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Research from U.S. Colleges Newsletter for Tuesday May 19, 2026 ( 169 items )  
$1M gift to WVU Chambers College advances student work to improve communities via Data Driven WV
MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, May 18 -- West Virginia University posted the following news: * * * $1M gift to WVU Chambers College advances student work to improve communities via Data Driven WV * A $1 million gift to the West Virginia University John Chambers College of Business and Economics from an alum's family bridges experiential learning and community outreach by expanding support for Data Driven WV. Housed within the Chambers College Department of Management Information Systems and Su  more
$3M NIH grant to support research on memory and exaggerated fear responses
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 18 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * $3M NIH grant to support research on memory and exaggerated fear responses * Experiencing a traumatic event sometimes produces long-lasting biological changes that can lead to an exaggerated fear response to future stressful events, such as what occurs in individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). To better understand the regulatory mechanisms in the brain that produce this bi  more
2026 ASLO Conference
ITHACA, New York, May 18 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * 2026 ASLO Conference * * Biological Field Station * Ashley School of Global Development and the Environment * Natural Resources and the Environment Section Senior Research Associate Jim Watkins and graduate student Kayden Nasworthy attended the annual conference of the American Society of Limnology and Oceanography in Montreal, Quebec from May 12-17. Watkins  more
2026 Faculty Awards
BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, May 18 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * 2026 Faculty Awards * The awards/recognitions/funding below were granted to faculty at the 2024 Commencement Ceremony: * Selby Hearth, Associate Professor of Geology | The Rosalyn R. Schwartz Teaching Award * Sebastian Anti, Assistant Professor of Economics | The Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation Award for Distinguished Teaching * Shiamin Kwa, Professor of East Asian Languages and Cultu  more
80-year-old works toward another milestone: A Mercer degree
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 18 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * 80-year-old works toward another milestone: A Mercer degree * E. Gayle Barnett is proof that it's never too late to go after a dream. For decades, the Northwest Atlanta resident wanted to go back to college to finish her degree and become a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., an organization dedicated to service, scholarship, sisterhood and social action to which many of her family and friends belong. She  more
AI-Powered CPR Coach Outperforms 911 Dispatchers in Guiding Bystander Resuscitation
LA JOLLA, California, May 18 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * AI-Powered CPR Coach Outperforms 911 Dispatchers in Guiding Bystander Resuscitation * Key Takeaways * ChatCPR beat human dispatchers in every head-to-head test using real 911 call recordings. * It scored 100% on CPR checklists in simulations and 99-100% in real-call comparisons. * The open-source tool is designed to support, not replace, dispatchers and responders. * Re  more
Alicia Rueda-Acedo earns Piper Professor Award
ARLINGTON, Texas, May 18 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Alicia Rueda-Acedo earns Piper Professor Award * The University of Texas at Arlington's Alicia Rueda-Acedo has received the Piper Professor Award recognizing outstanding college professors across Texas. Established in 1958 by the San Antonio-based Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation, the award honors 10 professors per academic year for their dedication to the teaching profession and fo  more
Amanda Fairchild named faculty director of Capstone Scholars program
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, May 18 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news: * * * Amanda Fairchild named faculty director of Capstone Scholars program * Amanda J. Fairchild has been named faculty director of the Capstone Scholars Program, effective May 16. A professor and associate department chair in the Department of Psychology, Fairchild brings nearly two decades of experience in academic leadership, student mentorship and interdisciplinary collaboration to the role.  more
Ambler corpse flower Little Stinker blooms once again
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 18 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Ambler corpse flower Little Stinker blooms once again * The corpse flower growing inside the Temple Ambler Greenhouse and Research Complex bloomed for the first time since 2021, giving off a powerful stench and attracting hundreds of visitors. Little Stinker bloomed for the first time since 2021, filling the Ambler Greenhouse and Research Complex with its infamous stench. Photo by Ava B. Mendelsohn   more
Anna Espinoza '26, Connor Stevens '26, and Elizabeth Wehby '26 Named 2026 George Barrett Fellows
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 18 -- Vanderbilt Law School posted the following news: * * * Anna Espinoza '26, Connor Stevens '26, and Elizabeth Wehby '26 Named 2026 George Barrett Fellows * Anna Espinoza, Connor Stevens, and Elizabeth Wehby have been named George Barrett Social Justice Fellows for the Vanderbilt Law Class of 2026. Their appointments as George Barrett Social Justice Fellows were announced by Dean Chris Guthrie. The Barrett Social Justice Fellowship honors the legacy of renowned  more
Art is Medicine: The Healing Power of Nature
MIAMI, Florida, May 18 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Art is Medicine: The Healing Power of Nature * An Art Is Medicine exhibit featuring National Geographic photographer Mac Stone brings the healing power of nature into Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. There is a strong parallel between a photographer looking through a camera lens and a scientist looking through the lens of a microscope. Both are in search of the minute detail t  more
Art, research, and Night at the Museum: The flourishing partnership between UC Santa Cruz Humanities and the Museum of Art and History
SANTA CRUZ, California, May 18 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Art, research, and Night at the Museum: The flourishing partnership between UC Santa Cruz Humanities and the Museum of Art and History * In April, the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History (MAH) marked its 30th anniversary with a gala Red Ball, replete with cocktails, dancing, light installations, live magic, and aura photography. As part of this celebration, the MAH also launched "  more
Associate Dean Daryl Lim moderates EUIPO IP case law panel
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, May 18 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Associate Dean Daryl Lim moderates EUIPO IP case law panel * Daryl Lim, H. Laddie Montague Jr. Chair in Law, associate dean for research and strategic partnerships, and founding director of the IP Law and Innovation Initiative at Penn State Dickinson Law, will moderate a comparative trademark law panel at the 6th IP Case Law Conference, hosted by the European Union Intelle  more
Associated Student Government announces 2026 Outstanding Professor Award, top 15 nominees
OXFORD, Ohio, May 18 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Associated Student Government announces 2026 Outstanding Professor Award, top 15 nominees * Miami University's Associated Student Government (ASG) announced the top 15 nominees and Stephanie Danker as the winner of the 2026 Outstanding Professor Award. The award, managed by ASG, provides undergraduate students with an opportunity to recognize a faculty member who has had an exceptional impact on their Miami experienc  more
At 21, Litzy Ocampos is already leaving her mark
FORT WORTH, Texas, May 18 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * At 21, Litzy Ocampos is already leaving her mark * Think back to your life at 21. For many, it's a season of uncertainty, self-discovery, and learning to navigate independence for the first time. For Litzy Ocampos, her family and determination guided every step of a journey already marked by achievement. At just 21 years old, the soon-to-be Master of Public Health graduate has spent  more
Augustana College Celebrates Faculty Promotions and Tenure
ROCK ISLAND, Illinois, May 19 -- Augustana College issued the following news: * * * Augustana celebrates faculty promotions and tenure Augustana College is celebrating nine faculty members whose teaching, scholarship and mentorship strengthen the student-centered learning experience. At its annual spring meeting on May 15, the Augustana College Board of Trustees unanimously approved promotion and tenure for the nine faculty members. Augustana President Andrea Talentino said faculty members   more
Ball State's Dr. Renee Twibell Recognized Nationally for Pioneering Contributions to Nursing Science
MUNCIE, Indiana, May 18 -- Ball State University issued the following news release: * * * Ball State's Dr. Renee Twibell Recognized Nationally for Pioneering Contributions to Nursing Science * Dr. Renee Twibell, a Ball State University alumna and associate professor emerita in the University's School of Nursing, has been selected to receive the 2026 Pioneering Spirit Award from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). The national award, one of AACN's Visionary Leadership A  more
Beat-MS Trial at University of Miami Tests Stem Cell Therapy for Treatment-Resistant Multiple Sclerosis
MIAMI, Florida, May 18 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Beat-MS Trial at University of Miami Tests Stem Cell Therapy for Treatment-Resistant Multiple Sclerosis * A national clinical trial led is evaluating whether autologous stem cell transplantation can improve outcomes for patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis that no longer responds to standard therapies. A national phase 3 clinical trial now underway at the University   more
Biologist Aimee Dunlap discusses research on the ecology and evolution of learning as part of NextGen Precision Health Discovery Series
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 18 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news: * * * Biologist Aimee Dunlap discusses research on the ecology and evolution of learning as part of NextGen Precision Health Discovery Series * Biology Professor Aimee Dunlap was the featured speaker in last week's NextGen Precision Health Discovery Series event at UMSL's Millennium Student Center. (Photos by Derik Holtmann) Aimee Dunlap has long been fascinated by how animals learn - and   more
Boston University Medical School Graduates Step Into Their Futures at Annual Convocations
BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 19 -- Boston University issued the following news: * * * Boston University Medical School Graduates Step into Their Futures at Annual Convocations Speakers stress the importance of doctors earning trust, urge Class of 2026 graduates to make the world a better place By Doug Fraser Families and friends celebrated the passage of hundreds of Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine graduates into the worlds of medicine and science in two separate ceremonies held May   more
Bowie State Faculty & Staff Receive Statewide Recognition for Excellence in Nursing Education
BOWIE, Maryland, May 19 -- Bowie State University issued the following news release: * * * Bowie State Faculty & Staff Receive Statewide Recognition for Excellence in Nursing Education Recipients of the Dr. Peg E. Daw Nurse Faculty Annual Recognition Awards Collectively Awarded $60,000 in Grants * Bowie State University's Department of Nursing faculty and staff have earned six Dr. Peg E. Daw Nurse Faculty Annual Recognition (NFAR) Awards. Each award provides $10,000 to the recipients' insti  more
Building Confidence Through Opportunity: Lilian Branch's Journey at WKU
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, May 17 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * Building Confidence Through Opportunity: Lilian Branch's Journey at WKU * When Lilian Branch first arrived at Western Kentucky University, much of her future felt uncertain. "As a freshman... a lot of the dreams I had felt so far away and so lofty and unachievable," she recalls. What she did have, though, was curiosity and a willingness to follow it. Now a junior, that same curiosity has taken sh  more
Building Local Capacity to Catch Skin Cancer Early
MIAMI, Florida, May 18 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Building Local Capacity to Catch Skin Cancer Early * Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center provided hands-on training to local providers from across the Florida Keys to strengthen their ability to identify and respond to suspicious skin lesions earlier. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. An estimated 90% to 95% of melanoma cases in the United States are attr  more
Caltech Announces Eight Recipients of the 2026 National Brown Investigator Award
PASADENA, California, May 18 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Caltech Announces Eight Recipients of the 2026 National Brown Investigator Award * Each investigator, recognized for curiosity-driven research in chemistry or physics, will receive up to $2 million over five years The Brown Institute for Basic Sciences at Caltech today announced the 2026 class of Brown Investigators. The cohort, the third to be selected through the Brown Institute for Ba  more
Can AI help spot 'healthy' viruses in our bodies? UB researchers probe the human virome
BUFFALO, New York, May 18 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Can AI help spot 'healthy' viruses in our bodies? UB researchers probe the human virome * Dental, pharmacy and engineering faculty to engage in 4-year, $1.6 million study as part of Human Virome Program By Laurie Kaiser When it comes to viruses, it's long been the case of the naughty kid getting all the attention. For decades, scientists have focused primarily on t  more
Capstone team competes to keep astronauts fed
MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, May 18 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Capstone team competes to keep astronauts fed * More than 18 million Americans are estimated to have watched Artemis 2 launch on April 1. Among them was a group of Central Michigan University seniors for whom the day had extra meaning. Six students across the College of Science and Engineering watched it while finishing their capstone project, a box designed to keep food and tools viable in the  more
Case Western Reserve: How Neuroscience is Emerging as a Long term Economic Driver for Northeast Ohio
CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 18 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * How neuroscience is emerging as a long term economic driver for Northeast Ohio NeuroNEO 2026 showcases region's path to becoming neuroscience powerhouse Story by: Lydia Coutre Northeast Ohio has all the pieces to further establish its reputation as a nationally leading, economically competitive hub for neuroscience: cutting-edge research, world-renowned clinical care and a robust translational ecosys  more
CCE Develops Agricultural Workforce Through Butcher Apprenticeship Program
ITHACA, New York, May 18 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * CCE Develops Agricultural Workforce Through Butcher Apprenticeship Program * * Cornell Cooperative Extension Impact: Agriculture and Food Systems Relevance New York State livestock producers face limited access to meat processing in part due to a shortage of trained butchers. Farms often encounter processing waitlists of 12 months or more and therefore must sch  more
Central Michigan University: Forging a new path
MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, May 18 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Forging a new path * When Dr. Leonard Verhey, '18, reflects on his trajectory to becoming a neurosurgeon, he doesn't start in an operating room or a research lab-he starts at Central Michigan University. "It all started at CMU," he said. "That was the foundation-the building blocks were laid there; every neurosurgeon first needs to be a good physician." Today, Verhey is completing a prestigio  more
Charlie Rogers named 2026 George Nigh Award winner
ADA, Oklahoma, May 18 -- East Central University posted the following news: * * * Charlie Rogers named 2026 George Nigh Award winner * Charlie Rogers was named East Central University's 2026 George Nigh Award winner at the Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony, Friday May 15 at the Koi Ishto Stadium.  Rogers graduated with University Honors and a 4.0 GPA, earning a degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. During her time at ECU, Rogers served as Pre-Professionals Club President, Tri-Beta   more
CLACLS Presents Inaugural Undergraduate Research Award
AMHERST, Massachusetts, May 18 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * CLACLS Presents Inaugural Undergraduate Research Award * The Center for Latin American, Caribbean, and Latino Studies (CLACLS) recently announced the winners of its inaugural Undergraduate Research Award, presented through a public poster competition held during Founders Day.The competition, which reflects CLACLS's commitment to supporting interdisciplinary undergraduate research connected to L  more
Clark awards 612 undergraduate degrees to the Class of 2026
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, May 18 -- Clark University posted the following news: * * * Clark awards 612 undergraduate degrees to the Class of 2026 * 'No one's going to tell you exactly what to do next. But you will always have the ability to choose' Clark University conferred 612 undergraduate degrees to the Class of 2026. President David B. Fithian '87 encouraged graduates gathered at the DCU Center in downtown Worcester with family and loved ones to reflect upon their growth and applaud  more
CLAS investments continue to support student success at Iowa
IOWA CITY, Iowa, May 18 -- 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
CLAS Spanish major allows students to engage meaningfully with scholarly perspectives on language
IOWA CITY, Iowa, May 18 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * CLAS Spanish major allows students to engage meaningfully with scholarly perspectives on language * After realizing how accessible the Spanish major was at the University of Iowa, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences student Isabella Weber decided to switch from being a Spanish minor to a triple major in Spanish, International Studies, and Linguistics. "As a triple major,  more
Counting the overlooked 'hidden homeless'
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, May 18 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Counting the overlooked 'hidden homeless' * KINGSTON, R.I. - May 18, 2026 - A person asking for change on the corner or living in a makeshift dwelling outside is easy to identify as homeless or unhoused. But there's a segment of the population without permanent housing that goes unnoticed. Molly Richard, assistant professor of public health in the University of Rhode Island's College of Health  more
Creative Education Foundation brings Creative Problem Solving Institute back to Buffalo State, June 14-18
BUFFALO, New York, May 18 -- Buffalo State University issued the following news release: * * * Creative Education Foundation brings Creative Problem Solving Institute back to Buffalo State, June 14-18 * Buffalo State University will once again host the Creative Problem Solving Institute (CPSI), the world's longest - running creativity and innovation conference, on June 14-18, 2026. Presented by the Creative Education Foundation (CEF), CPSI brings together educators, business leaders, nonprof  more
Credit Rating Agencies Affirm Kean University's Strong Financial Position as NJCU Merger Advances
UNION, New Jersey, May 17 -- Kean University issued the following news release: * * * Credit Rating Agencies Affirm Kean University's Strong Financial Position as NJCU Merger Advances * Moody's Ratings and S&P Global Ratings have affirmed Kean University's strong credit ratings, recognizing the University's financial stability, enrollment growth and strategic leadership as Kean prepares to finalize its merger with New Jersey City University (NJCU). Moody's assigned Kean an A2 rating with a  more
Dartmouth College: Annette Gordon-Reed '81 Talks About the Battle for History
HANOVER, New Hampshire, May 18 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * Annette Gordon-Reed '81 Talks About the Battle for History The Pulitzer Prize-winning historian says the country benefits from expanded voices. Written by Nicola Smith While Americans take great pride in their Constitutional rights of free speech and freedom of expression, in reality civil liberties have cycled through tumultuous periods of expansion and contraction, and the country is currently seeing the   more
Dartmouth College: Brian Plancher Wins Toyota Research Institute Grant
HANOVER, New Hampshire, May 18 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * Brian Plancher Wins Toyota Research Institute Grant The robotics systems researcher will work on safer tech for next-generation vehicles. Written by Harini Barath Brian Plancher, assistant professor of computer science, will work with the Toyota Research Institute on a long-term project to help make human interactive driving and autonomous vehicles safer and more responsive, particularly in inclement condit  more
Dr. Hyochol Brian Ahn Named Dean of the College of Nursing at The University of Alabama in Huntsville
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, May 19 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * Dr. Hyochol Brian Ahn named Dean of the College of Nursing at The University of Alabama in Huntsville Julie Jansen The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) has named Dr. Hyochol Brian Ahn as the next Dean of the College of Nursing following a national search. His appointment begins July 1, 2026. Ahn joins UAH from the University of Arizona, where he currently serves as Dean and Professor of the Co  more
Edward Curtis' preservation of Arab American history earns him Guggenheim, ACLS fellowships
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 18 -- The Indiana University Indianapolis campus posted the following news: * * * Edward Curtis' preservation of Arab American history earns him Guggenheim, ACLS fellowships * - 1:View print quality image about IU Indianapolis Professor Edward Curtis poses in Cavanaugh Hall Indiana University Indianapolis professor Edward Curtis' research project "The Riddle of the Evil Eye: Religion in Arab American History" recently earned him two highly prestigious fellowships.   more
Even after adopting cattle, early herders kept hunting and gathering
HOUSTON, Texas, May 18 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Even after adopting cattle, early herders kept hunting and gathering * The first pastoralists in eastern Africa didn't suddenly switch to a diet centered only on cows, sheep and goats. Instead, they kept eating a wide mix of foods -fish, wild animals and plants -alongside livestock for at least 1,000 years. That's the key finding from new University of British Columbia-led research, with Rice University as a  more
FAU: PMOS Doesn't End at Menopause and Neither Should Its Care
BOCA RATON, Florida, May 18 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * PMOS Doesn't End at Menopause and Neither Should Its Care Study Snapshot: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, which was just renamed Polyendocrine Metabolic Syndrome (PMOS), is the most common hormonal and metabolic disorder affecting women of reproductive age, impacting up to 13% of women and contributing to nearly 40% of infertility cases worldw  more
Feminist Scholar Wins APA's Distinguished Contributions in Qualitative Inquiry Award
NEW YORK, May 18 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news: * * * Feminist Scholar Wins APA's Distinguished Contributions in Qualitative Inquiry Award * Professor Deborah Tolman has been honored with a 2026 Qualitative Award from the American Psychological Association. The Division 5 award recognizes her outstanding contributions in qualitative inquiry, an approach to research that seeks to understand human experiences and social phenomena by analyzing word  more
Florida A&M University Launches Strategic Planning Initiative Focused on Alignment, Innovation, and Student Success
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 19 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Florida A&M University Launches Strategic Planning Initiative Focused on Alignment, Innovation, and Student Success By Dr. Alonda Thomas Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) convened faculty, staff, and industry partners for a comprehensive strategic planning session designed to help shape the University's next era of institutional   more
From coastal challenge to sustainable opportunity: FSU researchers find new value in pelagic sargassum
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 18 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * From coastal challenge to sustainable opportunity: FSU researchers find new value in pelagic sargassum * Each year, massive mats of pelagic sargassum drift across the Atlantic Ocean and wash ashore along coastlines from West Africa to the Florida Gulf. What begins at sea as a floating habitat for marine life quickly becomes a serious problem once it reaches land, smothering beaches, disrupting ecosystem  more
From uncertainty to intention: how faculty are shaping AI in the classroom
RENO, Nevada, May 18 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news: * * * From uncertainty to intention: how faculty are shaping AI in the classroom * In classrooms, offices, and panel discussions across campus, faculty are asking questions about AI: ethical implications, how to incorporate it into learning and what role the technology should play in higher education. What has changed over the past year isn't that those questions have been answered. It's that more people are willing   more
FSU expert available to discuss high-functioning anxiety during Mental Health Awareness Month
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 18 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU expert available to discuss high-functioning anxiety during Mental Health Awareness Month * Mental Health Awareness Month is recognized each May to provide education and reduce the stigma of several disorders. One lesser-known term gaining attention is high-functioning anxiety, which describes people who appear successful and composed while privately struggling with chronic stress, worry and self-do  more
Fulbright awards send six Clemson students and alumni abroad
CLEMSON, South Carolina, May 18 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Fulbright awards send six Clemson students and alumni abroad * An outstanding group of five Clemson University students and one alumna have been selected for Fulbright U.S. Student Program English Teaching Assistant awards, nationally competitive scholarships that support teaching and cultural exchange abroad. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is designed to increase mutual understanding between the peo  more
Furman University President Elizabeth Davis Announces Plans to Conclude Presidency at End of 2026-27 Academic Year
GREENVILLE, South Carolina, May 18 -- Furman University posted the following news: * * * Furman University President Elizabeth Davis Announces Plans to Conclude Presidency at End of 2026-27 Academic Year * Furman University President Elizabeth Davis announced today that the 2026-27 academic year will be her final year as the university's 12th president, capping a presidency that has transformed the institution's academic model, financial foundation, and national standing. Davis shared her de  more
Georgetown Celebrates the Class of 2026 at Commencement
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Georgetown University issued the following news: * * * Georgetown Celebrates the Class of 2026 at Commencement Amid Healy bells tolling and a Hoya Saxa cheer, Georgetown's commencement weekend officially began. From May 14-17, Georgetown celebrated 6,930 undergraduates and graduates who walked across Healy Lawn and earned their degrees. "To you students and the families that are assembled outside around us ... this is the moment that our faculty and staff wait for eve  more
Georgetown University Medical Center: 'A New Generation of Trailblazers' Honored at School of Health Commencement Ceremony
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The Georgetown University Medical Center issued the following news: * * * 'A New Generation of Trailblazers' Honored at School of Health Commencement Ceremony The School of Health Commencement Ceremony honored the 154 undergraduate and graduate degree recipients that comprise the school's Class of 2026, and encouraged the new alumni to use their skills to promote health equity. "The School of Health represents a unified community of impassioned dreamers, individuals com  more
Getting to work in service to an extraordinary university
MADISON, Wisconsin, May 18 -- The University of Wisconsin posted the following news: * * * Getting to work in service to an extraordinary university * In a first-day message to UW-Madison faculty and staff, interim Chancellor Eric Wilcots looks to move the university forward, together. May 18, 2026 Share this article The following message was sent by interim Chancellor Eric M. Wilcots to all faculty and staff on May 18, 2026. Translation links will be posted soon. Dear campus c  more
Grant awarded to UAB to advance nutrition strategies for preterm infants
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, May 18 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * Grant awarded to UAB to advance nutrition strategies for preterm infants * Ariel Salas, M.D., has received an R34 grant to advance nutrition strategies for preterm infants. A researcher at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Pediatrics has received a three-year R34 grant totaling $634,334, pioneering research in optimizing early milk nutrition to improve lung development and reduce res  more
Houston-area Residents Embrace AI But Remain Wary of Data Center Expansion, UH Survey Finds
HOUSTON, Texas, May 19 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * Houston-area Residents Embrace AI but Remain Wary of Data Center Expansion, New UH Survey Finds Key Takeaways * While a vast majority of Houston-area residents (85%) utilize AI, nearly 63% oppose the construction of data centers within one mile of their homes due to overwhelming concerns regarding power grid reliability and energy demand. * Public opposition is notably flexible, as 32% of residents  more
How UIS Faculty are Using AI in the Classroom and Beyond
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 19 -- The University of Illinois Springfield campus issued the following news: * * * How UIS faculty are using AI in the classroom and beyond Author: Blake Wood Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming how people learn and work, and at the University of Illinois Springfield, faculty are ensuring students are prepared to navigate and shape that change. Across disciplines, UIS faculty are integrating AI into coursework, research and community-focused projects  more
Humanoid Next Door: Reachy the Robot Bridges the Uncanny Valley at Michigan Tech
HOUGHTON, Michigan, May 19 -- Michigan Technological University issued the following news release: * * * The Humanoid Next Door: Reachy the Robot Bridges the Uncanny Valley at Michigan Tech In Michigan Tech's Human-Robot Interaction Lab, Huskies teach the lab's newest occupant the basics: how to wave, glide and hold a steady grip. Guided by their faculty mentor, they're on a mission to make advanced robotics more accessible. Inside Michael Walker's Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) Lab at Michig  more
In Print: 'Investigating Transport Accidents: Human Performance and Intelligent Systems'
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, May 18 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * In Print: 'Investigating Transport Accidents: Human Performance and Intelligent Systems' * Publication title: Investigating Transport Accidents: Human Performance and Intelligent Systems Purdue author: Debra Henneberry Authors: Debra Henneberry; Dimitrios Ziakkas Publisher: CRC Press Publication date: Nov. 6, 2025 About the book (from the publisher) The transportation industry faces unpre  more
Indiana University Media School: Fargo Argues State Assault, Battery Laws Should Be Amended to Better Protect Journalists
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, May 19 -- Indiana University Media School issued the following news: * * * Fargo argues state assault, battery laws should be amended to better protect journalists Anthony Fargo, associate professor and founding director of the Center for International Media Law and Policy Studies, published "Using State Sentencing Enhancements to Protect Journalists from Physical Assault" in the Villanova Law Review. The article examines physical assaults against journalists with a foc  more
Innovation Developed by UT Health Sciences Research Program Passes Landmark Trial for Cardiac Amyloidosis
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, May 18 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news: * * * Innovation Developed by UT Health Sciences Research Program Passes Landmark Trial for Cardiac Amyloidosis * A new diagnostic tool developed at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences may soon make it significantly easier for physicians to detect cardiac amyloidosis, a progressive and frequently underdiagnosed disease caused by abnormal protein deposits in the heart. The tool  more
ISU Nuclear Engineering Professor to Serve as Fulbright Specialist in the Philippines
POCATELLO, Idaho, May 18 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * ISU Nuclear Engineering Professor to Serve as Fulbright Specialist in the Philippines * Recently, Mary Lou Dunzik-Gougar, professor of nuclear engineering and associate dean of ISU's College of Science and Engineering, was selected to serve as a Fulbright Specialist in the Philippines. Over the summer, Dunzik-Gougar will spend six weeks helping the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and Batangas State Univ  more
IU Researcher Helps Solve Mystery of Clockwork-like Earthquake System Deep Beneath the Pacific
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, May 14 (TNSjou) -- Indiana University issued the following news: * * * IU researcher helps solve mystery of clockwork-like earthquake system deep beneath the Pacific IU seismologist Jianhua Gong has helped solve a 30-year mystery about why certain underwater faults produce large earthquakes like clockwork, and what's actually stopping them from getting even bigger. * Deep beneath the eastern Pacific Ocean about 1,000 miles off the coast of Ecuador, a fault line on the   more
John Nauright named dean of Penn State's University College
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 18 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * John Nauright named dean of Penn State's University College * John Nauright, associate dean for research and innovation and special assistant for health initiatives in the College of Human Sciences and Education at Louisiana State University, has been named dean of the University College at Penn State, effective July 1.  As dean, Nauright will serve as a senior academic leader within the  more
John Nauright Named Dean of Penn State's University College
WILKES-BARRE, Pennsylvania, May 19 -- Pennsylvania State University-Wilkes-Barre issued the following news: * * * John Nauright named dean of Penn State's University College UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- John Nauright, associate dean for research and innovation and special assistant for health initiatives in the College of Human Sciences and Education at Louisiana State University, has been named dean of the University College at Penn State, effective July 1. As dean, Nauright will serve as a seni  more
Johns Hopkins University 2026 Commencement Ceremonies and Speakers
BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 19 -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news: * * * Johns Hopkins University 2026 Commencement ceremonies and speakers Commencement ceremonies span the week of May 18, with the universitywide ceremony set for Thursday morning at Homewood Field * About 1,500 undergraduate and 10,000 graduate students will claim their degrees on Thursday, May 21, at the universitywide Commencement ceremony for all of Johns Hopkins University's divisions and campuses. The   more
KGS to explore Kentucky's energy outlook at annual seminar
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, May 18 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * KGS to explore Kentucky's energy outlook at annual seminar * The Kentucky Geological Survey (KGS) will host "Powering Kentucky's Future," its 65th annual seminar, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 2. This free event is at the University of Kentucky's Don & Cathy Jacobs Science Building with workshops at the William T. Young Library, the Mining and Minerals Resources Building and off campus at the Earth   more
KU Kudos: Faculty and staff achievements, May 2026
LAWRENCE, Kansas, May 18 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU Kudos: Faculty and staff achievements, May 2026 * It's time to celebrate Jayhawk colleagues' achievements: KU News Service accepted submissions and combed websites, social media and newsletters for recent external honors and awards for current faculty and staff at the Lawrence, Edwards and Medical Center campuses and affiliates. Have something to share? Submit by June 20 for the next edition. Self-nomi  more
Lamar University: Dr. Xuejun Fan Honored With Faculty Excellence in Research Award
BEAUMONT, Texas, May 19 -- Lamar University issued the following news: * * * Dr. Xuejun Fan honored with Faculty Excellence in Research Award By Ariel Burgess Lamar University recognized Dr. Xuejun Fan during the inaugural Faculty Excellence Awards Banquet hosted by the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs Administration, honoring his contributions to the university's research mission. The Faculty Excellence Awards were established to recognize faculty members for outstanding research  more
Launching careers while working to protect vulnerable people from extreme heat
TUCSON, Arizona, May 18 -- The University of Arizona posted the following news release: * * * Launching careers while working to protect vulnerable people from extreme heat * Kyle Peeples knows heat. Having grown up in the Phoenix area, he has endured intense summer heat waves. But the first-year University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix medical student says the full impact of extreme heat was not quite clear to him until he started volunteering with Street Medicine Phoenix, which   more
Lehigh University: Class of 2026 - Redefining the Future
BETHLEHEM, Pennsylania, May 19 -- Lehigh University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2026: Redefining the Future Lehigh University saluted the achievements of graduates at its 158th Commencement. * During Lehigh University's undergraduate Commencement on Sunday, May 17, former New York Stock Exchange President Stacey Cunningham encouraged graduates to think like investors--not only in finance, but in life. Drawing from her experiences as a Lehigh industrial engineering student and  more
Lehigh University: Former Congressman Charlie Dent M'93 Tells Graduates 'You Can and You Will Make a Difference'
BETHLEHEM, Pennsylania, May 19 -- Lehigh University issued the following news: * * * Former Congressman Charlie Dent M'93 Tells Graduates 'You Can and You Will Make a Difference' Dent delivered the address at the 2026 Graduate Commencement and Doctoral Hooding Ceremony during Lehigh's 158th Spring Commencement Weekend. * Charles W. Dent M'93, vice president of the Aspen Institute and executive director of the Congressional Program, told graduates during Lehigh's 2026 Graduate Commencement a  more
Liberal Arts Works Prepares Students for Careers
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, May 18 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Liberal Arts Works Prepares Students for Careers * As students prepare to enter an increasingly competitive and uncertain workforce, a new interdisciplinary course at Seton Hall University aims to help bridge the gap between classroom learning and professional life. Beginning this semester, "Liberal Arts Works" (IDIS 1856-EXP), taught by Dr. Hellwig, will offer students practical career preparation whi  more
LionLink Projects accepting proposals from Penn State alumni for summer 2026
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 18 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * LionLink Projects accepting proposals from Penn State alumni for summer 2026 * Proposals are now being accepted from Penn State alumni through May 22 for summer 2026 LionLink Projects, which match students and recent graduates with experiential learning opportunities. Through this program, now in its fourth year, alumni gain support for their business, organization or chapter while recent   more
Lipscomb University: Message From the Executive Director of Nursing
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 19 -- Lipscomb University issued the following statement on May 18, 2026, by Executive Director of Nursing Chelsia Harris: * * * A Message from the Executive Director of Nursing Dear Alumni and Friends, As I reflect on this past year at our beloved School of Nursing, I am filled with gratitude and pride. Serving as your Executive Director is a profound honor, and I remain inspired by the spirit of excellence that defines our community of students, alumni, faculty, a  more
Long Island farm leverages Cornell research to adapt, expand
ITHACA, New York, May 18 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Long Island farm leverages Cornell research to adapt, expand * In 1985, Ed Harbes III grew a bumper crop of potatoes. The problem was, so did other farmers. Potato prices plummeted. It cost Harbes about $4 to grow 100 pounds of potatoes; the market paid just $2. He worked 100-hour weeks during the growing season and trucked potatoes from Long Island to Maine in the offseason. "We knew then that we had to find  more
Making connections that power the world
SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, May 18 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Making connections that power the world * Bryant University Trustee and Presidential Executive in Residence Eric Handa '97 opens his address to the university community with a simple question: "Have you ever thought about how your internet travels?" With a quiet, reassuring confidence, Handa, the co-founder and CEO of APTelecom, a world-wide leader in connectivity and digital infrastructure, spends the n  more
Media Tip Sheet: Ebola outbreak in DR Congo Raises Concerns Over Global Preparedness
WASHINGTON, May 18 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Ebola outbreak in DR Congo Raises Concerns Over Global Preparedness * The World Health Organization has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. At least six Americans may have been exposed. The outbreak has already resulted in more than 300 suspected cases and dozens of deaths across Congo and neighboring Uganda. George Washington University has experts available who  more
Missouri governor to host artificial intelligence and data center forum at Missouri S&T
ROLLA, Missouri, May 18 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news: * * * Missouri governor to host artificial intelligence and data center forum at Missouri S&T * Gov. Mike Kehoe convenes state leaders, industry experts and researchers to chart Missouri's technological future As the national conversation on artificial intelligence and data centers continues to impact communities in Missouri, Gov. Mike Kehoe is bringing together state leaders, industry expe  more
Mizzou Scientists Discover a Way to Automate Production of a Cancer-fighting Drug Candidate
COLUMBIA, Missouri, May 19 (TNSjou) -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release: * * * Mizzou scientists discover a way to automate production of a cancer-fighting drug candidate Proof-of-concept study creates a blueprint for producing prostate cancer treatment more efficiently. * Researchers at the University of Missouri, Cancer Targeted Technology (CTT) and Isotherapeutics Group (ITG) discovered an innovative method to speed production of a cancer-fighting drug candida  more
Morgan State University Confers Nearly 1,900 Degrees During 2025-26 Academic Year, the Largest Graduation Total in School History
BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 16 -- Morgan State University issued the following news release: * * * Morgan State University Confers Nearly 1,900 Degrees During 2025-26 Academic Year, the Largest Graduation Total in School History Five Consecutive Years of Record Enrollment Fuel Historic Graduation Outcomes * Morgan State University, Maryland's Preeminent Public Urban Research University, is attracting, retaining and graduating more students than at any other point in its 158-year history. This   more
Mung Chiang Named Next President of Northwestern
EVANSTON, Illinois, May 19 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Mung Chiang named next president of Northwestern Chiang brings transformative leadership, distinguished scholarship and global perspective to the University * Mung Chiang, the president of Purdue University, has been named the 18th president of Northwestern University, Northwestern's Board of Trustees announced today. A renowned researcher, educator, national science advisor and higher education   more
Neag School Researchers Honored with AERA Awards
STORRS, Connecticut, May 18 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Neag School Researchers Honored with AERA Awards * Three Neag School of Education faculty received awards at this year's American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting in Los Angeles. Kathleen Lynch is the Out-of-School Time Special Interest Group Scholar Award winner, while Kylie Anglin and Alexandra Freidus were recognized as outstanding reviewers for two AERA-affiliated journals.  more
Nebraska U recognized nationally for producing Gilman Scholars
LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 18 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Nebraska U recognized nationally for producing Gilman Scholars * The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has been recognized among the top 25 large institutions producing Gilman Scholars across the 25-year history of the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship. The Gilman Program provides merit-based scholarships to talented American undergraduates to study or intern abroad on credit-bearing experiences.  more
New Clarity on a Little-Understood Stage of Childhood Development
NEW YORK, May 18 -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * New Clarity on a Little-Understood Stage of Childhood Development * Adrenarche-an early, puzzling transition between childhood and adolescence-has long been clouded by inconsistent terminology across pediatrics, endocrinology, and puberty research. A new call for precision aims to change that in a paper by Lauren Houghton, PhD, assistant professor of Epidemiology at Columbia University Ma  more
New Executive Director of the Suzanne Vitale Clinical Education Complex Named
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, May 18 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * New Executive Director of the Suzanne Vitale Clinical Education Complex Named * Western Kentucky University has appointed Dr. Christina Noel as Executive Director of the Suzanne Vitale Clinical Education Complex (CEC). Dr. Noel, a Professor in the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences, brings over 20 years of experience working with individuals with autism and complex support needs across s  more
New Leaders, Shared Mission: Alumni Event Spotlights Columbia Mailman-NYC Health Department Partnership
NEW YORK, May 18 -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * New Leaders, Shared Mission: Alumni Event Spotlights Columbia Mailman-NYC Health Department Partnership * New York City Health Commissioner Alister Martin and Columbia Mailman School Dean Jonathan Mermin each began their leadership roles earlier this year. Almost immediately, they connected, extending a long tradition of partnership between the School and the City's Department of Health a  more
New low-THC hemp fiber cultivar flourishes in NYS climate
ITHACA, New York, May 18 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * New low-THC hemp fiber cultivar flourishes in NYS climate * The director's office at Cornell AgriTech in Geneva, New York, will soon be fitted with new flooring, made from a just-released hemp fiber cultivar bred to grow especially well in the state's climate and latitude - developed at Cornell AgriTech by Cornell researchers and grown on Cornell farms. Ursa Alta - tall bear in Latin, named for Cornell's mascot  more
New study conducts in-depth analysis of Multiple Sclerosis research models
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, May 18 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * New study conducts in-depth analysis of Multiple Sclerosis research models * More than 1 million people across the United States live with multiple sclerosis (MS), a disease that affects the brain, optic nerves and spine. MS is an unpredictable disorder, with symptoms -such as overwhelming fatigue, muscle spasms and vision problems -flaring up and then subsiding over days, months or even years. To id  more
New UNM research examines how misinformation threatens planetary defense and public trust
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, May 18 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * New UNM research examines how misinformation threatens planetary defense and public trust * As misinformation spreads faster than ever across digital platforms, new research highlights growing risks to public understanding of planetary defense, an area of science that deals with the threat from asteroid and comet impacts, with potentially global consequences. A new study led by a researcher at T  more
NM FAST opens statewide commercialization program for SBIR/STTR Phase II awardees
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, May 18 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NM FAST opens statewide commercialization program for SBIR/STTR Phase II awardees * WRITER: Alejandro Najera-Acosta, a_najera@nmsu.edu SOURCE: Carlos Murguia, cmurguia@nmsu.edu NM FAST at New Mexico State University's Arrowhead Center is accepting applications for the SBIR/STTR Commercialization Bridge Pilot, a new program designed to support New Mexico companies transitioning from fe  more
Nursing Students Recognized for Cardiac Care Research
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, May 18 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Nursing Students Recognized for Cardiac Care Research * Two Seton Hall nursing students in the College of Nursing earned second place for a research poster focused on improving care for critically ill cardiac patients recovering from surgery. Samantha Gizzi, a junior, and Juliana Vitolo, a senior, were recognized for their poster, " Optimizing Care for Postoperative Cardiogenic Shock: Evidence-Based   more
Oakland University Faculty Recognized Among 'World's Best Scientists' in 2026 Rankings
ROCHESTER, Michigan, May 18 -- Oakland University issued the following news: * * * Oakland University faculty recognized among 'world's best scientists' in 2026 rankings Oakland University faculty are earning increasing international recognition for the impact of their research, with several current faculty members appearing in the 2026 "World's Best Scientists" rankings released by Research.com. The annual rankings evaluate researchers across STEM-focused disciplines using metrics such as D  more
Ohio State University: Sweeping up dust to detect emerging viruses
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 18 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Sweeping up dust to detect emerging viruses * Gathering dust from buildings may hold promise as a more efficient way to track viral outbreaks in indoor settings, according to a new study. After collecting nearly 30 vacuumed dust samples from places like schools, university residence halls and office buildings, researchers simultaneously identified the presence of 54 distinct viruses, including SARS-CoV-2, influ  more
Oregon Health and Science University: Abortion bans lead to worse outcomes for miscarriages
PORTLAND, Oregon, May 18 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * Abortion bans lead to worse outcomes for miscarriages * Research from Oregon Health & Science University sheds new light on the unintended consequences of the overturn of Roe v. Wade : worse medical care for miscarriages. Miscarriage -or the spontaneous, unexpected loss of a pregnancy before 20 weeks -is the most common complication in early pregnancy. The study, published today in JAMA, found  more
OU Data Scientist Unveils Free Software for Researching Human-AI Interactions
NORMAN, Oklahoma, May 18 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news: * * * OU Data Scientist Unveils Free Software for Researching Human-AI Interactions * With artificial intelligence upending how people seek, interpret and act on information, efforts are underway to design AI systems that are equitable, efficient and inclusive.  A University of Oklahoma data scientist has created a free research tool to facilitate this process. Called ECHO - Evaluation of Chat, Human Behavio  more
Penn State names Reggie Bustinza new CEO of Alumni Association
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 18 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State names Reggie Bustinza new CEO of Alumni Association * Penn State has named Reynaldo "Reggie" Bustinza as associate vice president for alumni relations and chief executive officer of the Penn State Alumni Association, effective July 6.  Bustinza will lead one of the world's largest alumni networks, with more than 800,000 Penn Staters worldwide, and guide the strategic direction  more
Portland State University: Exploring Portland's Parks, One Class at a Time
PORTLAND, Oregon, May 19 -- Portland State University issued the following news release: * * * Exploring Portland's parks, one class at a time On a recent sunny afternoon, Laurelhurst Park was filled with Portlanders picnicking, pushing strollers, playing with pups and gathering for a May Day march. And taking it all in was a group of Portland State students. For their history course, Parks & Portland, the scenic park was their classroom for the day. With an iPad loaded with archival photos   more
Professor Emerita Laurel S. Terry coauthors Sixth Edition of prorep casebook
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, May 18 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Emerita Laurel S. Terry coauthors Sixth Edition of prorep casebook * Professor Emerita Laurel S. Terry is a coauthor of the recently published Sixth Edition of a casebook entitled Professional Responsibility: A Contemporary Approach. As publisher West Academic notes, "This is the only [professional responsibility] casebook on the market to include international c  more
Professor Monica Correia earns prestigious Fulbright Scholar Award to research sustainable textile design
IOWA CITY, Iowa, May 18 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * Professor Monica Correia earns prestigious Fulbright Scholar Award to research sustainable textile design * Monica Correia, professor of 3D design and collegiate scholar in the University of Iowa School of Art, Art History, and Design, has received a Fulbright Scholar Award to France, among the highest honors in international academic and cultural exchange. Her project will  more
Purdue Trustees: President Chiang to depart for Northwestern University presidency
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, May 18 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Purdue Trustees: President Chiang to depart for Northwestern University presidency * Purdue University's Board of Trustees on Monday (May 18) announced that President Mung Chiang has informed them that he has accepted an offer to become president of Northwestern University, a role he will assume on July 1.  Purdue First Lady Dr. YingKei Hui also will have the position of internal medicine physicia  more
Purdue University confers Drew Brees and Tim Cahill with honorary doctorates at spring ceremonies
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, May 18 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Purdue University confers Drew Brees and Tim Cahill with honorary doctorates at spring ceremonies * * Info for journalists WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Purdue University awarded honorary doctorates to two distinguished Boilermaker alumni in business and aerospace engineering during the Spring 2026 Commencement ceremonies May 14-16 at Elliott Hall of Music. Drew Brees -legendary quarterback, entreprene  more
Renewable Energy is More Cost Effective than Direct Air Capture at Reducing Carbon
BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 18 -- The Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Renewable Energy is More Cost Effective than Direct Air Capture at Reducing Carbon *. A new study shows that direct air capture is, and will continue to be, one of the most expensive ways to reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, and using it may actually increase health harms.  The case for investing in direct air capture weakens substantially once it is directly compared agai  more
Researchers secure GDOT funding to improve bridge safety through advanced scour modeling
KENNESAW, Georgia, May 18 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Researchers secure GDOT funding to improve bridge safety through advanced scour modeling * A hidden force beneath bridges is one of the leading causes of structural failure, and Kennesaw State researchers are working to stop it. Their latest Georgia Department of Transportation-funded project will improve how engineers predict and prevent dangerous erosion, helping reduce risk during extreme weath  more
Rethinking bilingual education: New Kinder Institute study shows promising results for Pasadena ISD students
HOUSTON, Texas, May 18 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rethinking bilingual education: New Kinder Institute study shows promising results for Pasadena ISD students * By Kese Smith Special to Rice News As schools across Houston prepare to wrap up the academic year and districts evaluate what's working for students, a new study by Rice University's Kinder Institute for Urban Research suggests bilingual instruction may improve academic outcomes for emergent bilin  more
Rice's Baker Institute and Kinder Institute present 'Redrawing Risk' conference, examining urgent impacts of Houston's updated FEMA flood maps
HOUSTON, Texas, May 18 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice's Baker Institute and Kinder Institute present 'Redrawing Risk' conference, examining urgent impacts of Houston's updated FEMA flood maps * Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy and Kinder Institute for Urban Research will host "Redrawing Risk," a one-day public conference May 21 examining the real-world implications of FEMA's updated flood maps for Houston. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ba  more
Rob Prucka selected as chair of the Department of Automotive Engineering
CLEMSON, South Carolina, May 18 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Rob Prucka selected as chair of the Department of Automotive Engineering * Robert Prucka has been appointed chair of Clemson University's Department of Automotive Engineering.  Prucka has served as interim chair of the department and has demonstrated outstanding leadership, a strong commitment to students and faculty, and a clear vision for the future of automotive engineering education and research at C  more
Rochester Institute of Technology: Ke Xu Earns NSF CAREER Award to Research Edge Computing and AI Technology
ROCHESTER, New York, May 19 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * Ke Xu earns NSF CAREER Award to research edge computing and AI technology When a prompt is entered into an AI system, the request often travels from a phone or computer to the cloud, where powerful servers in a large data center process the information before sending a response back. However, if there is an issue connecting to the cloud, the user is left without a reply. For everyday AI   more
Rochester Institute of Technology: Professor Earns NSF CAREER Award to Defend AI Models From Attackers
ROCHESTER, New York, May 19 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * Professor earns NSF CAREER Award to defend AI models from attackers Weijie Zhao's research aims to enhance machine learning safety, resilience, and accountability * Artificial intelligence has become a powerful tool for critical systems in healthcare, finance, and national security. However, these complex machine learning systems can also be targets for attackers. Weijie Zhao, an assis  more
Rooted in Community: Alum's Path from Humboldt to Arcata Mayor
ARCATA, California, May 18 -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt posted the following news: * * * Rooted in Community: Alum's Path from Humboldt to Arcata Mayor * "My time at Humboldt profoundly influenced my identity and my approach to public service and community engagement. Early experiences in environmental stewardship and social justice instilled in me a sense of duty to serve others and prioritize the needs of marginalized voices," White says. Growing up in Burney,   more
Rooted in regional needs, ETSU launches two new programs
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, May 18 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * Rooted in regional needs, ETSU launches two new programs * East Tennessee State University has received approval from the Tennessee Higher Education Commission for two new degree programs: a Master of Science in Environment, Health and Disaster Sciences and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Hospitality and Tourism Management. Both programs are set to launch in Fall 2026, and applicati  more
School of Social Work Faculty Honored for Teaching Innovation
STORRS, Connecticut, May 18 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * School of Social Work Faculty Honored for Teaching Innovation * Social work asks people to stay present in the most complex and challenging moments. That requires more than knowledge or technical skill-it calls for the capacity to stay grounded, connected, and responsive in the face of pain, conflict, and uncertainty. At the UConn School of Social Work, Associate Professor Caitlin Elsaesser helps st  more
Scientists uncover centuries of climate chaos -- and human resilience
LA JOLLA, California, May 18 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Scientists uncover centuries of climate chaos -- and human resilience * The climate of the ancient Eastern Mediterranean was far more turbulent than previously thought -and a new study suggests that people adapted anyway. An international team of scientists, spearheaded by UC San Diego's Center for Cyber-Archaeology and Sustainability (CCAS) and the University of Haifa's Recanati I  more
Seton Hall Graduates 2,325 of the Class of 2026
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, May 18 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Seton Hall Graduates 2,325 of the Class of 2026 * Seton Hall University celebrated its 170th Baccalaureate Commencement on Monday, May 18, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, with the keynote delivered by best-selling author Arthur Brooks, Ph.D., professor at the Harvard Kennedy School and the Harvard Business School. The University conferred baccalaureate degrees on 1,451 students, inclu  more
SFSU announces winners of its first-ever student AI awards
SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 18 -- California State University San Francisco State University posted the following news: * * * SFSU announces winners of its first-ever student AI awards * San Francisco State University recently recognized the winners and participants of its first Student AI Awards, which showcased student projects that explored the possibilities and implications of artificial intelligence across disciplines. The awards, presented May 5, celebrate original student work th  more
Social work graduates step into careers serving Kentucky families
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, May 18 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Social work graduates step into careers serving Kentucky families * Kentucky State University's School of Social Work celebrates job placements, applied research, and student achievement across the Class of 2026 Several Kentucky State University social work graduates are leaving the Hill with more than a diploma. They are also stepping into work that will place them directly alongside children, familie  more
Sociology, Philosophy Grad Named One of the 'Most Influential People in OC'
FULLERTON, California, May 18 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news: * * * Sociology, Philosophy Grad Named One of the 'Most Influential People in OC' * Cal State Fullerton Class of 2026 grad Nichole Gideon is a dedicated advocate for the unhoused. For her advocacy work, Gideon garnered recognition in 2025 as one of the "125 Most Influential People in Orange County" by the Orange County Register. The single mother of two, who has a disability, spent ti  more
Sonja Passant Named UW-Platteville Associate Director of Platteville Analytics and Institutional Reporting Services
PLATTEVILLE, Wisconsin, May 19 -- The University of Wisconsin-Platteville issued the following news: * * * Sonja Passant Named UW-Platteville Associate Director of Platteville Analytics and Institutional Reporting Services (PAIRS) Written by Melanie Platt-Gibson The University of Wisconsin-Platteville announced Sonja Passant as the Associate Director of Platteville Analytics and Institutional Reporting Services (PAIRS). Passant will assume her new role on Monday, May 18. In this capacity, P  more
St. Olaf students selected for Smaby Peace Scholars program
NORTHFIELD, Minnesota, May 18 -- St. Olaf College issued the following news: * * * St. Olaf students selected for Smaby Peace Scholars program * St. Olaf College students Otelia Lighthill '27 and Jacob Rozell '27 have been named Smaby Peace Scholars. The Peace Scholars Program is designed to expand students' awareness of current issues relating to peace, justice, democracy, and human rights through a series of educational experiences in Oslo, Norway. Two students from each of six Norwegian  more
Stress and hormones interact in surprising ways, affecting learning in the female brain
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 18 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Stress and hormones interact in surprising ways, affecting learning in the female brain * Studies suggest that a single stressful event can sharpen how the male brain learns to associate environmental cues with rewards, creating the essential motivational building blocks to master new skills. On the other hand, more prolonged stress can be a deterrent to learning. After testing this pattern,   more
Students experience history outside of the classroom at Penn State Altoona
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 18 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Students experience history outside of the classroom at Penn State Altoona * ALTOONA, Pa. -Throughout the spring 2026 semester, students in the Penn State Altoona class History 144: The World at War had the opportunity to experience the history of the Second World War outside of the traditional classroom setting. The course is taught by Jared Frederick, associate teaching professor of hi  more
Study finds payments to Medicare Advantage brokers potentially reached $10 billion annually
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 18 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Study finds payments to Medicare Advantage brokers potentially reached $10 billion annually * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -New research offers one of the clearest pictures yet on just how large the Medicare Advantage insurance broker market has become. Published as a research letter in JAMA Internal Medicine, the study from health policy scholars at the Brown University School of Public Health fou  more
SUNY Poly's Sustainable Aerospace Energy Center Advances Aviation Sustainability and Space Innovation
ALBANY, New York, May 19 (TNSjou) -- The State University of New York Polytechnic Institute issued the following news: * * * SUNY Poly's Sustainable Aerospace Energy Center Advances Aviation Sustainability and Space Innovation SUNY Polytechnic Institute's Sustainable Aerospace Energy Center (SAEC) is gaining growing national and international recognition through a series of new publications, conference presentations, and collaborative research initiatives focused on the future of sustainable   more
Syracuse University: Dennis Sola Named Harry Der Boghosian Fellow for 2026-27
SYRACUSE, New York, May 18 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Dennis Sola Named Harry der Boghosian Fellow for 2026-27 The year-long architecture residency, established in 2015 in memory of Harry der Boghosian '54, supports emerging creatives in developing design research. Julie Sharkey The School of Architecture has announced that architect Dennis Sola is the Harry der Boghosian Fellow for 2026-27. Sola will succeed current fellow, Tiffany Xu and become the eleventh fe  more
Syracuse University: Maxwell's Katherine McDonald Honored by National Disability Organization
SYRACUSE, New York, May 18 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Maxwell's Katherine McDonald Honored by National Disability Organization The public health professor and University's associate vice president for research has been recognized by the nation's leading organization in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities. * Katherine McDonald, professor of public health in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and associate vice president for   more
Syracuse University: Newhouse Research Finds AI Ads Fall Short on Sales Impact
SYRACUSE, New York, May 18 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Newhouse Research Finds AI Ads Fall Short on Sales Impact Two faculty members collaborated with market research firm Ipsos and found AI-generated ads are "good enough" but fall short of the human creativity needed to drive business results. * Ads generated by artificial intelligence are nearly indistinguishable from human-made ones, but new research shows they consistently underperform compared to human-made   more
Syracuse University: Study Links Virus Genetic Variations in Wastewater to Community Transmission
SYRACUSE, New York, May 18 (TNSjou) -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Study Links Virus Genetic Variations in Wastewater to Community Transmission Published in Science, the findings from University researchers could transform how public health officials could monitor and detect a host of communicable diseases. Cort Ruddy New research in the journal Science by Maxwell postdoctoral scholar Dustin Hill, Professor of Public Health Dave Larsen and a team of researchers has   more
SyracuseCoE Hosts AI Industry Summit
SYRACUSE, New York, May 18 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * SyracuseCoE Hosts AI Industry Summit The summit brought together industry, academic and government experts to explore how artificial intelligence can shape the future of building science. Emma Ertinger Artificial intelligence (AI) is already making substantial changes in every industry, shifting how we work, learn and organize our daily lives. But how can AI tools shape the field of building science? That was  more
Tennessee Tech joins Universities Space Research Association to support space-related science, technology and engineering
COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, May 18 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Tennessee Tech joins Universities Space Research Association to support space-related science, technology and engineering * Tennessee Tech University has joined the prestigious ranks of the Universities Space Research Association (USRA), a non-profit organization chartered to advance space-related science, technology and engineering. Elected by USRA's current university members, Tech   more
Texas A&M Engineering: Robust Robots for Real-world Challenges
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 19 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Robust robots for real-world challenges A Texas A&M Engineering team's latest work enables swarms of autonomous robots to perform reliably in harsh and adversarial environments and earned students the top prize in their major at the College of Engineering Project Showcase. By Jennifer Nichols, Contributor Maintaining resilient coordination among multiple robots in chaotic envi  more
The brain behind the words, understanding developmental language disorder and sensory processing
FORT WORTH, Texas, May 18 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * The brain behind the words, understanding developmental language disorder and sensory processing * Language development and sensory processing skills are closely related. According to an article on Brain Behavior, children who have problems with language development tend to experience challenges with motor and auditory processes. This offers an opportunity to explore how language dev  more
Three Miami seniors receive Astronaut Scholarships for 2026
OXFORD, Ohio, May 18 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Three Miami seniors receive Astronaut Scholarships for 2026 * Miami University students Sara McGinnis, Siena Madsen, and Caden McCollum have earned Astronaut Scholarships for 2026. Awarded by the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, the Astronaut Scholarship is among the most significant merit-based, monetary scholarships awarded to undergraduate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) juniors and senior  more
Toyota Research Institute, Cornell partner on AI projects
ITHACA, New York, May 18 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Toyota Research Institute, Cornell partner on AI projects * Cornell researchers are teaming up with the Toyota Research Institute (TRI) as part of a new phase of the institute's collaborative University Research Program focused on advancing artificial intelligence and robotics, among other research areas. Research projects spanning 31 universities were announced May 18 as part of the University Research Program  more
Trustees Approve New Faculty and Academic Programs, Celebrate Graduates
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, May 18 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Trustees Approve New Faculty and Academic Programs, Celebrate Graduates * by Mark D. Weinstein, Executive Director of Public Relations The Cedarville University Board of Trustees met Friday, May 1, approving 14 new faculty appointments, adopting updated curriculum offerings designed to meet workforce demands and conferring 1,167 degrees at commencement. Cedarville's 130th commencement took place Saturday,   more
Two Florida State University history graduates win statewide awards in historic preservation
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 18 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Two Florida State University history graduates win statewide awards in historic preservation * Two Florida State University students from the Department of History have earned prestigious awards for their work in the identification, protection and rehabilitation of historic sites around the state of Florida. Chase Panish and Flora Domitrovic, both Spring 2026 graduates, have won the Historic Preservati  more
UA Little Rock Students Win National Startup Competition for Cancer Research Venture
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, May 18 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * UA Little Rock Students Win National Startup Competition for Cancer Research Venture * What started as undergraduate research in a laboratory at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock has grown into an award-winning startup with the potential to improve cancer treatment for patients around the world. UA Little Rock students Zane Austin and Nistha Neupane are bringing national   more
UH Faculty Honored for Excellence in Teaching and Research
HONOLULU, Hawaii, May 19 -- The University of Hawaii issued the following news release: * * * UH faculty honored for excellence in teaching and research University of Hawaii faculty received top awards for their excellence in teaching and engagement and groundbreaking research. Fifteen UH faculty members from across the state have been awarded the Regents' Medal for Excellence in Teaching, and three received the Regents' Medal for Excellence in Research. In addition, six UH teachers have be  more
UIC, Community Partners Monitor Air Pollution in Chicago
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 19 -- The University of Illinois Chicago campus issued the following news release: * * * UIC, community partners monitor air pollution in Chicago With Navy Pier, Millennium Park and the iconic Chicago Theater, Windy City tourists are seldom starved for spectacle. But on street corners citywide, spectacular science hides in plain sight. Late last summer, nearly 300 air-quality monitoring sensors were installed on light poles throughout the city. The initiative, called O  more
UK researcher studies how sensory cues in retail influence consumer behavior
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, May 18 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * UK researcher studies how sensory cues in retail influence consumer behavior * Video produced by Ben Corwin and Erin Wickey, UK Research Communications. From soft music to scented air, subtle sensory cues in retail environments shape how consumers feel, shop and spend. Corinne Hassler, Ph.D., assistant professor of marketing in the Gatton College of Business and Economics at the University of Kentu  more
UM Student Combines Wildlife Biology, Data Science as Goldwater Scholar
MISSOULA, Montana, May 18 -- The University of Montana posted the following news release: * * * UM Student Combines Wildlife Biology, Data Science as Goldwater Scholar * University of Montana student Bella Wengappuly recently was named a 2026-27 Goldwater Scholar, earning one of the nation's most prestigious undergraduate honors for students pursuing research careers in science, engineering and mathematics.  Wengappuly, a rising senior from Charlotte, North Carolina, is pursuing double maj  more
UNC Charlotte Joins North Carolina's First in Defense Coalition
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 19 -- The University of North Carolina Charlotte campus issued the following news release: * * * UNC Charlotte joins North Carolina's First in Defense coalition UNC Charlotte has joined North Carolina's First in Defense coalition, reinforcing the University's growing role in defense innovation, digital engineering, advanced manufacturing and dual-use technology development. The coalition, led by the North Carolina Critical Technologies Alliance and the NC Chamb  more
UNF Opens Perry Weather Heat Lab at UNF's Korey Stringer Institute
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, May 19 -- The University of North Florida issued the following news: * * * UNF opens Perry Weather Heat Lab at UNF's Korey Stringer Institute The University of North Florida opened the Perry Weather Heat Lab at UNF's Korey Stringer Institute (KSI) today. The lab will be a hub of research on how extreme heat affects the body, informing real-world protocols and policies. The event brought together university leaders, researchers, community partners and athletes on campu  more
University of Cincinnati: Jolly Good Trip - Bearcats Take on London for Fragrance Company
CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 19 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * A jolly good trip: Bearcats take on London for fragrance company NIS students perform field research for luxury brand Molton Brown By Stephen Kenney, kenneysn@ucmail.uc.edu It was just their cup of tea. Six NEXT Innovation Scholars from the University of Cincinnati traveled to London early this year to perform field research for luxury bath, body and fragrance brand Molton Brown. Working with an iconi  more
University of Iowa College of Education Partners to Develop Mental Health Training for First Responders
IOWA CITY, Iowa, May 19 -- The University of Iowa College of Education issued the following news: * * * College of Education partners to develop mental health training for first responders First responders across the country are facing rising levels of stress, trauma exposure, and burnout, and the University of Iowa College of Education has been tapped to help lead a national effort to advance mental wellness for fire service, EMS, and law enforcement professionals. College of Education Dea  more
University of Maryland Baltimore: Social Work Grads Ready to 'Show Up' When Called
BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 19 -- The University of Maryland Baltimore campus issued the following news: * * * Social Work Grads Ready to 'Show Up' When Called Charles Schelle The University of Maryland School of Social Work's (UMSSW) Class of 2026 entered SECU Arena on May 15 carrying stories of career changes, personal struggles, advocacy, and left with diplomas in hand with a desire to be a change maker in a world they say increasingly needs compassion and courage. The School of Social Wor  more
University of Minnesota Crookston Names Megan Bell, Ph.D., Associate Vice Chancellor for Business, Arts, and Education
CROOKSTON, Minnesota, May 19 -- The University of Minnesota Crookston campus issued the following news: * * * University of Minnesota Crookston Names Megan Bell, Ph.D., Associate Vice Chancellor for Business, Arts, and Education The University of Minnesota Crookston has officially named Megan Bell, Ph.D., as the Associate Vice Chancellor (AVC) for the Business, Arts, and Education (BAE) division. Bell, who has served in the role in an interim capacity since August 2025, will begin her permane  more
University of North Carolina-Charlotte AI Institute Co-hosts the Inaugural ThinkAI Research and Innovation Symposium, Boosting the Queen City's Tech Landscape
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 19 -- The University of North Carolina Charlotte campus issued the following news release: * * * Charlotte AI Institute co-hosts the inaugural ThinkAI Research and Innovation Symposium, boosting the Queen City's tech landscape Across a full day of thought-provoking programming, the Charlotte AI Institute for Research convened artificial intelligence experts and innovators, including top UNC Charlotte researchers, business and community leaders, for the first Thi  more
University of Northern Colorado: Bears Go Global - Student Receives Prestigious Fulbright Award
GREELEY, Colorado, May 19 -- The University of Northern Colorado issued the following news: * * * Bears Go Global - Student Receives Prestigious Fulbright Award Through her recognition as a Fulbright grantee, graduate Camryn Luksa will serve as a cultural ambassador on a global scale Written by Duard Headley For Camryn Luksa, the road to receiving a Fulbright grant started with a little white lie. Luksa, a European Languages major with an emphasis in German, graduated this spring. Now tha  more
University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez: Three Schoolchildren Obtain the Prestigious Scholarship for Graduate Studies of the NSF
MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, May 15 -- The University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez campus issued the following news: * * * Three schoolchildren obtain the prestigious scholarship for graduate studies of the NSF By Idem Osorio De Jesus (idem.osorio@upr.edu) The schoolboys Lucas A. Lisondo di Tada, Andrea N. Belvis Aquino and Amanda B. Melendez Perez, from the University Campus of Mayaguez (RUM), obtained the prestigious Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) awarded by the National Science Foundati  more
University of Texas Arlington: Seeing deeper without losing detail
ARLINGTON, Texas, May 18 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Seeing deeper without losing detail * For decades, doctors and researchers have faced a persistent challenge in medical imaging: seeing deep into the body often means sacrificing fine detail, while sharper images typically can't reach as far beneath the surface. Baohong Yuan, professor of bioengineering at The University of Texas at Arlington, is working to address this challenge t  more
University of Texas: J. Paul Pope Named Interim Dean of Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs
AUSTIN, Texas, May 19 -- The University of Texas Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs issued the following news: * * * J. Paul Pope Named Interim Dean of Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs Executive Vice President and Provost William Inboden has appointed Professor J. Paul Pope interim dean of the LBJ School of Public Affairs, effective August 1. Pope will step into the role as Dean JR DeShazo transitions to his new position as dean of the Sanford School of Public Policy at Du  more
University of Utah: HCI Team Reveals New Signal Pathway in Cells That Could Advance Cancer Research
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 19 (TNSjou) -- The University of Utah issued the following news release: * * * HCI team reveals new signal pathway in cells that could advance cancer research A clearer map of "Hedgehog" pathway may help scientists design more precise therapies and understand why some treatments stop working. * Huntsman Cancer Institute researchers have uncovered a previously unrecognized molecular mechanism by which cells send signals to one another--insight that could help resear  more
University of Washington School of Medicine: Study Ties States' Birth Outcomes to Workforce Support
SEATTLE, Washington, May 19 (TNSjou) -- The University of Washington School of Medicine posted the following news release: * * * Study ties states' birth outcomes to workforce support States that prioritize maternal and child health workforces had better results in those domains of care. * A pregnant woman cradles her belly. A new study found supportive work policies for midwives and doulas may improve childbirth outcomes and attrition rates. Brie Thumm, a certified nurse-midwife for 25 ye  more
UW Study Reveals Prescription Stimulants Don't Benefit Non-ADHD Students
LARAMIE, Wyoming, May 19 (TNSjou) -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW Study Reveals Prescription Stimulants Don't Benefit Non-ADHD Students A new study from the Department of Psychology at the University of Wyoming finds that prescription stimulant medication does not improve neuropsychological functioning in college students without ADHD, despite widespread nonmedical prescription stimulant use for this purpose on college campuses. The study, "Effects of Stimula  more
UW Trustees Approve Pay Raise Plan for Faculty, Staff
LARAMIE, Wyoming, May 19 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW Trustees Approve Pay Raise Plan for Faculty, Staff Most University of Wyoming benefited employees will receive a base pay raise of $1,400, along with additional increases addressing market, merit and compression issues, following action by UW's Board of Trustees last week. The raises were made possible with an appropriation of about $13.8 million annually from the Wyoming Legislature and Gov. Mark Gordo  more
UW's Bourque Receives Ellbogen Meritorious Classroom Teaching Award
LARAMIE, Wyoming, May 19 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW's Bourque Receives Ellbogen Meritorious Classroom Teaching Award When new students interested in the Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources begin their journey at the University of Wyoming, Maggie Bourque is often the first person they will meet via the Saddle Up orientation program. Bourque, a senior lecturer in the Haub School, is one of 10 recipients of the 2026 John P. Ellbogen Meritorious  more
Vanderbilt scholar awarded Fulbright to study parent-child reading intervention in Chile
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 18 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * Vanderbilt scholar awarded Fulbright to study parent-child reading intervention in Chile * By Jennifer Kiilerich Tatiana Peredo, research assistant professor of special education at Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development, has been selected for a Fulbright U.S. Scholar award to Chile for the 2026-27 academic year. It is Peredo's second time receiving the renowned federal awa  more
Vandermeade Receives UW Ellbogen Meritorious Classroom Teaching Award
LARAMIE, Wyoming, May 19 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * Vandermeade Receives UW Ellbogen Meritorious Classroom Teaching Award Samantha Vandermeade, an assistant professor in the Department of American Cultural Studies at the University of Wyoming, is known by her students for her engaging classes and compassionate approach to teaching. Those accolades and others have resulted in Vandermeade being named one of 10 recipients of the 2026 John P. Ellbogen Meritorio  more
VAQUERO READY: MSA seniors graduate with nearly two years of university credit
BROWNSVILLE, Texas, May 18 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley posted the following news: * * * VAQUERO READY: MSA seniors graduate with nearly two years of university credit * RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - MAY 18, 2026 - Most students spend high school preparing for college; the 92 graduates of UTRGV's Mathematics and Science Academy (MSA) spent theirs living it. On Sunday, May 17, these seniors celebrated a rare milestone: earning up to 80 university credits -roughly two years of c  more
Virginia Tech: Sandponics Offers More Affordable Path for Farming in Water scarce Regions
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 19 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Sandponics offers more affordable path for farming in water scarce regions Hydroponics is costly, but researchers think a new substrate might be the key to making controlled environment agriculture cost-accessible. By Briana Bittner How do you solve the growing gap between agricultural demand and decreasing land availability? According to new research from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, you farm in  more
Virginia Tech: Video Game is Helping Improve Marine Corps Training
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 19 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * A video game is helping improve Marine Corps training Researchers collaborate to develop a video game-based education module for Marine Corps University. By Kim Norris A 19-year-old video game is helping better educate Marines through a Virginia Tech-led project. Researchers from the Center for Human-Computer Interaction at Virginia Tech and the University of Memphis recently deployed a program that leverages a   more
When Fertilization is Appropriate for Fishing Ponds
PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, May 18 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * When Fertilization is Appropriate for Fishing Ponds * One of the many characteristics landowners can manipulate with their ponds is water fertility. Done correctly, fertilization can boost fish abundance, growth rates and maximum size, Scott Jones, small impoundment Extension specialist at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, said. Done carelessly, fertilization can intensify weed p  more
When the water turns green: How Clemson University is helping communities fight harmful algal blooms
CLEMSON, South Carolina, May 18 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * When the water turns green: How Clemson University is helping communities fight harmful algal blooms * College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences On a hot South Carolina afternoon, a pond can look calm and harmless until it doesn't. The water turns a blue-green color. Livestock continue to drink and wade. Dogs swim. Animals get sick. Families wonder if the water is safe. Across South Carolina  more
William & Mary Virginia Institute of Marine Science: Sea Level Rise is Swallowing Mid-Atlantic Farmland Faster Than Expected, Study Finds
GLOUCESTER POINT, Virginia, May 19 (TNSjou) -- William and Mary Virginia Institute of Marine Science issued the following news: * * * Sea level rise is swallowing Mid-Atlantic farmland faster than expected, study finds By Joseph Caterine Ghost forests, the cemetery-like groupings of dead trees killed by saltwater intrusion, have become haunting symbols of sea level rise overtaking land along the Mid-Atlantic coast. But a new study in Nature Sustainability led by William & Mary's Batten Schoo  more
Wofford College Celebrates 172nd Commencement, Awards 453 Degrees and Four Honorary Doctorates
SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, May 19 -- Wofford College issued the following news: * * * Commencement 2026 Wofford College holds 172nd Commencement * Wofford College awarded 453 baccalaureate degrees during the 172nd Commencement Exercises on Sunday, May 17. Dr. Nayef H. Samhat, the 11th president of Wofford College, delivered the keynote address to those gathered on the lawn of Main Building. Honorary degree, teaching and service awards The college conferred honorary degrees on four indi  more
Worker bumble bees help determine which baby bee will become queen
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 18 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Worker bumble bees help determine which baby bee will become queen * Every bumble bee colony has a queen, but a new study led by researchers at Penn State suggests the process of determining which baby bee reigns supreme may be less monarchal than the royal title suggests.  The study, published in the journal Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, explored why some bumble bee larvae   more
Wow! UConn English Professor Earns Guggenheim to Work on Next Book of Poetry
STORRS, Connecticut, May 18 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Wow! UConn English Professor Earns Guggenheim to Work on Next Book of Poetry * Early on, V. Penelope Pelizzon imagined herself as Lady Macbeth, bathed in stage lights as she delivered that iconic soliloquy in Act 1 - "Come you spirits/That tend on mortal thoughts" - but life for her conjured a different path. "It turns out I wasn't a very good actress, and when I flunked out of a performing arts c  more
Wright State hosts regional conference to advance student success, retention and workforce readiness
KENT, Ohio, May 18 -- Wright State University posted the following news: * * * Wright State hosts regional conference to advance student success, retention and workforce readiness * The 2026 Heartland College Learning Center Association Conference will give Wright State a chance to spotlight how its Academic Success Centers take a holistic approach to student success. Wright State University will convene learning center professionals from across the Midwest this week to share strategies fo  more
WVU Commencement celebrates next generation of bold Mountaineer leaders
MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, May 17 -- West Virginia University posted the following news: * * * WVU Commencement celebrates next generation of bold Mountaineer leaders * Accepting a charge from West Virginia University President Michael T. Benson to boldly carry forward the University's land-grant mission of service and leadership, thousands of graduates crossed the Commencement stage at the Hope Coliseum this weekend (May 15-17). "We've seen so much potential on this stage -proof of the pr  more
Yale University: Behold the Neuron, a Complicated Cell With a Simple Mission
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, May 18 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Behold the neuron, a complicated cell with a simple mission For a new study, a Yale physicist who normally probes the complexity of thousands of neurons acting in concert flips his perspective to look at behaviors of individual neurons. By Jim Shelton Neurons, the uber-connected nerve cells that act as a main switchboard for the brain, are central to some incredibly complicated processes. They make  more
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