NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, April 24 -- Radboud University posted the following news: * * * 'More than ever, we should cherish and strengthen the safeguards of democracy' * What happens when a minister labels political opponents as a 'threat to national security'? Or deploys the secret services to keep an eye on critics? Could it happen in the Netherlands, and what can be done to stop it? These are the questions behind Democratie onder druk. The new (Dutch) book, written by researchers Bart J  more

HONG KONG, April 24 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * The 10th HKU Quarterly Forum on Chinese Economy: Breaking the Deadlock and Resilience: New Drivers for China's Economic and Trade Growth Amid Global Changes * The 10th HKU Quarterly Forum on Chinese Economy, hosted by HKU Business School's Institute of China Economy (ICE), in partnership with the Zhejiang University Alumni Association (Hong Kong), was held on Thursday, 23 April 2026, at HKU iCube in C  more

LOS ANGELES, California, April 24 (TNSrep) -- The University of Southern California Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism issued the following news: * * * 11th annual USC survey finds "quiet shift" in public relations as polarization reshapes corporate speech Political and social polarization is changing when, where and how companies speak out on societal issues, according to the 2026 Global Communication Report (https://annenberg.usc.edu/gcr) from the USC Annenberg Center for Pub  more

STORRS, Connecticut, April 24 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * 2026 UConn Commencement Speakers and Honorary Degree Recipients * From business success to the National Science Foundation, from policymaking in Hartford to the world's most popular YouTube sneaker channel, from the Chairman of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation to the President of the Rwanda Academy of Sciences, the honored guests of UConn's commencement ceremonies bring a wealth of experience  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 25 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * 3 U-M faculty members elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences Three University of Michigan faculty members have earned election to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, one of the nation's most distinguished honors recognizing exceptional achievement across academic and professional fields. The U-M fellows Rada Mihalcea, Derek Peterson and Nicholas Valentino join a 2026 class of 252 lea  more

ALBANY, New York, April 25 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * Chancellor King Celebrates Student Achievements at 2026 SUNY Undergraduate Research Conference Annual Conference Convenes Undergraduate Students and Faculty Mentors to Present Student Research * Syracuse, NY -- State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today highlighted undergraduate researchers during the 2026 SUNY Undergraduate Research Conference (SURC) held at SUNY Upst  more

HONG KONG, April 24 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * Education Summit 2026 Unites Global Leaders on the Future of Intelligence and Education in Hong Kong * The Faculty of Education at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) and the London Ball Foundation co-hosted the Education Summit 2026, themed "Artificial Intelligence & Cross-Cultural Intelligence", on April 19 at Loke Yew Hall, HKU. The Summit brought together distinguished speakers and more than 400 par  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 25 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAMU Scholars Selected for Prestigious MIT Knight Science Journalism Fellowship By Laila Lynch, public relations intern Two standout scholars from the Florida A&M University (FAMU) School of Journalism & Graphic Communication have been named to the prestigious 2026-27 HBCU Science Journalism Fellowship class at the Massachusetts Institute of Techn  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 24 -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news: * * * Four Johns Hopkins students awarded Goldwater Scholarships The prestigious award honors exceptional STEM students from universities across the United States * Johns Hopkins University students Henry Le Chang, Roma Desai, Sameer Gabbita, and Oliver Nizet are among 454 students awarded Goldwater Scholarships--one of the oldest and most prestigious national scholarships in the United States--for the 2026  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 24 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * Graduating students capture their Northeastern memories * Parents and seniors excited about graduation take photos on campus It is tradition for graduating Northeastern students to commemorate the occasion by posing for photos around campus in their academic regalia. by Cesareo Contreras April 24, 2026 It was 3 a.m. when Lauren Li's parents in Hong Kong received the news that she had landed her   more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, April 25 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * College of Computing initiative focuses on digital skills across majors By Brian Vernellis When Diana Lawson, dean of the Seidman College of Business, speaks with CEOs and the region's business leaders, a recurring theme emerges as they discuss recruiting future talent. "We hear over and over from them that they want students to have durable digital skills," Lawson said. The College of Computi  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 25 -- Harvard University issued the following news: * * * Six projects chosen for Motsepe Presidential Research Accelerator Fund for Africa Six projects have been selected as the 2026 awardees for the Motsepe Presidential Research Accelerator Fund for Africa, announced by the Office of the Vice Provost for Research (OVPR) and the Office of the Vice Provost for International Affairs (OVPIA), in collaboration with the Harvard University Center for African Studies  more

HOKKAIDO, Japan, April 24 -- Hokkaido University issued the following news release: * * * Giant octopuses may have ruled the oceans 100 million years ago Fossil evidence suggests that some of the earliest octopuses were enormous, powerful predators in the Cretaceous oceans * Today's octopuses are intelligent, remarkably flexible animals that lurk in reefs, hide in crevices, or drift through the deep sea. But new research suggests that their earliest relatives may have played a far more pred  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, April 24 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * In visit to Brown, Jaron Lanier says people are thinking about AI all wrong * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -Celebrated scientist, futurist and writer Jaron Lanier thinks most people have the wrong idea about what artificial intelligence is -and especially the people in Silicon Valley who are developing new AI systems. "Normally we talk about AI as a thing," he said during a standing-room-only lec  more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, April 23 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Inaugural Laudato Si' Challenge Winners Announced * On April 21, the Center for Catholic Studies, in partnership with University Core, hosted the inaugural Laudato Si' Challenge in Mooney Hall, inviting undergraduate students to present research-informed, action-oriented responses to pressing environmental challenges in light of Pope Francis's encyclical Laudato Si '. Held on the first anniversary of  more

KENNESAW, Georgia, April 24 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Kennesaw State opens the new Robin and Doug Shore Innovation Center * Excitement stirred on April 23 as Kennesaw State University held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the new 70,000-square-foot Robin and Doug Shore Innovation Center. Rising prominently over Technology Way near the main entrance of the Marietta Campus, the structure reflects the University's ongoing commitment to ac  more

LOUGHBOROUGH, England, April 24 -- Loughborough University issued the following news release: * * * Loughborough's Think Human exhibit showcased in new website to guide young people through Ergonomics & Human Factors career choices * Human factors, or ergonomics, explores how humans interact with the products, systems, and environments around us. Loughborough has lead research and teaching in this space for the last 65 years, and has facilitated improvements in areas such as sports clothing,  more

MIAMI, Florida, April 24 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Miami CFAR Symposium Highlights Breakthroughs in HIV Treatment, Cure Research and Community Impact From long-acting antiretroviral therapies and cure-strategy research to implementation science and community-centered care, the University of Miami CFAR symposium explored how HIV research is shaping the future of prevention and treatment. From long-acting antiretroviral therapies to   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 24 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * How AI Can Help Us Count the 'Good' Viruses Used in Biopharmaceuticals Researchers have developed a new methodology that uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to identify and count target viruses more efficiently than previous techniques. The new approach can be used in applications such as pharmaceutical biomanufacturing. "Many gene therapies rely on viral vectors, which   more

MONTREAL, Quebec, April 23 -- McGill University posted the following news release: * * * Only some kinds of job losses cause voters to elect strong leaders, study finds * Americans are more likely to turn to authoritarian leaders when jobs are being lost due to offshoring than they are when job losses result from automation, an international research team has found. This is despite the fact that automation tends to lead to greater job losses. "We wanted to understand why some economic shoc  more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, April 24 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Participants in URI's Ideation Studio form startup ideas * KINGSTON, R.I. - April 24, 2026 - Seventeen University of Rhode Island students, faculty, and alumni presented their ideas for a startup business to judges at URI Innovations ' RISE-UP Ideation Studio 's Pitch Night on April 22 in the Richard E. Beaupre Center for Chemical and Forensic Sciences. Ideation Studio participants worked in  more

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, April 24 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Penn State Dickinson Law Career Services team attends NALP Annual Education Conference * CARLISLE AND UNIVERSITY PARK-Three members of Penn State Dickinson Law Career Services team recently attended the NALP Annual Education Conference (AEC), held in Hollywood, Florida, from April 14 to April 17. Senior Associate Dean for Student Lifecycle Operations & Administration Bek  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 23 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State launches AI Studio for faculty and staff * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State is making leading AI models available to faculty and staff through AI Studio, the University's enterprise generative AI platform, beginning April 24. AI Studio is available at no cost to Penn State employees. The launch is paired with the release of AI Essentials at Penn State, a foundational AI litera  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 23 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State launches new online 'AI Essentials' literacy course for employees * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -As part of the University's AI Transformation initiative, Penn State has launched AI Essentials, a new training course designed to equip the University community with the knowledge, skills and ethical grounding needed to engage with AI responsibly and effectively across academic and profe  more

HONG KONG, April 24 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU and Fu Hong Society establish Asia's first Centre for Inclusive Innovation harnessing academia-industry synergy to translate research for social inclusion * The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and Fu Hong Society (FHS) have jointly established Asia's first Centre for Inclusive Innovation, a milestone celebrated with an opening ceremony today (24 April) at the PolyU Industrial C  more

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, April 24 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * REACH network hosts Research Analytics Summit * The Research Evaluation and Analytics Capacity Hub (REACH), at the University of Kentucky, hosted the third annual Research Analytics Summit April 19-21 in Newport, Rhode Island. The summit serves as the flagship national meeting dedicated to strengthening research analytics capacity, advancing data-informed decision making and promoting responsible r  more

NEW YORK, April 25 -- Barnard College issued the following news: * * * Record-Breaking Number of Barnard Students and Alumnae Awarded NSF Graduate Research Fellowships 12 Barnard students and alumnae received support for graduate research from the U.S. National Science Foundation, and another nine earned honorable mentions for their remarkable potential in STEM fields. * In April, a dozen Barnard College students and alumnae -- the highest number on record for the institution -- were select  more

ARCATA, California, April 24 -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt posted the following news: * * * StartUp Humboldt Awards $210,000 to Five Ventures at Inaugural Competition * Selected from a competitive pool of 108 applicants, the winners emerged after live pitches before a distinguished panel of independent judges and a full house of more than 575 attendees. "This event was a powerful reminder of what's possible in our region, and we're incredibly proud of every finali  more

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, April 24 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Stevens Students Take a Fresh Look at Alzheimer's Screening with SensiTear Innovation Expo project explores a fast, non-invasive way to identify disease risk * Nearly 44 million people worldwide are living with Alzheimer's disease, a neurodegenerative disorder involving memory loss and behavioral changes. While no cure yet exists, early intervention can slow progression and lower care costs. Ho  more

GUILFORD, England, April 24 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Surrey Research Park Celebrates 35 Years as a Community for Game Innovation and Development * Surrey Research Park is celebrating 35 years of games innovation, with the release this week of a new title from studio 22cans. Its groundbreaking gameplay enabled players to navigate worlds governed by interacting rules, where player decisions directly shaped outcomes. The pioneering design and techno  more

SYRACUSE, New York, April 25 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Law Professor Builds AI 'Coach' to Support Students Around the Clock Professor Jack Graves designed the tool to give students unlimited practice opportunities aligned with course content and outcomes. Robert Conrad College of Law Professor Jack Graves has developed an artificial intelligence bot that uses curated, course-specific materials to assist students in mastering the applicable legal rules and their  more

SYRACUSE, New York, April 25 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * When AI Enters the Arena: Students Tackle Cybersecurity Challenges A capture-the-flag cybersecurity competition at the College of Engineering and Computer Science brought together 20 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students. Alex Dunbar What happens when students are allowed to use artificial intelligence to solve cybersecurity challenges? That question took center stage as Electrical Engineering and C  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, April 25 -- Texas Christian University issued the following news: * * * Investment Strategies Conference Examines How Investors Are Navigating Changing Markets Finance leaders, economists and investors gathered at Texas Christian University for the 22nd annual Investment Strategies Conference to assess a market defined by uncertainty, as long-term investors weigh the implications of artificial intelligence, the maturation of private markets, shifting geopolitical dynamics a  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 24 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * The robot Cambrian explosion: Penn State researchers advance biorobotics * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Whether they're dancing on two legs or scrambling over rough terrain on four, robots are gaining traction on social media and in everyday life. They're already rapidly evolving in terms of capabilities and size, but according to Penn State Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Baxi Ch  more

HAMILTON, New York, April 24 -- Colgate University posted the following news: * * * TIA Entrepreneur Showcase Awards More Than $34,000 to Colgate Startups * On April 11, in the Hall of Presidents, Colgate University hosted its annual TIA Entrepreneur Showcase presented by the Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation. "The event is a celebration of our students' creativity, problem-solving, resilience, and passion. All of the teams at the event have worked for months to bring their ideas t  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 24 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * UA Little Rock Faculty Inducted Into Arkansas Research Alliance Academy * Two University of Arkansas at Little Rock faculty members have been inducted into the Arkansas Research Alliance (ARA) Academy, a distinction recognizing leading researchers whose work is driving innovation and economic growth across the state. Dr. Anindya Ghosh, professor of chemistry and associate dean   more

BUFFALO, New York, April 24 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * UB and Roswell Park develop AI tool to assess lung cancer surgery complication risk * Multimodal model delivers personalized risk estimates and clinician-adjustable insights to support surgical decisions By Keith Page BUFFALO, N.Y. - Researchers from the University at Buffalo and Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center are developing an artificial intelligence  more

STORRS, Connecticut, April 24 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following weekly update by Andrew C. Agwunobi, UConn Health CEO and executive vice president for health affairs: * * * CEO Weekly Update: April 24, 2026 * Dear Colleagues, I hope everyone had a wonderful week. Spring means beautiful weather, but it also means we are approaching the end of this legislative session, which will conclude on May 6. Just as a reminder, in odd-numbered years (e.g., 2025, 2027) the legislatu  more

MACAU, China, April 24 -- The University of Macau posted the following news: * * * UM develops AI platform to support TCM drug discovery for Alzheimer's disease * A research team led by Lu Jiahong, deputy director of the Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences (ICMS) at the University of Macau (UM), in collaboration with Hangzhou MindRank AI Technology Co Ltd and Imperial College London in the UK, has developed an AI platform that integrates a million-compound library and multiple predictive m  more

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, April 22 (TNSjou) -- The University of North Carolina School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * UNC Research Highlights Benefits, Risks and Best Practices for Using AI Tools to Prepare Scientific Manuscripts A new study provides a practical roadmap for using AI in gastroenterology research writing, along with a clear-eyed assessment of where these tools fall short. * Academic writing is the backbone of research, but it's also a heavy lift. For many r  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 25 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Protecting the brain with chemistry UC chemistry student to begin AI fellowship at Air Force Research Lab By Michael Miller, 513-556-6757, michael.miller3@uc.edu Doctoral student Carter St. Clair is studying the way the structural scaffolding that supports neurons in the brain can fail, leading to disease. Using chemistry tools to approach questions about medicine is what drew St. Clair to the Unive  more

SYDNEY, Australia, April 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * One whale song unlocks oceans of data Melissa Lyne A UNSW-led study demonstrates how a new tool can detect blue whale calls with almost 100% accuracy, despite only being trained on one sample song. The tool has the potential to transform how scientists analyse rare and elusive species. Trying to find a whale song in the ocean is like trying to find a needle in a haystack. But now, UNSW  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 25 -- The University of San Francisco issued the following news release: * * * USF Graduate Students Co-Author Study, Land Jobs Jake Cosgrove couldn't find a tech internship. So he sent an email. * A graduate student in economics at USF, Cosgrove contacted economics Professor Bruce Wydick and asked to get involved in his research. That led Cosgrove to a summer in Delhi, India, collecting data in temperatures above 100 degrees. Which led him to learn R and Py  more

CARROLLTON, Georgia, April 24 -- The University of West Georgia posted the following news: * * * UWG Ed.S. Student Determined to Enhance Makerspace Education * Have you ever wondered how CourseDen was created? Whenever you log on to view your courses, you are immediately met with sections of your grades, class announcements and online resources. These smartboards and learning management systems don't create themselves; they are created by well-trained specialists that thrive on making educat  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, April 24 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news: * * * VEX Robotics helps launch summer campers into robot competition and beyond * Robots built by middle and high school students in the VEX Robotics camp at the University of South Carolina are amazingly agile, picking up objects and navigating obstacles. Billed as an immersive opportunity to develop skills in programming, mechanical design and teamwork, the camp -now in its 20th year at USC  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 25 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Research Weeks keynote address to focus on AI's role in reshaping higher education and research Alex Goryachev is an experienced AI expert and innovation strategist. * Artificial intelligence is no longer a future consideration for higher education - it is a present-day force reshaping how we discover knowledge, drive innovation and prepare the next generation of leaders. To conclude Virginia C  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 23 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Reducing power consumption, protecting data through algorithms Through the "unsung hero" of mathematics, Gretchen Matthews is working on ways to both make data center power usage more efficient and protect data from attacks. Note to readers: This series of articles focuses on researchers whose work improves efficiency, addresses concerns, or offers alternative solutions to some of the pressing issues created by   more

TORONTO, Ontario, April 24 -- York University issued the following news release: * * * York University profs awarded $1.65M NSERC CREATE grant to train the next generation of experts in precision public health New national initiative to instruct and mentor 91 highly qualified trainees in equitable, data-driven, public health decision-making By Nichole Jankowski York University Distinguished Research Professor Jianhong Wu is spearheading a national initiative to ensure Canada remains a world  more