JONESBORO, Arkansas, May 6 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news: * * * A-State Partners with Kalmer Solutions; Launches Student-Led Cybersecurity Center Arkansas State University has announced a new partnership with Kalmer Solutions to establish a student-led Security Operations Center (SOC), providing students with hands-on cybersecurity experience while strengthening the university's digital infrastructure. Set to launch in fall 2026, the Red Wolf SOC will be housed withi  more

KARACHI, Pakistan, May 6 -- Aga Khan University issued the following news: * * * AKDN, Portugal's FCT Partner to Drive Impact Across Communities Researchers, policymakers, and development leaders gathered at the Ismaili Centre in Lisbon to showcase joint scientific projects funded under the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) and Portugal's Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) Programme. The event highlighted a decade-long partnership focused on advancing knowledge and improving qualit  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 6 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * AI-powered electrocardiogram detects early signs of heart failure Interpreting relatively inexpensive electrocardiograms (ECGs) with an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm accurately screened patients for a key precursor of heart failure in Kenya, a study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers shows. The results, published in JAMA Cardiology, suggest AI-augmented   more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 6 -- Cleveland State University issued the following news: * * * Annual Symposium Fuels Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence at CSU, Beyond * CSU's recent AI Symposium at the Wolstein Center brought together educators, researchers, students and industry professionals for a one-day event featuring keynotes, panels and hands-on sessions. The program focused on moving beyond curiosity to the intentional integration of artificial intelligence in higher education, including A  more

BIRMINGHAM, England, May 6 -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * Do You See What I See? Individual Differences in Visual Perception - public lecture by Professor Andrew Schofield * Professor Andrew Schofield is a professor in psychology in Aston School of Psychology, Health and Clinical Sciences * His inaugural lecture will look at how visual perception is not the same for everyone but shaped by health, age and experience * Professor Schofield also researches computer vision   more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 6 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Carnegie Mellon Tackles Global Science Diplomacy in the AI Era * In an era of rapid change both in technology and global relations, Carnegie Mellon University is helping to show academia's steadfast role as a mediator and conduit for conversation. The deans and faculty of the university's seven schools and colleges often travel abroad to help shape critical conversations on the future of global res  more

ALBANY, New York, May 7 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * Chancellor King Visits SUNY Genesee Community College as Part of the SUNY Reconnect Tour Governor Hochul's SUNY Reconnect Provides Free Community College Tuition, Fees, Books, and Supplies for Eligible Adult Learners in High-Demand Fields Visit Highlights SUNY Genesee Community College's Teacher Education Transfer and Respiratory Care Programs * Batavia, NY - State University of New York Ch  more

SAN BERNARDINO, California, May 7 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * CSUSB expands tech pathways with ExCELS scholarships and 'Defining the Future' Conference The university's School of Computer Science and Engineering marked a milestone this spring as it celebrated the continued expansion of its ExCELS (Experiential Computing and Engaged Learning Scholarships) program and participated in the Defining the Future Conference. * California Sta  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 6 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Cultivating the future: Joint UT San Antonio, SwRI program to train next generation of smart agriculture experts * As global food demands intensify, the agricultural sector is turning to high-tech solutions like AI, drones and robotics to transition from conventional farming practices to high-efficiency "smart agriculture." In response to these evolving demands, The University of Texas at San An  more

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, May 7 -- Davenport University issued the following news: * * * Davenport University's Excellence in Business gala hosted Martin Short, honored the president and raised $400,000 for scholarships Davenport University's 2026 Excellence in Business gala was a resounding success for students. The May 2 event raised $400,000 to support student scholarships and brought together business leaders, community members and supporters for an evening that included award-winning actor  more

GROVE CITY, Pennsylvania, May 6 -- The Grove City College issued the following news release: * * * E+I Wolverine Venture Battle winners announced * A team of Grove City College students' idea for a platform that connects students to skilled trades through shadowing and internship experiences won $9,425 plus in-kind business services in the 2026 Wolverine Venture Battle. TRADE, a venture conceived by Audrey Karwowski '26, Kaitlyn Kuscevic '27, Brendan Stull '26 that gives students career cl  more

YPSILANTI, Michigan, May 7 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Eastern Michigan University honors student Matt Baker awarded prestigious Carnegie Mellon cybersecurity fellowship Written by: Sydney Pope Eastern Michigan University junior Matt Baker has been awarded a competitive fellowship at Carnegie Mellon University, one of the nation's top cybersecurity institutions. The Carnegie Mellon fellowship runs from June 11 to Aug. 1. Baker will take advanced courses i  more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 6 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * From Rocket Engines To Restaurant Kitchens: Jose Hernandez's Relentless Pursuit of Better * At USC Viterbi's Liquid Propulsion Lab (LPL), Jose Hernandez is helping prepare rocket engines for the moment they come alive. Hernandez, who is graduating in May with a master's degree in astronautical engineering, helps to oversee complex propulsion tests that dema  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 6 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Future forecaster: FSU student awarded NOAA Hollings Scholarship to improve machine learning-based weather forecasts * For as long as he can remember, Florida State University sophomore and Presidential Scholar James "LJ" Dunphy has had a fascination with weather and a knack for data-driven science. Now, those interests have led him to be named a recipient of one of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric A  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 5 -- The University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management issued the following news: * * * HR Tomorrow 2026: Driving Impact in an AI-Ready World * With a theme of "From Insights to Impact," the 46th annual HR Tomorrow conference examined how emerging technologies are reshaping work and how human resources leaders can position themselves for impact. Hosted by Minnesota Carlson's Center for Human Resources and Labor Studies (CHRLS), the event brought together mo  more

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, May 6 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * IBM Consultant Helps Bridge Cloud Strategy and Cybersecurity * by Elisabeth Coon, Student Public Relations Writer When global corporations need fresh talent to tackle high-stakes cloud and cybersecurity challenges, they're turning to recent college graduates ready to make an immediate impact. In 2025, Christian Eppich earned his undergraduate degree in computer science from Cedarville University. Today, he'  more

NEW ALBANY, Indiana, May 6 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news: * * * Impactful Research and Creative Work Take Center Stage at the 22ndAnnual Student Conference & Showcase at IU Southeast * - 1:- 1:View print quality image about Group standing around presentation poster about Group standing around presentation poster by Audra Kalvar Each spring the IU Southeast Student Conference and Showcase is eagerly anticipated as a favorite highlight of the academic yea  more

TRIESTE, Italy, May 6 (TNSjou) -- The International School for Advanced Studies (Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati) issued the following news: * * * From Supernova Light a Sharper View of the Universe A new SISSA study published in Nature Astronomy unveils a novel method for deriving highly precise estimates of cosmic distances and more robust cosmological measurements, an approach that could prove essential for decoding the vast quantity of data expected from the next generat  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 7 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Joel Morales drives innovation and efficiency in financial compliance for research at Case Western Reserve Joel Morales, Senior Executive Director of Post Award Administration, Post-Award Services and Financial Compliance Area of Focus: Financial compliance for CWRU's research enterprise Story by: Lydia Coutre Joel Morales prides himself on finding new ways to bring simplicity, speed and efficiency t  more

UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio, May 7 -- John Carroll University issued the following news: * * * Student Researcher Brings AI-Driven Rehabilitation Technology to Global Stage When the SPIE Defense + Security conference brought together leading researchers and innovators from across the globe last week, one presenter, a sophomore at John Carroll University, shared his augmented reality system, "HoloPose," that has the potential to make an impact in rehabilitation. Wilson Vong '28, a Computer Scie  more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, May 6 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Junior Veronica Bofah named 2026 Key into Public Service Scholar * University of Notre Dame junior Veronica Bofah, of Charlotte, North Carolina, is among 20 recipients of a 2026 Key into Public Service Scholarship from Phi Beta Kappa. Bofah is Notre Dame's sixth Key into Public Service Scholar since the program was established in 2020. The Key into Public Service Scholarship highlights the wide rang  more

CAMBRIDGE, England, May 6 -- Anglia Ruskin University posted the following news: * * * King's Award for agency founded by ARU student An agency founded by Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) doctoral student Joe McGrath has been named a recipient of The King's Award for Enterprise in the category of promoting opportunity through social mobility.  The honour recognises Rhotic Media's sustained commitment to widening access to careers in financial marketing and communications, an area closely alig  more

RUSTON, Louisiana, May 7 -- Louisiana Tech University issued the following news: * * * CIL continues collaboration with SWIVL Technology to enhance teacher education The Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Leadership (CIL) in Louisiana Tech's College of Education and Human Sciences (CEHS) is making strides in teacher education with SWIVL Technology by stepping into the world of artificial intelligence (AI). Brian Lamb, Co-CEO and founder of SWIVL, visited Louisiana Tech to discuss a n  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 6 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Method for stress-testing cloud computing algorithms helps avoid network failures * Researchers from MIT and elsewhere have developed a more user-friendly and efficient method to help networking engineers identify potential system failures before they cause major problems, like a cloud service outage that leaves millions of users unable to access applications. The technique uncover  more

LEEDS, England, May 6 -- Leeds Beckett University posted the following news: * * * New innovation partnership to accelerate growth of Shipley textile manufacturers * The two-year project is a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP), part-funded by UKRI (UK Research and Innovation) through Innovate UK, and is led by Dr Catherine Ashworth, Senior Lecturer in Global and Strategic Marketing in Leeds Business School. Dr Ashworth explained: "Specialised Covers are an ambitious company with a strong  more

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, May 6 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news: * * * New MRI technology provides a comprehensive view of the human brain New multiplexed imaging technology using standard clinical MRI systems can simultaneously map more than 20 biomarkers in high resolution, providing a comprehensive view of the brain with a single scan. Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign demonstrated the multiplexed MRI technology, or MRx,   more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, May 6 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news: * * * New programs equal new opportunities at the College of Information and Communications * Everyone likes having options, and college students are no exception. In the past few years, the University of South Carolina's College of Information and Communications has developed new academic programs to give students more choices and better prepare them to work with emerging technologies. What are   more

EVANSTON, Illinois, May 7 (TNSjou) -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Digital archive reveals how NIH built the field of genomics Study details how taxpayer-funded agencies choose what science to support, previously a 'black box' * Northwestern-developed software enabled analysis of Human Genome Project archive * NIH supported academic scientists, developed shared research infrastructure, study found * Continuity of NIH leadership preserved expertise across  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, May 7 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * XPO, Inc. CEO to discuss tech and culture in the freight industry Mario Harik will deliver the Patterson Transportation Lecture on May 13 * Mario Harik, chair and chief executive officer of XPO, Inc., will discuss how a performance-driven culture and advanced technology are reshaping success in the freight transportation industry, during the 44th Annual William A. Patterson Distinguished Transporta  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, May 6 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Purdue embraces bold experiment in rethinking STEM education Building on a decade of national recognition, Purdue University is expanding its Cornerstone Integrated Liberal Arts program in 2026 with new interdisciplinary initiatives focused on civic learning, research and engagement. Cornerstone's model -integrating liberal arts learning across Purdue's STEM, health, agriculture and business fields -  more

PHOENIX, May 6 -- Paradise Valley Community College issued the following news: * * * PVCC Nursing Students Represent on National Stage at Houston's NSNA Convention Students from Paradise Valley Community College's Nursing Program joined peers from across the country and around the world for a week of learning, connection, and professional growth at the National Student Nurses' Association Convention in Houston, Texas last month. The trip, which also included two PVCC nursing instructors, wa  more

LONDON, England, May 6 (TNSjou) -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * Tiny insect brain discovery offers a blueprint for faster and more efficient AI and robots The secret behind insects' lightning fast reactions could offer a blueprint for more energy efficient robots and self-driving cars, according to a new study challenging our understanding of how brains process information. * The secret behind insects' lightning fast reactions could offer a blueprint for   more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 6 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice accelerates faculty growth -- on track to expand hires by 30% -- while advancing strategic vision for global impact * Rice University is rapidly advancing one of the most ambitious faculty expansion efforts in its history, reinforcing a commitment to world-class research, transformative teaching and global impact. Just over halfway through a plan to grow faculty by 25-30%, the university has already hired   more

CHANDLER, Arizona, May 6 -- Chandler-Gilbert Community College issued the following news: * * * Salt River Project Santan Generating Station Powers Student Success at Chandler-Gilbert Community College Chandler-Gilbert Community College (CGCC) is proud to announce that the Salt River Project (SRP) Santan Generating Station generously donated $10,000 to support CGCC's Coyote Cupboard, which offers free, nonperishable food, household products, personal care items, school supplies and more for C  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, May 6 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * SCALE expands its national impact, becomes Purdue's largest federally funded research effort The Scalable Asymmetric Lifecycle Engagement (SCALE) program, the only U.S. defense microelectronics public-private-academic workforce development consortium, is now Purdue University's largest-ever federally funded research effort. SCALE leaders announced more than $100 million in total funding from the Depa  more

BURNABY, British Columbia, May 6 -- Simon Fraser University posted the following news: * * * SFU researchers get funding boost to forecast whale movements using AI By Robyn Stubbs  Simon Fraser University researchers have received nearly $1 million in special funding from the Digital Research Alliance of Canada to develop an artificial intelligence-powered system that forecasts whale movements in busy shipping corridors. The Humans and Algorithms Listening for Orcas (HALLO) project aims to  more

CARBONDALE, Illinois, May 6 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * SIU Carbondale to offer bachelor's degree in AI+ Beginning with the fall 2026 semester, Southern Illinois University Carbondale will become the first public university in Illinois to offer a Bachelor of Science degree in Artificial Intelligence Plus (AI+). "Artificial intelligence technology is advancing rapidly," said Xiaoqing "Frank" Liu, dean of the College of Engineering, Computing, Techn  more

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, May 7 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Road to Innovation Expo 2026: AI Data Center Site Selection Stevens School of Business consulting team builds a framework to find where the AI infrastructure boom should go next * The race to build the infrastructure behind artificial intelligence has created the new and urgent challenge of finding the right places to put it. Hyperscale data centers, the massive facilities that power AI, cloud com  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, May 6 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Student research, behavioral health access take center stage at Kentucky Psychology Student Conference Kentucky State University hosts statewide gathering that expands research engagement, faculty mentorship, and professional pathways for psychology students  * For Kentucky State University psychology students, research is becoming more than a classroom assignment. It is becoming a professional expecta  more

BUFFALO, New York, May 6 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Study: To combat the youth vaping epidemic, AI can help determine cessation strategies that will work best UB cancer researchers applied machine learning and XAI to find out why some tactics work and others don't  By Ellen Goldbaum * Nationwide, young people aged 18-24 are the heaviest users of e-cigarettes, with 38.4% of youth reporting habitual use. E-cigarettes   more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 6 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * This Algorithmic Framework Is Discovering Novel Chip Designs Never Invented Before * Every time you make a call over Bluetooth, connect to Wi-Fi, or let your car's radar scan the road ahead, a tiny chip is doing the invisible work of sending and receiving radio signals. Designing those chips well has always required years of training and months of painstaking  more

TUCSON, Arizona, May 6 -- The University of Arizona posted the following news release: * * * U of A will award about 10,000 degrees at Commencement * University of Arizona President Suresh Garimella will confer about 10,000 bachelor's, master's, doctoral and professional degrees at the university's 162nd Commencement on May 15. The approximately 90-minute ceremony will begin at 7:30 p.m. at Casino Del Sol Stadium and will be livestreamed on YouTube. More than 30,000 guests attend the unive  more

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, May 6 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * UAPB Faculty Member Champions Global Engagement in Teaching, Research, Service * The Office of International Programs and Studies at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) is highlighting the work of Dr. Jane Opiri, associate professor of merchandising, textiles and design, who is integrating a global perspective across her teaching, research and outreach activities. "During Gl  more

BUFFALO, New York, May 6 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * UB to offer the world's first doctorate in applied ontology How artificial intelligence (AI) will affect different careers in the future remains a matter of conjecture, but one thing is certain: AI development requires applied ontologists. Ontology is a foundational philosophical discipline. Applied ontology uses the ideas and methods of its namesake to integrate data  more

IRVINE, California, May 7 -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * UC Irvine's Paul Merage School of Business reduces MBA tuition Decrease in fees expands access for working professionals * Tuition fees for UC Irvine's Flex MBA program will now fall below the federal loan cap for graduate business degrees. * Artificial intelligence and emerging technologies will be more intentionally integrated into core business disciplines. * The Paul Merage  more

MERCED, California, May 6 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * UC Merced Project Aimed at Making Autonomous Cars Safer with NVDIA * Road changes such as lane shifts, new signs and speed-limit modifications can be confusing to drivers, both human and mechanical. A human driver can quickly perceive and understand new or temporary changes to road conditions. A new project at UC Merced aims to deliver that same swift processing power to autonomous cars. "Th  more

BIRMINGHAM, England, May 6 -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * Decoding society with AI The University of Birmingham is building the future of computational social science - answering the real questions of society. AI is changing how we decipher society. Politics, identity, conflict, markets and culture now move through vast streams of text, images, audio and video. Speeches, social media posts, interviews, adverts, parliamentary debates, memes and platform trace  more

OXFORD, Mississippi, May 7 -- The University of Mississippi issued the following news: * * * Rich Gentry Named Dean of School of Business Administration Entrepreneurship and innovation leader to guide school's next chapter * The University of Mississippi named Rich Gentry the next dean of its School of Business Administration, pending approval by the board of trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning. Gentry joined the university in 2010 and serves as professor of management, chair  more

RICHARDSON, Texas, May 7 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Comets' Data Analysis Skills Soar in American Airlines Challenge By: Jessica Good University of Texas at Dallas students competed in an American Airlines data analysis challenge April 24 in which they were tasked with how to manage flight sequences during bad weather. The School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences (EPPS) partnered with the airline for the EPPS-AA Data Challenge Competit  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 7 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: * * * Data Centers Are Growing in Texas, But Big Questions Remain About Water Use New report finds Texas data center growth could raise water use to as much as 9% by 2040, highlighting the need for more awareness, shared standards, and integrated planning to manage rising demand. Data centers could potentially account for 3% to 9% of Texas' water use by 2040, according to a new white paper from The Un  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, May 7 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW Hosts Youth in STEM Conference May 19 About 625 junior, middle and high school female and male students from 18 schools across the state have signed up to learn more about science and its various disciplines on the University of Wyoming campus. The Youth in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) Conference, scheduled Tuesday, May 19, from 8:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m., is designed to spark student  more

PENSACOLA, Florida, May 7 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release: * * * UWF Center for Cybersecurity and AI earns national recognition for outstanding contributions to the field The University of West Florida placed third in the 2025 CAE-CD Community Outreach Award Competition, which is given by the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity Community to a CAE-Cyber Defense designated institu  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 7 -- VCOM - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news: * * * VCOM Conducts Medical Outreach and Pediatric Nutrition Research in Ghana By Caroline Bennett In late March 2026, students and faculty from the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) traveled to Cape Coast, Ghana, for a week of immersive global health research focused on child nutrition. Working alongside partners at the University of Cape Coast, the team advanced an on  more

SANTA BARBARA, California, May 7 -- Westmont College issued the following news: * * * Women's Council Empowers the Next Generation By Scott Craig The Westmont Women's Leadership Council, dedicated to educating, enriching and empowering women, held its annual luncheon with keynote speaker Anja Manuel, co-founder and principal, Rice, Hadley, Gates and Manuel, LLC and an author, former diplomat, speaker and sought-after adviser to Fortune 50 and Silicon Valley CEOs. Several hundred supporters a  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 6 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * What Raising Startup Capital Taught An Alumnus Ope Thomas, B.S. '18, embodies The University of Baltimore's commitment to turning relentless drive into undeniable outcomes. Facing a pause in his undergraduate studies, Thomas did not stall; he earned two FINRA licenses and embraced the path that so many of UBalt's non-traditional students pursue to do to self-fund their degrees. Now with the addition of   more