HONG KONG, April 13 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * "PolyU Homecoming 2026: AI.Art" gathers over 6,000 alumni on campus to celebrate PolyU achievements * The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) yesterday (12 April) held its annual flagship alumni event, under the banner "PolyU Homecoming 2026: AI. Art". PolyU Council Chairman Dr LAM Tai-fai and President Prof. Jin-Guang TENG, joined by members of the PolyU Council, members of the Universi  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, April 14 -- Lewis and Clark College posted the following news: * * * $1.5 Million Grant Funds Public Humanities Initiative With Albina Vision Trust Lewis & Clark and Albina Vision Trust are launching an ambitious new chapter in their partnership, backed by a four-year, $1.5 million grant from the Mellon Foundation. The funding will support "Face-to-Face," an initiative that connects Albina residents with Lewis & Clark students and faculty through for-credit courses, research  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 14 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * A new swarm AI project takes on safety at scale * What happens when artificial intelligence agents leave the digital world and enter the physical world? Researchers at Penn's School of Engineering and Applied Science are tackling that question through a new three-year, international collaboration on Swarm AI, led by Rahul Mangharam, professor in electrical and systems engineering and princ  more

KENT, Ohio, April 13 -- Wright State University posted the following news: * * * Achievements of this Wright State math grad really add up * "My career's been pretty varied," said Alex Gutman, Ph.D., '07, '09. He is, to wit: a director of data science, a college instructor, a published author, a book reviewer -all from originally wanting to be a math teacher. Gutman is also a friend of Wright State University who returns to campus to share his professional experiences with science and math  more

GAINESVILLE, Florida, April 14 -- The University of Florida posted the following news: * * * After 9,000 years of cultivation, rice has reached its thermal limit * Rice has historically been a heat-loving plant. In fact, the wild ancestor of cultivated rice once grew primarily on the sweltering, rain-swept Malay and Indochina peninsulas as well as the islands of Southeast Asia. It wasn't until Earth's climate warmed after the last ice age that wild rice substantially spread into central Chin  more

KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, April 14 -- The Technical University of Denmark posted the following news: * * * AI to predict water levels and protect nature * With centimetre precision, artificial intelligence can predict water levels in Danish watercourses. This can help municipalities prevent damage, save resources, and preserve biodiversity. Christina Taekker Extreme rain and cloudbursts are becoming increasingly frequent in Denmark. During heavy rain falls, the water level rises rapidly i  more

GALLOWAY, New Jersey, April 14 -- Stockton University posted the following news: * * * AI, Workforce Challenges Highlight Higher Education Conference * The use of artificial intelligence and preparing students for careers to meet evolving workforce demands are two of the most pivotal issues facing higher education in New Jersey.  Fortunately, the state's public colleges and universities are uniquely positioned to address those issues, according to several of the speakers at a conference he  more

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, April 14 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Associate Dean Daryl Lim co-organizes global IP law conference at Fordham * CARLISLE, PA-Professor Daryl Lim, associate dean for research and strategic partnerships and H. Laddie Montague Jr. Chair in Law at Penn State Dickinson Law, co-organized the 33rd Annual Intellectual Property Law & Policy Conference at Fordham Law School. The conference brought together more than  more

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, April 15 -- Assumption University issued the following news: * * * AI Salon Brings Students, Faculty, Staff, and Industry Voices Together for a Dynamic Conversation The Grenon School of Business hosted a well attended salon on March 11, bringing community members and industry experts together for a candid discussion about artificial intelligence (AI) and its growing influence on education, work, and society. Organized and moderated by Laura Nicole Miller, assistant  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 15 -- Boston University issued the following news: * * * BU Student Innovators Are Reimagining How We Eat, Dress, Work, and Even Treat One Symptom of Brain Disorders Campus spaces, programs, and contests across Boston University help students turn their big ideas into reality By Amy Laskowski A clothing company that turns recycled tennis strings into performance wear. A citrus alternative that replaces fresh--and expensive--limes behind the bar. A wearable devi  more

ALBANY, New York, April 14 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * Chancellor King Highlights SUNY's Artificial Intelligence Leadership During SUNY AI Symposium Symposium Highlights AI Leaders, SUNY Researchers, Educators, and Industry Partners Who are Advancing Discovery, Driving Innovation, and Generating Economic Growth * Stony Brook, NY -- State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today highlighted SUNY's leadership in artificial intel  more

NEW YORK, April 15 -- Columbia University Columbia Journalism School issued the following news: * * * Columbia Journalism School and Institute of Global Politics Convene Global Leaders on AI and the Future of Information Columbia thought leader panel explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping power, accountability and the role of journalism in a rapidly evolving media landscape. * On Tuesday, April 7, Columbia Journalism School (CJS) co-hosted a panel, "The Collapse of the Informatio  more

HANOVER, New Hampshire, April 15 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * Former Secretaries of State Debate Iran, Climate Change John Kerry and Mike Pompeo also met with students during their visit to Dartmouth. Written by Steve Hartsoe Two former secretaries of state--Democrat John Kerry and Republican Mike Pompeo--offered vastly different views on the war with Iran, responding to climate change, and other topics during a Dartmouth Political Union debate at Dartmouth. The Ap  more

DURHAM, North Carolina, April 15 (TNSjou) -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * LLMs Are Different. LLMs Are the Same. Commercial LLMs challenged with tests of originality and creativity generate results that are more similar to one another than people's responses. By Ken Kingery There are already hundreds of thousands of large language models (LLMs) in existence with a few dozen commercial systems dominating the market. Between options such as GPT-  more

BOCA RATON, Florida, April 15 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Study Reveals Hidden Damage in Stony Corals Using 3D Imaging and AI Study Snapshot: Florida's coral reefs are facing severe threats from diseases like Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD), which has spread rapidly since 2014, killing large numbers of reef-building corals. This disease, along with others, weakens coral skeletons, redu  more

LOS ANGELES, California, April 14 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * The Fire Forecast: AI Model Accurately Predicts the Spread of Wildfires in Real Time * If you've ever been evacuated from your home during a wildfire, you'll be aware of the terrifying unpredictability of the situation. From your location on the ground - rapidly gathering a few vital belongings and attempting to identify the best route to safety - there's   more

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Your Bot is Hallucinating * WASHINGTON (April 14, 2026) - As more industries adopt AI tools, hallucinations remain a primary concern. From errors in legal documents to mistakes in simple math equations, the quality of outputs generated by large language models is not guaranteed. Neil Johnson, professor of physics at the George Washington University, has researched the reason behind these   more

MUNICH, Germany, April 14 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * How artificial intelligence is changing health care * Science Year 2026 - Medicine of the Future: new project The project "2036 - Healthy with AI?" explores how AI will shape health care in the future - from prevention and diagnosis to treatment. Its aim is to help the broader public understand the potential, limitations, and impact of AI applications. The project by M1 - Munich Medicine Allian  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 15 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Inside the build: Meet individuals behind the construction of CWRU's ISEB project Story by: Brianna Smith This October, Case Western Reserve University will open the doors to its new Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Building (ISEB), a 189,000-square-foot facility designed to foster innovative research across eight collaborative laboratories. While many will have the opportunity to see the f  more

AMES, Iowa, April 14 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: * * * Bringing new solutions to market AMES, Iowa -Kyle McMahon didn't set out to build one of the country's fastest-growing ag-tech companies. He just wanted to buy a tractor.  But when the 2013 Iowa State graduate realized there was no reliable way to know what farm equipment was actually worth, he saw a gap big enough to build a business around. "There was no Kelley Blue Book for tractors," he said. "I didn  more

LOS ANGELES, California, April 14 -- The University of Southern California Gould School of Law posted the following news: * * * IP Strategy in a Rapidly Changing World * The USC Gould School of Law 2026 Intellectual Property Institute convened hundreds of intellectual property professionals on March 16-17 for two days of continuing legal education focused on navigating a fast-shifting IP landscape. Titled ": Mapping a Course in Uncharted Waters," the Institute examined the legal and busine  more

POCATELLO, Idaho, April 14 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * ISU Names 2026 Distinguished Faculty Award Winners * The 2026 Idaho State University Distinguished Teacher, Distinguished Researcher and Distinguished Service awardees have been chosen. Dr. Kendra Murray has been honored with the 2026 Distinguished Teacher award. Dr. Donna Delparte is the 2026 Distinguished Researcher, and the 2026 Distinguished Service honor was awarded to Dr. Deanna Dye. Murray is an   more

POCATELLO, Idaho, April 14 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * ISU to Offer Bachelor's in Artificial Intelligence Sciences Starting Fall 2026 * Shared between the Departments of Mathematics & Statistics and Computer Science, the new degree will help address the growing demand for AI professionals. Employment in the field is projected to grow by 34 percent by 2034, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. "This program reflects the strong collaboration betwee  more

NEWARK, New Jersey, April 15 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Jordan Hu Returns to NJIT for Fireside Chat on Leadership, Opportunity and Giving Back Jordan Hu '89 returned to NJIT for a fireside chat that moved beyond career success to examine the harder realities behind entrepreneurship, the value of trust in leadership and the university experience he said made his American dream possible. Hosted by NJIT's AAPI Employee Resource Group and Office of  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 14 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Material-tech startup BRCE from Michigan State takes home grand prize at Rice Business Plan Competition * BRCE is a material-tech startup replacing failure-prone textiles with polymer composites engineered for strength, fire resistance and intrinsic stability. Its patented Lattice-Grip technology enables directional grip and controlled tension at the yarn level, eliminating slippage and performance loss unde  more

OXFORD, Ohio, April 14 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * A new way to build a degree: Miami launches bachelor of philosophy in Individualized Studies * From climate change to AI, today's challenges are too complex to be solved within the boundaries of a single discipline. They require new kinds of critical and independent thinkers. Those who can bridge fields, adapt quickly and approach problems from multiple perspectives. Connecting ideas in innovative and adventurous wa  more

GOLDEN, Colorado, April 14 -- Colorado School of Mines posted the following news: * * * Mines alum helps global sportswear company set the pace with better data * Have you ever been shopping for a product online-say, a pair of running shoes-and noticed the product description was incorrect? Or maybe when you filtered the shoe brand's inventory by color or cushion thickness, the results just weren't quite right, and it was difficult to find what you were looking for. This is often due to a la  more

GOLDEN, Colorado, April 14 -- Colorado School of Mines posted the following news: * * * Mines to compete in EcoCAR Innovation Challenge sponsored by GM and Stellantis * Colorado School of Mines is one of 20 universities in the U.S. and Canada selected to compete in the EcoCAR Innovation Challenge by the U.S. Department of Energy and Argonne National Laboratory. The EcoCAR Innovation Challenge is the 15th installment of DOE's Advanced Vehicle Technology Competitions (AVTC) series, which cha  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 14 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * New Technique Improves Accuracy of Graph Neural Networks Researchers have demonstrated a new training technique that significantly improves the accuracy of graph neural networks (GNNs) - AI systems used in applications from drug discovery to weather forecasting. GNNs are AI systems designed to perform tasks where the input data is presented in the form of graphs. Graphs, in   more

GLASGOW, Scotland, April 14 -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * NIHR announces Global Health Research Professors * Two University of Glasgow Professors are among the latest cohort of Global Health Research Professors announced by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). Professor Emma Thomson and Professor Peter MacPherson were both recognised by the NIHR for their world-changing work delivering impact on some of the most pressing global health   more

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, April 14 -- Northumbria University issued the following news release: * * * Northumbria University researchers secure major funding to solve space radiation mystery * Researchers at Northumbria University have been awarded PS4m to unlock the secrets of Earth's radiation belts and why they behave so unpredictably - information which is crucial for protecting satellites and forecasting space weather. Radiation belts are areas of space surrounding the Earth where  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, April 15 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: * * * Dr. John Hu earns NSF CAREER Award for advancing AI assisted circuit debugging Dr. John Hu, assistant professor for the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology at Oklahoma State University, has received a National Science Foundation's Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award, NSF's most prestigious honor for early career faculty.   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 14 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Penn Forward: Turning vision into action * Penn Forward launched in September 2025 as a University-wide effort to shape Penn's future and expand its impact on society. Over the past several months, six working groups explored how Penn can strengthen its foundation, expand its reach, and deliver greater value to society. Here, Penn President J. Larry Jameson discusses Penn Forward's progr  more

CLAREMONT, California, April 14 -- Pomona College issued the following Q&A on April 13, 2026, involving associate professor of psychological science Sara Masland: * * * How California Can Improve Access to Mental Health Services The COVID-19 pandemic, climate change and the cost of living have all impacted Californians' mental health over the past decade--but there's a shortage of professionals who can meet this growing health care need. How might new or existing frameworks help make mental h  more

DAVIS, California, April 14 -- The University of California Davis posted the following news: * * * Sal Khan and the Power of Accessible Education * The most recent edition of the Chancellor's Colloquium Distinguished Speaker Series was appropriately held online. Chancellor Gary S. May spoke with Khan Academy founder and CEO, Sal Khan, an online educator who has become a leading voice in discussions about how artificial intelligence should be used in education. Khan is the author of Brave N  more

SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York, April 15 -- Skidmore College issued the following news: * * * Credible news, credible information: Rethinking our news diet in an age of misinformation By Andrew Lindner '03 Misinformation is not a new problem. In the 18th and 19th centuries, American newspapers were openly partisan and filled with rumors, personal attacks, and blatant fabrications. Benjamin Franklin published hoaxes and outright propaganda. The penny press of the 1830s built its business model on  more

FARGO, North Dakota, April 14 -- North Dakota State University posted the following Q&A involving Mark Jensen, director of the Center for Banking and Finance: * * * Smart money starts here: A Q&A with NDSU's director of the Center for Banking and Finance * Navigating your financial journey can be overwhelming. Mark Jensen, director of the NDSU Center for Banking and Finance, breaks down what matters most and highlights smart strategies for success. What's changed about money and banking th  more

CARBONDALE, Illinois, April 14 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Hear national contracting, cybersecurity, innovation funding experts at SouthernTECH2026 By Christi Mathis Businesses and university researchers can gain practical insights into government contracting, cybersecurity compliance and innovation funding at SouthernTECH 2026: Harnessing Technology for Government Contract Success. The hybrid event, hosted by the Illinois APEX Accelerator at Sou  more

ALBANY, New York, April 15 -- The State University of New York Polytechnic Institute issued the following news: * * * SUNY Poly TRAIL Advances Transportation Safety Through Drone Data Collaboration SUNY Poly's Transportation Research AI Lab (TRAIL) team, which includes students, conducted fieldwork in collaboration with New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) Region 2, capturing drone video data at a signalized intersection to support ongoing transportation safety research. This   more

MIDDLESBROUGH, England, April 14 -- Teesside University issued the following news release: * * * Next round for the Pint of Science festival The world's largest festival of public science, which offers members of the public an inside look at cutting-edge research, is returning to Darlington and Middlesbrough. The Pint of Science festival brings thousands of scientists and their research out of specialist labs and into their local pubs, cafes and community halls to share their scientific disc  more

LA JOLLA, California, April 14 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * UC San Diego School of Medicine Ranks Among the Top Tier of U.S. Medical Schools * University of California San Diego School of Medicine has once again been recognized among the top medical schools in the country by U.S. News & World Report's 2026 Best Grad Schools issue. The school earned Tier 1 distinctions in both Best Medical Schools: Research and Best Medical Schools: Prima  more

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, April 14 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news: * * * UNCG faculty, staff, and alumni honored for leadership and impact across the Triad * 23 Spartans honored in Triad Business Journal's 40 Under 40, Outstanding Women in Business lists Twenty-three UNC Greensboro staffers, alumni, and faculty have been recognized by the Triad Business Journal in its 40 Under 40 and Outstanding Women in Business lists. The honorees -rangi  more

LONDON, England, April 14 -- The University of Greenwich posted the following news: * * * University of Greenwich awarded XR Labs funding for ground-breaking virtual production research * Giorgos Othonos is the first technician from the Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences, at the University of Greenwich, to be awarded a research and development grant. This project places the university at the forefront of cutting-edge Extended Reality (XR) research, exploring the integration of virtual   more

SYDNEY, Australia, April 14 -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * Why Greek yoghurt went viral and what it says about how we shop Craig Donaldson A viral TikTok recipe shows how social media, aspiration and fear of missing out are reshaping what Australians buy. When Greek yoghurt disappeared from the shelves at Woolworths, Coles and Aldi earlier this year, the culprit was not a supply chain failure. It was a viral TikTok recipe, that required ingredients suc  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, April 14 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release: * * * 2026 Career Optimism Index New University of Phoenix Career Institute (r) Career Optimism Index (r) study points to an emerging shift in workforce power dynamics: while employees "job hug" in a stabilizing but constrained labor market, many are quietly using AI to build skills, boost confidence, and explore career mobility - creating new talent retention risks for employers. University o  more

PORTSMOUTH, England, April 14 -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * Life Solved Live: Getting Violence Wrong, from Extremists to Incels Portsmouth experts host an event examining the rise of extremist groups in West Africa, and global violence against women * The University of Portsmouth is bringing together experts and the public for an evening event, tackling two huge threats to safety and security as part of the Life Solved Live: Inaugural Lectures series. As   more

ROCHESTER, New York, April 15 -- The University of Rochester issued the following news: * * * Leadership Conversation with Reitumetse Mabokela The vice provost shares how a rapidly shifting landscape affects URochester's global strategy. Matt Cook At this time last year, University of Rochester President Sarah Mangelsdorf issued a message to the University community in response to federal actions affecting its international students and scholars. In her message, she shared that nine URoches  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 15 (TNSjou) -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * New, massive study finds only half of social science findings replicate By Jane Kelly, jak4g@virginia.edu In 2012, a study published in the Journal of Organizational Behavior found extroverts experience a closer bond to their workplace, team or school. It was one of many research findings at the time showing feelings affect performance. Companies like Google began leaning in  more

COVENTRY, England, April 14 -- The University of Warwick Business School posted the following commentary by Ram Gopal, professor of information systems management and head of the Gillmore Centre for Financial Technology: * * * Blockchain's smartphone moment: Is it ready for everyday banking? At the end of last year, Lloyds Banking Group CEO Charlie Nunn stood up at the Financial Times Global Banking Summit and compared the potential of tokenised deposits combined with artificial intelligence   more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 14 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * UNLV Launches Nevada Institute of Cybersecurity * After receiving approval from the Nevada System of Higher Education on March 6, 2026, UNLV established the Nevada Institute of Cybersecurity (NIC). The NIC will be a centralized, interdisciplinary hub designed to better serve the state's key industries and government offices in securing their data, training the next generation of cyber pr  more

CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island, April 14 -- The University of Prince Edward Island issued the following news release: * * * UPEI engineering students win gold in national competition * Students in the UPEI Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering brought home three gold medals from the Canadian Engineering Competition (CEC), held at the Universite de Sherbrooke from March 20 to 23, 2026. This win comes on the heels of an excellent showing by UPEI students at the 2026 Atlantic Enginee  more

AUBURN, Alabama, April 13 -- Auburn University posted the following news: * * * USDA and Auburn University collaborate on drone, AI research * As is the case with many other types of new technology, agriculture is helping to lead the way when it comes to using drones and artificial intelligence in row crops, pasture and specialty crop systems. Farmers are quickly realizing the potential time and cost savings that drones and AI can offer over traditional scouting and ground equipment. From   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 15 -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * School of Engineering honors 2026 Distinguished Alumni driving cloud computing innovation, academic excellence, and AI-enabled national security advances Three Vanderbilt University School of Engineering alumni whose work is shaping cloud computing, academic research and innovation, and national security will be inducted into the School of Engineering's Academy of Distinguished Alumn  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 15 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Board of Visitors approves 2026-27 tuition and mandatory fees during two-day meeting in Blacksburg By Mark Owczarski The Virginia Tech Board of Visitors approved a 2.9 percent increase in tuition for resident and non-resident undergraduate students for the 2026-27 academic year on Tuesday, April 14, during its full member meeting. Tuition and mandatory fees for Virginia undergraduate students will increase $56  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 15 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Naren Ramakrishnan honored as University Distinguished Professor Ramakrishnan's 25-plus year career at the university blends traditional research and teaching with needs of urban and metropolitan areas. By Barbara L. Micale Naren Ramakrishnan, the Thomas L. Phillips Professor in the Department of Computer Science, is a highly accomplished academic and researcher specializing in recommender systems, forecasting  more

BATH, England, April 13 -- The University of Bath posted the following news: * * * Visit from Elon University, North Carolina cements Fulbright partnership * In March 2026 we welcomed three visitors from Elon University (North Carolina, USA) as part of the University's Global Challenges Teaching Award funded by the US-UK Fulbright Commission. Elon University is consistently ranked '#1 in the nation for excellence in undergraduate teaching' by the U.S. News & World Report rankings and has a c  more

ITHACA, New York, April 14 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Wayfair co-founders to share secrets to success at Durland Lecture * In their senior year as Cornell engineering undergraduates, Niraj Shah '95 and Steve Conine '95 took an entrepreneurship class that inspired them to co-found CSN Stores, now Wayfair, an e-commerce juggernaut with net revenue of $12 billion. Three decades later, Shah and Conine will share insights from their entrepreneurship journey at the 20  more

LA JOLLA, California, April 14 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * What Skills Do Humans Need to Become Robot Proof in the Age of AI? * Key Takeaways In "Robot Proof" Ming argues: * The AI industry is chasing autonomy -and neglecting the human side of the equation. * The biggest benefits come when people challenge AI -using it to explore, push back and refine their thinking, not accept outputs at face value. * In addition to economic   more

WEST LIBERTY, West Virginia, April 15 -- West Liberty University issued the following news: * * * WLU Faculty and Students Attend Psychology Conference in New Orleans West Liberty University Psychology faculty and students recently attended the Southeast Psychological Association convention in New Orleans, LA. Faculty members Tifani Fletcher, Natasha Godkin, and Tammy McClain attended the event, along with nine WLU students. Three students presented their research in poster sessions. The trip  more