NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 4 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * "Festschrift" honors lifelong scholarship of Lynn Fuchs, renowned special education and psychological sciences scholar * By Jennifer Kiilerich In Germany, a Festschrift-literally "festival writing"-is an academic tribute that honors a scholar through collected works and new research from peers. On April 16-17, Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development hosted a unique event based  more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, May 4 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * 35 URI students honored with Rhode Island Foundation fellowships to support foreign language study abroad * KINGSTON, R.I. - May 4, 2026 - Thirty-five University of Rhode Island students have been awarded scholarship funds by the Rhode Island Foundation through two programs that will allow them to pursue foreign language study abroad. The foundation has named 30 students 2026 Beatrice S. Demers F  more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, May 4 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Academic excellence in all its forms recognized at new URI awards ceremony * KINGSTON, R.I. - May 4, 2026 - The full breadth of academic excellence was on display at the University of Rhode Island's inaugural University Academic Excellence Awards on April 30 in the Edwards Hall auditorium. The event combined awards that were presented to faculty, students, and staff at three separate ceremonies  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 4 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Against the wind: FAMU-FSU researchers show how flight angles affect turbulence, vortex formation * At high speeds, even the smallest movement can have major consequences. When an aircraft tilts sharply during flight, the air around it does not flow smoothly. It twists into powerful, swirling currents that can destabilize the entire vehicle. These swirling structures, known as vortices, can behave unpr  more

OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, May 4 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * AI model delivers river temperature insights, strengthening US energy security * Hydrology experts at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) used artificial intelligence and a physics-based understanding of streamflow to create a model that provides highly accurate predictions of river temperatures, even in waterways that   more

LA JOLLA, California, May 4 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Cannabis Microdosing More Common Than Psychedelics Among US Adults, National Survey Finds * Key Takeaways * Cannabis is the most commonly microdosed substance in the U.S., with about 9.4% of adults -roughly 24 million people -reporting lifetime use. More people reported microdosing for recreational reasons than for medical reasons. * Cannabis microdosing was nearly twice as co  more

NEW YORK, May 5 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, an organization that defends the right of Catholics to participate in American public life without defamation or discrimination, issued the following commentary on May 4, 2026, by President and founder Jennifer Roback Morse and senior research associate D. Paul Sullins, both of the Ruth Institute: * * * The Church is Right about Same Sex Attraction The Ruth Institute's free report "Refuting the Top 5 Gay Myths" * If you   more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on May 1, 2026, by Benjamin Echikson: * * * "Messy" US Chip Fab Outperforms Japan's Textbook Model How did the high costs, culture clash, and myriad regulations in Arizona win out over Japanese discipline, captive customers, and state-led coordination? * When Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) began building massive fabrication plants ("fabs") in both Phoenix, Arizona, and Kumamoto,   more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on May 4, 2026, by non-resident senior fellow William Echikson: * * * To Save Europe's AI Future, Choose Openness Over Protectionism Europe stands at a crossroads in its quest for "Digital Sovereignty." Tough choices lie ahead. * As global tensions rise and dependence on foreign tech becomes uncomfortable, a tempting cry for complete independence echoes across the continent. Proponents of a "EuroSta  more

SOUTH BEND, Indiana, May 4 -- The University of Notre Dame Law School posted the following news: * * * Class of 2026 Commencement Feature: Kathleen Casey * For Kathleen Casey, the path to law school began long before she ever stepped into a courtroom. Growing up on the East Coast, she was first introduced to the law through a mock trial program at her public middle school, an experience that sparked an early interest in advocacy and justice. That curiosity developed into a lasting passion.  more

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, May 3 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Community spirit: 2026 Commencement Award winners recognized for academic success, leadership, and service * As Bryant's Class of 2026 gets ready to step into the next chapter and assume their roles as tomorrow's leaders, 50 among their number will receive special recognition at the university's 163rd Commencement for their dedication to academic excellence, service, and leadership. Throughout their time at  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 4 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * First look at distant rocky planet reveals moon-like world * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The surface of a distant rocky planet about 30% bigger than the Earth may resemble a larger version of the moon or the planet Mercury, according to a new study using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). Researchers used JWST's ability to detect radiation in mid-infrared wavelengths, such as those that em  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 5 (TNSjou) -- The Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics issued the following news release: * * * Astronomers Explore the Surface Composition of a Nearby Super-Earth The analysis indicates the planet's surface is likely composed of basalt or mantle rock, ruling out a composition similar to Earth's silicate-rich crust. * A team of researchers led by postdoctoral researcher and NASA Sagan Fellow Sebastian Zieba of the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smit  more

AMHERST, Massachusetts, May 4 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Honorary Degrees, Distinguished Achievement Awards to be Conferred by UMass Amherst at Commencement May 15 * A pioneer in technological innovation and translation, and a history-making leader of Massachusetts' highest court will be bestowed honorary degrees, while the recipient of the "Nobel Prize in Computing" and two alumni philanthropists whose visionary contributions are redefining the bound  more

BEDFORD PARK, Australia, May 4 -- Flinders University posted the following news: * * * Kangaroos reveal 'upside-down' evolution * New research led by Flinders University argues thick tooth enamel helped kangaroos chart an unconventional evolution story, compared to the animals of other continents. A 50-million-year natural 'experiment' among Australia's marsupials suggests that the outcomes of evolution are far from certain. Based on a detailed analysis of fossil teeth, a new study in Sc  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 4 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news: * * * Media Coverage: April 2026 * The University of Missouri-St. Louis makes a significant impact on the St. Louis area. Stories about the university, its scholars and their expertise are often covered by local and national news media. Media Coverage highlights some of the top stories but does not serve as a comprehensive listing. Notice a clip we missed? Email us at umsldaily@umsl.edu.   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 4 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Move over cassette tapes, adhesive tape has memory, too * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Materials can store information about their past -like a crease in a piece of paper that has been unfolded is a "memory" of being folded -that can be retrieved or read out and used for various purposes. In everyday life, combination locks must remember the turns of the dial to open, and the memory of specialized  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources released the following written testimony by Michele Bustamante, staff scientist with the Natural Resources Defense Council, from an April 29, 2026, hearing entitled "Powering the 21st Century with American Copper": * * * Chair Stauber, Ranking Member Ansari, Members of the Committee, and Committee staff - thank you for inviting me to participate in today's hearing. It is an honor to be able to share m  more

ROLLA, Missouri, May 4 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news: * * * NSF program to sponsor Missouri S&T ceramic engineering scholarships * Advanced ceramic and glass materials play a critical role in the aerospace industry, semiconductor and quantum computing technologies, clean energy systems, healthcare and more. Renowned for their ability to perform where other materials fail, ceramics are inorganic, nonmetallic materials offering the widest range of  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 5 -- The National Council on Family Relations issued the following news on May 4, 2026: * * * Online Now: New NCFR Journal Research Read 19 New Early-View Articles Published April 26-May 2 * Keep up with the latest research from NCFR's three scholarly journals -- Journal of Marriage and Family (JMF), Family Relations: Interdisciplinary Journal of Applied Family Science (FR), and Journal of Family Theory & Review (JFTR). Most Recent Journal Issues: JMF April 2026 i  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 4 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Plant genes influence bacterial evolution in legume-bacteria partnership * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Legumes like soybeans, alfalfa, peas, beans, peanuts and many more have a remarkable ability: They can partner with soil bacteria called rhizobia to capture nitrogen from the air in a biological process called nitrogen fixation. It is a mutualistic relationship -both the plant and bacteria benef  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, May 4 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Research aims to identify underlying causes for linked mental health issues * LAWRENCE -A researcher from the University of Kansas has led a large-scale study of university undergraduates to better understand how psychological conditions such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder and eating disorders are connected. The investigation, appearing in the Journal of Psychopathology and Clinical  more

BRISBANE, Australia, May 5 -- The University of Queensland posted the following news: * * * The UQ lab where research becomes a creative experience * The moments before the Big Bang and the emergence of galaxies, stars and life itself are reimagined in an immersive musical and visual performance, staged inside a darkened cathedral. Symphony for the History of Time interprets modern cosmology in orchestral and choral form, and headlines The University of Queensland's 2026 Music by the Lakes   more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, May 4 -- Tulane University issued the following news release: * * * Tulane researchers say Louisiana could lead global climate adaptation efforts * A Tulane-led team of interdisciplinary researchers says coastal Louisiana's climate-driven land loss and population shifts could position the state to become a global leader in planning for climate adaptation. Their findings, published in the journal Nature Sustainability, argue that Louisiana's accelerating shoreline re  more

BIRMINGHAM, England, May 1 (TNSjou) -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * Water splitting catalyst creates hydrogen at low temperatures Birmingham researchers' novel way of producing hydrogen fuel has a lower cost than existing methods. * University of Birmingham research published today has shown a new low-temperature method for producing hydrogen that is suitable for both centralised hydrogen production, and also local generation using waste heat from large-scal  more

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, May 5 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release: * * * College of Engineering and Applied Science names Gedare Bloom as Chair of Computer Science UCCS College of Engineering and Applied Science announced the appointment of Gedare Bloom as chair of the Computer Science Department, effective August 17, 2026. In conjunction with this role, Bloom will be promoted to full professor on the same date. Bloom currently serves as an associate professor  more

MELBOURNE, Australia, May 4 -- The University of Melbourne issued the following news: * * * Professor Andrea Carson to lead the Centre for Advancing Journalism Professor Andrea Carson has been appointed the new Director of the University of Melbourne's Centre for Advancing Journalism. Professor Carson is an internationally recognised political scientist and award-winning journalist with 15 years of newsroom experience at major outlets including The Age and the ABC. She has appeared as an exp  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 1 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * UNLV Newsmakers 2026: April * April showers came in the form of a torrent of headlines, because this edition of Newsmakers is inundated with them. Can thunderstorms worsen your pollen allergies? Is waking up with your cell phone the best way to start your day? How did popcorn become associated with movie theaters? What are politicians doing to stymie inflation ahead of the midterm electio  more

PULLMAN, Washington, May 5 (TNSjou) -- Washington State University issued the following news release: * * * The Big Bang of plant life: Discovery sheds light on how cells form walls Cell walls are a crucial structure of plant life, protecting cells from damage, giving plants shape, and containing energy-rich nutrients. And yet the process of how the walls begin to form remains mysterious. Researchers from Washington State University have now identified the first known signaling pathway that   more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 4 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Witt installed as Kavita and Krishna Bharat Professor * Andrew Witt has been installed as the inaugural Kavita and Krishna Bharat Professor in the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts at Washington University in St. Louis. The professorship includes a joint appointment at the WashU McKelvey School of Engineering. A lecture took place Feb. 26 in Steinberg Hall Auditorium, followed by a receptio  more