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Wayne State University: Ph.D. Candidate Hopes Her Research in Health Literacy and Hypertension Can Save Lives
DETROIT, Michigan, March 27 -- Wayne State University issued the following news:
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Ph.D. candidate hopes her research in health literacy and hypertension can save lives
At first glance, Nurse Donulae Knuckles' research sounds technical -- dense with phrases like "basic conditioning factors" and "antihypertensive medication adherence." But at its core, her work is about something far more human: Why do people struggle to take care of themselves, even when the stakes are life and death?
A Ph.D. candidate in the College of Nursing at Wayne State University, Knuckles brought that question
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DETROIT, Michigan, March 27 -- Wayne State University issued the following news:
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Ph.D. candidate hopes her research in health literacy and hypertension can save lives
At first glance, Nurse Donulae Knuckles' research sounds technical -- dense with phrases like "basic conditioning factors" and "antihypertensive medication adherence." But at its core, her work is about something far more human: Why do people struggle to take care of themselves, even when the stakes are life and death?
A Ph.D. candidate in the College of Nursing at Wayne State University, Knuckles brought that questionto the WSU Graduate Research Symposium through a study focused on hypertension -- one of the most persistent and unequal public health crises in the United States. Her goal was simple but urgent: understand what helps -- or prevents --people from managing high blood pressure.
Hypertension, she explains, is not just common -- it's devastating. Roughly 60% of Black Americans are diagnosed with it, yet only about a quarter have it under control. Left untreated, it leads to stroke, heart attack, kidney disease and premature death.
"Hypertension is also the precursor for other cardiovascular diseases," she explains. "But many people don't believe the diagnosis when doctors say you have high blood pressure. And even for those who do believe the diagnoses, they have a hard time managing their high blood pressure for a multitude of reasons."
In exploring these reasons, Knuckles' study zeroed in on a concept that often gets overlooked: health literacy. It's not just whether someone can read, she says -- it's whether they can understand and use the health information they're given. That includes everything from interpreting prescription instructions to making sense of a nutrition label.
To explore this, she conducted a cross-sectional study of 190 Black adults in the metro Detroit area, all diagnosed with hypertension and prescribed medication. The participants ranged widely in age and education, with some having advanced degrees. On paper, it was a well-informed group.
But what Knuckles found was startling. Using a tool called the Newest Vital Sign -- a six-question assessment based on interpreting a nutrition label -- she discovered that only about half of participants even attempted to complete it. And among those who did, not a single person demonstrated adequate health literacy.
Even more striking was her discovery that education didn't protect against this gap. Participants with graduate-level education performed slightly better but still fell into low-literacy categories.
The finding challenges a common assumption -- that more schooling automatically translates into better health understanding. "It's not about reading," Knuckles explains. "It's about understanding the health information that's given to us."
And that gap, she warns, has real consequences when it comes to life-saving treatment. "We've gone through the process of saying, 'Okay, your blood pressure is high.' We're past lifestyle changes -- now you need medication," she says. "But if people don't understand what they're taking or why, then we're putting them at risk for those poor outcomes like stroke and heart attack."
Her study also examined medication adherence and whether patients actually take their prescribed drugs. For hypertension, at least 80% adherence is needed for treatment to be effective, she explains. Yet even in the best cases, adherence rates fall short.
Surprisingly, Knuckles found no strong statistical link between health literacy and medication adherence in her sample. That doesn't mean literacy doesn't matter -- it means the problem is more complex than a single factor.
And complexity is exactly what her research highlights.
People don't always take medication simply because a doctor tells them to. Some don't trust the diagnosis. Others worry about side effects. Some follow instructions without fully understanding why. Still others rely on family habits and cultural traditions that shape how they approach health.
Knuckles' broader research model includes all these variables: medical mistrust, patient-provider communication and medication beliefs. Health literacy is just one piece of a larger puzzle.
But it's a critical one.
Because if patients can't interpret something as basic as a nutrition label, the entire health care system begins to break down. Public health campaigns, dietary guidelines, medication instructions -- all of it assumes a level of understanding that may not exist.
Knuckles sees this gap firsthand in her work beyond academia. As the founder of Knuckles Health Education Services, she conducts community trainings that translate abstract health concepts into everyday language. She teaches people what a "gram" looks like. She breaks down grams into teaspoons. She meets people where they are.
"We can count our money," she says. "That means we can count our calories. It's just a matter of understanding."
That idea of grounding science in real life is what drives her research, she says. Her work doesn't just identify a problem; it points toward solutions rooted in education, accessibility and cultural awareness.
For Knuckles, this mission also is deeply personal. Years before her doctoral research, she suffered a stroke at age 39 caused by a congenital hole in her heart -- an event that reshaped her life and sharpened her focus on cardiovascular health. "I was Nurse Knuckles -- I was out here teaching, doing everything -- and I was the one that had the stroke," she recalls, underscoring the irony that still drives her work today. Today, fully recovered, she channels that experience into both her scholarship and her advocacy.
Her research may live in charts, models and statistical analyses. But its impact is measured in something far more immediate: lives extended, disparities reduced and communities better equipped to take control of their health.
At Wayne State's Graduate Research Symposium, Knuckles didn't just present findings. She issued a quiet but urgent call -- to rethink how we communicate health, and to recognize that understanding, not just access, may be the missing link in saving lives.
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Original text here: https://today.wayne.edu/news/2026/03/26/phd-candidate-hopes-her-research-in-health-literacy-and-hypertension-can-save-lives-68610
UAlbany Professor Lauded for Excellence in Education Research
ALBANY, New York, March 27 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news:
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UAlbany Professor Lauded for Excellence in Education Research
University at Albany's Paul Morgan, Director of the Institute for Social and Health Equity and Empire Innovation Professor and Social and Health Equity Endowed Professor at the College of Integrated Health Sciences, received the 2026 Special Education Research Award from the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) -- the largest international professional organization dedicated to high-quality education that is inclusive and equitable for individuals
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ALBANY, New York, March 27 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news:
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UAlbany Professor Lauded for Excellence in Education Research
University at Albany's Paul Morgan, Director of the Institute for Social and Health Equity and Empire Innovation Professor and Social and Health Equity Endowed Professor at the College of Integrated Health Sciences, received the 2026 Special Education Research Award from the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) -- the largest international professional organization dedicated to high-quality education that is inclusive and equitable for individualswith disabilities.
The award recognizes a CEC member whose research has had a direct impact on practice, programs or policy needs and has improved positive outcomes for children and youth with disabilities and/or gifts and talents.
"I am deeply honored to receive the Special Education Researcher Award and sincerely thank the Council for Exceptional Children for this recognition, as well as the researchers who nominated me for the award," said Morgan. "I am grateful for their and CEC's enduring commitment to advancing rigorous research, use of best practices and meaningful outcomes for students with disabilities."
Morgan studies how health and education systems can more effectively identify and support students with, or at risk for, disabilities. Among other articles in press, Morgan's latest work has included:
* A study published in Learning and Individual Differences, which examined racial and ethnic differences in the risks for mathematics and science difficulties and factors that explained these risks.
* A study published in Educational Researcher, which analyzed disparities in disability identification along racial and ethnic lines among U.S. elementary school students.
* A project supported by the U.S. Department of Education that is investigating disparities in special education across the U.S., with a focus on the extent to which systemic bias in disability identification contributes to these disparities.
"At a time when special education policy is under unprecedented critical review, Morgan's emergence as a leading scholar who provides scientific clarity about identification could not be timelier," said Michael M. Gerber, emeritus professor of education at the University of California, Santa Barbara who nominated Morgan for the award.
Morgan's research has had a profound impact on practices, programs and policies in special education, improving education outcomes for children and youth with disabilities, particularly those from historically marginalized populations. His work has been cited by the World Bank, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, the U.S. Department of Education, the Urban Institute, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and in multiple state policy initiatives.
"His research program not only advances scholarly knowledge but also meaningfully influences how schools identify and support students with disabilities," said Daniel P. Hallahan, professor emeritus of education at the University of Virginia and another of Morgan's nominators. "Through rigorous science, powerful dissemination and sustained policy engagement, Dr. Morgan has had a direct and demonstrable impact on practice, programs and policies, resulting in improved outcomes for some of our most vulnerable children and youth."
Morgan was recognized for this achievement earlier this month, along with other Council for Exceptional Children Professional Award recipients, at the Council for Exceptional Children Convention held in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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Original text here: https://www.albany.edu/news-center/news/2026-ualbany-professor-lauded-excellence-education-research
Penn State Schuylkill Sponsors Business Executive Forum With Provost
SCHUYKILL HAVEN, Pennsylvania, March 27 -- Pennsylvania State University's Schuykill Campus issued the following news:
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Penn State Schuylkill sponsors Business Executive Forum with provost
Penn State Schuylkill recently sponsored the Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce's first Business Executive Forum of 2026 on March 18, marking the 10th year the campus has hosted the event and brought together more than 100 business and community leaders, along with local and state legislators and several University leaders, for a discussion on leadership and the future of work.
The event featured keynote
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SCHUYKILL HAVEN, Pennsylvania, March 27 -- Pennsylvania State University's Schuykill Campus issued the following news:
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Penn State Schuylkill sponsors Business Executive Forum with provost
Penn State Schuylkill recently sponsored the Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce's first Business Executive Forum of 2026 on March 18, marking the 10th year the campus has hosted the event and brought together more than 100 business and community leaders, along with local and state legislators and several University leaders, for a discussion on leadership and the future of work.
The event featured keynotespeaker Fotis Sotiropoulos, executive vice president and provost at Penn State, who offered a high-level perspective on leadership in today's evolving business and economic landscape. Designed for business executives, organizational leaders and community stakeholders, the forum provided an opportunity for meaningful dialogue and collaboration in a setting that encouraged thoughtful discussion and connection.
The program began with a welcome from Bob Carl, president of the Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce and president of the Penn State Schuylkill Advisory Board.
"We were proud to partner with Penn State Schuylkill to host our Business Executive Forum, bringing together leaders from across business, nonprofit, government, and higher education," Carl said. "Our conversation with Dr. Fotis Sotiropoulos highlighted the importance of leadership, collaboration and the role our local campus plays in driving economic growth, workforce development, and innovation, including emerging technologies like artificial intelligence. Our shared commitment to the campus's future is critical to the continued growth and success of Schuylkill County."
Cory Scherer, interim chancellor at Penn State Schuylkill, followed, thanking organizers and attendees for their efforts in making the event possible.
"This event reflects the strength of our partnerships and the shared commitment to supporting student success and regional growth," Scherer said. "Opportunities like this bring together leaders who are invested in shaping the future of our community."
Larry D. Terry II, vice president for outreach at Penn State, then introduced Sotiropoulos. The forum featured a conversation between Carl and Sotiropoulos that explored economic impact, community engagement, change management, workforce development, and the influence of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence.
During the discussion, Carl asked Sotiropoulos about his vision for Penn State Schuylkill and the campus's future. Sotiropoulos emphasized the campus's strong connection to the region and its role in expanding access to education.
"This is a campus with deep roots in Schuylkill County, and that history matters," he said. "When I think about the next five years, my vision is grounded in student success and the student experience, as well as continuing to support the growth and success of this community and region."
He added that collaboration with local leaders will be essential moving forward.
"We will continue to work alongside business and community leaders, alumni and elected officials to strengthen workforce pipelines, fuel entrepreneurship and drive innovation," Sotiropoulos said. "Together, we can ensure this campus -- and this community -- continue to thrive."
Sotiropoulos also addressed the impact of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, on Pennsylvania's business landscape. He encouraged organizations to take a thoughtful, people-centered approach.
"AI is already transforming how work gets done across every industry," he said. "The opportunity lies not only in adopting new tools but in preparing people to use them thoughtfully, ethically and responsibly."
Sotiropoulos noted that Penn State is embedding artificial intelligence (AI) across its academic programs to prepare students for the future workforce.
"Our graduates will be ready to engage with AI confidently, apply human judgment and solve complex problems," he said. "They will bring digital fluency and the ability to translate emerging technologies into real-world impact."
Jonathan Kukta, chief director of strategy, planning and engagement for finance and business and the Commonwealth Campuses, emphasized the importance of hosting events like the Business Executive Forum in strengthening connections between the University and the broader community while supporting student success and regional growth.
"Events like this highlight the power of strong partnerships between Penn State Schuylkill, our local business community, and our local and state legislators," he said. "We are grateful for the ongoing support our community provides to the campus through initiatives like the Co-Op Program, LionLaunch, and the Center for Education, Business & Arts (CEBA) on Main Street in Shenandoah. By coming together, we create meaningful opportunities to align workforce needs, support economic development, and ensure our students and communities are positioned for long-term success."
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Original text here: https://schuylkill.psu.edu/story/24761/2026/03/26/penn-state-schuylkill-sponsors-business-executive-forum-provost
Medical University of South Carolina: Redefining Life After Head and Neck Cancer - BRIGHT Trial
CHARLESTON, South Carolina, March 27 -- The Medical University of South Carolina issued the following news release:
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Redefining Life After Head and Neck Cancer: The BRIGHT Trial
In head and neck oncology, success has historically been defined by a single metric: the elimination of the tumor. While survival remains the ultimate goal, patients with head and neck cancer face unique challenges because the treatment that saves their lives often alters their ability to speak, eat, or breathe in public. This can cause patients to withdraw from society due to embarrassment or functional limitations.
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CHARLESTON, South Carolina, March 27 -- The Medical University of South Carolina issued the following news release:
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Redefining Life After Head and Neck Cancer: The BRIGHT Trial
In head and neck oncology, success has historically been defined by a single metric: the elimination of the tumor. While survival remains the ultimate goal, patients with head and neck cancer face unique challenges because the treatment that saves their lives often alters their ability to speak, eat, or breathe in public. This can cause patients to withdraw from society due to embarrassment or functional limitations.One in four cancer survivors suffers from clinically significant distress about their body image, yet few programs adequately address the psychological dimensions of recovery.
At MUSC Health, Dr. Evan Graboyes - who directs the Hollings Cancer Center Survivorship Program and the Survivorship and Cancer Outcomes Research (SCOR) Program - is leading a national shift in how we care for these patients and proving that the mission of a world-class cancer center must extend far beyond the operating room.
Addressing the Invisible Scars
To address the invisible scars of treatment, Dr. Graboyes launched the BRIGHT trial (Building a Renewed ImaGe after Head & neck cancer Treatment) in 2023. This $3+ million, NCI-funded multi-site randomized clinical trial tests the first evidence-based treatment specifically designed for head and neck cancer survivors struggling with body image distress.
As Dr. Graboyes noted, "people are not born knowing how to go to the grocery store and have kids point and stare or how to handle a dinner party when you take all of your nutrition through a feeding tube." That makes it imperative that patients are taught what the social aspects related to head and neck cancer care require. MUSC is leading the effort to do exactly that.
The BRIGHT trial is about reclaiming a sense of self. Some survivors with minimal scarring from a "successful" surgery may still feel too embarrassed to attend church or social events, while others with more visible disfigurements are eager to re-engage. The BRIGHT intervention provides these patients with psychological tools to navigate their new normal. BRIGHT is a brief form of psychotherapy called cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to target the specific thoughts and maladaptive coping strategies unique to this population.
Recent results show that patients receiving the BRIGHT intervention were seven times more likely to show improvement in body image distress than those receiving standard education. The program has successfully reduced secondary symptoms including depression, shame, stigma, and social isolation. And, 95% of participants reported they would recommend the program to other survivors, highlighting its resonance with the patient community.
A Multi-Site Network
To ensure these results are replicable across a diverse population, the trial included five additional institutions across the United States: Washington University in St. Louis (St. Louis, MO), Henry Ford Hospital (Detroit, MI), Pennsylvania State University (Hershey, PA), University of Texas Southwestern (Dallas, TX), and University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI).
This expansion ensures that the trial's findings are generalizable to a broad cross-section of society, allowing researchers to gather data from diverse patient populations that more accurately represent the national landscape. For South Carolina, this national collaboration brings home world-class methodologies and standardized care protocols that would otherwise be unavailable, directly improving outcomes for local patients by integrating them into a high-caliber national network of expertise.
Bridging the Rural Gap via Telehealth
A key component of MUSC's strategy is ensuring that elite care reaches every corner of South Carolina, where cancers are often discovered at later stages, requiring radical surgeries with life-altering consequences. For these patients - who may struggle with speech or feel self-conscious in public - the physical and financial burden of traveling to Charleston for specialized mental health care is often an insurmountable barrier.
The BRIGHT trial removes this barrier by utilizing a decentralized, remote-delivery model. The entire BRIGHT intervention is delivered remotely so that patients do not have to travel to Charleston. To ensure that patients in rural areas across the state receive the exact same elite psychological support as a patient in Charleston, participants who otherwise cannot participate in the trial are provided with a study-issued, cellular-enabled iPad loaded with a secure video platform to allow them to engage BRIGHT.
Why It Matters
Achieving Comprehensive NCI status, the highest designation for cancer research and clinical excellence, requires a world-class survivorship program. The Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery is a key engine driving this distinction for the NCI-designated MUSC Hollings Cancer Center. By prioritizing treatment intent and functional recovery, MUSC Health is helping survivors manage cancer as a chronic disease while maximizing their happiness.
MUSC Health ensures that when we save a life, we also save the person's ability to live it.
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Original text here: https://www.musc.edu/content-hub/News/2026/03/26/redefining-life-after-head-and-neck-cancer-the-bright-trial
Dr. Cynthia Ganote, Inclusion and Belonging Expert, to Speak at Blackburn College as Part of Eberle Lecture Series
CARLINVILLE, Illinois, March 27 -- Blackburn College issued the following news:
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Dr. Cynthia Ganote, Inclusion and Belonging Expert, to Speak at Blackburn College as Part of Eberle Lecture Series
Event in Bothwell Auditorium is free and open to the public
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Blackburn College will host Dr. Cynthia Ganote, an inclusion and belonging expert, educator, and consultant, as part of the Kathleen J. Eberle Memorial Lecture Series in the Social Sciences. The event will take place on Thursday, April 9, at 7:00 pm in Bothwell Auditorium and is free and open to the public.
Ganote works with individuals
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CARLINVILLE, Illinois, March 27 -- Blackburn College issued the following news:
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Dr. Cynthia Ganote, Inclusion and Belonging Expert, to Speak at Blackburn College as Part of Eberle Lecture Series
Event in Bothwell Auditorium is free and open to the public
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Blackburn College will host Dr. Cynthia Ganote, an inclusion and belonging expert, educator, and consultant, as part of the Kathleen J. Eberle Memorial Lecture Series in the Social Sciences. The event will take place on Thursday, April 9, at 7:00 pm in Bothwell Auditorium and is free and open to the public.
Ganote works with individualsand organizations to strengthen communication and build more inclusive environments. A sociologist by training, she has spent more than 25 years teaching and working in areas related to race, class, gender, and inequality. Ganote has taught at Vanderbilt University, Saint Mary's College of California, and the University of Louisville. She received the 2022 Multicultural Teaching Award at Louisville, which recognizes faculty who create inclusive learning environments.
Her work centers on how small, everyday interactions shape culture over time. Alongside colleagues Dr. Tasha Souza and Dr. Floyd Cheung, Ganote co-developed microresistance training, an approach that gives people practical tools to respond to microaggressions, misunderstandings, and conflict. The focus is on what can be done in the moment, whether someone is directly affected or observing the exchange.
"Conversations about belonging are happening across higher education, and they are especially important on a campus like Blackburn where relationships and community are central to the student experience," said Dr. Trisha Prunty, professor of psychology and social science division chair. "Dr. Ganote offers a way to think about those ideas beyond the classroom, and we invite the community to be a part of that conversation."
This event at Blackburn College is funded through the Kathleen J. Eberle Memorial Lecture Series in the Social Sciences, an endowed fund established to bring guest lecturers and speakers to campus who will inspire, engage, and inform students, faculty, and the community in the area of social sciences, with a focus on social justice issues.
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Original text here: https://blackburn.edu/dr-cynthia-ganote-inclusion-and-belonging-expert-to-speak-at-blackburn-college-as-part-of-eberle-lecture-series/
Clarkson University Occupational Therapy Students Host CarFit Program for Older Drivers
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Clarkson University occupational therapy students will host an educational event to promote safe driving and mobility for older residents in the community. The program, scheduled for April 22, provides a free opportunity for area drivers to evaluate how their vehicles fit their specific physical needs.
The initiative is part of a partnership between AAA, AARP, and the American Occupational Therapy Association. Clarkson students will work alongside occupational therapists from St. Lawrence Health to conduct individualized checkups. Using a 12-point checklist, the team will
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WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Clarkson University occupational therapy students will host an educational event to promote safe driving and mobility for older residents in the community. The program, scheduled for April 22, provides a free opportunity for area drivers to evaluate how their vehicles fit their specific physical needs.
The initiative is part of a partnership between AAA, AARP, and the American Occupational Therapy Association. Clarkson students will work alongside occupational therapists from St. Lawrence Health to conduct individualized checkups. Using a 12-point checklist, the team willassess seat position, mirror placement, and steering wheel distance to enhance safety and comfort.
As individuals age, physical changes can affect driving ability within the U.S. transportation landscape. Proper positioning can reduce risk and improve overall mobility for seniors. The event addresses these changing needs by offering practical adjustments to vehicle settings.
Appointments are scheduled in 30-minute intervals beginning at 8 a.m. at the Congdon Hall parking lot. Brittany DiSalvo stated that advance registration is required for those interested in participating. This community outreach allows students to apply their skills while providing a service that helps older adults remain active and safe on the road. By focusing on the interaction between the driver and the vehicle, the program aims to prolong the period during which seniors can safely operate automobiles. Participants will receive guidance on how to optimize their environment to accommodate physical shifts associated with aging.
-- Kripaa Chhughani, Targeted News Service
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Original text posted on March 26, 2026, here: https://www.clarkson.edu/news-events/clarkson-university-occupational-therapy-students-host-carfit-program-older-drivers
Baylor Ranked Among Top 100 U.S. Universities Granted Utility Patents in 2025
WACO, Texas, March 27 -- Baylor University issued the following news:
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Baylor Ranked Among Top 100 U.S. Universities Granted Utility Patents in 2025
National Academy of Inventors celebrates universities that play a large role in advancing U.S. innovation and invention
By Lori Fogleman, Media & Public Relations
Baylor University is ranked No. 81 among the Top 100 U.S. Universities Granted Utility Patents in 2025, a list published by the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). This is the fifth straight year Baylor has been on Top 100 list.
The annual ranking highlights and celebrates U.S.
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WACO, Texas, March 27 -- Baylor University issued the following news:
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Baylor Ranked Among Top 100 U.S. Universities Granted Utility Patents in 2025
National Academy of Inventors celebrates universities that play a large role in advancing U.S. innovation and invention
By Lori Fogleman, Media & Public Relations
Baylor University is ranked No. 81 among the Top 100 U.S. Universities Granted Utility Patents in 2025, a list published by the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). This is the fifth straight year Baylor has been on Top 100 list.
The annual ranking highlights and celebrates U.S.academic institutions that play a significant role in advancing innovation and invention through the critical step of securing their intellectual property through patents. By protecting their intellectual property, these universities can translate their inventions into commercial technologies, creating tangible societal and economic impact.
Baylor is among only seven Texas institutions listed in the report, including the University of Texas System, Texas A&M University, University of Houston System, Rice University, Texas Tech University System and University of North Texas. Baylor also is among 13 Big 12 institutions ranked in the NAI's Top 100 list: Arizona State, Colorado, Arizona, UCF Research Foundation, Iowa State, Utah, Cincinnati, UH System, Kansas, Texas Tech System, Kansas State and BYU.
"Baylor University continues to be among Top 100 elite research institutions on this list, which is a validation across the University of our efforts to produce research that has an impact well beyond campus," said Kevin Chambliss, Ph.D., vice provost for research at Baylor and professor of chemistry and biochemistry. "Baylor's inclusion in these rankings is a testament to the alignment and momentum throughout the University, from faculty, to our Innovation and Economic Development team and Office of General Counsel. Baylor researchers have contributed to patents that have led to the formation of new companies, and I'm excited to see where their efforts lead in the future."
As a Research 1 university guided by the University's Baylor in Deeds strategic plan, Baylor faculty are at the forefront of advancing human knowledge, contributing to their disciplines and creating solutions to some of the world's most meaningful challenges - with Baylor's distinct voice and Christian mission - through grants, partnerships and collaboration both on and off-campus.
Economy of innovation
Baylor's research infrastructure is headlined by the University's Baylor in Deeds strategic plan and by Baylor's core research facilities, which provide university and industry partners with the focus, funding and facilities needed to conduct groundbreaking research. Through the Office of the Vice Provost for Research, the Office of Innovation and Economic Development manages all - patents generated by Baylor with the goal of positively impacting society and furthering the Baylor mission through the commercialization of technologies.
This is achieved through the technology transfer process that starts with Baylor inventors - the faculty, students and staff who develop an invention- that may address a larger societal issue or have commercial potential. Staff with Innovation and Economic Development work with Baylor inventors throughout the technology transfer process to protect, market and commercialize their inventions. By participating in this process, inventors advance the transfer of scientific achievements to broader society and promote a competitive economy of innovation. Inventors also can increase funding for their research and department, create student research opportunities and receive external financial awards by engaging in the technology transfer process through Innovation and Economic Development.
"In partnership with our Office of General Counsel, the Innovation and Economic Development team is proud to be part of advancing the impact of the University by supporting our community of inventors," said John Crandall, director of research, innovation and economic development. "The Baylor inventors bring the strength of their research and the inspiration of their creativity to solve problems and enable new opportunities that can impact the world."
The Top 100 U.S. Universities list was introduced in 2023 to provide a more focused view of the national innovation landscape and the contributions made by U.S. academic institutions. Collectively, the universities on the 2025 Top 100 U.S. list secured over 6,700 patents during the 2025 calendar year.
"These universities and their inventive faculty are at the forefront of driving national innovation and competitiveness," said Dr. Paul R. Sanberg, FNAI, President of the National Academy of Inventors. "By moving their ideas to market and protecting their IP with patents, these institutions are ensuring that the U.S. not only remains competitive on the global stage but directly shapes the future of innovation."
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ABOUT BAYLOR UNIVERSITY
Baylor University is a private Christian University and a nationally ranked Research 1 institution. The University provides a vibrant campus community for 20,000 students by blending interdisciplinary research with an international reputation for educational excellence and a faculty commitment to teaching and scholarship. Chartered in 1845 by the Republic of Texas through the efforts of Baptist pioneers, Baylor is the oldest continually operating University in Texas. Located in Waco, Baylor welcomes students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries to study a broad range of degrees among its 12 nationally recognized academic divisions. Learn more about Baylor University at www.baylor.edu.
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Original text here: https://news.web.baylor.edu/news/story/2026/baylor-ranked-among-top-100-us-universities-granted-utility-patents-2025
