CHICAGO, Illinois, April 8 (TNSjou) -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release: * * * Many Patients with Firearm Injuries Are Treated at Hospitals with Violence Intervention Programs, but Few Ultimately Receive These Services Violence intervention programs are reaching at-risk trauma patients, but only about 1 in 5 eligible patients receive these services when available Key Takeaways * Violence intervention programs identify patients at risk of repeat violent inju  more

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, April 7 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Bryant announces new major in Applied Artificial Intelligence * SMITHFIELD, RI-Beginning in the fall of 2026, Bryant University will offer a new Applied Artificial Intelligence (AI) major for its Bachelor of Science degree. The interdisciplinary program will provide students with a foundation in AI concepts, methods, and tools, followed by applied study within a specific professional context through a sel  more

LOS ANGELES, California, April 7 -- The University of Southern California Rossier School of Education posted the following news: * * * Historian Robert Cohen and philanthropist Melanie Lundquist named USC Rossier 2026 commencement speakers * USC Rossier is pleased to announce its keynote speakers for this year's commencement ceremonies. New York University Professor of History and Social Studies Robert Cohen will deliver remarks at the doctoral hooding ceremony, scheduled for 1 p.m. on Wedne  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, April 7 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Real-world experience that builds confident business leaders * Jeffrey Hoyle didn't originally see himself in the classroom, but he found his way there through experience. "When I came out as an undergrad, I was just adamant," he said. "I said, I am never going to be one of those people." Those people, he added with a laugh, "are what I am now as the professor." Today, Hoyle serves as market  more

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, April 8 -- Sam Houston State University issued the following news: * * * Spring 2026 Commencement Speakers Announced Sam Houston State University's Spring 2026 commencement ceremonies will take place from Thursday, May 7, to Saturday, May 9, at Johnson Coliseum. Degree candidates and guests attending ceremonies will hear from Welcome Wilson Jr., Daryl Howard, Kelton Jeffrey, Adam Dietrich, Misti Jeter and Mary Vitek. Ceremonies will be held at 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. each d  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 8 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * New Spine Surgery Chief Shapes UCSF's Status as Global Leader Rajiv Sethi, MD, PhD, has been appointed chief of the UCSF Division of Orthopaedic Spine Surgery, one of the nation's premier spine programs. He has also been named co-director of the UCSF Spine Center and UCSF system medical director of Value-Based Musculoskeletal Initiatives. He assumed his new  more

MUNICH, Germany, April 7 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * "Better design instead of blanket bans" * Digital safety for children and youths US courts have ruled against platform providers for failing to protect children, and the debate over age restrictions for social media has gained momentum. An international group of experts from academia, children's rights organizations and non-profit institutions is convinced that bans would be the wrong approach.   more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 8 (TNSjou) -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Engineering the future using nature's design Texas A&M's biomedical engineering department's scaffolded, inquiry-based biomimicry course inspires students to design solutions by learning from nature. By Bailey Noah, College of Engineering Research and innovation in Texas A&M University's biomedical engineering department often centers around clinical impact on patien  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, April 8 -- Texas Christian University issued the following Horned Frogs In the News wrap up for March 14-31, 2026: * * * Horned Frogs in the News, March 14-31, 2026 From diet and health to the state takeover of a local school district, media come to TCU for news and thought leadership. * * * New dorms that will hold thousands of students coming to TCU (https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/education/article315249584.html) March 31, 2026 Fort Worth Star-Telegram   more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 8 (TNSjou) -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Students prefer AI chatbots, until they know it is one University of Cincinnati nursing professor studies AI chatbots in higher education advising By Cedric Ricks, 260/415-8554, cedric.ricks@uc.edu Do chatbots have a role in higher education? It's a question Joshua Lambert, PhD, an associate professor and biostatistician in the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing, is pondering. He's   more

DENVER, Colorado, April 7 -- The University of Colorado posted the following news: * * * CU Denver Rankings * CU Denver is committed to helping students meet their moment, graduate, and pursue meaningful careers that contribute to the communities they live in. Our students change the world by changing their own lives because we are a highly accessible institution that propels students into higher earnings. That means students who might not otherwise have access to higher education are able  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, April 8 -- The University of Missouri Kansas City campus issued the following news: * * * Five Graduate and Professional Programs Recognized in Top 100 by U.S. News and World Report Doctor of Nursing Practice, Education, Law, Pharmacy and part-time MBA programs among best in nation * U.S. News & World Report released new graduate school rankings, featuring five University of Missouri-Kansas City schools among the best in the nation. Programs ranked in top 100 of thei  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, April 7 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus issued the following Q&A on April 6, 2026, by Burk Krohe with Shea Kerkhoff, associate professor of literacy in the College of Education: * * * Ask an Expert: Associate Professor Shea Kerkhoff discusses AI in the classroom Kerkhoff and Sam von Gillern, a colleague at the University of Missouri-Columbia, have been meeting with Missouri educators to explore how they can use AI appropriately to support teaching and learn  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 7 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Eleven faculty earn professorships * Eleven University of Nebraska-Lincoln professors have been awarded professorships from the Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor. Of the 11 awarded, two faculty members received University Professorships, which recognize those who have shown an extraordinary level of scholarly or creative achievement and clear potential for continuing accomplishments: * Joy Ca  more

BIRMINGHAM, England, April 7 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * University of Nottingham researchers contribute to major global study on research credibility * Two researchers from the University of Nottingham are part of an international collaboration of 865 researchers behind the SCORE (Systematising Confidence in Open Research and Evidence) programme, which has released major new findings on research credibility in three papers published in the world'  more

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, April 8 -- The University of Arkansas Walton College of Business issued the following news: * * * Walton M.B.A. Program Climbs to 22nd Among Public Business Schools, Highest Ranking Ever The Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) program at the U of A's Sam M. Walton College of Business has reached its highest ranking in program history, climbing to 22nd among public business schools in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report list of Best Graduate Schools. The program al  more