ITHACA, New York, June 30 (TNSrpt) -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * AI is changing expectations for MBA graduates * While MBA job prospects are expected to remain stable in the near future, new hires will be held to higher standards inside rapidly evolving workplaces, Cornell research finds. According to a new report from the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, instead of performing research, data analysis and presentation design, new hires will need to oversee AI tools performing these tasks - as if they were su more PR

ALBANY, New York, June 29 -- The Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences posted the following news: * * * Nine Students Honored with Student Research Awards * Before the spring semester wrapped up, ACPHS hosted the 16th Annual 2026 Research Symposium featuring in-depth, innovative student and faculty research. Over 53 students participated -almost 30% over last year's symposium reflecting the energy and enthusiasm for research that continues to flourish across the campus community. The event serves as a vehicle for facilitating int more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, June 30 -- Tulane University issued the following news release: * * * The American Heart Association names trailblazing cardiologist Keith Ferdinand Physician of the Year * The American Heart Association honored pioneering Tulane cardiologist Dr. Keith C. Ferdinand with its 2026 Physician of the Year Award on June 23 at the association's National Volunteer Awards ceremony in Irving, Texas. The award recognized Ferdinand, the Gerald S. Berenson Chair in Preventative Cardiology and director of clinical cardiology at  more PR

AUBURN, Alabama, June 30 -- Auburn University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Chemical engineering alumnus, professor win first place and $100K in Alabama Launchpad Life Sciences Division finals By Joe McAdory Auburn Engineering based startup VivoSphere won first place and $100,000 in non-dilutive funding at Alabama Launchpad's 2026 Cycle 1 Life Sciences Division finals on May 14 in Birmingham. Co-founded by former Auburn graduate student researcher Yuan Tian (PhD '20, chemical engineering) and Elizabeth Lipke, the  more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, June 29 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * Avian Migration Program prepares NMSU students for conservation careers * From greater roadrunners and Gambel's quail to black-throated sparrows and vermillion flycatchers, New Mexico is home to a wide variety of beautiful birds. New Mexico State University's Avian Migration Program prepares undergraduate and graduate students to become leaders in avian conservation and resource management, helping protect these birds and the environments more PR

ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, New York, June 30 -- Bard College issued the following news release: * * * Bard College Announces New Laureate Full-Tuition Scholarships to Support Outstanding Young Scholars in Pursuing a Liberal Arts Education Bard College announces today the creation of Bard's Laureate Full-Tuition Scholarships, its most prestigious academic scholarship award established to support talented young students whose educational opportunities may be limited by resources. Beginning in academic year 2026-2027, Bard will select 10 Laureate Sch more PR

FULLERTON, California, June 29 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news: * * * Biology Student Receives $10,000 Award From Aquarium of the Pacific * Cal State Fullerton biology graduate student Julianna Colucci is conducting fieldwork this summer at Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge to understand how environmental factors affect the breakdown of oyster shells in coastal waters. To help support her academic and research pursuits, Colucci is the recipient of a $10,000 award from the Aquarium of the Pacific more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, June 30 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * BOG Notebook: Wayne State Board of Governors adopts refreshed strategic plan, moves forward with emerging school of public health, approves FY 2027 budget Our Moment Is Now: At its meeting on Thursday, June 25, the Board of Governors adopted a refreshed strategic plan, Our Moment Is Now. The plan is intended to translate Wayne State's momentum into sustained, visible progress for our students, faculty, staff and the communities we serve by guiding prioritie more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 29 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Can robots "fail forward"? Teaching AI to learn from its mistakes * Editor's Note: This work relates to Department of Navy award N000142212474 issued by the Office of Naval Research. For years, the gold standard for training artificial intelligence has been to show it how to succeed. Whether it was Google DeepMind's AlphaGo learning from millions of human professional moves or a robot being trained on motion-tracking data from humans in a m more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 30 (TNSjou) -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Tiny DNA 'hitchhikers' may be reshaping life in thawing Arctic soils Case Western Reserve University-led study with Ohio State University and DOE Joint Genome Institute reveals how often microbes trade genes--and what it means for climate change Story by: Colin McEwen Amid the peatlands of northern Sweden, billions of microbes are quietly rewriting their genetic playbooks--and doing so far more often than scientists realized. A new study  more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 29 -- The University of Minnesota Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs posted the following news: * * * Center for Integrative Leadership Celebrates 20 Years of Training Leaders to Connect the Dots * One of Minnesota's most successful businesswomen, Marilyn Carlson Nelson, was looking for some expert guidance on how to better train the top executives in her company. A self-described "student of leadership," Carlson Nelson noticed that "people who rise to the top of an organization are those who can conn more PR

ALBANY, New York, June 30 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release on June 29, 2026: * * * Chancellor King Visits SUNY Nassau Community College as Part of the SUNY Reconnect Tour Governor Hochul's SUNY Reconnect Provides Free Community College Tuition, Fees, Books, and Supplies for Eligible Adult Learners in High-Demand Fields Visit Highlights SUNY Nassau Community College's Nursing and Health Programs - Garden City, NY - State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today visited SUNY Nassau Commun more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, June 29 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * CLAS Communication Sciences and Disorders student finds community and career preparation at Iowa * By Fatima Salinas For Communication Sciences and Disorders student Katelyn Rahe, attending the University of Iowa was always part of the plan. Growing up in Iowa, she knew she wanted to be a Hawkeye, and after discovering speech-language pathology through a health care careers course in high school, Iowa became the ideal more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, June 29 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * CLAS researcher wins grant to study pulsating auroras' affects on Earth * A University of Iowa researcher has won a NASA fellowship to investigate how a certain type of aurora affects Earth's atmosphere and its climate. Lillian Daneshmand, graduate research assistant in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, will investigate pulsating auroras, which are widespread, blinking forms of aurora. Auroras are formed by ene more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 30 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Clayton Metz named director of marketing and communications for Pamplin College of Business Clayton Metz has been named director of marketing and communications for Virginia Tech's Pamplin College of Business, effective July 10. In this role, Metz will lead the development and execution of a comprehensive marketing and communications program for the college that aligns with and advances universitywide priorities while reflecting Pamplin's mission and distinctive more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, June 29 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson STRIDE ART Academy applications open for Fall 2026 Cohort * Office of the Provost Clemson University's STRIDE program has announced that applications are now open for the Fall 2026 ART Academy, a professional development initiative designed to help researchers translate discoveries into tangible market and societal impact. The ART Academy (Accelerating Research Translation) equips participants - faculty, graduate students and postdoctoral res more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, June 29 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson University Department of Art Strengthens Long-Standing Presence at ArtFields * College of Architecture, Art and Construction The Clemson University Department of Art continued its long-standing relationship with ArtFields in 2026 as students and alumni from the College of Architecture, Art and Construction (CAAC) exhibited work during the annual juried competition and festival in Lake City. Founded in 2013, ArtFields has grown into a year-rou more PR

NEW YORK, June 29 -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * One Alum's Journey to a Career in Gun Violence Prevention * Emma Cornell, MPH'22, was a college student home for break in a small town in Connecticut when the Sandy Hook school shooting happened in nearby Newtown. As a volunteer EMT, she knew several colleagues who responded to the shooting and saw the impact of vicarious trauma on first responders and the community more broadly. In searching for ways to make sense of that terrible day, more PR

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, June 29 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Community members invited to conservation-focused Oak Lake Field Day * All are invited to learn more about conservation research projects and how South Dakota State University is preparing the next generation of conservationists at the upcoming Oak Lake Field Station Field Day. Hear from SDSU experts on a variety of conservation topics on Thursday, July 9, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at 19862 483rd Ave., Astoria. While most of South Dakota State Univ more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 29 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Competition may push AI firms to favor speed over safety, new study finds * As AI systems become increasingly powerful, policymakers around the world are grappling with a difficult question: How can society encourage innovation-and the now-plausible race to truly intelligent AI-while managing potentially catastrophic risks? A new working paper by Ethan Bueno de Mesquita and Wioletta Dziuda of the University of Chicago's Harris School of Public Policy  more PR

ITHACA, New York, June 29 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell Yang Center for Wildlife Health awards seed funding to five conservation efforts around the globe * Five new projects supported by the Catalyzing Conservation Fund (CCF), a Cornell K. Lisa Yang Center for Wildlife Health (CYCWH) competitive grants program, are tackling urgent challenges wild species and local communities face across four continents and an array of marine and terrestrial ecosystems, from the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific Coral Tria more PR

SAN BERNARDINO, California, June 30 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * CSUSB receives historic archive gift from Congregation Emanu El The William Russler Memorial Archives of Congregation Emanu El Collection, which documents 135 years of Jewish life in the Inland Empire, will be housed at the John M. Pfau Library. - California State University, San Bernardino has received an extraordinary collection of historical archives from Congregation Emanu El documenting 135 years of Jewish life in  more PR

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, June 23 (TNSjou) -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Did Two Historical New York and New Jersey Hurricanes Trigger Tsunamis Stevens Scientists Unravel a Mystery and Future Threat of Flooding As hurricane season starts, the findings bear important safety implications for millions of residents in the densely populated urban shorelines, because flooding can happen hours after storms subside - Drawing on historical storm and flooding records, combined with computer simulations, Stevens resea more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 29 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Director of FSU Civil Rights Institute to step down * Florida State University to launch national search for successor Ted Ellis, the inaugural director of Florida State University's Civil Rights Institute, will step down June 30 after helping expand the institute's programming, partnerships and community engagement. Housed in the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy, the Civil Rights Institute (CRI) commemorates, celebrates and studies th more PR

ITHACA, New York, June 29 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Doctoral grad wins Ivy+ Three Minute Thesis competition * Cornell 2026 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) winner Ellen van Wijngaarden, Ph.D. '26, has done it again, taking home first place in a 3MT competition with an engaging, succinct presentation on her mechanical engineering dissertation research. But this time, rather than being up against seven other Cornell competitors, she faced off against students representing eight peer institutions. The Ivy+ 3MT was hel more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, June 30 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Magnetic Memory: Laying the Foundations for Modern AI Yiran Chen and Helen Li have won the A. Richard Newton Technical Impact Award for their foundational research on magnetic random access memory (MRAM). By Ken Kingery Two Duke Engineering leaders in electrical and computer engineering (ECE) have won the A. Richard Newton Technical Impact Award in Electronic Design Automation from the IEEE Council on Electronic Design Automation more PR

YPSILANTI, Michigan, June 30 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Eastern Michigan University alum Makaiya Snead turns years of public service preparation into legislative fellowship Written by: Melissa Thrasher Since arriving at Eastern Michigan University as a first year student, Westland, Michigan native Makaiya Snead has pursued every opportunity to deepen her commitment to public service and policymaking. Snead, who graduated with Honors and a combined Bachelor of Arts in political science and Master of Publi more PR

NEW YORK, June 29 -- The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry posted the following news: * * * ESF Students Present Research; Driscoll Earns National Radiation Award * SYRACUSE, N.Y. -June 29, 2026 - Dr. Mark S. Driscoll of ESF's Department of Chemistry and six of Driscoll's advisees presented research at the 32nd Annual Meeting of the Council on Ionizing Radiation Measurements and Standards (CIRMS) this spring in Rockville, Maryland. At the meeting, CIRMS honored Driscoll with the Caswell Award for 1 more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, June 29 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Eye-Tracking Technology Helps Researchers See IV Pump Safety Through Student Nurses' Eyes * Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst are using eye-tracking technology to help understand how nurses interact with intravenous smart pumps, providing a new way to identify design flaws in systems associated with more medication errors than any other route of administration.The approach, detailed in a study published in the June 2026 i more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, June 29 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * FDLE Relocates Orlando Toxicology Lab to UCF, Strengthening Partnerships and Research * The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is deepening its strategic public safety partnership with UCF by embedding experts at the university's Academic Health Sciences Campus. Relocating FDLE's toxicology laboratory to the UCF facility in Lake Nona better connects academic-industry research, workforce development and forensic testing in one of the nat more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 29 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * First Amendment Clinic students get real-world experience, results * The First Amendment Clinic at Washington University in St. Louis School of Law has secured several major courtroom victories in recent years, influenced public policy and trained a new generation of advocates defending freedom of expression. Now, a major investment from the Stanton Foundation will ensure the clinic's work continues well into the future. The Stanton Foundat more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, June 29 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * For America's 250th, We Created Commemorative Stamps of Trojan Builders * In honor of America's 250th birthday, the U.S. Postal Service announced a new series of commemorative stamps, celebrating American icons from Mister Rogers to Barbie to Alexander Hamilton. Even Ralph Lauren got in on the action. Conspicuously missing, though? USC Trojans. So, in honor of America's semiquincentennial -and the re more PR

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, June 30 -- The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School issued the following news: * * * From medical student to chancellor: David McManus charts UMass Chan's next chapter By Pat Sargent and Bryan Goodchild When David D. McManus, MD'02, ScM'12, MBA, arrived at UMass Chan Medical School as a medical student in 1998, he embarked on a remarkable journey to becoming a renowned physician-scientist, a leader in digital medicine, an esteemed faculty member and an inspiring mentor. He has now reached another milesto more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 29 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU, Army team up to develop STEM talent pipeline * The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command and Florida State University are partnering to strengthen STEM education and research and build a robust pipeline of future scientists and engineers for the nation. The two organizations have formalized their collaboration through an Educational Partnership Agreement, which establishes a framework for DEVCOM and FSU to engage on educational outr more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, June 29 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Future Agriculture Leaders Gathered at Kentucky State for Weeklong YEA-REAP Experience * High school students connected to six 1890 land-grant universities explored hands-on learning in research, technology, and leadership FRANKFORT, Ky. -Agricultural learning, leadership development, and career exploration took place June 21-25 as high school students connected to 4-H Youth Development programs at participating 1890 land-grant universities complet more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 30 -- Georgia State University issued the following news: * * * Georgia State University Foundation Elects New Board Chair, Vice Chair Georgia State University Honorary Alumnus and decorated hospitality industry leader Dr. Regynald Washington was elected the new chair of the Georgia State Foundation Board of Trustees at its June 2026 meeting. Washington, who joined the board in 2018, previously served as the chair of the group's Strategic Planning Committee, leading the work of creating the foundation board's 2025-30 s more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 30 -- Georgia State University issued the following news: * * * Georgia State, Columbia Researchers Lead Five-Year Study to Advance Treatment for Rare Eye Disease A $6.5 million federal grant from the National Institutes of Health will support new research led in part by Georgia State University's Bingchen Yu to develop a potential treatment for a rare genetic eye disease that can cause progressive vision loss and blindness. Yu, an assistant professor of chemistry and part of the university's Center for Diagnostics &  more PR

NEW YORK, June 29 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news: * * * Graduate Center Professor Joins DOE Visiting Faculty Program at Los Alamos * Professor Eugene S. Mananga (GC/Bronx Community College, Chemistry, Physics ) was selected for the U.S. Department of Energy's Visiting Faculty Program at Los Alamos National Laboratory. The competitive program, administered by the Department of Energy's Office of Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists, pairs faculty members with researchers at nationa more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, June 29 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * Growing New Mexico's space economy: Experts from around New Mexico gather at UNM for Space Workshop * This month, the University of New Mexico's Sustainable Space Research Grand Challenge (SSR-GC) team hosted experts in space research from across the state for a one-day workshop aimed to strengthen collaboration and identify actionable pathways to advance the state's growing role in the space economy. The event brought together New Mexico spa more PR

AURORA, Colorado, June 29 -- The University of Colorado School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * Healthy but Sedentary Individuals Show Early Decline in Cellular Energy Production * Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz have found that healthy yet sedentary individuals show a significant, coordinated drop in muscle mitochondrial function that may precede the development of major diseases like cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer's. "Mitochondrial function is the center of metabolic health," said the study's more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 29 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news: * * * High school student Ayush Vasireddy gaining hands-on chemistry research experience using nanoporous gold at UMSL * Marquette High School student Ayush Vasireddy has been conducting research using hierarchical bimodal nanoporous gold, or hb-NPG, to detect traces of Bisphenol F, or BPF, in water samples under the guidance of Professor Keith Stine and doctoral candidate Taiwo Adeniji since early 2025. He was recently recognized with fou more PR

ITHACA, New York, June 29 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * How Cornell is educating the next generation of citizens about democracy * Before Ava Murdock '29 took Introduction to Comparative Politics, she understood the benefits of the rights and freedoms that come from living in the U.S. But studying different political systems around the world taught her that those rights are easily lost and much harder to gain back. "We can't rely on what we have now and just let it sit. We have to continually criticize governmen more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, June 29 -- The University of North Carolina Charlotte campus posted the following news release: * * * How Food Shapes America's 250 Years of Community * As the United States of America prepares to celebrate its semiquincentennial this July, people across the country will gather with friends, family and neighbors for parades, fireworks and, of course, food. For 250 years, Americans have marked life's biggest moments around the table. Across generations, families and communities have shared recipes, prepared meals more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 29 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * How Penn State Beaver is helping farmers respond sooner to animal health challenges * After a cold winter in western Pennsylvania, Old English Acres Farm owner Ed Clark noticed something was off with his herd of cattle. Several cows weren't gaining weight normally, but the cause wasn't immediately clear. Clark first tried treating the issue himself, giving the animals mineral supplements while sending blood samples to Michigan for test more PR

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, June 29 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news: * * * How will AI shape the future of work? * Robert Bruno is a professor of labor and employment relations at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the director of the Project for Middle Class Renewal, a research-based initiative tasked with investigating labor policies in today's economy. Bruno, the author of the book "What Work Is," spoke with News Bureau business and law editor Phil Ciciora about artificial intelligenc more PR

NEW YORK, June 29 -- Hunter College, a constituent college of the City University of New York, posted the following news: * * * Hunter College's Jill Bargonetti Named CUNY Distinguished Professor * Hunter College announced that Jill Bargonetti, the Hesselbach Professor of Biological Sciences, has been named a CUNY distinguished professor, the highest academic honor conferred by the university. The designation recognizes Bargonetti's exceptional record of scholarly achievement and her national and international impact in the field of cance more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, June 29 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * Idaho State University Professor to Lead Geological Society of America * A professor at Idaho State University is set to lead the nation's premier organization representing geologists. Glenn Thackray, professor of geosciences, will be sworn in as President of the Geological Society of America in July 2026. Started in 1888, the GSA "is a global scientific society with members from academia, government, and industry in more than 100 countries" with more tha more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, June 29 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * In Print: 'Lecture Notes on Collaborative Software Projects' * Publication title Lecture Notes on Collaborative Software Projects: Practices, Concepts, and Key Events for Designing, Managing, and Prototyping Successful Products Purdue author Alejandra J. Magana Publisher World Scientific Publishing Publication date March 2026 About the book (from the publisher) "Lecture Notes on Collaborative Software Projects: Practices, Concept more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, June 30 -- Texas Christian University issued the following news: * * * Inaugural Global Human Performance Forum Highlights TCU's Leadership in Athlete Engineering Research How did a former SEC fullback and a former New York Yankees pitcher end up at the epicenter of the conversation on human performance? It turns out it's a very TCU story; one that came into focus at the inaugural Global Human Performance Forum, held recently on the TCU campus. To understand, you have to go back a bit, like 20 years. Reuben Burch, TCU's v more PR

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, June 29 -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health posted the following news: * * * Innovation grants will catalyze development of new public health solutions * The UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health has issued new funding to four faculty members to help them bring their public health innovations one step closer to real-world impact. Innovation@Gillings, which provides support and guidance to Gillings School researchers seeking to translate research findings into susta more PR

NEW YORK, June 29 -- The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry posted the following news: * * * Inspired at ESF, Leading Change Nationwide: Alumni Earn James Beard Foundation Impact Award * SYRACUSE, N.Y. -June 29, 2026 -The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) proudly celebrates the achievements of alumni and ReFED co-founders, who were recently recognized with a prestigious James Beard Foundation (JBF) Impact Award for their groundbreaking work addressing food waste and advancing su more PR

UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio, June 29 -- John Carroll University posted the following news: * * * John Carroll University Selected for Prestigious Nationwide SEA-PHAGES Research Project * John Carroll University's Department of Biology is pleased to announce its official acceptance into the SEA-PHAGES project, a prestigious national research initiative administered by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Science Education Alliance (SEA). The SEA-PHAGES curriculum will begin at John Carroll in the fall of 2026. The SEA-PHAGES (Science Ed more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, June 29 -- Yale Law School posted the following news: * * * John Langford '14 to Join Yale Law School Faculty Dean Cristina M. Rodriguez '00 has announced that John Langford '14 will join the Yale Law School faculty as clinical associate professor of law on July 1. Langford has been a visiting clinical associate professor of law at Yale Law School during the 2025-26 academic year and was counsel at Protect Democracy from 2019 to 2024. As a nationally esteemed lawyer at Protect Democracy, he focused primarily on issu more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 30 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * Renee M. Johnson Named Chair of DrPH Program Renee M. Johnson, PhD, MPH, has been named chair of the Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) program at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. An epidemiologist specializing in injury and overdose prevention, Johnson assumed leadership of the DrPH program as acting chair in September 2025, after serving as deputy chair since 2023. She was selected in a Scho more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, June 29 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Journalism student plying her craft as a World Cup photographer * KENNESAW, Ga. | Jun 29, 2026 As a young soccer player growing up in Georgia, Sofia Cupertino never imagined that one day she would be standing on the sidelines of a FIFA World Cup match, camera in hand, photographing some of the game's biggest stars on the world's biggest stage. Now a journalism student in Kennesaw State University's Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and S more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, June 29 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * July 4 safety: How everyone keeps all 10 fingers * As America gets ready to celebrate its 250th anniversary on July 4, festivities are expected to be bigger and brighter, with more fireworks lighting up the sky. But excitement surrounding this milestone also brings increased safety risks. In 2025, an estimated 13,000 Americans were treated in emergency rooms for fireworks-related injuries, including 1,300 injuries involving spark more PR

KEUKA PARK, New York, June 28 -- Keuka College issued the following news release: * * * Keuka College and Syracuse Create New Master's Pathways for STEM Students Eligible KC graduates can gain direct admission to 12 high-demand graduate programs in SU's College of Engineering and Computer Science. - Keuka College announced a new direct admission agreement with Syracuse University that offers qualified KC graduates streamlined entry into master's degree programs in SU's College of Engineering and Computer Science. The agreement covers stu more PR

BEAUMONT, Texas, June 30 -- Lamar University issued the following news: * * * Lamar University launches applied history degree focused on real-world career skills By April Thompson Lamar University (LU) is launching a new Bachelor of Applied History program designed to combine traditional historical study with technical training, communication skills and hands-on professional experience. The interdisciplinary undergraduate degree reflects a twenty-first century vision for history education, pairing historians' strengths in critical thinki more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, June 29 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Listening through a network: A new view of how the cochlea processes sound * Over 70 million people in the U.S. are impacted by hearing loss and age-related hearing loss is the second most common health problem in older adults, according to the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health. However, scientists still do not fully understand how the cochlea a delicate, spiral-shaped cavity in the inner ear lined with thousands of specialized sensory cells perfo more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, June 29 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Longtime Clemson horticulture lecturer Ellen Vincent looks forward to life after teaching As the clock ticks closer to Ellen Vincent's Aug. 5 retirement date, a lot of things have started to cross her mind. What will it feel like to no longer teach students? What will it be like not working for the first time in her life? How will she spend her time? But as she ponders what her career as a principal lecturer of horticulture and an environmental landscap more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, June 29 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Love of culture leads to international teaching * Calvin Older, a Central Michigan University graduate ('25) from Clare, Michigan, has a deep interest in learning about other cultures, as well as sharing his own. As an undergraduate, he completed an internship and language study abroad which strengthened his commitment to building an informed worldview. Older was teaching at a bilingual private school in Shenzhen, China early this summer when h more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 29 (TNSxrep) -- The University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Manufacturing Innovation Developed by Pitt and Lubrizol Recognized in 2025 Manufacturing USA Report to Congress Collaboration through the RAPID institute cut capital costs 65% and operating costs 60% by moving a chemical process from batch to continuous production - A University of Pittsburgh collaboration with Lubrizol, a global specialty chemical leader, was featured in the newly released 2025 Manufac more PR

BUFFALO, New York, June 29 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Media Advisory: High schoolers to get crash course in computational science * The annual summer workshop began in 1999, and it has introduced hundreds of students to computational science. Standing on the right is E. Bruce Pitman, the workshop's director. Students will learn about wearable devices, other health care technologies at the Eric Pitman Annual Summer Workshop in Computational Science By Cory Nealon  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: AI is Becoming the New Matchmaker--But Can it Really Predict Chemistry? * As dating apps race to replace endless swiping with artificial intelligence, a new question is emerging: Can AI actually help people find meaningful relationships, or is it simply changing the way we search for them? With companies like Tinder, Bumble, Facebook Dating, Grindr, and startups such as Known and Overtone rolling out AI-powered matchmaking, profile coachi more PR

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: America at 250: Experts Available to Discuss the Nation's Milestone Anniversary * WASHINGTON (June 29, 2026 ) - Communities across the country are preparing to commemorate America's 250th anniversary, marking 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The celebration will feature national events, educational initiatives, historical exhibitions, civic engagement programs, and festivities leading up to July 4. The anniv more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 30 (TNSjou) -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Rogel research team receives $3. 2 M grant to cascade genetic testing to relatives A team of researchers based at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center and Stanford University received $3.2 million from the National Cancer Institute for a clinical trial to help patients with a hereditary-based cancer diagnosis extend genetic testing to at-risk relatives. The project is led b more PR

BUFFALO, New York, June 29 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Millions of New Yorkers consume cannabis; far fewer understand details, such as content and dosage UB researchers publish study revealing low recognition of cannabis labels  By Laurie Kaiser In 2023, about 2 million adults in New York state reported consuming some form of cannabis.  However, only a small portion has a full understanding of cannabis products labeling, which includes ingredients, dosages and if t more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 30 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Graphene can hold multiple states of superconductivity, a new study finds * The ordinary graphite in pencil lead is proving to be surprisingly multifaceted at the microscale. In a study appearing today in the journal Nature, MIT researchers report that a certain microscopic structure found in natural graphite can host multiple superconducting states. Superconductivity is an electronic state of matter in which electrons pair up an more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 30 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Scientists find ozone depletion began decades before discovery of ozone hole Using modern tools, they also determined that carbon tetrachloride, used as a dry-cleaning and degreasing agent as early as the 1930s, was at the root of early ozone loss. - The Antarctic ozone hole was discovered in 1985, when scientists observed a severe depletion in the Earth's protective layer of stratospheric ozone. Industrial chemicals known as ch more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, June 29 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Montana State University awards Cameron Presidential Scholarships to 10 students * BOZEMAN -Ten students at Montana State University have been awarded the Cameron Presidential Scholarship for the 2026-27 academic year. The award extends the MSU Presidential Scholarship to current students in the university's Honors College. The students each receive financial support during their undergraduate studies and are chosen for their academic achievements, leader more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, June 29 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * MRED students present development proposals for Greenville site during annual practicum * College of Architecture, Art and Construction Students in Clemson University's Master of Real Estate Development program recently presented comprehensive development proposals for a Greenville site during the program's annual practicum at Greenville ONE, home to Clemson's graduate programs in real estate development. The presentations showcased months of researc more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 29 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU ranks No. 2 in nation for sustainability impact by Times Higher Education * Michigan State University has once again been recognized among the nation's leaders in sustainability, ranking No. 2 among U.S. institutions in the 2026 Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Rankings, a global assessment of how universities are advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, or SDGs. MSU is also ranked No. 80 globally among 1,603 in more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 30 -- Michigan State University College of Social Science posted the following news: * * * MSU study highlights barriers male survivors face in seeking help after abuse New research from MSU School of Social Work associate professor Hyunkag Cho examines why male survivors of intimate partner violence are less likely to seek help and calls for more supportive, inclusive intervention services. By Brandon Drain Male survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) often go unrecognized and underreported, according to more PR

ALLENTOWN, Pennsylvania, June 30 -- Muhlenberg College issued the following news: * * * Muhlenberg Health Professions Advisor Earns National Award Carey Manzolillo Cailin M. Cordon-Waldman has been named Private University Advisor of the Year by the Health Professional Student Association (HPSA) Student Advisory Council. Cordon-Waldman is director of health professions advising at Muhlenberg College, where she is instrumental in maintaining Muhlenberg's 90% medical and dental school placement. The award was presented at the National Associa more PR

CHARLESTON, South Carolina, June 29 -- The Medical University of South Carolina issued the following news release: * * * MUSC announces retirement of President David J. Cole, recognizing a legacy of transformative leadership and service The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) announced today that David J. Cole, M.D., FACS, will retire in June of 2027, after what will be 13 successful years as MUSC's seventh president. Since 2014, Cole has led MUSC through rapid transformation and strategic growth. The organization now delivers care  more PR

WILKES-BARRE, Pennsylvania, June 30 -- Wilkes University issued the following news release: * * * MYA CORCORAN '25: Taking Her Writing from the Wilkes Classroom to an International Journal Mya Corcoran '25 crafted an impressive list of accomplishments while she was an English major at Wilkes. She was president and captain of the dance team, editor-in-chief of the Inkwell Quarterly, secretary of the Alpha Gamma Alpha Chapter of Sigma Tau Delta honor society, a peer writing consultant, an intern for Marketing Communications, member of the Hono more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, June 30 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * NASA awards $849K to UAH-led project to improve flash drought early warning across Southeast Paola Pinto Flash droughts can develop in a matter of weeks, often before traditional drought indicators fully capture the growing risk. Now, a University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH)-led project has been awarded $849,000 from NASA to help communities across the Southeastern United States identify, monitor and respond to these rapidly emerging drought condit more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 29 -- University of Virginia Health posted the following news release: * * * New Findings Could Help Prevent Strokes in Young People * UVA Health stroke researchers have identified a distinct and temporary pattern of gene behavior during cervical artery dissections, a leading cause of stroke in young people. These unusual gene changes may help explain the dissections and could lead to new ways to prevent potentially debilitating strokes among the young. Finding ways to prevent cervical artery dissections is more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, June 29 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * New research shows the hidden challenges facing religious scientists * Universities, government agencies and corporate organizations have invested significant resources into increasing participation among groups that have historically been underrepresented in scientific fields. Yet one dimension of diversity is often overlooked: religion. A recent study from Rice University's Boniuk Institute for the Study and Advancement of Religious Tolerance titled "Rel more PR

VALHALLA, New York, June 30 -- New York Medical College issued the following news: * * * Opening Doors to Medicine--Earlier and Wider With expanded pipeline initiatives, NYMC deepens its commitment to educational opportunities and access - Kelsey Murray, School of Medicine (SOM) Class of 2027, always knew that she wanted to go to medical school. But rather than jump straight into the application process after graduating from Stony Brook University, she wanted to take some time off, while remaining engaged in scientific learning. "My adviso more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, June 29 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Official newspaper of China has reduced foreign news coverage during President Xi Jinping's administration, study finds * LAWRENCE -As the largest newspaper in China, the People's Daily remains one of the most influential tools for the Chinese Communist Party. "It's the newspaper of record in China, so you can imagine the Wall Street Journal, New York Times and Washington Post rolled up into one audience. And because it's a newspaper, it both serves an  more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, June 29 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Ongoing Purdue, Fidelity summer school classes support financial wellness * Building financial confidence and preparing for key life and retirement decisions continue in the summer school financial well-being series offered by Purdue, in partnership with Fidelity, the university's provider of retirement education, guidance and support. The next session takes place July 7 and is available at no cost. The curriculum aligns with the financial welln more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 29 (TNSrpt)) -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Addressing workforce challenges to strengthen US power grid The nation's electric grid faces mounting pressures from aging infrastructure, growing energy demand and increasingly frequent extreme weather events. A team led by Penn State researchers is working to address a less visible but equally critical challenge: the future workforce needed to keep the power flowing. The American Society of Civil Engineers' 2025 Report Card  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 30 -- Georgia State University Perimeter College issued the following news: * * * Perimeter College Nurse Educator Receives Prestigious Award in Recognition of Outstanding Dedication to Student Success CLARKSTON, Ga. - Nancy Williams, assistant professor of nursing at Georgia State University Perimeter College, was named the recipient of the college's inaugural DAISY Award(R) in spring 2026. The DAISY Award, based on the acronym Diseases Attacking the Immune System, is a recognition program that celebrates and shows gr more PR

CLAREMONT, California, June 29 -- Pomona College posted the following news: * * * Faculty in Politics, Chemistry, Biology and English Appointed to Endowed Professorships * Four faculty members have been awarded endowed professorship positions. "These donor-funded professorships are a vital resource for supporting faculty research and teaching excellence, and appointments are made to recognize exemplary scholarship and service to the College," says Brent Carbajal, interim vice president for academic affairs and dean of the College. The P more PR

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, June 29 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * Possible Causes and Solutions for Red Water in Ponds * A peculiar situation occurring most frequently during late spring to summer can leave some pond owners confused, concerned and asking, "Why is the pond red?" "Seeing red-colored water in a pond or lake is somewhat unusual and can be alarming," Scott Jones, small impoundment Extension specialist at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, said. "Rightfully so, as things that make more PR

NEW YORK, June 29 -- The Columbia Law School posted the following news: * * * Preparing for a Transformative Experience: Columbia Law School's Weil, Gotshal & Manges Judicial Clerkship Training Institute * Among the 18 speakers at Columbia Law School's Weil, Gotshal & Manges Judicial Clerkship Training Institute, the verdict was unanimous: A judicial clerkship is a privilege and an unparalleled opportunity for lawyers in the early years of their careers to play an indispensable role in ensuring the administration of justice within federal a more PR

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, June 29 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Pride of the Bulldogs: Bryant Athletics is making big strides on and off the field * Every day is a great day to be a Bulldog, but there's never been a better time to be a fan of Bryant's athletics teams. The university barely broke stride after moving up to Division I competition in 2012, and Bryant teams have racked up multiple championships since the university joined the America East Conference in 2022-23, a streak of victories capped by winning the  more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 29 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news: * * * Rattlers on the Rise: FAMU Entrepreneurs Featured on Award-Winning 'Bet on Black' Series * TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -Florida A&M University students Jayden Sparkman and Khari Jackson took a leap of faith that ended on an award-winning national television series, placing them before millions of viewers. The rising seniors were among nine HBCU entrepreneurs selected to appear on "Bet on Black: Visions to more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, June 28 -- The University of North Carolina Charlotte campus posted the following news release: * * * Remembering economic professor and forecaster of North Carolina's economy John Connaughton * On June 24, UNC Charlotte and the Belk College of Business lost a longtime colleague and respected mainstay of North Carolina economics with the death of John Connaughton. Not long after Connaughton -who this spring was the University's longest-serving faculty member -arrived in 1978 as a lecturer in the Department of Ec more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 30 (TNSjou) -- Georgia State University issued the following news: * * * Rent Paid on Atlanta's West Side Is Building Wealth in Buckhead, Georgia State University Study Finds For the average Atlanta resident, the identity of the person who owns the house next door might seem like a trivial matter. But according to new research from Georgia State University, that hidden detail fundamentally shapes the balance of power and wealth across the city. "Whoever owns the city is able to shape it or control it," said Taylor She more PR

FARGO, North Dakota, June 29 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Research milestone: Raj Bridgelall surpasses 100 peer-reviewed journal publications * Raj Bridgelall, associate professor in the NDSU College of Business and researcher and SMARTSe Program Director with the Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute, has reached a significant career milestone, surpassing 100 peer-reviewed journal publications. "Publishing more than 100 peer-reviewed journal articles is an exceptional achievement that reflects D more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 29 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Researchers are unraveling the building blocks of Earth's pigments * A newly developed framework for understanding the photoproperties of both natural organic matter and eumelanin, a natural pigment responsible for dark colors in organisms, may inspire advanced sustainable technologies, scientists say. Although they are some of the most widespread substances on Earth, not much is known about eumelanin, or natural organic matter (NOM) -a dark-colored substanc more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, June 29 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice President DesRoches elected to National Academy of Construction * The National Academy of Construction has elected Rice University President Reginald DesRoches as one of 45 new members in its Class of 2026. DesRoches is one of only 18 members to hold the triple honor being a member of the National Academy of Construction, National Academy of Engineering and a distinguished member of the American Society of Civil Engineers. Founded in 1999, the NAC is  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, June 30 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice Public Affairs wins 4 awards at PRSA Houston Excalibur Awards * Rice University's Office of Public Affairs earned four honors at the 41st Public Relations Society of America Houston Excalibur Awards, including Communications Team of the Year for the Rice News and Media Relations team. The annual awards recognize outstanding public relations professionals, programs and tactics across the Houston region. This year's ceremony was held June 25 at the Houst more PR

BETHLEHEM, Pennsylania, June 29 -- Lehigh University posted the following news: * * * Robin Hojnoski Named Dean for Lehigh's College of Education * Robin Hojnoski, Ph.D., Professor of School Psychology, has been appointed Dean of the College of Education at Lehigh University effective July 1, 2026. Hojnoski assumes this role following a two-year term as Acting Dean of the College. "Robin's appointment as dean marks an exciting chapter for the College of Education," said Nathan Urban, Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs more PR

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, June 29 -- Roger Williams University posted the following news: * * * Roger Williams University Names Paul Geisler as New Dean of the School of Social and Natural Sciences * BRISTOL, R.I. - Roger Williams University has named Paul Geisler, Ed.D., as the next Dean of the School of Social and Natural Sciences. The appointment follows a national search supported by a committee of faculty, staff, students, and administrators. Geisler will join the university on August 8, 2026. Geisler currently serves as Dean of the Sch more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, June 29 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following statement: * * * Ronald Bruntz to lead Mass Spectrometry Core * We are pleased to announce that Ronald C. Bruntz, Ph.D., has been appointed Director of the Mass Spectrometry Core, one of the shared-use research facilities supported by the Office of the Vice President for Research, effective July 1, 2026. Dr. Bruntz earned his Ph.D. in Pharmacology from Vanderbilt University and dual undergraduate degrees in Biology and Chemistry from the University of Kentucky. more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 29 -- Washtenaw Community College issued the following news: * * * Roofers Union celebrates first WCC graduate Morgan Nalepa For Geof McSween, earning an associate degree from Washtenaw Community College was about more than receiving a diploma -- it was the culmination of a decades-long dream and a testament to the opportunities available through the Roofers Union. This spring, McSween became the first graduate to earn an associate degree through a partnership between WCC and the Roofers & Waterproofers Research a more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 30 -- Roosevelt University issued the following news: * * * The College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences (CHESS) Welcomes Four New Faculty Members Roosevelt's College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences (CHESS) is pleased to welcome four new faculty members to the school for the fall 2026 semester. Sharvin Maisuria will be the new Paralegal Studies program director, taking the place of Carrie Lausen. Before joining Roosevelt, Maisuria was the dean of academic affairs at Generations College (form more PR

SAN DIEGO, California, June 30 -- California State University San Diego State University posted the following news: * * * At 250, new insights on America's origin story * It's a busy year for Edward Blum, San Diego State University history professor and American Revolution and Constitutional scholar. With the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence this week, research by Blum and his students is drawing widespread attention. Through The American Revolution and Constitution History (ARCH) Project, housed in the  more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, June 28 -- The University of North Carolina Charlotte campus posted the following news release: * * * School of Nursing mourns death of Florence Okoro * Florence Okoro, an associate professor in the UNC Charlotte School of Nursing, died June 16, 2026, following a brief illness. Okoro joined UNC Charlotte in August 2015 as an assistant professor. She earned bachelor's and master's degrees in nursing in Nigeria and completed her Ph.D. at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2015. Throughout her tenur more PR

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, June 29 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * SDSU to host trio of East River field days * Next week, the South Dakota State University College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences will host three field days in eastern South Dakota. Each one will feature SDSU researchers sharing their expertise on a variety of topics applicable to local farmers and community members. "Our field days give South Dakotans the opportunity to hear from our experts firsthand about the work they're  more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, June 29 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Seton Hall Receives $1.5 Million from Priest Community * Seton Hall is proud to announce it has received more than $1.5 million in donations from members of the Priest Community since the inception of For All, Forever: A Campaign for a Greater Seton Hall. These gifts are advancing key campaign priorities, including expanding access to a Seton Hall education, enhancing experiential learning and spiritual formation, and strengthening faculty excellence more PR

LOGAN, Utah, June 29 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Shingo Institute Recognizes Research Advancing Understanding of Behavior in Continuous Improvement * LOGAN, Utah -The Shingo Institute, part of the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University, has announced that "When Yes Is a No: Navigating the Facade of Conformity in Continuous Improvement," published in the Journal of Operations Management and authored by Vijaya Sunder M and Kevin Linderman, has been awarded the Shingo Research Award. This reco more PR

MOBILE, Alabama, June 29 -- The University of South Alabama issued the following news release: * * * South Partnership Enhances Weather Research and Forecasting * Posted on June 29, 2026 University of South Alabama has entered into a partnership with weather tech company Climavision. The company will make its proprietary radar data available to the University for instruction and research in atmospheric science. University of South Alabama meteorology students and faculty now have access to the latest weather radar available after announ more PR

HATTIESBURG, Mississippi, June 30 -- The University of Southern Mississippi issued the following news: * * * Southern Miss Graduate Student Helps Advance NASA Research on Space Agriculture By: Morgan Smith The University of Southern Mississippi graduate student Sebastien (Seb) Malbrough is spending his summer at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, where he is helping researchers explore how food can be grown during future missions to the moon, Mars and beyond. A second-year master's student in the School of Biological, Environmental an more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, June 30 -- Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College issued the following news: * * * Southern University System strengthens partnership with St. Kitts and Nevis during official visit The Southern University System continued to advance its growing international partnership with the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis during an official visit to the Caribbean nation, where Interim President Orlando F. McMeans met June 25 with Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Michael Drew to discuss expanding collaboration in more PR

COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, June 29 -- The University of Maryland School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * Spotlight: Mitchell Lloyd * After four years of excelling on and off the lacrosse field, Mitchell Lloyd's kinesiology degree has set him up for a successful professional career helping others. Lloyd had an incredible four years at the University of Maryland, both on the lacrosse field and in the classroom. After being awarded a Big Ten Postgraduate Scholarship, he's set up to impact countless lives as his time in College  more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, June 29 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Spring 2026 personnel activity reports open in SEEMLESS for faculty certification * The spring 2026 semester effort reporting process is open for certification, and the application can be accessed by faculty to review and approve spring 2026 personnel activity reports (PARs). PARs are processed electronically via the SEEMLESS application. The application can be accessed through the OnePurdue Portal and then searching for SEEMLESS. Important re more PR

NORTHFIELD, Minnesota, June 29 -- St. Olaf College issued the following news: * * * St. Olaf announces a new neuroscience major for incoming students * From understanding how memories are formed to exploring the biological basis of behavior, neuroscience seeks to answer some of the most fascinating questions about what makes us human. As discoveries in neuroscience continue to transform medicine, technology, education, and mental health, interest in the field has grown rapidly among St. Olaf College students. Starting in the fall of 2026, more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 30 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * State approves funding to build VCU School of Dentistry building The new facility, which has an anticipated completion date of late 2029, will improve access to care, strengthen the healthcare workforce and serve communities across Virginia. By Vernon Freeman, School of Dentistry The state budget approved Monday by the General Assembly includes funding for Virginia Commonwealth University to construct a new School of Dentistry building on VCU's more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, June 29 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * STEM Connect Expands Undergraduate Research * The College of Arts and Sciences at Seton Hall University is continuing to strengthen its commitment to undergraduate scholarship and experiential learning through the Dean's STEM Connect Undergraduate Summer Research Award, an initiative that provides students with the opportunity to pursue intensive, faculty-guided research projects during the summer months. Designed to cultivate both academic growth an more PR

GALLOWAY, New Jersey, June 29 -- Stockton University posted the following news: * * * Historic Ocean Observatory Off Jersey Shore Returns to Service * Port Republic, N.J. -A compact offshore research platform has been deployed off the Jersey Shore, revitalizing the historic Long-Term Ecosystem Observatory (LEO) site and advancing a new era of ocean research, education and marine innovation in New Jersey. Anchored about three miles offshore of the Rutgers Marine Field Station in Tuckerton, the platform, known as the PowerBuoy(r), serves as more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, June 29 -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Stop the Sting! UT Extension Shares Fire Ant Control Tips * Insects could cause life-threatening allergic reactions KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Fire ants are a common nuisance across Tennessee, known for their painful stings and unsightly dirt mounds in lawns and outdoor spaces. However, for individuals who are allergic, these pests can cause potentially life-threatening reactions. To help keep communities safe this summer more PR

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, June 29 (TNSjou) -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news: * * * Study: Tick-borne diseases reported every month of the year and in every Illinois county * CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -A new analysis of state health department data reveals that more than 6,400 Illinois residents were diagnosed with tickborne diseases from 2004-2022. The most commonly reported infections in the state are Lyme disease, occurring across Illinois but at higher rates in northern counties; anaplasmosis, reported mos more PR

ALBANY, New York, June 29 -- The State University of New York Polytechnic Institute posted the following news: * * * SUNY Poly's SPARK Workshops Bring Together Researchers, Industry Leaders, and Community Partners * Last week, SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) welcomed researchers, healthcare leaders, industry partners, government representatives, and community organizations for Synergy in Partnerships, Advanced Research, and Knowledge (SPARK) Workshops, an annual weeklong workshop series designed to strengthen collaboration and expand more PR

LAREDO, Texas, June 25 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release: * * * TAMIU Faculty Highlight Research Progress at Quarterly Showcase Faculty at Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) are advancing knowledge across a broad range of disciplines and pursuing innovative projects that address regional, national, and global challenges. Their work is the focus of a new quarterly digital project aimed at showcasing their recently published scholarly contributions. Du more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, June 30 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Aggies create customizable cervical cancer treatment A team of biomedical engineering students at Texas A&M University has developed a customizable therapy for cervical cancer that can automatically tailor radiation treatment for the unique dimensions of each patient's tumor. By James Cavin, Contributor Cancerous tumors come in as many shapes and sizes as there are patients. The treatments for them offer significantly fewer  more PR

SAN MARCOS, Texas, June 28 -- Texas State University issued the following news: * * * Texas School Safety Center honors 2026 Statewide School Safety Spotlight Award winners The Texas School Safety Center at Texas State University has announced the 2026 Statewide School Safety Spotlight Award winners. The awards recognize innovative and impactful programs that support Texas school safety mandates and implement effective emergency preparedness and violence prevention strategies. The winners were honored on June 26 at the Texas School Safety  more PR

HANOVER, New Hampshire, June 23 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * Two Dartmouth Computer Scientists Win NSF CAREER Awards SouYoung Jin and Yujun Yan are pursuing AI research in two directions: Jin toward systems that sense and feel, Yan toward models that reason. Written by Matt Shipman Two Dartmouth computer scientists have won National Science Foundation CAREER awards for two different approaches to artificial intelligence. SouYoung Jin and Yujun Yan, assistant professors in the Department of Computer Science, each  more PR

ITHACA, New York, June 29 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Two doctoral students selected as FFAR Fellows * Divyanth Loganathan Girija, a doctoral student in biological and environmental engineering, and Sumit Sharma, a doctoral student in animal science, were selected for the 2026-2029 Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR) Fellows Program. Created by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at North Carolina State University and the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research, the program provides more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Georgetown University Medical Center issued the following news: * * * Two Longtime Georgetown Faculty Leaders Move to Emeritus Roles Two longtime Georgetown University Medical Center faculty leaders -- Phyllis R. Magrab, PhD, and Richard Schlegel, MD, PhD -- are moving to emeritus roles after careers that have left an outsized imprint on the institution and the world. Together, they have contributed nearly 100 years to Georgetown, training generations of researchers and clinicians and producing scholarship with re more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 30 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * U-M's Detroit Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Project leans into AI to support small businesses Written By: Ava Emery DETROIT--Formed a decade ago to connect Detroit businesses with University of Michigan expertise, the Detroit Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Project is leveraging AI to augment its human help. Since its launch in 2016, the University of Michigan's Detroit Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Project has connected hundreds of Detroit small business owne more PR

LA JOLLA, California, June 30 -- The University of California-San Diego Scripps Institution of Oceanography issued the following news: * * * Marine Microbiologist Farooq Azam Receives Kyoto Prize UC San Diego distinguished professor emeritus receives prestigious international award for his groundbreaking discoveries on the microbial loop at Scripps Institution of Oceanography Author: Jade Griffin University of California San Diego marine microbiologist and Distinguished Professor Emeritus Farooq Azam has been selected as the 2026 Kyoto Pr more PR

LA JOLLA, California, June 30 (TNSjou) -- The University of California-San Diego Scripps Institution of Oceanography issued the following news: * * * Scientists Identify Houston Power Plant as Dominant Source of Cloud-Forming Aerosols Power plant particles are also the size frequently associated with respiratory illnesses Author: Robert Monroe Research by atmospheric scientists at UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography and colleagues pinpointed an individual coal-fired power plant in Houston, Texas, as the main source of parti more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, June 29 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * UCLA team uses 3D printing to develop zinc-ion hybrid battery with 7 times more energy * Key takeaways * Banking renewable energy for electricity requires technology with high power output, fast recharging, long overall life and low cost. * Aiming to check all of those boxes, a UCLA-led research team has unveiled a hybrid zinc-ion battery that uses 3D printing to store over seven times more energy than current devices like it.  more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, June 29 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Announces Recipients of 2026 Provost's Outstanding Service Award * The Provost's Office has announced the recipients of the 2026 Provost's Outstanding Service Award, recognizing faculty and staff members whose sustained contributions have strengthened the University of Connecticut and advanced its mission of service to the state and beyond. While teaching and research are often the most visible aspects of university life, service is what h more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, June 29 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Foundation CEO Amy Yancey to depart this summer * Dear Husky Nation, I hope everyone is enjoying a wonderful summer! When I became UConn's President, I made a commitment to undertake a significant fundraising effort with the goal of raising $1.5 billion for our university. Last year, we launched the "Because of UConn" campaign, and we have thus far raised over $900 million toward that goal. This would not have been possible without the more PR

DOVER, Delaware, June 28 -- The University of Delaware issued the following research news: * * * Expanding industry engagement UD, DuPont explore next-generation research partnerships - Senior leaders and scientists from DuPont visited the University of Delaware campus this month to explore opportunities for future research collaboration and partnerships. Fabrice Veron, UD's vice president for research, scholarship and innovation, welcomed the visitors and provided an overview of the research enterprise, spotlighting the University's res more PR

MISSOULA, Montana, June 29 -- The University of Montana posted the following news release: * * * UM Public Health Researcher Wins NIH Rising Star Award * The honor was conferred by the National IDeA Symposium of Biomedical Research Excellence (NISBRE), which is funded and supported by the National Institutes of Health. The NISBRE Rising Star Award recognizes outstanding investigators who achieve independent research success and demonstrate strong potential for national leadership. Dr. Walker's research focuses on understanding the healt more PR

DOVER, Delaware, June 28 -- The University of Delaware issued the following research news: * * * Degree of the future A new approach to drug discovery starts in Delaware - The University of Delaware has launched the nation's first master's program in quantitative systems pharmacology (QSP), a fast-growing field that aims to make drug development more efficient, predictable and cost-effective. Today, bringing a new drug to market costs an estimated $1 billion, with many potential therapies failing along the way. One reason? Traditional dr more PR

MANOA, Hawaii, June 30 (TNSjou) -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: * * * VNR: Pueo deaths in Hawaii primarily caused by vehicle collisions Trauma from vehicle collisions caused the majority of documented deaths for the Pueo (Hawaiian short-eared owl), according to a statewide study (https://journal.afonet.org/vol97/iss2/art6)) led by researchers at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. The findings represent the most extensive mortality assessment to date for this culturally significant raptor, which is  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, June 30 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * University of Houston's Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts Receives $2.8M in Legacy Commitments Endowments will Support New Professorships, Scholarships and Artistic Innovation Across the Arts Key Takeaways * The Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts has received two gifts totaling $2.8 million to expand performance, research and professional opportunities. * A $1.8 million gift from the estate of Helen Bloxsom Davis will establish an endowed pr more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 30 (TNSjou) -- The University of Illinois Chicago campus issued the following news release: * * * Cardiovascular disease risk tied to vision loss in Latino adults In the U.S., Hispanic/Latino populations are disproportionately at risk for eye diseases like glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy, or vision loss tied to diabetes. But the association between heart and eye health in Hispanic/Latino people remains under-researched, said Dr. Charlotte Joslin, UIC professor of ophthalmology. In a new study published in JAMA Netw more PR

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, June 29 -- The University of Lynchburg posted the following news: * * * University of Lynchburg-affiliated 'Good Gangs' program gears up for second phase * Trae Watkins is fond of the saying: "I don't care how much you know until I know how much you care." As co-director of Good Gangs, a grant-funded program administered by the University of Lynchburg, Watkins and his team help selected ninth-grade students discover their strengths, build meaningful relationships, and create positive pathways before violence becomes a more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 30 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Mapping trade-offs to help build better EV batteries Working with car companies, battery developers and policy makers, University of Michigan researchers have developed a framework to help stakeholders navigate toward a future with better, more affordable and more sustainable electric vehicles. "I think of it as a break-out story. How do we break out of this complex puzzle where we're trying to benefit the environment, to help the industry c more PR

OXFORD, Mississippi, June 30 (TNSjou) -- The University of Mississippi issued the following news: * * * Researchers Study New Method to Detect, Treat Endometriosis Ole Miss biochemists test gold-bearing nanoparticles as potential new therapy - Endometriosis is a painful, common condition affecting women worldwide, but treatment and diagnosis options are scarce. A new University of Mississippi-led study may have found an answer to both problems. Early results from a study published in Communications Chemistry show that gold-laced nanoparti more PR

OLIVET, Michigan, June 29 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news: * * * Do I Really Need a College Degree to Be Successful? * Deciding whether you need a college degree to build a rewarding future might feel overwhelming. Everywhere you turn -online, the news, your family -there's a different story. Some people talk about billionaires who dropped out of college, while others point to studies showing that people with degrees tend to earn more over their lifetimes. The truth? There's no single path to success or one-size-fits-a more PR

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, June 30 -- The University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus issued the following news: * * * How the community has rallied around marine scientists in their time of need Dyllan Furness and Carlyn Scott, College of Marine Science On Saturday, May 2, a few hours after a powerful afternoon storm rolled through the Tampa Bay region, cell phones across the area lit up with texts and calls from friends and colleagues -- a fire had broken out at the Marine Science Laboratory (MSL), a facility that housed much of the U more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 30 (TNSjou) -- The University of Utah Health issued the following news release: * * * How a Brain Messenger Protein Drives Progression of Alzheimer's Disease Alzheimer's disease is driven by a buildup of a toxic protein called Tau that kills neurons. As toxic Tau spreads to new regions of the brain, symptoms become worse and ultimately fatal. Now, researchers have discovered that, in mice, a brain protein called Arc helps spread Tau from sick brain cells to healthy ones. If therapies could be designed to target t more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 30 (TNSjou) -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * Nature's architects keep shaping ecosystems after death, study finds By Zeina Mohammed, spr2jm@virginia.edu The immense effects that habitat-forming organisms such as trees, corals and oysters have on ecosystems have long been understood, but a new study from University of Virginia ecologist Max Castorani and colleagues from across the country shows the lasting influence these species have after they die. In the study publis more PR

GREENVILLE, Tennessee, June 28 -- Tusculum University posted the following news: * * * Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math and Science students showcase knowledge and skills gained at Summer Academy * GREENEVILLE - Five weeks of thorough preparation and mentoring by Tusculum University staff members with local high school students participating in a summer program resulted in high-caliber research projects that highlighted their hands-on learning experience. Abagail Taylor, left, discusses her poster with Dr. David Smith. Upward Bound a more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, June 29 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * USC Brings the World's Control and AI Researchers to Campus - Together * Picture a Waymo stuck in a four-way standoff, unable to decide who goes first. It's a small glitch with a simple cause: the car's AI is great at learning patterns, but less effective at reasoning through novel situations with any guarantee it will get them right. That gap between systems that learn and systems we can actually trust  more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, June 29 -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * UT College of Veterinary Medicine Names New Department Head * Alumna Angela Rollins to lead Small Animal Clinical Sciences KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Angela Witzel Rollins, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Nutrition), has been named head of the Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, effective July 1, 2026. Rollins is assistant department head for small animal clinica more PR

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, June 29 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley posted the following news: * * * UTRGV named among top global universities by U.S. News & World Report * RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - As it celebrates its 10 th anniversary milestone, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has officially earned a spot on the global stage, ranking as one of only 21 Texas institutions named to the prestigious U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities list.  The global rankings evaluate universities from the United States and m more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, June 30 (TNSjou) -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW SER Research Team Publishes Analysis of Nuclear Facility Licensing A newly published legal article by the University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources' jurisprudence of underground law and energy (JOULE) research group examines the state and federal procedures through which new nuclear utilization facilities are licensed. Published in the Ohio State Law Journal, a top-ranked national flagship U.S. law review, the article is titled "Just N more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, June 30 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW, Heart Mountain Sign Cooperating Agency Agreement The Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation (HMWF) and the University of Wyoming have signed a cooperating agency agreement that will enable each institution to share resources and plan future collaborations. Under the agreement, UW will provide HMWF staff with professional development and undergraduate or graduate credit opportunities, such as credited courses and online workplace training, and access to se more PR

PENSACOLA, Florida, June 30 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release: * * * UWF gifted historic book signed by Declaration signer The University of West Florida Libraries has received a rare historical volume bearing the signature of George Walton, one of the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence. The book was donated to the University Archives and West Florida History Center as the United States marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Ind more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 30 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * New community impact fund honors Robert Winn's legacy at Massey The fund, which is named after the recently departed Massey director, will help provide resources to sustain community partnerships and ensure health disparities remain at the forefront of cancer research across Virginia. By Amanda Kowaleski There's a saying that has become part of the fabric of VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center over the last several years: one team, one fight more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 30 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Virginia authorizes funding for VCU to purchase Altria Center for Research and Technology The 450,000-square-foot center will replace outdated facilities and accelerate VCU's groundbreaking research and cutting-edge health sciences programs. By Brian McNeill The 2027-29 state budget approved Monday by the General Assembly includes funding for Virginia Commonwealth University to acquire the 450,000-square-foot Altria Center for Research and Tech more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 30 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Graduate student pursues potential therapy for deadly lung disease An American Heart Association fellowship recognizes Dilruba Yeasmen's research into an essential signal control that has the potential to inhibit lung scarring. By Leigh Anne Kelley With no cure in sight, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis kills roughly 22,600 Americans each year. Virginia Tech doctoral student Diruba Yeasmen is working to halt the deadly lung disease. A student in the Translationa more PR

ETTRICK, Virginia, June 29 -- Virginia State University posted the following news: * * * VSU Student Arinzechukwu Egwu Selected For Prestigious Summer Research Program At MIT * Egwu is part of an inaugural cohort of students from across the country spending the summer learning from world-renowned scientists. Virginia State University is proud to recognize rising senior Arinzechukwu Egwu for being selected for the Howard Hughes Medical Institute's (HHMI) inaugural cohort of Cech Fellows. Egwu is among 176 undergraduates from 109 institut more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, June 29 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * William & Mary dancers to celebrate America's 250th as part of live television performance * A very special birthday party for America's 250th delivered a gift to some William & Mary dancers: a chance to appear on national television as part of PBS' live broadcast from Colonial Williamsburg on July 4. "It is a pleasure and an honor to have this opportunity to participate in this national showcase on such a momentous occasion," said Leah Glenn, the William more PR

ROCK HILL, South Carolina, June 29 -- Winthrop University posted the following news: * * * Winthrop Board of Trustees Extends President Serna's Contract an Additional Five Years * HIGHLIGHTS * President Serna's current contract would expire on June 30, 2029, and will now be extended to June 30, 2034. * He credits the university's success to having a good leadership team in place who set bold goals and are achieving them. 1. 1 2. 2 ROCK HILL, SOUTH CAROLINA - The Winthrop University Board of Trustees extended the contract for P more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, June 29 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Working For a Resilient Future for All * There has never been a more pressing need to develop sustainable, equitable, reliable, and accessible energy, protect ecosystems and environmental health, and mitigate natural hazards. UConn's Institute of the Environment and Energy (IoEE) is up to the task. The IoEE includes faculty from 10 UConn schools and colleges. Over the last six years, researchers affiliated with the Institute have generated almos more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, June 30 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * Zabara Foundation's $50K grant to UAH SMAP Center boosts College of Nursing baby simulators Ann Marie Martin A long-running collaboration between engineers and nurses at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) is expanding into state-of-the-art infant training simulators with the support of a $50,000 grant from the Zabara Foundation. UAH is a part of The University of Alabama System. "At the Zabara Foundation, we're focused on supporting smart, more PR