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Education (Colleges & Universities)

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

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University of Oklahoma Researchers Propose Novel Solution to Indian Health Service Underfunding
NORMAN, Oklahoma, Oct. 17 (TNSjou) -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news:

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University of Oklahoma Researchers Propose Novel Solution to Indian Health Service Underfunding

By April Wilkerson, april-j-wilkerson@ouhsc.edu

OKLAHOMA CITY - For many years, the Indian Health Service (IHS) has been underfunded, leading to health and life expectancy disparities among Indigenous people, according to University of Oklahoma researchers. In a newly published article in Health Affairs, OU researchers propose a novel trust fund solution to increase and sustain the funding level, with ... Show Full Article

University of New Mexico: Research Shows How Dust Bowl-type Drought Causes Unprecedented Productivity Loss
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Oct. 17 -- The University of New Mexico issued the following news:

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Research shows how Dust Bowl-type drought causes unprecedented productivity loss

Effects of extreme, prolonged drought on global grasslands, shrublands quantified

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A global research effort led by Colorado State University, including The University of New Mexico, shows that extreme, prolonged drought conditions in grasslands and shrublands would greatly limit the long-term health of crucial ecosystems that cover nearly half the planet.

The findings are particularly relevant as climate change ... Show Full Article

UWF Interim President Manny Diaz Jr. Celebrates Record Growth, Reflects on Excellence and Purpose During State of the University Address
PENSACOLA, Florida, Oct. 17 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release:

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UWF Interim President Manny Diaz Jr. celebrates record growth, reflects on excellence and purpose during State of the University address

University of West Florida Interim President Manny Diaz Jr. celebrated record enrollment, top rankings, major research awards, student and faculty excellence, athletic success and continued military commitment during his 2025 State of the University address on Thursday, Oct. 16. Speaking to students, ... Show Full Article

Newcastle University: Muscle Wasting Reversed in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, Oct. 17 (TNSjou) -- Newcastle University issued the following news:

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Muscle wasting reversed in patients with rheumatoid arthritis

Patients with rheumatoid arthritis increased their leg muscle volume when treated with an anti-rheumatic drug, offering new hope for improved muscle health.

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Publishing in the prestigious journal, The Lancet Rheumatology, the team from Newcastle University and The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust describe how 15 patients were given Tofacitinib, a Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor used to treat RA, as part of an experimental ... Show Full Article

Lancaster Shares in 16m+ Pounds Funding Boost for Health Research Across the North West Coast
LANCASTER, England, Oct. 17 -- Lancaster University issued the following news:

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Lancaster shares in 16m+ pounds funding boost for health research across the North West Coast

Distinguished Professor Jo Rycroft-Malone OBE, Executive Dean of the Faculty of Health and Medicine at Lancaster University, has welcomed a multi-million pound investment in a regional research collaboration to deliver improved services for patients and communities across the North West.

From 1st April 2026, the Applied Research Collaboration 2 North West Coast (ARC2NWC) will support the transformation set out in the ... Show Full Article

FAU: After Cancer - Study Explores Caring-Healing Modalities for Survivors
BOCA RATON, Florida, Oct. 17 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news:

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After Cancer: Study Explores Caring-Healing Modalities for Survivors

By Gisele Galoustian, ggaloust@fau.edu

As cancer survivorship rises, many people living with or beyond cancer face lasting physical and emotional challenges - particularly anxiety and depression, which affect about 30% of this population. Emotional distress is often unspoken, leading to fear, despair, and diminished quality of life.

Growing research highlights resilience - the ... Show Full Article

Alfred University: William LaCourse Delivers Inaugural Varshneya Lecture on Glass
ALFRED, New York, Oct. 17 -- Alfred University issued the following news release:

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William LaCourse delivers inaugural Varshneya Lecture on Glass

William LaCourse, emeritus professor of glass science engineering in Alfred University's Inamori School of Engineering, delivered the first annual Varshneya Lecture on Glass Thursday morning, Oct. 16.

The Varshneya Lecture on Glass was established in 2025 by Arun (emeritus professor of glass science engineering) and Darshana Varshneya to celebrate 30 years of Arun Varshneya's teaching and research contributions to glass engineering science in ... Show Full Article