LARAMIE, Wyoming, Feb. 12 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * $1M Gift to UW Establishes New Multidisciplinary Advanced Stimulation Laboratory A transformative $1 million gift from Richard and Marilyn Lynch has made possible the creation of the Richard and Marilyn Lynch Multidisciplinary Advanced Stimulation Laboratory in the University of Wyoming's Department of Energy and Petroleum Engineering. The gift, made through a donor-advised fund to the UW Foundation, will  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 11 -- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * $50 Million Gift Fuels Next Era of Cardiovascular Innovation at Northwestern Medicine * CHICAGO, IL - February 11, 2026 - Chicago philanthropist Neil G. Bluhm and the Bluhm Family Foundation are underscoring their commitment to life-saving heart care with a $50 million gift to the Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute (BCVI). The gift builds on two decades of gene  more

FLINT, Michigan, Feb. 11 -- The University of Michigan-Flint posted the following news: * * * 'Unraveled' author Maxine Bedat, sustainable fashion show highlight UM-Flint's Common Read * The University of Michigan-Flint will host Maxine Bedat, author of "Unraveled: The Life and Death of a Garment," 2 p.m., Feb. 25, in the Harding Mott University Center KIVA. The reading will be followed at 3 p.m. by "Wear it Forward," a sustainable fashion show in UCEN's Happenings Room. The events are par  more

NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, Feb. 10 -- Radboud University posted the following news: * * * A community of worth and values - Column Jose Sanders * Radboud University has a new strategy. Even though this strategy had not yet been formally adopted, it had already been going around and causing some stir. How does this kind of strategy come into being, and why would we want to have one in the first place? To start with the latter, every university has a strategy and it has to be renewed every s  more

EVANSVILLE, Indiana, Feb. 12 -- The University of Southern Indiana issued the following news release: * * * AbbVie AI expert to headline USI Romain Market Makers event The University of Southern Indiana Romain College of Business is proud to welcome Brian Martin, Chief AI Product Owner at AbbVie, as the next speaker in the College's Romain Market Makers Speaker Series. He will deliver his presentation, The Impact of AI and the Future of the Cognitive Enterprise, from 10-11 a.m. Monday, Februa  more

MANCHESTER, England, Feb. 11 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * AI could rebalance power between people and the services they use Written by: Joe Stafford Artificial intelligence could help people who feel overwhelmed, excluded or disadvantaged when dealing with everyday tasks like paying energy bills or booking healthcare appointments, according to a new study involving researchers from The University of Manchester. The research - published in the Jo  more

MARINA DEL REY, California, Feb. 11 -- The University of Southern California Information Sciences Institute, a component of the Viterbi School of Engineering, issued the following news: * * * AI for Soldiers, Movies, and Children: USC Engineer Elected to National Academy Professor Shrikanth Narayanan recognized by the NAE for pioneering contributions to human-centered AI and speech technologies with wide-ranging societal impact By Magali Gruet From teaching machines to understand human emot  more

BIRMINGHAM, England, Feb. 12 -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * Aston University leads new European project to strengthen anti-money-laundering in cryptocurrency * Aston University launches FORCE, a European Union-funded project to strengthen global anti-money-laundering protections in cryptocurrency * EUR 1.4 million awarded to support interdisciplinary research and international collaboration * Consortium brings together partners from ten countries, uniting expertise i  more

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Feb. 11 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * At Bryant, AI literacy is a competitive differentiator in healthcare education * It's the spring semester of 2025 and Sam Lapiejko '26 is walking classmates through a literature review on automated rotator cuff tear detection using 3D convolutional neural networks. The study's authors used a computer program to look at 3D images of shoulders to locate tears and, using the academic paper as a guide, Lapiej  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Feb. 11 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Boilermakers shoot for the moon with innovative solutions during Moonshot Pitch Challenge Four teams of Purdue University students won a combined $5,500 from Purdue Innovates Incubator during the finals of the Moonshot Pitch Challenge, a semiannual ideation-focused competition. Fifteen finalist teams had two minutes to pitch their solutions to judges. Winning teams ideated solutions that address c  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Feb. 11 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * Career coach adopts lifelong learning to serve students * La-Toya Gomez has been working in career services since pivoting from the finance industry in 2018. Now she's working as a career manager for The University of Baltimore's Career and Internship Center and career coach for the Merrick School of Business. Seeing the rising demand for knowledge about AI, La-Toya decided to enroll in the busines  more

CLAREMONT, California, Feb. 11 -- Pomona College issued the following news: * * * Chau Vu '26 Wins Pomona's First CRA Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Award Chau Vu '26 is the first student from Pomona College to receive a Computing Research Association (CRA) Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Award--the highest honor for an undergraduate involved in computer science research. Vu, a computer science major and native of Hanoi, Vietnam, was one of eight students from colleges and univers  more

NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia, Feb. 12 -- Christopher Newport University issued the following news: * * * 'Hey Siri, Help Me Get a Date' CNU research shows AI can assist in asking someone out By Kelli Caplan With the vibe of Valentine's Day in the air, it's tempting to try to woo a potential date with a romantic text. Well, don't push send on that heartfelt message just yet. That's according to CNU Professor Dr. David Roache. He recently conducted research showing you have a better chance of mak  more

NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, Feb. 10 -- Radboud University posted the following news: * * * Connected for Impact: Radboud University prioritises connection * In the coming years, Radboud University will prioritise connection inside and outside the university, across disciplines, and explicitly seek cooperation with partners outside the university. The university thus hopes to share knowledge even more widely and in doing so contribute to a healthy, free world with equal opportunities for all.   more

NEW YORK, Feb. 11 -- The City University of New York's Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy posted the following news release: * * * CUNY SPH researchers help expose AI safety gaps * A new international study suggests most clinical artificial intelligence (AI) tools are not yet ready for safe, equitable use at the bedside. In a scoping review published in Medical Research Archives, researchers including CUNY SPH Assistant Professor Karmen Williams and MS alum Ilse Siguachi ex  more

DURHAM, North Carolina, Feb. 9 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following Q&A by Andrew Tie with Haozhe "Harry" Wang, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering: * * * Duke's Semiconductor Game Changers: Haozhe "Harry" Wang Haozhe "Harry" Wang pioneers atomic-scale semiconductor manufacturing to push electronics beyond silicon. * In January 2026, a landmark gift from the Lamond Family named the Pierre R. Lamond Department of Electrical and Computer E  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 11 (TNSjou) -- Emory University Winship Cancer Institute issued the following news release: * * * Study shows AI can help identify more patients for cancer clinical trials Researchers have demonstrated that pairing artificial intelligence with human expertise can improve how patients with cancer are identified for clinical trials, potentially allowing more patients to be offered promising investigational treatments. Ravi B. Parikh, MD, MPP, a medical oncologist and res  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 11 -- The University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management issued the following news: * * * Exploring a Master of Science in Supply Chain Management: A Comprehensive Overview * Why Is Supply Chain Management Important for Leaders? Many professionals pursue master's in SCM at a point in their careers when operational expertise alone is no longer enough. As responsibilities grow, so does the need to think strategically, analyze complex systems and influence  more

GUILFORD, England, Feb. 11 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Guildford Cathedral plays host as town and gown come together to see formal installation of Professor Stephen Jarvis as Surrey's sixth Vice-Chancellor * In a ceremony that fused a message about the dual research and teaching purpose of the University, the urgency of a rapidly changing world, and age-old academic pageantry, Professor Stephen Jarvis was formally installed as the University of Surrey  more

MERCED, California, Feb. 11 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * How Writing Rewires Your Brain to Face Everyday Challenges * Written words can do more than communicate. They can also unlock the writer's ability to process distress, identify hurtful feelings and take control of personal conflict. Emily Johnston, a writing studies professor at UC Merced, has researched how the act of writing rewires the brain to build resilience -the ability to bounce back  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, Feb. 11 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * HPV cancer vaccine slows tumor growth, extends survival in preclinical model * * Link to: Northwestern Now Story * Scientists designed vaccines to treat HPV-positive head and neck cancer * All vaccines had the same ingredients but different, strategically designed structures * One vaccine vastly outperformed the others, showing that vaccine design depends on structure as well as medicina  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 11 -- Drexel University LeBow College of Business posted the following news: * * * Impact Innovation Hub: Where Big Ideas Become Sustainable Change * Innovation at Drexel University is found in the entrepreneurship mindset applied to the creation of meaningful, sustainable change. At the heart of this philosophy is The Impact Innovation Hub (IIH), a program at The Charles D. Close School of Entrepreneurship dedicated to nurturing the next generation of social  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 12 -- The Indiana University Indianapolis campus issued the following news: * * * 'Good solutions require good data': Engineer tackles the challenge of microplastics An electrical engineer who joined the Indiana University Indianapolis campus last semester is bringing his microplastics research to a new lab in the Hoosier State. Mark Cheng, professor of biomedical engineering and informatics in the IU Luddy School of Informatics, Computing and Engineering in India  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Feb. 11 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Jeong presents 'Designing Social Robots for Human Flourishing' at Westwood Lecture Series * Sooyeon Jeong, assistant professor of computer science in the College of Science, presented "Designing Social Robots for Human Flourishing" at the Westwood Lecture Series on Feb. 10. * * * "Designing Social Robots for Human Flourishing" Sooyeon Jeong Assistant professor of computer science Colleg  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: The Hidden Tipping Point Inside AI Medical Advice * WASHINGTON (February 11, 2026) - Americans are increasingly turning to AI chatbots for health information and advice, even as concerns about accuracy and reliability grow. In fact, about one in six adults say they use AI chatbots at least once a month for health information. To better understand why this trend is so risky, consider Neil J  more

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, Feb. 12 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * Microsoft joins UAH Invention to Innovation Center as corporate partner, strengthening Huntsville's federal tech ecosystem Russ Nelson The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, announced a major new partnership with Microsoft, which will join UAH's Invention to Innovation Center (I2C) as a Corporate Innovation Partner. The collaboration marks a significa  more

MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 11 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Miller School Unveils AI Platform to Transform Translational Research and Scientific Training * Summary * The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine has launched a new artificial intelligence platform designed to change how scientists work with data. * The MIL Agentic Data Scientist platform lowers the learning curve, guiding users through best practices in study design,  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Feb. 11 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Moftakhari's team developing more efficient tools for data center cooling * With vast amounts of data and the continued rise of artificial intelligence, data centers are becoming increasingly critical. In the United States alone, data centers contribute $2 trillion to the economy. There is also an increased need to make data center cooling systems smarter and more resilient. This is the topic of a th  more

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Feb. 11 (TNSrep) -- The Milwaukee School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * MSOE and WAICU support Wisconsin workforce, economy According to an economic impact report from the Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (WAICU) for 2024-2025, MSOE along with 19 other private colleges and universities in Wisconsin are one of the state's top ten employers and strong economic drivers. The WAICU institutions created 39,242 jobs statewide, whic  more

FARGO, North Dakota, Feb. 12 -- North Dakota State University issued the following news: * * * NDSU earns top finishes in AI computer programming competition Teams of up to three students designed and coded an AI agent to play a video game. * Students from NDSU swept the top awards at this year's Byte-le Royale, a 12-hour artificial intelligence programming competition hosted by the NDSU chapter of the Association for Computing Machinery. Nick Althoff, competing as Team Wah, took first pla  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 11 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * New fusion energy research center engages students and DOE * The National Nuclear Security Administration has announced a new Focused Investigatory Center at Michigan State University focused on the future of fusion energy. The award includes $5 million spread out over the next five years and will provide a unique opportunity for MSU faculty and students to work alongside and learn from U.S. Depar  more

SOCORRO, New Mexico, Feb. 12 -- New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology issued the following news: * * * New Institute at New Mexico Tech Will Propel AI Technologies at the Nationally Recognized STEM Institution A generous donation from alumnus and supporter Raul Deju will help "Techies" drive global innovation * New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (New Mexico Tech) is proud to announce the establishment of the Raul Deju Institute for Artificial Intelligence. This new initia  more

CARDIFF, Wales, Feb. 11 -- Cardiff University posted the following news: * * * New study aims to transform cultures of language-learning * Academics based in the Celtic nations will analyse the systems that support successful cultures of language-learning in Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Ireland. The Transforming Cultures of Language-Learning project involves researchers, from Cardiff University, the University of Stirling, Dublin City University and Queen's University Belfast. I  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 12 -- The University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * Penn's ENIAC, the world's first electronic computer, turns 80 Housed in the University of Pennsylvania's Moore School Building, ENIAC--the first programmable, electronic, general-purpose computer--launched in 1946. ENIAC's ability to be reprogrammed to solve a wide range of complex numerical problems was revolutionary and laid the foundation for modern digital systems. * Computing now pow  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Feb. 11 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Podcast: Curiosity Unbounded, Episode 17 -- From boom to bust, the workings of financial crises * Introduction Emil Verner is the Jerome and Dorothy Lemelson Professor of Management and Financial Economics at the MIT Sloan School of Management. His research examines how finance and the broader economy interact, with a focus on the causes and consequences of financial crises -from  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Feb. 11 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Purdue leads nationwide initiative tackling semiconductor talent shortage Purdue University's Chipshub is leading the charge to bolster available workforce talent for the semiconductor industry by providing free online access to cutting-edge simulation tools used to design chips for educational purposes on the university's nanoHUB platform. The program is the result of a public-private-academic part  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 11 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Q&A: Could light-powered computers reduce AI's energy use? * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -A key problem facing artificial intelligence (AI) development is the vast amount of energy the technology requires, with some experts projecting AI datacenters to be responsible for over 13% of global electricity usage by 2028. According to Xingjie Ni, associate professor of electrical engineering at the Pe  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 11 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Quantum Without the Physics * Imagine a world where computers could solve complex problems that currently take days or weeks in just hours or minutes. That's the aspirational goal of quantum optimization, a cutting-edge field studying how quantum computers could tackle mathematical challenges that affect everything from manufacturing efficiency to logistics  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 11 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Reclaiming harsh habitats with black soldier fly larvae * Extreme environments -on Earth and beyond -limit human habitation due to high levels of soil contaminants, making food production difficult. With instrumental funding from the WoodNext Foundation, researchers from Texas A&M University hope to rehabilitate extreme environmen  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 11 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Scientists pair AI and human knowledge to tackle notoriously difficult physics question * The currents of the oceans, the roiling surface of the sun and the clouds of smoke billowing off a forest fire-all are governed by the same laws of physics, and give rise to a complex phenomenon known as turbulence. But precisely modeling this chaotic motion of fluids, encompassing many scales of time and space, has  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 12 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Reclaiming harsh habitats with black soldier fly larvae Collaborative research supported by the WoodNext Foundation aims to autonomize rehabilitation of extreme environments. By Alyssa Schaechinger Extreme environments -- on Earth and beyond -- limit human habitation due to high levels of contaminants in the soil, making it difficult for food production. With instrumental fund  more

STORRS, Connecticut, Feb. 11 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Law Students Celebrated at Student Scholarship Showcase * UConn School of Law celebrated outstanding student research at its inaugural Student Scholarship Showcase on February 4. Six students delivered ten-minute presentations based on papers they have completed or are nearing completion, offering insights into timely legal and policy issues. The event highlighted the depth of student scholar  more

LAFAYETTE, Louisiana, Feb. 12 -- The University of Louisiana Lafayette campus issued the following news: * * * UL Lafayette launches Ph.D. program in applied computing and information sciences The University of Louisiana at Lafayette has launched a Ph.D. program in applied computing and information sciences, the first of its kind in the state. Its curriculum is tailored to prepare students to make strategic, research-based leadership decisions and improve business efficiency. "Unlike program  more

BAYREUTH, Germany, Feb. 11 (TNSjou) -- The University of Bayreuth issued the following news release: * * * New AI method accelerates liquid simulations Researchers at the University of Bayreuth have developed a method using artificial intelligence that can significantly speed up the calculation of liquid properties. The AI approach predicts the chemical potential - an indispensable quantity for describing liquids in thermodynamic equilibrium. The researchers present their findings in a new st  more

BIRMINGHAM, England, Feb. 11 (TNSjou) -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * Next-generation solar panels can boost energy production and reduce environmental impact Study finds the renewable energy sector can scale up solar energy technology production while further reducing environmental impacts. * As solar energy rapidly expands to meet urgent climate targets and rising electricity demand, the key challenge is to ensure this transition is not only scalable but a  more

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Feb. 12 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * UK to feature 'AI in Action' at Feb. 26 event Dave Melanson, Public Relations and Strategic Communications Artificial intelligence (AI) programs, partnerships and possibilities will take center stage during a campus AI showcase on Thursday, Feb. 26. The event -- UK x Microsoft: CATS AI in Action -- is free and open to all faculty, staff and students as well as community members. It will feature offici  more

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Feb. 11 -- The University of Lynchburg issued the following news: * * * University of Lynchburg launches expanded Doctor of Executive Leadership program The University of Lynchburg has updated its Doctor of Executive Leadership program, expanding concentration areas beyond healthcare to better serve leaders across a wide range of industries. The revised DEL now includes concentrations in corporate leadership, ethics of artificial intelligence and technology, and governme  more

RENO, Nevada, Feb. 12 -- The University of Nevada issued the following news: * * * $2.7M grant strengthens AI and computer science teaching in Nevada College of Education & Human Development to support preservice and in-service educators through training and certification Kelly Hanlon The University of Nevada, Reno's College of Education & Human Development is playing a central role in a new four-year, $2.7 million federal initiative designed to expand artificial intelligence and computer s  more

RICHARDSON, Texas, Feb. 12 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Education Initiative To Strengthen Students' AI Literacy, Training By: Veronica Gonzalez The University of Texas at Dallas will receive $4 million over four years from the U.S. Department of Education to boost high school and college students' proficiency in artificial intelligence (AI) and prepare them for the future workforce. UT Dallas is one of 18 institutions across the country to recei  more

GLASGOW, Scotland, Feb. 11 -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * UofG finalists shine in 2026 Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards * The University of Glasgow has been shortlisted across multiple categories in this year's Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards, with the work of researchers and partners highlighted for their innovative, socially impactful and collaborative work. Organised by Interface, the awards celebrate outstanding partnerships between academia, busines  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Feb. 11 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * Upstate CIO and CISO Mark Zeman named to Becker's 2026 CIOs to Know List Written by Lyndy McLaughlin Upstate Medical University Chief Information officer (CIO) and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Mark Zeman has been named to Becker's Hospital Review 2026 list of hospital and health system CIO's to know. Zeman was named CIO at Upstate in 2019 and, addi  more

TYLER, Texas, Feb. 12 -- The University of Texas Tyler campus issued the following news release: * * * UT Tyler Engineering Professor Earns National Research Award Dr. Prabha Sundaravadivel, an associate professor of electrical and computer engineering at The University of Texas at Tyler, received the American Society for Engineering Education 2026 Curtis W. McGraw Research Award-Non-PhD Granting Program Category. This is UT Tyler's second McGraw awardee in four years. The award recognizes S  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 11 -- Vanderbilt Law School issued the following news: * * * Harnessing the Power of Natural Selection for the Greater Good Nate Luce Evolutionary processes, especially natural selection, have the capacity to help us conquer some of society's largest challenges and meet our most important goals, yet they are often underappreciated or misunderstood, to our detriment. By developing a more refined understanding and definition of what natural selection is and isn't, w  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 11 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * Vanderbilt Peabody College meets the needs of education professionals with four new online master's degrees * Key Takeaways: * Vanderbilt is launching four new online master of education programs in Applied Behavioral Analysis, Educational Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness, Innovative Design and Technology in Education, and Multilingual Education * Graduates of these programs will  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, Feb. 11 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * What chatbots can teach humans about empathy * EVANSTON, Ill. -- Over half of U.S. adults are using large language models (LLMs) -such as ChatGPT, Gemini and Copilot -in some capacity. Whether using artificial intelligence to create grocery lists, turn oneself into a Muppets character or divulge one's deepest, darkest secrets, humans are relying more on AI models in their everyday lives, possibly   more

WILKES-BARRE, Pennsylvania, Feb. 12 -- Wilkes University issued the following news release: * * * Wilkes University Announces Google AI for Education Accelerator Partnership Wilkes University announced today that it has joined the Google AI for Education Accelerator program to offer career-focused resources for students. The program, a national initiative to support AI skill building, includes access to valuable training resources and tools that can be used for research, classroom projects, p  more

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio, Feb. 12 -- Wittenberg University issued the following news release: * * * Class of 2026 Commencement Speaker Rakesh Tondon '01, currently advising Entrepreneurs First, will deliver the keynote address during Wittenberg's 176th Commencement exercises, May 16 * A highly successful entrepreneur with 20-plus years of experience navigating hypergrowth and global expansion of startups, along with managing strategic acquisitions, Rakesh Tondon, Wittenberg class of 2001, has acce  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Feb. 12 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * New AI Tool Helps Scientists See How Cells Work Together Inside Diseased Tissue By Colin Poitras Doctors and scientists have long relied on microscopes to study human tissue and diagnose disease. But today's medical research produces far more information than the human eye alone can handle, including detailed maps of genes and proteins inside cells. A new study from Yale University researchers shows how art  more