ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, May 2 -- South Carolina State University issued the following news: * * * $499K grant advances SC State research to protect coastal waters, aquaculture producers 1890 research scientist develops system to improve real-time estuarine monitoring * A South Carolina State University researcher is pioneering a fleet of affordable aquatic drones to protect the state's most at-risk coastal areas, addressing the intersection of advanced robotics and environmental justice  more

BOONE, North Carolina, May 1 -- Appalachian State University issued the following news: * * * 29 Mountaineers honored with 2026 App State Awards of Distinction Honorees recognized for leadership, teaching, service and more By Brian Miller, Carliann Rittman and Jessica Stump Appalachian State University honored 29 students, faculty and staff during its fourth annual Awards of Distinction ceremony, recognizing their exemplary contributions to the success of the university and its community me  more

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, May 1 -- 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 studen  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, May 1 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Advancing dairy cow fertility and farm success * Research from Michigan State University Professor J. Richard Pursley is trailblazing an area within dairy cattle management that Wendell Van Gunst says is essential to keep farms profitable. "I think almost every dairy farmer would agree that nothing is as critical to the success of a dairy farm than the reproductive success of cows on a farm," said V  more

NEW YORK, May 1 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news: * * * An Overlooked Painter Gets Her Due in a New Biography * Four years ago, a Texas art dealer traveled to Williamsburg, Virginia, to ask Distinguished Professor Gail Levin (GC/Baruch, Art History, Women's and Gender Studies, American Studies ) to write a catalog essay on abstract expressionist Alice Baber. Levin, an eminent biographer of Edward Hopper, Lee Krasner, and Judy Chicago, hesitated.   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Announcing Annenberg's strategic vision: Connected Futures * The Annenberg School for Communication has launched Connected Futures, its first-ever strategic vision, charting a bold course for research, education, and public engagement over the next five years. Rooted in the founding mission of Ambassador Walter H. Annenberg-that every human advancement can be understood through communicatio  more

TOLEDO, Ohio, May 1 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * Annual Report Video Highlights 'Launch Pad' Initiatives, Momentum * The University of Toledo celebrated a momentous 2025-26 academic year fueled by new leadership and a strategic vision built on three launch pads: Advantage Toledo, Innovate Toledo and Healthy Toledo. With a renewed focus on experience-based learning, research innovation and regional community health, the University saw its initiatives translat  more

GAINESVILLE, Florida, May 1 -- The University of Florida posted the following news: * * * As the first Barry Scholar in UF history, graduate Ryan James Sheehan brings the Gator legacy to Oxford * Ryan James Sheehan has always believed that history is the magistra vitae -the teacher of life. As he graduates this weekend from the University of Florida with a master's degree in history, the academic world seems to agree. Sheehan has been awarded the prestigious John & Daria Barry Scholarship,  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Awards and accolades for Penn faculty and graduate students * Two religious studies graduate students in the School of Arts & Sciences (SAS) have won student paper prizes. Doctoral student Austin McCredie won the Student Essay Prize from the Canadian Society of Patristic Studies-Association Canadienne des Etudes Patristiques, and Ph.D. graduate Kirby Sokolow won the Religious Studies Graduate  more

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, May 1 -- Roger Williams University posted the following news: * * * B. Gokhan Celik Appointed Dean of School of Engineering, Computing and Construction Management * BRISTOL, R.I. - Roger Williams University has appointed B. Gokhan Celik, Ph.D., as the next Dean of the School of Engineering, Computing and Construction Management (SECCM), following a national search. A longtime member of the RWU community, Celik has been serving the school as Interim Dean since July 2025  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 1 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Beacon Biosignals is mapping the brain during sleep * The human brain remains one of the most fascinating and perplexing mysteries in medicine. Scientists still struggle to match neurological activity with brain function and detect problems early, slowing efforts to treat neurological disorders and other diseases. Beacon Biosignals is working to make sense of the brain by monitorin  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, May 2 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Astronaut proves the sky's the limit as Research Days keynote speaker Jeanette Epps highlights importance of collaboration, perseverance By Katelyn Pothakul Record-breaking astronaut and engineer Jeanette Epps touched down Tuesday at Binghamton University to share her journey among the stars and experiences aboard the International Space Station. Epps delivered the keynote address for the University's Res  more

BOWIE, Maryland, May 2 -- Bowie State University issued the following news release: * * * Bowie State University and Prince George's County Public Schools Launch Fast-Track Admissions Partnership (Bowie, Md.) -- Bowie State University and Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS) announced a memorandum of understanding establishing a fast-track direct-admissions program for eligible PGCPS graduating seniors. The partnership creates a simplified admissions pathway and provides coordinated   more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 1 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Breaking the silence: At Rice, Black men gather for real conversations on mental health * Hundreds of Black men filled the BioScience Research Collaborative April 23, gathering for something that does not happen often enough: an open conversation about mental health. They came to talk. To listen. And for many, to be heard. "We're expecting about 375 Black men from Houston to come through," said Tony Brown,   more

SAN BERNARDINO, California, May 2 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following Faculty In the News wrap up: * * * Faculty in the News, May 1 Francesca Beer (finance) discussed how reward credit cards work; Stuart Sumida (biology), as president of the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology, was cited in an article on how some paleontologists seek research funding in light of some receiving donations from the late Jeffery Epstein; and Brian Levin (criminal justice, emer  more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, May 1 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Careers in Private Sector Threat Management and Intelligence * The 2025-2026 National Security Fellowship (NSF) welcomed Cristina Cruz, the Director of Critical Event Threat Management, Intelligence and Travel Safety at Prudential Financial, as a guest speaker. Director Cruz serves as a Fusion Center Liaison for the New Jersey Regional Operations, Chairperson for the New Jersey Analyst Roundtable and ho  more

ALBANY, New York, May 2 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * Chancellor King Continues SUNY Reconnect Tour with Visit to Orange County Community College Governor Hochul's SUNY Reconnect Program Provides Free Community College Tuition, Fees, Books, and Supplies for Eligible Adult Learners in High-Demand Fields Visit Highlights SUNY Orange's Cybersecurity and Dental Hygiene Programs * Middletown, NY -- State University of New York Chancellor John B. Ki  more

ALBANY, New York, May 2 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * Chancellor King Continues SUNY Reconnect Tour with Visit to Sullivan County Community College Governor Hochul's SUNY Reconnect Program Provides Free Community College Tuition, Fees, Books, and Supplies for Eligible Adult Learners in High-Demand Fields Visit Highlights SUNY Sullivan's Respiratory Care Program * Loch Sheldrake, NY -- State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. to  more

STORRS, Connecticut, May 1 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Charles Towe Named Head of Agricultural and Resource Economics * Following a national search, Charles Towe has been appointed head of the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics ( ARE ) in the University of Connecticut's College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources ( CAHNR ). Towe, who has served as interim head since January 2026, will now lead the department on a permanent basis  more

TULSA, Oklahoma, May 1 -- The University of Tulsa posted the following news: * * * Chemistry researchers awarded major grant to support development of more effective drugs * Developing tools that scientists in the pharmaceutical industry can use to make new drugs has long been at the center of research carried out by Angus Lamar, associate professor of chemistry & biochemistry in Oxley College of Health & Natural Sciences. Recently, Lamar and his colleague Gordon Purser, professor of chemist  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Clarkson University researchers created scientific software to help industry leaders and scientists identify causal associations within real-world data. The tool originates from the Center for Complex Systems Science and utilizes algorithms established by the late Erik Bollt, who served as the W. Jon Harrington professor of mathematics and director of the Center for Complex Systems Science. This release allows future generations to access his mathematical research. The prog  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSjou) -- Researchers at Clarkson University reported a breakthrough in destroying per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as forever chemicals, which present environmental and public health concerns across the associate professor Yang Yang and a team in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering led the study to develop a method for breaking down these substances in contaminated water. The research appeared in the journal Nature Communications under the title   more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- More than 550 Clarkson University students presented 230 research and project-based works during the annual Research and Project Showcase on April 17. The event, held as part of the Celebration and Recognition of Excellence Weekend, was co-hosted by Clarkson Ignite and Sponsored Research Services. Student work spanned 38 categories and included participation from 40 research groups and 35 courses. The day consisted of oral and poster presentations followed by a Pitch-Off co  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, May 1 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * CMU faculty helps SAP teams navigate AI in the workplace * Artificial intelligence can generate content in seconds. Determining how to use it effectively, responsibly and within real workplace systems is proving far more complex. That challenge was at the center of a recent international presentation by Central Michigan University faculty member Gustav Verhulsdonck, who joined software company S  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, May 2 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * Community voices drive UVA study on cancer risk By Zeina Mohammed, spr2jm@virginia.edu A University of Virginia-based study is amplifying community voices to better understand why certain communities face higher cancer rates. For more than a year, researchers working in the lab of UVA Department of Family Medicine Chair Dr. Li Li have been running a study based in Danville alongside th  more

ITHACA, New York, May 1 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell Tech announces the 2026 Startup Awards and the Inaugural Frontiers of AI Summit * As the 2025-26 academic year comes to a close, Cornell Tech will host a series of events throughout May showcasing student achievement, entrepreneurship, design, and the future of emerging technologies. Held on Cornell Tech's Roosevelt Island campus in New York City, the events bring together students, faculty, alumni, indust  more

NORTHRIDGE, California, May 1 -- California State University Northridge issued the following news release: * * * CSUN Signs MOU with Autodesk to Expand Tech, Design Opportunities for Students * Media Contact: Javier Rojas, Javier.rojas@csun.edu, (818) 677-2130 or Carmen Ramos Chandler, carmen.chandler@csun.edu, (818) 677-2130 California State University, Northridge (CSUN) President Erika D. Beck and Autodesk President and CEO Dr. Andrew J. Anagnost signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MO  more

BUFFALO, New York, May 1 -- D'Youville College posted the following news: * * * D'Youville University Secures Federal Funding to Expand Advanced Pharmacy Training and Care * Congressman Tim Kennedy visited D'Youville University today to announce he has secured $338,000 in federal funding to modernize the University's School of Pharmacy drug compounding facilities, an investment that will expand access to critical medications while advancing research, innovation, and workforce development in   more

HANOVER, New Hampshire, May 1 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * James Haxby Elected to the National Academy of Sciences The professor specializes in computational cognitive neuroscience and neural decoding. * The National Academy of Sciences this week elected James Haxby, a professor of psychological and brain sciences, one of 145 new members chosen "in recognition of their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research." Haxby specializes in computation  more

HANOVER, New Hampshire, May 1 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * Seven to Receive Honorary Degrees at 2026 Commencement Leaders in the arts, science and health, and philanthropy will be honored on June 14. * Each year at Commencement, Dartmouth confers honorary degrees on distinguished individuals who are leaders in their respective fields. This year, the seven honorands include a comedian, a playwright, a philanthropist, a free speech activist, a computer scientist, a di  more

SANTA CRUZ, California, May 1 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Dense rainforest canopy an acoustic 'information highway' for predator warnings * Key takeaways * This study found that the dense upper canopy of the Amazon rainforest works like a vast "eavesdropping network" where animals constantly listen for predator warnings. * When one animal senses danger, its alarm cry is quickly repeated by other species, including birds and primates. T  more

AMHERST, Massachusetts, May 1 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Doctoral Oral Exams for May 11-15, 2026 * The graduate dean invites all graduate faculty to attend the final oral examinations for the doctoral candidates scheduled as follows: Serena M. Birnbaum, Ph.D., Polymer Science and Engineering, Monday, May 11, 9 a.m., Conte Polymer Research Building A110/111. Dissertation: "Extending Adhesive Functionality by Tuning Adhesion Through Internal Phase cha  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, May 1 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news: * * * Doctoral student gains systems engineering perspective through Scout Motors partnership * The 1.3-million-square-foot Scout Motors vehicle assembly plant under construction north of Columbia will begin building electric trucks and SUVs by 2028. But Scout's chief technology officer Burkhard Huhnke is already building ties with USC's Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing. This past   more

MIAMI, Florida, May 1 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Dr. Dileep Yavagal Receives Lifetime Achievement Award at AAN 2026 * The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine neurologist is honored for decades of leadership advancing mechanical thrombectomy and expanding equitable stroke care worldwide. Dileep Yavagal, M.D., chief of interventional neurology and professor of clinical neurology and neurological surgery at the University of  more

DOVER, Delaware, May 2 -- Delaware State University issued the following news: * * * DSU Ph.D. students reach final round of Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Compassion Challenge Two Delaware State University graduate students recently advanced to the final round of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Compassion Challenge, a competition focused on developing community-centered solutions to prevent displacement in historically under-resourced communities. The competition, held April 24 and 25, b  more

RIVERSIDE, California, May 1 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Early human embryonic cells may be vulnerable to SARS-CoV-2 infection * A University of California, Riverside study reports that cells in the earliest stages of human development could be susceptible to infection by SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID-19, offering new insight into how the virus interacts with developing human tissues and why that may matter for pregnancy research. Usin  more

NEW YORK, May 2 -- The City University of New York issued the following news: * * * Eight CUNY Faculty Members Receive Prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship Winners Include Authors, Documentary Filmmaker, Playwright, Composer and Artists * The City University of New York celebrates the selection of eight faculty members as recipients of the prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship. Each year, the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation offers fellowships to extraordinary individuals leading the way   more

GROVE CITY, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- The Grove City College issued the following news release: * * * Exercise Science studies garner attention, challenge conventions * Grove City College's Exercise Science Department is a research juggernaut, pushing the envelope of knowledge in nutrition, exercise metabolism, human performance, and cardiometabolic health with nearly a dozen publications in just the last year. The department's body of work examining the impact of diet on athletic performance  more

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, May 1 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Expanding Learning Opportunities Through Two New Certificate Programs * As the landscape of education continues to evolve, educators are navigating new technologies, shifting instructional models and growing expectations to integrate innovation with purpose. In response to these changes, Samford University's Orlean Beeson School of Education is developing two new credit-bearing certificate programs desi  more

TOLEDO, Ohio, May 1 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * Export Success Program Returns to UToledo to Support Regional Business Growth and Global Expansion * Export Success, a proven training program designed to help businesses expand into international markets, is returning to The University of Toledo. The program will be administered by the John B. and Lillian E. Neff College of Business and Innovation and UToledo Family Business Center, in partnership with Region  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 1 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Faculty and Staff Briefs: April 2026 * Florida State University's distinguished faculty are central to the mission of the university. Faculty excellence in scholarship, research, and creative activity is critical to the quality of student learning and makes a difference in the lives of others. Throughout the year, honors and recognitions are awarded to individual faculty and staff members across campus  more

IOWA CITY, Iowa, May 1 -- The University of Iowa College of Education issued the following news: * * * First responders nationwide to gather at University of Iowa for 2026 Mental Wellness Symposium As first responders across the country face rising levels of stress, trauma exposure, and burnout, a national effort to advance mental wellness is coming to the University of Iowa --through a joint initiative with the First Responder Center for Excellence (FRCE). From May 31 to June 3, fire servic  more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 1 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Four Engineers, One Family: The Bristow Brothers Bring It Home at USC * There's a moment at commencement, just before your name is called, when the tassel hasn't shifted yet and the rest of your life is already waiting. This May, two brothers will have that moment -separately, on the same stage, on the same day. This year, the Bristow family is making histo  more

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, May 1 -- Roger Williams University posted the following news: * * * From Afghanistan to the Commencement Stage: Abida Mohammady Reflects on Her Journey of Resilience and Purpose at RWU * BRISTOL, R.I. - For Abida Mohammady '25, Roger Williams University has been more than a place to earn a degree. It has served as a home away from home - a place where she found community, rebuilt confidence, and shaped a vision for creating opportunity for women on a global scale. Or  more

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, April 30 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * From Alzheimer's to Vaccine Access: Samford Pharmacy Students Shine at Student Research Colloquia * Samford University's McWhorter School of Pharmacy was well represented at the 2026 Student Research Colloquia, held Friday, April 24, in Davis Library. Hosted by the Research Advisory Collaborative in partnership with the Office of Research, the annual event brought together more than 170 undergraduate  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, May 1 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * From unexpected beginnings to lasting impact * Management faculty member Mohan Song never planned to become a professor. "For me this path was very unexpected, not being carefully planned," she said. Her academic path began in hospitality and tourism management, where internships across finance, marketing, and operations led to a full-time role and a clear future in industry. "I was happy about   more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * George Washington University's Graduate School of Political Management Welcomes Visiting Scholar Diego Area * WASHINGTON (April 30, 2026) -The George Washington University's Graduate School of Political Management (GSPM) is pleased to announce that Diego Area, a distinguished leader in international policy, development, and cross-border investment initiatives, will join the school as a Visiting Scholar. Area  more

LA JOLLA, California, May 1 -- The Salk Institute for Biological Studies issued the following news release: * * * Gerald Joyce elected to American Philosophical Society * LA JOLLA-Salk Institute President Gerald Joyce, MD, PhD, has been elected to the American Philosophical Society. Founded in 1743 by Benjamin Franklin, the American Philosophical Society is the oldest learned society in the United States. Through elected membership and a wide range of scholarly and public programs, the Socie  more

ROLLA, Missouri, May 1 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news: * * * Go with the flow: I&E Fellow hopes to solve water challenges * Effat Eskandari's research journey begins with a simple curiosity about something that most people take for granted: fresh water. Originally from Iran and now a Ph.D. candidate in geological engineering at Missouri S&T, she's built her academic path around understanding how water moves through and beneath the surface. As a  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, May 1 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * Graduate student in Mathematics receives Minton Award * Zoe Brown, a mathematics graduate student from London, Ky., is the 2025-26 recipient of WKU's John D. Minton Award. Brown's research has applications in structural and electrical engineering and focuses on the control and stabilization of systems consisting of interconnected vibrating cables or beams with point masses. Brown is earning a Mas  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, May 1 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Harold R. Benson Agricultural Luncheon celebrates legacy, land-grant impact, and student achievement * 10th annual event honored Dr. Benson's lasting influence and celebrated excellence across Kentucky State University's College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources FRANKFORT, Ky. -A decade after Kentucky State University began gathering in his name, Dr. Harold R. Benson's legacy continues to   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 1 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * Health Wanted: Surgical Fashion * The Episode While celebs and their stylists prepare to make an impression at the Met Gala, we're preparing for what I like to call the "Code Met" Gala. This week on Health Wanted, we have a passion for surgical fashion. Listen now The Listener Questions Are roundabouts bad for pedestrians? Roundabouts are pretty nice for cars, becau  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 1 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Improving understanding with language * When she was a child, MIT senior Olivia Honeycutt would spend summers on her grandparents' farm in rural Alabama outside Birmingham. The practical and cultural differences between farm and city life became more pronounced by comparison. "Life and the way we lived it slowed down on the farm," she says. "It was a nice change of pace." These day  more

FORT PIERCE, Florida, May 1 -- Indian River State College issued the following news release: * * * Indian River State College and FAU Team Up to Offer Treasure Coast Students a Bachelor's Degree Path FORT PIERCE, FL (April 29, 2026) -- Indian River State College (The River) students now have another exciting option to pursue their bachelor's degree. The River and Florida Atlantic University (FAU) have joined forces through Link2FAU, a program that gives Treasure Coast students a guaranteed pa  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 1 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: * * * IU McKinney Professor Parks Hosts Workshop on Democracy, Power, and Procedural Design * Professor Sarah Parks hosted a workshop titled "Democracy, Power, and Procedural Design," at IU McKinney on April 11. The workshop was for pre-tenure scholars whose work relates to procedure. Participants were invited based upon their research interests which related to the workshop's the  more

JONESBORO, Arkansas, April 30 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news: * * * Kalayna King Named 2026 A-State Wilson Award Winner * JONESBORO - Kalayna King was named the 2026 R.E. Lee Wilson Award winner Thursday evening during the Distinguished Service Award and Wilson Award recognition dinner honoring the university's top student leaders. This is the 93rd year Arkansas State University has recognized a student with the Wilson Award. The award was presented to King by Per  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, May 1 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU announces Beinecke scholarship nominee * LAWRENCE -The University of Kansas has nominated Levi O'Connor, of Louisburg, for the Beinecke Scholarship Program. Each year through the program, the Sperry Fund offers 20 scholarships to undergraduates who intend to pursue a research-focused or fine arts master's or doctoral program in the arts, humanities or social sciences. Selected students receive $30,000 t  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, May 1 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU Ichthyology collection reaches milestone with Missouri Department of Conservation partnership * LAWRENCE -The University of Kansas Ichthyology Division at the Biodiversity Institute & Natural History Museum has reached a milestone of more than 45,000 cataloged lots, aided by a substantial collection from the Missouri Department of Conservation. Unlike most natural history collections, which catalog spec  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, May 1 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU student Wyatt Vaughn named Udall Scholar * LAWRENCE -A junior at the University of Kansas has been named a 2026 Udall Scholar. The Udall scholarship recognizes students who demonstrate leadership, public service and commitment in the fields of tribal public policy, Native healthcare or the environment. KU's 2026 Udall Scholar is Wyatt Vaughn, a junior double majoring in chemical engineering and English-  more

KUTZTOWN, Pennsylvania, May 2 -- Kutztown University issued the following news release dated May 4, 2025: * * * Kutztown University to Celebrate Spring 2026 Commencement May 15-16 More than 1,300 students will be awarded degrees during Kutztown University's spring commencement ceremonies May 15-16, at O'Pake Fieldhouse. Dr. Philip Cavalier, university president, and Dr. Lorin Basden Arnold, provost and senior vice president for Academic Affairs, will preside. Graduate students will receive t  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 1 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Land-grant universities key to agricultural innovation, USDA chief scientist says * Technological innovation will bring important new benefits to agriculture, and the nation's land-grant universities are central to advancing that progress, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's chief scientist said in an April 28 Heuermann Lecture. Scott Hutchins, the USDA's under secretary for research, education and eco  more

LEWISTON, Idaho, May 2 -- Lewis-Clark State College issued the following news release: * * * LC State student team wins international case study competition A team of three students from Lewis-Clark State College claimed first place at the CapSource Case Competition in April. The team included William "Cy" Wareham, a senior studying business administration and computer science; Jessica Riggs, a sophomore studying in computational biology; and Damaris Schwartz, a sophomore studying business i  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Lonnie T. Brown, Jr. named Kean Family Dean of the Beasley School of Law * Currently the dean and Elvin E. Overton Distinguished Professor of Law and Haslam Family Professor at the Winston College of Law at the University of Tennessee, Brown brings a track record of both leadership and scholarship to the role. He will begin in the role on August 1. Lonnie T. Brown, Jr. has been named the Kean Family Dea  more

DECORAH, Iowa, April 30 -- Luther College posted the following news: * * * Luther College announces alum David Hecht as Young Alumni Award recipient and 2026 Commencement speaker * Conservation social scientist and environmental anthropologist David Hecht will receive Luther College's 2026 Young Alumni Award and deliver the 2026 Commencement address at 9 a.m. on Sunday, May 24, in Luther College's Carlson Stadium. David Hecht The Young Alumni Award was established in 2003 and recognizes   more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 30 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Making the case for curiosity-driven science * "The thing that really struck me when I came to MIT and strikes me every single day is the stuff that's going on here is amazing. The science, the engineering... every day I hear something that makes my jaw drop," remarked President Sally Kornbluth during a live discussion with Lizzie O'Leary of Slate' s "What Next: TBD" podcast. Ko  more

SHIPPENSBURG, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- Shippensburg University posted the following news: * * * Malaki Schaeffer presents psychology research at Eastern Psychological Association conference * Junior psychology major Malaki Schaeffer presented research on distracted listening while studying at the Eastern Psychological Association conference in Boston, MA. His findings challenge the belief that distracted listening strongly impacts academic performance. "Distracted learning is defined as mult  more

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, May 1 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Mapping a purpose: GIS major turns data into climate action * On a moonless summer night in Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve in Colorado, Sean Olcese discovered his purpose. A South Jersey native who hadn't traveled far beyond his home state, Olcese looked up at the darkening sky and spotted Mars, a red dot on the horizon. As he watched, thousands of stars appeared-then billions of stars, gases and  more

ROLLA, Missouri, May 1 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news: * * * Missouri S&T researchers identify carbon release risk tied to rising seas * Rising sea levels could do more than flood coastlines. Research from Missouri S&T shows they may also trigger the release of large amounts of carbon stored in coastal ecosystems into the atmosphere. "What's fascinating is that this process can become a self-reinforcing loop," says Suvrajit Ghosh, a geology and g  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 1 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * MIT affiliates awarded 2026 Guggenheim Fellowships * MIT Research Scientist Afreen Siddiqi '99, SM '01, PhD '06; MIT professors Kathleen Thelen and Vinod Vaikuntanathan SM '05, PhD '09; as well as Kate Manne PhD '11 are among 223 scientists, artists, and scholars awarded 2026 fellowships from the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. Working across 55 disciplines, the fellows we  more

PASADENA, California, May 1 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Modeling Aerodynamics: A Conversation with Adrian Lozano-Duran * Growing up in Madrid, Spain, Adrian Lozano-Duran was always interested in aerospace. He was fascinated by planes, rockets, and how things flew. Today, he is an associate professor of aerospace at Caltech, where he develops models that accurately simulate phenomena such as the entry of spacecraft into the Martian atmosphere and  more

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, May 1 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * MSU honoring Berry, Tucker during spring graduation ceremonies set for May 12-15 * Contact: Carl Smith STARKVILLE, Miss.- Approximately 4,000 Bulldogs will receive Mississippi State degrees and certificates this month during commencement ceremonies scheduled May 12-15 in Starkville and Meridian. During the Starkville campus ceremonies, MSU President Mark E. Keenum will award honorary Doctor of  more

EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, May 1 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus posted the following news: * * * National Hollings scholarship goes to UW-Eau Claire student for the first time * "This program stood out to me as one that promotes exactly what I want to do with my life," Sandoval says. "I want to make sustainable environmental impact through work for an agency like NOAA that makes real, tangible change." NOAA's stated mission is "to understand and predict changes in climate, we  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 1 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Nebraska in the national news: April 2026 * Fast Company published an April 7 article on the OurStory small houses being built in Omaha's Benson neighborhood. The article was among 40-plus national news stories featuring Husker faculty, staff, students, centers and programs during the month. The OurStory project is a collaboration among the College of Architecture's FACT Studio, Partners for Livable Oma  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 1 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Nebraska-developed school partnership program attracts Swiss scholar * A Swiss researcher is spending the spring in Lincoln to learn more about an innovative program designed to improve children's academic, social and behavioral outcomes while building stronger, more effective relationships among parents and teachers. Caroline Villiger, professor and head of the Family-Education-School research program   more

ARCATA, California, April 30 -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt posted the following news: * * * New Community Health Degree at Cal Poly Humboldt Prepares Students to Address Health Inequities * The new B.A. in Community Health, launching this fall, allows graduates to tackle health challenges through a lens of justice and equity. It's one of five new degrees launching this fall as part of the University's polytechnic buildout. Cal Poly Humboldt has so far introduced mor  more

LA JOLLA, California, May 1 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * New Grant Targets Viral Toxins that Exacerbate Viral Diseases * Coefficient Giving, the philanthropic funder and advisor formerly known as Open Philanthropy, has awarded a grant for a new study on how viruses may have evolved a little-known process that enables them to disseminate, promoting disease development and spread, or pathogenesis. The $600,000 grant to University of Califo  more

NEW YORK, May 1 -- Cornell University - Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences posted the following news: * * * New Laws Cut Cannabis Arrests, but Racial Disparities Persist * While recreational cannabis laws have significantly reduced arrests for cannabis possession and sales, racial disparities in arrests still exist, according to a new study from Weill Cornell Medicine, Instituto Tecnologico Autonomo de Mexico and The University of Texas at Austin. The authors suggest that recr  more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, May 1 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Notre Dame's Kyle Doudrick named to EPA Science Advisory Board * Kyle Doudrick, associate professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences at the University of Notre Dame, has been selected to serve on the Science Advisory Board of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The board, which consists of 37 members from a broad range of scientific disci  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, May 1 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * OnlineMasters.com ranks ETSU programs among nation's best * Two East Tennessee State University online master's programs have been ranked among the nation's best by OnlineMasters.com. ETSU's online master's in individual, family and community sciences was ranked 7th in the nation, while the online master's in sport science and coach education ranked 18th. Both programs are in ETSU's College o  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, May 2 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: * * * OSU faculty ranked among the best researchers The Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% Scientists List comprehensively assesses peer-reviewed research across all scientific disciplines. It evaluates each study's impact, considering factors such as citation frequency in other scientific work. This publication ranks research that has made the most profound contributions within each field. Oklahoma State University ha  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, May 2 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: * * * OSU students advance land-grant mission on national research stage Six Oklahoma State University students joined peers from across the country in one of the nation's largest undergraduate research gatherings as they showcased their work at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research, held April 13-15 in Richmond, Virginia. The conference highlights student achievement across all academic disciplin  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State campuses to hold spring 2026 commencement ceremonies May 8-10 * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State will celebrate the accomplishments of its graduates across the commonwealth during its spring 2026 commencement ceremonies, the majority of which will be held Friday, May 8, through Sunday, May 10. This spring, Penn State expects to award approximately 15,085 diplomas to students  more

NEW ALBANY, Indiana, May 1 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news: * * * Pinnacle Presentation: Rebekkah Meixner-Hanks, professor of theater-design and production * By Steven Krolak Dr. Rebekkah Meixner-Hanks delivered an eye-opening Pinnacle Presentation on the magic-and the reality-of stagecraft to members of the IU Southeast community. Recounting her own journey in the field, Meixner-Hanks revealed not only a mastery of her art but also a dedication to prepar  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, May 1 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Professor named member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences * Michigan State University Professor Thomas O'Halloran is among the 252 newest members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, joining the ranks of storied members from George Washington and Benjamin Franklin to Charles Darwin and Albert Einstein. O'Halloran is an MSU Research Foundation Distinguished Professor in the departments  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 30 -- The Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Professor Receives Emerging Leader Award For Health Policy Research *. Health Law, Policy & Management Kevin Nguyen will receive the Alice S. Hersh Emerging Leader Award from AcademyHealth on May 31 in recognition of his research, which spans Medicaid policies and care delivery reforms on quality and equity of care. Kevin Nguyen, assistant professor of health law, policy & m  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, May 1 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * Promising new technique uses nanoparticles to detect pancreatic cancer * Scientists at Oregon Health & Science University have developed a new technique using an electronic jolt and nanoparticles to reveal the telltale signal of an insidious form of cancer. The technique, described in a study published in the journal Small, offers a new way to detect early signs of pancreatic cancer -a particul  more

MIAMI, Florida, May 1 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Q and A with Brain Cancer Expert Macarena de la Fuente * As part of the Sylvester Brain Tumor Institute, Dr. de la Fuente oversees clinical trials for new brain cancer treatments and studies targeted therapies for gliomas. May is Brain Cancer Awareness Month, a time to spotlight the more than 100,000 Americans diagnosed each year with a primary brain tumor and the urgent work underwa  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 1 -- The Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Research Team Studying Down Syndrome and Intellectual Disabilities Includes People Living With These Conditions *. BU researchers Ashley Scott (center) and Eric Rubenstein (right) partner with co-researchers like Daniel O'Donnell (left) to include the perspectives of people with intellectual disabilities and Down syndrome in their work. Photo by Jackie Ricciardi. disability Eri  more

SOUTH BEND, Indiana, May 1 -- The University of Notre Dame Law School posted the following news: * * * Rev. Patrick Reidy Named 2026 Distinguished Teaching Award Recipient * Rev. Patrick E. Reidy, C.S.C., associate professor of law, has been selected by the Notre Dame Law School Class of 2026 as the recipient of the 2026 Distinguished Teaching Award. He will deliver the commencement address during the Law School's Hooding Ceremony on May 16. The Distinguished Teaching Award, awarded annual  more

ITHACA, New York, May 1 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Reverse engineering ketamine's effects may lead to new antidepressants * Weill Cornell Medicine investigators have reverse engineered ketamine's antidepressant effects to identify potential new strategies for treating depression. While many effective treatments for depression are available, not all patients respond to them. About one-third of patients must try multiple medications before finding relief, and anot  more

NEW YORK, May 1 -- Cornell University - Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences posted the following news: * * * Reverse Engineering Ketamine's Effects May Lead to New Antidepressants * Weill Cornell Medicine investigators have "reverse engineered" ketamine's antidepressant effects to identify potential new strategies for treating depression. Dr. Conor Liston. Credit: Julia Xanthos Liddy While there are many effective treatments available for depression, not all patients respon  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 1 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice engineering students turn $300 car into dystopian endurance racer * A team of Rice University engineering students performed a time-bending feat by turning an almost half-century-old vehicle into a race car. The Lemons Racecar senior design team, winner of a Staff Favorite Video Award at the 2026 Huff OEDK Engineering Design Showcase and Competition, rescued a retired 1980 Datsun 200 SX a model also know  more

EVANSVILLE, Indiana, May 1 -- The University of Southern Indiana issued the following news release: * * * Rosignol selected as Class of 2026 President's Medalist (1) * Timothy Rosignol, who will graduate summa cum laude with bachelor's degrees in sociology and German studies, along with a certificate in cultural awareness training, has been named the recipient of the President's Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon an undergraduate in the University of Southern Indiana Class of 2026. Emb  more

NEWARK, New Jersey, May 2 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Rutgers-Newark Kicks Off 80th Anniversary Celebration with Focus on Legacy, Opportunity By Carrie Stetler Rutgers University-Newark celebrated its 80th anniversary at an event that honored its role as a gateway to opportunity and a bedrock of the city and state's economic and cultural life. On April 30, 1946, a law signed by the governor of New Jersey merged Rutgers University with the University of Newark, RU-  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, May 2 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Two Pioneering Rutgers Researchers Elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences Deborah Gray White and Camilla Townsend are among 252 new members who make up the class of 2026 By John Chadwick and Lisa Intrabartola Two pioneering researchers who gave voice to people and cultures previously excluded from history were elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of the nation's most pr  more

GLENSIDE, Pennsylvania, May 2 -- Arcadia University issued the following news: * * * Scarlet Knight Marketing Completes Gen Z Market Research for University Advancement By Tim Pierce Scarlet Knight Marketing, a market research firm created by Allen Shi '26, Mackenzie Clark '27, and Samantha Edwards '27 as part of B348: Marketing Research, has helped University Advancement tap into Gen Z's thoughts on communications and marketing materials they receive from their Alma Mater after they graduat  more

SELINSGROVE, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- Susquehanna University posted the following news: * * * Science, business schools recognize faculty excellence * Rockwell receives inaugural Saridakis Natural Science Faculty Prize Dean Kathy Straub presented the inaugural George E. '75 and Susan Chang Saridakis Natural Science Faculty Prize to Assistant Professor of Biology Antonio Rockwell. Rockwell is a cell and molecular biologist who began his career at Susquehanna in 2019. His research area is ep  more

NACOGDOCHES, Texas, May 2 -- Stephen F. Austin State University issued the following news: * * * SFA names Reese permanent dean of Nelson Rusche College of Business Stephen F. Austin State University has appointed Dr. Jason Reese as the permanent dean of the Nelson Rusche College of Business, effective May 1. This appointment follows Reese's yearlong service as interim dean after the departure of Dr. Tim Bisping, who is now dean of the College of Business at the University of Central Arkansas  more

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, May 2 -- Sam Houston State University issued the following news: * * * SHSU Graduate Programs Receive Favorable Rankings from US News & World Report Three of Sam Houston State University's graduate-level programs have received favorable rankings in U.S. News & World Report's annual analysis of graduate programs across the nation. The rankings are as follows: * Best Management Master's Programs - No. 175 * Best Education Schools - No. 158 * Best Medical Schools: Resea  more

CARBONDALE, Illinois, May 1 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * SIU Carbondale recognizes outstanding thesis, dissertation winners Southern Illinois University Carbondale's Graduate School is recognizing two former graduate students and a former doctoral student for their outstanding research and contributions to their fields. Each year, the Graduate School selects winners for the Outstanding Thesis Award and the Richard and Donna Falvo Outstanding Disser  more

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, April 30 -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health posted the following news: * * * Smith Taillie receives Fulbright Scholar Award from University Technology Sydney * Lindsey Smith Taillie, PhD, professor of nutrition at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health and co-director of the Global Food Research Program, has been selected to receive a 2026-2027 Fulbright Australia Scholar Award to support research and collaboratio  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 2 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Software Engineering Center at VCU will train engineers to build robust applications With more than $3.5 million in NSF support, the center is developing software and AI solutions for critical industries, like healthcare. By David Pulgar, VCU College of Engineering The Virginia Commonwealth University College of Engineering recently launched the Software Engineering Center to teach the next genera  more

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, May 1 -- Wake Forest University posted the following news: * * * Students become partners, not just volunteers, at Generations Center * HIGHLIGHTS * An Intergenerational Center for Arts and Wellness collaboration with Wake Forest won a statewide Community Partner of the Year award. * The Creative Care class teaches students how to be empathetic, effective volunteers. * Students partner with adults living with memory loss or frailty to create poems for   more

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, May 1 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * Study shows brain training can reduce Alzheimer's and dementia risk by 25 percent * Recent research reveals the impact of a specialized type of cognitive training developed by a UAB expert. A study published in Alzheimer's & Dementia: Translational Research & Clinical Interventions shows that one type of cognitive training can result in a significant reduction in long-term risk of Alzheimer's and related  more

POTSDAM, New York, May 2 -- The State University of New York Potsdam campus issued the following news: * * * SUNY Potsdam Student Sadie Brown '26 Honored with Statewide Educational Opportunity Program Award SUNY Potsdam student Sadie Brown '26 of Bronx, N.Y., was among a select group of students from across New York State to be honored with the 2026 Norman R. McConney Jr. Award for EOP Student Excellence. The award, which bears the name of the late Norman McConney, one of the architects of   more

ALBANY, New York, May 2 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * Aso Earns ACLS Fellowship for Research on Agent Orange's Legacy By Michael Parker University at Albany historian Michitake Aso has been awarded a 2026 fellowship from the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) for his research on the legacy of Agent Orange in Vietnam. Aso, an associate professor in the departments of History and East Asian Studies, was selected as one of 63 fellows from a pool of mor  more

ALBANY, New York, May 2 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * Celebrating Student Research and Creativity at Showcase 2026 By Mike Nolan The University at Albany hosted its fourth annual Showcase on Thursday, a day-long event celebrating the academic excellence of students across campus. Showcase 2026 featured poster displays, presentations, demonstrations, recitals, art exhibitions and performances across STEM, the arts and humanities, social sciences, and the profe  more

ROLLA, Missouri, May 1 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news: * * * Supersonic success: S&T scholars sharpen wind tunnel simulations * Researchers at Missouri S&T have developed a more accurate way to predict conditions inside wind tunnels that are used to study how air behaves at speeds up to four times faster than the speed of sound, or over 3,000 miles per hour. "Traditional approaches to predicting conditions in supersonic wind tunnel tests have sim  more

ITHACA, New York, May 1 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * T cells secrete DNA to help immune system fight cancer * Activated immune cells secrete tiny capsules bearing DNA that can enter other immune and tumor cells to stimulate the body's defense systems, according to a study led by investigators at Weill Cornell Medicine. The discovery extends the scientific understanding of the immune system, identifies a new strategy for boosting immunity against cancers and potent  more

HAMILTON, New York, May 1 -- Colgate University posted the following news: * * * Talasila and Patch Receive 1819 Award * Seniors Harshitha Talasila and Robert Patch have been named recipients of the Colgate University Alumni Corporation 1819 Award. The 1819 Award was created by the Alumni Corporation to honor the senior class member "whose character, scholarship, and service to others best exemplify the spirit that is Colgate." It is the most selective honor that Colgate bestows upon a gra  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Technology helps observers understand how iconic artworks were created * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Paintings are often made up of thousands of tiny brushstrokes, each going in a certain direction, that are not easily observed by the viewer. A cross-disciplinary research team from the Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST) and Loughborough University in England has devel  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 1 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Testing sustainable agriculture in Barcelona * A dozen MIT students recently set out for Barcelona -not just to study climate resilience, but to experience it firsthand. As part of STS.S22 (How to Grow Resilient Futures: Regenerative Agriculture and Economies in Catalunya, Spain), an Independent Activities Period course taught by Kate Brown, the Thomas M. Siebel Distinguished Profess  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 1 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * The Class of 2026: Student researchers create knowledge, communicate purpose * WashU researcher Douglas Chalker almost never misses the Undergraduate Research Symposium. After 25 years of teaching and mentoring hundreds of students, he knows it's important to show support. But a different reason pulls Chalker back each semester. "There is no better place to experience the breadth of the schola  more

STORRS, Connecticut, May 1 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * The War Continues: Russia and Ukraine * Russia escalated its war against Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, expanding an armed conflict and pattern of mass atrocities that began in 2014 and continue today. Kristina Hook, an assistant professor of conflict management at Kennesaw State University, has conducted extensive fieldwork in Ukraine since 2015 and visited the University of Connecticut on April 23 to   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Thomas named National Society of Black Engineers Graduate Student of the Year * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Evelyn Thomas, a doctoral candidate in mechanical engineering, received the National Society of Black Engineers' (NSBE) Graduate Student of the Year award. The award is part of NSBE's annual Golden Torch Awards ceremony, which recognizes the exemplary achievements of engineers who demonstra  more

MERCED, California, May 1 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * Turning A Carbon Footprint into a Carbon Wave * It's time to think bigger about mitigating climate change. Measures such as recycling, turning off lights and reducing energy use are great, but making a real impact is going to take systemic change, said Leah Stokes, a political scientist, energy expert and climate communicator from UC Santa Barbara. Stokes, the keynote speaker for the April 1  more

TUSKEGEE, Alabama, May 2 -- The Tuskegee University posted the following news: * * * Tuskegee's A2MEND chapter is finding solutions and success for young Black men The group will stay focused on their strategic planning throughout the summer Crystal Drake Wiping sweat from his brow, just back to campus from a road trip to Montgomery to pack lunches and meals at a food pantry with other members of Tuskegee's chapter of African American Male Education Network & Development (A2MEND), chapter p  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 1 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Two students were awarded prestigious Goldwater Scholarships to cultivate research studies * Two UT San Antonio students have been named 2026 Barry Goldwater Scholars, a prestigious recognition for promising undergraduate sophomores and juniors who intend to pursue careers in research. Olivia Aubone, a junior mathematics major, and Jorge Vanegas, a junior chemical engineering major, are among   more

BUFFALO, New York, May 1 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * UB geographer contributes to UN report on World Heritage Sites * A bird sits atop yellow flowers. A protea shrub growing amongst reeds and dozens of other plant species in South Africa's Greater Cape Floristic Region, a United Nations World Heritage Site. University at Buffalo geographer Adam Wilson, who has conducted extensive research in that region, was a contrib  more

BUFFALO, New York, May 1 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * UB to hold commencement ceremonies * BUFFALO, N.Y. - Some 6,066 students are candidates to receive 7,407 degrees and certificates during University at Buffalo's 2026 commencement ceremonies being held today through May 17.  Commencement season begins this afternoon with the ceremony for students graduating from the MD program in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Bi  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 1 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * UChicago chemists 'film' light-matter hybrid particles * To capture a crisp image of a hummingbird in flight, which can flap its wings up to 200 times per second, a photographer needs a camera with an extremely fast shutter speed. But what if your target is smaller than a single chromosome and can travel at velocities approaching lightspeed? Conventional cameras, no matter how advanced, are limited by th  more

STORRS, Connecticut, May 1 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Nursing's Sigma Theta Tau Mu Chapter Inducts 79 New Members * On April 19, UConn Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing's Sigma Theta Tau Mu Chapter held its annual induction ceremony, inducting 79 undergraduate and graduate students, along with nursing professionals and community leaders. "Induction into Sigma Theta Tau is a significant milestone for our nursing students, recognizing their acade  more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, May 1 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Ufuk Ersoy named Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs in Clemson's College of Architecture, Art and Construction * College of Architecture, Art and Construction Clemson University's College of Architecture, Art and Construction ( CAAC ) has selected Ufuk Ersoy, Ph.D., as its new Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, recognizing his commitment to faculty development, collaboration and academic leadership. Er  more

LAFAYETTE, Louisiana, May 1 -- The University of Louisiana Lafayette campus issued the following news: * * * UL Lafayette team named grand champions in National Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge A team of five students from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette College of Engineering earned Grand Champion honors at the 10th annual National Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge in Sarasota, Florida. The competition, hosted by Sun Hydraulics, challenges teams from across the United States to design and  more

AMHERST, Massachusetts, May 1 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * UMass Amherst Celebrates Opening of $43M Public Health and Health Sciences Hub * The University of Massachusetts Amherst today celebrated the opening of its new $43 million School of Public Health and Health Sciences (SPHHS) Hub, which unites the school's six departments under one roof for the first time.University, state and local leaders gathered for a ribbon cutting for the 26,800-square-foot  more

CROOKSTON, Minnesota, May 1 -- The University of Minnesota Crookston campus issued the following news: * * * UMN Crookston Hosts University of Minnesota Board of Regents for Campus Visit The University of Minnesota Crookston welcomed current and new members of the University of Minnesota Board of Regents to campus on Thursday, April 30 as part of the University's systemwide onboarding process. New Regents visiting Crookston included Joel Bergstrom, Sam Heins, Ellen Luger, and Kowsar Mohamed,   more

FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia, May 2 -- The University of Mary Washington issued the following news: * * * UMW Announces 2026 Faculty Emeriti By Amy Jessee At the end of each spring semester, UMW faculty gather to approve the graduates and recognize colleagues who are retiring from their dedicated service. Departmental tributes chronicle their time in classrooms and labs, with committees and in communities, and as leaders in undergraduate research and in their areas of study. In spring 2026, th  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 2 -- The University of North Carolina Charlotte campus issued the following news release: * * * UNC Charlotte junior earns prestigious Goldwater Scholarship UNC Charlotte junior Arnav Sareen has been named the University's fifth-ever recipient of the Barry Goldwater Scholarship -- one of the nation's most prestigious awards for undergraduate researchers. "Research is more than just a lofty endeavor reserved for graduate students and professors," he said. "It is  more

PEMBROKE, North Carolina, May 1 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke issued the following news: * * * UNCP Students Win First Place in Regional Journalism Competition Mark Locklear Two UNC Pembroke student journalists are earning regional recognition for their storytelling and commitment to the craft, proving that impactful journalism can thrive even in the smallest of newsrooms. Sean Hancock and Michela Gritti, editors of the student newspaper The Pine Needle, recently captured fir  more

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, May 2 -- The University of North Florida issued the following news: * * * UNF celebrates its largest graduating class during Spring 2026 Commencement Today, the University of North Florida celebrated about 2,300 students - its largest graduating class - earning their degrees during the Spring 2026 commencement ceremonies at the UNF Arena. Interim President Dr. Angela Garcia Falconetti presided over the ceremonies. Ray Rodrigues, chancellor of the State University Syst  more

TOLEDO, Ohio, May 1 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * University Honors Faculty, Staff for Advising, Teaching, Outreach * The University of Toledo recently recognized its outstanding advisors and teachers and announced the recipients of the Edith Rathbun Award for Outreach and Engagement for the 2025-26 academic year, as well as both the Student Employee and Student Employment Supervisor of the Year. "We are honored to celebrate the achievements and acknowledge t  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 2 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * UC among national top 100 universities for patents Cincinnati jumped 19 spots among U.S. universities By Diana Lara, laradm@ucmail.uc.edu The University of Cincinnati has risen 19 places to No. 61 in the 2025 top 100 U.S. universities for patents ranking published by the National Academy of Inventors (NAI), underscoring the university's growing success in turning research discoveries into real-world tec  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 2 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Biggest crowd for the biggest graduation Record spring commencement draws largest crowd in UC history By Michael Miller, 513/556-6757, michael.miller3@uc.edu The University of Cincinnati celebrated a record graduating class and the city's biggest-ever commencement in four ceremonies at Fifth Third Arena and Nippert Stadium. UC recognized 7,836 graduates earning 7,967 degrees, according to preliminary n  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 2 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Five students earn 1819 Innovation Awards at DAAPworks 2026 Winners included sensory chairs for neurodivergent children and toys teaching kids to 3D print By Stephen Kenney, kenneysn@ucmail.uc.edu Brilliant projects filled the University of Cincinnati's College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning during DAAPworks, the school's signature senior showcase. Creativity was everywhere, but what stood   more

BOULDER, Colorado, May 1 -- The University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business issued the following news: * * * Leeds' Graduate Experiential Projects Expo Highlights Applied Research By Erik Jeffries Graduate students and industry partners filled Kittredge Central on April 24 as Leeds hosted the inaugural Graduate Experiential Projects Expo, a dynamic poster showcase highlighting applied research across the school's graduate analytics programs. Leeds graduate students closed out th  more

DAYTON, Ohio, May 1 -- The University of Dayton posted the following UD in the News wrap up for April 25-May 1, 2026: * * * Our Sunday Visitor featured UD in a story about more students seeking the sacrament of confirmation. Spectrum News reported on AI in UD's curriculum and Heidi's Porch. The Conversation and The Wall Street Journal tapped faculty expertise. What happened to just war? Why modern Popes have become peace activists (https://www.diigo.com/item/pdf/5q791/5s40) The Wall Street  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 2 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * University of Houston Students Preserve Legacy of Black Cowboys in Texas Through New Oral Archive Initiative Project Expands Public Record of the American West While Providing Hands-on Research Experience By Kelly Schafler -- 713-743-1153, kmschafler@central.uh.edu Students at the University of Houston are helping document and preserve an important and often overlooked chapter of the Texas ranching and rodeo  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 1 -- The University of Maryland Baltimore campus issued the following news: * * * Silver Spring Woman Becomes First Adult Sickle Cell Disease Patient in Maryland to Receive FDA-Approved Gene Therapy Karen Warmkessel Jessica Ceja, a patient liaison at a Washington, D.C. hospital, received the cells by infusion on April 27. She is the first adult patient with sickle cell anemia in Maryland to receive the gene therapy, called Lyfgenia, which was approved by the U.S. Foo  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 2 -- The University of Oklahoma Health campus issued the following news: * * * Blocking Stress Signals Could Limit Harmful Inflammation After Heart Attack After a heart attack, the body rapidly floods the injured heart with neutrophils -- white blood cells that help repair damage but can also make it worse when too many arrive too quickly. New research from the University of Oklahoma shows that these early-arriving cells come not from the bone marrow, as long beli  more

RICHARDSON, Texas, May 1 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Study: How Co-Parenting Makes Mealtimes with Preschoolers Peaceful By: Stephen Fontenot Wrangling active preschoolers to sit for a peaceful, uninterrupted meal can be stressful for parents, but a new study by University of Texas at Dallas researchers shows that parents who work together can create calmer mealtimes and that fathers in particular play a key role. Led by Dr. Jackie Nelso  more

RICHARDSON, Texas, May 1 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Which Pothole To Fix? AI Team Helps Company Develop City System By: Kim Horner Artificial intelligence (AI) experts from The University of Texas at Dallas have partnered with a Japanese company through its Irving, Texas-based subsidiary to help local governments prioritize road repairs. Researchers in the UT Dallas Center for Applied AI and Machine Learning (CAIML) collaborated with Japan-base  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 2 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news: * * * Follow-up care cuts hospital readmissions for medicare patients By Erica Crosno A new study from UTHealth Houston finds that timely follow-up care after hospital discharge can significantly reduce the likelihood of hospital readmission. yet many high-risk Medicare patients never receive follow-up care. Published in The American Journal of Managed Care, the study, led   more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 2 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news: * * * Tsai awarded grant from Texas Bar Foundation to study impact of Bexar County's community court Study is the first to measure whether local homeless courts are able to change outcomes for residents experiencing homelessness By Jennifer Norris The Texas Bar Foundation has awarded a new grant to Jack Tsai, PhD, professor and regional dean of the UTHealth Houston School of Public H  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, May 2 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * New MARS Trailer Transforms Atmospheric Research in Wyoming Over the course of three days in early April, the University of Wyoming Department of Atmospheric Science took advantage of incoming weather systems in Laramie to test its new mobile atmospheric remote sensing (MARS) trailer for the first time. This interdisciplinary project, in collaboration with Noriaki Ohara, a UW civil engineering professor, wa  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, May 2 -- The University of New Orleans issued the following news release: * * * UNO Professor Helps Identify Roman Tombstone Returned to Italy A University of New Orleans archaeologist played a key role in identifying a 2,000-year-old Roman tombstone discovered in a New Orleans backyard that has now been returned to Italy, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Ryan Gray, a professor at the University of New Orleans, traced the artifact's origins after it w  more

LOGAN, Utah, May 1 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU Engineering Professor Earns National Recognition Through 2026 Terry Peshia Early Career Award * Mohsen Zaker Esteghamati, assistant professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Utah State University, has been named a recipient of the 2026 Terry Peshia Early Career Faculty Award from the American Institute of Steel Construction. The national award recognizes outstanding early-career facul  more

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, April 30 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley posted the following news: * * * UTRGV School of Podiatric Medicine recognized internationally * Drs. La Fontaine and Mir honored by Barts and London Surgical Society RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - APRIL 30, 2026 - Just a few years after opening its doors, the UTRGV School of Podiatric Medicine (SOPM) was recognized on the international stage at the 15 th International Surgical Conference of the Barts and London Surgical  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, May 2 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW's Jay Kemmerer WORTH Institute Receives AmeriCorps Grant, Invites Partnerships The Jay Kemmerer Wyoming Outdoor Recreation, Tourism and Hospitality (WORTH) Institute at the University of Wyoming has been awarded an AmeriCorps planning grant from Serve Wyoming, Gov. Mark Gordon's Commission on Service and Volunteerism, to develop a service-based program to strengthen Wyoming's outdoor recreation and touris  more

CARROLLTON, Georgia, May 1 -- The University of West Georgia posted the following news: * * * UWG Launches Strategic Planning Process * The University of West Georgia has formally launched UWG Next, a comprehensive strategic planning process that will help guide the university's direction over the next five years and beyond, as UWG approaches its 125th anniversary in 2031. UWG Next will be a collaborative and transparent effort, bringing together students, faculty, staff, alumni and commun  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 2 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Free Store's new Curated Closet brings a sustainable twist to style Two VCUarts students are expanding access to fashion while addressing textile waste. By Amelia Heymann The new hot spot for students to get stylish secondhand clothing isn't a boutique or vintage shop. It's Virginia Commonwealth University's Free Store. With April's Earth Month offering an ideal fit, the Free Store and Pop-Up Sto  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 2 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Bradley Klein honored with emeritus status Bradley Klein, associate professor of neuroscience in the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, has been conferred the title of associate professor emeritus by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The emeritus title may be conferred on retired faculty members who are specially recommended to the board by Virginia Tech President Tim Sands in recognition of exemp  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 2 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * College of Engineering recognizes 2026 Torgersen Graduate Student Research Excellence Award winners The Virginia Tech College of Engineering has recognized eight graduate students as recipients of the 2026 Paul E. Torgersen Graduate Student Research Excellence Awards, honoring exceptional research conducted by master's and doctoral students across the college. Selected from a competitive pool of 53 submissions, thi  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 2 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Valerie Ragan honored with emerita status Valerie Ragan, professor of practice of veterinary medicine in the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, has been conferred the title of professor of practice emerita by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The emerita title may be conferred on retired faculty members who are specially recommended to the board by Virginia Tech President Tim Sands in recognition   more

NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia, May 2 -- Christopher Newport University issued the following news: * * * Want to Major in Artificial Intelligence? CNU Now Offers It New technologically-advanced program is one of the first in Virginia By Jim Hanchett Students who want to prepare for careers or graduate studies in artificial intelligence (AI) can now choose a pioneering major at Christopher Newport. The School of Engineering and Computing (SEC) will offer the major beginning with the 2026-27 academi  more

STORRS, Connecticut, May 1 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Weight Teasing from Different Family Members Linked to Harmful Health Outcomes for Adolescents * Weight-related teasing from family members is common among adolescents, and new research from UConn's Rudd Center for Food Policy & Health shows that who the teasing comes from may play an important role in youth health and well-being. The study, published in the Journal of Pediatric Psychology, examine  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, May 1 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Yale to begin collective bargaining negotiations with postdoc union following vote University leaders announced that they will begin negotiations for a collective bargaining agreement with Local 33-UNITE HERE after Yale-employed postdoctoral associates and postdoctoral research fellows voted to unionize. * Yale-employed postdoctoral associates and postdoctoral research fellows this week voted to unionize duri  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, May 1 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Many genes have been linked to autism - but a new study suggests it may be their path to the brain that matters While scientists have identified hundreds of different genes that are associated with autism, a new Yale-led study suggests that the specific genes may be less important than the pathway they take to the brain. By Karen Guzman In recent years scientists have identified hundreds of differen  more