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

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

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

AALTO, Finland, April 16 (TNSjou) -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Ability to harness quantum speed gains now within sight after researchers solve massive simulation problem in a heartbeat The use of a quantum-inspired algorithm to calculate the unworkably vast potential properties of quantum materials is an early example of how quantum technology can be used to improve itself. The discovery could have future applications in dissipationless technology, for example   more

AALTO, Finland, April 16 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Mobile work machines are electrifying rapidly - a new research environment supports the industry's product development A unique development and testing facility for mobile work machines has been built at Aalto University to support electrification in the field and strengthen collaboration between academic research and industry. Mobile work machines used in mines, forests, ports and other demanding location  more

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

HAIFA, Israel, April 16 -- The Technion - Israel Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * AI Infrastructure and Its Implications for the Power Grid * : Technion Researchers Present an Energy Framework for the Age of Artificial Intelligence In recent years, we have witnessed a dramatic surge in the use of artificial intelligence across a wide range of fields and sectors. It is becoming clear that the development of large language models (LLMs) and models such as GPT poses an  more

MELBOURNE, Australia, April 17 -- The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University issued the following news release: * * * AI shopping to shake up pricing in fashion retail * Artificial intelligence (AI) is beginning to reshape fashion retail by changing not only how consumers shop, but how prices are set and adjusted in real time. An RMIT expert explains how data-driven pricing systems and AI-powered shopping tools are transforming retail experiences. Dr Aayushi Badhwar, School of  more

MONTREAL, Quebec, April 15 -- McGill University posted the following news release: * * * AI tool pinpoints cells driving aggressive cancers * McGill University researchers have developed an artificial intelligence tool that can identify small groups of cells most responsible for driving aggressive cancers. The tool, called SIDISH, offers scientists a clearer path to designing targeted therapies by showing which cells inside a tumour are most strongly linked with poor patient outcomes, rath  more

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

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 16 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * Annual Student Book Festival, Graduation Celebration for UBalt's MFA in Creative Writing and Publishing Arts Set for May 9 * iT's the culmination of an 'uncanny process' of creativity, hard work, friendship, and more The University of Baltimore's acclaimed MFA in Creative Writing & Publishing Arts will host its annual reading and book fair for all graduating students on Saturday, May 9 at 2 p.m. i  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 17 -- The Boston University Wheelock College of Education and Human Development issued the following news: * * * Guiding AI in Education Insights from a dynamic forum on AI's impact, potential, and challenges in learning By Stephanies Vang As a new generation of learners navigates educational spaces shaped by AI, educators and professionals are doing the same. This year's BU Wheelock Forum: AI and the Future of Education offered a unique opportunity to explore   more

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

ITHACA, New York, April 15 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Celebration Ezra event honors entrepreneurs from across fields * From software and AI to healthcare tech to food, cannabis and perfume and more, all of the diverse products and pathways that entrepreneurs create were celebrated April 9-10 during the yearly Celebration Ezra event on campus. The event also honored Daniel Cane '98 as the 2026 Cornell Entrepreneur of the Year, featured pitches by the 15 student s  more

RED DEER, Alberta, April 16 -- Red Deer Polytechnic issued the following news: * * * Central Alberta First & RDP Launch Regional AI Workshop Series Central Alberta First (CAF), in collaboration with Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) and the Regional Business Support Network (RBSN), is launching a new AI Workshop Series designed to help small and medium-sized businesses across the region build practical skills and confidence in using artificial intelligence. The initiative builds on the success of t  more

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

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

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

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

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

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, April 16 -- The University of the Witwatersrand posted the following news: * * * From beats to bytes: AIAM's first AI-driven African music projects * Five artist-engineer teams of Wits University's AI & Africa Music (AIAM) Project unveiled prototypes exploring AI and African musical traditions. After six months of intense collaboration, the five artist-engineer winning teams of the inaugural AI & Africa Music (AIAM) Project presented their prototypes at a showca  more

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

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

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

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, April 16 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * HPU Student Entrepreneurs Earn $30,000 in Business Plan Competition High Point University students presented their business plans to a panel of judges and received a combined $30,000 in start-up funds at the 16 th annual HPU Business Plan Competition on April 8. Students pitched their ideas as they competed at the Callicutt Life Skills Theater for funding to launch or develop their business  more

POCATELLO, Idaho, April 16 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * ISU to Offer Bachelor's in Artificial Intelligence Sciences Starting Fall 2026 * Shared between the Departments of Mathematics & Statistics and Computer Science, the new degree will help address the growing demand for AI professionals. Employment in the field is projected to grow by 34 percent by 2034, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. "This program reflects the strong collaboration betwee  more

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

HAMILTON, Ontario, April 16 -- McMaster University issued the following news: * * * McMaster researcher awarded more than $2M from Weston Family Foundation to advance precision antibiotic for IBD The funding will accelerate the move toward human trials, enabling preclinical studies, regulatory preparation and early-phase clinical trial design. By Blake Dillon In the fall of 2025, McMaster University scientist Jon Stokes discovered enterololin, a potent new antibiotic with the potential to t  more

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

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

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

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

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

BRISBANE, Australia, April 16 (TNSjou) -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news: * * * Scientists turn AI-generated proteins into smart molecular sensors An international team led by researchers at QUT has used artificial intelligence to create tiny "smart" proteins that switch on only when they detect a chosen target. Published in Nature Biotechnology, the research opens the way to a new generation of low-cost biosensors for medicine, environmental monitoring and  more

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, April 16 -- The University of Copenhagen posted the following news: * * * Researchers: Chatbots are biased and should not be used for political advice * Danes are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence for advice on everyday challenges and problems, and this of course also includes political questions - especially during an election. However, a new research brief by researchers from the University of Copenhagen affiliated with CAISA - the National Centre for A  more

GREENVILLE, South Carolina, April 16 -- Furman University posted the following news: * * * Rinker Paladin Pitch Showcases Student Innovation at Timmons Arena * Camden Johnson '28 presents during the Rinker Paladin Pitch Competition in Timmons Arena on Thursday, April 16, 2026. Photo by Nathan Gray, Furman University. Sophomore Camden Johnson '28 and his company Toy Aisle claimed the top prize at Furman University's Rinker Paladin Pitch Competition on April 16, earning the $10,000 Johnny Fl  more

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, 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

GAINESVILLE, Florida, April 16 -- The University of Florida posted the following news: * * * Students travel to France for this year's Simuvacation on AI * While most University of Florida students raced back to Gainesville at the conclusion of Spring Break, three Gators instead departed for a unique trip to France. UF AI 2 Center Student Club members Avery Teman, Matheus Kunzler Maldaner, and Dylan Shieh participated in this year's Simuvaction on AI : AI and Education on a Global Stage.   more

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

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, April 16 -- Texas AandM University Corpus Christi campus issued the following news: * * * Exploring AI Together Greg Chandler As artificial intelligence accelerates into higher education, Dr. Chris Benedetti didn't want Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi faculty to face it alone. Instead of one-time workshops or policy-first conversations, Benedetti, Associate Dean of Academic and Faculty Affairs and an AI Faculty Fellow, helped launch an AI-forward Community of Pract  more

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

MACAU, China, April 16 -- The University of Macau posted the following news: * * * UM, University of Coimbra jointly launch 'Camoes Lab' * The University of Macau (UM), in collaboration with the University of Coimbra, the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation (Portugal), the "la Caixa" Foundation (Spain), and Imprensa Nacional - Casa da Moeda (Portugal), has developed the digital platform 'Camoes Lab - Uma Maquina do Mundo (A Machine of the World)'. The launch ceremony took place at the University   more

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

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

LONDON, England, April 16 -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * Five-year mission maps 47 million galaxies and quasars The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), which involves UCL researchers, has completed its originally planned mission, observing the light from more than 47 million galaxies and quasars, and creating the largest high-resolution 3D map of our universe to date. Scientists are using DESI's map to study dark energy, one of the biggest mysterie  more

LIVERPOOL, England, April 16 -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: * * * University launches joint seed fund with IISc Bengaluru * The University of Liverpool and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru have announced a joint seed fund to catalyse research and innovation collaborations aimed at addressing global challenges. The new seed fund marks the next stage of partnership for Liverpool and IISc, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understandi  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 17 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * New 1819 partnership gives students direct path to AI careers Tata Consultancy Services and Salesforce to put graduates to work By Diana Lara, laradm@ucmail.uc.edu A new partnership at the University of Cincinnati 1819 Innovation Hub could give students something many graduates want most: A direct route from the classroom to a high-demand tech job. UC has partnered with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 17 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Health care industry is hiring despite a job market that has cooled UC professors say the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact demand for nurses By Cedric Ricks, 260-415-8554, cedric.ricks@uc.edu Scripps News reports that the US labor market is showing signs of strain with hiring in many professions cooling. One bright spot is among health care workers, who remain in demand. The U.S. economy added   more

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

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

WOLLONGONG, Australia, April 16 -- The University of Wollongong issued the following news release: * * * Businesses tap PhD researchers to accelerate innovation Industry internship program connects businesses with research talent to fast-track innovation and solve real-world challenges * The University of Wollongong (UOW) is launching a research internship program that connects businesses with PhD talent to accelerate innovation and strengthen Australia's research translation pipeline. The  more

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

SYDNEY, Australia, April 16 -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * UNSW researchers develop AI companions for student wellbeing The prototype digital companions are designed to support student mental health and reduce the risk of loneliness. A UNSW Sydney research team has created new digital AI companions to support students experiencing loneliness or isolation. Tom and Mia are digital characters who appear on screens and can speak both English and Mandarin.   more

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

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, April 16 -- Utrecht University posted the following news: * * * Utrecht University launches AI Lab for Cybersecurity * The Utrecht AI Labs have added a new facility: the AI Lab for Cybersecurity. This lab is a collaboration between Utrecht University and HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht, working with external partners to explore how artificial intelligence can help strengthen digital infrastructures. Recent high-profile hacks, such as those affecting Odid  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, April 16 -- The University of Wisconsin posted the following news: * * * UW-Madison's Tech Exploration Lab: Where the classroom meets the real world * The lab is built around a simple expectation: Students come to build, test and refine projects with real problems in mind. By Sarah Skwirut At Demo Night, the public showcase for the UW Tech Exploration Lab, University of Wisconsin-Madison students presented prototypes at the intersection of emerging technology, entrepren  more

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

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

TULSA, Oklahoma, April 16 -- The University of Tulsa posted the following news: * * * Williams CEO: Tulsa must do more to keep companies and talent * During the sold-out April Friends of Finance Executive Speaker Series luncheon at The University of Tulsa, Chad Zamarin, president and CEO of Williams, said Tulsa must compete harder for companies and talent. The city and state risk losing more employers and workers unless critical investments are made, he said. Zamarin spoke about the future  more