CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, March 30 -- The University of Virginia School of Law posted the following news: * * * 200 Years of Legal Education at UVA New Book by Librarians, Scholars Recounts Academic History * The Law School's North Grounds home may be just 50 years old, but 200 years of history is teeming from every nook, cranny and corner of its modernist structures -at least if you know where to look and how to think about it. That's where Randall Flaherty, UVA Law's historian and head  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, March 30 (TNSrep) -- Carnegie Mellon University's Software Engineering Institute posted the following news: * * * 2025 Year in Review Highlights SEI Impact in Software, Cyber, AI, and Acquisition for National Security The Software Engineering Institute (SEI) today released its annual review of noteworthy research and development projects from the previous fiscal year. The 2025 SEI Year in Review highlights some of the SEI's most impactful work establishing and advanc  more

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, March 31 -- South Dakota State University issued the following news: * * * 3 for 3 / SDSU taking all three teams to finals of NASA contest By Dave Graves Friday the 13th brought nothing but good luck to students in the Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering at South Dakota State University. On the afternoon of March 13, just before spring break began, Todd Letcher, associate professor of mechanical engineering, was notified that all three of the SDSU teams he oversee  more

ORLANDO, Florida, March 30 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * 9 UCF Experts Inducted to National Academies of Practice * Nine experts from two colleges within UCF's Academic Health Sciences Center were elected into the Class of 2026 Distinguished Fellows of the National Academies of Practice. The prestigious recognition is awarded to scholars who have made outstanding contributions to advance practice, education, research and policy in a healthcare profes  more

HAMDEN, Connecticut, March 31 (TNSrpt) -- Quinnipiac University Poll has issued the following news: * * * The Age Of Artificial Intelligence: Americans' AI Use Increases While Views On It Sour, Quinnipiac University Poll On AI Finds; 7 In 10 Think AI Will Cut Jobs With Gen Z The Most Pessimistic As artificial intelligence continues to leap from concept to reality in just about everything we do, an increasing number of Americans see more harm than good when it comes to AI's impact on their dai  more

AMHERST, Massachusetts, March 30 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Applications Open for 2026-27 PIT Faculty Fellowship * The Public Interest Technology Initiative at UMass ( PIT@UMass ) is now accepting applications for PIT Faculty Fellowships for the 2026-27 academic year. The theme for the fifth round of the annual program is "Fellowship is AI and the Future of Work." Among the questions applicants' projects may address include: * What economic or so  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, March 30 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * April at ETSU: Music, theater and family fun * Discover April events at ETSU, including the Mountain Made festival, music concerts, a benefit walk and family fun. From the return of a traditional folk music festival to campus to theater productions and more, there's something for everyone at East Tennessee State University in April. Music lovers will find performances by not only impress  more

LOGAN, Utah, March 30 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * ArtSci at USU: April 2026 Events Preview * LOGAN, Utah - April brings a full calendar of events from Utah State University's College of Arts & Sciences, celebrating the diverse ideas, talent and work of the ArtSci community. Read below for more details about these coming events, and subscribe to the weekly events reminder email. Ouroboros, BFA Capstone Exhibition March 18 to April 1 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ti  more

NEW YORK, March 30 -- Baruch College posted the following news: * * * Baruch College One of Only 33 U.S. Institutions to Receive Dual Carnegie Recognitions for Opportunity and Research * Baruch College has received two national recognitions in the 2025 Carnegie Classifications of Institutions of Higher Education, earning both the Opportunity Colleges and Universities (OCU) and Research Colleges and Universities (RCU) designations. These rare dual distinctions place Baruch among only 33 ins  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, March 31 -- Belmont University issued the following news: * * * Belmont Law Journal Symposium Explores Technology's Impact on Justice Law, Security and Justice in the Digital Age: Redefining Enforcement and Accountability By Jasmine Simmons Belmont's College of Law welcomed members of the legal profession to the annual Belmont Law Journal Symposium, March 27. This year's theme, "Law, Security and Justice in the Digital Age: Redefining Enforcement and Accountability," p  more

ORLANDO, Florida, March 30 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * Bold, Relentless, Rising: Meet UCF's 2026 Reach for the Stars Honorees * Highlights * The 2026 Reach for the Stars award recipients -Assistant Professors John Bush, Ana Carolina de Souza-Feliciano, Shyam Kattel, Kevin Moran, Soyoung Park and Hao Zheng -are recognized for conducting impactful research and creative activity with national and international reach. * The prestigious award is UCF  more

YPSILANTI, Michigan, March 31 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Celebrating five years, Eastern Michigan University and GameAbove are rewriting the future of engineering and technology through transformational partnership Written by: Sydney Pope GameAbove and Eastern Michigan University today announced the five-year anniversary of the philanthropic investment that established the GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology (GACET), highlighting growth in aca  more

ALBANY, New York, March 31 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * Chancellor King Celebrates Expansion of SUNY Maritime Pay It Forward Fund Pay It Forward Fund Initiative Helps SUNY Maritime Students Participate in Summer Sea Term via Financial Assistance and Supportive Services Expansion will Support over 80 Students in Summer 2026, Growing from 18 in 2025 * Bronx, NY -- State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. celebrated the expansion  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, March 30 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * CHHS Dr. Jean Chen honored with SHAPE awards * Dr. YuChun (Jean) Chen of the WKU College of Health and Human Services is the recipient of the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) Southern District Scholar Award and the Kentucky SHAPE College/University Educator Preparation Award. Dr. Chen is an Associate Professor of Physical Education in the WKU School of Kinesiology, Recreation, an  more

STORRS, Connecticut, March 30 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Children's Book Author, Soon-To-Be Grad Sees Value in Experience * Like the main character of a good book, Luisana Duarte Armendariz has a deep backstory, each turn casually worked into conversation when, and only when, it becomes pertinent to drop mention of things like dean of discipline at a boarding school. She doesn't open with graphic designer or multimedia journalist and won't even talk a  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 31 -- The Christian Theological Seminary issued the following news: * * * CTS Alumnus Rev. Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III Wins Congressional Primary Christian Theological Seminary recognizes the recent primary election victory of alumnus Frederick D. Haynes III (PhD '25), who won the Democratic primary for Texas's 30th congressional district, according to reporting from CBS News. Rev. Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III has served for decades as senior pastor of Friendshi  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, March 30 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * College of Architecture's Day to present April 14 Nebraska Lecture * Jeffrey L. Day, professor of architecture at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, will present the next Nebraska Lecture on April 14. Day's lecture will begin at 3:30 p.m. in the Nebraska Union's Swanson Auditorium, with a Q&A session and reception to follow. The lecture is free and open to the public. Titled "House- ing," Day's le  more

AMHERST, Massachusetts, March 30 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * College of Education Researchers Receive Outstanding Paper Award at National Ed Tech Conference * College of Education faculty members Torrey Trust and Robert W. Maloy, along with education doctoral student Chenyang Xu, received an outstanding paper award at the 2026 Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) National Conference in Philadelphia on March 25.The award-winni  more

NEW YORK, March 31 (TNSjou) -- Cornell University - Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences issued the following news: * * * Burnout May Lead Family Doctors to Leave Medicine Family physicians who report feeling burned out are nearly 1.5 times more likely to change practices or stop practicing medicine entirely compared to their peers who don't report burnout, a study by Weill Cornell Medicine researchers found. Physician burnout can include emotional exhaustion, detachment from pat  more

RIVERSIDE, California, March 31 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Cow manure digesters really cut methane -- unless they leak * A new study shows that systems designed to capture methane from cow manure, called dairy digesters, are highly effective. But on the rare occasions they fail, the leaks are large enough to offset their climate benefits. "I think manure emissions on dairies are underestimated. These digesters seem to be a solution tha  more

LONG BEACH, California, March 31 -- California State University issued the following news: * * * CSU's Emerging Research Institutions Seek to Expand Research Capacity As the largest system of federally designated emerging research institutions, the CSU is finding ways to bring in more federal funding and grow its research activity. By Alex Beall Research is at the heart of the California State University's mission and strategic plan to prepare students for post-graduation careers through ha  more

NEW YORK, March 31 (TNSjou) -- The City University of New York Graduate Center issued the following news: * * * What Shaped Joni Mitchell's Changing Voice Ph.D. candidate Rebecca Moranis earns awards for research showing that the singer's vocal evolution reflected more than age and lifestyle. * When Joni Mitchell recorded "Both Sides, Now" for her 1969 album Clouds, her voice was bright and agile. Three decades later, she returned to the song in a darker tone and lower register -- a transfo  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, March 30 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Doctor with Oklahoma ties establishes endowed lectureship to improve rural and tribal health Although Dr. Sharon Anderson didn't grow up in the state, she's still proud of her Oklahoma roots. "My mother was born and raised in Oklahoma, and I still have relatives there," Anderson said. "Another connection is my Cherokee heritage through my mother. I am a proud member of the First Families of the Cher  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, March 31 -- Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences issued the following news: * * * Doctor with Oklahoma ties establishes endowed lectureship to improve rural and tribal health Although Dr. Sharon Anderson didn't grow up in the state, she's still proud of her Oklahoma roots. "My mother was born and raised in Oklahoma, and I still have relatives there," Anderson said. "Another connection is my Cherokee heritage through my mother. I am a proud member of the   more

ITHACA, New York, March 30 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Donor's fund enables dedicated humanities research Jonathan Zhu, J.D. '92, would not have been able to attend Cornell without his A.D. White Fellowship. Initially pursuing study in English literature before eventually switching to law school, Zhu had a difficult time finding funding--an experience familiar to many students in the humanities and humanistic social sciences today. "I thought, maybe I can do my lit  more

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, March 30 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * Dr. Stephon Fitzpatrick Shares Agricultural Journey Leadership with UAPB MANNRS Students * Students at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) recently had the opportunity to hear from Dr. Stephon Fitzpatrick, executive director of Together We Grow, who shared his personal and professional journey in agriculture during a presentation with members of MANNRS. During the presenta  more

DURHAM, North Carolina, March 31 -- Duke University issued the following news: * * * Four Undergraduate Scientists Named 2026 Goldwater Scholars A total of 100 Duke students have received Goldwater awards for excellence in math, engineering, and the sciences. * Duke University undergraduates Daniel Levin, Anushka Peer, Emily Song, and Caroline Zhang have been honored as Barry M. Goldwater Scholars. This prestigious award recognizes accomplished sophomore and junior researchers who plan to p  more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, March 30 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Embedded counseling program expands to provide even more support for the Clemson community * Faculty and graduate students from the College of Education's counselor education program have added the College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences (CECAS) to a growing roster of University units that have taken advantage of its embedded counseling program. The program provides on-site services to stu  more

NORTHFIELD, Minnesota, March 30 -- St. Olaf College issued the following news: * * * Experts at St. Olaf: Navigating romantic relationships * As wedding season approaches, many people are thinking more intentionally about romantic ties - whether celebrating others', reflecting on their own, or considering what they want in a partner. St. Olaf College Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology Logan Kochendorfer offers insight into how relationships form, what sustains them, and how they shap  more

MIAMI, Florida, March 31 (TNSjou) -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Hospital "huddles" speed up decision-making to accelerate diagnosis and discharge By Michelle Lopez The fast-paced, high-pressure environment often portrayed in emergency department TV dramas reflects a real challenge in hospitals: how to diagnose patients quickly and move them safely through care under intense time pressure. A new s  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 30 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Five FSU faculty named AAAS Fellows * Five outstanding Florida State University faculty members have been named fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, one of the world's largest organizations dedicated to the promotion of science, engineering and innovation. This year's class includes FSU professors Stephen Hill, Michael Roper, Theo Siegrist, Nora Underwood and Dragana P  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 30 -- Marian University posted the following news: * * * From Lab to Spotlight: MU-WCOM Researchers Earn Top State Honors * In a record-setting year for the Indiana Academy of Science, researchers from Marian University's Wood College of Osteopathic Medicine (MU-WCOM) stood out among the state's top scientific minds. Held in March in Indianapolis, the Academy's annual meeting drew 462 attendees, the largest gathering in its 140-year history. Scientists from acr  more

SOUTH BEND, Indiana, March 30 -- The University of Notre Dame Law School posted the following news: * * * From the Bookshelf: Favorite Reads from the ND Law Community * As National Reading Month comes to a close, Notre Dame Law School invited faculty and staff to share the books that have inspired, challenged, or stayed with them. Their responses span genres and perspectives, from compelling literary fiction and mystery to thought-provoking works exploring history, free speech, and the human  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 30 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU's DeVoe L. Moore Institute launches redesigned government transparency website * The DeVoe L. Moore Institute at Florida State University has launched a redesigned digital transparency platform, FloridaOpenGov.com, that gives the public clearer access to Florida state and local government data. The updated site allows users to explore information on Florida's K-12 education system, state and local  more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, March 30 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * Fulghum prepares for her next role after UNM -- and passing the ADVANCE torch * Julia Fulghum has held a variety of positions at The University of New Mexico during her over 20-year tenure here. A professor in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, she has been a faculty member in two separate colleges. She served as an associate dean, a department chair and a vice president. But it   more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, March 31 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Garden of Refuge symposium at University of Cincinnati UC hosts academic symposium on urban and university gardens, opens Garden of Refuge By Joan Luebering, lueberjc@ucmail.uc.edu On April 14, the University of Cincinnati will host an academic symposium exploring UC's new Garden of Refuge as a transformative site for teaching, research, and international scholarly exchange. The symposium and the g  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, March 30 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * Gatton Academy Students, Chen and Kim, Qualify for Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair * Seven Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science students received awards for their research at the Louisville Regional Science and Engineering Fair Saturday, March 7. This year marks the fourth consecutive year that The Gatton Academy will be represented at the world-renowned Regeneron Inter  more

MIAMI, Florida, March 30 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * GLP-1 Therapy Improves Atrial Fibrillation Outcomes After Catheter Ablation, Miller School Study Finds * University of Miami Miller School of Medicine researchers found liraglutide significantly reduced AFib recurrence in overweight and obese patients, suggesting a new pre-ablation treatment strategy. Catheter ablation has become a cornerstone treatment for atrial fibrillation (AF  more

BOONE, North Carolina, March 31 -- Appalachian State University issued the following news: * * * Growing Well: App State clinic expands access to specialized pediatric care in NC's High Country $2M Vaya Health grant supports clinic's expansion this spring Top Takeaways * App State's Growing Well High Country Developmental Clinic is the first of its kind in the nation to offer diagnosis and treatment outside a traditional hospital setting. * About 80% of the infants and children referred to  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, March 31 -- Harvard University issued the following news: * * * 'Mediterranean and Greek Diet: From Research to Plate' Harvard University Dining Services and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health hosted "The Mediterranean and Greek Diet: From Research to Plate" on March 17. The invitation-only program, attended by the consul general for Greece in Boston, faculty and researchers from Harvard Medical School and HSPH, peers from Boston-area university hospitali  more

NEW YORK, March 25 -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * Historians Unearth a Conflict of Interest, Prompting a Retraction by The Lancet Journal * On March 25, The Lancet, one of the oldest and most prestigious academic journals, issued a rare retraction (https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(26)00552-0/fulltext) based on research by Columbia Mailman School public health historians Gerald Markowitz and David Rosner.   more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 30 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Houston Endowment grant expands opportunities for Rice students and strengthens city's nonprofit impact * Rice University has received a $2.4 million grant from the Houston Endowment to expand opportunities for students in the Master of Social Policy Evaluation (MSPE) program and to strengthen the impact of nonprofit work across Houston. At its core, the investment is about people. It gives Rice students t  more

MIAMI, Florida, March 30 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * How an ABCA7 Gene Deletion Affects Lipid Metabolism in Alzheimer's Disease * A rare, ancestry-specific deletion in the ABCA7 gene alters lipid handling and mitochondrial function in neurons, offering new insight into Alzheimer's disease risk. Alzheimer's disease is often explained by the buildup of amyloid plaques and tau tangles in the brain. But long before those changes appear,  more

AURORA, Colorado, March 30 (TNSjou) -- The University of Colorado School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * How One 'Forever Chemical' Can Disrupt a Baby's Facial Development * Researchers have long associated per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as "forever chemicals," to certain severe birth defects but exactly how these pollutants harm a developing fetus has remained mostly a mystery. New research now provides the first clear molecular explanat  more

KUTZTOWN, Pennsylvania, March 31 -- Kutztown University issued the following news release: * * * Kutztown University Earns Reaffirmation of Accreditation from Middle States Commission on Higher Education Kutztown University is proud to announce that the Middle States Commission on Higher Education has officially reaffirmed the university's accreditation. The action, taken during the Commission's March 2026 meeting, marks the successful conclusion of a multi-year self-study and peer-review pro  more

WASHINGTON, March 31 (TNSrep) -- Washington and Lee law professor Alex Klein and Michael L. Smith of the University of Oklahoma College of Law published an article in the University of Illinois Law Review regarding the U.S. Supreme Court case selection process. The article, titled 'Certiorari Transparency,' examines the methods used by the Court to select cases for review amid calls for reform of the judicial branch. Klein and Smith suggest that the Court should make its certiorari determinatio  more

BUFFALO, New York, March 30 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Location matters: How one fat molecule can help trigger both cell limbo and cell death Shweta Chitkara, a medicinal chemistry PhD student, works in the lab of University at Buffalo chemist G. Ekin Atilla-Gokcumen. Chitkara is the first author on a new study that sheds light on a stress that triggers replicative senescence. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki/University  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, March 30 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * Midnight on the Hill raises over $122,000 * Midnight on the Hill, a student-led philanthropic initiative, concluded its annual fundraising campaign with a successful campus event held on Friday (March 27) at the Preston Health and Activities Center. The event generated over $122,000 in support of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The finale brought together students for an evening of comm  more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, March 30 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Milliken Advisors endowment expands hands-on learning for Clemson forestry students * A new endowment from Milliken Advisors is creating expanded opportunities for students in Clemson University's College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences, strengthening hands-on learning in the Department of Forestry and Environmental Conservation. Designed to provide real-world, experiential opportunities, th  more

COLUMBIA, Missouri, March 31 (TNSjou) -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release: * * * Mizzou team discovers what makes all-female fish species a scientific 'miracle' Amazon molly fish reproduce asexually yet somehow avoid the genetic mutations that could lead to extinction. Researchers are discovering why. * University of Missouri researchers have shown how an all-female fish species called the Amazon molly defies the long-held belief that asexual reproduction is an e  more

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, March 30 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news: * * * NAU geologist set to advise NASA astronauts on the Moon * Kristen Bennett, NAU's newest planetary scientist, has been selected to lend her expertise on NASA's first crewed Moon mission since the 1970s. NASA shared on March 24 that Bennett was one of just 10 scientists from throughout the United States who were chosen to advise astronauts on the mission Artemis IV, scheduled to launch no later than   more

MADISON, Wisconsin, March 30 -- The University of Wisconsin posted the following news: * * * New vaccine strategy could help extend immunity against evolving viruses UW-Madison research identifies a way to program longer-lasting T cells, a potential step toward broader, more durable protection against infections like the flu and COVID-19. By Will Cushman Researchers at the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine have identified a possible way to make longer lasting vaccines   more

LA JOLLA, California, March 30 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Next-Generation Innovators: Meet the 2026 Chancellor's Innovation Awards Finalists * The finalists for the third annual Chancellor's Innovation Awards at University of California San Diego represent a new generation of innovators transforming research breakthroughs into lasting advances that address complex societal challenges. From artificial intelligence-powered language tools t  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, March 30 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * OHSU study uncovers internal cell 'trade winds' that drive movement and repair * Scientists at Oregon Health & Science University have uncovered a previously unknown system of internal "trade winds" that help cells rapidly move essential proteins to the front of the cell, reshaping how researchers understand cell migration, cancer spread and wound healing. The discovery, published today in N  more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, March 30 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news: * * * OU Medical Students Learn Their Futures on Match Day * Cheers and happy tears filled campuses in Oklahoma City and Tulsa as 161 members of the OU College of Medicine Class of 2026 learned where they will be training for their residencies. The occasion was Match Day, a pivotal milestone that helps shape the future of the state's health care workforce. On the Oklahoma City campus, 132 students matched i  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 30 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following Q&A with Huanyu "Larry" Cheng, James L. Henderson Jr. Memorial Associate Professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics: * * * Q&A: Robots can't feel; these sensors could change that * A research team, including Huanyu "Larry" Cheng, James L. Henderson Jr. Memorial Associate Professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Penn State, is using pressure sensors -tiny devices, roughly the size of a p  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, March 30 -- Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences posted the following news: * * * Prashant Donthamsetti delivers Kairos Lecture * Prashant Donthamsetti, assistant professor of pharmacology at the School of Medicine Basic Sciences,delivered the second School of Medicine Basic Sciences Kairos Lecture to a full room on March 26. Tina Iverson, associate dean for faculty, introduced Donthamsetti, whose laboratory develops innovative tools to probe the mo  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, March 30 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Purdue, ARCS Foundation agreement expands national science scholar program to Indiana * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Purdue University and the Achievement Rewards for College Scientists (ARCS(r)) Foundation have signed a memorandum of understanding establishing Purdue as a member of the ARCS National Scholar Award Program, which provides support to domestic doctoral scholars in high-impact scientific fie  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, March 30 -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Regional Winners of Tennessee Farmer of the Year Competition Announced * Overall winner to be announced in June COLUMBIA, Tenn. -The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture and the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation are pleased to announce the regional winners of the 2026 Tennessee Farmer of the Year competition. From tulips, strawberries, melons, cattle a  more

STORRS, Connecticut, March 30 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Researchers Led by UConn Publish Latest Study Insights about Bronchiectasis The latest findings on the chronic, inflammatory lung condition focus on the association of Chronic Rhinosinusitis and Pseudomonas aeruginosa in sputum of patients with Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis. * Bronchiectasis is a long-term health condition in which airways are constantly irritated or inflamed, leading to per  more

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, March 30 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * Results from Tigris trial evaluate therapy for endotoxic septic shock * A new study published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine by a researcher at the University of Alabama at Birmingham highlights encouraging findings for patients facing endotoxic septic shock, one of the most life-threatening forms of sepsis. Patients who received standard medical treatment plus additional therapy showed a higher l  more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 30 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * New Rice and UH partnership aims to address real-world solutions for plastics recycling Center for Energy Studies at Rice's Baker Institute and UH's Energy Transition Institute combine policy, economics and science to tackle energy transition * The Center for Energy Studies (CES) at Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy and the University of Houston Energy Transition Institute (UH-ETI) are lau  more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 30 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice rises in national patent rankings * Rice University continues to strengthen its position as a leader in innovation, rising to No. 66 in the 2025 Top 100 U.S. Universities List for utility patents, released by the National Academy of Inventors. The university moved up two spots from last year, with 29 patents issued during the 2025 calendar year. "Rice's continued ascent in the NAI Top 100 reflects our  more

ROCHESTER, New York, March 30 (TNSjou) -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * RIT researchers create adaptive computer chip design that saves power in everyday electronic devices Team develops novel power management solutions for analog chip to improve life of wearable, smart devices * Researchers at RIT have developed a new computer chip design approach that allows electronic systems to automatically adapt to real-world conditions, improving how devic  more

MACOMB, Illinois, March 30 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Robert Jefferson Obituary * MACOMB/MOLINE, IL - - Former Professor of Western Illinois University Robert Wayne Jefferson, 86, of Macomb, a distinguished educator, scholar and academic leader, passed away March 25, leaving behind a legacy of more than four decades in higher education. Born on June 5, 1939, in Davenport, IA, to Lewis and Virginia Jefferson. He grew up on a farm in Central Iowa,  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, March 31 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * When an Orgasm Is Consistently Absent, Women May See It as Less Important Rutgers research shows women may begin to downplay orgasms when they don't experience them across different partners * Over time, expectations can shift, especially when something remains out of reach. Researchers from Rutgers University-New Brunswick suggest this also may be true for orgasms. When an orgasm is repeate  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 30 -- California State University San Francisco State University posted the following news: * * * SFSU launches first-ever student AI awards * San Francisco State University is calling on students to apply bold thinking to the future of artificial intelligence (AI) while getting recognized for it. The inaugural SFSU Student AI Awards spotlight the creativity, curiosity and critical thinking students are bringing to today's most transformative technology. From  more

SLIPPERY ROCK, Pennsylvania, March 31 -- Slippery Rock University issued the following news: * * * VIDEO: Ayana Ledford advocates for connection and collaboration at Women's Mentoring Event Ayana Ledford, award-winning speaker, leadership mentor, and executive director of Carnegie Mellon University's PROGRESS (Program for Research and Outreach on Gender Equity in Society), served as the keynote speaker of Slippery Rock University's Women and Allies Mentoring Event on March 26. Her presentatio  more

ASHLAND, Oregon, March 31 -- Southern Oregon University issued the following news: * * * SOU AI work presented to exclusive organization SOU Computer Science faculty member Bernie Boscoe and two of her students presented information to an exclusive organization of artificial intelligence researchers earlier this month on SOU students' use of computer vision to glean data from camera traps at the future site of a wildlife crossing over Interstate 5 south of Ashland. The poster presentation wa  more

STONY BROOK, New York, March 30 -- The State University of New York Stony Brook University posted the following news: * * * Stony Brook Medicine Community Medical Group Welcomes Audrey Chong-Gayle, MD, FAAP, and Her Practice to Our Community Network * EAST PATCHOGUE, NY, March 30, 2026 - Audrey Chong-Gayle, MD, FAAP, with her practice, South Shore Pediatrics of Stony Brook, has joined Stony Brook Medicine Community Medical Group, part of Stony Brook Medicine's expanding network of community   more

STONY BROOK, New York, March 30 -- The State University of New York Stony Brook University posted the following news: * * * Stony Brook University Researchers Uncover New Clues About Carbonaceous Asteroids * STONY BROOK, NY-March 30, 2026- The State University of New York at Stony Brook (Stony Brook University) Department of Geosciences in the College of Arts and Sciences faculty: Research Associate Professor Mehmet Yesiltas, Professor and Department Chair Timothy Glotch and Research Profess  more

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, March 31 -- Rowan University issued the following news: * * * Student research and creativity recognized in 2026 Art of Rowan Research Contest Images of an endangered insect, a slice of Pennsylvanian bedrock and a creative depiction of an ancient dinosaur earned top honors in the 2026 Art of Rowan Research Contest. The contest was launched last spring to celebrate the student-created imagery revealing the artistry of scientific research and creative inquiry underway at   more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, March 30 -- Tulane University issued the following news release: * * * Study: An Oregon policy required hospitals to offer more financial assistance. Medical debt plummeted * A policy in Oregon that requires nonprofit hospitals to provide more financial assistance to patients was linked to a meaningful drop in the number of residents with medical bills that end up in debt collections, according to a new study led by a Tulane University researcher. The research, publ  more

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, March 30 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news: * * * Team tracks vegetation recovery from sudden permafrost collapse * CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -Some Arctic regions regain their "greenness" within a decade of a sudden permafrost collapse, while others can take a century or more to recover, researchers report in a new study. The difference is directly related to each site's gross primary productivity, a measure of its photosynthetic capac  more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, March 30 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Tennessee Tech faculty member selected by NASA to support Artemis Moon mission * A Tennessee Tech University faculty member will help shape humanity's next return to the Moon. Jeannette Luna, interim assistant dean of research and graduate studies for Tech's College of Arts & Sciences, has been selected by NASA as a participating scientist on the first Artemis lunar surface scienc  more

SANTA CRUZ, California, March 30 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Three UC Santa Cruz professor-student teams win Keck Foundation funding * Three professors at the University of California, Santa Cruz, and their Ph.D. student mentees will pursue high-impact basic science research with the support of the W. M. Keck Foundation's Bridge Funding Initiative. The program provides funds to support the career trajectories of early- to mid-career fa  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 30 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * To teach social-emotional skills, does a robot need to pretend to be human? * In a crowded fourth-grade classroom in Chicago, a new kind of tutor is shaping how children learn about empathy, conflict, and problem-solving. These robots aren't programmed to act like friendly classmates with invented emotions and backstories. Instead, they speak plainly, without pretense or fiction. The research behind  more

BUFFALO, New York, March 30 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * UB orthodontics researchers evaluate microplastics' effect on immune system Published study notes that 3D-printed polymers release higher levels of immunostimulatory particles than traditional ones By Laurie Kaiser In a groundbreaking study, orthodontics researchers at the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine recently discovered how synthetic polymers  more

LA JOLLA, California, March 30 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * A New Way to Eavesdrop on Ocean Temperature in the Arctic Researchers reveal ocean sound travel times can track climate under the ice year-round * New research led by scientists at UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography finds that the travel time of underwater sounds traveling across the Arctic Ocean can be used to precisely measure ocean temperature under th  more

GAINESVILLE, Florida, March 31 (TNSjou) -- The University of Florida issued the following news: * * * UF Health study maps hidden immune signals in Type 1 diabetes By Bill Levesque Type 1 diabetes researchers have made great progress in understanding the disease in the last two decades, even as a cure remains elusive. Now they have something that benefits any scientific effort. It's a map. University of Florida Health scientists have created one of the most detailed maps yet of gene activ  more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 31 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * UH Biology Student Awarded Prestigious Barry Goldwater Scholarship Brandon Than recognized for groundbreaking research in cancer immunotherapy By Bryan Luhn University of Houston biology student Brandon Than, who is driving discovery in cancer immunotherapy, has received one of the nation's most prestigious academic honors: the Barry Goldwater Scholarship -- marking the second straight year a UH student h  more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 31 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * UH, Rice Join Forces to Scale Real-World Solutions to Global Plastics Crisis New collaboration unites science, policy and economics to tackle one of the toughest sustainability challenges By J.J. Adams, 713-743-8960, jadams23@central.uh.edu The University of Houston Energy Transition Institute (UH-ETI) and the Center for Energy Studies (CES) at Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy are launc  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 31 -- The University of Illinois Springfield campus issued the following news: * * * UIS project focuses on radon risks and prevention in Sangamon County homes Author: Blake Wood A University of Illinois Springfield epidemiologist is leading a growing, community-engaged effort to reduce lung cancer risk in Sangamon County and surrounding communities by bringing radon education, testing and screening resources directly to residents. Radon is a colorless, odorless  more

MISSOULA, Montana, March 30 -- The University of Montana posted the following news release: * * * UM Computer Scientists Land Grant to Improve Models of Melting Greenland Glaciers * Assistant Professor Jacob Downs and Associate Professor Doug Brinkerhoff are faculty members in UM's Department of Computer Science. They earned a $600,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to train neural nets on historical data, which should build capacity to project future glacier evolution. Neural   more

AMHERST, Massachusetts, March 30 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * UMass Amherst Journalism Scholars Document Newspapers' Role in Reconstruction-Era Authoritarianism * When Bella Astrofsky, who's poised to graduate in May with a bachelor's degree in journalism, began digging through 19th century newspapers, she did not expect to help inform how historians understand the end of Reconstruction in the United States.As co-author of a recently published peer-revi  more

AMHERST, Massachusetts, March 30 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * UMass Amherst Research Demonstrates New Technology for Shrinking Quantum Computers * Scientists in the Riccio College of Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and the University of California Santa Barbara have demonstrated key laser and ion trap components necessary to help drastically shrink the size of quantum computers, an achievement aligned with the shrinking of integra  more

KENT, Ohio, March 31 -- Kent State University issued the following news: * * * University Libraries Launches New 'Perfectly Kent State' App to Streamline Library Resources A collaboration between student advocates and the library systems team ensures the new OhioLINK mobile platform provides personalized and inclusive access to academic assets * Kent State University Libraries has gone mobile, so students, staff and faculty can more easily navigate the wide array of assets the library house  more

TUCSON, Arizona, March 30 -- The University of Arizona posted the following news release: * * * U of A launches rapamycin clinical trial with philanthropic support of alumnus Ken Coit * Researchers at the University of Arizona R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy will begin a double-blind, randomized Phase 3 clinical trial this year to evaluate whether a drug used to prevent organ transplant rejection can also improve older adults' resilience and immune function. The clinical trial with the dru  more

DAVIS, California, March 31 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Davis issued the following news: * * * Common Disinfectant Chemicals Far More Toxic When Inhaled, Study Finds Research Suggests Higher Health Risks Than Previously Thought By Amy Quinton Breathing in common disinfectant chemicals known as quaternary ammonium compounds, or QACs, may be far more harmful than swallowing them, according to a mouse study led by researchers at the University of California, Davis. The study found  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, March 31 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * University of Cincinnati college to become Donald P. Klekamp College of Law College's largest-ever gift honors Klekamp, a 1957 UC alumnus * The University of Cincinnati College of Law will be rededicated as the Donald P. Klekamp College of Law at the University of Cincinnati. The naming of the college was inspired by a $43.2 million gift from the Klekamp family, in honor of their father, Donald Kleka  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, March 31 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Exploring GLP-1 drugs for Alzheimer's prevention UC study uses anonymous real-world patient data to rate safety, effectiveness, affordability By Tim Tedeschi, 513/556-5694, tedesctd@ucmail.uc.edu Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) drugs have surged in popularity due to their effect on the digestive system, helping patients manage Type 2 diabetes, weight and cardiovascular risk. But preclinical studies h  more

MANOA, Hawaii, March 31 (TNSjou) -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: * * * New tech detects deadly whale, dolphin diseases A breakthrough in marine mammal health surveillance can now detect deadly diseases in whales and dolphins in oceans, beaches and remote locations, thanks to new research from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. The UH Health and Stranding Lab at the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience (CTAHR) worked together with in  more

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, March 31 -- The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School issued the following news: * * * PhD candidate Hannah Rogers receives grant to study how brain integrates food cues to drive behavior By Hallie Leo Morningside Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences PhD candidate Hannah Rogers has received a prestigious Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award Individual Predoctoral Fellowship from the National Institute for Neurological Disorders and Stroke   more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, March 30 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * New UNM Herbarium curator continues legacy of women leading botanical discovery Diana Gamba, an assistant professor of biology at The University of New Mexico, brings extensive international research experience from Colombia to the Andes, has been selected as the herbarium curator for UNM's Museum of Southwestern Biology. Originally from Colombia, Gamba recently completed a five-year postdocto  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 31 (TNSjou) -- The University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * Mapping catalyst failure to advance clean hydrogen fuel production A new study co-led by computational Penn engineering professor Aleksandra Vojvodic and collaborators offers an unprecedented view of the complicated degradation process of a material based on one of the rarest elements, iridium. Their findings, which show how this catalytic agent breaks down at the atomic scale, pav  more

AUSTIN, Texas, March 31 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: * * * Plants Need Water? Breakthrough Sensor Measures Leaf Hydration in Real Time Researchers have developed an electronic tattoo to track moisture levels in plant leaves, potentially leading to improvements in wildfire prediction, agricultural yields, water conservation and food security. Is your houseplant thirsty? Are crops getting enough water? Is a forest at high risk of wildfire? Leaf health   more

SEATTLE, Washington, March 31 (TNSjou) -- The University of Washington School of Medicine posted the following news release: * * * Cannabis-related health problems: WA clinical snapshot A survey conveys clinicians' experiences, concerns and their lack of training to adequately care for those who seek help. * A man holds his abdomen as he enters a bathroom. Washington state clinicians commonly reported nausea and vomiting as adverse health symptoms of cannabis use. In a survey of nearly 40  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, March 31 (TNSjou) -- The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health issued the following news: * * * Eight researchers transforming colorectal cancer care By Mary Bosch, Science Communication Intern March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, established to raise awareness for a disease that is largely preventable. Colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death in adults under 50 and the only major cancer where mortality is rising in  more

LOS ANGELES, California, March 30 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * USC Scientists Build a Memory Chip That Survives Temperatures Hotter Than Lava * The electronics inside your phone, your car, and every satellite currently orbiting Earth share one critical weakness: heat. Push them past about 200 degrees Celsius and they start to fail. For decades, that thermal ceiling has been one of the hardest walls in engineering. A  more

TAMPA, Florida, March 30 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * USF engineers develop radio-frequency training tech for U.S. Army under expansive partnership By Tina Meketa, University Communications and Marketing Thousands of miles from any battlefield, a team of engineers at the University of South Florida is working to prepare soldiers for the increasingly complex electronic environment of modern warfare. They're developing an experimental electromagnetic t  more

TAMPA, Florida, March 30 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * USF powering Florida research on air taxis By Joey Garcia, University Communications and Marketing Instead of sitting in traffic, commuters across the country could one day lift off for a 20-minute flight to their destination. Once imagined only in science fiction, the vision of Advanced Air Mobility is gaining momentum with USF researchers playing a key role on behalf of the Florida Department of T  more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 31 -- The University of St. Thomas Houston campus issued the following news: * * * UST Joins CIC Texas Work-Based Learning Consortium After a competitive proposal process, the University of St. Thomas has been admitted into the Council of Independent Colleges Texas Work-Based Learning Consortium (CIC TX-WBL Consortium). Composed of independent colleges and universities throughout Texas, admission into the Consortium empowers UST with funds, networking and technology to f  more

LOGAN, Utah, March 30 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU Uintah Basin Featured in Documentary Series About Vernal * LOGAN, Utah -Utah State University Uintah Basin is prominently featured in a new documentary series that highlights the city of Vernal. Small Town Comeback is a 20-episode series that documents the revitalization of downtown Vernal and how the local community has diversified its economy. "This documentary series offers a close look at the heart of  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, March 30 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * UT San Antonio leadership provides update on downtown growth and district planning efforts * This email from Heather Shipley, PhD, provost and senior executive vice president for Academic Affairs and Andrea Marks, MBA, CPA, senior executive vice president and chief operating officer, was sent to the students, faculty and staff of the academic campus. This week, registration opens for the fa  more

EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, March 30 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus posted the following news: * * * UW-Eau Claire's Dr. Sanchita Hati earns national award for mentorship * Her collaborative research model, comparable to graduate-level programs at other institutions, has resulted in dozens of published, peer-reviewed journal articles with undergraduates as co-authors and has established a strong pipeline of students that have gone on to earn Ph.D.s and medical degrees at top-tie  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 31 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * 20th annual Burnside Watstein Awards celebrate community and LGBTQ+ pride At the ceremony, a past recipient noted, 'this awards ceremony becomes more and more important as we engage with our chosen community and chosen family.' By Amelia Heymann A staff member who carried Equality VCU through the pandemic and a community member who brings to life spaces of queer joy were among the recipients of  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 31 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2026: Emily Kitching has counseled students; now she will teach counselors The Ph.D. student has earned national honors in pursuing her second VCU degree, and a faculty position in North Carolina awaits. By Sian Wilkerson As a school counselor in Hanover County, just north of Richmond, Emily Kitching spent seven years preparing students for lifelong success. But the Virginia Commonwea  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 31 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * 'Curious Conversations' podcast: Katalin Parti talks about scammers and cybercrime By Travis Williams Katalin Parti joined Virginia Tech's 'Curious Conversations' to talk about how emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) are turbocharging social engineering scams and what individuals can do to protect themselves. She shared the common techniques scammers use, what could make a person more vul  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 31 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Experts available: Iran war, troops deployed, TSA executive order, new NASA launch, plus all about Easter treats The Virginia Tech media relations office has experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news, including the escalating war in Iran, President Trump's executive order to fund TSA agents, record budget standoff in Congress, the upcoming Artemis II launch, all about Easter treats  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 31 -- Virginia Tech issued the following Q&A on March 30, 2026, by Krista Timney with Ramtin Haghnazar, assistant professor in the School of Architecture: * * * Turning emotion into architecture 'Mood-vironment' is an interactive installation that uses artificial intelligence to translate visitors' emotions into shifting light, sound, and shared space. * What if architecture could sense how you feel -- and respond in real time? "Mood-vironment," an interactive p  more

VALDOSTA, Georgia, March 31 -- Valdosta State University issued the following news: * * * VSU Recognized for Commitment to Value-Driven Education Jessica Pope, Communications and Media Relations Coordinator Learn.org, a leading higher education resource, has recognized Valdosta State University as the No. 1 college in the nation for affordable online doctoral programs. Affordability remains a cornerstone of VSU's mission, and this recognition reinforces the university's reputation as a lead  more

WASHINGTON, March 31 (TNSrep) -- Washington and Lee University student Gabriel Hogan co-authored a research paper examining architectural VPN vulnerabilities and the systemic failures that allow them to persist. The study, presented at the 2026 Workshop on Free and Open Communications on the Internet, tracks how these security issues evolve over time following disclosure to major technology companies. Hogan, a computer science and business administration double major, produced the work alongs  more

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, March 31 -- West Virginia University issued the following news: * * * Aerospace engineering graduate student earns national recognition from Aviation Week West Virginia University has earned national recognition through the work of Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources' graduate student Noah C. Parsons, whose advanced aerospace engineering research has garnered international attention. Story by Sloane Heagerty Parsons was named to Aviation Week Netw  more

ITHACA, New York, March 30 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Why feeling alone may matter more than being alone By Laura Reiley, Cornell Chronicle Loneliness is often described as a simple absence - of people, of connection, of companionship. But two new studies suggest it may be something more complex, and more consequential: not just how socially connected people are, but how they experience those connections in the first place. A study published in JAMA Network Open  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, March 30 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * With history standards prone to politicization, 'minimalism' approach would benefit teachers, scholar argues * LAWRENCE -The practice of states revising standards for how their schools teach history is developing a storied and often contentious history of its own. A University of Kansas scholar has published new research arguing that history standards are prone to overt politicization and the best example  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, March 30 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * WKU College of Health and Human Services announces restructuring * Dr. Tania Basta, the Donald R. and Irene S. Dizney Dean of the WKU College of Health and Human Services (CHHS), announced that CHHS will be restructuring effective July 1, 2026. Planning and designing the new Academic Complex provided CHHS with an important opportunity to reimagine the future of the College and the many program  more

ANGOLA, Indiana, March 31 -- Trine University issued the following news: * * * Work by Trine students, professor published DETROIT -- A professor in Trine University's College of Graduate and Professional Studies is collaborating with students on an upcoming conference presentation and a chapter in a textbook. Gaganpreet Hundal, Ph.D., assistant professor in Trine's Doctor of Information Technology (DIT) program, and Trine student Rashmi Khondker will present on "IoT Design for Secure and In  more