BINGHAMTON, New York, March 4 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Binghamton researchers develop conductive gel to improve study of spinal cord injuries Material transmits clear signals yet remains flexible for when patients move around By Chris Kocher Studying spinal cord injuries requires a material that can transmit clear signals yet remain flexible for when patients move around. Researchers at Binghamton University think they have hit upon a solution that will offe  more

ITHACA, New York, March 4 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Blau: New policies needed to jumpstart stalled gender equity in labor market The United States is at a crossroads in the path toward gender equity in the labor market, according to Fran Blau '66, Frances Perkins Professor of ILR and professor of economics, emeritus, at the ILR School. After decades of progress, Blau explains in her latest research that gains in labor force participation, occupational attainment  more

NEW YORK, March 4 -- Columbia University issued the following news: * * * Seeking Insight on How Children and Adults Understand Right and Wrong Psychology Professor Larisa Solomon aims to understand how people respond to those whose religious beliefs differ from their own. As an undergraduate psychology major at Pennsylvania State University, Larisa Solomon had an observation that seemed to her to reflect something profound about human psychology, but that psychology research didn't address:  more

ITHACA, New York, March 4 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * COVID-flu vaccine could provide broad, lasting protection Cornell researchers have developed a new vaccine platform that could provide more robust, longer-lasting protection from both COVID-19 and influenza, and broader immunity to different flu strains. In a study published Jan. 29 in Science Advances, researchers found no visible signs of illness in mouse models after vaccination with the new platform and no   more

ZURICH, Switzerland, March 4 -- The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) issued the following news: * * * Forsberg: Messi's impact has been crazy USA-based forward on Sweden's World Cup hopes, the impact of two major FIFA tournaments in his adopted homeland and playing against Lionel Messi. FIFA * Emil Forsberg is out for World Cup redemption after Sweden missed Qatar 2022 * He led New York Red Bulls to the MLS Cup final in December * Forsberg raves about New York Ne  more

ITHACA, New York, March 4 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Joseph Burns, emeritus professor, former dean of faculty, dies at 83 Joseph A. Burns, Ph.D. '66, emeritus professor of engineering and astronomy, and a former vice provost and dean of the Cornell faculty, died Feb. 26 in Ithaca. He was 83. A planetary scientist specializing in celestial mechanics, Burns in 1998 helped discover two moons of Uranus and, more recently, contributed to discoveries about Saturn's rin  more

SYRACUSE, New York, March 3 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Maxwell Alumni, Friends Invited to Awards of Excellence Event in DC Five extraordinary Maxwell School alumni will be recognized, and the school's commitment to engaged citizenship will be celebrated, at a March 27 event at Syracuse University's new home in Washington, D.C. Members of the Maxwell School community are invited to an upcoming event in Washington, DC, that will honor five accomplished alumni whos  more

FLOWER MOUND, Texas, March 4 -- The Knights Templar Eye Foundation issued the following news: * * * Dr. Neoklis Makrides from Columbia University Awarded $90,000 Knights Templar Eye Foundation Grant for Retinal Ribbon Synapse Research Dr. Neoklis Makrides from Columbia University located in New York, New York was awarded a grant for $90,000 for the research entitled: Heparan Sulfate proteoglycans in the maintenance of retinal ribbon synapse function. Retinal signals to the brain are firstly  more

ITHACA, New York, March 4 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * New Hillel building planned to support Jewish life at Cornell A proposed new building on West Campus, expected to open in summer 2027, will provide a dedicated home for a student organization that helps students connect and develop their Jewish and religious identity. "This new home will provide a physical and spiritual place to gather, engage, worship and learn in a comfortable, dedicated environment," said Dr  more

NEW YORK, March 4 -- The Center for Reproductive Rights issued the following news release on Mar. 3, 2025: * * * New Study Shows Brain Drain in States with Abortion Bans A critical part of the workforce--young people who want to have families--are leaving states with abortion bans and seeking employers that provide extensive reproductive healthcare benefits Today, the Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR) released a new study exposing how abortion restrictions are influencing where pe  more

HAMILTON, New York, March 3 -- Colgate University posted the following news: * * * Oscar Wins for Alex Coco '12 and Anora This year's Academy Awards was a big night for Alex Coco '12, producer of Anora, which won five Oscars, including best picture, best director, best actress, best original screenplay, and best editing. The film, a dark romantic comedy, had a budget of only $6 million, and was shot on location in New York City with approximately 40 crew members. In his acceptance speech, C  more

ITHACA, New York, March 4 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Samsara co-founder named Cornell Entrepreneur of the Year Entrepreneurship at Cornell has announced that John Bicket '02, chief technology officer and co-founder of tech firm Samsara, has been named Cornell Entrepreneur of the Year 2025. He will be honored on campus April 10-11 at the Entrepreneurship at Cornell Celebration Erza Event., Click to open gallery view John Bicket '02 Samsara offers an AI-powered p  more

ROCHESTER, New York, March 4 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * Saul Bass' iconic graphic designs are the focus of a new RIT Press book 'Thinking Made Visible' is the latest in the Graphic Design Archives Chapbook Series A new book explores the work of American graphic designer Saul Bass, whose commercial work was part of the landscape of 20th-century America. Thinking Made Visible: Movement, Narrative, and the Work of Saul Bass, by Jacob Dickerson  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 4 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Arts and Sciences issued the following news: * * * Patti Smith as a Kelly Writers House Fellow The musician and writer spoke with students and made two public appearances. The singer, songwriter, poet, author, and musician Patti Smith was in residence at Penn's Kelly Writers House for two days, telling stories about the people in her life throughout the decades, reading passages from her books, and performing her  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Campaign for Accountability issued the following news release on Mar. 3, 2025: * * * Watchdog Asks DOJ Misconduct Office to Investigate Emil Bove Over Apparent Eric Adams Quid Pro Quo Scheme WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Campaign for Accountability (CfA), a non-profit watchdog group, asked the Department of Justice's (DOJ) Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) to investigate Acting Deputy US Attorney General Emil Bove for potential violations of the New York Rules of   more