HANOVER, New Hampshire, May 9 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * 'Discourse Beyond Dartmouth' Expands Students' Horizons The program fosters practical skills for civic engagement throughout the world. Written by Charlotte Albright In the past year, more than 60 students have traveled to 30 countries on six continents as part of Discourse Beyond Dartmouth, a program that helps students dig deeper into social issues in the broader world. Projects and itineraries vary great  more

GALLOWAY, New Jersey, May 8 -- Stockton University posted the following news: * * * 11 Faculty and Staff Members Receive OSPREY Awards * Galloway, N.J. -Eleven faculty and staff members were recognized for their impact both on and off the Stockton University campuses on May 7 at the third annual OSPREY Awards. The awards, held in the Sports Center, are determined by a panel of staff and faculty, with nominations coming from the entire Stockton community. The awards highlight excellence in   more

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, May 8 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * 12 graduate students honored with Appalachian research awards * The University of Kentucky Appalachian Center is honoring 12 students with its annual research awards. Eight graduate students received the James S. Brown Graduate Student Award for Research on Appalachia, and four students received the Eller and Billings Student Research Award. "This year's award recipients represent a range of discipl  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 8 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * 12 Penn State employees recognized for achieving 25 continuous years of service * Editor's note: This story is part of a monthly series recognizing Penn State employees who have reached their 25-year work milestones with the University. UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State Human Resources is recognizing 12 full-time faculty, staff and technical employees who celebrated 25 continuous years wit  more

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, May 8 -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health posted the following news: * * * 3 Gillings School graduate students honored with 2026 teaching assistant awards * Every year, the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health presents the Graduate Teaching Assistant (TA) Awards to recognize teaching assistants who inspire students; enhance student learning through creative, engaging and/or innovative teaching methods; support studen  more

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, May 8 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * 4 students named Excellent Undergraduate Research Ambassadors * Every year, the University of Kentucky's Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) selects a new cohort of Undergraduate Research Ambassadors -a group of outstanding students who serve as advocates for undergraduate research at UK. This year, OUR awarded four students as Excellent Undergraduate Research Ambassadors in recognition of their ou  more

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, May 8 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * 5 UK faculty honored for excellence in undergraduate research mentoring * Five University of Kentucky faculty members received the 2026 Excellent Undergraduate Research Mentor Award for their exceptional leadership and support of student researchers. Presented each year by the Office of Undergraduate Research, this student-nominated award recognizes UK faculty members who demonstrate an outstanding co  more

RIVERSIDE, California, May 8 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * A tiny cell structure with a big role in brain development * A largely overlooked structure inside our cells may play a crucial role in how the brain forms, offering new insight into developmental disorders and potential therapies. In a study published in Cell Reports, biomedical scientist Xuecai Ge at the University of California, Riverside and her team focused on the primary cil  more

LAWTON, Oklahoma, May 8 -- Cameron University issued the following news release: * * * Academic chairs appointed at Cameron University * Two Cameron University faculty members have been appointed as departmental chairs, while the responsibilities of a current departmental chair have been expanded to include another academic unit. Dr. Shaun Calix, Associate Professor of Psychology, has been appointed Chair of the Department of Psychology, and Dr. Mike Husak, Professor of Biology, has been nam  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 8 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * Adventure to Impact: Turning Global Experiences into a Public Health Career * In search of adventure, Makenzi Perkins traveled to Indonesia as part of Bali Institute's Global Leadership Adventures program in the summer of 2023. This trip was the springboard to finding her passion in global health before making her way to UNLV School of Public Health. In Bali, she was immersed in addressin  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 8 -- The Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Alum Finds Hope in Local Communities *. Biostatistics Ahead of his alumni address at the 2026 SPH Convocation, Ali Noorani (SPH'99) discusses his priorities as the new president of the Barr Foundation, as well democracy, the immigration debate, and navigating uncertain times. Nearly 30 years ago, Ali Noorani (SPH'99) decided to pursue a Master of Public Health, in part, to lear  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, May 8 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Amplified Sciences enrolls patients in PanAMP real-world, multicenter clinical utility study * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Amplified Sciences, a diagnostics life sciences company revolutionizing early disease detection, announced Friday (May 8) the launch of PanAMP, a clinical utility study for its PanCystPro assay. This real-world, multicenter study in patients with radiographically confirmed pancreati  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, May 8 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Annual Expree Research Day celebrates student ideas and faculty excellence * Applied learning, classroom scholarship, and faculty achievement anchored the annual School of Business event FRANKFORT, Ky. -More than 60 Kentucky State University students brought their ideas before faculty, peers, and judges April 30, using original research to examine applied questions across academic disciplines and care  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 8 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Awards and accolades for faculty and graduate students * Kathleen Hall Jamieson, director of Penn's Annenberg Public Policy Center, was honored with a Special Recognition Award from the Association for Prevention Teaching and Research for her work in the field of prevention and public health. In the School of Arts & Sciences, assistant professor of English Abdulhamit Arvas won the 2026 Phyl  more

WACO, Texas, May 9 -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * Baylor Students Selected for Fulbright Awards, Rotary Global Grants Prestigious international scholarship programs provide opportunities for students and recent alumni to study, conduct research and teach English abroad By Shelby Cefaratti-Bertin, Media & Public Relations Baylor University students and recent graduates continue to be awarded the most prestigious - and highly competitive - scholarships and fellowships a  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, May 9 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Building successful pharmacy faculty careers through mentorship and support Binghamton University Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences hosts national symposium for pharmacy faculty professional development By Ethan Knox '20 The "Binghamton University Symposium: Cultivating Generations of Successful Pharmacists - The Journey to a Fulfilling Pharmacy Academic Career" was held all day on Friday, April 24, in   more

BINGHAMTON, New York, May 9 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Psychology researcher focuses on the dynamics in cross-cultural couples Quinn Hendershot explores cultural competencies and translates key assessments into Spanish By Jennifer Micale Couples don't just navigate relationships together. They navigate cultures -- something that becomes more apparent when one or both partners come from elsewhere. A doctoral candidate in clinical psychology, Quinn Hendershot's  more

STANFORD, California, May 7 -- Stanford University School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Brain imaging reveals migraine headache subtypes, Stanford Medicine researchers find * They've been described as "brain on fire" or "an ice pick through the head." Migraine headaches affect more than one in 10 Americans, and they're so much worse than a regular headache. As described by those who live with them, migraine headaches are intensely painful and are often accompanied by other d  more

SYRACUSE, New York, May 8 -- Le Moyne College issued the following news release: * * * Breaking Barriers and Building Future: Four Graduates Reflect on their Work in STEM * Four Stempower graduates recently returned to Le Moyne College to serve as panelists for the program's annual Women in STEM Careers Panel, offering current students a powerful glimpse into the possibilities that await them after graduation. Representing careers in biotechnology, cybersecurity, actuarial science, and engin  more

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, May 8 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Bryant receives landmark gift to establish Hauck AI Performance Labs * SMITHFIELD, RI-Bryant University is pleased to announce a generous gift from Frank '81 and Marion Hauck '81, P'08 to establish the Hauck AI Performance Labs, a signature investment that will accelerate Bryant's leadership in applied, responsible artificial intelligence. The gift will advance Bryant's Center for Applied Artificial Intel  more

NEW YORK, May 7 -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * Building Resiliency and Readiness in the Face of Climate Change * As the accumulation of greenhouse gases increasingly destabilizes our global climate, scientists across Columbia University are working on multiple fronts to understand and meet this unprecedented challenge to global public health. At a recent symposium organized by Columbia Mailman School's C-ARCH (Center for Achieving Re  more

SEASIDE, California, May 9 -- California State University Monterey Bay campus issued the following news: * * * Provost Award winners plan futures of scientific research Olivia Beaudoin and Melanie Abarca are this year's honorees. By Mark Muckenfuss A love of research ties this year's Cal State Monterey Bay provost award winners together. Olivia Beaudoin, recipient of the Provost Graduate Award for Exemplary Academic Achievement, came to CSUMB specifically to study marine life. On the other   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 8 -- The Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases Are Primary Drivers of Excess US Deaths Compared to Other High-Income Countries *. Between 1999 and 2022, the US had substantially higher death rates than other wealthy nations, largely due to cardiovascular disease, metabolic diseases, Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, and drug and alcohol complications. Despite having similar access   more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 9 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Mandel faculty members retire after 20+ years of service After decades of research, teaching, mentoring and shaping the future of social work, five faculty members at the Case Western Reserve University Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences are closing a remarkable chapter in their careers and retiring at the end of the semester. Each of them has devoted more than 20 years to  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 9 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Nursing's Jaclene Zauszniewski selected as a fellow of the International Society of Psychiatric Mental Health Nurses Jaclene Zauszniewski, PhD, professor at Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Case Western Reserve University was selected as a fellow of the International Society of Psychiatric Mental Health Nurses at its 2026 conference. Founded in 1999, the International Society of Psychiatric-M  more

DAVIS, California, May 8 -- The University of California Davis posted the following news: * * * Children with Rare, Debilitating Brain Diseases Suffer From Mutations in a Little-Known Protein Complex * Thousands of times per year, a family's moment of joy turns to unexpected grief. A seemingly healthy infant stops smiling or making eye contact. Their limbs grow weak. The tiny child suffers seizures and breathing problems. Jawdat Al-Bassam, an associate professor of molecular and cellular b  more

NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia, May 9 -- Christopher Newport University issued the following news: * * * Math Professor Heads to Austria as Fulbright Scholar Dr. Jessica Stewart Kelly will take her love of math, research abroad By Kelli Caplan Mathematics Professor Dr. Jessica Stewart Kelly has been named a Fulbright Scholar, a prestigious international honor that will open the door for her to do research and teach at a university in Graz, Austria, for a semester next year. "I am honored and humbl  more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, May 8 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson names Researchers of the Year * Research Clemson University named Mik Carbajales-Dale and Luigi Boccuto its senior and junior Researchers of the Year, respectively. The university also honored faculty with University Research, Scholarship and Artistic Achievement Awards (URSAAA) in recognition of exceptional achievements in their respective fields. Awards were announced at Clemson's 10 th Annu  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 8 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * Consortium for Arts + Medicine Presents 'Circus Meets Medicine' June 6 * The UNLV College of Fine and Performing Arts/Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine's Consortium for the Arts + Medicine presents the annual Circus Meets Medicine medical conference from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 6 at Las Vegas City Hall, 495 S. Main St. The event is free and open to the public. UNLV emergency medicine res  more

NEW YORK, May 4 (TNSxrep) -- Cornell Tech issued the following news: * * * What does it mean to train an AI to speak like you? By Grace Stanley Ultra-personalized artificial intelligence for assisted communication risks muting aspects of the user's identity and occasionally breaches privacy, according to a new study from a Cornell Tech doctoral student who trained the technology on himself. Doctoral student Tobias Weinberg, who uses augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), conceive  more

BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, May 8 -- Olivet Nazarene University posted the following news: * * * Courageous Leadership and Community Care * On Thursday, April 23, the Department of Criminal Justice at Olivet Nazarene University hosted a luncheon to showcase student success within the department and to thank community partners for their valuable contributions to the academic rigor of the program. Representatives from all local law enforcement agencies, as well as state agencies and criminal justic  more

SAN BERNARDINO, California, May 9 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * CSUSB and partners formalize CREATE Academy partnership to expand STEM and workforce pathways The CREATE Academy initiative will launch in summer 2026 with hands-on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics) programming, pre-college experiences and industry-connected training designed to prepare students for careers in emerging technologies and the future   more

BINGHAMTON, New York, May 9 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Decker College celebrates research days with innovative projects Faculty and student work highlights collaboration and academic excellence By Natalie Blando-George Binghamton University Research Days is an annual, week-long celebration that showcases groundbreaking research across the University. From April 24 to May 1, 2026, faculty and students from Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences participa  more

AMHERST, Massachusetts, May 8 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Deepankar Basu, Graduate Students Receive 'Best Paper' Award from Economics Journal * A paper authored by Deepankar Basu, professor of economics, and economics doctoral students Cameron Hass and Thanos Moraitis has received the 2025 Annual Best Paper Award from the editorial board of the Review of Radical Political Economics (RRPE). The award recognizes the paper, " Intensification of Labor an  more

ARCATA, California, May 8 -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt posted the following news: * * * Distinguished Faculty 2025-2026 * Since 1964, Cal Poly Humboldt has celebrated exceptional faculty through the Distinguished Faculty Awards-a competitive, peer-nominated process. Nominations are reviewed by the University Senate's Faculty Awards Committee, which recommends recipients to the Senate. Final approval and conferral of the awards are made by the university's President  more

DOVER, Delaware, May 9 -- Delaware State University issued the following news: * * * DSU awarded $543,000 grant for research infrastructure upgrade Delaware State University has been awarded a $543,000 grant from the Department of War Research and Education Program for HBCUs and Minority-Serving Institutions in support of the purchase of a Sputter Deposition System (SDS) for ongoing research at DSU. The SDS is a physical vapor deposition technology that uses high-energy ion bombardment to cr  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 8 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Education chair's book on advancing equity earns national award * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -A new book co-edited by Gilberto Q. Conchas, the Wayne K. & Anita Woolfolk Hoy Endowed Chair of Education at Penn State, recently received the 2026 Outstanding Book Award from the Society of Professors of Education, a national honor recognizing one of the most significant scholarly contributions to the f  more

STORRS, Connecticut, May 7 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing Holds Annual Research and Scholarship Day * The Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing's third annual Research and Scholarship Day on April 29 highlighted the extraordinary and innovative research and scholarship by UConn faculty, students, and clinical partners that is leading to impactful advances in nursing. "Here at UConn's Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing, we a  more

ITHACA, New York, May 8 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Engineering Alumni Association Awards honor outstanding achievements * At the 43rd annual Cornell Engineering Alumni Association awards banquet held on May 1 in Upson Hall, members of the Cornell Duffield College of Engineering community were recognized for excellence in teaching, student mentorship, undergraduate research, student leadership and experiential learning. Association co-president Ricky Yu '04, M.En  more

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, May 8 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * Finding her place in the field * For Sarah Love, choosing the outdoors meant choosing the life she wanted. A PennWest Clarion student graduating May 9 with a degree in Fisheries and Wildlife Biology, Love grew up near the Allegheny National Forest in Wilcox, Pennsylvania, where fishing, hunting and spending time outside were simply part of everyday life. But her path to PennWest -and to a career in conservation -w  more

MELBOURNE, Florida, May 5 -- Florida Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Marco Carvalho Elected to Academy of Science, Engineering & Medicine of Florida A New Honor for Distinguished Computer Scientist and Director of Florida Tech Research Institute * Marco Carvalho, the distinguished computer scientist who leads the L3Harris Institute for Assured Information and the Florida Tech Research Institute, has been elected to the Academy of Science, Engineering & Medicine of F  more

MELBOURNE, Florida, May 8 -- Florida Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * U.S. Small Business Administration Recognizes weVENTURE for Community Partnerships Florida Tech-based Women's Business Center Gets Statewide Honor for National Small Business Week * Florida Tech's weVENTURE Women's Business Center (WBC) was recognized as the 2026 Florida Small Business Community Partner of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). weVENTURE WBC, a program of the Bi  more

MELBOURNE, Florida, May 4 -- Florida Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Florida Tech, Space Consortium Schools Discuss Future of State's Space Ecosystem Meeting at Kennedy Space Center Also Featured NASA Officials, Industry Leaders * MELBOURNE, FLA. -- Nearly 200 university researchers and representatives of the space industry gathered at Kennedy Space Center in April to launch the next phase of the Florida Space Research Consortium (FSRC), a statewide partnership desi  more

MIAMI, Florida, May 8 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * For Will McGonigle, Medicine Begins With People * As commencement approaches, the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine student reflects on clinical training, global health, genomics and a people-first approach to care. When Will McGonigle talks about why he chose medicine, he doesn't start with a dramatic moment or a lifelong certainty. He starts with people. A student in   more

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, May 7 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * From Patient's Daughter to Nurse: Cedarville Student Returns to Mayo Clinic * by Cara Ramer, Student Public Relations Writer As a child, Taylor DeYoung sat in Mayo Clinic hospital rooms watching nurses care for her mother during cancer treatment. This summer, she will return to the same hospital as a nursing intern, preparing to offer that same kind of care to other families. Taylor DeYoung Returns to Mayo   more

BOILING SPRINGS, North Carolina, May 9 -- Gardner-Webb University issued the following news: * * * Gardner-Webb University Commencement Programs Celebrate Achievements of Over 500 Students Alumnus and National Security Expert Patrick Woody Challenges Graduates to Stay 'FIRED' for Lifelong Growth and Service * Gardner-Webb University celebrated the achievements of over 500 graduates on May 8 in Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center. Traditional undergraduate students were honored at 9 a.m., with gr  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, May 8 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Gebisa Ejeta inducted into National Inventors Hall of Fame * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Gebisa Ejeta, world-renowned plant geneticist and Purdue University Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Agronomy, was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame Class of 2026 on Thursday (May 7) in Washington, D.C., for his groundbreaking research and sorghum patent that has saved millions of people from starvat  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Georgetown University's McCourt School of Public Policy issued the following news: * * * Political Scientist Named 2026 Andrew Carnegie Fellow McCourt School Professor Chris Warshaw was named an Andrew Carnegie Fellow by the Carnegie Corporation of New York Program. Also known as the "Brainy Award," the prestigious fellowship selects 24 scholars and writers to study the causes of polarization in the U.S. and how to strengthen American society. Each fellow receives up to  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 9 (TNSjou) -- The Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * What It's Like to Be the Human in Mosquito Research Serving as the "human" in mosquito research, Georgia Tech student and alum Christopher Zuo stood still inside a sealed chamber to reveal how mosquitoes zero in on people when breath and visual cues align. Christopher Zuo never thought of himself as someone mosquitoes singled out. They bit him from time to time, he said, but no more than  more

STONY BROOK, New York, May 8 -- The State University of New York Stony Brook University posted the following news: * * * Health Risks from Wildfires May be Unseen * Research published in Science Advances reveals wildfires raised levels of ozone, an invisible gas not seen like fire particulate smoke STONY BROOK, NY, May 8, 2026 - A study that assesses the effects of wildfires over two decades shows that wildfire smoke significantly raises ground-level ozone and contributes to excess deaths   more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 8 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Henson to retire as executive vice chancellor for university advancement * Pamella A. Henson, executive vice chancellor for university advancement at Washington University in St. Louis, will retire Jan. 4, concluding a distinguished career spanning 34 years at the university and 40 years in the advancement profession, according to Chancellor Andrew D. Martin. A nationally respected leader in h  more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, May 7 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Hesburgh Libraries Announces 2026 Library Research Award winners * The Hesburgh Libraries is proud to announce the winners of the 2026 University of Notre Dame Library Research Award. This year, nine undergraduate students from disciplines across the University earned honors for their strong research skills and effective use of library resources and services in their course assignments, research pro  more

RADFORD, Virginia, May 8 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Highlander Highlights: Week of May 4, 2026 * Highlander Highlights shares with readers some of the extraordinary accomplishments happening on and off campus through the tireless work and curiosity of our students, faculty, staff and alumni. Nursing students showcase research on reducing staff turnover The College of Nursing held its Student Research Poster Fair on April 22 in Kyle Hall, where 65 student  more

HEMPSTEAD, New York, May 9 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * Hofstra Engineering Celebrates Mentorship That Shapes Careers Lindsey Angioletti Connections formed through guidance, trust, and shared experience took center stage as Hofstra University's Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science hosted its Mentorship Celebratory Dinner, bringing together students, alumni, faculty, and industry leaders to honor the relationships shaping the next generation of en  more

MIAMI, Florida, May 8 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * How "More for Mom" Brings Comfort to Patients at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center * A Miami mother and daughter turn a personal cancer journey into a growing outreach program delivering care packages, hope and encouragement to patients undergoing chemotherapy. Mother's Day is extra special for Rebeca Diaz and her daughter, Sarah. Rebeca was diagnosed with Stage 3B endometrial ca  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, May 8 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * Immunologist's lab demonstrates the power of B cells to gather, defend organs against cancer * Creativity and curiosity have always been central to the work of Joshua Moreau, Ph.D., an immunologist whose work at Oregon Health & Science University sits at the intersection of harnessing the immune system; delving into tissue biology; and, most recently, discovering a potentially powerful defense ag  more

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, May 8 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Interdisciplinary Team Presents Mental Health Research in Chicago * by Rachel Ward, Student Public Relations Writer As colleges nationwide search for better ways to support student mental health, an interdisciplinary team of Cedarville University student researchers is contributing to the conversation through the Mind-Body Study, a long-term project examining how daily habits affect emotional health and acade  more

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, May 8 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * Investment Workshop at UAPB Marks Remarkable Success * The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) School of Business and Management Investment Club successfully held a highly impactful Investment Workshop. The event was held in April in the STEM Building Conference Room on the UAPB campus. The program received an overwhelming response, with more than 100 participants from across cam  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 4 -- The University of Pittsburgh issued the following news: * * * Jimmy Onate is the new dean of Pitt's School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences James "Jimmy" Onate, an international leader in human movement assessment and injury prevention, will join the Pitt health sciences leadership team as dean of the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (SHRS), effective June 1. "Beyond his extensive accomplishments in movement assessment, injury risk mitigati  more

BEAUMONT, Texas, May 9 -- Lamar University issued the following news: * * * Engineering seniors showcase real-world projects at Senior Design Symposium By April Thompson From flood monitoring systems designed for Southeast Texas to rocket control technology aimed at improving flight stability, Lamar University engineering students presented a wide range of real-world solutions during the university's annual Senior Design Symposium on May 1. Held in the Cherry Engineering Building, the event  more

JONESBORO, Arkansas, May 8 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news: * * * Leadership Change Coming to College of Nursing and Health Professions * New executive leadership is coming to the Arkansas State University with the appointment of Dr. Stacy Walz as dean of the College of Nursing and Health Professions (CONHP), after serving the school as interim dean. "I'm honored to serve the college and university as a dean. I plan to continue to align the college with campus wide i  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 8 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Lee installed as inaugural Stickle professor * Aaron Y. Lee, MD, a nationally recognized WashU Medicine vitreoretinal surgeon and a leader in applying artificial intelligence (AI) to ophthalmology research and patient care, has been installed as the inaugural Arthur W. Stickle Distinguished Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. Lee, a physician-scientist, is head of WashU Medicine's Jo  more

RUSTON, Louisiana, May 9 -- Louisiana Tech University issued the following news: * * * Louisiana Tech students selected for fellowship to advance military research Research The Louisiana Tech Research Institute (LTRI) hosted a signing day for the Air Force Global Strike Command National Security Fellowship on April 15, 2026. The signing showcased Louisiana Tech University students who were selected to aid in research and innovation for military operations. The National Security Fellowship p  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 9 (TNSjou) -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Rx Kids associated with significant reductions in infant maltreatment investigations A study based on data from community-wide prenatal and infant cash prescription program in Flint, Michigan * A new peer-reviewed study published in JAMA Pediatrics provides rigorous, population-level evidence that Michigan State University's Rx Kids pr  more

RAPID CITY, South Dakota, May 8 -- The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology issued the following news release: * * * Mines Professor's NSF and NERC Award Could Unlock Carbon Isotope Mystery Deep Within Earth's Heterogeneous Mantle * A new international research project led by South Dakota Mines researcher Gokce Ustunisik, Ph.D., associate professor of geology and geological engineering, and collaborators at the University of Cambridge, aims to answer one of Earth science's most fundam  more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 8 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * NeuroChron: Detecting Dementia Before Symptoms Appear * Memory loss and cognitive decline appear after years of gradual change in the brain; at that stage, treatment can slow progression, but it cannot reverse the damage or halt ongoing decline. The challenge facing clinicians and researchers is as much about timing as treatment: how to identify risk early en  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 8 -- The Washington University School of Medicine posted the following news release: * * * New clues to disease severity identified in alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency * Alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency, an inherited disorder affecting 100,000 people in the U.S., causes a progressive and incurable lung disease. A subset of patients with the condition -about 10% to 15% -also develop liver disease because of the accumulation of the aggregated protein variant resulting from t  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 8 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * New clues to disease severity identified in alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency * Alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency, an inherited disorder affecting 100,000 people in the U.S., causes a progressive and incurable lung disease. A subset of patients with the condition -about 10% to 15% -also develop liver disease because of the accumulation of the aggregated protein variant resulting from the genetic error t  more

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, May 8 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * Nontraditional student Elizabeth Lawrence wins Fulbright award to study for master's in Finland * MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -Middle Tennessee State University graduating senior Elizabeth Lawrence of Nashville will extend her academic journey beyond campus borders as she heads to Finland this summer on a Fulbright-University of Jyvaskyla award. The award provides a fully funded first year through   more

ITHACA, New York, May 8 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * NYS can protect workers with disabilities, Strobel Gower tells state senate * Individuals with disabilities face numerous challenges in the workplace and a growing threat from recent federal policy changes that affect their employment, education and support systems - but New York state can mitigate these harms. That was the message that Wendy Strobel Gower, executive director of the Yang-Tan Institute on Employm  more

MIAMI, Florida, May 8 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Pap Corps Unveils Lake of Hope at Sylvester's Deerfield Beach Campus * The Pap Corps Champions for Cancer Research celebrated the opening of the Lake of Hope, a tranquil space at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center's Deerfield Beach campus designed to support healing, reflection and community. Members of The Pap Corps Champions for Cancer Research were out in full force to celebrat  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 8 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State names five new Evan Pugh University Professors * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Five Penn State professors have been named Evan Pugh University Professors, an elite and prestigious distinction conferred by the University on only 84 faculty members since the establishment of the designation in 1960. The five professors newly bestowed with the University's highest faculty honor, effective  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 8 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State, Westinghouse strengthen partnership to advance reactors, workforce * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State and Westinghouse Electric Company are strengthening their partnership with a new five-year agreement to continue advancing nuclear research, with specific focus on workforce education supporting the development and deployment of sustainable reactors. This multi-year commitment f  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 9 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education issued the following news: * * * Education chair's book on advancing equity earns national award By Stephanie Koons A new book co-edited by Gilberto Q. Conchas, the Wayne K. & Anita Woolfolk Hoy Endowed Chair of Education at Penn State, recently received the 2026 Outstanding Book Award from the Society of Professors of Education, a national honor recognizing one of the most significant scholarly contri  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 8 -- The University of Pittsburgh issued the following news: * * * Pitt's Board of Trustees approved construction of a new first-year residence hall The University of Pittsburgh's Board of Trustees has voted to approve construction of a new first-year residence hall at Fifth and Ruskin avenues, with construction expected to begin this summer and completion targeted for fall 2028. To help meet the Plan for Pitt goal of enrolling 22,000 undergraduates on the Pitts  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 8 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Podcast explores Georgia's role in Revolutionary War * A group of high school students worked alongside Mercer University doctoral students and faculty to produce a podcast on Georgia's role in the American Revolutionary War. The podcast, titled History in Our Backyard: The Names of Places in Georgia, was created in collaboration with Dr. Katherine Perrotta, associate professor of middle grades and secondary educ  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, May 9 -- Portland State University issued the following news release: * * * Film faculty J.J. Vazquez receives College of the Arts Dean's Council Award for Research, Scholarship and Creativity Vazquez has also been recognized as 2026 College of the Arts Researcher of the Year * J. J. Vazquez, assistant professor in the School of Film, has been awarded the 2026 Dean's Council Award for Research, Scholarship and Creativity. The award, funded by the College of the Arts Dean'  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 8 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * President of Guyana visits Rice's Baker Institute, outlines vision for energy-led transformation and global leadership * Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy welcomed the President of Guyana Irfaan Ali May 4 for a discussion on Guyana's rapid emergence as one of the world's fastest-growing energy producers and its long-term development strategy. The program convened policymakers, academics and in  more

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, May 8 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * Psilocybin proves promising treatment for cocaine use disorder, according to UAB study * Peter Hendricks, Ph.D. Results from a clinical trial at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, published in JAMA Network Open, show that psilocybin, a naturally occurring psychedelic compound in magic mushrooms, is safe and effective in treating cocaine use disorder, or CUD. CUD affects millions of people worldwi  more

BROOKLYN, New York, May 8 -- Pratt Institute, a private university that says it educate artists and professionals to be contributors to society, posted the following news: * * * Read Menking Award Winner Izzy Lane's Zine on Urban Farming in Montreal * The recipient of the SoA's 2025 Bill Menking Travel Award, Isabel "Izzy" Lane (M.S. Urban and Community Planning '26) traveled to Montreal to research urban agricultural production and identify what New Yorkers can learn from our neighbors to t  more

MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, May 9 -- The University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez campus issued the following news: * * * Representation of the RUM in the Puerto Rico Industrial Convention The University of Mayaguez (RUM) was represented in the most recent celebration of The Competitive Equation, Puerto Rico Industrials Convention 2026, where the institutional intention to strengthen collaboration with the industry and continue to support the economic growth and strategic development of Puerto Rico was   more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, May 9 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Discovery of Brain-Body Connection Offers Clues for Parkinson's and Alcohol Use Disorder A Rutgers research team's discovery of brain activity linked to autonomic responses opens new pathways for understanding behavioral and neurological disorders By Greg Bruno When danger lurks, instinct keeps us safe. It compels us to run from a burning building or wrestle a knife-wielding attacker to the grou  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 8 -- Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences posted the following news: * * * School of Medicine Basic Sciences Staff Spotlight: Ian Romaine * Ian Romaine, a drug discovery scientist in the Molecular Design and Synthesis Center is originally from Sterling Heights, Michigan, but was raised mostly in South Nashville. He has been part of the MDSC for 15 years. We sat down with Ian to learn more about him and the work he does at Vanderbilt for our scho  more

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, May 7 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Seeing What We Overlook: Graphic Design Students Use Research to Challenge Everyday Assumptions * The most powerful warnings are not always loud, and the most urgent stories are not always visible. That idea stood at the center of the 2026 Samford Student Research Colloquia when Madeline Walters and Marlee Jones, junior graphic design students, presented projects that asked people to pause, reconsider  more

LOUDONVILLE, New York, May 5 (TNSxrep) -- Siena College Research Institute issued the following news release: * * * Hochul Favorability & Approval Ratings Each Drop 8 Points To Lowest Levels In Last Year; Her Lead Over Blakeman Grows 3 Points to 49-33% * 49% Say New York's Best Days Are Still Ahead & 32% Say Best Days Are Behind Us; 36% Say NY Does Not Spend Enough on Programs Like Health Care, Education & Infrastructure, 22% Say NY Spends Too Much & 29% Say NY Spends the Right Amount * Trum  more

LEWISTON, Maine, May 9 -- Bates College issued the following news: * * * Sixteen Bates students, alumni offered Fulbright Student awards for 2026-2027 By Alexandra DeMarco Sixteen current and former Bates students have been offered Fulbright Student international exchange awards for 2026-2027. Award locations for this year's grantees span five continents and 11 countries, including Timor-Leste, Germany, Cameroon, Australia, and Argentina. Four students have been offered research/open study   more

NEW YORK, May 8 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news: * * * Smartwatches and GPS Show Promise for Tracking Environmental Impacts on Health in Real Time * As climate change drives more frequent extreme heat and worsening air pollution, researchers are seeking better ways to understand how these exposures affect health in real time. A new pilot study led by researchers at The City University of New York demonstrates the feasibility of combining wearable   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 8 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Specialized RNA molecules could counter ALS neurodegeneration * Misshapen proteins cause a mess of trouble-particularly in neurodegenerative diseases. But a new study from Penn Medicine suggests it's possible that giving them a little bit of extra support could keep them working correctly, and even reverse the damage they have caused. The new research focuses on one such aberrant protein, T  more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, May 8 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Student entrepreneur wins America's Startup competition * Student entrepreneur Lukas Garcia has been named one of 10 national winners in the America250 America's Startup competition, a national collegiate contest designed to spotlight early-stage ventures with potential to shape the country's future. Garcia, a chemistry major, began his journey in undergraduate research at the Molecular Structure Center, C  more

ITHACA, New York, May 8 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Students pitch market potential for engineering inventions * From advanced microscopes that peer deep into living tissue to software that maps transportation emissions, Cornell students presented commercialization strategies for technologies developed by engineering faculty during the Innovation Collaborative final presentations on May 1 in Gates Hall. The event, hosted by the Cornell Duffield College of Enginee  more

SELINSGROVE, Pennsylvania, May 8 -- Susquehanna University posted the following news: * * * Students present faculty-mentored research at national conference * Students presented research in chemistry, physics, political science, history, environmental science, ecology and computer science alongside peers from colleges and universities across the country. Ahmed Lachhab, associate professor and co-department head of earth & environmental sciences, led the Susquehanna students contingent at   more

COMMERCE, Texas, May 8 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * Students present research, creativity at ETAMU Learning Showcase * On May 6 at the Rayburn Student Center, East Texas A&M University students highlighted research, creativity and academic growth during the Spring 2026 Learning Showcase, a campuswide event featuring the work of first-year students. Held each semester, the showcase brought together   more

ALBANY, New York, May 9 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * SUNY Chancellor King Announces Partnership with City Year to Provide Academic Credit for Prior Learning through Service New Yorkers Who Participate in a Year of Service with City Year will be Eligible to Receive Up to 10 Academic Credits for Their Service Experiences * State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today announced a groundbreaking partnership with the nonprofit Cit  more

SYRACUSE, New York, May 9 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Ethan Coffel Receives Moynihan Award for Teaching and Research The assistant professor of geography and the environment is honored for distinction in research, teaching and service. * Ethan Coffel has built his research around one of the most consequential questions of our time: as the climate changes, what happens to the systems human society depends on? For that work--and for the teaching and service that h  more

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, May 8 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley posted the following news: * * * THE POWER OF COLLABORATION: Brownsville home to Valley's first prototyping lab, partnership with UTRGV and BCIC * BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS - MAY 8, 2026 - Ideas can now turn into reality as The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and the Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC) have partnered to establish the Valley's first advanced prototyping space, the Blueprint Lab. The lab f  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 8 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Trustees OK Abington project, hold annual elections * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The Penn State Board of Trustees approved an investment to renovate an athletic facility at Penn State Abington and held its annual elections for various representatives, among other actions on May 8 at the University Park campus. During its meeting, the board approved: * A plan to renovate and expand the Physi  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 9 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * UC study: How recession, pandemic hit Cincinnati restaurants Research finds 60% of new Cincinnati new eateries shuttered between 2008-2023 By Michael Miller, 513/556-6757, michael.miller3@uc.edu Opening a new restaurant is a challenge under the best circumstances. But a new University of Cincinnati study found that challenges outside the owner's control can make a dramatic difference in the success or   more

STORRS, Connecticut, May 8 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Celebrates Promotion and Tenure of Faculty for 2026 * The University of Connecticut Office of the Provost is pleased to recognize faculty members across our campuses who have been awarded promotion and/or tenure. These honors reflect the University's highest standards of excellence in scholarship, teaching, and service, and highlight the meaningful contributions our faculty make to their discip  more

DARTMOUTH, Massachusetts, May 8 -- The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth campus issued the following news: * * * Collaborative research group from SMAST, COE, and CCB wins $1.4M grant from Mass Tech Collaborative The grant will fund an initiative that leverages cutting-edge technology to advance the Massachusetts oyster industry * A UMass Dartmouth team spanning the School for Marine Science and Technology, the College of Engineering, and the Charlton College of Business recently receiv  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 8 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news: * * * UMSL's Bridge Program celebrates 40 years of preparing students of every background for college success * Channon Peoples (center) serves as the executive director of the UMSL Bridge Program. The program recently marked 40 years of building college readiness and expanding college access for students of every background across the St. Louis region. (Photos by Derik Holtmann) Channon Pe  more

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, May 9 -- The University of North Carolina School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Perou Named Honorary Doctor by Karolinska Institutet The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is proud to announce that Charles "Chuck" Perou, PhD, Professor of Genetics, was awarded the title of Honorary Doctor by Karolinska Institutet (KI) in Sweden in recognition of his groundbreaking contributions to breast cancer research. * The UNC School of Medicine is pro  more

WILMINGTON, North Carolina, May 9 -- The University of North Carolina Wilmington campus issued the following news: * * * Five Faculty Named 2026 Research Achievement Award Recipients Ben Blumenthal Five faculty researchers have been named recipients of the 2026 Research Achievement Awards for significant contributions to advancing knowledge, discoveries with broad societal impact and the meaningful engagement of students in the research process. Honored with the Rising Research Excellence Aw  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 8 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Undergraduate Exhibition featured work of more than 300 students * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State undergraduate researchers made the 2026 Undergraduate Exhibition one of the biggest events in recent years, with more than 330 total presenters. The annual Undergraduate Exhibition for Research, Inquiry, and Creative Activity, held April 20-22, invited students from all academic fields to s  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 9 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Lonely Jupiter-like planet 900 light years away tells us more about gas giants Astrophysics grad is part of an international research team studying exoplanets By Michael Miller, 513/556-6757, michael.miller3@uc.edu One night last fall, University of Cincinnati astrophysics graduate Paul Smith waited anxiously for data to start rolling across his computer screen from the James Webb Space Telescope a mill  more

BOULDER, Colorado, May 4 (TNSrep) -- The University of Colorado Boulder campus issued the following news: * * * Heightened ICE enforcement harms US-born workers, shrinks workforce By Lisa Marshall Heightened immigration enforcement during the second Trump administration has not expanded job opportunities for U.S.-born workers and is associated with a reduction of employment for U.S.-born men with no more than a high school degree, according to new CU Boulder research (https://www.nber.org/sy  more

BOULDER, Colorado, May 8 (TNSjou) -- The University of Colorado Boulder campus issued the following news: * * * Light without electricity? Glowing algae could make it possible By Yvaine Ye Imagine a sea of glowing blue lights pulsing to the beat of the music. But instead of glow sticks filled with toxic chemicals, the luminescence comes from living algae, shimmering on demand. In a new study published May 6 in Science Advances, CU Boulder researchers and collaborators unveil a new technolog  more

BOULDER, Colorado, May 4 (TNSxrep) -- The University of Colorado Boulder campus issued the following news: * * * Two to tango: Study shows dancers' brains sync up as they move together By Daniel Strain Scientists at CU Boulder have discovered something that experienced ballroom dancers have long known: When dancers are in tune with each other, their brains may sync up, helping them move as one. "When we dance, our brains are actually coupling," said Thiago Roque, a graduate student in the A  more

BOULDER, Colorado, May 8 (TNSjou) -- The University of Colorado Boulder campus issued the following news: * * * Why older adults are turning to weed By Lisa Marshall Older adults are increasingly turning to cannabis to avoid taking pharmaceuticals, or as a "last resort" for pain, sleep, mental health issues and other age-related problems. But they have real concerns about the drug's potentially intoxicating effects, according to new CU Boulder and University of Utah research. The study was   more

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, May 9 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release: * * * Commencement celebrates twelve Golden Grads Since 2012, UCCS has honored Golden Graduates - alumni who graduated 50 years ago - and Silver Graduates - alumni who graduated 25 years ago - during Commencement ceremonies in May and December, respectively. This year, UCCS will recognize twelve Golden Graduates, each of whom graduated from UCCS in 1976. * * * Read stories from each of the G  more

IOWA CITY, Iowa, May 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business issued the following news: * * * Trade with China quietly shook U.S. community banks Community banks struggled in places hit hard by China competition * Free trade with China has changed the way America does business since the country joined the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2002. Industries across the U.S. economy have seen significant upheaval as a result of competition with Chinese business and ind  more

LA VERNE, California, May 5 (TNSxrep) -- The University of La Verne issued the following news: * * * The Hidden Fragility Behind a Global Food Staple Soybeans may appear stable across the American landscape, but farmers and researchers reveal a system held together by risk and adaptation * Across the American Midwest, rows of soybeans stretch to the horizon, symbols of modern agriculture's precision and scale. But beneath that orderly surface, says University of La Verne anthropologist Laur  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Anonymous school tip lines reveal patterns in threats, mental health concerns among youth, study finds Written By: Kate Barnes, Office of the Vice President for Research Anonymous school safety tip lines are providing critical insights into when young people report threats of violence and mental health concerns, according to a new study. Led by researchers at the University of Michigan Institu  more

MOUNT OLIVE, North Carolina, May 9 -- The University of Mount Olive issued the following news: * * * University of Mount Olive Celebrates Spring 2026 Commencement Wearing commemorative 75th Anniversary stoles, members of the University of Mount Olive's Class of 2026 passed through the Alumni Crosswalk before commencement as students and returned through it as graduates. The Friday, May 8 ceremony marked both the completion of their degrees and their formal place within the University's 75-yea  more

OMAHA, Nebraska, May 4 (TNSrep) -- The University of Nebraska Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * BHECN releases 2026 Behavioral Health Workforce Capacity Report The Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska (BHECN), housed at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, has released its 2026 Behavioral Health Workforce Capacity Report, highlighting measurable growth in Nebraska's behavioral health workforce and its impact on access to care. The report offers one of th  more

MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, May 9 -- The University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez campus issued the following news: * * * Agricultural Extension Service highlights awards during its ninety-second Teaching Staff Assembly By Mariam Ludim Rosa Velez (mariam.ludim@upr.edu) Under the slogan A living history of service, teaching and vocation, the Agricultural Extension Service (SEA), attached to the College of Agricultural Sciences of the University Campus of Mayaguez (RUM), held its Teaching Staff Assembly,  more

ROCHESTER, New York, May 9 -- The University of Rochester issued the following news: * * * Eastman School launches new major in music creation and technology The program builds on URochester's growing leadership at the intersection of music, engineering, sound, and digital innovation. Lauren Sageer The University of Rochester's Eastman School of Music has announced a new bachelor of music (BM) in music creation and technology, a degree program designed for students whose musical practice is  more

RICHARDSON, Texas, May 9 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Researchers To Turn Ideas into Impact in NSF I-Corps Program By: Amanda Siegfried For many university researchers, the path from laboratory discovery to real-world application can be daunting. To help researchers demystify that process, The University of Texas at Dallas recently joined the National Science Foundation's Innovation Corps (NSF I-Corps) Hub: Southwest, a group of nine other univer  more

RICHARDSON, Texas, May 9 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Undergrads Showcase Stellar Research Projects at Poster Contest By: Jessica Good The University of Texas at Dallas' Exhibition of Excellence in Undergraduate Research, presented April 13-21 by the Office of Undergraduate Education, showcased research by students and offered workshops to help them learn more about research opportunities. The event culminated with the Undergraduate Research Scho  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of Utah Health issued the following news release: * * * Study Reveals Why Older Adults Are Using Cannabis Edibles For adults over 60, cannabis use is increasing faster than in any other demographic. But science has yet to keep up with why older adults are using cannabis products, which products they choose, and how they make decisions about which products to use. A new study by researchers from University of Utah Health and University o  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 8 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * UNLV Enters Into $4.8 Million Cooperative Agreement to Aid Manufacturing of Safe Structures for Military Operations * UNLV has entered into a $4.8 million cooperative agreement with the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) to investigate locally sourced materials to promote the rapid manufacturing of safe structures for civilian and military operations in challenging wo  more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, May 8 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * UNM honors outstanding seniors with 2026 Clauve Awards * The University of New Mexico recognized its top graduating seniors recently with the 2026 Clauve Outstanding Senior Awards, honoring students who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, service and involvement throughout their time at UNM. The annual award highlights students who have made significant contributions to campus life through  more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, May 8 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI Cooperative Extension offering guidance to institutions and commercial kitchens looking to donate unused food * KINGSTON, R.I. - May 8, 2026 - Commercial kitchens often have surplus food that can be donated to organizations in need -but what is the best way to do that? The University of Rhode Island's Cooperative Extension is hosting its 32nd annual Rhode Island Food Safety Task Force Confe  more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, May 8 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI master's student Emilio Pedroza Lopez earns prestigious NSF Graduate Research Fellowship * KINGSTON, R.I. - May 8, 2026 - In most social animals, cooperation starts with kinship. But in the world of degus, family trees don't explain who lives together or why they share the work of raising young. For Emilio Pedroza Lopez, a master's student in natural resources science at the University of Rho  more

TOLEDO, Ohio, May 8 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * UToledo Early Learning Center Achieves Perfect Evaluation, Maintains Gold Status * The University of Toledo Early Learning Center (ELC) has achieved a perfect evaluation through Ohio's Step Up To Quality (SUTQ) program and retained a prestigious Gold rating -the state's highest distinction for early care and education. Ohio's SUTQ system recognizes programs that exceed state licensing standards across curricul  more

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, May 8 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley posted the following news: * * * UTRGV faculty members honored for teaching, research and service at annual awards * RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - MAY 8, 2026 - The UTRGV Office of Faculty Affairs has named 10 faculty members as recipients of the 2025-2026 Faculty Impact Awards, formerly the Faculty Excellence Awards. The annual awards, held on May 1 in Edinburg, recognize faculty for outstanding work in teaching, research  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 8 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * Vanderbilt Peabody College faculty honored at Tennessee State Capitol * Two faculty members of Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development were honored at the Tennessee State Capitol on April 13, 2026. Chezare A. Warren and Bryson McGuire were recognized as Black Male Educator Honorees by the Tennessee General Assembly. The honor celebrates their leadership in education and their i  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 9 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU biomedical engineer advances muscle regeneration technology Michael McClure's method could treat traumatic injuries, and he is expanding its focus to integrate the nervous system. By Jeff Kelley Michael McClure still has a ways to go, but after more than a decade working on a novel regenerative therapy for severe muscle injuries, the Virginia Commonwealth University biomedical engineer says hi  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 9 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2026: From prison, Elizabeth Childress found a calling to social work In earning her master's, she hopes to work at the intersection of recovery and systems change while representing the power of perseverance. By Sian Wilkerson In 2006, Elizabeth Childress was a self-described country girl who'd never once been in trouble. But six months after graduating at the top of her high school clas  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 9 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2026: Gati Wambura extends her reach as a 'global health citizen' With her Ph.D. from VCU's Department of Health Policy, the researcher builds on her Kenyan roots and her experience on other continents. By Haley Tenore Gati Wambura grew up in Kenya, spent time living in Thailand, earned her bachelor's degree in the United States and completed her master's in Britain. With her Ph.D. this s  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 9 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2026: Marketing major Catori Griffin has had a full plate - and jar The soon-to-be analyst at JPMorganChase has embraced leadership development, undergraduate research and support for fellow minority students. By Leila Ugincius When Catori Griffin needs a boost of self-confidence - which might seem surprising, in light of her accomplishments - she goes to a special place that is always cl  more

TAMPA, Florida, May 8 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * What to know about hantavirus after cruise ship outbreak * Reports of a hantavirus cluster linked to a cruise ship in the Atlantic have led many travelers, especially in Florida, to wonder: Is it safe to travel? Public Health experts say the answer is yes. While risk is currently low, understanding the situation can help put the outbreak into perspective. What is hantavirus? Hantavirus is not new,  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 8 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Why young voters tune out * Fewer than a quarter of Americans under age 30 say they follow politics in the United States closely. With that stat often comes the assumption that young people are simply politically unmotivated and uninformed. But what if the story goes deeper? That's what School of Arts & Sciences fourth-year Glynn Boltman set out to explore when she interviewed 65 young vote  more

WINGATE, North Carolina, May 9 -- Wingate University issued the following news: * * * Degree earners learn about the importance of place during graduate commencement By Chuck Gordon On a sunny, cool morning under the oaks on the Academic Quad, Tracy Dodson had some good news for graduate and professional students earning degrees today from Wingate University. "We are the second-largest job producer in the country," she said of the Charlotte region. "Last year, there were more than 37,000 ne  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, May 8 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * WKU academic colleges recognize 2026 graduates * WKU's five academic colleges -Gordon Ford College of Business, Potter College of Arts & Letters, Ogden College of Science & Engineering, College of Education and Behavioral Sciences and College of Health and Human Services -recognized their spring and summer 2026 graduating classes during ceremonies on Friday at Diddle Arena. The ceremonies include  more

YORK, Pennsylvania, May 9 -- York College of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * York College Scholars Shine at Annual Undergraduate Research Showcase Yorkview Hall buzzed with intellectual energy as students from across campus gathered for the annual Undergraduate Research Showcase on April 29. The event served as a definitive platform for 38 student presenters to transition from "passive consumers to active producers of knowledge," highlighting York College of Pennsylvania's acade  more