BARCELONA, Spain, Jan. 14 -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * Discovery of the first genetic evidence of Islamic migration to Girona * A research team led by the UAB and the UCM have conducted the first genetic study of the remains of the 8th century Islamic necropolic of Galligants, yielding the first biological data on the arrival of the first Islamic wave in Girona. The results confirm the geographical diversity of these early Muslims and their famil  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- The Smithsonian Institution National Museum of Asian Art issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * National Museum of Asian Art Explores the Power of Water in New Exhibition Featuring Hiroshi Senju and Bingyi The Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art will present "Into the Waters with Senju and Bingyi: Two Contemporary Paintings," a compelling new exhibition opening April 2, and on view through Aug. 23. This is the first-ever showing of two recent p  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Here are awards announced by colleges, public policy organizations and government agencies - Jan. 15, 2026: * * * Foundation For Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award Leadership Excellence Award The Foundation for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award presented its 2026 Leadership Excellence Award to Dr. Calvin Nobles of the University of Maryland Global Campus in Adelphi, Maryland, recognizing leadership that advances performance excellence across sectors. UMGC  more