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Research from U.S. Colleges Newsletter for Thursday April 30, 2026 ( 243 items )  
$1M Donation to Centenary Establishes John Garrett Ratcliff Endowed Chair of Philosophy
SHREVEPORT, Louisiana, April 30 -- Centenary College of Louisiana issued the following news: * * * $1M donation to Centenary establishes John Garrett Ratcliff Endowed Chair of Philosophy Centenary College of Louisiana is proud to announce the establishment of the John Garrett Ratcliff Endowed Chair of Philosophy, made possible by a $1,000,000 gift from John Garrett Ratcliff and Joy Fair Ratcliff. The chair is established in loving memory of their son, Thomas Kalford Ratcliff (1994-2021), whos  more
'Last Mile' fund helps NMSU computer science students cross the finish line
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, April 29 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * 'Last Mile' fund helps NMSU computer science students cross the finish line * For college students out of options, the Last Mile Education Fund provides a faster way to support degree completion in high-demand STEM fields. At New Mexico State University, 19 students (14 of them majoring in computer science) have benefitted from the fund this academic year. In fall 2025 and spring 2026, N  more
17 Undergraduate Students Represent CWRU at Prestigious National Conference of Undergraduate Research
CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 30 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * 17 undergraduate students represent CWRU at prestigious National Conference of Undergraduate Research Strong undergraduate research experiences are a cornerstone of a Case Western Reserve University education. The institution's recent record-breaking contingent at the National Conference of Undergraduate Research (NCUR) in Richmond, Virginia, demonstrated the power and reach of such opportunities.   more
2026 Alumni Award honorees celebrated for leadership and accomplishments
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, April 29 -- Clark University posted the following news: * * * 2026 Alumni Award honorees celebrated for leadership and accomplishments * Each year, the Clark Alumni Council recognizes outstanding alumni and their dedication to both Clark University and society at large. The chosen honorees, though diverse in their achievements and impact, share a common thread -an unwavering commitment to helping others, a value deeply ingrained in their Clark education. They exempl  more
2026 Undergraduate Sustainability Research Award Winners Announced
AMHERST, Massachusetts, April 29 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * 2026 Undergraduate Sustainability Research Award Winners Announced * The UMass Amherst Libraries recently announced the winners of the 2026 Undergraduate Sustainability Research Award.The award promotes in-depth understanding of sustainability topics, research strategies, and the use of library resources, providing participating students with vital skills they will carry into future academic   more
2026 URCA Symposium featured new academic participation, new award
ASHLAND, Ohio, April 29 -- Ashland University posted the following news: * * * 2026 URCA Symposium featured new academic participation, new award * While the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity (URCA) Symposium at Ashland University's John C. Myers Convocation Center on April 22 may have looked familiar to those who have attended some of the previous 16 editions, upon closer inspection there were a couple of new features this year that added a nice twist to the annual event that is   more
4 Knights Named Goldwater Scholars, Elevating UCF to a Historic National Milestone
ORLANDO, Florida, April 29 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * 4 Knights Named Goldwater Scholars, Elevating UCF to a Historic National Milestone * Highlights * UCF tied for fourth in the nation in total Goldwater Scholars this year, surpassing Ivy League institutions such as Harvard University, Yale University and MIT, and outperforming nearly all other Florida universities. * The four scholarship recipients -Keanu Brayman, Kyle Coutray, Trevor Overto  more
5 ways MSU is redefining public health through community power
EAST LANSING, Michigan, April 29 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * 5 ways MSU is redefining public health through community power * Doctors and nurses help individuals get well. In contrast, public health protects entire communities by preventing illness before it starts. Public health acts as an invisible shield, preventing illness by addressing the social determinants of health -the nonmedical conditions, such as where we are born, live, work, play and age. Fact  more
A month in Panama: Rethinking what real estate development can be
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 29 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * A month in Panama: Rethinking what real estate development can be * Cherry Tang, a master of science in real estate development student at the MIT Center for Real Estate, recently participated in an experiential learning opportunity in Panama working with Conservatorio, a development firm based in Casco Viejo. What began as a modeling exercise quickly became a deeper exploration o  more
Alan Baker Awarded Guggenheim Fellowship for Philosophy
SWARTHMORE, Pennsylvania, April 29 -- Swarthmore College posted the following news: * * * Alan Baker Awarded Guggenheim Fellowship for Philosophy * Professor of Philosophy Alan Baker was recently named in the 101st class of Guggenheim Fellows. Baker is one of 223 fellows this year and one of only three philosophers. The John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation selected the fellows through a rigorous application and peer review process from a pool of nearly 5,000 applicants, based on appli  more
Albany Law School's Anthony V. Cardona '70 Moot Court Program Celebrates a Year of Exceptional Achievement
ALBANY, New York, April 30 -- Albany Law School issued the following news: * * * Albany Law School's Anthony V. Cardona '70 Moot Court Program Celebrates a Year of Exceptional Achievement Albany Law School's Anthony V. Cardona '70 Moot Court Program closed out an extraordinary year, marked by significant student engagement, unparalleled support from the bench and bar, and outstanding performances across every competition. Participation in the Moot Court Program's intraschool competitions re  more
Alum, wife commit $7M to College of Engineering in support of scholarships
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, April 29 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Alum, wife commit $7M to College of Engineering in support of scholarships Purdue University has received a $7 million commitment from alum Bill McFadden (BS industrial management '68) and his wife, Sharon, to support College of Engineering scholarships. The gift will establish an endowment called the Sharon and Bill McFadden Scholarship Fund. The purpose of the endowment is to provide merit-based  more
American Concrete Institute Elects NJIT Professor as Board Director
NEWARK, New Jersey, April 30 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * American Concrete Institute Elects NJIT Professor as Board Director Written by: Mindy Weisberger Professional accolades started arriving early in the career of Matthew P. Adams, an associate professor of civil engineering at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) and co-director of the Materials and Structures Laboratory (MatSLab). In 2015, Adams was still working toward his Ph.D. when   more
Annual Energy Transition Symposium Reminds Energy Leaders to Stay Focused, Even During 'Chaos'
AMHERST, Massachusetts, April 29 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Annual Energy Transition Symposium Reminds Energy Leaders to Stay Focused, Even During 'Chaos' * Stay focused on the changes within your control during tumultuous times in order to continue the pursuit of a just and equitable energy future. This was the theme echoed by the speakers and graduate student research posters at this year's Energy Transition Symposium, recently hosted at the Campus   more
As commencement approaches, FSU graduate students look ahead to work shaped by purpose and impact
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 29 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * As commencement approaches, FSU graduate students look ahead to work shaped by purpose and impact For Florida State University's graduate students, commencement marks not just the end of a program, but the start of work shaped by years of research, service and professional training.  These graduates leave with advanced degrees shaped by hands-on research, clinical training and real-world experience.   more
Aspen Institute Names Colorado Mountain College as a Semifinalist for $1 Million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colorado, April 30 -- Colorado Mountain College issued the following news release: * * * Aspen Institute names Colorado Mountain College as a semifinalist for $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence The Aspen Institute named Colorado Mountain College as one of 25 semifinalists for the 2027 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. Rooted in deep research and backed by $1 million in award money, the Aspen Prize is the nation's signature recognition of comm  more
ASU Grad Aims to Improve Diagnosis for Autoimmune Patients Like Himself
TEMPE, Arizona, April 30 -- Arizona State University issued the following news: * * * ASU grad aims to improve diagnosis for autoimmune patients like himself Editor's note: This story is part of a series of profiles of notable spring 2026 graduates. By Rithwik Kalale As a supervisor in the sample accessioning department at a molecular diagnostics company, Ayden Hall saw firsthand how genetic sequencing and analysis could guide cancer treatment. At the same time, he was dealing with his own   more
Austin Peay State University's College of Business achieves AACSB accreditation
CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, April 29 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * Austin Peay State University's College of Business achieves AACSB accreditation The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) has announced that Austin Peay State University's (APSU) College of Business has earned AACSB accreditation, a distinction held by less than 6% of business schools worldwide.  AACSB is the premier global accrediting body for business education and is   more
Austyn Clemen's gift of voice
EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, April 29 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus posted the following news: * * * Austyn Clemen's gift of voice * Austyn Clemen, a student from Becker, Minnesota, was in search of something when they first visited the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire several years ago. She was not yet searching for graduate school opportunities, forensics coaching or support for her autoethnographic honors thesis. What she did know was that she loved theatre and competitive   more
Before they cross the commencement stage, FSU undergraduates reflect on what shaped them
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 29 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Before they cross the commencement stage, FSU undergraduates reflect on what shaped them * As Florida State University prepares to celebrate its spring Class of 2026, graduates are reflecting on the people, experiences and opportunities that defined their journey and looking ahead to what comes next. The university will award 8,923 degrees during commencement ceremonies May 1-2, including 6,732 bach  more
Biomarkers help crack the code on saving more equine lives
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 29 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Biomarkers help crack the code on saving more equine lives * In both animals and humans, biomarkers can signal that something has gone awry. For clinicians, they are valuable tools-once they are identified. At Penn's School of Veterinary Medicine, David Levine, associate professor of clinical large animal surgery, uses biomarkers as effective detectors of inflammation-early indicators of  more
Caltech Hosts Quantum Benchmarking Symposium
PASADENA, California, April 29 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Caltech Hosts Quantum Benchmarking Symposium * Quantum computers and other devices hold incredible promise for enabling new types of sensors and communications, improving simulations of physical and chemical systems, and ushering in new levels of secure cryptography. While dangling such possibilities, quantum advances also pose something of a conundrum: Once quantum systems are big enoug  more
Calvin University: Extending Hospitality, Forming Professionals
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, April 30 -- Calvin University issued the following news: * * * Extending hospitality, forming professionals Professor Elizabeth Oommen awarded Calvin's highest teaching accolade Authors: Amanda Greenhoe, Freelance Writer & Consultant, amanda.greenhoe@calvin.edu It's a busy weekday at Calvin University for Professor Elizabeth Oommen of the Speech Pathology and Audiology (SPAUD) department, fresh off the submission of a grant proposal and deep into the final weeks of t  more
Can humanity ever attain a shared 'green' future?
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, April 29 -- Clark University posted the following news: * * * Can humanity ever attain a shared 'green' future? * NYT columnist Thomas Friedman moderates Clark climate panel Our shared climate future, and the imperative to improve its prospects for all of us, brought together a panel of thought leaders and an audience eager to hear their perspectives at the Climate Forum in Tilton Hall on April 13. The panelists, Thomas Friedman, the Pulitzer Prize-winning New Yor  more
CBA honors students, faculty and alumni at annual awards
MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, April 29 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * CBA honors students, faculty and alumni at annual awards * The College of Business Administration recently welcomed students, faculty, staff, alumni and supporters for its annual CBA Awards, an evening dedicated to recognizing achievement, leadership and impact across the college community. Held as a formal dinner, the event celebrated the people who define the CMU business experience: student  more
Celebrating appointments and promotions in the School of Medicine Basic Sciences: January-March 2026
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 29 -- Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences posted the following news: * * * Celebrating appointments and promotions in the School of Medicine Basic Sciences: January-March 2026 * The Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences community is made up of scientists and researchers who demonstrate their steadfast commitment, innovative thinking, and passion for advancing knowledge about human biology, health, and disease each day. We ex  more
Chancellor King Announces Expansion of SUNY Higher Education in Prison Opportunities at Facilities Across New York State
ALBANY, New York, April 30 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * Chancellor King Announces Expansion of SUNY Higher Education in Prison Opportunities at Facilities Across New York State SUNY Currently Offers Academic Programs and Services at 24 DOCCS Facilities, through 20 SUNY Campuses, and will Grow to 29 Facilities in Fall 2026 New Website will Help Inform New Yorkers about SUNY Opportunities and Offer Best Practices to Academic Institutions * Stat  more
Chancellor King Continues SUNY Reconnect Tour With Visit to Hudson Valley Community College
ALBANY, New York, April 30 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * Chancellor King Continues SUNY Reconnect Tour with Visit to Hudson Valley Community College Governor Hochul's SUNY Reconnect Program Provides Free Community College Tuition, Fees, Books, and Supplies for Eligible Adult Learners in High-Demand Fields Visit Highlights Hudson Valley Community College's Applied Technology Programs * Troy, NY -- State University of New York Chancellor John B.  more
Chemistry Grad Student Awarded Future Leaders Award
PASADENA, California, April 29 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Chemistry Grad Student Awarded Future Leaders Award * Every year, the Future Leaders Program of the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) chooses 31 distinguished graduate students and postdoctoral fellows specializing in chemistry or related fields to participate in an all-expenses-paid development program. Since its founding in 2010, the Future Leaders has selected over 400 recipients world  more
cityLAB-UCLA initiative to design, develop and build starter homes expands to privately owned lots
LOS ANGELES, California, April 29 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * cityLAB-UCLA initiative to design, develop and build starter homes expands to privately owned lots * Key takeaways * cityLAB-UCLA is expanding its "Small Lots, Big Impacts" initiative by partnering with Genesis LA to build new starter home projects on small parcels of privately owned land. * Up to three development teams will be selected to acquire private parcels of land and buil  more
Class Acts: Hongzhe (Zachary) Wen
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, April 29 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Class Acts: Hongzhe (Zachary) Wen * While other high schoolers spent their weekends debating fantasy football picks or teaming up in online games, Hongzhe (Zachary) Wen was studying financial markets, trading cryptocurrency and building his portfolio one careful decision at a time. Early on, Wen discovered he had a knack for understanding the market. But his hobby was very time-consuming.   more
Class Acts: Izzy Caffarelli
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, April 29 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Class Acts: Izzy Caffarelli * Isabella (Izzy) Caffarelli, a senior majoring in applied mathematics and minoring in astrophysics, both in Arts & Sciences, is looking forward to a new research challenge after she graduates from WashU. After years of studying black holes, Caffarelli is pivoting to another complex computational task: helping brain scientists use advanced algorithms to sort and un  more
Columbia Law School: Elizabeth Scott Elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
NEW YORK, April 29 -- The Columbia Law School issued the following news: * * * Elizabeth Scott Elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences Scott is one of 252 members--drawn from academia, the arts, industry, policy, research, and science--elected in 2026. * Elizabeth Scott, Harold R. Medina Professor of Law, Emerita, has been elected as a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of the nation's most prestigious honorary societies and a leading center for independen  more
Commencement 2026: Student speakers for college graduation ceremonies named
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, April 29 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Commencement 2026: Student speakers for college graduation ceremonies named Nine students will share their experiences at the University of Rhode Island and words of encouragement and wisdom with fellow graduates during the University's Spring 2026 Commencement Weekend. URI will celebrate the achievements of approximately 3,400 graduate and undergraduate degree recipients with their families a  more
Cornell Atkinson announces $1.24M in joint EDF grants
ITHACA, New York, April 28 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * Cornell Atkinson announces $1.24M in joint EDF grants * By Krisy Gashler Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability 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, impr  more
Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine: Tiny Tech Tracks Overheating Risk in Sporting Dogs
ITHACA, New York, April 30 (TNSjou) -- Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine issued the following news: * * * Tiny tech tracks overheating risk in sporting dogs Some dogs can get so focused on a task that they ignore the world around them. This is especially true for canine athletes like hunting and working dogs. A new study from the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine is the first to investigate what may be early signs that a hunting dog will overheat while it's zer  more
Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences: Building forage inventories amid high input costs
ITHACA, New York, April 29 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * Building forage inventories amid high input costs This fact sheet authored by PRO-DAIRY forage systems specialist Joe Lawrence and nutrient management specialist Kirsten Workman was shared in the April 2026 PRO-DAIRY e-Leader newsletter, distributed to an email list of nearly 7,000 dairy producers, agriservice, and legislators.  Following a difficult 2025 growing se  more
CSU Engineering Students Design Technology for Red Wolf Population at Charles Towne Landing
CHARLESTON, South Carolina, April 30 -- Charleston Southern University issued the following news: * * * CSU engineering students design technology for red wolf population at Charles Towne Landing Kaylee Allen For their senior project, students in Charleston Southern's engineering program have partnered with Charles Towne Landing Animal Forest. The students developed technology to make caring for the red wolves more seamless. This has given them the opportunity to apply what they have learne  more
Darkness all around: a solid network built by Advance before COVID allowed it to support faculty through the pandemic
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, April 29 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * Darkness all around: a solid network built by ADVANCE before COVID allowed it to support faculty through the pandemic * As the full impact of the March 2020 orders from government officials to close the doors on life as we knew it were sinking in, ADVANCE team leaders started to get the sense they were facing more "what if" moments. Their iterative attitude had already come in handy for the g  more
Discovery of immune tolerance switch could yield better IBD treatments
ITHACA, New York, April 29 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Discovery of immune tolerance switch could yield better IBD treatments * Weill Cornell Medicine investigators made an unexpected finding about how the immune system normally suppresses inappropriate chronic inflammation in the intestine, potentially opening new avenues for therapies against inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), food allergy and other autoimmune conditions. The study, published April 24 in the Jou  more
Drug Companies More Likely to Keep R&D In-House When Patents Are at Stake, UMass Amherst-Cornell Study Finds
AMHERST, Massachusetts, April 29 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Drug Companies More Likely to Keep R&D In-House When Patents Are at Stake, UMass Amherst-Cornell Study Finds * Drug companies are more likely to keep research and development (R&D) in-house, rather than outsource it, when they already have patented drugs on the market in the same therapeutic area, and especially when those patents still have years of protection left, according to a new study   more
Duke & UNC Researchers to Co-lead $12.9M Study to Improve Care for Autistic Children
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, April 30 -- The University of North Carolina School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Duke & UNC Researchers to co-lead $12.9M Study to Improve Care for Autistic Children Funding supports a clinical trial to improve care for children with autism experiencing digestive challenges. * DURHAM, N.C. -- Duke University has been awarded $12.9 million from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) for a new clinical trial aimed at improving th  more
Duke University Nicholas School of the Environment: Hu to Receive Award for Excellence in Mentoring Doctoral Students
DURHAM, North Carolina, April 30 -- Duke University Nicholas School of the Environment issued the following news: * * * Hu to Receive Award for Excellence in Mentoring Doctoral Students The Nicholas School of the Environment has selected Shineng Hu, assistant professor of climate dynamics, to receive the Norm Christensen Faculty Award for Excellence in Mentoring Doctoral Students. * Shineng Hu will receive the Norm Christensen Faculty Award for Excellence in Mentoring Doctoral Students from  more
During annual event at Montana State, students consider history through new lens
BOZEMAN, Montana, April 29 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * During annual event at Montana State, students consider history through new lens A student answers questions from judges on her poster board as Montana State University hosts the annual National History Day in Montana state contest Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Bozeman, Mont. MSU photo by Colter Peterson * The Cold War. Musicians Coleman Hawkins and Louis Armstrong. Sputnik. The Greensboro sit-ins during   more
EcoReps workshops create student-leaders in sustainability
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 29 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * EcoReps workshops create student-leaders in sustainability * Held biweekly throughout each semester, the Office of Sustainability's EcoReps workshops connect sustainability-minded students with peers and career opportunities. EcoReps workshop topics include transit, recycling, and environmental research. For Owls with an interest in creating a environmentally friendly future, EcoReps workshops provid  more
Ela Gezen Presents Invited Lecture for Germany's TAM Museum
AMHERST, Massachusetts, April 29 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Ela Gezen Presents Invited Lecture for Germany's TAM Museum * Ela Gezen, professor of German in the College of Humanities and Fine Arts, recently presented an invited virtual lecture for the TAM Museum, a non-profit institution based in Berlin dedicated to collecting, preserving and showcasing the transcultural narratives that open up the understanding of German-Turkish heritage. Gezen's Ap  more
Emory joins landmark $21 million NIH study of psychedelics for chronic pain in older adults
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 29 -- Emory University posted the following news release: * * * Emory joins landmark $21 million NIH study of psychedelics for chronic pain in older adults * Emory University has been named a national research site in a landmark $21 million National Institutes of Health-funded initiative-among the largest federal investments to date in psychedelic research-to evaluate the safety and therapeutic potential of psychedelics for older adults. The project, known as the INSP  more
Enabling privacy-preserving AI training on everyday devices
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 29 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Enabling privacy-preserving AI training on everyday devices * A new method developed by MIT researchers can accelerate a privacy-preserving artificial intelligence training method by about 81 percent. This advance could enable a wider array of resource-constrained edge devices, like sensors and smartwatches, to deploy more accurate AI models while keeping user data secure. The M  more
Family Enterprise Center supports businesses across generations
KENNESAW, Georgia, April 29 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Family Enterprise Center supports businesses across generations The year was 1991. Fifty-year-old Hank Picken had moved to Georgia from New York to run a small industrial cleaning chemical company after leaving a career in marketing with one of the world's leading household product manufacturers, Colgate Palmolive.  Two years in, he was ready to start a business of his own. One day, while brows  more
FAMU Partners With 14 HBCUs to Launch National Research Coalition to Accelerate Innovation and Expand Impact
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 30 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAMU Partners with 14 HBCUs to Launch National Research Coalition to Accelerate Innovation and Expand Impact By Alonda Thomas WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Florida A&M University (FAMU) is among a group of 15 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to launch the Association of HBCU Research Institutions (AHRI), a national coalition desig  more
Financial Literacy Month keynote speaker: 'Work hard, get lucky, build community'
MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, April 29 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * Financial Literacy Month keynote speaker: 'Work hard, get lucky, build community' With a mix of humor, personal reflections, practical tips and audience interaction, guest speaker Colin Ryan presented a potential financial roadmap for Middle Tennessee State University students during a recent stop on campus to provide the keynote for the university's observance of Tennessee Financial Litera  more
For musically inclined scientists, similarities between music and science yield benefits for both
NEW YORK, April 29 -- Rockefeller University posted the following news: * * * For musically inclined scientists, similarities between music and science yield benefits for both * A research team in a lab and an orchestra on stage aren't so different. Whether conducting a successful experiment or playing a complex symphony, each group requires collaboration, technique, a range of instruments, good timing, and creativity in order to produce good results, whether that's new data or a thrilled au  more
Four Yalies Receive 2026 Soros Fellowships for 'New Americans'
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, April 29 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Four Yalies receive 2026 Soros fellowships for 'New Americans' Three Yale students and a recent Yale College alumnus are among 30 individuals to receive Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans, which support graduate studies for immigrants or children of immigrants. * Three current Yale students and a member of the Yale College Class of 2023 are among the 30 individuals to receive 2026 Paul & Dais  more
From deep space to democracy: Trio of UCLA professors elected to National Academy of Sciences
LOS ANGELES, California, April 29 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * From deep space to democracy: Trio of UCLA professors elected to National Academy of Sciences * UCLA's Eric Becklin, Martin Gilens and Craig Manning have been elected to the National Academy of Sciences in recognition of their achievements in original research and their impact in advancing knowledge within their fields. The three professors, whose areas of expertise range from astronom  more
From Rural Roots to Medical Ambitions, Aaron Zoellner Finds His Path at Millikin
DECATUR, Illinois, April 29 -- Millikin University posted the following news: * * * From Rural Roots to Medical Ambitions, Aaron Zoellner Finds His Path at Millikin * DECATUR, Ill. -For Aaron Zoellner, a junior Biology major at Millikin University, the path to becoming a physician began far from the lab -on a farm in southeast Missouri. Raised in a rural community near Cape Girardeau, Zoellner grew up surrounded by livestock and long days of work. His family managed hundreds of sheep, catt  more
From the Living Lab: Rooftop heat recovery slashes Cornell's energy use
ITHACA, New York, April 28 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * From the Living Lab: Rooftop heat recovery slashes Cornell's energy use * By Caitlin Hayes, Cornell Chronicle  To see the latest advance in sustainability on Cornell's campus, facilities engineer Sam Fairchild will tell you to look up to the roof of Olin Hall.  Perched along nearly the entire length of the building's west wing, a brand new heat recovery system -   more
FSU doctoral student earns prestigious literary arts fellowship to preserve legacy of historical communities
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 29 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU doctoral student earns prestigious literary arts fellowship to preserve legacy of historical communities A Florida State University graduate student has been selected for a competitive arts fellowship that will support the development of a project that maps archival photos, poetry and oral histories onto neighborhoods, highlighting their historical impacts.  Christell Victoria Roach, a creative w  more
Gardner-Webb University Students Excel at Regional Math Jeopardy Competition
BOILING SPRINGS, North Carolina, April 29 -- Gardner-Webb University issued the following news: * * * Gardner-Webb University Students Excel at Regional Math Jeopardy Competition Team Finishes Second at MAA Southeastern Sectional Meeting; Junior Timothy Campbell Wins Presentation Prize * Months of preparation, quick thinking and teamwork propelled the Gardner Webb University Math Jeopardy team to a second place finish at a competition held recently during the Southeastern Sectional Meeting   more
George Mason University: CAREER award for silent signals shaping smarter robots
FAIRFAX, Virginia, April 28 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * A CAREER award for silent signals shaping smarter robots * For Daigo Shishika, robots are not just machines that move...they can also be experts at communication of various types. With a new CAREER award from the National Science Foundation (NSF), he is advancing a line of research that asks a deceptively simple question: what if robots could "talk" to each other-and to humans-without ever sending a signa  more
Goldwater Scholar Prepares for Career in Scientific Discovery
TOLEDO, Ohio, April 29 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * Goldwater Scholar Prepares for Career in Scientific Discovery * As she graduates from The University of Toledo on Saturday, May 2, Sophia Durham leaves with more than a degree. A summa cum laude graduate earning a bachelor of science degree in cell and molecular biology with a minor in French, Durham has distinguished herself as one of UToledo's most accomplished undergraduate researchers. CELEBRATING SUC  more
Gov. Pritzker and IBM Collaborate to Bring 750 New Jobs to the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park, Hire City Colleges of Chicago Students
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 30 -- City Colleges of Chicago issued the following news: * * * Gov. Pritzker and IBM Collaborate to Bring 750 New Jobs to the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park, hire City Colleges of Chicago Students Governor JB Pritzker and IBM today announced the company's new FutureNow Chicago delivery center at the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP). As part of FutureNow Chicago, IBM will create 750 new full-time jobs in AI, cybersecurity, data science, qu  more
Graduate student speakers say Northeastern handed them the key
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 29 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * Graduate student speakers say Northeastern handed them the key * Three outstanding students tell fellow grads to 'hold onto that feeling of belonging' during the graduate commencement ceremony at Fenway Park. by Hannah Morse by Erin Kayata April 29, 2026 Daniela Gonzalez arrived at Northeastern University with a doctorate in biological science and 10 years of lab work under her belt -more experi  more
Graduate Students Showcase Research at Spring Symposium
GALLOWAY, New Jersey, April 29 -- Stockton University posted the following news: * * * Graduate Students Showcase Research at Spring Symposium * Galloway, N.J. -Stockton University's Office of Graduate Studies hosted its Spring 2026 Graduate Research Symposium on April 27 in the Campus Center Event Room, bringing students from across the university's graduate programs to present original research, capstone projects and creative work. This year's event featured more than 100 students across  more
Graphic design partners with Penn State Votes in Evanisko Project collaboration
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 29 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Graphic design partners with Penn State Votes in Evanisko Project collaboration First-year graphic design students in GD107: Graphic Design Studio in the College of Arts and Architecture's Stuckeman School are applying classroom principles to real-world civic issues this semester through a collaborative project with Penn State Votes, supported by the Evanisko Project and Penn State Univer  more
Greater Allegheny Celebrates Student Research at Spring 2026 Conference
MCKEESPORT, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- Pennsylvania State University Greater Allegheny campus issued the following news: * * * Greater Allegheny celebrates student research at spring 2026 conference Conference highlights award recipients across multiple categories By Nick Trunzo Penn State Greater Allegheny has announced the award recipients from its spring 2026 Research and Creativity Conference. Supported by the campus' honors program each semester, the conference brings together work from  more
Growing Impact: Binghamton University Generates $1.79 Billion for New York State
BINGHAMTON, New York, April 30 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Growing impact: Binghamton University generates $1.79 billion for New York state Rises in employment, construction, and student spending fuel 8% annual growth By David Hermanovitch Binghamton University generated $1.79 billion for the New York state economy in the 2024-2025 fiscal year, according to a new report from the Binghamton University Office of Institutional Research. The total includes an incr  more
Hadley Johnson '25 Selected for NIH Oxford-Cambridge Scholars Program
HAMILTON, New York, April 29 -- Colgate University posted the following news: * * * Hadley Johnson '25 Selected for NIH Oxford-Cambridge Scholars Program * Hadley Johnson '25 has been selected for the NIH Oxford-Cambridge Scholars Program (OxCam), a transatlantic partnership between the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the University of Oxford, and the University of Cambridge. Designed to support exceptional young scientists pursuing advanced biomedical research, the program selects a sm  more
Hampton University, 14 HBCUs Launch National Research Coalition to Accelerate Innovation and Expand Impact
HAMPTON, Virginia, April 29 -- Hampton University posted the following news: * * * Hampton University, 14 HBCUs Launch National Research Coalition to Accelerate Innovation and Expand Impact * Several Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), including Hampton University, today launched the Association of HBCU Research Institutions (AHRI), a national coalition designed to accelerate world-class research, expand institutional capacity, and elevate HBCU leadership in addressing soci  more
Harvard Faculty Recognized by the National Academy of Sciences
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 30 -- Harvard University issued the following news: * * * Harvard faculty recognized by the National Academy of Sciences In recognition of their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research, 15 Harvard faculty have been elected to the National Academy of Sciences. They are among the 120 members and 25 international members who were announced on Tuesday. The National Academy of Sciences was established under a congressional charter signed by P  more
Hendrix College: Tanvi Kiran '26 Named Goldwater Scholar
CONWAY, Arkansas, April 29 -- Hendrix College issued the following news release: * * * Tanvi Kiran '26 named Goldwater Scholar Hendrix College proudly announces that Tanvi Kiran '26 was named a Goldwater Scholar by the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation. The scholarship program honoring Senator Barry Goldwater was designed to identify, encourage, and financially support outstanding undergraduates interested in pursuing research careers in the sciences, enginee  more
Hilary Duff tells class of 2026 to fearlessly embrace who they are
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 29 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * Hilary Duff tells class of 2026 to fearlessly embrace who they are * Hilary Duff tells Northeastern class of 2026 to fearlessly embrace who they are Singer and actor Hilary Duff and student speakers encouraged Northeastern graduates to find their voice and pursue their dreams on their own terms. By Cody Mello-Klein  For Northeastern University's class of 2026, commencement was "what dreams are mad  more
History faculty member Kate Merkel-Hess named Guggenheim Fellow
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 29 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * History faculty member Kate Merkel-Hess named Guggenheim Fellow Penn State Associate Professor of History Kate Merkel-Hess has been named a 2026 Guggenheim Fellow by the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. Merkel-Hess was among 223 scholars and artists from 52 disciplines chosen for their "prior career achievement and exceptional promise," according to the foundation, which was es  more
Hofstra Students and Faculty Showcase Research at Global Physics Summit
HEMPSTEAD, New York, April 30 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * Hofstra Students and Faculty Showcase Research at Global Physics Summit Ginny Greenberg Faculty members and students from the Department of Physics and Astronomy represented Hofstra University last month at the American Physical Society (APS) Global Physics Summit, the world's largest physics conference. Held in Denver, Colorado, the summit is the largest physics research conference in the world, uniting 14  more
Hofstra University: Food As Medicine Conference Highlights Power of Nutrition to Transform Community Health
HEMPSTEAD, New York, April 30 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * Food As Medicine Conference Highlights Power of Nutrition to Transform Community Health Lindsey Angioletti Hofstra University brought together health leaders, researchers, and community partners during National Public Health Week (NPHW) to examine a simple but powerful idea that people can shape how they live, heal, and thrive through what they eat. The Food As Medicine Conference, held earlier this month,   more
How Case Western Reserve's Pedram Mohseni is Advancing Medical Solutions Through Engineering
CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 30 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * How Case Western Reserve's Pedram Mohseni is advancing medical solutions through engineering Pedram Mohseni: Goodrich Professor for Engineering Innovation and chair of the Department of Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engineering Area of Focus: leveraging technological advances in microsensors and microelectronics to develop next-generation devices to improve patients' quality of life Story by: L  more
How one researcher took on Chicago's school dropout crisis
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 29 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * How one researcher took on Chicago's school dropout crisis * Editor's note: This story is part of Meet a UChicagoan, a regular series focusing on the people who make UChicago a distinct intellectual community. In the early 2000s, around half of students enrolled in Chicago Public Schools (CPS) graduated from high school. While investigating the problem, University of Chicago Prof. Melissa Roderick dis  more
How the Quaker Commitment empowered one student to create her path at Penn
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 29 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * How the Quaker Commitment empowered one student to create her path at Penn * Gabrielle Fine, a fourth year from Long Island, New York, comes from a family steeped in real estate careers. Her father? A mortgage banker. Her mother? A real estate agent. Her brother? A real estate lawyer. Fine, however, had a different vision for herself. "I knew since high school that I was really passi  more
Humanities scholars tackle research across disciplines
ITHACA, New York, April 29 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Humanities scholars tackle research across disciplines * Seniors in the Humanities Scholars Program (HSP) in the College of Arts & Sciences will showcase their research at an all-day conference May 1 at the A.D. White House. Their work, developed over multiple semesters of sustained, interdisciplinary inquiry, spans across humanities fields and also highlights intersections with science, technology, business,  more
Hunter College Sends Four Abroad as Fulbright Scholars
NEW YORK, April 30 -- Hunter College, a constituent college of the City University of New York, issued the following news: * * * Hunter College Sends Four Abroad as Fulbright Scholars Hunter is sending a transfer student, two graduate students, and two alumnae abroad as Fulbright Scholars this year. Christine M. Coley '26; Vivien Garpestad '25, MA '28; and Adrianne Nemchik '24 will be representing Hunter -- and the United States -- in Jamaica, Norway, Australia, respectively, in the prestigi  more
Hunter-Led Disability Rights Pilot Scales Statewide With $8 Million Grant
NEW YORK, April 30 -- Hunter College, a constituent college of the City University of New York, issued the following news: * * * Hunter-Led Disability Rights Pilot Scales Statewide with $8 Million Grant A nationally recognized supported decision-making model developed at Hunter College is being scaled statewide following an $8 million award from the New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities. The grant affirms Hunter's leadership in inclusive education, applied researc  more
Hyundai Motor Group and Georgia Tech Sign MOU to Further Collaborate on Hydrogen Mobility Development
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 30 -- The Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Hyundai Motor Group and Georgia Tech Sign MOU to Further Collaborate on Hydrogen Mobility Development Hyundai Motor Group announces a multi-year partnership on hydrogen mobility solutions with the Georgia Institute of Technology * Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) and the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) have announced an expansion of their growing collaboration to advance hydroge  more
Innovation on Display: Catalyst Research Day 2026
BUFFALO, New York, April 29 -- D'Youville College posted the following news: * * * Innovation on Display: Catalyst Research Day 2026 * The Health Professions Hub was the central venue for Catalyst, D'Youville University's annual research day. This year's event brought together faculty, staff, students, and community partners to present original research, creative scholarship, and new teaching innovations. The sheer range of inquiry on display was a testament to the diverse curiosity of the   more
INTEC Signs Agreement With Miami Dade College for AI Training
MIAMI, Florida, April 29 -- Miami Dade College posted the following news release: * * * INTEC Signs Agreement With Miami Dade College for AI Training * The agreement includes the offering of AI clinics, delivered through a hybrid educational model, aimed at professionals and business leaders. SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, April 29, 2026 - The Instituto Tecnologico de Santo Domingo (INTEC) and Miami Dade College (MDC) have signed a collaboration agreement to strengthen the capabilities  more
Joel Gora Combines Passion for Politics and Government With Joy of Teaching
BROOKLYN, New York, April 29 -- Brooklyn Law School posted the following news: * * * Joel Gora Combines Passion for Politics and Government With Joy of Teaching * Professor Joel Gora is one of five professors retiring after this spring semester. To share a memory of or send greetings to Professor Gora, please send an email to communications@brooklaw.edu with the subject line "Professor Gora Retirement." Fascinated with government and politics since he was a teenager, Professor Joel Gora kne  more
Johns Hopkins: Americans Support Cannabis Rescheduling, Study Finds
BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 30 (TNSjou) -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news: * * * Americans support cannabis rescheduling, study finds Researchers at Johns Hopkins and the UC San Diego used artificial intelligence to analyze comments in the public record Jill Rosen Most people strongly support the federal government's reclassification of cannabis, according to a new study that used artificial intelligence to analyze more than 40,000 comments in the public record. The find  more
Johns Hopkins: Public Carry Permitting Model Policy Guide
BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 30 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * Public Carry Permitting Model Policy Guide Lawmakers and advocates have a new tool to shape effective policies to regulate the public carry of firearms. Today, the experts from the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions released Public Carry Permitting Model Policy Guide. The new resource is a detailed step-by-step guide for creating public carry laws b  more
Joseph E. Aoun tells grads they are prepared to step into the unknown
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 29 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * Joseph E. Aoun tells grads they are prepared to step into the unknown * 'A moment of consequence.' President Joseph E. Aoun tells graduates the world they will enter will not offer 'a clear map' Wednesday's ceremony was not only a celebration of all that the graduates' achieved during their time at Northeastern, but their "readiness" to enter a world "that doesn't stay still," President Joseph E. Ao  more
Kya Daniels Blends Art and Business to Build a Career in Arts Marketing
BRISTOL, Rhode Island, April 29 -- Roger Williams University posted the following news: * * * Kya Daniels Blends Art and Business to Build a Career in Arts Marketing * At Roger Williams University, Kya Daniels has built an academic path where creativity and strategy meet - using her experience to prepare for a career in arts marketing while helping other artists find their footing.  A senior Marketing major from Shrewsbury, Mass., Daniels pairs her studies with minors in Visual Arts, Graph  more
Lamar University Announces 2026 Professor and Merit Award Recipients
BEAUMONT, Texas, April 30 -- Lamar University issued the following news: * * * Lamar University announces 2026 Professor and Merit Award recipients By April Thompson Lamar University has announced the recipients of the 2026 University Professor and Merit Awards, recognizing exceptional faculty achievements in teaching, research and service to the university and academic community. These awards represent some of the highest faculty honors at Lamar University, celebrating both sustained caree  more
LNG Center of Excellence Opens at McNeese
LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana, April 30 -- McNeese State University shared the following news: * * * LNG Center of Excellence Opens at McNeese The LNG Center of Excellence at McNeese State University is now open, reinforcing Southwest Louisiana's position as the global leader in natural gas exports. The new Center was created to serve as a hub for training, research and engagement focused on the liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry, bringing together students, industry leaders, government partners   more
Longtime Missouri Botanical Garden President Peter Raven's legacy includes strengthening biology program at UMSL
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, April 29 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news: * * * Longtime Missouri Botanical Garden President Peter Raven's legacy includes strengthening biology program at UMSL * Missouri Botanical Garden President Emeritus Peter Raven speaks at Whitney R. Harris Center's World Ecology Award Gala in 2010. Raven, who passed away on Saturday at age 89, was a longtime supporter of the center and the Department of Biology at UMSL. (Photo by August Je  more
Lost history recovered: KU digital humanities team adds missing pages to The Call archives
LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 29 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Lost history recovered: KU digital humanities team adds missing pages to The Call archives In a cardboard box tucked away in an office in the 18th and Vine District, a decade of Kansas City history was slowly turning into a collection of unreadable plastic circles. These were the archives of The Call, Kansas City's legacy African-American newspaper founded in 1919. While much of the paper's storied past is  more
Louisiana Tech University: Szymanski Honored With Professorship Award for Outstanding Service, Teaching, and Research
RUSTON, Louisiana, April 30 -- Louisiana Tech University issued the following news: * * * Szymanski honored with Professorship Award for outstanding service, teaching, and research Dr. David Szymanski was presented the Louisiana Tech University Foundation Professorship Award in recognition of exceptional teaching, service, and research at the Foundation's Benefactors Luncheon during its inaugural Donor Summit on April 17, 2026. "The Louisiana Tech University Foundation exists to advance the   more
Maine Technology Institute Awards UNE Grant to Strengthen Maine's Biotech Workforce
BIDDEFORD, Maine, April 30 -- The University of New England issued the following news: * * * Maine Technology Institute awards UNE grant to strengthen Maine's biotech workforce The $357,000 grant will expand bioanalytical research across institutions and industry, with the aim to improve patient care and environmental preservation in Maine and the region Alan Bennett The University of New England is expanding its research capabilities and regional impact through a $357,374 grant from the Ma  more
Making Structural Biology Visible Through VR and 3D Printing
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, April 29 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Making Structural Biology Visible Through VR and 3D Printing * For years, David Calianese, Ph.D., assistant professor in Seton Hall's Department of Biological Sciences, has been fascinated by the role molecular structure plays in biological function. At the same time, he recognized how challenging it can be for students to fully grasp these concepts when complex biological structures are presented as  more
Mary F. English Scholars present work during Student Research Symposium
DEKALB, Illinois, April 28 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * Mary F. English Scholars present work during Student Research Symposium College of Education students in pursuit of teaching professions can apply for the Mary F. English Technology Award, which supports and encourages them in that goal while also furthering their use of classroom technology.  Participants - called Mary F. English Scholars - are given current technology for their academic, personal a  more
May 2026 Graduate Earns Invitations to Oxford and King's College
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 30 -- Lipscomb University issued the following news: * * * May 2026 graduate earns invitations to Oxford and King's College London-bound senior produces publishable research analyzing treatment of religion in the journal 'International Organization'. By Janel Shoun-Smith, 615-966-7078 Oreoluwa Sharon Omotola Ajiboye (BA '26), of South Africa, was quite intimidated by research when she first came to Lipscomb. Four years later, however, she finds herself not only h  more
Media Tip Sheet: Gas Prices Have Hit Highest Level in Four Years
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Gas Prices Have Hit Highest Level in Four Years * U.S. gas prices have reached their highest level in four years, averaging $4.18 per gallon. The last time prices were this high, was in April 2022 when Russia invaded Ukraine.  Oil prices are rising since negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz remain stagnant. This waterway is where a fifth of the world's oil and natural gas passes th  more
Medical University of South Carolina and Revival Healthcare Capital announce five-year strategic innovation partnership
CHARLESTON, South Carolina, April 29 -- The Medical University of South Carolina issued the following news release: * * * Medical University of South Carolina and Revival Healthcare Capital announce five-year strategic innovation partnership * AUSTIN, Texas, and CHARLESTON, S.C. (April 29, 2026) - The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), a nationally leading academic health system with a growing innovation ecosystem, today announced a strategic partnership/collaboration designed to a  more
Michigan Medicine: Dual-target Drug May Help Overcome Immunotherapy Resistance in Pancreatic Cancer
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 30 (TNSjou) -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * New dual-target drug may help overcome immunotherapy resistance in pancreatic cancer The drug, SH-273, led to long-term tumor reduction in mouse models * Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma is one of the deadliest cancer types, with a five-year survival rate of 13%. There are only two treatment regimens available with limited efficacy  more
Michigan State University: Report - 1 in 5 consumers deceived into buying fake meds
EAST LANSING, Michigan, April 29 (TNSrep) -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Report: 1 in 5 consumers deceived into buying fake meds * The idea of counterfeit goods might initially bring to mind fake designer handbags or knockoff high-end shoes. But some counterfeit products are much more dangerous than a bag you thought was from a luxury brand or shoes that turned out not to be collectible sneakers. Fake pharmaceuticals, especially those bought online, pose great  more
Michigan State University: Students Develop Working Technology for Local Businesses Through College of Social Science AI Experiential Learning Course
EAST LANSING, Michigan, April 30 -- Michigan State University College of Social Science posted the following news: * * * Students develop working technology for local businesses through College of Social Science AI Experiential Learning course The College of Social Science debuted a new Experiential Learning course this spring: 'AI Workflows & Organizational Intelligence,' which teaches students to build real working Artificial Intelligence systems. Students worked throughout the semester wit  more
Miller School's Global Institute Helps Reimagine Disaster-Ready Primary Care with Gulf Futures Challenge Win
MIAMI, Florida, April 29 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Miller School's Global Institute Helps Reimagine Disaster-Ready Primary Care with Gulf Futures Challenge Win University of Miami Miller School of Medicine researchers are defining the future of disaster-ready primary care through the Gulf Futures Challenge.  As climate-related disasters grow more frequent and more severe, the question of how communities prepare and recover has take  more
Mingyan Liu Appointed Next U-M Engineering Dean
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 30 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Mingyan Liu appointed next U-M Engineering dean Mingyan Liu, associate dean for academic affairs at University of Michigan Engineering and the T. C. Chang Professor of Engineering, has been appointed the Robert J. Vlasic Dean of Engineering, effective May 15, 2026. Liu is also professor of electrical engineering and computer science, with tenure. An internationally recognized U-M researcher, Liu has   more
MIT engineers' virtual violin produces realistic sounds
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 29 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * MIT engineers' virtual violin produces realistic sounds * There is no question that violin-making is an art form. It requires a musician's ear, a craftsperson's skill, and an historian's appreciation of lessons learned over time. Making a violin also takes trust: Violin makers, or luthiers, often must wait until the instrument is finished before they can hear how all their hard wo  more
Monmouth University: Debate Hawks Compete in National Prison Debate League
WEST LONG BRANCH, New Jersey, April 30 -- Monmouth University issued the following news: * * * Debate Hawks Compete in National Prison Debate League The Monmouth University Debate Hawks recently participated in the National Prison Debate League (NPDL), competing against inmates from York Corrections, a maximum-security state penitentiary for women in Connecticut. Led by debate captain Aiden Fornicola, the team included Sophie Schaub, Giana Mirto, Paige Campbell, Veronica Belloso, Audrey Cop  more
Monmouth University: Zafira Demiri Receives Fulbright U.S. Student Award for 2026-2027
WEST LONG BRANCH, New Jersey, April 30 -- Monmouth University issued the following news: * * * Zafira Demiri Receives Fulbright U.S. Student Award for 2026-2027 Zafira Demiri '24, an English graduate student at Monmouth University, has received a Fulbright U.S. Student Program award to serve as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA) in the Czech Republic for the 2026-2027 academic year. As an ETA, Demiri plans to begin a community engagement project in the form of a student-run art and  more
Montana State names Christine Foreman as interim dean of engineering
BOZEMAN, Montana, April 29 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Montana State names Christine Foreman as interim dean of engineering Christine Foreman will be the interim dean of the Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering.  * Montana State University has appointed professor Christine Foreman as interim dean of the Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering.  Foreman, who has been a MSU faculty member for more than 20 years, is a Distinguished Professor of chemical and  more
Morgan State University: Fifteen HBCUs Launch National Research Coalition to Accelerate Innovation and Expand Impact
BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 30 -- Morgan State University issued the following news release: * * * Fifteen HBCUs Launch National Research Coalition to Accelerate Innovation and Expand Impact Morgan State University President David K. Wilson to Serve as Inaugural Board Chairman for the Association of HBCU Research Institutions (AHRI) * Morgan State University, along with 14 other Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), has joined forces to launch the Association of HBCU Research  more
Morrow-Howell, Distinguished Professor of Social Policy at the WashU Brown School, Guide to Foster Age Inclusivity in Higher Education
WASHINGTON, April 29 (TNSrep) -- Nancy Morrow-Howell, Betty Bofinger Brown distinguished professor of social policy at the Washington University St. Louis George Warren Brown School, authored a guide to help colleges and universities communicate more effectively about aging. The document, titled Age Inclusivity in Higher Education Quick Start Guide, was released by the Gerontological Society of America. It builds upon tools from the National Center to Reframe Aging and the Age Inclusivity Doma  more
MSU Libraries elected to the Association of Research Libraries membership
STARKVILLE, Mississippi, April 29 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * MSU Libraries elected to the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) membership Mississippi State University President Mark E. Keenum today [April 29] congratulated the MSU Libraries' faculty and staff on their election to membership in the prestigious Association of Research Libraries (ARL). The ARL membership voted at its Spring 2026 Association Meeting to invite the MSU Libraries to join ARL  more
MUSC Health provides update on contract negotiations with Cigna Healthcare
CHARLESTON, South Carolina, April 28 -- The Medical University of South Carolina issued the following news release: * * * MUSC Health provides update on contract negotiations with Cigna Healthcare MUSC Health announced today that its current agreement with Cigna Healthcare is scheduled to expire on June 30, 2026, and discussions between the two organizations are ongoing. MUSC Health has spent several months working with Cigna toward a new agreement intended to maintain access to care for pa  more
National Academy of Sciences Elects UC Davis Maize Geneticist Jeffrey Ross-Ibarra
DAVIS, California, April 29 -- The University of California Davis posted the following news: * * * National Academy of Sciences Elects UC Davis Maize Geneticist Jeffrey Ross-Ibarra * The National Academy of Sciences has elected Jeffrey Ross-Ibarra, professor in the Department of Evolution and Ecology at University of California, Davis, as a member. His election was announced April 28. Ross-Ibarra is one of 120 members and 25 international members elected this year in recognition of disting  more
Nerves in skin can slow melanoma growth
ITHACA, New York, April 29 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Nerves in skin can slow melanoma growth * Nerve fibers within melanomas can slow the growth of these tumors, according to a study led by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators. The findings help clarify the emerging field of cancer neuroscience and may inform future therapeutic strategies. In the study, published April 29 in Neuron, the researchers used mouse models of the skin cancer melanoma to examine the pr  more
Nerves in Skin Can Slow Melanoma Growth
NEW YORK, April 29 -- Cornell University - Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences posted the following news: * * * Nerves in Skin Can Slow Melanoma Growth * Nerve fibers within melanomas can slow the growth of these tumors, according to a study led by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators. The findings help clarify the emerging field of cancer neuroscience and may inform future therapeutic strategies. In the study, published April 29 in Neuron, the researchers used mouse models of  more
New invasive pest spurs rapid scientific response
CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 29 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * New invasive pest spurs rapid scientific response What began as an unusual problem for a South Carolina grower has quickly escalated into a coordinated, multistate scientific effort to combat a newly arrived agricultural threat.  In Summer 2025, Glenn Quattlebaum noticed something unusual in his hibiscus plants: Leaves were curling, discoloring and declining rapidly. Within days, the cause became clear.  more
New Jersey Health Foundation funds 25 Rowan projects addressing critical health needs
GLASSBORO, New Jersey, April 29 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * New Jersey Health Foundation funds 25 Rowan projects addressing critical health needs * Severe cases of West Nile virus and other mosquito-borne pathogens are on the rise in New Jersey. Pratap Kafle, DVM, Ph.D., DACVM, an assistant professor of parasitology at the Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine, hopes to build a simpler, scalable surveillance system that can track these pathogens faster and more cost  more
New linguistic professor putting Rhode Island on the language map
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, April 29 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * New linguistic professor putting Rhode Island on the language map Moving from Texas to Rhode Island, a new faculty member in the University of Rhode Island's College of Education says Rhode Island's language diversity extends far beyond the state's diminutive size. The lead author of a new article examining the linguistic landscapes in Rhode Island and along the U.S./Mexico border in the journa  more
New Study Finds Urban Parks in Less Privileged Neighborhoods Are Smaller, Hotter and More Polluted
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * New Study Finds Urban Parks in Less Privileged Neighborhoods Are Smaller, Hotter and More Polluted A new study from researchers at George Washington University Milken Institute of Public Health reveals that not all urban parks provide equal health benefits. Parks in less privileged neighborhoods across the United States tend to be smaller, hotter, and more polluted than those in wealthier areas - highlightin  more
New UConn-Dartmouth Study: Racial Diversity in Higher Ed Leads to Higher Salaries for Grads
STORRS, Connecticut, April 29 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * New UConn-Dartmouth Study: Racial Diversity in Higher Ed Leads to Higher Salaries for Grads * A new study by researchers at the University of Connecticut School of Business and the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth found that racial diversity on college campuses is more than just a societal mandate, it also results in higher earnings for graduates. The researchers examined more than 6,000 coh  more
Nicole Fleetwood elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
OXFORD, Ohio, April 29 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Nicole Fleetwood elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences * Nicole Fleetwood, a 1994 graduate of Miami University, has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences for 2026. A noted academic, curator, and author, Fleetwood is the Paulette Goddard Professor in Media, Culture, and Communication at New York University. The MacArthur Fellow's book, "Marking Time: Art in the Era of Mass Incarceratio  more
NIU celebrates community engagement: COE ingenuity, initiatives take spotlight
DEKALB, Illinois, April 28 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * NIU celebrates community engagement: COE ingenuity, initiatives take spotlight NIU's two-day Community Engagement Exemplar Symposium put several College of Education faculty front and center.  Held April 15 and 16, and hosted by the Division of Outreach, Regional Engagement and Development, the event gathered "impactful NIU community-engaged scholars, practitioners and community partners for shared le  more
Northwestern Alumna Returns to Taiwan as a Second-Year Fulbright Scholar
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, April 30 -- The University of Northwestern issued the following news: * * * Northwestern Alumna Returns to Taiwan as a Second-Year Fulbright Scholar Elaina Carsten, a Northwestern alumna and 2025 Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA) Award recipient to Taiwan, has been selected to return as an English Teaching Flagship Plus awardee. Carsten shared her enthusiasm in a message to the Department of Teacher Education, stating, "Thank you for showing me to this amazing op  more
Northwestern Experts on SCOTUS Striking Down Louisiana Voting Map
EVANSTON, Illinois, April 30 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Northwestern experts on SCOTUS striking down Louisiana voting map The 6-3 ruling could open door for Republican-led states to eliminate Black and Latino electoral districts * The U.S. Supreme Court ruled today in Louisiana v. Callais, determining the map that Louisiana drew in 2024 to correct a previous map that was found to violate the Voting Rights Act is "an unconstitutional racial gerrymande  more
NSF to support undergraduate scholarships in ceramic engineering at Alfred University
ALFRED, New York, April 28 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: * * * NSF to support undergraduate scholarships in ceramic engineering at Alfred University * Advanced ceramic and glass materials are critical to aerospace, semiconductor manufacturing - including hardware for quantum computing - clean energy systems, healthcare and more. Ceramics-defined as inorganic, non-metallic materials-perform where other materials fail. They are perhaps the widest class of materials wi  more
Ohio Wesleyan University: Awe-Sum Success
DELAWARE, Ohio, April 29 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * Awe-Sum Success The Woltemade Center for Economics, Business and Entrepreneurship at Ohio Wesleyan University has selected 13 students as 2026-2027 Accounting and Finance Fellows. Being selected as fellows gives the students access to enhanced internship, research, and other opportunities. Ohio Wesleyan's 2026-2027 Accounting and Finance Fellows are: * Jaden Addison of Kumasi, Ghana. Addison is an   more
Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business: Chakraborty's Remarkable Story Shapes MS BAnDS Program From Founding to His Retirement
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, April 30 -- Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business issued the following news: * * * Chakraborty's remarkable story shapes MS BAnDS program from founding to his retirement Dr. Goutam Chakraborty remembers the soft glow of the kerosene lamp in his childhood home. His father studied. Without sunlight or electricity, the lantern illuminated his handwritten notes. A survivor of the refugee crisis catalyzed by the 1947 Partition of India, Chakraborty's father ha  more
Over 100 Alvernia Students Present Research at Annual HECBC Conference
READING, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- Alvernia University issued the following news: * * * Over 100 Alvernia students present research at annual HECBC conference Annual event brings together five Berks County colleges to highlight student research * Over 100 Alvernia University students presented their research at the Higher Education Council of Berks County (HECBC) Undergraduate Research and Creativity Conference, held Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the PLEX. Sponsored by the HECBC, the annual  more
Pathology study reveals unexpected driver of diabetic vascular calcification
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, April 29 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * Pathology study reveals unexpected driver of diabetic vascular calcification * Atherosclerosis Vascular calcification is a major contributor to cardiovascular mortality in diabetes and is driven in part by osteogenic reprogramming of vascular smooth muscle cells. Diabetes is also associated with vascular rhythm disruption, but how circadian regulators contribute to vascular calcification is poorly und  more
Penn and CHOP name founding director for Lurie Autism Institute
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 29 -- The University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Penn and CHOP name founding director for Lurie Autism Institute * Penn Medicine and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) today announced the appointment of Eric M. Morrow, MD, PhD, as the founding director of the Lurie Autism Institute. Morrow will assume this role on September 1, 2026, and will join the departments of Pediatrics and Genetics at the Perelm  more
Penn State-Schuykill: 33 Faculty Members Earn Opportunity Grant Awards
SCHUYKILL HAVEN, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- Pennsylvania State University's Schuykill Campus issued the following news: * * * 33 faculty members earn Opportunity Grant Awards By Sean Yoder UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Thirty-three non-tenure-line faculty will use Opportunity Grants to fund a project of their choosing during the 2026-27 academic year. Opportunity Grants are designed for clinical, teaching, research and professors of practice faculty to receive funding for professional development   more
Penn's community engagement progress at the turn of the century
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 29 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Penn's community engagement progress at the turn of the century * By the late 20th century, cities across the country were changing as some universities looked to expand their roles beyond campus borders. Over the last several decades, Penn has elevated its local engagement, working to build a symbiotic relationship with the city of Philadelphia, invoking its core values of being continual  more
Perspectives on the new SRJH curriculum with Ambrosia Beckford, MPH 2026
NEW YORK, April 29 -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy posted the following news release: * * * Perspectives on the new SRJH curriculum with Ambrosia Beckford, MPH 2026 * Ambrosia Beckford is part of the first cohort of students to participate in the Sexual and Reproductive Justice & Health (SRJH) MPH curriculum. From undergraduate degrees at Brooklyn College and an MPH at CUNY SPH to working with the CUNY SPH Foundation and Sexual & Reproduc  more
Pollution management: FSU researchers create global data set of microplastic in urban stormwater runoff
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 29 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Pollution management: FSU researchers create global data set of microplastic in urban stormwater runoff * As rain falls, lurking within stormwater runoff are hidden microplastics, polluting the water sources they drain into. Even though microplastics originate in urban environments such as cities, existing data sets focus on marine and coastal areas. Without data sources on microplastics in cities, sc  more
Pomona College: How Human Intelligence Can Succeed in the AI Era
CLAREMONT, California, April 29 -- Pomona College issued the following Q&A on April 28, 2026, involving President G. Gabrielle Starr: * * * How Human Intelligence Can Succeed in the AI Era California has long been a leader in technological innovation, including the recent development of artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLMs). But California residents are wondering how this new technology will impact their futures. As Pomona College prepares to host a gubernatorial deba  more
Preclinical Efficacy of Experimental Peptide Therapy Suggests a New Target for Metastatic Breast Cancer Treatments, UTHealth Houston Researchers Find
HOUSTON, Texas, April 30 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news: * * * Preclinical efficacy of experimental peptide therapy suggests a new target for metastatic breast cancer treatments, UTHealth Houston researchers find By Catherine Marfin A peptide that successfully targeted and killed metastatic cancer cells in mice may open the door to developing more efficient ways to detect and treat metastatic breast cancer in humans, UTHealth Ho  more
Puerto Rico's Forests Recovered in Unexpected Ways Post-Hurricane Maria, VCU Research Finds
RICHMOND, Virginia, April 30 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Puerto Rico's forests recovered in unexpected ways post-Hurricane Maria, VCU research finds Biology professor Catherine Hulshof studies extreme environments, like Puerto Rico's forests, to find out how they may react as the climate changes. By Madeline Reinsel When Hurricane Maria made its ferocious landfall on the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico in September 2017, the loss extended beyo  more
Purdue receives $20M commitment from Ricks Family Foundation to establish Daniels School institute
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, April 29 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Purdue receives $20M commitment from Ricks Family Foundation to establish Daniels School institute Purdue University has received a $20 million commitment from the Ricks Family Foundation to establish the Purdue Institute for Healthcare Systems Innovation within the Mitch Daniels School of Business. The institute will be based at the university's Indianapolis location. The gift directly supports t  more
Purdue student entrepreneurs receive $50,000 from Purdue Innovates Incubator
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, April 29 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Purdue student entrepreneurs receive $50,000 from Purdue Innovates Incubator Four teams of Purdue University student entrepreneurs won a combined $50,000 from the Purdue Innovates Incubator during the finals of the 2026 New Venture Challenge. The annual six-workshop series prepares startups for market entry and fundraising. Ten teams were named finalists and showcased their technology at demonstra  more
Radford University announces formation of Center for Rural Health Partner Council, plans to establish new center
RADFORD, Virginia, April 29 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Radford University announces formation of Center for Rural Health Partner Council, plans to establish new center Radford University is partnering with leading organizations across Southwest and Southside Virginia to form the Center for Rural Health Partner Council, focused on addressing workforce needs, expanding access to care and tackling persistent health disparities in the region.  As part of this  more
Radiating Trust
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, April 29 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Radiating Trust * Ethical leadership is not a checklist or a policy. It is a way of being. At its core, ethical leadership is a lived virtue, an embodied commitment to truth, love and courage. It does not live only in boardrooms or political stages. It shows up in quiet moments when no one is watching: the nurse who stays late to comfort a grieving family, the CEO who chooses transparency over spin,  more
Ralph, Schlom elected to National Academy of Sciences
ITHACA, New York, April 29 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Ralph, Schlom elected to National Academy of Sciences * A physicist and a materials scientist are Cornell's 2026 electees to the National Academy of Sciences (NAS), the academy announced April 28. The newly elected members are Daniel Ralph, Ph.D. '93, the F.R. Newman Professor of Physics in the College of Arts and Sciences; and Darrell Schlom, the Tisch University Professor in the Department of Materials Scie  more
Record Number of CEHS Students Graduate From University Honors Program
LOGAN, Utah, April 29 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Record Number of CEHS Students Graduate From University Honors Program * The University Honors Program has announced the largest number of Honors graduates ever from the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services for the 2025-26 academic year. A total of 11 CEHS students will graduate with honors. The University Honors Program emphasizes hands-on learning by connecting students with faculty, prof  more
ReliaQuest, FSU launch AI and cybersecurity partnership to accelerate research and real-world innovation
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 29 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * ReliaQuest, FSU launch AI and cybersecurity partnership to accelerate research and real-world innovation Annual innovation challenge will connect students and faculty with industry mentors, datasets and applied research priorities  * ReliaQuest and Florida State University today announced a new partnership designed to advance research and real-world application of artificial intelligence in cybersec  more
Research finds journalism classes lack consistent approach to AI use across institutions
LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 29 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Research finds journalism classes lack consistent approach to AI use across institutions Artificial intelligence is steadily becoming more embedded in journalism, part of how journalists write, edit, research and more. But little is known about how future journalists are learning about the technology. New research from the University of Kansas has found journalism classes across the country are taking vary  more
Riley Harding: Fellowships strengthen research and build resilience
ITHACA, New York, April 29 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * Riley Harding: Fellowships strengthen research and build resilience Riley Harding is a Ph.D. candidate in plant pathology and plant-microbe biology at Cornell AgriTech and a current Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR) fellow whose work bridges applied research and real-world impact for growers. With several years of industry experience prior to returni  more
Robotics program blends versatility, creativity and hands-on creation
RENO, Nevada, April 29 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news: * * * Robotics program blends versatility, creativity and hands-on creation Robotics and its close cousin, artificial intelligence, are shaping how we live and work, and Nevada Engineering is responding with new programs to prepare the next generation of engineers.  The robotics master's degree program launched in fall 2025, producing two graduates this past winter. A robotics minor providing a broad exposure to r  more
Rutgers: MRI Scans Link Eye Microvascular Health to Early Signs of Cognitive Decline
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 30 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * MRI Scans Link Eye Microvascular Health to Early Signs of Cognitive Decline Rutgers researchers use advanced neuroimaging to explore how abnormalities in the eye's blood vessels may indicate early brain changes linked to dementia * What if the eye was a window to the brain? A Rutgers study led by Gina Roslan, a doctoral candidate, and Joshua W. Miller, professor and chair of the Department of Nutrit  more
Scientists measure force of powerful jets streaming from a black hole in the Cygnus system
MADISON, Wisconsin, April 29 -- The University of Wisconsin posted the following news: * * * Scientists measure force of powerful jets streaming from a black hole in the Cygnus system The findings confirm a theory posed by UW-Madison researchers a decade ago.  By Chris Barncard An international team of researchers has measured the power of jets of particles blasted into space by black holes, a first that confirms a prediction made by University of Wisconsin-Madison astronomers a decade ago  more
Seeding Connection: How Hunter's Grants Grow Into Citywide Change
NEW YORK, April 30 -- Hunter College, a constituent college of the City University of New York, issued the following news: * * * Seeding Connection: How Hunter's Grants Grow Into Citywide Change On a spring evening in Harlem, neighbors gathered for a free documentary screening -- followed by a conversation that braided history, activism, and lived experience. Across the city that same week, students sat with community leaders to talk about climate resilience, while others led dialogues in hos  more
Senator Edward Markey and Former Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo to Speak at 2026 UMass Boston Commencement
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 30 -- The University of Massachusetts Boston campus issued the following news: * * * Senator Edward Markey and Former Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo to Speak at 2026 UMass Boston Commencement U.S. Senator Edward J. Markey will deliver the keynote address at UMass Boston's 58th undergraduate commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 28, on the Campus Center Lawn overlooking Dorchester Bay. The Honorable Anne Hidalgo, former mayor of Paris and a global leader in climate acti  more
Senior Nora Lippai's Research Earns Recognition as University Scholar
STORRS, Connecticut, April 29 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Senior Nora Lippai's Research Earns Recognition as University Scholar * As one of the several CLAS students in the highly competitive 2025 cohort of University Scholars, Nora Lippai '26 (CLAS) spent her senior year strengthening her research and science communication skills that are crucial for her next steps after graduation. A molecular and cell biology major, Lippai recently presented her res  more
Shenise McGhee One of Eight Top Presenters at National Library Research Summit
PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, April 29 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * Shenise McGhee One of Eight Top Presenters at National Library Research Summit Shenise McGhee, a librarian at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's (UAPB) John Brown Watson Memorial Library, was selected as one of the top eight presenters in the United States for the second Empirical Studies in Libraries Summit (ESiLS).  The ESiLS is a prestigious national gathering dedicated to   more
Skidmore College: Ciancio Award Honoree Pushkala Prasad Brings Global, Liberal Arts Approach to Business Education
SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York, April 30 -- Skidmore College issued the following news: * * * Ciancio Award honoree Pushkala Prasad brings global, liberal arts approach to business education In Pushkala Prasad's classroom, students encounter a rigorous and transformative approach to business education -- one shaped by a global perspective and deeply rooted in Skidmore's liberal arts tradition. Prasad, Zankel Professor of Management for Liberal Arts Students, is the 2026 recipient of the Ralph C  more
Solving the "Whac-a-mole dilemma": A smarter way to debias AI vision models
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 29 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Solving the "Whac-a-mole dilemma": A smarter way to debias AI vision models * In today's hospitals and clinics, a dermatologist may use an artificial intelligence model for classifying skin lesions to assess if the lesion is at risk of developing into a cancer or if it is benign. But if the model is biased toward certain skin tones, it could fail to identify a high-risk patient.   more
Spring '26: From history student to archivist
ARLINGTON, Texas, April 29 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Spring '26: From history student to archivist * It's been five years since Aaron Michael arrived at The University of Texas at Arlington. Having received dual degrees as an undergraduate, he will earn his third degree UTA-a master's in history with a certificate in archival administration from the College of Liberal Arts' Department of History and Geography. After graduation, Mic  more
Spring 2026 STRIDE ART Academy pitch competition highlights innovative translational research
CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 29 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Spring 2026 STRIDE ART Academy pitch competition highlights innovative translational research * Clemson University's STRIDE ART (Accelerating Research Translation) Academy recently concluded its Spring 2026 cohort with a competitive pitch event at the Barnes Center. "The research faculty within Clemson are the catalysts to bring forth translational research with real world impact to the communities and  more
State's First Solar Canal Project Moves from UC Merced Lab to Real World
MERCED, California, April 29 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * State's First Solar Canal Project Moves from UC Merced Lab to Real World * What started as a premise in a UC Merced lab culminated with a commemoration of Project Nexus, California's first solar canal project. On Wednesday, state leaders gathered at the Project Nexus sites in Hickman and Keyes to celebrate the completion of the construction pilot, which demonstrates how covering operational  more
Stealthing survivors grapple with a "gray area" of sexual violation
CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, April 29 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news: * * * Stealthing survivors grapple with a "gray area" of sexual violation * CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -Nonconsensual condom removal by an intimate partner falls into a gray area of sexual violence, a traumatic experience that exposes survivors to health risks but one they often are expected to manage alone without medical assistance or legal recourse, a new study says. Study author Shaimaa Kh  more
Student Affairs celebrates outstanding students with 2025-26 awards
CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 29 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Student Affairs celebrates outstanding students with 2025-26 awards * Student Affairs presented its annual student awards on Wednesday, April 29 during a divisionwide celebration of the 2025-26 academic year. Almeda R. Jacks Outstanding Undergraduate Student Award Presented in honor of Clemson's former vice president for Student Affairs. It is given to the best "all around" junior or senior with a mi  more
Student Research Symposium provides glimpse of questions, answers, learning
DEKALB, Illinois, April 28 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * Student Research Symposium provides glimpse of questions, answers, learning In Alya Khan's daily work as a registered behavior technician at a children's therapy clinic, she experiences an aspect of autism that she wants to understand better.  Many of her young clients present with a large deficit in communication skills, whether that is a lack of understanding, a lack of expression or both. Peer in  more
Students' research project contrasts work done with, without AI
ALFRED, New York, April 29 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: * * * Students' research project contrasts work done with, without AI * Two Alfred University seniors spent a semester asking a question every analytics program in the country is now wrestling with: what actually happens when students hand their coding work to AI? Their answer is honest and a little uncomfortable: the tools speed things up, but the connection to the work fades. Jack Meyer, a data analytics a  more
Study by Westminster Faculty Highlights the Power of Mindfulness in Nature
NEW WILMINGTON, Pennsylvania, April 30 (TNSjou) -- Westminster College issued the following news: * * * New study by Westminster faculty highlights the power of mindfulness in nature A newly published study from Westminster College sheds light on how combining time in nature with mindfulness practices can meaningfully improve emotional well-being. The research, "Nature-Based Therapy: Exploring the Processes That Foster Change," was published online on April 11 in the journal Behavioral Scien  more
Study finds warmer streams may weaken river food webs
FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, April 29 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news: * * * Study finds warmer streams may weaken river food webs * Rising stream temperatures may be weakening the foundation of river food webs by altering how carbon moves through these watery ecosystems. In a new study published in the journal Ecosphere, researchers from Northern Arizona University found that when water temperatures increase, microbes and aquatic insects process fallen leaves, twigs and bar  more
Study: Faced with a hotter future, America needs better data and response plans
LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 29 (TNSjou) -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Study: Faced with a hotter future, America needs better data and response plans A new paper from researchers at the University of Kansas looks at extreme heat events in the United States, arguing a combination of inadequate data and unclear delineation of responsibility among government agencies leaves the nation unprepared for a hotter climate. "We examined extreme heat events, such as heat wave  more
SUNY Board of Trustees and Chancellor King Announce the Appointment of Dr. Jennifer Burris as the Next President of SUNY Buffalo State University
ALBANY, New York, April 30 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * SUNY Board of Trustees and Chancellor King Announce the Appointment of Dr. Jennifer Burris as the Next President of SUNY Buffalo State University Dr. Burris Currently Serves as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Lenoir-Rhyne University * The State University of New York Board of Trustees voted today to name Dr. Jennifer Burris as president of SUNY Buffalo State University.  more
SUNY Board of Trustees and Chancellor King Announce the Appointment of Dr. Nicole Reaves as the Next President of SUNY Schenectady County Community College
ALBANY, New York, April 30 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * SUNY Board of Trustees and Chancellor King Announce the Appointment of Dr. Nicole Reaves as the Next President of SUNY Schenectady County Community College Dr. Reaves Currently Serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Programs Officer at Wake Tech Community College * The State University of New York Board of Trustees voted today to appoint Dr. Nicole Reaves as the eighth president of   more
SUNY Chancellor King Announces Launch of Neurodiversity Training for SUNY Student Leaders
ALBANY, New York, April 30 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * SUNY Chancellor King Announces Launch of Neurodiversity Training for SUNY Student Leaders Training Program Will Also Launch on April 30 for SUNY Faculty, Residential Life Staff, and Orientation Leaders Furthers SUNY's Commitment to Accessibility and Inclusivity Throughout the SUNY System * State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today announced the launch of neurodiversi  more
SUNY ESF Students Honored With Chancellor's Awards for Student Excellence
NEW YORK, April 30 -- The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry issued the following news: * * * ESF Students Honored with Chancellor's Awards for Student Excellence Two students from the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) received the 2026 Chancellor's Awards for Student Excellence, the highest honor SUNY bestows upon graduating students. Gabrielle "Gabby" Augustin-Orcel and Raymond Bailey were recognized for integrating outstanding   more
SUNY Poly and SUNY College of Optometry Announce Partnership to Expand Student Pathways and Experiential Learning Opportunities
ALBANY, New York, April 30 -- The State University of New York's Polytechnic Institute issued the following news: * * * SUNY Poly and SUNY College of Optometry Announce New Partnership to Expand Student Pathways and Experiential Learning Opportunities Increasing access to optometry education while deepening community engagement in Central NY * UTICA, NY - SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) today announced a new partnership with SUNY College of Optometry, formalized through a Memorandum   more
SUNY Potsdam to Celebrate Class of 2026 at Commencement
POTSDAM, New York, April 30 -- The State University of New York Potsdam campus issued the following news: * * * SUNY Potsdam to Celebrate Class of 2026 at Commencement SUNY Potsdam Welcomes Successful Executive Eileen Goss Whelley '76 as Keynote Speaker for Commencement on May 16 * The State University of New York at Potsdam will honor the Class of 2026, as hundreds of students earn their undergraduate and graduate degrees, during the College's 206th Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 1  more
SUNY University at Albany: Biology Research Meets Entrepreneurship Through 'RISE'
ALBANY, New York, April 30 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * Biology Research Meets Entrepreneurship Through 'RISE' Manuela Montoya-Giraldo is a fourth-year PhD candidate at UAlbany, working under the mentorship of Associate Professor Cheryl Andam as part of the Molecular, Cellular, Developmental and Neural (MCDN) program in the Department of Biological Sciences. This spring, she began exploring how to translate laboratory research to commercially impactful technol  more
SUNY University at Albany: Showcase 2026 - Devilish and Feminist Women of Cult Classic Sci-Fi Films
ALBANY, New York, April 30 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * Showcase 2026: The Devilish and Feminist Women of Cult Classic Sci-Fi Films By Sophie Coker, Class of '26 Have you ever dreamt of a better version of your research project? Clearer, more elegant in its design, more undeniable in its conclusions. If you've seen The Substance, you know the warning hidden inside that dream -- respect the balance. Senior anthropology major Anna Souls is bringing supernatur  more
SWOSU Biology Students Earn Recognition at SWAN
WEATHERFORD, Oklahoma, April 30 -- Southwestern Oklahoma State University issued the following news release: * * * SWOSU Biology Students Earn Recognition at SWAN SWOSU biology students presented research at the 73rd Annual Meeting of the Southwestern Association of Naturalists (SWAN), held April 23-26 in Tyler, Texas. The conference brings together biologists from across the southwestern United States and Mexico to share research, recognize scientific achievement and support collaboration in  more
Syracuse University Launches Creator Economy Minor
SYRACUSE, New York, April 30 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * University Launches Creator Economy Minor The minor is the first formal academic offering to emerge from the University's trailblazing Center for the Creator Economy. Genaro Armas Syracuse University is launching a minor in the creator economy, the first academic offering from its trailblazing Center for the Creator Economy, providing a new path for students to build careers in content creation, digital en  more
Syracuse University to Award 6 Honorary Degrees at 2026
SYRACUSE, New York, April 30 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Syracuse University to Award 6 Honorary Degrees at 2026 Commencement Leaders in science, medicine, business, education and public service, including Chancellor Kent Syverud and Dr. Ruth Chen, will be honored at the May 10 Commencement ceremony. * A distinguished scientist and educator, a physician and healthcare innovator, a pioneering entrepreneur, a ground-breaking academic leader, a distinguished public   more
Syracuse University: Architecture Professor Jess Myers Awarded Prestigious Rome Prize
SYRACUSE, New York, April 30 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Architecture Professor Jess Myers Awarded Prestigious Rome Prize Jess Myers, an assistant professor in the School of Architecture, has been selected to receive the 2026-27 Rome Prize in Architecture by the American Academy in Rome. For more than 130 years, the academy has awarded the Rome Prize fellowship through a national competition that supports innovative work in 13 disciplines across the arts and human  more
Team 210 Robotics lands a spot as a top-three finalist in global engineering competition
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 29 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Team 210 Robotics lands a spot as a top-three finalist in global engineering competition * Team 210 Robotics, a team of nine UT San Antonio freshmen, has advanced as a top-three finalist in the Siemens Immersive Design Challenge. The team is the only U.S university team competing in this final round, placing the UT San Antonio students on a global stage for their innovation in engineering.   more
Texas A&M Engineering: Bridging AI and Nuclear Power for Enhanced Reactor Safety
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 30 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Bridging AI and nuclear power for enhanced reactor safety A new artificial intelligence tool developed by Texas A&M researchers could support nuclear engineers and operators by providing real-time insights for advanced reactor systems. By Michelle Revels, Texas A&M Engineering Nuclear reactors generate reliable, low-carbon electricity by using heat from nuclear fission to tu  more
Texas Southern University Celebrates Launch of Association of HBCU Research Institutions, Strengthening Pathway to National Research Leadership
HOUSTON, Texas, April 29 -- Texas Southern University posted the following news: * * * Texas Southern University Celebrates Launch of Association of HBCU Research Institutions, Strengthening Pathway to National Research Leadership * Texas Southern University today joined fellow leading Historically Black Colleges and Universities in Washington, D.C., for the official launch of the Association of HBCU Research Institutions (AHRI), a transformative national collaboration designed to expand res  more
The Caregiver Program Trains Caregivers to Meet Growing Demand for Senior Care
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 29 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * The Caregiver Program Trains Caregivers to Meet Growing Demand for Senior Care * Kathleen Thimsen has found a way to provide an unforgettable learning experience for her nursing students while addressing a critical need in the community: better care for an aging population. A forensic nurse and associate professor-in-residence at the UNLV School of Nursing, Thimsen develops her curricu  more
The Lancet Paper Calls for Earlier Diagnosis as Leprosy Persists Globally
NORMAN, Oklahoma, April 29 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news: * * * The Lancet Paper Calls for Earlier Diagnosis as Leprosy Persists Globally * OKLAHOMA CITY - Although often considered a disease of the past, leprosy remains a global health issue, causing preventable disability due to delayed diagnosis and gaps in care. In a paper published in The Lancet, a professor of infectious diseases from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine calls for stronger awareness,  more
The MIT-IBM Computing Research Lab launches to shape the future of AI and quantum computing
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 29 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * The MIT-IBM Computing Research Lab launches to shape the future of AI and quantum computing * The following is a joint announcement by the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing and IBM. IBM and MIT today announced the launch of the MIT-IBM Computing Research Lab, advancing their long-standing collaboration to shape the next era of computing. The new lab expands its scope to includ  more
Thiel College Sigma Tau Delta chapter inducts new members, marks 25th anniversary year
GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, April 29 -- Thiel College issued the following news release: * * * Thiel College Sigma Tau Delta chapter inducts new members, marks 25th anniversary year * GREENVILLE, Pa.-Thiel College's Alpha Iota Kappa Chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, the international English honor society, inducted new members and installed officers during its annual ceremony April 19, concluding a year that included recognition of the chapter's 25th anniversary. Earlier in the spring semester, the  more
Three U-M Faculty Members Elected to National Academy of Sciences
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 30 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * 3 U-M faculty members elected to National Academy of Sciences Three University of Michigan professors are among 120 new members elected into the National Academy of Sciences for distinguished and continuing achievements in original research. Those elected--Ruma Banerjee, Nancy Burns and Elizaveta (Liza) Levina--bring the total number of active members to 2,705 and international members to 557, of whi  more
Three UCSF Faculty Honored for Advancing Science and Society
SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 30 -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * Three UCSF Faculty Honored for Advancing Science and Society AAAS Fellows are among the world's most distinguished scientists, engineers, and innovators. * Three UC San Francisco faculty members have been elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), one of the world's largest general scientific societies and publisher of the   more
Three UT Southwestern faculty members elected to National Academy of Sciences
DALLAS, Texas, April 28 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * Three UT Southwestern faculty members elected to National Academy of Sciences The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) today elected three UT Southwestern Medical Center scientists into its membership. Election to the NAS is one of the highest honors in the United States for American scientists. Elizabeth Chen, Ph.D., Ralph DeBerardinis, M.D., Ph.D., and Joel Elmquist, D.V.M.  more
Transforming deep-space signals into cathedral sound
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 29 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Transforming deep-space signals into cathedral sound * A new immersive sound installation at Oulu Cathedral, Finland, brings the research of MIT astrophysicist and associate professor of physics Kiyoshi Masui into a striking sensory form, transforming more than 4,000 cosmic signals into spatial audio. With its grand opening on April 4, " The Logos " project invites visitors to e  more
Tulane geoscientist Cynthia Ebinger elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, April 29 -- Tulane University issued the following news release: * * * Tulane geoscientist Cynthia Ebinger elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences * Cynthia "Cindy" J. Ebinger, a Tulane University geoscientist internationally recognized for her research on earthquakes, tectonics and Earth's evolving crust, has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious honorary societies. Ebinger, the Marshall-  more
Turning Obstacles into Opportunity: Carlie Buckler's Research Success Story
ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, April 29 -- Flagler College posted the following news: * * * Turning Obstacles into Opportunity: Carlie Buckler's Research Success Story * After realizing she struggled with research methods, statistics and data analysis, Buckler, a psychology student at Flagler College, enrolled in Research in Experimental Psychology to strengthen those skills and prepare for graduate school. That decision led to presenting original research at the Southeastern Psychological Associ  more
Two From Hunter Win National Science Foundation Research Fellowships
NEW YORK, April 30 -- Hunter College, a constituent college of the City University of New York, issued the following news: * * * Two From Hunter Win National Science Foundation Research Fellowships Two young but accomplished scientists from Hunter College have won National Science Foundation Research Fellowships to further their work. Senior Emilia Pelegano-Titmuss '26 and alumna Morgan Serbagi '25 were awarded the highly competitive fellowships, which provides $34,000 a year for three years  more
UA Little Rock Honors Treece, Ambrus, Petray with 2026 Staff Achievement Awards
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 29 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * UA Little Rock Honors Treece, Ambrus, Petray with 2026 Staff Achievement Awards * The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has honored three staff members for their exceptional work in the areas of personal growth, service to the university, and community service. Nathan Treece received the Personal Growth Award, Sydney Ambrus received the Ben Fry Service to UA Little Rock Award  more
UAH Researcher Helps Uncover 'Burn Scar Heat Islands,' Advancing Understanding of Wildfire Impacts on Weather
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, April 30 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * UAH researcher helps uncover "burn scar heat islands," advancing understanding of wildfire impacts on weather Russ Nelson New research headed by a University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) scientist working in collaboration with NASA reveals that wildfires can leave behind more than scorched Earth - they can create persistent "heat islands" that reshape local weather patterns long after the flames are  more
UC Leaders, Faculty and Students Urge Lawmakers to Fully Fund the University
BERKELEY, California, April 30 -- The University of California issued the following news release: * * * UC leaders, faculty and students urge lawmakers to fully fund the University UC Day delegation at the UC Student and Policy Center * Over 100 University of California leaders, faculty and students met with Sacramento lawmakers today to advocate for UC priorities that advance the state's economic edge and expand opportunities for more Californians. This year, UC is urging state lawmakers  more
UC San Diego Debate Team Dominates with National and International Wins
LA JOLLA, California, April 29 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * UC San Diego Debate Team Dominates with National and International Wins * Key Takeaways * UC San Diego's Speech & Debate team turned years of regional success into a breakout season on national and international stages. * University support helped students travel farther, compete more broadly and earn major wins. * The team has grown into a large, diverse and close-knit   more
UC-San Francisco: Portable TB Test Matches Lab Accuracy in Just Minutes
SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 30 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * Portable TB Test Matches Lab Accuracy in Just Minutes Drugs to treat tuberculosis have been around for more than 75 years, yet it remains the world's top infectious disease killer. A big obstacle has been testing. It's either inaccurate -- missing up to half of all cases -- or requires expensive laboratories that are not widely available in the countries w  more
UConn Ph.D. Uses High-Tech Tools to Help Urban Planners Make Cities Safer
STORRS, Connecticut, April 29 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Ph.D. Uses High-Tech Tools to Help Urban Planners Make Cities Safer * Is there a spot on your drive to work where you regularly have close calls with other drivers? Maybe it's a highway on-ramp that feels too short, or an intersection where everyone blows through red lights. For urban geographers like Congcong Miao '26 Ph.D., these spots aren't random - they are what happens when urban pla  more
UGA Franklin Doctoral Candidate Studies Local Language, Identity and Community
ATHENS, Georgia, April 30 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * Speaking of home UGA Franklin doctoral candidate studies local language, identity and community By Joy Pope For Keiko Bridwell, a University of Georgia doctoral candidate in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences' department of linguistics, the path to Commencement has been guided by a lifelong fascination with words and the people who use them. That curiosity took root in her early life. As a middle  more
UMass Chan, UMass Amherst Leading MassHealth Waiver Study to Close Critical Gaps in Opioid Treatment After Jail Release
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, April 30 -- The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School issued the following news: * * * UMass Chan, UMass Amherst leading MassHealth waiver study to close critical gaps in opioid treatment after jail release By Pat Sargent UMass Chan Medical School and UMass Amherst addiction researchers are leading a pilot study to examine the effectiveness of a federal waiver to improve transitional treatment for incarcerated individuals receiving medication to treat opio  more
UMD BioFIRE Student Becomes Program's First Doctoral Graduate
COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, April 30 (TNSjou) -- The University of Maryland School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * UMD BioFIRE Student Becomes Program's First Doctoral Graduate Jinyi "Cornelia" Zhu is graduating with a biological sciences Ph.D. and gratitude for the public health science program that started it all * On May 19, Jinyi "Cornelia" Zhu (B.S. '19, public health science) will slip on her doctoral regalia and walk across the Reckord Armory commencement stage at the U  more
UND College of Education & Human Development Hosts Inaugural Torchbearer Awards
GRAND FORKS, North Dakota, April 30 -- The University of North Dakota issued the following news release: * * * UND College of Education & Human Development hosts inaugural Torchbearer Awards Awardees praised college for support in their personal and professional endeavors at UND * UND's College of Education & Human Development (CEHD) hosted its inaugural Torchbearer Awards on April 16, recognizing excellence in leadership, innovation, service and mentorship in what will become an annual eve  more
Undergraduate Research Opportunities Propel UM Graduate Toward Ph.D.
MISSOULA, Montana, April 29 -- The University of Montana posted the following news release: * * * Undergraduate Research Opportunities Propel UM Graduate Toward Ph.D. Admittedly, Ryan Fleetwood likes to stay busy. Fleetwood graduated from the University of Montana last fall with bachelor's degrees in environmental science and sustainability, concentrating in water resources and geography. He also minored in climate change studies and pursued his GIS certificate, in addition to being involved  more
University of Colorado: Strategic Pillars Series - Pillar 4 - Culture of Care
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, April 30 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release: * * * Strategic Pillars Series: Pillar 4 | Culture of Care The University of Colorado Colorado Springs 2030 Strategic Plan lays out a vision for the future of our university that builds on our core mission: to provide high-quality, accessible education; to advance knowledge; integrate student learning with the spirit of discovery; and to serve our community. These goals form our shared journe  more
University of Georgia: Patients in Low-income Neighborhoods are Less Likely to Receive Cancer Screenings
ATHENS, Georgia, April 30 (TNSjou) -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * Patients in low-income neighborhoods are less likely to receive cancer screenings Federally funded health centers provide preventive care but may be missing the most vulnerable populations By Sydney Barrilleaux People living in areas with fewer resources are less likely to receive cancer screenings from federal clinics, according to a recent study from the University of Georgia. About one in 11  more
University of Houston: Research Uses AI to Unlock Decades of Hidden Flood Risk Data
HOUSTON, Texas, April 30 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * New Research Uses AI to Unlock Decades of Hidden Flood Risk Data University of Houston Engineers Reveal How Houston's Flood Risk Has Shifted Over Time Key Takeaways * Using AI, UH engineers developed a framework to extract flood hazard data from historical flood insurance maps. * The team applied the framework to three case studies in Greater Houston, finding flood hazards significantly expanded over tim  more
University of Lynchburg: Alumni Honored at Annual Banquet
LYNCHBURG, Virginia, April 30 -- The University of Lynchburg issued the following news: * * * Alumni honored at annual banquet The Alumni Awards and Westover Society Dinner was held on Saturday, April 18. * The annual Alumni Awards and Westover Society Dinner was held on Saturday, April 18, in Hall Campus Center's Memorial Ballroom. During the ceremony, the Rev. Dr. Oneal Sandidge '78 received the T. Gibson Hobbs Memorial Award, named for a member of the Class of 1904 who was a devoted tr  more
University of Maryland School of Public Health: Professor Appointed to Maryland Wellmobile Advisory Board
COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, April 30 -- The University of Maryland School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Professor appointed to Maryland Wellmobile Advisory Board Maryland Governor appoints health equity leader Dr. Stephen B. Thomas to help bring a hyperlocal, trust-centered approach to statewide community health * Gov. Wes Moore has appointed Dr. Stephen B. Thomas, professor of health policy and management at UMD's School of Public Health and director of the Maryland Center   more
University of Michigan: Identity Emerges as a Powerful Shield for Black LGBTQ+ Teens
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 30 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Identity emerges as a powerful shield for Black LGBTQ+ teens A strong sense of identity and supportive relationships can make a life-changing difference in the mental health of Black sexual minority male adolescents, according to new research led by scholars at the University of Michigan, Ohio State University and University of Southern California. Drawing on survey data from 383 Midwestern   more
University of Michigan: Just a Few Species Can Drive a Plant Community's Response to Warming Temperatures
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 30 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Just a few species can drive a plant community's response to warming temperatures Analyses led by the University of Michigan can help land managers and conservationists help nature prepare for a warmer future * A new analysis of experimental data led by the University of Michigan has unveiled insights into why and how plant communities are changing their makeup to survive in warmer temperat  more
University of Mississippi: Storytelling AI Could Help Identify Loneliness, Depression in Elders
OXFORD, Mississippi, April 30 -- The University of Mississippi issued the following news: * * * Storytelling AI Could Help Identify Loneliness, Depression in Elders Ole Miss, University of Memphis partner to address isolation in older generation * Social isolation and loneliness produce serious impacts on mental and physical health, and older adults are likely to experience these conditions. A new project aims to use artificial intelligence to help identify loneliness of older adults as the  more
University of Oklahoma Health: The Lancet Paper Calls for Earlier Diagnosis as Leprosy Persists Globally
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 30 (TNSjou) -- The University of Oklahoma Health campus issued the following news: * * * The Lancet Paper Calls for Earlier Diagnosis as Leprosy Persists Globally Although often considered a disease of the past, leprosy remains a global health issue, causing preventable disability due to delayed diagnosis and gaps in care. In a paper published in The Lancet, a professor of infectious diseases from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine calls for stronger  more
University of Rhode Island honors winners at this year's 3 Minute Thesis Competition
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, April 29 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * University of Rhode Island honors winners at this year's 3 Minute Thesis Competition Cowbells clanged and audience members whooped and cheered as 10 University of Rhode Island graduate students took the stage late last month hoping to share their research while beating the clock. Before a packed auditorium of 150 graduate students, faculty, and a panel of judges, student researchers competed fo  more
University of Rochester: Honors and Awards Showcase Faculty Achievements
ROCHESTER, New York, April 30 -- The University of Rochester issued the following news: * * * Honors and awards showcase faculty achievements Jennifer Roach URochester faculty members have received national honors from professional and scholarly organizations. University of Rochester faculty are leaders in their fields who are regularly recognized with regional, national, and international awards and honors for their professional contributions to research, scholarship, education, and commun  more
University of Southern California Pullias Center for Higher Education: 'What Works in Peer Mentoring - Evidence-Based Strategies to Support Low-Income College Student Transitions'
LOS ANGELES, California, April 30 -- University of Southern California Pullias Center for Higher Education issued the following news: * * * "What Works in Peer Mentoring: Evidence-Based Strategies to Support Low-Income College Student Transitions" webinar set for Wednesday, June 17, 9am PT In this joint Pullias Center-National Resource Center for First Year Experience and Students in Transition webinar, discover how thoughtfully designed peer mentoring can be a game-changer for low-income st  more
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston: Tumor-on-a-chip Brings Insight to Pancreatic Cancer
HOUSTON, Texas, April 30 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news: * * * Tumor-on-a-chip brings new insight to pancreatic cancer By Roman Petrowski Pancreatic cancer remains one of the most difficult cancers to treat, in large part because tumors do not exist in isolation. Instead, they are surrounded by a dense and complex network of blood vessels, connective tissue, and immune cells that shape how the disease grows and responds to thera  more
University of Utah Health: Landmark Study Reveals Century-long Cycles in U.S. Suicide Rates and a Long-term Crisis Among Youth
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, April 30 -- The University of Utah Health issued the following news release: * * * Landmark study reveals century-long cycles in U.S. suicide rates and a long-term crisis among youth Suicide rates in the United States follow striking, decades-long cycles likely shaped by broad social forces, according to a major new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). But beneath that long-term rise-and-fall pattern, researchers uncovered a deep  more
USA Celebrates 2026 Jaguar Senior Medallion Society Honorees
MOBILE, Alabama, April 29 -- The University of South Alabama issued the following news release: * * * USA Celebrates 2026 Jaguar Senior Medallion Society Honorees The University of South Alabama celebrates 30 seniors inducted into the Jaguar Senior Medallion Society.  Thirty graduating seniors at the University of South Alabama were recently celebrated during an induction ceremony as new members of the 2026 class of the Jaguar Senior Medallion Society. The recognition event was held in the   more
USC Schaeffer Center for Health Policy: Experts Highlight How Technology Is Transforming Alzheimer's Clinical Trial Recruitment
LOS ANGELES, California, April 30 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Southern California Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics issued the following news: * * * Experts Highlight How Technology Is Transforming Alzheimer's Clinical Trial Recruitment Slow and uneven clinical trial recruitment is one of the greatest obstacles to developing treatments for Alzheimer's disease. Limited evidence on effective recruitment strategies has made it difficult to identify opportunities for improvement.  more
USC Viterbi's Karmel S. Shehadeh Lands Prestigious AFOSR Grant
LOS ANGELES, California, April 29 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * USC Viterbi's Karmel S. Shehadeh Lands Prestigious AFOSR Grant * Karmel S. Shehadeh, WiSE Gabilan assistant professor at USC Viterbi School of Engineering 's Daniel J. Epstein Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, has received a highly competitive grant from the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR). The three-year, nearly $400,000 a  more
USU Announces New Strategic Plan, Four Pillars to Guide Decision Making
LOGAN, Utah, April 29 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU Announces New Strategic Plan, Four Pillars to Guide Decision Making Utah State University has unveiled the four pillars of the president's new strategic plan, which aims to better align people, resources and decisions. "Our goal with this plan is to match that commitment by being thoughtful about where we invest, clear about what matters most, and steady in moving USU forward for our students, our employees a  more
UT San Antonio announces recipients of 2026 University Excellence Awards
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 29 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * UT San Antonio announces recipients of 2026 University Excellence Awards * UT San Antonio announced this year's University Excellence Awards recipients during a live event on Tuesday attended by staff semi-finalists, faculty nominees and their peers. This annual program celebrates the achievements of academic campus faculty and staff, ranging from exceptional teaching and innovative research   more
UT San Antonio Global Study Center Italy marks 15 years of immersive learning in Urbino
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 29 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * UT San Antonio Global Study Center Italy marks 15 years of immersive learning in Urbino * For 15 years, the Global Study Center Italy has provided UT San Antonio students with immersive international learning experiences in the historic city of Urbino. What began as a small architecture-focused program has grown into a multidisciplinary academic hub that has given more than 2,000 students the  more
UT San Antonio's formula for historic enrollment growth
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 29 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * UT San Antonio's formula for historic enrollment growth * At a time when many public universities face an increasingly competitive enrollment landscape, UT San Antonio is charting a different course. Last fall, the university surpassed 42,000 students -its largest enrollment in history -marking a 7% surge driven by the biggest freshman class on record. This growth reflects far more than t  more
UTampa Alumnus and State Senator's Campus Visit
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Florida State Sen. Brian Nathan returned to his alma mater, the University of Tampa, to address students regarding the practical applications of social sciences in public service. Nathan, who represents District 14, detailed how his background in the College of Social Sciences, Mathematics and Education prepared him for his current role in the state legislature following his election in March. Before the presentation, Dean Holley Tankersley informed students that their a  more
UTampa Economics Department Event Honoring Smith
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The University of Tampa Economics Department held its annual event to celebrate the ideas of Adam Smith and mark the 250th anniversary of his landmark book, The Wealth of Nations. The gathering served as a forum for students and faculty to discuss the legacy of the Scottish philosopher, who is widely considered the father of modern economics for his account of what builds the wealth of nations. Economics professor Abby Hall opened the event with a review of the UTampa Ad  more
UTampa Students Solve Nonprofit Challenges
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The University of Tampa students proposed innovative solutions for recruitment and retention at the inaugural problem-solving competition hosted by the College of Social Sciences, Mathematics and Education. The event challenged participants to assist the Greater Tampa Bay chapter of Girls on the Run, a national nonprofit focused on building confidence in young girls through running, by identifying ways to expand its volunteer coach network beyond the education sector. As  more
UTIA Schedules Beef Heifer Development School for May 21
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, April 29 -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * UTIA Schedules Beef Heifer Development School for May 21 * Third annual UT Bred Heifer Sale is scheduled for next day LEWISBURG, Tenn. - The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture will host a field day featuring the Tennessee Beef Heifer Development School on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the UT Middle Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center at Lewisburg  more
UTRGV welcomes nationally recognized surgical oncologist Dr. Wilbur "Bo" Bowne as surgery chair
BROWNSVILLE, Texas, April 29 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley posted the following news: * * * UTRGV welcomes nationally recognized surgical oncologist Dr. Wilbur "Bo" Bowne as surgery chair * RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - APRIL 29, 2026 - In the operating room, decisions are measured in seconds. But for Dr. Wilbur "Bo" Bowne, surgery has always meant more than the procedure itself - extending into the classrooms where future physicians are trained, the laboratories where discoverie  more
VCUarts Researcher's 3D Scanning System on Display at Cabell Library
RICHMOND, Virginia, April 30 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCUarts researcher's 3D scanning system on display at Cabell Library Through summer, VCU community can test Ernesto Rodriguez Cruz's "Box Stage" to scan faces for research -- or curiosity By Jeff Kelley A stream of students, faculty and staff gathered inside The Workshop at the James Branch Cabell Library last week for an open house, where emerging 3D scanning technologies -- from LiDAR to moti  more
Virginia Commonwealth University: Class of 2026 - Key to Kaia Fagan's Success - Pushing Herself Every Single Day to Do Better
RICHMOND, Virginia, April 30 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2026: The key to Kaia Fagan's success -- pushing herself every single day to do better After a sluggish start, the business major hit her stride by tackling the many opportunities she found VCU had to offer. By Leila Ugincius As a freshman at Virginia Commonwealth University in 2022, Kaia Fagan had no enthusiasm for school. In fact, since she had some credits under her belt already, sh  more
Virginia Tech Project Selected for National AgriProspects Workforce Development Award
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 30 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Virginia Tech project selected for national AgriProspects workforce development award AI-powered training tools help loggers practice complex bucking decisions before entering the field. By Chris Moody Hardwood forests are a cornerstone of Virginia's rural economy, yet one of its most critical operational decisions, log bucking, remains under-supported in workforce training. A step toward supporting that tra  more
Virginia Tech: Graduate Research Scholarship Helps Students Tackle Global Challenges
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 30 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Graduate research scholarship helps students tackle global challenges The scholars are using the support they received to explore microplastics, sustainable indoor crops, and muscle aging. By Julie Shlisky Three graduate students in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences are using support from the college's Office of Research and Innovation Graduate Research Scholarship to advance research on identifying  more
Virginia Tech: Researchers Work to Create the Ultimate Driver's Test for Automated Vehicles
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 30 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Researchers work to create the ultimate driver's test for automated vehicles By Gwen Sheldon Automated vehicles have been steadily rolling out in U.S. cities, but scaled deployment still faces a daunting challenge: proving the technology can safely navigate the complexity of real-world driving. Virginia Tech researchers estimate that traditional testing methods could take decades - or hundreds of mill  more
Wayne State Researcher Awarded NIH Grant to Study New Treatments for Antibiotic-resistant Infections
DETROIT, Michigan, April 30 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * Wayne State researcher awarded NIH grant to study new treatments for antibiotic-resistant infections Dr. Michael J. Rybak, professor of pharmacy at the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences at Wayne State University, has been awarded a two-year R21 grant totaling more than $455,000 from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases of the National Institutes of Health to study  more
Western Kentucky University: Student Perspective on the 2026 4C's Conference
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 29 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * The Student Perspective on the 2026 4C's Conference * The 4C's conference is on college composition and communication. It gives undergraduate and graduate students the chance to present their research to a group of other academics in similar and differing fields of research. The conference focuses on different topics in the rhetoric field each year. For English, this year's focus was how we comm  more
Where research meets the field: Inside the Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center
EAST LANSING, Michigan, April 29 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Where research meets the field: Inside the Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center * In Michigan's Thumb region, where agriculture drives both the landscape and the economy, the Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center, or SVREC, helps growers solve real-world challenges by testing what works directly in the field. At the core of that work is the land itself and the people who manage it.  more
Why Pediatric Health is a National Security Imperative
BETHESDA, Maryland, April 29 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news: * * * Why Pediatric Health is a National Security Imperative In the high-stakes world of military medicine, leaders often measure readiness by the fitness of the service member. For researchers in the Department of Pediatrics (PED), the Center for Health Services Research (CHSR), and the Center for Deployment Psychology (CDP) at the Uniformed Services University (USU), the child at home often serves a  more
WIU Anthropology Program Celebrates Outstanding Student Ambassadors
MACOMB, Illinois, April 29 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * WIU Anthropology Program Celebrates Outstanding Student Ambassadors * Western Illinois University Department of Anthropology and Sociology is proud to recognize three exceptional students who have gone above and beyond as Anthropology student ambassadors of this year: Grace Fuhrer, Isabella Hanley and Ellie McBride during the academic year.  Through their leadership and volunteer efforts have  more
WKU, City of Bowling Green and Commonwealth of Kentucky proclaim "Bike4Alz Day" in honor of student-led Alzheimer's awareness effort
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 29 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * WKU, City of Bowling Green and Commonwealth of Kentucky proclaim "Bike4Alz Day" in honor of student-led Alzheimer's awareness effort Western Kentucky University (WKU), the city of Bowling Green and the Commonwealth of Kentucky came together on Tuesday, April 28, to officially recognize Bike4Alz Team XIV with a proclamation declaring April 28 as "Bike4Alz Day" in Kentucky.  Bike4Alz is a student  more
Yale University: Choosing Safer Diabetes Medications for Older Adults
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, April 29 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Choosing Safer Diabetes Medications for Older Adults By Avi Patel Older adults with type 2 diabetes face a difficult trade-off: they are among the most vulnerable to medication-related harms yet are often underrepresented in the clinical trials that guide treatment decisions. A new study led by Yuan Lu, ScD, helps address this gap by providing large-scale, real-world evidence about the safety of co  more
Yale University: Modern Lifestyles Affect How the Gut Microbiome Processes Estrogen
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, April 29 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Modern lifestyles affect how the gut microbiome processes estrogen Industrialized lifestyles -- and feeding infants with formula -- may be changing the gut microbiome in ways that significantly increase estrogen recycling, potentially affecting people's health, a new Yale study finds. By Mike Cummings A new Yale-led study provides evidence that industrialized lifestyles are changing how people re  more
Yale University: Sharing Your Data Comes at a Cost - and Not Just to You
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, April 29 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Sharing Your Data Comes at a Cost--and Not Just to You A new study co-authored by Yale SOM's Jidong Zhou models the interaction between individual privacy choices and firms' strategic responses and finds that data sharing can impose costs on other consumers--including those who opt out. Written by Anna Louie Sussman We live in a data-driven age, and much of that data is gathered through our online behavior  more
Yale University: Why We Misjudge - Scholars Examine Misperception and Its Role in Democracy's Struggles
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, April 29 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Why We Misjudge: Scholars Examine Misperception and Its Role in Democracy's Struggles Authored By Rick Harrison In a survey of U.S. college students, Leonardo Bursztyn and his colleagues found that more than 50% of Instagram users would prefer to live in a world without Instagram. For Bursztyn, the Saieh Family Professor of Economics at the University of Chicago, the finding shows how individuals might joi  more
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