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Research from U.S. Colleges Newsletter for Friday April 17, 2026 ( 185 items )

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$2.1M Initiative Expands Early Learning Opportunities for Young Children in Rural Utah

LOGAN, Utah, April 16 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * $2.1M Initiative Expands Early Learning Opportunities for Young Children in Rural Utah * A $2.1 million investment from the Utah Department of Health and Human Services is helping experts expand early childhood education and STEM opportunities in some of Utah's most rural communities. The one-year project focuses on improving preschool classrooms, expanding summer STEM camps and strengthening family engagement more

'Remnants' captures stories of horror and resilience in the Armenian Genocide

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, April 16 -- Clark University posted the following news: * * * 'Remnants' captures stories of horror and resilience in the Armenian Genocide * Clark scholar has deep family connection to the country's history Elyse Semerdjian found the only remaining artifact of her father's family history 25 years ago in her grandmother's armoire in Aleppo, Syria. "This photograph was never meant to be a precious artifact," writes Semerdjian, a professor of history in Clark's St more

2025-2026 Golden Bishop Awards

DELAWARE, Ohio, April 16 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * 2025-2026 Golden Bishop Awards * DELAWARE, Ohio - Ohio Wesleyan University is honoring students with Golden Bishop Awards in recognition of their outstanding achievements in leadership, community service, and campus involvement during the current academic year. The Golden Bishops were presented April 13, with WCSA President Raazia Aamir and Vice President Taylor Thompson serving as the event hosts more

2026 Schaefer Center Conference to Address Public-Sector Workforce Needs, April 24

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 16 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * 2026 Schaefer Center Conference to Address Public-Sector Workforce Needs, April 24 * House Speaker Emerita Adrienne Jones to receive Schaefer Award The Schaefer Center for Public Policy at The University of Baltimore will host its annual William Donald Schaefer Conference and Award Ceremony on Friday, April 24, in Annapolis, Md. The topic for this year's conference is Building a Sustainable Public more

2026 Sustainable Solutions Lectures Series Convenes Experts on Climate Resilience and Green Development

AMHERST, Massachusetts, April 16 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * 2026 Sustainable Solutions Lectures Series Convenes Experts on Climate Resilience and Green Development * Leading researchers, practitioners and policymakers will examine climate resilience, sustainable finance and green economic development in three talks this spring as part of the Sustainable Solutions Lectures (SSL) series hosted by the School of Earth and Sustainability with the support o more

2026 U.S. News Report Lists 10 UNO Grad Programs Among Best in the Nation

OMAHA, Nebraska, April 17 -- The University of Nebraska Omaha Campus issued the following news: * * * 2026 U.S. News Report Lists 10 UNO Grad Programs Among Best in the Nation Three programs were listed in the top 100 for the second year in a row. * The University of Nebraska-Omaha (UNO) once again has several that stand out as top programs in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report's 2026 Graduate School Rankings. What's new: 10 programs across five colleges appear in this year' more

3 Questions: A running shoe that adapts to the runner

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 16 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * 3 Questions: A running shoe that adapts to the runner * Granular convection takes place everywhere: candy in a box, sand on the beach, foam in a cushion. Often referred to as the "Brazil nut effect," granular convection occurs when solid, independent, irregularly shaped particles reorder themselves following agitation. One might think, intuitively, that the larger pieces fall to t more

3D-printed brain sensors may unlock personalized neural monitoring

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 16 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * 3D-printed brain sensors may unlock personalized neural monitoring * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Soft electrodes designed to perfectly match a person's brain surface may help advance neural interfaces for neurodegenerative disease monitoring and treatment, according to a new study led by Penn State researchers. Neural interfaces are powered by tiny sensors capable of tracking biophysical signa more

4 IU faculty receive prestigious Guggenheim Fellowships

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 16 -- The Indiana University Indianapolis campus issued the following news: * * * 4 IU faculty receive prestigious Guggenheim Fellowships * Four Indiana University faculty members have received prestigious fellowships from the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, which recently announced its 101st class of Guggenheim Fellows. The recipients are Christoph Irmscher and David Polly from IU Bloomington and Edward Curtis and Gerard Magliocca from IU Indianapolis more

A bold, new chapter begins at Kentucky State University

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, April 16 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * A bold, new chapter begins at Kentucky State University * Enacted legislation and historic state investment position the University for focused growth FRANKFORT, Ky. -With Senate Bill 185 enacted and related action on state funding in place, Kentucky State University is entering an important period in its ongoing evolution as Kentucky's only public HBCU and 1890 land-grant institution. The law es more

A Decade of Partnerships and Initiatives focused on the Whole Child

STORRS, Connecticut, April 16 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * A Decade of Partnerships and Initiatives focused on the Whole Child * The UConn Collaboratory on School and Child Health (CSCH) marks its 10th anniversary this year and kicked off the celebrations with an affiliate event in Hartford on March 31. CSCH was formed in 2016 by a multi-disciplinary steering committee made up of UConn faculty and community members. The subsequent inclusion of hundreds more

A new hub for AI-driven RNA research

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 16 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * A new hub for AI-driven RNA research * Researchers from across the University of Pennsylvania and beyond gathered in early April to celebrate the opening of the U.S. National Science Foundation Artificial Intelligence-driven RNA BioFoundry (NSF AIRFoundry), an $18-million effort to leverage AI to improve, accelerate, and scale the design, manufacture, and delivery of RNA. First announced more

A regulatory loophole could delay ozone recovery by years

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 16 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * A regulatory loophole could delay ozone recovery by years * Often hailed as the most successful international environmental agreement of all time, the 1987 Montreal Protocol continues to successfully phase out the global production of chemicals that were creating a growing hole in the ozone layer, causing skin cancer and other adverse health effects. MIT-led studies have since s more

Academic honors abound across the global network

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 16 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * Academic honors abound across the global network * Academic honors abound for students and faculty across the global network Each year, Northeastern celebrates students and faculty who have demonstrated excellence in scholarship, research, or teaching. by Cyrus Moulton April 16, 2026 It was hard to tell whether Northeastern student Sima Bou Jawde or her brother Samer were more excited when they more

AI tools to help vision-impaired are good, but could be better

ITHACA, New York, April 16 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * AI tools to help vision-impaired are good, but could be better * Artificial intelligence is touching nearly every aspect of life - including assistive technology for blind and low-vision (BLV) individuals. And just like in other arenas, the AI used to assist BLV people is good - but far from perfect. In a study involving 20 vision-impaired participants, researchers at Cornell Tech found that the large langu more

Alumnus Commits $1 Million to Case Western Reserve University to Expand Access for Future Leaders in Sports and Athletics

CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 17 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Alumnus commits $1 million to Case Western Reserve University to expand access for future leaders in sports and athletics DJ Jones honors the support he received while at Weatherhead Story by: Alan Ashby For Daryl "DJ" Jones, DM (MGT '18), access to opportunity has always mattered. Raised in a middle-class family, the Battle Creek, Michigan, native understood how financial and emotional support can more

Animal and human waste could slash synthetic fertilizer use in US

ITHACA, New York, April 15 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences issued the following news: * * * Animal and human waste could slash synthetic fertilizer use in US By Caitlin Hayes, Cornell Chronicle Nutrients recovered from animal and human waste could drastically reduce synthetic fertilizer use in the U.S., according to a new Cornell study that takes into account real-world implementation challenges like processing and transport. In the study, published Apri more

APSU students explore Chicago's literary scene with Pulitzer finalist

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, April 16 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * APSU students explore Chicago's literary scene with Pulitzer finalist * Austin Peay State University students visit Chicago to learn about the city's literary past, present, and future. | Contributed photo CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - Austin Peay State University undergraduate students interested in creative writing recently received an immersive opportunity to visit Chicago and learn firsthand from P more

At the 47th Pullias Lecture, Stacie Bloom traces the history of university research funding and maps a path forward

LOS ANGELES, California, April 16 -- The University of Southern California Rossier School of Education posted the following news: * * * At the 47th Pullias Lecture, Stacie Bloom traces the history of university research funding and maps a path forward * At a time when higher education is facing mounting pressures, from funding gaps to political scrutiny, Stacie Bloom delivered a clear message to the audience gathered for the 47th Pullias Lecture: "I believe that philanthropy-strategic, patie more

Bard College: National Summer Course and Training Launches With 15+ Partner Organizations to Educate the Next Generation of Students in Voting Rights & Democracy

ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, New York, April 16 -- Bard College issued the following news release: * * * National Summer Course and Training Launches with 15+ Partner Organizations to Educate the Next Generation of Students in Voting Rights & Democracy Bard College invites college and advanced high school students from across the nation to apply for a synchronous online summer course, Student Voting, Civil Rights, and the Practice of Democracy, for three transferable undergraduate credits and an oppo more

Bedford Falls Foundation Awards $1.8 Million to Kent State's College of Nursing

KENT, Ohio, April 17 -- Kent State University issued the following news: * * * Bedford Falls Foundation Awards $1.8 Million to Kent State's College of Nursing The Bedford Falls Foundation Donor Advised Fund recently made a $1.8 million gift to support students in Kent State University's College of Nursing. This gift will create a fund to provide a total of 150 scholarships for junior and senior nursing students during the next three years, with the aim of reducing the workforce shortage in th more

Bidyut Mohanty, PhD Named 2025 Researcher of the Year at VCOM-Carolinas

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 17 -- VCOM - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news: * * * Bidyut Mohanty, PhD, Named 2025 Researcher of the Year at VCOM-Carolinas By James Nichols VCOM-Carolinas has named Bidyut Mohanty, PhD, its 2025 Researcher of the Year, recognizing a year of strong momentum in research, collaboration, and student mentorship. The award highlights faculty who consistently produce meaningful scholarship while building opportunities for students more

Binghamton University: Million Uncoordinated Everyday Decisions

BINGHAMTON, New York, April 17 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * A million uncoordinated everyday decisions Binghamton University Distinguished Professor of Education and History Adam Laats places children at the center of his 'new' history of American public schools By Kim Mousseau For the most part, the history of America's public schools is an incomplete story. When we think about the evolution of public schools in the United States, we typically think of seminal more

Binghamton University: Symposium Investigates the History and Global Reach of the Baha'i Faith

BINGHAMTON, New York, April 17 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Symposium investigates the history and global reach of the Baha'i Faith Eight scholars from around the country came to Binghamton to present research on the religion's history By Jennifer Micale New York state and the Baha'i religion are woven together. The first knot of that tapestry was tied in 1848, a momentous year, said Binghamton University Professor of Middle East Studies Omid Ghaemmaghami. That more

Building math minds in pre-K: Hazelwood and WashU make numbers count

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, April 16 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Building math minds in pre-K: Hazelwood and WashU make numbers count * It's professional learning day in the Hazelwood School District, and Deonta Palmer and Carmen Meeks of the WashU Institute for School Partnership (ISP) are leading a session on math instruction. Specifically, how to promote student ownership of the math curriculum. "What does that mean?" asks Palmer, an ISP instructional more

Cameron students, faculty recognized at ACS national meeting in Atlanta

LAWTON, Oklahoma, April 16 -- Cameron University issued the following news release: * * * Cameron students, faculty recognized at ACS national meeting in Atlanta * A contingent of students and faculty from Cameron University brought home the latest in a string of awards from the 2026 spring meeting and exposition of the American Chemical Society, a national event held recently in Atlanta, Ga. The meeting theme of "Collaborate, Innovate and Transform" highlighted 150 years of the society. T more

Carnegie Mellon University, AI Strike Team Bring Top AI Startups to Pittsburgh for High-Stakes Draft Competition

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 16 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Carnegie Mellon University, AI Strike Team Bring Top AI Startups to Pittsburgh for High-Stakes Draft Competition * Carnegie Mellon University (opens in new window) 's Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship (opens in new window) and the AI Strike Team today unveiled the finalists for the Forge to Field AI Pitch Competition (opens in new window), a Draft Week event dedicated to identifying the biggest more

Central Michigan University Finance Student Highlights Impact of Bloomberg Lab and Student Managed Investment Funds on Professional Growth

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, April 16 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Defining the Modern Financier * For Wyatt Ross, a senior finance major from Mount Pleasant, Mich., choosing Central Michigan University wasn't about going far from home; it was about recognizing the value of a community that had already shaped him and continuing that experience in a place where he felt both comfortable and motivated to grow. "I chose CMU because it allowed me to remain close to more

Chancellor's Medallion Dinner brings in over $123,000 for scholarships in 30th year

NEW ALBANY, Indiana, April 16 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news: * * * Chancellor's Medallion Dinner brings in over $123,000 for scholarships in 30th year The 30th annual IU Southeast Chancellor's Medallion Dinner, held April 11, 2026, raised over $123,000 from donations, ticket sales, sponsorships, and a special drawing for two signed Curt Cignetti bottles of Huber's spirits to support student scholarships. This year's Chancellor's Medallion recognized communi more

CHDCM Students Present Research at Big East Symposium

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, April 16 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * CHDCM Students Present Research at Big East Symposium * Three undergraduate students from the College of Human Development, Culture and Media (CHDCM) presented their research at the Big East Undergraduate Research Poster Symposium held March 14, 2026, at Madison Square Garden. The symposium features undergraduate research, showcasing work from the natural sciences, physical sciences, social science more

CLAS Honors Faculty and Staff for Excellence in 2026

STORRS, Connecticut, April 16 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * CLAS Honors Faculty and Staff for Excellence in 2026 * The UConn College of Liberal Arts and Sciences honored nine faculty and staff members with 2026 awards for work that advances research, supports student success and mentorship, strengthens operations, and makes an impact in communities across Connecticut. The recipients were recognized at the CLAS College Celebration on April 15. The event a more

Class of 2026 President's Engagement and Innovation Prize winners announced

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 16 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Class of 2026 President's Engagement and Innovation Prize winners announced * University of Pennsylvania President J. Larry Jameson today announced the recipients of the 2026 President's Engagement and Innovation Prizes. Awarded annually, the Prizes empower Penn undergraduate students to design and undertake post-graduation projects that make a positive, lasting difference in the world. Si more

Coach's successful Hail Mary inspires April 22 blood stem cell donor drive at S&T

ROLLA, Missouri, April 16 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news: * * * Coach's successful Hail Mary inspires April 22 blood stem cell donor drive at S&T * When Cody Fulkerson, a longtime volunteer assistant football coach at Missouri S&T, was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia in December 2022, the only play his doctors had to call was a long shot -what's known on the gridiron as a Hail Mary. The coach needed someone with matching genetic markers to more

College of Engineering Celebrates Faculty Promotions

LOGAN, Utah, April 16 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * College of Engineering Celebrates Faculty Promotions * The College of Engineering at Utah State University is recognizing faculty members who have earned promotions effective at the start of the 2026-27 academic year. The promotion and tenure process is highly demanding, reflecting years of sustained commitment, achievement and impact. These promotions honor excellence in teaching, research, outreach and servic more

Connecting Sectors for More Intelligent Sensing

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 16 -- The University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Connecting Sectors for More Intelligent Sensing * The University of Pittsburgh Infrastructure Sensing Collaboration (UPISC) is excited to host its 2026 Workshop on June 2 - 3, at the Energy Innovation Center in Pittsburgh. Convened in collaboration with the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) and supported by Pitt's INfrastructure Sensing for Intelligent more

Cornell University Industrial and Labor Relations School: E-commerce Warehouse Data Offers Insight Into Worker Behavior

ITHACA, New York, April 17 (TNSjou) -- The Cornell University Industrial and Labor Relations School issued the following news: * * * E-commerce warehouse data offers insight into worker behavior In an e-commerce warehouse, worker performance is influenced by the performance of those around them, despite a system that discourages interaction, according to research from Caitlin Ray, ILR assistant professor in the Human Resource Studies Department. "If you're placed in a group of people who pe more

Cumberland School of Law Receives $1 Million Gift to Endow Fellowship in Real Estate Law, Names Inaugural Student Fellow

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, April 15 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Cumberland School of Law Receives $1 Million Gift to Endow Fellowship in Real Estate Law, Names Inaugural Student Fellow * Samford University Cumberland School of Law has received a $1 million gift from alumnus Deno P. Dikeou, JD '68, to establish the Deno P. Dikeou Endowed Fellowship for Excellence in Real Estate Law, Free Market Economy vs. Socialist Planned Economy and Entrepreneurship within Cumb more

CUW-ICOM Partnership Opens Doors to Medical School

MEQUON, Wisconsin, April 16 -- Concordia University Wisconsin issued the following news on April 14, 2026: * * * New CUW-ICOM partnership opens doors to medical school Concordia University Wisconsin today announced an important new partnership with the Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine with the goal of bringing medical school education to its Mequon campus. Through this agreement, ICOM and CUW will work together to create streamlined pathways for students pursuing careers in medicine, in more

DARE-KY AgTech Symposium to spotlight innovation in soilless agriculture

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, April 16 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * DARE-KY AgTech Symposium to spotlight innovation in soilless agriculture * First annual event at Benson Farm will highlight hydroponics, aquaponics, and the growing Kentucky State University-led initiative FRANKFORT, Ky. -Soilless agriculture is opening new possibilities for food production, sustainability, and applied research. From hydroponic systems, in which plants grow in nutrient-rich water, more

Dartmouth College: People's Opinions Can Shape How Negative Experiences Feel

HANOVER, New Hampshire, April 17 (TNSjou) -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * People's Opinions Can Shape How Negative Experiences Feel Study finds what others say can bias perceptions of pain and mental effort. Written by Amy Olson Imagine waiting in line for a shot when someone who just got one tells you it was really painful. Could hearing that make the shot hurt more? According to a new Dartmouth study, what others say about an experience can shape how it actually feel more

Day: Architecture offers unique solutions to community housing needs

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 15 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Day: Architecture offers unique solutions to community housing needs * A University of Nebraska-Lincoln architecture professor is challenging long-held assumptions about the American home, proposing smaller, more flexible housing designs as a solution to affordability and community challenges. In his April 14 Nebraska Lecture, Jeffrey L. Day outlined a vision that reframes housing not as static struc more

Dean Amanda Bryant-Friedrich selected for ACE Fellowship

DETROIT, Michigan, April 16 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * Dean Amanda Bryant-Friedrich selected for ACE Fellowship * The American Council on Education (ACE) has selected Dr. Amanda Bryant-Friedrich, dean of Wayne State University's Graduate School, as one of 31 emerging college and university leaders for the 2026-27 class of the ACE Fellows Program. The fellowship is the longest-running higher education leadership development program in the United States. As de more

Der Matossian earns Guggenheim Fellowship

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 16 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Der Matossian earns Guggenheim Fellowship * Bedross Der Matossian, a historian of the modern Middle East at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, has been awarded a 2026 fellowship from the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. The award is one of the nation's most prestigious honors for scholars and artists. Der Matossian, Hymen Rosen Professor in Judaic Studies, is among 223 fellows selected for more

Discovery Scholars Program expands research opportunities for NMSU undergraduates

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, April 16 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * Discovery Scholars Program expands research opportunities for NMSU undergraduates * A full class schedule, work, family and other life obligations can make it difficult for many undergraduate students to gain research experience early in their careers. The Discovery Scholars Program (DSP) at New Mexico State University offers a more flexible option for students to explore their interest i more

Divya Patel '26 and Aran Hamilton-Grenham '27 win Bryant-Moore Moot Court Competition

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, April 16 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Divya Patel '26 and Aran Hamilton-Grenham '27 win Bryant-Moore Moot Court Competition * CARLISLE, Pa.-The Penn State Dickinson Law Moot Court team has had an exciting and successful year. Divya Patel '26 and Aran Hamilton-Grenham '27 recently won the Bryant-Moore Moot Court Competition hosted by Howard University School of Law. Coached by Devon Spiva '27, Patel and Ham more

Drake University to House Personal and Professional Papers of Former Governor and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 16 -- Drake University issued the following news release on April 14, 2026: * * * Drake University to House Personal and Professional Papers of Former Governor and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack Drake University announced today that Cowles Library will house the personal and professional papers of Thomas J. Vilsack, the 40th Governor of Iowa and the 30th and 32nd U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. The agreement was formalized during a signing ceremony at the more

Expert to Discuss Building Better Disability Support Systems at Blue Plate Research

LOGAN, Utah, April 16 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Expert to Discuss Building Better Disability Support Systems at Blue Plate Research * For individuals and families, navigating the complex world of disability systems and services can feel overwhelming, confusing or impossible to access. The next Blue Plate Research event will introduce a statewide resource designed to help: the Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice at Utah State University. Matt more

Faculty Enhanced Research Appointment Program renewed for next fiscal year

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, April 16 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Faculty Enhanced Research Appointment Program renewed for next fiscal year * The Office of Research has announced the renewal of the Faculty Enhanced Research Appointment Program (FERAP) for fiscal year 2027. FERAP is a pilot initiative that recognizes the exceptional research-focused efforts, duties and activities of eligible faculty. Under FERAP, some faculty members from all Purdue locations more

FAU: Too Hot to Handle - How Heat is Reshaping U.S. Population Shifts

BOCA RATON, Florida, April 17 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Too Hot to Handle? How Heat is Reshaping U.S. Population Shifts Study Snapshot: Rising temperatures across the United States are often assumed to be a major force driving people to relocate. But new research from Florida Atlantic University shows a more nuanced reality: climate alone is not a primary driver of migration patterns. Using more

Fifteen Tufts Students and Alumni Recognized Nationally With NSF Research Fellowships

SOMERVILLE, Massachusetts, April 17 -- Tufts University issued the following news release: * * * Fifteen Tufts Students and Alumni Recognized Nationally with NSF Research Fellowships The 2026 recipients stood out in one of the country's most rigorous graduate fellowship competitions * Fifteen current students and recent alumni of Tufts University have been recognized with awards from the Graduate Research Fellowship Program of the National Science Foundation. The prestigious and competitiv more

First SCALE-Con hosts more than 300 in Washington, D.C.

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, April 16 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * First SCALE-Con hosts more than 300 in Washington, D.C. * WASHINGTON -The nation's capital set the scene Feb. 2 and 3 for the inaugural SCALE-Con, a summit for students, faculty and industry members involved in the leading U.S. program for semiconductor workforce development in defense. More than 300 attendees -including students and faculty of SCALE's 36 member universities -gathered at the Ron more

Five CLAS researchers shine in 2026 Discovery and Innovation awards

IOWA CITY, Iowa, April 16 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences issued the following news: * * * Five CLAS researchers shine in 2026 Discovery and Innovation awards * The Office of the Vice President for Research Discovery and Innovation Awards continue the University of Iowa's longstanding tradition of recognizing work across research, scholarship, creative activity, public engagement, and research support. Honorees include David Miles, associate professor of phys more

Florida State University hosts annual undergraduate research conference for ACC schools

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 16 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida State University hosts annual undergraduate research conference for ACC schools * Florida State University hosted a national undergraduate research conference that celebrates top student researchers from across the Atlantic Coast Conference's 18 schools. FSU's Center for Undergraduate Research and Academic Engagement (CRE) hosted the ACC's annual Meeting of the Minds from April 10-12, inviti more

For regrowing human limbs, this salamander gene could hold the key

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, April 16 -- Wake Forest University posted the following news: * * * For regrowing human limbs, this salamander gene could hold the key * HIGHLIGHTS * Wake Forest's Josh Currie collaborates with scientists at Duke and the University of Wisconsin to understand appendage regrowth in three animals. * The researchers identified common genes and developed a new therapy that helped regrow digit tips in mice. * This research sets the stage for studies to trigg more

Fordham Law School: Feerick Center for Social Justice Releases Report Calling for Reforms of New York City's High School Application Process

BRONX, New York, April 17 (TNSrep) -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following news: * * * Feerick Center for Social Justice Releases Report Calling for Reforms of New York City's High School Application Process Fordham Law School's Feerick Center for Social Justice and New York Appleseed have released a report (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SKA4IJ0jcCHc8JNGUCuzz3LV10Skrl-k/view?usp=sharing) recommending a more transparent, better-resourced NYC high school admissions process t more

Former Ag Sciences dean creates student experience funds

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 16 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Former Ag Sciences dean creates student experience funds * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Since he was 11 years old, Bruce McPheron knew he was going to become an entomologist one day. It wasn't simply a dream but a lifelong plan put in motion while he was a 4-H youth in Ohio exploring the county fairgrounds and its exhibits. Through his years of higher education and graduate work at Ohio State more

Former Samford Provost, Business Professor Mike Hardin Reflects on a Career of Leadership and Learning Ahead of Retirement

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, April 15 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Former Samford Provost, Business Professor Mike Hardin Reflects on a Career of Leadership and Learning Ahead of Retirement * After more than four decades in higher education, J. Michael Hardin, professor of quantitative analysis, will retire at the end of the spring semester, concluding a career defined by academic leadership, scholarly impact and service. Hardin came to Samford University in 2015 wh more

Four Caltech Undergraduates Named Goldwater Scholars in 2026

PASADENA, California, April 16 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Four Caltech Undergraduates Named Goldwater Scholars in 2026 * In late March, the Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation awarded the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship to 454 third- and fourth-year university students, including four third-year scholars from Caltech: Avni Bansal, Aarya Riasati, Evan Zhang, and Rayhan Zirvi. The scholarship provides each student with more

Fourth annual URI Neuroscience Symposium highlights dynamic student research

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, April 16 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Fourth annual URI Neuroscience Symposium highlights dynamic student research * KINGSTON, R.I. -April 16, 2026 -The University of Rhode Island's Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Program (INP) and George and Anne Ryan Institute for Neuroscience highlighted student research in a variety of neuroscience specialties at the fourth annual URI Neuroscience Symposium on April 13 in Avedisian Hall, home o more

Freshman team puts UT San Antonio on a global stage with autonomous robotics project

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 16 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Freshman team puts UT San Antonio on a global stage with autonomous robotics project * Most college freshmen spend their first year finding their footing. They're navigating new classes, a new campus and a new chapter of life. Nine UT San Antonio freshmen have been moving up the ranks in a design competition that pits them against upperclassmen, graduate students and PhD candidates from uni more

From Flames to Fungi: Prescribed Burns and Soil Restoration

STORRS, Connecticut, April 16 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * From Flames to Fungi: Prescribed Burns and Soil Restoration * In the fall of 2024, Connecticut saw a record 605 wildfires, which burned more than 500 acres and prompted a statewide emergency declaration, a temporary burn ban, and multi-agency firefighting support. Over the past several years, the state has faced a steady rise in brush fires, fueled by declining forest health and a warming climate more

From Joyce to Alaska: A Russian Scholar's Expanding Inquiry

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, April 15 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * From Joyce to Alaska: A Russian Scholar's Expanding Inquiry * Bryn Mawr College Russian scholar Jose Vergara tried to read James Joyce's tour de force Ulysses in high school and gave up. Luckily for his field, he had another go in college and made it through, eventually focusing his doctoral dissertation at the University of Wisconsin on the influence of Joyce on Russian writers. "I've read it several ti more

From Venezuela to the Diabetes Research Institute: A Ph.D. Student's Path to Advancing Type 1 Diabetes Research

MIAMI, Florida, April 16 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * From Venezuela to the Diabetes Research Institute: A Ph.D. Student's Path to Advancing Type 1 Diabetes Research * Isabella Delia Altilio Bove, a fifth-year Ph.D. candidate at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, is helping advance new strategies to regenerate insulin-producing cells for people with type 1 diabetes. When Isabella Delia Altilio Bove arrived in Miami fro more

Funding renewed for NSF Energy Storage Engine in Upstate New York

ITHACA, New York, April 16 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Funding renewed for NSF Energy Storage Engine in Upstate New York * The NSF Energy Storage Engine in Upstate New York, an initiative led by Binghamton University with Cornell serving as a core partner for technology translation, has secured $45 million in renewed funding for the next three years. Launched in 2024, the Engine aims to accelerate battery innovation, advance commercialization, expand domestic man more

Georgia Institute of Technology School of Public Policy Internet Governance Project: AI, Project Glasswing, and the Changing Institutional Economics of Bugs

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 17 -- The Georgia Institute of Technology School of Public Policy Internet Governance Project issued the following commentary: * * * AI, Project Glasswing, and the Changing Institutional Economics of Bugs By Brenden Kuerbis On April 7, Anthropic published a 244-page system card for a model that will not be made generally available for now. Claude Mythos Preview, the company's newest frontier model, is "capable of identifying and then exploiting zero-day vulnerabilitie more

Growing Utah's Fruit Industry: Brent Black Earns USU Extension's Highest Honor

LOGAN, Utah, April 16 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Growing Utah's Fruit Industry: Brent Black Earns USU Extension's Highest Honor * For more than 20 years, Utah fruit growers have turned to Professor Brent Black for answers in their orchards. Now, Utah State University Extension is recognizing his impact with its highest award. USU Extension has named Black as the 2026 recipient of the E.G. Peterson Award, its highest award, given yearly to honor individuals wh more

HEAL conference brings community together for day of learning, dialogue

EAST LANSING, Michigan, April 15 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * HEAL conference brings community together for day of learning, dialogue * On March 28, Michigan State University held its third annual HEAL Sexual Health Conference, in partnership with MSU Women*s and Gender Equity Department, with over 200 attendees, 47 poster presentations and 35 experts in the field of sexual health. HEAL stands for Healthcare, Education, Advocacy, and Leaders. This year, the more

How QR codes can make or break the hospitality experience for older adults

TAMPA, Florida, April 16 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * How QR codes can make or break the hospitality experience for older adults By Joey Garcia, University Communications and Marketing Older adults and technology haven't always had the smoothest relationship. From learning to use email to operating smartphones, each new wave has brought fresh challenges and frustrations. Now, mastering QR codes is the latest hurdle. USF research shows that when these i more

HPU Poll 120: North Carolina Likely Voters Weigh in on U.S. Senate, North Carolina Supreme Court Races

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, April 16 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * HPU Poll 120: North Carolina Likely Voters Weigh in on U.S. Senate, North Carolina Supreme Court Races * HIGH POINT, N.C., April 16, 2026 - A new High Point University (r) Poll of North Carolina likely voters examined preferences in the U.S. Senate race between Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley. The poll also looked at the North Carolina Supreme Court race between Anita Earls and Sarah Stevens more

Hunter Alumna Wins Soros Fellowship for New Americans

NEW YORK, April 17 -- Hunter College, a constituent college of the City University of New York, issued the following news: * * * Hunter Alumna Wins Soros Fellowship for New Americans A Havana-born alumna who leverages her immigrant background to study gun culture among Latin Americans is the latest Hunter graduate to win the prestigious Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans. Melissa Hurtado Nuez '21 transferred to Hunter College from the University of Miami to complete a degree in more

Illinois Wesleyan Titans Make History With Record-Breaking $3.6 Million Day of Giving

BLOOMINGTON, Illinois, April 16 -- Illinois Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * Illinois Wesleyan Titans Make History with Record-Breaking $3.6 Million Day of Giving A record-breaking $3,661,361 was raised from thousands of Titan supporters to benefit Illinois Wesleyan University during All In for Wesleyan on Tuesday. Now in its 13th year, the annual day of giving continues to provide new and expanded opportunities for current and future IWU students. This year's cam more

Is Growing Agave a Good Fit for California? UC Merced Aims to Find Out

MERCED, California, April 16 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * Is Growing Agave a Good Fit for California? UC Merced Aims to Find Out * As crops go, agave holds a lot of promise for the northern San Joaquin Valley. The succulents thrive in hot sun, don't require much water and can be grown in the region's sandy soils. And though agave, mainly grown in Mexico, is best known as the source of tequila and mezcal, it has other uses that range from nutritional more

Jeffrey R. Wilson to discuss Shakespeare's importance in upcoming URI Humanities lecture

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, April 16 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Jeffrey R. Wilson to discuss Shakespeare's importance in upcoming URI Humanities lecture * KINGSTON, R.I. - April 16, 2026 - For centuries, William Shakespeare has been widely regarded as history's most prolific English writer. Even with Shakespeare's worldwide impact still resonating, many are asking why he still matters to so many people. It's one of several questions Jeffrey R. Wilson, a more

Jennings Accepted Into National Leadership Program

NORMAN, Oklahoma, April 16 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news: * * * Jennings Accepted Into National Leadership Program * OKLAHOMA CITY - University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Associate Professor Lee Jennings, M.D., chief of the Division of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine in the Department of Internal Medicine, has been selected for the Hedwig van Ameringen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine(r) (ELAM) program, one of the nation's top leadership fellowships more

Johns Hopkins: Closing Immunity Gaps Through School Vaccination Checks

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 16 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * Closing Immunity Gaps Through School Vaccination Checks School vaccination checks are a globally recommended strategy to identify children missing doses and improve coverage through targeted catch-up efforts. New research demonstrates the effectiveness of this strategy to close measles immunity gaps in Zambia. Efforts to increase coverage of measles-containing more

Johns Hopkins: Decoding the Blood-brain Barrier

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 17 -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news: * * * Decoding the blood-brain barrier Seemingly unrelated diseases and conditions like Alzheimer's disease, obesity, chronic pain, traumatic brain injury, and multiple sclerosis disrupt the blood-brain barrier. Peter Searson's lab is developing tissue-engineered models to figure out why--and fix it. Johnny Moseman Peter Searson is leading a Johns Hopkins University team that is unravelling how Alzheimer's more

Johns Hopkins: Virginia Takes Historic Action on Gun Violence Prevention

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 16 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * Virginia Takes Historic Action on Gun Violence Prevention Virginia has enacted a long list of gun violence prevention laws shown to save lives by public health research. Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has acted on more than two dozen gun violence prevention bills that will soon become law in the commonwealth. * New policies include strengthened safe gun more

Jon Victor '27 Named 2026 Cheek Scholar

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 16 -- Vanderbilt Law School posted the following news: * * * Jon Victor '27 Named 2026 Cheek Scholar * Jon Victor '27 has been selected as a Cheek Scholar for the Class of 2028. The honor was announced by Amanda Rose, Cornelius Vanderbilt Chair in Law. The Cheek Business Law Scholarship provides supplemental scholarship funds for a student completing the Certificate in Law & Business. The scholarship, endowed by James H. Cheek III, J.D. '67, is awarded each spri more

Justin Coles Wins AERA Early Career and Outstanding Book Awards

AMHERST, Massachusetts, April 16 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Justin Coles Wins AERA Early Career and Outstanding Book Awards * Justin A. Coles, associate dean for diversity, equity and inclusion and associate professor in the College of Education, won two major awards at the American Educational Research Association (AERA) annual convention, held earlier this month in Los Angeles.On April 9, Coles was presented with the Early Career Award from the divi more

Kentucky State University Forms Advisory Committee to Manage Implementation of State-Mandated Academic and Workforce Transitions

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, April 16 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * From Enactment to Implementation * Dear Thorobred Family, With Senate Bill 185 now enacted into law, Kentucky State University enters a new phase of work. Over the past several weeks, much of our communication has focused on advocacy, explanation, and the importance of preserving what is essential about this University. That work mattered. It helped produce a stronger result. Now our responsibility more

KU researchers enhance training for the Kansas health care workforce to prevent substance use disorders

LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 16 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU researchers enhance training for the Kansas health care workforce to prevent substance use disorders * LAWRENCE - Researchers in the University of Kansas School of Social Welfare have updated training materials that prepare health care providers to prevent, identify and treat substance use disorders across Kansas. SBIRT -Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment -is an evidence-based ap more

Kulkarni, Rotello Inducted into American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering

AMHERST, Massachusetts, April 16 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Kulkarni, Rotello Inducted into American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering * UMass Amherst faculty members Ashish Kulkarni and Vincent Rotello have been inducted into the 2026 class of the College of Fellows for the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE).Among the highest professional distinctions accorded to medical and biological engineers, membersh more

Lebanon Valley College Study Reveals Cardiovascular Risks Among Pennsylvania Hunters

WASHINGTON, April 16 (TNSxrep) -- Research conducted by Lebanon Valley College in partnership with the Pennsylvania Game Commission indicates that a high percentage of Pennsylvania hunters face cardiovascular health risks. The ongoing project, Health Risk Assessment in the Hunting Population, aims to identify physical deficits and provide safety recommendations for those navigating strenuous outdoor terrain in the U.S. Assistant professor of physical therapy Charles Salvo led the study alongsid more

Lehigh University: Community and Global Health Majors Research Cobalt Mining, Permaculture and Attend Model World Health Organization Conference

BETHLEHEM, Pennsylania, April 17 -- Lehigh University issued the following news: * * * Community and Global Health Majors Research Cobalt Mining, Permaculture and Attend Model World Health Organization Conference Julie Wright '25 M'26 and Rhema Hooper '26 built a friendship and a record of impact through community and global health research, advocacy and community. Story by Katie Clarke The Lehigh journeys of friends Julie Wright '25 M'26 and Rhema Hooper '26 have intertwined over the cours more

Major In-Kind Donation to Advance Lab Research

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, April 16 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Major In-Kind Donation to Advance Lab Research * Seton Hall University is pleased to announce the receipt of a major in-kind donation from Bristol Myers Squibb to benefit biology students in the College of Arts and Sciences. The global biopharmaceutical company recently donated two batches of laboratory equipment that will further strengthen Seton Hall's ability to conduct groundbreaking research on more

Making AI safer for victims of intimate partner violence

ITHACA, New York, April 16 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Making AI safer for victims of intimate partner violence * Conversational AI tools denied blunt requests for harmful content by researchers posing as intimate partner abusers, but these guardrails were easily circumvented when they requested the content under false pretenses, a new Cornell Tech study has found. Investigating whether Gemini and ChatGPT can be weaponized in intimate partner violence (IPV), the more

May school psychology graduate Hannah Rose seizes research, professional development opportunities

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, April 16 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news: * * * May school psychology graduate Hannah Rose seizes research, professional development opportunities * Hannah Rose will graduate from the College of Education with an Educational Specialist in School Psychology degree in May. During her time at UMSL, Rose has taken part in several research initiatives, served as a graduate assistant and adjunct instructor and helped the Graduate Associ more

McNeese State University: Dr. Jessica DeJohn Bergen Receives Two Research Awards

LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana, April 17 -- McNeese State University shared the following news: * * * Dr. Jessica DeJohn Bergen Receives Two Research Awards McNeese State University assistant professor of history, Dr. Jessica DeJohn Bergen, has received two awards to further her research for her upcoming book, Unbecoming Acadian. They are the Frank Hideo Kono Fellowship from The Huntington Library, one of the world's great independent research libraries located in California; and the J.Y. Sanders Re more

Media Tip Sheet: Russia Hits Ukraine with Largest Airstrike This Year

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Russia Hits Ukraine with Largest Airstrike This Year * WASHINGTON (April 16, 2026) - On Wednesday night, Russia fired 19 ballistic missiles, 25 cruise missiles, and 659 attack drones, making this their biggest attack on Ukraine this year. The airstrikes resulted in fatalities in major cities like Kyiv, Odesa, Dnipro and Zaporizhzhia. The bombing came four days after a brief Easter ceasefire more

Meet Seven of the Nearly 500 VCU Students Who Presented Their Research This Week at a Prestigious Conference

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 17 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Meet seven of the nearly 500 VCU students who presented their research this week at a prestigious conference Undergrads from a range of disciplines explain their research, what attracted them to it and what participating in the National Conference on Undergraduate Research meant to them. By William Lineberry, Honors College The National Conference on Undergraduate Research attracted more than 5 more

Michigan State University Researcher Explores International Student-Athlete Mental Health

EAST LANSING, Michigan, April 16 -- Emily Hayashia, a graduate student and research and teaching assistant at the Michigan State University Department of Kinesiology, highlighted her research focus on the mental health and well-being of NCAA Division I international student-athletes. Hayashi described how her background as a Japanese-American former athlete and her experiences with concussions shaped her interest in overlooked challenges such as stigma, cultural pressures and invisible injurie more

Middle East Policy Forum and the Elliott School Book Launch Series Presents Iran and the Bomb: The United States, Iran, and the Nuclear Question

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * The Middle East Policy Forum and the Elliott School Book Launch Series Presents Iran and the Bomb: The United States, Iran, and the Nuclear Question * WASHINGTON (April 16, 2026) \- Sina Azodi, Professor and Director of the Middle East Studies Program, is launching his new book, Iran and the Bomb: The United States, Iran and the Nuclear Question. Azodi examines Iran's nuclear program, which is one of the mo more

Missouri S&T to offer new degree in biochemistry

ROLLA, Missouri, April 16 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news: * * * Missouri S&T to offer new degree in biochemistry * As the biotechnology sector continues to rapidly expand, biochemistry graduates are increasingly in demand. Their expertise is needed in industries ranging from pharmaceuticals and agricultural biotechnology to health care and environmental conservation. To meet this growing demand, Missouri S&T plans to offer a new degree in biochemis more

MIT study reveals a new role for cell membranes

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 16 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * MIT study reveals a new role for cell membranes * Cells are enveloped by a lipid membrane that gives them structure and provides a barrier between the cell and its environment. However, evidence has recently emerged suggesting that these membranes do more than simply provide protection -they also influence the behavior of the protein receptors embedded in them. A new study from more

Montana State University Extension launches Profitability in Montana Agriculture podcast series

BOZEMAN, Montana, April 16 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Montana State University Extension launches Profitability in Montana Agriculture podcast series * BOZEMAN - Montana State University Extension has launched a podcast series, Profitability in Montana Agriculture, that aims to provide information to help farmers and ranchers increase profits and reduce losses. The series includes four episodes highlighting the work of MSU Extension faculty whose applied res more

More than a project: the mentors behind Miami's Undergraduate Research Forum

OXFORD, Ohio, April 16 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * More than a project: the mentors behind Miami's Undergraduate Research Forum * Julia Moore '25 came to Miami as a Creative Writing major, not a researcher. But by the time she presented her analysis on themes in middle grade fiction at last year's Undergraduate Research Forum (URF), she had become both. Molly Weeldreyer, a senior double-majoring in Urban and Regional Planning and Creative Writing, had a similar exper more

mRNA vaccines follow unconventional immune path to destroy tumors

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, April 15 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * mRNA vaccines follow unconventional immune path to destroy tumors * The advent of mRNA vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 in 2020 changed the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, the Nobel-Prize-winning technology is being adapted to fight cancer, with mRNA vaccines in clinical trials for melanoma, small-cell lung cancer and bladder cancer, among others, opening the door to new ways of preventing a more

Neurobiologists Hack Brain Circuits Tied to Placebo Pain Relief

LA JOLLA, California, April 16 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Neurobiologists Hack Brain Circuits Tied to Placebo Pain Relief * Key Takeaways * Researchers have mapped the brain circuitry and neurochemistry underlying placebo pain relief. * Surprisingly, they found that placebo effects extend to multiple forms of pain, including injuries that occur after placebo training. * The research was the first to link findings between placeb more

New Metric Identifies At-Risk Mangroves Before They Disappear

LA JOLLA, California, April 16 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * New Metric Identifies At-Risk Mangroves Before They Disappear * Scientists from UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography and the Centro para la Biodiversidad Marina y la Conservacion in Mexico have developed a tool that identifies mangrove patches facing the greatest risk of degradation. The tool, called the Mangrove Threat Index and described in a new study published more

Niagara University Students Present Their Research at the Comparative Borders Conference at Brock University

NIAGARA FALLS, New York, April 16 -- Niagara University posted the following news: * * * Niagara University Students Present Their Research at the Comparative Borders Conference at Brock University * Five Niagara University students presented their research at the Comparative Borders Conference at Brock University, on Saturday, March 28, 2026. The conference, which expanded its reach beyond the Canada-U.S. relationship this year, focuses on borders and borderlands issues in a variety of acad more

NJIT's Goldwater Scholars Build Futures in Medicine, Environmental Research

NEWARK, New Jersey, April 17 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * NJIT's Goldwater Scholars Build Futures in Medicine, Environmental Research Written by: Nayib Moran Goldwater Scholarships, among the nation's most prestigious honors for undergraduates pursuing STEM research careers, have been awarded to two NJIT juniors whose academic excellence, research experience and professional ambitions have already set them apart. This year's recipients are Alber more

NMSU Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering to host PFAS talk in May

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, April 16 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering to host PFAS talk in May * The New Mexico State University College of Engineering invites students, faculty, staff and community members to attend a public lecture and expert panel focused on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination in New Mexico's water systems. Titled "PFAS in New Mexico: What's in Our Water - And What Com more

Northeastern announces commencement speakers for 2026 ceremonies

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 16 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * Northeastern announces commencement speakers for 2026 ceremonies Singer and actress Hilary Duff will hit the commencement stage at Fenway Park to speak to undergraduate students on April 29. But commencement festivities go well beyond that. By Cody Mello-Klein A multiplatinum global superstar and a global entrepreneur are among the many speakers at Northeastern University commencements taking pla more

Ole Miss Names Political Science Department for Ray Mabus

OXFORD, Mississippi, April 16 -- The University of Mississippi issued the following news: * * * Ole Miss Names Political Science Department for Ray Mabus * OXFORD, Miss. - Former Mississippi Gov. Ray Mabus has been called "one of the outstanding public servants of our time." Now his legacy at the University of Mississippi is being acknowledged with the naming of its Department of Political Science in his honor. The Institutions of Higher Learning board of trustees approved the naming of th more

Palo Alto Networks Joins UAH Invention to Innovation Center as Corporate Innovation Partner

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, April 16 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * Palo Alto Networks joins UAH Invention to Innovation Center as Corporate Innovation Partner Russ Nelson The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, has announced that Palo Alto Networks, a global leader in cybersecurity, will join the university's Invention to Innovation Center (I2C) as a Corporate Innovation Partner, expanding collaboration in cybersecur more

Peabody College faculty honored at prestigious education association's annual meeting

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 16 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * Peabody College faculty honored at prestigious education association's annual meeting * Five faculty members from Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development were recognized with awards and honors at the 2026 American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting in Los Angeles, April 8 - 12. Golnaz Arastoopour Irgens, assistant professor in human-centered learning technolog more

Penn Medicine student awarded a 2026 Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 16 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Penn Medicine student awarded a 2026 Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans * University of Pennsylvania medical student Bayan Galal has received a Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans, a merit-based program that provides graduate school funding for immigrants and children of immigrants to the United States. Galal is a second-year student pursuing an M.D. at the Perel more

Penn State launching assessment focused on mission-based growth, improvement

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 15 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State launching assessment focused on mission-based growth, improvement * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State will embark on a focused, institution-wide assessment to identify opportunities to deliver even greater value to students and the commonwealth and invest in high-growth, high-impact areas that will further position the University as a leader among research institutions. Repre more

Penn State Scranton Nursing Student Earns First Place at Research Symposium

DUNMORE, Pennsylvania, April 17 -- Pennsylvania State University's Scranton campus issued the following news: * * * Penn State Scranton nursing student earns first place at research symposium Braedon Joyce, a fourth-year student, was the only undergraduate presenter at the Translating Research into Innovations in Practice Symposium By Morgan Sewack Braedon Joyce, a fourth-year bachelor of science in nursing student in the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing at Penn State Scranton, earned more

Penn State-Great Valley: How AI is Changing Sports - Data Analysts Discussed Game-changing Tech

MALVERN, Pennsylvania, April 17 -- Pennsylvania State University Great Valley campus issued the following news: * * * How AI is changing sports: Data analysts discussed game-changing tech Sports analytics experts shared how AI provides insights for coaches, scouts, players and fans By Allison S. Duncan Penn State Great Valley celebrated the beginning of the spring sports season with an educational and networking event, "AI in Action: Transforming the Sports Industry" on March 24. The event more

Penn State-Harrisburg Faculty Member Builds Bridges Through Gender Studies

MIDDLETOWN, Pennsylvania, April 17 -- Pennsylvania State University Harrisburg campus issued the following news: * * * Harrisburg faculty member builds bridges through gender studies Mary Zaborskis helped launch the Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies Hub on campus, and her book was shortlisted for the Modern Language Association Prize for a First Book * Mary Zaborskis, associate professor of American studies and gender studies in the Penn State Harrisburg School of Humanities, is buildin more

Ph.D. student explores unique connection between Clemson University, D.W. Daniel High School through new sports exhibit at local museum

CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 16 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Ph.D. student explores unique connection between Clemson University, D.W. Daniel High School through new sports exhibit at local museum * Graduate School Jaquial Durham is a Ph.D. student at Clemson University, but a quick peek behind the curtain reveals a life much deeper than that... he's also a native son of the Clemson area. A multi-sport star at nearby D.W. Daniel High School, Durham has spent m more

Pioneer in Pharmaceutical Research to Deliver Lycoming College Commencement Address

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, April 17 -- Lycoming College issued the following news: * * * Pioneer in pharmaceutical research to deliver Lycoming College commencement address Dr. Lynn Kramer '72, an executive leader, clinical neurologist, and pioneer in pharmaceutical research, will deliver a commencement address at Lycoming College's 178th commencement ceremony in a celebration of the Class of 2026, on Saturday, May 9, at 2 p.m., on the historic Fultz Quadrangle. Kramer will be awarded an hon more

Program for kids with lupus can change lives in 6 sessions

EAST LANSING, Michigan, April 16 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Program for kids with lupus can change lives in 6 sessions * Often diagnosed in the teenage years, childhood-onset lupus is a serious, potentially fatal autoimmune disease that causes the body to attack itself. For as many as 10,000 U.S. youths, it can bring extreme fatigue, mood changes, pain and inflammation that affect many parts of the body. Now, these kids have an option for treatment that i more

Programming the immune system to manufacture its own therapeutic proteins

NEW YORK, April 16 -- Rockefeller University posted the following news: * * * Programming the immune system to manufacture its own therapeutic proteins * An innovative gene-editing strategy could establish a new way for the body to manufacture therapeutic proteins-including certain kinds of highly potent antibodies the are naturally difficult to produce-by reprogramming the immune system itself. The study, published in Science (opens in new window) with a companion perspective (opens in ne more

Prompt coaching tool raises user awareness of bias in generative AI systems

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 16 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Prompt coaching tool raises user awareness of bias in generative AI systems * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -A coaching tool built into artificial intelligence (AI)-powered systems may raise user awareness of bias in AI algorithms and help individuals better prompt generative AI tools to produce more inclusive content, according to researchers at Penn State and Oregon State University. The resea more

Purdue University Northwest Professor Jose Castro-Urioste Named U.S. Fulbright Specialist

WESTVILLE, Indiana, April 16 -- Purdue University Northwest issued the following news release: * * * Purdue University Northwest professor Jose Castro-Urioste named U.S. Fulbright Specialist Purdue University Northwest (PNW) faculty member, Jose Castro-Urioste, professor of Spanish in the PNW College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences, has been named a U.S. Fulbright Specialist. This prestigious appointment recognizes academic excellence and fosters international collaboration throu more

Regis College: Neuroscience Students Present Research at 2026 NEURON Conference

WESTON, Massachusetts, April 17 -- Regis College issued the following news: * * * Neuroscience Students Present Research at 2026 NEURON Conference Regis neuroscience students Akshita Duvvuri '26 and Dylan Slichko '26 attended the NEURON conference at Quinnipiac University on April 11 to present their research alongside students from across the Northeast. NEURON, or the Northeast Under/graduate Research Organization for Neuroscience, provides an open forum for undergraduate and graduate stud more

Research Explores Tensions Between Pentagon, Contractors Over Trade Secrets

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 16 -- The University of Virginia School of Law posted the following news: * * * Research Explores Tensions Between Pentagon, Contractors Over Trade Secrets * When a warship at an overseas U.S. armed forces base urgently needed repairs, the fix was slow to coalesce. Rather than repair it themselves, military officials were forced to contact the company who designed and produced the component parts and pay to fly them to the base to perform maintenance, delayin more

Rosenberg Dialogue Series: The Impact and Necessity of Philanthropy in Higher Education, April 16

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 16 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * Rosenberg Dialogue Series: The Impact and Necessity of Philanthropy in Higher Education, April 16 * Higher education institutions are among the few organizations capable of producing decades-long returns on social investment. As funding models, enrollment trends and public expectations evolve, institutions face declining state support, intensified competition for students and heightened public scrut more

Rowan University announces $10M gift to create School of Financial Planning

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, April 16 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Rowan University announces $10M gift to create School of Financial Planning * Rowan University today announced a landmark $10 million commitment by Edelman Financial Engines (EFE) to establish the School of Financial Planning. Designed to address the nation's increasing shortage of qualified financial planning professionals, the new school will be distinguished by curriculum at undergraduate and graduate lev more

S&T opens Missouri Protoplex for advanced manufacturing

ROLLA, Missouri, April 16 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news: * * * S&T opens Missouri Protoplex for advanced manufacturing * Nearly 500 people celebrated the opening of the Missouri Protoplex on April 15 at the new facility, located at 1700 White Columns Drive in Rolla. The 117,000-square-foot advanced manufacturing facility is the first building in Missouri S&T's Manufacturing Technology and Innovation Campus. "On behalf of the Board of Curators, I more

Samford Communication and Media Students, Faculty Explore Communication in an AI World at Regional Conference

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, April 15 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Samford Communication and Media Students, Faculty Explore Communication in an AI World at Regional Conference * Students and faculty from Samford University's Department of Communication and Media participated in the 96th annual Southern States Communication Association (SSCA) Convention, April 8-12. Themed "Comm-AI- nity : Conversations in the Age of Intelligence," the conference brought together s more

Santa Clara University Establishes the Cunningham Shoquist Center for Applied AI and Human Potential

SANTA CLARA, California, April 16 -- Santa Clara University issued the following news release on April 14, 2026: * * * Santa Clara University establishes the Cunningham Shoquist Center for Applied AI and Human Potential Accelerating its role as a leader in the application of artificial intelligence to address real-world challenges, Santa Clara University established today the Cunningham Shoquist Center for Applied AI and Human Potential. The new Center will be a university-wide interdiscipli more

SC State Students Apply AI to Real-world Business Challenge in BECT Competition as Top Teams Emerge

ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, April 17 -- South Carolina State University issued the following news: * * * SC State students apply AI to real-world business challenge in BECT competition as top teams emerge Eight student teams competed in two rounds, advancing AI-driven analysis, strategy and career-ready skills. Author: Sam Watson, Executive Director of Strategic Communications & Marketing South Carolina State University students put their analytical and problem-solving skills on display in more

School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences 2026 Commencement Speakers

STORRS, Connecticut, April 16 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences 2026 Commencement Speakers * A successful Connecticut State Representative and trained pharmacist, Tracy Marra, will address graduates during the 2026 Pharm.D. ceremony. Born and raised in Kentucky, Representative Marra took her values of community and responsibility and her passions for academics to Butler University. Graduating in 1999 with a Phar more

Science and Splendor--Exploring the Environment at Assumption and Beyond

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, April 17 -- Assumption University issued the following news: * * * Science and Splendor--Exploring the Environment at Assumption and Beyond Olivia Boudreau Addressing a group of sailors in 1962, President John F. Kennedy famously said, "It is an interesting biological fact that all of us have in our veins the exact same percentage of salt in our blood that exists in the ocean, and, therefore, we have salt in our blood, in our sweat, in our tears. We are tied to the more

SEI CERT Division Leadership Lends Emerging Technology Insights to Cyber-Risk Oversight Handbook

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 16 -- Carnegie Mellon University's Software Engineering Institute posted the following news: * * * SEI CERT Division Leadership Lends Emerging Technology Insights to Cyber-Risk Oversight Handbook * In the face of rapid technology changes, managing cyber risk is central to managing business risk. Advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have already expanded the cyber threat landscape, and quantum computing represents a potential paradigm shift for many tra more

Seton Hall Experts Shape National Headlines in March

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, April 16 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Seton Hall Experts Shape National Headlines in March * From emerging civil rights law and high-stakes political analysis to cutting-edge medical simulation and financial equity, Seton Hall University faculty continues to serve as a primary resource for major media outlets worldwide. In March, the University's faculty scholars continued to provide nuanced expertise on multiple issues and topics shapin more

Seton Hall's Continued R2 Status Reflects Research Strength

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, April 16 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Seton Hall's Continued R2 Status Reflects Research Strength * On March 12, 2026, the newly designed Carnegie Classification seals arrived for Seton Hall. The University continues to hold Carnegie's R2 designation -"Research 2: High Spending and Doctorate Production" -within the Carnegie research classification framework, while also continuing to be recognized as an "Opportunity Colleges and Universit more

Siena College Research Institute: NY Split on Pros and Cons of AI, By 43-37% NY'ers Say Disadvantages Are Too Great

LOUDONVILLE, New York, April 16 (TNSxrep) -- Siena College Research Institute issued the following news release on April 14, 2026: * * * NY Split on Pros and Cons of AI, By 43-37% NY'ers Say Disadvantages Are Too Great * 67% of NY'ers use AI Chatbots, 44% Use AI At Least Weekly; 48% Say Their Usage Increased Since Last Year * Of AI Users: 56% of Say They Double-Check AI Results; 4 in 10 Use AI for Personal Reasons; 20% Pay for an AI Subscription; ChatGPT Use Leads Gemini, Copilot, and Other more

Social Work Seniors Present Capstone Research

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, April 16 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Social Work Seniors Present Capstone Research * On March 27, senior Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) students from Seton Hall traveled to Georgian Court University to present at the annual Paul Shane Social Welfare Policy Symposium. The symposium brought together social work students and emerging professionals across various areas of social policy to generate novel ideas on social justice and share thei more

Space Materials Institute to present discussion on NASA

ALFRED, New York, April 16 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: * * * Space Materials Institute to present discussion on NASA * The Space Materials Institute (SMI) at Alfred University will host a presentation, "What's Happening at NASA?", on Monday, April 20, from 4-5 p.m. in Room 357 of McMahon Engineering Building. The program will be led by Holly Shulman '87 (BS, ceramic engineering and chemistry), SMI director and president of Blue Star Advanced Manufacturing, a NAS more

Stanford's FutureLaw Explores What Comes Next as AI Reshapes the Law

STANFORD, California, April 17 -- Stanford University Law School issued the following news: * * * Stanford's FutureLaw Explores What Comes Next as AI Reshapes the Law Scholars and AI industry leaders gather at Stanford Law School for a week of conferences, workshops, conversations, and competitions; Professor Daniel Ho receives the 2026 Codex Prize for his groundbreaking research By Monica Schreiber By now, few people in law need to be told that AI is changing the profession. The more urgen more

Statewide Campuses Students Present Research at 2026 Statewide Symposium

LOGAN, Utah, April 16 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Statewide Campuses Students Present Research at 2026 Statewide Symposium * Students from across Utah State University Statewide Campuses showcased their research at the annual Statewide Campus Student Research Symposium on April 9. The synchronized symposium allowed students taking classes at any USU Statewide campus to present their research, either in oral or poster form. The Statewide Student Research Sympos more

Student finds free tuition, academic exploration at UM-Flint after layoff

FLINT, Michigan, April 16 -- The University of Michigan-Flint posted the following news: * * * Student finds free tuition, academic exploration at UM-Flint after layoff * Many people return to school with the intention of starting over, searching for more or just looking for a new direction. But for some, with the right guidance, that career reboot can take them further than they ever thought possible. Take Zach Thomas of Sterling Heights, for example, whose enrollment at the University of M more

Talk to explore politics behind the Inflation Reduction Act

ITHACA, New York, April 16 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Talk to explore politics behind the Inflation Reduction Act * Climate policy scholar Leah Stokes will visit Cornell on April 23 to examine the political negotiations and personal stories behind the landmark Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which marked the largest federal investment in climate and clean energy in U.S. history and reshaped the nation's approach to addressing climate change. Stokes will deliver more

Teaching Artificial Intelligence by Questioning It

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 16 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * Teaching Artificial Intelligence by Questioning It * Inside a Merrick Classroom In Professor Mikhail Pevzner' s recent MBA economics class at the Merrick School of Business at the University of Baltimore, the conversation began with a provocation rather than a conclusion. The Professor of Accounting assigned an opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal written by U.S. Senator, Bernie Sanders, in wh more

Temperature shifts change plant proteins powering photosynthesis

ITHACA, New York, April 16 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Temperature shifts change plant proteins powering photosynthesis * Humans adjust to changes in temperature by putting on a sweater or taking off layers. Plants adjust to temperature changes, in part, by switching the way they express the protein that performs the critical first step of photosynthesis, according to new research from Cornell, Texas A&M and Stockholm University. Rubisco is the most abundant prot more

Temple undergraduates showcase student-led research at annual symposium

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 16 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Temple undergraduates showcase student-led research at annual symposium Hosted by the College of Science and Technology, the 2026 Research and Leadership Symposium highlighted undergraduate student research and discovery at Temple. * From deep-sea discoveries to public health solutions to cancer cell investigations, the 2026 Research and Leadership Symposium celebrated the diversity of undergraduate more

Texas A&M University-Kingsville: Verma Receives Best Paper Award From AARE

KINGSVILLE, Texas, April 17 -- Texas A&M University Kingsville campus issued the following news: * * * Verma receives Best Paper Award from AARE Texas A&M University-Kingsville College of Business Administration accounting and finance professor Dr. Priti Verma earned the 2026 Current Topics/Emerging Issues Best Paper Award for co-authoring the manuscript titled The Risk-Return Dynamics of Corporate Cryptocurrency Adoption: Evidence from Bitcoin Holdings during the 2026 American Accounting Res more

Thomas and Chelsea Carballo to Headline Michigan Medicine Women's Health Luncheon

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 17 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Thomas and Chelsea Carballo to headline Michigan Medicine Women's Health Luncheon "Mojo in the Morning" radio host and wife to share heartfelt story at annual event in Detroit * Thomas Carballo, iHeartMedia radio host of "Mojo in the Morning," and his wife, Chelsea, will be the keynote speakers for Michigan Medicine's fifth annual Women's He more

Three UB undergraduates named Goldwater scholars

BUFFALO, New York, April 16 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Three UB undergraduates named Goldwater scholars * UB's most recent recipients of the Goldwater Scholarship (from left): Carsyn Bonesteel, Christopher Page and Matthew Bablin. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki By Vicky Santos and Charles Anzalone BUFFALO, N.Y. - Three University at Buffalo students have been awarded the highly competitive Barry Goldwater Scholar more

Three UW-Madison students awarded prestigious 2026 Goldwater Scholarships

MADISON, Wisconsin, April 16 -- The University of Wisconsin posted the following news: * * * Three UW-Madison students awarded prestigious 2026 Goldwater Scholarships The Goldwater Scholarship is the premier undergraduate scholarship in mathematics, engineering and the natural sciences in the United States. By Charles Monroe-Kane Three University of Wisconsin-Madison juniors have received 2026 Goldwater Scholarships, the premier undergraduate scholarship in mathematics, engineering and th more

UA Little Rock Doctoral Student Recognized as a 'New Face of Tech'

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 16 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * UA Little Rock Doctoral Student Recognized as a 'New Face of Tech' * A University of Arkansas at Little Rock doctoral student is gaining national recognition for her work and potential in technology. Mayor Inna Gurung, a Ph.D. candidate in computer and information science, has been named a recipient of the New Face of Tech Scholarship from the 1,000 Dreams Fund, an organization more

UAMS Receives $1 Million to Create Endowed Funds in Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 16 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * UAMS Receives $1 Million to Create Endowed Funds in Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) received $500,000 from Helen and Nick Lang, M.D., and $500,000 from Kent C. Westbrook, M.D., to the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute, both in honor of Westbrook's late wife, Jonnie Kay Westbrook. The Langs gift more

UC Irvine-led Study Achieves Brain-controlled Walking With Artificial Sensory Feedback

IRVINE, California, April 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * UC Irvine-led study achieves brain-controlled walking with artificial sensory feedback Bidirectional human-computer interface offers hope for spinal cord injury patients * An interdisciplinary, multi-institution team is the first to use a bidirectional brain-computer interface to control the gait of a walking exoskeleton. * The system enables patients suffering spinal more

UCF Recognizes Faculty Excellence with 2026 Promotion and Tenure Awards

ORLANDO, Florida, April 16 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF Recognizes Faculty Excellence with 2026 Promotion and Tenure Awards * UCF has recognized 100 faculty members with promotion and tenure for the 2025-26 academic year, marking a significant milestone in their academic careers and contributions to student success and the university. Over the course of nearly a full academic year, peers, departmental and college leadership, and the university p more

UCF Study Suggests Some Alzheimer's Symptoms May Begin Outside the Brain

ORLANDO, Florida, April 16 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF Study Suggests Some Alzheimer's Symptoms May Begin Outside the Brain * UCF researchers have uncovered evidence that some movement-related symptoms of Alzheimer's disease may originate outside the brain, which could change how the disease is diagnosed and treated in the future. The study was sponsored by the National Institutes of Health's National Institute on Aging and was led by UCF Nanos more

UCLA scientists identify zombie immune cells as a driver of fatty liver disease, inflammation and aging

LOS ANGELES, California, April 16 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * UCLA scientists identify zombie immune cells as a driver of fatty liver disease, inflammation and aging * Key takeaways * UCLA researchers have identified a population of dysfunctional immune cells -dubbed "zombie macrophages" -that accumulates in the liver during aging and fatty liver disease, driving the chronic inflammation behind both conditions. * The study found that excess diet more

UConn Business Students Claim 'Double Victories' at QuantumUP! Event

STORRS, Connecticut, April 16 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Business Students Claim 'Double Victories' at QuantumUP! Event * Two student teams from the UConn School of Business's Business Analytics and Project Management (MSBAPM) master's program won competitions at the QuantumUP! hackathon at the UConn Graduate Business Learning Center in Hartford on April 8, combining cutting-edge technologies, innovation, and collaboration to solve complicated tra more

UConn Post-Doctoral Researchers Win Prestigious NIH Pathway to Independence Awards

STORRS, Connecticut, April 16 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Post-Doctoral Researchers Win Prestigious NIH Pathway to Independence Awards * Two UConn post-doctoral researchers have received prestigious, competitive 2026 NIH Pathway to Independence Awards (K99/R00) to advance their innovative research along with their careers as early-career scientists. The award-winning post-docs whose research is being funded by the NIH for up to the next five years more

UG Student Research Spotlight shines on Lexi Koehl, special education major

DEKALB, Illinois, April 16 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * UG Student Research Spotlight shines on Lexi Koehl, special education major When Lexi Koehl began her research on federalism and education policy, it started as an honors component for her Political Science course. As the project developed, however, it became clear that her work addressed timely and meaningful issues with lasting relevance, especially for educators entering the field today. Koehl, more

UGA Poet and Scholar Ed Pavlic Named a 2026 Guggenheim Fellow

ATHENS, Georgia, April 17 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * UGA poet and scholar Ed Pavlic named a 2026 Guggenheim Fellow He is one of 223 professionals in the arts, humanities and sciences to receive the prestigious honor By Kay Torrance University of Georgia poet and scholar Ed Pavlic was named a 2026 Guggenheim Fellow, a prestigious honor for professionals working across the arts, humanities and sciences. Pavlic, a Distinguished Research Professor of English a more

UK contributes to global study showing where people live may impact how the brain ages

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, April 16 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * UK contributes to global study showing where people live may impact how the brain ages * Where people live -and the air they breathe, green space they can access, and social and political conditions they experience -may play a major role in how the brain ages, according to a large international study recently published in Nature Medicine. Researchers analyzed brain scans and health data from 18,701 more

UMass Amherst Center for Education Policy to Host Third Annual Civic Summit on April 30

AMHERST, Massachusetts, April 16 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * UMass Amherst Center for Education Policy to Host Third Annual Civic Summit on April 30 * The Center for Education Policy at the University of Massachusetts Amherst College of Education will host its third annual Civic Summit on Thursday, April 30, from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Carney Family Auditorium in Furcolo Hall on N. Pleasant St. The in-person event is free and open to the public.Individuals more

UMass Board of Trustees Approves Faculty Appointments

AMHERST, Massachusetts, April 16 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * UMass Board of Trustees Approves Faculty Appointments * At its quarterly meeting held on April 8, the UMass Board of Trustees approved the following UMass Amherst faculty appointments. The following faculty were named to a professorship and appointed an endowed chair: * Matthew Thomson, professor and doctoral coordinator in the marketing department in the Isenberg School of Management, w more

UMW Student Earns Esteemed Goldwater Scholarship for Marine Study

FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia, April 17 -- The University of Mary Washington issued the following news: * * * UMW Student Earns Esteemed Goldwater Scholarship for Marine Study By Sarah Hertz Mahoney At 12 years old, Edmund "Ned" Gable plunged into a tidepool at the Monterey Bay Aquarium during a visit to California. Surrounded by a parade of starfish, grouper and wolf eel, he was captivated by the underwater world. Almost a decade later, that early fascination with marine life hasn't faded. Now more

UNC-School of Medicine Issues Newsworthy From the School of Medicine for Week of April 10-16, 2026

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, April 17 -- The University of North Carolina School of Medicine issued the following wrapup, Newsworthy From the School of Medicine for Week of April 10-16, 2026: * * * Newsworthy from the School of Medicine, Week of April 10 - April 16 The below clickable headlines link directly to outside media outlets, which featured UNC School of Medicine faculty starting Friday, April 10, 2026. UNC research contributes to new drug for rare condition; Hillsborough boy part of more

Understanding community effects of Asian immigrants' US housing purchases

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 16 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Understanding community effects of Asian immigrants' US housing purchases * Asian immigrants are both the fastest-growing and highest-earning immigrant ethnic group in the United States, facts that have caught the attention of many economists interested in how these groups -whether investors or residents -impact housing prices, K-12 education, and other important aspects of commun more

University of Cincinnati: Criminal Justice Degree Prepares Some Grads for Private-sector Work

CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 17 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * A criminal justice degree prepares some grads for private-sector work Program alums have found fulfilling careers in asset protection and loss prevention By Rodney Wilson, wilso4rn@ucmail.uc.edu The University of Cincinnati's top-ranked criminal justice program is a national leader in education and research within this vital field. The program is consistently recognized for equipping law enforcement more

University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business: Exploring the Future of Business School Education - Insights From AACSB President Lily Bi

BOULDER, Colorado, April 17 -- The University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business issued the following news: * * * Exploring the Future of Business School Education: Insights from AACSB President Lily Bi Only 5-6% of business schools worldwide--including Leeds--hold AACSB accreditation, a highly selective marker of excellence in business education. During her visit, AACSB President and CEO Lily Bi explored how global demographics, geopolitics and technology are reshaping the future o more

University of Hawaii to Lead Pacific Reef Research Institute

HONOLULU, Hawaii, April 16 -- The University of Hawaii issued the following news release: * * * UH to lead new Pacific reef research institute The University of Hawaii has been designated as a new Pacific Reef Research Coordination Institute (Pacific RRCI) by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to support coral reef conservation in the Pacific through research, collaboration and public education. The Pacific RRCI will be housed in UH's Office of Land and Ocean Conserva more

University of Maryland Expands Partnership With IonQ to Advance Quantum Computing and Quantum Networking

COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, April 16 -- The University of Maryland issued the following news release: * * * University of Maryland Expands Partnership with IonQ to Advance Quantum Computing and Quantum Networking New Multi-Million-Dollar Agreement Strengthens Capital of Quantum Initiative, Expands UMD's Leadership in Next-Generation Quantum Research * The University of Maryland (UMD) is announcing a major expansion of its partnership with IonQ, a leading quantum computing hardware and software more

University of Miami-Rosenstiel School of Marine & Atmospheric Science: Ocean Eddies are Amplifying Climate Extremes in Coastal Seas, Study Finds

MIAMI, Florida, April 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of Miami's Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science issued the following news on April 15, 2026: * * * Ocean eddies are amplifying climate extremes in coastal seas, study finds New research reveals a powerful yet overlooked driver of climate change: Intensifying ocean eddies. These swirling currents--that break off from major currents--are redistributing heat and nutrients in the ocean and amplifying climate extremes in key coasta more

University of Michigan: AI Helps Instructors Give Better Feedback But Can't Replace Them

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 17 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * AI helps instructors give better feedback but can't replace them Written By: Emily France, Computer Science and Engineering A randomized trial in a large economics course found that AI-mediated feedback improved students' revisions when teaching assistants stayed in control Key takeaways * AI tool FeedbackWriter suggests rubric-aligned feedback on student essays, but teaching assistants de more

University of Michigan: How Tools are Helping Officials, Communities Work Toward Environmental Justice

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 17 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * How new tools are helping officials, communities work toward environmental justice In a new report published in the journal Environmental Justice, Paul Mohai of the University of Michigan examined how new tools are leading to innovative policies to protect vulnerable communities from disproportionate environmental burdens. "These tools that are coming online have been proving themselves to b more

University of Michigan: Mapping Michigan's Airborne Microplastics

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 17 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Mapping Michigan's airborne microplastics David Lee knows microplastics. He's read studies about microplastics and listened to podcasts about the issue. He picked degraded plastics off the beaches in San Francisco, where he worked in finance throughout the early 2000s and participated in beach cleanups. There, he saw firsthand how discarded plastics can break down into tiny pieces that litter the env more

University of South Carolina names new dean of McCausland College of Arts and Sciences

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, April 15 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news: * * * University of South Carolina names new dean of McCausland College of Arts and Sciences * The University of South Carolina has named Christopher Culbertson dean of the University of South Carolina McCausland College of Arts and Sciences. Culbertson, who currently serves as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Kansas State University, will assume the role July 1. "Dr. Culbertson bri more

University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine: Researchers Test a Two-way Brain Interface With Wearable Robotic Legs That Could One Day Restore Walking and Sensation After Paralysis

LOS ANGELES, California, April 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Researchers test a two-way brain interface with wearable robotic legs that could one day restore walking and sensation after paralysis In a proof-of-concept study, a team of researchers from USC, Caltech and UC Irvine tested the full "bionic suit" with a patient for the first time, showing promising early results. * Restoring both walking and s more

University of Washington School of Medicine: Shift Seen in WA Drug Use - More Smoking, Less Injecting

SEATTLE, Washington, April 16 -- The University of Washington School of Medicine posted the following news release: * * * Shift seen in WA drug use: more smoking, less injecting Meth remains the drug used most often, according to a biennial survey of clients at syringe-services programs in Washington state. * A sign shows some services and supplies at a Tacoma Needle Exchange program. Among people in Washington state who use illicit drugs and visit syringe-services programs, a huge shift h more

UNO Study Reveals How Students Collaborate With AI and What It Means for the Future Workforce

OMAHA, Nebraska, April 17 -- The University of Nebraska Omaha Campus issued the following news: * * * UNO Study Reveals How Students Collaborate with AI and What It Means for the Future Workforce Workforce readiness increasingly depends on knowing how to collaborate with AI, not just extract answers from it. * As generative AI tools rapidly reshape the workplace, universities are exploring how to prepare students to collaborate effectively with these technologies. A new study from research more

URI to award honorary degrees to entrepreneurs Marc Randolph and Dan Harple, and anti-poverty advocate Kate Brewster

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, April 16 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI to award honorary degrees to entrepreneurs Marc Randolph and Dan Harple, and anti-poverty advocate Kate Brewster * KINGSTON, R.I.-April 16, 2026-Marc Randolph, co-founder and first CEO of streaming giant Netflix; Daniel L. Harple Jr., chair and CEO of Context Labs; and Katherine Angell Brewster, CEO of the Jonnycake Center for Hope in South Kingstown, will be awarded honorary degrees by th more

USF scientists solve 100 year-old mystery behind rubber that powers modern life

TAMPA, Florida, April 16 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * USF scientists solve 100 year-old mystery behind rubber that powers modern life Key takeaways * Scientists have solved a decades-old mystery behind reinforced rubber - a material used in everything from tires to industrial systems. * By explaining how tiny particles strengthen rubber, the research replaces trial and error with clear science, opening the door to safer, longer lasting and more eff more

USU UWLP Study Shows Top 11 Challenges Utah Women Face in 2026

LOGAN, Utah, April 16 (TNSxrep) -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU UWLP Study Shows Top 11 Challenges Utah Women Face in 2026 * National and statewide studies continue to show that Utah women and girls are not thriving in many critical areas. Identifying and understanding the current challenges women face is crucial if change is to take place. To help with this, the Utah State University Utah Women & Leadership Project collected data from more than 5,000 Utah men more

Virginia Commonwealth University: Students Find Inspiration During Renowned Research Conference's Visit to Richmond

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 17 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Students find inspiration during renowned research conference's visit to Richmond Nearly 500 VCU undergrads shared their research during the three-day National Conference on Undergraduate Research, which drew a record-setting 5,000-plus students from across the U.S. * Virginia Commonwealth University, for the first time in its history, hosted the largest and most prestigious undergraduate resea more

Virginia Tech: AI Models Lean on Autism Stereotypes When Giving Social Advice, Study Finds

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 17 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * AI models lean on autism stereotypes when giving social advice, new study finds Users who disclose autism to artificial intelligence agents when seeking social advice raise complex questions about bias, stereotypes, and trustworthiness, the study finds. By Tonia Moxley When people ask ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence models for advice, they often share deeply personal details in hopes of gett more

Voluntarily Disclosing Incarceration May Help Job Prospects, University of Houston Study Shows

HOUSTON, Texas, April 17 (TNSjou) -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * Voluntarily Disclosing Incarceration May Help Job Prospects, University of Houston Study Shows New Research Suggests Prison Accomplishments and Proactive Disclosure Can Overcome Hiring Biases Key Takeaways * A University of Houston-led study suggests formerly incarcerated individuals are significantly more likely to receive job search assistance when they proactively disclose their history while more

W&M election law directors receive MIT grant to improve voter registration systems

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, April 16 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * W&M election law directors receive MIT grant to improve voter registration systems * The following story originally appeared on the website for W&M Law School. - Ed. James Alcorn and Rebecca Green of William & Mary Law School's Election Law Program (ELP) have been awarded a national research grant from the MIT Election Data + Science Lab to study voter registration and list maintenance systems across the U more

Washington & Jefferson College: Dr. Julia Bernier - Encouraging Student Voices Through Archival Research

WASHINGTON, Pennsylvania, April 17 -- Washington and Jefferson College issued the following news: * * * Dr. Julia Bernier: Encouraging student voices through archival research Written by Wyatt Barnhart Dr. Julia Bernier's work has left her with a strong commitment to keeping history alive and accurate while also advocating for the voices of the people, especially those of historians of color and her students. Bernier is an associate professor of History at Washington & Jefferson College. more

Waves hit different on other planets

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 16 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Waves hit different on other planets * On a calm day, a light breeze might barely ripple the surface of a lake on Earth. But on Saturn's largest moon Titan, a similar mild wind would kick up 10-foot-tall waves. This otherworldly behavior is one prediction from a new wave model developed by scientists at MIT. The model is the first to capture the full dynamics of waves and what i more

With navigating nematodes, scientists map out how brains implement behaviors

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 16 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * With navigating nematodes, scientists map out how brains implement behaviors * Animal behavior reflects a complex interplay between an animal's brain and its sensory surroundings. Only rarely have scientists been able to discern how actions emerge from this interaction. A new open-access study in Nature Neuroscience by researchers in The Picower Institute for Learning and Memory a more

Worcester Polytechnic Institute: Worrying About Weight Stigma at the Doctor's Office

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, April 16 (TNSjou) -- Worcester Polytechnic Institute issued the following news release on April 15, 2026: * * * Worrying About Weight Stigma at the Doctor's Office WPI researcher Angela Incollingo Rodriguez shows that stepping on the scale may be stigmatizing * A routine component of many medical appointments--stepping on the scale to be weighed--may be a stigmatizing experience that raises patients' blood pressure and potentially impacts their healthcare, accordin more

Yoga May Enhance Traditional Recovery Programs, Penn State-Brandywine Researchers Find

MEDIA, Pennsylvania, April 17 -- The Pennsylvania State University Brandywine Campus issued the following news: * * * Yoga may enhance traditional recovery programs, Brandywine researchers find The team includes fourth-year psychology student Kendall Taylor, who recently presented the findings at a regional conference By Christina Billie Yoga may help support individuals recovering from substance use disorders, according to researchers at Penn State Brandywine. The team includes Kendall Tay more

Youth may increase vulnerability to a carcinogen found in contaminated water and some drugs

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 16 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Youth may increase vulnerability to a carcinogen found in contaminated water and some drugs * A new study from MIT suggests that a carcinogen that has been found in medications and in drinking water contaminated by chemical plants may have a much more severe impact on children than adults. In a study of mice, the researchers found that juveniles exposed to drinking water contain more

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