Saturday - February 28, 2026
Education (Colleges & Universities)

Here's a look at documents from public, private and community colleges in the U.S.

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Yale University: How to Reset Your Circadian Rhythm
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Feb. 28 -- Yale University issued the following news:

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How to Reset Your Circadian Rhythm

If your sleep is off, can you fix it?

By Serena Crawford

Circadian rhythm, our internal biological 24-hour cycle, regulates many of the body's critical functions. When this internal clock is in tune with the outside world, our body knows when to sleep and when to wake.

"It's a stabilizing force in the body that coordinates almost everything," explains Melissa Knauert, MD, PhD, associate professor of medicine (pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine) at Yale School of ... Show Full Article

Virginia Tech: Catawba Sustainability Center Grows as Hub for Applied Research
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 28 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:

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Catawba Sustainability Center grows as hub for applied research

By Diane Deffenbaugh

When Matthew Wagner walks the fields of the Catawba Sustainability Center, he's thinking about more than daily farm work. Located about a half hour northeast of Blacksburg, the 377-acre Virginia Tech center supports faculty research, student learning, and partnerships with producers and community members across the region.

The center's farm manager role sits at the intersection of land stewardship, research support, and community ... Show Full Article

Virginia Commonwealth University: Freshman Sriman Achanta Applies AI Expertise to Real-world Research
RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 28 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:

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Freshman Sriman Achanta applies AI expertise to real-world research

Achanta, who is working in a College of Engineering lab, says he appreciates the chance VCU offers students to take part in research 'that's shaping the future of our world.'

By David Pulgar, VCU College of Engineering

Sriman Achanta is serious about research. At the International Science and Engineering Fair last year, his project employed machine learning to design and test a 3D-printed transradial prosthetic capable of independent ... Show Full Article

UT Tyler Poll Reveals Texas Voters' Views Ahead of March Primaries
TYLER, Texas, Feb. 28 (TNSrep) -- The University of Texas Tyler campus issued the following news release:

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UT Tyler Poll Reveals Texas Voters' Views Ahead of March Primaries

The University of Texas at Tyler Center for Opinion Research recently surveyed 1,117 Texas voters about their views ahead of the March 2026 primary election, with topics covering hypothetical political matchups and current state issues. In the survey conducted Feb. 13 - 22, 959 of those voters reached indicated they were "likely" or "certain" to vote in this primary election.

Primary Election Races

In the Democratic ... Show Full Article

Tarleton State University: RIED Research Symposium Draws Record Participation
STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Feb. 28 -- Tarleton State University issued the following news:

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RIED Research Symposium Draws Record Participation

Unprecedented student engagement drove a record high number of poster and Three Minute Thesis graduate presentations at this year's RIED Research Symposium Friday, Feb. 27, in the ballrooms of Tarleton State University's Barry B. Thompson Student Center.

Encompassing areas from engineering to social science, the more than 100 exhibits highlighted how research at Tarleton State is dynamic, interdisciplinary, and highly responsive to both local and global ... Show Full Article

Penn State Altoona English Professor Helps Bird Book Take Flight
ALTOONA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 28 -- Pennsylvania State University at Altoona issued the following news:

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Penn State Altoona English professor helps bird book take flight

Erin Murphy, professor of English at Penn State Altoona, participated in a book launch event for "Birdbrains: A Lyrical Guide to Washington State Birds."

The other featured poets were Jane Hirshfield, Major Jackson, Diane Seuss, Subhaga Crystal Bacon, Brian Turner, Kristie Frederick Daugherty, Didi Jackson, KateLynn Hibbard and Jennifer Markell. A virtual reading was held Feb. 25 and drew an international audience.

Edited ... Show Full Article

McCain Institute: Think No More - Advancing Policy Translation at the Intersection of AI, National Security, and Democratic Governance
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Arizona State University McCain Institute issued the following news:

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Think No More: Advancing Policy Translation at the Intersection of AI, National Security, and Democratic Governance

On January 14 and 15, the McCain Institute at Arizona State University convened Think No More, a two-day immersive workshop in collaboration with the Decision Theater, examining how artificial intelligence reshapes judgment, accountability, and institutional decision-making across national security and democratic systems.

The convening marked the capstone of the McCain Institute's ... Show Full Article