| Research from U.S. Colleges Newsletter for Wednesday May 06, 2026 ( 236 items ) |
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2026 Society for Biomaterials Cato T. Laurencin, MD, Ph.D. Undergraduate Travel Fellowship Award Winners
STORRS, Connecticut, May 5 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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2026 Society for Biomaterials Cato T. Laurencin, MD, Ph.D. Undergraduate Travel Fellowship Award Winners
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Isaiah Williams, a senior biomedical engineering student at the University of Connecticut, and Joshua Wilkins, a senior biomedical engineering student at North Carolina A&T State University were the recipients of the Society For Biomaterials Cato T. Laurencin, MD, Ph.D. Undergraduate Travel
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3 Gillings School graduate students honored with 2026 teaching assistant awards
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, May 5 -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health posted the following news:
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3 Gillings School graduate students honored with 2026 teaching assistant awards
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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
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7 Million Transfer Credits Applied
PHOENIX, Arizona, May 5 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release:
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7 Million Transfer Credits Applied
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New University data highlights 7+ million transfer credits applied in eight years, 500+ articulation agreements, acceptance of eligible credits from 5,000+ accredited institutions, and tools that help working adults avoid repeating coursework
University of Phoenix is highlighting the scale of its transfer credit model for working adult learners. Over the past e
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A broad-spectrum antiviral just got a multimillion dollar shot in the arm
LOS ANGELES, California, May 5 -- The University of California posted the following news release:
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A broad-spectrum antiviral just got a multimillion dollar shot in the arm
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Key takeaways
* A nasal spray developed by UCLA virologists works by disabling molecules on the surface of viruses that help them infect cells and does not require the body to mount an immune response like vaccines do.
* The spray has been highly effective at preventing or minimizing the severity of COVID in
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A non-toxic guard against Lyme disease could soon be an everyday purchase
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 5 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news:
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A non-toxic guard against Lyme disease could soon be an everyday purchase
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A breakthrough in the fight against Lyme disease is moving from the laboratory to the hardware store. Researchers at The University of Texas at San Antonio are developing a non-toxic biologic that could soon be available in big-box and home improvement stores.
This will offer a new line of defense against the most comm
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Acts of the 2024 Jaki Congress Published
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, May 5 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news:
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Acts of the 2024 Jaki Congress Published
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The Catholic Studies Program at Seton Hall University is pleased to announce the publication of the Stanley Jaki Foundation International Congress 2024, an edited volume by Father Paul Haffner and Father Joseph R. Laracy, that gathers leading scholarship at the intersection of philosophy, theology and science. The congress was the fruit of collaboration involvi
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Ag department head earns American Society of Civil Engineers award
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 5 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Ag department head earns American Society of Civil Engineers award
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Suat Irmak, professor and head of Penn State's Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, received the prestigious Royce J. Tipton Award from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) at the 2026 World Environmental and Water Resources Congress, held April 26-29 in Mobile, Alabama.
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AHA Career Award, UC Merced's First, Funds Project Aimed at Improving Heart Interventions
MERCED, California, May 5 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news:
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AHA Career Award, UC Merced's First, Funds Project Aimed at Improving Heart Interventions
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Left ventricular devices, or LVADs, are life saving for patients with advanced heart failure, a condition that affects more than 6 million Americans each year.
A UC Merced researcher has earned an American Heart Association Career Development Award to fund his work on improving how these mechanical pump
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Aiming for the stars: Physics major charts path toward a career in research
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 5 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news:
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Aiming for the stars: Physics major charts path toward a career in research
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This story is part of a series highlighting the university's outstanding graduates crossing the stage on May 16.
For Lizette Rodriguez, a first-generation college student and San Antonio native, the journey to earning her bachelor's degree in physics at The University of Texas at San Antonio has been defined by curio
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American Academy of Arts & Sciences welcomes two U of A Regents Professors
TUCSON, Arizona, May 5 -- The University of Arizona posted the following news release:
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American Academy of Arts & Sciences welcomes two U of A Regents Professors
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A pair of University of Arizona anthropologists were elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, joining an incoming class of 252 leaders from academia, research, government and the arts. One of the nation's oldest and most prestigious learned societies, the academy gathers accomplished individuals to advance knowled
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Anderson University: Dr. Daniels' Curricula Expands Statewide
ANDERSON, South Carolina, May 6 -- Anderson University issued the following news release:
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Dr. Daniels' Curricula Expands Statewide
Curricula created by Anderson University Distinguished Professor of History and Political Science Dr. Matt Daniels has now been expanded to 75 school districts across South Carolina, providing a new generation of students a foundation for empathetic civic engagement and the ability to disagree without resorting to vitriol--or violence. Several major statewid
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April Board of Trustees Meeting Report
BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, May 5 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news:
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April Board of Trustees Meeting Report
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The below message was sent to faculty, staff, and students on May 5, 2026.
Dear Bryn Mawr Community,
We write to update you on the most recent Board of Trustees' meeting, which was held on campus April 24-25, 2026.
We welcomed board members to campus with a dinner with members of the Committee on Academic Priorities and the Committee on the Undergraduate Curricu
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Arrowhead Center's NM FAST to host free SBIR funding workshop
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, May 5 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release:
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Arrowhead Center's NM FAST to host free SBIR funding workshop
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WRITER: Alejandro Najera-Acosta, a_najera@nmsu.edu
SOURCE: Carlos Murguia, cmurguia@nmsu.edu
New Mexico State University's Arrowhead Center NM FAST program is accepting registrations for a virtual workshop designed to help early-stage New Mexico founders understand how Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business T
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Astronomers pin down the origins of a planetary odd couple
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 5 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Astronomers pin down the origins of a planetary odd couple
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Across the Milky Way galaxy, a planetary odd couple is circling a star some 190 light years from Earth. A normally "lonely" hot Jupiter is sharing space with a mini-Neptune, in a rare and unlikely pairing that's had astronomers puzzled since the system's discovery in 2020.
Now MIT scientists have caught a glimpse into the
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ATU Nursing Students Win Awards for Research
RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, May 5 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news:
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ATU Nursing Students Win Awards for Research
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The Arkansas Tech University Department of Nursing spotlighted research by its students during an awards ceremony at the close of the spring 2026 semester.
A panel of judges selected the following entries as the top research projects by ATU nursing students this semester:
First Place
"Vitals Are Stable, But Are You? The Impact of Nursing Characteris
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Award-Winning Faculty Member Drives Alzheimer's Research Forward
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 5 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news:
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Award-Winning Faculty Member Drives Alzheimer's Research Forward
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With over 7 million Americans age 65 and older living with Alzheimer's disease and the disease remaining as the fifth-leading cause of death among Americans age 65 and over, every new discovery matters. Among those studying the disease is Amanda Leisgang Osse, an assistant professor of neurodegenerative clinical trials resea
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AWC to Award Historic Number of Credentials at Spring Commencement
YUMA, Arizona, May 5 -- Arizona Western College issued the following news:
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AWC to award historic number of credentials at spring commencement
Community invited to celebrate student achievement
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Arizona Western College, in collaboration with Northern Arizona University-Yuma, Arizona State University Local, and University of Arizona-Yuma, is pleased to announce the 2026 Commencement on Friday, May 15th. This year, AWC will be issuing over 3,200 degrees and occupational certificates, th
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Binghamton University: PhD Graduate Breaks New Ground in Biobattery, Papertronics Research
BINGHAMTON, New York, May 6 -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
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PhD graduate breaks new ground in biobattery, papertronics research
Yang 'Lexi' Gao, PhD '26, contributed her chemistry background to Watson College's Bioelectronics and Microsystems Lab
By Chris Kocher
After earning her undergraduate and master's degrees in chemistry at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Yang "Lexi" Gao saw clearly the path she wanted to take.
Step 1: Find a university where she could pur
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Biologist Joey Davis explores how cells build complex structures
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 5 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Biologist Joey Davis explores how cells build complex structures
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Ribosomes, the cellular machines that assemble proteins, are made from dozens of proteins and RNA molecules. Putting all of those pieces together is a complex puzzle -one that MIT Associate Professor Joey Davis PhD '10 revels in trying to solve.
Understanding how these structures form and later break down could help
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Boise State University: Faculty Develop Program to Battle 'Gym Bro' Culture, 'Looksmaxxing' and Harmful Masculinity Standards
BOISE, Idaho, May 6 -- Boise State University issued the following news:
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Faculty develop program to battle 'gym bro' culture, 'looksmaxxing' and harmful masculinity standards
Social media perpetuates impossible and often harmful standards for masculinity. Art created by Ann Hottinger.
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A quick swipe through social media platforms or the nightly news reveals jarring images of what men believe they have to be: extremely muscular, rugged jawlines, triangular torsos and more.
More frigh
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Brown University political scientist Melvin Rogers wins prestigious Carnegie fellowship
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 5 -- Brown University posted the following news:
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Brown University political scientist Melvin Rogers wins prestigious Carnegie fellowship
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Melvin Rogers, a professor of political science at Brown University, has received a $200,000 fellowship from the Carnegie Corporation of New York to support research examining the intersection of political polarization and democracy in the United States.
Rogers is one of 24 Andrew Carnegie fellows selected in 2026 fr
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Businesses, investors 'flying blind' when trust in government statistics declines
ITHACA, New York, May 5 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Businesses, investors 'flying blind' when trust in government statistics declines
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A controversial firing by President Donald Trump provided researchers a rare opportunity to study something difficult to measure: the value of trustworthy government statistics.
Even a temporary loss of trust in official data may be costly, found a team including Cornell economist Erica Groshen - a former head of the U.S. Bureau
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CalState Poly-Pomona: Designing Legacy - Landscape Architecture Professor Keeps Culture Alive
POMONA, California, May 6 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona issued the following news:
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Designing Legacy: A Landscape Architecture Professor Keeps Culture Alive
Sofia Perez
Keiji Uesugi shares a profession with family members stretching back 15 generations--a lineage rooted in shaping the land itself.
Uesugi is the interim chair and professor in the Department of Landscape Architecture, who is also a landscape architect professionally, specializing in Japanese garden d
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CalState Poly-Pomona: Poli Sci Professor Neil Chaturvedi Selected Editor-in-Chief of Political Research Quarterly
POMONA, California, May 6 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona issued the following news:
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Poli Sci Professor Neil Chaturvedi Selected Editor-in-Chief of Political Research Quarterly
Cynthia Peters
Neil Chaturvedi, professor of political science, has been named editor-in-chief of Political Research Quarterly, the official journal of the Western Political Science Association. The association announced its new nine-member editorial board in late April.
The PRQ is a peer-rev
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Can a Tweet Become a Job Offer? U-M Research Suggests Yes
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 5 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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Can a tweet become a job offer? U-M research suggests yes
Social media promotion can boost visibility and job outcomes for early-career scholars, especially women.
New analysis from researchers at the University of Michigan School of Information suggests a single post can significantly increase a candidate's visibility. In some cases, it may even land them a job.
The study, which appears in th
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Case Western Reserve University Awards Inaugural Breaking Boundaries Seed Grants to Foster Interdisciplinary Collaboration
CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 6 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news:
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Case Western Reserve University awards inaugural Breaking Boundaries Seed Grants to foster interdisciplinary collaboration
Case Western Reserve University has selected 10 interdisciplinary research teams to receive inaugural Breaking Boundaries Seed Grants, a new initiative designed to bring faculty together across schools and disciplines, break down traditional silos and spark bold collaborations acros
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Case Western Reserve: Meet a Graduating Neuroscience Student With a Passion for Caring for the Country's Aging Population
CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 6 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news:
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Meet a graduating neuroscience student with a passion for caring for the country's aging population
The population of individuals ages 65 years and older is expected to double by 2060, with those ages 85 and over expected to triple in that time. As a result, the demand for healthcare professionals who specialize in gerontology is expected to increase greatly in the coming years.
It will take young peop
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Celebrating Impact: Faculty Honored at USD College of Arts & Sciences
VERMILLION, South Dakota, May 5 -- The University of South Dakota posted the following news:
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Celebrating Impact: Faculty Honored at USD College of Arts & Sciences
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The following faculty members were recognized:
* Joseph Tinguely, Ph.D.
* Meghann Jarchow, Ph.D.
* Zoli Filotas, Ph.D.
* Jing Liu, Ph.D.
* Lori Costello, Ph.D.
* Dayana Soto y Caballero de Galicia, Ph.D.
* Richard Braunstein, Ph.D.
* Teresa Chasing Hawk
"We are very fortunate that our donors have m
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Chancellor King Celebrates Research Excellence With SUNY GREAT Awards for Graduate Researchers
ALBANY, New York, May 6 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release:
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Chancellor King Celebrates Research Excellence with SUNY GREAT Awards for Graduate Researchers
SUNY Accelerates the Research of 41 Distinguished Doctoral Students with Awards
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State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today recognized 41 recipients of the Graduate Research Empowering and Accelerating Talent (GREAT) Awards. Each year, the GREAT Awards recognize graduate stude
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Chemistry researchers break new ground in fight against brain cancer
TULSA, Oklahoma, May 5 -- The University of Tulsa posted the following news:
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Chemistry researchers break new ground in fight against brain cancer
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According to the National Brain Tumor Society, approximately 1.3 million Americans are living with a brain tumor. The relative survival rate for people with this notorious disease is only 34.8%, and 18,350 people in this country are expected to die from one of its forms this year alone.
Current treatments for brain cancer usually involve
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CLAS finals week study guide: Six tactics that actually work
IOWA CITY, Iowa, May 5 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news:
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CLAS finals week study guide: Six tactics that actually work
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The last stretch of the semester can feel like someone hit the fast - forward button. Suddenly, studying shifts from, "I've got this" to, "This is happening."
Because CLAS students move between very different areas of study, finals week can feel especially demanding. A little structure now can make a big differ
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Climate scientist finds large errors in Al Gore-founded Climate TRACE, a global climate pollution database
FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, May 5 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news:
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Climate scientist finds large errors in Al Gore-founded Climate TRACE, a global climate pollution database
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New research from Northern Arizona University found that a global greenhouse gas emissions database produced by the Climate TRACE consortium, co-founded by former Vice President Al Gore, is underestimating vehicle carbon dioxide emissions in cities by an average of 70%.
Today, professor Kevin G
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Coker University Announces Fulbright U.S. Student Award for 2026-2027
HARTSVILLE, South Carolina, May 6 -- Coker University issued the following news:
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Coker University Announces Fulbright U.S. Student Award for 2026-2027
Coker University is pleased to announce that Meadow Morse has received a Fulbright U.S. Student Program award to serve as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant in Bulgaria for the 2026-2027 academic year from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.
"I ultimately hope to build the confidence of my studen
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College of Science and Mathematics recognizes faculty teaching excellence from 2025
KENNESAW, Georgia, May 4 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release:
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College of Science and Mathematics recognizes faculty teaching excellence from 2025
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KENNESAW, Ga. | May 4, 2026
The College of Science and Mathematics at Kennesaw State University recognized 25 faculty members across their five departments who made a significant impact on teaching in 2025 on Wednesday, April 8.
Faculty were selected by departments based on their success rates among their stud
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Colorado School of Mines announces critical minerals collaboration with National Laboratory of the Rockies
GOLDEN, Colorado, May 5 -- Colorado School of Mines posted the following news:
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Colorado School of Mines announces critical minerals collaboration with National Laboratory of the Rockies
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Colorado School of Mines (Mines) has entered into a strategic agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) to advance critical minerals innovation, commercialization and workforce development across the full energy and minerals supply chain.
The agree
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Columbia Law School: Professor George A. Bermann Honored at Columbia Arbitration Day 2026
NEW YORK, May 6 -- The Columbia Law School issued the following news:
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Professor George A. Bermann Honored at Columbia Arbitration Day 2026
The two-day conference featured a testimonial dinner celebrating the influential figure in international arbitration.
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Columbia Law faculty, students, alumni, and practitioners from around the world saluted legendary scholar and teacher George A. Bermann '75 LL.M., Walter Gellhorn Professor of Law and Jean Monnet Professor of European Union Law,
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Commencement 2026: For URI undergraduate, International Engineering Program epitomized 'German precision'
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, May 5 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news:
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Commencement 2026: For URI undergraduate, International Engineering Program epitomized 'German precision'
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KINGSTON, R.I. - May 05, 2026 - German precision is a cliche often linked to German cars and, more broadly, to the nation's manufacturing and technology abilities.
German precision could also be applied to Michaella Junge. Her journey these last five years at the University of Rhode Islan
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Commencement Speaker Dr. Kam Ghaffarian Surprises Capitol Tech Graduates With Generous Cash Gift
LAUREL, Maryland, May 6 -- Capitol Technology University issued the following news:
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Commencement Speaker Dr. Kam Ghaffarian Surprises Capitol Tech Graduates with Generous Cash Gift
Capitol Technology University's graduating Class of 2026 went home with more than a diploma on Saturday, May 2. Entrepreneur, philanthropist, and Capitol Tech alumnus Dr. Kam Ghaffarian marked this year's Commencement ceremony with not only an inspiring address to the graduates, but by handing out gold envelo
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Congratulations Class of 2026
STORRS, Connecticut, May 5 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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Congratulations Class of 2026
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For the Class of 2026, adversity and rapid change aren't unforeseen disruptions that risk throwing them off track: they're familiar features of a world that's transforming faster than anyone could have predicted a few years ago.
In high school, t
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Connecting Black culture, music, and community with the built environment
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 5 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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Connecting Black culture, music, and community with the built environment
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As a researcher, Cacie Rosario Jackson looks for circuits and connections, deep and wide, in many forms. She then translates and interprets the circuitry into works of art that connect Black culture, memory, music, and community with their environments.
Completing her second year in the Master of Fine Arts program a
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Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine: Listeriosis Case in New York State Goat
ITHACA, New York, May 6 (TNSjou) -- Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine issued the following news:
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Listeriosis case in New York state goat
In March, a goat in New York began exhibiting nonspecific signs including anorexia and depression, which progressed to opisthotonus and ultimately death. The animal showed no evidence of bloat and had been maintained on a standard diet of hay and corn. A field necropsy performed by the attending veterinarian was largely unremarkable. Di
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CUNY University Dean Appointed to National Education Policy Body
NEW YORK, May 6 -- The City University of New York issued the following news:
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CUNY University Dean Appointed to National Education Policy Body
Ashleigh Thompson Brings Decades of Expertise to Education Commission of the States
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The City University of New York today announced that CUNY University Dean for Education Ashleigh Thompson has been appointed by Governor Kathy Hochul to represent New York as a commissioner of the Education Commission of the States (ECS). ECS is a national edu
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CWRU Honors Two Faculty Distinguished Research Award Winners: Grace McComsey and Michael P. Scharf
CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 6 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news:
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CWRU honors two Faculty Distinguished Research Award winners: Grace McComsey and Michael P. Scharf
Story by: Lydia Coutre
Case Western Reserve University awarded the 2025 Faculty Distinguished Research Award to Grace McComsey and Michael P. Scharf for their work in making a far-reaching impact in advancing medicine and in international diplomacy.
Established in 2013, the Faculty Distinguished Researc
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Deportations may loom but the future is still Latino as their GDP hits fourth largest in the world
LOS ANGELES, California, May 5 (TNSrpt) -- The University of California posted the following news release:
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Deportations may loom but the future is still Latino as their GDP hits fourth largest in the world
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Key takeaways
* With the Latino population in the United States exceeding 68 million in 2024, researchers find Latinos generated $4.4 trillion for the economy.
* Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Latino GDP is the single fastest growing among major economies, grow
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Design Tweaks That Keep Students Learning
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 5 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news:
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Design Tweaks That Keep Students Learning
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Getting a question wrong might be the best thing that can happen to a student, if they try again.
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University's School of Computer Science (SCS) revealed how small design changes in online tutoring platforms can help students push through their mistakes and keep learning.
The research team made small tweaks to things like
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Digital Humanities Fest Showcases Innovation, Community and Interdisciplinary Research at UCCS Downtown
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, May 6 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release:
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Digital Humanities Fest showcases innovation, community and interdisciplinary research at UCCS Downtown
The Center for Research Frontiers in the Digital Humanities hosted its first Digital Humanities Fest (DH Fest), bringing together faculty, students, university leaders and community partners to celebrate digital humanities work across UCCS and the region.
The event was held on April 15
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Digitization efforts coming to Japanese Hall June 3-6
LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 5 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news:
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Digitization efforts coming to Japanese Hall June 3-6
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Donna D. Anderson, research assistant professor of history at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Japanese Hall and History Project Advisory Council member, will be at the Japanese Hall at the Legacy of the Plains Museum in Gering June 3-6 to scan photographs, documents and books related to the tri-state Japanese American community for an open-acc
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Dr. Hawkins and researchers link warehouse development to increased air pollution in Cumberland Valley
SHIPPENSBURG, Pennsylvania, May 5 -- Shippensburg University posted the following news:
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Dr. Hawkins and researchers link warehouse development to increased air pollution in Cumberland Valley
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Dr. Tim Hawkins, professor of geography and Earth science and student researcher, Grace Coffman, are continuing to lead research (funded by a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the South Mountain Partnership) examining the environmental impact of ware
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Dr. Sarah J. Ewing Named Next Duquesne Provost
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 6 -- Duquesne University issued the following news release:
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Dr. Sarah J. Ewing Named Next Duquesne Provost
Duquesne University announced today that Dr. Sarah J. Ewing, has been selected to serve as the university's next provost and vice president for academic affairs. Ewing is the provost and vice president for student experience at Gannon University, a Catholic University. She will succeed Dr. David Dausey, who will become Duquesne's 14th president on July
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Eastern Kentucky watershed research points to restoration gains with measurable economic value
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, May 6 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news:
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Eastern Kentucky watershed research points to restoration gains with measurable economic value
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Two Kentucky State studies examine carbon storage, land-cover change, and long-term recovery in post-mining landscapes shaped by generations of energy production
FRANKFORT, Ky. -New research from Kentucky State University is putting a clearer value on the environmental and economic benefits of watershed re
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Economic concerns rise across Houston region, but Kinder Houston Area Survey reveals unexpected common ground
HOUSTON, Texas, May 5 (TNSrep) -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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Economic concerns rise across Houston region, but Kinder Houston Area Survey reveals unexpected common ground
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Houston-area residents are increasingly worried about the economy, facing growing financial strain and declining confidence in job opportunities, according to new findings from Rice University's Kinder Institute for Urban Research. But that same study points to something less expected: Despit
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Elderberry and bell pepper study offers new model for resilient farming
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, May 5 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news:
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Elderberry and bell pepper study offers new model for resilient farming
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Kentucky State research examines pollinator support, adoption barriers, and climate-resilient production
FRANKFORT, Ky. -A two-year alley-cropping study that paired bell peppers with American elderberry shrubs could help farmers improve resilience, diversify income, and make better midseason production decisions, with mature sys
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Elizabeth Gordon receives South Carolina Academy of Science Faculty of the Year Award
GREENVILLE, South Carolina, May 5 -- Furman University posted the following news:
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Elizabeth Gordon receives South Carolina Academy of Science Faculty of the Year Award
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When Elizabeth Gordon learned she would be the recipient of the South Carolina Academy of Science (SCAS) Faculty of the Year Award, she allowed herself a moment to soak it in. For Gordon M'97, a senior lecturer in the Furman University Department of Chemistry, the announcement was just what she needed in the wake of a
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Elkin honored in inaugural fellows of ACTS cohort
BUFFALO, New York, May 4 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release:
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Elkin honored in inaugural fellows of ACTS cohort
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By Dirk Hoffman
BUFFALO, N.Y. - The Association for Clinical and Translational Science (ACTS) has honored Peter L. Elkin, MD, UB Distinguished Professor and chair of biomedical informatics at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo, with inclusion in the inaugural cohort o
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Engineer to develop secure data center hardware for the public cloud with NSF CAREER award
SANTA CRUZ, California, May 5 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news:
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Engineer to develop secure data center hardware for the public cloud with NSF CAREER award
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AI and other modern, data-intensive computing tasks are run on the public cloud, which are powered by an already massive and growing data center infrastructure. But how can we ensure that these systems are secure?
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Engineering design course takes aim at spotted lanternflies
ITHACA, New York, May 4 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news:
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Engineering design course takes aim at spotted lanternflies
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By Chris Dawson
How many ways are there to harass, catch or kill invasive spotted lanternflies?
The answer is undetermined, but if you were walking through Duffield Hall Atrium on the Cornell campus on the morning of April 28 you would have seen an impressive array of proposed technological solutions to
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ESU to Host 13th Annual Economic Outlook Summit for the Pocono Mountains on May 15
EAST STROUDSBURG, Pennsylvania, May 6 -- East Stroudsburg University issued the following news release:
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ESU to Host 13th Annual Economic Outlook Summit for the Pocono Mountains on May 15
Daniel Burrus, leading futurist speaker on global trends and disruptive innovation, will present the keynote address at the East Stroudsburg University 13th Annual Economic Outlook Summit scheduled for Friday, May 15, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. to noon at Kalahari Resorts and Conventions in the Poconos.
Burr
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ETSU Board of Trustees to hold quarterly meeting May 21
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, May 5 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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ETSU Board of Trustees to hold quarterly meeting May 21
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East Tennessee State University's Board of Trustees will hold its quarterly meeting and several committee meetings on Thursday, May 21.
All meetings will be conducted in person at the D.P. Culp Student Center, East Tennessee Room.
Meetings are scheduled as follows:
Academic, Research and Student Success Committee - 9 a.m.
Finance
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Faculty in the Spotlight - Spring 2026
STORRS, Connecticut, May 5 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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Faculty in the Spotlight - Spring 2026
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Dr. Kiki Nissen, senior associate dean for Faculty Affairs and associate dean for Graduate Medical Education at UConn School of Medicine, is proud to announce the Faculty in the Spotlight for the spring of 2026.
"We are excited to highlight three outstanding faculty members this spring season," applauds Nissen sharing, "Thank you to these faculty and so many
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FAU Review: Obesity and Alzheimer's Share Disease Metabolic Pathways
BOCA RATON, Florida, May 6 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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FAU Review: Obesity and Alzheimer's Share Disease Metabolic Pathways
Review Snapshot: As the U.S. population ages and obesity rates rise, researchers are increasingly examining how these trends may intersect to drive Alzheimer's disease (AD) risk. A review from Florida Atlantic University, published in the journal Cells, highlights growing
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For President's Award of Distinction recipient, KSU was a match made in Marietta
KENNESAW, Georgia, May 5 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release:
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For President's Award of Distinction recipient, KSU was a match made in Marietta
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KENNESAW, Ga. | May 5, 2026
As Ella Goode walks across the commencement stage this month, she will do so as the Kennesaw State University President's Award of Distinction honoree -the university's highest undergraduate honor.
The award is given at spring and fall commencements to a graduate "who serves as an insp
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From Campus to City: CAILI's First Year of AI Innovation at UBalt
BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 6 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news:
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From Campus to City: CAILI's First Year of AI Innovation at UBalt
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AI integrations enhance learning experience
Artificial intelligence is reshaping how we learn, work and solve problems. The University of Baltimore is meeting that moment head-on.
In its first year, the Center for AI Learning and Community-Engaged Innovation (CAILI) has moved quickly from vision to action, building programs that re
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From Cumberland to U.S. Tax Court: Levi Wolff's Path to Federal Judicial Experience
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, May 4 -- Samford University issued the following news release:
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From Cumberland to U.S. Tax Court: Levi Wolff's Path to Federal Judicial Experience
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When Levi Wolff, JD '26, arrived at Samford University's Cumberland School of Law, he knew he wanted to practice tax law. What he didn't anticipate was how quickly that interest would turn into a front-row education in the federal judiciary-taking him all the way to Washington, D.C., before his final law school semeste
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From Final Four to Summer Baseball, Student Builds Sports Journalism Skills
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, May 5 -- Cedarville University posted the following news:
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From Final Four to Summer Baseball, Student Builds Sports Journalism Skills
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by Cara Ramer, Student Public Relations Writer
Live sports coverage leaves little room for hesitation: Reporters must observe, interview and write on deadline, often within hours. That is the kind of experience Cedarville University Emily Tuttle, a broadcasting, digital media and journalism major, is building as she heads into a summ
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From NASA to 30,000 Feet: UTRGV medical student answers the call
BROWNSVILLE, Texas, May 5 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley posted the following news:
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From NASA to 30,000 Feet: UTRGV medical student answers the call
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After completing a prestigious aerospace medicine clerkship, Michael Tran reflects on the training that prepared him to save a life midflight
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - MAY 5, 2026 - At NASA's Johnson Space Center, where astronauts train for missions hundreds of miles beyond Earth, medicine looks a little different. There
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From recovery to research: How Emma de la Torre is using public health to address global burn inequities
RENO, Nevada, May 5 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news:
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From recovery to research: How Emma de la Torre is using public health to address global burn inequities
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For Emma de la Torre, public health research is not abstract. It is personal.
During her first year working at a summer camp in Southern Colorado, de la Torre survived a traumatic accident that would shape her academic path and career goals. Six weeks into the job, she was run over by a van, sustaining a
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From Seton Hall to Global Tech Policy Leadership
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, May 5 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news:
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From Seton Hall to Global Tech Policy Leadership
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Seton Hall School of Diplomacy graduate, Bryan Yeoh 19', is shaping the future of digital policy and international cooperation in Southeast Asia.
He currently serves as a Senior Manager at MyDIGITAL Corporation, a government agency under Malaysia's Ministry of Digital. In his role, he helps lead work at the Malaysia Centre for the Fourth Industrial Re
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From the humanities to Harvard Law, Owen Eastman's interdisciplinary approach prepared him for the Ivy League
CLEMSON, South Carolina, May 5 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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From the humanities to Harvard Law, Owen Eastman's interdisciplinary approach prepared him for the Ivy League
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Celebrating Our Graduates
An Honors history and economics student, Owen Eastman will graduate with not only two degrees, but with three minors ( English, philosophy and legal studies ) and a resume full of diverse campus experiences. These experiences are more to Eastman than just lines on a pag
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From veterinarians to dairy farmers: This core class is relevant to all
ITHACA, New York, May 5 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news:
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From veterinarians to dairy farmers: This core class is relevant to all
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by Angelina Tang '28
Students dressed in panda onesies to present a research proposal on the genetic quality of giant panda semen isn't something you see in every class. But it's a fun sight to behold in ANSC 2210: Principles of Animal Genetics. This class includes a
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FSU College of Nursing partners with CHAI to launch nation's first micro-credential series on responsible AI for nursing
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 5 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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FSU College of Nursing partners with CHAI to launch nation's first micro-credential series on responsible AI for nursing
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The Florida State University College of Nursing has launched its first micro-credential series that integrates artificial intelligence and nursing care.
The program, Nursing Essentials of Responsible AI, was developed in partnership with the Coalition for Health AI (CHAI) and provi
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FSU researchers develop method to expand winter weather forecasting capabilities from weeks to months
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 5 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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FSU researchers develop method to expand winter weather forecasting capabilities from weeks to months
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Florida State University researchers have discovered how to accurately predict winter weather forecasts months in advance, affording sectors such as agriculture, water management, energy use and public health a longer lead time to prepare for inclement conditions.
The research, which was published in
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FSU Textile Testing Lab upgraded through tech fee funding, expands student training
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 5 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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FSU Textile Testing Lab upgraded through tech fee funding, expands student training
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Inside the William Johnston Building at Florida State University, students are testing how fabrics hold up under pressure, heat, moisture and wear by using the same tools found in industry labs.
The Textile Testing Lab, led by Meredith McQuerry, the Carol E. Avery Associate Professor in the Jim Moran College of Entrep
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Furman prepares to welcome one of its largest classes in a decade
GREENVILLE, South Carolina, May 5 -- Furman University posted the following news:
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Furman prepares to welcome one of its largest classes in a decade
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As the national enrollment picture remains uncertain and, at times, volatile, Furman University has significantly exceeded its enrollment goals for Fall 2026, preparing to welcome one of its largest incoming classes in a decade -a clear signal that families are choosing an education built on deep investment in every student.
Across high
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Genentech scientist brings cutting-edge AI course to SFSU
SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 5 -- California State University San Francisco State University posted the following news:
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Genentech scientist brings cutting-edge AI course to SFSU
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After hearing the positive things colleagues had to say about San Francisco State University's Promoting Inclusivity in Computing (PINC) program, Genentech scientist Will Thrift reached out to PINC Director Anagha Kulkarni with a proposal: collaborate on a course focused on protein artificial intelligence (
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Georgia State University: Provost Nicolle Parsons-Pollard Selected as Participant in 2027 Class of Leadership Atlanta
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 6 -- Georgia State University issued the following news:
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Provost Nicolle Parsons-Pollard Selected as Participant in 2027 Class of Leadership Atlanta
Georgia State University Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Nicolle Parsons-Pollard has been selected as a participant in the class of 2027 of Leadership Atlanta, a prestigious nine-month leadership program drawing together 86 community leaders.
Leadership Atlanta, founded in 1969, is the oldest
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Get to Know Michael Yaffe, CWRU School of Medicine's 2026 Commencement Speaker
CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 6 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news:
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Get to know Michael Yaffe, CWRU School of Medicine's 2026 Commencement speaker
Commencement marks the moment when students become alumni--when every hour spent in classes, labs and hospital rooms pays off as graduates take the next step on the path to doctorhood.
For Michael B. Yaffe, MD, PhD (GRS, Pharmacology '87; MED '89), Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine's 2026 Commencement repres
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Global architecture leaders gather at Kennesaw State for international research conference
KENNESAW, Georgia, May 5 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release:
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Global architecture leaders gather at Kennesaw State for international research conference
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KENNESAW, Ga. | May 5, 2026
Kennesaw State University recently hosted an international architectural research conference, welcoming more than 200 scholars to address challenges like climate change, resource inequity, and sustainable urbanism.
Organized by Kennesaw State's Department of Architecture, the
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Global outbreaks may fuel violence against women -- but most cases go unmeasured
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 5 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news:
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Global outbreaks may fuel violence against women -- but most cases go unmeasured
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Violence against women and girls may increase during infectious disease outbreaks -as economic strain, isolation and disrupted services reshape daily life -yet those impacts remain largely unmeasured, according to researchers at Washington University in St. Louis School of Public Health.
A new study, "A Systemat
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Goldwater Scholar Ashley Blake sets her sights on helping cure neurological diseases
CLEMSON, South Carolina, May 5 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Goldwater Scholar Ashley Blake sets her sights on helping cure neurological diseases
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College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences
Ashley Blake of Clemson University is heading into summer break as a Goldwater Scholar, one of the nation's most competitive and prestigious honors for undergraduates pursuing careers in science and engineering.
Blake, who will be a senior in the fall, is majoring
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Graduate Students Present Research at National Conference
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, May 5 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news:
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Graduate Students Present Research at National Conference
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Four graduate students in the College of Human Development, Culture and Media (CHDCM) attended the New England Psychological Association Conference in Newton, Massachusetts, in the Fall, gaining firsthand experience sharing their work with a national audience of scholars and practitioners. Participation in the conference provided students with
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Hands-on experience and big ambitions: Kayla Bhagaloo races toward veterinary medicine
GLASSBORO, New Jersey, May 5 -- Rowan University posted the following news:
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Hands-on experience and big ambitions: Kayla Bhagaloo races toward veterinary medicine
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Kayla Bhagaloo became a scientist in seventh grade when her squeamish best friend passed up an opportunity to dissect a frog during their life science class.
As soon as Bhagaloo flipped its stomach inside out and saw the organ's interior folds, she was amazed by structures she had only heard about in lectures.
"Before t
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Healthcare Summit 2026: Reimagining public health in a time of strain
SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, May 5 -- Bryant University issued the following news:
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Healthcare Summit 2026: Reimagining public health in a time of strain
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On May 1, leaders from healthcare, public health, academia, government, and industry gathered at Bryant University for the fourth annual Healthcare Summit. Organized around the theme "Public Health: Policies, Programs, and Promises," the day-long event focused on finding solutions for rebuilding and strengthening healthcare systems with
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Helen Gensch discovers new passion while affirming desire to serve in public health
EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, May 5 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus posted the following news:
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Helen Gensch discovers new passion while affirming desire to serve in public health
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Pursuing a liberal arts bachelor's degree in biology with a pre-professional health science minor gave Gensch the freedom to customize her elective courses based on her interests, which included entomology.
"I never thought I'd like that because I grew up terrified of bugs," Gensch says.
Before
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Historian Katlyn Carter wins Andrew Carnegie Fellowship for research on truth in early American politics
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, May 5 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news:
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Historian Katlyn Carter wins Andrew Carnegie Fellowship for research on truth in early American politics
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University of Notre Dame historian Katlyn Carter has won a 2026 Andrew Carnegie Fellowship, the Carnegie Corporation of New York announced Tuesday (May 5).
Carter, an associate professor in the Department of History, was one of 24 scholars and writers from a record 381 nominees to receive the h
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History scholar Kantrowitz awarded Andrew Carnegie Fellowship
MADISON, Wisconsin, May 5 -- The University of Wisconsin posted the following news:
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History scholar Kantrowitz awarded Andrew Carnegie Fellowship
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Kantrowitz is one of 24 scholars the Carnegie Corporation of New York selected from among 381 nominations across the country.
By Greg Bump
Stephen Kantrowitz, a professor of history at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, has been awarded a prestigious Andrew Carnegie Fellowship. He is one of 24 scholars the Carnegie Corporation of New Yo
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How can the same genetic mutation lead to different clinical outcomes?
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 5 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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How can the same genetic mutation lead to different clinical outcomes?
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Individuals that share the same deletion of a portion of chromosome 16 are at risk of developing neurodevelopmental disorders, but some experience severe intellectual disability or developmental delay, while others may only exhibit milder psychiatric features like depression or anxiety. How can th
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How population changes are impacting primary education worldwide
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 5 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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How population changes are impacting primary education worldwide
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Historically, the main demographic challenge for primary schools in many parts of the world has been responding to growing numbers of children, says University of Pennsylvania sociologist Emily Hannum. But as birth rates have decreased in many regions, a different question has emerged: How should school systems and governments
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How Research-Practitioner Partnerships Catalyze Institutional Change: Reflections From the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
LOS ANGELES, California, May 6 -- University of Southern California Pullias Center for Higher Education issued the following commentary on May 5, 2026, by Amy Goodburn, senior associate vice chancellor and dean of undergraduate education and professor of English:
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How Research-Practitioner Partnerships Catalyze Institutional Change: Reflections from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
As the Senior Associate Vice Chancellor and Dean of Undergraduate Education at the University of Nebrask
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HPU History Professor Receives Slane Distinguished Teaching-Service Award
HIGH POINT, North Carolina, May 5 -- High Point University issued the following news release:
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HPU History Professor Receives Slane Distinguished Teaching-Service Award
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High Point University (r) recently presented The Meredith Clark Slane Distinguished Teaching-Service Award to Dr. Frederick Schneid, the Herman and Louise Smith Professor of History in the Douglas S. Witcher School of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences. The award is named for Meredith Clark Slane, a friend to the unive
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Hunter College Senior Earns Coveted Critical Language Scholarship
NEW YORK, May 6 -- Hunter College, a constituent college of the City University of New York, issued the following news:
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Hunter College Senior Earns Coveted Critical Language Scholarship
A transformative experience at a Hunter College program in Uganda has led a graduating senior to a coveted U.S. State Department Scholarship.
Alyssa Smith '26 has won the Critical Language Scholarship, which will enable her to study Swahili intensively in Tanzania this summer. Only 315 U.S. undergradua
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Illinois Wesleyan University: Kwarten '28, Oiler '29 Receive Beckman Research Scholarships
BLOOMINGTON, Illinois, May 5 -- Illinois Wesleyan University issued the following news release:
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Kwarten '28, Oiler '29 Receive Beckman Research Scholarships
Annabelle Kwarten '28 and Ashley Oiler '29 have been chosen to receive undergraduate research fellowships through the Beckman Scholars Program. Kwarten and Oiler will be the last IWU students to be chosen as Beckman scholars, pending IWU's re-admittance into the grant program.
Beckman scholars from institutions around the country c
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In the news: MTSU faculty, staff talk censorship, AI, unemployment, Pirates, more
MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, May 5 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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In the news: MTSU faculty, staff talk censorship, AI, unemployment, Pirates, more
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MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -Middle Tennessee State University faculty and staff recently shared their perspectives with media on various issues, including employment rates, artificial intelligence, censorship and finances.
* Allie Sultan, media arts professor, talked with Axios Nashville on April 9 about the launch
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Indigenous Andeans have a digestive superpower; researchers think it may be linked to potatoes
LOS ANGELES, California, May 5 -- The University of California posted the following news release:
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Indigenous Andeans have a digestive superpower; researchers think it may be linked to potatoes
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Key takeaways
* A new study by researchers at UCLA and the University at Buffalo shows that Indigenous Andean populations carry unusually high numbers of a gene involved in starch digestion, an adaptation shaped by natural selection during the transition to high-altitude living and major die
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Innovating computer chips to run more efficiently
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 5 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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Innovating computer chips to run more efficiently
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Much of modern life runs on computer chips, but how most chips are designed leaves a lot on the table, as conventional design practices do not account for the changes that chips undergo as they heat, cool, and age. Engineers design for the worst-case scenario by forcing chips to run at elevated voltages and slower speeds, a tradeoff that was
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Innovation at Work: 2026 By the Numbers
AMES, Iowa, May 5 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release:
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Innovation at Work: 2026 By the Numbers
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Research that matters
Developing innovative technologies to make roads safer and last longer is one example of how Iowa State researchers are improving the lives of Iowans. Funding for this work is part of the $329.9 million researchers attracted for fiscal year 2025. The funding also supports efforts to create a modern electric grid, expand access to smart manufact
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John Carroll University: Dr. Rebecca Drenovsky Earns Prestigious Fulbright International Education Administrators Award
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio, May 6 -- John Carroll University issued the following news:
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Dr. Rebecca Drenovsky Earns Prestigious Fulbright International Education Administrators Award
Dr. Rebecca Drenovsky, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs and Professor of Biology at John Carroll University, has been awarded a prestigious Fulbright International Education Administrators Award, an honor that reflects her leadership in higher education and her commitment to global research and c
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Johns Hopkins to Recognize Six Distinguished Individuals With Honorary Degrees
BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 6 -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news:
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Johns Hopkins to recognize six distinguished individuals with honorary degrees
The degrees will be conferred during the universitywide Commencement ceremony on May 21 at Homewood Field
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A top broadcast journalist and foreign-policy expert, a groundbreaking mRNA researcher, a leading scholar of earth's ecosystems, a distinguished humanitarian and executive leader, one of the nation's most prominent pract
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Johns Hopkins: Shared Care Network Convening Aims to Bridge Gaps Between Family and Paid Caregivers
BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 6 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release:
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Shared Care Network Convening Aims to Bridge Gaps Between Family and Paid Caregivers
Cross-sector leaders gathered in Washington, D.C., to identify research, policy, and practice strategies to strengthen collaboration.
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On April 16, researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and caregivers convened at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center in Washington, D
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Jun Yao Featured as May Spotlight Scholar
AMHERST, Massachusetts, May 5 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news:
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Jun Yao Featured as May Spotlight Scholar
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Jun Yao, associate professor in the Riccio College of Engineering, has been named a Spotlight Scholar for May 2026.Yao's research takes inspiration from biological designs to create advanced electronic devices, which ultimately can interface better with the human body. Since joining the UMass Amherst Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in
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Kean Senior Leaves Lasting Impact Through Leadership and Service
UNION, New Jersey, May 5 -- Kean University issued the following news release:
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Kean Senior Leaves Lasting Impact Through Leadership and Service
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Angeryca Concepcion arrived at Kean University determined to make the most of every opportunity.
"Since the beginning, I've been open to any chance to be involved," Concepcion said. "Every opportunity when you're a student should be explored."
That mindset guided her experience. Through the Leadership Institute in the Center for Leadershi
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KU International Affairs awards grants for research and collaboration abroad
LAWRENCE, Kansas, May 5 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:
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KU International Affairs awards grants for research and collaboration abroad
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LAWRENCE -KU International Affairs has awarded nearly $75,000 in travel grants to 31 KU faculty members and four graduate students to support research and collaboration abroad.
These competitively awarded funds were disbursed among faculty and students in the Spencer Museum of Art, the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences and the
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Lamar University: Physics Student Selected for Prestigious International Research Program
BEAUMONT, Texas, May 6 -- Lamar University issued the following news:
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Physics student selected for prestigious international research program
By April Thompson
Lamar University (LU) physics student Alysa Patteson is heading to Italy this summer after being selected for a highly competitive international research program that places her among a small group of undergraduate students chosen nationwide.
Patteson, a senior from Nederland, was named to the 2026 cohort of the U.S. Department
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Linvill named Andrew Carnegie Fellow
CLEMSON, South Carolina, May 5 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Linvill named Andrew Carnegie Fellow
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College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences
Darren Linvill, professor of communication and co-director of the Media Forensics Hub at Clemson University, has been named an Andrew Carnegie Fellow by the Carnegie Corporation of New York.
The fellowship provides $200,000 and will support Linvill's work with the Media Forensics Hub to understand online deception a
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Longtime Law School faculty member Beth Farmer makes $2 million bequest
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, May 5 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news:
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Longtime Law School faculty member Beth Farmer makes $2 million bequest
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CARLISLE and UNIVERSITY PARK, PA-Penn State Dickinson Law Distinguished Professor of Law Emerita Beth Farmer understands the impact education can have on a life. Her family espoused the benefits of learning while Farmer grew up, and she has never forgotten that lesson. Now she has made a gift to help
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Makayla Ellison '27 wins poster award at SC INBRE Science Symposium
GREENVILLE, South Carolina, May 5 -- Furman University posted the following news:
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Makayla Ellison '27 wins poster award at SC INBRE Science Symposium
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Makayla Ellison '27, a neuroscience major from Dillon, South Carolina, won a perfect score from all judges for her poster at the 17 th annual SC INBRE Science Symposium held earlier this year. The rising senior is coming closer to understanding eating disorders by observing how laboratory rats respond to certain tastes and how they lear
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Marketing expert develops framework providing retailers strategies for organizing around ecosystems
LAWRENCE, Kansas, May 5 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:
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Marketing expert develops framework providing retailers strategies for organizing around ecosystems
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LAWRENCE -Many things are often compared to an environmental ecosystem: a body, a sports franchise, an economy.
"Any time more than one person is involved, people say, 'We are part of this ecosystem.' Everybody uses it to describe anything these days," said Murali Mantrala, the Ned Fleming Professor of Mar
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Martin Egli to deliver Kairos Lecture on Thursday, May 28
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 5 -- Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences posted the following news:
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Martin Egli to deliver Kairos Lecture on Thursday, May 28
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Martin Egli, the Richard N. Armstrong, Ph.D. Professor of Innovation in Biochemistry and a professor of biochemistry at the School of Medicine Basic Sciences, [will present an upcoming Kairos Lecture on Thursday, May 28, at 4:00 p.m. in 1220 Medical Research Building III. The title of his talk is "RNA Structure, Et
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McDermott's collegiate career driven by public service
LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 5 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news:
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McDermott's collegiate career driven by public service
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When Luke McDermott graduates from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln on May 9, he will leave campus with an impressive academic resume, but his story extends far beyond the classroom.
With triple majors in political science, economics and history, and a certificate in public policy analysis, McDermott also made the most of experiential learning o
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McNeese Senior Presents Capstone Project
LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana, May 6 -- McNeese State University shared the following news:
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McNeese Senior Presents Capstone Project
Amin Memon, McNeese State University senior, is currently working on SignLex - an AI- powered American Sign Language (ASL) learning application. SignLex uses real-time gesture recognition through a webcam to detect and score a user's ASL signs from 0-100% and takes place inside a regular web browser with no downloads required.
Memon, a computer science major,
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Media Tip Sheet: Russia and Ukraine Declare Competing Ceasefires
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- George Washington University posted the following news:
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Media Tip Sheet: Russia and Ukraine Declare Competing Ceasefires
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WASHINGTON (May 5, 2026) - Russia and Ukraine have declared unilateral ceasefires -both sides have not agreed on shared terms. Russia announced that their ceasefire is taking place from May 8-9, which falls on Victory Day, a major national holiday celebrated with a military parade.
Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said he did not rec
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Mercer experiences cultivate senior's passion for global health work
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 5 -- Mercer University posted the following news:
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Mercer experiences cultivate senior's passion for global health work
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Class of 2026 graduate Annie Potts plans to devote her career to improving health outcomes for marginalized communities. Driven by personal experiences and insights from study abroad and research opportunities, she is passionate about work related to HIV prevention and sexual and reproductive health education.
"I had some formative experiences
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Methane-powered tractors will bolster ag research at Nebraska U
LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 5 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news:
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Methane-powered tractors will bolster ag research at Nebraska U
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Faculty and students in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources will have new agriculture research and education opportunities because of the gift of two New Holland methane-powered tractors.
CNH donated the tractors through the University of Nebraska Foundation. The New Holland T6.180 is the wo
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Michigan Medicine: To Reduce Chronic Pain, a New Digital Program Could Help
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 6 (TNSjou) -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release:
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To reduce chronic pain, a new digital program could help
Run by medical specialists, the program combines cognitive behavioral therapy with additional beneficial activities
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For people with chronic pain looking for answers, the question isn't just about finding the right treatment -- it's also about being able to reliably access that
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Mine lands, corn data, and national honors highlight Kentucky State research talent
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, May 5 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news:
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Mine lands, corn data, and national honors highlight Kentucky State research talent
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Students excelled in ARD Symposium competitions while presenting applied work across the 1890 land-grant research community
FRANKFORT, Ky. -An environmental study rooted in Eastern Kentucky and a fast-paced agricultural data challenge helped showcase Kentucky State University's research talent at one of the nation's
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MIT: Untangling strategic reasoning to advance AI
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 5 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Games people -- and machines -- play: Untangling strategic reasoning to advance AI
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Gabriele Farina grew up in a small town in a hilly winemaking region of northern Italy. Neither of his parents had college degrees, and although both were convinced they "didn't understand math," Farina says, they bought him the technical books he wanted and didn't discourage him from attending the s
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Molly McGehee named dean of Oxford College of Emory University
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 5 -- Emory University posted the following news release:
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Molly McGehee named dean of Oxford College of Emory University
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Molly McGehee has been appointed the next dean of Oxford College of Emory University effective July 1, 2026. A longtime faculty member and administrative leader at Oxford, she has served as interim dean of the college since Nov. 1, 2025.
"Dr. McGehee is exactly the right leader for Oxford College at this moment," says Badia Ahad, provost and
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Montana Rural Summit set for June 10 in Townsend
BOZEMAN, Montana, May 5 -- Montana State University issued the following news:
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Montana Rural Summit set for June 10 in Townsend
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BOZEMAN -All who have a stake in the success of rural Montana communities are invited to the Montana Rural Summit on June 10 in Townsend. The event will feature a "State of Rural" report for Montana, success stories from rural leaders and a discussion on how local leaders can contribute to community vitality. It is hosted by Montana State University Extensio
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Montana State entrepreneurs take top prizes at annual $100K Venture Competition
BOZEMAN, Montana, May 5 -- Montana State University issued the following news:
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Montana State entrepreneurs take top prizes at annual $100K Venture Competition
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BOZEMAN -Montana State University students, alumni, post-doctorate researchers and faculty saw success in the finals of the $100K Venture Competition, which were held in MSU's Inspiration Hall on April 21. The annual competition is hosted by the Jake Jabs College of Business and Entrepreneurship and the MSU LaunchPad. Now in it
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Mortar Board 2026-2027
DELAWARE, Ohio, May 5 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release:
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Mortar Board 2026-2027
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DELAWARE, Ohio - Ohio Wesleyan University tapped eight students this spring for membership in the Mortar Board national honor society. Mortar Board recognizes students for "exemplary scholarship, leadership, and service."
The honor society, founded in 1918, also "provides opportunities for continued leadership development, promotes service to colleges and universities, and en
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MSIS students design real-world solutions through systems thinking
MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, May 5 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news:
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MSIS students design real-world solutions through systems thinking
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What if ordering lunch on campus was smarter, faster and better tailored to dietary needs? What if local transit riders could track buses in real time and pay digitally? What if mechanics could receive vehicle diagnostic data before a car ever arrived for service?
Those were the kinds of questions students tackled in BIS 636, S
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National Higher Education Leader and Renowned Anthropologist to Receive Honorary Doctorate at CSUSB Spring Commencement
SAN BERNARDINO, California, May 6 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news:
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National higher education leader and renowned anthropologist to receive honorary doctorate at CSUSB Spring Commencement
Cal State San Bernardino will award an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters to distinguished alumna Yolanda T. Moses during its Spring Commencement ceremonies on May 15-16. Moses is being honored for her decades of scholarship, leadership and advocacy for equi
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NDSU engineering alum and longtime donor to receive Honorary Doctorate
FARGO, North Dakota, May 5 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news:
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NDSU engineering alum and longtime donor to receive Honorary Doctorate
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NDSU alum, Richard Offerdahl, who graduated in 1965 with a degree in electrical engineering, will receive an Honorary Doctor of Engineering from NDSU during its spring commencement ceremony.
Offerdahl will be recognized at the 10 a.m. ceremony on Saturday, May 16, at the Fargodome. The honorary degree is one of the university'
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New collaborative research by FSU anthropologist reveals historical migration is key to planning for sea-level rise resilience
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 5 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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New collaborative research by FSU anthropologist reveals historical migration is key to planning for sea-level rise resilience
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A Florida State University anthropologist is part of a team that has found that ancient migration routes used by Indigenous peoples are relevant to today's policy and planning surrounding coastal living in rapidly changing environments. Their findings were recently published in
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New pomologist positions University of Idaho for cutting-edge fruit production and management research
MOSCOW, Idaho, May 5 -- The University of Idaho issued the following news release:
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New pomologist positions University of Idaho for cutting-edge fruit production and management research
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Jonathan Clavijo-Herrera was among the first scientists in Florida to successfully establish a high-density peach orchard, using trellises to train tree branches to grow on fruiting walls, which reduces labor while increasing yields.
Now Clavijo is poised to help University of Idaho blaze trails wit
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New Study Helps Distinguish Sensitive Skin Syndrome from Rosacea at the Biological Level
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- George Washington University posted the following news:
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New Study Helps Distinguish Sensitive Skin Syndrome from Rosacea at the Biological Level
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New research from the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences provides evidence that sensitive skin syndrome (SSS) is biologically distinct from rosacea, helping clarify a long-standing debate in dermatology and potentially guiding more targeted treatment approaches.
The pilot study, publish
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Niagara University Faculty and Student Expand GIS Collaboration at 2026 Esri Northeast Meetup
NIAGARA FALLS, New York, May 5 -- Niagara University posted the following news:
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Niagara University Faculty and Student Expand GIS Collaboration at 2026 Esri Northeast Meetup
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On April 28, 2026, Dr. Yonghong Tong, associate professor of Computer and Information Sciences (CIS), and Mariela Mulready, a senior CIS major, attended the 2026 Esri Northeast Meetup - Buffalo, hosted at Buffalo State University. The half-day professional event brought together GIS professionals, government lead
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NJIT Historian Neil Maher Named 2026 Andrew Carnegie Fellow for Newark Environmental Justice Research
NEWARK, New Jersey, May 6 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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NJIT Historian Neil Maher Named 2026 Andrew Carnegie Fellow for Newark Environmental Justice Research
Written by: Jesse Jenkins
New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) historian and master teacher Neil Maher has been named a 2026 Andrew Carnegie Fellow, becoming the first faculty member in university history to receive the national honor.
Selected from more than 380 nominees nationwide, Ma
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Northland Pioneer College Celebrates Graduates in 52nd Commencement Ceremony
HOLBROOK, Arizona, May 6 -- Northland Pioneer College issued the following news:
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Northland Pioneer College celebrates graduates in 52nd Commencement Ceremony
Northland Pioneer College (NPC) will celebrate its 52nd Commencement on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the Holbrook Unified School District Football stadium, 10th Avenue, to Roadrunner Stadium Rd. Holbrook AZ. General admission begins at 9 a.m. NPC encourages families, friends, and members of the public to celebrate the 2026 graduates.
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Ogden Foundation Scholar builds community through leadership and service
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, May 5 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news:
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Ogden Foundation Scholar builds community through leadership and service
Chaise Bethmann, a graduating senior and Mahurin Honors College student from Thompson's Station, Tenn., said she didn't come to WKU as a leader, but she's leaving as one.
"I arrived with potential, and WKU helped me grow into someone who leads with more confidence, intention and heart. More than anything, my experience taught
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OHSU scientist targets bacteria with precision
PORTLAND, Oregon, May 5 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news:
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OHSU scientist targets bacteria with precision
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When Jonathon Baker, Ph.D., describes his lab's approach to stopping disease-causing microbes in the mouth, he resists sweeping solutions.
"Two of the most prevalent human diseases -cavities and periodontal disease -are caused by bacteria," he said. "Our goal is to prevent and treat them with targeted strategies that spare the microbes that actua
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Oklahoma State University: Senseman Receives Award From the National Land-grant System
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, May 6 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news:
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Senseman receives award from the national land-grant system
Scott Senseman, associate vice president of OSU Ag Research, has been presented with agInnovation's Award for Excellence in Leadership, honoring his work with the organization.
AgInnovation is the nationwide system of agricultural research stations, which is operated by leadership from land-grant universities across the nation. The organization
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OnlineMasters.com Ranks Trevecca Graduate Programs Among Best in the U.S. for 2026
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 6 -- Trevecca Nazarene University issued the following news:
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OnlineMasters.com Ranks Trevecca Graduate Programs Among Best in the U.S. for 2026
Higher education research platform recognizes top master's programs across disciplines
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OnlineMasters.com, an independent higher education research platform specializing in online graduate education, has recognized multiple programs at Trevecca Nazarene University in its 2026 rankings. The University earned top dist
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OSU Lab Studies the Role of Brainstem in Blood Pressure Regulation in Obesity and Aging
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, May 6 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news:
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OSU lab studies the role of brainstem in blood pressure regulation in obesity and aging
At the Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine, researchers are exploring new ways to understand and treat one of the most common health challenges affecting both people and animals: high blood pressure.
Dr. Madhan Subramanian, an associate professor, leads a research team examining the role of the n
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OSU's Delatte Named Fulbright Scholar Alumni Ambassador
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, May 6 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news:
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OSU's Delatte named Fulbright Scholar Alumni Ambassador
Dr. Norb Delatte, a professor in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Oklahoma State University, has been selected as a Fulbright Scholar Alumni Ambassador, a highly competitive honor that positions him among a small group of scholars nationwide working to expand international academic exchange.
The Fulbright Scholar Program, funded
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Oyster cement: Scientists study shellfish to make stronger, faster-curing building material
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, May 5 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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Oyster cement: Scientists study shellfish to make stronger, faster-curing building material
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Building upon the chemistry that oysters use in mileslong reefs, scientists have found a way to create cement that is stronger and cures faster.
Jonathan Wilker, a professor of chemistry in Purdue University's College of Science and an expert in adhesives and
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Past and Present UConn Students Earn NSF Graduate Research Fellowships
STORRS, Connecticut, May 5 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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Past and Present UConn Students Earn NSF Graduate Research Fellowships
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Fifteen current and former UConn students have received Graduate Research Fellowships from the National Science Foundation. UConn's recipients include three members of the senior class of 2026, four graduate students, and eight recent alumni. In addition to these 15 students, one participant in UConn's NSF-funded Research and Me
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Penn State alums and professor support student entrepreneurs, athletes, veterans
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 5 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Penn State alums and professor support student entrepreneurs, athletes, veterans
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Penn State alums Bobby Morgan, Ben Morgan and Freddie Scott II, as well as Penn State adjunct professor Beth Shaha, are bringing leadership development programming to student entrepreneurs, student-athletes and veterans through Invent Penn State programs. Their goal, they said, is to help participants slow do
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Penn State CTSI director inducted as an inaugural fellow of national association
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 5 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Penn State CTSI director inducted as an inaugural fellow of national association
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HERSHEY, Pa. -The director of the Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI), part of the Penn State College of Medicine, has earned national recognition. Jennifer Kraschnewski was named a 2026 fellow of the Association for Clinical and Translational Science (ACTS), a non-profit membership
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Penn State mourns the loss of sports medicine leader Wayne Sebastianelli
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 5 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Penn State mourns the loss of sports medicine leader Wayne Sebastianelli
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Wayne J. Sebastianelli, a longtime leader in sports medicine at Penn State who spent more than three decades caring for student-athletes and advancing research on sports-related injuries, died May 4. He was 68.
Sebastianelli served as director of athletic medicine for Penn State Athletics for
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Penn State Schuylkill to Host Roundtable on Using AI to Address Local Food Needs
SCHUYKILL HAVEN, Pennsylvania, May 6 -- Pennsylvania State University's Schuykill Campus issued the following news:
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Penn State Schuylkill to host roundtable on using AI to address local food needs
Penn State Schuylkill will host a community-focused roundtable, "Harvesting Insights: Using Data and AI to Map Local Food Needs," on Thursday, May 14, bringing together regional partners to explore innovative approaches to understanding and addressing food insecurity.
The event will take plac
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Penn State World Campus Doctor of Education Program Graduates First Student
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 6 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education issued the following news:
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Penn State World Campus Doctor of Education program graduates first student
Amanda Peterson received her D.Ed. in program offered entirely through World Campus
By Brian D. Cox
The Penn State College of Education's World Campus Doctor of Education program has reached a key milestone -- the celebration of its first graduate.
Amanda Peterson, who identifies as a Black an
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Penn State-Brandywine Instructor Receives International Award for Research
MEDIA, Pennsylvania, May 6 -- The Pennsylvania State University Brandywine Campus issued the following news:
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Brandywine instructor receives international award for research
By Christina Billie
Lusine Mueller, a part-time instructor of English at Penn State Brandywine, was recently awarded the First-Degree Laureate Award from the All-Russian Society of Scientific Researchers in the 2026 International Competition of Research Works in Philological Sciences, referring to research of writte
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People with poor mental health report worse care worldwide
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 5 (TNSjou) -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news:
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People with poor mental health report worse care worldwide
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A new multinational study finds that individuals with poor mental health consistently report lower-quality healthcare experiences across diverse health systems.
Published May 5 in PLOS Medicine, the study was led by Margaret E. Kruk, MD, of Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, in collaboration with an inter
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PNW is First Indiana Institution to Earn FirstGen Forward Network Champion Designation
WESTVILLE, Indiana, May 6 -- Purdue University Northwest issued the following news release:
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PNW is first Indiana institution to earn FirstGen Forward Network Champion designation
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) has been recognized by the FirstGen Forward Network as a Network Champion institution for its continuous efforts to provide holistic and quality support for first-generation college students.
PNW becomes the first higher education institution in Indiana to receive the FirstGen
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Political Science Professor Named 2026 Andrew Carnegie Fellow
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, May 5 -- The University of Tennessee posted the following news:
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Political Science Professor Named 2026 Andrew Carnegie Fellow
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Wayde Marsh, an assistant professor of political science, has been named a 2026 Andrew Carnegie Fellow and will receive a $200,000 stipend to support his research on rhetoric, political psychology and the role of religious institutions supporting their communities in the wake of trauma.
The Andrew Carnegie Fellows program supports resea
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Pomona College: Stephanie Granobles '27 Awarded Truman Scholarship
CLAREMONT, California, May 6 -- Pomona College issued the following news:
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Stephanie Granobles '27 Awarded Truman Scholarship
Stephanie Granobles '27 has been named a 2026 Truman Scholar, one of 55 college juniors across the country selected for the premier graduate scholarship for aspiring public service leaders.
Awardees are chosen for their outstanding leadership potential, a commitment to a career in government or the nonprofit sector, and academic excellence.
Granobles, a public p
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Potatoes may have shaped genetic makeup of Indigenous Andeans
BUFFALO, New York, May 5 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release:
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Potatoes may have shaped genetic makeup of Indigenous Andeans
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Close up od potatoes held in the hands of a farmer.
A farmer holds a potato in modern-day Peru. A University at Buffalo and UCLA study has found that Indigenous people in Peru, whose ancestors were the first to domesticate the potato, have the highest number of genes related to starch digestion in the m
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Prepared to Lead, Called to Serve: College of Health Sciences Graduates Celebrate Commencement
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, May 4 -- Samford University issued the following news release:
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Prepared to Lead, Called to Serve: College of Health Sciences Graduates Celebrate Commencement
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Samford University's College of Health Sciences held its spring pinning, hooding and commencement ceremonies April 30-May 2. The college's four schools - McWhorter School of Pharmacy, School of Health Professions, Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing and School of Public Health - awarded 371 bachelor's degree
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Preparing the Next Generation of STEM Educators
ARCATA, California, May 5 -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt posted the following news:
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Preparing the Next Generation of STEM Educators
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To help meet that need and inspire curiosity and confidence in students, Cal Poly Humboldt is launching its Master of Arts in STEM Education this fall. The new program is a flexible, two-year hybrid program that allows candidates to earn both a master's degree and a teaching credential simultaneously.
Designed to prepare the ne
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Professor Allison Orr Larsen named 2026 Andrew Carnegie Fellow
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, May 5 -- William and Mary issued the following news:
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Professor Allison Orr Larsen named 2026 Andrew Carnegie Fellow
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Allison Orr Larsen, the Alfred Wilson & Mary I.W. Lee Professor of Law and Taylor Reveley Research Professor at William & Mary Law School, has been named a 2026 Andrew Carnegie Fellow by the Carnegie Corporation of New York.
The fellowship supports bold scholarship on pressing issues facing American democracy. Larsen is one of 24 fellows select
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Program expands emotional regulation support for autistic students
LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 5 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news:
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Program expands emotional regulation support for autistic students
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A large proportion of children with autism spectrum disorder often struggle with irritability and behavior challenges stemming from emotional dysregulation -the inability to manage emotional responses. These struggles can include intense, prolonged anger, anxiety and sadness that are disproportionate to situations.
Emotional dysregulat
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Public invited to vaccine hesitancy event
BROOKINGS, South Dakota, May 5 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news:
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Public invited to vaccine hesitancy event
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Members of the Brookings community are invited to a facilitated dialogue and expert panel discussion on vaccine hesitancy from 6:30-8 p.m. Monday, May 11, at the McCrory Gardens Education and Visitor Center.
"Dialogue Over Dinner: A Conversation on Vaccine Hesitancy" will explore how to communicate about vaccine hesitancy, a complex and important topi
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Purdue Brand Studio earns global honors
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, May 5 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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Purdue Brand Studio earns global honors
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Purdue Brand Studio, Purdue University's full-service, in-house marketing agency, was named April 10 as the No. 2 top agency globally, and No. 1 in the United States, in the 2026 MUSE Creative Awards -a prestigious international advertising awards platform celebrating excellence and innovation in the realms of creative design, advertising and digital media.
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Purdue to celebrate more than 10,000 graduates for second consecutive year at spring commencement ceremonies
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, May 5 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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Purdue to celebrate more than 10,000 graduates for second consecutive year at spring commencement ceremonies
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -More than 10,000 Purdue University graduates will take their next giant leap during nine spring commencement ceremonies May 14-16 at Elliott Hall of Music. This marks the second consecutive year the university has surpassed 10,000 graduates during spring commencement. P
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Rick Wahlstrom Endowed Chair in Swine Production honors legacy of longtime SDSU swine professor
BROOKINGS, South Dakota, May 5 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news:
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Rick Wahlstrom Endowed Chair in Swine Production honors legacy of longtime SDSU swine professor
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The South Dakota State University College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences will soon have an endowed position focused on swine production. The Rick Wahlstrom Endowed Chair in Swine Production will help support a faculty member whose research and leadership will elevate scholarly resear
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RIT Partners With Army to Strengthen Nation's Future Workforce
ROCHESTER, New York, May 6 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
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RIT partners with Army to strengthen nation's future workforce
RIT to lead national effort to expand STEM pathways and support Army readiness
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The U.S. Department of the Army Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (Army STEM) has awarded the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) a premier cooperative agreement to establish and lead the Army STEM Education Consortium (ASEC).
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River Otters at the Arcata Marsh: They Eat More Than Fish (VIDEO)
ARCATA, California, May 5 -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt posted the following news:
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River Otters at the Arcata Marsh: They Eat More Than Fish (VIDEO)
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Now, marking the 27th and final year of this long-term research effort, Black is sharing new observations at the Arcata Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary-a place where wastewater treatment, wildlife habitat, and public access intersect.
Based on two years of intensive study, the latest findings, published in the Nort
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RPI Researchers Develop New Approach to Treating Chronic Neuropathic Pain Without Side Effects
TROY, New York, May 5 -- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute issued the following news:
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RPI Researchers Develop New Approach to Treating Chronic Neuropathic Pain Without Side Effects
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Chronic neuropathic pain remains one of the most challenging conditions to treat, with current therapies offering limited benefit and being over-reliant on opioids. Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), along with collaborators from the University of Sydney and the University of Copenhagen,
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Samford's McWhorter School of Pharmacy Celebrates 142 Graduates
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, May 4 -- Samford University issued the following news release:
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Samford's McWhorter School of Pharmacy Celebrates 142 Graduates
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Samford University's College of Health Sciences recognized graduates during its spring commencement ceremonies held April 30-May 2, marking a significant milestone for students across its four schools.
Within Samford University's McWhorter School of Pharmacy, 142 students were recognized, including 64 undergraduate students and 78 who e
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Seniors present research and creative work at international convention
DECORAH, Iowa, May 4 -- Luther College posted the following news:
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Seniors present research and creative work at international convention
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Four Luther College seniors were selected to present their poems, short stories and research papers at the annual convention of the Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society in New Orleans this spring.
Luther College seniors Sea Orme of Seattle; Edie Meehan of Northfield, Minnesota; Katherine Griffin of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin; and Ni
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Seton Hall Welcomes Matthew Brown, Visiting Scholar
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, May 5 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news:
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Seton Hall Welcomes Matthew Brown, Visiting Scholar
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The School of Diplomacy and International Relations is honored to welcome Matthew Brown, Ph.D., as its next Sergio Vieira de Mello Visiting Chair in the Practice of Post-Conflict Diplomacy. Professor Brown recently served in the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy (GHSD), in the Office of Health Diplomacy. He led
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SHSU Center for Assessment, Research and Educational Safety Announces Inaugural CARES Fellowship Recipients
HUNTSVILLE, Texas, May 6 -- Sam Houston State University issued the following news:
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SHSU Center for Assessment, Research and Educational Safety Announces Inaugural CARES Fellowship Recipients
By Lidia Brown
The Sam Houston State University Center for Assessment, Research and Educational Safety (CARES), a research center within the College of Education, has announced the inaugural class of CARES Fellows. This milestone marks the first year of a program designed to cultivate high-qualit
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SIU Hosting a Free Workshop Exploring AI in Education, the Workforce
CARBONDALE, Illinois, May 5 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release:
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SIU hosting a free workshop exploring AI in education, the workforce
The saying goes, if you snooze - you lose. Artificial intelligence is rapidly advancing and those who wait to effectively apply the technology to their career or studies could fall behind.
That's why a group of artificial intelligence experts is holding the AI @ SIUC workshop on Thursday, May 14. This special event is free a
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Stockton Poll: Most N.J. Voters Would Support Local Data Center Bans
GALLOWAY, New Jersey, May 5 -- Stockton University posted the following news:
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Stockton Poll: Most N.J. Voters Would Support Local Data Center Bans
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Galloway, N.J. -A majority of New Jersey voters are concerned about the growth of artificial intelligence data centers and 56% would support banning them in their own communities, according to a Stockton poll released today by the William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy at Stockton University.
New Jersey voters remain wary of growing r
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STONY BROOK MEDICINE COMMUNITY MEDICAL GROUP WELCOMES JANE SO, MD, FACOG, TO STONY BROOK...
STONY BROOK, New York, May 5 -- The State University of New York Stony Brook University posted the following news:
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STONY BROOK MEDICINE COMMUNITY MEDICAL GROUP WELCOMES JANE SO, MD, FACOG, TO STONY BROOK...
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SETAUKET, NY, May 5, 2026 - Jane So, MD, FACOG, has joined Stony Brook Gynecology and Obstetrics, a practice of Stony Brook Medicine Community Medical Group, Stony Brook Medicine's expanding network of community practices. Dr. Jane So is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist
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Stuart Soroka named 2026 Andrew Carnegie Fellow
LOS ANGELES, California, May 6 -- The University of California posted the following news release:
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Stuart Soroka named 2026 Andrew Carnegie Fellow
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* Stuart Soroka, a UCLA professor of communication and political science (by courtesy), has been named a 2026 Carnegie Fellow.
* He is among 24 fellows selected to receive a $200,000 research stipend from the Carnegie Corporation for their work exploring the causes of political polarization and to identify possible solutions.
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Students Build Cal Poly's First Laser: 'A Rare and Valuable Skill'
SAN LUIS OBISPO, California, May 5 -- California Polytechnic State University issued the following news:
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Students Build Cal Poly's First Laser: 'A Rare and Valuable Skill'
Cal Poly students have built the first solid-state laser in the university's 125-year history.
Undergraduate students collaborated with Isinsu Toker, an assistant professor of physics in Bailey College, to construct a titanium-sapphire laser from scratch. The tunable laser, which emits red and near-infrared light, w
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Study Links Childhood Adversity, Heart Disease Risk in Adulthood
STORRS, Connecticut, May 5 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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Study Links Childhood Adversity, Heart Disease Risk in Adulthood
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Lifestyle, environment, and genetics can shape heart disease risk, but a new study from UConn researchers explores how negative childhood incidents impact heart health in adulthood.
Ryan Talbert and Raja Staggers-Hakim, both assistant professors of sociology, and Jolaade Kalinowski, an assistant professor of human development and fa
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SUNY Poly Students Amna Khan and Joshua Slater Honored With SUNY Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence
ALBANY, New York, May 6 -- The State University of New York Polytechnic Institute issued the following news:
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SUNY Poly Students Amna Khan and Joshua Slater Honored with SUNY Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence
UTICA, NY - SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) is proud to announce that students Amna Khan and Joshua Slater have been named recipients of the prestigious 2026 SUNY Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence. This honor is the highest bestowed upon students by the State
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SUNY Potsdam Students Win Trophy for Virtual Entry in International Business Ethics Case Competition
POTSDAM, New York, May 6 -- The State University of New York Potsdam campus issued the following news:
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SUNY Potsdam Students Win Trophy for Virtual Entry in International Business Ethics Case Competition
SUNY Potsdam Business Administration Virtual Student Team Wins Honor at International Business Ethics Case Competition in Los Angeles
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Student teams from SUNY Potsdam's Department of Business Administration recently won trophies at the intercollegiate International Business Ethics a
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Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Survivorship Celebration Brings Community, Care and Joy Together
MIAMI, Florida, May 5 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news:
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Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Survivorship Celebration Brings Community, Care and Joy Together
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A free, family-friendly event at Dolphin Mall honored life beyond cancer through movement, connection and community-centered survivorship care at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Sunshine, music and laughter filled Vivo! Plaza at Dolphin Mall on Saturday, May 2, as hundreds
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Syracuse University: Biomedical Engineering Society Is Shaping the Next Generation of Engineers
SYRACUSE, New York, May 6 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
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Biomedical Engineering Society Is Shaping the Next Generation of Engineers
The student organization connects students to research and career opportunities and brings STEM education to Central New York children.
John Boccacino
Before Charity Hosler '27 and Somya Chakraborty '28 decided to study biomedical engineering, they were once wide-eyed children discovering science through hands-on experiments and the pos
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Syracuse University: Two A&S Faculty Members Receive Prestigious MIRA Research Awards
SYRACUSE, New York, May 6 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
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2 A&S Faculty Members Receive Prestigious MIRA Research Awards
The National Institutes of Health grants provide $2 million in funding and free researchers to tackle bold, innovative investigations.
Diane Stirling
Earning a Maximizing Investigators' Research (MIRA) Award from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is among the most competitive distinctions a biomedical researcher can achieve. Two faculty membe
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Syracuse University: Voices of Service Symposium Showcases Breadth of Veteran-Focused Research
SYRACUSE, New York, May 6 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
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Voices of Service Symposium Showcases Breadth of Veteran-Focused Research
More than 100 researchers, students and community partners gathered to share findings on veteran health, employment and legal services.
Charlie Poag
The National Veterans Resource Center at The Daniel and Gayle D'Aniello Building welcomed more than 100 researchers, practitioners, students and community partners for Voices of Service 2026
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Tarleton State University: Gift From Gilbreath, Henson Creates Graduate Education Scholarship Endowment
STEPHENVILLE, Texas, May 6 -- Tarleton State University issued the following news:
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Gift From Gilbreath, Henson Creates Graduate Education Scholarship Endowment
A signing event today marked the establishment of two endowments for the Tarleton State University College of Education: the David Gilbreath and Tony Henson Distinguished Department Chair in Educational Leadership and Technology Support Endowment, and the David Gilbreath and Tony Henson Counseling and Educational Leadership Schol
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Tennessee Tech celebrates Alpha Mu Gamma honors society inductees
COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, May 5 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release:
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Tennessee Tech celebrates Alpha Mu Gamma honors society inductees
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Tennessee Tech University's Department of Foreign Languages recently welcomed an expansive class of students into Alpha Mu Gamma, the nation's largest collegiate foreign language honors society.
Founded in 1931, Alpha Mu Gamma (AMG) recognizes exceptional achievement in the study of foreign languages. Through languag
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The Crossover Episode: How Two SBS Mutual Mentoring Junior Faculty Members Turned a TV Trope into a Teaching Innovation
AMHERST, Massachusetts, May 5 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news:
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The Crossover Episode: How Two SBS Mutual Mentoring Junior Faculty Members Turned a TV Trope into a Teaching Innovation
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In television, the crossover episode brings two audiences into one. In shows like "Abbott Elementary" and "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" or "Rugrats" and the "The Wild Thornberrys," characters from separate worlds come together in unexpected ways, often toward a common g
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The senior who turned one psychology class into a clinical career
TUCSON, Arizona, May 5 -- The University of Arizona posted the following news release:
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The senior who turned one psychology class into a clinical career
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Juggling multiple roles at once is typically the territory of master's scholars or Ph.D. students, not undergraduate students.
Aidan Rains is not your typical undergraduate student.
Graduating with a bachelor's degree in psychology this May, Rains has followed a unique trajectory. He started as a research assistant and then becam
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The tech revolution that wasn't
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 5 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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The tech revolution that wasn't
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In 1960, engineers at India's Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) built what they called an "Automatic Calculator," the country's first working computer. It had the same type of ferrite-core memory as IBM's world-leading machines, and at a glance, appeared to herald a new age of tech advances in India.
Constructed with a fraction of the r
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TMAC launches statewide manufacturing awards
ARLINGTON, Texas, May 5 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release:
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TMAC launches statewide manufacturing awards
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The University of Texas at Arlington-based Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center, known as TMAC, has announced the winners of its inaugural TMAC Manufacturing Excellence Awards, recognizing organizations and individuals driving innovation, workforce development and economic growth across Texas.
The new annual awards expand TMAC's previo
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Top WVU seniors named, 8 honored with 2026 Order of Augusta
MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, May 5 -- West Virginia University posted the following news:
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Top WVU seniors named, 8 honored with 2026 Order of Augusta
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Six members of the West Virginia University Class of 2026 and two December 2025 graduates have earned the Order of Augusta, the University's most prestigious honor for academic excellence, leadership and service. The eight inductees were selected from the 52 WVU Foundation Outstanding Seniors.
Most of this year's cohort are from the Hon
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Tufts University: Rishad Sadikot Named Chief Investment Officer
SOMERVILLE, Massachusetts, May 6 -- Tufts University issued the following news release:
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Rishad Sadikot Named Chief Investment Officer
Sadikot will lead Tufts' Investment Office and oversee its $3.1 billion endowment
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Tufts University has appointed Rishad Sadikot as its next chief investment officer, effective May 18, 2026.
Sadikot will oversee the university's endowment and all related investment activities, drawing on deep experience in institutional portfolio management and asset
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Tyler Resident Recognized for Research at Regional Scholars Forum
TYLER, Texas, May 6 -- The University of Texas Tyler campus issued the following news release:
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Tyler Resident Recognized for Research at Regional Scholars Forum
UT Tyler Graduate Student Tanvir Ahmed Earns "Best Graduate Poster Award"
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Tanvir Ahmed of Tyler, a graduate student assistant in civil and construction engineering and management at The University of Texas at Tyler, placed first in the graduate poster category at this year's Louisiana State University-Shreveport Regional Stu
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U, National Lab Partner on Energy Resilience, Critical Minerals and More
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 6 -- The University of Utah issued the following news release:
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U, national lab partner on energy resilience, critical minerals and more
U and NLR leaders signed a three-year MOU to enable greater research collaborations through shared facilities, joint proposal development, visiting scholar programs, student internships and career pathways to national labs
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The University of Utah (U) and the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) National Laboratory of the Rockie
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U-M Physicists Among 2026 Breakthrough Prize Winners
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 5 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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U-M physicists among 2026 Breakthrough Prize winners
The 2026 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics was awarded to Muon g-2 collaborators including several University of Michigan physicists.
Three overlapping collaborations have undertaken experiments spanning more than five decades to measure a single, fundamental property with unprecedented precision: the anomalous magnetic moment of the muon. Thi
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UAMS Now Offering Histotripsy, Noninvasive Treatment for Liver Tumors
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, May 6 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release:
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UAMS Now Offering Histotripsy, a Noninvasive Treatment for Liver Tumors
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is now offering, for the first time in Arkansas, a noninvasive treatment option for some patients with liver tumors.
Called histotripsy, the procedure uses focused ultrasound waves to destroy tumors without surgery, radiation, or incisions.
"With
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UC Davis Chancellor May Highlights Yolo County Collaborations in Precision Agriculture and Carbon Farming
DAVIS, California, May 4 -- The University of California Davis posted the following monthly column by Chancellor Gary S. May:
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CHANCELL-ING: Growing Our Agricultural Partnerships
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Finding better ways to feed a growing planet has been a core part of UC Davis for more than a century. What began as the University Farm is now a global powerhouse in agricultural science and forestry, home to programs ranked first in the nation and second worldwide. This legacy continues today through the gr
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UC-San Francisco: One Dose of Psilocybin Changes the Human Brain
SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 6 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release:
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One Dose of Psilocybin Changes the Human Brain
The primary psychedelic ingredient in magic mushrooms appears to promote insight by temporarily creating more disorder in the brain.
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Researchers at UC San Francisco and Imperial College London have shown that a single dose of psilocybin, the psychedelic compound found in magic mushrooms, causes likely anatomi
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UH Report: Paxton Narrowly Leads Cornyn in Texas GOP Senate Runoff
HOUSTON, Texas, May 6 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Houston issued the following news:
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UH Report: Paxton Narrowly Leads Cornyn in Texas GOP Senate Runoff
Hobby School Survey Shows Middleton Leading in Attorney General Race
Key Takeaways
* Attorney General Ken Paxton narrowly leads incumbent U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in the GOP runoff for the U.S. Senate, 48% to 45%.
* State Sen. Mayes Middleton has a nine-point lead over U.S. Rep. Chip Roy in the GOP runoff for Texas attorney general, 48
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UMass Amherst Linguistics Professor Elected to American Academy of Arts & Sciences
AMHERST, Massachusetts, May 5 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news:
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UMass Amherst Linguistics Professor Elected to American Academy of Arts & Sciences
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Alice C. Harris, University of Massachusetts Amherst professor emerita of linguistics, has been named a 2026 member of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences. Harris is one of 252 leaders in academia, the arts, industry, journalism, philanthropy, policy, research and science to be elected to the class.Harris' r
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UMass Chan Scientist Marcus Ruscetti Receives 2026 Pershing Square Sohn Cancer Prize
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, May 6 -- The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School issued the following news:
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UMass Chan scientist Marcus Ruscetti receives 2026 Pershing Square Sohn Cancer Prize
Award for $750,000 funds pancreatic cancer research
By Jim Fessenden
Marcus Ruscetti, PhD, is one of 13 investigators to receive the prestigious 2026 Pershing Square Sohn Cancer Prize from the Pershing Square Sohn Cancer Research Alliance. Given annually to leading U.S. scientists who are
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UNC Researcher Continues Quest to Understand the Origins of the Genetic Code
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, May 6 (TNSjou) -- The University of North Carolina School of Medicine issued the following news:
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UNC Researcher Continues Quest to Understand the Origins of the Genetic Code
The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation has extended funding for biochemist Charles Carter, PhD, who seeks to prove how critical molecules began to read the genetic code, evolved together, and led to life on Earth billions of years ago.
Over the course of natural history, animals and plants have
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UNC Selects Vice Provost for Academic Resources and Faculty Affairs
GREELEY, Colorado, May 6 -- The University of Northern Colorado issued the following news:
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UNC Selects New Vice Provost for Academic Resources and Faculty Affairs
Experienced leader to advance strategic academic resource planning and faculty support
Written by Deanna Herbert
The University of Northern Colorado (UNC) has selected Anne Gregory, Ph.D., as the vice provost for Academic Resources and Faculty Affairs. In her new role, beginning July 1, Gregory will oversee academic resource
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University of Akron: Dr. Peter Q. Pfordresher Named Dean of the Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
AKRON, Ohio, May 6 -- The University of Akron issued the following news:
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Dr. Peter Q. Pfordresher named dean of the Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
The University of Akron (UA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Peter Q. Pfordresher to serve as dean of the Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences, effective July 31, 2026.
Pfordresher recently served as associate dean for academic affairs at the University at Buffalo, State University of New York, in the College of Arts & Sc
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University of California: Katherine Yelick Named Director of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
BERKELEY, California, May 6 -- The University of California issued the following news release:
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Katherine Yelick named director of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
The University of California Board of Regents today (May 5) approved UC President James B. Milliken's recommendation of the appointment of Katherine "Kathy" Yelick as the ninth director of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab). An internationally recognized leader in high-performance computing and large-sca
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University of Central Arkansas: Foster Wins 2026 J.G. Ragsdale Book Award
CONWAY, Arkansas, May 5 -- The University of Central Arkansas issued the following news:
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Foster wins 2026 J.G. Ragsdale Book Award
'So Great Was the Slaughter' honored by Arkansas Historical Association
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University of Central Arkansas Assistant Professor of History Dr. Buckley T. Foster has received the 2026 J.G. Ragsdale Book Award from the Arkansas Historical Association for his book, "So Great Was the Slaughter: Market Hunting, Sportsmen, and Wildlife Conservation in Arkansas."
T
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University of Cincinnati English Professor Named 2026 Guggenheim Fellow
CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 6 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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UC English professor named 2026 Guggenheim Fellow
National honor recognizes Arts and Sciences professor for biography of Nikola Tesla
By Beth Vleaminck, vleamieh@ucmail.uc.edu
Kristen Iversen, an English professor in the University of Cincinnati College of Arts and Sciences, has been named a 2026 Guggenheim Fellow, one of the nation's most prestigious honors for scholars, writers and artists.
The John
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University of Cincinnati Students Engineer First-place-winning Hydraulic Bicycle
CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 6 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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UC students engineer first-place-winning hydraulic bicycle
Mechanical engineering technology students competed at the Fluid Power Vehicle Competition
By Lindsey Osterfeld, osterfly@ucmail.uc.edu
For more than a decade, students in the University of Cincinnati Fluid Power Club have designed, built, and competed a hydraulic bicycle in the annual National Fluid Power Association's Fluid Power Vehicle Chall
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University of Cincinnati: Goldwater Scholar Uses AI to Improve Pediatric Medical Imaging
CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 6 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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Goldwater scholar uses AI to improve pediatric medical imaging
UC engineering student Alex Knapp applies machine learning through co-op at Cincinnati Children's
By Anya Rao, raoa3@ucmail.uc.edu
Alex Knapp, an electrical engineering undergraduate student at the University of Cincinnati, is using artificial intelligence and machine learning to improve health outcomes and medical discovery in diagnostic im
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University of Colorado: Ancient Verse, Voice - Storytelling Professor Brings Epic Poetry to Life Through Video
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, May 6 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release:
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Ancient verse, new voice: storytelling professor brings epic poetry to life through video
'Ilaheva Tua'one, inaugural Storytelling Professor, delivered a memorized performance and guided interpretation of Samuel Taylor Coleridge's "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," transforming an 18th-century epic into an immersive, modern storytelling experience. Teaming up with the Innovation and Design
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University of Georgia: Managing Your Weight May Keep Your Brain Healthier for Longer
ATHENS, Georgia, May 6 (TNSjou) -- The University of Georgia issued the following news:
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Managing your weight may keep your brain healthier for longer
Increases in BMI over time lead to faster cognitive decline, according to new study
By Leigh Hataway
Being overweight may lead to accelerated cognitive decline, according to new research from the University of Georgia.
Cognitive decline is a normal process. As people age, it often becomes harder to remember things and think as clearly a
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University of Georgia: National Academy of Sciences Elects Hart, Schmitz to 2026 Class
ATHENS, Georgia, May 6 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news:
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National Academy of Sciences elects Hart, Schmitz to 2026 class
With their addition, the University of Georgia now has 19 NAS members
By David Mitchell
The University of Georgia has added two more names to its ranks of National Academy members, as professors Gerald Hart and Robert Schmitz were elected to the National Academy of Sciences at the conclusion of its 163rd annual meeting in April.
NAS recognizes
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University of Iowa College of Education: Julie Koch Introduces Counseling Psychology to Generation of Students
IOWA CITY, Iowa, May 6 -- The University of Iowa College of Education issued the following Q&A on May 5, 2026, involving counseling psychology professor Julie M. Koch:
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Julie Koch introduces counseling psychology to a new generation of students
Counseling Psychology professor co-authors new book on complex, evolving field
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Julie M. Koch knows how powerful an introductory course can be.
As a professor of counseling psychology in the University of Iowa College of Education, Koch has sp
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University of Maryland Baltimore: Maryland Carey Law Professor Liza Vertinsky Named 2026 Andrew Carnegie Fellow
BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 6 -- The University of Maryland Baltimore campus issued the following news:
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Maryland Carey Law Professor Liza Vertinsky Named 2026 Andrew Carnegie Fellow
Wanda Haskel
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law Professor Liza Vertinsky, JD, PhD, has been named a 2026 Andrew Carnegie Fellow. Vertinsky is one of 24 scholars and writers chosen by the Carnegie Corporation of New York from a record 381 nominees for this honor. The Andrew Carnegie Fellows
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University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School: Toloo Taghian Awarded $3.2M to Develop Gene Therapy for a Rare Genetic Disease
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, May 6 -- The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School issued the following news:
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Toloo Taghian awarded $3.2M to develop gene therapy for a rare genetic disease
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke grant supports junior faculty member
By Jim Fessenden
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke has awarded Toloo Taghian, PhD, assistant professor of genetic & cellular medicine and radiology, a five-year, $3.2 million gr
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University of Michigan: Application of Florida 'Extreme Risk' Firearm Law Varies Widely Across Counties, Study Finds
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 5 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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Application of Florida 'extreme risk' firearm law varies widely across counties, study finds
Written By: Kate Barnes, Office for the Vice President for Research
A Florida law designed to prevent gun violence by temporarily removing firearms from people at risk of harming themselves or others is used unevenly across the state, according to a new study.
The study, published in the American Journ
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University of Michigan: Lockable Phone Pouches in Schools Improve Student Well-being Over Time, Not Test Scores or Bullying
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 5 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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Lockable phone pouches in schools improve student well-being over time, not test scores or bullying
A popular device for restricting cell phone use in middle and high schools is effective at achieving that aim, leading to short-term disruption but ultimately positive effects on student well-being, new research finds.
The U.S. study conducted by a University of Michigan researcher and co-authors
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University of Mississippi: Philosophy Professor Studies Polarization as Carnegie Fellow
OXFORD, Mississippi, May 6 -- The University of Mississippi issued the following news:
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Philosophy Professor Studies Polarization as Carnegie Fellow
Deborah Mower aims to foster civil, constructive conversations through project
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University of Mississippi philosophy professor Deborah Mower plans to use her new Carnegie Fellowship to study how moral convictions drive political polarization and how structured dialogue could bridge those divides.
OXFORD, Miss. - University of Mississippi
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University of Missouri: Less Water, Same Taste - Approach Helps Growers Produce Sweet Corn More Efficiently
COLUMBIA, Missouri, May 6 (TNSjou) -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release:
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Less water, same taste: New approach helps growers produce sweet corn more efficiently
University of Missouri researchers find farmers can cut back on water without losing crop quality.
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University of Missouri researchers are exploring ways to grow sweet corn more efficiently to help American farmers cut costs.
In a recent study, scientists from Mizzou's College of Agriculture, Food a
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University of North Carolina-Charlotte: April 2026 Board of Trustees Summary
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 5 -- The University of North Carolina Charlotte campus issued the following news release:
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April 2026 Board of Trustees Summary
The UNC Charlotte Board of Trustees met on Wednesday, April 29. Below is a summary of the reports shared with the board and actions taken by the board.
Please note: No business conducted in closed session is included in this report.
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Reports Shared with the Board
Chancellor's Report
Chancellor Sharon Gaber shared updates
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University of Texas Dallas: Piper Professor Constructs Avenues for Connection
RICHARDSON, Texas, May 6 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news:
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New Piper Professor Constructs Avenues for Connection
Dr. Salena Brody was selected as a 2026 Piper Professor, an award that honors 10 Texas college or university educators annually for their dedication to their profession and their outstanding academic, scientific and scholarly achievements.
By: Stephen Fontenot
"I can't write you a letter; I don't know who you are."
Those words, in response
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University of Virginia: Q&A - How Can Workplaces Better Support Neurodiversity?
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, May 6 -- The University of Virginia issued the following Q&A on May 5, 2026, involving Rose Nevill, professor of education and human development:
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Q&A: How can workplaces better support neurodiversity?
By Zeina Mohammed, spr2jm@virginia.edu
Neurodiverse employees are not yet being supported in ways that truly fit their needs, despite making up an estimated 20% of our global population, according to Rose Nevill, a University of Virginia professor of education
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University of Virginia: Q&A - Is Nicotine Really Good for You?
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, May 5 -- The University of Virginia issued the following Q&A on May 4, 2026, involving Melissa Little, associate professor of public health science in the School of Medicine and the director of UVA's Center for Tobacco Prevention and Control Research:
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Q&A: Is nicotine really good for you?
By Alice Berry, aberry@virginia.edu
Science is lying, and nicotine is good for you, according to a wave of new health and wellness influencers, including celebrity fitness c
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UNM research enterprise drives innovation, collaboration across disciplines
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, May 5 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news:
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UNM research enterprise drives innovation, collaboration across disciplines
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At The University of New Mexico, research spans far beyond laboratories and lecture halls, shaping innovation, collaboration and real-world solutions across disciplines.
Led by the Office of the Vice President for Research, UNM's research enterprise supports faculty, students and partners in exploring questions that im
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UNM students earn top honors at regional mathematics conference
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, May 5 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news:
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UNM students earn top honors at regional mathematics conference
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A team of University of New Mexico undergraduate students earned top recognition at the 2026 Southwestern Undergraduate Mathematics Research Conference (SUnMaRC), held April 17-19 at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Ariz.
UNM student Aldo Morelli won the individual Problem Contest, while the UNM team secured first place o
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Unmasking autism spectrum disorder through its gene-based roots
DALLAS, Texas, May 6 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release:
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Unmasking autism spectrum disorder through its gene-based roots
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DALLAS - May 04, 2026 - Two studies led by the Chahrour Lab at UT Southwestern Medical Center shed new light on genes associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the neurodevelopmental disease characterized by impaired communication, abnormal social interactions, and restricted, repetitive behaviors. The fin
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UNO Receives Federal Grant to Maintain Local Nature Preserve, Enhance Research and Education
OMAHA, Nebraska, May 6 -- The University of Nebraska Omaha Campus issued the following news:
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UNO Receives Federal Grant to Maintain Local Nature Preserve, Enhance Research and Education
More than 3,000 users benefit annually from research, education, and outreach at the Glacier Creek Preserve.
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Investments in Nebraska's natural prairie are helping expand environmental and historical education for generations to come.
What's New: A $1.1 million federal grant from the National Science
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UNT Health researchers recognized with University Innovators Award at Texas Innovation Conference
FORT WORTH, Texas, May 5 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news:
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UNT Health researchers recognized with University Innovators Award at Texas Innovation Conference
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Two leaders from UNT Health Fort Worth were recognized for their innovative research and contributions to advancing scientific discovery at the 2026 Texas Innovation Conference & Awards, hosted by Texas Christian University.
Texas Innovation Conference & Awards brought together univer
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USD's Xuejun Wang Receives Carl J. Wiggers Award
VERMILLION, South Dakota, May 5 -- The University of South Dakota posted the following news:
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USD's Xuejun Wang Receives Carl J. Wiggers Award
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As this year's awardee, Wang gave the Invited Wiggers Lecture, titled "Cardiac Protein Quality Control and Proteotoxicity."
The Carl J. Wiggers award is presented to a scientist who is a fellow of the APS Cardiovascular Section, has made outstanding contributions to cardiovascular research throughout their career, has been an active and commi
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USU Faculty Receive Prestigious Masterships from American College of Physicians
BETHESDA, Maryland, May 5 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news:
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USU Faculty Receive Prestigious Masterships from American College of Physicians
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Three national faculty members from Uniformed Services University's (USU) Department of Medicine were inducted as new Masters of the American College of Physicians (MACP) on April 16. Dr. Angelique Collamer, Dr. Thanh Hoang, and Dr. Heather Yun were recognized at a convocation ceremony during the organization's annua
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UT Knoxville Advisory Board To Meet May 12
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, May 5 -- The University of Tennessee posted the following news:
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UT Knoxville Advisory Board To Meet May 12
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The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Advisory Board will meet at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 12, in Room 145 of the Center for Advanced Materials and Manufacturing, 2641 Osprey Vista Way, in the UT Research Park at Cherokee Farm.
Agenda items include the following:
* Approval of the minutes of the last meeting
* Recognition of outgoing members
* R
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UTEP Real Estate Program Ranks Among World's Top Ten for Research
EL PASO, Texas, May 6 -- The University of Texas El Paso campus issued the following news release:
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UTEP Real Estate Program Ranks Among World's Top Ten for Research
The University of Texas at El Paso's Woody L. Hunt College of Business is once again earning global recognition for its impact in real estate research with a top 10 ranking in the 2021-2025 Real Estate Academic Leadership (REAL) Rankings.
The REAL Rankings, which measure institutional productivity based on publications in t
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UTSW molecular biologist Benjamin Sabari, Ph.D., to receive Pershing Square Sohn Cancer Prize
DALLAS, Texas, May 5 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release:
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UTSW molecular biologist Benjamin Sabari, Ph.D., to receive Pershing Square Sohn Cancer Prize
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DALLAS - May 5, 2026 - Benjamin Sabari, Ph.D., Assistant Professor in the Cecil H. and Ida Green Center for Reproductive Biology Sciences and of Molecular Biology and Obstetrics and Gynecology at UT Southwestern Medical Center, has been selected for a 2026 Pershing Square Sohn Cance
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UW-Madison finalizes 2025-27 compensation strategy
MADISON, Wisconsin, May 5 -- The University of Wisconsin posted the following news:
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UW-Madison finalizes 2025-27 compensation strategy
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The strategy is intended to support the university's total compensation philosophy, which is to be a market-competitive employer that supports UW staff and faculty.
The following information is being translated into multiple languages. Check back soon.
University of Wisconsin-Madison leadership has approved investments in employee compensation tot
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Vasant Honavar named vice provost for artificial intelligence at Penn State
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 5 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Vasant Honavar named vice provost for artificial intelligence at Penn State
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State has selected Vasant Honavar as the inaugural vice provost for artificial intelligence (AI) to guide a comprehensive AI strategy and advance the University's leadership in human-centered and ethical AI innovation across teaching, learning, research and operations.
Honavar, who curr
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Virginia State University Awarded $1.03 Million To Establish Center For AI And Cybersecurity
ETTRICK, Virginia, May 5 -- Virginia State University posted the following news:
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Virginia State University Awarded $1.03 Million To Establish Center For AI And Cybersecurity
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The new center will focus on helping society better understand and manage the risks of AI while preparing students for an AI-driven world.
Virginia State University welcomed Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan for a campus visit on Tuesday, May 5, to present $1.03 million in federal funding to establish a new Cent
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Virginia Tech: Michael Hochella Elected to National Academy of Sciences
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 6 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Michael Hochella elected to National Academy of Sciences
Newly elected scientist is a University Distinguished Professor Emeritus in the College of Science's Department of Geosciences.
By Kelly Izlar
Michael Hochella '75, M.S. '77, University Distinguished Professor Emeritus, was elected Tuesday, May 5, as a member of the National Academy of Sciences.
Hochella is among 120 members and 25 international members ne
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Virginia Tech: Researchers Aim to Fight Aggressive Cancer With a Virus
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 6 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Researchers aim to fight aggressive cancer with a virus
By Kevin Myatt
Hear the word "virus" and dreadful thoughts of deadly diseases often come to mind. But what if a virus could be used for healing instead?
Scientists at Virginia Tech are engineering viruses to carry a cancer-killing molecule directly to brain tumors -- a novel approach to treating glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive and treatment-resista
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W&M's Batten School & VIMS Honor Recipients at 2025 Awards Ceremony
GLOUCESTER POINT, Virginia, May 6 -- William and Mary Virginia Institute of Marine Science issued the following news:
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W&M's Batten School & VIMS honor recipients at 2025 Awards Ceremony
By Patrick McGettigan
William & Mary's Batten School & VIMS held their annual Awards Ceremony on Friday, May 1. The event honors students, faculty and staff for years of service to the institution, professional achievements and outstanding student-led research, with trivia and raffle prizes interspersed
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Welcome, Assessment Coordinator Elizabeth Che!
NEW YORK, May 5 -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy posted the following news release:
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Welcome, Assessment Coordinator Elizabeth Che!
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CUNY SPH is pleased to welcome Elizabeth Che to the Office of Academic Affairs as assessment coordinator.
Elizabeth received training as an educational psychologist and is focused on improving teaching and student learning outcomes in higher education. Her research domains broadly include language dev
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Whitney Acquisition Puts a Professor's AI-Era Art in the Spotlight
NEW YORK, May 5 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news:
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Whitney Acquisition Puts a Professor's AI-Era Art in the Spotlight
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Professor Michael Mandiberg has long defied academic conventions.
"I'm a weirdo at the Graduate Center in that I am an artist," Mandiberg said with a laugh. "I have several symbolic, imaginary Ph.D.s -Ph.D.s by practice -but no official ones."
That outsider-insider position has helped define their work for years: as a pro
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Why Immunotherapy Works for Some, But Not All, Mesothelioma Patients
MIAMI, Florida, May 5 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news:
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Why Immunotherapy Works for Some, But Not All, Mesothelioma Patients
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New research points to DNA methylation as a key factor in predicting who may respond to treatment and a potential new way to target resistant tumors.
Immunotherapy has transformed cancer treatment, but not all patients respond. In pleural mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive cancer, only a small group of patients b
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Wofford College: Davis Honored for Exceptional Teaching
SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, May 6 -- Wofford College issued the following news:
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Davis honored for exceptional teaching
Dr. Johnathan Davis wins 2026 SCICU Excellence in Teaching Award
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Dr. Johnathan Davis, assistant professor of biology, has earned a 2026 South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities Excellence in Teaching Award.
Each year, SCICU selects one professor from each college in the state for the honor, which includes a certificate and a $3,000 professional develop
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Yale University: Beyond CPAP - Future of Sleep Apnea Treatment
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, May 6 -- Yale University issued the following Q&A on May 5, 2026, involving Klar Yaggi, director of the Yale Center for Sleep Medicine and professor of internal medicine at Yale School of Medicine:
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Beyond CPAP: The future of sleep apnea treatment
In a Q&A, sleep medicine specialist Klar Yaggi discusses the future of sleep apnea treatment, from medication to artificial intelligence.
By Meg Dalton
Klar Yaggi was first drawn to sleep medicine for the mystery.
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Yale's HoSang Awarded a 2026 Carnegie Fellowship
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, May 5 -- Yale University issued the following news:
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Yale's HoSang awarded a 2026 Carnegie fellowship
For the third consecutive year, the Andrew Carnegie Fellowship will support scholars who are studying political polarization and how to address it.
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Yale's Daniel Martinez HoSang has received a 2026 Andrew Carnegie Fellowship to support his research into political polarization and to identify potential solutions.
HoSang, a professor of American studies and
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Youngflesh named Ecological Society of America Early Career Fellow
CLEMSON, South Carolina, May 5 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Youngflesh named Ecological Society of America Early Career Fellow
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Casey Youngflesh, a Clemson University scientist whose work leverages ecological big data to understand the natural world, has been named an Early Career Fellow by the Ecological Society of America (ESA).
The fellowship, one of the field's top recognitions for emerging scientific leaders, honors scientists who demonstrate strong contribu
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