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Research from U.S. Colleges Newsletter for Wednesday May 13, 2026 ( 209 items )  
'Something that truly helps people': Trine team develops customized walker
ANGOLA, Indiana, May 12 -- Trine University posted the following news: * * * 'Something that truly helps people': Trine team develops customized walker * Liam Millership said his senior design project reminded him that "good engineering is not just about designing something functional -it's about designing something that truly helps people." The Trine University biomedical engineering major was part of a team that developed a custom pediatric walker for Sophia Dillon, who cannot use common  more
20 Binghamton Inventors Honored for Breakthroughs in Cancer Vaccines, Wearable Tech and More
BINGHAMTON, New York, May 13 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * 20 Binghamton inventors honored for breakthroughs in cancer vaccines, wearable tech and more Event celebrates entrepreneurship at Binghamton By Katie Liu The third annual Innovation to Impact Symposium celebrated success stories in innovation for both faculty and student researchers. Twenty Binghamton inventors received recognition for their 2025 patents related to issues such as cancer cell vaccines, tre  more
3 Questions: Shedding light on why power grids go dark
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 12 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * 3 Questions: Shedding light on why power grids go dark * On April 28, 2025, the power grid serving continental Spain and Portugal went down, causing gridlock in cities, cutting communications networks, and stranding people on trains, in airports, and in elevators all across the Iberian peninsula and briefly in a small area in southwest France close to the Spanish border. The unprece  more
A dozen students chosen to represent SFSU colleges at Commencement
SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 12 -- California State University San Francisco State University posted the following news: * * * A dozen students chosen to represent SFSU colleges at Commencement * Undergraduate Speaker Orlando Mayen-Castaneda B.S., Physics (Astrophysics) Orlando Mayen-Castaneda grew up listening to his mother's stories about the night sky. Now he aspires to pursue a career as a bridge between the stars and community. A Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) pr  more
A future doctor finds a wider path with public health
FAIRFAX, Virginia, May 11 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * A future doctor finds a wider path with public health * Emaan Amir started at George Mason on a straightforward trajectory toward medical school, studying forensic science. Within weeks, she knew she wanted to expand that path, turning to public health to better understand the forces that influence care. "I realized early on that medicine extends far beyond the clinical setting," she said. "So many struct  more
A Greener Route to Making Epoxides
PASADENA, California, May 12 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * A Greener Route to Making Epoxides * When you hear the word "epoxide," what do you think? If anything, likely "glue." But epoxides are quite common in our everyday lives. You might be sitting on a foam seat cushion made from epoxides. There is a good chance the synthetic textiles in your clothing involve epoxides in their production. The same is true of the paint on your car and the printe  more
AI could help agriculture grow smarter, Kentucky State researchers suggest
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, May 12 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * AI could help agriculture grow smarter, Kentucky State researchers suggest * Review article examines AI's potential to strengthen controlled environment agriculture FRANKFORT, Ky. -The future of farming may depend as much on data as it does on soil, water, and sunlight. A new review article co-authored by Kentucky State University researchers examines how artificial intelligence can help producers   more
AI-powered handheld microscope aims to spot cancer earlier
HOUSTON, Texas, May 12 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * AI-powered handheld microscope aims to spot cancer earlier * Researchers at Rice University and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have developed a compact, artificial intelligence-powered imaging device that could transform how clinicians detect cancer. The technology, which aims to bring high-resolution, real-time diagnostics directly to the point of care, was recently described in a paper pub  more
Alfred University students, faculty stand out At International Business Analytics Conference
ALFRED, New York, May 11 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: * * * Alfred University students, faculty stand out At International Business Analytics Conference * A group of students and faculty from the Alfred University College of Business presented their research at the 2026 International Business Analytics Conference (IBAC), hosted May 7 and 8 by SUNY Fredonia. IBAC 2026, hosted each year by SUNY Fredonia, provides a unique platform that bridges the gap between acade  more
American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering Inducts Two VCU Engineers to Its College of Fellows
RICHMOND, Virginia, May 13 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering inducts two VCU engineers to its College of Fellows Arvind Agarwal and John Speich were honored with one of the highest professional distinctions for medical and biological engineers. By David Pulgar, VCU College of Engineering The American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering inducted Arvind Agarwal, Ph.D., and John Speich, Ph  more
Analysis reveals AI's impact on research, journals
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 12 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Analysis reveals AI's impact on research, journals * ChatGPT and other generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools have been heavily marketed as productivity tools to boost creativity and accelerate workflows. In academia, that has led to more -but not better -research, according to a new analysis published April 27 by the editors of Organization Science, including Editor-in-Chief Lamar Pierc  more
Anastasia Loukaitou-Sideris named dean of the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs
LOS ANGELES, California, May 12 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * Anastasia Loukaitou-Sideris named dean of the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs * Anastasia Loukaitou-Sideris, who has served as interim dean of the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs since January 2023, has been appointed the school's permanent dean, effective June 1. In her interim role, Loukaitou-Sideris has provided strong and principled leadership and oversight during challeng  more
Associate Professor Yuan (Daniel) Cheng Named Humphrey School's Associate Dean for Research
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 11 -- The University of Minnesota Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs posted the following news: * * * Associate Professor Yuan (Daniel) Cheng Named Humphrey School's Associate Dean for Research * Yuan (Daniel) Cheng, associate professor in the Humphrey School's leadership and management area, has been named the School's next associate dean for research, beginning a three-year term on August 31, 2026. He succeeds Professor Ryan Allen, who is leaving the   more
AU Department of Psychology contributes to major study that landed on the cover of Nature magazine
ASHLAND, Ohio, May 12 -- Ashland University posted the following news: * * * AU Department of Psychology contributes to major study that landed on the cover of Nature magazine * ASHLAND, Ohio - A massive research project on the trustworthiness of scientific studies that involved several members of the Ashland University Department of Psychology as co-authors landed on the cover of Nature magazine on April 1. The years-long project, Systematizing Confidence in Open Research and Evidence (SC  more
BGSU Alumnus Partners With Alma Mater to Launch AI 'Living Lab' for Students
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio, May 13 -- Bowling Green State University issued the following news: * * * BGSU alumnus partners with alma mater to launch AI "living lab" for students Aivana CEO Chris Ybarra leverages multi-AI platform to provide real-world experience to BGSU students By Branden Ferguson Bowling Green State University and Columbus-based AI startup Aivana have launched a strategic partnership to provide students with essential real-world experience in artificial intelligence development  more
Bowie State University Awarded $727,500 State Grant to Advance Campus Clean Energy Initiatives
BOWIE, Maryland, May 13 -- Bowie State University issued the following news release: * * * Bowie State University Awarded $727,500 State Grant to Advance Campus Clean Energy Initiatives Bowie State University has been awarded a $727,500 grant from the Maryland Energy Administration to support a comprehensive clean energy initiative aimed at expanding renewable energy use, strengthening academic offerings and preparing students for careers in the growing energy sector. "This investment repre  more
Bridging Coaching and Teaching in Higher Education
HAMILTON, New York, May 12 -- Colgate University posted the following news: * * * Bridging Coaching and Teaching in Higher Education * Colgate University has long been known for the exceptional quality of its academic faculty and Division I coaching, but rarely do the two come together to learn from one another -until now. A Faculty Learning Community (FLC) launched in fall 2025 to bring together classroom and athletic faculty around student-centered pedagogy. It carried into the spring se  more
Brock School of Business Juniors Present Research at National Economics Conference
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, May 11 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Brock School of Business Juniors Present Research at National Economics Conference * Three Brock School of Business students represented Samford University on a national stage, April 5-7, at the Association of Private Enterprise Education (APEE) conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. Juniors Jay Clemmer, Anna Lynn Harms and Leah Watson participated in the Undergraduate Research Competition, presenting origin  more
CAHNR Celebrates Graduate at 2026 Undergraduate Commencement
STORRS, Connecticut, May 12 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * CAHNR Celebrates Graduate at 2026 Undergraduate Commencement * On May 9, 2026, more than 600 graduates from UConn's College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources (CAHNR) crossed the stage at Gampel Pavilion, marking the culmination of years of hard work, perseverance, and growth. Surrounded by family, friends, faculty, and staff, members of the Class of 2026 officially became UConn alumni dur  more
Cahoon elected to National Academy of Sciences
LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 12 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Cahoon elected to National Academy of Sciences * Edgar Cahoon, director of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Center for Plant Science Innovation, has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences, one of the nation's highest honors for scientists and engineers. Cahoon is the sixth Husker faculty member elected to the academy. He is also the second affiliated with the Center for Plant Science Inno  more
CalState Poly-Pomona: 'AI Sandbox' Expands Industry-Level Learning Opportunities
POMONA, California, May 13 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona issued the following news: * * * New 'AI Sandbox' Expands Industry-Level Learning Opportunities Clay Fowler Cal Poly Pomona students now have access to more resources behind the power of artificial intelligence through the launch of the university's AI Sandbox, a hands-on learning environment designed to bring advanced computing tools into the classroom. Access to industry-level equipment is being made possible by   more
Cannabis compounds may boost metabolic health while supporting weight loss
RIVERSIDE, California, May 12 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Cannabis compounds may boost metabolic health while supporting weight loss * A University of California, Riverside preclinical study is shedding light on a long-observed but poorly understood phenomenon: chronic cannabis users tend to have lower body weight and a reduced risk of developing type 2 diabetes, despite the drug's well-known tendency to increase appetite. A team led by  more
Celebrating 30 years of Dilmun Hill Student Farm
ITHACA, New York, May 12 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * Celebrating 30 years of Dilmun Hill Student Farm * By Krisy Gashler  * Cornell University Agricultural Experiment Station * Dilmun Hill Student Farm When Alex Chen came to Cornell in 2008, he took to heart the university's motto of "any person, any study." Chen majored in architecture while taking pre-med classes and sought out experiences across campus, including   more
Chapman University: Amy Zeng Announced as Next Dean to Lead Argyros College of Business & Economics
ORANGE, California, May 13 -- Chapman University issued the following news: * * * Amy Zeng Announced as Next Dean to Lead Argyros College of Business & Economics Zeng is an internationally known expert on supply chain and analytics, infusing experiential and cross-disciplinary learning in business education. * Provost Michael Ibba announced Amy Zeng, Ph.D., as the next dean to lead Chapman's Argyros College of Business & Economics, home of the nationally ranked MBA program, following a nati  more
Chapters of Change: Thirty years of life sciences transformation at Penn
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 12 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Chapters of Change: Thirty years of life sciences transformation at Penn * Thirty years ago, biology was in the midst of a monumental shift. Previously centered on whole organisms, the field was pivoting toward understanding life at the molecular level-redefining the direction of life sciences research. Now, in another transformational moment, Penn Forward is helping to shape the next 10 y  more
CLAS investments continue to support student success at Iowa
IOWA CITY, Iowa, May 11 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * CLAS investments continue to support student success at Iowa * As the University of Iowa reports record levels of student retention and graduation, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) continues to expand advising, curricular, and career readiness efforts that support student success. In February, the university reported record first-to-second-year retention of  more
CMU Research Shows Audio Can Make AI More Engaging and Human
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 12 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * CMU Research Shows Audio Can Make AI More Engaging and Human * Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University are investigating how humans respond to artificial intelligence agents that sound physically present in the same room, work that could shape the future of audio-only AI systems used in smart glasses, accessibility tools and other screen-free technologies. A team from CMU's School of Computer   more
CMU Researchers Develop AI System to Help Prevent Airport Collisions
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 12 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * CMU Researchers Develop AI System to Help Prevent Airport Collisions * Near misses like the one at New York's John F. Kennedy International airport inspired a group from the AirLab (opens in new window) in Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Institute (opens in new window) (RI) to create World2Rules, an AI system that learns interpretable safety rules from data to analyze, verify and explain pot  more
Collaboration drives community-based bioeconomy innovation in Brazilian Amazon
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 12 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Collaboration drives community-based bioeconomy innovation in Brazilian Amazon * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -An international project led by a Penn State team is helping to identify how community-based bioeconomies -economic systems that use renewable biological resources like plants and microorganisms to produce food, energy and industrial goods -in the Brazilian Amazon can support forest conse  more
College of Ag Sciences, FAO mark one-year anniversary of Youth Food Lab
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 12 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * College of Ag Sciences, FAO mark one-year anniversary of Youth Food Lab * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences welcomed a delegation from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, or FAO, to University Park last week to mark the first anniversary of the World Food Forum Youth Food Lab North America at Penn State partnership and to explore o  more
College of Education debuts online master's at the intersection of AI and education
EAST LANSING, Michigan, May 12 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * College of Education debuts online master's at the intersection of AI and education * Starting in Fall 2026, Michigan State University will launch the first cohort of the Educational Statistics and AI online master's program. The only program of its kind at MSU, the degree is designed to equip educators, researchers and administrators with cutting-edge data science and artificial intelligence skill  more
Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory: Study Explains How Carbon Dioxide Cools the Upper Atmosphere--and Warms Earth Below
NEW YORK, May 13 -- Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: * * * A New Study Explains How Carbon Dioxide Cools the Upper Atmosphere--and Warms Earth Below Researchers have solved a long-standing atmospheric puzzle: how rising carbon dioxide cools the stratosphere even as it warms Earth's surface and lower atmosphere. Highlights * Researchers explain why rising carbon dioxide cools the stratosphere even as it warms Earth's surface and lower atmosphere  more
Commencement 2026: Pharmacy graduate combines passion for care with business acumen to provide total patient support
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, May 12 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Commencement 2026: Pharmacy graduate combines passion for care with business acumen to provide total patient support * KINGSTON, R.I. -May 12, 2026 -For Alayna Bellavia, who will graduate from the University of Rhode Island with two advanced degrees-including a Pharm.D. from the College of Pharmacy-some of the most meaningful lessons she learned about pharmacy, healthcare, and life in general ha  more
Computer Science Ph.D. student's research focuses on agency artificial intelligence
OXFORD, Ohio, May 12 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Computer Science Ph.D. student's research focuses on agency artificial intelligence * Videography by Zach Burnett and Cameron Johnson The artificial intelligence (AI) landscape is continuously changing, and Miami University's Computer Science department aims to lead improvements that will help our community. Originally from China, Jingyi Huang is a first-year student pursuing her doctoral degree in Computer Science  more
Constance Chapman, M.D., MPH, Joins UAMS Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, May 13 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Constance Chapman, M.D., MPH, Joins UAMS Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Constance Chapman, M.D., MPH, has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology as a new practitioner and an assistant professor. Chapman received her medical degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine in Columbus and comp  more
Crain's Chicago Business Reports: Building on Its Reputation, Chicago Area, City Colleges of Chicago, Becomes a Force for Workforce Development
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 13 -- City Colleges of Chicago issued the following news: * * * Crain's Chicago Business reports: Building on its reputation, Chicago area, City Colleges of Chicago, becomes a force for workforce development By Cassandra West and Tatiana Walk-Morris contributed As reported by Crain's Chicago Business, Chicago is doubling down on workforce development as a core economic strategy, with city leaders, colleges, unions, nonprofits, and employers building "earn-and-learn" pi  more
Creighton celebrates the graduating Class of 2026
OMAHA, Nebraska, May 12 -- Creighton University posted the following news: * * * Creighton celebrates the graduating Class of 2026 * During Creighton University commencement ceremonies on May 14-17, more than 1,800 students will celebrate major milestones and begin their next chapter as Creighton alumni. Across Creighton's schools and colleges, students have achieved incredible outcomes and will be moving on to careers, service opportunities or continuing education within six months of gra  more
Creighton students learn AI from the inside out
OMAHA, Nebraska, May 12 -- Creighton University posted the following news: * * * Creighton students learn AI from the inside out * Most people meet generative artificial intelligence the same way: through a screen, a prompt and an answer. It feels like magic. It also feels like something you will never fully understand. At Creighton, Steven Fernandes, PhD, and Alison Kleffner, PhD, are inviting students behind the curtain. Fernandes, associate professor of computer science, and Kleffner,  more
Creighton University to launch Institute for Adaptive Intelligence
OMAHA, Nebraska, May 12 -- Creighton University posted the following news: * * * Creighton University to launch Institute for Adaptive Intelligence * A new Institute for Adaptive Intelligence: Integrating Technology and Human-Flourishing will be launched this fall at Creighton, with University Librarian Michael Paulus, MLIS, DMin, serving as executive director. The institute will be dedicated to empowering members of the Creighton community to engage with technology in transformative, ethi  more
Delaware State University: Dr. Pietro Sasso Receives Two National Education Awards
DOVER, Delaware, May 13 -- Delaware State University issued the following news: * * * Dr. Pietro Sasso receives two national education awards Dr. Pietro Sasso, Associate Professor of Higher Education at Delaware State University, has been recognized with two prestigious honors that underscore his national impact on higher education research, practice, and leadership. Dr. Sasso recently received the Professional Contribution to the Field Award from NASPA's Transracial Adoptee and Multiracial K  more
Department of English receives systemwide Regents' Award in recognition for hands-on learning
KENNESAW, Georgia, May 12 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Department of English receives systemwide Regents' Award in recognition for hands-on learning * Kennesaw State University's Department of English has been awarded the 2026 Regents' Award for Excellence in High Impact Practices and Experiential Learning, one of the highest honors for teaching and advising within the University System of Georgia.  The award reflects the department's commitment to   more
Digital therapy may outperform referrals to campus mental health clinics among college students
LOS ANGELES, California, May 12 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * Digital therapy may outperform referrals to campus mental health clinics among college students * College students with anxiety, depression and eating disorders benefit from therapy offered via a digital app, according to new research. "Overall, these findings support the prevention and treatment benefits of digital therapy as part of the wider set of services available to students," sa  more
Dr. John Christy to Retire After Nearly Four Decades at UAH, Leaving Lasting Legacy of Research, Service and Leadership
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, May 13 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * Dr. John Christy to retire after nearly four decades at UAH, leaving lasting legacy of research, service and leadership Paola Pinto Dr. John Christy, Distinguished Professor of Atmospheric Science and director of the Earth System Science Center (ESSC) at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), is retiring after a career spanning nearly four decades at the university. UAH is part of The University  more
Dr. Wade Edwards Named Dean of Longwood's Cook-Cole College of Arts and Sciences
FARMVILLE, Virginia, May 13 -- Longwood University issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Wade Edwards named dean of Longwood's Cook-Cole College of Arts and Sciences Dr. Wade Edwards, a longtime professor of French at Longwood who has served as associate dean of the Cook-Cole College of Arts and Sciences since 2018, has been named the next dean of the largest college at the university. Edwards was selected following a national search of candidates. He is known across campus as a thoug  more
Dr. Zoukaa Sargi on Advancing Skull Base Surgery Through Innovation, Collaboration and Global Leadership
MIAMI, Florida, May 12 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following Q&A involving Zoukaa Sargi, president of the North American Skull Base Society: * * * Dr. Zoukaa Sargi on Advancing Skull Base Surgery Through Innovation, Collaboration and Global Leadership * As president of the North American Skull Base Society, Zoukaa Sargi, M.D., M.P.H., shares his vision for multidisciplinary collaboration, research advances in sinonasal cancers and training the next generat  more
Dr.P.H. student selected for global health fellowship, public health think tank
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 12 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Dr.P.H. student selected for global health fellowship, public health think tank * MACON, Ga. - Mercer University Doctor of Public Health student Hridith Sudev, Class of 2027, was selected for the Empower Through Health Global Health Experiential Fellowship and also to be a part of the 2026-27 American Journal of Public Health (AJPH) Student Think Tank. The Global Health Experiential Fellowship is a five-week, in  more
DUIRI is now accepting fall faculty project proposals
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, May 12 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * DUIRI is now accepting fall faculty project proposals * Purdue faculty at the West Lafayette and Indianapolis locations are invited to submit project proposals for the Discovery Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Research Internship (DUIRI) Fall 2026 session. DUIRI supports faculty-led undergraduate research teams tackling problems across the strategic areas of global security, global health and global  more
Duke University Pratt School of Engineering: AI Manufacturing Course Launches for Engineers
DURHAM, North Carolina, May 13 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * New AI Manufacturing Course Launches for Engineers A new "AI in Manufacturing" course gives students hands-on experience and industry insight into how artificial intelligence is transforming the way products are designed, built and delivered. Maddie Go Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming part of everyday life. From data processing to recommendation systems, AI is reshaping  more
Eliza Haines heads to Stanford University as Knight-Hennessy Scholar
CLEMSON, South Carolina, May 12 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Eliza Haines heads to Stanford University as Knight-Hennessy Scholar * Eliza Haines crossed the stage at Littlejohn Coliseum this month to collect her Bachelor of Science in biomedical engineering, but her graduation from Clemson University is just one step on a longer journey. She is headed to Stanford University in the fall as a Knight-Hennessy Scholar to pursue a master's degree in electrical engineer  more
Environmental Sciences and Engineering student awarded prestigious research fellowship
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, May 12 -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health posted the following news: * * * Environmental Sciences and Engineering student awarded prestigious research fellowship * Recently, the National Science Foundation (NSF) announced that Gillings student Mckenna E. Zelna has been awarded a prestigious Graduate Research Fellowship. Zelna is a first-year master's student in the Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering. Mc  more
Excelling in academics, research, and music as undergraduate students
OXFORD, Ohio, May 12 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Excelling in academics, research, and music as undergraduate students * Grace Koo and Jack Nomina both performed in the Cincinnati Symphony Youth Orchestra in high school. She played violin, he played oboe. As Miami University undergraduates, both excelled in academics, research, and music. This Saturday, they will graduate with bachelor's degrees. But both Koo and Nomina will remain at Miami as they work toward fi  more
Exploring the Human Mind: Inside UA Little Rock's Innovative Psychology Labs
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, May 11 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * Exploring the Human Mind: Inside UA Little Rock's Innovative Psychology Labs * What happens when people don't get enough sleep? How does financial stress change the way we think? And what does it mean to interact with a system that can think back? At the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, psychology researchers are exploring these questions through a growing network of labs f  more
FAMU-FSU College of Engineering researchers develop AI tool to predict E. coli contamination in waterways
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 12 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FAMU-FSU College of Engineering researchers develop AI tool to predict E. coli contamination in waterways * The model combines real-time and historical data to predict outbreaks and protect public health Every summer, beach closures disrupt families, harm local businesses and raise public health alarms. Most of the time, the warning comes after it is already too late. A new artificial intelligence f  more
FAU: 60% of U.S. Teens Have Tried AI Chatbots, 11.4% Use Them Daily
BOCA RATON, Florida, May 13 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * 60% of U.S. Teens Have Tried AI Chatbots, 11.4% Use Them Daily Study Snapshot: As conversational artificial intelligence chatbots (CAI chatbots) become increasingly embedded in the daily lives of American teens, a new national study provides one of the first large-scale assessments of how widely these tools are used - and the risks they m  more
FHSU Student Victoria Hober Named 2026 Lynn Haggard Award Winner
HAYS, Kansas, May 13 -- Fort Hays State University issued the following news: * * * FHSU student Victoria Hober named 2026 Lynn Haggard Award winner Tebo Library is pleased to share that Victoria Hober is the recipient of the 2026 Lynn Haggard Undergraduate Library Research Award (LHULRA) and $1,000 cash prize. This annual award is given in honor of Lynn Haggard, a retired librarian who served at FHSU for 18 years. Applicants must demonstrate sophisticated information literacy skills and exce  more
First in the Family, 1,500 Miles from Campus, One Hospital Shift at a Time
LOS ANGELES, California, May 12 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * First in the Family, 1,500 Miles from Campus, One Hospital Shift at a Time * Angelica Jaramillo's father never finished college. Her mother never finished high school. Among her four siblings, the furthest anyone got was an associate's degree. Nobody in the family had ever earned a bachelor's, let alone a graduate degree. Her dad's dream was to hear their la  more
First LC State Master's Graduate Has Plan to Address Nursing Shortage
LEWISTON, Idaho, May 13 -- Lewis-Clark State College issued the following news release: * * * First LC State master's graduate has plan to address nursing shortage When it comes to nurse retention in Idaho and the U.S., Ann Leung is determined to find a solution. This spirit of leadership within nursing is exactly what Lewis-Clark State College, which has produced some of the top nurses in the northwest since 1965, is hoping to foster. Leung is the first student to graduate from LC State's M  more
First-in-human trial demonstrates promise of implantable cytokine factories for ovarian cancer
HOUSTON, Texas, May 12 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * First-in-human trial demonstrates promise of implantable cytokine factories for ovarian cancer * Implantable cytokine factories designed to deliver immunotherapy directly at the site of disease have taken an important step toward clinical reality. Researchers at Rice University, in collaboration with The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and clinical partners, have reported results from a first-in-  more
Five Brown University students and a recent alumna earn prestigious fellowships
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 12 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Five Brown University students and a recent alumna earn prestigious fellowships * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -In recognition of their own academic achievements and Brown University's commitment to developing exceptional scholars, four undergraduate students, a medical student and a recent alumna were awarded coveted scholarships to support their pursuit of graduate degrees in a variety of disciplin  more
Five UC Merced Faculty Members Earn Early Career Research Awards
MERCED, California, May 12 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * Five UC Merced Faculty Members Earn Early Career Research Awards * Five UC Merced faculty members are among the first awardees of a UC-wide honor given for exemplary research in budding academic careers. The Early Career Faculty Research Excellence Awards, launched last fall, support commitment to scholarship and creative activity across the 10-campus system. The awards build on a range of pr  more
For most US drivers, EVs offer emissions benefits and cost savings
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 12 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * For most US drivers, EVs offer emissions benefits and cost savings * Despite regional variability in climate, electricity sources, congestion, and the wide variation in individual driving patterns, electric vehicles generate less greenhouse gas emissions and do not cost more than comparable gas-powered vehicles for drivers and vehicle fleet owners in most parts of the United States,  more
Forest health seminar takes aim at species threatening Kentucky woodlands
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, May 12 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Forest health seminar takes aim at species threatening Kentucky woodlands * Kentucky State seminar series connects landowners, students, Extension professionals, stakeholders, researchers, and partners with practical management strategies FRANKFORT, Ky. -Unwanted species are taking root across Kentucky forests, crowding out native vegetation, weakening wildlife habitat, and driving up management cost  more
Former dean Lorraine Haricombe to speak on libraries and digital scholarship
LAWRENCE, Kansas, May 12 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Former dean Lorraine Haricombe to speak on libraries and digital scholarship * LAWRENCE -When Lorraine Haricombe served as dean of University of Kansas Libraries, she helped KU become the first public university in the nation to adopt a universitywide open access policy -a significant shift in how scholarship is shared with the world. More than a decade later, that work has grown into a global movement, a  more
Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art Opens On the Edge: The Abstract World of Frederick Hammersley
NORMAN, Oklahoma, May 12 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news: * * * Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art Opens On the Edge: The Abstract World of Frederick Hammersley * NORMAN, Okla. - The Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art at the University of Oklahoma is pleased to present On the Edge: The Abstract World of Frederick Hammersley, on view through September 6. The exhibition traces the artist's dive into abstraction as a new way of creating art through shape, color, and intuition. Fre  more
From AI to Wearables: VCU's Wright Center Awards Four NIH-funded Grants to Accelerate Medical Research
RICHMOND, Virginia, May 13 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * From AI to wearables: VCU's Wright Center awards four NIH-funded grants to accelerate medical research Professors from the schools of Medicine, Public Health and Social Work earn support for disease-agnostic projects that have the potential to be applied across different fields of medicine to help patients. By Christopher Richmond Four interdisciplinary research projects earned a total of $100,00  more
From SGA President to UWG Graduate Student: Chase Williams on Leadership, Public Service and What Comes Next
CARROLLTON, Georgia, May 12 -- The University of West Georgia posted the following news: * * * From SGA President to UWG Graduate Student: Chase Williams on Leadership, Public Service and What Comes Next * Chase Williams has never stayed in one lane. The University of West Georgia alumnus and current Master of Public Administration student has worn many hats - history society member, Student Government Association (SGA) president, city government intern and now graduate assistant - and he's   more
FSU appoints Gregory Bell dean of The Graduate School
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 12 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU appoints Gregory Bell dean of The Graduate School * Florida State University has chosen Gregory Bell as the next dean of The Graduate School. He will begin his appointment July 6. Bell currently serves as dean of the Graduate School and mathematics professor at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG). Before his time as dean, he worked as associate dean and interim dean of the UNCG G  more
FSU Criminology Researcher Named Editor of Leading Journal
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 13 (TNSjou) -- The Florida State University's College of Criminology and Criminal Justice issued the following news: * * * FSU criminology researcher named editor of leading journal A researcher in Florida State University's College of Criminology and Criminal Justice has been named editor of a top journal in the field. Professor Sonja Siennick was named editor of the American Society of Criminology's journal, 'Criminology.' Siennick called the appointment an honor   more
FSU Panama City Small Business Executive Program celebrates first graduating class
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 12 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU Panama City Small Business Executive Program celebrates first graduating class * The Panama City Small Business Executive Program, operated by Florida State University's Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship, celebrated its first-ever graduating cohort on April 30. The achievement marks a significant milestone for small business leadership development in the Northwest Florida region. The  more
Gabby Garcia: "We will never stop learning"
ITHACA, New York, May 12 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * Gabby Garcia: "We will never stop learning" * Gabby Garcia joined Cornell CALS' Nutrient Management Spear Program (NMSP) as an intern from Zamorano University hoping to expand upon her knowledge of agriculture. During her time at Cornell, she worked on the rainfall simulation project alongside Carlos Irias. Now, with more experience under her belt, she is excited to di  more
Gene-edited stem cell transplant shows promise for aggressive blood cancers
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 12 -- The Washington University School of Medicine posted the following news release: * * * Gene-edited stem cell transplant shows promise for aggressive blood cancers * For highly aggressive types of blood cancer, stem cell transplantation is often the only potentially curative therapy, yet even after a transplant, these cancers often return. Now, a clinical trial, led by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, shows that a stem cell   more
Gene-edited stem cell transplant shows promise for aggressive blood cancers
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 12 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Gene-edited stem cell transplant shows promise for aggressive blood cancers * For highly aggressive types of blood cancer, stem cell transplantation is often the only potentially curative therapy, yet even after a transplant, these cancers often return. Now, a clinical trial, led by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, shows that a stem cell transplant in whic  more
Geneticist awarded Fulbright grant for collaboration with Czech scientists on parasitic diseases
CLEMSON, South Carolina, May 12 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Geneticist awarded Fulbright grant for collaboration with Czech scientists on parasitic diseases * News in Motion Meredith Morris, an associate professor in the Clemson University Department of Genetics and Biochemistry, has been awarded a Fulbright Specialist grant to advance international research and training on parasitic diseases through a collaboration with scientists in the Czech Republic. The gr  more
Georgia State University: Inaugural Ph.D. Grad in Health Sciences Using Research to Improve Chronic Disease Management
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 13 -- Georgia State University issued the following news: * * * Inaugural Ph.D. Grad in Health Sciences Using Research to Improve Chronic Disease Management After a two-decade career in health analytics, Marci Bennafield (Ph.D. '26) has found a new passion for research and teaching. And as the first graduate of Georgia State's Ph.D. program in Health Sciences, she's ready to put into practice her accumulated experiences. Bennafield started as a part-time instructor in   more
Gillings School celebrates 897 graduates during 2026 Commencement
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, May 12 -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health posted the following news: * * * Gillings School celebrates 897 graduates during 2026 Commencement * "The world needs public health, and you are public health." With those words, Dean Nancy Messonnier, MD, welcomed the UNC-Chapel Hill Gillings School of Global Public Health's Class of 2026 into a field defined by purpose, persistence and possibility. Held Saturday, May 9, at th  more
Global Experts Establish New Name for PCOS to Reflect Multisystem Disease
AURORA, Colorado, May 12 -- The University of Colorado School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * Global Experts Establish New Name for PCOS to Reflect Multisystem Disease * Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a condition affecting more than 170 million people worldwide, has been officially renamed p olyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) following a landmark global consensus study published today in The Lancet. The new name recognizes that the condition is not   more
Guided by Purpose: Jazmine James Finds Her Calling in the Law
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, May 12 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * Guided by Purpose: Jazmine James Finds Her Calling in the Law * Jazmine James decided she wanted to be a lawyer when she was in fifth grade. Years later, that dream seemed deferred. However, a setback became the push she needed to pursue law school. "I was working as a paralegal and loving it, but I was laid off, and alongside applying to more jobs, I finally applied to law schoo  more
GVSU Study: Regional Growth Continues Despite Rising Uncertainty
ALLENDALE, Michigan, May 13 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * GVSU study: Regional growth continues despite rising uncertainty By Brian Vernellis The West Michigan economy grew for the third consecutive month, according to data collected by a GVSU researcher. Brian Long, director of supply chain management research at GVSU's Seidman College of Business, said his monthly survey of the region's purchasing managers reflected steady optimism about the West Michi  more
Harshly parented children show poorer development of stress regulation
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 12 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Harshly parented children show poorer development of stress regulation * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -As toddlers age into the preschool years, their dependency on their parents usually begins to ebb. However, a new study led by Penn State researchers has revealed that physically or psychologically aggressive parenting, such as spanking or shouting, can disrupt this pattern to the detriment of bo  more
Honors College prepares to graduate largest class in its history
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 12 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Honors College prepares to graduate largest class in its history * More than 400 seniors in the UT San Antonio Honors College are expected to graduate this month, marking the largest graduating class in the college's history. Fifty-one students in this cohort will graduate with distinction, the highest level of recognition in the Honors College. This designation is awarded to students who com  more
Hooding ceremony set for ECU's inaugural doctoral program graduates
ADA, Oklahoma, May 12 -- East Central University posted the following news: * * * Hooding ceremony set for ECU's inaugural doctoral program graduates * ADA, Okla. - The inaugural graduating class for East Central University's Doctorate of Education in Rural Education is set to be honored during a Hooding Ceremony May 14 at 6 p.m. inside the Estep Multimedia Center. A hooding ceremony is a special academic tradition, typically for master's and doctoral graduates, where a faculty member plac  more
How 'digital twins' could help predict the fate of a forest
EAST LANSING, Michigan, May 12 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * How 'digital twins' could help predict the fate of a forest * In his office in MSU's forestry department, EEB core faculty member David Carter shows off an image of a virtual forest on his laptop. It's not just any forest. It's a computerized replica, or "digital twin," of a loblolly pine stand, created using lidar, the laser scanning technology that self-driving cars use to map their surroundings.  more
How can low-value agricultural waste be transformed into high-value products?
BROOKINGS, South Dakota, May 12 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * How can low-value agricultural waste be transformed into high-value products? * Five questions with Srinivas Janaswamy, associate professor in South Dakota State University's Department of Dairy and Food Science. With plastic pollution at an all-time high, the need for biodegradable materials has never been higher. Most packaging is "single use" and is made from sources, like natural gas, that  more
How DNA folding silences a key gene in Friedreich's ataxia
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 12 -- The University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * How DNA folding silences a key gene in Friedreich's ataxia * Researchers have uncovered a fundamental rule that governs how genes are physically arranged inside the cell nucleus, and how disruptions to that organization can contribute to human disease. Researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania found that a balance between gen  more
How To Not Know: Why Seeing Simone Stolzoff on May 18 May Be the Conversation You Need Right Now
LA JOLLA, California, May 12 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * How To Not Know: Why Seeing Simone Stolzoff on May 18 May Be the Conversation You Need Right Now * We live in a time that prizes certainty. Everywhere we turn, there is pressure to have the right answer, the perfect plan, the hottest take, the polished personal brand. Careers are expected to make sense in neat upward lines. Social media rewards confidence performed at full volume.  more
How USD Prepares Students for AI-Driven Future--With Human Focus
VERMILLION, South Dakota, May 12 -- The University of South Dakota posted the following news: * * * How USD Prepares Students for AI-Driven Future--With Human Focus * "There's a shared understanding that AI is part of the environment we teach and work in now, and faculty want to approach it with care and intention," President Sheila K. Gestring said. At the same time, she said, students are arriving on campus already familiar with the technology. "For us, it's teaching them how to use it  more
Improving the reliability of circuits for quantum computers
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 12 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Improving the reliability of circuits for quantum computers * Quantum computers could someday solve pressing problems that are too convoluted for classical computers, such as modeling complex molecular interactions to streamline drug discovery and materials development. But to build a superconducting quantum computer that is large and resilient enough for real-world applications,   more
In memoriam: Xavier Navarro Aquino, assistant professor of English
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, May 12 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * In memoriam: Xavier Navarro Aquino, assistant professor of English * Xavier Navarro Aquino, assistant professor of English, unexpectedly died Wednesday (May 6). He was 36. An acclaimed novelist and beloved teacher, mentor and colleague, Navarro Aquino was a member of the Creative Writing Program and a faculty fellow of the Institute for Latino Studies and the Initiative on Race and Resilience. "X  more
Inclusive Systems Series launches at MSU
EAST LANSING, Michigan, May 12 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Inclusive Systems Series launches at MSU * The Education Team within Michigan State University's Office for Inclusive Excellence and Impact is hosting a series called Inclusive Systems this spring. It is a six-week program that brings together people from the MSU community to explore empathy, constructive dialogue and personal well-being. The program includes participation, discussion and self-refl  more
Indiana University Media School Strengthens International Research Partnership in Berlin
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, May 13 -- Indiana University Media School issued the following news: * * * Media School strengthens international research partnership in Berlin Sofia Gruionu Faculty from the Media School traveled to Berlin, Germany, for the workshop "Locality and Context: Examining the Role of Place in Understanding Media Inequalities," held April 23-24. The event was organized by associate professor Mike Gruszczynski; Herman B Wells Endowed Professor (Class of 1950) Radhika Paramesw  more
IST faculty member awarded fellowship to study claim-making and fact-checking
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 12 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * IST faculty member awarded fellowship to study claim-making and fact-checking * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Dongwon Lee, professor in the Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST), has received a fellowship at the Center for Advanced Internet Studies (CAIS) in Bochum, Germany. He will study ways to better understand misinformation on a global scale and explore the use of ar  more
IU Earth Scientist Earns International Honor for Pioneering Research on How Rivers and Deltas Work
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, May 13 -- Indiana University issued the following news: * * * IU earth scientist earns international honor for pioneering research on how rivers and deltas work Every spring, when rivers rise and Indiana farm fields flood, Douglas Edmonds sees an opportunity to answer questions that may have implications for generations to come. Edmonds, Professor of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences and the Malcolm and Sylvia Boyce Chair in Geological Sciences in the College of Arts and Sc  more
Jason Moralee Co-authors New Edition of Ancient Roman History Textbook
AMHERST, Massachusetts, May 12 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Jason Moralee Co-authors New Edition of Ancient Roman History Textbook * Jason Moralee, professor of history in the College of Humanities and Fine Arts, has co-authored an updated edition of " The Historians of Ancient Rome," a textbook published by Routledge that traces Roman history through ancient sources.The fourth edition of the book, co-authored with Ronald Mellor, Distinguished Professor  more
Jeremy Ecke Named Dean of the College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education at UA Little Rock
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, May 11 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * Jeremy Ecke Named Dean of the College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education at UA Little Rock * The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has named Dr. Jeremy Ecke dean of the College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education (CHASSE) following a national search. His appointment will become effective July 1. Ecke has served as interim dean since July 2025.   more
Johns Hopkins: International Conference Explores How Medical Care Commercialization Has Resulted in Higher Costs, Poorer in U.S.
BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 13 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * International Conference Explores How Medical Care Commercialization Has Resulted in Higher Costs, Poorer in U.S. The United States remains the only comparably developed democracy without universal health coverage * The rising cost of medical care in the United States is not simply a public health concern. It is, scholars argue, the consequence of a healthcare s  more
Kennesaw State to launch Bachelor of Science in Financial Technologies this fall
KENNESAW, Georgia, May 12 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Kennesaw State to launch Bachelor of Science in Financial Technologies this fall * KENNESAW, Ga. | May 12, 2026 A recognized leader in financial technology education, Kennesaw State University will be the first Georgia institution to offer both undergraduate and graduate degrees in the field with approval of a new Bachelor of Science in Financial Technologies. Approved by the Board of Regents   more
Leon Levy Center for Biography Awards Five New Fellowships
NEW YORK, May 12 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news: * * * Leon Levy Center for Biography Awards Five New Fellowships * The Leon Levy Center for Biography at the CUNY Graduate Center has awarded five prestigious resident fellowships for the 2026-2027 academic year. Hosted by the Graduate Center and generously funded by the Leon Levy Foundation, the center is widely regarded as the nation's leading institution dedicated to the art of biography. Its   more
Louisiana Tech University: Board of Regents Grant Powers Louisiana Tech Clean Energy Research
RUSTON, Louisiana, May 13 -- Louisiana Tech University issued the following news: * * * Board of Regents grant powers Louisiana Tech clean energy research A grant from the Louisiana Board of Regents will fund a Louisiana Tech University researcher's efforts to develop next-generation materials to improve the performance and sustainability of clean energy technologies. Dr. Kevin Nixon, assistant professor of Chemical Engineering in the College of Engineering and Science, was awarded $69,000   more
Major Heart Study to Improve Care for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, May 12 -- University of Virginia Health posted the following news release: * * * Major Heart Study to Improve Care for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy * A sweeping international study has identified ways to detect patients who are at serious risk of sudden death, heart failure or other dangerous outcomes from heart thickening known as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. The findings will help save lives while also sparing low-risk patients from unneeded heart implants. Led   more
Marian University Faculty Member Receives Indiana Academy of Science Research Grant
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 12 -- Marian University posted the following news: * * * Marian University Faculty Member Receives Indiana Academy of Science Research Grant * Erin McClelland, Ph.D., assistant professor of Microbiology and Immunology in the Marian University Tom and Julie Wood College of Osteopathic Medicine, has received a Senior Research Grant from the Indiana Academy of Science. The $5,000 grant will support McClelland's research project, "Delineating the microbial genetic pa  more
Marian University Researcher Receives National Institutes of Health Grant
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 12 -- Marian University posted the following news: * * * Marian University Researcher Receives National Institutes of Health Grant * Marsha DeSmet, Ph.D., faculty member in the Marian University Tom and Julie Wood College of Osteopathic Medicine, has received a nearly $368,000 grant from the National Institutes of Health to support research focused on human papillomavirus (HPV) infections. The award comes through the NIH's highly competitive Exploratory/Developme  more
Master's and Doctoral Graduates Told to Lead Through Service and Community
GALLOWAY, New Jersey, May 12 -- Stockton University posted the following news: * * * Master's and Doctoral Graduates Told to Lead Through Service and Community * Galloway, N.J. -When Richard Maung started classes at Stockton University for his master's degree in Physical Therapy, he had no idea he would eventually run a nationwide network of more than 600 clinics. "I had no idea whether I would make any mark on my profession or in my community," said the clinical director and partner of Iv  more
Mechanical engineering awarded eighth early career professorship
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 12 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Mechanical engineering awarded eighth early career professorship * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Reid Berdanier, associate professor of mechanical engineering, has been awarded the Bryant Early Career Professorship, a three-year professorship that Berdanier will hold until 2028. Berdanier's award makes him the eighth current faculty member to hold a named early-career professorship in mechanical   more
Media advisory: KU to test manufactured homes in hurricane winds May 13 in Florida
LAWRENCE, Kansas, May 12 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Media advisory: KU to test manufactured homes in hurricane winds May 13 in Florida * LAWRENCE -The WiSH project, based at the University of Kansas, is testing three full-scale manufactured housing units at the NHERI Wall of Wind Experimental Facility at Florida International University with the goal of providing evidence for needed building-code changes. Read more about the project and plans for testing m  more
Michigan Medicine: Phase 1 Trial of Alrizomadlin Shows Promise in Targeting Metastatic Salivary Gland Cancers
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 13 (TNSjou) -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following Q&A on May 12, 2026, involving Paul Swiecicki, clinical associate professor of Internal Medicine-Hematology/Oncology and member of the Rogel Cancer Center: * * * Phase 1 trial of alrizomadlin shows promise in targeting metastatic salivary gland cancers Drug developed in U-M labs suggests potential new treatment options for this rare cancer * Salivary gla  more
Morgan State University Nursing Program Achieves 100% NCLEX-RN Pass Rate, Ranked No. 1 in Maryland
BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 13 -- Morgan State University issued the following news release: * * * Morgan State University Nursing Program Achieves 100% NCLEX-RN Pass Rate, Ranked No. 1 in Maryland Top-Ranked BSN Program Sustains Growth and Graduate Readiness, Advancing Workforce Solutions Amid Maryland's and the Nation's Deepening Nursing Shortage * Morgan State University's Department of Nursing continues to distinguish itself as a leader in nursing education, achieving a 100% first-time NCL  more
New AI Model Measures Motor Impairment Without Subjectivity
AMHERST, Massachusetts, May 12 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * New AI Model Measures Motor Impairment Without Subjectivity * When measuring progressive motor impairments, namely ataxia, patients and clinicians need regular and objective monitoring. However, the current gold standard of clinician-based assessment is neither regular nor completely objective. Even previous attempts to have technology capture movement irregularities are susceptible to having h  more
New Book by Hartwick Professor Explores Abortion Opinion After Dobbs
ONEONTA, New York, May 12 -- Hartwick College issued the following news release: * * * New Book by Hartwick Professor Explores Abortion Opinion After Dobbs * Hartwick College Professor Laurel Elder continues to bring nationally recognized political research into the classroom and broader public conversation with the release of the new book "Not Going Back: Public Opinion on Abortion in Post-Dobbs America", published May 8 by Temple University Press. Elder, who serves as chair of Hartwick's  more
New genomic approaches uncover surprising cellular dynamics of the aging brain
NEW YORK, May 12 -- Rockefeller University posted the following news: * * * New genomic approaches uncover surprising cellular dynamics of the aging brain * While much is mysterious about the aging process, change over time remains its cornerstone. The biological shifts that accompany aging seemingly occur in many cells in the body. The problem is, we have tens of billions of cells, and what the changes may be in most of those cells remains unknown, in part due to traditional technical limit  more
New instrument will map the formation of early galaxies
ITHACA, New York, May 12 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * New instrument will map the formation of early galaxies * Cornell astronomers are deploying a new instrument that grants them, for the first time, a better view of the universe's earliest galaxies, which can't be observed individually with traditional ground- or space-based telescopes. "Instead of trying to isolate every tiny galaxy, it measures the combined glow from enormous numbers of galaxies all at once,"   more
New Jersey Institute of Technology: Senior Success - HCSLA Awardee Shailee Shah Begins Research Career at Johnson & Johnson
NEWARK, New Jersey, May 13 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following Q&A on May 12, 2026, involving Shailee Shah, student with B.S. degrees in biology and cyberpsychology: * * * Senior Success: HCSLA Awardee Shailee Shah Begins Research Career at Johnson & Johnson Written by: Jesse Jenkins Each spring, NJIT's Jordan Hu College of Science and Liberal Arts honors a select group of graduating seniors who stand out for achievement, leadership and service. As part of the 20  more
New reactor design produces renewable methane from carbon dioxide
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 12 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * New reactor design produces renewable methane from carbon dioxide * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -An international team, led by Penn State's Institute of Energy and the Environment Director Bruce Logan, has developed a new reactor design that efficiently converts carbon dioxide and renewable electricity into methane -the primary component of natural gas -while scaling the system up by roughly an o  more
New study aims to map how menopause shapes the aging brain
AMES, Iowa, May 13 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: * * * New study aims to map how menopause shapes the aging brain Watch above: Data shows that men's and women's brains age differently, with women facing higher risks of stroke, Alzheimer's disease and dementia as they age. Iowa State University researchers are leading a new study to help find out why. Video courtesy of Wesley Lefferts/Iowa State University. AMES, Iowa - For decades, much of the medical focus on   more
Oklahoma State University: College of Education and Human Sciences Honors Outstanding Graduate Students for Success in Teaching and Research
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, May 13 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: * * * College of Education and Human Sciences honors outstanding graduate students for success in teaching and research The College of Education and Human Sciences recently recognized three outstanding graduate students for their excellence in teaching and research. Pamela Gonzalez Sanchez and Heather Pidcock were honored with the Outstanding Teaching by a Graduate Student Award, and Paul Hunhoff was awarded  more
Oklahoma State University: Data Center Symposium 2026 Explores Energy, Water and AI Challenges
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, May 13 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: * * * Data Center Symposium 2026 explores energy, water and AI challenges The Oklahoma Association of Energy Engineers and the Great Plains Center of Excellence at Oklahoma State University - Industrial Training and Assessment Center hosted the Data Center Symposium 2026: Energy and Water on April 22 at the Hamm Institute for American Energy. The symposium brought together leaders from academia, industry, go  more
Orange County United Way and UC Irvine to Launch Homelessness Cost Study
IRVINE, California, May 13 -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * Orange County United Way and UC Irvine to launch homelessness cost study Haynes Foundation-funded effort will update decade-old analysis of spending, track results * Orange County United Way and UC Irvine renew partnership to probe expenses associated with assistance provided to Orange County's unhoused population. * Study builds on 2017 analysis that found $299 million in annua  more
OSU Academic Medical District Uniting Care, Research and Education in Northeast Oklahoma
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, May 13 -- Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences issued the following news: * * * OSU Academic Medical District uniting care, research and education in northeast Oklahoma Change is coming to downtown Tulsa. And the Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences is the catalyst. Through a series of public and private partnerships with federal, state and local governments as well as nonprofit and philanthropic organizations, OSU-CHS is helping transfor  more
OSU Researchers Using AI to Help Inhalers Reach the Smallest Airways
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, May 13 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: * * * OSU researchers using AI to help inhalers reach the smallest airways For millions of people living with lung diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, inhalers are a daily lifeline. Yet even when medication is taken correctly, much of it may never reach the small airways where the disease often begins and progresses. Instead, drug particles can deposit unevenly throughout the lungs - or mi  more
Peabody College spring 2026 notes and honors
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 12 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * Peabody College spring 2026 notes and honors * Five faculty members and two alumni were recognized at the 2026 American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting in Los Angeles, April 8 - 12. Congratulations to Golnaz Arastoopour Irgens, Laurie Cutting, Ellen Goldring, Luis Leyva, Chezare Warren, Lam Pham, PhD'20, and Walker Swain, PhD'16. Read the full announcement. Phoebe Ahn, a special e  more
Penn fourth-year and graduate student named 2026 Knight-Hennessy Scholars
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 12 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Penn fourth-year and graduate student named 2026 Knight-Hennessy Scholars * A University of Pennsylvania fourth-year student and graduate student have been awarded a 2026 Knight-Hennessy Scholarship, receiving up to three years of financial support to pursue a graduate degree and global leadership training at Stanford University. Penn's 2026 Knight-Hennessy Scholars are fourth-year Naseebu  more
Penn State Forum announces 2026 Fall Speaker Series lineup
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 12 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State Forum announces 2026 Fall Speaker Series lineup * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The Penn State Forum Speaker Series has announced its lineup for Fall 2026. The forum series, modeled after the National Press Club Speaker Series, includes a presentation by an invited speaker, followed by audience questions. Invited to speak on topics of their choice this fall are three Penn State alumni  more
Personalized vaccine shows promise against aggressive brain cancer
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 12 -- The Washington University School of Medicine posted the following news release: * * * Personalized vaccine shows promise against aggressive brain cancer * A personalized vaccine to treat glioblastoma, a fast-growing and incurable brain cancer that affects four in 100,000 people in the U.S., is safe and elicits robust and broad immune responses that appears to increase recurrence-free survival in a subset of patients after surgery, according to an early-stage cl  more
Personalized vaccine shows promise against aggressive brain cancer
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 12 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Personalized vaccine shows promise against aggressive brain cancer * A personalized vaccine to treat glioblastoma, a fast-growing and incurable brain cancer that affects four in 100,000 people in the U.S., is safe and elicits robust and broad immune responses that appears to increase recurrence-free survival in a subset of patients after surgery, according to an early-stage clinical trial co-le  more
Powerful shrinking technique could enable devices that compute with light
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 12 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Powerful shrinking technique could enable devices that compute with light * Using a new technique that can create vacancies at any site across a material and then shrink it to about 1/2,000 of its original volume, MIT researchers have designed nanotechnology devices that could be used for optical computing and other applications involving the manipulation of visible light. The new  more
Pratt SoA Faculty, Students and Alums Collaborate with Mothers on the Move for THE AIR WE BREATHE Exhibition
BROOKLYN, New York, May 12 -- Pratt Institute, a private university that says it educate artists and professionals to be contributors to society, posted the following news: * * * Pratt SoA Faculty, Students and Alums Collaborate with Mothers on the Move for THE AIR WE BREATHE Exhibition * Pratt Undergraduate Architecture Advanced Design Studio, in collaboration with Bronx-based Mothers on the Move (MOM), presents THE AIR WE BREATHE at BronxArtSpace in Hunts Point from May 30-June 13, 2026 sp  more
Pratt Students Go Behind the Scenes
BROOKLYN, New York, May 12 -- Pratt Institute, a private university that says it educate artists and professionals to be contributors to society, posted the following news: * * * Pratt Students Go Behind the Scenes * This spring, campus bloomed with exciting events, studious classrooms, athletics, artmaking activities, and more. But all around the city learning continued for many! In our latest look at academic field trips, students go behind the scenes, gathering information, experience, an  more
Professor Andrea J. Martin co-founds the Center for Jewish Legal Studies with Professor Rona Kaufman
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, May 12 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Andrea J. Martin co-founds the Center for Jewish Legal Studies with Professor Rona Kaufman * Professor Andrea J. Martin, together with Professor Rona Kaufman of Duquesne University School of Law, has founded the Center for Jewish Legal Studies (CJLS), a new independent academic center dedicated to establishing Jewish Legal Studies as a recognized field of legal s  more
Professor Medha D. Makhlouf gives Nordenberg Lecture and receives Achieving Excellence Award at Pitt Law
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, May 12 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Medha D. Makhlouf gives Nordenberg Lecture and receives Achieving Excellence Award at Pitt Law * CARLISLE-On March 17, Professor Medha D. Makhlouf delivered the annual Nordenberg Lecture in Law, Medicine, and Society. Her lecture was titled "The Past, Present, and Future of Immigrant Access to Health Care in the United States." During a luncheon preceding the lec  more
PSU-led Team Develops Promising Drug Candidate for Control, Elimination of Malaria
PORTLAND, Oregon, May 13 (TNSjou) -- Portland State University issued the following news release: * * * PSU-led team develops promising drug candidate for control, elimination of malaria A Portland State University-led research team has developed a novel chemical compound that shows promise for the treatment and prevention of malaria, one of the world's deadliest diseases. Malaria, a mosquito-borne infectious disease caused by Plasmodium parasites, results in approximately a quarter billion   more
Q&A: Expanding MIT's global reach through Universal Learning
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 12 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Q&A: Expanding MIT's global reach through Universal Learning * MIT's Universal Learning is a new initiative from MIT Open Learning designed to prepare learners everywhere to tackle complex global challenges through boundary-crossing thinking. Universal Learning offerings combine subject matter expertise from MIT faculty and experts and Open Learning's more than 25 years of innovat  more
Quantum Connects UConn, Yale Like Never Before
STORRS, Connecticut, May 12 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Quantum Connects UConn, Yale Like Never Before * For more than 100 years, UConn and Yale have served as Connecticut's most prolific research universities. With quantum technology and innovation as a catalyst, the two institutions are enjoying unprecedented collaboration, to the benefit of the entire state. On May 7, UConn's Technology Commercialization Services hosted the Connecticut Quantum Confe  more
Reducing fear is critical for improving trust in law enforcement, according to study
EAST LANSING, Michigan, May 12 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Reducing fear is critical for improving trust in law enforcement, according to study * Law enforcement is a critical aspect of ensuring safety in communities. However, unjustified harm has been associated with law enforcement throughout history, resulting in tension between police and communities. Fear of unjustified police harm remains prevalent, especially in minoritized communities. However, res  more
Restrictions on emigration equally important as immigration in shaping European borders, research finds
LAWRENCE, Kansas, May 12 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Restrictions on emigration equally important as immigration in shaping European borders, research finds * LAWRENCE -People tend to view immigration as either a fundamental threat or a fundamental benefit to a nation. But what about emigration? "We often connect immigration with citizenship," said Erik Scott, the John P. Black Professor of History at the University of Kansas. "But citizenship in terms of w  more
Rowan entrepreneur earns top prize at statewide UPitchNJ competition
GLASSBORO, New Jersey, May 12 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Rowan entrepreneur earns top prize at statewide UPitchNJ competition * Rowan University welcomed student entrepreneurs from across New Jersey for the 11th annual UPitchNJ competition. The May 1 event marked the first time the statewide contest has been hosted on Rowan's campus and was organized by the Rowan Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Held at Business Hall, the competition brought together 13 u  more
Rutgers: Frequent Exposure to Media on Real-World Gun Violence Is Linked to Mental Health Risks
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, May 13 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Frequent Exposure to Media on Real-World Gun Violence Is Linked to Mental Health Risks Rutgers researchers find that absorbing real-world, firearm-related content can be tied to depression and distress By Patrice Harley Frequent exposure to real-world firearm violence through media is associated with worse mental health outcomes, according to Rutgers researchers. Their study, published in BMC   more
Sabine Klahr, vice provost for Global at Penn State, to retire
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 12 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Sabine Klahr, vice provost for Global at Penn State, to retire * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Sabine Klahr, vice provost for Global at Penn State, has announced her transition to a phased retirement from the University, beginning July 1. During her phased retirement, Klahr will serve as special adviser in the Office of the Provost, supporting the advancement of key international initiatives and s  more
School of Engineering faculty member earns NSF CAREER Award for advancing sustainable plastics solutions
LAWRENCE, Kansas, May 12 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * School of Engineering faculty member earns NSF CAREER Award for advancing sustainable plastics solutions * LAWRENCE -Plastic waste is one of the world's most persistent environmental challenges. Ana Morais, University of Kansas assistant professor of chemical & petroleum engineering, is working to change that. Morais' efforts earned her a National Science Foundation Early Career Development Program (CAREE  more
Scientists Dispute Hypothesis That Climate Change Will Unleash Massive Ag Pest Populations
DAVIS, California, May 12 -- The University of California Davis posted the following news: * * * Scientists Dispute Hypothesis That Climate Change Will Unleash Massive Ag Pest Populations * The widespread hypothesis that climate warming will result in unprecedented agricultural pest populations and cause food insecurity worldwide is oversimplified, according to a new study by a team led by Mia Lippey, an entomologist at the University of California, Davis. But the study does indicate that pe  more
SDSU to award honorary doctorate to life sciences executive
SAN DIEGO, California, May 12 -- California State University San Diego State University posted the following news: * * * SDSU to award honorary doctorate to life sciences executive * San Diego State University will award an honorary degree to Gregory T. Lucier, a longtime business leader in San Diego's biotech and health care industries and a supporter of SDSU's Guardian Scholars program. In an annual tradition recognizing service to the university and the San Diego community, the doctor o  more
Sea Grant seeks graduate students for 2027 Marine Policy Fellowship Program in D.C.
ITHACA, New York, May 12 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Sea Grant seeks graduate students for 2027 Marine Policy Fellowship Program in D.C. * New York Sea Grant (NYSG) is looking for graduate students to apply for Sea Grant's John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship (Knauss Fellowship), a nationwide program that provides year-long unique opportunities to work in Washington, D.C. executive (federal agency) and legislative (U.S. House of Representatives and Senate) offic  more
Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters -- May 11
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 11 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters -- May 11 * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -As part of our regular "We Are!" feature, we recognize 22 Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what's asked of them in their work at the University. This week, on behalf of the entire Penn State community, we'd like to say thank you to: * Sarah Davis, educator for food, families, and communities in Penn  more
Senior Spotlight: Morgann Lazrovitch's Academic and Creative Journey at IU Southeast
NEW ALBANY, Indiana, May 12 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news: * * * Senior Spotlight: Morgann Lazrovitch's Academic and Creative Journey at IU Southeast * - 1:- 1:View print quality image about person with purple hair in white shirt and black pants standing next to poster board. about person with purple hair in white shirt and black pants standing next to poster board. Morgann Lazrovitch is a graduating senior at Indiana University Southeast, completing a de  more
Serbian Ambassador Dragan Sutanovac visits Austin Peay for landmark engagement on diplomacy, U.S.-Serbia relations
CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, May 12 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * Serbian Ambassador Dragan Sutanovac visits Austin Peay for landmark engagement on diplomacy, U.S.-Serbia relations * From the left are Ambassador Dragan Sutanovac, APSU Fulbright Visiting Scholar Dr. Vladimir Trapara, Minister-Counsellor Ivona Bagaric, Minister-Counsellor Stefan Dragojevic, APSU INSMS Director Dr. Rich Mifsud, APSU INSMS Assistant Professor Dr. Rudy B. Baker, APSU INSMS Assistant   more
Seven Seniors Recognized for Highest GPAs at Winthrop Commencement Ceremonies
ROCK HILL, South Carolina, May 11 -- Winthrop University posted the following news: * * * Seven Seniors Recognized for Highest GPAs at Winthrop Commencement Ceremonies * HIGHLIGHTS * In the morning ceremony, Morgan Baxter, Lila Dailey, Hunter Garrison, Ciaran Murphy, Betsy Ryerson and Olivia Whitfield were brought to the stage to be honored. The seniors earned degrees either from the College of Visual and Performing Arts or the College of Arts and Sciences. * Emily Nycole Ellis receive  more
She Came as One Woman. She Leaves as a Better One.
HOUSTON, Texas, May 12 -- Texas Southern University posted the following news: * * * She Came as One Woman. She Leaves as a Better One. * There is something you need to understand about Kayla King before you learn anything else. She is actually shy. Not shy in the way people say when they mean humble. Shy in the real way. Introverted. Reserved. Now hold that image. Hold it tight. Because it is going to make everything else she has accomplished during her time at Texas Southern University  more
SIUE Awards 2026-2027 Hoppe Research Professor to Art and Design's Abbey Hepner
EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, May 12 -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus posted the following news: * * * SIUE Awards 2026-2027 Hoppe Research Professor to Art and Design's Abbey Hepner * The Graduate School at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has awarded the 2026-2027 Hoppe Research Professor Award to Abbey Hepner, MFA, associate professor and area head of photography and digital media in the College of Arts and Sciences' Department of Art and Design. The Hoppe Research  more
Slippery Rock: Sophia Duncan Conducts Research Connecting Occupational Therapy to Cancer Care
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pennsylvania, May 13 -- Slippery Rock University issued the following news: * * * Sophia Duncan conducts research connecting occupational therapy to cancer care A Slippery Rock University doctoral student emerged as a leader in occupational therapy through impactful research connecting oncology and patient care. Sophia Duncan, '23, '26 ODT, who graduated last week from SRU's Doctor of Occupational Therapy program, conducted research identifying levels of perceived preparedness   more
Soil scientist awarded $1.6M NSF grant to study 'living skin' of arid ecosystems
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 12 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Soil scientist awarded $1.6M NSF grant to study 'living skin' of arid ecosystems * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -A Penn State soil scientist has received a $1.6 million, five-year grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) to fund her team's study of how increasing temperature fluctuations impact the biocrust microbiome -the complex, thin-layer microbe community that stabilizes soil, fi  more
Solving hard problems in soft electronics
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 12 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Solving hard problems in soft electronics * A crepe cake. That's how Camille Cunin describes the polymer-metal "sandwiches" that became a highlight of her doctoral thesis at MIT's Department of Materials Science and Engineering (DMSE). Over close to five years, these composites were a key component of her research on bioelectronics -devices designed to interface with the human bod  more
Southern Connecticut State University: Research, Teaching, and Clinical Practice - Doctoral Journey
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, May 13 -- Southern Connecticut State University issued the following news: * * * Research, Teaching, and Clinical Practice: A Doctoral Journey For Liz Schacht, the path to a doctoral degree in social work has been shaped by frontline experience, a passion for mentoring, and a commitment to understanding how people endure and heal. A student in Southern's DSW program, she is preparing to graduate this month, carrying with her not just a credential, but a body of researc  more
Space Dynamics Lab President Jed Hancock Awarded Governor's Medal for Science & Technology
LOGAN, Utah, May 12 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Space Dynamics Lab President Jed Hancock Awarded Governor's Medal for Science & Technology * NORTH LOGAN - Jed Hancock, president of Utah State University's Space Dynamics Laboratory, has been awarded the Utah Governor's Medal for Science and Technology in the Government category. Hancock received the award during a ceremony honoring four recipients on April 30. The Governor's Medal for Science and Technology, es  more
St. Catherine University Congratulates Fulbright Recipient Theo Von Weiss '23
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 13 -- St. Catherine University issued the following news: * * * St. Catherine University congratulates Fulbright recipient Theo von Weiss '23 The prestigious 2025-26 Fulbright-Nehru Award will support the alum's research project in India next year. * St. Catherine University is delighted to announce that Theo von Weiss '23 has received the Fulbright-Nehru Award, a prestigious international award facilitating academic and cultural exchange between India and the Unite  more
St. Olaf student entrepreneurs compete in 12th annual Ole Cup
NORTHFIELD, Minnesota, May 12 -- St. Olaf College issued the following news: * * * St. Olaf student entrepreneurs compete in 12th annual Ole Cup * On Saturday, April 25, St. Olaf College students took to Viking Theater's stage one by one to pitch ideas shaped by years of work, lived experiences, and, in some cases, loss. It was time for the 12th annual Ole Cup. The Ole Cup -St. Olaf's annual entrepreneurship competition hosted by the Piper Center for Vocation and Career -brings together   more
STONY BROOK MEDICINE COMMUNITY MEDICAL GROUP WELCOMES DAVID REAVIS, MD, FACOG, AND HIS PRACTICE...
STONY BROOK, New York, May 12 -- The State University of New York Stony Brook University posted the following news: * * * STONY BROOK MEDICINE COMMUNITY MEDICAL GROUP WELCOMES DAVID REAVIS, MD, FACOG, AND HIS PRACTICE... * EAST PATCHOGUE, NY, MAY 12, 2026 - David Reavis, MD, FACOG, with his practice, Patchogue Gynecology, has joined Stony Brook Medicine Community Medical Group, part of Stony Brook Medicine's expanding network of community practices. This addition expands access to high-quali  more
Student Researches Light-Driven Chemistry to Create Everyday Products
FULLERTON, California, May 12 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news: * * * Student Researches Light-Driven Chemistry to Create Everyday Products * When graduating senior Liam Ryals first entered Cal State Fullerton, studying chemistry seemed daunting, despite his keen interest in science. "But I decided to study chemistry to prove to myself that I could accomplish anything I set my mind to do," he said. Ryals is on track to earn a bachelor's degree in   more
Students drive policy change in Albany in Brooks State Policy Advocacy Clinic
ITHACA, New York, May 12 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Students drive policy change in Albany in Brooks State Policy Advocacy Clinic * This spring, students from the Brooks School turned knowledge into action in Albany as part of the State Policy Advocacy Clinic's engaged learning approach to teaching how to effectively change policy in New York State. During the spring semester, undergraduate and second-year MPA students worked together in teams to research, design,  more
Students lead UNM effort to recover food, reduce waste and support basic needs
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, May 12 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * Students lead UNM effort to recover food, reduce waste and support basic needs * At The University of New Mexico, students are leading a growing effort to recover surplus food, support their peers and reduce waste, all at the same time. Food waste is one of the largest contributors to landfill emissions in the United States, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. At UNM, student  more
Students Present for 2026 Undergraduate and Graduate Research Conference
NIAGARA FALLS, New York, May 12 -- Niagara University posted the following news: * * * Students Present for 2026 Undergraduate and Graduate Research Conference * As part of an annual tradition at the end of the school year, Niagara University undergraduate students have the opportunity to present scholarly research for the Undergraduate and Graduate Research Conference (UGGRC). Approximately 142 students across various academic disciplines took part in a panel presentation or poster session   more
Study abroad propels careers of graduating seniors
ITHACA, New York, May 12 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Study abroad propels careers of graduating seniors * Every year, around 2,000 Cornell students say a temporary goodbye to their lives in Ithaca - in pursuit of international experiences outside their comfort zone. Their time studying abroad gave graduating seniors Kevin Chang and Ana Hoffman Sole knowledge of new places, new skills and rich new communities. Now they're looking ahead to career paths that build o  more
Study finds digital therapy app improves student mental health
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 12 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Study finds digital therapy app improves student mental health * A study of more than 6,200 university students, including some at WashU, found that a smartphone app combined with personal coaching via text messages can be an effective intervention against depression, anxiety and eating disorders. Compared with students who received a referral, those who were offered the app reported fewer sy  more
Study reveals icy origins of mysterious Uranus ring
MOSCOW, Idaho, May 11 -- The University of Idaho issued the following news release: * * * Study reveals icy origins of mysterious Uranus ring * MOSCOW, Idaho - Scientists have confirmed that one of Uranus's faint outer rings is made primarily of water ice -a surprising discovery that is reshaping what researchers know about how some of the planet's rings formed. Matthew Hedman, a professor of physics at University of Idaho, contributed to the study by analyzing telescope data to help deter  more
Summer 2026 digital humanities fellows announced
LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 12 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Summer 2026 digital humanities fellows announced * The Center for Digital Research in the Humanities is welcoming the fifth annual cohort of digital humanities fellows for the summer of 2026. Graduate students will participate in the program designed to support their research, scholarship, professional development and creative production skills. This year's interdisciplinary cohort was selected through  more
SUNY University at Albany: Nature Study - Researchers Use Methane 'Fingerprints' to Better Track Global Emissions
ALBANY, New York, May 13 (TNSjou) -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * Nature Study: Researchers Use Methane 'Fingerprints' to Better Track Global Emissions By Mike Nolan Atmospheric methane levels have surged to record highs in recent years and are projected to increase by as much as 13 percent by 2030, according to a report from the Climate & Clean Air Coalition. As scientists work to better understand what is driving this rise, a new collaborative study published  more
Supporting Our Asian American Communities for Heritage Month and Beyond
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, May 12 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news: * * * Supporting Our Asian American Communities for Heritage Month and Beyond * May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, but no matter the time of year, we don't have to look far to find support, community engagement, and cultural celebration of Asian Americans at UNC Greensboro. Cultural Learning and Support Although 5% of our student enrollment id  more
Susquehanna University: Faculty win awards for scholarship, teaching, advising
SELINSGROVE, Pennsylvania, May 9 -- Susquehanna University posted the following news: * * * Faculty win awards for scholarship, teaching, advising Susquehanna University announced faculty awards for research, teaching and advising at its 168th Commencement. Awards were presented to John Bodinger de Uriarte, professor of anthropology, the John C. Horn Award for Distinguished Scholarship and Creative Activity; Anjee Gorkhali, associate professor of finance and analytics, the Donald D. Housley   more
Syracuse University: Biotechnology Students Connect With Industry Leaders
SYRACUSE, New York, May 13 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Biotechnology Students Connect With Industry Leaders The third annual Biotechnology Conference included a day of networking with companies, a panel discussion and a poster session, connecting students with career-building opportunities. Dan Bernardi Internship and job leads, career insights and cutting-edge research were all on display at the third annual Biotechnology Conference on March 28. Six industry sci  more
Ten Faculty Named Provost Seed Fellows for Interdisciplinary Research
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, May 12 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * Ten Faculty Named Provost Seed Fellows for Interdisciplinary Research * EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (May 12, 2026) -Ten North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University faculty will receive a portion of $250,000 to $25,000 each in seed funding through the Provost's Faculty Seed Fellows initiative, making way for major returns on investment. The Faculty Seed   more
Tennessee Tech hosts statewide school psychology institute, highlighting faculty expertise and collaboration
COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, May 12 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Tennessee Tech hosts statewide school psychology institute, highlighting faculty expertise and collaboration * Tennessee Tech University recently welcomed school psychology professionals from across the state as the host site for the Tennessee Association of School Psychologists (TASP) 2026 Spring Institute. Held in Bell Hall on Tech's campus, the daylong event brought together scho  more
Texas A&M Students Send AggieSat 6 Into Orbit
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 13 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Texas A&M students send AggieSat 6 into orbit AggieSat 6 will serve as an ear in space for teams on the ground to better identify where other satellites are located and measure low level radiation in the Earth's atmosphere. By Marina Vences, College of Engineering After over seven years of research and development, the student-run AggieSat Laboratory has sent the AggieSat 6 sa  more
The combined power of cutting-edge research and authentic connection
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, May 12 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * The combined power of cutting-edge research and authentic connection * The following story originally appeared as an online exclusive for the W&M Alumni Magazine. - Ed. On April 17, William & Mary celebrated the recipients of the 2026 Plumeri Awards for Faculty Excellence. Nine faculty members and one former athletics staff member received the awards, which are accompanied by a $20,000 stipend to pursue res  more
The dam dilemma: How to build dams to best protect community, environment
EAST LANSING, Michigan, May 12 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * The dam dilemma: How to build dams to best protect community, environment * As the U.S. and other countries expand clean energy, large hydropower dams, often seen as a reliable renewable solution, can come with significant environmental and social costs if not planned thoughtfully. New research from Michigan State University finds that without better planning and community involvement, dam projects  more
The Making of a Miracle: UTRGV graduate turns personal adversity into passion for public service
BROWNSVILLE, Texas, May 12 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley posted the following news: * * * The Making of a Miracle: UTRGV graduate turns personal adversity into passion for public service * CLASS OF 2026 RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - MAY 12, 2026 - Miracle Linnea Sanchez will graduate Saturday, May 16, with a bachelor's degree in philosophy and a pre-law concentration, bringing her one step closer to her childhood dream of becoming an attorney. Sanchez's path was shaped by ear  more
Thomas Grant awarded Chancellor's Horizon Award for Faculty Research and Scholarship
BUFFALO, New York, May 12 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Thomas Grant awarded Chancellor's Horizon Award for Faculty Research and Scholarship * Thomas Grant, PhD, is assistant professor of structural biology in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. Photo: Sandra Kicman By Ellen Goldbaum BUFFALO, N.Y. - Thomas D. Grant, PhD, assistant professor of structural biology in the Jacobs School of Medicine and   more
Thoreau, the artist? A new book sheds light on the author's other work
BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 12 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * Thoreau, the artist? A new book sheds light on the author's other work * Henry David Thoreau, the artist? New book sheds light on the author's less known work In a new book, Northeastern's Kathleen Kelly delves into the little studied drawings in Henry David Thoreau's journal. Where words failed, drawings helped catalog nature in ways that were more scientific than poetic. by Cody Mello-Klein May 12  more
Tiny worms, with help from Brown University researchers, may hold key to treating rare childhood disease
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 12 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Tiny worms, with help from Brown University researchers, may hold key to treating rare childhood disease * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -A new worm model developed by Brown University researchers could play a key role in treating a rare genetic disease that causes paralysis in children and worsens with age. Developed in the lab of neuroscientist Anne Hart, a genetically engineered C. elegans nemato  more
Two MTSU students selected for prestigious medical scientist training programs
MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, May 12 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * Two MTSU students selected for prestigious medical scientist training programs * MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -Two Middle Tennessee State University Honors students have been selected for highly competitive Medical Scientist Training Program summer research opportunities, placing them among a small group of undergraduates nationwide preparing for careers as physician-scientists. Alexis Katz, a biol  more
UC Irvine Team Identifies Where Renewable Hydrogen Delivers the Greatest Social Benefit
IRVINE, California, May 13 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * UC Irvine team identifies where renewable hydrogen delivers the greatest social benefit Energy source comparison study offers a strategic roadmap for decarbonization * A new UC Irvine study uses monetized life-cycle analysis to compare hydrogen, direct electrification and fossil fuel pathways across heavy-duty transport and industrial sectors. * The researchers conclude  more
UC San Diego Receives $5 Million Renewal for Prestigious Faculty Recruitment and Training Program
LA JOLLA, California, May 12 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * UC San Diego Receives $5 Million Renewal for Prestigious Faculty Recruitment and Training Program * The University of California San Diego has been awarded a $5 million renewal for its Faculty Institutional Recruitment for Sustainable Transformation (FIRST) program, part of a nationwide initiative from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Common Fund to enrich the biomedical work  more
UC San Diego Team Launches Free 'Digital Twin' for End-to-End Testing of Applications over Wireless
LA JOLLA, California, May 11 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * UC San Diego Team Launches Free 'Digital Twin' for End-to-End Testing of Applications over Wireless * Key Takeaways * Tiny-Twin lets researchers test wireless ideas in a realistic virtual network without expensive equipment or proprietary data. * The free, open-source platform runs on standard computers, making advanced wireless testing more accessible to students, startups a  more
UC Santa Cruz celebrates 2025 Chancellor's Innovation Impact Award recipients
SANTA CRUZ, California, May 12 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * UC Santa Cruz celebrates 2025 Chancellor's Innovation Impact Award recipients * Research, innovation, and community impact took center stage at UC Santa Cruz as faculty, researchers, students, staff, and community partners gathered to celebrate the recipients of the 2025 Chancellor's Innovation Impact Awards. The 2025 award recipients are Richard E. Green, Lifetime Achievement   more
UCF Emergency Management Faculty Selected for Prestigious FEMA Fellowship
ORLANDO, Florida, May 12 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF Emergency Management Faculty Selected for Prestigious FEMA Fellowship * Highlights * The Vanguard Executive Crisis Leaders Fellowship is a two-week, senior-level leadership program focused on improving personal and collective preparedness in emergency management and crisis leadership. * UCF's Claire Connolly Knox and Chris Emrich, who each worked with FEMA prior to joining UCF's School of  more
UCF Scientist Sends Blood Clotting Research to Space
ORLANDO, Florida, May 12 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF Scientist Sends Blood Clotting Research to Space * Highlights * Hansjorg Schwertz is leading the NASA-funded Megakaryocytes Orbiting in Outer Space and Near Earth (MOON) study, which examines how space flight affects the development and function of megakaryocytes -bone marrow cells -as they create platelets. * Pre- and post-mission medical testing of astronauts on the International Space   more
UConn Law Professor Examines How AI Shapes the Racial Wealth Gap
STORRS, Connecticut, May 12 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Law Professor Examines How AI Shapes the Racial Wealth Gap * When UConn Law Professor Nadiyah J. Humber set out to examine artificial intelligence in housing, employment, and lending, she focused on one central question: Does AI affect the racial wealth gap, and if so, how? In the United States, wealth determines long-term security, influencing housing stability, educational opportunity, and  more
UH Report: Menefee Leads Green in 18th Congressional District Democratic Runoff
HOUSTON, Texas, May 13 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * UH Report: Menefee Leads Green in 18th Congressional District Democratic Runoff Hobby School Survey Also Found Mealer Leading Cain in 9th Congressional District Republican Runoff Key Takeaways * Christian Menefee has a seven-point lead over Al Green in the Democratic runoff for Congressional District 18, 50% to 43%. * Alex Mealer leads Briscoe Cain by nine points in the Republican runoff for Congr  more
UIS Innovate Springfield and SIU School of Medicine Partner to Expand Area Research
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 13 -- The University of Illinois Springfield campus issued the following news: * * * UIS Innovate Springfield and SIU School of Medicine partner to expand area research Innovate Springfield, the University of Illinois Springfield's hub for innovation and entrepreneurship, and Southern Illinois University School of Medicine have partnered to expand access to specialized research and innovation space in Springfield, creating new opportunities for entrepreneurs, startu  more
University of Cincinnati: 'GangTok' - Study Provides Insights About the Presence of Gang Culture on Tiktok
CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 13 (TNSjou) -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * 'GangTok': Study provides insights about the presence of gang culture on Tiktok UC criminologist has a research focus on urban street gangs and health criminology By Cedric Ricks, 260/415-8554, cedric.ricks@uc.edu Phys.org highlighted a new study by the University of Cincinnati that is shedding light on TikTok content produced by gang members. The study analyzes 397 public TikTok videos assoc  more
University of Cincinnati: College of Medicine Alumnae and Faculty Chair Support Shared Alma Mater
CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 13 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * College of Medicine alumnae and faculty chair support shared alma mater Michael A. Thomas, MD, and Cincinnati OB-GYN Megan Kessler, MD, Med '92 met in the hallways of the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in the early 1990s. Now married and parents to two adult children, both Thomas and Kessler are respected leaders in their field. Thomas is a professor and the chair of the UC Department of O  more
University of Iowa College of Engineering: BME Graduate Credits Research Experience in Landing Job
IOWA CITY, Iowa, May 13 -- The University of Iowa College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * BME graduate credits research experience in landing job Conducting research in a pediatric cardiology clinic throughout college opened doors for Alex Sigman, who will be graduating next week with a degree in biomedical engineering (BME). University of Iowa's research prowess and the crossover of medicine and engineering was a strong draw for the Metamora, Illinois native in selecting Io  more
University of Michigan: Lauren Hood's Think Tank on Black Thriving
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 13 -- The University of Michigan issued the following Q&A on May 12, 2026, involving Lauren Hood, assistant professor of practice at the Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning: * * * Lauren Hood's think tank on Black thriving DETROIT--When Lauren Hood wanted to know how to improve the quality of life for Black Detroiters, she looked to people who were already thriving. Hood, assistant professor of practice at the University of Michigan Taubman College of   more
University of Michigan: Rural-urban Divide - Neighborhood Conditions Shape Teen Smoking
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 13 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Rural-urban divide: Neighborhood conditions shape teen smoking Teens in disadvantaged neighborhoods are more likely to smoke, but it depends on whether they live in rural or urban areas. A new University of Michigan study highlights a distinct rural-urban gap in adolescent health. It reports that the link between neighborhood disadvantage and cigarette use appears only in rural areas. Teens in  more
University of Puget Sound Professor Launches Study of Neural Connections During Aging
TACOMA, Washington, May 12 -- The University of Puget Sound posted the following news: * * * University of Puget Sound Professor Launches Study of Neural Connections During Aging * University of Puget Sound Assistant Professor of Biology Elisa Frankel has launched a new research program focused on synapses, the vital connections between brain cells, following a successful grant proposal to the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust. The project investigates the molecular mechanisms that help synapses  more
University of Washington School of Medicine: AI Models Comb Patient Data to Predict Cardiac-arrest Risk
SEATTLE, Washington, May 13 (TNSjou) -- The University of Washington School of Medicine posted the following news release: * * * AI models comb patient data to predict cardiac-arrest risk Analyses of electronic health records and electrocardiograms create a path to lowering incidence of the often-fatal event. * A patient's electrocardiogram, or EKG, is shown on a monitor. Researchers have developed artificial intelligence (AI) models that can scrutinize electronic health records (EHR) and   more
University of Wyoming: Research Shows How Much Space Between Houses Keeps Big Game Moving
LARAMIE, Wyoming, May 13 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * New Research Shows How Much Space Between Houses Keeps Big Game Moving Housing development is expanding, pushing homes into wild landscapes at an unprecedented pace. The allure of living near the West's large landscapes and its big game species such as elk, deer and pronghorn has increased demand for houses in these areas. Yet, as residential development moves into previously undeveloped areas, those same   more
UNT Health researcher Scott Maddux studies how the human body adapts to extreme environments
FORT WORTH, Texas, May 12 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * UNT Health researcher Scott Maddux studies how the human body adapts to extreme environments * At UNT Health Fort Worth, researchers are stepping inside a climate-controlled chamber to answer a question scientists have debated for more than a century: How does the human body adapt to different environments? Dr. Scott Maddux, associate professor and interim director of the Center fo  more
USC inks licensing agreement for prostate cancer screening tool
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, May 12 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news: * * * USC inks licensing agreement for prostate cancer screening tool * The University of South Carolina has agreed to license an algorithm developed by a renowned cancer and nutritional epidemiologist to a health sciences company that offers home cancer screening tests in a deal announced Tuesday (May 12). 20/20 Biolabs Inc. will commercialize a patented technology developed by James Hebert, di  more
USC Researchers Launch Study of the Most Complex Lab-grown Kidney Structures
LOS ANGELES, California, May 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * USC researchers launch study of the most complex lab-grown kidney structures A $2.1 million grant from CIRM supports the new project designed to understand how mature lab-grown kidney structures, which combine the kidney's filtering and urine-collecting components, can improve the study of disease and development of therapies. A team led by USC St  more
UT Knoxville Sets Tuition, Proposes Minimum Pay Increase
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, May 12 -- The University of Tennessee posted the following news: * * * UT Knoxville Sets Tuition, Proposes Minimum Pay Increase * The University of Tennessee, Knoxville's Campus Advisory Board heard presentations on the upcoming annual budget, student success initiatives, and accomplishments from a historic year for the university at its meeting May 12. The board approved the new budget, sending it to the UT Board of Trustees to consider at its annual meeting in June.   more
UT Tyler Honors Student Appointed to State Learning Technology Advisory Committee
TYLER, Texas, May 13 -- The University of Texas Tyler campus issued the following news release: * * * UT Tyler Honors Student Appointed to State Learning Technology Advisory Committee John Schnell of Tyler, a junior biochemistry major and Honors student at The University of Texas at Tyler, was appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott to serve a one-year term as the student representative on the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Learning Technology Advisory Committee, effective June 1. LTAC enga  more
Virginia Tech: Six Students Receive Scholarships Supporting Crash Safety Research
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 13 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Six students receive scholarships supporting crash safety research By Lindsay Key Six Virginia Tech engineering students received 2026-27 Clay Gabler Memorial Scholarships supporting their study of transportation and crash safety, injury biomechanics, vehicle crashworthiness, automated vehicles, and aeronautical safety. The awards have been given annually since 2023 in honor of Hampton Clay Gabler III, former pr  more
Want to succeed in academia? Build a network beyond your co-authors
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 12 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Want to succeed in academia? Build a network beyond your co-authors * Is one type of collaboration more crucial than the other? To answer this question, a team of researchers led by Lluis Danus, postdoctoral fellow at the Center for Information Networks and Democracy (CIND), and Sandra Gonzalez-Bailon, co-director of CIND and Carolyn Marvin Professor of Communication and Sociology at the Ann  more
Wayne State College: Colvard Receives 2026 Teaching Excellence Award
WAYNE, Nebraska, May 13 -- Wayne State College issued the following news release: * * * Colvard Receives 2026 Teaching Excellence Award The award from State Nebraska Bank & Trust was presented to history professor Dr. Eric Colvard during the baccalaureate commencement ceremony May 9. * Wayne State College is proud to announce that Dr. Eric Colvard, professor of history, was presented the State Nebraska Bank & Trust Teaching Excellence Award at the college's May 9 baccalaureate commencement   more
What's Happening at WKU
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, May 12 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * What's Happening at WKU * Here is a listing of WKU events for Tuesday, May 12 through Saturday, May 30. All times are Central (unless noted). For more events, visit the WKU Events calendar at https://www.wku.edu/events. or follow @wkuevents on Instagram. ( More: How to Place Campus Events on WKU Events Calendar) Tuesday, May 12 7 p.m.: Planetarium Show : Motion of the Spheres: How Everything S  more
When kids talk about gun violence, other kids listen
GALVESTON, Texas, May 12 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * When kids talk about gun violence, other kids listen * UTMB Health pediatric surgeon Dr. Bindi Naik-Mathuria knows firsthand the devastation that happens when childhood and gun violence cross paths. "A pediatric surgeon is deeply involved with children injured or killed by gun violence. I have had to operate on children as young as 4 with severe injuries caused by a single bullet, re  more
Where the Class of 2026 is headed
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 12 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Where the Class of 2026 is headed * Penn's 270th graduating class is going places; D.C., Oxford, and North Philly among them. They will seek advanced degrees, helm new startups, and seek solutions to the great challenges of the current time. For the graduating class at the Perelman School of Medicine, the next steps are revealed at an annual Match Day celebration, with family and faculty j  more
Wine's leftovers could help wean chicken farms off antibiotics
ITHACA, New York, May 12 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Wine's leftovers could help wean chicken farms off antibiotics * Every year, millions of gallons of wine are pressed, leaving behind a mountain of pulpy residue - grape skins, seeds, stems and peels - that wineries struggle to dispose of. Now, researchers say this overlooked byproduct could find a new life on the farm, as a replacement for the antibiotics routinely added to chicken feed. Dietary grape pomace mi  more
Wine's leftovers could help wean chicken farms off antibiotics
ITHACA, New York, May 12 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * Wine's leftovers could help wean chicken farms off antibiotics * By Laura Reiley, Cornell Chronicle May 12, 2026 LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Email Share Every year, millions of gallons of wine are pressed, leaving behind a mountain of pulpy residue - grape skins, seeds, stems and peels - that wineries struggle to dispose of. Now, researchers say this overlooked bypro  more
WIU Faculty Members Selected for Prestigious IIN Faculty Fellowship
MACOMB, Illinois, May 12 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * WIU Faculty Members Selected for Prestigious IIN Faculty Fellowship * MACOMB, IL -Western Illinois University is proud to announce that Josh Averbeck, professor of Communication and director of the WIU Social Media Lab, and Ashley Frederick, Nursing instructor, have been selected as members of the inaugural cohort of the Illinois Innovation Network (IIN) Faculty Fellows. The IIN Faculty Fellows  more
Wrap up for April 30 BOV meeting
FAIRFAX, Virginia, May 11 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Wrap up for April 30 BOV meeting * At its final meeting of the academic year, the George Mason University Board of Visitors saluted graduates from the Early Identification Program, received an update on the men's basketball program from Coach Tony Skinn, and passed a six-year capital plan, among other actions, including approval of a tuition and fees increase for 2026-27. Andre Marshall, vice president fo  more
WVWC Health Science Students Present at First Student Research Symposium
BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, May 12 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College posted the following news: * * * WVWC Health Science Students Present at First Student Research Symposium * BUCKHANNON, West Virginia -West Virginia Wesleyan College Health Science presented its first Student Research Symposium recently showcasing graduating seniors' capstone research projects. Dr. Jessica Riffee, assistant professor of health sciences, said, "Watching our Health Science seniors take the stage to share the  more
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