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

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, April 8 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * 12 Purdue graduate programs ranked in top 10 in U.S. News & World Report 2026 lists * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Purdue University's pursuit of research excellence at scale continues, with 12 academic programs in engineering, agriculture and health ranking in the top 10 overall in the U.S. News & World Report's 2026 edition of Best Graduate Schools. Purdue's College of Engineering jumped to No. 4 over  more

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, April 8 -- West Virginia University posted the following news: * * * 8 WVU graduate students advance research with Foundation scholarship support * Eight West Virginia University graduate students are pursuing research and discovery to solve real-world challenges with support from WVU Foundation scholarships. The Office of Graduate Education and Life announced four doctoral students selected to receive the WVU Foundation Distinguished Doctoral Scholarship and four  more

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, April 9 -- Sam Houston State University issued the following news: * * * AI Week Brings the University Together to Discuss Artificial Intelligence The week of March 23 marked a significant time for the growth of Sam Houston State University's AI education. Leaders across campus came together and hosted AI Week, five days of workshops and informational sessions for the Bearkat community to learn about the opportunities, and challenges, of utilizing AI in higher education. "  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, April 8 (TNSjou) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * These AI-powered guide dogs don't just lead - they talk Large language models help robots plan routes and guide the visually impaired By John Brhel Guide dogs are powerful allies, leading the visually impaired safely to their destinations, but they can't talk with their owners - until now. Using large language models, a team of researchers at Binghamton University, State University of New York   more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 9 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus issued the following news: * * * Building the Future of Business at UNLV UNLV plans a new Lee Business School building to strengthen the region's workforce, expand industry partnerships, and support Southern Nevada's growing economy. Author: Carolyn Kresser When people think of Las Vegas, they often picture gaming or entertainment. But the city's economy extends well beyond that. Businesses across industries -- from l  more

DURHAM, North Carolina, April 9 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Clean Sweep: Duke Engineering Graduate Programs All Rank in Top 25 Continuing a decade-long run of rising in national rankings, all of Duke Engineering's graduate programs ranked in the top 25 by U.S. News & World Report for the first time. * For the first time, all seven of Duke University's Pratt School of Engineering's graduate programs were ranked within the top 25 by U.S. New  more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 8 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson continues to build the foundation for a human-centered approach to AI * As artificial intelligence becomes more prevalent in daily life, Clemson's AI Initiative is developing a purpose and foundation for how the University approaches AI. Established earlier this year as a cross-disciplinary effort to bring together students, faculty and staff, the AI Initiative is facilitating an overarching hum  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 8 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * CMU Ranks No. 1 in 2026 U.S. News Graduate Rankings * Carnegie Mellon University secured six No. 1 rankings in the newly released 2026 Best Graduate Schools (opens in new window) rankings from the U.S. News & World Report. Carnegie Mellon ranks first for overall graduate computer science programs, tied with Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Stanford University. Among computer scie  more

AMES, Iowa, April 8 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: * * * Digging deeper on how tillage methods affect soil health, yield * AMES, Iowa - Imagine buying a dozen eggs at a grocery store, but when you get home and open the carton, there's only a half dozen inside because you weren't buying a dozen eggs. You were buying approximately 12 eggs, plus or minus six. That's how Andrew VanLoocke often describes a project he has led to develop a more reliable way to estimate  more

MIAMI, Florida, April 8 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Digital EyeCon 2026 Showcases How AI and Virtual Care are Transforming Medicine * Hosted by Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Digital EyeCon explores how artificial intelligence, remote patient monitoring and virtual care are reshaping ophthalmology and health care overall. As artificial intelligence accelerates change across medicine, ophthalmology has emerged as a leading specialty fo  more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, April 8 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Diplomacy Alumna at the United Nations * Seton Hall School of Diplomacy and International Relations alumna Sofia Carolina Diaz 25' is building an international career at the heart of global policymaking. She currently serves as an administrative consultant and advisor at the Permanent Mission of Uruguay to the United Nations, where her role is dedicated to supporting the Mission of Uruguay and their  more

DURHAM, North Carolina, April 9 -- Duke University issued the following news: * * * Duke Alumna Amy Hood to Speak at 2026 Commencement Ceremony Duke will award honorary degrees to Hood and three others at the May 10 Commencement ceremony * Duke University alumna and Microsoft Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Amy E. Hood '94 has said, "Every step, every risk I took, built confidence." It's a perspective forged over time -- and one she will share with the Class of 2026   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 7 -- Emory University posted the following news release: * * * Emory convenes national conference for honest talk about AI * Almost everyone is familiar with the way artificial intelligence (AI) has begun to transform our lives in just a few short years -but which of its seemingly miraculous feats will prove valuable, and which will turn out to be mere novelties? On March 27, Emory convened a sold-out conference, "Ground Truth: Reclaiming Reality in the Age of AI," th  more

GOLDEN, Colorado, April 8 -- Colorado School of Mines posted the following news: * * * Finding the balance between water and energy for a more sustainable future * By Jen A. Miller, Special to Mines Research Modern society runs on two essential resources: energy and water. Energy powers our homes, industries and infrastructure. Water sustains people, agriculture and ecosystems. Yet, these systems are deeply intertwined, each relying on the other to keep society running. "You need water i  more

LA JOLLA, California, April 8 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Funding Fundamentals: 6 Dos and Don'ts from a UC San Diego Grant Writer * It is an unprecedented time in the research funding world. New generative AI tools combined with an overhaul of U.S. federal funding programs have made it easier than ever to apply for grants, while at the same time making the process substantially more competitive. According to official reports, budgets fo  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, April 8 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * GRI announces significant investments in applied research at William & Mary * The following story originally appeared on the website for William & Mary's Global Research Institute. - Ed. Today, as part of a signature initiative of the Provost's Office, William & Mary's Global Research Institute (GRI) announced nearly $750,000 in investments in applied research across campus. GRI's new research accelerati  more

GOLD COAST, Australia, April 8 (TNSjou) -- Griffith University issued the following news: * * * Calls for dementia education to be widespread for all health professionals Australia's population is projected to age over the next 40 years and the number of centenarians expected to increase six-fold, prompting calls for the widespread introduction of dementia education in the education and training of health professionals. Griffith University researchers were part of an international consortium  more

MANCHESTER, England, April 8 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Heat from traffic is contributing to rise in city temperatures, new study finds * Scientists at The University of Manchester have developed a new way to measure how traffic contributes to rising urban temperatures, revealing that everyday vehicle use can play a measurable role in making cities warmer. The researchers created a new physics-based module that allows heat produced by urban traf  more

HEMPSTEAD, New York, April 9 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * Hofstra University Names Spring 2026 Commencement Speakers and Honorary Degree Recipients Hofstra University is pleased to announce its distinguished speakers and honorary degree recipients for the spring 2026 commencement ceremonies, taking place this May. * * * Monday, May 11, 2026, at 2 p.m.: Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell ceremony * Kelley Skeff, George DeForest Barnet  more

LOS ANGELES, California, April 8 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * How an unexpected finding turned into a kidney disease startup * Eunji Chung and her team were working hard to engineer and design tiny drug-carrying particles, called nanoparticles, to deliver medicine to the heart. When the results came back, the specific particles they had developed had another target in mind: They had traveled to the kidneys, where they  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, April 8 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * How MSU is teaching students to spot misinformation * You're scrolling through social media and see a photo of a public figure with a quote attributed to them. It elicits an emotional response -making you angry, happy or sad. Something, however, seems off. Would that public figure say such a polarizing thing? You dig deeper and quickly discover there are no references to the quote in any news outl  more

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, April 8 -- Bryant University issued the following Q&A with Markus Paukku, director of International Business Program and professor in residence: * * * International Business program needs to be interdisciplinary and experiential, says new director * When Bryant's new Director of International Business Markus Paukku, Ph.D., taught at the University of Amsterdam, the business school and the school of economics were on opposite sides of one of the city's famous canals.  more

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, April 8 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * Investment Workshop for UAPB Students and Faculty to Feature Brian Oh on April 13, 2026 * Wall Street is coming to the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB)! An exclusive Investment Workshop for students, faculty and alumni will take place on Monday, April 13, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the STEM Building Conference Room. The facilitator will be Brian Oh, a professional   more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 8 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU law school to host world's leading patent scholarship conference * LAWRENCE -What role should patent law play in shaping innovation and emerging technologies? That is one of many questions scholars will explore during the 14th annual Patent Conference on April 10-11 at the University of Kansas School of Law. Patent scholars from 18 institutions across 15 states and Germany will present cutting-edge re  more

MONTREAL, Quebec, April 7 -- McGill University posted the following news release: * * * Largest-ever study of psychedelics could help advance their use in treating mental health disorders * Scientists have demonstrated, for the first time, that several psychedelic drugs - including psilocybin, LSD, mescaline, DMT and ayahuasca - produce a common pattern of brain activity despite their distinct chemistries. An international consortium led by a McGill University researcher pooled brain imagi  more

HAMILTON, Ontario, April 8 -- McMaster University issued the following news: * * * McMaster students win medals at international research conference Denise Catacutan brought home the gold, and Jeremie Alexander the bronze in a highly competitive competition, underscoring McMaster's position as a global leader in next-generation antibiotic discovery. By Blake Dillon, Faculty of Health Sciences Two McMaster graduate students have been recognized on the international stage, earning top honours  more

MIAMI, Florida, April 8 -- Miami Dade College posted the following news release: * * * MDC Receives National Grant to Simplify College Admissions, Boost Enrollment and Student Success * Miami, Fla. (April 8, 2026) -Miami Dade College (MDC) has been selected as one of 10 recipients of a national grant from Lumina Foundation's Great Admissions Redesign initiative, which is investing more than $3.5 million to simplify the college admissions process and expand student access nationwide. Throug  more

AMES, Iowa, April 8 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: * * * Micro-credential course teaches K-12 educators critical AI literacy skills Watch above: Artificial intelligence is already part of everyday classroom conversations, yet many educators are still learning how to use it responsibly and meaningfully. The Critical AI in Education Pathways course, developed at Iowa State University, is a research-based, human-centered learning experience designed for K-12 educator  more

LA JOLLA, California, April 8 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * New Chip Design Could Boost Efficiency of Power Management in Data Centers * In an effort to meet the rising energy demands of data centers, engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a new chip design that could improve how graphics processing units (GPUs) convert and manage power. The technology demonstrates a more efficient way to perform a critical task   more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, April 9 (TNSrep) -- Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business issued the following news: * * * New Report: Oklahoma Workforce engaged, faces retention risks A new report published by the Center for the Future of Work at Oklahoma State University indicates Oklahoma's workforce is engaged, supported by strong organizational cultures and employee attraction. Retention is a challenge due to burnout, career advancement opportunities, and misalignment of workforce s  more

MERCED, California, April 8 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * Project Aims to Put AI to Work Reducing its Own Energy Needs * It's no secret that artificial intelligence uses a lot of electricity. A standard ChatGPT query consumes approximately 0.34 watt-hours - roughly 10 times more than a Google search. According to the Pew Research Center, U.S. data centers consumed 183 terawatt-hours of electricity in 2024 - more than 4% of the country's total elect  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, April 8 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Research highlights who wins, loses in AI-influenced job market * New research from Washington University in St. Louis examines how workers' perceptions of artificial intelligence (AI) have shaped their response to the emerging technology. The research also highlights how these differing responses could affect long-term career trajectories. In a December 2025 survey of nearly 2,000 U.S. citi  more

NEW YORK, April 8 -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy posted the following news release: * * * Researchers urge stronger safeguards for health and medical science information * Editorial calls for greater responsibility in protecting the quality and integrity of scientific information amid rising technological and political pressures New York, NY | April 8, 2026: Editors of 20 medical, scientific, and health journals have published a joint   more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 9 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * When Your Research Partner Is Actually Artificial Intelligence A Rutgers physicist collaborates with Claude on a research project and says universities must prepare students for a new model of scientific study By Kitta MacPherson For years, Rutgers physicist David Shih solved Rubik's Cubes with his children, twisting the colorful squares until the scrambled puzzle returned to order. He didn't expect t  more

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, April 8 -- Saint Mary's University issued the following news: * * * Student behind AI ranching technology wins $10,000 grand prize in The Arena 2026 Haden Harrison, a Bachelor of Commerce student from the University of Calgary, has been named champion and awarded the $10,000 grand prize in The Arena, Saint Mary's University's national pitch competition. After 31 days of intense competition, with over 64 participants from 41 post-secondary institutions across Canada, Ha  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, April 8 -- The University of Tennessee posted the following news: * * * Senior Named Among Nation's Best Business Majors * Tyler Porter, a senior at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has received national recognition from Poets&Quants for Undergrads as one of the publication's 100 Best and Brightest Undergraduate Business Majors of 2026. Porter, who hails from Bowling Green, Kentucky, is a business analytics major with a minor in entrepreneurship and internationa  more

AMHERST, Massachusetts, April 8 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Spring 2026 Rising Researchers Announced * Seven UMass Amherst undergraduates have been named Spring 2026 Rising Researchers in recognition of their outstanding research, scholarship and creative activity in a variety of fields.These students are breaking new ground in areas such as medicine, technology, sustainability, and the environment. They are working to make AI more reliable and ethical  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 9 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus issued the following news: * * * Takeaways from the 2026 UNLV State of the University Address Interim President Chris Heavey spoke of UNLV's important role in the community and the power of research universities to drive progress worldwide. Author: Tony Allen The past year has been one for the record books at UNLV. Enrollment hit an all-time high in the fall. More students than ever are earning a degree -- and at a   more

MUNICH, Germany, April 8 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * Bringing the university into the heart of the city * Theater, dance, and interactive games: New formats are making science tangible far beyond lecture halls and labs. It was purely by chance that Smilla and her friends stumbled upon the escape room tucked just behind the entrance of the Deutsches Museum. On a visit to Munich with their parents, they now find themselves navigating one puzzle afte  more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, April 8 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Tennessee Tech launches Cyber-Redi program to expand pathways into high-demand cybersecurity careers * Tennessee Tech University's Department of Computer Science has launched a new online Cyber-Redi program designed to help students from non-computer science backgrounds transition into graduate-level study in cybersecurity. The program serves as a bridge for current undergraduate m  more

GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, April 8 -- Thiel College issued the following news release: * * * Thiel environmental safety management majors attend professional development conference * Four Thiel College Environmental Safety Management students presented and were recognized during the 13th Annual American Society of Safety Professionals Western Pennsylvania Section Professional Development Conference held March 26 at Indiana University of Pennsylvania's Kovalchick Conference and Athletic Comple  more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, April 8 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news: * * * Tiny White Coats, Big Dreams: OU School of Community Medicine's Doctor for a Day Inspires the Next Generation of Healers * TULSA, Okla. - Tiny white coats, stuffed-animal patients and big imaginations filled OU School of Community Medicine at OU-Tulsa recently as elementary-aged children from across the Tulsa area stepped into the world of medicine during Doctor for a Day, a highly visual, hands-on exper  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 8 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * UA Little Rock Debuts First AI Scholar-in-Residence * What does it mean to study the mind in the age of artificial intelligence? For the Department of Psychological Science at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, the answer begins with a first. The department has welcomed Bahareh Jozranjbar as its inaugural artificial intelligence scholar-in-residence. The role grew out of  more

DAYTON, Ohio, April 8 -- The University of Dayton posted the following news: * * * New curriculum will prepare students for careers influenced by AI * The University of Dayton is developing and adapting curriculum as part of its broader AI strategy to prepare students to use the technology skillfully and thoughtfully in their careers. Starting this fall, all first-year students will study AI from two angles. AI Fundamentals will help them understand how the technology works and how to use   more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, April 9 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus issued the following news: * * * Associate Clinical Professor Dr. Tareq Nabhan furthers passion for humanitarian work abroad He recently helped establish two new chapters of Student Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity at the Jordan University of Science and Technology and at An-Najah National University. By Heather Riske About a year ago, Dr. Tareq Nabhan gave a talk for Volunteer Optometric Services to Humani  more

SYDNEY, Australia, April 8 -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * Australian children's data at risk through approved school apps Kyle Mackey-Laws A UNSW-led audit of nearly 200 school-endorsed apps has found most begin harvesting children's data within seconds - often contradicting their own privacy policies and exposing gaps in oversight by education systems, app developers and regulators. Hundreds of educational apps recommended by Australian state educatio  more

MARINA DEL REY, California, April 9 -- The University of Southern California Information Sciences Institute, a component of the Viterbi School of Engineering, issued the following news: * * * California DREAMS Showcases Semiconductor Impact on the National Stage The USC-led semiconductor superhub highlighted its innovation and workforce development leadership at the 2026 Microelectronics Commons Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. By Greta Harrison The California Defense Ready Electronics an  more

WURZBURG, Germany, April 8 -- The University of Wurzburg issued the following news release: * * * The remarkable resilience of a tropical rainforest * Tropical rainforests are home to almost two-thirds of all vertebrate species and three-quarters of all tree species: they are the most species-rich terrestrial ecosystem on Earth. However, over half of these diverse rainforests have already been cleared, and their area continues to decline drastically, primarily for agricultural purposes. Is  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, April 9 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW Will Celebrate Research and Discovery Days This Month The University of Wyoming will celebrate scholarship and research during its Research and Discovery Days April 9-26. More than 15 events during that period will highlight creativity, curiosity and the impact of research conducted by UW faculty, students and staff. Spanning disciplines from the sciences to the arts and creative work, Research and Dis  more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, April 8 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI language student, alum awarded national Critical Language Scholarships * KINGSTON, R.I. - April 8, 2026 - A University of Rhode Island junior and a recent URI alum were each awarded prestigious U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarships to study new languages overseas in July. Marin Macro, a Providence resident currently majoring in German language and literature, and global   more

TAMPA, Florida, April 8 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * USF and By Light formalize partnership to advance trusted AI for national security By Tina Meketa, University Communications and Marketing The University of South Florida and defense contractor By Light Professional IT Services LLC have formalized a strategic partnership to advance the development of safer, more reliable artificial intelligence systems for national security and beyond. The agreement   more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, April 8 -- The University of Tennessee posted the following news: * * * UT Names New Governor's Chair for Quantum Devices * The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, welcomes Deep Jariwala, a leading scholar in quantum materials and next-generation electronic devices, as the UT-Oak Ridge National Laboratory Governor's Chair for Quantum Devices. Jariwala, who will hold a joint appointment in UT's Tickle College of Engineering and at ORNL, will officially join both institut  more

TOLEDO, Ohio, April 8 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * UToledo to Lead $39M Nuclear Workforce Initiative * The University of Toledo is a leader in the Great Lakes Partnership to Enhance the Nuclear Workforce, which recently received a $19.2 million investment from the U.S. Department of Energy to establish the $39 million workforce initiative led by UToledo. The partnership will work to enhance the existing safety training pipelines for the light-water reactor w  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 8 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Redefining architecture for accessible design By Anne Kroemer Hoffman For most people, architecture begins with what they see. For Andrew Gipe-Lazarou and his students, it begins with sound, touch, memory, and movement. This year, Gipe-Lazarou, assistant professor in the School of Architecture, is expanding his work in accessible design for people who are blind or visually impaired through a set of interconnect  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 8 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Winning contest entry shows AI's agricultural potential * Nipuna Chamara, research assistant professor in biological systems engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, won a category of the 2025 Testing Ag Performance Solutions competition using artificial intelligence to make decisions for him. The takeaway? AI can be an invaluable agricultural tool when paired with farmers' experience and kn  more

SANTA CRUZ, California, April 8 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * With expertise spanning media, health, AI, and energy, new leaders join UC Santa Cruz Foundation Board of Trustees * The UC Santa Cruz Foundation has elected three new trustees whose experience spans the entertainment industry, health technology and artificial intelligence, and energy consulting. The UC Santa Cruz Foundation Board of Trustees works in partnership with universi  more

WEST LIBERTY, West Virginia, April 9 -- West Liberty University issued the following news: * * * WLU Nursing Faculty and Students Attend National Convention in Washington, D.C. West Liberty University nursing students and faculty member Jessica Davis recently attended the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Deans and Student Summit in Washington, D.C. During the conference and related Capitol Hill advocacy efforts, WLU representatives engaged with national leaders to support n  more