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Journals Environment Newsletter for Tuesday May 19, 2026 ( 4 items )  

Commencement 2026: Pomp and circumstance aplenty as URI celebrates achievements of 4,000-plus graduates
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, May 18 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Commencement 2026: Pomp and circumstance aplenty as URI celebrates achievements of 4,000-plus graduates * KINGSTON, R.I. - May 18, 2026 - Standing center stage in a packed Ryan Center, Marc Randolph drew on lessons from high school baseball and co-founding Netflix to deliver one clear message to University of Rhode Island graduates: success isn't about perfect plans-it's about showing up, adapti  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

Society of Light and Lighting AGM, Awards and Presidential Address 2026
LONDON, England, May 18 [Category: Facilities Management] -- The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers posted the following news: * * * Society of Light and Lighting AGM, Awards and Presidential Address 2026 * The Society of Light and Lighting AGM, Awards and Presidential Address was held on the 14th May at CIBSE, London. The lighting community came together to congratulate and support Carolina Florian Valbuena CEng MCIBSE MSLL AILP as the new SLL President. SLL President, C  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