STATESBORO, Georgia, May 3 -- Georgia Southern University issued the following news release: Active duty military members, civilian providers for the military and tactical athletes joined acclaimed leaders for the 2024 Human Performance Optimization (HPO) Summit, recently held on Georgia Southern University's Armstrong Campus in Savannah. "Georgia Southern University has long been involved with the tactical athlete community with multiple programs working with military, firefighters and law en  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 3 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Undergraduates Ben Lou, Srinath Mahankali, and Kenta Suzuki, whose research explores math and physics, are honored for their academic excellence. * * * By Leah Campbell, School of Science MIT students Ben Lou, Srinath Mahankali, and Kenta Suzuki have been selected to receive Barry Goldwater Scholarships for the 2024-25 academic year. They are among just 438 recipients from  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 3 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: By Rachel Knight Parlay, a black Labrador retriever, was named after a gambling term that refers to a series of bets. When the little lab was diagnosed with tetanus -- a serious disease of the nervous system caused by a toxin-producing bacteria -- his name took on a new meaning as his veterinary team at the Texas A&M Small Animal Teaching Hospital (SATH) worked to help him beat the odds and survive his condition.  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, May 3 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: BMINDS (Binghamton Mentors for the Interdisciplinary Nutrition and Distress Study) is a research team within the Division of Health and Wellness Studies at Binghamton University's Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences with a mission to educate the public about the connection between diet and mental health, and how making healthy lifestyle choices can improve mental wellbeing. Under the guidance of Lina Begd  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 2 -- Brown University issued the following news: The University will bestow honorary degrees on a diverse group of business leaders, artists, writers and scholars during its Commencement exercises on Sunday, May 26. PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- During its Commencement and Reunion Weekend from May 24 to 26, Brown University will confer honorary doctorates on nine candidates who have achieved great distinction in a variety of fields. The candidates are: H  more

BISMARCK, North Dakota, May 3 -- Bismark State College issued the following news: Former Bismarck State College president Dr. Larry C. Skogen will soon have a building named in his honor on the college campus he served for 13 years. On Wed., May 8, at 1:30 p.m., BSC will hold a ceremony to name LEA Hall after the college's sixth president. Skogen served BSC from 2007 to 2020. The decision to name the hall after him is a reflection of how his passion, dedication, leadership, and commitment to a  more

FRESNO, California, May 3 -- California State University's Fresno Campus issued the following news release: When Crystal Alvarez graduated in spring 2023, she made history becoming one of the first female Army ROTC cadets from Fresno State to be commissioned into the Infantry Branch of the U.S. Army at the rank of second lieutenant. Alvarez was one of two female cadets at Fresno State to earn this distinction in 2023 - after the Department of Defense lifted all gender-based restrictions on mil  more

CONWAY, South Carolina, May 3 -- Coastal Carolina University issued the following news on May 2, 2024: At its meeting today, the Coastal Carolina University board of trustees received an update about a new initiative geared toward eighth grade students. During his report to the board, President Michael T. Benson spoke about the first-ever Teal & Tech Experience, a partnership between CCU and Horry-Georgetown Technical College. This unique daylong event held Tuesday, April 9, introduced more tha  more

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, May 3 -- Cedarville University issued the following news: In the world of finance, Larry Burkett was an inspirational leader who provided sage investment advice to individuals through his books and radio program. For Jason Alexander, Larry Burkett was a legend. When Kingdom Advisors awarded the prestigious Larry Burkett Award to Alexander at its annual conference in Orlando, Florida, he was truly honored and humbled. "Larry Burkett's books and radio program were a staple in o  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 3 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: By Leila Ugincius Last year, Thomas Chatman was selected to speak at a reception for Michael Rao, Ph.D., president of Virginia Commonwealth University. It was the information systems major's proudest moment at VCU, though not because he was speaking in front of the president. It was a chance to deeply consider how far he'd come while a student here. "It was really awakening for me because I was able to j  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, May 2 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: The Oklahoma State University College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology recognized faculty, staff and students for outstanding teaching, research, performance and service during the 2024 Faculty, Staff and Student Awards Banquet, held on Tuesday, April 30. Faculty/Staff Award Recipients Excellent Teacher Award -- recognizes significant achievements in teaching, as evidenced by innovative pedagogy, st  more

NEW YORK, May 3 -- Columbia University issued the following news: Columbia News produces a monthly newsletter (subscribe here!) and article series featuring a roundup of awards and milestones that Columbia faculty, staff, and students have received in recent days. In this edition, you'll find awards and milestones from March 21 to May 1, 2024. If you have an accomplishment you'd like to be considered for inclusion, please email newsteam@columbia.edu with your name, title, school, department,   more

COLUMBUS, Georgia, May 3 -- Columbus State University issued the following news: More than a dozen faculty and staff were honored with individual awards during Columbus State University's 2024 Employee Recognition Awards Ceremony on April 30. The annual awards are organized around the university's six core values of excellence, creativity, engagement, sustainability, inclusion and servant leadership. Honorees included: Dr. Joshua Brooks, Excellence in Online Teaching Award. Brooks is an assoc  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 2 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Vanderbilt's new Computing Catalyst Working Group will gather input from faculty and staff leaders on how to strategically expand the university's computing resources and shape the university's future in computing, AI and data science. The working group will focus on identifying computing resources such as hardware and software, staffing and personnel, and programs and services needed to spur a new wave of discove  more

ATHENS, West Virginia, May 3 -- Concord University issued the following news release: Concord University and Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College (Eastern WVCTC) have entered into a collaborative agreement, in which Concord will provide the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN) program to Eastern WVCTC students. Students will be required to complete the Eastern Associate in Nursing (ADN). Since the coursework is online, this program increases accessibility to students who  more

LA PLATA, Maryland, May 3 -- The College of Southern Maryland issued the following news: The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) will recognize 449 candidates for 367 degrees and 111 certificates during its 65th Spring Commencement May 10 at the college's La Plata Campus. CSM students Jaqrai Smith, Robert Katzberg and Wendy Bollino will provide the keynote addresses at their respective ceremonies. Of the students being celebrated, 208 are from Charles County, 137 are from St. Mary's County, 98   more

DENVER, Colorado, May 3 (TNSres) -- The University of Colorado issued the following news: By Laurraine Pollard Within the Denver metropolitan area as well as other Colorado communities, the most vulnerable residents face mounting climate-related challenges such as toxic air quality, droughts, increased fire and flood risk, and extreme weather. The Community Collaborative Research Center (CCRC) at the University of Colorado Denver facilitates participatory research, collaborative planning, and   more

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, May 3 -- Mississippi State University issued the following news: Mississippi State University again is on the cutting edge of technology, innovation and research--introducing an electric-autonomous passenger shuttle system pilot program to campus and community this fall. With deployment by Beep, Inc., a leading provider of autonomous and electric shared mobility solutions, the system will be the first of its kind in the state and in the Southeastern Conference, and is   more

ANDERSON, South Carolina, May 3 -- Anderson University issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: Singer, songwriter, founding member of Elevation Worship and Anderson University Class of 2004 graduate Chris Brown will receive an honorary doctorate during AU Commencement on Friday, May 3. Winner of multiple GMA Dove Awards, two Billboard Music Awards and a Grammy, Brown is a worship leader at Elevation Church in Charlotte, North Carolina and has written popular contemporary Christian s  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 3 (TNSres) -- Emory University issued the following news release: A new grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will allow the Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance (CHAMPS) network to leverage its laboratory capacity and partnerships in Africa to identify and document causes of death among adults who were living with HIV. CHAMPS collects, analyzes and shares evidence to prevent child mortality in regions where it is highest in the world. The CHAMPS pr  more

ALBANY, New York, May 3 -- The State University of New York's University at Albany issued the following news: By Mike Nolan The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Albany field office partnered with the University at Albany's Office of Career and Professional Development last week for a first-of-its-kind recruiting event that offered students an opportunity to see if they have what it takes to become a special agent. To ensure special agents possess the necessary levels of fitness to fulfi  more

CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island, May 3 -- The University of Prince Edward Island issued the following news release: Five outstanding leaders will receive honorary degrees, and four graduates will deliver valedictory addresses over four Convocation ceremonies at the University of Prince Edward Island, May 14 to 17. Over 1,200 graduates comprise the Class of 2024. "UPEI is so proud of our graduates," said Dr. Greg Keefe, Interim President and Vice-Chancellor. "In the last four years, they wo  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 2 -- Brown University issued the following news: New research shows how tiny plant-like organisms hitch a ride on ocean currents to reach darker and deeper depths, where they impact carbon cycling and microbial dynamics in the subtropical oceans. The research vessel Alliance lowers a CTD rosette to sample biological communities below the sea surface. In the background is the research vessel SOCIB. Photo by Kausalya Mahadevan. PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University]  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 2 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: Eight interdisciplinary teams from across the University of Michigan have received more than $700,000 from the Bold Challenges' Accelerate Program to explore innovative research projects that address a wide range of societal challenges ranging from housing shortages to organ failure. Environmental political scientist Arun Agrawal is the principal investigator for a project  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 3 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: Local officials across Michigan increasingly view electric vehicle infrastructure planning as relevant for their governments, though many cite too few public charging stations and costs associated with adding them as barriers to expansion. The findings come in the latest Michigan Public Policy Survey conducted by the University of Michigan's Center for Local, State, and U  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 3 -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: By David Holt The Texas A&M University College of Engineering honored four former students during the 2024 Outstanding Alumni Awards Banquet, held on April 18. The Outstanding Alumni Honor Awards and the Outstanding Young Alumni Honor Awards are the highest honors given by the college, recognizing both the personal and professional accomplishments of the awardees. The recipient of the Out  more

ROANOKE, Virginia, May 3 (TNSres) -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Research published in JAMA Oncology highlights the feasibility of testing for lingering cancer cells for patients in remission from a high-risk blood cancer, says Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC Professor Christopher Hourigan. * * * By John Pastor Patients in remission after battling a high-risk blood cancer are likely to have better outcomes if no trac  more

PERTH, Australia, May 3 (TNSres) -- Curtin University issued the following news release: Fast-tracking new drugs to treat children battling aggressive cancer is one of three Curtin University research projects awarded more than $2.8 million by the Federal Government in National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Investigator Grants announced today. Adjunct Associate Professor Rishi Kotecha from Curtin Medical School, Telethon Kids Institute and Perth Children's Hospital is working tow  more

WELLAND, Ontario, May 3 -- Niagara College issued the following news release: Niagara College is excited to share that the Food & Beverage Innovation Centre (FBIC) will receive funding of up to $200,000 from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP). This support will help FBIC deliver services to small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to de-risk innovation in new beverage product development, which includes prototyping, food safety guidance,   more

STATESBORO, Georgia, May 3 -- Georgia Southern University issued the following news release: Georgia Southern University's Business Innovation Group (BIG) returned home from San Antonio, Texas, with high honors from the International Business Innovation Association (InBIA) during its annual awards ceremony, which recognizes excellence in entrepreneur support. In an awards ceremony held during the 38th annual International Conference on Business Incubation, BIG received four awards including t  more

HAMPTON, Virginia, May 3 -- Hampton University issued the following news on May 2, 2024: Hampton University President Darrell K. Williams proudly announced today the appointment of Betty H. Stewart, Ph.D., as the new Executive Vice President and Provost, effective July 1, 2024. With a distinguished career spanning 30 years in academia, Stewart brings a wealth of experience and a steadfast commitment to academic excellence to her new post, having served as provost at the University of North Tex  more

LA JOLLA, California, May 3 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: Story by: Katherine Connor The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at the University of California San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering was recognized for its pioneering hands-on lab curriculum by the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Heads Association (ECEDHA). ECEDHA is the leading association for electrical and computer engineering educators in North America. UC  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 2 -- Rice University issued the following news release: Team Heartbeat HERoes claimed victory at Rice University's Oshman Engineering Design Kitchen's (OEDK) annual Huff OEDK Engineering Design Showcase last month. The team secured the 2024 Woods-Leazar Innovation Award along with a $5,000 cash prize for its project in medical engineering. Team Heartbeat HERoes claimed victory at Rice University's Huff OEDK Engineering Design Showcase. Photo by Jeff Fitlow/Rice Universi  more

MANHATTAN, Kansas, May 3 -- Kansas State University issued the following news release: Kansas State University's College of Arts and Sciences and College of Veterinary Medicine are launching an online graduate certificate in strategic health communications. Classes will begin in fall 2024, and prospective students can apply to the program now. The interdisciplinary certificate equips learners with the necessary skills to analyze data, design strategic plans, create content and effectively comm  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 2 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: "As we look at the future of protecting our democracy, the exchange of ideas will fuel collaborative work among governments, academia and private business and accelerate innovation to help us be better prepared for emerging threats. Vanderbilt, and our new Institute for National Defense and Global Security, are proud to be at the center of that exchange and innovation." --Daniel Diermeier, chancellor, Vanderbilt Uni  more

FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta, May 3 -- Keyano College issued the following news: The Environmental Technology program at Keyano College, led by its Chair, Dr. Marie-France Jones, has been actively promoting environmental education in the Wood Buffalo region for 15 years. Dr. David Smith has implemented the environmental program in several schools. The latest initiative, a partnership with Ecole Boreale, features the launch of an Environmental Club that aims to deepen students' connection with their n  more

ITHACA, New York, May 2 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Drivers in New York state were issued more than 1 million license suspensions in 2017, and about two-thirds of them were for "traffic debt" - failure to pay a traffic ticket or to appear in traffic court - while less than 10% were for driving infractions. Researchers from the Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy combined suspension records from the state Department of Motor Vehicles with drivers' ZIP code data fr  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, May 3 -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news: LifeWorks at WKU announced it has received $4.4 million in funding from the Kentucky General Assembly to support its two-year living-and-learning Transition Academy and to expand services by establishing the Bridge Program for autistic young adults. Support for the LifeWorks Transition Academy will enhance the existing living-and-learning program, which was established in 2020. The funds will help reduce t  more

SYRACUSE, New York, May 2 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Patience is a virtue, especially when it comes to those soon-to-be Syracuse University graduates who are searching for their first professional jobs after graduating. With Commencement rapidly approaching, it's only natural for members of the Class of 2024 to feel anxious if they don't have a job lined up yet. But instead of feeling uncertain, Adam Capozzi, the University's director of career services, assessment and s  more

SYDNEY, Australia, May 3 (TNSres) -- Macquarie University issued the following news release: Four researchers from Macquarie University have received just over $7.1 million in prestigious Investigator Grants from the Australian Government's National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC). The grants will add to the global body of knowledge and understanding in asthma, medication safety, and motor neurone disease, and eye problems that manifest in neurodegenerative diseases like glaucoma a  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- George Washington University issued the following news: A new report out today by the real estate services firm Redfin finds home prices in all of the 50 most populated U.S. metropolitan areas aren't budging. According to the report, median home-sale price rose from a year earlier or stayed the same in all 50 of the most populous U.S. metros during the four weeks ending April 28. The report also details how low inventory is driving up prices and how Redfin agents are findin  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 3 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: By Sian Wilkerson Two Virginia Commonwealth University professors will launch Richmond Freedom School, a new holistic education and engagement summer program for Richmond residents, in 2025. Elizabeth Canfield, Ph.D., associate chair of the Department of Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies, and Mignonne Guy, Ph.D., an associate professor in the Department of African American Studies and director of the   more

MIAMI, Florida, May 3 -- Miami Dade College issued the following news release: Miami Dade College (MDC) Wolfson Campus student Arquimedes (Archie) Rivero has been named a 2024-25 Newman Civic Fellow, the highest honor for student engagement leadership. Rivero was among 13,000 students who graduated from MDC last month. He will join 142 student civic leaders from 38 states, Washington, D.C., and Mexico as part of the 2024 cohort. "I feel honored, not just to be the Newman Civic Fellow for Miam  more

DECATUR, Illinois, May 3 -- Millikin University issued the following news: Millikin University School of Art and Creative Media students were recognized for the eighth consecutive year at the region-level American Advertising Awards (ADDY) from the American Advertising Federation (AAF) Southern Illinois chapter. Millikin students received six awards, including two Gold ADDYs and four Silver awards. A Gold ADDY recognizes the highest level of creative excellence. Entries also considered outsta  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 3 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * In a study of cells from nearly 400 ALS patients, researchers identified genomic regions with chemical modifications linked to disease progression. * * * By Anne Trafton, MIT News For most patients, it's unknown exactly what causes amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a disease characterized by degeneration of motor neurons that impairs muscle control and eventually leads  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 3 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * MICRO internship program expands, brings undergraduate interns from other schools to campus. * * * By Stefanie Koperniak, MIT Open Learning Gabrielle Wood, a junior at Howard University majoring in chemical engineering, is on a mission to improve the sustainability and life cycles of natural resources and materials. Her work in the Materials Initiative for Comprehensive Re  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 3 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Three neurosymbolic methods help language models find better abstractions within natural language, then use those representations to execute complex tasks. * * * By Alex Shipps, MIT CSAIL Large language models (LLMs) are becoming increasingly useful for programming and robotics tasks, but for more complicated reasoning problems, the gap between these systems and humans lo  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 30 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * "We need more scientists who can explain their work clearly, explain science to the public, and help us build a science-literate world." * * * By Amanda Cornwall, MIT Career Advising and Professional Development Laurence Willemet remembers countless family dinners where curious faces turned to her with shades of the same question: "What is it, exactly, that you do with  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 3 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Senior James Simon wants to effect change in two ways: by quantifying societal issues and working directly with disadvantaged communities. * * * By Angelina Parrillo, MIT News correspondent Upon the advice of one of his soccer teammates, James Simon enrolled in 14.73 (The Challenge of World Poverty) as a first-year student to fulfill a humanities requirement. He went from  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 3 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * For the MIT Visiting Artist Chloe Bensahel, fabric itself tells the story. * * * By Elisabeth Vincentelli, Arts at MIT In 2021, a curator at the Smithsonian Institution contacted Chloe Bensahel, currently the MIT 2023-24 Ida Ely Rubin Artist in Residence, and told her about some objects that had been made for space missions. "They were weavings of conductive yarn with mag  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 30 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * The Institute's "mind and hand" ethos has found a home in the United Arab Emirates. * * * By Maria Iacobo, School of Architecture and Planning MIT has nurtured and celebrated its entrepreneurial culture for decades, with programs and courses supporting innovative startups. MITdesignX -- the venture accelerator founded in 2016 in the School of Architecture and Planning (  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 1 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Survey: Michigan local government leaders report increases in local planning for electric vehicles (EVs) Local officials across Michigan increasingly view electric vehicle infrastructure planning as relevant for their governments, though many cite too few public charging stations and costs associated with adding them as barriers to expansion. The findings come in the latest Michigan Public Policy Survey conduc  more

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, May 3 -- Mississippi State University issued the following news: Mississippi State is announcing a junior wildlife, fisheries and aquaculture major from Southaven as the university's latest Udall Scholar. Lily Langstaff is the university's fifth recipient of the prestigious national award given annually to approximately 55 students across the country interested in conservation and environmental issues, and Native American learners working toward careers in Tribal polic  more

ROCKY MOUNT, North Carolina, May 3 -- Nash Community College issued the following news release: Nash Community College is excited to welcome Dr. Levy Brown, a visionary and strategic-thinker, as the new Vice President of Student Services. "Team Nash is very excited to have Dr. Brown back in North Carolina, but more importantly at NCC," said Dr. Lew K. Hunnicutt, president of NCC. "His easy-going nature and leadership style will propel Student Services to new heights." In this role, Dr. Brown   more

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, May 3 (TNSres) -- Northumbria University issued the following news release: * * * World-leading research expertise is at the heart of the Centre for Digital Supply Chain Excellence, which has been launched by Newcastle Business School at Northumbria University. * * * The University sees strong commercial potential for the game-changing solutions the Centre will allow businesses operating in a vast range of sectors that are supply chain dependent. One of four lo  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 30 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * MIT spinout 247Solar is building high-temperature concentrated solar power systems that use overnight thermal energy storage to provide power and heat. * * * By Zach Winn, MIT News As remarkable as the rise of solar and wind farms has been over the last 20 years, achieving complete decarbonization is going to require a host of complementary technologies. That's because r  more

BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, May 3 (TNSres) -- Olivet Nazarene University issued the following news: By Steve Case Olivet students and professors had a second chance at a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in April when the moon's shadow swept across the United States, causing a total solar eclipse viewed by millions. The path of totality on April 8 stretched from Maine to Texas and was the second total solar eclipse visible from the continental United States in the past decade. Students from the Earth   more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, May 2 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: A new online tool to help people quickly find factual, proven information on agriculture and Extension topics is in its final phase of development. Oklahoma State University Agriculture and the Extension Foundation are preparing the official launch of ExtensionBot, an artificial intelligence chatbot that provides expertise from Cooperative Extension systems across the country. ExtensionBot will give Extension e  more

MILLIGAN, Tennessee, May 3 -- Milligan College issued the following news release: Milligan University presented its Fide et Amore award to president Dr. Bill Greer and first lady Edwina Greer for their loving and faithful service to the university. Greer will retire this summer as the university's 15th president but will continue to serve Milligan as chancellor. In this role, he will work with Milligan's leadership to maintain important external relationships. The Fide et Amore award, Millig  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, May 3 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: Purdue University Extension Community Development is leading a series of workshops through the Great Lakes Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center (TCTAC) in Indiana. The TCTAC effort supports organizations and local governments in navigating federal funding opportunities to access resources for projects on topics such as enhancing community quality of life, clean energy, pollu  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, May 3 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: At the "Crossroads of America," Purdue University engineers and the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) are working to make it possible for electric vehicles ranging from tractor-trailers to passenger cars to wirelessly charge while driving on highways. Construction is in progress on a quarter-mile test bed on U.S. Highway 231/U.S. Highway 52 in West Lafayette that the team will use for testing how   more

BRISBANE, Australia, May 3 -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news: QUT will help thousands of Papua New Guinean school teachers transition to a new national school system by supporting the co-design of a new diploma course to upskill early grade teachers (formerly elementary teachers) to teach all primary school years. The Papua New Guinea (PNG) Minister for Education, Lucas Dawa Dekena, visited QUT this semester with a delegation to discuss the new diploma's deve  more

ROCHESTER, New York, May 3 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: Orlando Ortiz '04 (manufacturing engineering technology), '08 (MBA) took over as the RIT Alumni Association president in January. He will serve for two years. "There are a lot of alumni who are passionate about RIT, and we want them to really focus on the opportunities that are available," Ortiz said. "For example, how do we increase representation on the board for folks who haven't traditionall  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, May 2 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * A brain cancer doctor, a research scientist and other medical professionals share their experiences at the university's unique academic health system * * * By Mike Lucas It's been 10 years since the integration of schools, hospitals, departments and divisions that became Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS), a mecca of groundbreaking research, leading educational programs and community   more

SANTA FE, New Mexico, May 2 -- Santa Fe Community College issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: Santa Fe Community College will celebrate 70 students who successfully completed their High School Equivalency (HSE) in the Adult Education, Academic and Career Education (ACE) program at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 14 at the William C. Witter Fitness Education Center, 6401 Richards Avenue. SFCC Financial Aid Director Harrison "Harry" Rommel, Ph.D., who began his academic journey by earning a   more

BEAUMONT, Texas, May 2 -- Lamar University issued the following news: By Sara Flores The Spindletop Center and Lamar University have partnered to increase access to mental health services while also providing jobs to new graduates. The T.L.L Temple Foundation awarded a grant of $517,942 to Spindletop Center, which will fund six entry-level therapist positions over three years. Positions will be filled by newly licensed graduates of Lamar University's master-level counseling programs. In add  more

SYRACUSE, New York, May 1 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Soccer-or football as it's known outside the United States-is the world's most popular sport. Analytics is the sport industry's most popular tool as it's transforming every aspect of the game, from player performance and team strategy to fan engagement and business models. Over spring break, 20 sport analytics majors from the Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics enjoyed a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit It  more

SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts, May 3 (TNSres) -- Springfield College issued the following news: Springfield College alumnus John "Jay" Martin '71 is the winningest men's soccer coach in all NCAA divisions with more than 750 wins. His excellence over four decades is second to none, and he offers the secret to his success in his recent book, Lessons From The Best Coach, Develop A Winning Culture That Lasts. A native of Hingham, Mass., Martin played men's soccer and earned All-American honors in me  more

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, May 3 -- High Point University issued the following news release: Madison Crowell, a senior at Liberty County High School in Hinesville, Georgia, announced during a ceremony on May 1 that she has decided to attend High Point University after being accepted into 231 colleges and universities across the country. Crowell's college application process has garnered national attention after she broke records for the number of schools that she got accepted into and for rec  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 2 -- Boston University issued the following news on April 30, 2024: By Melina Nguyen Last Thursday night, almost 400 students, local entrepreneurs, and members of the Boston University community attended Innovator's Night, Innovate@BU's marquee event, at the George Sherman Union Metcalf Ballroom. The 10 finalists in the New Venture Competition delivered live pitches on stage for a chance to win part of the $72,000 in prizes for their budding business. Almost 140 tea  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 2 -- Brown University issued the following news: Through free weekly outdoor tours, Brown students offer guided narration for a selection of works in the University's expansive public art collection. Student art interpreters discuss Tom Friedman's sculpture "Circle Dance," which was inspired by Henri Matisse's painting "La Danse." Photo by Nick Dentamaro. PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- On a recent Sunday afternoon, Brown sophomore Sofia Gonzalez stood   more

SYRACUSE, New York, May 2 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Drug overdose rates skyrocketed in the United States during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the National Institutes of Health, more than 92,000 people died due to overdose in 2020. Public health experts worried early in the pandemic that lockdowns and other measures to control the spread of the virus could lead to more overdoses. In work that was recently published in the "American Journal of Publ  more

BROOKLYN, New York, May 3 -- The SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University issued the following news release: SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University today announced that FemInEM founder and SUNY Downstate College of Medicine alumnus Dara Kass, M.D., Emergency Medicine Physician, and Healthcare Strategist & Communicator will serve as the keynote speaker for the May 15, 2024 SUNY Downstate 2024 Commencement Exercises to be held at the Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk in Brooklyn. Dr. Ka  more

ALBANY, New York, May 3 -- The State University of New York's University at Albany issued the following news: By Stephanie Snyder Twelve members of the University at Albany community, including 11 alumni and a long-time University staff member, were honored at the Alumni Association's annual Excellence Awards Gala, held April 20 at Wolferts Roost Country Club in Albany. This year's recipients are: * * * Lyle Thompson '15 Stoneman Distinguished Alumni Award Lyle Thompson is widely regarde  more

GENESEO, New York, May 3 -- The State University of New York's Geneseo Campus issued the following news: The SUNY Board of Trustees has bestowed Professor Monica Schneider, a faculty member of the Department of Psychology, with the rank of Distinguished Teaching Professor. Distinguished ranks are the highest honors awarded by SUNY. Schneider joined the Geneseo faculty in 1995 and was promoted to full professor in 2016. During her tenure, her research has appeared in respected journals, and sh  more

STONY BROOK, New York, May 3 -- The State University of New York's Stony Brook University issued the following news release: Michelle Ballan, PhD, MSW, Professor and Associate Dean for Research in the School of Social Welfare at Stony Brook University, has received the Building Knowledge Through Research Award from the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), a program of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). Ballan is among only 8 individuals or organizations honored nationally by the DOJ for their   more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 3 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: Texas A&M University's Army ROTC program recently claimed first place among ROTC teams in the 55th Sandhurst Military Skills Competition at the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York. It is the second straight year the Texas A&M team won the ROTC Cup following the two-day competition of 48 teams from service academies, ROTC programs and international militaries. "I am so proud of the Aggies for co  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 3 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: A collaborative effort by Texas A&M University to support border health has received the 2024 Excellence in Interprofessional Education Collaboration National Award. Awarded by the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Officers Foundation for the Advancement of Public Health and the Interprofessional Education Collaborative, the award is presented to a team of health students and faculty whose interdisc  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 3 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: By Rachel Knight A team of researchers from Texas A&M University and beyond has made a surprising discovery about rising mercury levels in Steller sea lion pups that may have detrimental effects on the endangered species. The team's decade-long effort to study mercury in Steller sea lions in the Aleutian Islands -- the strip of islands stretching between Russia and Alaska and separating the Bering Sea a  more

NEW YORK, May 3 -- Columbia University issued the following news: By Eve Glasberg Nine Columbia professors have been elected members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, joining some of the world's most accomplished leaders from academia, business, public affairs, the humanities, and the arts in one of the nation's most prestigious honorary societies. "We honor these artists, scholars, scientists, and leaders in the public, nonprofit, and private sectors for their accomplishments and  more

CRESTVIEW HILLS, Kentucky, May 3 -- Thomas More University issued the following news release: Thomas More University President Joseph L. Chillo, LP.D., and Vice President and Director of Athletics Terry Connor announce the hiring of Brian Neal as head women's basketball coach at Thomas More University. "We are thrilled to welcome back Coach Neal to Thomas More University," Chillo says. "Coach Neal brings an impressive coaching career to the Saints women's basketball program. His high level of   more

BRISBANE, Australia, May 3 (TNSres) -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news: QUT is celebrating the awarding of $6,189,180 in National Health and Medical Research Council Investigator Grants for three researchers. The recipients are: Professor Kirill Alexandrov, from the School of Biology and Environmental Science, has been awarded a $2,981,630 NHMRC Investigator Grant. Professor Alexandrov, who is the Professor of Synthetic Biology, received the grant for the pr  more

BAYREUTH, Germany, May 3 -- The University of Bayreuth issued the following news release: The University of Bayreuth continues to be one of the top universities in Germany. In the latest ranking by the Center for Higher Education Development (CHE), it received excellent ratings in the subjects of biology, chemistry, biochemistry, geography, geosciences, computer science, mathematics, physics and sports science. The CHE surveyed around 120,000 students throughout Germany. The University of Bayr  more

WILLIAMS LAKE, British Columbia, May 3 -- Thompson Rivers University issued the following news release: Thompson Rivers University (TRU) has created an Early Childhood Education program specifically to meet a labour shortage in Williams Lake and area. While this diploma program is usually 18 months in duration, the university has condensed it into 12 months. This is a one-time intake of this program in Williams Lake that should see graduates move quickly into careers after graduating. The BC   more

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, May 3 -- High Point University issued the following news release: Two High Point University students, senior Savannah Graver from Orefield, Pennsylvania, and junior Mac Mollins from Clayton, North Carolina, have been awarded David L. Boren Scholarships for 2024-2025. Boren Scholarships provide undergraduates with up to $25,000 to acquire language skills and experience in countries critical to the security and stability of the United States. They are sponsored by the  more

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, May 3 (TNSres) -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University issued the following news: Two juniors in North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University's Journalism and Mass Communication Department, Christen Davis and Steven Matthews Jr., have been selected as inaugural HBCU (historically Black college or university) Science Journalism Fellows at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Davis, an Honors College multimedia major fro  more

LA JOLLA, California, May 3 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: Story by: Michelle Franklin and Christine Clark Two University of California San Diego faculty members have been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences: Stephan Haggard, distinguished research professor of political science at UC San Diego's School of Global Policy and Strategy, and Kenneth Intriligator, distinguished professor of physics. Founded in 1780, by John Ada  more

LA JOLLA, California, May 3 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: Story by: Jade Griffin Three University of California San Diego researchers have been named Prebys Research Heroes by the San Diego-based Conrad Prebys Foundation. Stephanie Fraley, Marygorret Obonyo and Daniela Valdez-Jasso have received grants of $500,000 each to support their research focused on advancing health care and medical discoveries. The Prebys Foundation launched the Pr  more

LA JOLLA, California, May 3 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: Story by: Ioana Patringenaru Robots that can assist physicians during surgery. Robots that can swim. Robots that can grip delicate objects. These were some of the demonstrations on display at Robosoft, the biggest conference in the field of soft robotics, this year. The conference was organized by two faculty members at the University of California San Diego, Mike Tolley and Nick G  more

LA JOLLA, California, May 3 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: Story by: Karissa Duran Teams of UC San Diego engineers, physicians, biologists and entrepreneurs recently showcased their environmentally focused technologies at the 11th annual Triton Innovation Challenge. This business competition is focused on fostering creativity and drawing attention to commercially promising, environmentally minded technologies created by students, faculty and staff   more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, May 3 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: The Arkansas Perinatal Quality Collaborative (ARPQC), a partnership launched last year between the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), the Arkansas Department of Health and 34 birthing hospitals across the state, launched its new website recently, creating a hub for patients and health care providers alike to access pivotal information related to maternal health car  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, May 3 (TNSres) -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: By Angelita Faller A graduating UA Little Rock student is sharing his love of history with the creation of a website that documents historic preservation efforts in Arkansas. Armando Arellano, of Little Rock, is graduating May 11 with a master's degree in public history. With unwavering dedication and a passion for heritage conservation, Arellano has built a comprehensive website cataloging historic  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, May 3 -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news on May 1, 2024: By Libby Maness On Wednesday, Dr. Nicole Phillips, assistant professor, microbiology, immunology and genetics, in the School of Biomedical Sciences was awarded The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth's prestigious Faculty Achievement Award. The Faculty Achievement Award Committee annually selects one winner based on a nominee's achievements in tea  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, May 3 -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: By Kate Lino Tracy Hicks, DNP, MBA, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, CARN-AP, FIAAN, FAANP, associate professor at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth's College of Nursing, was recently re-elected as board member-at-large of the Fellows of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Hicks manages her own practice in East Texas, serving mental health, addiction a  more

SAN DIEGO, California, May 3 -- The University of San Diego issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: The University of San Diego (USD) is set to host the Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge (FGSIC), an international competition, which, this year, has been designated a World Design Capital 2024 Legacy Program. World Design Capital 2024 is a binational program that showcases the San Diego-Tijuana region as a global hub for design, innovation, arts, and culture. This weekend, more   more

CLARKSVILLE, Arkansas, May 3 -- The University of the Ozarks issued the following news on May 2, 2024: By Larry Isch The Rev. Sara Anne Berger has joined University of the Ozarks as the assistant director of the Thriving Congregations Program. Her first day at Ozarks was April 23. Berger will work with director Rev. Phillip Blackburn to assist the University in directing the Lilly Foundation's recent $1 million Thriving in Ministry grant to support congregations within the Presbytery of Arkan  more

PERTH, Australia, May 3 (TNSres) -- The University of Western Australia issued the following news: Six projects at The University of Western Australia have received more than $10.6 million in Federal Government funding to improve sleep, address skin conditions, develop clinical care for autistic children, better understand and treat diseases, and create a support system for premature babies. The research has been funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council's Investigator Grants   more

WURZBURG, Germany, May 3 -- The University of Wurzburg issued the following news release: The University of Wurzburg performs well above average in the student survey as part of the CHE Ranking 2024. All subjects assessed achieved mostly good to very good results. The new edition of the CHE Ranking was published on May 2, 2024. Eight subjects are included: biochemistry, biology, chemistry, geography, computer science, mathematics, pharmacy, and physics. In the eyes of its students, Julius-Maxi  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 3 (TNSres) -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Arts and Sciences issued the following news: Black women are 40% more likely to die from breast cancer than white women. Understanding this gap and its relationship to the historical and ongoing treatment of Black and Brown women in medicine has been the focus of Penn fourth-years Simran Rajpal and Gauthami Moorkanat. Those stark statistics have driven their work toward breaking down the barriers to breast c  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 3 (TNSres) -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Arts and Sciences issued the following news: As many Penn students were finishing final exams or heading home for winter break last December, Vernon Wells was instead flying into Manila, then taking a 3-hour bus ride to the city of Olongapo, catching a cab to the municipality of Morong, and finally hitching a motorbike ride to the village of Sitio Kanawan, all to engage in fieldwork with the Ayta Magbukun tri  more

SYRACUSE, New York, May 3 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: Upstate Medical University's Clinical Pastoral Education program is celebrating its 20th year with a reunion May 6. About 65 alumni from around the country are expected to attend, coming from as far away as Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., and Rhode Island. The event, to be held in the Academic Building, will feature a keynote address by Angela Rudert, PhD, a senior lecture  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 3 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: A drug that targets a protein known as phosphatidylserine boosted the response rate for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients receiving immunotherapy without compromising their safety, according to results of a phase two clinical trial conducted by UT Southwestern Medical Center. The findings, published in Nature Communications, show the potential benefits of augmenting immu  more

SYRACUSE, New York, May 2 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) students who spent this semester studying abroad through the Daniel and Gayle D'Aniello Syracuse University Program in Florence enjoyed unique experiential learning opportunities, including a teaching session with an internationally known artist and attendance at an international artistic and cultural celebration. The group enjoyed a public lecture presented by Syracuse Unive  more

MANOA, Hawaii, May 3 -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: An information and computer sciences degree is the ticket to some of the nation's fastest growing occupations. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, data scientists (35% growth rate), information security analysts (32%), software developers (26%) and computer and information research scientists (23%) are four of the top 13 booming jobs projected for 2022-32. To help train and inspire th  more

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, May 3 -- The West Virginia University's Health Sciences Center-School of Nursing issued the following news: Sam Wilkinson, principal investigator for the Regional Transition Navigator Services (RTNS) program, was presented with the Community Partner Award at the WVU School of Public Health's Year-end Celebration on April 25. RTNS is a free service designed to provide information, training and resources/services to at-risk youth and young adults statewide ages 14-25.   more

VANCOUVER, Washington, May 3 -- Washington State University's Vancouver Campus issued the following news release: In May, Re-Imagined Radio draws on two stories from the high-adventure series "Escape," often cited as the finest radio series ever. Both star actor Vincent Price, a legend of stage, television, motion picture and radio who is known for his deep, thrilling voice. "Escape: A Double-Featured Adventure" premieres at 1 p.m. May 20 on KXRW-FM (99.9), Vancouver, and KXRY-FM (91.1 and 107  more

HATTIESBURG, Mississippi, May 3 -- William Carey University issued the following news: William Carey University announces the promotion of Dr. Brett Golson to vice president of strategic operations. In his new role, Golson will provide leadership for a number of WCU departments, including Admissions, Recruiting, International Student Affairs, Media Relations and Marketing, Alumni Engagement, Veteran and Military Affairs, and Church Relations. WCU President Dr. Ben Burnett said Golson has a he  more

SPOKANE, Washington, May 3 -- Whitworth University issued the following news: Whitworth University is pleased to announce that Connor Wodehouse '24 is a recipient of the David L. Boren Scholarship. The award is issued annually by the federal government's National Security Education Program (NSEP). Wodehouse is an international studies major who would like to work for the U.S. Department of State as a diplomat in the foreign service. Last year, he was selected to participate in the U.S. Departm  more

WATERLOO, Ontario, May 3 -- Wilfrid Laurier University issued the following news release: Wilfrid Laurier University has appointed Andrea Davis as the new associate vice-president: equity, diversity and inclusion (AVP: EDI) for a five-year term beginning August 1. Davis joins Laurier from York University, where she served as a distinguished faculty member and chair in the Department of Humanities. Leading a transformative vision of interdisciplinary teaching and research, she is the founder an  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, May 2 (TNSres) -- The University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute issued the following news: Sea Grant research and outreach projects took center stage in the latest issue of "Oceanography," the official journal of The Oceanography Society. Published yesterday, the issue features 36 articles contributed by Sea Grant authors across 29 programs and the National Sea Grant Office. "Sea Grant's success and impact continues to rely on the power of collaboration," said Jonathan Pe  more