YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio, Feb. 13 -- Antioch University posted the following news: * * * A Call to Relational Courage * This essay is part of Antioch Voices, a forum for Antiochians to speak out about issues important to them. Opinions expressed here belong to the author alone and do not necessarily reflect the official position of Antioch University. If you'd like to share your own voice, the first step is to send a short description of what you are planning to write about to communications@ant  more

TORONTO, Ontario, Feb. 13 -- The University of Toronto posted the following news: * * * AI more creative than most - but not all - humans: Study * Large language models like ChatGPT-4 score higher in creativity than the average person but trail highly creative individuals by a significant margin, according to a new study co-authored by Jay Olson, a postdoctoral fellow in the department of psychological and brain sciences at the University of Toronto Mississauga. Researchers compared LLMs a  more

STORRS, Connecticut, Feb. 13 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * All Roads Lead to AI at HackUConn 2026 * There's hardly any aspect of life that isn't feeling the emerging impact of artificial intelligence. AI. How we work and learn. How we interact with and understand the world. Creativity. Education. Medicine. Criminal justice. Fact and fiction. The impact of AI is now unavoidable. But AI's emergence is also an opportunity, says Aaron Rosman, 16 (CAH  more

ORLANDO, Florida, Feb. 13 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * Atomic Vision: UCF Researchers Create New AI Model for Molecular Analysis * At the UCF Institute of Artificial Intelligence (IAI), researchers have developed MolVision, a new artificial intelligence (AI) vision language (VLM) model capable of accurately viewing a molecule's structure. The project was launched from a bold idea, to make AI models learn scientific principles the same way students do.  more

COVENTRY, England, Feb. 13 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * Cleaner solar manufacturing could cut global emissions by eight billion tonnes * Manufacturing next-generation solar panels could cut global carbon emissions by up to 8.2 billion tonnes by 2035, finds a new international study by researchers from the University of Warwick and Northumbria, Birmingham, and Oxford Universities. Solar panels, known scientifically as photovoltaics (PV), convert sunl  more

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Feb. 13 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Collaboration as a Competitive Advantage * Dear Reader, As we settle into 2026, I am pleased to reconnect with the Bryant community through the pages of Bryant magazine. This issue invites us to reflect on some of the remarkable achievements of the past year and to look ahead with purpose and passion. At the heart of this issue is a theme woven throughout our culture: working together, collaboration,   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 13 -- Drexel University LeBow College of Business posted the following news: * * * Directors Dialogue Unplugged: Eds & Meds Edition * Key Insights for Trustees & Senior Leadership Why This Matters Eds & Meds are anchor institutions and regional economic engines -yet many regions, including Philadelphia, are over-dependent on them leaving the economy more vulnerable to demographic, technological and policy changes. With converging headwinds across higher   more

NEW YORK, Feb. 14 -- Fordham University issued the following Q&A on Feb. 12, 2026, by Patrick Verel with Su-Je Cho, professor of curriculum and teaching at the Graduate School of Education: * * * A Fordham Focus on AI: Tailoring Lessons for Students with Special Needs 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 Su-Je   more

MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, Feb. 14 -- The University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez campus issued the following news: * * * Four RUM initiatives are supported by the Science and Technology Trust By Mariam Ludim Rosa Velez, mariam.ludim@upr.edu The University Campus of Mayaguez (RUM) is again among the institutions supported by the Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust (FCTIPR), through the recent allocation of funds to promote innovative research and development projects in the country. T  more

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Feb. 12 -- The University of Missouri School of Journalism issued the following news release: * * * Frank Corridori helps students design creative futures at Missouri School of Journalism * Frank Corridori stands in front of Muralistic Princess, which hangs outside his office in the strategic communication suite. The artwork is one of 15 prints hanging throughout the suite. By Austin Fitzgerald An exhibition of Professor Frank Corridori's artwork currently adorns the   more

KYOTO, Japan, Feb. 13 -- Kyoto University issued the following news: * * * 18th Tachibana Award for Outstanding Women Researchers: winners and award ceremony announced The Kyoto University Tachibana Award for Outstanding Women Researchers was established in 2008 to recognize exceptional achievements by the institution's early-career women researchers. The University is pleased to announce that it has selected the winners of the 18th Tachibana Award and Honorable Mention Award and will hold a  more

CHARLESTON, South Carolina, Feb. 14 -- The Medical University of South Carolina issued the following news release: * * * MUSC Board of Trustees advances major strategic initiatives to strengthen cancer care, innovation and resiliency Board actions include review of the new cancer hospital budget estimate and design process, establishment of the newly named AI Center for Health Innovation and Informatics, national recognition for energy leadership, and key institutional milestones. * At its   more

MELBOURNE, Australia, Feb. 13 -- La Trobe University issued the following news release: * * * New partnership with global accelerator, The Gain * The partnership establishes a two-way, venture-backed bridge connecting Bengaluru-based founders to Australian capital and markets, while supporting Australian startups with a structured soft-landing into India's investment and industry ecosystem. The collaboration reflects La Trobe University's approach to global innovation moving beyond researc  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 13 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * She's closing the gap to protect the future of life sciences research * Northeastern London's head of biosciences, Helen Dawe, has been bringing industry experts, academics and health professionals together to understand the sector's skills gap. by Patrick Daly February 13, 2026 LONDON -Preparing graduates for the future is what Helen Dawe does best. But the head of bioscience and chemistry on th  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 14 -- Ohio State University issued the following news: * * * Ohio State president shares his vision for higher ed at Business First Power Breakfast Conversation centered on emerging AI-influenced workforce * Ohio State President Walter "Ted" Carter Jr. addressed some of his top priorities for the university as a keynote speaker at the Columbus Business First Power Breakfast. Hundreds of attendees filled a ballroom at a downtown hotel Thursday morning for the annual bre  more

DUNMORE, Pennsylvania, Feb. 14 -- Pennsylvania State University's Scranton campus issued the following news: * * * IT instructor earns best in track at international conference By Amy Gruzesky Penn State Scranton Lecturer of Information Sciences and Technology Fred Aebli's contribution to the Online Learning Consortium (OLC) Accelerate 2025 Conference -- "How ChatGPT Turned My Final Exams Into AI-Powered Learning Labs" --- received a Best-in-Track designation in the Innovative and Effective   more

UPPSALA, Sweden, Feb. 13 -- Uppsala University issued the following news release: * * * Researchers want to change the way we warn about natural disasters * With extreme weather events, fires and floods growing increasingly common, general warnings are no longer adequate. Researchers at Uppsala University, in collaboration with the World Meteorological Organization and others, now call for change - from mass mailings to personalised warnings that actually persuade people to act. Every year  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 13 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice hosts inaugural Houston Space Galette in honor of Texas-France Space Hub's first anniversary * The Ion, Houston's hub for innovation powered by Rice University, was abuzz Feb. 12 as members of the Houston and French space community met for the inaugural Houston Space Galette. This reception, named for the French king cake, was hosted by the Texas-France Space Hub, a collaboration that aims to unite acade  more

TEMPE, Arizona, Feb. 13 -- Rio Salado College issued the following news: * * * Creating Belonging for Online Learners Through Connection and Community In 2021, Rio Salado College and InScribe partnered to launch RioConnect, a digital community that allows Rio Salado College's students to easily connect with their peers, advisors, and faculty. A new effort announced this week aims to expand the reach and introduce new avenues of support networks in RioConnect to promote engagement and improve   more

LOGAN, Utah, Feb. 13 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Smoothing Rough Waters: USU Data Scientists Use Deep Learning to Identify River Rapids * A chance encounter at a Utah State University Ecology Center seminar yielded a research collaboration that resulted in a comprehensive, year-long AI learning project for undergrads and grad students; a continental-scale, publicly available river image dataset, a peer-reviewed paper in a top journal and a presentation for USU's  more

BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 13 -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * Spain leads global research on AI and journalism * According to an analysis carried out by the Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona and the CEU Abat Oliba University, Spain leads the world in research on the relationship between AI and journalism. Most academic studies treat AI as a promising innovation, and pay little attention to its impact on the environment and the Global South, among other   more

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Feb. 14 -- The University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus issued the following news: * * * Tampa Bay region's members of Congress secure $14 million in new funding for seven projects at USF By Althea Johnson, University Communications and Marketing The University of South Florida will receive more than $14 million in new resources as part of the federal spending package enacted in recent weeks. The funds were secured for the university as the result of the wor  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 14 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Texas A&M professor hosts first End-to-End 3D Learning Workshop Dr. Zhiwen Fan and a student researcher are leading the charge in 3D learning advancement for AI systems by establishing a popular workshop on the subject. By Amy Leifeste Dr. Zhiwen Fan, assistant professor in Texas A&M University's electrical and computer engineering department, hosted the first End-to-End 3D Le  more

MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, Feb. 14 -- The University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez campus issued the following news: * * * They appoint the RUM professor to the Executive Committee of the APLU Research Council By Mariam Ludim Rosa Velez, mariam.ludim@upr.edu Dr. Ingrid And. Padilla Cestero, professor in the Department of Civil Engineering and Surveying of the University Campus of Mayaguez (RUM) and special assistant of the Rector in research, innovation and creative work, was selected to serve on the   more

BUFFALO, New York, Feb. 12 (TNSrpt) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * UB moves to decarbonize the North Campus * The university conducted its first geothermal well test drill near the Baker Chilled Water Plant in May 2025. Photo: Douglas Levere The university conducted its first geothermal well test drill near the Baker Chilled Water Plant in May 2025. Photo: Douglas Levere By David J. Hill BUFFALO, N.Y. - There is much  more

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Feb. 14 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * Architecture students reimagine a Lexington warehouse through AI-informed design Haley Simpkins, College of Design What does it mean to design with artificial intelligence without surrendering authorship, intuition or humanity? That question anchored a recent architecture studio led by Jesse Voigt, instructor in the University of Kentucky College of Design. The course examined how emerging technologi  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 14 -- The University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * Leveraging AI to help stroke survivors recover speech abilities Doctoral student Shreya Parchure and her team evaluated the usefulness of an AI tool for personalizing speech therapy for patients with post-stroke aphasia. * During clinical rotations in a neurocritical care unit, Shreya Parchure's interactions with patients solidified her desire to advance research and care for those with po  more

MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, Feb. 14 -- The University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez campus issued the following news: * * * CoHemis presents international seminar on research by Wearable AI and Digital Twins By Mariam Ludim Rosa Velez, mariam.ludim@upr.edu The University Campus of Mayaguez (RUM) was recently the headquarters of the seminar Wearable AI and Digital Twins: Innovation in Motion, offered by Dr. Juan Patarroyo Montenegro, assistant professor of the Department of Computer Science and Engineer  more

BETHESDA, Maryland, Feb. 13 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news: * * * USU Leadership Holds Strategic Offsite to Align with Department of War Priorities * Senior leaders from the Uniformed Services University (USU) convened for an all-day strategy refresh offsite Feb. 11, 2026, to review institutional priorities and align on the University's strategic direction. The session provided an opportunity for leadership to assess current initiatives, identify emerging chal  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 14 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Experts discuss ramifications of court cases addressing social media addiction in children The first of several trials that seek to hold social media companies responsible for harm caused to children has gotten underway in California. The case accuses corporate giants Meta and YouTube of intentionally engineering their products to make children become addicted. Virginia Tech social media expert Megan Duncan and p  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Feb. 12 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Why choosing stuff to share is an ordeal * Whether ordering a pizza to split with friends or planning a family excursion, better communication can help reduce the anxiety that surrounds joint-consumption situations. We've all been there-shopping not just for ourselves, but also for someone else. Maybe you know them well and know exactly what they want, but what if you aren't sure? What if it's a group of  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The Yale School of the Environment has introduced an online certificate program designed to help professionals manage the complex and rapidly shifting media environment surrounding environmental issues. The 14-week initiative, titled the Strategic Climate Change Communication Certificate Program, arrives at a time when both information and misinformation regarding the climate crisis are at an all-time high. According to program instructor Anthony Leiserowitz, the speed an  more