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

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

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, April 29 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Advancing Care: Grad Nursing Program Equips Nurses for Leadership * by Rachel Ward, Student Public Relations Writer Demand for nurses continues to rise in the United States and around the world as health systems face workforce shortages, an aging population and a growing need for advanced care. That broader reality forms the backdrop for Cedarville University's graduate nursing program, which is marking   more

SWINDON, England, April 29 [Category: Business] -- The UK Research and Innovation posted the following news: * * * Air pollution exposure in the womb linked to slower development Babies exposed to high amounts of air pollution in the womb show worse signs of language and motor skills at 18 months than those exposed to lower levels.  The King's College London study, funded by the Medical Research Council (MRC), is the first to investigate pollution exposure and development in Greater London.  more

SWINDON, England, April 29 [Category: Medical] -- The Medical Research Council, a part of UK Research and Innovation, posted the following news: * * * Air pollution exposure in the womb linked to slower development * Babies exposed to high amounts of air pollution in the womb show worse signs of language and motor skills at 18 months than those exposed to lower levels. The King's College London study, funded by the Medical Research Council (MRC), is the first to investigate pollution expos  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 30 (TNSjou) -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release: * * * Optimizing Exercise, Nutrition Before Surgery Boosts Patient Outcomes Programs that support patients' health before surgery reduce length of hospital stays and complications, review shows Key Takeaways * Prehabilitation is an emerging approach in medicine that provides patients with exercise, nutrition, and other support before surgery to improve their health. * Prehabilitation  more

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, April 29 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Bryant receives transformative gift from Brad '87 and Barbara Caron P'23 to expand Campus Ministry and support interfaith programming, religious literacy Bryant University is pleased to announce a significant gift from Brad '87 and Barbara Caron P'23 that will expand the Campus Ministry, support student faith formation and leadership development, and expand programming and initiatives. As part of the gift  more

OTTAWA, Ontario, April 29 -- The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives issued the following commentary on April 28, 2026: * * * Spring economic update wraps up old ideas as new projects Empowered with a majority government and new resource revenue, the feds are doing more of the same * On April 28, the federal government released its spring economic update, a fiscal update that comes halfway through the year between federal budgets. While economic updates are significantly less detailed t  more

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

DETROIT, Michigan, April 29 -- The Foundation for Economic Education issued the following commentary on April 28, 2026, by Editorial Director Katrina Gulliver and Wayne Hoffman, president and CEO of Level Up Humanity: * * * The Tao of Liberty Excerpts from a new book. * FEE's founder Leonard Read was passionate about spreading the message of individual liberty. In the mid-20th century, the greatest threats came from totalitarianism, and Read was writing to an audience fully aware of the nee  more

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, April 28 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * How Reese Wrather Integrated Passion and Purpose During Her Time at Samford * Reese Wrather arrived at Samford University with a clear sense of what she was looking for: a place where she could pursue both her calling to teach and her passion for dance. What she found was something more. "When we drove onto campus, I immediately felt an immense amount of peace come over me," Wrather said. "I was li  more

TOWNSVILLE, Australia, April 29 (TNSjou) -- James Cook University issued the following news release: * * * Combining climate and peace provides better solutions James Cook University led research has developed a new evidence-based framework for improving how organisations help people living in climate impacted conflict zones. As climate impacts grow - driving food insecurity and internal displacement - new research published in the journal Global Environmental Change calls for organisations  more

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

ROCHESTER, Minnesota, April 29 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release: * * * Mayo Clinic study finds remote monitoring may detect early complications, reduce burden for lung transplant patients * ROCHESTER, Minn. -In a study published in the Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation Open (JHLT Open), Mayo Clinic researchers found that remote patient monitoring (RPM) is a feasible and effective way to detect early health changes and support care decisions  more

BIRMINGHAM, England, April 29 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * MRI reveals how the placenta contracts during pregnancy A new study has given insights into placental contractions during pregnancy, using MRI imaging to show how placental and uterine contractions can be distinguished, and how frequent and long lasting they are.  This new research builds on previous work conducted by researchers from the University of Nottingham's School of Physics and As  more

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

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

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

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

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, April 29 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Samford Announces 2026-27 Tuition and Fees Samford University's board of trustees has approved the 2026-27 academic year tuition and fee schedule.  "The administration's recommendation balances continued investments in academic quality for our students, support for Samford's personnel and facilities, and a commitment to scholarships and other institutional investments to increase affordability and a  more

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

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

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

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

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