UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * $3.5M grant bolsters statewide weather monitoring, alert system * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- The Keystone Mesonet and Alerting System -- a one-stop shop for weather information that provides Pennsylvania's emergency management personnel and the public with real-time updates on weather conditions and threats -- will continue and expand thanks to a new $3.5 million grant. Established by a partnership of Penn State meteorologists and the Penn more PR

SOUTH HADLEY, Massachusetts, Oct. 22 -- Mount Holyoke College issued the following news: * * * $650 Million Forever Uncommon Campaign Launches * Mount Holyoke College launches the largest campaign ever undertaken by a women's college, which will expand scholarships and career opportunities, advance academic excellence and reimagine campus life. Mount Holyoke College has publicly launched Forever Uncommon: The Campaign for Mount Holyoke College, a comprehensive $650 million fundraising campaign to advance academic excellence, expand opportu more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Oct. 22 -- The University of Kentucky posted the following news: * * * 20 years of advancing cancer care in Kentucky -- together * When someone is diagnosed with cancer, getting the right care should not be dependent on where they live. In 2006, the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center Affiliate Network (MCCAN) was developed with this idea in mind. Beginning with three community hospitals -- Harrison Memorial Hospital, Rockcastle Regional Hospital and St. Claire Regional Medical Center -- the network has grown t more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Oct. 21 -- George Mason University posted the following news: * * * 4-VA project brings 'serious' games to nursing education * Skip to content Mason George Mason University Apply Give Canvas PatriotWeb Peoplefinder Athletics News CALENDAR Library Graduation Academics Undergraduate Programs Honors College Undergraduate Research Graduate Programs Colleges and Schools Study Abroad Mason Online Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation SMSC Academic Programs Internships Teaching and Learning Accessibility Resources University  more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 22 -- The University of California at Los Angeles posted the following news release: * * * A comprehensive Bruin guide to the California general election * * UCLA will host four Vote Centers for the upcoming California general election. * Prepare to cast your ballot by attending a range of campus events, from policy discussions to film screenings. * The UCLA community is offering a variety of resources to ensure your voice is represented and you feel supported. As California prepares for its midterm election more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Oct. 22 -- Lincoln University posted the following news: * * * A New Chapter of Meaningful Aging * Growing older can bring the unexpected: a chance to begin again. The 28th annual Missouri Institute on Meaningful Aging (MIMA) embraced that possibility through this year's theme, "Review. Reset. Renew. Rebirth." Presented by Lincoln University's Paula J. Carter Center on Health and Aging, the three-day conference brought together 147 participants in Columbia, Missouri, for education, movement, conversation and celebr more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, Oct. 22 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus posted the following news release: * * * A new mission for UTA veterans: financial literacy * Hearing the statistics about how many people struggle with personal finances resonated with Tyler Jones, an architectural engineering major at The University of Texas at Arlington. Studies show nearly 60% of Americans lack savings to cover a $1,000 emergency expense. Additionally, two-thirds of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. Jones was among several military-connected stude more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 22 -- The University of California at Los Angeles posted the following news release: * * * A quick squeeze helps CRISPR turn skin cells into neurons more efficiently * * Cell reprogramming, which turns one cell type into another, is often inefficient because the genes needed for the switch are tightly packed in the nucleus, making them difficult for CRISPR gene-activation tools to access. * UCLA researchers squeezed cells for milliseconds to briefly loosen their DNA, mapped where the DNA opened and aimed CRISP more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Oct. 21 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * A&T Joins NIH-Funded Partnership to Train Next Generation of Translational Scientists * 10/21/2026 Research, College of Engineering, Chemical, Biological, and Bio Engineering EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Oct. 21, 2026) - North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is partnering with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and North Carolina State University on a new National Institutes of Healt more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Oct. 22 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Access to ASL from Birth Supports Childhood Math Proficiency in Deaf Children, UConn Researcher Finds in First-of-its-Kind Study * One fish. Two fish. Three fish. The concept of counting a small number of objects is so simple, so fundamental, that we often take for granted what one, two, and three really mean when applied to the world. Not just reading the words, or recognizing the numeric characters - 1, 2, and 3 - but understanding how those more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 22 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Adding Emotion Management Skills to Family Weight Treatment May Help Teens Maintain Weight Loss * Clinical trial found that teens who learned emotion management skills regained less weight and reported less emotional eating compared to teens in weight loss program alone. Story by: Topics covered: Key Takeaways * Teens who received emotion management training regained less weight during the year after treatment ended. * More t more PR

AUBURN, Alabama, Oct. 22 -- Auburn University posted the following news: * * * Ales for ALS 'Rooted in Hope' returns Oct. 23 * While only one Tigers' team will prevail as victorious inside Jordan-Hare Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 24 between Auburn and LSU, the fans and community members who attend Ales for ALS the night before will all support a winning cause as the third annual fundraiser returns to raise funds to support ALS research. 2026 marks the third consecutive year for New Realm Brewing-Auburn to participate in Ales for ALS. This ye more PR

BOONE, North Carolina, Oct. 22 -- Appalachian State University posted the following news: * * * App State, Vaya Partners join forces to boost rural healthcare across 12 NC counties * BOONE, N.C. -- Appalachian State University has joined forces with Vaya Partners as part of the five-year North Carolina Rural Health Transformation Program (NCRHTP), a statewide initiative aimed at strengthening rural healthcare access, quality and delivery for millions of North Carolinians. As part of the alliance, App State has received more than $11.5 milli more PR

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 22 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * APSU to host Newbery Honor-winning author Darcie Little Badger on Nov. 5 * Darcie Little Badger, a Lipan Apache writer whose work encompasses science fiction, fantasy, horror, and comics. | Contributed photo CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - Austin Peay State University's Zone 3 Press, with support from the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts, is hosting Newbery Honor-winning author Darcie Little Badger for a free public reading and book signing at 7 more PR

SAINT MARY-OF-THE-WOODS, Indiana, Oct. 22 -- Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College posted the following news: * * * ARETE Journal Showcases Innovative Scholarship in Global Leadership, Gender Equity, Faith-Based Leadership, the Arts and Organizational Culture * Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana - The latest issue of Final Arete - Volume 4, No 1 Fall Winter 2026 highlights a remarkable collection of scholarship from emerging and established thought leaders whose work advances understanding of leadership across global, organizational, cultural, educ more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Associate Dean Daryl Lim quoted by Reuters on Meta's $25 billion penalty * CARLISLE, PA--Professor Daryl Lim, H. Laddie Montague Jr. Chair in Law and associate dean for research and strategic partnerships, was quoted in a Reuters article dated October 21, 2026, that examined a $25 billion civil penalty imposed by a New Mexico court on Meta Platforms for misleading consumers about data privacy and other business practices more PR

KENT, Ohio, Oct. 21 -- Kent State University posted the following news: * * * At the Kent State University Museum, an Open Door Is Building a Stronger Kent Community * When Sarah Spinner, Ph.D., J.D., arrived at Kent State University in the summer of 2024 to lead the Kent State University Museum, she saw an opportunity to bring two of her favorite places together: museums and university campuses. But she also saw an opportunity to strengthen the museum's relationship with the community just outside its doors. "The museum acts as a front d more PR

ROCK ISLAND, Illinois, Oct. 21 -- Augustana College posted the following news: * * * Augustana music program stands out for faculty mentorship * Augustana College is one of 10 schools recognized as a 2027 Small-Program Mentorship Standout by College Music Major, a music-college research and admissions-consulting service. Smaller music programs where "close faculty access and meaningful undergraduate responsibility shape student development" were selected from across the country, according to longtime music educator Dr. David Lee Fish, foun more PR

GLOUCESTER POINT, Virginia, Oct. 22 -- William and Mary Virginia Institute of Marine Science posted the following news: * * * Australian scientists visit W&M's VIMS & Batten School to advance shellfish reef restoration following harmful algal bloom * An environmental tragedy has unfolded in South Australia. Since March 2025, the largest harmful algal bloom (HAB) in the country's history has devastated marine wildlife and disrupted South Australia's coastal economies. A recent study published in Nature Ecology & Evolution found Karenia crist more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 20 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Beaver Works Summer Institute: A leader in transformational STEM education * Eleven years ago, MIT Lincoln Laboratory staff member Robert Shin was challenged by a colleague to find a way to extend the resources of Beaver Works -- a joint education and research center created by the MIT School of Engineering and the laboratory -- to some of the best and brightest engineering students around the country. A year later, in summer 2016 more PR

SLIPPERY ROCK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 20 -- Slippery Rock University posted the following news: * * * Becky Thomas advances culturally responsive conservation education in Thailand * At Slippery Rock University, growth happens when people step beyond what they know, learn from others and bring new perspectives back to their communities. It's about understanding, and for Becky Thomas, that word took on deeper meaning, especially when translated from the Thai phrase khwaamekhaaaicch. Thomas, an SRU professor of parks, conservation and resource m more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 22 -- Belmont University posted the following news: * * * Belmont Humanities Symposium Celebrates 25th Anniversary * Founder Dr. Maggie Monteverde shares vision for purpose, growth and power of the humanities For one week every fall semester, the atmosphere in Janet Ayers Academic Center shifts from the normal rhythm of classes into a period of collaboration, artistry and community for Belmont's annual Humanities Symposium, hosted by the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. Now in its 25th year, the celeb more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 22 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Benjamin Katz: Bearing witness to global health issues while training to treat them * Embodying the Warren Alpert Medical School's humanistic approach, the third-year medical student is looking at the "whole patient" not just with a physician's eyes, but through the camera lens. 1of2 Brown medical student Benjamin Katz took photos during a medical fellowship in Rwanda of families affected by a lack of clean water, and later shared the photos in a public more PR

MIDLAND, Michigan, Oct. 22 -- Northwood University posted the following news: * * * Best-selling Author and Innovation Expert Josh Linkner to Speak at Northwood Nov. 30 * Students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members are invited to attend the Nov. 30 presentation and book signing Northwood University will welcome New York Times best-selling author, entrepreneur and venture capital investor Josh Linkner for a special presentation on Monday, Nov. 30. The event begins at 3 p.m. in Griswold Lecture Hall and is open to students, facul more PR

RENO, Nevada, Oct. 22 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news: * * * Beyond the badge: Navigating campus safety * A student walking across the University of Nevada, Reno campus after dark may have questions that aren't answered in a syllabus: Who do I call if I feel unsafe? What happens if I see something suspicious? What happens after someone reports a concern? Through the University Police Department-Northern Command, the University provides emergency response, safety education and connections to campus and community resour more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 22 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Beyond words: Rice scholars explore how language shapes opportunity * A child's ability to communicate can shape their success in school. The language a voter speaks can influence how they perceive political candidates. And something as simple as a parent talking with their child can help build skills that open doors later in life. These connections were at the heart of Rice University's Texas-Latin America Social Science Forum on Language and Opportunity,  more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Oct. 22 -- Utah State University posted the following news: * * * BLM Director Announces Internship Opportunity With USU at ILWA's FLPMA Conference * LOGAN, Utah -- BLM Director Steve Pearce recently announced a new internship program with Utah State University aimed at training the next generation of public lands leaders. Speaking at FLPMA at 50, a conference co-convened by the Janet Quinney Lawson Institute for Land, Water, and Air at Utah State University, the Bureau of Land Management, and the Foundation for America's Publ more PR

ASHLAND, Ohio, Oct. 22 -- Ashland University posted the following news: * * * Blog: Beyond Performance: Identifying Leadership Potential * You Were Promoted Because You Were Good at Your Job. That Is Exactly the Problem. The announcement is made, congratulations are offered and an employee becomes the organization's newest supervisor. The promotion is deserved. That person has worked hard, developed technical expertise and proved capable in a demanding position. Then the employee returns to work, and the definition of success changes almo more PR

ASHLAND, Ohio, Oct. 22 -- Ashland University posted the following news: * * * Blog: Leading Peers and Friends Without Losing Trust * Imagine arriving at work on Monday morning and discovering that the colleagues you worked alongside on Friday are now employees you must supervise. Or perhaps you accept a management position at an organization where employees already know you as a friend, acquaintance or fellow community volunteer. Now imagine working with your best friend, someone with greater experience in certain areas of your profession, more PR

AMES, Iowa, Oct. 22 -- Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * Board of Regents approves new Iowa State Beef Teaching and Innovation Farm * AMES, Iowa - The goal of creating a modern facility at Iowa State University to support education and research for cattle production has taken a big step forward. At its September meeting, the Iowa Board of Regents approved fundraising to begin for a new Iowa State Beef Teaching and Innovation Farm. The facility will be located south of the existi more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 22 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Brene Brown brings lessons in courageous leadership to international makerspaces symposium at Rice * It was standing room only at Rice University's McMurtry Auditorium as bestselling author Brene Brown challenged engineers, educators and makerspace leaders to rethink their approaches to problem-solving, failure and leadership in an increasingly complex world. Brown was a featured speaker at the 2026 International Symposium on Academic Makerspaces (ISAM) hel more PR

RENO, Nevada, Oct. 22 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news: * * * Can dietary supplements do all they promise? * By 2033, the United States dietary supplement market is projected to reach $131.08 billion according to Grand View Research. There are dietary supplements to support brain health, strong bones and even healthy hair - with some marketing campaigns that promise results that a person may not see. The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA) established regulations that supplement advertising can more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 22 -- The University of Utah posted the following news release: * * * Can we fix fossil fuels? * Reposted from the Wilkes Center for Climate Science & Policy. Climate scientist Myles Allen says the world could stop additional global warming within about 30 years - and limit total future warming to less than what has occurred since 2000 under the pathway he has developed. His argument adds a less familiar requirement to the usual energy transition playbook--storing carbon emissions underground. In early October,  more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Oct. 22 -- Purdue University posted the following news release: * * * Canine cancer patients contribute to next-generation minimally invasive cancer therapies for dogs and humans * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Natural disasters. Hikes. Long, dark nights alone. For many people, dogs offer a sense of safety and comfort in challenging or uncertain times. Cancer researchers at a new lab at Purdue University are partnering with dogs to make cancer less frightening -- and less deadly -- to some of humanity's very best friends  more PR

NEW BRITAIN, Connecticut, Oct. 22 -- Central Connecticut State University posted the following news: * * * Central delegation travels to China to celebrate C.J. Huang * A delegation from Central traveled to Hengdong County, China, from Sept. 28 to Oct. 4 to celebrate two milestones honoring the legacy of the philanthropist C.J. Huang: the 110th anniversary of his birth and the 40th anniversary of Ouyang Yu Experimental Middle School. Born and raised in Hunan, China, Huang built a successful career as an industrialist while dedicating much  more PR

DAVIS, California, Oct. 22 -- The University of California Davis campus posted the following news: * * * Checking In With Chancellor May: How Aggies Take Sustainability Global * To the UC Davis Community: Each October, universities around the world celebrate Campus Sustainability Month. It's a chance to reflect on ways we can improve our world, but at UC Davis it's not a one-month event. In fact, for 11 years in a row we've been named the greenest university in North America and among the top 10 worldwide. Sustainability at UC Davis is a  more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Oct. 22 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * CLAS graduate student helps researchers better understand ultrathin crystals * Ramachandra Bangari, a graduate research assistant in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences' Department of Physics and Astronomy, is helping scientists better understand materials that are thousands of times thinner than a human hair. Bangari and Thomas Folland, associate professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, collaborated wi more PR

BROOKLYN, New York, Oct. 21 -- Brooklyn Law School posted the following news: * * * Clinics Newsletter - Volume 11, Issue 1: October 2026 * 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 exp more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Oct. 22 -- Central Michigan University posted the following news: * * * CMU doctoral student receives prestigious Dalai Lama Graduate Scholarship for environmental research * Tenzin Pema's research focuses on developing materials that could help remove emerging contaminants from wastewater A Central Michigan University doctoral student has received a prestigious scholarship recognizing her academic achievements and potential to contribute to the Tibetan community and the broader world through scientific research.  more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * CMU Expands Quantitative Finance Leadership with Commodities Quant Lab * Building on its longstanding leadership in quantitative finance, Carnegie Mellon University has launched the Commodities Quant Lab (CQL) to explore how data, mathematics and artificial intelligence can help solve challenges in global commodity markets. Oil, natural gas, copper, wheat and coffee are among the commodities that influence energy costs, manufacturing, food pric more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * CMU Researchers Find Gut Bacteria Signal When to Absorb Nutrients * Study reveals how bacteria use food to regulate the body's daily rhythms Biological clocks are often associated with light. Historically, most people start their days when the sun is up, and end their days when the sun sets. But new research from Carnegie Mellon University suggests that some of the body's most important timekeepers live in the gut. A study(opens in new window) more PR

NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia, Oct. 22 -- Christopher Newport University posted the following news: * * * CNU Professors Ranked Among World's Top 2% of Scientists * Four CNU professors have been ranked among the world's top 2 percent of scholars and scientists in a 2026 ranking compiled by Stanford University and the analytics firm Elsevier. Psychology professors Dr. Sherman Lee and Dr. Tim Pressley and physics research scientist Dr. Alberto Accardi all made the 2026 list based on their academic publications and citation metrics. The ranking loo more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 22 -- The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry posted the following news: * * * CNY ASM Conference Brings Microbiologists from Central New York and Beyond Together * SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Oct. 22, 2026 -- The inaugural Central New York Branch of the American Society for Microbiology (ASM) Conference brought together more than 100 microbiologists, students, and researchers from across the region marking a major milestone for the newly revived chapter. The event, held at the SUNY College of En more PR

SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, Oct. 22 -- Converse University posted the following news: * * * Converse University Hosts Third Annual Carolinas College Food Insecurity Summit * On Saturday, October 3, 2026, Converse University welcomed faculty, staff, and student leaders from 18 colleges across North and South Carolina for the third annual Carolinas College Food Insecurity Summit. The daylong gathering brought together higher education professionals, community organizations and student advocates to raise awareness of campus hunger, share succ more PR

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 22 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell startup seeks to redefine food, ag, industrial testing * A single wine grape can announce its readiness through aroma molecules detectable in infinitesimal quantities. Measuring them has long meant working through samples one at a time. Quantera Analytical, a Cornell spinout based in Ithaca, launched a commercial product it says removes that bottleneck. The launch marks an important step in Quantera's development, as it has transformed its research int more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, Oct. 21 -- The University of Massachusetts Amherst School of Public Health and Health Sciences posted the following news: * * * DiFulvio and Rost Named 2026-27 Chancellor's Leadership Fellows * Gloria DiFulvio, associate dean of undergraduate academic affairs and senior lecturer II in health promotion and policy, and Gwyneth Rost, department chair and senior lecturer II in speech, language and hearing sciences, are among the six UMass Amherst faculty members named recipients of the 2026-27 Chancellor's Leadership Fel more PR

LAKELAND, Florida, Oct. 22 -- Florida Polytechnic University posted the following news release: * * * Diplomatic and University leaders meet at Florida Poly to honor 80 years of Fulbright excellence * University and international leaders gathered at Florida Polytechnic University on Wednesday, Oct. 21, to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the U.S. State Department's Fulbright Program alongside the nation's 250th anniversary. The milestone celebration, highlighted by a leadership luncheon, showcased the University's expanding global presenc more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 22 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Disability Summit explores accessibility in higher education * What does it take to make higher education more accessible for everyone? At Michigan State University's third annual Disability Summit, the answer began with a simple idea: Accessibility is a shared responsibility, and meaningful change often starts with the everyday choices people make. Held Oct. 2 at the MSU Union in recognition of Disability Pride Month, the summit brought together  more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 22 -- Florida State University posted the following news: * * * Discovery Days: Five FSU-affiliated startups win $85,000 at fourth annual Discovery Challenge * Florida State University-affiliated startup companies competed "Shark Tank"-style at the fourth annual Discovery Challenge event, pitching their business ideas and winning a combined $85,000 in funding. The event featured five startups pitching their technologies to a panel of judges and a packed audience, explaining how they planned to advance their produ more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 22 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School of Management posted the following news release: * * * Does mobile technology integration improve the speed and equity of resolving government service requests? * New research from MIT Sloan School of Management examines how the integration of mobile touchpoints with existing technologies impacts the efficiency and equity of non-emergency complaints for cities Key MIT Sloan findings: * An omnichannel approach for civic outreach to local government  more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Oct. 23 -- The Louisiana State University Ag Center posted the following news: * * * Don't let an early frost catch you off guard. Prepare to protect your plants now. * It's hard to believe, but it'll soon be time to think about protecting our plants from cold weather. Average first frost dates range from early November in northern Louisiana to early December in southern parishes, with much of the state experiencing its first frost by mid-November. But these are only averages -- and nature sometimes throws us a curv more PR

LOMA LINDA, California, Oct. 22 -- Loma Linda University Health posted the following news: * * * Dr. Minh Phuong Dong receives NIH Award to help predict oral cancer outcomes * Why do patients with seemingly similar oral cancers respond so differently to treatment? Dr. Minh Phuong Dong, a postdoctoral fellow at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, is working to answer that question, with the goal of helping clinicians better predict which patients may need closer monitoring and personalized care. Dr. Dong has received a K99/R00 award  more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Oct. 21 -- Yale Law School posted the following news: * * * Economist Eric Zwick on Book "The Everywhere Millionaire" * On Oct. 19, The Budget Lab4 hosted Eric Zwick, professor of economics and finance at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, for a one-on-one conversation5 with Natasha Sarin, professor of law at Yale Law School and president of The Budget Lab. They discussed Zwick's new book, "The Everywhere Millionaire: Who Is Really Rich in America and How They Got There," co-authored with Owen Zidar  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Environmental engineers awarded $2.4M to study how abandoned wells impact health * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Pennsylvania has more than 27,000 known abandoned and orphan natural gas wells, according to Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary Jessica Shirley. These disused wells can pose health risks to nearby residents and negative environmental impacts to the surrounding areas, so the DEP has awarded a five-yea more PR

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Oct. 22 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * ETSU-led documentary NURSE: Empathy Heals highlights nurses' stories * The experiences of nurses and the essential role of empathy in healthcare took center stage October 21 at Nashville's Belcourt Theatre during a special screening of Nurse: Empathy Heals. The documentary shares nurses' personal stories, offering a closer look at the emotional demands of caregiving and the people behind patient care. The film is part of the Nurse Narrative more PR

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Oct. 22 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley campus posted the following news: * * * Explore UTRGV's cancer research facilities at Oct. 28 open house * Community invited to tour facilities, meet scientists and explore research addressing health conditions affecting the Rio Grande Valley RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - OCT. 22, 2026 - Why does a particular cancer affect some communities more than others? How does a disease develop? And what can researchers learn that could lead to better ways to detect or treat it? A more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine posted the following news: * * * Falling "More in Love with Veterinary Medicine" on the Trip of a Lifetime * How big is an elephant? Big enough to take your breath away. Ask Cabre Capalongo, V'29. "I never actually realized how large they were until I was standing next to one," she said. "I didn't feel scared, but I literally felt the adrenaline. It was the most insane thing." Capalongo had lots of moments like that during an 18-day trip t more PR

OXFORD, Ohio, Oct. 22 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Five labs with one goal: saving sight * Vision loss and blindness caused by cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration affect approximately one billion people globally, according to the World Health Organization. These conditions occur when the lens or retina of the eye has been damaged by aging, genetics, medical conditions, or injuries. At Miami University, researchers are working to understand how eyes develop and how disease takes hold,  more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 22 -- Florida State University posted the following news: * * * Florida State University's Learning Systems Institute partners on education project in Belize * Florida State University's Learning Systems Institute (LSI) is partnering with School-to-School International on a five-year, $21.7 million project to strengthen secondary education in Belize, with $1.6 million allocated to FSU. The Equipping Secondary Educators Program Partnership (ESEPP) is the largest investment under the Belize Compact's Education Proj more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 21 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * For students with their sights set on space medicine, a new community takes flight * Since its launch two years ago, MIT's Doctors Without Gravity club has already amassed more than 100 student members. The club was co-founded by graduate students Anna Wadhwa and Nicole McGaa, who now serve as president and vice president, respectively. Bringing together students from MIT and Harvard University who are interested in the intersect more PR

SCHENECTADY, New York, Oct. 22 -- Union College posted the following news: * * * For the record: Week of Oct. 23, 2026 * Mary K. Carroll '86, the Dwane W. Crichton Professor of Chemistry, and Ann M. Anderson, the Agnes S. MacDonald Professor of Mechanical Engineering, attended the 23rd International Sol-Gel Conference in Lisbon, Portugal. The conference was held in the IST Congress Centre on the Alameda Campus of Instituto Superior Tecnico. Carroll gave an invited lecture: "Design of Aerogel Materials for Pollution Mitigation," co-authored  more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 22 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Forbes: University at Buffalo one of 12 colleges 'reinventing education' for AI era * BUFFALO, N.Y. - Forbes magazine has included UB among 12 leading colleges and universities that are "reinventing education for the era of artificial intelligence." The article places UB alongside institutions such as Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stanford University and Carnegie Mellon University. "For nearly five decad more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Oct. 22 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Former RISP detective Brian Andrews, mob associate Tony Fiore to deliver Oct. 23 URI Forensic Series lecture * KINGSTON, R.I. - Oct. 22, 2026 - Brian Andrews, who led the Rhode Island State Police detective division during the height of New England's drug and mob wars in the 1970s and 1980s, will speak at the University of Rhode Island on Friday, Oct. 23, as part of the University's ongoing fall Forensic Science Partnership lecture series. An more PR

FRANKLIN, Indiana, Oct. 21 -- Franklin College issued the following news: * * * Franklin College students address energy industry challenges during TechPoint competition * Two Franklin College students were among 50 applicants selected from a pool of 135 for TechPoint's latest Xtern Challenge, a competitive work-based learning experience designed to connect students with real-world technology and business challenges. Juniors Jonathan McCoy and Seth Poindexter joined students from 14 other colleges/universities for the two-day competition,  more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 22 -- Florida State University posted the following news: * * * FSU to host Wall Street Journal columnist for discussion on American politics, economic policy * The Institute for Governance & Civics at Florida State University will welcome Kimberley A. Strassel, a member of the Wall Street Journal editorial board, for a discussion on the future of American politics and economic policy Wednesday, Oct. 28. The event, titled "Beyond the Midterms: The Future of American Politics and Economic Policy," will take place  more PR

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 22 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Global food, ag innovators to compete for $3M at Grow-NY Summit * From a biobased plastic replacement to AI robots that monitor crops plant by plant and a maple-water hydration drink, 20 food and ag startups from across New York state and the world will pitch their business plans at the Grow-NY Summit as they compete for $3 million in prize money. The annual two-day food and agriculture business competition and networking event will take place Nov. 12-13 at th more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 22 -- The University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine posted the following news release: * * * Global team launches largest-ever study of brain function across eight mental illnesses * The five-year NIH-funded project will analyze over 94,000 brain scans from 27 countries using one shared method, so researchers can compare schizophrenia, depression, autism, and five other conditions side by side to drive discovery. Researchers from the Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute  more PR

GRAMBLING, Louisiana, Oct. 22 -- Grambling State University posted the following news: * * * Grambling State University and Lincoln Preparatory School Announce Strategic Partnership Following ULS Approval * Three-year collaboration builds on a shared educational legacy to expand college readiness, educator development and pathways to opportunity GRAMBLING, La. -- Following approval of the partnership's Memorandum of Understanding by the University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors, Grambling State University, Grambling High Foundati more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Oct. 22 -- Grand Rapids Community College posted the following news: * * * GRCC Marketing Earns Seven Awards for Creative Excellence * The Grand Rapids Community College Marketing and Communications team has once again been recognized for excellence in higher education marketing. Their work was recently awarded seven Medallion awards -- including three Gold -- from the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR). NCMPR celebrates excellence in marketing and public relations at two-year community and  more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Oct. 22 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Guest editor appointment highlights Kentucky State's research leadership * Dr. Frederick N. Bebe will guide special issue on agricultural pesticides and their environmental impacts A Kentucky State University researcher will help shape scientific discussion of agricultural pesticides, environmental quality, and human health as guest editor of a special issue of Applied Sciences. Dr. Frederick N. Bebe, an assistant research professor, has been selecte more PR

KENT, Ohio, Oct. 21 -- Kent State University posted the following news: * * * Guided by Knowledge: How Research Shaped Wayne Nieh's Kent State Journey * For Wayne Nieh, '24, nursing research has always been about more than collecting data or studying scientific literature. It is about asking questions, seeking knowledge and discovering how that knowledge can ultimately improve the lives of others. It is also a way to honor the person who first taught him the value of learning. As a young boy, Nieh often heard his grandfather share words o more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 22 -- Harvard University posted the following news: * * * Harvard Art Museums welcome 2026 fellows * The Harvard Art Museums are pleased to welcome a group of eleven scholars to the museums' longstanding fellowship program this fall. The program is designed to broaden the experience of those embarking on professional museum careers in art history and related fields, conservation and conservation science, and museum education. During their one or two year appointments, participants in the Harvard Art Museums F more PR

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Oct. 23 -- The High Meadows Environmental Institute at Princeton University posted the following news: * * * HMEI to Open Environmental Exhibition by Artist Maya Lin * 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

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 22 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * How a Miller School of Medicine Student Uses Comics to Explore Health and Belonging * Through comics, medical student Iris Hyun-A Kim explores how identity, culture and community shape people's experiences of illness, medical training and belonging. Key Takeaways * Iris Hyun-A Kim uses comics to explore illness, medical training, identity and belonging. * Her experiences with eczema helped spark an interest in dermatology and the more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 22 -- The University of Colorado posted the following news: * * * How CU Denver's Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity Prepares Students for an Ever-Evolving Career Path * Technology is evolving rapidly, and so is the tech job market. For a cybersecurity student beginning their college journey today, the tools, threats, and even the jobs themselves may look different by the time they graduate. How can they know what they're learning will serve them over the long term? At CU Denver, the answer starts with a robust found more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 22 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * How much control do we have over picking up an accent? A lot, study finds * Social rules and expectations influence how much we sound like the people around us Have you ever binge-watched Bluey, or a British crime drama, and caught yourself imitating the characters' accents out loud? Rest assured, you are not alone. While it's a common belief that picking up someone else's accent just happens automatically, new research from The Ohio State University suggests more PR

SANTA CRUZ, California, Oct. 22 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus posted the following news: * * * How psilocybin reshapes brain circuits * New research at UC Santa Cruz reveals how psychoactive compound in 'magic mushrooms' rewires synapses without altering perception, opening new possibilities for non-hallucinogenic psychiatric medications. Key takeaways * In a new study published in Nature Neuroscience, researchers found that psilocybin rapidly promotes the growth and maturation of new neural connections in the brain wh more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 22 -- William and Mary posted the following news: * * * How William & Mary is helping build Virginia's fusion energy future * For nearly a century, scientists have been trying to "bottle the sun" by recreating the nuclear fusion reactions that power it and finding ways to harness the energy they release. Although researchers have made significant progress, turning fusion into a practical source of clean, affordable energy remains a challenge. Last week, researchers, industry leaders, policymakers and students g more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, Oct. 22 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Ice Cream Social Connects Students with Gen Z Leaders in Public Policy * Two faculty members in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences have launched a series of co-curricular events designed to promote civic engagement among young people beyond the classroom. The series is built on the idea that young people are a proven, world-changing polity--and that they are ready to step up and solve problems. Following a successful "crossover" c more PR

MOSCOW, Idaho, Oct. 21 -- The University of Idaho posted the following news release: * * * Idaho's Science and Technology Policy Fellowship adds seventh cohort * Idaho Science and Technology Policy Fellowship welcomes seventh cohort U of I McClure Center-led program continues to grow, welcoming two new fellows October 21, 2026 BOISE, Idaho -- Two scientists will bring their expertise to Idaho's legislative and executive branches this year through the Idaho Science and Technology Policy Fellowship (ISTPF). The ISTPF, led by University of more PR

STANFORD, California, Oct. 22 -- Stanford University Law School posted the following news: * * * In Memoriam: Ronald J. Gilson, Pioneering Corporate Law Scholar * Ronald J. Gilson, the Charles J. Meyers Professor of Law and Business, Emeritus, and one of the pioneering scholars of modern corporate law and governance, died October 12, 2026. He was 80. Gilson joined the Stanford Law faculty in 1979 and took emeritus status in 2014. Over a scholarly career spanning nearly five decades, he helped establish corporate governance as a major inter more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Oct. 22 -- Purdue University posted the following news release: * * * In Print: 'The Flight of the Purdue OWL: An Institutional History' * Title: The Flight of the Purdue OWL: An Institutional History Authors: Harry Denny, Vicki Kennell, Garrett Colon Publisher: Purdue University Press Publication Date: June 2026 About the Book: This book traces the history of teaching and programming of the original Writing Lab, whose handouts and resources became the foundation of its widely accessed website, the Online Writin more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Oct. 22 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Innovation Hub Earns AIA Central New Jersey Design Award * Seton Hall University's Innovation Hub ("Hub"), located within the Teaching, Learning and Technology Center (TLTC) in Walsh Library, opened in spring 2026 and has received a 2026 Design Award from the Central New Jersey Section of the American Institute of Architects (AIA CNJ) in the interior design category. The award was presented October 6 at AIA CNJ's third annual Design & Service Awards more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 22 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * International Study Helps Support FDA Approval of HIV Drug for Newborns * UC San Diego researchers help establish safe infant dosing for widely-used HIV drug Key Takeaways * Despite advances in preventing mother-child transmission of HIV, treatment options for newborns who are already infected have been limited. * The FDA recently approved dolutegravir, a widely-used HIV treatment, to suppress HIV in infants and young children. more PR

NEW ALBANY, Indiana, Oct. 22 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news: * * * IU Southeast Hosting Futurecast Economic Outlook Breakfast * IU Southeast will host this year's Indiana Business Outlook Panel on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The Economic Outlook breakfast will take place in the IU Southeast Hoosier Room. Breakfast will be served at 8 a.m. and panel presentations will begin at 9 a.m. as panelists present an analysis of national, state, and local economic conditions and take questions from the audience. Esteemed IU more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, Oct. 22 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Kennesaw State researcher shines light on Joro spiders * On a recent visit to the Kennesaw State University Field Station, KSU faculty member Andy Davis gave his students a firsthand look at a perceived menace. "It was a Joro spider, and I brought it around to show all the students," said Davis, a limited-term assistant professor of environmental science in KSU's College of Science and Mathematics. "They took pictures, and everybody was freakin more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Oct. 21 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Kentucky State Cooperative Extension strengthens statewide reach with new Bowling Green office * West Regional Office location provides an anchor for programs, partnerships, and service throughout western Kentucky FRANKFORT, Ky. -- Farmers, families, young people, and community organizations across western Kentucky now have a more visible connection to Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension through its newly renovated West Regional Office on more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 22 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU Libraries name 2026 Shulenburger Award recipients, honor contributions to open scholarship * LAWRENCE -- Michael Vitevitch and Emily Casey, two University of Kansas faculty members whose work expands access to scholarship through public engagement, open publishing and research resources, have been named recipients of the 2026 Shulenburger Award for Innovation and Advocacy in Scholarly Communication by KU Libraries. The award announcement coincides wit more PR

KANSAS CITY, Kansas, Oct. 22 [Category: BizHospital] -- The University of Kansas Medical Center posted the following news: * * * KU researchers uncover mechanics of protein implicated in neurological disorders * A recent study has found that the NIPA2 protein, long believed to be a magnesium transporter, actually prefers to transport more complex molecules called nucleotides. Magnesium is an essential mineral in the body. Not only is it important for bone health, energy production, muscle function and blood pressure control, it's also vita more PR

CONWAY, South Carolina, Oct. 22 -- Coastal Carolina University posted the following news: * * * Laney Floyd is first CCU student selected for DEEPenn STEM at University of Pennsylvania * Coastal Carolina University senior Laney Floyd of Conway, South Carolina, was selected to participate in the DEEPenn STEM program at the University of Pennsylvania. She is the first CCU student accepted for this competitive graduate school preview event. Launched in 2022 at the University of Pennsylvania, DEEPenn STEM is a three-day event designed to educa more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Linking senior care and companionship * Clara Jean Siler raised her left hand to her temple, trying to access something deep in her 90-year-old memory. "It's so long ago, I can't hardly remember," Siler said to Penn School of Nursing students Simone Snead and Samantha Strasser. "Being with you for the past few weeks, you've told us so much about yourself over the years--you're able to connect the dots from the people who came before you a more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Oct. 22 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Lonergan Symposium Explores Mysticism, Method and Community * Fall Lonergan Symposium Explores Mysticism, Method and Community Thursday, October 22, 2026 Seton Hall University's Center for Catholic Studies and Bernard J. Lonergan Institute hosted the second annual Fall Lonergan Symposium, "Mysticism and Method," on October 8, 2026, in the Chancellor's Suite of the Bishop Dougherty University Center. Part of Contemplative Community Week, the gatheri more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 22 -- Florida State University posted the following news: * * * MagLab at FSU receives $18M to develop advanced research facility * The project to create an advanced nuclear magnetic resonance facility supports U.S. National Science Foundation priorities in biotechnology, energy, advanced manufacturing and health The Florida State University-headquartered National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, or MagLab, is launching a new magnet facility to build on its world leadership in nuclear magnetic resonance with $18 m more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 21 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Making room to explore * At MIT's McGovern Institute for Brain Research, Professor Fan Wang tackles innovative research every day. Her work centers on a fundamental question in neuroscience: How does the brain interact with the body to shape our sensations, emotions, and actions? Wang and the students in her lab study the neural circuits underlying experiences such as touch and pain, as well as the sensory and motor systems that  more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Oct. 22 -- The University of Kentucky posted the following news: * * * Markey study reveals how melanoma outmaneuvers drugs and immune defenses * Melanoma is one of the most difficult cancers to treat due to its resistance to targeted drug therapies. But a new study from the University of Markey Cancer Center shows that the cancer is playing offense as well as defense: In addition to forming resistance against the MAPK inhibitors that are commonly used to treat it, the cancer also actively suppresses the immune cells th more PR

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Oct. 22 -- Marshall University posted the following news release: * * * Marshall University to host maternal mental health seminar Oct. 28 * The seminar will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Shawkey Dining Room, located in the Memorial Student Center on Marshall's Huntington campus, and is sponsored by the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission. Students, health care professionals and community members will discuss maternal mental health risk factors, disparities and opportunities to improve support fo more PR

CLAREMONT, California, Oct. 22 -- Pomona College posted the following news: * * * Meet Three Sagehens Playing Fall Sports in 2026 * They don Sagehen blue after their classes in anthropology and chemistry, mathematics, public policy analysis and sociology. While in season, Pomona student athletes juggle training, coursework, social activities and hobbies. Fall brings new seasons for football, men's and women's cross country, women's volleyball, men's water polo and men's and women's soccer. Below, three Sagehens reflect on their years at P more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 20 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * MIT spinout makes surgical stitching more like applying a sticky note * Dozens of surgical procedures require doctors to connect two pieces of tissue together in a delicate stitching process. It happens in triple heart bypass, C-sections, and surgeries to repair hernias and tendons. Today, those procedures are mostly done by surgeon-controlled robots or by hand, and the margin for error is small. Even small errors in suturing or s more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 20 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * MIT student team CERBERUZ wins NASA LunaRecycle Centennial Challenge, turning lunar trash into tools * Establishing a human presence on the moon will require state-of-the-art spacecraft, spacesuits, life-support systems, and some of the most sophisticated technology humans have ever built. It will also require figuring out where to put the garbage. A future lunar outpost will receive a steady stream of supplies from Earth, bringi more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 22 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * MIT's Kavanaugh Fellowship: From invention to impact * Entrepreneurship and MIT have become a classic pairing, with a storyline that seems to write itself: A researcher develops a brilliant innovation in the lab, spins out a company, and brings a product to market that saves lives or improves society. It happens, sure -- but long-term startup success is far from guaranteed. That's the challenge that prompted the launch of the MIT more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, Oct. 22 -- Montana State University posted the following news: * * * Montana State names Cyndi Johnson as 2026 Outstanding Ag Leader * BOZEMAN -- As Montana State University's annual Celebrate Ag event approaches, the MSU College of Agriculture has named Cyndi Johnson, a wheat farmer from Conrad and president of the Montana Farm Bureau Federation, as the recipient of the university's highest agricultural honor. Johnson is the 2026 recipient of the college's Outstanding Agricultural Leader award. Each year ahead of Celebra more PR

AMES, Iowa, Oct. 22 -- Iowa State University posted the following news release: * * * More than a score * AMES, Iowa -- For years, childhood trauma has often been measured with a simple score. The widely used Adverse Childhood Experiences, or ACEs, system assigns points for experiences such as abuse, neglect, parental divorce, substance abuse in the home and other adversities before age 18. In general, the higher the score, the greater the risk for future health and behavioral problems. But new research from Iowa State University professo more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 22 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU named finalist for Magrath Community Engagement Scholarship Award * Michigan State University has been named a regional winner of the 2026 W.K. Kellogg Foundation Community Engagement Scholarship Award, positioning the university as a finalist for the top national honor in community-engaged higher education. Awarded by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, the honor recognizes MSU's transformative, community-led public health p more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Oct. 22 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * National Leadership Role for UConn Health's Dr. Marja Hurley * UConn Heath's Dr. Marja Hurley will lead the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research for the next year. The ASBMR inducted Hurley, a Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor and associate dean of the Health Career Opportunity Programs at UConn Health, at its annual meeting in Boston Oct. 13. Her election recognizes Hurley's more than three decades of leadership in bone and mi more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 22 -- Austin Community College District posted the following news: * * * National Report Highlights ACC's Approach to Economic Development and Future Planning * New America and ACCT case study examines ACC's use of workforce data, regional partnerships, and long-term planning Austin Community College District (ACC) has been recognized as a national model for regional economic impact in a research brief by New America's Future of Work & Innovation Economy initiative and the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT more PR

ASHLAND, Ohio, Oct. 22 -- Ashland University posted the following news: * * * New AU scholar program gives psychology students global research experience * ASHLAND, Ohio - Ashland University is providing undergraduate psychology students an opportunity to become part of a global network of researchers and to contribute to projects that address important questions about human behavior and experience through its new Psychological Research Scholar program. Students in the Psychological Research Scholar program, which is being formally launche more PR

ROANOKE, Virginia, Oct. 21 -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * New awards recognize outstanding mentoring, service, article * Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC inaugural awards for mentorship, leadership, and service recognize contributions and service. The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC has named the first recipients of three new awards recognizing mentorship, leadership and service. The institute established the Faculty Mentoring Excellence Award, Early-Car more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 22 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * New UChicago-built tools predict how cancer responds to treatment by studying 'floor plans' of tumors * A new research study from the University of Chicago could help fight cancer by applying lessons scientists have learned from other complex systems, from flocks of birds to communities of microbes. The result is a new set of AI-powered tools that could someday allow clinicians to sift through huge amounts of data to quickly analyze the structure and o more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Oct. 22 -- Purdue University posted the following news release: * * * Office of Research to host virtual workshops in November * The Office of Research will host three upcoming virtual workshops. Although these sessions may be especially helpful to new faculty, all are encouraged to attend. These sessions focus on information for faculty. Student programs will not be covered. Understanding Proposal Budgets * Tuesday, Nov. 3 from 1:30-3 p.m. * This workshop will provide an overview of proposal budget development,  more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 22 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Ohio State names Chandrasekaran dean of Fisher College of Business * The Ohio State University has named Aravind Chandrasekaran (AC) dean of the Max M. Fisher College of Business, pending Board of Trustees approval. Chandrasekaran has served as interim dean of the college since June 2025, building on more than 15 years as a faculty member, scholar and academic leader at the college. He will also continue to hold the John W. Berry, Sr. Chair in Business. "AC  more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Oct. 22 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * On the Ice with Ainsley Svetek * Ainsley Svetek '23 '24 (ENGR) '27 (CAHNR) knows from personal experience what it takes to get an ice hockey player back in the game after an injury. Before she joined UConn's women's ice hockey team, where she played for five years, Svetek broke her femur playing youth hockey. This experience has inspired Svetek's current work for her Ph.D. in kinesiology, which focuses on the biomechanics and movement patterns o more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- The University of Pennsylvania Annenberg Public Policy Center posted the following news release: * * * One in 4 Americans Supports MAHA, but Three Times as Many Share Food-Related Concerns * The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement emerged as part of Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign following former presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s endorsement of Trump. Kennedy has predicted that the movement will be a factor in the forthcoming 2026 midterms. Now serving as U.S. Secretary o more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Oct. 22 -- George Mason University posted the following news: * * * One on One with Rector Sumeet Shrivastava * Skip to content Mason George Mason University Apply Give Canvas PatriotWeb Peoplefinder Athletics News CALENDAR Library Graduation Academics Undergraduate Programs Honors College Undergraduate Research Graduate Programs Colleges and Schools Study Abroad Mason Online Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation SMSC Academic Programs Internships Teaching and Learning Accessibility Resources University Libraries Conti more PR

POMONA, California, Oct. 22 -- California State University California State Polytechnic University Pomona campus posted the following news: * * * Outstanding Faculty Advisor Builds a Legacy of Lasting Connections * For years after his students graduate, Alejandro "Alex" Morales receives messages from them. Some reach out to share life updates or invite him to their wedding. Others visit campus to catch up. These little moments mean more to Morales than accolades, but at the same time, he feels honored to be acknowledged for his contributio more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Penn's Schlein Center for Cybersecurity to combat AI threats and more * In the most literal sense, for computer systems to be secure means to free their users from worry: The word "security" comes from the Latin for "without care." But the rise of AI means that transacting life online requires users to be ever more careful. Now, the Schlein Center for Cybersecurity--founded thanks to a transformative gift from University Trustee and Colle more PR

DAVIS, California, Oct. 22 -- The University of California Davis campus posted the following news: * * * Placer County, UC Davis Explore Regional Science, Education and Community Hub in Tahoe City * The University of California, Davis could soon bring hands-on community education and world-class scientific research to Tahoe City. This week, the Placer County Board of Supervisors approved a Memorandum of Agreement with the Regents of the University of California, on behalf of UC Davis and the Tahoe Environmental Research Center, to jointly  more PR

GALLOWAY, New Jersey, Oct. 22 -- Stockton University posted the following news: * * * Poll: Nearly Two-Thirds of N.J. Voters Disapprove of Trump's Job * Galloway, N.J. --Fewer than one-third of New Jersey voters approve of the way President Trump is handling his job, and more than half said the economy has gotten worse in the past year, according to the latest poll released today by the William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy at Stockton University. Ahead of the November midterm elections, the mood among registered voters in New Jersey  more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Andrea J. Martin contributes to Second Circuit amicus brief on antisemitism and civil rights * Center for Jewish Legal Studies brief challenges dismissal of civil rights claims arising from the 2024 occupation of Columbia University's Hamilton Hall CARLISLE, PA--Professor Andrea J. Martin contributed legal research, analysis, and writing to an amicus curiae brief filed in the United States Court of Appeals for more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Andrea J. Martin highlights experiential learning in Law and the Holocaust course in published essay * As part of the course, she brought students to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum CARLISLE, PA--Professor Andrea J. Martin published an essay, "Teaching Law Students to See the Legal Architecture of Persecution," in eJewish Philanthropy, highlighting an experiential learning assignment she developed  more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Oct. 20 -- Yale Law School posted the following news: * * * Professor Nicholas Parrillo Receives ABA Scholarship Award * William K. Townsend Professor of Law Nicholas R. Parrillo '04 was selected as the winner of the ABA Administrative Law Section's 2026 Annual Scholarship Award4. He was recognized for his article, "Administrative Law as a Choice of Business Strategy: Comparing the Industries Who Have Routinely Sued Their Regulators with the Industries Who Rarely Have5." The article, published in the George Washingt more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia serves on immigration law panel * It was part of the 'Courts and the Community' lecture series in Scranton UNIVERSITY PARK, PA--Professor Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia once again joined a "Courts and the Community" program on immigration, after appearing on a similar panel in Carlisle in March. Wadhia served as a panelist during an October 20 "Courts and the Community" lecture series event o more PR

TERRE HAUTE, Indiana, Oct. 22 -- Indiana State University posted the following news: * * * Professors and PhD graduate receive national recognition * Indiana State University PhD graduate Jonathan Walston is gaining recognition for his research in the field of technology management. Walston did his dissertation research under Indiana State University faculty members M. Affan Badar and Riem Rostom of the Bailey College of Engineering and Technology, along with Christopher J. Kluse of Bowling Green State University. From this dissertation, a more PR

GREENVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 22 -- Tusculum University posted the following news: * * * Prospective students learn more about Tusculum University's personal approach to education during open house on campus * GREENEVILLE - Enrolling at Tusculum University gives students access to educators and staff members who are invested in their success and focused on helping them develop in all aspects of their lives while providing an affordable pathway to a degree. That was the message for prospective students who attended a recent open house at Tusc more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Oct. 22 -- Purdue University posted the following news release: * * * Purdue's online cybersecurity degree, AI graduate certificate prepare professionals for emerging digital threats * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Purdue Polytechnic Institute is launching online master's degree and graduate certificate programs fostering sophisticated solutions to the growing complexity of commonplace cyberattacks. The Master of Science in cybersecurity and trusted systems degree and the online graduate certificate in applied AI and cyb more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Read the room: The science of experiencing spaces and places * Aesthetics is having a moment. From carefully curated interiors to social media feeds and lifestyle trends, the term seems to be everywhere. But aesthetics has a much longer history, rooted in questions about how the brain processes sensory experience, evokes emotions, and shapes the way people perceive the world. For neurologist Anjan Chatterjee of the Perelman School of Medi more PR

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 22 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Reducing nuclei damage improves heart function and survival in mice * Reducing damage to the nuclei of heart muscle cells improved heart function and dramatically extended survival in mice with a form of inherited heart disease, according to a new study led by Cornell researchers. The findings point to new approaches for understanding and potentially treating LMNA-related dilated cardiomyopathy, a disease that leads to heart failure and sudden cardiac death. T more PR

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Oct. 22 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga campus posted the following news: * * * Research on the road: A conversation with student Abby Borden * In the mountains of Peru, traditional weaving is a practice passed down through generations. Women gather to spin wool and create colorful textiles while sharing knowledge that has been part of their communities for centuries. Over the summer, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga junior Abby Borden had the opportunity to learn from them. Borden, an anthropology more PR

OXFORD, Mississippi, Oct. 22 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news: * * * Researcher Tackles Impact of Life Events on Businesses' Bottom Line * Ole Miss professor examines how marketing executives' private lives affect job performance OXFORD, Miss. - When a major company's CEO goes through a messy divorce or is arrested for drunk driving, investors often get nervous, worried that the executive's personal struggles will dent their returns. But most people hardly notice when a chief marketing officer has similar personal more PR

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Oct. 23 -- The High Meadows Environmental Institute at Princeton University posted the following news: * * * Researchers Develop First High-Resolution Map of Groundwater Across Brazil * 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

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, Oct. 22 -- Wake Forest University posted the following news: * * * Sabin Center conference explores leading in times of environmental crisis * Nov. 5 event on Wake Forest campus is free, open to the public When systems shift in times of crisis, leadership needs change, too. For its annual fall conference, Wake Forest University's Sabin Center for Environment and Sustainability (opens in a new tab) highlights resilient leadership approaches to navigate these challenges, from research and innovation to storytel more PR

SWARTHMORE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- Swarthmore College posted the following news: * * * Saving Over 700 Pounds of Food Waste, Food Recovery Fridge Exemplifies Sustainability Efforts * The Food Recovery Fridge (FRF), outside of Science Center Room 199, was spearheaded by President's Sustainability Research Fellow Saumya Raj '25 in the 2023-2024 academic year. Its aim: reducing waste on campus and ensuring the safe collection and redistribution of unused food from events. Awareness of the FRF is increasing, as are its benefits -- aligning w more PR

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 22 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * Shabana Mahdis '29: Cultivating confidence and community at Dilmun Hill * The safety and well-being of our community is our highest priority. We know the recent news and allegations are deeply concerning, and we are committed to a safe environment for all. Learn how Cornell is addressing sexual violence. Ashley School of Global Development and the Environment As a first-generation global development major from Bada more PR

GAINESVILLE, Florida, Oct. 22 -- The University of Florida posted the following news: * * * Side by side as twin sisters and UF students, we found our calling in pharmacy * When we introduce ourselves, we almost always add, "And we're best friends." People find it surprising that we chose to pursue the same career path, but honestly, we wouldn't have it any other way. From growing up in Miami with parents from Bangladesh, to earning our associate degrees together at Miami Dade College, to graduating summa cum laude from the University of M more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Small but mighty: Helping microgreens pack even more of a nutritional punch * By adding iron, changing the colors of indoor lighting and altering water, researchers aim to improve production and nutrient content of tiny plants to help provide global nutrition security Published: October 22, 2026 By Jeff Mulhollem Three members of the microgreens research team standing next to a vertical hydroponic tower for the cultivation of microgre more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 22 -- Michigan State University College of Natural Science posted the following news: * * * Small changes, big impact for bacteria used in environmental cleanup * MSU researchers find that the chemical makeup of bacterial growth media can change how some microorganisms respond to toxic metals. Small changes in the chemistry surrounding Geobacter bacteria can have a surprisingly large effect on how the microorganisms interact with metals -- a finding that could help improve their use in environmental cleanup, me more PR

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Small Grants, Broad Impact: Advancing Sustainability at Bryn Mawr * On Wednesday, Oct. 28, recipients of the College's first two rounds of Sustainability Seed Grants will share the latest on their work to advance Bryn Mawr's sustainability goals, cultivate a broader culture of environmental stewardship, and give students opportunities for sustainability research and work. Sustainability Strategic Innovation Lunch Wednesday, Oct. 28 Among the speakers w more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 22 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Stanford's Hennessy and Microsoft's Horvitz to headline Rice's Ken Kennedy Institute 40th anniversary * As artificial intelligence reshapes global commerce, national security and daily civic life, the defining challenge facing technology leaders is no longer what machines can calculate but how to safely deploy these tools to drive real-world progress without sacrificing trust or security. Rice University's Ken Kennedy Institute will explore what it takes to more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Statistician Susan Murphy to present 2026 Chemerda Lectures in Science Nov. 4, 5 * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Susan Murphy, Mallinckrodt Professor of Statistics and of Computer Science, and associate faculty in the Kempner Institute for the Study of Natural and Artificial Intelligence at Harvard University, will present the 2026 John M. Chemerda Lectures in Science on Nov. 4 and 5 at Penn State University Park. The free public lectures are  more PR

STONY BROOK, New York, Oct. 22 -- The State University of New York Stony Brook University posted the following news: * * * Stony Brook University Professor Nathanan Tantivasadakarn Named a 2026 Packard Fellow for Science and Engineering by the David and Lucile Packard Foundation * STONY BROOK, NY--October 22, 2026--The State University of New York at Stony Brook (Stony Brook University) Assistant Professor Nathanan Tantivasadakarn from the C.N. Yang Institute for Theoretical Physics and Department of Physics and Astronomy in the College of  more PR

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Oct. 22 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news: * * * Student Organizations to Welcome Community at Annual Fall Carnival * STEPHENVILLE, Texas -- Tarleton State University student organizations and the Lance Zimmerman Department of Campus Life will host the annual Fall Carnival on Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the O.A. Grant Building Lawn and Admin Mall. "We are excited to host the Fall Carnival and bring together the community and student organizations for an evening of fun," said Campu more PR

MERCED, California, Oct. 22 -- The University of California Merced campus posted the following news: * * * Study Finds Cannabis Addiction in Pregnancy Linked to Higher Risk of Postpartum Psychiatric Crises * * Pregnant women with cannabis use disorder (CUD) had a 10 percent rate of postpartum psychiatric emergency visits, compared to 2.7 percent among those without the disorder. * CUD during pregnancy was linked to a 40 percent higher risk of psychiatric emergency visits during the first postpartum year. * Diagnoses of CUD in pregnant wom more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 22 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Study: Pandemic arrest patterns may have deepened existing inequalities in policing * BUFFALO, N.Y. - The COVID-19 pandemic was a public health crisis that affected more than the public's health. It brought complex changes across many aspects of society, including having an influence on suburban arrest patterns, according to a study co-authored by University at Buffalo researchers. Using data in Irondequoit, a sub more PR

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Oct. 22 -- Clark University posted the following news: * * * Successful sustainability relies on a lot of people doing a little * Kortni Wroten, M.S./MBA '20, returned to Clark on Sept.1 as the University's director of sustainability, filling a role that had been vacant for five years. During her job interview, she toured campus and was thrilled to see students carrying reusable grab-and-go food containers. She had spent years trying to launch a program like that in her previous job at UMass Chan Medical School --  more PR

CORVALLIS, Oregon, Oct. 22 -- Oregon State University posted the following news release: * * * Tech-savvy STEM students prone to letting AI do their thinking for them, study shows * CORVALLIS, Ore. - University students with traits coveted in STEM fields are also the ones most prone to relying on artificial intelligence to the detriment of their cognitive skills, according to a new study by scientists at Oregon State University. Researchers in OSU's colleges of Engineering and Liberal Arts offer suggestions for breaking what they call "the more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, Oct. 21 -- Montana State University posted the following news: * * * TEDx event at Montana State University set for Nov. 4 * BOZEMAN -- The Associated Students of Montana State University will host its sixth annual TEDxMontanaStateUniversity event on Wednesday, Nov. 4. The event will be held in Norm Asbjornson Hall's Inspiration Hall from 7 to 9 p.m. A reception will follow. Tickets are available for purchase online and cost $5 for students or $15 for the general public. TEDxMontanaStateUniversity is a spin-off of the na more PR

DAVIS, California, Oct. 22 -- The University of California Davis campus posted the following news: * * * The Assumption About Farm Automation That May Be Wrong * You've likely heard this assumption: When AI-enabled and autonomous machines arrive on the farm, jobs will disappear. But researchers at the University of California, Davis, who studied 16 fruit tree operations in California and Washington for three years, found that automation still takes human knowledge. What changes is how the work gets done. The study, drawing on 165 in-depth i more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 20 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * The ocean's most abundant "loner" microbe has a sticky second life * The oxygen in about every other breath we take comes from microscopic cells -- phytoplankton -- drifting in the surface of the ocean. Among them is Prochlorococcus, the smallest and most abundant photosynthetic organism in the seas. It single-handedly accounts for roughly 10 percent of all the carbon that the land and the oceans pull from the atmosphere each year more PR

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 22 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * The right nutrition can boost dairy cow productivity, farm sustainability * Ananda Portela Fontoura PhD'22 is a postdoctoral associate working in the lab of Michael Van Amburgh, professor of dairy nutrition. Ananda's research focuses on maintaining or enhancing dairy cow performance through optimizing nutrient use efficiency while minimizing urinary nitrogen excretion. We spoke to her about her work. Cows are produ more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 22 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * This design software reimagines everyday objects as self-aware devices * As a child, you likely saw a few Disney movies depicting inanimate objects, such as clocks, cups, and toys, as interactive companions to humans -- an act of pure magic, seemingly. But scientists at MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) are now doing something similar: transforming stationary items into self-aware tools that per more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 22 -- Trinity University posted the following news: * * * Trinity University Receives $599,200 Grant for Advanced Chemistry Instrument * A new state-of-the-art nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) instrument is making its way to Trinity University's chemistry department, but its purposes extend far beyond the chem lab. Most science students at Trinity will get to use it, says chemistry professor Adam Urbach, Ph.D. "This won't be a specialized tool locked away for a few experts," Urbach says. "It will be part of the eve more PR

DAVIS, California, Oct. 22 -- The University of California Davis campus posted the following news: * * * UC Davis Experts for 2026 Midterm Elections * The University of California, Davis, has a number of experts in political science, law, communication, history and other areas who can address issues in the 2026 midterm elections. In addition to statewide candidates, California voters will decide on 17 ballot measures in the Nov. 3 election. History, political movements, parties Jim Adams, professor of political science, studies parties, e more PR

MERCED, California, Oct. 22 -- The University of California Merced campus posted the following news: * * * UC Merced Poised to Go Further, Chancellor Says in State of the University Address * How do you take a university further? For UC Merced's chancellor, the answer starts with record-setting enrollment and extends to student opportunities, strong community connections, and new homes for students, academics and research, along with an ever-growing national reputation. Chancellor Juan Sanchez Munoz pointed to the future and celebrated th more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Oct. 22 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Kinesiology Ph.D. Program Ranked No. 1 in Country * UConn's Ph.D. program in the Department of Kinesiology has come out at the top of this year's National Academy of Kinesiology's (NAK) doctoral program evaluation. "It's a tremendous recognition for the hard work and dedication of our faculty and students," says Laurie Devaney, professor and department head of kinesiology. The Department of Kinesiology is located within the College of Agri more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Oct. 22 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn's Queer Science Conference Challenges Stereotypes, Inspires Students * UConn College of Engineering's Vergnano Institute for Impact (VII) hosted the fifth annual Queer Science Conference on October 17, 2026, with fun hands-on science activities geared towards high schoolers from across Connecticut. Previously held in June, this year's event moved to the fall and incorporated a seasonal twist - DNA extraction from a pumpkin, led by Nicole Ti more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Oct. 22 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn, Metamorphix to bring Whole Child Screener to Schools * Researchers in the Neag School of Education are bringing whole child screening assessment to a company that provides schools with connected set of solutions that turn every student signal into timely, equitable, coordinated, and measurable tools to track and manage supports. UConn's Technology Commercialization Services (TCS) facilitated the connection, as the University has licensed t more PR

DAYTON, Ohio, Oct. 22 -- The University of Dayton posted the following news: * * * UD researcher among group enlisting AI to detect flawed factory parts faster * A University of Dayton statistician and an international team of researchers are showing how artificial intelligence can help factories detect flawed parts without the expensive step that keeps the technology out of reach for most manufacturers. Factories have used cameras and software to catch bad parts for years. The problem has always been what it takes to get started. Before a more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Oct. 22 -- The University of Illinois Springfield campus posted the following news: * * * UIS to host panel on changes to voting laws ahead of midterms * WHAT: The University of Illinois Springfield School of Politics and International Affairs and Center for State Policy and Leadership will host a virtual panel discussion titled "Voting Rights in 2026." The discussion will explore changes to voting laws and election procedures in the United States since the 2024 presidential election and how those changes could affect more PR

ORONO, Maine, Oct. 22 -- The University of Maine posted the following news release: * * * UMaine researchers developing new way to reduce metal waste in manufacturing * Manufacturing aircraft components, battery materials, cutting tools, biomedical implants and other precision-engineered parts often involves metals in powder form. When these powders become mixed or cross-contaminated during material changes, handling, recovery or multimaterial 3D printing, they may no longer meet the strict requirements for reuse. Leftover powders, contami more PR

COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, Oct. 22 -- The University of Maryland School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * UMD launches online global public health masters * Interconnected public health challenges need integrated solutions - and the people who know how to create them. Now, a new, highly interdisciplinary master's degree from Global, Environmental, and Occupational Health (GEOH) answers the call. The fully online MPH features a 45-credit, 16-course curriculum that delivers the knowledge and skills that tomorrow's public health  more PR

WILMINGTON, North Carolina, Oct. 20 -- The University of North Carolina Wilmington campus posted the following news: * * * UNCW Cyber Conference Highlights Emerging Threats * The eighth annual UNCW Cybersecurity Conference brought together experts from government, industry and academia Oct. 8-9 to explore emerging cyber threats, maritime cybersecurity and the future of digital defense. The two-day event featured presentations, panel discussions, technical workshops and hands-on cybersecurity competitions. U.S. Senator Thom Tillis and Congr more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Oct. 22 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI ocean engineering professor awarded ONR grant to investigate oceanographic variability impact on acoustics and geo-positioning * KINGSTON, R.I. - Oct 22, 2026 - According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the ocean covers about 71 percent of the Earth's surface - yet much of our underwater world is unmapped and unseen. However, research conducted by University of Rhode Island associate professor of ocean engineering L more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Oct. 22 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI political science professors co-author new book analyzing global human rights * KINGSTON, R.I. - Oct. 22, 2026 - Basic human rights, in theory, should be guaranteed in society. On the surface, such rights are virtues that should be applied to everyone without fear of them being rolled back or revoked entirely by governments. Yet, around the world, not everyone has access to rights as basic as free speech, freedom from slavery and torture, more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Oct. 22 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * USF Health, Tampa General study finds colorectal cancer's immune defenses may begin outside the cancer cell * USF Health researchers, working in collaboration with Tampa General Hospital and Hokkaido University in Japan, have identified a hidden mechanism that enables metastatic colorectal cancer to resist the body's immune defenses, offering a promising target for future therapies for the world's second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths. The i more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Oct. 22 -- The University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine posted the following news: * * * USF Health, Tampa General study finds metastatic colorectal cancer's immune defenses may begin outside the cancer cell, challenging view held for decades * USF Health researchers, working in collaboration with Tampa General Hospital and Hokkaido University in Japan, have identified a hidden mechanism that enables metastatic colorectal cancer to resist the body's immune defenses, offering a promising target for future thera more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Oct. 22 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * USF reaches record $775 million in research funding, leading to more real-world impact and solutions * The University of South Florida continues to grow its research enterprise, attracting increased federal support and private investment to develop solutions that improve lives, strengthen communities, fuel economic growth and address some of society's most pressing challenges. USF reached a record $775 million in research funding during fiscal year  more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Oct. 22 -- Utah State University posted the following news: * * * USU College of Engineering Collaborates With Story Collider for Live STEM Storytelling * Without a clear vision of what it is to be a STEM professional, students can struggle to develop their own identity. Using self-reflection and personal storytelling, Utah State University researchers are helping students not only communicate like a STEM practitioner but feel like one too. In collaboration with The Story Collider, USU's College of Engineering is hosting its f more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Oct. 22 -- Utah State University posted the following news: * * * USU Completes Second Phase of Solar Expansion, Works With Rocky Mountain Power to Add Battery Storage * Utah State University has completed the second phase of its campus solar expansion, adding more than 1 megawatt of new solar generation and its first large-scale battery storage system. The work builds on the 1,058 kilowatts installed in the first phase earlier this year and brings USU's total new solar capacity to more than 2 megawatts across seven sites. The more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 22 -- The University of Texas San Antonio campus posted the following news: * * * UT San Antonio employees rally toward $500,000 charitable campaign goal * Time is running out for the 2026 campaign, which ends Monday, Nov. 2. With the deadline approaching, organizers encourage faculty and staff to finish strong and support the causes that matter to them. Since 1997, UT San Antonio employees have contributed more than $19 million to charities across Texas through the State Employee Charitable Campaign (SECC), includ more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 22 -- The University of Texas San Antonio campus posted the following news: * * * UT San Antonio, Tec de Monterrey tackle cross-border water challenges * The world has entered an "era of global water bankruptcy," according to the United Nations, and Texas and Mexico are on the front lines of what could be a catastrophe. For decades, the U.S. and Mexico have actively negotiated the amount of water that flows northward and sustains agriculture -- and life itself -- in the Rio Grande Valley and elsewhere in Texas. But  more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 22 -- The University of Texas San Antonio campus posted the following news: * * * UT System honors three UT San Antonio faculty members for teaching excellence * 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

TOLEDO, Ohio, Oct. 22 -- The University of Toledo posted the following news: * * * UToledo Recognizes 53 Faculty Members for Tenure and Promotion * University of Toledo faculty members who earned tenure, promotion or both were recently recognized at the Tenure and Promotion Reception in Thompson Student Union. Provost Mitchell S. McKinney and President James Holloway presented each faculty member with a certificate honoring their accomplishments. "Tenure and promotion recognize years of work that often happens out of sight: the hours in t more PR

KENOSHA, Wisconsin, Oct. 22 -- The University of Wisconsin Parkside campus posted the following news: * * * UW-Parkside to Host Public Forums for Universities of Wisconsin Presidential Finalists * UW-Parkside will play a key role in an important moment for higher education in Wisconsin as it hosts the public forums for the three finalists seeking to become the next president of the Universities of Wisconsin. The forums, scheduled for Monday, Oct. 26, will give students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members an opportunity to hear d more PR

WAUSAU, Wisconsin, Oct. 22 -- The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point posted the following news release: * * * UW-Stevens Point offering planetarium shows and stargazing sessions in November * Travel through the universe this November at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Allen F. Blocher Planetarium. Planetarium shows will be offered at 2 p.m. on Sundays in November. All regular public shows are around one hour long and include a 25-min presentation focusing on the current night sky of Central Wisconsin (bright stars, constellati more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 22 -- William and Mary posted the following news: * * * W&M dedicates Gates Hall, reflecting commitment to civic leadership * The following story originally appeared on the W&M Alumni Magazine website as an online exclusive. - Ed. As afternoon sun warmed century-old bricks, over 250 members of the William & Mary community gathered on Oct. 22 to dedicate Robert M. Gates Hall, a historic building with a 21st- century purpose. Thanks to a $30 million lead gift from an alumna and former W&M Foundation trustee who  more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 22 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Weston Floyd brings field experience to Texas A&M turfgrass classes * Longtime sports turf manager offers students real-world lessons as professor of the practice Weston Floyd still has the notebook from the introductory turfgrass course he took at Texas A&M University in 2003. This fall, he is back in that class, but this time as the instructor. Floyd joined the Texas A&M Depa more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 22 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * What Is a Neutrino Anyway? A Look at the Science Behind This Year's Nobel Prize in Physics * UC San Diego physicist George Fuller explains the research behind these mysterious particles If you wanted a Nobel Prize, you would do well to study neutrinos. To date, the Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded five times to research related to neutrino detection and discovery. This year, Francis Halzen earned the Nobel "for decisive co more PR

LUBBOCK, Texas, Oct. 21 -- Texas Tech University posted the following news: * * * When Parasitic Flies Invaded the U.S., Texas Tech Vet School Faculty Took Action * Dr. Jennifer Koziol and Chad Cross have used their expertise in research and education to combat the New World screwworm threat at both a state and national level. New World screwworm was a lesson topic Dr. Jennifer Koziol and Chad Cross never forgot. The images they viewed in textbooks resembled wounds from a horror movie. It's a reminder that those with weak stomachs aren't  more PR