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Tipoffs: Artificial Intelligence Colleges Newsletter for Tuesday May 19, 2026 ( 64 items )  

Aalto University: Growing Pains - Structural Strategies That Neglect Emotions Block Corporate Innovation, Says Study
AALTO, Finland, May 18 (TNSjou) -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Growing pains: Structural strategies that neglect emotions block corporate innovation, says study Emotional impulses can have broad-reaching consequences. Amid unpredictable global conditions, leaders who work to overcome emotional tensions will pave a clearer path to innovation and growth. Why do so many corporate renewal efforts fail, despite following current best practices? Research from Aalt  more

Ageing well in a digital world
BEDFORD PARK, Australia, May 18 -- Flinders University posted the following news: * * * Ageing well in a digital world * As Australia and the world face rapidly ageing populations, technology is increasingly promoted as the answer to helping older people live safely, independently and well - but experts warn that innovation alone is not enough. Without careful design, strong ethical safeguards and genuine involvement from older people themselves, technology risks missing the very people it  more

AI reads cuneiform: A milestone for Ancient Near Eastern Studies
WURZBURG, Germany, May 18 -- The University of Wurzburg issued the following news release: * * * AI reads cuneiform: A milestone for Ancient Near Eastern Studies * In the three millennia before the common era, a highly developed civilization flourished in the Near East, leaving behind a wealth of information: on clay tablets inscribed in cuneiform. In this writing system, wedge-shaped characters were pressed with a stylus into moist clay tablets, which were then dried-resulting in a durable   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

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

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

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

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

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

Corine Tachtiris Begins Term as President of American Literary Translators Association
AMHERST, Massachusetts, May 18 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Corine Tachtiris Begins Term as President of American Literary Translators Association * Corine Tachtiris, associate professor of comparative literature in the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, is beginning her term as President of the American Literary Translators Association (ALTA), the largest professional organization for literary translators in the U.S.As the only organiz  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

FAU Ranked No. 4 Nationally as Executive Education Provider
BOCA RATON, Florida, May 18 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Ranked No. 4 Nationally as Executive Education Provider By Amber Bonefont Florida Atlantic University's Executive Education Programs was ranked No. 1 in Florida for the fourth year in a row and No. 4 in the United States for its open enrollment professional development programs by the Financial Times. The Financial Times establishes the rank  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 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

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

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

I'll take Northeastern for $400. Rose Sloan takes on 'Jeopardy!'
BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 18 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * I'll take Northeastern for $400. Rose Sloan takes on 'Jeopardy!' * I'll take Northeastern professors for $400. Rose Sloan takes on 'Jeopardy!' Rose Sloan, who teaches computer science at Northeastern University, will appear on an upcoming episode of the legendary game show. by Cody Mello-Klein May 18, 2026 As a professor, Rose Sloan is used to being in front of an audience. But on Tuesday, Sloan w  more

Imperial Welcomes G-Research Into Circle of Benefactors
LONDON, England, May 19 -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: * * * Imperial welcomes G-Research into Circle of Benefactors By Isabel Overton Senior leaders and academics from Imperial and G-Research came together on Thursday 30 April 2026 to celebrate G-Research's induction into Imperial's Circle of Benefactors, honouring the firm's generosity and impact. The celebration event, which took place at Imperial's South Kensington Campus, saw Imperial unveil the addition of G Res  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

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

La Trobe University Commentary Highlights Need to Balance AI Capabilities With Human Judgment
MELBOURNE, Australia, May 18 -- La Trobe University issued the following commentary by Professor Matt McGuire, dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences: * * * Universities facing 'calculator moment' with AI * When the pocket calculator entered classrooms in the 1970s, educators panicked. If machines could calculate faster and more accurately than humans, what was the point of teaching arithmetic anymore? Yet over time, something important became clear: calculators did not elimi  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

Letter of the Law: USU Court Interpreter Training Program Promotes Due Process, Rewarding Careers
LOGAN, Utah, May 18 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Letter of the Law: USU Court Interpreter Training Program Promotes Due Process, Rewarding Careers * Standing before a judge in a courtroom, whether for a criminal or civil offense, is a grueling, stressful experience. Beyond those in the legal profession, few of us understand the procedures required in the grinding, often lengthy process, further adding to feelings of dread and helplessness. For many, the situati  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

MCC Recognizes Spring 2026 Graduates in Commencement Ceremony
CRYSTAL LAKE, Illinois, May 18 -- McHenry County College issued the following news: * * * MCC Recognizes Spring 2026 Graduates in Commencement Ceremony McHenry County College (MCC) recognized 913 graduates at its Spring 2026 Commencement on Saturday, May 16 in the College's gymnasium, 8900 US Hwy. 14 in Crystal Lake. Of the Spring 2026 graduates, 208 earned honors or high honors with a GPA of 3.50 or greater. The students represented 109 different programs, with Associate in Arts, Associate   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

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

Nearly 1,400 Students Graduate From University of New England at 191st Commencement
BIDDEFORD, Maine, May 19 -- The University of New England issued the following news: * * * Nearly 1,400 students graduate from University of New England at 191st Commencement Speakers challenged graduates to forge lasting professional networks as they enter an evolving job market Story by Alan Bennett The University of New England celebrated its 191st Commencement on Saturday, May 16, awarding degrees to nearly 1,400 graduates during a ceremony at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland. Gr  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

NJIT Expands Student Entrepreneurship Through Santander Bank Grant
NEWARK, New Jersey, May 18 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * NJIT Expands Student Entrepreneurship Through Santander Bank Grant New Jersey Institute of Technology is expanding student entrepreneurship through a grant from Santander Bank that supports the university's Entrepreneurial Experience program, a Center for Student Entrepreneurship initiative that connects students with coursework, mentorship, experiential learning and opportunities to develop   more

Northwestern Legal Expert on Jury Ruling in OpenAI's Favor in Musk V. Altman Court Battle
EVANSTON, Illinois, May 19 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Northwestern legal expert on jury ruling in OpenAI's favor in Musk v. Altman court battle 'In no other country would we see two of the biggest corporate heads having to testify at a trial, having to explain their behavior. It shows that they are not above the law,' expert says * CHICAGO -- In less than two hours, a nine-person jury ruled in favor of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in a trial in which cofoun  more

Novel 'organ-on-chip' project to study the connection between diabetes and dementia
BATH, England, May 18 -- The University of Bath posted the following news: * * * Novel 'organ-on-chip' project to study the connection between diabetes and dementia * A University of Bath-led project has secured PS500,000 to develop a first-of-its-kind 'organ-on-chip' device that replicates connections between the brain, gut and pancreas. The GlucoBrain project will allow researchers to track how signals move between the organs and uncover why diabetes may lead to changes in memory and cogni  more

Oakland, Silicon Valley graduates told degree is 'not just a credential, it's a connection'
BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 17 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * Oakland, Silicon Valley graduates told degree is 'not just a credential, it's a connection' * Northeastern Oakland, Silicon Valley graduates told their degree is 'not just a credential, it's a connection' More than 300 undergraduates and graduate students receive degrees on Holmgren Meadow. by Vickie Jean DeHamer - Contributor May 17, 2026 OAKLAND, Calif. -In the middle of Northeastern University'  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

PolyU holds Qianhai Innovation and Culture Week; Asia-Pacific technology forum promotes international innovation cooperation
HONG KONG, May 18 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU holds Qianhai Innovation and Culture Week; Asia-Pacific technology forum promotes international innovation cooperation * The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) held the "PolyU Qianhai Innovation and Culture Week" in Qianhai, Shenzhen from 6 to 20 May. The Week, organised by PolyU's Qianhai Disruptive Technology and Innovation Research Centre (QHRC), Policy Research Centre for Innova  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

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

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

Shawnee State University Expands Advanced Manufacturing Training Through Partnership with ENGEL
PORTSMOUTH, Ohio, May 18 -- Shawnee State University issued the following news: * * * Shawnee State University Expands Advanced Manufacturing Training Through Partnership with ENGEL * Shawnee State University is expanding hands-on training in its Advanced Manufacturing Center with the addition of a new injection molding machine provided by ENGEL. The 85-ton all-electric machine expands lab capacity and supports program growth by allowing more students to participate in hands-on learning by  more

Startup making reusable emergency housing wins MIT $100K competition
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 18 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Startup making reusable emergency housing wins MIT $100K competition * A startup making emergency housing cheaper and faster to deploy won this year's MIT $100K Entrepreneurship Competition on May 12. Uplift Microhome is building reusable, modular housing units to provide housing on demand to people affected by natural disasters and other emergencies. Each of the company's homes h  more

Student creators shaping learning, workplaces, and communities win big at the 16th annual Student Start-Up and Freelance Awards
CARDIFF, Wales, May 18 -- Cardiff University posted the following news: * * * Student creators shaping learning, workplaces, and communities win big at the 16th annual Student Start-Up and Freelance Awards * 13 talented student entrepreneurs have triumphed at this year's Cardiff University Student Start-Up and Freelance Awards. The competition featured 17 new business ventures from Cardiff students, who pitched their ideas in a Dragon's Den-style showdown. Winners from each category receive  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

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

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

Three Minute Thesis top prize goes to researcher tackling antibiotic resistance with nanotechnology
BRISTOL, England, May 18 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Three Minute Thesis top prize goes to researcher tackling antibiotic resistance with nanotechnology * The Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition challenges researchers to present their entire 80,000-word thesis in just three minutes, using only a single static slide. With strict time rules, anyone who exceeds the limit is automatically disqualified. Participants must deliver a short, coherent pitch   more

Top 10 for the 17th year running for graduate enterprise
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, May 18 -- Northumbria University issued the following news release: * * * Top 10 for the 17th year running for graduate enterprise * Graduate businesses founded by Northumbria University students and alumni are generating an estimated PS166.7 million in annual turnover and supporting 1,645 jobs across the UK, as the University marks its 17 th consecutive year in the UK top 10 for graduate enterprise. The latest Higher Education Business and Communities Interac  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

TUM opens Center for Infection Prevention
MUNICH, Germany, May 18 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * TUM opens Center for Infection Prevention * Fight against multidrug-resistant pathogens About 1.3 million people worldwide die each year from infections because treatments are no longer effective. This number could rise to up to 10 million by 2050. With the new Center for Infection Prevention (ZIP), the TUM has opened an interdisciplinary research building. Its goal is to control resistant pathog  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

University College London: AI Tool for Radiotherapy Can Support the Global Effort to Eliminate Cervical Cancer
LONDON, England, May 19 -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * AI tool for radiotherapy can support the global effort to eliminate cervical cancer An AI technology is effective at planning the delivery of life-saving radiotherapy for cervical cancer and prostate cancer, according to results from a large international trial led by researchers at UCL and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM). For cervical cancer, 94% of deaths occur in low- and mid  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

UofG analysis offers fresh insights about the 2026 Scottish Parliament election
GLASGOW, Scotland, May 18 -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * UofG analysis offers fresh insights about the 2026 Scottish Parliament election * The first ever Scottish Election Analysis Report captures the initial thoughts, reflections, and early research insights of leading scholars in Scottish politics, elections, media and policy that can be used to enhance media, public and civil society understanding of the 2026 Scottish Parliament election. A new analysis le  more

USC Gould launches new specialized LLM degrees in AI, sports, entertainment law
LOS ANGELES, California, May 18 -- The University of Southern California Gould School of Law posted the following news: * * * USC Gould launches new specialized LLM degrees in AI, sports, entertainment law * The USC Gould School of Law is building on its commitment to innovation in legal education with the launch of three new Master of Laws (LLM) degree programs: LLM in Artificial Intelligence and Technology Law, LLM in Sports Law and Negotiation and an Online LLM in Media and Entertainment   more

Virginia Tech: Creative Directors, CEOs, and Tech Leaders Shape Future Liberal Arts Courses
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 19 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Creative directors, CEOs, and tech leaders shape future liberal arts courses By Jenny Kincaid Boone A creative director at Meta. A senior manager at Microsoft. The CEO of a creative agency for student athletes and some of the world's biggest brands. These are three of the 12 leaders who are members of the Human-Centered Futures Council, a new volunteer advisory group for the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sci  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