DEKALB, Illinois, May 11 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * 2026 CURE highlights student research and engagement at NIU * Undergraduate Research month culminated with the 2026 Conference on Undergraduate Research and Engagement (CURE) at NIU. CURE brought together over 300 students to share 208 research, artistry and engagement projects. 100 judges played a key role by providing students with feedback on their ability to communicate their work in meaningful and   more

FROSTBURG, Maryland, May 12 -- Frostburg State University issued the following news: * * * 2026 Faculty Achievement Award Winners to be Honored at FSU Convocation Four recipients of the 2026 Faculty Achievement Awards will be recognized at the Frostburg State University Honors Convocation on Wednesday, May 20. The awards are made possible through generous gifts to the FSU Foundation, Inc. In addition, outstanding graduating seniors will be honored by their academic departments for excellence   more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 11 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news: * * * 2nd annual Start with Leadership Conference brings more than 300 professionals to UMSL for afternoon of learning, networking * Chancellor Kristin Sobolik (center) speaks during a panel discussion on "Leading Through Turbulent Times" during the 2026 Start with Leadership Conference last Thursday at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center. (Photos by Derik Holtmann) University of  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, May 11 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * A year of advancing the Lilly-Purdue $250M research partnership to accelerate medicine discovery and manufacturing * Since announcing a transformational $250 million partnership in May 2025, Purdue University and Eli Lilly and Company have steadily deepened collaboration across campus, launched new interdisciplinary research initiatives and activated the first phase of funding to accelerate pharmace  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 12 -- Adler University issued the following news: * * * Not redundant, but reimagined: Noosha Mehdian, Ph.D.'s work with AI in Education at Oxford University As artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies continue to reshape higher education, questions about the role of educators are becoming increasingly pressing. * As artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies continue to reshape higher education, questions about the role of educators are b  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 11 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * AI Center of Excellence launches instructional innovation grant programs * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State faculty can now apply for two new grant programs from the AI Center of Excellence for Teaching and Learning, both funded through the Office of the Provost and designed to support the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into teaching and learning in alignment with Penn State's  more

BUFFALO, New York, May 11 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * AI spots hidden security flaws in hundreds of 5G smartphone models * UB-led research prompts fixes from MediaTek, Qualcomm; leads to work with Apple, Google By Keith Page New research led by the University at Buffalo has uncovered security flaws in more than 540 5G smartphone models worldwide that could allow attackers to disrupt service by exploiting a brief gap b  more

HAIFA, Israel, May 11 -- The Technion - Israel Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * AI Tool Developed by Technion and University of Haifa Delivers Real-Time Data to Rescue Teams * The recent ballistic missile attacks from Iran, which claimed the lives of dozens of Israelis, have underscored the urgent need for rescue teams to access precise, real-time information about damaged buildings and the options for extracting civilians trapped inside. In response, researchers from  more

BIRMINGHAM, England, May 12 -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * Aston University and STFC Hartree Centre announce strategic partnership to advance neuromorphic computing in the UK * Neuromorphic or unconventional computing represents a new generation of computing technologies inspired by the human brain * The new collaboration will accelerate the development, deployment, and industrial adoption of neuromorphic computing across the UK * It will also support industry needs a  more

RADFORD, Virginia, May 11 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Business majors rise to this year's 'Innovation Challenge' * Here's a quick sampling of the product pitches recently made by some of Radford's student innovators. First up: An app that helps freelancers and gig workers budget monthly earnings that skew less consistent and on a more modest scale. It's aimed at 70 million Americans who don't receive stable paychecks, according to the team behind it, and   more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 12 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Three faculty members named Distinguished University Professors Case Western Reserve University is home to exceptional faculty scholars across a wide range of fields. They drive innovation, collaboration and creativity, inspiring their students to do the same. Each year, in recognition of the important role faculty play at our institution, the university selects outstanding faculty members for the tit  more

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, May 11 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Cedarville University Named Top Christian University for 2026 * by Madison Dors, Student Public Relations Writer Education Insider has recognized Cedarville University as the Top Christian University for 2026, citing its commitment to biblical integration, academic excellence and strong career outcomes that prepare graduates for a rapidly evolving global workforce. The honor reflects Cedarville's distincti  more

LONDON, England, May 12 -- City St George, University of London issued the following news: * * * Sluggish UK commercial real estate market sparks refinancing price war Debt funds are re-shaping the UK commercial real estate market, the latest biannual Bayes review of the market confirms. * New lending for UK commercial real estate (CRE) rose 29 per cent last year to reach the highest level in a decade, the latest Bayes Business School market survey reveals. Some pound sterling52.7 billion   more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, May 11 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Commencement 2026: Running from Mackal Field House to the stage at the Ryan Center * Few students can boast the kind of undergraduate achievements that Adam Melnick has compiled. The Narragansett, Rhode Island, native is set to earn a degree in supply chain management, with a minor in business analytics and artificial intelligence, from the University of Rhode Island's College of Business.  Bu  more

MIAMI, Florida, May 11 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Commencement Speaker Dr. Nicholas DeLuca III: What We Couldn't Know Then * Nicholas DeLuca III, M.D./M.B.A., reflects on medicine as a transformative experience, urging humility, shared decision-making and lifelong camaraderie as the Class of 2026 begins residency. Nicholas DeLuca III, a graduate of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine's M.D./M.B.A. program, was selecte  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 11 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Convening spurs conversation, excitement about university's future * The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has unique strengths that faculty can leverage to advance the university's research mission, university leaders and guest speakers told participants at the May 4 Research and Innovation Convening. The second annual convening, which drew 175 Nebraska faculty members, was designed to foster community, c  more

FULLERTON, California, May 11 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news: * * * CSUF Economists Offer Expert Insights on Trade, Economy * As conflict in Iran rattles energy markets and tariffs reshape global trade, Cal State Fullerton economists offered expert insights on the fast-changing economic landscape in their 2026 Economic and International Trade Forecast. Woods Center for Economic Analysis and Forecasting Director Anil Puri and Co-director Mira Farka  more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, May 11 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Dean's Corner: May 2026 * Dear Faculty, Staff, Alumni and Friends, For starters, congratulations to all our May 2026 graduates! I write this having just returned from the commencement ceremony, where there were a lot of hugs and tears. It's always moving to share this huge threshold moment. Our May newsletter will also feature some of the most outstanding graduates, and I encourage you to read about thei  more

LEICESTER, England, May 12 (TNSjou) -- De Montfort University issued the following news: * * * DMU team publishes new research on using AI to spot damaging cyber-attacks A team from De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) has published new research exploring how artificial intelligence can be used more effectively to identify a disruptive and damaging form of cyber-attack. Distributed Denial-of-Service attacks, (DDoS) attacks happen when bad actors, including cybercriminals and hacktivists, o  more

SINGAPORE, May 12 -- The National University of Singapore issued the following news release: * * * DNA 'barcodes' help NUS researchers pinpoint gold nanoparticles that can strike cancer at its power source * A new high-throughput platform screens dozens of nanoparticle designs in living systems to identify those that reach tumour mitochondria, enabling more precise and effective cancer therapies Researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed a high-throughput meth  more

DURHAM, North Carolina, May 12 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Duke Engineering Celebrates the Class of 2026 On Sunday, May 10, 2026, Duke Engineering celebrated over 1,200 graduates from its various programs. * On a gorgeous May weekend in Durham, students and their families and supporters celebrated the 102nd class of graduates from Duke University. Within a weekend filled with emotions and memories, a series of events recognized the many ac  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 11 -- Duquesne University issued the following news release: * * * Duquesne Kline Law Dean April Barton Reappointed Duquesne University President Ken Gormley has again reappointed April M. Barton as dean of the Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University, continuing her leadership during a period of strong momentum and national recognition for the school. "During April Barton's tenure as dean, the Duquesne Kline School of Law has strengthened its academ  more

ADELPHI, Maryland, May 11 -- The University of Maryland Global Campus issued the following news: * * * Education in Motion: Four Graduates Apply Learning in Real Time * How UMGC graduates turned coursework into career momentum For Angelique Adams, T'iara Bracken, Haja Corneh, and Mike Sanders, education was not a pause from professional life. It was an accelerator. Each arrived at University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) from a different starting point: a middle school classroom, a huma  more

SANTA CRUZ, California, May 11 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Extended reality experience invites people to act as the hands of AI in the real world * A speculative fiction project, which won the XR Experience Jury Award at SXSW 2026, prompts reflection on the increasing presence of AI By Emily Cerf  Hype yourself up in the mirror. Make your fingers walk around on something. Create a ritual.  People are tasked to carry out these action  more

MIAMI, Florida, May 12 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Your waiter is a robot? 4 tech innovations in the hospitality industry Science & Technology By Isabella Santiago What if you walked into a hotel and were greeted by an AI robot who was programmed to have the answers to every question you could imagine? This isn't a distant, dystopian future. This is happening right here and now. FIU's Chaplin  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, May 11 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * From ground zero to momentum * Written by Aimen Khan, CMU's AMA chapter president When I stepped into the role of president of the American Marketing Association at Central Michigan University in fall 2025, I knew it would not be easy. Building something from the ground up is very different from joining an already established organization. There is no structure to inherit, no system to plug int  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, May 11 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * How does digitalization affect society? * Youichi Nonaka, corporate chief researcher in Hitachi's Research and Development Group, will speak at Purdue on May 15 as part of the Discovery Park Distinguished Lecture Series. Nonaka, who joined Hitachi's Research and Development Group in 1992 to focus on industrial robotics, digital engineering and production control, will give a lecture titled "Are th  more

SYRACUSE, New York, May 12 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * How Syracuse's Class of 2026 Turned Disruption Into Strength Acting Chancellor J. Michael Haynie's first Commencement address was equal parts tribute and challenge. Kelly Homan Rodoski Acting Chancellor J. Michael Haynie wasn't supposed to be the one standing at the podium in the JMA Wireless Dome on Sunday, May 10. And he said so. Haynie opened Syracuse University's Class of 2026 Commencement with a solemn   more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 11 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * How to build a discovery machine * The artificial intelligence (AI) machines that guide the world can be grouped into three main categories: inference machines, learning machines and discovery machines. Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis are tackling the rarest of these machines. A new study points to a better way to build discovery machines, thanks to recent research from Shanta  more

AMES, Iowa, May 11 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: * * * Iowa State celebrates spring graduates May 14-16 * A donation honoring the legacy of a late Iowa State University alumna will provide a first-generation doctoral candidate with regalia for this weekend's spring commencement.  The First Scholars Office created the Regalia Legacy Award to help first-generation students celebrate their achievements by removing the financial barrier of buying or renting regali  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 12 -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news: * * * FDA approves early warning system for sepsis The AI system detects deadly infections faster than doctors, saving thousands of lives from a condition that claims more than 250,000 lives each year in the U.S. By Jill Rosen An early warning system for sepsis, one of the deadliest infections for hospital patients, has been approved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, one of the first AI-based   more

KENNESAW, Georgia, May 11 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Kennesaw State awards first computer science doctoral degrees * At the center of this milestone are two scholars whose research are examples of both the human and technical sides of this new program  This month marks a landmark achievement for Kennesaw State University as it celebrates the graduation of the first two students from the new doctoral program in computer science, established in 2022  more

MIAMI, Florida, May 11 -- Miami Dade College posted the following news release: * * * Miami Dade College and Alhambra Orchestra Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the U.S. With Family-Friendly Multimedia Show * MIAMI, May 11, 2026 - In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States, Miami Dade College (MDC) and Alhambra Orchestra have partnered for "America 250 with a Miami Twist," a family-friendly multimedia show about Miami's unique history, with amazing historical images, dram  more

GOLDEN, Colorado, May 11 -- Colorado School of Mines posted the following news: * * * Mines Venture Fund II to invest $10M in university-affiliated tech startups with State of Colorado financial commitment * Mines Venture Fund II, Colorado School of Mines' seed-funding platform, will invest $10 million in tech startups founded by alumni, faculty and students. The funding includes a $5 million commitment from the State of Colorado. "Our partnership with the state reinforces what Mines does   more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, May 11 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * New advanced material could help computers think more like brains * College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences A new advanced material created by researchers at Clemson University and in the Czech Republic could play a key role in helping computers think more like brains and then biodegrade under certain conditions at the end of its lifespan. The trans-Atlantic research team created the mat  more

KENT, Ohio, May 12 -- Kent State University issued the following news: * * * Ohio's Best Advocates for Employee Ownership Are Here at Kent State When Ray Strumbly started to envision his retirement and the future of the business he spent decades cultivating, the idea of selling to private equity didn't sit well with him. "In my long history, I've yet to meet a private equity organization that made a company better. Usually, it has to do with reducing headcount and creating efficiencies, and   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 11 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Penn fourth-year named 2026-27 Schwarzman Scholar * University of Pennsylvania fourth-year Rachel Ou has received a Schwarzman Scholarship, which funds a one-year master's degree in global affairs at Tsinghua University in Beijing. She is part of the 11th class of Schwarzman Scholars and will enroll at Tsinghua in August. Her selection brings the number of Penn students and alumni who have  more

MALVERN, Pennsylvania, May 12 -- Pennsylvania State University Great Valley campus issued the following news: * * * Great Valley celebrates 468 graduates at 2026 commencement ceremony By Allison Duncan Penn State Great Valley held a commencement ceremony on May 8 to celebrate 468 students who graduated with their master's degrees this past academic year. Some graduates and their families and friends traveled from states as far away as California, Florida and Texas, as well as countries such  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 11 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * Persistent hunger may be behind weight regain after loss * Weight that was regained after it had been lost may be the result of persistent, biologically driven hunger, according to a study led by a UT Southwestern Medical Center researcher. The study's findings appear to support the theory that humans who add back lost pounds are driven to return to a higher "set point" weigh  more

MIAMI, Florida, May 11 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Prestige Honors Performance: UHealth CEO Dipen Parekh, M.D., Awarded Barringer Medal for Distinguished Career and Future Impact * The American Association of Genitourinary Surgeons honors Dipen J. Parekh, M.D., for a distinguished career in urologic cancer treatment and a forward-looking vision that includes pioneering work in artificial intelligence-driven surgery. Among the most s  more

WESTVILLE, Indiana, May 12 -- Purdue University Northwest issued the following news release: * * * Purdue University Northwest graduates urged to hold onto virtues amid technological advancements Major shifts in modern-day technologies, such as artificial intelligence, are transforming how people learn, work, communicate and more. Sometimes, these changes can feel scary or concerning for how they will impact the future. However, the needs that people have -- forming connections, providing he  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 11 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Q&A: Is AI democratizing global health or reinforcing old inequities? * Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the tools that are central to global health decision-making in areas like disease control policies, financing and vaccination strategies, such as infectious disease modeling. This brings new opportunities to the modeling landscape, but could also exacerbate existing   more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, May 12 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Graduate School of Education Professor Is Named Co-Editor of Premier Journal Marybeth Gasman will colead "Educational Researcher," bringing national distinction to Rutgers and amplifying its impact on equity-centered education scholarship * Marybeth Gasman, associate dean for research at the Rutgers Graduate School of Education, has been appointed co-editor of Educational Researcher, the premier journal  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, May 12 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Research Teams Receive Funding for Projects Using Biomedical Informatics and AI The grants will support Rutgers-wide collaborations involving research on drug management, cancer and stroke rehabilitation By Nicole Swenarton The Rutgers Center for Biomedical Informatics and Health Artificial Intelligence selected three interdisciplinary research teams as recipients of its annual Pilot Grant Awards. Thr  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 12 -- The University of Illinois Springfield campus issued the following news: * * * UIS Bloomberg lab connects high school students to careers Author: Blake Wood During the spring semester 2026, the University of Illinois Springfield College of Business and Management welcomed 35 high school students from across central Illinois to campus for hands-on learning experiences using Bloomberg Terminals in its new Sean and Taryn Grant/Landmark Auto Trading Lab. Student  more

ORLANDO, Florida, May 11 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * Universal Destinations & Experiences, UCF Introduce New School to Develop the Future Leaders of Themed Entertainment, Immersive Experiences * Universal Destinations & Experiences, the company behind some of the world's most immersive entertainment experiences across global theme park and resort destinations and other new ventures, and the University of Central Florida, one of the most innovative un  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 11 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * CCM welcomes Rachel Roberts as Associate Dean of Strategy and Operations Roberts begins this newly-created role at CCM in July By Curt Whitacre, 513/556-2683, whitaccp@ucmail.uc.edu UC College-Conservatory of Music Dean Pete Jutras has announced the appointment of Rachel Roberts, EdD, as CCM's inaugural Associate Dean of Strategy and Operations. In this newly-created role, Roberts will partner with Dea  more

DAYTON, Ohio, May 8 -- The University of Dayton issued the following UD in the News wrap up for May 2-8, 2026: * * * UD in the News May 2-8 * Local media highlighted University initiatives, events and a "rising star of education," plus expertise on AI and the job market. The Statehouse News Bureau featured UD in a story about Ohio college students committing to the Catholic faith. University of Dayton Research Institute becomes subsidiary through UD restructuring (https://www.diigo.com/use  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 12 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Robots, AI to help shipbuilding stay on track American and Japanese researchers will develop robots and AI to help shipbuilders pivot when the built ship deviates from the planned design Key takeaways * As ships are built, internal parts--pipes, cables and equipment--can arrive out of order, and scheduling pressure can cause parts to be installed such that the remaining parts no longer fit as expected  more

ROCHESTER, New York, May 12 -- The University of Rochester issued the following news: * * * Leadership Conversation with Kathy Parrinello The Strong Memorial and Highland Hospital CEO talks about expanding and enhancing care in and outside the hospital. Matt Cook Academic medical centers are constantly striving to do three very difficult things at the same time: deliver world-class, cost-effective care; train a new generation of clinicians; and push the standard of care through research. To  more

VERMILLION, South Dakota, May 11 -- The University of South Dakota posted the following news: * * * USD Announces 2026 UDiscover Summer Research Scholars * The program is a project of the Council for Undergraduate Research and Creative Scholarship, designed to give undergraduate students in any academic field experience in conducting a scholarly research project under the guidance of a faculty mentor. "I am excited to supervise this new cohort of USD's best and brightest," said Gina O'Conn  more

TAMPA, Florida, May 11 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * USF confers more than 8,000 degrees during commencement ceremonies * By Paul Guzzo and Althea Johnson, University Communications and Marketing President Moez Limayem led his first commencement exercises as the University of South Florida conferred more than 8,000 degrees during ceremonies May 7-10. Limayem, who began his tenure in February 2026, presided over all ceremonies, which were held in the Yu  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 11 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * What it will take to make AI-enabled robots safer * The effort to "align" AI with human values is falling dangerously short in robotic systems, according to researchers from Penn's School of Engineering and Applied Science. In a collaborative paper in Science Robotics, the researchers highlight the need to develop more thorough frameworks for ensuring that AI-enabled robots embody a core p  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 11 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * Why Tomorrow's Leaders Must Design and Govern AI * You bring the domain expertise. We provide the AI depth to operationalize it. Artificial intelligence is already deeply embedded in areas like hiring, operations, customer experience, and strategy. But as organizations rush to adopt AI, a gap is emerging: most managers are trained to use AI tools, but not to understand, evaluate, or govern them. A  more

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, May 11 -- West Virginia University posted the following news: * * * WVU Cyber launches strategic partnership with TWENTY to advance national security and cyber innovation in West Virginia * To expand opportunities for West Virginia University students and advance innovation at the intersection of artificial intelligence and national security, WVU Cyber is launching a strategic partnership with TWENTY, a leading offensive cyber company. The collaboration will crea  more