DURHAM, North Carolina, Feb. 6 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following Q&A on Feb. 5, 2026, by Andrew Tie with Tania Roy, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering: * * * Duke's Semiconductor Game Changers: Tania Roy Tania Roy studies novel semiconductor materials and devices to advance energy-efficient computing and edge AI. * In January 2026, a landmark gift from the Lamond Family named the Pierre R. Lamond Department of Electrical and Computer  more

MARINA DEL REY, California, Feb. 6 (TNSjou) -- The University of Southern California Information Sciences Institute, a component of the Viterbi School of Engineering, issued the following news: * * * AI System Built at USC Helps Investigators Track Down and Convict Sex Traffickers Mayank Kejriwal's research on fighting sex trafficking with artificial intelligence has earned a spot in Science, one of the world's most prestigious scientific journals. By Magali Gruet For a researcher, publicat  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 6 -- The Boston University Wheelock College of Education and Human Development issued the following news: * * * Scholarly Accomplishments, February 2026 By Sofia Romero BU Wheelock presents the following faculty publications, presentations, and research grant awards for February 2026. Honors Beth Warren Elected to National Academy of Education Read more Books Franklin Jones, Jr. Jones Jr., F. R. (2026). Learn Black American Sign Language: A history and comp  more

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Feb. 4 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Bryant's online master's in business programs lead the nation in student excellence, per 2026 U.S. News rankings * Bryant's online master's in business program took two spots on the podium in U.S. News & World Report's 2026 Best Online Master's in Business Programs (Non-MBA) rankings, finishing first in the country in the category of Student Excellence and third nationally for Student Services and Technolo  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 5 -- The University of Wisconsin posted the following news: * * * Chancellor Mnookin expresses gratitude, reflects on leading in a time of challenge By Greg Bump As one of the nation's leading public universities, the University of Wisconsin-Madison has been able to move forward in meaningful ways by creating new and transformative programs over the past several years despite facing multiple challenges, University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin   more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Feb. 5 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * Computer science undergraduate receives honorable mention for national research award * Adrian Faust, a senior in the Department of Computer Science, has received an honorable mention for the Computing Research Association (CRA) Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Award. The highly competitive award -sponsored by Sandia National Laboratories and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory -recognize  more

PASADENA, California, Feb. 5 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Economics Puzzle Leads to a New Understanding of a Fundamental Law of Physics * Right now, molecules in the air are moving around you in chaotic and unpredictable ways. To make sense of such systems, physicists use a law known as the Boltzmann distribution, which, rather than describe exactly where each particle is, describes the chance of finding the system in any of its possible states.   more

HONG KONG, Feb. 5 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * Eight PolyU research projects receive support from Environment and Conservation Fund, driving sustainable development through interdisciplinary collaboration * The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is committed to advancing interdisciplinary research and translating research outcomes into innovative, impactful solutions that foster sustainable development. Eight PolyU projects have recei  more

MARINA DEL REY, California, Feb. 6 -- The University of Southern California Information Sciences Institute, a component of the Viterbi School of Engineering, issued the following news: * * * The End of Academic Writer's Block? This Tool by USC Scientists Writes Research Papers in Under an Hour USC researcher launches GRAIL just one day after OpenAI's competing platform, promising to turn rough notes into submission-ready papers in under an hour By Magali Gruet For every research paper that   more

MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 3 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * AI voice analysis could diagnose a concussion within seconds of a player going down By Alexandra Pecharich In 2022, Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa returned to a game against the Buffalo Bills after sustaining a head injury that the NFL later acknowledged should have been classified as a concussion. Team medical staff and an independe  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 6 -- Fordham University issued the following Q&A on Feb. 5, 2026, by Patrick Verel with Yilu Zhou, associate professor in the Gabelli School of Business: * * * A Fordham Focus on AI: Finding Patterns in Apps and Fashion Trends For our series, A Fordham Focus on AI, we're speaking with faculty experts from a range of disciplines about the impact of this rapidly evolving technology and what to expect next. In this installment, we sat down with Yilu Zhou, PhD, an associate profe  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Feb. 5 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Helping AI agents search to get the best results out of large language models * Whether you're a scientist brainstorming research ideas or a CEO hoping to automate a task in human resources or finance, you'll find that artificial intelligence tools are becoming the assistants you didn't know you needed. In particular, many professionals are tapping into the talents of semi-autonomou  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 5 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Here are five primary dangers from political AI chatbots, VCU expert Jason Ross Arnold says The political science professor also shares advice - and a stark warning about the threat to democracy. * The journals Nature and Science recently published results of studies that found that AI chatbots can persuade voters to change their political views, though with facts that weren't always acc  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Feb. 6 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Highlights from UC Startup Weekend Bearcats hacked their way to success with forward-thinking projects By Stephen Kenney, kenneysn@ucmail.uc.edu Student entrepreneurs recently packed the University of Cincinnati's 1819 Innovation Hub for UC Startup Weekend, an intense three-day hackathon where attendees pitched promising startups and developed innovative ideas. With big dreams powered by sleepless nig  more

HONG KONG, Feb. 5 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * HKUMed reveals end-of-life communication gaps, urges enhanced communication training alongside Hong Kong's new 'Advance Medical Directives' legislation * As Hong Kong moves towards implementing landmark legislation to protect people's end-of-life care wishes, a research team at the LKS Faculty of Medicine at the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) has developed and tested a pioneering tool to improve cruci  more

FORT PIERCE, Florida, Feb. 5 -- Indian River State College issued the following news release: * * * Indian River State College and Superhuman Partner to Advance Agentic AI Integration in Higher Education Indian River State College (The River) today announced an expanded partnership with Superhuman (formerly Grammarly) to deploy an agentic AI infrastructure across its campuses. This step makes The River the nation's first open enrollment state college to implement a comprehensive, institution-  more

GAINESVILLE, Florida, Feb. 6 -- The University of Florida issued the following news: * * * Meet the UF Croc Docs: Women leading wildlife conservation in the Everglades * Women make up less than 30% of all scientists globally, a reminder of how persistent gender gaps remain in STEM fields, according to UNESCO. * At the University of Florida's Croc Docs Wildlife Research Lab , women represent half of the team, signaling a shift in conservation science as longstanding stereotypes give way to a  more

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Feb. 5 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * New names mark outstanding growth, outcomes for Bryant's College of Health and Behavioral Sciences and College of Humanities and Social Sciences * Smithfield, RI-Bryant University's School of Health and Behavioral Sciences has been elevated to the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences, renamed accordingly to reflect its tremendous growth and powerful impact in bolstering the region's health care system  more

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, Feb. 5 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news: * * * New paper urges caution as FDA plans to phase out animal testing in drug development * CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -Replacing animal testing with alternate methodologies in preclinical drug trials holds potential for the development of cheaper, safer pharmaceuticals as well as alleviating animal suffering. But according to a new paper co-written by a University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign   more

LIVERPOOL, England, Feb. 5 -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: * * * New University of Liverpool-US collaboration to accelerate drug discovery using AI * Artificial Intelligence will be used to accelerate new medicine discovery in a University of Liverpool partnership secured following Mayor Steve Rotheram's US trade mission. The University of Liverpool will work with Boston-based BPGbio, Inc. to harness large-scale healthcare data to accelerate the developmen  more

CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, Feb. 6 -- Pennsylvania State University Lehigh Valley campus issued the following news: * * * Penn State Lehigh Valley campus well-poised for local, emerging opportunities Historic $3.5B manufacturing investment to bring regional growth and opportunity for Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates with workforce readiness, logistics expertise, engineering education and cybersecurity training By Ryan Abramson According to a report from Axios, Pennsylvania is the only st  more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Feb. 5 -- Princeton University School of Public and International Affairs posted the following news: * * * Princeton SPIA Shapes AI Policy Dialogue * As artificial intelligence reshapes how people interact with technology, policymakers are racing to set ground rules for how it should operate. The Princeton School of Public and International Affairs is aiding that effort through numerous initiatives to inform lawmakers of the latest research on AI and educate current an  more

LONDON, England, Feb. 5 (TNSjou) -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * Unsupervised strategies for naive animals: New model of adaptive decision making inspired by baby chicks, turtles and insects Precocial animals, the ones that move autonomously within hours after hatching or birth, have many biases they are born with that help them survive, finds a new Royal Society paper led by Queen Mary University of London. * The new model proposed by the researchers su  more

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Feb. 6 -- Rowan University issued the following Q&A on Feb. 5, 2026, with Julia Richmond, assistant professor of public relations and advertising, and Lindsey Masciangelo, assistant teaching professor of sports communication and media: * * * Super Bowl Ads in 2026: What's changed and what still works As Super Bowl LX approaches, many fans are finalizing plans for the biggest nationally televised event of the year, with last year's game averaging a record 127.7 million v  more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Feb. 5 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Seton Hall Experts Shape National Headlines in January * Seton Hall University rang in the new year with another strong month of media presence, with faculty experts featured across top national, regional and broadcast outlets. The University's position as a trusted, go-to source for timely, expert commentary was underscored by reach in the millions -all in thanks to the incredible faculty who provided  more

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Feb. 5 -- The University of the Witwatersrand posted the following news: * * * Shaping the future of finance * Captains of industry convene to hear fintech 'big bets' from Wits researchers and to 'open lines of enquiry for intellectual partnerships'. Captains of industry gathered at the Wits Anglo American Digital Dome on Tuesday, 3 February, for an invitation-only fintech research showcase that brought together CEOs and senior leadership from banking, fintech,   more

SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York, Feb. 6 -- Skidmore College issued the following news: * * * When AI meets Creative Thought Matters By Angela Valden Artificial intelligence stirs intense emotions and vigorous intellectual debate. It's not uncommon to feel excited and energized by the possibilities of AI while simultaneously feeling deep concern about its potential consequences. But most tend to agree on one thing: AI is present and rapidly evolving -- in our day-to-day activities, our workplaces  more

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Feb. 6 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * New AI Degree Launches Fall 2026 Stevens to offer a dedicated undergraduate degree and minor in artificial intelligence * Beginning in Fall 2026, Stevens Institute of Technology will offer a bachelor's degree in artificial intelligence, preparing graduates to design, build and lead with one of the most in-demand skill sets in the modern economy. "Artificial Intelligence is no longer a niche spec  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 5 -- Texas Christian University issued the following Horned Frogs In the News wrap up for Jan. 16-31, 2026: * * * From nostalgia for 2016 to oil in Venezuela and from increasing your running speed to racing cars, media come to TCU for news and thought leadership. Earnings show why big oil isn't eager to go all-in on Venezuela (https://www.marketplace.org/story/2026/01/30/earnings-show-why-big-oil-isnt-eager-to-go-allin-on-venezuela) Tom Seng, assistant professor of   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 5 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Texas-grown cabbage meets global tradition in Texas A&M kimchi research * A head of napa cabbage grown in Texas may not seem destined for a Korean staple. But researchers in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Food Science and Technology are turning local produce into kimchi as part of a study that   more

TOWSON, Maryland, Feb. 6 -- Towson University issued the following news release: * * * The Towson University Foundation announces 2026 grant award recipients Projects have been awarded a total of $100,000 * Four Towson University projects have been awarded a total of $100,000 in grants from the Towson University Foundation (TUF). Established in 1970 as a non-profit 501(c)3 corporation, The Towson University Foundation, Inc. allows donors to make tax-deductible contributions in support of TU  more

EL PASO, Texas, Feb. 12 -- The University of Texas El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * U.S. News: UTEP's Computer Science, Nursing Programs Among the Best in the Nation * EL PASO, Texas (January 8, 2026) - U.S. News and World Report identified The University of Texas at El Paso undergraduate computer science and nursing programs among the best in the nation in its December Best College guide. U.S. News and World Report has ranked UTEP among the top universities in the n  more

LA JOLLA, California, Feb. 5 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * UC San Diego Announces Illustrious Alumni Award Recipients * Janice Durbin Chaffin '78 Political Science | Revelle College Board Chair, PTC; Board Member, Synopsys A distinguished technology executive with more than three decades of experience, Janice Durbin Chaffin has led large-scale global hardware and software businesses through periods of growth and transformation. She h  more

FLINT, Michigan, Feb. 5 -- The University of Michigan-Flint posted the following news: * * * UM-Flint online BBA tops Michigan for sixth straight year * The University of Michigan-Flint offers the state's top-ranked online bachelor's degree in business, according to new rankings recently released by U.S. News & World Report. It is the sixth consecutive year the program has ranked No. 1 among Michigan's four-year institutions. The program's national ranking of No. 32 is a jump of nine spots  more

FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 6 -- The University of Mary Washington issued the following news: * * * UMW Launches 'What Matters Most' Podcast With President Paino By Sarah Hertz Mahoney The University of Mary Washington is inviting listeners into conversations happening across campus through its new podcast, What Matters Most With President Paino. The production offers a behind-the-scenes look at the people, ideas and voices that shape life at the University with episodes blending reflecti  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Feb. 6 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Undergraduate STEM Research Program at Kentucky State Wraps Up Impactful Fall 2025 Semester From influenza and maternal mortality to animal health and artificial intelligence in clinical settings, undergraduate researchers at Kentucky State University spent Fall 2025 tackling real-world questions alongside faculty mentors--building skills, confidence, and career clarity through applied, interdisciplinary  more

BIRMINGHAM, England, Feb. 5 -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * Partnership across continents - how global universities can transform transnational education Transnational education is a key part of how higher education institutions advance knowledge, broaden opportunity, and contribute to shared global futures. * At a time when global challenges -- from climate change to public health, digital inequality to political instability -- are increasingly complex, the  more

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Feb. 6 -- The University of Hawaii issued the following news release: * * * Stop cyber threats! Learn to use AI as your small business security ally The University of Hawaii Maui College is hosting the second of three free online cybersecurity clinics for Hawaii's sole proprietors and small business owners. "Security using GenAI" is the topic for this session, taking place on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, from 12 to 1 p.m. HST, via Zoom. Register online (https://hawaii.zoom  more

PORTSMOUTH, England, Feb. 5 -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * University of Portsmouth hosts major Government announcement to boost student skills for defence careers Minister launches pound sterling80 million investment in defence education at Portsmouth in recognition of University's engineering excellence and strong defence sector links * The University hosted Defence Minister Luke Pollard MP yesterday (4 February), as he announced a pound sterling80 millio  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 5 -- The University of Southern California Rossier School of Education posted the following news: * * * USC Rossier launches part-time EdD tracks and new pathways for students without master's degrees * In an effort to expand flexibility for doctoral students, USC Rossier's Organizational Change and Leadership (OCL online) and Doctorate of Educational Leadership (EDL and EDL online) programs will launch new pathways for students this fall. Students without a m  more

LOGAN, Utah, Feb. 5 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU Bioinformatics and Artificial Intelligence Lab Receives $1.9M to Develop Avian Flu Treatments * Highly-pathogenic avian influenza is a growing problem, both in agriculture and beyond. Waterfowl are the primary carriers, but the virus easily spreads to other birds and has made the jump to other species, from cattle to even elephant seals on remote South Atlantic islands. While it has yet to spread between huma  more

EL PASO, Texas, Feb. 5 -- The University of Texas El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * UTEP Press Announces Texas Western and Discovery Book Award Winners * EL PASO, Texas (Feb. 2, 2026) - UTEP Press at The University of Texas at El Paso announced today the winners of its first round of book awards since relaunching the press in fall 2025. UTEP Press, which publishes a wide variety of popular and academic books, announced winners in two categories for its inaugural 2026 aw  more

SANTA BARBARA, California, Feb. 6 -- Westmont College issued the following news: * * * Students Bring Cutting-Edge Engineering Research to Conference By Scott Craig Two Westmont engineering students presented their research findings at the American Society of Mechanical Engineering (ASME) Annual Meeting in November at Memphis. Senior Celeste Marquez of Goleta and junior Peter Velgersdyk of Minnetonka, Minnesota, had rare opportunities as undergraduates to work on peer-reviewed papers. "Thi  more