BRISBANE, Australia, April 28 -- The University of Queensland posted the following news: * * * 'Not just an IT issue': the human threat to cybersecurity * Organisations could be better protected from cybercrime by investing in more leadership and staff decision-making, a University of Queensland study has found. Dr Ivano Bongiovanni (pictured below) from the UQ Cyber Research Centre sat down with UQ News to discuss key findings from new research showing technology alone can't improve cyber  more

BRISBANE, Australia, April 27 -- The Australian Catholic University issued the following news: * * * ACU honours outstanding PhD researchers The annual Vice-Chancellor's awards for the best doctoral theses have been announced. Key points * Two outstanding PhD researchers were honoured for their work on the challenges facing internationally qualified nurses and intergenerational perspectives of children's online play * ACU is ranked first in Australia for research quality in the Times Highe  more

ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, April 28 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: * * * AI Literacy among several new Computer Science minors at SBU St. Bonaventure University is expanding its Computer Science offerings with a suite of new academic minors designed to give students across disciplines practical, in-demand technology skills -- with a particular emphasis on artificial intelligence. The new minors -- approved by the university's Faculty Senate -- include AI Lit  more

SCOTTSDALE, Arizona, April 27 -- Scottsdale Community College issued the following news: * * * AI Skills in One Semester: SCC Is Launching Its First AI Certificate Program AI is already here, changing how we work, make decisions, and stay competitive. The question is not whether it will affect your career. It is whether you will be ready when it does. Starting Fall 2026, Scottsdale Community College is making it easier than ever to get ahead of the curve with the brand-new Foundations of App  more

TORONTO, Ontario, April 27 -- The University of Toronto posted the following news: * * * AI startup founded by U of T alumni to revive failed drug candidates: The Globe and Mail * A startup founded by University of Toronto alumni has won Silicon Valley buy-in for its novel approach to AI-assisted drug development - resurrecting therapies the pharma industry had given up on, the Globe and Mail reports. After three years operating in "stealth mode," Biossil recently revealed the scope of its   more

ALFRED, New York, April 27 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: * * * Alfred University faculty and students celebrated at Honors Convocation * Students and faculty were cited for their academic achievements during Alfred University's annual Honors Convocation, held Friday afternoon, April 24, in Miller Theater. Among the honorees were Maria Planansky, collection management librarian, who received the prestigious Abigail Allen Award, and students Lily Janik and Sofia Pizar  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- A delegation from American University traveled to Richmond, Virginia, to present original scholarship at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research. Five students from the School of International Service participated in the event held from April 13 to 15 to engage in interdisciplinary dialogue with peers from across the U.S. Natalie Putz, student researcher, presented her study titled Russian Prison Tattoos as a Discourse of Resistance in Post-Soviet Russia. Her r  more

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, April 27 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * At Unum-Bryant AI hackathon, undergrads prepare for the future of data-driven decision-making * Typing in concentrated haste, Megan Luby '26 and her three groupmates eagerly race against the clock. The Bryant undergrads upload an Excel spreadsheet of mock insurance sales data to Gemini, a generative artificial intelligence chatbot and virtual assistant, and let the tool analyze countless rows of inform  more

SAN BERNARDINO, California, April 28 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * Cal State San Bernardino makes national news following Defining the Future Conference Cal State San Bernardino is featured in a national Fortune article highlighting keynote speaker Valerie Capers Workman, Esq., whose remarks at the university's Defining the Future Conference were shared on LinkedIn and later amplified to a national audience. The coverage places CSUSB at   more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 27 -- Clemson University posted the following statement by Interim President Robert Jones: * * * A Message from the President: End of the Spring Semester and Academic Year Dear Clemson Family, As we near the end of the academic year, I want to take a few moments to encourage our students to finish the semester strong and give it their all. I remember the nerves, excitement and extra cups of coffee that I had before heading into Lehotsky Hall to take my exams w  more

NEW YORK, April 27 -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * Columbia Mailman Student Takes Top Honors in NVIDIA Hackathon * Columbia Mailman student Riya Kalra took first place in the December NVIDIA AI Summit Hackathon in New York City, beating a talented field of engineers and computer scientists. Created over a day and a half using one of NVIDIA's most advanced chips, her prize-winning RxGuardian app was designed to help people stay on track   more

GLASGOW, Scotland, April 27 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * CREATe report to shape the creative and cultural economy * The CREATe Centre at the University of Glasgow has published a report that demonstrates the importance of long-term thinking about the laws and regulation that shape the creative and cultural economy. 'Law for a Creative Future' is CREATe's interim report for the years 2023-2025. It is grounded in CREATe's ambition to increase and sus  more

NORTHRIDGE, California, April 27 -- California State University Northridge issued the following news release: * * * CSUN Convenes National Leaders to Launch Initiative Advancing Inclusive Innovation, AI-Powered Economic Opportunity * Media Contact: Carmen Ramos Chandler, carmen.chandler@csun.edu, (818) 677-2130 California State University, Northridge convened national leaders across philanthropy, technology, education and entertainment to launch a bold initiative to equip Hispanic-Serving   more

NORTHRIDGE, California, April 27 -- California State University Northridge issued the following news release: * * * CSUN Nazarian College's Entrepreneurial Center to Host Sunstone CSU Startup Launch Competition The Center for Social and Technology Entrepreneurship at the David Nazarian College of Business and Economics will host the Sunstone CSU Startup Launch Competition on May 8 in the University Student Union at California State University, Northridge. More than 14 CSU campuses will send s  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 28 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Department of Energy selects Virginia Tech joint venture to manage and operate Jefferson Lab By Lon Wagner The U.S. Department of Energy has selected Virginia Tech and the Southeastern Universities Research Association (SURA) to manage and operate the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility in Newport News, one of the nation's leading nuclear physics research laboratories. The contract marks a new chapte  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Drexel University joined six top research institutions in Pennsylvania and the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center to launch a statewide network focused on artificial intelligence and quantum computing technologies. The initiative, titled the Keystone AI + Quantum Factory, seeks to translate university research into practical applications for key industries to spur economic growth and job creation. Aleister Saunders, Drexel executive vice provost for Research and Innovation  more

KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, April 27 -- The Technical University of Denmark posted the following news: * * * DTU Commemoration 2026: Knowledge, values and Europe's technological future On friday, April 24, DTU gathered first Her Majesty the Queen, students, employees and partners for an academic ceremony celebrating the achievements of the past year and pointing towards the university's role in a new world order. Later, receptions, a gala dinner and a grand party with several concerts followed.  more

BATH, England, April 27 -- The University of Bath posted the following news: * * * EduFest 2026: A Week of Learning, Innovation and Inspiration * Join us for EduFest 2026, the University of Bath's annual Learning and Teaching Festival, now expanded into a full week of events. EduFest brings together colleagues from across the University to celebrate excellence, share practice, and explore new ideas in learning and teaching. Across five days, the programme features keynote speakers, inter  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, April 27 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news: * * * Eight faculty members granted sabbaticals or teaching releases during 2026-27 academic year * (Clockwise from top left) Stephanie Merritt, John McGrosso, Sandra Langeslag, Carissa Philippi, Annah Bender, Shannon Ahrndt, Marc Spingola and Laura Miller have been granted time to devote to research or course development during the fall or spring semester of the 2026-27 academic year. (Ph  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 27 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Final call to register for 2026 Penn State Climate Solutions Symposium * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The 2026 Penn State Climate Solutions Symposium is approaching, with registration and poster submissions open through May 1 for a three-day event focused on evidence-based climate solutions, collaboration and networking. The symposium will be held May 18-20 at the Penn Stater Hotel and Confer  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Franklin & Marshall biologist Dan Ardia is utilizing campus supercomputing resources to analyze bird and mammal populations and their response to human environmental impacts. Ardia, associate dean of the faculty and Charles A. Dana professor of biology, partners with community organizations to use these insights for environmental stewardship and park management. The research team employs acoustic sensors and trail cameras at the Spalding Conservancy and Sunnyside Peninsu  more

LOS ANGELES, California, April 27 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * From Backhands to Breakthroughs: USC Viterbi Students Take Bold Biomechanics Research Worldwide * Humans and mice may seem worlds apart. However, according to USC Viterbi School of Engineering Dean's professor of biomedical engineering Francisco Valero-Cuevas the differences may not be as significant as they appear. "In terms of the bones, the muscles, y  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 28 -- Georgia State University issued the following news: * * * Georgia State University Announces 20 New Internal Grant Recipients Georgia State University has announced the second round of internal grant recipients for 2026 under its new, restructured Faculty Internal Grants Program. In this round, 20 faculty members will receive funding for projects spanning fields from psychology to computer science to film. Previously offered as three separate opportunities -- th  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Goldsmiths University of London has established the Futures of Creativity and Innovation Institute to assist the creative industries in the U.K. and U.S. as they navigate technological and social shifts. The institute, known as FOCI, combines research in human-technology interaction and policy engagement to support creators, audiences, and communities. Selected through a competitive process, the institute serves as a public-facing hub for creative research. Jonathan Free  more

LOS ANGELES, California, April 27 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Graduating Engineer, Boston Marathon Qualifier: She Turned Running into a System for Success * When Avery Gonzales heads out for a long run, problem sets and deadlines fall away. What replaces them is something closer to clarity-and, often, solutions. "When I am out there, especially on a beautiful trail, my mind feels very elevated, very free," she says  more

TUCSON, Arizona, April 27 -- The University of Arizona posted the following news release: * * * Healthcare powered by AI, guided by human and community insight * The reality of modern medicine in the United States is often dictated by a map. In U.S. rural areas - 80% of which currently experience healthcare shortages - residents face a life expectancy nearly two years shorter than those living in metropolitan areas. Digital health has the potential to narrow that gap, but access remains unev  more

BETHLEHEM, Pennsylania, April 28 -- Lehigh University issued the following news: * * * Inspiring the Future Makers at Year Three: Lehigh Reflects on Progress, Prepares to Evolve Strategy for a Changing World The Town Hall highlights momentum in student success, research and AI-driven innovation while signaling key shifts ahead as the university enters year four of its 10-year plan. * At the Spring 2026 Inspiring the Future Makers Strategy Town Hall, university leaders reflected on a year of  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 27 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU School of Business launching online master's in business analytics for fall 2026 The University of Kansas School of Business will begin offering an online version of its Master of Science in Business Analytics program this fall to better serve working professionals. Aimed at individuals wanting to advance or pivot their careers, the STEM-certified program blends business strategy with technical skills  more

BEAUMONT, Texas, April 28 -- Lamar University issued the following news: * * * Dockens named as a 2026 Top 50 Voice in Higher Education By John Rollins Dr. Ashley Dockens, associate provost of academic innovation and digital learning at Lamar University, has been named one of the Top 50 Voices to Follow in Higher Education for 2026. According to Vevox, the No. 1 rated polling and Q&A platform for educators and businesses, this distinction honors prominent educators, academic leaders, and i  more

LONDON, England, April 26 -- London Business School posted the following news: * * * LBS Graduate Masters students in high demand in jobs market The latest London Business School (LBS) Graduate Masters employment reports show that students graduating in 2025 from LBS' Global Masters in Management, Masters in Management, Masters in Analytics and Management and Masters in Financial Analysis classes remain highly sought after by employers. Across the Graduate Masters portfolio, 92% of graduates   more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 27 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * A faster way to estimate AI power consumption * Due to the explosive growth of artificial intelligence, it is estimated that data centers will consume up to 12 percent of total U.S. electricity by 2028, according to the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Improving data center energy efficiency is one way scientists are striving to make AI more sustainable. Toward that goal,   more

FARGO, North Dakota, April 27 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * NDSU School of Education featured at premier education conference * Several NDSU education leaders, faculty and doctoral students presented their accepted papers at the 2026 American Educational Research Association annual meeting. This annual meeting is a highly selective event and is considered the premier global venue for educational research. The NDSU presenters were: Elizabeth C. Reilly, he  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, April 28 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: * * * OSU researchers developing AI framework, AIRWISE to improve safety of Naval Aviation operations Drs. Kursat Kara and Ryan Paul from the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Oklahoma State University are developing a new artificial intelligence framework to improve aircraft safety during Navy ship operations. The project, titled "Artificial Intelligence for Real-time Wake Inference in Shi  more

HONG KONG, April 27 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU scholar honoured with BOCHK Science and Technology Innovation Prize for outstanding contributions to advanced manufacturing * Prof. Changyuan YU, Chair Professor of Photonic Information System in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Director of the PolyU-Jinjiang Technology and Innovation Research Institute, has been awarded the 4 th BOCHK Science and Technology I  more

MUNICH, Germany, April 27 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * The power of the mind Brain-computer interface: restoring agency with AI * Michael Mehringer is paralyzed from the neck down. Together with a team of neuroscientists, neurosurgeons, robotics experts, and AI researchers, he is working to gain more autonomy through a brain-computer interface. The arm on the computer screen looks like something out of a video game. The hand, joints, and arm bone  more

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, April 27 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Hannah Wiseman speaks with Wisconsin National Public Radio about data centers and elections * UNIVERSITY PARK, PA-Professor Hannah Wiseman was recently interviewed by Wisconsin National Public Radio, sharing insights on voters' increasing focus on data centers. You can read the story by clicking here. Companies are investing massive amounts of money to build   more

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, April 28 -- Sam Houston State University issued the following news: * * * SamPoly Expands Program Offerings with HVAC, HIT and Real Estate Sam Houston State University's Polytechnic College, SamPoly, is expanding its program offerings with the addition of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), health information technology (HIT) and real estate. As with its other program offerings, SamPoly has developed coursework to meet the needs of the working student. With o  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 27 -- The University of Pennsylvania Annenberg Public Policy Center posted the following news release: * * * Scientists Esteemed by Public, with Vaccine Scientists Seen as Similar to Scientists in General * Vaccines and scientists who work on them have been embroiled in controversy and subject to unfounded attacks over the past half-dozen years. The litany of attacks has included both debunked claims and claims that lack evidence - for instance, that vaccine  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- More than 100 professionals from 18 U.S. states and overseas gathered at the University of Scranton for a national interdisciplinary conference addressing the moral implications of emerging technology. The research event, Confronting the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence, took place from April 16 to April 18 and featured several dozen presenters from academia and various professional sectors. George Aulisio, dean of the Weinberg Memorial Library and conference co-planner  more

LA JOLLA, California, April 27 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Seven Scholars Honored for Academic Excellence and Advocacy * With research spanning galaxies, environmental impacts on health, cancer cell development and Indigenous media, five Ph.D. students and two postdoctoral scholars from UC San Diego have joined a national network of researchers through the Edward Alexander Bouchet Graduate Honor Society. The society recognizes scholars wh  more

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, April 27 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news: * * * Spartans Build Knowledge and Confidence with 2025-26 Teaching Excellence Awardees * Across all grades, the hurdle a teacher often faces on the first day of class is not lack of knowledge, but intimidation. In many cases, their students are reluctant to step up in front of classmates and risk making a mistake, cowed by Imposter Syndrome or the challenges of the coursewor  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 27 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Temple faculty stand out at Innovation with Impact * President John Fry attended the spring installment of Innovation with Impact, highlighting the creative work of faculty throughout Temple's schools and colleges. At Temple Talks, faculty members from across disciplines delivered six-minute presentations showcasing their research and innovative ideas. On Jan. 28, during the unveiling of Temple's str  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 27 -- Texas Southern University posted the following news: * * * Texas Southern University Launches Ascend 2030 Strategic Plan, Defining a Clear Path for Student Progress and Institutional Growth * On April 23, Texas Southern University launched Ascend 2030, a comprehensive strategic plan that establishes a clear direction and a disciplined approach to driving student outcomes and expanding institutional impact. The plan focuses on accelerating the forward trajectory   more

ROLLA, Missouri, April 27 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news: * * * TIP program builds momentum at S&T S&T students are tackling cybersecurity threats and modernizing banking systems this semester, thanks to Kummer College's new Team Innovation Projects (TIP) program.  "This program is giving students the opportunity to work on real industry problems while they're still in the classroom," says Dr. Shou Wong, director of corporate partnerships. "They'r  more

LONDON, England, April 28 -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * UCL researchers lead two of Europe's largest-ever AI funding rounds Two frontier artificial intelligence startups founded by UCL researchers have raised a combined $1.6 billion in seed and early-stage financing, cementing London's position as a global centre for advanced AI research. Ineffable Intelligence, founded in 2025 by David Silver, Professor of Computer Science at UCL and former Google DeepMin  more

GLASGOW, Scotland, April 27 -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * UK-Shanghai partnership launches to accelerate life changing healthcare innovation * AstraZeneca, the Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality (STCSM), King's College London, the University of Glasgow and HSBC have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed in Shanghai recently to explore how best to harness each other's strengths for the benefit of patients across the wor  more

ADELPHI, Maryland, April 27 -- The University of Maryland Global Campus issued the following news: * * * Cybersecurity Practitioners with Purpose UMGC alumnae build companies, programs, and future leaders * Entrepreneurs and cybersecurity experts excel in seeing the bigger picture. At University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC), that wide-angle view has helped alumnae turn expertise into leadership and service. Doing what others haven't Tiffany Tremont '18, who earned a Master of Scien  more

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, April 28 -- The University of North Florida issued the following news: * * * UNF graduate student applies AI and automation to real-world industry challenges When Alekhya Seelam began exploring graduate programs, she had a clear objective: deepen her understanding of core computer science principles and prepare for advanced technical roles. After earning her bachelor's degree in electronics and communication engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University H  more

LONDON, England, April 28 (TNSjou) -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * Agentic AI threatens research funding system The present system used to allocate billions in research funding was designed for a world without AI agents and may no longer be fit for purpose, two UCL researchers argue in a new analysis. Writing a Comment piece in Nature, UCL Professors Geraint Rees and James Wilsdon, highlight how this new breed of AI tools could fundamentally upend how resear  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 (TNSxrep) -- University of Pennsylvania leadership is redefining the impact of academic scholarship by bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and public action. Emily Falk, vice dean of the Annenberg School for Communication, is spearheading initiatives to ensure research addressing misinformation and climate change travels beyond academic journals into policy debates and everyday life. Emily Falk, vice dean and professor of communication, has established four schoo  more

PORTSMOUTH, England, April 28 -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * New funding for Human-AI teamwork project Research explores how humans and AI can work together as effective teams for complex security decisions * A new project led by the University of Portsmouth which will explore how humans and AI can work together in high-pressure security environments has secured pound sterling60k funding. This project will investigate how humans and AI can form effective   more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 27 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * Use AI, But Never Surrender Your Critical Thinking A conversation reshaping education, entrepreneurship and the future of work. Written by Sheik Md Akij, MBA student and graduate assistant in UBalt's Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. At the University of Baltimore, students are asking a question their professors couldn't have imagined a few years ago: Will I lose my job to AI, or will I  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 27 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Using AI to surface unreported GLP-1 side effects in Reddit posts * By using AI to analyze more than 400,000 Reddit posts, researchers at Penn's School of Engineering and Applied Science have identified patient-reported symptoms associated with GLP-1s, the popular weight-loss and diabetes drugs semaglutide and tirzepatide, that may not be fully captured in clinical trials or regulatory doc  more

CARROLLTON, Georgia, April 27 -- 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

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 28 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Team works to deliver wireless power through sound waves By Alex Parrish Devices and sensors live everywhere these days: inside machines, bridges, even the human body. But when their batteries run out and they're too expensive or difficult to replace, many devices simply stop working. What if devices for smart infrastructure, automated systems, and advanced medical technologies could be powered without wires o  more

DETROIT, Michigan, April 28 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * BOG Notebook: Housing rates remain flat; campus upgrades move forward for Law School, soccer field At its meeting on Friday, April 24, the Wayne State University Board of Governors announced 2026-27 housing rates would remain unchanged, marking the fourth consecutive year without increases in residence hall rates and the third consecutive year without increases in apartment rates. The board also approved a   more