ORLANDO, Florida, March 24 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * 2 UCF Faculty Earn Prestigious IEEE Recognitions in Virtual Reality * At the 2026 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Virtual Reality and 3D User Interfaces Conference, the IEEE Visualization and Graphics Technical Community (VGTC) brought together the world's brightest minds in virtual reality (VR) -and honored two UCF pioneers whose discoveries continue to shape how we expe  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, March 23 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * 2025-26 Inclusive Excellence Awards recipients announced * Every year, Michigan State University recognizes individuals, teams and organizations for their contributions to inclusive excellence in teaching, research, programming, service, community outreach and organizational change. The 2025-26 Inclusive Excellence Awards recipients will be recognized at the Celebrating Inclusive Excellence Recogni  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, March 24 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Active Surfaces aims to install peel-and-stick solar panels everywhere * Active Surfaces, a startup based on solar-energy technologies rooted in MIT research, is well on its way to developing what co-founder Richard Swartwout SM '18, PhD '21 calls "solar 2.0." The company's technology is in response to a need Swartwout recognized while observing energy challenges in India during a  more

ARCATA, California, March 24 -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt posted the following news: * * * Advancing Hands-On Sustainability Learning * Terrell created two funds: The Terrell Family CCAT Experiential Learning Fund, which will support experiential and hands-on learning within the Campus Center for Appropriate Technology (CCAT), and the Terrell Environmental Studies Scholarship, which will support students pursuing a degree in Environmental Studies. Together, the f  more

KENNESAW, Georgia, March 24 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Architecture student thrives through leadership, design competitions, and community Raised in Rio de Janeiro, Gabriela de Almeida grew up surrounded by the vibrant culture and architecture of one of Brazil's most iconic cities. It was there that she developed an early interest in architecture thanks to her mother, who once brought home a floor plan of her bedroom.  "I remember coloring it and a  more

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, March 24 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Associate Dean Daryl Lim co-organizes global AI dispute resolution exchange Associate Dean for Research and Strategic Partnerships Daryl Lim co-organized and moderated sessions at the 2026 International Tech & IP Disputes Exchange (I-TIDE), a major global convening on artificial intelligence (AI) and cross-border technology disputes. The hybrid seminars were held in New Y  more

LA JOLLA, California, March 24 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Birch Aquarium Celebrates First-Ever Red Octopus Settlement Success * Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego is celebrating a historic milestone in cephalopod care with the successful settlement of more than 15 Red Octopuses ( Octopus rubescens). Experts believe this is the first time this species has been hatched, raised and "settled" in aquarium ca  more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, March 24 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Building the Next Generation of Cybersecurity Professionals * Since 2017, Seton Hall University's student Security Operations Center (SOC) has advanced cybersecurity education, one alert, investigation and real-world experience at a time. What began as a student worker program has grown into a cornerstone of the University's commitment to experiential learning, workforce readiness and values-centered  more

MIAMI, Florida, March 24 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Can Treating Peyronie's Disease Improve Mental Health? * University of Miami Miller School of Medicine researcher Dr. Manuel Molina is examining whether an FDA-approved treatment for Peyronie's disease can ease depression, anxiety and quality-of-life challenges that often go unaddressed. A new study led by University of Miami Miller School of Medicine urologists is taking a closer  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, March 24 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Carnegie Mellon University Announces 2026 Honorary Degree Recipients * Carnegie Mellon University will award honorary degrees to four individuals at its 2026 Commencement (opens in new window) ceremony set for Sunday, May 10 in Gesling Stadium. The recipients will be recognized for their contributions to business, the arts, research and engineering. Jensen Huang, the electrical engineer, phila  more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, March 24 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson University launches National Security Institute to drive the future of U.S. defense leadership and technology * In a major step toward strengthening America's defense capabilities, Clemson University is unveiling the National Security Institute (CU-NSI), an initiative to drive innovation and prepare the next generation of military talent. Through research, workforce development and strategic part  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 23 -- Cleveland State University issued the following news: * * * Cleveland State University to Host Free Education-Focused AI Symposium With Keynote Speaker Dr. Liza Long Cleveland State University (CSU) will host its third annual AI Symposium on Friday, April 24, at the Wolstein Center, bringing together educators, researchers, students and campus partners for a day of exploration and discussion around artificial intelligence.  As AI continues to influence how peopl  more

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, March 24 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * CRRJ-KY, Appalachian Center announce research partnership * Civil Rights and Restorative Justice-Kentucky Legal Clinic (CRRJ-KY) and the Appalachian Center at the University of Kentucky have entered a joint partnership to research the history and legal outcomes of the 1919 racial removal in Corbin, Kentucky. Initiated in the Spring 2025 semester, students from both programs collaborated on annotati  more

HAMPTON, Virginia, March 24 -- Hampton University posted the following news: * * * Dance Theatre of Harlem Ignites Hampton's Terpsichorean Dance Company * Hampton, Va (March 24, 2026) - Inside the newly renovated Terpsichorean dance studio at Hampton University, history was not simply discussed. It was embodied. The arrival of Dance Theatre of Harlem Artistic Director Robert Garland to work with the University's Terpsichorean Dance Company marked a moment layered with meaning. It was a con  more

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, March 24 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Dean Danielle M. Conway and Professor Andrea M. Matwyshyn speaking at UVA School of Law * CARLISLE AND UNIVERSITY PARK, PA.-Penn State Dickinson Law and School of International Affairs Dean and Donald J. Farage Professor of Law Danielle M. Conway and Professor Andrea M. Matwyshyn will serve as panelists at the Intellectual Property Rights in Government Contracting Sympos  more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, March 24 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Dean Smith Joins UN Foundation Delegation to Africa * In January, the Dean of the School of Diplomacy and International Relations, Courtney Smith, Ph.D., joined the United Nations Foundation learning trip delegation to Ghana and Togo alongside representatives of the United States Congress. Over six days, the delegation engaged directly with key development challenges in both countries and examined ho  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, March 24 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Doctoral student brings teacher well-being to the front of the class with dissertation research * Teacher well-being has been a persistent issue in education, and the COVID-19 pandemic marked a significant turning point, intensifying existing challenges and highlighting the need for greater support. A 2025 RAND report on the State of American Teachers found that teachers were more likely to report experie  more

EAST STROUDSBURG, Pennsylvania, March 25 -- East Stroudsburg University issued the following news release: * * * East Stroudsburg University Issued Official Carnegie Seal as Research University East Stroudsburg University has been issued an official seal for the 2025 Research Activity Designations by American Council on Education (ACE) and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching (Carnegie Foundation). The list shows an updated methodology intended to better account for and ref  more

ITHACA, New York, March 24 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Education researcher Dr. Susan Singer to speak on active learning, DBER field * Most professors at Cornell have a research specialty, like quantum mechanics or early modern drama. But for some professors who are part of the growing field of discipline-based education research (DBER), their research focuses not just on what they are teaching, but how learning happens. On April 7, the Center for Teaching Innova  more

NEW YORK, March 25 -- The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry issued the following news: * * * ESF Participates in SUNY Research Expo, Showcasing Faculty Expertise to State Leaders Researchers from the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry were among representatives from 10 SUNY institutions at the SUNY Research Expo earlier this month. The expo, held at the Legislative Office Building in Albany, highlighted research across the SUNY system.  more

NORTHFIELD, Minnesota, March 24 -- St. Olaf College issued the following news: * * * Experts at St. Olaf: Understanding the housing market * For the average person, figuring out how to navigate housing can be an arduous and confusing process. Since at least 2020, housing prices and affordability have fluctuated significantly, according to the National Association of Realtors. Within Minnesota's housing market, the median price sits around $335,000 for a four-bedroom home. St. Olaf College   more

TUSKEGEE, Alabama, March 25 -- The Tuskegee University issued the following news: * * * First Lady Gwendolyn Jackson Brown joins Tuskegee Leaders for Breast Cancer Awareness Workshop Cancer affects everyone in some way and staffers of the Center for Biomedical Research recently organized a luncheon and workshop to provide support, awareness and to keep the conversation around cancer prevention going. "We will fight the good fight to ensure that conversation sparks action," said Tuskegee Univ  more

LOS ANGELES, California, March 24 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * From Alzheimer's to PTSD: How a USC Scientist Hopes AI Can Unlock - and One Day Restore - Human Memory * Think back to yesterday. Maybe you remember waking to an alarm, the smell of coffee, a conversation with a friend, where you parked your car. You didn't memorize any of it on purpose. Your brain simply wove together the sights, sounds, times and places   more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, March 25 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * From Fieldwork to Policy Insight: Yale's ISPS Fellowship Expands Graduate Research Across Disciplines Authored By: Rick Harrison Adriana Ceron arrived in El Salvador in February of last year to study the lives of Salvadorans after deportation from the United States. She quickly realized she would need more time to complete the work. As a graduate policy fellow with the Institution for Social and Policy Stu  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 24 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU 175: How Florida State University built and honors its partnership with the Seminole Tribe of Florida * For more than 75 years, Florida State University has been proudly connected to the Seminole name. The relationship has evolved far beyond athletics into a decades-long collaborative partnership with the Seminole Tribe of Florida, built on consultation and mutual respect. "Florida State Univers  more

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, March 24 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * Future of cancer care advances through UAB innovations * Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham are advancing cancer prevention and treatment through lifestyle science, molecular targeting and biomedical engineering. Prevention after remission Wendy Demark-Wahnefried, Ph.D. Wendy Demark-Wahnefried, Ph.D., professor of nutrition sciences in the School of Health Professions and the a  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, March 24 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * Helping seniors thrive through connection * East Tennessee State University is one of three universities nationwide selected to develop and launch a new program designed to connect older adults living with behavioral health conditions to local senior community meal sites -strengthening nutrition, reducing isolation, and supporting overall well-being. ETSU was awarded the three-year grant b  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 25 -- The University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * How a postwar research push changed Penn In the second of a limited series, 'Chapters of Change' showcases another transformational moment in Penn's past shaped by changes in society--World War II--during which the U.S.'s drive for knowledge sparked massive investments in research. * World War II not only changed the world it also shaped the future of the University of Pennsylvania, spurr  more

RIVERSIDE, California, March 24 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * How plants stop growing to survive stress * UC Riverside researchers have identified a mechanism that allows plants to rapidly slow growth in response to extreme environmental stress. The finding could help farmers grow more resilient crops, and one researcher continued the work years into retirement to uncover it. The rapid response system is based on a process inside plant ce  more

STANFORD, California, March 23 -- Stanford University School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Immune cell 'bloodhounds' track cancer cells' unique metabolic signatures, eliminate tumors in mice * A technique that transforms immune cells into cancer-seeking bloodhounds may overcome a roadblock that has hampered immunotherapy for solid tumors, according to a new study by Stanford Medicine researchers. The approach equips certain types of immune cells with proteins on their surfac  more

AMES, Iowa, March 24 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: * * * The vision driving an entrepreneurial ecosystem * AMES, Iowa - A red neon signs that reads "Start Something Here" hangs on a wall of Iowa State University's Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship. The message is inspirational but also quite literal as it is an ideal location for anyone who wants to start something. The Pappajohn Center is the foundation of the university's entrepreneurial ecosystem that o  more

MARINA DEL REY, California, March 25 -- The University of Southern California Information Sciences Institute, a component of the Viterbi School of Engineering, issued the following news: * * * ISI Achieves Critical Cybersecurity Certification, Positioning Institute at Forefront of Defense Research Multi-year effort positions ISI among a small number of research institutes certified to handle sensitive government data, ensuring continued access to defense contracts and national security resear  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 24 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * IST Distinguished Lecture Series to host digital communication expert on Apr. 9 * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Natalie Bazarova, professor of communication, director of the Social Media Lab and associate vice provost for research at Cornell University, will present "Fostering Healthier Digital Ecosystems Through Prosocial Design and Digital Literacy Interventions" at 12:10 p.m. on Apr. 9 in E20  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 24 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * IST Distinguished Lecture Series to host digital communication expert on April 9 * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Natalie Bazarova, professor of communication, director of the Social Media Lab and associate vice provost for research at Cornell University, will present "Fostering Healthier Digital Ecosystems Through Prosocial Design and Digital Literacy Interventions" at 12:10 p.m. on April 9 in E  more

NEW ALBANY, Indiana, March 24 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news: * * * IU Southeast Hosts Regional Workshop on Addressing Chronic Absenteeism Indiana University Southeast's School of Education recently hosted a professional development workshop focused on one of the most pressing challenges facing schools today: chronic absenteeism.  The event, "Unboxing Knowledge and Response to School Attendance Problems," brought together School of Education alumni, along w  more

INDIANA, Pennsylvania, March 25 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * IUP, Sharon Regional Health System Announce Clinical Training Affiliation Agreement for IUP Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine Future Students Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Sharon Regional Health System have announced a clinical training affiliation agreement for future students at IUP's proposed college of osteopathic medicine. Securing clinical training sites for students i  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, March 24 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Jack earns dissertation fellowship with Bureau of Economic Research * The National Bureau of Economic Research has awarded University of Nebraska-Lincoln doctoral student Rebecca Jack a 2025-26 dissertation fellowship through its highly selective Gender in the Economy program. The fellowship provides funding and mentorship to advance Jack's research examining how access to after-school care affects p  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, March 25 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * Japanese Scholars Visit One-of-a-Kind Nursing Theory Center at UT Health Sciences Written by Leigh Ann Roman A nursing theory that originated at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center has made a major impact worldwide, especially in Japan. Followers of this theory traveled from Japan to Memphis recently to visit the Dr. Margaret A. Newman Center for Nursing Theory, es  more

BOZEMAN, Montana, March 25 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Julia Haggerty to present final event in 2025-26 provost's lecture series at Montana State on April 21 By Reagan Cotton, MSU News Service Montana State University's premier lecture series will wrap up for the 2025-26 academic year on Tuesday, April 21, with an address by Julia Haggerty, head of the Department of Earth Sciences in the College of Letters and Science. The event, part of the annual Provost's  more

UNION, New Jersey, March 24 -- Kean University issued the following news release: * * * Kean Research Tracks Storm-Driven Erosion at Ortley Beach * Research led by Kean University Assistant Professor Jun Cheng, Ph.D., has been published in Geo-Marine Letters, documenting two years of shoreline change at Ortley Beach and offering insight into how storms influence erosion along the Jersey Shore. The study examines how the Ocean County shoreline evolves over time and how major storms influenc  more

AMHERST, Massachusetts, March 24 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * LARP Studio Recognized for Work in Flood-Prone Vermont Communities * A planning initiative focused on climate resilience in Vermont led by graduate students in the Department of Landscape Architecture and Regional Planning (LARP) has received national recognition from the American Planning Association.The Deerfield River Valley RISE (Resilience in Shifting Environments) studio project earned   more

LOMA LINDA, California, March 25 -- Loma Linda University Health issued the following news: * * * What is the gut microbiome? How a community of microorganisms helps shape the brain, behavior, and long-term health By Alyssa Hunt The microbiome is a powerful composite of microorganisms - including bacteria, viruses, and fungi - that exists in different parts of the body, including the skin, mouth, and gut. The gut microbiome, which is located primarily in the intestines, is a fascinating area  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 24 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Low-cost sensor system could warn farmers of salt stress in plants Soil salinity is a critical concern in agriculture when excessive soluble salts restrict a plant's water uptake, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, hindering crop growth and reducing yields on roughly 30% of U.S. irrigated land. Caused by irrigation, poor drainage or saltwater intrusion, soil salinity impacts  more

STORRS, Connecticut, March 24 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Making Mentorship a Critical Priority at UConn * Graduate school is an intense commitment, and when asking anyone who has navigated the experience, a common theme arises: mentorship can make or break one's chances at success. A team of UConn faculty and staff members including associate dean and professor in the Department of Sociology Mary Bernstein, Jennifer Cavallari professor in the Departme  more

STORRS, Connecticut, March 24 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Management Professor John E. Mathieu Reaches Rare Scholarly Milestone * The School of Business is celebrating management professor John E. Mathieu for reaching an extraordinary milestone in scholarly research. Mathieu reached an h-index of 100 on Google Scholar, meaning that 100 of his publications have each been cited at least 100 times. "This is an extraordinary marker of sustained influence  more

TEMPE, Arizona, March 25 -- Maricopa Community Colleges issued the following news release: * * * Maricopa Community Colleges Remain the #1 Choice for Arizona Residents Every college journey starts somewhere, and for more than 140,000 learners, it begins at one of the 10 Maricopa Community Colleges. Keeping pace with national trends, the system's enrollment continues to climb, with the Spring 2026 semester experiencing a 4% year-over-year increase. As public sentiment toward community colleges  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 24 -- Mercer University posted the following news wrap up: * * * Faculty and Staff Notables | April 2026 * College of Education Dr. Karyn Allee, associate professor of elementary education, with Dr. Amanda Seccia of Nazareth University and Ph.D. candidate Katie Wooten, co-authored the paper " Identity mediation in doctoral education: Extending a situated framework of scholarly identity," published in the Journal of Education. Dr. Rob Helfenbein, professor of curri  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, March 24 -- Yale Law School posted the following news: * * * MFIA Welcomes Federal Court Ruling Striking Down Pentagon Press-Credential Policy The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia  The Media Freedom and Information Access Clinic 4 (MFIA) at Yale Law School welcomed a federal court ruling striking down key provisions of a Pentagon policy that restricted journalists' access to the building, saying the policy threatened the public's access to independent  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Midwestern University pharmacists are launching a creative initiative to help the public understand the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance through visual art. Professor of pharmacy practice Sheila K. Wang and associate professor of pharmacy practice Radhika S. Polisetty, both of the College of Pharmacy, Downers Grove Campus, are leading the project to translate a complex global health challenge into powerful images that resonate with everyday citizens. The initia  more

MIAMI, Florida, March 24 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * The Miller School of Medicine's Dr. Glenn Flores Honored for Exceptional Lifetime Achievements in Pediatric Research * The Department of Pediatrics chair has been selected as the 2026 recipient of the Society for Pediatric Research's Douglas K. Richardson Award for Perinatal and Pediatric Health Care Research. Glenn Flores, M.D., has been selected as the 2026 recipient of the Soci  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, March 24 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * A complicated future for a methane-cleansing molecule * Methane is a powerful greenhouse gas that is second only to carbon dioxide in driving up global temperatures. But it doesn't linger in the atmosphere for long thanks to molecules called hydroxyl radicals, which are known as the "atmosphere's detergent" for their ability to break down methane. As the planet warms, however, it'  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, March 24 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * How to create "humble" AI * Artificial intelligence holds promise for helping doctors diagnose patients and personalize treatment options. However, an international group of scientists led by MIT cautions that AI systems, as currently designed, carry the risk of steering doctors in the wrong direction because they may overconfidently make incorrect decisions. One way to prevent   more

BOZEMAN, Montana, March 25 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Montana State AMA students take top prizes at international marketing conference in Chicago Isabel Hicks, MSU News Service A record 42 Montana State University students from the American Marketing Association chapter at MSU traveled to Chicago in March to attend the AMA International Collegiate Conference, providing a key professional opportunity for MSU students to network and flex their skills in market  more

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, March 24 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * MSU celebrates 12 school district teachers earning prestigious National Board Certification Mississippi State's World Class Teaching Program is celebrating 12 teachers who have achieved the prestigious National Board Certification and 13 who have renewed the credential. Representing school districts in Mississippi and Alabama, teachers earning or maintaining certification through the universit  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, March 24 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU composer debuts new symphony Humboldt's Nature in Los Angeles * When Ricardo Lorenz returned to Walt Disney Concert Hall this February for the premiere of Humboldt's Nature, it was less of a beginning and more like a homecoming. Lorenz found through a new commission from the Los Angeles Philharmonic a rare opportunity to weave together musical, cultural and personal elements through the story o  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, March 24 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU nominates 3 students for prestigious Udall Scholarship * Michigan State University has nominated three students for the nationally competitive Udall Scholarship. Winners will be announced in mid-May. The Udall Scholarship provides students $7,000 for up to two years of undergraduate study. Aspiring leaders in the environment, Tribal public policy, and health care are encouraged to apply, and   more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 23 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * NASA grant supports Rice research on next-generation lunar dating technology * Rice University professor Bidong Zhang has received a grant to develop next-generation lunar radiometric dating techniques that will acquire more accurate ages for lunar samples. This project is supported by $2.54 million over a three-year funding period from the NASA Laboratory Analysis of Returned Samples program. "Lunar chron  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, March 24 -- University of Virginia Health posted the following news release: * * * New Algorithm Can Better Manage Type 2 Diabetes, Study Finds * A University of Virginia Center for Diabetes Technology-developed algorithm - paired with a continuous glucose monitor - can help users better manage their type 2 diabetes by recommending insulin-dose adjustments, a new study found. In a clinical trial, 30 participants were randomly assigned to make insulin adjustments   more

NEWARK, New Jersey, March 25 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * 'Living Parks by Parks for People' Wins Branch Brook Park Biodiversity Proposal Challenge Written by: Nayib Moran A student proposal focused on restoring biodiversity, strengthening the Second River edge and deepening community engagement at Branch Brook Park was selected as the winning concept in NJIT's latest Albert Dorman Honors College biodiversity initiative. The proposal, "Living   more

LA JOLLA, California, March 24 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * New Study Highlights Success in Open-Coast Seagrass Restoration * New research led by scientists at UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography is shining a spotlight on one of the ocean's most overlooked habitats: seagrass. Led by Scripps Oceanography PhD candidate Rilee Sanders and supported by The Bay Foundation, Paua Marine Research Group, USC Wrigley Institute for En  more

ITHACA, New York, March 24 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Nickel catalyst enables high-performance fuel cell free of precious metals * A high acid environment is great for a snappy hydrogen oxidation reaction - the reaction at the heart of a clean-energy fuel cell. The problem is the only catalysts that won't dissolve in the high acid of traditional fuel cells are precious metals - platinum, palladium and the like - and they are very expensive. To advance fuel cell   more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, March 25 -- The University of Notre Dame Keough School of Global Affairs issued the following news release: * * * Notre Dame scholar joins Supreme Court brief defending birthright citizenship Amid the Trump administration's legal challenge to birthright citizenship, Amy Hsin is among a group of scholars who have submitted an amicus brief to the Supreme Court, providing social science evidence for the justices to consider as they hear a case this spring. The brief argues   more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, March 24 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Notre Dame, NBC Sports panel reflects on 20 years of 'What Would You Fight For?' storytelling * On Thursday (March 19), the University of Notre Dame hosted an event celebrating 20 years of storytelling through the "What Would You Fight For?" (WWYFF) campaign. Part of the 2025-26 Notre Dame Forum, the panel discussion brought together leaders from the University and NBC Sports to reflect on the im  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, March 25 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * NSF Energy Storage Engine enters second phase with ambitious plans Binghamton University-led initiative awarded $45M The National Science Foundation Energy Storage Engine in Upstate New York, which aims to transform upstate into America's battery tech capital, will receive $45 million over three years for the second phase of the program. The initiative, led by Binghamton University and its core partners  more

ARCATA, California, March 24 -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt posted the following news: * * * Opening Doors: How Donor-Funded Scholarships Are Transforming Futures * "Scholarships are more than a dollar value. Awarding a scholarship to a student says to them, 'We believe in you,'" says Peggy Metzger, Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management and Director of Financial Aid. "Through the generosity and partnership of our donors, scholarships pave the way for stu  more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, March 24 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * Opportunities Ahead, UNM's 2026 State of the University Address * University of New Mexico President Garnett S. Stokes delivered her final State of the University address on Monday, March 23. She not only reflected on the past year's accomplishments but gave a retrospective of her eight years at UNM. Within her first year at the university, Stokes visited all 33 counties in the state, and a c  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, March 24 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * OSU recognizes President's Fellows Faculty Research Award honorees * Media Contact: Sydney Trainor | Communications and Media Relations Specialist | 405-744-9782 | sydney.trainor@okstate.edu Oklahoma State University researchers who are advancing innovative work across disciplines were named recipients of the university's 2026 President's Fellows Faculty Research Award. Drs. Rudra Channappanavar,  more

HERSHEY, Pennsylvania, March 25 -- Pennsylvania State University Penn State Health issued the following news: * * * Milton S. Hershey Medical Center named among top 50 hospitals in the United States by Newsweek Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center was named among the top 50 hospitals in the United States in Newsweek's "World's Best Hospitals 2026." Milton S. Hershey Medical Center ranked third in Pennsylvania and 48th overall. The hospital was also recognized as a leader in inf  more

MIDDLETOWN, Pennsylvania, March 25 -- Pennsylvania State University Harrisburg campus issued the following news: * * * Harrisburg graduate student's research helps uncover early athletics history Kendis Butler's American studies project paved the way for Jim Baker's Penn State Harrisburg Hall of Fame induction By Manal Negm Mohamed A Penn State Harrisburg graduate student's research helped uncover the basketball history of 1976 alum Jim Baker, paving the way for his induction into the campu  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, March 24 -- The University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Pitt's Center for Energy Hosts Guest Speaker Liwei Zhang * On Friday, March 27, the University of Pittsburgh Center for Energy will welcome Liwei Zhang, research associate at the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) in Pittsburgh, to present on his talk "Assessing Geologic CO2 Storage in China: Potential, Recent Status and Challenges in Wellbore Integrity   more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, March 24 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Poshyvanyk named Association for Computing Machinery Fellow * The following story originally appeared on the website for William & Mary's School of Computing, Data Science and Physics. - Ed. Denys Poshyvanyk, chancellor professor of computer science at William & Mary, has been named an Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Fellow, one of computing's highest honors, reserved for the top 1% of ACM membe  more

IOWA CITY, Iowa, March 25 -- The University of Iowa International Programs issued the following news: * * * Post-election Bangladesh and the future of democracy to be discussed in upcoming UI virtual talk Written by Daniel Vorwerk, International Programs Political transitions often bring both opportunity and uncertainty. On April 9, join the University of Iowa (UI) South Asian Studies Program, an International Programs affinity group, for the chance to examine those dynamics during a virtual  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, March 24 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Jahanian Says This Moment is Tailor-Made for CMU * Carnegie Mellon University President Farnam Jahanian emphasized during his 2026 State of the University address that CMU is uniquely prepared to meet the challenges facing higher education.  "If there is one university built for a moment like this, it is Carnegie Mellon," he said. "Our strength has always come from the same place: working at t  more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 24 -- The Baylor College of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Previously unrecognized immune response could enhance defense against cancer * In a paradigm breaking study, Dr. Pavan Reddy, director of the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) and his team, in collaboration with Drs. Arul Chinnaiyan, S P Hicks Endowed Professor of Pathology, and Marcin Cieslik, assistant professor of pathology, both from University of Michiga  more

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, March 24 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Ronnie R. Gipson Jr. serves as panelist at ABA International Law Section session Professor Ronnie R. Gipson Jr. was recently a panelist during the American Bar Association International Law Section's session titled "What's Happening in Myanmar? The Continued Decline of Rights and the Rule of Law." The session focused on how the civil war in Myanmar affects the r  more

ITHACA, New York, March 24 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Programmable plant systems team selected for global food initiative * The NSF-funded and Cornell-based Center for Research on Programmable Plant Systems ( CROPPS ) has been selected to help shape a new international effort to reimagine the future of food systems through the CIFAR Arrell Future of Food Initiative, a multi-year effort aimed at addressing mounting pressures on the global food system, including ris  more

STORRS, Connecticut, March 24 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Renovations Starting at Gampel to Enhance the Fan Experience, Add New Revenue Sources * Gampel Pavilion renovations are starting that will significantly enhance the fan experience and generate new revenue streams, thanks to an investment of state bond funds to update the facility for the next generation of Huskies. UConn Athletics released details Tuesday of the renovations, which will extend th  more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 24 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice psychologists named APS Fellows for advancing research with real-world impact * What happens when humans and artificial intelligence share control in high-stakes situations? How does the brain learn to read, and what happens when that ability is disrupted? These questions are driving the work of two Rice University researchers recently named fellows of the Association for Psychological Science, one of  more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 24 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice WaTER Institute and Israel's IDE Technologies collaborate to advance water treatment solutions * IDE Technologies, a world leader in desalination and advanced water treatment solutions, and Rice University's Water Technologies Entrepreneurship and Research (WaTER) Institute, a multidisciplinary center advancing innovative water treatment technologies, energy transitions and resilient infrastructure, are  more

ROCHESTER, New York, March 25 (TNSjou) -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * Researchers discover luminous signature to identify supermassive black hole mergers Researchers from the Center for Computational Relativity and Gravitation publish two papers on new simulations * While scientists know supermassive black holes collide, these events have remained invisible to telescopes. RIT researchers have now identified a specific spike in light that occurs  more

NEWARK, New Jersey, March 25 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Rutgers-Newark Highlights Programs that Fuel Social Mobility By Carrie Stetler Rutgers University-Newark is showcasing programs that have supported its U.S. News & World Report ranking as #5 in the nation for social mobility. For the second consecutive year, the university has continued its reputation as a leader in advancing opportunity, especially for RU-N's many first-generation college students and Pell   more

ROLLA, Missouri, March 24 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news: * * * S&T students, faculty and staff to pitch at InvestMidwest * This April, three teams with ties to Missouri S&T will participate in InvestMidwest, the largest venture capital conference in the Midwest. This is the first time any S&T-affiliated teams have pitched at this event. The three startups and their founders are: * Infinity Miles: founded by Pourya Shamsi, associate professor   more

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, March 25 -- South Dakota State University issued the following news: * * * SDSU has strong representation at Midwest Section ASAS Annual Meeting By Madison Weishaar The 2026 Midwest American Society of Animal Science Annual Meeting was held March 8-11 in Omaha, Nebraska, bringing together researchers and students from 12 U.S. states and two Canadian provinces. "Faculty and students from South Dakota State University were highly successful at the Midwest ASAS Annual   more

INDIANA, Pennsylvania, March 25 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * Statler Foundation Continues Support for IUP with Grant for Advanced Hotel Management Software, Sixth Stadler Scholarship of Excellence The Statler Foundation has continued its support for Indiana University of Pennsylvania's Hotel, Restaurant, Tourism, and Event Management program with a $100,000 program grant to purchase advanced hotel management software and a sixth $25,000 scholarship fo  more

ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, March 24 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: * * * Student panel explores everyday life in the American Revolution Everyday voices of the American Revolution come to St. Bonaventure Monday, March 23, as part of a series of programs to commemorate the 250th anniversary of America's founding.  Senior Lecturer Christopher Dalton will moderate a student research panel, "Everyday Voices and Revolution," March 23 at 7 p.m. in Walsh Auditoriu  more

STONY BROOK, New York, March 24 -- The State University of New York Stony Brook University posted the following news: * * * Study Shows Prenatal Stressors Are Independently Associated With More Infant Inflexibility A study of 1,585 pregnant women during the Covid-19 era reveals that prenatal risk as defined by a multitude of maternal psychosocial stressors is associated with greater infant inflexibility and difficulty with routines during a baby's first year of life. Led by Stony Brook Medici  more

ALBANY, New York, March 25 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * Showcase 2026: Nanotech Student Finds Rhythm in Research By Michael Parker As an undergraduate researcher at the University at Albany, Harry Weinstein is already presenting his work on a global stage. The junior recently shared his findings at SPIE Advanced Lithography + Patterning 2026, a leading international conference in semiconductor manufacturing. At the conference, Weinstein presented research o  more

SYRACUSE, New York, March 25 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * Howard House unveiled in Syracuse to shelter kids, families experiencing lead exposure Written by Jean Albanese A new lead-free safe house named in honor of a pioneering Upstate Medical University doctor will be a life-changing haven for families dealing with lead poisoning in their children. Howard's House, named after pediatric professor emeritus Howard Weinb  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 24 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Supermassive black holes are growing slower because they have less to consume Astronomers have an answer for a long-running mystery in astrophysics: Why are supermassive black holes today growing slower than in the past? A team of astronomers, led by Penn State researchers, used NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory and other X-ray telescopes to find that supermassive black holes are unable t  more

SYRACUSE, New York, March 25 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Ukrainian Fulbright Scholar's Mission: Support Veteran Reintegration at Home The University's leading-edge models inform her framework to help Ukranian soldiers transition to civilian life postwar. Diane Stirling Tetiana "Tanya" Pohorielova came to Syracuse University as a Fulbright Visiting Scholar with an urgent purpose: to learn all she could about helping veterans return to civilian life and bring that   more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, March 23 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Taiwan Security Monitor: Research Project Turns into a Vital Communication Platform for a Threatened Part of the World * Taiwan lacks its own cable repair vessels, meaning damage to underwater cables crucial to the island nation's international communications and internet connectivity can take six to eight weeks or more to repair. The lack of repair capabilities is a serious resilience risk and a dire nat  more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, March 24 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Taking the Academic Stage at Madison Square Garden * On Saturday, March 14, 2026, five undergraduate research teams from Seton Hall University stepped into one of the most iconic arenas in the world -Madison Square Garden -joining peers in the conference's annual tradition of academic achievement: the BIG EAST Undergraduate Research Poster Symposium. Hosted before the men's basketball championship   more

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, March 25 -- Tarleton State University issued the following news: * * * Collaboration, Shared Purpose Focus of Dr. Subi Gandhi's Last Lecture Dr. Subi Gandhi will highlight how individuals and communities strengthen one another through shared purpose and collective action during her talk "Rising Together: A Framework for Resilience Through Empathy and Shared Purpose," part of Tarleton State University's Last Lecture Series, at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, in the Clyde H. Well  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 24 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Temple advances community engagement through Campus250 grants Campus projects that were recently awarded funding explore digital safety, civic responsibility and inclusive storytelling ahead of the nation's 250th anniversary. * From cybersecurity to social justice, Temple University community initiatives have been awarded funding through the latest round of the Campus250 grant program, supporting eff  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, March 25 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Aggies and Longhorns align for petroleum engineering excellence Texas A&M and University of Texas at Austin petroleum engineering students teamed up for the Aggie-Longhorn Leading Innovation in Energy Symposium (ALLIES) to bridge the gap between academia and industry. By Kendra Bolin, College of Engineering The Texas A&M University Society of Petroleum Engineers Student Chap  more

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, March 25 (TNSjou) -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * UAH researcher shows how "exclusionary" ads can boost consumer connection Russ Nelson In a crowded digital marketplace where brands compete for attention across social media, search engines and streaming platforms, one marketing strategy may seem counterintuitive: telling some consumers, "This isn't for you." Yet that approach, known as "dissuasive framing," is at the heart of research led by  more

IRVINE, California, March 25 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * UC Irvine researchers engineer a light-powered biohybrid cardiac interface Optoelectronic device may offer benefits in heart drug screening and disease modeling * UC Irvine researchers have designed a device that makes heart tissue respond to pulses of light. * Combining polymer layers with heart cells, the invention can be used in the future to test cardiac therapeut  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 25 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * Are Psychedelics Better than Antidepressants? New Study Says No With an innovative approach, scientists try to get around the problem of participant expectation in tests of psychedelics. * A new study is dampening some of the hype surrounding psychedelic therapy. It found that drugs like LSD and psilocybin are only as good as -- but no better than -- ant  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 25 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * Is Your Brain Aging Faster Than You Are? Sleep May Hold the Key A machine-learning model measures brain wave activity to calculate 'brain age' and relative dementia risk. * A machine-learning analysis of brain waves recorded during sleep may help identify people at high risk of developing dementia, according to a study led by UC San Francisco and Beth Is  more

CONWAY, Arkansas, March 25 -- The University of Central Arkansas issued the following news: * * * UCA awarded IDEAS grant to increase study abroad capacity New lower-cost study abroad programs planned for Canada, Mexico * The University of Central Arkansas has been awarded a $35,000 IDEAS Program grant through the U.S. Department of State for "Stepping Stones Abroad: Accessible Arts-Based Approaches for Mental Health and Wellbeing in North America," which seeks to grow study abroad particip  more

ORLANDO, Florida, March 24 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF's Video Game Design Programs Rank Among World's Best for 2026 * Highlights * UCF's graduate program, FIEA, is once again named the No. 2 program in the world and the undergraduate gaming program, GaIM, rose to No. 3 -its highest placement yet -for 2026. * UCF graduates are meeting demand for the gaming sector as well as some of Orlando's top industries, including the modeling, simulatio  more

STORRS, Connecticut, March 24 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Supporting Community Wellness at the 3rd Annual Black Family Wellness Expo * The 3rd Annual Black Family Wellness Expo brought hundreds to Hartford's Artists Collective on March 21 for a day dedicated to culturally responsive health education, prevention, and whole-person wellness. The free, public event-hosted by the Farmington Valley (CT) Chapter and Greater Hartford (CT) Chapter of The Li  more

DULUTH, Minnesota, March 25 -- The University of Minnesota Duluth Campus issued the following news: * * * UMD awarded USDA grant to advance bioethanol waste conversion Researchers at the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) awarded $650,000 for research into sustainable solutions. * The University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) has been awarded a significant grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The $650,000 award supports innovative research to advance bioethanol waste conversio  more

TROY, Alabama, March 24 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * University Honors to lead TROY to prestigious Partners in Peace designation with Nobel Peace Center * Troy University will soon be formally designated as a Partners in Peace (PiP) institution, a recognition that places the University among a select group of institutions connected to the educational mission of the Nobel Peace Center in Oslo, Norway. This designation expands opportunities for faculty-student collabor  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, March 25 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Mapping the present, imagining the future Hoffman Honors Scholars host AI event series By Lily Davenport, davenply@mail.uc.edu How is AI changing our world in real time? What will my chosen field look like when I graduate? And what skills can I develop now to help me prepare? These are vital questions for current students -- and especially for undergraduates at the University of Cincinnati, where pr  more

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, March 25 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release: * * * Blackburn announced as inaugural Entrepreneurship Scholar Program grant recipient UCCS is celebrating a milestone in advancing interdisciplinary entrepreneurship research. The El Pomar Institute for Innovation and Commercialization (EPIIC) recently awarded its first grant from the new EPIIC/Center for Entrepreneurship (CfE) Entrepreneurship Scholar Program. Designed to catalyze innovat  more

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, March 25 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release: * * * Strategic Pillars Series: Pillar 3 | Organizational Excellence The University of Colorado Colorado Springs 2030 Strategic Plan lays out a vision for the future of our university that builds on our core mission: to provide high-quality, accessible education; to advance knowledge; integrate student learning with the spirit of discovery; and to serve our community. These goals form our sha  more

MANOA, Hawaii, March 25 (TNSrep) -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: * * * Red Hill fuel leak follow-up urges careful documentation, ongoing care, registry participation A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) (https://www.nationalacademies.org/projects/HMD-BPH-24-01/publication/29404) is urging clinicians to prioritize ongoing symptom evaluation and continuity of care for individuals potentially exposed t  more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 25 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * University of Houston BRAIN Center Finds Exposure to Nature Associated with Reductions in Negative Emotions Research Indicates Urgent Need to Integrate Nature into Urban Design to Increase Brain Capital By Laurie Fickman, 713-743-8454, lafickma@Central.UH.EDU You probably heard it from your mom a thousand times -- fresh air and sunshine; it's the cure for most anything. Now scientists at the University of  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 25 (TNSjou) -- The University of Illinois Chicago campus issued the following news release: * * * UIC research: A cancer drug that treats herpes, too UIC researchers have successfully repurposed an FDA-approved cancer drug, doxorubicin, to treat drug-resistant strains of herpes. Their work appears in the journal Drug Resistance Updates. "This opens up an unexpected, potentially fast-moving path toward treating drug-resistant herpes infections," said study leader Deep  more

IOWA CITY, Iowa, March 25 (TNSjou) -- The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business issued the following news: * * * How to declutter, using a trick that makes spring cleaning easier Spring has arrived, that time of year when you vow to throw away all the junk you never use. But every year, all that junk gets put back in its place. So much for "spring cleaning." How can you bring yourself to get rid of all that sits around taking up space? A new study from the University of Iowa Tipp  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, March 25 -- The University of Memphis issued the following news: * * * Transportation Department Awards $2 Million to Commercial Driving Safety Research Project The University of Memphis Center for Transportation Innovation, Education and Research (C-TIER) has been awarded $2 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation to research high-risk work zones in order to create safer work environments for commercial drivers and commercial driving vehicles (CMV). The project  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 25 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Processed foods may be fueling the rise in binge eating When people binge eat, it's rarely broccoli or apples on the menu. Instead, foods like cake, cookies, ice cream and chocolate consistently show up--and a new University of Michigan study suggests that's no coincidence. An analysis of more than four decades of research reveals that highly processed foods are not just common in binge-eati  more

OXFORD, Mississippi, March 25 -- The University of Mississippi issued the following news: * * * Professor Reflects on Thoreau in New Ken Burns Documentary Cristin Ellis explores enduring relevance of 19th century writer, philosopher and naturalist * A University of Mississippi faculty expert gets to shine in the upcoming "Henry David Thoreau" documentary produced by Ken Burns. Cristin Ellis, associate professor of English and co-director of the interdisciplinary major in environmental stud  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, March 25 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus issued the following news: * * * The Course: Video Games, Streaming, and Society What Zelda, Pokemon, and Grand Theft Auto can teach students about the world -- one level at a time. Author: Ren McMullin What does Tetris teach us about the human condition? Often cited as the best-selling video game of all time, Tetris may tell us quite a bit about ourselves. Like Sisyphus forever pushing his rock up a hill, the tile m  more

RENO, Nevada, March 25 -- The University of Nevada issued the following news: * * * Chemical physics graduate student selected for prestigious DOE fellowship Noah Huerta studies quantum chemistry Michelle Werdann, '21 Noah Huerta, a doctoral student in the Department of Chemistry, was selected for a prestigious Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science Graduate Student Research award. Huerta is the only Nevada student to receive the prestigious yearlong fellowship and is working at the   more

WASHINGTON, March 24 (TNSjou) -- U.S. lawmakers who prioritize personal insults over policy debate gain significant media visibility but see no measurable boost in fundraising or electoral success, according to a study of more than 2.2 million public statements. Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania Annenberg School for Communication analyzed floor speeches, social media, and press releases from the 118th U.S. Congress to identify legislators acting as conflict entrepreneurs. Yphtach Le  more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 25 -- The University of St. Thomas Houston campus issued the following news: * * * Miller Lecture Bridges Tech, Humanity with Microsoft Director of AI, Venture Ecosystems Taylor Black, director of AI & Venture Ecosystems in the Office of the Chief Technology Officer at Microsoft, spoke on "What Has Silicon Valley to do with Jerusalem? A Conversation with Taylor Black about AI, Higher Education, and Catholicism with Professor Dr. Thomas P. Harmon," for the Annual Miller L  more

AUSTIN, Texas, March 25 -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: * * * New Network Will Connect Former Foster Youth With Workforce Resources The Texas Institute for Child & Family Wellbeing at the School of Social Work is launching a grant-funded hotline staffed by former foster youth to guide peers aging out of care toward jobs, education, and essential support services. * The Texas Institute for Child & Family Wellbeing at The University of Texas at Austin School of S  more

EVANSVILLE, Indiana, March 25 -- The University of Southern Indiana issued the following news release: * * * USI awarded $150,000 Lilly Endowment grant to explore AI's role in higher education The University of Southern Indiana has received a $150,000 planning grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education initiative to help the University further explore how artificial intelligence (AI) can enhance student learning and prepare graduates for the evolvi  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, March 24 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA lands first-in-U.S. biotech discovery platform * The University of Texas at Arlington, a Carnegie R1 research institution, continues to expand its research capabilities as the first U.S. university to acquire the Beacon Discovery instrument from Bruker Cellular Analysis. The technology is now being used by researchers at UT Arlington's Institute of Biomanufacturing and Precis  more

EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, March 24 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus posted the following news: * * * UW-Eau Claire to welcome innovation, collaboration at Midwest Instruction and Computing Symposium * "I'm looking forward to seeing how we do," says Gale, a fourth-year computer science major who has attended MICS three times. "It's neat to see all the other ideas and how people accomplish the task." While the robotics competition will pit institutions against each other, the ov  more

KENOSHA, Wisconsin, March 24 -- The University of Wisconsin Parkside campus posted the following news: * * * UW-Parkside selected for national campus to career initiative focused on career-connected opportunities * KENOSHA, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin-Parkside has been selected as one of 16 colleges and universities nationwide to participate in From Campus to Career, a national initiative supported by the Lumina Foundation designed to scale career-connected high-impact practices (HIPs  more

PENSACOLA, Florida, March 25 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release: * * * UWF Archaeology Institute survey uncovers pre-Columbian artifacts ahead of stadium infrastructure work Faculty researchers and archaeology students at the University of West Florida have uncovered artifacts linked to multiple pre-Columbian Native American cultures during a recent archaeological survey on UWF's Pensacola campus. The  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 25 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU author's new book sheds light on Nazi women and war crimes In 'The Accused,' political science professor Jessica Trisko Darden puts gender, power and justice into context. By Sian Wilkerson At the start of her latest book, Jessica Trisko Darden invites readers to imagine a Nazi, someone directly involved in the murder of thousands. As the mind inevitably wanders to male faces, the Virginia   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 25 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2026: Amaria Ford connects biology, psychology and youth development She has been a standout in undergraduate research, supporting the Empower Youth Lab led by Chelsea Williams. By Joan Tupponce It might not be the typical spot for a biology major, but Amaria Ford has made a mark in the lab - the Empower Youth Lab, where she explores how race, ethnicity and youth development overlap.   more

PULLMAN, Washington, March 25 (TNSjou) -- Washington State University issued the following news release: * * * Talking politics at work may support employee well being In an era of nonstop headlines and growing political division, many workplaces still follow a familiar rule of thumb: Don't talk politics at work. New research from Washington State University suggests the issue is more nuanced, and talking about politicized news at work may help employees better manage stress and foster impro  more

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, March 24 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * What's driving growth in women's sports? Experts at WNBA, DraftKings, Togethxr and more weigh in * Women's sports aren't just growing, they're thriving, says Krista Thomas '08, '18MBA, DraftKings' head of market access partnerships, business development. From record viewership and rising franchise valuations to historic media deals, the surge is undeniable across the board. "It's not just the teams, it  more

ITHACA, New York, March 24 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Why Americans think they won't benefit from Social Security * Social Security's trust funds are projected to run out by 2035, but that doesn't mean retirees will be left with nothing. New research from the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business reveals that most Americans misinterpret what happens when the funds reach zero, and the way information is presented plays a significant role in this confusion. "Wh  more

WINGATE, North Carolina, March 25 -- Wingate University issued the following news: * * * Psychology research study benefits students, community and science itself By Chuck Gordon Science centers provide a fun and interesting day out for families. But how much do kids actually learn while they're splashing at the water table or gazing upward in the planetarium? And how much can a touch of parent involvement change the equation? Dr. Candace Lapan, associate professor of psychology, and some o  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, March 25 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Alternative Treatments are Linked to Lower Breast Cancer Survival By Stacy Kish Advances in early screening mammography and new, targeted treatments have reduced overall mortality and recurrence in breast cancer. Yet, despite these advances in traditional treatment options, some patients continue to choose complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), such as dietary supplements, mind and body appr  more