Wednesday - February 11, 2026
Education (Colleges & Universities)

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

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William & Mary Virginia Institute of Marine Science: Marine Policy Sub-concentration Cultivates Civic Leaders Transforming Science Into Solutions
GLOUCESTER POINT, Virginia, Feb. 11 -- William and Mary's Virginia Institute of Marine Science issued the following news:

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Marine policy sub-concentration cultivates civic leaders transforming science into solutions

By Patrick McGettigan

In a classroom overlooking the York River at William & Mary's Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences & VIMS, a cohort of master's and doctoral students is engaged in a discussion that might surprise some: the Virginia legislative process.

As she maps out how laws are made, Assistant Professor Molly Mitchell pauses to let students absorb the material ... Show Full Article

Virginia Tech: Justin Jaworski Elected Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 11 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:

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Justin Jaworski elected fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society

By Jama Green

In recognition of his research and international leadership in the area of coupled fluid-structure systems with applications to the aerospace, biology, and energy sectors, the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) recently elevated Justin Jaworski to fellow. The society has approximately 3,700 fellows out of 25,000 total members in 113 countries.

Jaworski is an internationally recognized expert in unsteady fluid-structure interactions, ... Show Full Article

University of Missouri: 3D-printed Brain Models Could Revolutionize Medical Research and Training
COLUMBIA, Missouri, Feb. 11 (TNSjou) - The University of Missouri issued the following news release:

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3D-printed brain models could revolutionize medical research and training

University of Missouri researchers are developing a realistic, life-sized synthetic model of the human brain.

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University of Missouri researchers are developing new ways to better simulate the complex nature of human brain tissue.

For years, scientists have worked to uncover how the brain responds to mechanical forces and electromagnetic waves. Computer models offer useful simulations, but they don't fully capture ... Show Full Article

University of Houston: White Paper Examines Opportunities in Advanced Geothermal Energy
HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 11 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Houston issued the following news:

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New White Paper Examines Opportunities in Advanced Geothermal Energy

By Binita Roy, 713-743-1696, broy@central.uh.edu

The Division of Energy in conjunction with the Gutierrez Energy Management Institute (GEMI) at the C. T. Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston has released a new white paper, "Advanced Geothermal: Opportunities and Challenges," highlighting advanced geothermal energy's potential in becoming a critical pillar of the nation's low-carbon energy future.

With the development ... Show Full Article

Kansas Middle and High School Students Compete in Regional Science Olympiad at FHSU
HAYS, Kansas, Feb. 11 -- Fort Hays State University issued the following news:

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Kansas middle and high school students compete in regional Science Olympiad at FHSU

Fort Hays State University hosted the annual regional Science Olympiad. Nearly 100 students from 11 Kansas schools, four middle and seven high schools, braved frigid weather to compete.

The top three finishers in each of the regional events received medals, and students achieving qualifying scores were invited to compete at the state event in April at Wichita State University.

The Science Olympiad is a competition involving ... Show Full Article

Early Stroke Sign and Symptom Recognition Tool for Spanish-speaking Populations Developed by UTHealth Houston Shows Promise
HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 11 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news:

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Early stroke sign and symptom recognition tool for Spanish-speaking populations developed by UTHealth Houston shows promise

By Jeannette Sanchez

The Spanish-language stroke-recognition acronym RAPIDO(TM), which was developed at UTHealth Houston, shows encouraging results in boosting early stroke awareness among Spanish-speaking adults.

The results were recently published in STROKE, a Journal of the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association.

Researchers ... Show Full Article

Converse University Fund Reaches Heights
SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, Feb. 11 -- Converse University issued the following news:

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Converse Fund Reaches New Heights

Converse University's Institutional Advancement team is delighted to share that the Converse Fund exceeded its December 31, 2025 $1.5 million goal, raising $1,537,349 from 1,229 donors; 93 were first-time donors to Converse University.

Converse University President Boone Hopkins said, "I see the impact of the Converse Fund most clearly in the extraordinary work of our faculty as they empower students through Model Programs, student recitals, and faculty-sponsored research. ... Show Full Article