SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, April 21 -- Bryant University issued the following Q&A involving Michelle Cloutier, vice president of enrollment management: * * * 'We have the superpower to change lives': Inside enrollment at Bryant University * Michelle Cloutier '05MBA, vice president of enrollment management at Bryant University, will celebrate 20 years at Bryant this May. For nearly two decades, she has helped shape incoming classes that have, in turn, helped the university's rise in national a  more

AALTO, Finland, April 21 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Students shaped Hilti Finland's broader AI adoption strategy 'Younes and Hien delivered exceptional work, and we now have a much clearer understanding of how AI works' * Aalto University master's students Younes Talili (School of Business) and Hien Ta (School of Science) recently completed a Customized Student Business Project with Hilti Finland. The project explored the viability of introducing Generativ  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 21 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Academy for Teacher Excellence Research Center transforms teacher education * Helping to advance the mission of the College of Education and Human Development, a transformation in teacher preparation has been taking shape for more than two decades. The Academy for Teacher Excellence Research Center (ATE) has become a beacon of innovation, transforming how teachers are prepared, supported and   more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 21 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * AI is the Team You Can't Afford to Hire Greg Walsh, Ph.D., the Parsons Professor of Digital Communication, Commerce, and Culture, opens a discussion challenging how designers are currently use artificial intelligence in their work. Rather than framing AI as a tool purely for efficiency, he argues that many designers need to challenge the way they are using it. He emphasizes that designers must rethin  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 21 -- Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences posted the following news: * * * Alcohol Awareness Month: Advancing alcohol research at the Vanderbilt School of Medicine Basic Sciences * Alcoholism and addiction continue to shape public health in widespread and complex ways, influencing everything from metabolic disease and cancer risk to brain function and behavior. With one in 10 people ages 12 and older dealing with alcoholism in the U.S., the nee  more

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, April 21 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Associate Dean Daryl Lim comments on Google AI antitrust litigation * CARLISLE, PA-Associate Dean for Research and Strategic Partnerships Daryl Lim was quoted in a recent article in The Capitol Forum analyzing the dismissal of a major antitrust lawsuit involving Google's artificial intelligence (AI)-generated search summaries. His commentary highlights the evolving inter  more

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, April 21 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Associate Dean Daryl Lim quoted by AFP on landmark social media verdict * CARLISLE, PA-Associate Dean for Research and Strategic Partnerships Daryl Lim was quoted by Agence France-Presse (AFP) in coverage of a landmark California jury verdict holding Meta and YouTube liable for failing to adequately warn young users about the risks associated with excessive social media   more

EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, April 21 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus posted the following news: * * * Blugold published in national journal, continues to improve patient care * One of the first projects he was assigned to recently celebrated a major milestone, as a peer-reviewed manuscript on Colon-Pilot, an artificial intelligence tool for automated colonoscopy surveillance, was accepted for publication in The American Journal of Gastroenterology. Mau's name appears second on th  more

POMONA, California, April 22 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona issued the following news: * * * Summer Conference to Explore the Future of AI in Higher Education Caitlyn Kubulan The Cal Poly Pomona Office of Academic Innovation will explore practical strategies, emerging trends, and human-centered approaches to artificial intelligence at its 2026 Summer Conference, June 3 and 4. Centered on the theme, "Human at the Core: Navigating AI in Higher Education," the conference wil  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 22 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Case Western Reserve researchers using AI at hair-width scale to reveal Renaissance master's hidden hand Technique could transform art authentication, detect sophisticated forgeries * Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) researchers are using artificial intelligence (AI) and physics at the width of a single hair to peer into the surface of Renaissance paintings, offering new clues about how maste  more

OXFORD, Ohio, April 21 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * CEC dean receives civil engineering honor from alma mater * When Beena Sukumaran scanned the list of past recipients of Purdue University's Civil Engineering Alumni Achievement Awards (CEAAA), she saw several names who brought back fond memories. There were names of people she had hoped to work with while pursuing a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering at Purdue. There were names of those who had carved out successful and in  more

LA JOLLA, California, April 21 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Cheaper, Longer-Lasting Batteries Are Closer Thanks to a Pinch of Sodium and a Supercomputer * Key Takeaways * Researchers designed a new sodium-based battery cathode that stores more energy and lasts longer than earlier versions. * High-performance computing-guided materials design can speed up development of affordable, grid-scale batteries that rely on abundant sodium in  more

READING, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- Pennsylvania State University Berks campus issued the following news: * * * Chief technology officer of Carpenter to deliver Berks commencement address Suniti Moudgil also serves on the Penn State Berks Advisory Board By Lisa R. Baldi WYOMISSING, Pa. -- A new class of more than 250 Penn State Berks students will receive their baccalaureate and associate degrees at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, at the Santander Arena in downtown Reading, when Berks hosts it  more

FULLERTON, California, April 21 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news: * * * CSUF Students Use AI to Train a Robotic Dog for Real-World Applications * A robotic dog walks into a room, capturing images of the space and using artificial intelligence and image modeling to assess maintenance and safety concerns. Programmed by students in Cal State Fullerton's College of Engineering and Computer Science, the robot is designed to automate home inspections and   more

SINGAPORE, April 22 -- Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School issued the following news: * * * Bridging Minds 2026: Connecting data, discovery and care in neurodevelopmental science and mental health Continued research, and the intelligent use of technologies such as AI, will be key to advancing how we understand neurodevelopmental and mental health conditions, such as autism, schizophrenia and depression. But as experts at the Bridging Minds 2026 symposium made clear, the challenge is no longer ju  more

STORRS, Connecticut, April 21 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Farhad Imani Wins NSF CAREER Award to Build Manufacturing Systems That Think * A critical challenge is emerging in manufacturing: how to repair and restore high-value components when current systems can't handle deviation. Factories are full of automation systems that perform well when processes are repetitive. The moment geometry shifts, the process changes, or defects evolve, they struggle. NS  more

ITHACA, New York, April 21 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Festschrift held for Harry Katz * Harry Katz, the Jack Sheinkman Professor of Collective Bargaining at the School of Industrial and Labor Relations, was honored at a conference the weekend of April 11-12 as fellow scholars, colleagues and mentees presented papers that draw on his work by extending the context in which his insights are applied, his methods used and theoretical assumptions made. A former dean o  more

MIAMI, Florida, April 22 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Freshman engages with AI policy in D.C. Rocio Pena goes behind the scenes of her three-day experience in Washington, D.C. -- and shares how it changed her mindset In this piece, business analytics major and Honors College freshman Rocio Pena shares her journey from applying to join the FIU in DC "Future of Artificial Intelligence" fly-in semin  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 21 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU partners with American Councils to provide online AI training to research faculty in Ukraine * A new collaboration between Florida State University and nonprofit educational organizations is opening doors for Ukrainian scholars, empowering them with vital AI skills that can drive innovation and resilience in higher education. The Anne Spencer Dave's College of Education, Health, and Human Scienc  more

SAN BERNARDINO, California, April 22 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * The future isn't waiting -- it's taking shape at CSUSB The inaugural Defining the Future Conference brought together leaders from industry, government and higher education to examine how emerging technologies are transforming the workforce and expanding opportunity for students. At the same time, CSUSB students showcased their own research, engaged with new technologies,   more

AMES, Iowa, April 21 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: * * * Helping Iowans adopt innovation * Play Video Through campus and regional specialists and staff in 100 county extension offices, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach carries out the university's land-grant mission of discovery, learning and engagement. Extension connects Iowans with opportunities to innovate, including youth engaging in hands-on AI education, food entrepreneurs trying a mobile pro  more

HEMPSTEAD, New York, April 22 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * Experts Confront Misinformation and AI Risks at National Public Health Week Lindsey Angioletti From artificial intelligence (AI) to misinformation, public health leaders say the next crisis may be as much about communication as it is about disease. At Hofstra University's School of Health Sciences' (SHS) "Public Health Preparedness: Identifying Risks and Crisis Response Strategies" panel, held during Nation  more

TAMPA, Florida, April 21 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * How a gamers club led by the College of Education is transforming STEM learning * By: Cassidy Delamarter, USF College of Education Inside a community center in Tampa, a group of students gather each week-not just to play video games, but to rethink what learning can look like. Through a unique partnership with the University of South Florida's College of Education and the Tampa Housing Authority, a  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 21 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * How to expand the US economy * It's an essential insight about our world: Innovation drives economic growth. For the U.S. to thrive, it must keep innovating. But how, and in what areas? A new book co-authored by MIT faculty members focuses on six key areas where technology advances can drive the economy and support national security. Those sectors -semiconductors, biotechnolog  more

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, April 22 -- Indiana University Media School issued the following news: * * * Kishwar co-authors piece on AI search observability, published in LSE Impact Blog As use of AI tools increases, new research explores how these systems choose what information to show us in the first place. Doctoral student Aanila Kishwar co-authored a study examining how AI-powered search tools retrieve and present information. The work, "Before AI agents act for us, we need to know how AI sear  more

NEW ALBANY, Indiana, April 21 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news: * * * IU Southeast Hosts New Civic Dialogue Initiative with Council on Foreign Relations and College Debates & Discourse Alliance Indiana University Southeast recently hosted a campus-wide deliberative dialogue, launching a new national pilot collaboration with the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) and the College Debates & Discourse (CD&D) Alliance focused on strengthening civil discourse, critic  more

MIAMI, Florida, April 21 -- Miami Dade College posted the following news release: * * * MDC Brings Interactive Tech Showcase to eMerge Americas 2026 * MIAMI, April 21, 2026 - Miami Dade College (MDC) will join global innovators at eMerge Americas, South Florida's flagship technology conference and expo, April 23-24 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. MDC will once again anchor a dedicated space at the event, featuring its top technology programs, student work, simulators and more. In addit  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: New Studies Raise Red Flags About Using AI Chatbots for Medical Advice * With millions of Americans increasingly turning to AI chatbots for health advice, two new studies suggest that reliance may be riskier than many realize. Recent research found that leading AI tools-including ChatGPT, Gemini, and others-struggled to provide accurate medical information. In one study, chatbots answered  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, April 21 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news: * * * Mid-South AI Research Consortium to Fuel Innovation * Recognizing the unprecedented surge in artificial intelligence infrastructure and investment across the Mid-South, the University of Tennessee Health Sciences, University of Arkansas, the University of Memphis, and University of Mississippi announced Monday the formation of the Mid-South AI Research Consortium. This collabo  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, April 21 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU's premier pitch competition awards Spartan entrepreneurs * Fifteen student startups took the stage on April 9 for Michigan State University's premier pitch competition, Burgess New Venture Challenge. These Spartan entrepreneurs pitched their ventures before an audience of more than 400 students, alumni, investors and community leaders, competing for $50,000 in non-dilutive grant funding. Ho  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, April 21 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * New cancer research tool predicts patient survival at single-cell resolution * Oregon Health & Science University researchers have developed a first-of-its-kind method to predict cancer patient survival using advanced molecular data from individual cells. Survival analysis is central to clinical oncology. Modern cancer studies can now measure gene activity in single cells from a patient's tu  more

KENNESAW, Georgia, April 21 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * NIH-funded research uses AI to accelerate heart disease diagnosis and treatment * KENNESAW, Ga. | Apr 21, 2026 What if doctors could determine heart health before ever stepping into the operating room? At Kennesaw State University, researchers are using artificial intelligence to do just that, transforming how heart disease is diagnosed and treated. Led by Assistant Professor of Mechanical E  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 21 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * Northeastern professor awarded Fulbright for AI health care plan * Northeastern faculty member receives Fulbright to advance AI in health care; will spend semester in Canada As part of the semester abroad, Anand Nair plans to develop and test an AI-enabled remote patient monitoring system. by Tanner Stening April 21, 2026 It may have only been recently that the concept of supply chains entered i  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, April 21 -- The University of Wisconsin posted the following news: * * * Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research announces changes to better support UW-Madison's research enterprise Following extensive consultation, OVCR is looking to better align research priorities across campus, support university research and creative expression and offer improved services. By Natasha Kassulke After months of listening, learning and analysis, the Office of the Vice Chancellor for   more

STORRS, Connecticut, April 21 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * OVPR Launches Business Development Pilot Program * The U.S. academic research landscape is facing a major shift. Federal funding, historically the primary source of support for university research, is experiencing unprecedented instability, with budget cuts and grant cancellations by funding agencies like the National Institutes for Health and National Science Foundation. Last year, the Office o  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 21 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Pennsylvania Universities and Commonwealth Leaders Launch Keystone AI + Quantum Factory * In a first-of-its-kind collaboration, Pennsylvania's seven research intensive universities have joined forces with the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center (opens in new window) (PSC), the commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Team Pennsylvania (opens in new window) to launch the Keystone AI + Quantum Factory, a sta  more

HONG KONG, April 21 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU secures funding for four cutting-edge projects in Third Round of RAISe+ Scheme * The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has earned funding support for four high-impact research projects in the third round of the Research, Academic and Industry Sectors One-plus (RAISe+) Scheme, administered by the Innovation and Technology Commission of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 21 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Pop Art Meets Pigskin: CMU Alumnus and Artist Burton Morris Brings Iconic Visual Energy to the 2026 NFL Draft * Carnegie Mellon University alumnus and renowned pop artist Burton Morris created bespoke artwork for the NFL draft, April 23-25 in Pittsburgh. The NFL commissioned Morris to produce a monumental art installation of 32 individual NFL football helmet wall sculptures to highlight the leag  more

BETHLEHEM, Pennsylania, April 22 -- Lehigh University issued the following news: * * * R1 Status Excellence: Meet Research-Focused Faculty, Students and Alumni Driving Lehigh's Research Momentum Forward From advancing infectious disease prediction to strategizing AI literacy, members of the Lehigh community are solving challenges and developing innovations that continue to shape our world. * Lehigh has a rich history of engaging in life-changing, industry-shaping research. Lehigh people hav  more

UNION, New Jersey, April 20 -- Kean University issued the following news release: * * * Research Days 2026 Kicks Off at Kean University, Highlighting Excellence in Research * Kean University launched Research Days 2026 this week featuring student research, collaborative panels and a TEDx series highlighting the depth of research across the University. The program began on Monday with a keynote address from Youssef A. Kousa '05, '07, M.S., a prenatal and neonatal neurologist at Children's N  more

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, April 21 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Ric Edelman examines the truth about college during fireside chat * Financial advisor, author and Rowan alumnus Ric Edelman returned to campus for a fireside chat on April 16 for students, faculty and staff, examining the real cost, value and future of higher education in an era increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence. Moderated by professors Bill Carrigan and Emil Steiner, the conversation centered  more

WURZBURG, Germany, April 21 -- The University of Wurzburg issued the following news release: * * * RNA therapies: Wurzburg nanotransporters against heart attacks They are the most common cause of death worldwide: cardiovascular diseases. Despite this, there has only been limited progress in their research and treatment in recent decades. A research project involving the University of Wurzburg (JMU) called "curATime" now aims to change this. This is a forward-looking research network from the   more

ALBANY, New York, April 22 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * Showcase 2026: UAlbany Student Develops App to Help You Avoid Pollution Hot Spots By Bethany Bump UAlbany PhD student Md. Reazul Islam developed an app that uses artificial intelligence and a network of smart devices to monitor, predict and map pollution levels, alerting users in real time to areas with hazardous air quality that could damage their health and suggesting alternate routes. "Urban air poll  more

LOS ANGELES, California, April 21 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Study Uses AI to Uncover a Hidden Link Between Legal Troubles and Suicide Risk * When someone dies by suicide, the focus naturally turns to mental health: depression, isolation, a cry for help that went unanswered. But what if the warning signs were hiding somewhere less obvious, like a courtroom, a police report, or a run-in with the law? That's the ques  more

SWANSEA, Wales, April 21 -- Swansea University issued the following news: * * * Swansea University and UK Sports Institute launch PhD to enhance data-informed performance in elite sport * Swansea University has launched a new collaborative PhD project with the UK Sports Institute (UKSI), the UK's leading provider of science, medicine, technology and engineering services to Olympic and Paralympic sports. The project, led by academics from Swansea's Sport Analytics specialist area, builds on   more

LA JOLLA, California, April 21 -- The Salk Institute for Biological Studies issued the following news release: * * * Terrence Sejnowski wins inaugural World Digital Technology Academy Award * * Highlights * The World Digital Technology Academy's World Digital and Frontier Technologies Awards were launched in 2025 at the United Nations World Summit for Social Development in Doha * Sejnowski will share the inaugural Scientific Breakthrough Award with Nobel Laureate Geoffrey Hinton for t  more

TROY, Alabama, April 21 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * Troy University program gains state, national attention for entrepreneurship workforce model * Troy University is gaining state and national recognition for a workforce development model that expands traditional ideas of work-based learning to include entrepreneurship. In the same week, Troy University's Small Business Development Center was invited to present its Start Your Business program at the National Communi  more

AMHERST, Massachusetts, April 21 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * UMass Amherst Ethnography Collective Announces 2026 Fieldwork Fellowship Recipients * The UMass Amherst Ethnography Collective has named Ashley McGraw and Marco Trigoso as the recipients of its 2026 Fieldwork Fellowships. The awards support students' ethnographic fieldwork and provide critical funding to advance their dissertation research at various stages. This fellowship was made possibl  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, April 22 -- The University of Missouri Kansas City campus issued the following news: * * * UMKC Launches Research and Innovation Excellence Awards Inaugural event honors faculty impact across all disciplines * The University of Missouri-Kansas City formally introduced a new campus tradition with the inaugural Research and Innovation Excellence Awards, recognizing faculty whose work is advancing discovery, improving lives and shaping the future of the region and beyond  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 22 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Center for Business Analytics renamed the Center for Business Analytics and AI Registration open for Analytics & AI Summit on May 5 By Grant Freking, frekingt@ucmail.uc.edu The Center for Business Analytics, housed within the Carl H. Lindner College of Business, has been renamed the Center for Business Analytics and AI. The name change more accurately reflects the depth and breadth of analytics and   more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 22 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Labor groups worry about the lack of guardrails for AI in employment UC Law professor weighs in with Bloomberg Law By Cedric Ricks, 260/415-8554, cedric.ricks@uc.edu Bloomberg Law reports that the lack of federal oversight over the use of artificial intelligence in the workforce is spurring unions to negotiate safeguards in bargaining contracts, especially when it involves job protections and private  more

HONG KONG, April 21 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * The University of Hong Kong and Nanjing University establish "Joint Laboratory for AI-enabled City Development and Safety Governance" * In response to the escalating risks in urban development and governance, the Faculty of Architecture at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) and the School of Government at Nanjing University have formalised a partnership by signing an agreement to establish the Joint La  more

MANCHESTER, England, April 21 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * University of Manchester quizzers win University Challenge for fifth time, becoming joint most successful in series' history * A conversation with contestant Ray Power The University of Manchester's University Challenge team have been crowned winners of the UK's toughest quizzing tournament. Having beaten out New College Oxford and LSE to reach the quarterfinals, from there defeating UCL   more

PRINCE GEORGE, British Columbia, April 21 -- The University of Northern British Columbia issued the following news release: * * * Six researchers to take part in Science Meets Parliament B.C. Researchers from a variety of disciplines will engage with provincial policymakers to share northern perspectives and help support evidence-informed decision-making. * Six UNBC researchers are heading to Victoria to participate in Science Meets Parliament BC, an initiative designed to strengthen connec  more

LOS ANGELES, California, April 21 -- The University of Southern California Rossier School of Education posted the following news: * * * USC Rossier School of Education: FY26 Research Highlights * Amid a shifting and increasingly constrained funding landscape over the past year, USC Rossier continues to advance impactful research, sustain strong partnerships and contribute meaningfully to education policy and practice. Further details below. Research Activity Remains Strong Despite Headwind  more

TAMPA, Florida, April 21 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * USF honors 11 faculty members with research and innovation awards * by Anna Litinskaya, USF Research The University of South Florida celebrated the accomplishments of eleven faculty members on Tuesday, April 14th with eight Outstanding Research Achievement Awards and three Excellence in Innovation Awards. Recipients represented a broad range of disciplines and expertise across seven colleges and te  more

COVENTRY, England, April 21 -- The University of Warwick Business School posted the following news: * * * What can Taskmaster teach leaders about creativity? * The Bafta-winning comedy game show, Taskmaster, has returned to Channel 4 for its 21st series and has even become an online success in the US. Part of the show's long-running appeal is its lighthearted exhibition of human creativity. Recently, I was part of the Warwick Business School Lead out Loud podcast with Alex Horne, the show'  more

NEW ALBANY, Indiana, April 21 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news: * * * Why the Fed Should Cut Sooner, Rather than Later Inflation remains sticky, but a pathway to a rate cut is emerging * Dr. Uric Dufrene, Sanders Chair of Business and Special Assistant to the Chancellor for Talent and Workforce Development at IU Southeast, is a frequent speaker and media contributor on local and regional business and economic trends. Financial markets are currently anticip  more