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Research from U.S. Colleges Newsletter for Thursday April 23, 2026 ( 208 items )  
$2 Million Gift Aims to Support Emerging Cancer Researchers at Case Western Reserve University
CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 23 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * $2 million gift aims to support emerging cancer researchers at Case Western Reserve University New endowment from Linda Leatherbury will honor the memory of her late husband and support PhD students conducting research at Case Comprehensive Cancer Center Story by: Amanda Brower Case Western Reserve University has received a $2 million gift that will provide financial and mentoring support for first  more
16th Annual Create@State Celebrates Student Research
JONESBORO, Arkansas, April 22 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news: * * * 16th Annual Create@State Celebrates Student Research * JONESBORO - More than 200 students at Arkansas State University participated in the 16th annual Create@State Student Research and Creativity Symposium. Dr. Kari Harris, director of the Office of Student Research and Scholarship, said this event is a celebration of student research, creativity and scholarship. "The event brings together undergr  more
2026 BFA and MFA thesis exhibitions to open at NMSU Art Museum
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, April 22 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * 2026 BFA and MFA thesis exhibitions to open at NMSU Art Museum * The depth and breadth of New Mexico State University's art students' talent will be on display this spring with the Master of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Fine Arts thesis exhibitions. The shows will open with a joint reception from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 1 at the University Art Museum Contemporary Art Gallery. The MFA  more
5 ways MSU research is building a greener future
EAST LANSING, Michigan, April 22 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * 5 ways MSU research is building a greener future * What could a healthier planet look like? Cleaner water. Stronger crops. Less plastic waste. Flourishing ecosystems. At Michigan State University, researchers are turning those possibilities into real-world solutions today as they find new ways to protect the planet and all of us who depend on it. Here are five projects helping lead the way. B  more
A first for the Tack Lecture: Business, AI and the liberal arts
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, April 22 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * A first for the Tack Lecture: Business, AI and the liberal arts * The following story originally appeared on the website for the Raymond A. Mason School of Business. - Ed. William & Mary will continue one of its most intellectual academic traditions this spring with a lecture that asks a timely question: What happens when human judgment meets machine intelligence? On May 7 at 7 p.m., William & Mary will  more
A legacy of learning: Sanders-Brown summit brings brain health expertise to the community
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, April 22 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * A legacy of learning: Sanders-Brown summit brings brain health expertise to the community * Video produced by UK Research Communications. To view captions for this video, push play and click on the CC icon in the bottom right-hand corner of the screen. If using a mobile device, click on the gear icon in the same area. For decades, the University of Kentucky's Sanders-Brown Center on Aging has helpe  more
A storied career in labor law: Reflections of William B. Gould IV
ITHACA, New York, April 22 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * A storied career in labor law: Reflections of William B. Gould IV * Writing a report for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, winning a labor dispute after a decade of litigation and invoking Section 10(j) as chair of the National Labor Relations Board were career highlights shared by William B. Gould IV, LLB '61, as he spoke about his recent memoir in Ives Hall on April 9. The talk was the kick-off eve  more
Accolades: Professor Wins Distinguished Scholar Award for Education Research
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 22 -- The University of Virginia School of Law posted the following news: * * * Accolades: Professor Wins Distinguished Scholar Award for Education Research * Professor Kimberly Jenkins Robinson of the University of Virginia School of Law won a Distinguished Scholar Award from the American Educational Research Association, among other achievements and recognition for members of the Law School community. The Law and Education Special Interest Group's award w  more
Alumni couple make $3 million estate gift to expand access and affordability
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Alumni couple make $3 million estate gift to expand access and affordability * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State graduates Diane and Mike Katzaman had a tough row to hoe along their journeys to enrolling and graduating from Penn State. As an aspiring horticulturist in the late 1960s and early 1970s, Diane was navigating an agricultural subfield still dominated by men, while Mike, the son   more
Americans' views on military force mixed, FSU Institute for Governance and Civics report finds
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 22 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Americans' views on military force mixed, FSU Institute for Governance and Civics report finds * As U.S. actions in Iran and Venezuela spark debate, partisan divides over presidential war powers hit record levels As debate over U.S. military action against Iran intensifies, a new report from the Institute for Governance and Civics (IGC) at Florida State University finds that most Americans believe p  more
Angela A. Coleman, Ed.D., Receives UNC System Lifetime Achievement Award
DURHAM, North Carolina, April 22 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news: * * * Angela A. Coleman, Ed.D., Receives UNC System Lifetime Achievement Award * Angela A. Coleman, Ed.D., vice chancellor for the Division of Student Affairs at North Carolina Central University (NCCU), has been named the recipient of the UNC System Association of Student Governments William C. Friday Lifetime Achievement Award for the 2025-2026 academic year. Coleman was formally recognized d  more
Annual Research Symposium Showcases Record Student Participation and Honors Top Scholars
COMMERCE, Texas, April 21 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * Annual Research Symposium Showcases Record Student Participation and Honors Top Scholars * More than 177 student presenters made this year's Annual Research Symposium the largest in the event's seven-year history, underscoring the institution's growing research impact. Hosted by the Division of Research and Economic Development on April 15, the  more
Assistant Professor Earns 2025-26 Junior Faculty Teaching Excellence Award
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, April 21 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * Assistant Professor Earns 2025-26 Junior Faculty Teaching Excellence Award * EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (April 21, 2026) - Ecaterina Stepaniuc, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication (JOMC) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, has received the 2025-26 Junior Faculty Teaching Excellence Award in reco  more
At Mizzou's Influenza Center, Researchers are Developing Better Flu Treatments
COLUMBIA, Missouri, April 23 -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release: * * * At Mizzou's influenza center, researchers are developing better flu treatments The NextGen Center for Influenza and Emerging Infectious Diseases is expanding to advance studies on how the virus spreads -- and how to stop it. * The University of Missouri is at the forefront of fighting the flu, one of the most common contagious respiratory illnesses that hits workplaces, schools and homes ever  more
Author of PEN America report on prison book ban speaking at UB
BUFFALO, New York, April 21 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Author of PEN America report on prison book ban speaking at UB * By Bert Gambini BUFFALO, N.Y. - The largest and most sweeping book ban in the United States isn't in one of the country's public school districts or library systems, but in prisons across the country. James Tager, author of "Literature Locked Up: How Prison Book Restriction Policies Constitute the  more
Barbara Bates-Jensen named interim dean of UCLA Joe C. Wen School of Nursing
LOS ANGELES, California, April 22 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * Barbara Bates-Jensen named interim dean of UCLA Joe C. Wen School of Nursing * UCLA Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Darnell Hunt today sent the following message to the campus community. Dear Colleagues: I am pleased to announce that Barbara M. Bates-Jensen -professor of nursing and medicine and associate dean of academic affairs -has agreed to serve as interim dean of the UCL  more
Bates College: Explore the Breadth of Student Research at Mount David Summit
LEWISTON, Maine, April 23 -- Bates College issued the following news: * * * Explore the breadth of student research at Mount David Summit At Bates, student researchers are empowered to ask and answer big questions across numerous fields of study. They tackle everything from human biology and marine ecology, to literature reviews of legal movements and the politics of memory, to media analysis of film, literature, and television. On April 10, more than 200 of these student researchers present  more
Behind the Art: Information Fellowships at MoMA
BROOKLYN, New York, April 22 -- Pratt Institute, a private university that says it educate artists and professionals to be contributors to society, posted the following news: * * * Behind the Art: Information Fellowships at MoMA * The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in the heart of Midtown Manhattan welcomes thousands of visitors per day. But behind all that bustle of both local and traveling art lovers, the diverse collection of iconic art, and immersive contemporary exhibitions are the profess  more
Binghamton University Announces Three Honorary Degree Recipients
BINGHAMTON, New York, April 23 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Binghamton University announces three honorary degree recipients Nana Banerjee, William H. Groner, and Susan Marenoff-Zausner to be honored By William Montgomery Binghamton University announced that alumni Nana Banerjee, William H. Groner, and Susan Marenoff-Zausner will receive State University of New York (SUNY) honorary doctorates this year during the University's Commencement, May 14-16, 2026. * Na  more
Binghamton University: 14th Century Manuscript is History in Your Hands
BINGHAMTON, New York, April 23 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * 14th century manuscript is history in your hands University Libraries and Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies acquire book from 1350 By Bryan Field Walking into the reading room in Special Collections at the University Libraries, the recently acquired book set out for special viewing looks like a quintessential "old book." It is everything you expect it to be: dark brown leather binding, a crest  more
Binghamton University: Lasers Turn Ordinary Parchment Paper Into High-performance Electronic Circuits
BINGHAMTON, New York, April 23 (TNSjou) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Lasers turn ordinary parchment paper into high-performance electronic circuits Researchers create a platform for biodegradable, fully integrated circuits -- no silicon, no toxic metals, no clean room required * What if the next generation of disposable electronics -- the sensors in your food packaging, the diagnostic strips in a medical clinic, the environmental monitors scattered across a farm  more
Brock School of Business Distributes 2026 Scholarships and Awards
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, April 22 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Brock School of Business Distributes 2026 Scholarships and Awards * In April, Samford University Brock School of Business hosted several awards ceremonies recognizing the hard work of its students. During the 62nd annual Scholarships and Awards Ceremony held on Friday, April 10, more than $260,000 in scholarships were awarded to deserving business students to apply to tuition for the 2026-27 academ  more
Brown faculty members elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, April 22 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Brown faculty members elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -Four Brown University faculty members have been elected members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of the nation's most prestigious honor societies. This year's new members from Brown are Michael Littman, a professor of computer science and associate provost for artificial intelli  more
Bryn Mawr College Distributes 11 New Internal Grants
BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Bryn Mawr College Distributes 11 New Internal Grants * The Faculty Awards and Grants Committee at Bryn Mawr College has approved 11 new grants through three new programs - the Seed Grants program, Supplemental Grants program, and the Collaborative/Innovative Grants program. These new programs were launched as part of the additional funding the College provided in an effort to increase support for faculty   more
Burcu Baykurt Publishes New Book on 'Smart City' Initiatives
AMHERST, Massachusetts, April 22 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Burcu Baykurt Publishes New Book on 'Smart City' Initiatives * A panel discussion on Monday, April 27 will mark the launch of " Smart as a City: The Politics of Test-Bed Urbanism," a new book by Burcu Baykurt, assistant professor of communication. The event, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on the third floor of the Integrative Learning Center Hub, will explore so-called "smart city" initiatives and their  more
Cal. State-San Bernardino: Stacey Fraser Awarded National Endowment for the Arts Grant for Arts Projects
SAN BERNARDINO, California, April 23 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * Stacey Fraser awarded National Endowment for the Arts Grant for Arts Projects CSUSB music professor and acclaimed soprano Stacey Fraser has received a $30,263 National Endowment for the Arts grant to commission, perform and record a new song cycle marking the nation's 250th anniversary. The project will premiere at CSUSB and include performances, educational programming a  more
Carter, Muller Earn Top Business Student Awards
RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, April 21 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * Carter, Muller Earn Top Business Student Awards * Josiah Carter of Sanford, Fla., and Ashley Muller of Cabot received the top two annual student awards presented by the Arkansas Tech University LeMoyne Smith School of Business during an awards reception at Chambers Cafeteria West Dining Room on Tuesday, April 21. Carter is the winner of the 2026 ATU LeMoyne Smith School of Business Ambassador Awar  more
Centenary College Launches First Hybrid M.Ed. Leadership Program
SHREVEPORT, Louisiana, April 23 -- Centenary College of Louisiana issued the following news: * * * Centenary College launches first hybrid M.Ed. Leadership program Centenary College announced the launch of the Master of Educational Leadership (M.Ed.) on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. It is the College's first hybrid master's program that combines online and in-person coursework. The first of its kind in the region, this degree is perfect for working educators who are ready to step into leadership  more
Christian nationalists more likely to oppose gun regulations and support political violence, study finds
LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 22 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Christian nationalists more likely to oppose gun regulations and support political violence, study finds * LAWRENCE -The most unifying issue among Christian nationalists used to be abortion. But according to new research, guns may now be the most important issue. "Even amongst Christian nationalists who don't own guns themselves, what we find is they definitely see gun owners as part of their in-group a  more
Christina Bagin Named Garrison Social Justice Scholar for Class of 2028
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 22 -- Vanderbilt Law School posted the following news: * * * Christina Bagin Named Garrison Social Justice Scholar for Class of 2028 * Christina Bagin has been selected as the Garrison Social Justice Scholar for the Class of 2028. Bagin's honor was announced by Assistant Dean and Martha Craig Daughtrey Director for Public Interest Beth Cruz '10. The Garrison Social Justice Scholarship supports students who will use their legal training to advance social justice   more
CIPHER Symposium Returns to CSUN in Celebration of Hip-Hop
NORTHRIDGE, California, April 22 -- California State University Northridge issued the following news release: * * * CIPHER Symposium Returns to CSUN in Celebration of Hip-Hop * Media Contact: Nicole Diaz, nicole.diaz.545@my.csun.edu, or Carmen Ramos Chandler, carmen.chandler@csun.edu, (818) 677-2130 California State University, Northridge's Center for the Interdisciplinary Pursuit of Hip-Hop Elevation & Research (CIPHER) Symposium is returning to showcase live hip-hop performances, DJ's,   more
CLAS faculty collaborate with medical professionals to change lives in unique ways
IOWA CITY, Iowa, April 21 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * CLAS faculty collaborate with medical professionals to change lives in unique ways * By Bri Brands College of Liberal Arts and Sciences faculty members across a multitude of disciplines have found unique ways to collaborate with medical professionals in the Roy J. and Carver College of Medicine. From studying migraines in mice to infections in hospitals, these researc  more
Clemson Department of Psychology honors outstanding alumni for career achievements
CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 22 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson Department of Psychology honors outstanding alumni for career achievements * College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences The Clemson University Department of Psychology recognized two alumni for their outstanding career achievements and contributions to their respective fields during its annual awards celebration. Frank Merritt, Ph.D., '78 received the Distinguished Lifetime Achievement  more
Clemson University works with partners to turn waste heat into electricity
CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 22 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson University works with partners to turn waste heat into electricity * College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences Clemson University researchers are working with industrial partners to test and validate a system that is designed to capture waste heat from industrial processes and turn it into usable electricity. The 1-megawatt heat-recovery system is a prototype that is designed for  more
Climate symposium plenaries to discuss extremes, AI and new climate network
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Climate symposium plenaries to discuss extremes, AI and new climate network * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The 2026 Climate Solutions Symposium will bring together leading experts to address two urgent challenges: climate extremes and the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in shaping our climate future. The event will also mark the official launch of Prepare PA, a new statewide climat  more
College Access Starts in Middle School, and One Professor Is Making It Happen
LOGAN, Utah, April 22 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * College Access Starts in Middle School, and One Professor Is Making It Happen * A Utah State University professor is working to help over 6,000 under-resourced middle school students across Utah attend college and land their dream jobs. Aryn Dotterer is a professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies. As executive director of USU STARS GEAR UP at Utah State University, Dotterer leads partn  more
Coming to campus this spring? Check out these exhibitions.
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 24 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Coming to campus this spring? Check out these exhibitions. * Catching up with old friends during Alumni Weekend? Supporting your graduate during Convocation? Looking for a fun, free activity on a rainy afternoon? Whatever your reasons for coming to campus, a wealth of exhibitions at the University of Chicago has got you covered. From African modernism to the colorful art of Alma Thomas to the intellec  more
CSU Delegation Shares University Priorities in Washington, D.C.
LONG BEACH, California, April 23 -- California State University issued the following news: * * * CSU Delegation Shares University Priorities in Washington, D.C. By Jeanne Fratello University partners came together during Hill Week to raise awareness of federal issues relating to the Pell Grant, Emerging Research Institutions and AI. A delegation of 115 California State University advocates came together in Washington, D.C., for Hill Week April 13-16, impressing upon members of Congress the   more
Dartmouth College: Two Scholars Named to American Academy of Arts & Sciences
HANOVER, New Hampshire, April 23 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * Two Scholars Named to American Academy of Arts & Sciences Mary Lou Guerinot is a molecular geneticist; Reiko Ohnuma is an expert on Buddhism. * Two members of the Dartmouth faculty have been elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, the oldest and among the most prestigious scholarly honor societies in the United States. The academy recognized molecular geneticist Mary Lou Guerinot, the Ronald   more
Dawn Staley elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, April 22 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news: * * * Dawn Staley elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences * Gamecock women's basketball coach Dawn Staley has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Coach Staley joins just three others from the University of South Carolina who are currently members of the academy: William Hubbard, dean of the Joseph F. Rice School of Law; Susan Cutter, professor of geography; and   more
Discovering a Favorite Pit Stop and Communication Hub for Cloud Forest Canopy-dwellers
STORRS, Connecticut, April 22 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Discovering a Favorite Pit Stop and Communication Hub for Cloud Forest Canopy-dwellers * In his time spent it the lush canopies of Costa Rica's cloud forest, UConn Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Ph.D. student Jeremy Quiros-Navarro has worked as an arborist, helped place camera traps, collected plant samples, and trained others how to climb, all while observing the amazing wildlife   more
Do AI language models 'understand' the real world? On a basic level, they do, a new study finds
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, April 22 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Do AI language models 'understand' the real world? On a basic level, they do, a new study finds * Most of what AI chatbots know about the world comes from devouring massive amounts of text from the internet -with all its facts, falsehoods, knowledge and nonsense. Given that input, is it possible that AI language models have an "understanding" of the real world?  As it turns out, they do -or at least som  more
Duquesne University: World-renowned EU International Policy Law Professor Served as Guest Lecturer
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- Duquesne University issued the following news release: * * * World-renowned EU international policy law professor served as guest lecturer Marion Ho-Dac, Professor of Law at the University of Artois, France, visited the Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University this spring 2026 as a guest lecturer. Ho-Dac is world-renowned in European Union (EU) international policy law and specializes in private international law. This is her second year lectu  more
Earth Day Extravaganza to Celebrate First Student Sustainability Innovation Fund Cohort
AMHERST, Massachusetts, April 22 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Earth Day Extravaganza to Celebrate First Student Sustainability Innovation Fund Cohort * On Friday, April 24, from noon to 4 p.m., the UMass Amherst community will gather on the Student Union South Lawn for the annual Earth Day Extravaganza, a massive collaboration across the university organized by the Student Government Association Sustainability Team, Sustainability RSOs, Auxiliary Enterp  more
Eastern Michigan University Hosted the Detroit Cybersecurity and Fraud Forum
YPSILANTI, Michigan, April 23 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Eastern Michigan University hosted the Detroit Cybersecurity and Fraud Forum Written by: Sydney Pope Eastern Michigan University's GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology hosted the Detroit Cybersecurity and Fraud Forum, bringing together approximately 150 cybersecurity leaders from across the Detroit and Great Lakes region on Thursday, April 16, at the EMU Student Center. In partnership wi  more
Eastern Michigan University's Factory of the Future Program Prepares Engineering Students for High-demand Careers in Advanced Manufacturing
YPSILANTI, Michigan, April 23 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Eastern Michigan University's Factory of the Future program prepares engineering students for high-demand careers in advanced manufacturing Written by: Brittany Mobley Eastern Michigan University's "factory of the future" program is equipping mechanical engineering students with in-demand skills in robotics, computer vision, and advanced manufacturing, helping them secure jobs and meet growing indus  more
ECU dedicates new Self-Care Room in memory of former student
ADA, Oklahoma, April 22 -- East Central University posted the following news: * * * ECU dedicates new Self-Care Room in memory of former student * ADA, Okla. - East Central University recently celebrated the grand opening of a new self-care room in the Chickasaw Business and Conference Center, providing students with a dedicated space for rest, reflection and wellness. The room is dedicated to the memory of Margot Tremoliere, an international student who attended ECU through the Global Edu  more
EDNY Day Sheds Light on the Work of the Federal Judiciary
BROOKLYN, New York, April 22 -- Brooklyn Law School issued the following news: * * * EDNY Day Sheds Light on the Work of the Federal Judiciary Brooklyn Law School hosted two dozen judges from the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York (EDNY) on April 13, giving students an opportunity to hear lessons and stories directly from members of the federal bench in a daylong format that included classroom visits, luncheon talks, coffee break discussions, and at an evening town hall   more
Edwin Martini named chancellor of UW-Eau Claire
EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, April 22 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus posted the following news: * * * Edwin Martini named chancellor of UW-Eau Claire * Editor's note: The Universities of Wisconsin shared the following release today, April 22, 2026. The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents today approved Martini's appointment, following a recommendation made by a selection committee. He will assume the leadership post on July 1, 2026. "I'm thrilled that Dr. Ed Martini is  more
Eight Yale Scholars Elected to American Academy of Arts & Sciences
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, April 22 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Eight Yale scholars elected to American Academy of Arts & Sciences The new members, who have made key contributions in a range of fields, join previously elected fellows in helping to "advance the common good" across the arts, democracy, education, global affairs, and science. * Eight Yale faculty members are among 252 leaders elected as new members of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, the academy a  more
EMU Honors College Junior Earns Prestigious Goldwater Scholarship
YPSILANTI, Michigan, April 23 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: * * * EMU Honors College junior earns prestigious Goldwater Scholarship Written by: Madilyn Williamson Ryen Padilla, an EMU Honors College junior, biology major, and Presidential Scholar, has been awarded the 2026 Barry Goldwater Scholarship. She is one of 454 students from across the nation selected from approximately 1,500 nominees and is the fourth EMU student to win the scholarship in the last five ye  more
Eric Lopez's Path to Success Was Paved at Hofstra
HEMPSTEAD, New York, April 23 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * Eric Lopez's Path to Success Was Paved at Hofstra Ginny Greenberg Eric Lopez '05, '11 has advised policymakers, met royalty and U.S. presidents, and shaped conversations about educational access and economic issues. As a first-generation Hofstra student raised in the Bronx, New York, he never imagined leading a career that would take him to the White House and international stages. As senior vice president   more
Excellence Awards Recognizes Three for Contributions to A-State, Community
JONESBORO, Arkansas, April 22 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news: * * * Excellence Awards Recognizes Three for Contributions to A-State, Community * JONESBORO - Arkansas State University honored two individuals and one organization for their contributions to the university and greater Jonesboro community during the annual Excellence Awards, held at Fowler Center on Thursday afternoon. The three awards celebrate people on campus who make a real difference every day. Thes  more
Exploring Dr. Dawn Winters Faculty Retention Research in Her Publications
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 22 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * Exploring Dr. Dawn Winters Faculty Retention Research in Her Publications * WKU English is proud to showcase Dr. Dawn Winters who has had a co-authored article: "Strengthening Faculty Retention and Belonging: Applying and Expanding Job Embeddedness Theory through an Onboarding Initiative in Higher Education." The article was published in the journal Educational Renaissance. Dr. Winters has bee  more
Exploring the Future of Counseling: Inside Adler University's AI and Technology Course
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 23 -- Adler University issued the following news: * * * Exploring the future of counseling: Inside Adler University's new AI and technology course At Adler University, Chia-Chiang Wang, Ph.D., is challenging students to engage with the evolving landscape through his new course, "AI and Technology in Counseling." This course is the first in the counseling field to address the influence and intersection of AI and mental health. * As artificial intelligence continues   more
FAU: Lessons From Finland - Gaps in Special Education Math Instruction
BOCA RATON, Florida, April 23 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Lessons from Finland: Gaps in Special Education Math Instruction Study Snapshot: New research examines how Finnish lower secondary special needs and special class teachers approach mathematics instruction for students requiring additional support. Using survey data, a researcher from FAU's College of Education analyzed which math topics  more
First Large-scale Survey Estimates that 2.8% of U.S. Population Used Psilocybin in the Past Year
LA JOLLA, California, April 22 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * First Large-scale Survey Estimates that 2.8% of U.S. Population Used Psilocybin in the Past Year * Key Takeaways * About 2.8 % of U.S. residents 12 years and older reported using psilocybin in the past year * White, male young adults had the highest odds of using the drug * Clinicians should routinely inquire about patients' psilocybin use and be prepared to discuss moti  more
First US ambassador-at-large for Arctic Affairs and 11th Airborne Division colonel to open the 2026 KU Security Conference
LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 22 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * First US ambassador-at-large for Arctic Affairs and 11th Airborne Division colonel to open the 2026 KU Security Conference * LAWRENCE -The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas, in partnership with the KU Office of National Defense Initiatives and the KU Center for Russian, East European & Eurasian Studies, has announced Mike Sfraga, the first U.S. ambassador-at-large for Arctic  more
Five from Penn elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Five from Penn elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences * Five faculty at the University of Pennsylvania have been elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, an honorary society and independent research center founded in 1780. They are: Mark G. Allen of the School of Engineering and Applied Science ; Sara Cherry of the Perelman School of Medicine (PSOM); Provost John L.   more
Five UW-Madison professors elected to American Academy of Arts & Sciences
MADISON, Wisconsin, April 22 -- The University of Wisconsin posted the following news: * * * Five UW-Madison professors elected to American Academy of Arts & Sciences * The new members, representing a wide range of academic research areas, were selected for accomplishments in their fields. By Chris Barncard April 22, 2026 Share this article The American Academy of Arts & Sciences announced today that five University of Wisconsin-Madison faculty members have been elected to the n  more
Five Ways Proctor Library Helps Flagler Students Succeed
ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, April 22 -- Flagler College posted the following news: * * * Five Ways Proctor Library Helps Flagler Students Succeed * Located in the heart of campus, Proctor Library serves as far more than a place to check out books. It is a hub for learning, connection, and academic discovery where students can find the tools and support, they need to thrive throughout the semester. Whether tackling a major research project, studying for finals, or looking for a quiet place to f  more
Fixed or Flexible? Study Shows Vision-Related Neurons Can Rapidly Switch Codes
PASADENA, California, April 22 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Fixed or Flexible? Study Shows Vision-Related Neurons Can Rapidly Switch Codes * For many years, a dominant view in neuroscience was that neurons in the inferotemporal (IT) cortex-a critical center in the brain for the recognition of objects-represent the world through fixed tuning functions. Doris Tsao (BS '96), who has been studying how the brain processes visual information for her en  more
Florida State University faculty showcase new ways to teach, from AI to virtual reality
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 22 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida State University faculty showcase new ways to teach, from AI to virtual reality * Florida State University faculty are rethinking how students learn. At the university's third annual Provost's Showcase of Scholarly Teaching, educators across campus gathered and highlighted innovative approaches across a range of disciplines that unite research and creativity to craft learning experiences that   more
Florida State University names Joan M. Schenkel as Associate Vice President for Research Administration and Finance
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 22 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida State University names Joan M. Schenkel as Associate Vice President for Research Administration and Finance * Florida State University has named Joan M. Schenkel as the new Associate Vice President for Research Administration and Finance. A seasoned executive with over two decades of experience in higher education research administration, Schenkel joins FSU to bolster the university's resear  more
Focusing in on human health research at annual space meeting
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 22 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Focusing in on human health research at annual space meeting * Long-duration spaceflight can chip away at an astronaut's health, prompting scientists to find new ways to make living in space easier on the body. The journey to outer space is incredibly dangerous, but crews must also face day-to-day hazards, such as exposure to cancer-causing radiation, microgravity and extreme isolation. Understanding and miti  more
Four Accomplished Writers Named 2026-2027 Spencer Education Fellows at Columbia Journalism School
NEW YORK, April 23 -- Columbia University's Columbia Journalism School issued the following news: * * * Four Accomplished Writers Named 2026-2027 Spencer Education Fellows at Columbia Journalism School This year's cohort brings investigative rigor and diverse storytelling to major issues shaping schools and families across the U.S. * Four accomplished writers will join Columbia Journalism School for the 2026-2027 academic year as the next group of Spencer Education Journalism Fellows who wi  more
Four student speakers to be featured at SDSU spring 2026 commencement
BROOKINGS, South Dakota, April 22 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Four student speakers to be featured at SDSU spring 2026 commencement * Four South Dakota State University soon-to-be graduates will be featured speakers at the university's 140th commencement May 9 at First Bank & Trust Arena. SDSU will have three ceremonies as more than 1,800 students plan to walk across the stage for their degrees. The student speakers at each of the ceremonies include:  more
Fresh Food Company earns marketing and sustainability awards
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 22 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * Fresh Food Company earns marketing and sustainability awards * Western Kentucky University's Fresh Food Company has won the 2026 Sustainable Food Award, the 2026 Sustainable Seafood Award and the 2026 Green Marketing Award from the Green Restaurant Association. A 4 Star Certified Green Restaurant(r), Fresh Food Company earned 99.5 GreenPoints(tm) in the competition's Food category. Fresh Foo  more
From Rainout Shelters to the Courtroom: Inside CWRU Students' and Researchers' Environmental Work
CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 23 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * From rainout shelters to the courtroom: Inside CWRU students' and researchers' environmental work Story by: Brianna Smith Each year, Earth Day (April 22) highlights the importance of protecting natural resources, combating climate change and promoting sustainability--from recycling and reducing waste to supporting eco-friendly businesses. At Case Western Reserve University, that commitment extends  more
FSU College of Nursing honors alumni excellence at 2026 Nole Nurse Shining Stars Gala
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 22 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU College of Nursing honors alumni excellence at 2026 Nole Nurse Shining Stars Gala * The Florida State University College of Nursing celebrated its fourth-annual Nole Nurse Shining Stars Gala on Saturday, April 11, held at the Dunlap Champions Club in Doak Campbell Stadium, honoring the achievements of alumni, faculty, students and community partners while recognizing the college's continued impact  more
FSU student-run investment fund earns Top 10 distinction
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 22 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU student-run investment fund earns Top 10 distinction * The Student Investment Fund (SIF) at Florida State University's Herbert Wertheim College of Business ranks among the Top 10 student-managed investment funds at public schools nationwide, according to recently released rankings published by The Center for Investment Research. The Wertheim College's SIF secured the No. 10 spot for its 2025 per  more
Furman chemistry student Ruth Augustine '27 wins Goldwater scholarship
GREENVILLE, South Carolina, April 22 -- Furman University posted the following news: * * * Furman chemistry student Ruth Augustine '27 wins Goldwater scholarship * Ruth Augustine '27 has received an award from the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship program, which supports outstanding undergraduates interested in pursuing research careers in science, engineering and math. Ruth Augustine '27 received a Goldwater scholarship for her research into nanotechnology. Photo courtesy of Augustine. Aug  more
GCSU Ornithology Students Focus on Conservation, Drive Nest Box Project for Georgia Warblers
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia, April 23 -- Georgia College issued the following news: * * * GCSU ornithology students focus on conservation, drive nest box project for Georgia warblers By Ian Wesselhoff On April 17, Georgia College & State University ornithology students were at Andalusia Farm monitoring the nesting success of prothonotary warblers - using nest boxes that the students built and installed themselves. The session was part of their ongoing project to track the birds' migration habits  more
Gideon Yaffe Elected to American Academy of Arts & Sciences
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, April 22 -- Yale Law School posted the following news: * * * Gideon Yaffe Elected to American Academy of Arts & Sciences * Gideon Yaffe 4, the Wesley Newcomb Hohfeld Professor of Jurisprudence, has been elected to the 2026 class of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences 5.  Announced on April 22 6, the 252 members elected to the Academy in 2026 are distinguished leaders in academia, the arts, industry, journalism, philanthropy, policy, research, and science. "We c  more
Gift from Sarah and John Graves to support advanced robotics research
TULSA, Oklahoma, April 22 -- The University of Tulsa posted the following news: * * * Gift from Sarah and John Graves to support advanced robotics research * The University of Tulsa has received a generous leadership gift from Sarah and John Graves to support the Institute for Robotics & Autonomy, strengthening UTulsa's growing efforts in robotics, autonomy and collaborative research. In recognition of the gift, the institute will be formally named the Sarah and John Graves Institute for R  more
Grace College: Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams to Benefit From $10 Million Grant From Lilly Endowment
WINONA LAKE, Indiana, April 23 -- Grace College issued the following news: * * * Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams to Benefit from $10 Million Grant from Lilly Endowment Grace College has received a $10 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help the Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams kickstart a new program to revitalize Kosciusko County lakes. Since 2007, the Lilly Center has created innovative education programs and conducted applied research on local lakes. Now, with new funding, the Li  more
HBCU Health Equity Data Consortium at A&T Secures $1.86M in Awards
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, April 22 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * HBCU Health Equity Data Consortium at A&T Secures $1.86M in Awards * EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (April 22, 2026) - The Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Health Equity Data Consortium, housed at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, has secured three significant awards totaling $1.86 million to improve public health, support data m  more
How can scientists visualize cellular life with greater precision?
LA JOLLA, California, April 22 -- The Salk Institute for Biological Studies issued the following news release: * * * How can scientists visualize cellular life with greater precision? * Highlights  * Salk researchers collaborated with scientists at Albert Einstein College of Medicine to develop a new class of probes for imaging living cells * The probes, called visible-spectrum antigen-stabilizable fluorescent nanobodies (VIS-Fbs), generate high-contrast images with minimal disruption to   more
How cells turn mechanical forces into biochemical signals
NEW YORK, April 22 -- Rockefeller University posted the following news: * * * How cells turn mechanical forces into biochemical signals * Cells constantly probe their environments, searching for physical cues that guide their behavior. And yet a cell's response to its environment is always biochemical, mediated by the chemistry of its internal protein machinery. So how does a cell convert mechanical information into a molecular process? It's a long-standing mystery of cell biology, with vari  more
How One Discovery Transformed Schizophrenia From Madness to Illness
NEW YORK, April 22 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news: * * * How One Discovery Transformed Schizophrenia From Madness to Illness * Until the late 19 th century, schizophrenia was thought to be an uncurable disease, brought on by unconscious conflicts or nameless brain defects. Patients were forced to undergo lobotomies, electroshock therapy, and other, sometimes cruel forms of treatment. Many were shunned and sent to live in institutions. Then, in 19  more
HPU Students Present Original Research and Creative Works at 14th Annual Symposium
HIGH POINT, North Carolina, April 22 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * HPU Students Present Original Research and Creative Works at 14th Annual Symposium * High Point University shared the results of their original research projects at the university's 14 th annual Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium, known as High-PURCS. The day-long event took place on April 14 in the Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena and Conference Center.  More than 410 undergrad  more
Husker scientists name novel microorganism after Nebraska
LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 22 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Husker scientists name novel microorganism after Nebraska * To the untrained eye, the cells of a newly discovered microorganism look larger than they are. That size is an illusion created by a unique growth trajectory: When cultured on rich medium, the individual cells twist around each other, and then those structures twist again, forming thick, rope-like structures that microbiologists call aggrega  more
IMMCG researcher wins 'Biomedicines' Young Investigator Award
AUGUSTA, Georgia, April 22 -- Augusta University posted the following news release: * * * IMMCG researcher wins 'Biomedicines' Young Investigator Award * Adil Rasheed, PhD, an assistant professor and researcher with the Immunology Center of Georgia in the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, has been recognized with the Biomedicines Young Investigator Award. The award, established in 2020, is designed to recognize early-career researchers in the field of biomedicines who have   more
In the Lead with Jennifer Fraser
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, April 22 -- Seton Hall University posted the following Q&A involving neuroscientist Jennifer Fraser: * * * In the Lead with Jennifer Fraser * In the Lead With is a conversation with industry leaders on key trends and leadership challenges. In this issue, we spoke with neuroscientist Jennifer Fraser, who examines bullying and gaslighting in the workplace, unpacking the neuroscience behind abuse cultures and what leaders can do to recognize and stop them. Ruchin Kan  more
Indiana University-Columbus: Psychology Capstone Exhibition Features Nine Student Research Projects
COLUMBUS, Indiana, April 23 -- Indiana University Columbus campus issued the following news: * * * Psychology Capstone Exhibition features nine student research projects Nine students presented their research at the IU Columbus Psychology Capstone Exhibition on April 22 in the Columbus Learning Center. * "These capstone projects reflect themes that are highly relevant to students' lives, particularly mental health, stress management and well-being," explained Elizabeth daSilva, IU Columbus   more
Investigating Heart Disease Through the Lens of the Immune System
MIAMI, Florida, April 22 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Investigating Heart Disease Through the Lens of the Immune System * Since joining the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Dr. Pilar Alcaide has launched a collaborative research program exploring how immune-driven inflammation contributes to heart failure, chemotherapy-related cardiotoxicity and cardiovascular disease in people living with HIV. When Pilar Alcaide, Ph.D.  more
James Kimble Publishes Research on Origins of the 'New Deal'
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, April 22 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * James Kimble Publishes Research on Origins of the 'New Deal' * James Kimble, Ph.D., professor of communication and the arts, has published new research that reshapes understanding of one of the most consequential political phrases in American history: Franklin D. Roosevelt's "New Deal." Appearing in the Journal of Contemporary History, Kimble's article, " Untangling the New Deal Slogan's Origin Sto  more
Johns Hopkins: Survey - U.S. Adults Agree Health Care is a Right and Eliminating Health Inequities is a Priority
BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 23 -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news: * * * Survey: U.S. adults agree health care is a right and eliminating health inequities is a priority Johns Hopkins research examining public sentiment on the U.S. health care system highlights more consensus than divergence on reform priorities * A majority of U.S. adults agrees that health care is a right, not a privilege, and that the nation should aim to eliminate health inequities for everyone, accord  more
KSU students gain hands-on experience at Georgia State Capitol
KENNESAW, Georgia, April 22 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * KSU students gain hands-on experience at Georgia State Capitol * KENNESAW, Ga. | Apr 22, 2026 As lawmakers debated policy and shaped Georgia's future during the 2026 legislative session, Kennesaw State University students were working behind the scenes at the state Capitol as legislative interns. For Allie Mayfield, a senior journalism major interning with the Georgia House of Representative  more
Lehigh University: Taking Flight Through Architecture and Sustainable Design
BETHLEHEM, Pennsylania, April 23 -- Lehigh University issued the following news: * * * Taking Flight Through Architecture and Sustainable Design Story by Katie Clarke A Lehigh student, faculty mentor and alumna came together to create Flyways, a public art installation at Washington College in Maryland, inspired by migratory birds and ecological observation. World Migratory Bird Day holds a special place in the heart of Katie Bui '26. Before summer 2024, the Lehigh architecture and product   more
Local teacher, APSU grad student's new book uses riddles to combat math anxiety
CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, April 22 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * Local teacher, APSU grad student's new book uses riddles to combat math anxiety * Kierstin Holman, at left, and Hannah Chumney present at the Middle Tennessee Mathematics Teachers Conference on using narrative to empower student success. | Contributed photo CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. -What started as a 50-point class project has become a published tool for changing how students think about mathematics  more
Love Data Week 2026 Attracts Attendees From Around the Globe
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, April 22 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Love Data Week 2026 Attracts Attendees From Around the Globe * Seton Hall University Libraries' Research Data Services Team hosted its ninth annual Love Data Week from February 9 - 13, 2026 with workshops on topics including AI, Ethics and the Law, Powering AI within Excel and a Douglass Day transcribe-a-thon event. This international event, sponsored by the Inter-university Consortium for Political   more
Making big tech algorithms 'fair' is harder than it looks
ITHACA, New York, April 22 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Making big tech algorithms 'fair' is harder than it looks * Before big tech engineers can improve the fairness of recommendation systems, such as social media feeds and online shopping results, they need to define what "fairness" even means. Should an app show people only the content it predicts they will like most, or should it boost newer creators, small businesses or historically underrepresented groups? S  more
Mapping microplastic movement in rivers and streams across Pennsylvania
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Mapping microplastic movement in rivers and streams across Pennsylvania * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Microplastics can be found everywhere in nature -from drinking water to clouds in the atmosphere -but scientists have yet to fully uncover how severely they impact the environment or the precise factors driving their buildup. A new study published by researchers at Penn State offers a fresh vi  more
Media Tip Sheet: China Willing to Work with African Countries Amid Middle East Conflict
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: China Willing to Work with African Countries Amid Middle East Conflict * WASHINGTON (April 22, 2026) - The president of China, Xi Jinping, met with Daniel Chapo, the president of Mozambique, to discuss the spillover effects of the Middle East conflict. According to President Xi, "The spillover effects of the Middle East conflict are affecting African countries, and China is willing to work   more
Media Tip Sheet: Virginia Redistricting Results
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Virginia Redistricting Results * WASHINGTON (April 22, 2026) - On Tuesday, Virginia voters approved a redistricting plan that now could lead to Democrats gaining four additional seats in the U.S House in November's midterm elections. The constitutional amendment will allow the use of new districts to be drawn by Virginia's General Assembly. Republicans are arguing that it is unfair to gerry  more
Medical School 'A' Marks UConn Health Sustainability Progress
STORRS, Connecticut, April 22 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Medical School 'A' Marks UConn Health Sustainability Progress * The UConn School of Medicine has the highest mark among the 54 U.S. medical schools graded by the 2026 Planetary Health Report Card, released annually on Earth Day. UConn's is one of seven U.S. medical schools with an overall grade of 'A,' up from an 'A-' last year and representing a new high. The report card takes into account curr  more
Meet the Clark student who advocated for Massachusetts to recognize April as Armenian-American Heritage Month
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, April 22 -- Clark University posted the following news: * * * Meet the Clark student who advocated for Massachusetts to recognize April as Armenian-American Heritage Month * 'Here, you're not just a number; you're seen as a person' Anahit Marutyan '29 remembers relocating from Armenia to Worcester in 2021. As the first Armenian student to attend her high school (in addition to her brother), she found herself constantly having to explain her culture and history, of  more
Mercer celebrates faculty achievement at 2026 awards ceremony
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 22 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Mercer celebrates faculty achievement at 2026 awards ceremony * MACON, Ga. - Mercer University celebrated faculty achievement at its 2026 Faculty Awards Ceremony held April 13, as 10 of the University's 12 schools and colleges presented awards at the event. Additionally, Dr. Katherine A. Roseau, associate professor of French in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, was awarded the 2025-2026 Innovations in   more
Miami again named as one of America's Best Employers for Company Culture
OXFORD, Ohio, April 22 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Miami again named as one of America's Best Employers for Company Culture * Miami University is one of the top 100 companies listed in Forbes' America's Best Employers for Company Culture 2026. The university landed at No. 94 overall on the list and is No. 10 for the Education industry. Miami is the top school from Ohio ranked in the Education industry and No. 6 overall among state employers. This is the second ye  more
Michigan Medicine: IBS Treatment Response Predicted by Gut Microbiome in Study
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 23 (TNSjou) -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * IBS treatment response predicted by gut microbiome in new study The low FODMAP diet and the antibiotic rifaximin provided comparable relief in a head-to-head comparison * In a new study published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, the low FODMAP diet and the antibiotic rifaximin provided similar and significant relief for   more
Michigan Tech Researchers Develop Sustainable Building Material From Wood Waste
HOUGHTON, Michigan, April 23 -- Michigan Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Michigan Tech Researchers Develop Sustainable Building Material from Wood Waste More efficient use of lumber byproducts leads to more sustainable forest management. That's why Michigan Technological University researchers are developing a biomaterial lighter than steel and just as strong, made from leftover wood waste, that could revolutionize the lumber industry. The process of logging  more
MIT affiliates elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences for 2026
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 22 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * MIT affiliates elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences for 2026 * Four MIT faculty members are among the roughly 250 leaders from academia, the arts, industry, public policy, and research elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the academy announced April 22. Thirteen additional MIT alumni were also honored. One of the nation's most prestigious honorar  more
Mother's diet and environment may disrupt children's metabolism
SANTA CRUZ, California, April 22 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Mother's diet and environment may disrupt children's metabolism * A mother's exposure to factors like high-fat diets and environmental contaminants can impact her offspring's metabolism, according to new research using lab mice at the University of California, Santa Cruz. In the lab of microbiology and environmental toxicology professor Raquel Chamorro-Garcia, her team researc  more
MSU CALS, MAFES honor faculty, staff and students for excellence
STARKVILLE, Mississippi, April 22 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * MSU CALS, MAFES honor faculty, staff and students for excellence * Contact: Vanessa Beeson STARKVILLE, Miss.- Mississippi State's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station recently honored faculty, staff and students for outstanding dedication and impact in teaching, research and service. CALS Dean, MAFES Director and Interim V  more
N.C. State: Microbes Contribute a Surprisingly Large Array of Proteins in Fermented Foods
RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 23 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * Microbes Contribute a Surprisingly Large Array of Proteins in Fermented Foods A new North Carolina State University study examining the proteins found in fermented foods like yogurt, cheese and bread found that a surprisingly large number, and percentage, of microbial proteins contribute to their overall protein content. These microbes have long been used in traditional ferme  more
NASA associate administrator visits Purdue, tours research facilities
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, April 22 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * NASA associate administrator visits Purdue, tours research facilities * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -NASA Associate Administrator Amit Kshatriya visited Purdue on Tuesday (April 21) to learn more about the university's state-of-the-art research facilities that support key NASA programs. Purdue's robust aerospace and planetary science ecosystem provides research strengths that span the entire arc of spa  more
NASA Funds Ole Miss Studies of Planet-Forming Space Dust
OXFORD, Mississippi, April 23 -- The University of Mississippi issued the following news: * * * NASA Funds Ole Miss Studies of Planet-Forming Space Dust Astrochemist to study planet seeds, spectral fingerprints through new grants * A University of Mississippi researcher will study the earliest stages of planet formation and the chemical abundance of the universe through two new NASA Astrophysics Research and Analysis grants. Ryan Fortenberry, associate professor of chemistry and biochemist  more
Nature Publication Links Warming Temperatures to Surge in Antibiotic Resistance in Soils
NORMAN, Oklahoma, April 22 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news: * * * Nature Publication Links Warming Temperatures to Surge in Antibiotic Resistance in Soils * Norman, Okla. - A new University of Oklahoma study -the first of its kind conducted in a real-world field setting over more than a decade -finds that sustained warming significantly increases the abundance, diversity and mobility of antibiotic resistance genes in soil. The research, published in Nature, draws on t  more
NAU honors President's Prize, Gold Axe winners and Distinguished Seniors
FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, April 22 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news: * * * NAU honors President's Prize, Gold Axe winners and Distinguished Seniors * Northern Arizona honored the outstanding members of the Class of 2026 at a ceremony Tuesday night for the President's Prize and Gold Axe winners and Distinguished Seniors. This year's class is composed of 50 Gold Axe winners, including six President's Prize winners-the highest honor awarded to undergraduate students. Additio  more
Nebraska ranchers share land decisions through UNL research project
LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 22 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Nebraska ranchers share land decisions through UNL research project * On Nebraska ranches where families have managed the same land for generations, decisions about grazing, infrastructure and stewardship are rarely made for a single season. Instead, they are shaped by decades of observation, evolving research and a deep sense of responsibility to the land. Researchers at the University of Nebraska-L  more
New clues for using common fungus to promote crop growth and health
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * New clues for using common fungus to promote crop growth and health * Trichoderma species -a common fungus found in soils -have varying abilities to promote tomato plant growth and differentially affect the abundance of certain soil bacteria, according to a study led by researchers at Penn State.  The work was the latest in a line of research evaluating the use of this common group of   more
New clues to hepatitis B species restriction could help build a novel model for studying infection and testing therapies
NEW YORK, April 22 -- Rockefeller University posted the following news: * * * New clues to hepatitis B species restriction could help build a novel model for studying infection and testing therapies * Some 254 million people live with a chronic hepatitis B (HBV) infection that is often asymptomatic for decades, only to emerge in an advanced stage of disease that turns to fatal cirrhosis or liver cancer in nearly a million people every year. The development of effective treatments for HBV i  more
New Jersey Institute of Technology: Measuring How Stressed Rocks 'Sigh' Before Breaking Could Help Predict Geohazards
NEWARK, New Jersey, April 23 (TNSjou) -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Measuring How Stressed Rocks 'Sigh' Before Breaking Could Help Predict Geohazards Written by: Mindy Weisberger Too much stress can make even a rock crack. But before rocks reach their breaking point, they "sigh" a chemical warning by releasing nuclides, a type of atom defined by the number of neutrons as well as protons in the nucleus. Scientists have studied these naturally occur  more
New UAB startup seeks to scale sustainable change in health care systems
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, April 22 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * New UAB startup seeks to scale sustainable change in health care systems * PreciPS identifies frontline frustrations before providing operational solutions in patient care. A new startup, PreciPS, supported by the style Harbert Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, is working to help frontline care teams take an active role in identifying and resolvi  more
Nichole Giani's dissertation digs into the hidden world beneath the soil
CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 22 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Nichole Giani's dissertation digs into the hidden world beneath the soil * College of Science The College of Science is highlighting some of its Ph.D. students in honor of National Dissertation Day, which is April 26\. Beneath the soil, there's a world that most people never see. For Clemson University Ph.D. student Nichole Giani, that hidden world became the focus of her dissertation as well as a   more
NMSU's Arrowhead Center honors innovators at 2026 Intellectual Property Awards
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, April 22 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU's Arrowhead Center honors innovators at 2026 Intellectual Property Awards * WRITER: Ana Cristina Vargas, acvargas@nmsu.edu SOURCE: Patricia Marquez Knighten, pmk@nmsu.edu New Mexico State University's Arrowhead Center, in partnership with the Office of Research, Creativity and Strategic Initiatives, recognized faculty innovators, research teams and inventors advancing intellect  more
Nova Southeastern University Announces 2026 Commencement Speakers
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida, April 22 -- Nova Southeastern University issued the following news release: * * * NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES 2026 COMMENCEMENT SPEAKERS Nova Southeastern University (NSU) has a schedule of distinguished keynote speakers for the 2026 commencement season. From Monday, May 4 through Thursday, May 14, NSU will host 10 graduation ceremonies, confer thousands of degrees, and feature eight commencement speakers who reflect NSU's strengths in healthcare education  more
Ohio State students research links between nutrition, disease prevention
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 22 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Ohio State students research links between nutrition, disease prevention * Students in various disciplines presented research at The Ohio State University's 22nd Annual Russell Klein Nutrition Research Symposium. The event was held recently at the university's 4-H Center. Ohio State's Graduate Society of Nutritional Sciences organizes the symposium in Klein's memory each year. Klein held dual appointments at  more
On Earth Day, UB announces major milestone in carbon neutrality goal
BUFFALO, New York, April 22 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * On Earth Day, UB announces major milestone in carbon neutrality goal * Learn more in this video about UB's milestone carbon neutrality announcement -and the university's path to achieving it five years ahead of schedule. By David J. Hill BUFFALO, N.Y. - In 2020, the University at Buffalo unveiled its most ambitious Climate Action Plan (CAP) update. With that pl  more
Paarporn Receives $527,459 National Science Foundation CAREER Award
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, April 23 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release: * * * Paarporn receives $527,459 National Science Foundation CAREER Award Assistant Professor Keith Paarporn has received the prestigious NSF CAREER award for a transformative game-theoretic research project: "CAREER: Learning to Avoid Tragedies: Heterogeneous Multi-Agent Learning in Dynamic Environments." The award is twofold: a five-year research project and the creation of new game theory   more
Particle thought to break physics followed rules all along
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Particle thought to break physics followed rules all along * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -A tiny discrepancy in particle physics has loomed for decades as an exciting possible crack in one of science's most successful theories, hinting at unknown forces or quantum objects. Now, an international team led by a Penn State physicist has published the most precise study yet to reveal the discrepancy  more
Penn State Harrisburg advances regional artificial intelligence leadership
MIDDLETOWN, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- Pennsylvania State University Harrisburg campus posted the following news: * * * Penn State Harrisburg advances regional artificial intelligence leadership * MIDDLETOWN, Pa. -As Penn State continues to elevate artificial intelligence as a University-wide priority, Penn State Harrisburg is emerging as a regional hub for applied and ethical AI education, research and innovation. Guided by a comprehensive strategy and guidance from the college's AI Coordi  more
Penn State Harrisburg Vice Chancellor Sherri Kermanshachi named 2026-27 ACE Fellow
MIDDLETOWN, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- Pennsylvania State University Harrisburg campus posted the following news: * * * Penn State Harrisburg Vice Chancellor Sherri Kermanshachi named 2026-27 ACE Fellow * MIDDLETOWN, Pa. -Sharareh "Sherri" Kermanshachi, vice chancellor for research and outreach at Penn State Harrisburg, has been named a 2026-27 fellow by the American Council on Education (ACE). Established in 1965, the ACE Fellows Program is designed to strengthen institutions and leadershi  more
Penn State-Berks: Alumni Couple Make $3 Million Estate Gift to Expand Access and Affordability
READING, Pennsylvania, April 23 -- Pennsylvania State University Berks campus issued the following news: * * * Alumni couple make $3 million estate gift to expand access and affordability Diane and Mike Katzaman's bequest will empower students with financial need through targeted scholarships and robust programming support * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Penn State graduates Diane and Mike Katzaman had a tough row to hoe along their journeys to enrolling and graduating from Penn State. As an asp  more
Penn State: David Baker Receives Mercator Fellowship From German Research Foundation
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 23 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education issued the following news: * * * David Baker receives Mercator Fellowship from German Research Foundation By Josh McAuliffe Penn State Professor of Sociology, of Education and of Demography David P. Baker has been appointed a Mercator Fellow by Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG), also known as the German Research Foundation. Beginning this month, Baker will spend the next four years making regul  more
Physician Assistants Join James Cancer Hospital Leukemia Care Team
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, April 22 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Physician Assistants Join James Cancer Hospital Leukemia Care Team * by Rachel Ward, Student Public Relations Writer The fight against cancer requires support from every corner -from loved ones to the healthcare professionals guiding them through treatment. As physician assistants in the inpatient acute leukemia unit at the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center's-Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital  more
Physicist Nitin Samarth elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Physicist Nitin Samarth elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Nitin Samarth, Verne M. Willaman Professor of Physics and professor of materials science and engineering, has been elected a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences for distinguished contributions to the physical sciences. He is one of 252 leaders in academia, the arts, industry,   more
Plants can sense the sound of rain, a new study finds
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 22 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Plants can sense the sound of rain, a new study finds * The next time you find yourself lulled by the patter of rain outside your window, think how that same sprinkle might sound if you were a tiny seed planted directly below a free-falling droplet. Would you still be similarly soothed? In fact, MIT engineers have found the opposite to be the case: Some seeds may come alive to t  more
Professor Andrea J. Martin presents at The Brandeis Center for Human Rights inaugural conference at Harvard University
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Andrea J. Martin presents at The Brandeis Center for Human Rights inaugural conference at Harvard University * Professor Andrea J. Martin participated in the Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law's inaugural Conference on Antisemitism and Civil Rights at Harvard University, where she presented on the headline panel: "Defining Anti-Semitism at America's 250  more
Reminiscing may ease grief when caring for people with dementia
ITHACA, New York, April 22 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Reminiscing may ease grief when caring for people with dementia * Caring for a family member with dementia can feel like losing a loved one who is still alive, but a new study suggests that revisiting memories together through a simple digital tool can help ease that grief and even strengthen the patient-caregiver bond. Weill Cornell Medicine and University of Southern California investigators have developed   more
Researchers in various studies looking for participants
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, April 22 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Researchers in various studies looking for participants * Here is a list of research studies that currently are looking for participants. Trading sugar for sparkles in adolescents Researchers in the Nutrition Science department are recruiting teens who regularly drink soda or sugary beverages for a study on taste and beverage preferences. There are two aims for the study. Participants in the  more
Rethinking augmented reality for children: USF study finds key design gap
TAMPA, Florida, April 22 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * Rethinking augmented reality for children: USF study finds key design gap * By Joey Garcia, University Communications and Marketing For decades, technology in schools meant desktop computers and basic digital instruction. Today, more immersive tools are beginning to reach children, changing how they interact with information and their surroundings. As these tools become more advanced, researchers a  more
Rice seed grants aim to speed dementia, brain health research ahead of new state funding opportunities
HOUSTON, Texas, April 22 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice seed grants aim to speed dementia, brain health research ahead of new state funding opportunities * As momentum builds around the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (DPRIT), Rice University is reinforcing its support for faculty whose work is helping advance research in dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and related neurological disorders. The Rice Brain Institute (RBI  more
Rice students showcase bold engineering solutions at annual OEDK event
HOUSTON, Texas, April 22 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice students showcase bold engineering solutions at annual OEDK event * From lifesaving medical devices to sustainable energy systems and robotics, Rice University students packed the Ion with ingenuity April 16 for the Huff OEDK Engineering Design Showcase, an annual event highlighting the creativity and technical skill of undergraduate and graduate engineers. The event brought together nearly 400 studen  more
Rochester Institute of Technology: Freshman Imaging Project Brings Historic Artifacts to Dimension
ROCHESTER, New York, April 22 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * Freshman Imaging Project brings historic artifacts to new dimension First-year students create interactive 3D and 2D replicas of a cuneiform tablet and papyrus * For first-year imaging science and motion picture science students, the Freshman Imaging Project gives immediate hands-on, collaborative experience as they start their college careers at RIT. The class is tasked every year w  more
Rutgers: Biomedical Informatics and Health AI Center Symposium Showcases 2026 as a Year of Growth
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 23 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Biomedical Informatics and Health AI Center Symposium Showcases 2026 as a Year of Growth Rutgers event highlights cutting-edge health research in growing field of AI use in healthcare By Nicole Swenarton More than 200 researchers, clinicians, students and industry leaders gathered at Rutgers University on March 23 for the annual Rutgers Health Center for Biomedical Informatics and Health Artificial In  more
Scientists Uncover How the Intestine Balances Cell Growth and Maintenance
NEW YORK, April 22 -- Cornell University - Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences issued the following news: * * * Scientists Uncover How the Intestine Balances Cell Growth and Maintenance * A new preclinical study from Weill Cornell Medicine found that the protein caspase-5 (CASP5), long thought to be a foot soldier in the body's defense against bacterial infection, does not actually help clear invaders the way its close cousin caspase-4 (CASP4) does. Instead, the researchers dis  more
Shan Elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
PASADENA, California, April 22 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Shan Elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences * Shu-ou Shan, Caltech's Altair Professor of Chemistry, has been elected as a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of the nation's oldest honorary societies. She joins 251 other new members this year who have distinguished themselves in academia, the arts, industry, journalism, philanthropy, policy, research, and s  more
Shrimp Symposium Brings Global Aquaculture Leaders to Kentucky State University
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, April 22 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Shrimp Symposium Brings Global Aquaculture Leaders to Kentucky State University * The two-day event in Frankfort linked Kentucky State research with the growing commercial promise of inland shrimp production. FRANKFORT, Ky. -Shrimp remains America's most-consumed seafood, and rising demand is sharpening interest in domestic production. That momentum brought global aquaculture leaders to Kentucky Sta  more
Simpson earns Tennessee Tech's highest student honor, the Derryberry Award
COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, April 22 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Simpson earns Tennessee Tech's highest student honor, the Derryberry Award * Tennessee Tech University has named Harrison Simpson, a computer science major from Martin, as the recipient of the university's highest student honor, the Derryberry Award. The Derryberry Award, named for former President Everett Derryberry, recognizes the graduating senior who best exemplifies outstandi  more
Six UC Irvine Professors are Elected to American Academy of Arts & Sciences
IRVINE, California, April 23 -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * 6 UC Irvine professors are elected to American Academy of Arts & Sciences Faculty from engineering, education and social sciences lauded for scholarly excellence * Six University of California, Irvine professors - representing areas as diverse as biomedical engineering, social sciences and education - have been elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences. This newest cl  more
SLAM student takes World Cup research to Washington
OXFORD, Ohio, April 22 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * SLAM student takes World Cup research to Washington * When a global sport mega-event comes to your city, it may be a celebrated occasion. But it rarely comes without consequences for the people who call that place home. This year, for the first time ever, the 2026 FIFA World Cup will unfold across three countries as the United States, Canada, and Mexico prepare to host matches throughout the summer. And for Miami U  more
Sophia J. Mao Selected for National Humanities Center Summer Residency
BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Sophia J. Mao Selected for National Humanities Center Summer Residency * Sophia J. Mao, an assistant professor of Literatures in English, is among the scholars selected to participate in the National Humanities Center's 2026 Select Summer Residency Program. Each summer resident works on an individual humanities-related research project in a private office in the Center's secluded, light-filled building,  more
Soundwaves settle debate about elusive quantum particle
ITHACA, New York, April 22 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Soundwaves settle debate about elusive quantum particle * It was a head-spinning discovery. In 2018, researchers in Japan claimed to find concrete evidence of an elusive particle, a Majorana fermion, in a quantum spin liquid called ruthenium trichloride. Majoranas are highly sought-after by quantum materials scientists because when a pair are localized, or trapped, they can securely encode information and for  more
South Dakota Mines Student Wins Braun Award for Ethanol Dishwasher Invention
RAPID CITY, South Dakota, April 22 -- The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology issued the following news release: * * * South Dakota Mines Student Wins Braun Award for Ethanol Dishwasher Invention * Innovation was not always part of Roberto Perez Torres' plan. Growing up in Puerto Rico, he was searching for direction, never imagining that he would one day become an award-winning inventor. But Perez Torres is the first to point out that life has a way of opening unexpected doors, esp  more
Sowing seeds of hope: Vatican partnership advances global sustainability
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, April 22 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Sowing seeds of hope: Vatican partnership advances global sustainability * On February 2, 2023, the late Pope Francis founded the Laudato Si' Higher Education Center to begin transforming the gardens of Villa Barberini and the Pontifical Villas into a place of training in integral ecology -a framework that seeks to care for both nature and the most vulnerable among us. "He said, 'Let's create an e  more
SpaceX team wins Purdue's first Neil Armstrong Space Prize for its reusable rocket system
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, April 21 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * SpaceX team wins Purdue's first Neil Armstrong Space Prize for its reusable rocket system * * Info for journalists WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -The 2026 Neil Armstrong Space Prize was announced Tuesday (April 21) at Purdue University, heralding the Falcon 9 Booster Landing Team as the inaugural laureate of the Neil Armstrong Space Prize, for their cutting-edge work on the Falcon 9 reusable two-stage r  more
Sports Tech Featured in High-Stakes Draft Week AI Showdown
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Sports Tech Featured in High-Stakes Draft Week AI Showdown * Carnegie Mellon University (opens in new window) took the spotlight in the sports tech world Wednesday as leaders in athletics, investment and artificial intelligence gathered at CMU's Robotics Innovation Center (opens in new window) for a first-of-its-kind event " Powering the Future of Sport: A Draft Week Showcase. Panels, live rob  more
Spratt inducted as Fellow in inaugural Association for Clinical and Translational Science cohort
GALVESTON, Texas, April 22 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * Spratt inducted as Fellow in inaugural Association for Clinical and Translational Science cohort * Heidi Spratt, PhD, a tenured professor at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) School of Population and Public Health, has been recognized as a 2026 Fellow of the Association for Clinical and Translational Science (ACTS). ACTS is a nonprofit membership association of translatio  more
St. Bonaventure University: Voss Presents on AI-driven Literacy Instruction at State, National Conferences
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, April 23 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: * * * Voss presents on AI-driven literacy instruction at state, national conferences Dr. Sheri B. Voss, professor of Literacy and director of the SHARP Reading Hub, presented at the New York State Reading Association (NYSRA) Conference in Buffalo, New York, and the National Literacy Institute (NLI) in Houston, Texas, where she was a featured speaker in pre-conference and mega conference sessio  more
Stevens Senior Builds AI Platform to Help Research Labs Capture and Reuse Their Own Knowledge
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, April 23 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Stevens Senior Builds AI Platform to Help Research Labs Capture and Reuse Their Own Knowledge Biomedical engineering student Rimmo Loyi Lego '26 will present LabNinja at the Stevens Innovation Expo on May 8 * Stevens senior Rimmo Loyi Lego '26 from the Department of Biomedical Engineering has witnessed research knowledge vanish. In research labs, some types of knowledge -- a published finding   more
Students present research, music, art at Senior Scholars Day
SELINSGROVE, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- Susquehanna University posted the following news: * * * Students present research, music, art at Senior Scholars Day * From patient to researcher Emma Dickinson '26, an earth & environmental sciences major from Palmyra, Pennsylvania, drew inspiration for their research from a personal encounter with Lyme disease. "I was in treatment for Lyme disease for five years and spent a good deal of time in a wheelchair because of it," Dickinson said. "I want to  more
Students showcase research at 21st annual Focus on Creative Inquiry event
CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 22 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Students showcase research at 21st annual Focus on Creative Inquiry event * Creative Inquiry Hundreds of students gathered at the Watt Family Innovation Center to showcase their work at the 21 st annual Focus on Creative Inquiry (FoCI) poster forum April 8-10. The forum gives students the opportunity to talk about the work they have been doing in Creative Inquiry undergraduate research projects all y  more
SUNY University at Albany: Showcase 2026 - Exploring Effects of Social Media on Health Among LGBTQ+ Teens
ALBANY, New York, April 23 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * Showcase 2026: Exploring Effects of Social Media on Health Among LGBTQ+ Teens Scrolling on social media isn't the same as connecting on social media. For LGBTQ+ teens, how they use social media can make a difference, according to research from Clinical Psychology PhD student Jason Choi, a Fellow at the University at Albany's Center for the Elimination of Health Disparities. Before attending UAlbany, Cho  more
SUNY: Chancellor King Announces Winner of Annual Radley Fellowship Program
ALBANY, New York, April 23 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * Chancellor King Announces Winner of Annual Radley Fellowship Program Dr. Jasmin Thomas of SUNY Downstate Health Services University Selected as 2026 Fellowship Recipient; Photo Available Here Fellowship Furthers Research and Highlights SUNY Faculty Excellence * State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today announced the winner of the annual Dr. Virginia Radley SUNY Fello  more
Supply chain platform wins undergraduate track at the 2026 Be Your Own Boss Bowl
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Supply chain platform wins undergraduate track at the 2026 Be Your Own Boss Bowl * Erez Yarden, a senior at the Fox School of Business, impressed the judges at Wednesday's Be Your Own Boss Bowl with his pitch for SourceFill, a company that handles manufacturing and supply chain logistics for small companies. Nour Alkhuffash pitched her innovative business idea at the Be Your Own Boss Bowl finale on W  more
Syracuse University: Fast Facts - Graduate Students Get 3 Minutes to Present Their Research
SYRACUSE, New York, April 23 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Fast Facts: Graduate Students Get 3 Minutes to Present Their Research Ten doctoral candidates compete on the clock to offer succinct summaries of their complex research projects. Diane Stirling Ten graduate students competed in the finals of this year's Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) competition held recently at Bird Library. The annual event, sponsored by the Graduate School, challenges participants to share hi  more
Teaching AI to operate particle accelerators with DOE grant
ITHACA, New York, April 22 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Teaching AI to operate particle accelerators with DOE grant * Georg Hoffstaetter de Torquat, professor of physics in the College of Arts and Sciences, is leading a $2.9 million Department of Energy grant project to support a bold venture: teaching artificial intelligence (AI) to operate particle accelerators, some of the most complex scientific machines on Earth. Based at Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL)   more
Telehealth provides safety and access for sexual and gender minority patients
NEW YORK, April 22 -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy posted the following news release: * * * Telehealth provides safety and access for sexual and gender minority patients * A study by CUNY SPH researchers suggests that telehealth remains an important and valued care option for sexual and gender minority adults, particularly for those seeking privacy, convenience, and affirming care. The qualitative study, led by CUNY SPH doctoral grad Je  more
Tennessee Leaders Gather in Memphis to Chart the Future of Rural Health
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, April 22 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news: * * * Tennessee Leaders Gather in Memphis to Chart the Future of Rural Health * Nearly 100 people committed to transforming rural health care in Tennessee gathered in Memphis yesterday at the first Tennessee Rural Health Care Center of Excellence Innovation and Practice Conference. The event brought together leaders from across the state in policy, research, and practice, along with  more
The Gamer, the Barista, and the Man Behind the Books on Economics
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, April 22 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news: * * * The Gamer, the Barista, and the Man Behind the Books on Economics * Of all of UNC Greensboro's incredible faculty, no one may have personally impacted more students' education than Dr. Jeff Sarbaum. He had that detail pointed out to him by the previous Dean of Students. "Over the course of my 26-year career at UNCG, I have taught over 20,000 students, which, according  more
Things to Do at Penn State: April 23-30
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Things to Do at Penn State: April 23-30 * What's happening at Penn State? Here's a look at some of the cultural events -both in-person and virtual -open to the University and local community: Performances Jeff Dunham: "Artificial Intelligence" - 7 p.m., April 23, Bryce Jordan Center, University Park campus. Get ready to laugh out loud when internationally acclaimed comedian and ventr  more
Three Penn State students present projects at UN food security system meeting
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Three Penn State students present projects at UN food security system meeting * Three Penn State students, including two from the College of Agricultural Sciences, recently spoke about their global food security projects at a special meeting of the United Nations' Economic and Social Council.  The meeting, which took place Feb. 16, focused on how agrifood systems can transform to conti  more
Three Students Receive 2026 Boren Awards to Study Abroad
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, April 22 -- The University of Tennessee posted the following news: * * * Three Students Receive 2026 Boren Awards to Study Abroad * Three University of Tennessee, Knoxville, students have received Boren Scholarships from the National Security Education Program. The awards will empower Anabelle Ballard, Cole Scheibelein and Kyra Wilson to immerse themselves in languages and cultures abroad, opening doors to enriching experiences that reflect UT's commitment to fostering   more
Three UChicago scholars elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 22 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Three UChicago scholars elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences * Three members of the University of Chicago faculty have been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious honorary societies. They are Profs. William Baude, Elisabeth Clemens and Alison LaCroix. These scholars have made breakthroughs in sociology and law, studying issues   more
Three UW-Madison professors earn Guggenheim Fellowships
MADISON, Wisconsin, April 22 -- The University of Wisconsin posted the following news: * * * Three UW-Madison professors earn Guggenheim Fellowships The prestigious awards recognize their prior career achievements and future promise. By Lydia Picotte Three UW-Madison professors in the College of Letters & Science have been named 2026 Guggenheim Fellows by the Board of Trustees of the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. The prestigious awards are given to applicants across disciplines  more
Tree talk: URI forester offers tips on tree safety, protection and observation for Arbor Day
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, April 22 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Tree talk: URI forester offers tips on tree safety, protection and observation for Arbor Day * KINGSTON, R.I. - April 22, 2026 - A forestry extension specialist at the University of Rhode Island, Christopher Riely works with faculty and students across campus, and off-campus partners, to help improve Rhode Island's forests and the wildlife they support. A certified arborist and forester, Riely  more
Two BU Scientists Receive Prestigious 2026 Breakthrough Prizes
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 23 -- Boston University issued the following news: * * * Two BU Scientists Receive Prestigious 2026 Breakthrough Prizes Lee Roberts and Dillon Brout honored for transformative achievements in physics and astronomy By Sydney Gross Two Boston University faculty members were honored with 2026 Breakthrough Prizes--among the world's most prestigious science awards--at a ceremony in Santa Monica, Calif., on April 18. Lee Roberts, a College of Arts & Sciences profes  more
UC Merced Researchers Explain How Mechanical Force Can Trigger Chemical Reactions
MERCED, California, April 22 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * UC Merced Researchers Explain How Mechanical Force Can Trigger Chemical Reactions * Mechanical force can do more than just push things around - it can also trigger chemical reactions. A new review by researchers at UC Merced and Penn State brings together decades of work to explain how these reactions occur and why they matter for technologies ranging from pharmaceuticals to the materials in   more
UCCS Team Showcases Mountain Lion Strong Program at International Mental Health and Sport Conference in London
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, April 23 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release: * * * UCCS team showcases Mountain Lion Strong program at International Mental Health and Sport Conference in London The GAMeS International Mental Health and Sport Conference, held at the London Stadium, is a global event dedicated to advancing mental health in sport. Bringing together researchers, sporting practitioners, and government partners from around the world, the conference provides  more
UChicago team wins funding to develop AI weather forecasts for underserved areas
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 22 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * UChicago team wins funding to develop AI weather forecasts for underserved areas * Millions of farmers around the world rely on rain for their crops, but don't have access to accurate weather forecasts that could help them decide when to plant, when to harvest, what crops to plant, and when to use inputs like fertilizer, pesticides, and irrigation. A new project funded by the Laude Institute 's inaugu  more
UConn Engineering Assistant Dean Selected As Fulbright Scholar Alumni Ambassador
STORRS, Connecticut, April 22 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Engineering Assistant Dean Selected As Fulbright Scholar Alumni Ambassador * The UConn College of Engineering is celebrating a new national honor for one of its research leaders. Associate dean for research George Bollas has been selected as a Fulbright Scholar Alumni Ambassador, joining a competitive national cohort of scholars chosen to represent and promote the prestigious Fulbright pro  more
UI Student Emma Fuchtman Awarded Fulbright to Pursue Graduate Study in the Netherlands
IOWA CITY, Iowa, April 23 -- The University of Iowa International Programs issued the following news: * * * UI student Emma Fuchtman awarded Fulbright to pursue graduate study in the Netherlands Written by Ben Partridge, International Programs Emma Fuchtman (BA art history '26) is the recipient of a highly competitive Fulbright/Maastricht University Award* to the Netherlands for 2026-27. *Partnership awards are among the most selective Fulbright grants, and Fuchtman was chosen as one of tw  more
UK celebrates Earth Day with year-round commitment to sustainability
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, April 22 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * UK celebrates Earth Day with year-round commitment to sustainability * At the University of Kentucky, environmental stewardship and sustainability are 24/7/365 commitments. As the world commemorates the 56th annual Earth Day today, UK is highlighting some of the year-round programs, learning opportunities and community events that make sustainability part of everyday life on campus. That commitment   more
UL Lafayette Leading International Flood Resilience Project
LAFAYETTE, Louisiana, April 23 -- The University of Louisiana Lafayette campus issued the following news: * * * UL Lafayette leading international flood resilience project A research team from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette recently met with U.S. Ambassador to Guyana Nicole D. Theriot during a visit supporting a major U.S.-funded flood resilience project. Backed by more than $697,000 from the National Science Foundation, the initiative is led by Emad Habib, professor in the Departm  more
UMass ADVANCE Celebrates Excellence in Faculty Mentorship, Equitable Collaboration at Annual Distinguished Lecture and Awards Luncheon
AMHERST, Massachusetts, April 22 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * UMass ADVANCE Celebrates Excellence in Faculty Mentorship, Equitable Collaboration at Annual Distinguished Lecture and Awards Luncheon * UMass ADVANCE has announced the recipients of the 2026 UMass ADVANCE Faculty Peer Mentoring Awards and the Equitable Practices in Collaboration (EPiC) Award. The individuals and groups were honored on April 17 in the Amherst Room in the Campus Center at the  more
UMass Amherst Physicist David Kawall Shares Breakthrough Prize in Physics for Work on Universe's Fundamental Forces
AMHERST, Massachusetts, April 22 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * UMass Amherst Physicist David Kawall Shares Breakthrough Prize in Physics for Work on Universe's Fundamental Forces * David Kawall, professor of physics at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, is among the researchers honored with this year's Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics for their work making measurements of the properties of the muon in a series of increasingly precise exper  more
UNE Launches Institute of Public and Planetary Health in Honor of David Evans Shaw
BIDDEFORD, Maine, April 23 -- The University of New England issued the following news: * * * UNE launches new Institute of Public and Planetary Health in honor of David Evans Shaw A $5 million gift from the storied philanthropist and entrepreneur will advance UNE's work at the intersection of environmental and human health and boost Maine's research and workforce landscape across sectors Alan Bennett From the lasting disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic to the accelerating impacts of climat  more
University Invites Finalists for Vice President of Marketing and Communications to Campus
TOLEDO, Ohio, April 22 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * University Invites Finalists for Vice President of Marketing and Communications to Campus * The University of Toledo has invited three finalists for the position of Vice President of Marketing and Communications to visit campus as part of a national search process. Each candidate will participate in an open forum including a presentation and an opportunity for discussion. Members of the University community   more
University of Hawaii Manoa: Waikiki Faces Escalating Threat of Sewage-contaminated Flooding
MANOA, Hawaii, April 23 (TNSjou) -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: * * * VNR: Waikiki faces escalating threat of sewage-contaminated flooding University of Hawai'i at Manoa researchers revealed that Waikiki is facing a fundamental shift in flood hazards as sea levels rise--transitioning from a flooding that is driven primarily by rainfall to events increasingly dominated by tidal processes. The team identified two key pathways that will become more si  more
University of Idaho experts available as statewide drought emergency declared
MOSCOW, Idaho, April 21 -- The University of Idaho issued the following news release: * * * University of Idaho experts available as statewide drought emergency declared * MOSCOW, Idaho -Following a statewide drought emergency declaration issued April 13, University of Idaho experts are available to help explain what the conditions mean for water supply, agriculture, wildfire risk and communities across the state. The order cites record-low snowpack, unusually warm winter and early spring te  more
University of Illinois System: Brazilian Students Pursuing Advanced Research Through the Brasillinois Mobility Program
URBANA, Illinois, April 23 -- The University of Illinois System issued the following news: * * * Brazilian students pursuing advanced research through the Brasillinois Mobility Program By Alex Quigley This fall, the University of Illinois System welcomes its first cohort of CAPES Brasillinois Mobility Program doctoral fellows from Brazil. The dynamic group of scholars working across diverse fields has been awarded fellowships from the Coordination for Higher Education (CAPES) of the Brazilia  more
University of Mary Washington: Research and Creativity Day Turns 20 - Celebration of Undergraduate Work Decades in the Making
FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia, April 22 -- The University of Mary Washington issued the following news: * * * Research and Creativity Day Turns 20: A Celebration of Undergraduate Work Decades in the Making By Sarah Hertz Mahoney A group of University of Mary Washington theatre students began applying powder, color and gloss to a fellow student's face. They contoured cheekbones, defined eyes, shaped brows and lips, and incorporated aging lines, scars and dirt. After fine-tuning features, enhancing  more
University of Maryland School of Public Health: Shining a Light on Aging Care and Resilience
COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, April 23 -- The University of Maryland School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Shining a light on aging care and resilience SPH's Center for SUNSHINE holds first annual symposium highlighting health and aging * America is an aging nation - and how to age well is a complex question that University of Maryland's Center for SUNSHINE (Center for Seniors Uniting Nationwide to Support Health, INtegrated care, and Economics) is entirely dedicated to. On Apr  more
University of Minnesota-Duluth: Research Brief - 10,000 Years of Climate Data Retrieved From Minnesota's Deepest Lake
DULUTH, Minnesota, April 23 -- The University of Minnesota Duluth Campus issued the following news: * * * Research Brief: 10,000 years of climate data retrieved from Minnesota's deepest lake Sediment layers from Lake LaSalle provide rare look into climate history for University of Minnesota researchers. * Sediment pulled from Lake LaSalle -- the deepest natural lake fully in Minnesota -- is giving researchers at the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) an estimated 10,000 years worth of cli  more
University of Missouri: Unlocking a Sustainable Way to Edit Chicken Genes
COLUMBIA, Missouri, April 23 (TNSjou) -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release: * * * Unlocking a sustainable way to edit chicken genes A Mizzou researcher is working to create chickens that hatch useful medical proteins. * Chicken eggs are already used to harvest helpful proteins called antibodies to protect humans from viruses such as influenza. Now, a breakthrough at the University of Missouri could one day lead to chickens that produce other useful medical protein  more
University of Notre Dame: Division of Student Affairs honors outstanding student leaders
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, April 22 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Division of Student Affairs honors outstanding student leaders * The University of Notre Dame's Division of Student Affairs recognized seven graduating students at its 40th annual Student Leadership Awards banquet on April 13. These annual awards honor current student leaders for their exceptional contributions to the Notre Dame community. Rev. A. Leonard Collins, C.S.C., Award The Rev. A. Leo  more
University of San Diego: Mechanical Engineering Student Grace Morgan Awarded Prestigious SMART Scholarship
SAN DIEGO, California, April 23 -- The University of San Diego issued the following news release: * * * Mechanical Engineering Student Grace Morgan Awarded Prestigious SMART Scholarship Grace Morgan '27, a mechanical engineering student at the University of San Diego (USD), has been named a recipient of the Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship. The SMART Scholarship-for-Service is a highly competitive U.S. government program that funds students in STEM fie  more
University of Utah Health: Huntsman Mental Health Institute Community Report Highlights Innovation, Record Reach, and Crisis Response
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, April 23 (TNSrep) -- The University of Utah Health issued the following news release: * * * Huntsman Mental Health Institute community report highlights innovation, record reach, and crisis response Huntsman Mental Health Institute at University of Utah Health has released its Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Report to Our Community: A Blueprint for Hope (https://healthcare.utah.edu/hmhi/about-us/annual-report), detailing expanded access to care, record demand for crisis services  more
URI Board of Trustees chair, spouse gift $2.145 million for new endowed scholars program
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, April 22 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI Board of Trustees chair, spouse gift $2.145 million for new endowed scholars program * KINGSTON, R.I. - April 22, 2026 - University of Rhode Island Board of Trustees Chair Margo Cook '86 and her spouse, Renee Cohen, have gifted the state's land- and sea-grant institution $2.145 million to create a new endowed scholars program and support other various academic and athletic programs at URI.  more
URI study urges alcohol drinkers to be aware of emotional state
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, April 22 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI study urges alcohol drinkers to be aware of emotional state * KINGSTON, R.I. -April 22, 2026 -While, historically, men in the United States have tended to drink more than women, that trend has reversed over the last decade, prompting a University of Rhode Island behavioral science psychology student to study the implications of the shift, and examine how emotion and craving are impacting a  more
USC-led Team Receives Funding to Build Next-generation Medical Device That Uses Tears to Monitor Health
LOS ANGELES, California, April 22 -- The University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * USC-led team receives funding to build next-generation medical device that uses tears to monitor health Researchers from USC and the California Institute of Technology aim to develop a tiny sensor and drug delivery system, implanted near the eye, with dry eye disease as its first target. * A team of researchers from USC in collaboration with the Califor  more
UT San Antonio community invited to share input until April 30 to shape the future of the university
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 22 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * UT San Antonio community invited to share input until April 30 to shape the future of the university * This email from Heather Shipley, PhD, provost and senior executive vice president for Academic Affairs and Francisco G. Cigarroa, MD, senior executive vice president for health affairs and health system, was sent to faculty and staff of the academic and health campuses. Following our unive  more
UT San Antonio-led effort prepares classrooms for AI
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 22 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * UT San Antonio-led effort prepares classrooms for AI * As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes classrooms and workplaces, a university-led research team is working to ensure teachers and their students know how to use these tools responsibly and effectively. Fred Martin, PhD, a UT San Antonio professor of computer science, and a cross-institutional team received a $300,000 grant from th  more
UTA students step into ancient rock art
ARLINGTON, Texas, April 22 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA students step into ancient rock art * In Central Texas near Paint Rock, just north of the Concho River, a 70-foot limestone cliff stretches across the landscape, covered in more than 1,500 vivid images of animals, people and symbols-Native American pictographs dating back thousands of years. Known as the Painted Rocks Historical Site, it is the largest rock art site in Texas.   more
UToledo College of Engineering to Host Design & Discovery Expo on April 24
TOLEDO, Ohio, April 22 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * UToledo College of Engineering to Host Design & Discovery Expo on April 24 * The University of Toledo's College of Engineering will showcase student creativity and ingenuity at the Design & Discovery Expo on Friday, April 24, at the College of Engineering Complex, 1610 N. Westwood, Toledo. The event is free and open to the public. The College of Engineering will showcase student creativity and ingenuity a  more
Variety Names Belmont Among North America's Best Film Schools for the Eighth Consecutive Year
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 23 -- Belmont University issued the following news: * * * Variety Names Belmont Among North America's Best Film Schools for the Eighth Consecutive Year Belmont returns to Variety's Education Impact Report amid Nashville's $6.4 billion film economy By Julia Copeland Belmont University's Mike Curb College of Entertainment & Music Business has again earned a place on Variety's Education Impact Report, recognized among the best film programs in North America for 2026  more
Virginia Commonwealth University: Class of 2026 - In Hopes of Sharing More Good Karma, Harrish Ganesh Heads to Medical School
RICHMOND, Virginia, April 23 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2026: In hopes of sharing more good karma, Harrish Ganesh heads to medical school Ganesh, a biology and bioinformatics major, worked as an EMT and founded a nonprofit during his time at VCU. Cornell University is next. By William Lineberry, Honors College Harrish Ganesh often thinks about the lesson his mom instilled in him as a kid. At the time, it was somewhat lost on him, but as he  more
Virginia Commonwealth University: Medicines for Alcohol Use Disorder Can Reduce Patient Costs and Hospitalizations, According to Study
RICHMOND, Virginia, April 23 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Medicines for alcohol use disorder can reduce patient costs and hospitalizations, according to a new study Early treatment and full care plans help patients stay healthier and avoid costly hospital stays, but many who could benefit do not receive that level of care. By A.J. Hostetler, Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease and Metabolic Health New research shows that medicines des  more
Virginia Tech: Medical School Launches First Data Science-focused Center on Immunology
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 23 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Medical school launches first data science-focused center on immunology The new center will connect artificial intelligence, immunology, and patient care while joining the global Jeffrey Modell Foundation network. By Josh Meyer The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine dedicated the Jeffrey Modell Center for Informatics and Data Science on Tuesday, April 21, marking a milestone for the institution and a fi  more
Virginia Tech: Speaker Series Makes Science Digestible for All Audiences
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 23 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Speaker series makes science digestible for all audiences The Center for Communicating Science at Virginia Tech has created a recipe to help bridge the gap between science research and the public through its Science on Tap series. By Becca Halm The team at the Center for Communicating Science is sharing the ingredients that have made their 9-year-old Science on Tap New River Valley a success. Created  more
West Virginia Communications Students Present Capstone Projects
BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, April 22 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College posted the following news: * * * West Virginia Communications Students Present Capstone Projects * BUCKHANNON, West Virginia -A musical. Taylor Swift. Sports. Beauty. These are just some of the topics, students in West Virginia Wesleyan College's Department of Communication chose to present their capstone projects on. The students recently gave their presentation before professors and their peers to fulfill the capstone   more
When "Probably" Isn't Enough: USC Researchers Find AI and Humans Speak Different Languages of Uncertainty
LOS ANGELES, California, April 22 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * When "Probably" Isn't Enough: USC Researchers Find AI and Humans Speak Different Languages of Uncertainty * A doctor finishes a long day and turns to a familiar shortcut. Instead of drafting an email from scratch, she feeds a few notes into an AI assistant. One line stands out: Serious side effects are unlikely with this vaccine. She means it to reassure.   more
Where discovery begins: Rice students showcase research with real-world impact
HOUSTON, Texas, April 22 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Where discovery begins: Rice students showcase research with real-world impact * At Rice University's Natural Sciences Undergraduate Research Symposium (NSURS), hundreds of posters lined the room with ambitious questions and early answers. Could damaged heart tissue one day be coaxed to heal after a heart attack? How do conservation decisions shape bat habitat in Tanzania? Might a new approach help disrupt  more
Wildfire-Driven Deforestation Rates in California Among Highest in World
DAVIS, California, April 22 -- The University of California Davis posted the following news: * * * Wildfire-Driven Deforestation Rates in California Among Highest in World * California has one of the highest rates of wildfire-driven deforestation in the world, and the trend has accelerated over the past three decades, according to a study from the University of California, Davis. The study, published in the journal Frontiers in Forests and Global Change, assessed the state's wildfire-drive  more
WKU grad brings light to connections between art and science through psychological science
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 22 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * WKU grad brings light to connections between art and science through psychological science * The research laboratory or the art studio? For graduating senior Maria Elena Carmichael, the exploration of science and art created a unique educational pathway for her journey on the Hill. Carmichael initially planned to pursue a degree in Psychology with a minor in Studio Arts, with a goal of pursuin  more
WKU Regents to conduct special called meeting on April 24
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 22 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * WKU Regents to conduct special called meeting on April 24 * The Western Kentucky University Board of Regents will conduct a special called meeting on Friday, April 24, at 9:00 a.m. to discuss and take action on the execution and delivery of project documents for the university's public-private partnership. The meeting will take place in the Martin Regents Room of Jody Richards Hall and will be  more
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