BOONE, North Carolina, Oct. 21 -- Appalachian State University posted the following news: * * * $35M App State GEAR UP grant advances college, career readiness for Western NC students * BOONE, N.C. -- Appalachian State University's Office of Rural Promise (ORP) is the awardee of a seven-year, $35 million GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The award marks the second consecutive $35 million federal grant App State has received in support of its GEAR UP progra more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, Oct. 22 -- The University of Toledo posted the following news: * * * 5 Startups to Pitch at UToledo Business Incubator's Tech419 Oct. 29 * Five startups will take the stage at the annual Tech419 Pitch Competition, Northwest Ohio's premier innovation and entrepreneurship showcase, on Thursday, Oct. 29. Hosted by The University of Toledo Business Incubator, the event brings together entrepreneurs, investors, business leaders, researchers and community members to celebrate the region's growing startup ecosystem and the innovator 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 2026 midterm election * * Where, when and how to vote. Find information on voting locations, registration requirements, important deadlines and ways to cast your ballot. * Making an informed decision. Explore UCLA expert insights, election resources and events examining the issues shaping the 2026 midterms. * Post-election events and analysis. Join UCLA experts for discussions about th more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 22 -- Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences posted the following news: * * * A Halloween Interview with Jacques Monod * Jacques Monod was born in 1910, earned his Ph.D. from the University of Paris in 1941, joined the Pasteur Institute in 1943, and shared the 1965 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine with Pasteur colleagues Francois Jacob and Andre Lwoff. He passed away in 1976. As we will see, Transylvanian connections allowed Protein Society CEO Raluca Cadar to set up a communication portal be more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Oct. 23 -- Southern Connecticut State University posted the following news: * * * Alumnus Named Connecticut's 2027 Teacher of the Year * Christopher Wisniewski '16, M.S. '18, a two-time Southern Connecticut State University graduate and current doctoral student, has been named Connecticut's 2027 Teacher of the Year, the state's highest recognition for outstanding educators. Gov. Ned Lamont and Connecticut Education Commissioner Charlene Russell-Tucker announced the honor on Oct. 23 during a surprise celebration at B more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 23 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * At MIT, Martha Minow speaks on sustaining democracy, both by using and overcoming AI * Legal scholar Martha Minow delivered this fall's Compton Lecture at MIT on Thursday, examining the civic foundations of democracy -- and describing how artificial intelligence is undermining it, but could be used to help reinforce traditional U.S. governance. "It's not a good time for democracy or constitutionalism," said Minow, who is the 300t more PR

AUBURN, Alabama, Oct. 23 -- Auburn University posted the following news: * * * Auburn celebrates new STEM+Ag complex * Auburn University marked the debut of its $224 million STEM + Agricultural Sciences Complex on Oct. 23, officially opening the doors to the largest academic construction project in university history and a transformational new hub for teaching, research and innovation. Supported in part by a $50 million allocation from the state of Alabama championed by Gov. Kay Ivey through the Public School and College Authority, the pro more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (Perelman) posted the following news: * * * Basser Center for BRCA awards Global Prize to Judy Garber * Basser Center for BRCA awards 2026 Global Prize to Judy Garber Judy Garber, MD, MPH, of the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, is honored for her commitment to advancing breast cancer genetics research. The Basser Center for BRCA at the Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania, the world's first comprehensive center aimed at advancing res more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 22 -- Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business posted the following news: * * * Beyond compare: Dimotakis conducts award-winning research into workplace comparisons * * Dr. Nikos Dimotakis received OSU's 2025 Regents Distinguished Research Award. He was one of seven university-wide winners and the sole recipient from the Spears School of Business. * Dimotakis, professor and Raymond A. Young Chair, conducts practical research that informs employees and managers while revealing deep insight into human be more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 22 -- Borough of Manhattan Community College posted the following news: * * * BMCC Welcomes Eight New Scholars to Out in Two Program * Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC/CUNY) welcomed eight new scholars into the College's Out in Two scholarship program during an Oct. 21 ceremony at the Fiterman Hall Conference Center. The donor-funded Out in Two scholarship program is unique to BMCC and was founded by former BMCC President Antonio Perez. The program creates a supportive community designed to help each scholar grad more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Oct. 23 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news: * * * Board approves latest USC Next projects, new state policy institute * The University of South Carolina Board of Trustees approved a number of new projects on Friday (Oct. 23) tied to the USC Next master plan that will modernize and expand campus facilities. Trustees also approved a new institute that will use USC expertise to analyze crucial state data, and the board received a financial update that shows how the state flagship university more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Oct. 23 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news: * * * Board Briefs: New campus projects, public policy institute approved * The University of South Carolina Board of Trustees approved a number of USC Next-related projects and other construction work as well as a new public policy institute on Friday (Oct. 23). Project approvals The board approved several projects affiliated with the USC Next master plan: * Create design plans for a new College of Pharmacy building on the Health Sciences Ca more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 23 -- Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business posted the following news: * * * Brain Trust: Emerging scholar Affonso prepares marketers to handle AI challenges * A gray robot face follows a simple ascending pattern across three squares. A question mark hovers above a fourth blank square, prompting viewers to complete the sequence. Affonso's whimsical illustration mimics an elementary textbook lesson, but it's a clever trap. The Spears School of Business assistant professor is trying to protect resear more PR

WALLA WALLA, Washington, Oct. 23 -- Whitman College posted the following news: * * * Bright Lights: Meet Some of the Students Shaping Whitman's Class of 2030 * Leaders, visionaries, scholars. The Class of 2030 brought more than 400 exceptional new students to Whitman, including this year's Posse Scholars, who recently met for a community-building event with their advisor, Aaron Strain, the Baker Ferguson Chair of Politics and Leadership; President Sarah Bolton; Senior Director of Belonging and Inclusion Dr. Jamaica DelMar; and Vice Presiden more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 23 -- Canisius University issued the following news: * * * Canisius Faculty Share Research and Ideas Across Disciplines * Canisius University faculty shared their research, creative work and scholarly pursuits during the second annual Celebration of Faculty Scholarship on Oct. 21 in Science Hall. The event highlights the range of inquiry taking place across disciplines and its role in enriching the student experience. Hosted by the IMPACT Center, the event brought together nearly 40 faculty for lightning talks and p more PR

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, Oct. 23 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Cedarville University Ranked No. 2 in Ohio for Online Cybersecurity Programs * As cyberattacks become increasingly sophisticated, businesses, hospitals and government agencies need cybersecurity professionals who can do more than protect computer networks. They need leaders who can manage digital threats, safeguard sensitive information and make strategic decisions. Cedarville University is helping meet that demand, earning the No. 2 ranking among Ohio unive more PR

SANTA CRUZ, California, Oct. 23 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus posted the following news: * * * Celebrating the 2026 Alumni Award recipients * John Torigoe, Melinda Aldrich, James Hein, Peter Coha, Jim Gunderson, and Stephanie Barron Lu are the recipients of the 2026 UC Santa Cruz Alumni Awards. Key takeaways * John Torigoe (Porter '86, psychology) received the Alumni Achievement Award. * Melinda Aldrich (Stevenson '92, biology) received the UCSC Ethos Award. * James Hein (Ph.D. '73, Earth sciences) received the Disti more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 22 -- Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business posted the following news: * * * Centers of attention: Spears Business economists analyze 'new wave' of data centers * * Dr. Rui Du and Dr. Xiaojin Aaron Sun are collaborating to research data center location choices and the impact on real estate markets. * According to Pew Research Center, 42% of Americans resided in a 5-mile radius from a functional data center or a chosen data center site as of April 2026. * Du and Sun worked with Dr. Siqi Zheng to map more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- The University of the District of Columbia posted the following news: * * * Changing Lives, Creating Leaders * University of the District of Columbia President Maurice D. Edington received the 2026 HBCU Pillar Award on Sunday, Oct. 18, recognizing his leadership in advancing student success, expanding academic opportunities and strengthening the university's future. Edington was nominated by HBCU students and alumni, and the organization's Council of Advisors voted unanimously to select him for the honor. The award  more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 23 -- The University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine posted the following news release: * * * Children who eat more ultra-processed foods show stronger brain responses to appetizing foods * Researchers from the Keck School of Medicine of USC found that these stronger brain responses to food images, which occurred in a brain region linked to reward and motivation, were associated with greater increases in body fat over one year. Children who eat more ultra-processed foods (UPFs) show stronger res more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Oct. 23 -- Central Michigan University posted the following news: * * * CMU Ph.D. student presents research on AI bias and fairness at international conference * Hairu Fan's research explores how disparities emerge in artificial intelligence systems and how researchers can better understand the factors behind them Central Michigan University doctoral student Hairu Fan is advancing research into responsible artificial intelligence, presenting two studies examining AI bias and fairness at an international research c more PR

NEW LONDON, New Hampshire, Oct. 23 -- Colby-Sawyer College posted the following news: * * * Colby-Sawyer College Names 4+1 MBA Program to Honor the Legacy of Dave Payne * Spurred by incredible generosity and an understanding of the important role that Colby-Sawyer plays in the New London community, the Payne family has served as an advocate for the college for many years. David B. "Dave" Payne served on the Colby-Sawyer Board of Trustees from 2006 to 2015 and was re-elected in 2016, bringing his expertise in finance and investment, as well more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 23 -- The University of Phoenix posted the following news release: * * * College Credit for Work Experience * During National Transfer Student Week, credit mobility expert Devin Andrews shares guidance on evaluating learning from work, training and life experience. University of Phoenix is helping working adults better understand how knowledge and skills gained outside the traditional classroom may qualify for college credit. During National Transfer Student Week, Oct. 19-23, Devin Andrews, vice president of Admissio more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, Oct. 23 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus posted the following news release: * * * College Park Center voted No. 1 WNBA arena * The University of Texas at Arlington's College Park Center, which has hosted the WNBA's Dallas Wings since 2016, has been voted the nation's best WNBA arena in the USA TODAY Sports Readers' Choice Awards. The recognition places the 7,000-seat arena atop a national list of WNBA venues, highlighting the fan experience. The USA TODAY Sports Readers' Choice Awards recognize outstanding des more PR

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 23 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * COMM Updates - 10/22/2026 * Graduate student Nishat Tasnim presented "The Condolence Clause: The Boundaries of Accountability after the San Diego Mosque Shooting" at the conference Confronting the Rising Tide: Islamophobia, White Nationalism, and the Global Assault on Muslim Life conference. Nishat presented research examining how five major U.S. news outlets framed the May 18, 2026, attack on the Islamic Center of  more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Oct. 23 -- George Mason University posted the following news: * * * Communication students glean career lessons from award-winning broadcast journalist * 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 Accessib more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Oct. 23 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Competition Celebrates Graduate Research at UConn * After the birth of her first son, Becky Nathanson remembers the helplessness she felt grappling with the aftereffects of her pregnancy and delivery. Her quest to figure out "what was wrong with" her led Nathanson to read "Traumatic Childbirth," a book co-authored by Cheryl Tatano Beck, a distinguished professor at the UConn's Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing. The book did more than provide Nat more PR

BOULDER, Colorado, Oct. 23 -- The University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business posted the following news: * * * CU Boulder Engineering and Business Students Tackle State Energy Challenges at Annual Colorado Impact Hackathon * Engineering and business students from the University of Colorado Boulder stepped up to the whiteboard on Oct. 21, joining forces with the Colorado Energy Office and Google Boulder for the annual Colorado Impact Hackathon. What is the Colorado Impact Hackathon? The Colorado Impact Hackathon is a one-day, f more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 23 -- The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health posted the following news: * * * Cyclotron expansion to accelerate precision medicine * A team led by Daifeng Wang, PhD, used an emerging artificial intelligence model to create two new tools that aim to help link changes in brain cells to Alzheimer's symptoms. The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health on Friday broke ground on a $62 million cyclotron expansion project to bolster access to cutting-edge medical imaging and  more PR

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Oct. 23 -- Bryant University posted the following news: * * * Day of Understanding 2026 explores the power of research, kindness, global connection * A day of conversation and discovery brings the Bryant community together to build understanding, celebrate differences Bryant University's Day of Understanding (DOU), a university-wide day of learning, connection, and reflection, is based on a simple idea: There can be no community without conversation, and we are at our best when we engage with and value one another more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, Oct. 23 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus posted the following news release: * * * Distinguished Alumni Awards honor Maverick excellence * The University of Texas at Arlington will recognize five Mavericks for their professional and civic achievements, community engagement and support of UTA during the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Awards, a dinner and reception set for Friday, Nov. 13, at the Esports Stadium Arlington. The Distinguished Alumni Awards is the University's annual signature event honoring Mavericks who more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 23 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Do your cattle roll their tongue? * Displays of non-nutritive oral behaviors in cattle may be due to a lack of dietary fiber. You might think of this as an odd question. However, if you have ever seen cattle rolling their tongue, you might not find this all too odd, rather, you might be curious why someone might be writing about tongue rolling in cattle. Tongue rolling is recognized as a non-nutritive o more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Oct. 23 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Elaine Choung-Hee Lee Inducted as National Academy of Kinesiology Fellow * Elaine Choung-Hee Lee, professor of kinesiology in the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources (CAHNR), has been inducted as a member of this year's fellows to the National Academy of Kinesiology. "I am deeply honored and humbled to be inducted as an NAK Fellow," Lee says. "This recognition is a huge personal milestone, especially as a woman and mother working more PR

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Oct. 23 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * ETSU Board of Trustees to hold quarterly meeting November 6 * East Tennessee State University's Board of Trustees will hold its quarterly meeting and several committee meetings on Friday, November 6. All meetings will be conducted in person at the D.P. Culp Student Center, East Tennessee Room. Meetings are scheduled as follows: * Academic, Research, and Student Success Committee - 9 a.m. * Finance and Administration Committee - 10:20 a.m more PR

TACOMA, Washington, Oct. 24 -- The University of Puget Sound posted the following news: * * * Exceptional Teachers, Influential Researchers * Some countries, Roberts says, don't recognize physical therapy as a profession, so populations simply do not have access to rehabilitative services. Her goal in starting the program was to spark a fire in students that would "help them see themselves and their profession from a broader perspective." To bring her students abroad to work with populations in need, Roberts did extensive evidence-based re more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 26 -- Buffalo State University issued the following news release: * * * Faculty/Staff Achievements Roundup: Puccio and Yudess co-edit new book on creativity * This is part of a regular series highlighting the honors and achievements of Buffalo State University faculty and staff. The roundup is compiled from previous months' submissions to the Daily Bulletin and department newsletters. Gerard J. Puccio, SUNY distinguished professor, chair of the Creativity and Change Leadership Department,, and leader of the Center f more PR

ROCK ISLAND, Illinois, Oct. 23 -- Augustana College posted the following news: * * * Festival of Sankta Lucia set for Nov. 30 * Augustana's annual celebration of the Festival of Sankta Lucia on Nov. 30, 2026, will commemorate the holiday with traditional Scandinavian Christmas carols, lessons and poetry. It will begin at 7 p.m. in Ascension Chapel on the second floor of the Bahls Center (Founders Hall). The Sankta Lucia Festival is a cherished tradition of the Advent season in all the Nordic countries. A candlelight procession of singers  more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Oct. 23 -- George Mason University posted the following news: * * * Former president of Poland Andrzej Duda instructs on executive decision-making in times of crisis * 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 Lea more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 23 -- Lipscomb University posted the following news: * * * Freshmen Bennett, Sublett begin hands-on research in first year as Biology Research Fellows * Two Lipscomb University freshmen are getting an early start on their research careers after being selected as Biology Research Fellows, a competitive program that provides scholarships, faculty mentorship and opportunities to participate in scientific research beginning in their first year of college. Matilda Bennett, a biology major from Nashville, and Natalie S more PR

SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, Oct. 23 -- Converse University posted the following news: * * * From Data to Impact: Converse Celebrates Fifth Annual Data Science & Cybersecurity Week * Converse University's fifth annual Data Science & Cybersecurity Week, held September 25-October 2, 2026, brought students, faculty, alumni, community partners, and industry professionals together to explore how data and cybersecurity shape the world around us and how the skills students develop in the classroom can be used to address complex challenges in their more PR

RENO, Nevada, Oct. 23 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news: * * * From Kyoto to Reno-Tahoe: Inaugural Intensive Summer Program Connects English Learning, Education and Community Engagement * From Aug. 10-21, 2026, the University of Nevada, Reno and Kyoto Koka University held the inaugural UNR-Kyoto Koka Intensive English Summer Program on the University's Reno and Lake Tahoe campuses. Led by the E.L. Cord Center for Global Engagement with support from the College of Education & Human Development, the program welcomed eight more PR

MISSOULA, Montana, Oct. 23 -- The University of Montana posted the following news release: * * * From Pharmacy to Policy: UM Student Finds Her Voice on Montana Board of Regents * MISSOULA - Quindy Gronley is prepping for a career in pharmacy, not politics. Yet the University of Montana student now has a vote on decisions shaping higher education across the state. Typically, student representatives serving on the Montana Board of Regents come from academic backgrounds more closely aligned with public service like political science or pre-la more PR

BRIDGEPORT, Connecticut, Oct. 23 -- The University of Bridgeport posted the following news: * * * From UB to the Football Pitch: Q&A with Bill Manning * As University of Bridgeport prepares to celebrate its centennial in 2027, the stories from our community offer a glimpse of how far the UB experience can take you. For Bill Manning, BS,'87, MBA '89, that journey has stretched from Bridgeport to cities across the United States and Canada and, most recently, to Saudi Arabia, where he now serves as the CEO of Diriyah Club. Manning arrived at more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 23 -- Florida State University posted the following news: * * * FSU Discovery Days: President's Showcase of Undergraduate Research features student summer research, creative projects * Florida State University's Office of the President and the Center for Undergraduate Research and Academic Engagement (CRE) hosted the annual President's Showcase of Undergraduate Research Excellence on Thursday, Oct. 22. The showcase was part of FSU Discovery Days, a yearly weeklong celebration of research and creative activity. Mo more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 23 -- Florida State University posted the following news: * * * FSU's ICON-Health marks first anniversary with Discovery Days symposium * Florida State University's Institute for Connecting Nutrition and Health (ICON-Health) marked its first anniversary Oct. 20 with a symposium exploring how poor diet drives chronic disease and how lifestyle medicine and GLP-1 are changing treatments and even food choices in our society. Nearly three in four U.S. adults are overweight or have obesity, and an estimated 11% of U.S. more PR

WAYNE, New Jersey, Oct. 23 -- William Paterson University posted the following news: * * * Generations of William Paterson Honors Alumni Reunite for 50th Anniversary Celebration * Retired emeriti faculty, alumni, and guests look at photos from the Honors program through the years. More than 100 alumni, current and former faculty, students, and friends of William Paterson University gathered last month to celebrate 50 years of Honors education on campus, reconnecting across generations and reflecting on the experiences, relationships, and o more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Oct. 23 -- George Mason University posted the following news: * * * George Mason University and VCU partnership seeks answers to chronic neuropathy pain after breast cancer treatment * 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 more PR

NEW WILMINGTON, Pennsylvania, Oct. 23 -- Westminster College posted the following news: * * * Harris Theater to Screen Westminster Alumni Documentary, "Occupational Hazard: The First Coral Reefers" * The creative talents of Westminster College alumni Ted Haynes '99 and Troy Jackson '18 come together in "Occupational Hazard: The First Coral Reefers," an award-winning documentary that explores the early days of Jimmy Buffett's band in Key West, Fla. The film screens at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, at Harris Theater in Pittsburgh, with an introd more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 23 -- Harvard University posted the following news: * * * Harvard and MIT scholars gather for a dialogue on dignity in economic life * Technology, climate change, and shifting power structures are upending work and trade. What do these changes mean for human dignity -- the inherent, unconditional, and inalienable worth that all humans possess? This was the central question scholars at Harvard and MIT addressed at the inaugural "Dialogue on Dignity in Economic Life" hosted at the Weatherhead Center for Internat more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 23 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * Health Wanted: Bottled Water * Health Wanted, a weekly radio show and podcast produced in collaboration with WABE, brings need-to-know public health headlines and breaks down the science behind trending topics. The Episode It's sexy, it's hip, it's healthy, it's wreaking havoc on the environment, and it costs way more than just getting it from the sink. This week on Health Wanted, we're talking about the strange obsessio more PR

RADFORD, Virginia, Oct. 23 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Highlander Highlights: Week of Oct. 19, 2026 * Highlander Highlights shares with readers some of the extraordinary accomplishments happening on and off campus through the tireless work and curiosity of our students, faculty, staff and alumni. Early bird ornithology class gets up close with feathered friends Before sunrise, while much of the region was still asleep, students in Radford University's Ornithology class (BIOL 380) were already at work alo more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Oct. 23 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * History professor Brent Morris honored with Governor's Award from SC Humanities * Professor Brent Morris of the Clemson University Department of History and Geography was recognized with the Governor's Award from SC Humanities. The Governor's Awards recognize outstanding achievement in humanities research, teaching and scholarship. He accepted the honor at the South Carolina Awards in the Humanities, presented by Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union a more PR

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Oct. 24 -- 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

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, Oct. 23 -- High Point University posted the following news release: * * * HPU Poll: 61% of North Carolinians Say They Will Spend Less Than $100 This Halloween * HIGH POINT, N.C., Oct. 23, 2026 - A High Point University(r) Poll finds about three-fifths of North Carolinians (61%) say they will spend less than $100 on Halloween, including costumes, decorations, candy to give out and food and drinks. While 28% say they will spend more than $100 on Halloween, three-fifths of the respondents (59%) say their expenditur more PR

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, Oct. 23 -- High Point University posted the following news release: * * * HPU Research and Innovation: October 2026 * Sixty-two High Point University(r) physical therapy students presented their research at the American Physical Therapy Association of North Carolina annual conference on Oct. 9 and 10, which HPU hosted in the Congdon School of Health Sciences. HIGH POINT, N.C., Oct. 23, 2026 - High Point University students, faculty and staff frequently conduct, publish and share research and creative works in a  more PR

EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, Oct. 23 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus posted the following news: * * * Iconic logo created by a Blugold set to make its second World Series appearance * Share this story: Intro text It's one of the most iconic logos in all of sports, and it's about to celebrate its 50th anniversary and second World Series appearance. It's the ball-in-glove logo of the Milwaukee Brewers. Or, for some, it's the m-and-b logo. They are, of course, one in the same. Sections The logo is familiar to millions of baseba more PR

DOVER, Delaware, Oct. 23 -- Delaware State University posted the following news: * * * In the Spotlight - October 2026 * Welcome to In the Spotlight, a series from the Department of Marketing and Communications designed to highlight the achievements, creativity, and leadership of DSU faculty and staff. Whether it is earning an award, being published in a journal or magazine, presenting at a conference, securing research funding, completing a major project, or making a meaningful impact in the community, we want to share these moments with  more PR

RENO, Nevada, Oct. 23 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news: * * * Investing in Nevada's future * Nevada faces a well-documented healthcare workforce challenge. The state ranks near the bottom nationally in physician availability, ranking 48th for primary care physicians and 49th for general surgeons. Addressing those shortages requires more than recruiting providers from outside the state. It requires investing in the next generation of physicians, physician assistants, researchers and healthcare leaders who understand Nev more PR

BERKELEY, California, Oct. 23 -- The University of California Berkeley campus Haas School of Business posted the following news release: * * * Is training AI on copyrighted works fair use? Scholars say "market dilution" theory still lacks evidence * Researchers launch new tool measuring AI's impact on human wellbeing AI Nutrition Labels' reveal how leading AI models shape human wellbeing. Haas News An author may take years to write a book, while an AI system can produce a novel in a fraction of that time, raising concerns that machine-ma more PR

KENT, Ohio, Oct. 22 -- Kent State University posted the following news: * * * It's a Stressful Time of Year. Mental Health Resources Are Available at Kent State CAPS | Golden Guide * While the chill in the air and changing leaves can make October the prettiest time of the fall semester, it's also a time when students may be feeling especially homesick and stressed. In fact, over the years, Kent State University has designated October as Mental Health Awareness Month. It is consistently one of the busiest times of the year for Counseling an more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 21 - The University of Kansas School of Law posted the following news: * * * KU Alumni to celebrate 2026 Fred Ellsworth Medallion, Homecoming Award honorees * LAWRENCE -- The University of Kansas will announce the recipients of the 2026 Fred Ellsworth Medallion and the 2026 Homecoming Awards at the Oct. 24 football game. The honorees include alumni, volunteers, students and faculty recognized for their leadership, service and commitment to KU. Selected by a committee of representatives from KU Alumni, KU Memorial Uni more PR

TACOMA, Washington, Oct. 24 -- The University of Puget Sound posted the following news: * * * Learning Extends Beyond the Classroom * The Chiricahua Mountains, in southeastern Arizona, are home to some 6,500 animal species. Known as a "sky island" range, the topography changes dramatically as you climb; many of the species can't survive in the low desert climates, so they're essentially stuck on their "island" mountain. Sophia Haynes '27 spent three weeks this summer researching one of these species: the striped plateau lizard. Living and  more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 23 -- The Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Lori B. Chibnik Receives 2026 Biostatistics Distinguished Alumni Award * Lori B. Chibnik (SPH'01, GRS'09) uses predictive modeling to study disease risk, with an emphasis on neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders including cognitive decline, trauma, and ALS. The Department of Biostatistics at the School of Public Health has named Lori B. Chibnik (SPH'01, GRS'09) the recipient of the 2026 Biostatistics Distinguished Alu more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 23 -- Marian University posted the following news: * * * Marian University Faculty Put Critical Thinking at the Center of AI-Powered Learning * From business analytics to nursing and medicine, faculty are using artificial intelligence to support students while keeping human judgment at the heart of education. When students in Bonnie Garrity's upper-level business analytics course need help understanding a difficult concept, they no longer have to wait until the next class or office hours. They can ask Issi. Th more PR

MARYVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 24 -- Maryville College posted the following news: * * * Maryville College Founder's Day 2026 celebrates generosity, legacy * Maryville College Founder's Day 2026 celebrates generosity, achievement and the voices the bring Scots home Key Takeaways * Maryville College celebrated its 207th Founder's Day with a focus on generosity, achievements, and the enduring community spirit. * The evening featured performances, recognitions, and a speech by President Dr. Bryan Coker reflecting on the College's history and fut more PR

ASHLAND, Ohio, Oct. 23 -- Ashland University posted the following news: * * * McB's Career Closet offers all AU students professional business attire * ASHLAND, Ohio - Ashland University students have the opportunity to dress confidently and professionally while wearing fashionable business attire to interviews, internships, career fairs and other networking events, thanks to a new resource--McB's Career Closet--which was officially dedicated earlier this month. Named in honor of longtime AU educator and mentor Margery McBurney, or Mrs. Mc more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 23 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * Medicare drug price negotiations could save patients up to $700 per year, study finds * A research brief published last week in the Annals of Internal Medicine announced that many Medicare beneficiaries taking common prescription medications could save nearly $700 per year. The study, led by Grace Castle, and Jihye Han, PharmD, MPH, both second-year Health Policy PhD students, found that Americans enrolled in standalone Medicare P more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Oct. 23 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * MSU junior Stafford spends fall semester studying in Singapore thanks to Freeman-ASIA scholarship * STARKVILLE, Miss.--Mississippi State junior Apollo Stafford of Saucier is spending the fall semester studying abroad in Singapore as a recipient of the prestigious Freeman-Asia Award. Stafford, an electrical engineering major in MSU's Bagley College of Engineering, is attending Nanyang Technological University, where his coursework includes mult more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Oct. 23 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * MSU ranks among best colleges nationally, statewide in recent Niche ratings * STARKVILLE, Miss.--Mississippi State University is seeing national and statewide attention this fall from the college ranking and educational resource website Niche. Recently posting its 2027 Best Colleges in America list, Niche has named MSU the No. 1 College in Mississippi and the No. 12 overall Best College Campus in America. The online platform didn't stop its r more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Oct. 23 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * MSU's T.K. Martin Center partners with Athletics, MDRS to provide sensory bags at home football games * STARKVILLE, Miss.--Mississippi State's T.K. Martin Center for Technology and Disability is partnering with MSU Athletics and the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services to provide free sensory bags at home football games. The bags are available to check out at the information booths inside Davis Wade Stadium at West Gate A, North S more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 23 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU, Detroit Public Schools Community District partner on autism education * Michigan State University and Detroit Public Schools Community District are partnering to expand the pipeline of highly trained special education teachers serving Detroit students. Through the partnership, eligible DPSCD educators will pursue MSU's fully online master's degree in special education with an autism spectrum disorder, or ASD, endorsement while receiving tuitio more PR

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Oct. 23 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * MTSU drug, vape take-back diverts 55 pounds of waste from landfill * MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -- Middle Tennessee State University's biannual drug and vape pen disposal event took in 55 pounds of vaping devices, over-the-counter drugs and prescription pharmaceuticals this week, according to Tabby Ragland, pharmacy director at MTSU Health Services. "We've had a lot of people, especially faculty and staff, who have a parent that either passes aw more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Oct. 23 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * New AI-powered mosquito trap could help curb dengue outbreaks * As Florida continues to face one of its worst dengue outbreaks in nearly a century, an innovative mosquito trap created by USF startup Digitomy is helping curb the spread of the virus and other mosquito-borne diseases. The smart trap contains patented AI technology and has achieved more than 98% accuracy in identifying mosquito species during laboratory testing. National Science Foundat more PR

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 23 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * New course bridges student pathway from college to career * A new course in the College of Arts & Sciences, Career BRIDGE (Building Readiness, Insight, Direction, Growth, & Experience), will help students gain professional development skills and prepare for today's workforce. It will also include a career trek to New York City during spring break to network with alumni and potential employers. The course, which will be open to 100 first and second-year student more PR

DAYTON, Ohio, Oct. 23 -- The University of Dayton posted the following news: * * * New engineering offerings promote career readiness for healthcare, banking, defense * New offerings for University of Dayton engineering students are designed to broaden expertise they will take into the workforce, especially in the healthcare, defense, automotive and banking industries. "Industries are being reshaped faster than ever, and our students deserve an education that holds up through that change. By pairing rigorous engineering fundamentals with i more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 23 -- Rockefeller University posted the following news: * * * New Parkinson's drug candidate has roots in a Rockefeller lab * Earlier this month, the biotech company Cerevance announced that its experimental Parkinson's drug, solengepras, had succeeded in a large phase 3 clinical trial. Adding a once-daily solengepras pill to their usual medication regimen gave people with Parkinson's more time each day with their symptoms under control, improved their ability to manage everyday activities, and eased their daytime sleepiness. more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 23 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * New Statewide Lidar Study Identifies Hotspots for California Coastal Cliff Retreat * California's coastal cliffs are retreating. The rate of this retreat, researchers say, varies across the coast Story by: Media contact: Key Takeaways * In some cliff retreat hotspots, the volume of cliff material lost over this period amounted to roughly 800 dump-truck loads for every yard of shoreline. * Much of this coastal cliff retreat wa more PR

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Oct. 23 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news: * * * NIH-Funded Study To Examine Rural Hospital Closures, Healthcare Access * STEPHENVILLE, Texas -- A new five-year research project funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will examine the causes and consequences of rural hospital closures, with the goal of identifying strategies to strengthen healthcare access and improve health outcomes in rural communities nationwide. Tarleton State University is contributing to the multi-institutional stud more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Oct. 23 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Notre Dame wraps another landmark year for research awards * During the 2025-2026 fiscal year, the University of Notre Dame continued its trajectory of research growth, submitting the most proposals and receiving the highest value of external research awards in the institution's history. "I want to congratulate our amazing faculty, staff, and students for their incredible success in pursuing new opportunities that address significant technological more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 23 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Ohio State president says he's "bullish" on the state of higher ed * Bellamkonda discusses important issues at Columbus Metropolitan Club forum Despite acknowledging that higher education in the U.S. is under duress, Ravi V. Bellamkonda, 18th president of The Ohio State University, said the core mission of colleges and universities remains important. Educating students and discovering new knowledge are critical at a time when the private sector is less commit more PR

BOTHELL, Washington, Oct. 23 -- The University of Washington Bothell campus posted the following news: * * * On 'misfits,' neurodivergence and inclusion in the workplace * For Dr. Elizabeth Follmer, the word "misfit" took on new meaning while completing her doctorate at the University of Iowa. Her degree was in Business Administration, with an emphasis on Organizational Behavior & Human Resources, and her dissertation centered around the match -- or mismatch -- between the characteristics of a person compared to an environment. Her adviser more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Oct. 23 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * P-PAC's First Year of Pre-Law Advising * From Vision to Community: P-PAC's First Year of Pre-Law Advising Friday, October 23, 2026 Last spring, twelve Seton Hall undergraduates traveled to Washington, D.C., where they visited the Supreme Court, attended a congressional hearing and met with senior attorneys in the executive branch. The experience offered students a firsthand look at the legal profession and reflected the experiential learning opport more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 23 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Pancreatic Cancer Vaccine Findings Spur New V Foundation-Funded Research at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center * A $1 million research project at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center will investigate whether combining a KRAS-targeted vaccine with a RAS inhibitor and immunotherapy can strengthen immune responses against pancreatic cancer. Key Takeaways * Researchers at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, led by Peter J. Hose more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 23 -- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Pediatric Patients Celebrate Halloween at Inclusive Trunk-or-Treat * Colorful costumes, treat-filled buckets, and welcoming accommodations created fun fall memories. WHEATON, Ill. -- Superheroes, princesses and plenty of treats were abound at Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital during a trunk-or-treat party for pediatric patients, showcasing thoughtful accommodations that help children of all abilities enjo more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 23 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Penn's Beckman Scholars grow as independent researchers * For undergraduate researchers Quindy Pan and Jaimie Ha, some of the most important lessons in the lab have come from results that raise more questions than answers, experiments that refuse to cooperate, and research paths that evolve as the work unfolds. Pan and Ha are Penn's current participants in the Beckman Scholars Program (BSP), which supports undergraduates in the biomedical more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 23 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Playful learning takes center stage at Innovation with Impact * Temple President John Fry sat down with renowned psychologist Kathy Hirsh-Pasek to discuss her research journey and how playful learning is transforming education in Philadelphia and beyond. Photo by Ryan S. Brandenberg For more than three decades, Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, the Stanley and Debra Lefkowitz Faculty Fellow in Temple University's Department of Psychology and director of the Temple  more PR

OXFORD, Mississippi, Oct. 23 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news: * * * Professor Receives 2026 Rusty Brooks Distinguished Service Award * Society for Marketing Advances honors Barry Babin for exceptional service OXFORD, Miss. - The Society for Marketing Advances has selected University of Mississippi marketing professor Barry Babin as the 2026 recipient of its Rusty Brooks Distinguished Service Award. Babin, the Phil B. Hardin Chair and Distinguished Professor of Marketing in the School of Business Administration,  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 23 -- Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences posted the following news: * * * Prominent computational biologist and bioinformatician M. Madan Babu delivers Apex Lecture on GPCR signaling and cellular function * Madan Babu, chief data scientist and senior vice president for data science at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital,delivered a School of Medicine Basic Sciences Apex Lecture to a packed room of faculty, postdocs, and graduate students on Oct. 21. Babu's group develops data science approa more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Oct. 22 -- The George Mason University College of Public Health posted the following news: * * * Public Health PhD student helps coordinate large, randomized controlled trial research collection in Liberia * * PhD in Public Health student Samantha Kanselaar coordinated on-the-ground data collection in Liberia for a large randomized controlled trial (led by Dr. Jhumka Gupta), helping oversee surveys, interviews, and focus groups involving 1,100 participants. * Drawing on the skills, research experience, and mentorship she more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Oct. 23 -- Purdue University posted the following news release: * * * Purdue, GlobalFoundries expand partnership with master research agreement * New framework accelerates semiconductor R&D and strengthens workforce pipeline WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Purdue University has announced a master research agreement (MRA) with GlobalFoundries (GF), a leading manufacturer of essential semiconductors, significantly expanding the university's research capabilities and bolstering the talent pipeline in the semiconductor ecosyst more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 23 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Q&A: How AI came to model the "messy" human mind * Generative artificial intelligence models are rooted in ideas of mid-20th century engineers who thought some amount of irrationality was essential for a machine that could think like a human, contends Benjamin Lindquist, an assistant professor in the MIT History Section, who holds an MIT Schwarzman College of Computing shared position with the Department of Electrical Engineering  more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 23 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Reinforcing the value of human understanding at MIT * At the MIT School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (SHASS) 75th Anniversary Symposium, speakers celebrated the school's value and contributions, while exploring how artificial intelligence is transforming many aspects of teaching, research, and society. The symposium was held Sept. 24-25 in the Linde Music Building's Thomas Tull Concert Hall. Scholars, students, staff, more PR

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Oct. 24 -- 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

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 23 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Rogelio Minana named next academic dean of Temple Rome * An experienced leader in global higher education, Minana will help shape Temple Rome's next chapter as the campus celebrates its 60th anniversary. Photo by Ryan S. Brandenberg Following a national search, Rogelio Minana has been named the next academic dean of Temple Rome, Senior Vice President and Provost Elizabeth A. Wentz and Dean of Temple University Rome Emilia Zankina announced on Friday, more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Oct. 23 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Seton Hall Student Earns Cultural Engagement Scholarships * Scholarships Recognize Christian Carrero's Academic and Cultural Engagement Friday, October 23, 2026 For Christian Carrero, scholarship recognition has brought both unexpected encouragement and meaningful support for his education at Seton Hall University. Through awards connected to his Italian studies and the Latino community, the College of Arts and Sciences student is finding new motiv more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 22 -- The Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * SPH at APHA 2026 * The 2026 American Public Health Association Annual Meeting & Expo will take place in San Antonio, Texas November 1 - 4. Here is a rundown of SPH's participation in the conference, including oral presentations, roundtables, panels, awards, the exhibit hall booth, and the Alumni & Friends reception. More than 11,000 public health experts are expected to attend the Annual American Public Health Association Confer more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 22 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Startup plans to rejuvenate the nuclear power industry with a new manufacturing approach * Building a nuclear power plant is one of the world's most complex construction projects. It requires thousands of trucks to ship parts, often to remote regions, where huge teams of skilled workers like electricians and welders come together to assemble everything over many years. Financing such projects is difficult, in part because no one  more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 23 -- Florida State University posted the following news: * * * Stepping in their shoes: FSU simulation reveals complexities of domestic violence * * The Florida Institute for Child Welfare (FICW) hosted the "In Their Shoes" simulation as part of Florida State University's Discovery Days. The simulation presented participants with situations commonly faced by victims of domestic violence. * The experience gave participants insight into obstacles faced by survivors of domestic violence trying to leave a dangerous  more PR

HOUGHTON, New York, Oct. 23 -- Houghton University posted the following news: * * * Stewarding Houghton's Future * We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, serve personalised ads or content, and analyse our traffic. By clicking "Accept All", you consent to our use of cookies. Since August, Houghton faculty and academic leaders have been engaged in a systematic review of Houghton's undergraduate and graduate academic programs. This review by the Academic Portfolio Review Task Force (APTF) has been informed by admissions, enrollme more PR

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Oct. 23 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga campus posted the following news: * * * Student pitch competition highlights UTC undergraduate and graduate research * Student research at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga spans colleges, majors and interests, giving students opportunities to share their work with faculty, staff and members of the Chattanooga community. On Wednesday, Oct. 21, undergraduate and graduate students competed in the Fall 2026 Research Pitch Competition for scholarship prizes ran more PR

TACOMA, Washington, Oct. 24 -- The University of Puget Sound posted the following news: * * * Students Change the Institution for the Better * Part of a Puget Sound education is the opportunity for a wide variety of experiential learning options, including internships, studying abroad, and more. Always a Logger! Just because you're not still living on campus and visiting the Cellar for pizza doesn't mean you have to be disconnected from what's happening on campus! In celebration of everything we love about our university community, we are more PR

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Oct. 22 -- The University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus posted the following news: * * * Students learn the language of finance through Bloomberg terminals * For the uninitiated, a Bloomberg terminal can look like its own language. Numbers flicker across the screen. Stock prices shift. Bond yields rise and fall. Currencies move. In a stream of figures, charts and financial news, there's a story unfolding, if you know how to read it. For business students at USF St. Petersburg, learning how to read that sto more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 23 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Study: Young adults with cancer report putting off appointments, getting dismissed by doctors * BUFFALO, N.Y. -- When Natasha Allard's close friend Dave was diagnosed with Stage 4 testicular cancer at age 26, the University at Buffalo postdoctoral associate started paying more attention to how cancer was upending the lives of young people. What she saw would eventually change the course of her career. At the time more PR

GREENVILLE, South Carolina, Oct. 23 -- Furman University posted the following news: * * * SURF's up: Three undergrads score awards at SoCon research forum * During fall break, three Furman University students earned awards at the 2026 SoCon Undergraduate Research Forum (SURF) held at Wofford College Oct. 9-10. Established in 2016, SURF convenes undergraduate researchers from across the Southern Conference to deliver posters and oral presentations in STEM fields, the humanities and other disciplines in a supportive, conference-style setting more PR

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Oct. 23 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news: * * * Texan Theatre To Stage Production of Sandberg's 'Frankenstein' * STEPHENVILLE, Texas -- Just in time for Halloween, Tarleton State University's Texan Theatre will present a stage production of R.N. Sandberg's "Frankenstein," based on Mary Shelley's book of the same name. The show will run from Oct. 29 through Nov. 1 at the Clyde H. Wells Fine Arts Center. "Although this play follows Mary Shelley's story closely, the play feels more like a dream or a  more PR

BOULDER, Colorado, Oct. 22 -- The University of Colorado Boulder campus posted the following news: * * * The failed ice age: Arctic ice was expanding for centuries before global warming stopped it * Meltwater streams cut through the snow-free Barnes Ice Cap in mid summer 2022. The ice cap is melting at all elevations. (Courtesy, Giff Miller) Earth is warming rapidly today. Yet, predictable variations in Earth's orbit around the sun should be nudging the planet toward a cooler climate. So what gives? A new study published in Science by Ins more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 23 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * The fright stuff: What research tells us about fear * From feeling apprehension over a presentation to yelping at the sight of a bug or imagining a negative health outcome, fear is a common human experience. An evolutionary response to protect against threats, it can be advantageous or crippling depending on the situation. A better understanding of fear can pave the way for better social interactions, more effective messaging, and other p more PR

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Oct. 23 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * The Human Advantage * How MTSU's College of Liberal Arts is preparing students to thrive in an age of artificial intelligence The email is written before you finish typing the prompt. A marketing plan appears in seconds. A few more words produce an image, summarize a research paper, translate text to another language, or compose a piece of music. Artificial intelligence (AI) has moved from novelty to everyday tool with remarkable speed.  more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 22 -- Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business posted the following news: * * * The ripple effect: MBA student turns scholarship support into entrepreneurial empowerment * * Kevin Kuteesa, an MBA student from Mukono, Uganda, has won many awards that include Women for OSU Student Philanthropist of the Year. * Kuteesa is the CEO and co-founder of Prograte Finance, which doubles as an app-based portfolio management system for microfinance institutions and a financial literacy resource increasing women's a more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 23 -- Trinity University posted the following news: * * * Trinity Course Unpacks the Sustainable Side of Business * As the seconds tick toward 9:55 on a Tuesday morning, students file into Marrs McLean 233. First a business major, then a political science major, and after, an environmental studies major. Despite their varying interests, they all find a seat in the class called "Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility." Instructed by Accounting Professor Amy Foshee Holmes, Ph.D., the students will investi more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 23 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * UB celebrates record-breaking fundraising year * BUFFALO, N.Y. - The University at Buffalo's most successful fundraising year on record was made possible by the generosity of alumni, parents, faculty, staff, corporate partners and friends, whose philanthropic investments exceeded $166 million in fiscal year 2026 (FY26). Fundraising in FY26 far exceeded historical benchmarks, totaling 165% of the university's 10-ye more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 23 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * UC San Diego Researchers Receive High-Risk, High-Reward Research Grants from the NIH * Story by: Media contact: Story by: Media contact: Two University of California San Diego researchers have received prestigious National Institutes of Health (NIH) director's awards through the High-Risk, High-Reward Research program, which supports exceptionally creative scientists pursuing bold ideas with the potential for broad biomedical  more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, Oct. 22 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF's New Pegasus Launch Program Looks to Propel Transfer Students into Careers * Pegasus Launch Program, a new innovative initiative at UCF, seeks to help transfer students secure post-graduation employment or graduate school placement as the university continues to focus on career readiness. Through the new program, funded by the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, UCF is building a more intentional curriculum-to-career experience that connects t more PR

DAYTON, Ohio, Oct. 23 -- The University of Dayton posted the following news: * * * UD in the News Oct. 17-23 * Spectrum News 1 Ohio featured hands-on learning in the Davis Center for Portfolio Management and how its students are giving back to the community. Faculty also lent their expertise to The National Desk, TIME and The Conversation. Student-run investment fund offers unique hands-on experience Spectrum News 1 Ohio William Otterbein, student A pregnant mom let her 5-year-old stay outside to collect goose feathers - and was placed  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- The University of the District of Columbia posted the following news: * * * UDC President Maurice D. Edington Celebrated for Changing Lives and Creating a Better Future * University of the District of Columbia President Maurice D. Edington received the 2026 HBCU Pillar Award on Sunday, Oct. 18, recognizing his leadership in advancing student success, expanding academic opportunities and strengthening the university's future. Edington was nominated by HBCU students and alumni, and the organization's Council of Advisor more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 23 -- Rockefeller University posted the following news: * * * Understanding neurodegenerative diseases by looking at the brain one cell type at a time * An adult human brain contains roughly a hundred billion neurons--more than the number of stars in the Milky Way galaxy. Among these neurons is a vast diversity of cell types, with some cells carrying out completely different roles in the brain than other cells. This immense complexity is what makes studying brain diseases, like Alzheimer's and Huntington's, so challenging. S more PR

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Oct. 23 -- The University of Lynchburg posted the following news: * * * University of Lynchburg faculty named endowed professors * Three University of Lynchburg faculty members have been named to endowed professorships, recognizing their contributions to teaching, scholarship, and the University community. Dr. Eric Kyper, professor of business and economics, and Dr. Michael Schnur, assistant professor of economics, each have been named a Douglas D. Drysdale Professor of Business and Economics. Dr. Gerald Prante, depar more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Oct. 23 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI College of Nursing launches nurse well-being, retention initiative * KINGSTON, R.I. -- Oct. 23, 2026 -- The University of Rhode Island College of Nursing launched an innovative nurse well-being and workforce retention initiative that aims to address one of healthcare's most pressing challenges: Sustaining a strong nursing workforce in an increasingly complex healthcare environment. Nurses are among the most critical of healthcare professi more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Oct. 23 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI to join State Department grant to help feed the future in fisheries * KINGSTON, R.I. - Oct. 23, 2026 - A University of Rhode Island professor with a global portfolio of work and a marine research associate in URI's Coastal Institute are joining a multi-million dollar project funded by the U.S. Department of State, utilizing their expertise in international fisheries. Professor Austin Humphries, Chair of URI's Department of Fisheries, Anim more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Oct. 23 -- The University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine posted the following news: * * * USF Health pediatric GI chief Racha Khalaf named to Tampa Bay Business Journal's 40 Under 40 * Racha Khalaf, MD, inaugural chief of the division of pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, has been named to the Tampa Bay Business Journal's 2026 40 Under 40 class. The award honors young leaders across Tampa Bay whose work strengthens their organizations and the com more PR

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Oct. 23 -- The University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus 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 resea more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, Oct. 23 -- The University of Toledo posted the following news: * * * UToledo President Charts Next Chapter in State of the University Address * University of Toledo President James Holloway is planning for growth to strengthen the University's impact on Northwest Ohio, setting ambitious goals for enrollment, research funding and patient care in his State of the University address. Speaking Thursday, Oct. 22, in Doermann Theatre, Holloway outlined the Growing for Toledo strategic plan, which calls for UToledo to reach 16,000 s more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, Oct. 23 -- The University of Toledo posted the following news: * * * UToledo's CIO Named to Inaugural Cyber25 List * Dr. Bill McCreary, vice president, chief information officer and chief technology officer at The University of Toledo, has been named to the inaugural Cyber25, a list of 25 leaders "protecting Ohio's digital future." Cyber25 is a new annual recognition from Ohio Tech News and OhioX, presented by ATC. It honors cybersecurity leaders who are protecting Ohio's businesses, public services and critical infrastructur more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, Oct. 23 -- The University of Toledo posted the following news: * * * UToledo-Led Initiative Enables High School Students to Monitor Aerosolized Plume from Chemical Leak * A hazardous materials incident earlier this week raised urgent questions about air quality in North Toledo and the surrounding region of Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. Now area high school students are among those exploring answers by perusing air quality data collected under a NASA-funded initiative led by The University of Toledo. "Students had ac more PR

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Oct. 23 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley campus posted the following news: * * * UTRGV's Linda Ufland receives Ohtli Award from Government of Mexico * BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS - OCT. 23, 2026 - UTRGV Director of Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Commercialization Linda Ufland recently received the Ohtli Award, one of the highest honors bestowed by the Government of Mexico on people living outside the country. Nominated by the Consulate of Mexico in Brownsville, Ufland was recognized for advancing binational partner more PR

CARROLLTON, Georgia, Oct. 23 -- The University of West Georgia posted the following news: * * * UWG Invests Dr. Michael Johnson as Ninth President * Institution Looks Toward the Future During Historic Week of Engagement The University of West Georgia officially invested Dr. Michael Johnson as its ninth president Friday morning, culminating a weeklong celebration of scholarship, service, community engagement and institutional tradition that brought together students, faculty, staff, alumni, elected officials, community leaders and guests fr more PR

DELAWARE, Ohio, Oct. 23 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * Vision Launch * Ohio Wesleyan University Unveils New Identity as America's University for Ambitious Self-Discovery, Announces $40 Million Gift to Establish Mecum College of Arts and Humanities Gift caps record $94 million in gifts for fiscal year 2026 as OWU doubles down on the arts, humanities and student exploration. DELAWARE, Ohio - Ohio Wesleyan University (OWU) today announced its new identity as America's University for Ambitious Self-Discov more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 23 -- Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business posted the following news: * * * Voice of reason: Spears Business graduate, attorney shares lessons about moving forward from FTX * * OSU graduate Ryne Miller spoke to students in the Cowboys on Wall Street program about how to navigate a business crisis. He was general counsel of FTX US, a subsidiary of a once-booming cryptocurrency exchange that plunged into chaos. * FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried orchestrated a massive fraud scheme that landed in majo more PR

TACOMA, Washington, Oct. 24 -- The University of Puget Sound posted the following news: * * * We Meet Change with Curiosity * Artificial intelligence was once a futuristic curiosity, but it is now woven into the rhythms of daily campus life at the University of Puget Sound -- and students like Ella Tao '27 and Minnie Jellinek '27 have front-row seats to the shift. "I'm relatively comfortable in using AI in various contexts, whether it is for work, school, or personal use," said Tao, a double major in business administration and communicati more PR

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 23 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Weill Institute awards 2026 Fleming Fellowship to study crucial cellular recycling * Cells rely on an internal cleanup system to remove damaged components, including protein clumps associated with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. Understanding how that system is controlled could help researchers find more precise ways to clear harmful proteins while preserving other essential cellular functions. Hannah Lloyd, a postdoctoral associate in Cornell's Weill Ins more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 23 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (Perelman) posted the following news: * * * What makes you, you? Genetics of personality mapped * What makes you, you? Massive study maps the genetics of personality The largest genetic study of personality to date identifies 1,260 associated variants and shows that thousands of tiny genetic effects help shape the Big Five traits alongside environmental influences. A massive genetic study offers one of the clearest pictures yet of how DNA contributes  more PR

BRIDGEPORT, Connecticut, Oct. 23 -- The University of Bridgeport posted the following news: * * * What Master's Degree Can I Get With a Bachelor's in Criminal Justice? * It's true that your bachelor's degree in criminal justice opens up a vast array of career opportunities. You could go into law enforcement, corrections, security, government, and other areas of the justice system, or even outside of the expected routes. But for graduates who want to continue their education and expand their options, graduate school is a great next step. Yo more PR

KENT, Ohio, Oct. 22 -- Kent State University posted the following news: * * * Who Pays for Public Higher Education? * Now comes the question that drives every family decision: Where does the money actually come from? Decades ago, public universities were public investments -- funded by taxpayers, affordable to students. That partnership has shifted. State support has declined significantly. The burden has moved to families. Understanding that history changes how you read the bill. Public Universities Didn't Get Expensive. Public Funding De more PR