LA JOLLA, California, April 28 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * $125 Million in Combined Giving Establishes the Halicioglu School of Data Science and Computing * Key Takeaways * The Halicioglu School of Data Science and Computing has been established with $125 million in support from alumnus Taner Halicioglu '96. * The school's vision is to advance data and computing to improve society and build a better future, and to prepare the next   more

LOS ANGELES, California, April 28 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * A USC team is targeting the spinal cord to solve paralysis' most overlooked problem * When Vasileios Christopoulos, now an assistant professor in the Alfred E. Mann Department of Biomedical Engineering at USC Viterbi, was working in a brain-computer interface lab at Caltech, helping paralyzed patients control robotic arms with their thoughts, he kept heari  more

GUILFORD, England, April 27 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * AI to be embedded in discipline-specific ways in every University of Surrey degree from September 2026 - training students in both the power and limitations of AI * * Discipline-specific AI teaching to be included in every programme at Surrey from September 2026 * Assessment transformed to safeguard genuine knowledge, skills and independent thinking * AI integrated selectively, where it en  more

HOUGHTON, Michigan, April 29 -- Michigan Technological University issued the following news release: * * * All In on AI: Michigan Tech Launches New Degree, Concentration and Minor Michigan Technological University will launch a new Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence degree program this fall, making it one of a select group of institutions nationwide to offer a dedicated undergraduate program in the field. Michigan Tech's new bachelor's degree program in AI doubles down on the Uni  more

NEW YORK, April 28 -- Baruch College posted the following news: * * * Baruch College Hosts 2026 "Newsies" Awards as New Generation of Student Newsrooms Earns Citywide Honors * Seventeen NYC public high schools recognized; student journalists honored across 10 categories at annual conference Baruch College hosted the 2026 Newsies Awards on Friday, April 24, recognizing outstanding high school journalism produced by students across New York City. Presented as part of Baruch's annual NYC Publ  more

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio, April 29 -- Bowling Green State University issued the following news: * * * BGSU awarded Meta Data Center Community Action Grant to expand AI, immersive technology in the classroom The grant will support a university-wide effort to integrate AI and immersive technologies into the curriculum, preparing students for rapidly evolving industries * Bowling Green State University recently was awarded a Meta Data Center Community Action Grant to launch a university-wide initia  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, April 28 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news: * * * Bobby Stilwell, Allison Heimsath and Mike Seper receive UMSL Hero Awards * This month's Hero Award recipients are (from left) Bobby Stilwell, software support analyst for Information Technology Services; Allison Heimsath, associate director for first-time college recruitment in the Office of Admissions; and Mike Seper, director of the Office of IP Management and Commercialization. (P  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 29 -- City Colleges of Chicago issued the following news: * * * City Colleges of Chicago Announces Five Year Expansion of Partnership with One Million Degrees to Scale Wraparound Support to Reach Over 3,000 Students Annually Partnership will scale proven One Million Degrees program, offering a national blueprint for community college student success * City Colleges of Chicago (CCC)--Illinois' largest community college system, serving more than 73,000 students--today  more

CHARLESTON, South Carolina, April 29 -- The College of Charleston issued the following news: * * * College of Charleston Announces Distinguished Faculty Awards Eight College of Charleston faculty members received Distinguished Faculty Awards at the Celebration of Faculty on April 23, 2026. Alicia Lutz Every year, the Office of the Provost recognizes outstanding faculty members who demonstrate excellence in various areas of advising, teaching and research through a series of Faculty Awards   more

LOGAN, Utah, April 28 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * College of Engineering Celebrates Faculty Promotions * The College of Engineering at Utah State University is recognizing faculty members who have earned promotions effective at the start of the 2026-27 academic year. The promotion and tenure process is highly demanding, reflecting years of sustained commitment, achievement and impact. These promotions honor excellence in teaching, research, outreach and servic  more

ITHACA, New York, April 28 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell Atkinson announces $1.24M in joint EDF grants * The Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability and Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) will distribute $1.24 million to 12 projects co-led by Cornell and EDF scientists for research addressing topics including strategies to protect ocean ecosystems, improve urban air quality and incentivize electric vehicle battery recycling. Cornell and EDF scientists, eco  more

ARKANSAS CITY, Kansas, April 29 -- Cowley College issued the following news release: * * * Cowley College Hosts Spring Robotics Competition for Area Students Cowley College welcomed 200 students from across south-central Kansas for its annual Spring Robotics Competition, showcasing creativity, teamwork, coding skills, and problem-solving through two days of engaging robotics challenges. The event featured separate competition days for basic and advanced divisions, allowing students of varyin  more

NEW YORK, April 28 -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy posted the following news release: * * * Digital health literacy higher in lower-income countries, 30-country survey finds * New York, NY | April 28, 2026: A cross-national survey of 31,000 adults in 30 countries finds that digital health literacy is highest in low- and middle-income countries and lowest in high-income countries, challenging assumptions that national wealth translates int  more

KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, April 28 -- The Technical University of Denmark posted the following news: * * * DTU Commemoration 2026: Knowledge, values and Europe's technological future * The festivities first gathered 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. Nasr  more

SINGAPORE, April 28 (TNSjou) -- Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School issued the following news: * * * Hidden enzyme linked to cancer-related muscle loss may offer new treatment target A newly identified enzyme may help explain why patients with cancer experience severe muscle loss--and could point to a new therapeutic strategy. * Muscle wasting, a hallmark of cancer cachexia, is a common and debilitating condition affecting up to half of patients with advanced cancer. It is associated with weak  more

CHARLESTON, Illinois, April 29 -- Eastern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * EIU students demonstrate transformative power of research at NCUR in Virginia Nine students representing Eastern Illinois University turn intellectual curiosity into discovery on national stage * Following what's become an almost annual tradition, nine Eastern Illinois University students recently were recognized at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) in Richmond, Virg  more

NEW YORK, April 28 -- Baruch College posted the following news: * * * Faculty Across Baruch Present Research at Annual Symposium * Tsedale Melaku, an assistant professor from the Department of Management at the Zicklin School of Business, was one of 12 faculty members who presented their scholarly research. Baruch hosted its fifth annual Cross-College Faculty Research Symposium on April 23, an event that continues to showcase interdisciplinary collaboration and scholarly innovation across   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 28 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Faculty and Staff Notables | May 2026 * College of Education Dr. Karyn Allee, associate professor of elementary education, with Dr. Brittany Adams of the University of Alabama and Dr. Nance Wilson of SUNY Cortland, co-authored the paper " The Climb Model of Reading: A strategic framework for comprehension, metacognition, and classroom practice," published in the Early Childhood Education Journal. Dr. Robert   more

BOCA RATON, Florida, April 28 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Hosts Maverick Innovation Awards By Amber Bonefont Florida Atlantic University recently presented the Maverick Innovation Awards to celebrate entrepreneurship, new startups and innovation in South Florida. The awards ceremony, hosted by FAU's College of Business Florida Atlantic Entrepreneurship Institute, gave out over $20,000 in prizes a  more

AMES, Iowa, April 28 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: * * * From passion to profession * Play Video Iowa State University Foundation video: Zackry Brannen, a senior marketing student at Iowa State and founder of Perfect Plantista, utilized the Start Something and CYstarters programs to take his start-up to the next level. AMES, Iowa - When Zackry Brannen was a high school senior mixing a three ingredient insecticide in his parents' home during the pandemic, he   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 28 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU entrepreneurship professor earns prestigious international sustainability award * A Florida State University professor at the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship is among the select few to win a prestigious international award for outstanding sustainability leadership. Eundeok Kim, a professor specializing in sustainability, social entrepreneurship and product management, is one of 10 faculty   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 28 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU student entrepreneurs pitch business ideas at Student Innovators' Shark Tank competition * Student entrepreneurs from across Florida State University gathered at the Innovation Hub last week to pitch business ventures in the Student Innovators' Shark Tank competition. Hosted and sponsored by the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship, the competition challenged students to move beyond classroom t  more

GAINESVILLE, Florida, April 28 -- The University of Florida posted the following news: * * * Graduating Gator reflects on elite rhythmic gymnastics, sacrifice and life beyond competition * At 5 years old, Hana Starkman found her calling: rhythmic gymnastics. "There was this natural coordination that I had," said Starkman, a three-time world champion athlete and a senior in the University of Florida Department of Sport Management. "I was able to see the coach do something and repeat it fair  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 28 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Husker engineers tackle water systems fouling * A team of researchers from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Engineering has secured $1.5 million from the National Science Foundation and the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research to tackle one of the most persistent challenges in modern systems: the buildup of unwanted materials on solid surfaces. Their vision is both amb  more

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, April 29 -- Sam Houston State University issued the following news: * * * Innovative Research at Sam Houston State University Leads to Two New Patents Advancing Agriculture and Forensic Science Innovative Research at Sam Houston State University Leads to Two New Patents Advancing Agriculture and Forensic Science By Ossiel Olivares Sam Houston State University continues to advance its reputation as a leader in applied research with two newly issued patents that merge cutt  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 28 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * Investment Challenge Returns to Test How Students Think Under Pressure * This spring, 79 student teams at UNLV spent eight weeks managing simulated $500,000 portfolios using live market data. Prices moved in real time, and economic headlines hit the same way they would in an actual portfolio. The only thing that wasn't real was the money. Some teams posted returns of more than 180 perc  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 28 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * Lamar Alexander Initiative completes inaugural year, announces new Fellows * By Kurt Brobeck One year after the launch of Vanderbilt University's Lamar Alexander Initiative, the Initiative recently celebrated the "graduation" of its first cohort of Fellows. Its organizers are already looking forward to welcoming a second set of Fellows this summer. The Alexander Initiative is housed within Va  more

COMMERCE, Texas, April 28 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * LEAP Conference Advances Ethical Publishing for Early-Career Engineering Faculty * As ethical challenges in research grow more complex, from AI use to predatory publishing, East Texas A&M University-Dallas convened experts from across the country to help early-career engineering faculty navigate the landscape. Held on April 17 and 18, the LEAP   more

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, April 28 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * May 1 Star Party to spotlight AI energy demands through lens of E = mc² * MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -Middle Tennessee State University Physics and Astronomy Department lecturer Irina Perevalova will shift focus from distant galaxies to a pressing issue closer to home at the final First Friday Star Party of the semester. Perevalova will discuss "AI vs. People: Battle for Energy" duri  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, April 28 -- Michigan State University College of Social Science posted the following news: * * * Social Science students shine at University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum Emily Jodway Patyna Over 190 students from the College of Social Science participated in Michigan State's 28th annual University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum (UURAF) on April 17, showcasing an array of research projects in the form of posters and presentations. A total of 21 present  more

ROLLA, Missouri, April 28 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news: * * * Missouri S&T student named Schlumberger Foundation fellow * Ellen Essien, a Ph.D. student in mining engineering at Missouri S&T, has been named a 2026 Faculty for the Future Fellow by the Schlumberger Foundation. "Growing up in Ghana and understanding the challenges many women face in pursuing STEM fields, this fellowship is especially meaningful to me," Essien says. "It will provide  more

KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, April 28 -- The Technical University of Denmark posted the following news: * * * Nick Yao Larsen receives grant from the Lundbeck Foundation * DTU Postdoc Nick Yao Larsen, DTU Compute, has been awarded a postdoctoral grant from the Lundbeck Foundation. Patrick Kirk Langschwager The Lundbeck Foundation has awarded a total of DKK 70 million to 24 researchers. The grants support outstanding young researchers who are pursuing projects of high academic quality in neur  more

NEWARK, New Jersey, April 29 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * NJIT Infrastructure Forum Connects AI, Workforce and Resilience Challenges Written by: Evan Koblentz Artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, energy demand, transportation systems, water quality and workforce development are no longer separate conversations, but rather connected challenges where universities can help move ideas into practice, said leaders from academia, government and indus  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 28 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State Smeal AI case competition shows leap from ideas to working prototypes * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -A case competition held in conjunction with the second annual Dan and Robyn Ives AI Innovation Day at Penn State's Smeal College of Business highlighted a significant shift in how students are engaging with artificial intelligence (AI), moving beyond ideas to building real, working so  more

LONDON, England, April 28 -- The Royal Holloway-University of London issued the following news: * * * Research led by a Royal Holloway academic finds the 50 questions that could protect a vital ecosystem found across the globe * A team of researchers, led by Dr Alice Milner, from the Department of Geography at Royal Holloway, have identified the most urgent, unanswered questions about peatland ecosystems, providing a global roadmap which can guide future science. Peatlands are a wetland ec  more

ITHACA, New York, April 28 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Roper Center announces 2026 student scholars advancing public opinion research The Roper Center for Public Opinion Research has announced its 2026 cohort of student scholars, supporting emerging researchers whose work advances the study of public opinion and its role in shaping policy and society.  The center appointed three Kohut Research Scholars and one W.E.B. Du Bois Research Scholar. The program supports   more

LONDON, England, April 28 -- The Royal Holloway-University of London issued the following news: * * * Royal Holloway brings employers together as part of national conversation on skills * Royal Holloway, University of London has hosted an employer roundtable as part of Universities UK's Future Jobs initiative Universities UK will use insights from these discussions to create a Future Jobs roadmap; practical actions designed to better match graduate skills to employer demand and support bus  more

OSHAWA, Ontario, April 28 -- The Ontario Tech University issued the following news release: * * * Saskatchewan Polytechnic and Ontario Tech University partner to deliver Nuclear Career Accelerator program in Western Canada * With demand for nuclear talent on the rise, Saskatchewan Polytechnic and Ontario Tech University have partnered to deliver the Nuclear Career Accelerator program in Western Canada. Ontario Tech currently offers the Nuclear Career Accelerator, an 11-week online upskilli  more

LONDON, England, April 27 -- SOAS, University of London posted the following news: * * * SOAS led workshop explores AI and gaming for heritage engagement in Kenya * An interactive workshop led by Dr Marie Rodet, explored new ways of engaging with African history through gaming and artificial intelligence in Kenya earlier this month. Supported by SOAS Impact and Knowledge Exchange (IKE) funding, the project brings together academic research, creative practice and community collaboration at   more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 28 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Students from around world showcase lifesaving innovations at Rice360 Global Health Technologies Design Competition * From a reusable surgical stapler designed for low-resource hospitals to an AI-powered tool that helps mothers detect neonatal jaundice early, student innovators from across the globe gathered at Rice University's BioScience Research Collaborative to tackle some of the world's most urgent heal  more

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, April 28 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Students Turn to Poetry in a Fast-Paced Digital Culture * by Madison Dors, Student Public Relations Writer In a culture that prizes speed and constant output, a small monthly gathering at Cedarville University offers something rare -a time to slow down. Students meet over coffee and hot chocolate to read, listen and linger over poems that refuse to be rushed. Cedarville University poetry group encourages  more

BEDFORD PARK, Australia, April 28 -- Flinders University posted the following news: * * * Support for AI in heart care * Digital transformation and artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare requires a range of safeguards and standards to work well, but new research from Flinders University provides support for effective AI systems to improve cardiovascular care. The study examines how Clinical Decision Support Systems (CDSS) can transform cardiovascular disease management - a leading caus  more

ORLANDO, Florida, April 28 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * Taking Apart the Mystery of Vocal Fatigue * Highlights * Hamzeh Ghasemzadeh, assistant professor in UCF's College of Health Professions and Sciences, is tackling mysteries in communication disorders, starting with vocal fatigue. * Childhood curiosity about taking things apart now drives his NIH-funded voice research. * Using AI and wearable sensors, he's developing tailored strategies to  more

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, April 28 -- Tarleton State University issued the following news: * * * Academic Innovation Takes Center Stage During Educational Excellence Week Tarleton State University faculty and staff exchanged fresh ideas and innovative instructional solutions during Educational Excellence Week April 20-24, hosted by the Center for Educational Excellence. Professional development presentations on technology and pedagogy explored topics ranging from artificial intelligence (AI) in t  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 28 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Temple students earn Goldwater Scholarships in historic repeat * Three Temple students received the prestigious award, continuing a record-setting two-year streak for the university. Jack Brownfield, Ranesh Mopuru and Kush Patel were named 2026-2027 Goldwater Scholars, marking a second consecutive year with three recipients for Temple University. Photo by Ryan S. Brandenberg As an R1 research ins  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 27 -- Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences posted the following news: * * * Ten-year anniversary: Ten defining discoveries and research collaborations in the School of Medicine Basic Sciences * In honor of the 10-year anniversary of the School of Medicine Basic Sciences, we are highlighting 10 incredible research achievements and research collaborations that have occurred since our inception in April 2016. Follow along as we share more 10-item  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 28 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Three UT San Antonio researchers honored with inaugural Texas Innovation Awards * Three faculty researchers from The University of Texas at San Antonio were celebrated with the inaugural Texas Innovation Award, a new statewide award recognizing leadership in translating academic research into real-world impact. The awards were presented during the Texas Innovation Conference & Awards on Apr  more

BOZEMAN, Montana, April 28 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Two Montana State University students win prestigious NSF Graduate Research Fellowships * BOZEMAN - Two students who each earned dual degrees in Montana State University's College of Letters and Science while conducting undergraduate research have been awarded prestigious Graduate Research Fellowships from the National Science Foundation. Senior Derek Jollie, who will graduate in May with bachelor's deg  more

BUFFALO, New York, April 28 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * UB selected to compete in EcoCAR Innovation Challenge * Photo from above showing representatives from 20 teams holding school pennents next to the automobiles they'll be working on. UB is one of 20 universities across North America chosen to compete in the challenge, which includes the U.S. Department of Energy, Stellantis, General Motors, MathWorks and others.   more

STORRS, Connecticut, April 28 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Welcomes Five Exceptional Leaders Into Business Hall of Fame * The UConn School of Business inducted five new alumni into the Hall of Fame on Friday night. All are giants in their fields, ranging from space travel to healthcare, professional basketball, and more. Every one of them spoke passionately about the lasting impact their UConn education, experiences, and friendships had on their c  more

BIDDEFORD, Maine, April 29 -- The University of New England issued the following news: * * * UNE students track coastal currents using technology from Portland start-up Marine science students deploy a water quality monitoring buoy built by Bluesonde with one of the company's cofounders. Story by Deirdre Fleming Stires When a dozen University of New England students boarded a research vessel on April 22, they weren't just completing a lab assignment: They were deploying technology designed   more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 28 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * University of Baltimore to Showcase AI Leadership at National AI+ Expo, May 7-9 * UBalt at the Forefront of AI Learning The University of Baltimore will showcase its innovative approach to artificial intelligence education at the AI+ Expo, May 7-9, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. As the lead organizer for UBalt's participation in the expo, the Merrick School of   more

WINDSOR, Ontario, April 28 (TNSjou) -- University of Windsor issued the following news: * * * New publication highlights Windsor Law role in global AI and Robotics policy work By Sara Meikle From autonomous systems to algorithmic decision-making, artificial intelligence (AI) is raising questions that extend beyond the scope of law alone. Interdisciplinary collaboration at the University of Windsor is helping address these questions by bringing multiple fields into the same conversation. L  more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, April 28 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI to host Chinese Language Teacher Association's annual conference May 1-3 * KINGSTON, R.I. - April 28, 2026 - Approximately 420 K-12 and higher education Chinese language educators from around the world will come to the University of Rhode Island's Kingston Campus for the Chinese Language Teachers Association - USA's Annual Conference on May 1-3. CLTA promotes the study of Chinese languag  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 28 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Using AI to help predict cardiac arrests * Perelman School of Medicine cardiologist Rajat Deo has been studying electrocardiographic (ECG) data and cardiac rhythms for nearly two decades at Penn. He says that every second, hospitals generate "enormous streams of ECG data-electrical traces of the heart that accumulate into one of medicine's richest, most underused archives." For decades,   more

BETHESDA, Maryland, April 28 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news: * * * USU Excellence in Flight: Air Force Personnel Earn Top Quarterly and Annual Honors * In This Article * Strategic Leadership and Academic Innovation * Force Support and Administration * Mentorship and Operational Readiness U.S. Air Force personnel assigned to the Uniformed Services University (USU) have recently been recognized with both quarterly and Air Force-level annual awards, h  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 28 -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center posted the following news release: * * * UT MD Anderson establishes Center for Cellular Language Intelligence with $10 million gift from Peggy and Carl Sewell * Center will accelerate insights by integrating emerging technologies to understand cellular behaviors at unprecedented resolution The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today announced a $10 million gift from Peggy and Carl Sewell to establish   more

CARROLLTON, Georgia, April 28 -- 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 29 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Research and scholarship honored with spring awards Each year, the Office of Research and Innovation collaborates with the Office of Faculty Affairs to honor the extraordinary faculty who have demonstrated such impact through three awards: the Early Career Scholarly Impact Award, the Frontier Award, and the Engaged Research Award. By Travis Williams Faculty members are working on research that impacts everyday  more