026
10 faculty chosen to participate in Big Ten leadership programs
The Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor has announced its annual selection of faculty who will attend Big Ten Academic Alliance leadership programs this year. The faculty are grouped to attend two separate conferences: the Academic Leadership Program and the Department Executive Officers Program.
Academic Leadership Program
Academic Leadership Program Fellows attende more PR
University of Phoenix President's Award (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 20 -- The University of Phoenix posted the following news release:
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University of Phoenix President's Award
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Scholars honored for work examining online doctoral education, career optimism and healthcare leadership will be celebrated at the Oct. 22-23 Knowledge Without Boundaries Summit
University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies announces the recipients of its inaugural President's Award, recognizing excellence in research, scholarship and doctoral inquiry that contributes to knowledge and professional pr more PR
University of Pittsburgh Bradford: Faculty Examine Teacher Retention, Greenwashing (10)
BRADFORD, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- The University of Pittsburgh Bradford campus issued the following news:
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Faculty examine teacher retention, greenwashing
Minard paints tribute to veterans in downtown Smethport
October 20, 2026
University of Pittsburgh at Bradford published and presented and painted on teacher retention in rural schools and greenwashing and other topics this summer and fall.
Dr. Jonathan Chitiyo, professor of special education, along with Dr. William Clark, assistant professor of secondary education, and Dr. Salma S more PR
University of Pittsburgh School of Computing & Information: From Listening to the Heart to Assessing Arteries: Turning Everyday Earphones Into Health Tools (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 (TNSjou) -- The University of Pittsburgh School of Computing and Information issued the following news:
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From listening to the heart to assessing arteries: turning everyday earphones into health tools
October 21, 2026
A collaborative paper led by researchers at UMass Amherst, with contributions from Assistant Professor Longfei Shangguan and the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, recently received a Distinguished Paper Award at UbiComp 2026.
The paper, "Acoustoscillogram: Unlocking Arterial Hea more PR
University of Pittsburgh: Lisa Bodnar Was Elected to National Academy of Medicine (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- The University of Pittsburgh issued the following news:
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Lisa Bodnar was elected to National Academy of Medicine
October 20, 2026
Lisa M. Bodnar, professor of epidemiology and associate dean for research at the University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health, has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine (NAM), one of the highest honors in health and medicine.
Bodnar is among 100 members -- including two alumni, Fabrisia Ambrosio (SHRS '05G) and Courtney A. Schreiber (SPH '05G) -- elected more PR
University of Puget Sound Professor Examines Viewpoint Diversity and Academic Freedom (10)
TACOMA, Washington, Oct. 21 -- The University of Puget Sound posted the following news:
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University of Puget Sound Professor Examines Viewpoint Diversity and Academic Freedom
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At a moment when viewpoint diversity has emerged as a contentious and defining issue in higher education, University of Puget Sound Professor of History Ben Tromly has turned his attention to the origins and implications of this growing movement. For Tromly, examining this concept has become a critical endeavor to understand how political pressures are impacting more PR
University of South Alabama: Study Sheds Light on Tick-Borne Infection (10)
MOBILE, Alabama, Oct. 22 (TNSjou) -- The University of South Alabama posted the following news release:
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Study Sheds Light on Tick-Borne Infection
October 21, 2026
Bacteria from the Gulf Coast tick can be transmitted to its host within one hour of attachment before spreading rapidly to lymph nodes and internal tissues, according to new research by a recent graduate of the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine.
Chanakan "Nam" Suwanbongkot, Ph.D., published findings from her dissertation research in the scientific journal PLOS Pathog more PR
University of Texas Dallas: Researchers Aim To Secure Wireless Networks as AI Evolves (10)
RICHARDSON, Texas, Oct. 22 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news:
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Researchers Aim To Secure Wireless Networks as AI Evolves
By Kim Horner | Oct. 21, 2026
Artificial intelligence could help next-generation wireless networks adapt to changing conditions and detect security threats. But expanding AI's role in critical network functions also creates new vulnerabilities that attackers could exploit.
Dr. Imtiaz Karim, assistant professor of computer science at The University of Texas at Dallas, is developing to more PR
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston: NIH Awards $3.4M to Study Psilocybin to Treat Cocaine Addiction, Depression (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 22 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news:
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NIH awards $3.4M to study psilocybin to treat cocaine addiction, depression
By Catherine Thibault October 21, 2026
A team of UTHealth Houston researchers has been awarded a five-year, $3.4 million grant to study whether psilocybin-assisted therapy is a viable treatment option for individuals with co-occurring cocaine use disorder and major depressive disorder.
"A lot of people with cocaine use disorder also have depression more PR
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston: Research Finds Young Adult Cancer Survivors Face Gaps in Long-term Care (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 22 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news:
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Research finds young adult cancer survivors face gaps in long-term care
By Grace Rodriguez October 21, 2026
Young adult cancer survivors face gaps in follow-up care caused by factors including geographic mobility and insurance changes, according to an analysis by UTHealth Houston researchers.
While most young adults are navigating college, the workforce, or relationships, survivors face that and more as they learn more PR
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston: Researchers Unlock Promising Lung Cancer Treatment Option (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 22 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news:
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Researchers unlock promising lung cancer treatment option
By Catherine Thibault October 20, 2026
A UTHealth Houston-led team has identified a promising new avenue to curb the growth and spread of tumors associated with hard-to-treat lung and other cancers.
The research was published today in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences and led by Xiaochao Tan, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of I more PR
UNLV Black Fire Innovation Is Fueling Southern Nevada's Growing Tech Ecosystem (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 21 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news:
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UNLV Black Fire Innovation Is Fueling Southern Nevada's Growing Tech Ecosystem
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A casino guest sits down at a slot machine and uses the integrated QR code or touch screen to order a drink. The request is received by a digital point-of-sale system, and an automated Smartender by Smart Bar USA dispenses the beverage. A human or potentially a robotic server grabs the drink and delivers it to the guest.
While this scenario isn't yet a real more PR
URI graduate student earns Department of Energy's Science Graduate Student Research fellowship (10)
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Oct. 21 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news:
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URI graduate student earns Department of Energy's Science Graduate Student Research fellowship
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KINGSTON, R.I. - Oct. 21, 2026 - Mining for sulfur, sodium, iron and copper within the Earth's crust is a relatively simple process given their abundance and high concentrations near the surface. However, certain elements closer to the bottom of the periodic table, such as lanthanides and actinides, are more difficult to separate due to their simil more PR
URochester names Christian Darabos inaugural associate vice president for research computing (10)
ROCHESTER, New York, Oct. 21 -- The University of Rochester posted the following news:
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URochester names Christian Darabos inaugural associate vice president for research computing
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The new role will help advance the computing, data, and AI capabilities that power research and discovery across the University.
The University of Rochester has appointed Christian Darabos as its inaugural associate vice president for research computing, a new University-wide leadership position focused on advancing the computing, data, expertise, and dig more PR
UT Honors Welcomes Record Class, Adds New Fellowship Pathways (10)
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 21 -- The University of Tennessee posted the following news:
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UT Honors Welcomes Record Class, Adds New Fellowship Pathways
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The University of Tennessee, Knoxville's University Honors programs welcomed a record 758 new scholars this fall, nearly doubling last year's incoming class of 394. The growth comes with the addition of new fellowship pathways for high-achieving students and the awarding of a top-10 national ranking.
University Honors, part of the Division of Student Success, serves nearly 2,000 under more PR
UT San Antonio provides support resources for the university community (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 21 -- The University of Texas San Antonio campus posted the following news:
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UT San Antonio provides support resources for the university community
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Following President Eighmy's message regarding the tragic incident at Saturday's football game, UT San Antonio encourages any member of the university community who needs emotional support or counseling to take advantage of the following resources. Support is available confidentially to anyone who needs assistance.
For immediate mental health crisis support: Call more PR
UT System honors three UT San Antonio faculty members for teaching excellence (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 21 -- The University of Texas San Antonio campus posted the following news:
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UT System honors three UT San Antonio faculty members for teaching excellence
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UT San Antonio faculty members Anibal Diogenes, DDS, PhD, Monica Lawson, PhD, and Rita Mitra, DMA, MS, have been named recipients of the 2026 Regents' Outstanding Teaching Award. Presented by The University of Texas System Board of Regents, the award is the system's highest teaching honor and recognizes faculty for their teaching excellence, innovation in t more PR
Utah Women Continue to Experience Poverty at Lower Rates Than National Averages (10)
LOGAN, Utah, Oct. 21 -- Utah State University posted the following news:
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Utah Women Continue to Experience Poverty at Lower Rates Than National Averages
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The Utah State University Utah Women & Leadership Project has released a new research report, Poverty Among Utah Women: A 2026 Update.
The report provides an overview of poverty trends among Utah women and how they vary by race and ethnicity, age, family structure, educational attainment, and geography. Drawing on the most recent American Community Survey data and other national an more PR
UTC computer science team's AI research paper accepted to NeurIPS 2026 (10)
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Oct. 21 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga campus posted the following news:
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UTC computer science team's AI research paper accepted to NeurIPS 2026
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A research team in the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Department of Computer Science and Engineering has had a paper accepted to the main track of NeurIPS 2026, one of the world's leading conferences in artificial intelligence and machine learning.
The paper, "SCDM: Scalable Causal Discovery in Nonlinear Temporal Systems with Meta-Learning," was a more PR
UTulsa student tops Oklahoma-Arkansas region in nation's most prestigious undergraduate mathematics competition (10)
TULSA, Oklahoma, Oct. 21 -- The University of Tulsa College of Engineering and Computer Science posted the following news:
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UTulsa student tops Oklahoma-Arkansas region in nation's most prestigious undergraduate mathematics competition
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A University of Tulsa student has achieved one of the highest honors in undergraduate mathematics, earning the top score in the Oklahoma-Arkansas region of the William Lowell Putnam Mathematical Competition, widely regarded as the world's most prestigious undergraduate mathematics contest.
Jason Tsao, more PR
UW Researchers Investigate Impact of Squirrels on Ecosystems, Conservation Strategies (10)
LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 22 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news:
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UW Researchers Investigate Impact of Squirrels on Ecosystems, Conservation Strategies
October 21, 2026
At the University of Wyoming, John Koprowski -- a leading expert on squirrels' ecology, conservation and management -- and his lab group are exploring the impact squirrels have on their environment, as well as approaches to conservation that provide sustainable solutions.
"Everyone knows what squirrels are, and they're a great way to communicate scienc more PR
UW-Eau Claire economics student selected for summer 2026 research at University of Virginia (10)
EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, Oct. 21 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus posted the following news:
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UW-Eau Claire economics student selected for summer 2026 research at University of Virginia
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Rozowski told Carver about the UVA opportunity, noting that she had become a strong researcher and the UVA lab would be a "remarkable next step" in her trajectory.
"Grace's summer experience is a great story for several reasons, not the least of which being that she earned a place in a very small national research cohort alongside stude more PR
UW-Led Project Selected to Advance AI-Driven Nuclear Fuel Research (10)
LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 22 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news:
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UW-Led Project Selected to Advance AI-Driven Nuclear Fuel Research
October 21, 2026
Researchers at the University of Wyoming and Idaho National Laboratory (INL) have been selected to receive $906,382 in federal research funding to develop artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled models aimed at improving heat transport predictions in nuclear fuel.
The research project, titled "AI-Enabled Multiscale Modeling of Phonon-Mediated Thermal Transport at Nuclear Fu more PR
Vanderbilt Health-led team maps gene variants that can cause sudden death (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 21 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center posted the following news release:
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Vanderbilt Health-led team maps gene variants that can cause sudden death
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Using an innovative, high-throughput technique, an international collaboration led by Vanderbilt Health researchers has created a "map" of 1,757 genetic variations that can trigger a life-threatening heart rhythm disorder called long QT syndrome.
Their findings, published in the journal Circulation, may enable more precise diagnosis and treatment of a diso more PR
VCU to Translate Climate Research in Unique Ways Through Ecopoetics of Infrastructure (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 22 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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Oct. 20, 2026
VCU to translate climate research in unique ways through Ecopoetics of Infrastructure
Led by the Humanities Research Center, the multidisciplinary project in Richmond will feature poetry, visual art, music and community engagement.
By Sian Wilkerson
Virginia Commonwealth University's Humanities Research Center is launching an initiative that will explore climate resilience in Richmond through unexpected lenses.
Beginning this mo more PR
VCU: Family Medicine Professor Elected to National Academy of Medicine (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 22 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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Oct. 21, 2026
Family medicine professor elected to National Academy of Medicine
Rebecca Etz was recognized for her dedication to the advancement of primary care.
By Grace McOmber, School of Medicine
Rebecca Etz, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Population Health in the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine for her contributions to revolutionizing pri more PR
VCU: Farnese Motto Gravitated to Public Health Advocacy at a Young Age (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 22 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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Oct. 20, 2026
Farnese Motto gravitated to public health advocacy at a young age
The native of Cameroon, a Ph.D. student at VCU, is serving as a This is Public Health Ambassador this academic year. She sees an ability to strengthen her commitment to 'real community work.'
By Maggie Christ
At about four years old, traveling with her father from her home country of Cameroon to Ivory Coast, Farnese Motto noticed several differences right away. The more PR
Vikash Khokhar recipient of the 2026 VINSE Best Graduate Student Publication Award (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 20 -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering posted the following news:
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Vikash Khokhar recipient of the 2026 VINSE Best Graduate Student Publication Award
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Congratulations to Vikash Khokhar, recipient of the 2026 VINSE Best Graduate Student Publication Award. Vikash's paper, published in Angewandte Chemie International Edition and featured on the journal's Outside Front Cover, explores how chelation drives surface substitution in MXenes, advancing the ability to control the surface chemistry of two-dim more PR
Villanova Biology Researchers Awarded More than $2.3 Million from NIH to Study How Parasites Navigate Insect Hosts and Prepare for Transmission (10)
VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 20 -- Villanova University posted the following news release:
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Villanova Biology Researchers Awarded More than $2.3 Million from NIH to Study How Parasites Navigate Insect Hosts and Prepare for Transmission
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VILLANOVA, Pa. (October 20, 2026) -- Megan Povelones, PhD, and Michael Povelones, PhD, both associate professors of Biology in Villanova University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, have been awarded a $2,319,953 National Institutes of Health (NIH) R01 research grant to investigate how certain p more PR
Virginia Tech: Elk Crossing - Real-time Driver Warning System Helps Prevent Animal Collisions (10)
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 22 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Elk crossing: Real-time driver warning system helps prevent animal collisions
A recent pilot implementation of an automated wildlife detection and driver warning system by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute in Southwest Virginia shows that real-time roadside warnings can help keep drivers and animals safe.
By Gwen Sheldon
20 Oct 2026
It's 9 p.m. on a rural mountain highway when a 750-pound elk steps onto the road, its silhouette hidden from an oncomin more PR
Virginia Tech: Finance Expert Weighs in on Fed's Dilemma Days Before Midterm Elections (10)
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 22 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Finance expert weighs in on Fed's dilemma days before midterm elections
By Jacob Levin
21 Oct 2026
Just days before the 2026 midterm election, the Federal Reserve will be faced with a high-stakes decision -- raise interest rates to curb inflation or hold steady. According to Virginia Tech finance expert Brad Paye, politics are sure to be an elephant in the room when the Federal Open Market Committee meets Oct. 27-28.
"This Fed meeting boils down to an awkward more PR
Virginia Tech: Iron Deficiency May Explain Psychiatric Outcomes of a Rare Genetic Condition (10)
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 22 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Iron deficiency may explain psychiatric outcomes of a rare genetic condition
A rare gene deletion can lead to schizophrenia, autism, or mild developmental delays. Ryan Purcell of the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute will use a new grant from the National Institutes of Health to explore whether iron deficiency might be making the difference.
By Lena Ayuk
20 Oct 2026
The image on Ryan Purcell's monitor shows what looks like yellow sunbursts among threads of more PR
Virginia Tech: Jordan Budhu Receives DARPA Young Faculty Award (10)
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 22 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Jordan Budhu receives DARPA Young Faculty Award
The metamaterials expert is exploring ways to print 3D biomaterials that can interact with electromagnetic waves.
By Chelsea Seeber
21 Oct 2026
A Virginia Tech electrical engineer is seeking answers to a question that sounds like science fiction: Can you turn a leaf into an antenna?
Assistant Professor Jordan Budhu is beginning with that ambitious proof of concept to show how bioprinted materials can be enginee more PR
Virginia Tech: Newly Discovered Protein Could Be a Deadly Parasite's Weak Point (10)
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 22 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Newly discovered protein could be a deadly parasite's weak point
By Kevin Myatt
21 Oct 2026
A protein discovered in a Virginia Tech-led study may open a gateway to treatments for a parasite responsible for a deadly disease in immunity-compromised people.
A team led by Raj Gaji, assistant professor of parasitology at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine working in the Center for One Heath Research, has discovered a protein the team named DDP th more PR
Virginia Tech: Predicting the Next Pandemic (10)
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 22 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Predicting the next pandemic
Through interactive experiences and the stories of Virginia Tech researchers, a Newman Library exhibit reveals the people, ideas, and tools behind the effort to predict pandemics and save lives.
By Elise Monsour Puckett
20 Oct 2026
The next pandemic may be impossible to predict with certainty, but Virginia Tech researchers are working to change that. A new interactive exhibit on the second floor of Newman Library invites visitors more PR
Virginia Tech: Students Get a Close Up Look at Career Paths in Hokie Shadows Program (10)
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 22 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Students get a close up look at career paths in Hokie Shadows program
A College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences shadowing program connects students with professional experiences in their fields of study.
By Andrew G Adkins
20 Oct 2026
A workplace can be an important classroom.
That's the idea behind Hokie Shadows, a College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences program that connects students with alumni for close up looks at real world jobs.
The initiative, more PR
Virus that sickens cows, kills deer, still rare in NYS - for now (10)
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 21 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Virus that sickens cows, kills deer, still rare in NYS - for now
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An insect-driven disease that causes high mortality in white-tailed deer, and mimics the symptoms of foot and mouth disease in cattle, is still rare in New York state, but the warming climate may increase its future spread.
In research published Sept. 28 in Transboundary and Emerging Diseases, Cornell researchers documented their extensive, statewide testing for epizootic hemorrhagic disease vi more PR
VU Honors Faculty and Staff With 2026 Peer Recognition Awards (10)
VINCENNES, Indiana, Oct. 22 -- Vincennes University issued the following news:
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VU honors faculty and staff with 2026 Peer Recognition Awards
October 20, 2026
VINCENNES, Ind. - Vincennes University recognized five faculty and staff members from across the University as recipients of 2026 Peer Recognition Awards during a reception on Monday, Oct. 19, in Governor's Hall.
Recipients who make a lasting impact on the University are nominated annually for the exemplary service by their peers. The President's Advisory Committee selects the r more PR
Wayne State's Online Human Performance and Wellness Master's Ranked No. 3 Nationally for 2027 (10)
WAYNE, Nebraska, Oct. 21 -- The Wayne State College issued the following news release:
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Wayne State's Online Human Performance and Wellness Master's Ranked No. 3 Nationally for 2027
Oct 21, 2026
Recognized for affordability, flexibility, and program quality, Wayne State's online master's program prepares professionals for leadership in human performance and wellness.
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Wayne State College has earned national recognition for its online master's degree in Human Performance and Wellness Management, ranking No. 3 out of 99 online master' more PR
WSU Researchers Discover Way to 'Crank Up' Antiviral Defenses (10)
PULLMAN, Washington, Oct. 22 (TNSjou) -- Washington State University issued the following news release:
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WSU researchers discover way to 'crank up' antiviral defenses
October 20, 2026
By Devin Rokyta, College of Veterinary Medicine
PULLMAN, Wash. - Washington State University researchers have discovered how to "crank up" a natural defense system in the body to combat viral infection, potentially opening a new door for treating virus infections, cancer, neurological disorders and other diseases.
Published in Cell Communication and Si more PR
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