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Tipoffs: Artificial Intelligence Colleges Newsletter for Sunday April 26, 2026 ( 8 items )  

'Variety' Recognizes RIT as One of the Top Innovative Film Schools in the Country
ROCHESTER, New York, April 25 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * 'Variety' recognizes RIT as one of the top innovative film schools in the country RIT's School of Film and Animation recognized by 'Variety' for second year in a row * RIT's School of Film and Animation has been continuously recognized as being among the best film and animation schools in the country. The latest recognition comes from Variety magazine's 2026 Education Impact Report.   more

AI Showcased Across Disciplines at 5th Annual Student Research Colloquia
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, April 24 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * AI Showcased Across Disciplines at 5th Annual Student Research Colloquia * The 5th annual Samford University Student Research Colloquia saw over 170 undergraduate and graduate students gather in Davis Library to present scholarship ranging from the effects of listening to true crime podcasts to evaluations of the athleticism of single-sport and multi-sport youth athletes. The event has doubled in s  more

McMaster-built AI Model Speeds Up Drug Discovery, Designs Antibiotic
HAMILTON, Ontario, April 25 -- McMaster University issued the following news: * * * McMaster-built AI model speeds up drug discovery, designs new antibiotic The SyntheMol-RL model explores a vast chemical space of up to 46 billion possible compounds -- far beyond what could realistically be tested in the lab. By Blake Dillon Researchers at McMaster University have developed a new generative artificial intelligence (AI) model capable of drastically speeding up drug discovery -- and, in early  more

Nexus234 Innovation District debuts in Manassas and George Mason is in the heart of it
FAIRFAX, Virginia, April 24 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Nexus234 Innovation District debuts in Manassas and George Mason is in the heart of it * Today during a naming event in Manassas, Virginia, George Mason University, Prince William County, and the City of Manassas officially unveiled Nexus234 Innovation District, marking a milestone that has been decades in the making. The nearly 6,000-acre destination, named for the Route 234 corridor that runs through   more

University of Southern California Information Sciences Institute: Study Uses AI to Uncover a Hidden Link Between Legal Troubles and Suicide Risk
MARINA DEL REY, California, April 22 -- The University of Southern California Information Sciences Institute, a component of the Viterbi School of Engineering, issued the following news: * * * Study Uses AI to Uncover a Hidden Link Between Legal Troubles and Suicide Risk A new study led by USC Viterbi professors uses third-party data and a mixture of human and AI-driven analysis to power insights on suicide prevention. By Sammy Bovitz When someone dies by suicide, the focus naturally turns   more

University of Technology Sydney: Building an Industry of the Future With Robotics
SYDNEY, Australia, April 25 -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following news: * * * Building an industry of the future with robotics Robots that can paint walls, tile floors, lift pallets or handle small objects were demonstrated at the launch of a new research hub to advance automation technology in the construction industry. Distinguished Professor Dikai Liu, Strategic Research Director, UTS Robotics Institute The Australian Research Council Industrial Transformation Resea  more

UWG Ed.S. Student Determined to Enhance Makerspace Education
CARROLLTON, Georgia, April 25 -- 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

When 'Probably' Isn't Enough: USC Researchers Find AI and Humans Speak Different Languages of Uncertainty
MARINA DEL REY, California, April 23 (TNSjou) -- The University of Southern California Information Sciences Institute, a component of the Viterbi School of Engineering, issued the following news: * * * When "Probably" Isn't Enough: USC Researchers Find AI and Humans Speak Different Languages of Uncertainty A new study from USC Viterbi shows how small differences in words like "likely" can quietly reshape real-world decisions By Marc Ballon A doctor finishes a long day and turns to a familia  more