WASHINGTON, May 3 -- George Washington University issued the following news: WASHINGTON (May 3, 2024) - Twelve public servants from a number of federal agencies will be honored at the 75th annual Arthur S. Flemming Awards. The winners are recognized for performing outstanding service in the fields of applied science and engineering, basic science, leadership and management, and social science, clinical trials, and translational research. Exceptional employees with three to 15 years of federal   more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 3 -- Rice University issued the following news release: A team of chemists and bioengineers at Rice University and the University of Houston have achieved a significant milestone in their work to create a biomaterial that can be used to grow biological tissues outside the human body. The development of a novel fabrication process to create aligned nanofiber hydrogels could offer new possibilities for tissue regeneration after injury and provide a way to test therapeutic drug  more

ITHACA, New York, May 3 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Big Red Ventures (BRV), Cornell University's early-stage venture capital fund run by MBAs and other graduate students, presented its portfolio and announced a new investment during the Annual Meeting on April 18 at Cornell Tech. Founded in 2001 by donations to Cornell, BRV is one of the oldest student-run venture funds and is an evergreen fund that recycles all proceeds for reinvestment. BRV typically invests up to $25,0  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 4 -- Boston University School of Law issued the following Q&A on May 2, 2024, with law student Tobias Keil: * * * This year, 144 legal practitioners from around the world came to Boston University School of Law to study in the LLM in American Law Program. For many, a new life in the United States can be a daunting adjustment. Tobias [Tobi] Keil (LLM'24), who traveled from his home country of Germany, took it upon himself to help ease the transition through organizing  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, May 3 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: There was no limit to the amount of engineering innovation displayed this weekend by the Oklahoma State University College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology students. Two significant events -- the 13th annual Speedfest and the fifth year of the Senior Design Expo -- were high-energy presentations of just how much CEAT students have to offer. On Friday, April 26, visitors from public schoo  more

PELLA, Iowa, May 3 -- Central College issued the following news: Two Central College students participated in the Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurship competition held at Drake University in early April. Representing Central were North Lindell, Class of 2026 business management major and Spanish minor, from Ottumwa, Iowa, and Kami Sickels, Class of 2024 business management major and entrepreneurship minor, from Des Moines, Iowa. The John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition contest  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 4 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: By Caitlin Hanbury, School of Nursing When he walks across the graduation stage this month, Aaron Wimer will collect his second nursing degree from Virginia Commonwealth University. His journey from pre-med student to psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner reflects a dynamic path shaped by personal growth, professional passion and new opportunities in his field. Wimer earned an undergraduate degree   more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, May 3 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Oklahoma State University's College of Education and Human Sciences recognized faculty and staff excellence in service, mentorship, research, teaching, creativity, innovation and more on Wednesday. In total, 14 awards were presented, nine to faculty and five to staff members. The 2024 recipients are: Faculty Awards Dr. Sheri Vasinda -- associate professor in teaching, learning and educational sciences -- rec  more

ITHACA, New York, May 3 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Inulin, a type of fiber found in certain plant-based foods and fiber supplements, causes inflammation in the gut and exacerbates inflammatory bowel disease in a preclinical model, according to a new study by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators. The surprising findings could pave the way for therapeutic diets that may help ease symptoms and promote gut health. The study, published March 20 in the Journal of Experimental   more

SYRACUSE, New York, May 3 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: A longtime city manager committed to cultivating future public servants. A retired managing director dedicated to volunteerism and philanthropy. A public health pioneer who has improved the lives of millions. An accomplished executive and entrepreneur committed to advancing sustainability. In their varied pursuits, the four individuals above have represented the Maxwell School's commitment to engaged citizenship and ma  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 3 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Five Penn State professors have been named Evan Pugh University Professors, an elite and prestigious distinction conferred by the University on only 79 faculty members since the establishment of the designation in 1960. The five professors newly bestowed with the University's highest faculty honor, effective July 1, are: Reka Albert, distinguished professor of physics and biology, Eberly Colle  more

MACON, Georgia, May 4 (TNSres) -- Mercer University issued the following news: Seniors Josie Arbaugh, Seiler Rivers and Abigail Van Pelt and graduate student Marlo Mecredy were selected to receive the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Awards for the 2024-25 academic year, with one additional student selected as an alternate. Arbaugh and Rivers were chosen as finalists and awarded Fulbright English Teaching Assistantships to Laos and the Czech Republic, respectively. The Fulbright English Teac  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 3 (TNSres) -- Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Exercise is good for you. To understand why, MoTrPAC scientists are creating a whole-body map of molecular responses to endurance training -- finding striking "all tissue effects" in a new set of studies, featured on the May cover of the journal Nature. * * * In a group of papers released May 1 in the journal Nature, scientists are one step closer to a whole-body map of the body's cellular re  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 3 -- Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news: Against the breathtaking backdrop of Midtown, Georgia Tech recently hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening of Science Square's first phase. In collaboration with its partner, Trammell Crow Company (TCC), the Institute celebrated the opening of this cutting-edge space dedicated to scientific discovery. Georgia Tech President Angel Cabrera underscored the transformative power of partnerships like   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 3 -- Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news: The University System of Georgia Board of Regents has approved a new Neuroscience and Neurotechnology Ph.D. Program at Georgia Tech. The interdisciplinary degree is a joint effort across the Colleges of Sciences, Computing, and Engineering. The program expects to enroll its first graduate students in Fall 2025, pending approval by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. The I  more

SYRACUSE, New York, May 3 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Heather Stauffer Heather E. Stauffer recently joined Syracuse University Press (SU Press) as the new editor-in-chief. Prior to that, Stauffer was a legal writer at Brown Immigration Law and spent a dozen years at University of Nebraska Press, progressing in her career from intern to acquisitions editor. Stauffer received two master's degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in both English and History, as well a  more

HOKKAIDO, Japan, May 3 (TNSres) -- Hokkaido University issued the following news release: Charge-recharge cycling of lithium-superrich iron oxide, a cost-effective and high-capacity cathode for new-generation lithium-ion batteries, can be greatly improved by doping with readily available mineral elements. The energy capacity and charge-recharge cycling (cyclability) of lithium-iron-oxide, a cost-effective cathode material for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, is improved by adding small amou  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 4 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Together, the Hasso Plattner Institute and MIT are working toward novel solutions to the world's problems as part of the Designing for Sustainability research program. * * * The recent ransomware attack on ChangeHealthcare, which severed the network connecting health care providers, pharmacies, and hospitals with health insurance companies, demonstrates just how disruptive s  more

SYRACUSE, New York, May 3 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: From left to right: Gokdenis Ersoy and Aiden Robinson of Haynie's Heroes; Emma Lueders, Jennie Bull and Julianna Hernandez of Moody Management LLC; Garv Prabhaker and Sarah Schoenecker of University Diaries; and Xiangyi Han, Jingjing Wu and Minna You of Boundless Why (Photo by Amelia Beamish) Bandages that monitor for diabetic foot ulcers and creating safe spaces for conversations about sexual wellness and self-love we  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, May 3 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Evelyn Larson was selected as the orange gown recipient for the Spears School of Business for spring 2024. Each semester, a distinguished student is selected to wear the orange gown and cap at commencement in recognition for their academic achievements, participation in organizations and overall dedication to their experiences at OSU. Larson will lead the Spears senior class in the orange regalia an  more

KAMPALA, Uganda, May 4 -- Makerere University issued the following news: By Harriet Musinguzi The Department of Veterinary Pharmacy, Clinical and Comparative Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (CoVAB), Makerere University has been accepted as an Instrumental Access awardee. The college will receive scientific equipment worth 400,000 USD (Shs. 1.6 billion) for teaching, research, and diagnostic services. The award that follows an application submitted b  more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, May 4 -- Marshall University issued the following news release: Marshall University students and faculty again had the opportunity to participate in the world's largest international cyber defense exercise, run virtually by the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence in Tallinn, Estonia. The students traveled to Morgantown to partner with the U.S. Blue Team for the exercise, hosted by the West Virginia National Guard, under the leadership of the Defense In  more

ITHACA, New York, May 3 -- Cornell University issued the following news: This year's Mayfest, May 17-21, features five "fabulous concerts," say artistic directors Xak Bjerken and Miri Yampolsky, by "fan favorite" guest musicians playing music from Bach to Britten to Hildegard von Bingen - and the world premiere of a composition by Christopher Stark DMA '13. Tickets can be purchased in-person or online; all concerts will be held on the Cornell campus and the public is welcome. Yampolsky says sh  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- George Washington University issued the following news: WASHINGTON (May 3 2024) - Earlier this week, Attorney General Merrick recommended loosening restriction on marijuana. If enacted, this would not legalize marijuana at the federal level but would likely broaden access to the drug for medicinal use and increase cannabis industries in states where it is legal. For more context on the matter, please consider Peter Meyers, Professor of Law Emeritus at the George Washington  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 4 -- Mercer University issued the following news: Mercer University offers many unique opportunities to collaborate with and learn from others on campus and in the community. Because entertainment law is a practice area of interest to many law students, the School of Law, School of Music and Mercer Music at Capricorn recently collaborated to bring together a panel of entertainment-industry law professionals for a one-day seminar focused on intellectual property, contracts   more

MIDDLEBURY, Vermont, May 3 -- Middlebury College issued the following news: Middlebury President Laurie L. Patton has announced she will be leaving Middlebury in January 2025 to become president of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences. Patton took office on July 1, 2015, and has served as the institution's 17th president, and is the first woman to hold the position since Middlebury's founding in 1800. Middlebury is a global educational institution comprising undergraduate and graduate schoo  more

WEST PLAINS, Missouri, May 4 -- Missouri State University's West Plains Campus issued the following news release: Scott Roberts, Stillwater, Okla., received the Distinguished Alumni Award Thursday evening, May 2, during the annual Alumni and Friends Picnic hosted by the Missouri State University-West Plains office of university advancement. The award recognizes an alumnus who has made extraordinary achievements in his/her personal and professional endeavors and has shown notable success in his  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 4 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * The MIT EC^3 Hub, an outgrowth of the MIT Concrete Sustainability Hub, will develop multifunctional concrete applications for infrastructure. * * * By Andrew Paul Laurent, MIT Concrete Sustainability Hub The MIT Electron-conductive Cement-based Materials Hub (EC^3 Hub), an outgrowth of the MIT Concrete Sustainability Hub (CSHub), has been established by a five-year sponsor  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 4 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Associate Professor Jonathan Ragan-Kelley optimizes how computer graphics and images are processed for the hardware of today and tomorrow. * * * By Lauren Hinkel, MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab A single photograph offers glimpses into the creator's world -- their interests and feelings about a subject or space. But what about creators behind the technologies that help to make those  more

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, May 4 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University issued the following news: North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Center of Excellence for Integrative Health Disparities and Equity Research (CIHDER) Executive Director Angelo Moore, Ph.D., has received the American Cancer Society's Fredda Bryan National Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award for 2023. With decades of healthcare leadership experience and a passion for patient na  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, May 3 (TNSres) -- Northwestern University issued the following news release: A new study by Northwestern University researchers and coworkers explains a puzzling problem with maps of future earthquake shaking used to design earthquake-resistant buildings. Although seismologists have been making these maps for about 50 years, they know very little about how well they actually forecast shaking, because large damaging earthquakes are infrequent in any area. To learn more, the  more

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, May 4 (TNSres) -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news: Students in Penn College's physical therapist assistant program recently presented research posters to members of the Northcentral District of the American Physical Therapy Association Pennsylvania Chapter. Posters were created as part of the Rehabilitation course, taught by Autumn M. Breon, assistant professor of physical therapist assistant. Students and their topics: * Grace N.   more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, May 3 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: The Prairie Arts Center has announced its 2024 schedule of summer art camps tailored for students aged 6-14, with each camp offering a distinctive experience for budding artists. "This year's theme is 'Art Below the Equator,'" said Jen Johnson, arts education coordinator for Prairie Arts Center. "As always, we will learn a lot, play, explore and expand our understanding of art and the world around us." The ini  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 4 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: By Peter Dizikes, MIT News President Mokgweetsi Masisi of Botswana visited the Legatum Center for Development and Entrepreneurship at MIT on Tuesday, delivering a speech on the value of entrepreneurship in growing economies and affirming an interest in working with the center on spurring innovation in his own country. "Innovation is ... not a privilege for the few, but a powerful tool that   more

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, May 4 -- Milwaukee Area Technical College issued the following news: Dr. Morna Foy had herself a full, fruitful and fun day at Milwaukee Area Technical College. Dr. Foy, president of the Wisconsin Technical College System which oversees the state's 16 technical colleges, changed a tire with her bare hands in MATC's state-of-the art automotive center, shot baskets with an award-winning men's basketball player, and feasted on food prepared by Culinary Arts students. "Like   more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 4 -- The University of Minnesota issued the following news release: Next week, the University of Minnesota Board of Regents will invite in-person and online public comment on the budget as the Board reviews Interim President Jeff Ettinger's recommended fiscal 2025 operating budget. The budget focuses on fair pay for faculty, staff and student employees and the need to invest in student program and research priorities, while actively managing sharply rising costs, c  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, May 4 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: Three Purdue University research teams that specialize in artificial intelligence and machine learning will share $1.8 million as recipients of the U.S. Defense Department's Defense Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (DEPSCoR) awards, a program designed to bolster basic research initiatives at higher educational institutions. All three selected Purdue projects engage with issues i  more

SYRACUSE, New York, May 3 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Fourteen Syracuse University students and alumni have been named as 2024 recipients of awards through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Five students were also chosen as alternates. This is the largest number of U.S. Student Fulbright recipients that Syracuse University has had in one year. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program funds a range of awards that include English teaching assistantships (ETA) and study/research  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 3 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Researchers in Penn State's colleges of Engineering and of Medicine are reducing error rates in central-line placement by designing and implementing a novel robotic training program that uses life-like manikins and real-time feedback to simulate patient scenarios. If implemented at hospitals across the country, the program's observed reduced error rate for mechanical complications alone would transl  more

ITHACA, New York, May 3 -- Cornell University issued the following news: One in six residents of assisted living facilities is subject to verbal, physical or other aggression by fellow residents in a typical month, and those suffering from dementia are most at risk, new research finds in the first large-scale study of the phenomenon. Involving 930 residents of 14 licensed assisted living facilities in New York state, the study found incidents of resident-to-resident aggression, also called res  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, May 4 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Rutgers Health researchers examine connections between mental health wellness education among correctional officers and support for at-risk incarcerated individuals * * * By Nakaysha Gonzalez According to Rutgers Health researchers, training correctional officers in Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) for adults, a 7.5-hour national education program from the National Council of Mental Wellbeing, may  more

LISMORE, Australia, May 4 -- Southern Cross University issued the following news: Southern Cross University will trial a world-first stepped care treatment using group-based arts programs and MDMA-assisted therapy to help Northern Rivers flood survivors suffering PTSD. The four-year, $3,824,461 clinical trial, funded by the Australian government through the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF), aims to help more than 200 locals left with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after the devastati  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 3 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: The invasive insect emerald ash borer is killing ash trees at an unprecedented rate in the United States, and now five North American species of ash are considered critically endangered, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service. But a small percentage are surviving, and research by Forest Service scientists suggests that those trees may hold the key for saving the specie  more

LAREDO, Texas, May 3 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release: Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) has been selected by the Institute of International Education (IIE) to receive an IIE American Passport Project grant that will enable up to 25 TAMIU students to obtain their first U.S. passports, opening the gateway to study abroad. Now, in its fourth year, IIE has awarded 51 institutions in the IIENetwork membe  more

LAREDO, Texas, May 3 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release: Texas A&M International University's Small Business Development Center (TAMIU SBDC) will offer a course on Tuesday, June 18 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. for those who wish to learn how to use the QuickBooks online edition effectively. The course will be led by a certified business advisor. Participants will learn how to use the features of the online accounting pro  more

LA PLATA, Maryland, May 4 -- The College of Southern Maryland issued the following news: * * * Join Kappa Beta Delta Honor Society * * * Thirteen College of Southern Maryland (CSM) business students, including seven Early College students in the Business Management program, were recently celebrated as they were inducted into the Kappa Beta Delta Honor Society during a ceremony held at the Regional Hughesville Campus April 23. The international society invites students to join Delta Phi - CSM  more

ABILENE, Texas, May 3 -- Texas State Technical College issued the following news: Texas State Technical College alumna Caitlin Wallace-Bruno said she was surprised to learn that her restaurant had been nominated for the Abilene Chamber of Commerce's New Business of the Year award. "It was an even bigger shock when I learned I was one of three finalists," said the 2018 Culinary Arts graduate and owner of Caitie Pies in downtown Abilene. Brandon Scott Thomas, TSTC's senior field development off  more

WACO, Texas, May 3 -- Texas State Technical College issued the following news: Students at Texas State Technical College's Waco campus won medals in 15 events at the 2024 SkillsUSA Texas Postsecondary State Leadership and Skills Conference held April 18-20 in Houston. "This year we competed in categories and events with many new advisors, and we did not disappoint," said Abby Ford, TSTC's SkillsUSA coordinator for the Waco campus. "I am tremendously proud of our students and beyond thankful fo  more

EDMOND, Oklahoma, May 3 -- The University of Central Oklahoma issued the following news release: The University of Central Oklahoma's RN to B.S., Nursing program has been named as one of the best online B.S.N. programs of 2024 by Forbes Education. This ranking affirms the exceptional quality and prominence in nursing education at Central and reflects the unwavering commitment to excellence and achievements in producing top-tier nursing professionals. The RN to B.S., Nursing track at UCO is d  more

THIBODAUX, Louisiana, May 4 -- Nicholls State University issued the following news release: The Nicholls College of Nursing will be formally named the Thibodaux Regional Health System School of Nursing at Nicholls State University after a $10M contribution from Thibodaux Regional Health System. The naming right commenced with approval from the ULS Board of Supervisors and is set to continue for 10 years. "Thibodaux Regional's unprecedented gift will change the trajectory of the nursing progra  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 3 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Vanderbilt University Peabody College of education and human development has announced it will offer a new online Doctor of Education degree (Ed.D.) in Leadership and Learning in Organizations specifically for global learners. The program will first be offered to citizens and residents of the United Arab Emirates beginning in August 2024. "The Ed.D. program in Leadership and Learning in Organizations (LLO) will equ  more

NANAIMO, British Columbia, May 4 (TNSres) -- Vancouver Island University issued the following news wrap up: * * * Experts on harm reduction, wildfires and politics In this issue of VIU news & experts: * Substance use in public places: Harm reduction advocate and Nursing Professor Sarah Lovegrove * Slowing the spread of wildfires: Dr. Sean Sloan, VIU Canada Research Chair in the Human Dimensions of Sustainability and Resilience * Political scientists from across BC at VIU for conference *  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, May 4 -- The College of William and Mary issued the following news: William & Mary is moving forward with a proposal for the first undergraduate marine science program at a public university in Virginia. The Board of Visitors approved the measure to submit plans for the degree to the State Council for Higher Education in Virginia (SCHEV). That review process by SCHEV will determine whether the university may implement the new program. William & Mary's School of Marine   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 29 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Stories by Amy Wolf At Vanderbilt, collaboration is more than a word--it's an inspired action. Collaboration includes opening up to new ideas and perspectives, challenging each other and innovating while working toward a shared purpose. Meet some members of the Class of 2024 whose thoughtful collaborations within Vanderbilt and beyond are helping heal, advocate and inspire. Tatum Earp is a musical storyteller,  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 3 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Stories by Amy Wolf More than 70 countries and all 50 states are represented in the Vanderbilt undergraduate community and more than half of undergraduates study abroad. This melding of unique cultures, perspectives, experiences, and identities cultivates a robust environment on campus and among alumni around the world. Meet three members of the Class of 2024 who are using their global experiences and identities t  more

HAMILTON, Ontario, May 3 -- McMaster University issued the following news: By Kara Aaserud For most students, the transition from high school to university can be challenging enough without barriers. But for recent McMaster graduate Nicholas Cocco '22 who has autism, ADHD and OCD, the transition, at times, seemed insurmountable. Nicholas' postsecondary path began after high school when he made the decision to leave his home in Hamilton to attend Wilfred Laurier University in Waterloo. Witho  more

KENT, Ohio, May 4 -- Wright State University issued the following news: For a few hours on a recent afternoon, Wright State University nursing and social work students pretended to be little kids, heads of households, desperate single parents -- all of whom were experiencing poverty and facing challenges, headaches and heartaches. "This is not a game," an organizer told the assemblage of about 70 students. "This is real life." Such was the opening of the Community Action Poverty Simulation, a  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, May 3 (TNSres) -- Yale University issued the following news: By Mike Cummings A new study co-authored by Yale sociologist Nicholas A. Christakis demonstrates that tapping into the dynamics of friendship significantly improves the possibility that a community will adopt public health and other interventions aimed at improved human wellbeing. The study, published May 3 in the journal Science, evaluated a strategy that exploits the so-called "friendship paradox" of human   more