WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, March 6 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * 'Building Bridges:' Graduate Research Symposium reaches across disciplines * Graduate students from William & Mary and other institutions around the United States recently had a chance to showcase their work as part of the university's annual Graduate Research Symposium, Feb. 26-27. Organized by a committee of student volunteers and hosted by William & Mary's Graduate Center, this event brought together ove  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- More than 200 faculty members, graduate students, and industry partners gathered at American University to examine how artificial intelligence is reshaping science, business, and culture. The Inaugural AI Research Conference, organized by the Institute for Applied Artificial Intelligence (IAAI), focused on the role of AI as a tool for explaining physics, psychology, and climate science. IAAI Director Gwanhoo Lee said the energy at the event demonstrated the power of inter  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, March 7 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * 22nd Annual Legislative Fish Fry highlights Kentucky State University's land-grant service to the Commonwealth Indoor-raised shrimp, bass, bluegill, pawpaw ice cream, and cake helped tell Kentucky State University's story on March 4, as more than 150 guests gathered for the University's 22nd Annual Legislative Fish Fry and a firsthand look at how its land-grant mission serves the Commonwealth. Held in   more

VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, March 6 -- Villanova University issued the following news release: * * * A Century and a Half of Connectivity: Professor Mojtaba Vaezi Reflects on the Evolution and Future of Communication Technology * On March 10, 1876, Alexander Graham Bell spoke the first words ever transmitted over telephone: "Mr. Watson, come here; I want you." This simple request to Bell's assistant, Thomas Watson, marked a significant milestone in direct person-to-person communication. Now,   more

MADISON, Wisconsin, March 6 -- The University of Wisconsin posted the following news: * * * Abbott visit marks UW-Madison's 'We Give Blood' competition win * Abbott and the Big Ten Conference presented a $1 million award to support student well-being and participated in campus events with students, researchers and leaders. By Sarah Skwirut March 6, 2026 Share this article On Wednesday, March 4, leaders from the global health care company Abbott and from the Big Ten Conference ma  more

GLENSIDE, Pennsylvania, March 7 -- Arcadia University issued the following news: * * * Dr. Velazco Publishes Two New Studies on Frugivorous (Fruit-Eating) Bats By Natalie Tursi '27 Assistant Professor of Biology Dr. Paul Velazco recently published two new studies, including one with a pair of alumni, on frugivorous, or fruit-eating, bats. The first appears in the Bulletin of the American Museum of Natural History. Titled "Phylogeny, biogeography, and classification of frugivorous bats in s  more

BETHESDA, Maryland, March 6 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news: * * * Artificial Intelligence in Military Medicine: USU Leaders Highlight the Future of Health Education * Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping medicine, research, and education, and leaders from the Uniformed Services University (USU) say preparing the next generation of military health professionals to use these tools responsibly will be critical to the future of military medicine. This me  more

HAMPTON, Virginia, March 6 -- Hampton University posted the following news: * * * Atmospheric and Planetary Science Graduate Student Shines with First-Place AMS Poster, Prestigious VSGC Fellowship As shifting weather patterns grow more complex and communities worldwide grapple with the realities of climate change, students at Hampton University are rising to the challenge to advance climate research and sustainable solutions. Among them is atmospheric science graduate student Akarshna Iyer '2  more

TUCSON, Arizona, March 6 -- The University of Arizona posted the following news release: * * * Bear Down 100: Capturing history at the CCP * As part of the 100th anniversary of our motto, "Bear Down," the University of Arizona is looking back at several of the most remarkable moments and accomplishments in the university's illustrious history, with an eye toward the "Bear Down" moments of the future. Living the values of "Bear Down" and capturing the perfect picture often involve a lot of   more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, March 6 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news: * * * Hybrid 'super foam': tunable, lightweight and ultra-durable * Aerospace engineering and materials science researchers at Texas A&M University and the DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory have developed a "super foam" that can absorb up to 10 times more energy than conventional padding. The composite, published and described in the journal of Composite Structures, combines an ordinary foam with 3D-printed in  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, March 7 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Binghamton research could reframe understanding of Alzheimer's Chemist studies mechanisms behind neurodegenerative disease By Katie Liu More than 7 million Americans over the age of 65 live with Alzheimer's. For years, scientists researching the disease have believed it begins when fragments of amino acids begin aggregating in brains, triggering a cascade effect that leads to plaque formation, degradatio  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, March 7 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Binghamton University honors faculty at inaugural Conversation Celebration Awards More than 130 faculty members have written for 'The Conversation' since partnership began in 2015 By David Hermanovitch Dozens of Binghamton faculty members who have written articles for The Conversation were honored March 5 to thank them for sharing their research and insights over the years. The Conversation is America's  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, March 7 (TNSjou) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Research: Moths are flying later in the year than a century ago Old datasets show changes in flight patterns and missing moth species in Ithaca, N.Y. By Jennifer Micale South of Fall Creek by the edge of the woods, the moths would gather. They were, of course, drawn by light -- set out by a researcher working in Cornell University's old Insectory building. In 1889, the lure came from a kerosene  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 6 -- The Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Professor's New Book Shares Science through Stories In The Collective Cure: Upstream Solutions for Better Public Health, Monica Wang weaves four women's stories-including her own-with scientific research to illustrate the social and structural forces that shape health, and to highlight the ways people from all walks of life can contribute to building healthier communities.  Some   more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, March 7 (TNSjou) -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * White House autism briefing linked to swift shifts in prescribing patterns, study finds A new study showed a significant decrease in acetaminophen use during pregnancy and a surge in leucovorin prescriptions after a September 2025 announcement that included comments by the president and head of the FDA. By Juan Siliezar, Associate Director of Media Relations and Leadership Communications, School o  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 7 -- Bethel University issued the following news: * * * Business teachers gather at Bethel to explore how to use AI thoughtfully in the classroom A recent Bethel symposium brought Minnesota teachers together to connect, share strategies, test new tools, and learn how to integrate artificial intelligence thoughtfully into business classrooms. By Jason Schoonover '09, senior web content specialist Chisago Lakes High School business teacher Hannah Lindstrom '16, GS'2  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 7 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Law's Michael Scharf recognized among the top 20 scholars in international law In its new scholarly impact rankings, HeinOnline recently named Case Western Reserve University School of Law professor Michael Scharf among the top 20 most-cited scholars in the field of international law. A premier online research platform, HeinOnline offers more than 244 million pages of fully searchable scholarly articl  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 7 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Medicine's Benjamin Clayton named to the inaugural 2025 End Alexander Disease Grant Program Benjamin Clayton, assistant professor of genetics and genome sciences at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, was recognized as a recipient of the End Alexander Disease Foundation's (End AxD) inaugural 2025 Grant Program. Grants typically range from $50,000 to $100,000 in direct costs for up to  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 7 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Medicine's Justin Lathia receives 2026 ASPIRE Award to examine potential treatments for aggressive brain cancer Justin Lathia, PhD, professor of molecular medicine at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine and co-leader of Case Comprehensive Cancer Center's Molecular Oncology Program, recently received a 2026 ASPIRE Award from The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research. The funding supports translat  more

AUSTIN, Texas, March 6 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Chris Cobos expands soil, water conservation science in Rollings Plains * Chris Cobos, Ph.D., wasted no time after graduating from Texas A&M University in December, starting as the Texas A&M AgriLife Research environmental soil scientist at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Vernon and assistant professor in t  more

SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, March 7 -- Converse University issued the following news: * * * A Donor's Gift Sends Students & Faculty to Nebraska Mathematics Conference Thanks to a generous donation from Fredy Madrid, a member of Dr. Jessica Sorrells' Dean's Advisory Board, Dr. Amanda Mangum was able to accompany three students, Sloane Kinley '26 (Nisbet Honors), Sofia Giraldo Jimenez '26 (Nisbet Honors), and Romy Rueff '27 (Nisbet Honors), to the Nebraska Conference for Undergraduate Wisdom i  more

FULLERTON, California, March 6 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news: * * * CSUF Opens 'Brave Space' With $2.9 Million Planned Gift * For Cal State Fullerton linguistics major Erin Aviles, the new Dippel Cochran Brave Space inside the Diversity Initiatives and Resource Centers is more than a safe space for students. "While a safe space prioritizes comfort and safety, the Brave Space is an environment that encourages discomfort through dialogue, education  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, March 6 -- Yale Law School posted the following news: * * * Daniel Boyarin to Deliver 2026 Robert M. Cover Lecture * Talmud scholar Daniel Boyarin will deliver the Robert M. Cover Lecture on March 23, 2026. The lecture, titled "Halakha and Aggada: After 'Nomos and Narrative,'" will take place at 4:10 p.m. in Room 120 of the Sterling Law Building. Daniel Boyarin is the Hermann P. and Sophia Taubman Emeritus Professor of Talmudic Culture in the Departments of Middle Ea  more

HANOVER, New Hampshire, March 7 (TNSjou) -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * Dartmouth Engineering Study Presents Simple, Affordable Tool to Measure Tissue Oxygen and Health By Catha Mayor Dartmouth Engineering researchers are developing a tool that uses a naturally-occurring molecule to measure cellular oxygen levels as a way to monitor tissue health over time. The tool could provide a simple, affordable method that is far superior to blood oxygen saturation measures for d  more

CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, March 7 -- DeSales University issued the following news: * * * DeSales University Earns Silver in 41st Annual Education Advertising Awards for Website Refresh DeSales University has received a Silver Award in the Website Refresh category in the 41st Annual Education Advertising Awards, recognizing the university's recent website redesign and re-platforming project. The Educational Advertising Awards is the largest educational advertising awards competition in the  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, March 7 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Disaster-preparedness research by Kentucky State students spotlights recovery challenges When severe weather hits, recovery depends on more than the storm itself. It depends on whether communities have the infrastructure, communication systems, and economic resilience to respond. That is the focus of Kentucky State University student research highlighted in a recent WAVE3 story by Marresa Burke during K  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 7 (TNSjou) -- Emory University Winship Cancer Institute issued the following news release: * * * Winship investigators turn cancer mutation into a chemical handle for precision molecular glues Researchers at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University and Emory University School of Medicine have reported a significant advance in the development of next-generation anticancer therapeutics: a precision "molecular glue" strategy that converts previously undruggable cancer  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 6 -- The Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * From MPH to Product Management Leader Melissa Honour (SPH'02) shares how she used the foundation she gained in epidemiology and biostatistics at the School of Public Health to carve out a high-profile career in product management at the intersection of data, technology, and healthcare.  For nearly 25 years, Melissa Honour (SPH'02) has specialized in the transformation of healthca  more

BOCA RATON, Florida, March 7 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Awarded $2.4M NIH Grant for Immune Signaling and Social Behavior Grant Snapshot: FAU has received a $2.4 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to explore how an immune-related receptor in neurons, interleukin-1 receptor type 1 (IL-1R1), influences brain function, behavior and psychiatric health. The project will examine how IL-  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, March 6 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Ferguson College doctoral student creating innovative crop production solutions * Media Contact: Kristin Knight | Office of Communications & Marketing, OSU Agriculture | 405-744-1130 | kristin.knight@okstate.edu Nearly 8,000 miles away from his home state of Punjab, India, fourth-generation farmer Harsanjam Singh is leaving his mark through research in the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College   more

ITHACA, New York, March 6 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Flipped chromosomal segments drive natural selection * When a species lives in two distinct types of habitats, individuals with traits better suited to each habitat will thrive and reproduce, naturally selecting descendants with those traits. But what about mobile aquatic species that live across a broad range of temperatures and latitudes? New research from Cornell and the University of Connecticut finds that  more

LAKELAND, Florida, March 7 -- Florida Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * Florida Poly boosts global reach with Fulbright Ecuador agreement Florida Polytechnic University is expanding its international impact through a new agreement with the Fulbright Commission in Ecuador, creating new pathways for student exchanges and joint research advancements in STEM fields. Dr. Devin Stephenson, Florida Poly's president, and Dr. Sandra Gross, executive director of Fulbright  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 6 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida State University celebrates partnership with Amazon Web Services * Florida State University researcher Paul Bupe is developing an interactive intersection safety system, a project for which he must analyze thousands of satellite images, fisheye camera photos and maps -more than 1.7 million unique objects each with its own metadata. To handle all that data, he uses Amazon Web Services, or AWS.  more

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, March 6 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * Following the data: Terry Bunn's public health mission in Kentucky * Terry Bunn has spent her career following the data. Repeatedly, that discipline -careful analysis, pattern recognition and an insistence on asking what comes next -has carried her into new territory. But beneath the charts, surveillance systems and peer-reviewed papers are two deeply personal life events that quietly redirected her p  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, March 6 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Seeds of something different * In Berlin in the early 1870s, tourists began visiting a neighborhood called Barackia. It did not have museums, palaces, or any other typical attractions. Barackia was a working-class neighborhood where people grew their own food, lived in small dwellings, and established communal arrangements outside the normal reach of government. For a while, anyway  more

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, March 6 -- Roger Williams University posted the following news: * * * From the Lab to the Court: How One Student-Athlete Built a Path in Science at Roger Williams University * BRISTOL, R.I. - Curiosity shaped nearly every step of Lily Winsten's time at Roger Williams University. The senior from Rockledge, Fla., who is double-majoring in Biology and Public Health, has consistently sought out opportunities that challenged her to grow. Whether stepping into a research lab  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 6 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU physicist earns prestigious international fellowship to research origins of universe * A Florida State University particle physicist has been awarded a fellowship to support his research into the Higgs boson, a fundamental building block of our universe, and dark matter. Kohsaku Tobioka, an associate professor in the Department of Physics, is the first FSU faculty member to receive an Invitationa  more

HAMPTON, Virginia, March 6 -- Hampton University posted the following news: * * * Hampton University Student Joins PPIA 2026 Junior Summer Institute Fellowship and Advances the Future of Public Leadership * The Public Policy & International Affairs Program (PPIA) announces the selection of the 2026 Junior Summer Institute Fellows, an extraordinary cohort of emerging leaders chosen through a highly competitive national application process. This year's Fellows will attend the Junior Summer I  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Harvard Medical School is expanding nutrition education within its medical programs to better equip future doctors to treat and prevent conditions such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. This initiative builds on a history of leadership in the field dating back to 1942 when the school established the first nutrition department at any medical institution. Fourth year medical student Julie Chung highlighted how hands-on training helps clinicians provide informed  more

HEMPSTEAD, New York, March 7 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * ASIANetwork Grant Supports Student-Led Oral History of Indonesian New Yorkers Four Hofstra School of Health Science (SHS) students are stepping into the role of historians and filmmakers, capturing the voices of Indonesian elders in New York City through a newly funded oral history project. A new $23,880 grant from ASIANetwork will support "Roots, Health, and Resilience: An Oral History of Indonesian New York  more

NEW YORK, March 7 -- Hunter College, a constituent college of the City University of New York, issued the following news: * * * Shaping the Future of Artificial Intelligence Through Community Action Artificial intelligence is increasingly shaping how we live and work. How can communities ensure that the technologies molding our future reflect shared values, creativity, and social responsibility? That was the topic of "If We Don't, Who Will: Public Art, AI, and the Power of Collective Storyte  more

ITHACA, New York, March 6 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * ILR, unions offer NYC construction workers innovative emotional first aid * Ironworker Chris Scattone remembers walking slowly to the edge of the 63rd story of the skyscraper he was helping to build and imagining his own funeral. He remembers the orange glow from a nearby copper rooftop in lower Manhattan, and how his T-shirt was spattered with blood after he shot heroin that morning. He was homeless, severely u  more

INDIANA, Pennsylvania, March 7 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * Impact 150: IUP Alumnus Donates $1 Million for IUP Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine; Campaign at More than $102 Million Terry A. Serafini, a 1961 mathematics education and physics education graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania from Pittsburgh, has gifted IUP $1 million for IUP's proposed college of osteopathic medicine--bringing IUP's Impact 150 comprehensive fundraising cam  more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, March 6 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Interaction of carbon and nutrient cycles overlooked in marine carbon dioxide strategies * KINGSTON, R.I. - March 6, 2026 - There is growing interest in the scientific community and private sector in biological approaches to marine carbon dioxide removal-strategies designed to enhance the ocean's natural ability to absorb carbon from the atmosphere. However, a study led by Megan Sullivan, a pos  more

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, March 6 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * International Institute at MSU announces 2026 Global Development Seed Grant cohort Under the umbrella of the university's International Institute, Mississippi State is launching a new round of globally focused research through the International Research Development Office and its Global Development Seed Grant program. The 2026 GDSG cohort includes six awardees initiating projects spanning clima  more

INDIANA, Pennsylvania, March 7 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * IUP Center for Civil Discourse and Civic Life Directors Present to Council Of Trustees On March 5, Indiana University of Pennsylvania's Council of Trustees heard an update about IUP's Center for Civil Discourse and Civic Life from codirectors Gwen Torges, Adam Jones, and Elise Glenn and from students Dominick Ditoro, Elizabeth Fox, and Monserrat Lopez Villagomez. Torges is a professor of pol  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 7 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * Building Well-being in Partnership with the Academia Cooperation between academia and the public sector is often described as knowledge transfer, where the university produces evidence and institutions incorporate it into their work. However, this view is limited when public management is thought of as the co-coproduction of public health action. This implies ado  more

KENNESAW, Georgia, March 6 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * New research shows emotional triggers drive belief in fake news Ever wonder why so-called "fake news" seems to make the rounds faster than factual information does? Kennesaw State University researcher Aaron French says the answer lies in human emotion.  In a study published in the Information Systems Frontiers journal, French, an associate professor in the Michael J. Coles College of Business e  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, March 6 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU Kudos March 2026: Celebrating Jayhawk achievements * It's time to celebrate Jayhawk colleagues' achievements: KU News Service accepted submissions and combed websites, social media and newsletters for recent external honors and awards for current faculty and staff at the Lawrence, Edwards and Medical Center campuses and affiliates. KU Kudos is published 6-7 times a year. Have something to share? Submi  more

BETHLEHEM, Pennsylania, March 7 (TNSrpt) -- Lehigh University issued the following news: * * * President Joseph J. Helble: Record Applications, Research Growth and Strengthening Community Story by atie Clarke Community hears updates on admissions and career outcomes, research, faculty recognition and facilities. In his latest Community Conversation on Monday, March 2, President Joseph J. Helble '82 noted the positive momentum Lehigh continues to build, even in the face of prevailing challe  more

LOMA LINDA, California, March 7 -- Loma Linda University Health issued the following news: * * * How early intervention can change a child's developmental trajectory and long-term outcomes By Linda Ha For many parents, the first signs that something may be off in their child's development are easy to dismiss. A toddler who isn't talking yet. A baby who avoids eye contact. A preschooler who melts down when routines change. Family reassurances often follow: Every child develops at their own pa  more

LOMA LINDA, California, March 7 (TNSjou) -- Loma Linda University Health issued the following news: * * * Kidney function improved with plant-based diet, researchers say By Ansel Oliver Researchers have found that vegan and pesco-vegetarian diets are associated with better kidney health compared to diets that include meat and dairy products. Diets that are strictly plant-based (vegan) as well as those that include fish (pesco-vegetarian) may offer protection against chronic kidney disease b  more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 6 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Material previously thought to be quantum is actually new, nonquantum state of matter * Rice researchers discover cerium magnesium hexalluminate not quantum despite displaying characteristics of quantum spin liquid state Magnetic materials in a quantum spin liquid phase are of great interest in the pursuit of exotic state of matter and quantum computation. But in the quantum realm, things are not always wha  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: International Women's Day 2026 * WASHINGTON (March 6, 2026) - For more than a century, International Women's Day (IWD) has recognized women's achievements while shining a light on the challenges that continue to shape women's lives and opportunities. Since 1911, IWD has belonged to everyone who believes in gender equality to celebrate progress and take action toward a more equitable future.   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 7 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * How Covered is IVF in the United States? IVF insurance coverage varies greatly among larger employers * Analysis of in vitro fertilization policy plans offers a better picture of what kind of access patients actually have. Read the full article here (https://www.michiganmedicine.org/health-lab/ivf-insurance-coverage-varies-greatly-among-large  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 7 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Milestones in the history of women in medicine and biomedical science at U-M From the first women admitted alongside men at a major medical school, to the training ground for the first female Surgeon General and the laboratories of scientific pioneers * On a cold March day in 1870, a milestone in American medical history happened on the Unive  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, March 6 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Personal tech, social media, and the "decline of humanity" * Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt presented a forceful analysis of the damage smartphones and social media are doing to our cognition, our civic fabric, and our children's wellbeing, while calling for renewed action to ward off their effects, in the latest of MIT's Compton Lectures on Wednesday. "Around the world, peop  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, March 6 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Studying the genetic basis of disease to explore fundamental biological questions * When Associate Professor Eliezer Calo PhD '11 was applying for faculty positions, he was drawn to MIT not only because it's his alma mater, but also because the Department of Biology places high value on exploring fundamental questions in biology. In his own lab, Calo studies how craniofacial malf  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, March 6 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * X-raying rocks reveals their carbon-storing capacity * To avoid the worst effects of climate change, many billions of metric tons of industrially generated carbon dioxide will have to be captured and stored away by the end of this century. One place to store such an enormous amount of greenhouse gas is in the Earth itself. If carbon dioxide were pumped into the cracks and crevices   more

AMHERST, Massachusetts, March 6 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Nominations Open for iCons Teaching Fellowship * The UMass iCons Program is now accepting nominations of UMass faculty members for the iCons Teaching Fellowship. iCons Teaching Fellows will teach one iCons course for two to three years and receive professional development funding after year two of the fellowship. Faculty members may be nominated for the iCons Teaching Fellowship by current i  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 7 -- Clark Atlanta University issued the following news: * * * Operation HOPE Donates $5 Million to Empower Incoming Students at Clark Atlanta University Clark Atlanta University Launches Financial Coaching Initiative Aimed at Equipping Freshmen with Essential Financial Skills for Long-Term Success * Clark Atlanta University (CAU) is thrilled to announce a transformative financial coaching initiative, supported by a generous $5 million in-kind commitment from Operati  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Student organizer Madison Johnson led the inaugural Oncology Symposium at Pepperdine University on Feb. 25, bringing together medical experts and patients to discuss advancements in cancer care. Held at Smothers Theatre, the event focused on the intersection of academic research and patient-centered clinical trials. Dee Anna Smith, CEO of Sarah Cannon Research Institute and chair of the Board of Regents, opened the program by highlighting the mission to advance therapies   more

GENESEO, New York, March 6 -- The State University of New York Geneseo Campus posted the following news: * * * Philosophy Professor Explores LGBTQ+ Reproduction Experiences * While philosophy research in reproduction has significantly increased in the last 20 years, LGBTQ+ people are often excluded from the conversation, says Amanda Roth, Geneseo philosophy professor and coordinator of the gender, sexuality, and women's studies program. She is exploring their experience more deeply through  more

BUFFALO, New York, March 6 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Preventing violence, protecting mental health focus of 22nd Annual Safe Schools Initiative Seminar By Charles Anzalone  Educators, law enforcement, first responders, mental health professionals and other school-safety stakeholders, including parents and guardians, are invited to attend the 22nd Annual Safe Schools Initiative Seminar to learn new practical strategie  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 (TNSrpt) -- Americans maintain higher levels of trust in career scientists at U.S. health agencies than in the leaders of those organizations, according to a report from the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania. The survey found that 67% of adults have confidence in career staff at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Institutes of Health (NIH), and Food and Drug Administration (FDA), while only 43% express confidence in a  more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 6 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice selected to lead US Space Force Strategic Technology Institute 4 * Rice University has signed an $8.1 million cooperative agreement to lead the United States Space Force University Consortium/Space Strategic Technology Institute 4 (SSTI), called the Center for Advanced Space Sensing Technologies (CASST) at Rice. Led by David Alexander, director of the Rice Space Institute, CASST will bring new technologi  more

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, March 7 -- Rowan University issued the following news: * * * Rowan University researchers unveil Robossis Alpha, a breakthrough in orthopedic surgery Mohammad Abedin-Nasab and his team of researchers at Rowan University have introduced Robossis Alpha, the world's first robotic surgical system designed for minimally invasive alignment of fractured long bones. This advanced prototype, nearing clinical trials, addresses a critical challenge in orthopedic surgery: ensuring   more

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, March 7 -- Rowan University issued the following news: * * * Professor's book earns national "Best Policing Book" award John A. Shjarback, associate professor in Rowan's Department of Law & Justice Studies was honored by the Police Section of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS) with the "Best Policing Book" award for "Chasing Change in Camden: Police Reform in One of America's Most Violent Cities." The award was presented during the ACJS annual meeting on Ma  more

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, March 7 -- Rowan University issued the following news: * * * RIPPAC to host CNN's Elie Honig for discussion on politics and prosecution CNN Senior Legal Analyst Elie Honig is scheduled to discuss U.S. politics and the country's justice system during a public program at Rowan University on Thursday, March 26. An experienced commentator and expert on the Department of Justice and the Supreme Court, Honig will present "Prosecution, Politics, & Presidential Accountability"  more

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, March 7 -- Sam Houston State University issued the following news: * * * Where Movement Meets Medicine: A Cross-College Collaboration Supporting Student Growth By Brittany Foreman For dancers, every leap, lift and landing depends on the body. It is the instrument that makes their art possible, and protecting it is essential to sustaining a career in the arts. That shared understanding is shaping a collaborative learning experience between the graduate dance program in th  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, March 7 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Samsung Austin Semiconductor furthers support for Aggie Engineers A leading technology company continues to create unique opportunities for Texas A&M students to grow in both education and industry experience. By Kamryn Chapman, Texas A&M Engineering Samsung Austin Semiconductor's partnership with Texas A&M University's College of Engineering continues to foster new opportuni  more

SARASOTA, Florida, March 7 -- The New College of Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news: * * * SCF and New College Create Direct Path to High-Demand Degrees (Bradenton, Fla., Mar. 6, 2026) - Students in Manatee and Sarasota counties now have a clearer, more confident path to earning a bachelor's degree in high-demand fields such as marine biology, chemistry, psychology, and economics. Through a new partnership between State College of Florida, M  more

RIVERSIDE, California, March 6 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Scholar makes case for moving beyond sexual labels * In a new book, sociologist Brandon Andrew Robinson calls for abolishing sexual identities. Robinson, an associate professor of gender and sexuality studies at UC Riverside, knows it's a provocative thesis. But they argue that discarding these labels is a critical step toward giving people the freedom to relate to one another o  more

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Missouri, March 5 -- Southeast Missouri State University posted the following news: * * * SEMO Advances Agribusiness Careers Through Online Master's Program Offered fully online through SEMO's Department of Agriculture, the program blends practical experience with advanced business and leadership training. It is designed for current professionals and emerging leaders seeking a deeper understanding of agricultural-related business, risk management, marketing and international a  more

RAPID CITY, South Dakota, March 6 -- The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology issued the following news release: * * * South Dakota Mines Entrepreneurs Secure Nearly $40,000 During State's Giant Vision Business Plan Competition * South Dakota Mines innovators once again proved they are a driving force behind South Dakota's next big ideas, capturing three of the five top awards in both the student and open divisions at the recent Governor's Giant Vision Business Plan Competition and ea  more

ROHNERT PARK, California, March 7 -- California State University Sonoma State University issued the following news: * * * SSU to host major conference for bioscience undergrads Sonoma State University will serve as host for the 49th annual West Coast Biological Sciences Undergraduate Research Conference, bringing together some of the nation's most promising undergraduate scientists for a dynamic celebration of discovery, collaboration, and innovation. For nearly five decades, the conference   more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, March 6 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Students, community members debate social media's role in democracy Social media is a common facet of everyday life. But has it become a threat to American democracy?  That was the central question of the Public Square Debate, sponsored by William & Mary's Office of Student Engagement and Leadership and held on Feb. 27 in the Sadler Center. College and high school students alongside multigenerational commu  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, March 6 -- Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences posted the following news: * * * Study points to precision approach for alcoholism medications * A new study from the laboratory of Cody Siciliano, assistant professor of pharmacology, suggests that two widely used medications for alcohol use disorder-commonly called alcoholism-may be equally effective overall but individuals only respond to one of the two medications. The findings, published in Nature  more

AURORA, Colorado, March 6 -- The University of Colorado School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * Study Reveals Multiple Types of Post-Amputation Pain, Each Needing Different Treatment * Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz have identified a critical gap in how post-amputation pain is evaluated and treated. The study shows that pain after lower limb amputation is not a single uniform condition but a set of distinct experiences that change depending on act  more

ALBANY, New York, March 7 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * New York State Mesonet Collaborates on Maine Statewide Weather Network By Mike Nolan The University of Maine is launching a statewide weather monitoring network through collaboration with the New York State Mesonet at the University at Albany's Atmospheric Sciences Research Center. University of Maine Cooperative Extension recently installed an advanced weather station in Orono, the third in what will be  more

LOS ANGELES, California, March 5 -- The University of Southern California Rossier School of Education posted the following news: * * * A team of USC and Stanford education researchers will measure the impact of California's new 'science of reading' law through a multi-year study * When Assembly Bill 1454 passed unanimously in October 2025, many educators across California rejoiced. At long last, there is now legislation on the books that will align literacy efforts in California under a unit  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, March 6 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news: * * * Texas A&M study reveals how antibiotic use during leukemia treatment reshapes the gut microbiome * Patients undergoing intensive chemotherapy for acute myeloid leukemia are routinely treated with multiple antibiotics to prevent infection, a practice that new research from Texas A&M University shows can significantly reshape the gut microbiome and influence the risk of antibiotic-resistant infections. I  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 6 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Tiny thermometers offer on-chip temperature monitoring for processors The semiconductor chips driving modern-day computer processors are covered in billions of individual transistors, each of which can overheat under stress, causing steep drops in performance. To address this, a team led by researchers at Penn State has developed a microscopic thermometer, smaller than an ant's antenna, th  more

TUSKEGEE, Alabama, March 7 -- The Tuskegee University issued the following news: * * * Tuskegee president delivers keynote at the largest conference in the nation focused on Black male student success Crystal Drake African American Male Education Network & Development (A(2)MEND) is cutting through the statistics on Black male college completion rates and driving practical solutions - and success. Tuskegee University is in the fight with them as the only HBCU with an A(2)MEND chapter on camp  more

TUSKEGEE, Alabama, March 7 -- The Tuskegee University issued the following news: * * * Tuskegee Researcher Celebrated with Other Alabama Leaders Creating Change Thonnia Lee Dr. Deepa Bedi, Director of the Center for Biomedical Research and a professor of Biomedical Sciences, was recently honored among 25 others as "Women Who Shape the State" by This is Alabama. Honorees were selected for their commitment to strengthening their communities and creating lasting change across the state. Dr. B  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 6 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Two Anne's College professors receive prestigious research awards * Two distinguished professors at the Florida State University Anne Spencer Daves College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences (Anne's College) earned recognition from the American Educational Research Association (AERA) for their outstanding work in their respective fields. Nicole Patton Terry and Lara Perez-Felkner were each sele  more

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, March 7 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * UAH Business of Space Conference highlights NASA - Blue Origin partnership; restored Apollo Test Stand celebrates 500th hot-fire test Russ Nelson In an era defined by ambitions to return to the Moon and push onward to Mars, a groundbreaking partnership between NASA and Blue Origin is demonstrating how collaboration between government and industry can strengthen America's space capabilities and accelera  more

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, March 6 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * UAPB Researcher Nitish Sankurabhukta Pioneering AI to Transform Global Aquaculture Health, Expand Precision Access Worldwide * At the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), a quiet technological revolution is underway, according to Dr. Yathish Ramena, director of the university's Aquaculture and Fisheries Center of Excellence. Nitish Kumar Sankurabhukta, a researcher in the Depart  more

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, March 6 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * UK UNITE Research Showcase 2026 is April 28 The University of Kentucky will host the 2026 UNITE Research Showcase Tuesday, April 28, to highlight impactful science dedicated to advancing the development of children, youth and families across the Commonwealth.  The event brings together investigators, trainees and colleges from across the university to focus on impactful research vital to the Commonwe  more

AMHERST, Massachusetts, March 6 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * The 'Great Texas Freeze' Killed Thousands of Purple Martins; Biologists Worry Recovery Could Take Decades * Thousands of birds, including beloved purple martins, died in "The Great Texas Freeze" of 2021. Thanks to a recent study published in Nature Ecology and Evolution led by biologists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, we now know not only the extent of the die-off-up to 27% of the  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 6 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Nanoparticle-infused saline could help people facing kidney stone surgery A materials science collaboration between UChicago PME engineers and Duke doctors could lead to shorter, safer procedures using lasers During a procedure known as laser lithotripsy, urologists use a small, video-guided laser to blast painful, potentially damaging kidney stones to smithereens. It's better for the patient if urolo  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, March 7 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * New football helmets perform better in concussion testing Latest UC biomedical engineering results show the back of the head is still vulnerable By Michael Miller, 513/556-6757, michael.miller3@uc.edu The latest generation of football helmets do a better job of protecting players from impacts that can cause concussions, according to new lab tests conducted at the University of Cincinnati. Despite the  more

STORRS, Connecticut, March 6 (TNSjou) -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * How Much Sleep Do Teens Get? Six-Seven Hours. * Teenagers across the country are getting less sleep, a researcher from the University of Connecticut reports on March 2 in JAMA. And the problem appears to be societal. Teens not getting enough sleep has been reported as a problem in the medical literature since at least the turn of the 20th century: a 1905 study in The Lancet of the sleep   more

ATHENS, Georgia, March 7 (TNSjou) -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * Your clothes may become smarter than you UGA researchers are working on smart textiles that can measure heart rate, store power By Sydney Barrilleaux You're probably used to the sight of smartwatches on people's wrists. But what about smart clothes? Researchers at the University of Georgia are exploring how the clothes people wear can potentially track and protect their health. Smart textiles a  more

COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, March 7 -- The University of Maryland issued the following news release: * * * Giving Day Raises Record-Smashing $9.4M CMNS, Hillel Lead Fundraising Effort to Advance UMD Priorities * Nearly 10,000 supporters of the University of Maryland banded together on Wednesday to raise over $9.4 million on Giving Day, an eye-popping record high for the campus' academic units, student organizations and initiatives. The total for the yearly 24-hour fundraising marathon outpace  more

RENO, Nevada, March 7 -- The University of Nevada issued the following news: * * * Computer Science & Engineering professors lead $1 million medical AI research project Research looks at AI in breast cancer, medical text and sleep disorders; collaboration with local clinicians, teachers encouraged * Assistant Professor Ankita Shukla and Foundation Professor George Bebis are heading up a $1 million research project that aims to make AI smarter, safer and more reliable, particularly around me  more

RENO, Nevada, March 7 -- The University of Nevada issued the following news: * * * Electrical engineering alum leads Tahoe utility through rising wildfire threats Eric Schwarzrock champions grid power upgrades, detection technology and practical training for the next generation of engineers Chris Moran Eric Schwarzrock likes a challenge, whether it's protecting the Tahoe Basin from wildfire or -- together with his wife, Megan -- raising four children all under the age of 11. That willingn  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, March 6 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release: * * * New Podcast Episodes New episodes explore real experiences of working adults pursuing education, enhancing careers and leading in their communities  University of Phoenix has released six new episodes of its Degrees of Success (r) alumni podcast series, expanding the collection of stories that highlight determination, service, leadership and lifelong learning. The newest episodes feature alumni a  more

MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, March 7 -- The University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez campus issued the following news: * * * MUSA receives grant to start the planning phase of its archaeological collection By Mariam Ludim Rosa Velez, mariam.ludim@upr.edu The University of Mayaguez (RUM) of the University of Puerto Rico (UPR) received a grant of $603 thousand from the Mellon Foundation to begin the planning phase of the project dedicated to the documentation, conservation and development of the archaeolo  more

TACOMA, Washington, March 6 -- The University of Puget Sound posted the following news: * * * University of Puget Sound DPT Department Presents Research at National Conference * Representing the University of Puget Sound on a global stage, 11 Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students and six faculty members recently traveled to Anaheim, California, in February, for the American Physical Therapy Association's (APTA) Combined Sections Meeting (CSM). One of the highlights of the gathering was   more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, March 7 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus issued the following news: * * * Missing in Nevada Day Event Extends Anthropology's Partnership with Coroner's Office Faculty and students from the Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Lab help solve missing persons cases. * Few experiences are more heart-wrenching than a family member, friend, or loved one going missing. The waiting and wondering, the not knowing, the sense of grief and loss, and lack of closure.   more

LOS ANGELES, California, March 6 -- The University of Southern California Rossier School of Education posted the following news: * * * USC Rossier expands doctoral offerings with three new cohorts for fall 2026 * In the fall of 2026, the USC Rossier School of Education will launch three new cohorts for incoming doctoral students, all offered online: the EdD in Educational Leadership International Schools Cohort, the EdD in Educational Leadership Independent Schools Cohort and the EdD in Orga  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, March 7 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * New USDA agreement underscores public value of 1890 land-grant universities, including Kentucky State University MOU follows a national observance of the 135th anniversary of the Second Morrill Act of 1890 * A new memorandum of understanding between the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Council of 1890 University Presidents is the latest federal affirmation of the public value delivered by 1890 l  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, March 6 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * UTSA Arts launches citywide series on the impact of arts in prisons * A special citywide series from UTSA Arts is exploring the role and impacts of the arts within prisons and jails. The Arts & Incarceration series, running March 4 through April 13, cultivates empathy around the impacts of incarceration by using the arts to bridge the gap between the community and those who are affected. Thr  more

KENOSHA, Wisconsin, March 6 -- The University of Wisconsin Parkside campus posted the following news: * * * UW-Parkside to Host Thompson Center Event on Trust, Power, and the Future... * Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership Presents: Power and Perception: Democracy, Enforcement, and Trust in U.S. Courts Kenosha, Wis. -The Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership will host a nationally recognized panel of legal scholars, journalists, and public thinkers for Power and Perce  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, March 6 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * Vanderbilt Peabody College faculty launch study on youth-led community safety efforts in Nashville * Vanderbilt Peabody College Professors Chezare Warren and Krista Mehari will lead a new study this fall examining Black youth's contributions to launching Nashville's Office of Youth Safety, one of a few city government-initiatives in the United States established to take an evidence-based approach   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 7 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Researchers drill down on genetics to guide treatment for leukemia patients A multi-institutional effort led by Virginia Tech's Fralin Biomedical Research Institute researchers aims to refine relapse prediction by identifying genetic markers in blood samples from patients with a rare blood cancer. By John Pastor Cancer researchers are making strides in efforts to use genetic profiling to develop a more  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 7 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Whole Health consortium advances mental, rural, and technology research By Becca Halm Tools to protect older adults from phone-based fraud in real time are moving from concept to reality after new seed funding from the Whole Health Consortium at Virginia Tech. Led by Katalin Parti, the project will develop a large language model-powered phone scam detection tool alongside an immersive virtual-reality training   more

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, March 6 -- Wake Forest University posted the following news: * * * Wake Forest, Palmer Foundation announce partnership to promote leadership and character through golf * The Arnold & Winnie Palmer Foundation and the Program for Leadership and Character at Wake Forest University are forming a partnership to promote leadership and character development through youth golf programs around the world and to support student-athletes at Wake Forest. The Arnold & Winn  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, March 7 (TNSjou) -- Washington University in St. Louis issued the following news: * * * Nearly half of young adults report loneliness in eight-country study By Deb Parker, parkerd@wustl.edu Nearly half of young adults across eight countries report feeling lonely -- and those who do face much higher likelihood of depression and anxiety, according to a new international study led by researchers at the Washington University in St. Louis School of Public Health. Across all   more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, March 6 -- The Washington University School of Medicine posted the following news release: * * * New compound stops common complications after intestinal surgery When parts of the small intestine are diseased or die, the treatment can involve surgically removing the affected tissue. Although lifesaving, the procedure -referred to as a radical small bowel resection -can lead to long-term liver damage and even failure, requiring a liver transplant. There are no medications   more

LA JOLLA, California, March 6 -- The Salk Institute for Biological Studies issued the following news release: * * * Why does the body deem some foods safe and others unsafe? * * Highlights * Scientists identify three new proteins, one each from soybean, corn, and wheat, that the body uses to determine oral tolerance-the opposite of food allergy * They found that specialized immune cells called regulatory T cells interact with these proteins in the gut * By understanding tolerance,   more

WILKES-BARRE, Pennsylvania, March 7 -- Wilkes University issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Daniel R. Green to Present Grace Kimball Memorial Lecture on March 18 Paleoecologist and biological anthropologist, Daniel R. Green, will present this year's Grace Kimball Memorial Lecture, "Chemical Paleontology: Paleoclimate and Evolution from the East African Rift System," at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, in Stark Learning Center 105. The lecture is free and open to the public. Global co  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, March 7 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Yale and New Haven announce new commitment and plan to support city finances, advance shared goals Yale and the City of New Haven unveiled a new commitment and plan that support the city's finances and jointly advance new and enduring goals. * Yale University and the City of New Haven today announced a new commitment and plan to support the city's finances that also outlines key steps toward other vital sha  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, March 7 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * The weight of stress: Helping parents may protect children from obesity Yale researchers found that helping parents regulate stress, when combined with healthy nutrition, curbed obesity risk in their young children. By Karen Guzman In recent years, rates of childhood obesity have been rising, with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control estimating in 2024 that approximately one in five children and a  more