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

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

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 29 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * Alan McKim of Clean Harbors says Northeastern changed his life * Graduate school speaker and university benefactor Alan McKim of Clean Harbors tells Northeastern students AI is an opportunity, not burden Alan McKim of environmental cleanup company Clean Harbors tells graduate students to embrace AI and remember "your character will matter more than your code." by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert April 2  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

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

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

FALMOUTH, England, April 29 -- Falmouth University posted the following news: * * * Centre for Blended Realities: exploring how human realities interact with a fast evolving world Much of the public conversation around technology and artificial intelligence begins with capability: what systems can do, how quickly they are improving, and where they might be applied.  It was within this context that Falmouth University received PS7 million funding from the Expanding Excellence in England (E3)  more

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

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

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

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, April 29 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Faculty sharpen classroom tools to support student success in math and physics New strategies will help students engage difficult concepts, receive faster feedback, and access support beyond traditional class hours  * In mathematics and physics, a difficult problem can become a turning point.  For Kentucky State University faculty, the question is how to make sure that moment becomes an opportunit  more

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

LOS ANGELES, California, April 29 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * From First-Gen Engineer to PwC: A Four-Year Yes Strategy * Alexa Garcia grew up in Covina, about an hour east of USC, raised on 90s rock and a strong work ethic. Nobody in her family had ever gone into engineering. When Alexa told her parents she was heading to USC Viterbi for computer science, they were excited and a little worried. They had heard the sam  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Georgetown University issued the following news: * * * Georgetown Announces Graduation Speakers for the Class of 2026 Tom Brady, the seven-time Super Bowl champion, and John Kerry, former secretary of state, are among the 13 speakers who will address the Class of 2026 at Georgetown's commencement this year. Brady will speak to undergraduates in the School of Business on May 16. The former football player won the most Super Bowl titles of any quarterback in NFL history  more

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

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

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

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

HONG KONG, April 29 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * HKU transforms urban safety with 'eCheckGo' AI system for rapid building inspections Assessing and undertaking building maintenance in densely populated cities like Hong Kong faces growing challenges as ageing buildings become more common. Manual inspections are often time-consuming and costly, leading to delays in identifying structural defects that can compromise public safety. To address these issue  more

HONG KONG, April 29 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * HKUMed develops a pioneering AI early detection system to reduce human risk from avian influenza A viruses A research team from the LKS Faculty of Medicine at the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) has developed a machine-learning classifier capable of analysing the genomes of influenza A viruses (IAVs) to accurately predict their potential risk of transmission among mammals. The team has successfully id  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Anthropic's latest artificial intelligence model, Claude Mythos, has demonstrated an ability to uncover cybersecurity flaws with unprecedented efficiency, according to Maurice Dawson, Illinois Institute of Technology associate professor of information technology and management. While the model has not identified unknown categories of threats, the speed at which it operates represents a shift in the landscape of digital defense. A preview of the system found remote code v  more

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

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Labor economist David Autor opened a conference at Iona University to examine the transformation of the workplace and education in the era of artificial intelligence. Hosted by the Gabelli Center for Teaching and Learning, the event focused on finding meaningful careers as technology changes the nature of professional expertise. Autor, a professor at MIT, argued that the central issue is how technology alters the domain-specific knowledge required to accomplish valuable   more

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

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

OSHAWA, Ontario, April 29 -- The Ontario Tech University issued the following news release: * * * Local post-secondary institutions unite to help form Canadian Clean Energy Workforce Consortium Ontario Tech University and Durham College (DC) have joined forces with three other leading Ontario post-secondary institutions to help meet Canada's growing clean energy and nuclear workforce demands. Together with Centennial College, Georgian College and Humber Polytechnic, Ontario Tech and DC have o  more

KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, April 28 -- The Technical University of Denmark posted the following news: * * * Lower temperatures key to greener district heating * New AI tool monitors and optimizes heat consumption in multi-storey residential buildings. This will help reduce carbon emissions, minimize energy waste, and support the green transition. Non-profit housing organization Boligselskabet Sjaelland is committed to improving the efficiency of the heating supply in multi-storey dwellings to  more

KAMPALA, Uganda, April 29 -- Makerere University issued the following news: * * * Prof. Senteza Kajubi Fulbright Lecture Re-ignites debate on learner-centred reforms By Ritah Namisango On Thursday 23rd April 2026, people from different spheres of life, filled the Makerere University Main Hall to the brim, while other friends, partners and admirers, followed the proceedings virtually in a display of love and continuity, in honour of the legacy of Professor George William Senteza Kajubi, a di  more

HAMILTON, Ontario, April 29 -- McMaster University issued the following news: * * * McMaster and industry partners awarded $7.5M to lead semiconductor research The collaboration between McMaster researchers, TechInsights and Fibics Incorporated will leverage state-of-the-art instrumentation at the Canadian Centre for Electron Microscopy for next-generation semiconductor R&D. By Daniella Fiorentino, Office of the VP Research A new collaboration between McMaster researchers and industry partn  more

HAMILTON, Ontario, April 29 -- McMaster University issued the following news: * * * How will AI impact the workforce? DeGroote experts weigh in Researchers from the DeGroote School of Business share insights on the pros and cons of using AI in managerial decision-making, hiring and more. By Julienne Isaacs, DeGroote School of Business When it comes to AI and the workplace, questions abound: Should AI be used to screen candidates in hiring? Should managers use AI for significant decision-m  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Elon's Testimony Against OpenAI * A high stakes trial may reshape how AI companies are governed. In a federal courthouse in Oakland, California, Elon Musk testified against Sam Altman, Greg Brockman, and OpenAI accusing OpenAI of stealing a charity by shifting to a profit-driven model.  Mary Anne Franks, Eugene L. and Barbara A. Bernard Professor in Intellectual Property, Technology, and   more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Tokyo Airport's Newest Hires: Humanoid Robots * At Tokyo Airport, your bags may be loaded into a plane by humanoid robots. More than 60 million passengers pass through this airport every year and, amid a labor shortage, these robots offer a solution to overburdened employees.  Jungho Suh, teaching assistant professor of management at the George Washington University, specializes in strate  more

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

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

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, April 29 -- Newcastle University issued the following news: * * * The artificial nose helping sniff out food waste An 'artificial nose' developed at Newcastle University could help detect when milk or chicken is about to go off, enabling households to decide if food is still safe and reduce waste. Designed for use in domestic and commercial fridges, the sensor unit uses AI to assess freshness, which could assist families and businesses to cut waste, save money,  more

SINGAPORE, April 29 -- The National University of Singapore issued the following news release: * * * NUS Architectural Conservation Laboratory to pilot Singapore's first net-zero retrofit for a historic building Project will apply roof innovations, traditional lime-based repairs and a digital twin to guide climate-resilient conservation; repair works expected from May 2026 to end 2027  * The National University of Singapore's (NUS) Architectural Conservation Laboratory (ArCLab) will commen  more

NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, April 29 -- Radboud University posted the following news: * * * NWO grant for research into next-generation brain-inspired computing * A consortium led by the University of Groningen has been awarded a grant of EUR9 million from the long-term programme of the NWO Knowledge and Innovation Community (KIC), allocated to the project '10X-Factor(y): Towards a Dutch ecosystem for neuromorphic technologies'. Johan Mentink and Bernard van Gastel of Radboud University are a  more

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, April 29 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news: * * * Paper: Autonomous AI-based drug prescribing rife with potential problems A first-of-its-kind pilot program in Utah developed by a health-technology startup company uses artificial intelligence to automatically renew certain prescriptions for patients with chronic conditions such as hypertension and diabetes. But according to a new paper co-written by a University of Illinois Ur  more

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

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

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

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

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

BRISBANE, Australia, April 30 -- The University of Queensland posted the following news: * * * Queensland key to feeding the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games * Mooloolaba prawns, Sunshine Coast macadamias and Granite Belt olive oil on the menu at the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games could create lasting value for local businesses and communities, according to a University of Queensland report. Professor Janet McColl-Kennedy from UQ's Business School and Lead of the Innov  more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NEW YORK, April 29 -- Marymount Manhattan College issued the following Q&A on April 27, 2026, involving Broadway producer Aaron Glick: * * * Taking a Bow: Broadway Producer Aaron Glick '06 to Be Honored at Alumni Reunion Broadway producer Aaron Glick '06 has no shortage of awards. In 2016, he won a Laurence Olivier Award for Gypsy; three years later, he took home his first Tony for The Boys in the Band. He would earn two more for 2022's Kimberly Akimbo and 2025's Purpose, while amassing nomin  more

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

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 29 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * The 10 most powerful quotes from Northeastern commencement speakers * From adapting to a world with artificial intelligence to the importance of original, personal journeys, here are some messages that commencement speakers offered this year's graduates. by Shraddha Chakradhar April 29, 2026 Artificial intelligence was front of mind for many of the speakers who addressed Northeastern University's   more

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

MERCED, California, April 29 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * UC Merced Opens Flexible Routes from STEM Degrees to Teaching and Beyond * Students who arrive at UC Merced planning on specific careers often discover along the way that their interests -and strengths -are broader than they first imagined. A new initiative called Education Tracks, or EdTracks, is designed to give students a flexible, low-risk way to explore careers in education without del  more

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

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

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

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

MANCHESTER, England, April 29 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * University of Manchester Professor elected as Fellow of the Learned Society of Wales Professor Apala Majumdar, Professor of Applied Mathematics at The University of Manchester, has been elected a Fellow of the Learned Society of Wales (LSW). She is one of 44 new Fellows announced this year, recognised for their outstanding contributions to research, innovation, leadership, and public life i  more

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

PHOENIX, Arizona, April 29 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release: * * * University of Phoenix Luminaries Honored * Event recognizes distinguished alumni whose leadership demonstrates the long-term value of education designed for working adults University of Phoenix honored exceptional graduates during its inaugural Alumni Luminaries Celebration, held April 17-19, 2026, in Phoenix, Arizona. The awards program highlighted alumni whose leadership and professional achi  more

PORTSMOUTH, England, April 29 -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * Advancing operational AI ethics with CORDA's RAID lab RAID Lab brings together practitioners and researchers to shape the future of responsible AI Mark Xu The Responsible AI Decision (RAID) Lab for CORDA brought together experts from across government, the NHS, academia and industry on 15 April to look at an important topic - how can we make AI ethics work in practice? A key focus was "continuous  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

SYDNEY, Australia, April 29 -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * UNSW and Deloitte collaborate to build industry-ready talent in India The strategic collaboration will focus on industry-integrated learning, applied research, and a Centre of Excellence in emerging technologies. UNSW Sydney has announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for strategic collaboration with Deloitte India to establish a Centre of Excellence (CoE) in AI & Innovation at the new UNS  more

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

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

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

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

CARROLLTON, Georgia, April 29 -- The University of West Georgia posted the following news: * * * UWG Ed.S. Student Determined to Enhance Makerspace Education * Have you ever wondered how CourseDen was created? Whenever you log on to view your courses, you are immediately met with sections of your grades, class announcements and online resources. These smartboards and learning management systems don't create themselves; they are created by well-trained specialists that thrive on making educat  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 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

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, April 29 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Managing Mythos * Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has been preparing for the release of its newest foundational model, Claude "Mythos." It and other new models are increasingly effective at finding and potentially exploiting vulnerabilities in any software. Anthropic has been working to get in front of the security threat as similar tools become more ubiquitous. To that end, the com  more

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, April 29 -- Wake Forest University posted the following news: * * * Why AI is 'resurrecting' the liberal arts for the Class of 2026 * Highlights * The "liberal arts brain" is the human catalyst for an AI-enabled workforce. * Employers are seeking students who are not only strategic thinkers but also possess the grit to do whatever is required to get the job done well. * Students are using shorter, diverse "micro-projects" to demonstrate the value and a  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 29 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * You're hired: Northeastern students graduate with jobs lined up * From jobs at Tesla, Apple and even a self-created position that involves hiring others, Northeastern grads prepare to enter the workforce. by Hannah Morse April 29, 2026 Talk about the supply chain, particularly when it was throttled by the COVID-19 pandemic, caught Thomas Brulay's attention. Learning about the intricate, fast-pac  more