Tuesday - June 9, 2026
Research from U.S. Colleges Newsletter for Friday May 01, 2026 ( 269 items )  
"Where Are They Now?" Brittany M. Williams 08F Makes Tenure History at the University of Vermont
AMHERST, Massachusetts, April 30 -- Hampshire College posted the following news: * * * "Where Are They Now?" Brittany M. Williams 08F Makes Tenure History at the University of Vermont * When we spoke with her in 2022, Williams had just been selected as a NAEd/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellow by the National Academy of Education. Three and a half years later, she's a proud interdisciplinary educator; an internationally recognized speaker, writer, and facilitator; and working on a book that has evo  more
"You're Going to Be a Doctor": Wright's Dream Becoming Reality
CLARKSVILLE, Arkansas, April 30 -- The University of the Ozarks posted the following news: * * * "You're Going to Be a Doctor": Wright's Dream Becoming Reality * "You're going to be a doctor-you did it." Those were the words from her parents that finally made it real for Jessie Wright. Moments earlier, the University of the Ozarks senior from Decatur, Texas, had been holding her breath, staring at her phone, trying to process the news she had worked toward for years. But it wasn't until   more
'Kean Research' Spring 2026 Message from the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
UNION, New Jersey, April 30 -- Kean University issued the following news release: * * * 'Kean Research' Spring 2026 Message from the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs * Colleagues and Students, As a Carnegie-classified R2 institution, Kean University is committed to scholarly endeavors across a wide range of disciplines. Since 2021, we have hired 180 scholars, now representing over half of our tenured and tenure-track faculty. This has significantly increased our capac  more
'Kevin's Map': Spartan Bus Tour in motion
EAST LANSING, Michigan, April 29 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * 'Kevin's Map': Spartan Bus Tour in motion * When Detroit-based artist Douglas Jones was commissioned to create an art piece commemorating the Michigan State University Spartan Bus Tour's trip to the city in spring 2025, he turned to an unlikely source for inspiration: a napkin. "So many of our biggest monumental spaces were conceived over coffee or lunch or cocktails -and written on napkins. When  more
'Zombie' senescent cells are a nightmare for skeletal muscle in aging and disease
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, April 30 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * 'Zombie' senescent cells are a nightmare for skeletal muscle in aging and disease * Davis Englund, Ph.D., assistant professor in the UAB Department of Medicine. Although senescent cells no longer divide, these "zombie"-like cells can still wreak havoc in muscles during aging or as diseases develop, according to a new review article from investigators at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Publish  more
2026 Chancellor's Undergraduate Awards Ceremony recognizes 179 outstanding students
MADISON, Wisconsin, April 30 -- The University of Wisconsin posted the following news: * * * 2026 Chancellor's Undergraduate Awards Ceremony recognizes 179 outstanding students * Provost John Zumbrunnen praised the winners for expanding what we know and understand about our world. By Charles Monroe-Kane The 2026 Chancellor's Undergraduate Awards Ceremony on April 28 honored 179 students for their academic excellence, public service and undergraduate research at the University of Wisconsin-  more
2026 ERFSA Small Grant Awardees
ARCATA, California, April 30 -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt posted the following news: * * * 2026 ERFSA Small Grant Awardees * The ERFSA grant awards are designed to support tenured-track faculty, lecturers, and staff with less than five years of employment at Cal Poly Humboldt. These awards celebrate ERFSA's ongoing commitment to fostering professional growth, scholarly achievement, and innovative work of our early-career colleagues whose projects reflect the creati  more
2026 George Nigh Award finalists named at ECU
ADA, Oklahoma, April 30 -- East Central University posted the following news: * * * 2026 George Nigh Award finalists named at ECU * ADA, Okla. - Six graduating seniors at East Central University have been selected as finalists for the George Nigh Award to be presented Friday, May 15, at the 7 p.m. spring commencement ceremony to be held at the Koi Ishto Football Stadium. The George Nigh Award goes to the top graduating senior from ECU annually and is named in honor of the former governor o  more
2026 One Day One KU breaks record for gifts, raises over $5 million in 24 hours
LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 30 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * 2026 One Day One KU breaks record for gifts, raises over $5 million in 24 hours * LAWRENCE -The ninth annual One Day One KU on April 28-29 saw over 4,800 Jayhawks worldwide unite to support the University of Kansas and The University of Kansas Health System. From noon to noon, donors from all 50 states and several countries contributed $5,137,966 through more than 7,000 gifts, a record for the giving day.  more
2026-2027 Corns Scholars
DELAWARE, Ohio, April 30 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * 2026-2027 Corns Scholars * DELAWARE, Ohio - The Woltemade Center for Economics, Business and Entrepreneurship at Ohio Wesleyan University has selected 12 students for admittance into its fall class of Corns Business and Entrepreneurial Scholars. The competitive program is open to sophomores who have demonstrated strong academic performance, leadership in campus or community service organizations,   more
3 Gillings School graduate students honored with 2026 teaching assistant awards
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, April 30 -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health posted the following news: * * * 3 Gillings School graduate students honored with 2026 teaching assistant awards * Every year, the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health presents the Graduate Teaching Assistant (TA) Awards to recognize teaching assistants who inspire students; enhance student learning through creative, engaging and/or innovative teaching methods; support stu  more
4 Ways UC San Diego Research Is Changing the Future of Health
LA JOLLA, California, April 30 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * 4 Ways UC San Diego Research Is Changing the Future of Health * Health care is changing -not just in the way diseases are treated, but in how they're detected and, increasingly, prevented. At the University of California San Diego, researchers are helping drive that shift, bringing together expertise across disciplines to move discoveries more quickly from the lab to real-world   more
45th Vincent du Vigneaud Symposium Celebrates Graduate Student Research
NEW YORK, April 30 -- Cornell University - Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences posted the following news: * * * 45th Vincent du Vigneaud Symposium Celebrates Graduate Student Research * Rows of poster boards filled the Griffis Faculty Club at Weill Cornell Medicine, showcasing research ranging from cancer immunology and microbiome science to the emerging field of space biology. Standing beside them, graduate students explained months of work in a matter of minutes, fielding que  more
A&T Joins 14 HBCUs to Launch National Research Coalition
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, April 29 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * A&T Joins 14 HBCUs to Launch National Research Coalition * WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 29, 2026) - Fifteen historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), including North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, today launched the Association of HBCU Research Institutions (AHRI), a national coalition designed to accelerate world-class research, ex  more
AAPI Scholars Make Their Mark
NEW YORK, May 1 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news: * * * AAPI Scholars Make Their Mark * This AAPI Heritage month, we highlight Graduate Center faculty, students, and alumni who are producing research and creative work that reflects and enhances the experiences of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. In a new book, Professor Celina Su (GC/Brooklyn College, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Political Science, Psychology, Urban Education  more
Accreditations, Leadership in Literacy Gain Millersville University Recognition
MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- Millersville University issued the following news: * * * Accreditations, Leadership in Literacy Gain MU Recognition "The legacy of literacy at Millersville is why I came here. All of those who came before have made it easy to pick up the torch and carry it on." Dr. Aileen Hower. By Mary Dolheimer It's one thing to know you are doing good work. It's another to have someone else recognize it. Dr. Lara Willox, dean of the College of Education and Human Ser  more
Ahilan Arulanantham delivers oral argument at the U.S. Supreme Court
LOS ANGELES, California, April 30 -- The University of California at Los Angeles School of Law posted the following news: * * * Ahilan Arulanantham delivers oral argument at the U.S. Supreme Court * The U.S. Supreme Court convened on April 29 for the current term's final day of scheduled oral arguments. One case on the justices' docket, Mullin v. Doe, had been brought by immigrants from Syria who were challenging the Trump administration's attempt to dismantle the Temporary Protected Status   more
AI 75 Honors ETAMU Professor for Leadership in Artificial Intelligence
COMMERCE, Texas, April 29 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * AI 75 Honors ETAMU Professor for Leadership in Artificial Intelligence * East Texas A&M University faculty member, Dr. Christian F. Hempelmann, professor of computational linguistics and director of the Semantic Artificial Intelligence and Creativity Laboratory, has been recognized among the region's leading innovators in the third annual 2026 AI  more
Albany State University Named No. 1 Online MBA Program in Georgia for 2026
ALBANY, Georgia, May 1 -- Albany State University issued the following news: * * * Albany State University Named No. 1 Online MBA Program in Georgia for 2026 Albany State University (ASU) has been named the No. 1 Online Master of Business Administration (MBA) program in Georgia for 2026 by MBASchools.org, an independent graduate business education research platform. The recognition places Albany State at the top of Georgia's MBA landscape, affirming the program's academic rigor, ACBSP accredi  more
Albany State University Showcases Student Innovation at 14th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium
ALBANY, Georgia, May 1 -- Albany State University issued the following news: * * * Albany State University Showcases Student Innovation at 14th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium Albany State University (ASU), through its Center for Transformational Student Experiences (CTSE), proudly hosted the 14th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, bringing together student scholars, faculty mentors, and academic leaders to celebrate the power of inquiry, innovation, and discovery. This year's   more
Alfred University senior's research examines role Linkedin plays in students' career pursuits
ALFRED, New York, April 29 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: * * * Alfred University senior's research examines role Linkedin plays in students' career pursuits * An Alfred University senior studying business noticed something most of her classmates had probably stopped thinking about: every business student at Alfred is required to have a LinkedIn profile, and almost none of them were taught what to do with it. That gap became her research question, and the basis for a  more
American University Rocketry Project Transforms Students Into Aerospace Researchers
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Student researchers at Jackson-Reed High School are mastering engineering through the American Rocketry Challenge, a national competition that bridges the gap between classroom theory and flight physics. Managed by Chelsey Brown, program manager for the NASA DC Space Grant Consortium (DCSGC) and the Integrated Space Science and Technology Institute at American University, the program requires participants to design, construct, and launch functional rockets. Under the gui  more
An engineer's guide to birds
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 30 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * An engineer's guide to birds * Feathers give birds their dazzling colors. They repel water and trap heat, keeping them warm and dry. They can even stifle sound, allowing species such as owls to hunt in virtual silence. All of these functions come from the remarkable structure of feathers, explored in two chapters in " Birds Up Close," by MIT materials engineer and lifelong birde  more
Appointments, honors and activities
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, April 30 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Appointments, honors and activities * * Anjali Iyer-Pascuzzi, professor of botany and plant pathology, has been named head of the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture by Bernie Engel, the Glenn W. Sample Dean of the College of Agriculture. * Annabelle Atkin, assistant professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Science, has been named a Rising Star by the Assoc  more
Arcadia University and Acts Retirement-Life Communities Announce Workforce Development Partnership
GLENSIDE, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- Arcadia University issued the following news: * * * Arcadia University and Acts Retirement-Life Communities Announce Workforce Development Partnership By Emily Horowitz As part of its dynamic Workforce Development initiative, Arcadia University is proud to announce a partnership with Acts Retirement-Life Communities ("Acts"), of Fort Washington, Pa. This partnership will provide all Acts team members and others with full access to the entire Arcadia catalogue  more
At Miami's Undergraduate Research Forum, some of the most surprising discoveries had nothing to do with data
OXFORD, Ohio, April 30 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * At Miami's Undergraduate Research Forum, some of the most surprising discoveries had nothing to do with data * For many of the 447 undergraduates who presented at Miami's Undergraduate Research Forum (URF) on April 24, the most surprising discovery wasn't in their data -it was that their research took them somewhere they never expected to go. The Shriver Center's John Dolibois Room was packed with people looking to  more
AUWCL Hosts National SJD Roundtable 2026
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- American University Washington College of Law hosted the National SJD Roundtable 2026 to foster academic exchange and community building among doctoral candidates from across the U.S. and abroad. The event featured 36 presenters and more than 50 participants representing prominent law schools. Twelve panels allowed emerging scholars to present research and engage in discussions to strengthen professional connections. Participants addressed various legal topics including   more
Baoshan Xing Co-authors New Book on Threat of Micro- and Nanoplastics
AMHERST, Massachusetts, April 30 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Baoshan Xing Co-authors New Book on Threat of Micro- and Nanoplastics * While the threat that microplastics pose to human and ecological health has been richly documented and is well known, nanoplastics, which are smaller than one micrometer (1/50th the thickness of an average human hair), are far more reactive, far more mobile and vastly more capable of crossing biological membranes. Yet, be  more
Bare root, big impact: Penn State Extension helps communities plant trees
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Bare root, big impact: Penn State Extension helps communities plant trees * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -More than 1,300 large trees were planted across Pennsylvania this spring through a program helping communities overcome the cost and complexity of expanding local tree canopy. Supported by Penn State Extension and the nonprofit TreePennsylvania, the effort helps municipalities plant dozens o  more
Barnard Seniors Research: Postnatal Mental Health and Charismatic Religion
NEW YORK, May 1 -- Barnard College issued the following news: * * * Barnard Seniors Research: Postnatal Mental Health and Charismatic Religion Almost all Barnard students complete an independent research project in their final year: the senior thesis. Two members of the Class of 2026 shared their projects with us. * For many Barnard alumnae, the senior thesis is the highlight of their college education: the moment when all of their tools, knowledge, and resources come together to produce in  more
Bates College: Two English Faculty Awarded Guggenheim Fellowship
LEWISTON, Maine, May 1 -- Bates College issued the following news: * * * Two English faculty awarded Guggenheim Fellowship By Meredith McCarroll The John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation announced its 101st class of Guggenheim Fellows last month, including 223 distinguished individuals working across 55 disciplines. Two of those fellows are Bates faculty in the Department of English. Jessica Anthony '96, senior lecturer, and Myronn Hardy, associate professor, are among this year's class   more
Beekeeper's Homecoming: Renowned Honey Bee Scientist Jamie Ellis Returns to Lead UGA Bee Program
ATHENS, Georgia, May 1 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * A beekeeper's homecoming: Renowned honey bee scientist Jamie Ellis returns to lead UGA Bee Program Takeaways * Mentorship legacy: On June 1, CAES alum Jamie Ellis will succeed his former mentor, Keith Delaplane, as director of the UGA Bee Program. * Proven track record: During his tenure at the University of Florida, Ellis built a program that secured over $9.3 million in grants and produced nearly 1,000 pu  more
Bernard Baruch Dinner Raises a Record $1.96 Million for the Baruch College Fund
NEW YORK, April 30 -- Baruch College posted the following news: * * * Bernard Baruch Dinner Raises a Record $1.96 Million for the Baruch College Fund * From left: Baruch President S. David Wu; Dov L Schlein ('70, MBA '75), recipient of the President's Medal, Presidential Professor Jim Gatheral from the Master of Financial Engineering program, honored with the Distinguished Faculty Award, and Baruch College Fund President Luz Liebeskind. Baruch hosted its annual Bernard Baruch Dinner on Apr  more
Binghamton University: School of SSIE Looks Back on Strong Spring Semester
BINGHAMTON, New York, May 1 (TNSjou) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * School of SSIE looks back on strong spring semester By Chris Kocher The spring semester at Binghamton University is nearly over, with Commencement just a couple of weeks away. The School of Systems Science and Industrial Engineering at the Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science is looking back on its student, faculty and research accomplishments. * * * New rankings Earlier t  more
Binghamton University: Student Takes Top Honors in Art of Science Contest
BINGHAMTON, New York, May 1 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Student takes top honors in Art of Science contest First Friday show planned for contest's 10th anniversary By Katie Liu Cancer cells that resemble stained glass windows. Tiny fruit flies wrestling the nectar from the corpse of a bee. Canyons, bathed in sunset, that look like whorls of cotton candy. For the past 10 years, Binghamton University's annual Art of Science competition has honored the striking   more
Blocking two proteins reverses lung scarring in preclinical study
ROANOKE, Virginia, April 30 -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Blocking two proteins reverses lung scarring in preclinical study * A Virginia Tech team has identified a promising new therapeutic strategy for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), showing that blocking two proteins can halt and even reverse lung scarring in preclinical models. A new study in the journal Theranostics, led by senior author Yassine Sassi, assistant profe  more
Case Western Reserve University Receives Largest Commitment to Higher Ed in Ohio History: $125M From Mandel Foundation
CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 1 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Case Western Reserve University receives largest commitment to higher ed in Ohio history: $125M from Mandel Foundation Record investment will fund four focus areas, including new humanities building, student scholarships, leadership initiatives, and ethical technological innovation * As Case Western Reserve University celebrates its bicentennial, the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation and the J  more
CCE Educators Connect at the 2026 CHE In-Service
ITHACA, New York, April 30 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * CCE Educators Connect at the 2026 CHE In-Service * April 30, 2026 | By Juan Vazquez-Leddon and Paul Treadwell * Cornell Cooperative Extension More than 80 Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) educators from across New York State gathered on campus April 15-17 for the annual Cornell Human Ecology In-Service. CCE connects communities with Cornell University r  more
China surpasses US in research spending
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 30 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * China surpasses US in research spending * Originally published in By Caroline Wagner Professor of Public Affairs, The Ohio State University *** Original text here: https://news.osu.edu/china-surpasses-us-in-research-spending/  more
Class Act: Ariel Hernandez-Leyva
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, April 30 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Class Act: Ariel Hernandez-Leyva * For about an hour, Ariel Hernandez-Leyva held a scientific secret. A discovery only he had uncovered. At the time, more than a decade ago, he was an undergraduate at Yale University, working long hours in a biology lab studying cytokinesis, the final stage of cell division. One spring afternoon, while using a high-resolution fluorescence microscope to obse  more
Class Acts: Catalina Bernabe Correa
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, April 30 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Class Acts: Catalina Bernabe Correa * Catalina Bernabe Correa chose WashU for a lot of reasons -the distinguished program in biomedical engineering at McKelvey Engineering; the support for student entrepreneurs through the Skandalaris Center; and the wide range of co-curricular activities. WashU also offered Bernabe the opportunity to meet leading scientists from around the globe. "Coming f  more
Clemson Rural Health receives $7.7M Maternal Care Access Grant to Improve Care of Mothers and Babies in South Carolina
CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 30 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson Rural Health receives $7.7M Maternal Care Access Grant to Improve Care of Mothers and Babies in South Carolina * College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences Clemson Rural Health (CRH) received $7.7 million from the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) to implement the Maternal Care Access Project in underserved communities across South Carolina. The grant includes $702,750 i  more
College of Science awards faculty and staff for excellence
CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 30 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * College of Science awards faculty and staff for excellence * Several Clemson College of Science faculty and staff members were honored for excellence during an awards ceremony on April 30. The honorees were: Outstanding New Teammate Caleb McGill is the assistant director of global engagement for the College of Science. McGill has significantly expanded experiential learning by proactively meeting  more
Crawford Fellows present new methods of conserving, managing wildlife habitat
BOZEMAN, Montana, April 30 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Crawford Fellows present new methods of conserving, managing wildlife habitat * Montana State University graduate student S. William Hammond, center, discusses his research project using State-Space modeling for Ecological Inferences and Forecasts as the first cohort of Crawford Fellows present their research during the Crawford Fellows Showcase Thursday, April 16, 2026, in Bozeman, Mont. MSU photo by Col  more
CSUCI Faculty Earns Prestigious Fulbright Award for Spain
CAMARILLO, California, May 1 -- California State University Channel Islands campus issued the following news release: * * * CSUCI Faculty Earns Prestigious Fulbright Award for Spain CSUCI is proud to announce that Ekin Pehlivan has been selected as a 2026-2027 Fulbright U.S. Scholar for Spain. Fulbright Scholar Awards are among the most prestigious international fellowships, supporting faculty in teaching and research abroad while fostering global collaboration and professional growth. Fulb  more
Darkness all around: a solid network built by ADVANCE before COVID allowed it to support faculty
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 * 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 group during the early  more
David L. Rice Library selected for national AI in Action cohort
EVANSVILLE, Indiana, April 30 -- The University of Southern Indiana issued the following news release: * * * David L. Rice Library selected for national AI in Action cohort * The University of Southern Indiana is proud to announce that David L. Rice Library has been selected to participate in AI in Action, a national cohort led by Ithaka S+R that brings together academic libraries from across the country to explore responsible and innovative uses of artificial intelligence in library operati  more
Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders Above and Beyond Awards
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, April 29 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders Above and Beyond Awards * The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSDS) in Samford University's School of Health Professions hosted its annual Above and Beyond Award Ceremony, recognizing students who have demonstrated academic and clinical excellence, leadership and a commitment to service. More than 75 CSDS undergraduate students   more
Destination Missoula/Missoula Tourism Business Improvement District, UM Announce New Partnership
MISSOULA, Montana, April 30 -- The University of Montana posted the following news release: * * * Destination Missoula/Missoula Tourism Business Improvement District, UM Announce New Partnership * Through the partnership, the University, Destination Missoula and Missoula TBID will collaborate on awareness campaigns to promote university events, as well as content and digital ad partnerships -all with the goal of increasing hotel room nights and driving visitor spending in Missoula. As part  more
Distinguished Scripps Alumna Finds Her Groove with Climate Movement Rooted in Joy
LA JOLLA, California, April 30 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Distinguished Scripps Alumna Finds Her Groove with Climate Movement Rooted in Joy * Last Friday night, more than 500 community members packed into Birch Aquarium at Scripps to dance, shimmy and shake off their environmental woes, while also discovering ways to advance climate solutions. At the center of the action was distinguished UC San Diego alumna Ayana Elizabeth Johnson -a ma  more
Do youth gangs exist in rural America?
CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, April 30 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news: * * * Do youth gangs exist in rural America? * Christopher Fleming is a professor of social work at the University of Illinois Urbana- Champaign and the first author of a recent study that explored gang involvement among youths from rural and small communities in the U.S. Fleming spoke with News Bureau research editor Sharita Forrest. What sparked your interest in examining gangs   more
Dosenbach named inaugural David M. and Tracy S. Holtzman Professor of Neurology
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, April 30 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Dosenbach named inaugural David M. and Tracy S. Holtzman Professor of Neurology * Nico U. Dosenbach, MD, PhD, a widely recognized pioneer in precision neuroimaging, has been installed as the inaugural David M. and Tracy S. Holtzman Professor of Neurology at WashU Medicine. The professorship was established by David M. Holtzman, MD, a world-renowned WashU Medicine expert in Alzheimer's disease  more
Dr. Caroline Rickards awarded Presidential Service Award by the American Physiological Society
FORT WORTH, Texas, April 30 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * Dr. Caroline Rickards awarded Presidential Service Award by the American Physiological Society * Dr. Caroline Rickards, professor of physiology and anatomy at UNT Health Fort Worth, has been awarded the 2026 Presidential Service award by the American Physiological Society for outstanding service to APS and the broader physiology community. Each year the APS executive board presen  more
Dr. Carrie Phillips' CASE Leadership Elevates UA Little Rock on National Stage
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 30 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * Dr. Carrie Phillips' CASE Leadership Elevates UA Little Rock on National Stage * As the CASE District IV Conference convened in Dallas in April, Dr. Carrie Phillips marked the approaching close of her term as district chair, capping four years of growth, stronger connections, and expanded engagement across the region. Phillips, chief marketing and communications officer at the   more
Dr. Phyllis MacGilvray appointed two-year dean for School of Medicine Greenville
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, April 29 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news: * * * Dr. Phyllis MacGilvray appointed two-year dean for School of Medicine Greenville * Update: On April 29, 2026, Provost Mary Anne Fitzpatrick announced that after serving a two-year interim appointment, Dr. Phyllis MacGilvray has been appointed dean of the School of Medicine Greenville, effective July 1. "Under her exceptional leadership, the school is well positioned for continued growth an  more
EarthFest at CSU Connects Students to Sustainability in Action
CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 30 -- Cleveland State University issued the following news: * * * EarthFest at CSU Connects Students to Sustainability in Action * Facebook X LinkedIn WhatsApp Copy Link Email Share In celebration of Earth Day, Cleveland State University brought together students, local organizations and sustainability advocates for its annual EarthFest, an interactive event designed to highlight environmentally conscious practices and inspire everyday change. Presented by CSU's Of  more
East Texas A&M Electrical Engineering Students Win National SDR Competition
COMMERCE, Texas, April 30 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * East Texas A&M Electrical Engineering Students Win National SDR Competition * Students from East Texas A&M University earned first place in a national software-defined radio (SDR) competition, outperforming teams from major research universities across the country. The team, composed of senior electrical engineering students in the College of S  more
Eastern Kentucky small farmers connect through hands-on conference in Whitley County
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, April 30 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Eastern Kentucky small farmers connect through hands-on conference in Whitley County * Kentucky State event builds on annual Small Farmers Conference model while bringing practical, research-based education directly to producers FRANKFORT, Ky. -In Whitley County, the future of small farming was measured in seedlings, shared knowledge, family stories, and practical skills producers could take home.   more
Elizabeth Warren, Marsha Blackburn Headline VPA Bipartisan Event on the Looming AI Crisis
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 30 -- Vanderbilt Law School posted the following news: * * * Elizabeth Warren, Marsha Blackburn Headline VPA Bipartisan Event on the Looming AI Crisis * Policymakers need to take action to get ahead of an AI revolution that is already on the doorstep of the U.S. economy, said Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), and economic experts at a Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator event in Washington, D.C. At the event, Sen. Warren delivered remarks  more
Environmental partner and visionary philanthropist honored
COLLEGEVILLE, Pennsylvania, April 29 -- Ursinus College issued the following news: * * * Environmental partner and visionary philanthropist honored * Each year, the Philadelphia Business Journal spotlights impactful charitable collaborations through its Partners in Philanthropy Awards. The program expanded last year with the introduction of a Faces of Philanthropy category, honoring individuals who help drive these efforts forward. In 2026, the publication recognized 26 partnerships and 10 i  more
Environmental scientist Robin Verble named a Fulbright Scholar
ROLLA, Missouri, April 30 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news: * * * Environmental scientist Robin Verble named a Fulbright Scholar * Dr. Robin Verble, professor of biological sciences at Missouri S&T, will spend part of this coming summer helping expand biodiversity in insect populations in Ecuador as a 2026-27 Fulbright U.S. Scholar. Fulbright Scholar Awards are fellowships that offer scholars an opportunity to teach and conduct research abroad whil  more
ETSU partners with Bristol, TN and Tennessee Hills for Bristol Sessions Nights
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, April 30 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * ETSU partners with Bristol, TN and Tennessee Hills for Bristol Sessions Nights * BRISTOL, Tenn. - A century after the recordings that forever changed American music, Bristol, Tennessee is setting the stage for a yearlong celebration that bridges its storied past with a vibrant musical future. Today, the City of Bristol, Tennessee, alongside the ETSU Appalachian Music Collective and Tennessee  more
Explore D.C. 2026 champions behind-the-scenes access and insight
SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, April 30 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Explore D.C. 2026 champions behind-the-scenes access and insight * Leaning toward a desk microphone in the United States Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship's meeting space, Politics and Law major Zoe Thorp '29 addresses her 12 fellow Bryant University 'senators' as they hold a mock hearing debating an education infrastructure bill that would supply learning technologies to K-5 studen  more
Falco to Congress: Benign scientific data can be exploited by China
ITHACA, New York, April 30 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Falco to Congress: Benign scientific data can be exploited by China * The sound of drones, the movements of satellites, the everyday activities of scientific research stations: all might seem like harmless, granular information. But when enough is scraped and aggregated? "At scale, benign data becomes intelligence," said Greg Falco '10, assistant professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering in the Cornel  more
FAU Study Reveals How Camels 'Beat the Heat' at the Cellular Level
BOCA RATON, Florida, May 1 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Study Reveals How Camels 'Beat the Heat' at the Cellular Level Study Snapshot: Living organisms must constantly adjust to changes in their environment, and temperature is one of the most important stressors they face. Even small shifts in heat can disrupt cellular balance and alter how genes function. As climate variability and extreme  more
Fermilab teams up with NIU to launch quantum science program
DEKALB, Illinois, April 30 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * Fermilab teams up with NIU to launch quantum science program * The U.S. Department of Energy's Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab) has signed a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement with NIU, officially launching a collaborative, cutting-edge quantum science program for graduate students. The inaugural class will begin in the fall semester of 2026. Fermilab Director Norbert Hol  more
Five Batten School & William & Mary Virginia Institute of Marine Science Students Recognized in 2026-2027 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program
GLOUCESTER POINT, Virginia, May 1 -- William and Mary Virginia Institute of Marine Science issued the following news: * * * Five Batten School & VIMS students recognized in 2026-2027 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program By Patrick McGettigan Five current and incoming graduate students at William & Mary's Batten School & VIMS have been recognized with awards and honorable mentions as part of the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) 2026-2027 Graduate Research Fel  more
For autonomous robots, not all rules are equal
AMES, Iowa, April 30 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: * * * For autonomous robots, not all rules are equal * AMES, Iowa - From driving cars to flying drones, as autonomous robots take on more responsibility, they also face more human-like dilemmas -including what to do when rules collide. For a self-driving vehicle, this conundrum might pop up when a pedestrian suddenly steps off a curb and into its path. By swerving to avoid them, the car will also have to brief  more
For crop breeders, growth curves built on drone data reveal timing and duration of genetic effects
AMES, Iowa, April 30 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: * * * For crop breeders, growth curves built on drone data reveal timing and duration of genetic effects * AMES, Iowa - Though it's largely a hereditary trait, siblings often grow to be different heights. But even if they end up topping out at the same stature, they may take different paths to get there. As they progress through childhood, growth spurts can come at varying ages with varying intensities. It's e  more
Four From Johns Hopkins Elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 1 -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news: * * * Four from Johns Hopkins elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences Richard Kagan, Ulrich Mueller, Vesla Weaver, and Sarah Woodson are among 252 individuals recognized for excellence in their fields * Four Johns Hopkins University faculty members--historian Richard Kagan, neuroscientist Ulrich Mueller, political scientist Vesla Weaver, and biophysicist Sarah Woodson--are among 252 individuals re  more
From Antibiotic Discovery to the Role of Religion in Health, Pre-Med Student Has Already Investigated Major Questions in the Medical World
STORRS, Connecticut, April 30 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * From Antibiotic Discovery to the Role of Religion in Health, Pre-Med Student Has Already Investigated Major Questions in the Medical World * Just because she's about to graduate doesn't mean that Hailey DeWalt '26 (CLAS) is taking it easy. When she spoke with UConn Today in late March, the molecular and cell biology (MCB) major was busy preparing for the end of her last semester, including putti  more
From CATbus to Capitol Hill: Clemson engineering major prepares for career in law
CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 30 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * From CATbus to Capitol Hill: Clemson engineering major prepares for career in law * Celebrating Our Graduates Walker Green spends part of his day behind the wheel of a CATbus, navigating campus routes and student schedules. Outside his shifts, the mechanical engineering senior is preparing for a very different road ahead-law school. Green came to Clemson with that goal in mind. Engineering wasn't the  more
From Maui to Medicine, Viterbi Helped Her Chart Her Own Path
LOS ANGELES, California, April 30 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * From Maui to Medicine, Viterbi Helped Her Chart Her Own Path * Growing up on Maui, Hawaii, Alara Berkmen did not look like a future engineer on paper. She was better at English than math, loved music and the arts, and the STEM classes offered at her school were all-male. "I didn't really want to take those classes," she says. What she had instead was curio  more
Generous gift to fund two professorships, catalyze new economics and policy research at Brown
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, April 30 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Generous gift to fund two professorships, catalyze new economics and policy research at Brown * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -A $12 million gift from a family foundation founded and led by accomplished business leader and Brown University alumnus Orlando Bravo will fund the establishment of two endowed professorships and support research focused on pivotal economics and policy issues. The creatio  more
Georgia State University: Candace R. Kuby Appointed as Next Dean of the College of Education & Human Development
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 1 -- Georgia State University issued the following news: * * * Candace R. Kuby Appointed as Next Dean of the College of Education & Human Development Georgia State University has appointed Candace R. Kuby as dean of the College of Education & Human Development, effective Aug. 1. Her appointment represents a meaningful transition for the college and an opportunity to advance its next phase of growth and impact. A collaborative and community-engaged leader, she currently   more
Gerald Chan to Deliver UConn Health's 55th Commencement Address
STORRS, Connecticut, April 30 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Gerald Chan to Deliver UConn Health's 55th Commencement Address * The 2026 UConn Health Commencement Speaker and honorary degree recipient will be Gerald Chan, a scientist and venture capitalist who has forged transformative changes across many fields in medicine and healthcare. Chan will be receiving an honorary doctorate of science degree from UConn and will deliver his commencement address on  more
Ghosh Selected for Monthly ATU Faculty Award
RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, April 30 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * Ghosh Selected for Monthly ATU Faculty Award * Dr. Robin Ghosh, Arkansas Tech University assistant professor of computer and information science, was recognized as ATU faculty member of the month by ATU Faculty Senate on Thursday, April 30. The honor is based upon Ghosh's role in the development of and forthcoming implementation of a new artificial intelligence track as part of the ATU Bachelor of  more
Gillings faculty honored with 2026 awards for mentorship, teaching, research and service
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, April 30 -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health posted the following news: * * * Gillings faculty honored with 2026 awards for mentorship, teaching, research and service * Leaders at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health have announced the winners of four of the School's most prestigious awards - the John E. Larsh Jr. Award for Mentorship ; the Edward G. McGavran Award for Excellence in Teaching ; the Bernard G. Gree  more
Gillings School honors 7 faculty members for teaching innovation
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, April 30 -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health posted the following news: * * * Gillings School honors 7 faculty members for teaching innovation * Students at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health voted last month to select the School's most innovative classroom teachers. First presented in February 2012, the Teaching Innovation Awards honor faculty members who students feel "improve the learning environment at th  more
Giving Day Raises Over $1 Million to Support a Healthy Tennessee
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, April 30 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news: * * * Giving Day Raises Over $1 Million to Support a Healthy Tennessee * The University of Tennessee Health Sciences' sixth-annual Giving Day wrapped up last week, but the funds raised will have continuing impact. More than 1,000 donors came together to contribute a record amount to this year's Giving Day, April 21, reflecting the commitment of the university community to advancing he  more
Goyal receives industrial achievement award for superconducting technology
BUFFALO, New York, April 30 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Goyal receives industrial achievement award for superconducting technology * By Cory Nealon BUFFALO, N.Y. - University at Buffalo researcher Amit Goyal was recognized by organizers of a leading international conference on superconductivity and magnetism with an industrial achievement award for his contributions to the field. Goyal, PhD, is a SUNY Distinguished   more
Grant backs early-career study on metabolism and food choices
ROANOKE, Virginia, April 30 -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Grant backs early-career study on metabolism and food choices * Mary Elizabeth Baugh '09, M.S. '13, Ph.D. '18, a research scientist with Virginia Tech's Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, has been awarded a National Institutes of Health Mentored Research Scientist Development Award to study how metabolic health influences the brain systems that shape what and ho  more
GVSU Expertise Part of Study Examining Sometimes Differing Professional Dog-training Methods
ALLENDALE, Michigan, May 1 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * GVSU expertise part of study examining sometimes differing professional dog-training methods With dog owners trying to train their pets often facing conflicting advice in a largely unregulated field, a study by experts including a Grand Valley psychology researcher examined how professional dog trainers consider training methods, humane practices and professional standards. The study was conducted b  more
Hofstra Honors Faculty Members Who Inspire Through Mentorship
HEMPSTEAD, New York, May 1 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * Hofstra Honors Faculty Members Who Inspire Through Mentorship Ginny Greenberg Hofstra University will honor Dr. Javier Izquierdo, professor of biology, as Mentor of the Year for Research and Scholarly Activity and Dr. Jingsi Christina Wu, associate professor of journalism, media studies, and public relations, as Mentor of the Year in Creative Disciplines. Both will be recognized at the Celebration of Scholarly  more
HPU Research and Innovation: April 2026
HIGH POINT, North Carolina, April 30 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * HPU Research and Innovation: April 2026 * High Point University (r) pre-dental students Jordan Havert and Tyler Janick recently co-presented their original research and received the Undergraduate Poster Award at Fungal Genetics 2026, a major international research conference in Pacific Grove, California. Both students are sophomores. HIGH POINT, N.C., April 30, 2026 - High Point Universit  more
Idaho State University and NuCube Energy Selected for the U.S. Department of Energy Launch Pad USA Program
POCATELLO, Idaho, April 29 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * Idaho State University and NuCube Energy Selected for the U.S. Department of Energy Launch Pad USA Program * The next generation of nuclear energy technology could soon be taking shape right in Pocatello. Idaho State University has officially requested authorization to host the NuCube Energy Advanced Research and Test Reactor on its campus, a move that would dramatically expand research opportunities in nuc  more
In Memoriam: UT San Antonio remembers renowned chemist and emeritus professor Michael Doyle
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 30 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * In Memoriam: UT San Antonio remembers renowned chemist and emeritus professor Michael Doyle * It is with great sadness that we share that Michael P. Doyle, PhD, emeritus professor of chemistry at The University of Texas at San Antonio, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026. Doyle was a world-renowned researcher and devoted educator who made significant advances in the field of chemistry. Kn  more
Intensive care from both sides: UK ICU doctor becomes patient
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, April 30 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * Intensive care from both sides: UK ICU doctor becomes patient * Gerald Klim, D.O., spent his career rehabilitating some of the most vulnerable patients in UK HealthCare's intensive care units, but he didn't fully understand the impact of his work until he became an ICU patient himself. "I wish I could have experienced it sooner," Klim said. "It really opened my eyes to what good healthcare is all a  more
IUP Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree Program Approved by Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Chancellor
INDIANA, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * IUP Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree Program Approved by Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Chancellor Indiana University of Pennsylvania's Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree program has been approved by the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Chancellor Chris Fiorentino. Approval of the degree program by the Chancellor is part of the process for a university in th  more
IUP Justice Research Fellowship Students Present Research to Indiana County Officials
INDIANA, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * IUP Justice Research Fellowship Students Present Research to Indiana County Officials Indiana University of Pennsylvania's 2025-26 Justice Research Fellows presented their original research to Indiana County officials at the Indiana County Courthouse on April 29. The student presenters and their research projects were Lauren Connor, who presented "Examining Satisfaction Rates with Victim Servi  more
Johns Hopkins: Survey Finds Problematic Social Media and Gaming Behaviors Linked to Loneliness and Mental Distress Among Saudi High School Students
BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 1 (TNSjou) -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * Survey Finds Problematic Social Media and Gaming Behaviors Linked to Loneliness and Mental Distress Among Saudi High School Students A national survey of high school students in Saudi Arabia found that frequent social media use and internet gaming habits were common and associated with higher levels of loneliness and mental distress. The study, led by res  more
Johns Hopkins: Synthetic Biologist Reza Kalhor Receives $250,000 President's Innovation Award
BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 1 -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news: * * * Synthetic biologist Reza Kalhor receives $250,000 President's Innovation Award Kalhor recognized for his work developing technologies to aid understanding of how early-life biological signals influence disease decades later * Synthetic biologist Reza Kalhor recently received the $250,000 President's Innovation Award, which recognizes early- to mid-career faculty at Johns Hopkins University who are transl  more
Kennesaw State recognizes outstanding staff at annual awards ceremony
KENNESAW, Georgia, April 30 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Kennesaw State recognizes outstanding staff at annual awards ceremony * Kennesaw State University leaders on Wednesday presented awards to five of the institution's most outstanding employees at its annual staff awards event at the KSU Center. Supporting the faculty and students in Kennesaw State's core mission of teaching, learning, and discovery through research are thousands of people workin  more
KU expanding job opportunities for disabled Kansans through state investment
LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 30 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU expanding job opportunities for disabled Kansans through state investment * LAWRENCE -People with disabilities want to work. They bring value to businesses and contribute to organizational success. These are points that University of Kansas researchers have heard repeatedly as they work to build capacity for employment opportunities around the state. But expanding employment options for those with di  more
KU leaders, supporters celebrate ceremonial groundbreaking for new Entrepreneurship Hub
LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 30 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU leaders, supporters celebrate ceremonial groundbreaking for new Entrepreneurship Hub * LAWRENCE -University of Kansas leaders, alumni, donors and community partners gathered April 24 to celebrate the start of construction for the new KU Entrepreneurship Hub, a donor-funded building designed to serve as an academic launch point for student entrepreneurs. The Hub will be operated by the School of Busin  more
LC State Holds Commencement at Orofino Prison, Celebrates 40 Graduates
LEWISTON, Idaho, May 1 -- Lewis-Clark State College issued the following news release: * * * LC State holds commencement at Orofino prison, celebrates 40 graduates OROFINO, Idaho - Participation in the Lewis-Clark State College Prison Education Program continues to grow, with 22 students receiving degrees during a commencement ceremony held Thursday at Idaho Correctional Institution - Orofino. Overall, LC State expects to award 40 degrees to prison education students this year, with two grad  more
Leighton School of Nursing Builds Research Pipeline Through New Faculty Development Program
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 30 -- Marian University posted the following news: * * * Leighton School of Nursing Builds Research Pipeline Through New Faculty Development Program * 12-week initiative strengthens faculty scholarship and Marian University's growing research momentum The Leighton School of Nursing at Marian University is strengthening its research foundation by investing in the people closest to its mission: its faculty. Through a new 12-week Research Proposal Development Pr  more
Location cue on social media posts affects user response to others' experiences
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Location cue on social media posts affects user response to others' experiences * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The old maxim "location, location, location" may be as important in the social media landscape as it is in real estate. When a social media post about a user's personal experiences, feelings or beliefs includes geographic information, that location cue may affect how much readers like   more
Long-term study of COVID lockdown and family life shows unexpected, lasting effects on fatherhood
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, April 30 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Long-term study of COVID lockdown and family life shows unexpected, lasting effects on fatherhood * In the years following the COVID-19 pandemic, much has been said about how the lockdowns created conditions for dual-parent families to spend more time at home with their children. In an ideal vision of family life, this would have led to parents sharing in quality time and caregiving responsibilitie  more
Maine Law Review Symposium at Colby College Aims to Shine Light on the Places the Law Doesn't Always Reach
PORTLAND, Maine, May 1 -- The University of Maine School of Law issued the following news: * * * Maine Law Review symposium at Colby College aims to shine light on the places the law doesn't always reach The 2026 Maine Law Review symposium, Rural Legal Perspectives: Challenges and Opportunities, brought together scholars, students, practitioners, and policymakers at Colby College to examine the persistent challenges facing rural communities. The conference focused on attorney shortages, acces  more
Marian Students Turn Class Projects Into Real-World Research
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 30 -- Marian University posted the following news: * * * Marian Students Turn Class Projects Into Real-World Research * What starts as a simple class project can turn into something much bigger. At Marian University, students are taking their ideas from the classroom to the real world, presenting original research and solving real problems. Watch the story here *** Original text here: https://www.marian.edu/newsroom/2026/04/marian-students-turn-class-project  more
Marymount Manhattan College: Professor Nava Silton's Comic Book Series 'Realabilities' Expands Its Reach--and Its Opportunities for Students
NEW YORK, May 1 -- Marymount Manhattan College issued the following news: * * * Professor Nava Silton's Comic Book Series 'Realabilities' Expands its Reach--and its Opportunities for Students When Psychology Professor Nava Silton, Ph.D., began developing her Realabilities comic book series in the early 2010s, she hoped it would be as valuable a tool for MMC students as for the young readers it aimed to reach. The series follows five grade-schoolers with disabilities, showcasing their strengt  more
Mauro named interim dean of the Penn State College of Earth and Mineral Sciences
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Mauro named interim dean of the Penn State College of Earth and Mineral Sciences * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -John Mauro, department head and professor of materials science and engineering at Penn State, has been named interim John Leone Dean in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, effective July 1. Mauro succeeds Lee Kump, who is stepping down after nearly nine years as dean to resum  more
Media Tip Sheet: "American Made" Exhibition at GW + America 250 Expert Commentary
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: "American Made" Exhibition at GW + America 250 Expert Commentary * WASHINGTON (April 30, 2026) - "American Made" is a new immersive exhibition at The George Washington University's Corcoran School of the Arts & Design, now on view until May 9th. "American Made" is a collaborative project between GW's Museum Studies and Interaction Design programs that brings together works spanning more t  more
Michigan Medicine: Study Hints at Cause of Pachyonychia Congenita and a Long-awaited Potential Treatment
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 1 (TNSjou) -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * New study hints at cause of pachyonychia congenita and a long-awaited potential treatment The work clarifies the role of keratin in the skin's inflammatory response of the painful skin condition * Imagine a skin condition so painful, people with it are reduced to crawling around their homes to avoid having to walk on thick and painful   more
Millikin host premiere event for documentary exploring life and legacy of founder James Millikin
DECATUR, Illinois, April 30 -- Millikin University posted the following news: * * * Millikin host premiere event for documentary exploring life and legacy of founder James Millikin * DECATUR, Ill. - Millikin University hosted a special premiere event on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, for a new documentary chronicling the life and legacy of its founder, James Millikin, offering attendees a deeper look at the vision and values that continue to shape the institution today. Held in conjunction wit  more
Missouri S&T alumnus Lister Florence takes the reins as Rolla mayor
ROLLA, Missouri, April 30 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news: * * * Missouri S&T alumnus Lister Florence takes the reins as Rolla mayor * In 1986, Lister B. Florence Jr. began taking classes as a first-year civil engineering student at Missouri University of Science and Technology. Nearly 40 years later, Florence is now a three-time graduate of S&T and the newly elected mayor of Rolla, Missouri. "I could have never predicted this would be the directi  more
Missouri S&T professor receives Wound Healing Society's Early-Career faculty award
ROLLA, Missouri, April 30 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news: * * * Missouri S&T professor receives Wound Healing Society's Early-Career faculty award * Dr. Fateme Fayyazbakhsh, an assistant professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at Missouri S&T, was awarded the Wound Healing Society's 2026 Early-Career Faculty Award during the organization's annual meeting held earlier this month in Charlotte, North Carolina. The award recognizes early-ca  more
MLK Award Winner Adanna Okiwelu Finds Ways to 'Build Bridges That Need to be Built'
SAN LUIS OBISPO, California, April 30 -- California Polytechnic State University issued the following news: * * * MLK Award Winner Adanna Okiwelu Finds Ways to 'Build Bridges That Need to be Built' * At the 10th annual MLK Jr. Legacy event in January, third-year economics student and Black Student Union (BSU) board member Adanna Okiwelu co-accepted the MLK Legacy Award. She was honored alongside Preston Allen, retired associate vice president for Cal Poly's Student Affairs Division and execu  more
Montana State STEM student admitted to prestigious pre-law program
BOZEMAN, Montana, April 30 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Montana State STEM student admitted to prestigious pre-law program * BOZEMAN -A sophomore in Montana State University's Honors College double-majoring in cell biology and neuroscience and biochemistry was recently accepted to the highly selective University of Virginia Law School Roadmap Scholars program. Neva Clark is one of 12 students nationwide admitted to the program and the first to be accepted from  more
MSU professor helps uncover widespread genetic exchange in disease-causing parasites
STARKVILLE, Mississippi, April 30 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * MSU professor helps uncover widespread genetic exchange in disease-causing parasites * STARKVILLE, Miss.- Mississippi State University biologist Matthew W. Brown is part of an international research team whose latest findings, published this spring in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, are reshaping scientific understanding of how parasitic organisms evolve and ultimately spre  more
Museum of the Rockies announces May programming
BOZEMAN, Montana, April 30 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Museum of the Rockies announces May programming * BOZEMAN -The Museum of the Rockies at Montana State University will host community events and experiences throughout the month of May, featuring Indigenous voices, scientific discovery and the seasonal return of one of Bozeman's immersive outdoor experiences, the Living History Farm. "May is a pivotal month at the museum as we open the Living History Far  more
Nature Water study reveals how climate change is reshaping who gets water and when
GOLDEN, Colorado, April 30 -- Colorado School of Mines posted the following news: * * * Nature Water study reveals how climate change is reshaping who gets water and when * Climate change is not only altering how much water flows through rivers, but also when that water is available, according to a new study published today in Nature Water. The issue of when the water is flowing from snow fields to rivers is an often-overlooked variable that has significant implications for water users acr  more
New book guides teachers on using best method of assessment to balance research, realities of the classroom
LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 30 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * New book guides teachers on using best method of assessment to balance research, realities of the classroom * LAWRENCE -Sometimes a multiple choice test is the way to go. Other times teachers need another approach to judge what their students have learned. A University of Kansas researcher has written a new book designed to guide and inspire teachers in using methods of assessment that balance best practi  more
New College Foundation Achieves Top Endowment Investment Returns in State University System and Nation
SARASOTA, Florida, May 1 -- The New College of Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news: * * * New College Foundation Achieves Top Endowment Investment Returns in State University System and Nation The New College Foundation announced that its endowment investment returns ranked #1 among all State University System (SUS) foundations in Florida and in the nation for one- and three-year returns, according to data from the FY2025 survey of the Florid  more
New Exhibition Places NYC at Center of the American Revolution, with Help From the Graduate Center
NEW YORK, April 30 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news: * * * New Exhibition Places NYC at Center of the American Revolution, with Help From the Graduate Center * New Yorkers routinely pass important Revolutionary War sites without realizing it. A new exhibition at the Museum of the City of New York, curated in partnership with the Graduate Center's Gotham Center for New York City History, brings that overlooked history into view. " The Occupied Cit  more
New initiative will immerse learners worldwide in Indigenous forms of scientific inquiry, understanding
SANTA CRUZ, California, April 30 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * New initiative will immerse learners worldwide in Indigenous forms of scientific inquiry, understanding * 'Shadow Indigenous Worlds' will use an educational model pioneered at UC Santa Cruz that allows students anywhere to closely observe and converse with scientists over Zoom as they conduct research in real time April 30, 2026 By Mike Pena On Monday, May 4, faculty from  more
New Report: ACA Preventive Services Save Families Over $4,000 Annually in Out-of-Pocket Costs
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * New Report: ACA Preventive Services Save Families Over $4,000 Annually in Out-of-Pocket Costs * A new report from researchers at the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health updates findings on the Affordable Care Act's guarantee of free preventive services for nearly all privately insured patients, and examines the extensive health and financial benefits gained by millions of f  more
Niagara University Students Present at Tri Beta District Convention
NIAGARA FALLS, New York, April 30 -- Niagara University posted the following news: * * * Niagara University Students Present at Tri Beta District Convention * Eight Niagara University students presented at the Tri Beta District Convention hosted by the Theta Eta Chapter and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute on April 18, 2026. These students work under the guidance of professors Cassandra Marnocha, Coleen Edwards, and William Edwards. Their presentations covered a wide range of topics   more
Nikos Vasilakis appointed associate editor of international journal on viruses
GALVESTON, Texas, April 30 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * Nikos Vasilakis appointed associate editor of international journal on viruses * Nikos Vasilakis, PhD, vice chair for research in the Department of Pathology at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), has been appointed associate editor of the "Invertebrate Viruses" section of Viruses, a leading international, peer-reviewed journal that publishes new research on viruses. Vas  more
NJIT Leaders Recognized Among BINJE's Best Higher Education Honorees
NEWARK, New Jersey, May 1 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * NJIT Leaders Recognized Among BINJE's Best Higher Education Honorees Written by: Deric Raymond Several New Jersey Institute of Technology leaders have been recognized in BINJE's inaugural "BINJE's Best: Higher Education" honorees list, a statewide package highlighting the people and programs shaping New Jersey's higher education ecosystem. Published April 24, BINJE described the recognition   more
NMSU Model United Nations extends long-standing streak of top honors
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, April 30 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU Model United Nations extends long-standing streak of top honors * Delegations from around the world convened in New York this April for the annual National Model United Nations conference. The New Mexico State University Model United Nations team (MUN) worked tirelessly to prepare, and their hard work was recognized with the highest recognition given by the conference - the Outstandi  more
Northeastern Doctorate Student Awarded Soros Fellowship
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 30 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * Northeastern Doctorate Student Awarded Soros Fellowship * Northeastern doctoral student awarded Soros Fellowship to study intersection between physics and math At Northeastern, Oswaldo Vazquez is studying quantum field theory, a framework used to study elementary particles. by Cesareo Contreras April 30, 2026 Studying the complex intersection between mathematics and quantum physics is no small u  more
Northeastern journalists capture the heart of Spain, bring home Emmys
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 30 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * Northeastern journalists capture the heart of Spain, bring home Emmys * From flamenco dancers to nuns, Northeastern journalists capture the heart of Spain A group of Northeastern student journalists traveled to Spain as part of a month-long study abroad experience, where they captured the country's culture, history and people for Boston's local news program Chronicle. by Cody Mello-Klein April 30,  more
Northwestern Medicine Opens $15 Million Center Expanding Advanced Gastrointestinal Care to Suburban Chicago
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 30 -- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Northwestern Medicine Opens $15 Million Center Expanding Advanced Gastrointestinal Care to Suburban Chicago * WINFIELD, IL -April 30, 2026 - Northwestern Medicine is expanding access to highly specialized digestive health services with the opening of the new Center for Advanced Endoscopy at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, IL. Supported by a $15 millio  more
Northwestern University: Treatment of Rare Childhood Epilepsy Could Begin Before Birth
EVANSTON, Illinois, May 1 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Treatment of rare childhood epilepsy could begin before birth RNA therapy may calm abnormal brain activity of epilepsy in utero, before seizures emerge * Kids with treatment-resistant KCNT1-related epilepsy can have 100 seizures a day, may die prematurely * If given early, treatment may help protect developing brain, reduce long term neurological harm * 'If we miss a therapeutic window, it becomes  more
Notre Dame Law School's Private Law Workshop Engages Students with Cutting-Edge Legal Scholarship
SOUTH BEND, Indiana, April 30 -- The University of Notre Dame Law School posted the following news: * * * Notre Dame Law School's Private Law Workshop Engages Students with Cutting-Edge Legal Scholarship * This spring, Notre Dame Law School hosted the Private Law Workshop, led by Professor Sadie Blanchard. The seminar introduced students to emerging scholarship at the forefront of private law through direct engagement with leading legal scholars. Building on students' foundational understa  more
NSF program to sponsor undergraduate scholarships in ceramic engineering at Mines
GOLDEN, Colorado, April 30 -- Colorado School of Mines posted the following news: * * * NSF program to sponsor undergraduate scholarships in ceramic engineering at Mines * Advanced ceramic and glass materials are critical to aerospace, semiconductor manufacturing - including hardware for quantum computing - clean energy systems, healthcare and more. Renowned for their ability to perform where other materials fail, ceramics are inorganic, nonmetallic materials offering perhaps the widest ra  more
Oakland University Leads Nationwide Project to Train Researchers in Critical AI Domains
ROCHESTER, Michigan, May 1 -- Oakland University issued the following news: * * * OU leads nationwide project to train researchers in critical AI domains Led by the National Science Foundation (NSF), in partnership with 13 federal agencies and 28 private-sector contributors, the National AI Research Resource (NAIRR) was created to provide researchers with high-performance computing, data and AI tools. Beginning in 2024, the two-year NAIRR Pilot program has fostered broad access to cutting-ed  more
Offshore research update: results of wind development discussions at New London presentation, May 12
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, April 30 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Offshore research update: results of wind development discussions at New London presentation, May 12 * KINGSTON, R.I. - April 30, 2026 - David Bidwell, professor of marine affairs at the University of Rhode Island, will share research results on offshore wind community discussions at a free public presentation on Tuesday, May 12, at 6 p.m., at the New London Community Recreation Center, 1 Recr  more
Penn State-Great Valley: Data Analytics, Engineering Research Wins Great Valley Student Competition
MALVERN, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- Pennsylvania State University Great Valley campus issued the following news: * * * Data analytics, engineering research wins Great Valley student competition Winning research posters explored job posting data, data science automation and urban energy harvesting By Allison S. Duncan Penn State Great Valley hosted its annual student research poster competition this semester, offering opportunities for students to summarize their work, practice their presentatio  more
Penn State-Lehigh Valley Finance Student Presented at National Research Conference
CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- Pennsylvania State University Lehigh Valley campus issued the following news: * * * Lehigh Valley finance student presented at national research conference By Mary Kate Maguire For second-year finance major, Anthony Abdel Ahad, having his research accepted by the National Conference for Undergraduate Research (NCUR) was a "big deal". The annual undergraduate conference attracts students from across the country and includes a selective proposal review pr  more
Penn State-Lehigh Valley: 2024-26 Teaching and Learning With Technology Faculty Fellows Recap Projects
CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- Pennsylvania State University Lehigh Valley campus issued the following news: * * * 2024-26 Teaching and Learning with Technology Faculty Fellows recap projects Five Penn State instructors from three campuses worked in teams with Penn State's Teaching and Learning with Technology (TLT) over the past two years as part of the 2024-26 TLT Faculty Fellows program. Their goal was to enrich the student engagement experience through technology, addressing themes  more
PennWest: Seniors develop potential business solution
CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * Seniors develop potential business solution * Two PennWest University graduating seniors are preparing to launch careers in cybersecurity while continuing work on a project that already has earned them a published research credit and the potential foundation for a future business venture. Computer information systems majors Ethan Taylor and Carlos Monge recently contributed to the published study "Doing More wit  more
Perovskite solar cells skip yellow phase, degrade slower thanks to key additives
HOUSTON, Texas, April 30 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Perovskite solar cells skip yellow phase, degrade slower thanks to key additives * Halide perovskites are gaining ground on silicon as a critical material for solar cell technologies: A new study published in the journal Science reports a method to make perovskite-based photovoltaics more durable, allowing the films to attain the desirable black phase of crystal configuration quicker and at lower temperature  more
Physics Professor Thomas Blum Receives Humboldt Research Award
STORRS, Connecticut, April 30 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Physics Professor Thomas Blum Receives Humboldt Research Award * Thomas Blum, professor of physics in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS), has received a Humboldt Research Award from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, one of Germany's most prestigious honors for internationally recognized researchers. The foundation grants the award to up to 100 scholars each year in recognition   more
Pitt's Swanson School of Engineering Hosts Its 15th Transportation Forum
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- The University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Pitt's Swanson School of Engineering Hosts Its 15th Transportation Forum * The University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering convened approximately 170 leaders from across the transportation sector for the 2026 Transportation Forum: "Advancing Research Innovation in Transportation." Held on March 19 at the O'Hara Student Center Ballroom, the forum was o  more
Point Park University: Faculty Q&A - Britney Brinkman, Ph.D., Combines Community-Based Psychology and Advocacy in the Classroom
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 29 -- Point Park University issued the following Q&A on April 27, 2026, involving Britney Brinkman, director of clinical training and professor of psychology: * * * Faculty Q&A: Britney Brinkman, Ph.D., Combines Community-Based Psychology and Advocacy in the Classroom When studying psychology at Point Park University, students are sure to learn a wealth of information from Britney Brinkman, Ph.D., professor of psychology and director of clinical training. With   more
Policies intended to protect trade secrets may limit late-career wages
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Policies intended to protect trade secrets may limit late-career wages * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Labor market policies intended to protect trade secrets and spur research and development may instead limit late-career wages and encourage firms to replace human labor with machines and other automation equipment, according to a study in the journal Labour Economics by researchers at Penn Stat  more
Poll: Large Majority of N.J. Voters Support Social Media Regulations
GALLOWAY, New Jersey, April 30 -- Stockton University posted the following news: * * * Poll: Large Majority of N.J. Voters Support Social Media Regulations * Galloway, N.J. - Nearly all New Jersey voters think social media plays a major role in children's mental health challenges today and overwhelming majorities support new regulations on social media platforms, according to a poll released April 30 by the William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy at Stockton University. A majority of vo  more
Predicting Genetic Risk for Type 1 Diabetes Just Got More Accurate Thanks to UC San Diego Study
LA JOLLA, California, April 30 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Predicting Genetic Risk for Type 1 Diabetes Just Got More Accurate Thanks to UC San Diego Study * Key Takeaways * A new machine learning tool called T1GRS accurately identifies people at high risk for developing Type 1 diabetes by analyzing complex interactions between many different genes. * Though it was built using data from people of European descent, T1GRS is accurate   more
Professors Adina Paytan and Douglas Lin elected to National Academy of Sciences
SANTA CRUZ, California, April 30 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Professors Adina Paytan and Douglas Lin elected to National Academy of Sciences * Two more faculty members from the University of Calfornia, Santa Cruz, have been elected to the National Academy of Sciences (NAS): Adina Paytan, distinguished professor of Earth and planetary sciences, and Douglas Lin, emeritus distinguished professor of astronomy and astrophysics. Every year,   more
Proud to Be a Bulldog: TLU Names Dave Sather 2026 Distinguished Alum
SEGUIN, Texas, May 1 -- Texas Lutheran University issued the following news: * * * Proud to Be a Bulldog: TLU Names Dave Sather 2026 Distinguished Alum Every year, Texas Lutheran University presents the Distinguished Alumni Award to honor a graduate who has made significant impacts professionally, personally, and civically. This spring, the university presented the award to Dave Sather '89. Sather is a Certified Financial Planner and CEO of the Sather Financial Group, Inc., a "fee-only" str  more
Provost's Research Awards Honor Faculty's Innovative Projects
CORAL GABLES, Florida, May 1 -- The University of Miami issued the following news: * * * Provost's Research Awards honor faculty's innovative projects More than 40 members of the faculty received awards this year for projects that ranged from looking at how AI can help children learn about data to unlocking the origins of black holes. By Barbara Gutierrez, bgutierrez@miami.edu How can losing a spouse affect your heart? How did Bette Davis take on the Hollywood studio system and inspire oth  more
Purdue celebrates 13th Day of Giving
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, April 30 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Purdue celebrates 13th Day of Giving * Watch Video WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Purdue University marked its 13th Day of Giving on Wednesday (April 29), building upon its powerful philanthropic momentum. As part of the university's comprehensive fundraising campaign, "Victories & Heroes: Your Campaign for Purdue," Boilermakers around the globe were encouraged to be heroes and make victories possible   more
Purdue University Northwest Raises Over $1.6 Million on 2026 PNW Day of Giving
WESTVILLE, Indiana, May 1 -- Purdue University Northwest issued the following news release: * * * Purdue University Northwest raises over $1.6 million on 2026 PNW Day of Giving A record of 3,118 gifts amounted to over $1.6 million on the 13th annual PNW Day of Giving. * Scott Schaller knows better than most how life-changing the relationships between Purdue University Northwest (PNW) students and their faculty mentors can be. Schaller, who currently serves as chair of the department of Qua  more
Race, gender and internal migration shape how individuals seek out healthcare in South Africa, study finds
LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 30 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Race, gender and internal migration shape how individuals seek out healthcare in South Africa, study finds * LAWRENCE -According to the World Health Organization, South Africa has the best healthcare system on the African continent. But that doesn't always equate to individuals getting the treatment they need. "Despite healthcare being widely available, you might be surprised how often people don't use   more
Research Appreciation Day returns in person, uniting North Texas student researchers
FORT WORTH, Texas, April 30 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * Research Appreciation Day returns in person, uniting North Texas student researchers * UNT Health Fort Worth's Division of Research and Innovation hosted its annual Research Appreciation Day on April 17, bringing 699 students, faculty and research partners together for the event's first in-person gathering since the COVID-19 pandemic. Students from UNT Health, the University of N  more
Researchers capture an unprecedented view of gene transcription
NEW YORK, April 30 -- Rockefeller University posted the following news: * * * Researchers capture an unprecedented view of gene transcription * RNA polymerase, the enzyme that synthesizes RNA from DNA during transcription, has been captured mid-reaction for the first time. (Credit: Darst lab) The enzyme RNA polymerase (RNAP) carries out transcription, copying DNA into RNA. It's the first step in gene expression, and a process fundamental to all life. But the inner workings of this essentia  more
Researchers Discover a New Link Between Brain Sugar Levels and Myelin Development
NEW YORK, April 30 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news: * * * Researchers Discover a New Link Between Brain Sugar Levels and Myelin Development * Researchers at the Advanced Science Research Center at the CUNY Graduate Center (CUNY ASRC) have uncovered a surprising link between low brain sugar levels and the development of myelin -the protective coating that allows nerve cells to communicate rapidly and efficiently. The study, set for publication in N  more
Researchers Uncover Strategy to Help Exhausted Immune Cells Fight Tumors
LA JOLLA, California, April 30 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Researchers Uncover Strategy to Help Exhausted Immune Cells Fight Tumors * Key Takeaways * UC San Diego biologists have identified a way to reinvigorate immune system cells, which can become exhausted after fighting disease. * The break down resembles what occurs in other protein aggregate diseases such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. * Protein recycling malfunctions aft  more
Roosevelt University: Science of Mentorship - How Dr. Onajole Transforms and Positively Impacts Students in Class and in Research
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 28 -- Roosevelt University issued the following news: * * * The Science of Mentorship: How Dr. Onajole Transforms and Positively Impacts Students in Class and in Research On the first day of Organic Chemistry at Roosevelt University students are given a task. They are asked to write a contract. Before a single reaction appears on the board, they write and sign a contract outlining their goals, study habits and the standards they will hold themselves to. For Associate   more
Rutgers University: School of Criminal Justice Joins Newark Police and Fire Career Path Program for High Schoolers
NEWARK, New Jersey, May 1 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * School of Criminal Justice Joins Newark Police and Fire Career Path Program for High Schoolers The School of Criminal Justice has joined a Newark program designed to prepare high school students for future careers in public safety, including a pathway into the Newark Police and Fire Divisions, Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced. The initiative, a collaboration that includes the Rutgers-Newark Center for PreCol  more
Rzeznik's Book on Compassion and Healing at St. Vincent's
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, April 30 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Rzeznik's Book on Compassion and Healing at St. Vincent's * Seton Hall University celebrates the publication of A Monument of Charity: St. Vincent's Hospital and Catholic Health Care in New York City by Thomas Rzeznik, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of History. The new book (forthcoming from NYU Press in June 2026) offers readers a richly textured account of healing and compassion. As a histori  more
School Counselor vs Psychologist vs Social Worker: Key Differences
OLIVET, Michigan, April 30 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news: * * * School Counselor vs Psychologist vs Social Worker: Key Differences * By Dennis Frank, Ph.D. Schools today rely on a team of professionals to support students' academic success, emotional well-being, and overall development. Among the most important members of that team are school counselors, school psychologists, and school social workers. While these professionals often collaborate and share a common  more
SFA's Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture Names Weldon "Buddy" Alders Distinguished Alumnus
NACOGDOCHES, Texas, May 1 -- Stephen F. Austin State University issued the following news: * * * SFA's Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture names Weldon "Buddy" Alders Distinguished Alumnus Weldon "Buddy" Alders, a 1958 Stephen F. Austin State University graduate who earned a Bachelor of Science in agriculture, has been named the 2026 Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture Distinguished Alumnus. He is the owner and operator of Alders Companies in Dayton and Alders Farm  more
Shaped by Service to Others: Landon Kight's Journey Towards Impact
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, April 29 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Shaped by Service to Others: Landon Kight's Journey Towards Impact * Through his time in Samford University's Human Development and Family Science program, Landon Kight has learned that understanding people is at the heart of making a meaningful impact. During his coursework and practicum experiences, Kight spent time observing family cases and working with children and individuals with special nee  more
Shark class continues while funds are raised to rebuild remote island lab
GAINESVILLE, Florida, April 30 -- The University of Florida posted the following news: * * * Shark class continues while funds are raised to rebuild remote island lab * There are not many classes that allow students to live beachside, wander tidal pools just outside of their lecture hall, take home their own dissected shark skull and crew an offshore research survey. Biology of Sharks and Rays, offered jointly by the University of Florida and Florida State University, is the exception. The c  more
Shenise McGhee One of Eight Top Presenters at National Library Research Summit
PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, April 30 -- 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
Smithsonian connections helped shape this conservation scientist's academic path
FAIRFAX, Virginia, April 29 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Smithsonian connections helped shape this conservation scientist's academic path * George Mason University graduate student Jose Meneses has always been fascinated by the natural world. Like many future scientists, he spent hours as a child watching nature documentaries. "I grew up watching National Geographic and the Smithsonian Channel," said the Falls Church, Virginia, native. "I've always been inter  more
SoA Faculty Selected for UIA 2026 World Congress of Architects
BROOKLYN, New York, April 30 -- Pratt Institute, a private university that says it educate artists and professionals to be contributors to society, posted the following news: * * * SoA Faculty Selected for UIA 2026 World Congress of Architects * SoA faculty member Rafael de Balanzo Joue, who teaches in the Graduate Center for Planning and the Environment, has been selected to participate in the International Union of Architects (UIA) World Congress 2026 in Barcelona, under the theme "Archite  more
SoA Faculty Wins Dissertation Award from the Society of Architectural Historians
BROOKLYN, New York, April 30 -- Pratt Institute, a private university that says it educate artists and professionals to be contributors to society, posted the following news: * * * SoA Faculty Wins Dissertation Award from the Society of Architectural Historians * SoA faculty member Shivani Shedde won the 2026 David B. Brownlee Dissertation Award from the Society of Architectural Historians (SAH) for her dissertation "A World Beyond the State: Architecture and Culture in Afro-Asian Solidarity  more
Southern Illinois University: Saluki Pride - Brent Pease Receives Early Career Faculty Excellence Award
CARBONDALE, Illinois, April 30 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Saluki Pride: Brent Pease receives Early Career Faculty Excellence Award Brent Pease has an impressive start to his career at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. His research into the effects of light pollution on avian activity has gained national and international media attention - and he's the first faculty member in the forestry program to be published in the prestigious journal Sc  more
Spartan Bus Tour explores Flint, Saginaw and Bay City connections
EAST LANSING, Michigan, April 30 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Spartan Bus Tour explores Flint, Saginaw and Bay City connections * Michigan State University Spartans have spent years collaborating alongside communities in Flint, Saginaw and Bay City -working to improve public health, supporting industries and exploring cultures throughout the state. This spring, the Spartan Bus Tour will spotlight those partnerships and the impact they continue to have across   more
Speakers planned for schools' Commencement celebrations
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, April 30 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Speakers planned for schools' Commencement celebrations * Distinguished speakers, faculty members and student leaders will take part in Commencement recognition ceremonies for Class of 2026 graduates and their families and guests May 12-15 at WashU. Emmy Award-winning host, producer and author Andy Cohen will deliver the Commencement address for the university's 165th Commencement ceremony,  more
SPH Snapshot: Spring 2026
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 29 -- The Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * SPH Snapshot: Spring 2026 *. A student catches a frisbee while others relax in Adirondack chairs on Talbot Green on a sunny day. Photo: Megan Jones students Photos from warmer weather days on campus, the spring career fair, a symposium on AI in practice, a student fellow's global health presentation, and a recent Alumni & Friends reception in Boston. Spring on Campus As   more
Stanislaus State Research in Lesotho Reveals Early Human Collaboration in Harsh Environments
TURLOCK, California, May 1 (TNSjou) -- California State University Stanislaus issued the following news: * * * Stanislaus State Research in Lesotho Reveals Early Human Collaboration in Harsh Environments Faculty-Led Excavation Uncovers 242,000-Year-Old Site While Creating Hands-On Research Opportunities for Stan State Students * Archaeological research led by faculty from Stanislaus State, including Stan State Assistant Professor of Anthropology Kyra Pazan, is reshaping how scientists under  more
Start, Stop, and Grow: Shaping Our Future With Purpose
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, April 30 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Start, Stop, and Grow: Shaping Our Future With Purpose * Dear Thorobred Family, As part of my continued communication about Kentucky State University's implementation of Senate Bill 185, this message highlights three areas of work now underway : defining a polytechnic-focused academic direction, advancing the next phase of academic program review, and forming an Advisory Committee to support this t  more
State WHEP contest helps grow South Carolina's next generation of conservation leaders
CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 30 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * State WHEP contest helps grow South Carolina's next generation of conservation leaders * College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences Sunlight filtered through the pine trees at Clemson University's Edisto Research and Education Center in Blackville as students stepped off the trails and into the woods, clipboards in hand and eyes fixed on the world around them. Some searched for clues in the l  more
Stoots, Wykoff to speak at ETSU's Commencement ceremonies
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, April 30 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * Stoots, Wykoff to speak at ETSU's Commencement ceremonies * East Tennessee State University will celebrate 2,061 members of the Class of 2026 at its Commencement exercises May 8-9. "Commencement is one of the most meaningful moments of the academic year, celebrating both what our students have accomplished and the promise they carry forward," said ETSU President Dr. Brian Noland. "Our grad  more
Students Discuss Economic Ideas on Campus and in Nebraska
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, April 30 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Students Discuss Economic Ideas on Campus and in Nebraska * Why did Western European countries grow before the rest of the world? How do private property rights influence economic outcomes? How do entrepreneurs contribute to economic growth? Economists have been debating these questions relentlessly over the past 250 years. They are still at the top of the research agenda today, and economists such a  more
Students Get an Intro to AI in First AI Major Class at UC San Diego
LA JOLLA, California, April 30 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Students Get an Intro to AI in First AI Major Class at UC San Diego * More than 100 undergraduate students enrolled in the University of California San Diego's new artificial intelligence major took their first major-specific course, CSE 25: Intro to AI, over winter quarter. The class aims to introduce AI principles that the students will see repeatedly over the next four years, a  more
Students showcase discovery and innovation at 2026 OneUSF Undergraduate Research Conference
TAMPA, Florida, April 30 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * Students showcase discovery and innovation at 2026 OneUSF Undergraduate Research Conference * by Ann Comer-Woods, USF Research Mevlana Demiri and Morgan Faust disuss their research project during the OneUSF Undergraduate Research Conference on the Tampa campus. The University of South Florida celebrated the creativity, curiosity and scholarly ambition of its students at the 2026 OneUSF Undergradu  more
Study: Gene circuits reshape DNA folding and affect how genes are expressed
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 30 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Study: Gene circuits reshape DNA folding and affect how genes are expressed * When a gene is turned on in a cell, it creates a ripple effect along the DNA strand, changing the physical structure of the strand. A new study by MIT researchers shows that these ripples can stimulate or suppress neighboring genes. These effects, which result from the winding or unwinding of neighbori  more
Study: Immigrants help address the US eldercare shortage
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 30 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Study: Immigrants help address the US eldercare shortage * Good caregivers are often in short supply, but after the Covid-19 pandemic hit the U.S. in early 2020, staff levels at nursing homes dropped by 10 percent. What was a simple personnel shortage has moved closer to being a nursing-care crisis. "We have an aging population, care for them is labor-intensive, and there are sh  more
SUNY and ESF Fundraising Continues Upward Trend
NEW YORK, May 1 -- The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry issued the following news: * * * SUNY and ESF Fundraising Continues Upward Trend The 2024-25 SUNY Fundraising Survey Report, released last month, shows growing philanthropic support across the SUNY system, including the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF), even as higher education navigates significant change. SUNY is the nation's largest comprehensive system of public educat  more
SUNY Chancellor King Announces Second Class of Awardees of Chancellor's Horizon Award for Faculty Research and Scholarship
ALBANY, New York, May 1 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * SUNY Chancellor King Announces Second Class of Awardees of Chancellor's Horizon Award for Faculty Research and Scholarship Award Honors Early Career Faculty Whose Scholarly or Creative Activities Have Achieved Significant Recognition and Hold Strong Promise for Field-Defining Impact * State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today announced the second class of faculty member   more
SUNY Potsdam Students Win Two Trophies at International Business Ethics Case Competition
POTSDAM, New York, May 1 -- The State University of New York Potsdam campus issued the following news: * * * SUNY Potsdam Students Win Two Trophies at International Business Ethics Case Competition Four SUNY Potsdam students drove from campus early one cold morning in April to catch a flight in Syracuse to Los Angeles to participate in the Intercollegiate International Business Ethics and Sustainability Case Competition (IBESCC). They arrived on a sunny warm afternoon in southern California.   more
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Identifies a Screening Gap to Prevent a Type of Leukemia in the U.S.
MIAMI, Florida, April 30 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Identifies a Screening Gap to Prevent a Type of Leukemia in the U.S. * Summary * Adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma is a rare but aggressive cancer caused by a viral infection often acquired early in life. * Researchers at Sylvester identified populations in the U.S. where this cancer may be largely preventable by addressing mother-to-child tr  more
Syracuse University: Training the Next Generation of Investigators - Inside the Practical Crime Scene Research Course
SYRACUSE, New York, May 1 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Training the Next Generation of Investigators: Inside the Practical Crime Scene Research Course Students in the Forensic and National Security Sciences Institute are gaining career-defining experience by tackling real-world crime scene challenges through hands-on research. Dan Bernardi Documenting bloodstain patterns to calculate areas of origin using advanced digital tools. Illuminating latent fingerprints on  more
Tarleton State Releases Updated Fort Worth Master Plan, Charts Vision for Transformational Growth
STEPHENVILLE, Texas, May 1 -- Tarleton State University issued the following news: * * * Tarleton State Releases Updated Fort Worth Master Plan, Charts Vision for Transformational Growth FORT WORTH, Texas -- Tarleton State University has released a new Tarleton State Fort Worth Master Plan, a bold and comprehensive vision that will guide the continued growth and development of the university's Fort Worth campus over the next two decades. The enhanced master plan outlines a strategic framewor  more
TCOM student's initiative honors custodial staff through service, health and heart
FORT WORTH, Texas, April 30 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * TCOM student's initiative honors custodial staff through service, health and heart * At UNT Health Fort Worth, a simple conversation in a student lounge became something much bigger: a reminder that some of the most important people on campus are often the ones working quietly in the background. For Jenny Steward, a first-year Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine student, the id  more
Temple and AtlantiCare formalize agreement to establish new medical school campus
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Temple and AtlantiCare formalize agreement to establish new medical school campus The AtlantiCare Campus will welcome its first students in August 2029, and will serve as one of four principal locations for Temple's Lewis Katz School of Medicine. * Temple University's Lewis Katz School of Medicine and AtlantiCare have formalized an agreement to establish a new regional campus in Atlantic City, New Je  more
Texas A&M Engineering: Taking Student Research From the Lab to the Global Stage
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 1 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Taking student research from the lab to the global stage By Maddi Busby, College of Engineering Dr. Astrid Layton has seen firsthand how quickly research can become isolating for students -- hours spent troubleshooting, refining and questioning what isn't working. Through the Donna Walker Faculty Fellowship, she is improving that experience by giving students the opportunity to   more
The consummate team player
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, April 30 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * The consummate team player * By the time Debi Jarvis came to William & Mary in 2012 as a part-time analyst in University Human Resources, she had already retired from another job she'd held for 30 years. She wasn't looking for a second act, but her dedication and experience quietly opened the door to an unexpected and fulfilling new chapter. When a vacancy in UHR's top job occurred in June 2025, Jarvis wa  more
The hidden structure behind a widely used class of materials
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 30 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * The hidden structure behind a widely used class of materials * Materials called relaxor ferroelectrics have been used for decades in technologies like ultrasounds, microphones, and sonar systems. Their unique properties come from their atomic structure, but that structure has stubbornly eluded direct measurement. Now a team of researchers from MIT and elsewhere has directly char  more
The Wrap-Up: April
OXFORD, Ohio, April 30 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * The Wrap-Up: April * Michael Robinson and Chung Liang, professors of Biology, received $467,969 from the National Eye Institute for a project entitled "FOXE3 in Creating Lens Chromatin Architecture and Transcriptional Identity." Daniela Inclezan, associate professor of Computer Science and Software Engineering, and Nazan Bautista, professor of Teacher Education, received $171,429 from the Ohio Department of Higher   more
Thiel College honors students present research at regional conference in Connecticut
GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- Thiel College issued the following news release: * * * Thiel College honors students present research at regional conference in Connecticut * GREENVILLE, Pa.-Thiel College Dietrich Honors Institute students presented undergraduate research across multiple disciplines at the Northeast Regional Honors Council Conference held this spring in New Haven, Conn. The annual conference, themed "The Haven of Honors: Cultivating Innovative, Upstanding, and Impactful  more
This Alumnus and Registered Dietitian's Risk to Attend Texas Tech Grad School Paid Off
LUBBOCK, Texas, May 1 -- Texas Tech University issued the following news: * * * This Alumnus and Registered Dietitian's Risk to Attend Texas Tech Grad School Paid Off Dylan Bailey knew one expert worth attending a university in a state where he had no connections. The result was an experience that launched him into a lucrative career. Writer: Ashlyn Grotegut, ashlyn.grotegut@ttu.edu He laughs about it now, but Dylan Bailey admits moving into an apartment he found listed on Craigslist was a   more
Three KU students receive prestigious Goldwater scholarships
LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 30 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Three KU students receive prestigious Goldwater scholarships * LAWRENCE -The University of Kansas has three juniors who were selected to receive the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship out of more than 1,000 nominees nationwide. KU's 2026 Barry M. Goldwater Scholars are Tatum Aikin, Arthur Benson and Carter Gray. Congress established the Goldwater scholarship program in 1986 in tribute to the retired U.S. se  more
Trembath Antiracist Research and Policy Center Director Receives Inclusive Excellence Award at American University
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sarah Trembath, interim director of the Antiracist Research and Policy Center at American University, received the Inclusive Excellence Award for her work in advancing equity through teaching and institutional leadership. Along with this honor, Trembath accepted an appointment to serve as Director of the Antiracist Research and Policy Center for a three-year term. College of Arts and Sciences Dean Linda Aldoory stated that Trembath's teaching addresses equity and justice  more
TROY MathFest showcases undergraduate research
TROY, Alabama, April 30 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * TROY MathFest showcases undergraduate research * Over April 10-11, more than 90 students from universities across the South gathered in Troy University's John Robert Lewis Hall for the 19th annual TROY MathFest, a free conference that enables undergraduate students to share their research. The only undergraduate student math conference in Alabama, TROY MathFest was started in 2004 by Dr. Ken Roblee, College of Scie  more
Two doctoral students selected as Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Innovation Fellows
ITHACA, New York, April 30 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Two doctoral students selected as Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Innovation Fellows * For pushing beyond disciplinary boundaries and conventional forms of scholarship, city and regional planning doctoral students Manoel Pereira Neto and Gauri Nagpal have been named Mellon/American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) Dissertation Innovation Fellows. The fellowship provides early-stage humanities and interpretive soc  more
Two UChicago scientists elected to National Academy of Sciences in 2026
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 30 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Two UChicago scientists elected to National Academy of Sciences in 2026 * Two University of Chicago scholars have been elected to the National Academy of Sciences, joining other scientists and researchers chosen in "recognition of their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research." Profs. Chuan He and Joseph Thornton are among the 120 new members elected this year. They are honored   more
Two UConn Pharmaceutical Sciences Ph.D. Students Receive Pfizer Fellowship
STORRS, Connecticut, April 30 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Two UConn Pharmaceutical Sciences Ph.D. Students Receive Pfizer Fellowship * Michael Samulevich started his college career at the University of Scranton, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology while also majoring in Philosophy. After Samulevich graduated, he applied to the University of Connecticut. His now-advisor and Professor of Pharmacology   more
U of A appoints Bodnar to lead mining, critical minerals institute
TUCSON, Arizona, April 30 -- The University of Arizona posted the following news release: * * * U of A appoints Bodnar to lead mining, critical minerals institute * The University of Arizona has appointed Robert J. Bodnar to lead the foundational phase of the U of A's new Mining and Earth Resources Innovation Institute, or the MINERVA Institute, as its inaugural executive director. His appointment, effective May 11, includes a faculty appointment as professor and Lundin family chair in econo  more
U of A to recognize seven outstanding graduates at Commencement
TUCSON, Arizona, April 30 -- The University of Arizona posted the following news release: * * * U of A to recognize seven outstanding graduates at Commencement * The University of Arizona will recognize seven graduating seniors during Commencement for their extraordinary accomplishments in and out of the classroom. The university's 162nd Commencement ceremony will be held at Casino Del Sol Stadium on Friday, May 15, at 7:30 p.m. A full schedule and more information about this year's ceremo  more
UAH Business Researchers Find Providing a 'Solution Package' for Customers May Actually Weaken Buyer-supplier Relationships
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, May 1 (TNSjou) -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * UAH business researchers find providing a "solution package" for customers may actually weaken buyer-supplier relationships Russ Nelson New research from The University of Alabama in Huntsville, a part of The University of Alabama System, challenges a long-held assumption in business: that offering services in a solution package strengthens relationships between manufacturers and their customers  more
UAMS Radiation Oncology Center Receives $200,000 Grant From Ottenheimer Brothers Foundation
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, May 1 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * UAMS Radiation Oncology Center Receives $200,000 Grant from Ottenheimer Brothers Foundation The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) received a $200,000 grant from the Ottenheimer Brothers Foundation to support the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute's Radiation Oncology Center. The grant will go to the purchase and installation of the Brainlab Exac  more
UC Classics Professor Named National Humanities Center Fellow
CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 1 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * UC Classics professor named National Humanities Center fellow Danielle L. Kellogg will advance research on mobility and citizenship in ancient Athens By Beth Vleaminck, vleamieh@ucmail.uc.edu Danielle L. Kellogg, an associate professor of classics in the University of Cincinnati's College of Arts and Sciences, has been named a 2026-27 fellow at the National Humanities Center, one of the nation's leading  more
UC San Diego Professor Elected to American Academy of Arts & Sciences
LA JOLLA, California, April 30 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * UC San Diego Professor Elected to American Academy of Arts & Sciences * Alan Saltiel, PhD, Distinguished Professor of Medicine and Pharmacology at UC San Diego School of Medicine, has been elected a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Founded in 1780 by John Adams, John Hancock and others, the academy is one of the nation's oldest and most selective scholarly soci  more
UC School of Education Student Wins Fulbright Award to Teach Abroad
CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 1 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * UC School of Education student wins Fulbright award to teach abroad Allison Korniak will deepen her perspective teaching English in the Czech Republic By Rodney Wilson, wilso4rn@ucmail.uc.edu Allison Korniak's laptop was broken. This is definitely an inconvenient situation for a college senior closing in on graduation (it also delayed setting up this interview), but, as she'd later learn, while the com  more
UCA Nabholz Center for Healthcare Simulation Earns Full Accreditation From Global Leader in Healthcare Simulation
CONWAY, Arkansas, May 1 -- The University of Central Arkansas issued the following news: * * * UCA Nabholz Center for Healthcare Simulation earns full accreditation from global leader in healthcare simulation First Arkansas collegiate center to achieve designation * The University of Central Arkansas Nabholz Center for Healthcare Simulation - Integrated Health Sciences has earned full accreditation from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH), becoming the first collegiate simulation  more
UCF, Orlando Health Co-Locate to Accelerate Healthcare Innovation
ORLANDO, Florida, April 30 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF, Orlando Health Co-Locate to Accelerate Healthcare Innovation * Yesterday, Orlando Health celebrated the opening of Orlando Health Strategic Innovations located within SPRK, UCF's innovation building, expanding the health system's presence at the center of UCF's main campus. Designed to accelerate innovation, the Orlando Health Strategic Innovations group connects real clinical and operatio  more
UConn Establishes Endowed Accounting Professorship with KPMG
STORRS, Connecticut, April 30 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Establishes Endowed Accounting Professorship with KPMG * The School of Business has announced the creation of a new endowed accounting professorship, supported through a collaboration with KPMG LLP, the U.S. audit, tax, and advisory firm, to help attract and retain high-performing educators in UConn's Accounting Department. "Our accounting faculty are among the most influential teachers an  more
UK researchers tackle hidden crisis in modern pig production
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, April 30 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * UK researchers tackle hidden crisis in modern pig production * A University of Kentucky reproductive biologist is leading an ambitious four-year study to investigate one of the most pressing, yet largely invisible, problems facing the American swine industry: the mismatch between how many piglets modern sows conceive and how many their uteri can actually support. Jonathan Pasternak, Ph.D., associat  more
UM-Flint's Read finds purpose, community far from small-town roots
FLINT, Michigan, April 30 -- The University of Michigan-Flint posted the following news: * * * UM-Flint's Read finds purpose, community far from small-town roots * Mylee Read grew up in the small Michigan town of Ionia, where few people went to college -and those who did tended not to return to the community. "I didn't have a model for what success in higher education might look like, so all this is new to me," they said. Now a graduating psychology major with a minor in Women's & Gender S  more
UMKC Student Awarded Fulbright France Grant
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, May 1 -- The University of Missouri Kansas City campus issued the following news: * * * UMKC Student Awarded Fulbright France Grant Taylor Trudell will earn a master's degree through the prestigious program Earth and environmental science student Taylor Trudell (Class of 2026) is one of just three students in the United States to receive the Fulbright France Award through Fulbright-Universite Grenoble Alpes (UGA). Taylor Trudell Anticipated graduation: 2026 UMKC deg  more
UMN Morris faculty and staff honored
MORRIS, Minnesota, April 30 -- University of Minnesota Morris campus issued the following news: * * * UMN Morris faculty and staff honored * University of Minnesota Morris faculty and staff members were honored at the annual Recognition Dinner on Wednesday, April 29. Hosted by Chancellor Michael C. Rodriguez, the event provided the campus community a chance to congratulate faculty and staff award recipients and to thank retirees for their service to the campus. AWARD WINNERS John Tate A  more
UNCW Celebrates 2026 Faculty Award Recipients
WILMINGTON, North Carolina, May 1 -- The University of North Carolina Wilmington campus issued the following news: * * * UNCW Celebrates 2026 Faculty Award Recipients Ben Blumenthal UNC Wilmington honored outstanding faculty achievement, dedication and academic success at the third annual Faculty Awards Celebration, now titled "Soaring Together: Celebrating Our Faculty," on April 28. Chancellor Aswani K. Volety, Interim Provost Rob Burrus, the deans and other academic leaders were present to  more
Under crushing hypergravity, flies adapt - and recover
RIVERSIDE, California, April 30 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Under crushing hypergravity, flies adapt -- and recover * Expose an animal to extreme physical stress, and the expectation is simple: It will break down. But when UC Riverside scientists subjected fruit flies to forces many times stronger than Earth's gravity -a condition called hypergravity -the insects did something unexpected. They survived. They even mated and reproduced. Th  more
Undergraduate research advances real-world solutions at Klesse College's Tech Symposium
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 30 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Undergraduate research advances real-world solutions at Klesse College's Tech Symposium * From mitigating urban heat to finding solutions to treat endometriosis, undergraduate students are transforming their classroom knowledge into thoughtful, impactful and innovative real-world solutions through their research. This undergraduate research took center stage at Klesse College of Engineering  more
University of Cincinnati: Case for Property Taxes
CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 1 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * The case for property taxes UC economist's research cited in Forbes By Emily Glass, glassei@ucmail.uc.edu The debate over property taxes is making headlines in states across the country as housing affordability continues to be a concern for both homeowners and prospective buyers. In breaking down the pros and cons of property taxes, Forbes cited tax research led by UC Lindner College of Business econom  more
University of Cincinnati: Using Ice to Fight a Painful Side Effect of Chemotherapy
CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 1 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Using ice to fight a painful side effect of chemotherapy By Evelyn Fleider, evelyn.fleider@uc.edu Alisha Bruner always knew she was meant to work with kids. What she didn't know was that oral cryotherapy, a simple, low-cost intervention, would become the centerpiece of her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project and a potential game changer for pediatric oncology patients battling one of chemotherapy's   more
University of Dubuque: Research Projects and Stewardship of Wolter Woods and Prairies Impacted by Grant
DUBUQUE, Iowa, May 1 -- The University of Dubuque issued the following news release: * * * Research Projects and Stewardship of Wolter Woods and Prairies Impacted by Grant SHERRILL, Iowa - The University of Dubuque's Wolter Woods and Prairies Environmental Stewardship and Retreat Center received a $60,000 grant from the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust that will advance undergraduate research and experiential learning across multiple disciplines while fostering long-term stewardship of the prop  more
University of Hawaii Manoa: Simple Ocean Model Predicts El Nino 15 Months in Advance
MANOA, Hawaii, May 1 (TNSjou) -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: * * * Simple ocean model predicts El Nino 15 months in advance For decades, scientists have worked to improve predictions of El Nino-Southern Oscillation (ENSO), a climate powerhouse that can cause droughts, flooding, marine heatwaves and more around the world. Researchers from the University of Hawai'i at Manoa published (http://dx.doi.org/10.1029/2025GL119694) a study showing that they   more
University of Illinois System: In Illinois, Research Becomes Reality at Scale
URBANA, Illinois, May 1 -- The University of Illinois System issued the following news: * * * In Illinois, research becomes reality at scale In the quiet of early mornings and late nights, before the world catches up, researchers across the University of Illinois System are hard at work. At each campus and in every corner of Illinois and beyond, they carry the weight of real problems with the future of this state as their north star. Systemwide, research spans every discipline -- from engin  more
University of Iowa College of Law: Investure Ceremony Held to Appoint Sean Sullivan to Jon and Sarah Fister Chair in Law and Economics
IOWA CITY, Iowa, May 1 -- The University of Iowa College of Law issued the following news: * * * Investure Ceremony held to appoint Sean Sullivan to Jon and Sarah Fister Chair in Law and Economics Professor Sean Sullivan was appointed to the Jon and Sarah Fister Chair in Law and Economics during a University of Iowa College of Law Investiture Ceremony on Friday, April 24, 2026, at the Levitt Center for University Advancement. Sullivan joined the College of Law faculty in 2017 after serving   more
University of Maryland School of Public Health: Professor Appointed to Maryland Wellmobile Advisory Board
COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, May 1 -- 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 for  more
University of Michigan: AI Analysis of Police Body-camera Footage Raises Constitutional Concerns, Racial Disparities
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 1 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * AI analysis of police body-camera footage raises Constitutional concerns, racial disparities Thousands of officer-worn camera recordings found evidence of underreported police stops, troubling racial disparities in officer interactions, and widespread use of unclear language during consent searches, a new study shows. Researchers at the University of Michigan, University of California-Davis and Stanford  more
University of Notre Dame Keough School of Global Affairs: Beyond GDP - Economist Nora Lustig Argues for Broader Measures of Progress
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, April 30 -- The University of Notre Dame Keough School of Global Affairs issued the following news release: * * * Beyond GDP: Economist Nora Lustig argues for broader measures of progress Economists and policymakers often rely on gross domestic product to assess economic performance, but they should also incorporate broader indicators that consider people and the planet, Nora Lustig said during an April 22 talk at the University of Notre Dame. Lustig visited campus for t  more
University of Texas-Austin: Bradley Staats Appointed Dean of McCombs School of Business
AUSTIN, Texas, May 1 -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: * * * Bradley Staats Appointed Dean of McCombs School of Business He will begin his appointment on July 1, succeeding Lillian Mills, who has served as dean since 2020 and will return to the Shulkin Department of Accounting as a distinguished faculty member. The University of Texas at Austin has named Bradley Staats as the next dean of the McCombs School of Business. Staats, who currently serves as the Ellison   more
University of the District of Columbia Law Professor's Research Helps Shape Maryland Tax Reform Law Signed by Governor
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The University of the District of Columbia issued the following news: * * * University of the District of Columbia Law Professor's Research Helps Shape Maryland Tax Reform Law Signed by Governor Rachel Perrone Research from the University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law (UDC Law) contributed to a tax reform bill that was unanimously passed by the Maryland General Assembly and signed into law on April 28, marking an important step toward improvi  more
University of Utah Health: In Mice, Viruses Gain Virulence in Some Individuals, Depending on Genetics and Sex
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 1 (TNSjou) -- The University of Utah Health issued the following news release: * * * In mice, viruses gain virulence in some individuals, depending on genetics and sex Influenza virus appears to gain virulence more quickly as it evolves through female hosts, according to research led by U biologists. * During the early stages of a pandemic, viruses tend to evolve in ways that enhance their ability to reproduce and spread, rather than to evade the host's immune syst  more
University of Utah: Biochemist Brenda Bass Wins Rosenblatt Prize
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 1 -- The University of Utah issued the following news release: * * * Biochemist Brenda Bass wins Rosenblatt Prize Distinguished professor helped reveal the inner workings of RNA, the molecule that carries genetic instruction for building proteins. * Over the course of a half-century career in science, Brenda Bass helped unlock some of the deepest mysteries of ribonucleic acid, or RNA. RNA had primarily been defined as a carrier of instructions for DNA to synthesize  more
University-hosted symposium demonstrates cyber leadership
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, April 30 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * University-hosted symposium demonstrates cyber leadership * As a leader in preparing students for careers in cyber and national security, William & Mary was selected to host the 2026 Virtual Institutes for Cyber and Electromagnetic Spectrum Research and Employ (VICEROY) symposium. Held at the Alumni House April 14-16, the event emphasized empowering cyber-spectrum leaders by aligning critical technologies  more
Unlocking mysteries of the universe through math
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 30 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Unlocking mysteries of the universe through math * GPS navigation, cryptography, quantum computing -while some of humankind's greatest advancements have been invented by pioneers from various cultures, they were founded upon one common grammar: mathematics. "Mathematics is the language with which God wrote the universe," said the famous Italian astronomer, physicist, and philoso  more
UNLV Experts: Exercise is One of the Most Effective Ways to Treat Parkinson's Disease
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 30 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * UNLV Experts: Exercise is One of the Most Effective Ways to Treat Parkinson's Disease * With no known cure for Parkinson's disease, research suggests that exercise is one of the most effective ways to slow its progression. "Exercise may be more than just good for your general health, as it can actually help slow the progression of Parkinson's by reducing the brain inflammation at the r  more
UNLV Senior Turns Leadership Into Action
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 30 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * UNLV Senior Turns Leadership Into Action * In classrooms and community centers across Southern Nevada, Kyle "Kai" Fairweather asks students a simple question: What do you believe is possible for your future? More than 3,000 young people have answered that question through workshops he designed to help them build confidence, set goals, and take action. Fairweather, a senior studying i  more
UNLV to Become Member of the Association of Research Libraries
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 30 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * UNLV to Become Member of the Association of Research Libraries * UNLV University Libraries has accepted an invitation to join the Association of Research Libraries, effective July 1. UNLV is the first Nevada institute to join the elite group of public and private research libraries from across the U.S. and Canada. "This milestone reflects UNLV's continued growth as a Carnegie R1 Instit  more
UNM Anderson associate professor releases new book on gender and leadership
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, April 30 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * UNM Anderson associate professor releases new book on gender and leadership * Anderson Associate Professor Lisa Marchiondo is bringing renewed attention to critical issues through her recently released book, Gender and Leadership: Shattering the Status Quo. Serving as editor, Marchiondo collaborated with leading scholars from around the world to present research that challenges common misconcep  more
UNO Bets on Innovation and Growth at Strategy Forum
OMAHA, Nebraska, May 1 -- The University of Nebraska Omaha Campus issued the following news: * * * UNO Bets on Innovation and Growth at Strategy Forum UNO leaders discussed financial strategies and new ways to reach potential students. * University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) faculty and staff gathered on April 27 in the Thompson Alumni Center for the 2026 Strategy Forum hosted by Chancellor Joanne Li, Ph.D., CFA, for a transparent conversation about the university's financial strategy and h  more
USC Institute on Ethics and Trust in Computing Launched Inaugural Summit
LOS ANGELES, California, April 30 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * USC Institute on Ethics and Trust in Computing Launched Inaugural Summit * IETC directors, panelists and school leaders at the summit. Left to right: Blaise Aguera y Arcas, Robin Jia, Evi Micha, John Hawthorne, Yan Liu, Shri Narayanan, Rebecca Lemon, Gaurav Sukhatme, Hyojin Song, Peter Salib and Ben Levinstein. (Photo credit: Brian Morri) From your perso  more
USCA Public Health Students Earn Awards With Attention-grabbing Infographics
AIKEN, South Carolina, May 1 -- The University of South Carolina Aiken Campus issued the following news: * * * USCA public health students earn awards with attention-grabbing infographics Leslie Hull-Ryde Despite being less than two years old, the public health program at USCA is already proving its strength through the accomplishments of its students. Their recent recognition by the South Carolina Environmental Public Health Tracking Program (SC Tracking), underscores just how quickly th  more
USD Honors Julia Hellwege With New Political Science Department Professorship
VERMILLION, South Dakota, April 30 -- The University of South Dakota posted the following news: * * * USD Honors Julia Hellwege With New Political Science Department Professorship * The professorship was established with a gift from USD alumni Diane Jones Meier, J.D., and Ken Meier, Ph.D. The position is designed to support a faculty member in teaching, conducting research and performing public service, with an emphasis on gender and public policy. Hellwege is recognized as a leader in thi  more
USD Sanford School of Medicine and Mayo Pediatric Residents Engage in Trauma-Informed Care Training
VERMILLION, South Dakota, April 30 -- The University of South Dakota posted the following news: * * * USD Sanford School of Medicine and Mayo Pediatric Residents Engage in Trauma-Informed Care Training * Held at USD's Parry Center for Clinical Skills & Simulation, the one-day retreat brought together 27 pediatric residents from both institutions, along with program leadership, faculty facilitators and standardized patients. The event emphasized hands-on learning through realistic clinical sc  more
USD School of Education's Graduate Programs Rank Among Region's Best in 2026 U.S. News & World Report
VERMILLION, South Dakota, April 30 -- The University of South Dakota posted the following news: * * * USD School of Education's Graduate Programs Rank Among Region's Best in 2026 U.S. News & World Report * USD ranked fifth among graduate education programs across Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota, and it is the only ranked program in the state. Graduate programs within the School of Education demonstrate strong performance across several key academic and research met  more
USD School of Health Sciences Names 2026 Award Winners
VERMILLION, South Dakota, April 30 -- The University of South Dakota posted the following news: * * * USD School of Health Sciences Names 2026 Award Winners * Each year, the school presents awards to individuals, nominated by their peers, who exemplify excellence in student-centered values. Nominees are selected based on their noteworthy contributions to the School of Health Sciences in teaching, research, leadership, service and academic excellence. "The School of Health Sciences is incre  more
USDA reinstates $59M University of Idaho farming grant
MOSCOW, Idaho, April 29 -- The University of Idaho issued the following news release: * * * USDA reinstates $59M University of Idaho farming grant * MOSCOW, Idaho -The largest grant in the University of Idaho's history -which incentivizes farmers statewide to experiment with creative marketing strategies and resilient production practices -has been reinstated in its entirety after a yearlong pause. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) notified officials with the College of Agricultura  more
USF students working with Florida Holocaust Museum to create exhibit on Holocaust survivor, Nobel Laureate Elie Wiesel
TAMPA, Florida, April 30 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * USF students working with Florida Holocaust Museum to create exhibit on Holocaust survivor, Nobel Laureate Elie Wiesel * By Matthew Cimitile, University Communications and Marketing In 2024, the Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity named the Florida Holocaust Museum (FHM) as the permanent home of the papers and artifacts of Elie Wiesel, a Holocaust survivor who became an esteemed humanitarian and wr  more
UT San Antonio Awarded $44 Million NIH Contract to Advance Landmark RURAL Cohort Study
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 1 -- The University of Texas Health San Antonio issued the following news release: * * * UT San Antonio awarded $44 million NIH contract to advance landmark RURAL Cohort Study The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) has been awarded a five-year, $44 million contract from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health for a landmark study focused on persistent health challenges in the rural South. The Risk Underlying   more
UT San Antonio Global Study Center Italy marks 15 years of immersive learning in Urbino
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 30 -- 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 joins UT System launch of Texas-OSPO to advance open-source innovation
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 30 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * UT San Antonio joins UT System launch of Texas-OSPO to advance open-source innovation * UT San Antonio is among the founding institutions in the newly launched Texas Open Source Program Office (Texas-OSPO), a University of Texas System initiative that will expand the use, development and stewardship of open source software across the state's public research universities. This launch will supp  more
UWF Students Partner With MIT to Evaluate Northwest Florida's Potential as UAS Manufacturing Hub
PENSACOLA, Florida, May 1 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release: * * * UWF students partner with MIT to evaluate Northwest Florida's potential as UAS manufacturing hub Five undergraduate students from UWF's Lewis Bear Jr. College of Business collaborated with Massachusetts Institute of Technology's MBA program on a comprehensive feasibility study focused on unmanned autonomous systems, or UAS. Mike Arnett  more
VCU Annual Research Impact Awards Recognize 10 Honorees
RICHMOND, Virginia, May 1 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * The new VCU Annual Research Impact Awards recognize 10 honorees The inaugural VCU-ARIA ceremony honored outstanding academic and scientific research achievements by faculty and postdoctoral fellows, celebrating discoveries and innovative research that is improving society. By Haley Tenore Recognizing the strength and diversity of Virginia Commonwealth University's research enterprise - and the fac  more
Virginia State University Named A Founding Member Of National HBCU Coalition Advancing Toward Top Research Status
ETTRICK, Virginia, April 30 -- Virginia State University posted the following news: * * * Virginia State University Named A Founding Member Of National HBCU Coalition Advancing Toward Top Research Status * VSU will help expand research excellence, accelerate discovery, and advance efforts to grow the number of HBCUs achieving Carnegie Research 1 (R1) classification. Virginia State University is among 15 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) named as founding members of the A  more
Virginia Tech: Blocking Two Proteins Reverses Lung Scarring in Preclinical Study
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 1 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Blocking two proteins reverses lung scarring in preclinical study A multi-institutional team identifies new approach that could move beyond delaying pulmonary fibrosis to reversing lung scarring. By John Pastor A Virginia Tech team has identified a promising new therapeutic strategy for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), showing that blocking two proteins can halt and even reverse lung scarring in prec  more
Virginia Tech: Grant Backs Early-career Study on Metabolism and Food Choices
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 1 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Grant backs early-career study on metabolism and food choices By Leigh Anne Kelley Mary Elizabeth Baugh '09, M.S. '13, Ph.D. '18, a research scientist with Virginia Tech's Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, has been awarded a National Institutes of Health Mentored Research Scientist Development Award to study how metabolic health influences the brain systems that shape what and how we eat. The four-year  more
Virginia Tech: No Digital Content is Safe From Generative AI, Researchers Say
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 1 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * No digital content is safe from generative AI, researchers say Cybersecurity researchers discovered that simple artificial intelligence tools can defeat security techniques meant to protect authentic content from use in deepfakes, facial identity theft, or artistic style mimicry. By Tonia Moxley A research team led by Virginia Tech cybersecurity expert Bimal Viswanath has found a critical blind spot in t  more
Virginia Tech: Project-based Learning Class Tackles 'Genuinely Needed' Drone Defense for U.S. Secret Service
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 1 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Project-based learning class tackles 'genuinely needed' drone defense for U.S. Secret Service The effort has brought immediate dividends for both graduate students and the agency. By Noah Frank As tires squealed and explosions boomed in the distance, a solitary drone rose above a helipad hidden in the Maryland woods. A makeshift setup of cameras and microphones aimed in its direction sent information back to a t  more
Virginia Tech: Study Finds Task Switching Raises Risk in Transplant Surgeries
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 1 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * New study finds task switching raises risk in transplant surgeries By Jacob Levin When transplant surgeons switched between different organ types in consecutive surgeries, one-year mortality rates in patients increased by 14.8 percent, according to new Virginia Tech research. The findings suggest that scheduling and workflow changes could help reduce these risks -- and the implications may extend beyond m  more
Wake Forest receives $5 million to expand the role of character-based leadership in legal education
WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, April 30 -- Wake Forest University posted the following news: * * * Wake Forest receives $5 million to expand the role of character-based leadership in legal education * The Wake Forest University School of Law and the Program for Leadership and Character have announced a new $5 million grant from the Kern Family Foundation to continue and expand the role of character in legal education on campus and beyond. The grant, "Leadership and Character in the Law: From  more
Water Molecules Found to Actively Drive Gene Transcription Process
LA JOLLA, California, April 30 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Water Molecules Found to Actively Drive Gene Transcription Process * Key Takeaways * Water molecules play an active, essential role in gene transcription, helping RNA polymerase II carry out the chemical steps needed to read DNA and build RNA. * High-resolution imaging revealed hundreds of precisely positioned water molecules that stabilize the enzyme and help ensure accura  more
Wayne State University: Jennifer Olmsted Appointed Chair of James Pearson Duffy Department of Art, Art History, and Design
DETROIT, Michigan, May 1 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * Jennifer Olmsted appointed chair of James Pearson Duffy Department of Art, Art History, and Design Following an internal search, Jennifer Olmsted, Ph.D., has been appointed chair of Wayne State University's James Pearson Duffy Department of Art, Art History, and Design. Her appointment begins Aug. 18. Currently, Olmsted is a professor of art history and associate chair of the department in WSU's College of Fi  more
Weger Attends Laudato Si' Conference in Rome
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, April 30 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Weger Attends Laudato Si' Conference in Rome * On March 9-10, 2026, Jacob Weger, Ph.D., lecturer and director of the Environmental Studies Program at Seton Hall University, represented the University at a landmark international gathering in Rome: the inaugural convening of the Global Alliance for Laudato Si'. The conference brought together more than 100 researchers, educators and practitioners from   more
What Can You Do With a Chemistry Degree?
OLIVET, Michigan, April 30 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news: * * * What Can You Do With a Chemistry Degree? * For students who enjoy asking questions and working through how something functions, a chemistry degree can be a strong starting point for a wide range of careers. Key Takeaways * A chemistry degree teaches you how to analyze problems, work with precision, and build lab skills that can be used in many science-based careers. * Chemistry graduates often fi  more
When the Schuylkill swallowed the city
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * When the Schuylkill swallowed the city * On most mornings, the Schuylkill River Trail is where many Philadelphians step out for a breath of fresh air. Runners check their splits, cyclists zip below bridges, and dog walkers clutch leashes and coffee. But after the remnants of Hurricane Ida and seven tornadoes struck Philadelphia in early September of 2021, those routines were put on pause  more
Winthrop Responds to False and Misleading Accusations from Former Counsel
ROCK HILL, South Carolina, April 30 -- Winthrop University posted the following news: * * * Winthrop Responds to False and Misleading Accusations from Former Counsel * HIGHLIGHTS * Board Chair Joel Hamilton and President Edward Serna denied the allegations of race discrimination against Winthrop in a joint statement to the campus community. * They expressed pride that Winthrop's student body reflects the racial demography of the state, and that members of the campus community share a s  more
WKU Board of Regents to meet May 7
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 30 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * WKU Board of Regents to meet May 7 * The Western Kentucky University Board of Regents will conduct a special called meeting Thursday, May 7 at 1:00 p.m. in the Martin Regents Room of Jody Richards Hall. Following the special called meeting, the Regents will conduct committee meetings. The meetings will be streamed at http://youtube.com/wkunews. The agendas and supporting materials are availa  more
WKU Meteorology Students and Alumni Soar in NWS and Federal Careers
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 30 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * WKU Meteorology Students and Alumni Soar in NWS and Federal Careers * Alumni and current students from the WKU Meteorology program have found success over the past year with the National Weather Service (NWS) and other federal agencies. Five undergraduate students have received 2026 summer internships at NWS offices across the country. Kristen Ramey of Ashland, Ky., will intern at the Charlestow  more
WKU senior receives ThinkSwiss Research Scholarship
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 30 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * WKU senior receives ThinkSwiss Research Scholarship * Madison Gardner, a senior in computer science, has been awarded a ThinkSwiss Research Scholarship to conduct AI and robotics research at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU) in Switzerland. She is the first WKU student to be selected to participate in this summer research exchange program. ThinkSwiss offers students st  more
WVU legal expert finds judges cautiously adopting AI while guarding human authority
MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, April 30 -- West Virginia University posted the following news: * * * WVU legal expert finds judges cautiously adopting AI while guarding human authority * New research from West Virginia University shows that as generative artificial intelligence begins to show up in courtrooms across the country, judges aren't rushing to hand over the gavel. A white paper co-authored by Amy Cyphert, associate professor in the WVU College of Law, offers a closer look at how judg  more
Yale Faculty Showcased Cutting-edge Research and Different Dimensions of Biodiversity Science
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, April 30 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Biodiversity Day 2026 Yale faculty showcased cutting-edge research and different dimensions of biodiversity science By Steven Scarpa The Yale Institute for Biospheric Studies (YIBS) and Yale Planetary Solutions held Biodiversity Day on April 28, an event dedicated to highlighting and celebrating the breadth and depth of biodiversity-themed research across the University. Over 100 scholars from a variety   more
Yale University President Issues End-of-year Message
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, April 30 -- Yale University issued the following statement by President Maurie McInnis: * * * End-of-year message Dear Members of the Yale Community, Whenever I am asked why Yale matters, I cite examples of our faculty and students who, through their unflagging quest for knowledge, contribute to our nation and our world. I point to Professor Emeritus Michel Devoret, who exhaustively experimented in quantum mechanics despite the skepticism of some of his fellow physi  more
Yale University: Building a Superconducting Quantum Circuit That Follows Protons on the Go
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, April 30 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Building a superconducting quantum circuit that follows protons on the go A new device that originated at a pair of Yale labs simulates quantum proton "tunneling," a ubiquitous phenomenon found commonly in chemistry and biology. By Jim Shelton Researchers at Yale, Google, and the University of California-Santa Barbara have created a device that simulates the quantum "tunneling" behavior of proton  more
Yale University: Jennifer Gandhi Named Phyllis A. Wallace Dean of Faculty Development in FAS
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, April 30 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Jennifer Gandhi named Phyllis A. Wallace Dean of Faculty Development in FAS Gandhi, a political scientist, will serve as the FAS dean of faculty development for a five-year term. Jennifer Gandhi, a scholar of comparative politics and political economy and deputy dean of Yale's Jackson School of Global Affairs, has been named the Phyllis A. Wallace Dean of Faculty Development in Yale's Faculty of Arts and Sc  more
Yale University: Three PhD Students Named 2026 Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Innovation Fellows
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, April 30 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Three PhD students named 2026 Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Innovation Fellows Ruthie Block, a PhD candidate in English and Black Studies, Estelle Gueville, a PhD candidate in Medieval Studies, and Taylor Wilson Thompson, a PhD candidate in American Studies and Black Studies, were among the 50 fellows selected for this year's cohort. Three Yale PhD students were selected for the 2026 Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Inn  more
Yale University: Type of Fat--Not the Amount--Fuels Pancreatic Cancer
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, April 30 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * The Type of Fat--Not the Amount--Fuels Pancreatic Cancer By Peter Jurich For decades, the relationship between fat and cancer has been treated as a question of quantity: eat less fat, reduce your risk of developing cancer. The research, published April 29 in Cancer Discovery, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research, shows that for pancreatic cancer, the type of fat you consume ma  more
York College Board of Trustees Extends Contract of President Dr. Thomas Burns
YORK, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- York College of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * York College Board of Trustees Extends Contract of President Dr. Thomas Burns The York College of Pennsylvania Board of Trustees has approved a five-year contract extension for President Thomas Burns, Ph.D., reaffirming its confidence in his leadership and the College's strong upward momentum. Dr. Burns joined York College as its fifth president in July 2023 and has led the college into a period of str  more
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