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Research from U.S. Colleges Newsletter for Thursday May 21, 2026 ( 189 items )  
$1.3M NSF grant to expand statewide cyberinfrastructure for researchers
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 20 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * $1.3M NSF grant to expand statewide cyberinfrastructure for researchers * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The Penn State Institute for Computational and Data Sciences (ICDS), in collaboration with five other institutions in Pennsylvania, received a two-year, $1.3 million U.S. National Science Foundation Campus Cyberinfrastructure (NSF CC*) award to build upon prior efforts to expand the foundation f  more
$100K scholarship gift benefits WVU Statler College civil engineering students in memory of late U.S. Rep. David McKinley
MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, May 20 -- West Virginia University posted the following news: * * * $100K scholarship gift benefits WVU Statler College civil engineering students in memory of late U.S. Rep. David McKinley * The family of longtime civil engineer and lawmaker David B. McKinley is honoring his wish to establish a $100,000 scholarship to benefit future engineers studying at the West Virginia University Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources. The McKinley fa  more
$5M gift from The Angel Family Foundation advances space resources at Mines
GOLDEN, Colorado, May 20 -- Colorado School of Mines posted the following news: * * * $5M gift from The Angel Family Foundation advances space resources at Mines * The Angel Family Foundation has committed a transformative $5 million investment in the Colorado School of Mines Space Resources Program, further strengthening Mines' leadership at the forefront of space exploration, resource utilization and planetary science. Mines is pioneering the future of space resources, an emerging field   more
'Research Rising': The people powering clinical trials at UK
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, May 20 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * 'Research Rising': The people powering clinical trials at UK * Clinical trials are often associated with new treatments, breakthrough findings, and the promise of what comes next. What is less visible is the hard work behind the scenes that makes those moments possible. Officially organized and promoted by the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) since 2014, Clinical Trials Day is ce  more
11 UI Students Earn Prestigious Fulbright Awards for 2026-27
IOWA CITY, Iowa, May 21 -- The University of Iowa International Programs issued the following news: * * * 11 UI students earn prestigious Fulbright awards for 2026-27 Eleven University of Iowa students -- all Iowa natives -- have been selected from more than 10,000 applicants nationwide to receive Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards for the 2026-27 academic year. The recipients will represent the U.S. Department of State around the world, teaching English, serving in community organizatio  more
2026 Triton Giving Day Breaks Records, Raising $1.1 Million
LA JOLLA, California, May 20 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * 2026 Triton Giving Day Breaks Records, Raising $1.1 Million * Together, we did it! This year, Triton Giving Day inspired extraordinary support from the UC San Diego community, raising a record $1.1 million, a 65% increase over last year. A total of 4,055 gifts were made as part of the annual 24-hour online fundraising effort held April 29. Gifts were made to 232 different funds and   more
2026 Weed Tour Field Day Scheduled for June 17
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, May 20 -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * 2026 Weed Tour Field Day Scheduled for June 17 * Explore more than 40 row crop weed trials JACKSON, Tenn. - With herbicide-resistant weeds continuing to challenge crop production, access to research-based management information is more important than ever. To help producers make informed decisions this growing season, the University of Tennessee Institute of Agricul  more
Advancing Innovation: Georgia Tech Ready Grants Support Faculty Commercialization Efforts
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 21 -- The Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Advancing Innovation: Tech Ready Grants Support Faculty Commercialization Efforts The Office of Technology Licensing announced the latest recipients of the Tech Ready Grants, supporting Georgia Tech faculty as they advance innovative technologies toward commercialization and real-world impact. * The Office of Technology Licensing has announced the latest recipients of the Tech Ready Grants, an i  more
Alfred E. Mann Charities awards Stanford School of Medicine $10 million to accelerate AI innovations in children's health
STANFORD, California, May 19 -- Stanford University School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Alfred E. Mann Charities awards Stanford School of Medicine $10 million to accelerate AI innovations in children's health * Alfred E. Mann Charities, Inc. has made a $10 million gift to the Stanford School of Medicine to recruit a world-class leader for the Hub for Artificial Intelligence in Pediatric Medicine, an initiative dedicated to developing and deploying AI solutions for children's  more
And They're Off: Goats Steal the Show at Bluegrass Bock Fest
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, May 20 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * And They're Off: Goats Steal the Show at Bluegrass Bock Fest * Derby-inspired races gave festivalgoers a lively look at Kentucky State's small ruminant teaching, research, and outreach FRANKFORT, Ky. -The week after Kentucky's most famous race, a different kind of field found its stride in Lexington. Six goats from Kentucky State University's Harold R. Benson Research and Demonstration Farm traded   more
ASU Transborder Studies Pioneer Retires
TEMPE, Arizona, May 21 -- Arizona State University issued the following news: * * * ASU Transborder Studies pioneer retires Regents Professor Carlos Velez-Ibanez leaves legacy of service to the state and education By Veronica Sanchez If the conditions of one's birth are any indication of destiny, Carlos Velez-Ibanez's life's work can be traced back to his birthplace of Nogales, a Southwestern town split by the U.S.-Mexico border, with part in the American state of Arizona and part in the Me  more
Atmosphere of Saturn-sized planet with Earth-like temperature contains methane
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 20 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Atmosphere of Saturn-sized planet with Earth-like temperature contains methane * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -A planet that is about the size of Saturn, but with a temperature more like Earth's, has an atmosphere rich in methane, according to a new study using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). Unlike the gas giant planets -Jupiter and Saturn -in Earth's solar system, which are distant fro  more
BGSU Brings Water Quality Expertise to International Stage to Advance Global Freshwater Conditions
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio, May 21 -- Bowling Green State University issued the following news: * * * BGSU brings water quality expertise to international stage to advance global freshwater conditions Researchers from BGSU to present at the International Association for Great Lakes Research Conference in Winnipeg, Manitoba * A group of Bowling Green State University scientists and graduate students will bring the University's expertise in water quality research to the international stage. BGSU re  more
Binghamton University: EXCEED Grants Accelerate Research Translation
BINGHAMTON, New York, May 21 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * EXCEED grants accelerate research translation Program offers entrepreneurial opportunities for faculty, students By Katie Liu Before joining Binghamton University as a postdoctoral associate, Josh Chen worked as a research scientist at various medical centers throughout New York City. His job often involved using medical artificial intelligence technology. But now, through Binghamton's Excellence in Entre  more
Binghamton University: Ticks are 'Spreading Like Wildfire' - and More of Them are Carrying Lyme
BINGHAMTON, New York, May 21 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Ticks are 'spreading like wildfire' - and more of them are carrying Lyme Researchers warn that longer warm seasons are making ticks harder to avoid outdoors By John Brhel As millions of Americans head outside for camping trips, hiking, and backyard BBQs, billions of ticks are already waiting in the grass, ready to bite. Not only are their numbers growing, but today's ticks are more likely to carry Lyme di  more
Bowling Green State University: Top Three Teams Received a Combined $30,000 in Funding to Move Forward With Their Concepts
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio, May 21 -- Bowling Green State University issued the following news: * * * The top three teams received a combined $30,000 in funding to move forward with their concepts Several aspiring entrepreneurs from Bowling Green State University recently presented their business ideas live to a panel of judges, marking the culmination of a rigorous 15-week accelerator program designed to help them develop and commercialize their solutions. Through the unique business competition c  more
Building AI models that understand chemical principles
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 20 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Building AI models that understand chemical principles * Among all of the possible chemical compounds, it's estimated that between 10 20 and 10 60 may hold potential as small-molecule drugs. Evaluating each of those compounds experimentally would be far too time-consuming for chemists. So, in recent years, researchers have begun using artificial intelligence to help identify compo  more
CAP's Spring 2026 Outstanding Graduates
DENVER, Colorado, May 20 -- The University of Colorado posted the following news: * * * CAP's Spring 2026 Outstanding Graduates * The CU Denver Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony was held on Saturday, May 16 at the Denver Coliseum. We are excited to share that Samantha Guerra Bolon (Bachelor of Science in Architecture), Madeline Fulmer (Master of Architecture), Dania Morelli (Master of Architecture), Anna Nielsen (Master of Architecture), Phil Runnings (Master of Landscape Architecture), Bryn  more
Case Western Reserve Researchers Aim to Advance Precision Molecular Imaging for Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 21 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Case Western Reserve researchers aim to advance precision molecular imaging for cancer diagnosis and treatment James P. Basilion, PhD, Professor of the Department of Radiology at the School of Medicine and of the Department of Biomedical Engineering Area of Focus: Precision cancer diagnosis and treatment with molecular imaging Story by: Jasmine Vo During surgical intervention for cancer patients, co  more
Celebrating the Seton Hall University Class of 2026
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, May 20 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Celebrating the Seton Hall University Class of 2026 * In the second installment of this year's graduate profile series, meet 16 Pirate graduates who reflected on their time at Seton Hall University as the Class of 2026 moves into the world ready to lead with intention and impact. Read Part One of "Celebrating the Class of 2026"> Graduates, show us how you're celebrating! Share your most memorable mome  more
Clark scientist contributes to study finding carbon markets aren't yet accurately accounting for climate-caused risks like wildfire, drought
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, May 20 -- Clark University posted the following news: * * * Clark scientist contributes to study finding carbon markets aren't yet accurately accounting for climate-caused risks like wildfire, drought * The U.S. forests involved in carbon-credit programs face significant and growing risks from climate-driven disturbances such as wildfire, drought, and insect outbreaks, according to a study published in Nature on May 20. Carbon credits are one form of market-based in  more
Clemson University Forest launches Data Hub to expand research, recreation and stewardship
CLEMSON, South Carolina, May 20 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson University Forest launches Data Hub to expand research, recreation and stewardship * The Clemson University Forest is opening a new digital window into one of the University's greatest natural assets. The newly launched Clemson University Forest Data Hub brings together decades of forest data, mapping tools and management resources into a single online platform designed to improve recreation, str  more
Columbia Theological Seminary Announces Promotion of Mindy McGarrah Sharp to Full Professor and Celebrates Release of Book
DECATUR, Georgia, May 21 -- The Columbia Theological Seminary issued the following news: * * * Columbia Theological Seminary Announces Promotion of Mindy McGarrah Sharp to Full Professor and Celebrates Release of New Book At its May 7-8, 2026 meeting, the Board of Trustees of Columbia Theological Seminary approved the promotion of Mindy McGarrah Sharp to Professor of Practical Theology and Pastoral Care, recognizing her sustained contributions to teaching, scholarship, mentorship, and leaders  more
Company location, rather than growth, may lead to higher investment returns
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 20 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Company location, rather than growth, may lead to higher investment returns * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Investors looking for higher returns may want to focus on a company's location instead of its growth potential, according to a new study led by researchers at Penn State. They found that portfolios built to consider company headquarter location and the housing market together could produce r  more
Cornell CAT convenes researchers, industry to accelerate life sciences innovation
ITHACA, New York, May 20 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell CAT convenes researchers, industry to accelerate life sciences innovation * At a daylong event designed to promote academic-industry collaboration, Cornell's Center for Advanced Technology (CAT) in Life Science Enterprise cast itself as both a funder of early-stage research and catalyst accelerating connections that move discoveries toward real-world impact. Cornell's CAT is one of 15 Centers for Advanc  more
Cornerstone Design teams use design engineering to revamp everyday systems
GOLDEN, Colorado, May 20 -- Colorado School of Mines posted the following news: * * * Cornerstone Design teams use design engineering to revamp everyday systems * Reimagining everyday items and figuring out how to make them better was the objective for first-year Mines students in the Spring 2026 cohort of Cornerstone Design. Final projects were presented at the Cornerstone Design Competition on May 7. Teams were judged on their projects and winners selected by a panel of judges. Winning  more
Could K17 be a Key Treatment Target for Pancreatic Cancer?
STONY BROOK, New York, May 20 -- The State University of New York Stony Brook University posted the following news: * * * Could K17 be a Key Treatment Target for Pancreatic Cancer? * Study published in Cancer Research demonstrates the protein causes chemoresistance STONY BROOK, NY, May 20, 2026 - A national team of cancer researchers led by Drs. Kenneth Shroyer and Natalia Marchenko at Stony Brook Medicine, and Dr. Luisa Escobar-Hoyos of Yale School of Medicine, investigated the role of Ke  more
CPRIT awards UT MD Anderson over $19 million for cancer research and faculty recruitment
HOUSTON, Texas, May 20 -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center posted the following news release: * * * CPRIT awards UT MD Anderson over $19 million for cancer research and faculty recruitment * The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today was awarded over $19 million from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) in support of an impactful statewide platform for young cancer survivors, groundbreaking cancer research efforts, and faculty recruitmen  more
CSUSB Receives Historic Archive Gift From Congregation Emanu El
SAN BERNARDINO, California, May 21 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * CSUSB receives historic archive gift from Congregation Emanu El The William Russler Memorial Archives of Congregation Emanu El Collection, which documents 135 years of Jewish life in the Inland Empire, will be housed at the John M. Pfau Library. * California State University, San Bernardino has received an extraordinary collection of historical archives from Congregation   more
Dartmouth College: Legal Experts Say Rule of Law Has Hit a 10-Year Low
HANOVER, New Hampshire, May 21 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * Legal Experts Say Rule of Law Has Hit a 10-Year Low Survey provides assessment of legal system during President Donald Trump's second term. Written by Amy Olson The rule of law in the United States has deteriorated to its lowest level in at least a decade, according to the first joint survey of federal judges, elite lawyers, and law professors by Bright Line Watch and UCLA School of Law's Safeguarding Democ  more
Dartmouth College: Peruvian Hairless Dogs Discovered at Ancient Site
HANOVER, New Hampshire, May 21 (TNSjou) -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * Peruvian Hairless Dogs Discovered at Ancient Site Bone specimens and a mummified dog provide evidence of their coexistence with humans. Written by Amy Olson Peruvian hairless dogs--a variation of which today are known as the Peruvian Inca Orchid--are widely represented in ancient Andean coastal pottery. Celebrated as a national symbol, they were declared part of Peru's cultural heritage in 2000. A  more
Delphi Group Uses Data To Forecast the Flu and Other Epidemics
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 18 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Delphi Group Uses Data To Forecast the Flu and Other Epidemics * Working to help officials manage future public health emergencies, Carnegie Mellon University researchers want to forecast infectious disease outbreaks like meteorologists predict the weather. Outbreaks of diseases like COVID-19, or a resurgence of one like monkey pox, can happen any time of year, said Roni Rosenfeld (opens in new   more
Dental Faculty Recognized by American Academy of Oral Medicine
STORRS, Connecticut, May 20 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Dental Faculty Recognized by American Academy of Oral Medicine * Dr. Rajesh Lalla, professor and associate dean for research in the School of Dental Medicine, and Dr. Prazwala Chirravur, assistant professor, both recently received awards at the American Academy of Oral Medicine's (AAOM) annual conference in Dallas, Texas. Lalla received the Samuel Charles Miller Award for outstanding scientific co  more
DePauw Welcomes Class of 2026 as Newest Alumni
GREENCASTLE, Indiana, May 18 -- DePauw University posted the following news: * * * DePauw Welcomes Class of 2026 as Newest Alumni * DePauw University celebrated the Class of 2026 by conferring degrees to 454 new graduates during its 187th Commencement exercises on Sunday, May 17. The ceremony took place on the East College lawn, as faculty, staff, family members and friends gathered to support a class whose achievements have made a lasting impact throughout the campus community over the last  more
DeSales University: Dr. Alan Heckman Elected President-Elect of the Academy of Doctoral PAs
CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, May 21 -- DeSales University issued the following news: * * * Dr. Alan Heckman Elected President-Elect of the Academy of Doctoral PAs Dr. Alan Heckman, DMSc, PA-C, Founding Program Director of the Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) program at DeSales University, has been elected President-Elect of the Academy of Doctoral PAs (ADPA). The ADPA is a national professional organization dedicated to advancing doctoral education for Physician Associates/Assistants (PAs) a  more
Disability compounds employment woes for people with criminal records, and vice versa
ITHACA, New York, May 20 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Disability compounds employment woes for people with criminal records, and vice versa * Justice-impacted individuals with disabilities (JIID) are nearly 11 percentage points less likely to be employed than people with disabilities who have not interacted with the criminal justice system, according to a study out of Cornell's Yang-Tan Institute on Employment and Disability. The study, " Estimating the Intersecti  more
Do you know how cynical your friends are?
EAST LANSING, Michigan, May 20 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Do you know how cynical your friends are? * New research from Michigan State University finds that people often project their own levels of cynicism -the belief that people are only interested in themselves and aren't sincere -onto their friends and consistently underestimate their friends' cynicism, which could have implications for maintaining friendships. In the study, 173 pairs of friends repor  more
Drewry installed as inaugural Llorin-Roa professor
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 20 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Drewry installed as inaugural Llorin-Roa professor * Anne M. Drewry, MD, a nationally recognized leader in critical care medicine, has been installed as the inaugural Llorin-Roa Professor of Anesthesiology at WashU Medicine. The professorship honors the late Necita Llorin-Roa, MD, a pediatric anesthesiologist and member of the WashU Medicine faculty for 42 years. "This inaugural professorship  more
During Milestone Year, Juniata's Class of 2026 Steps Into the Future
HUNTINGDON, Pennsylvania, May 21 -- Juniata College issued the following news: * * * During Milestone Year, Juniata's Class of 2026 Steps Into the Future Juniata College's Class of 2026 gathered on the quad outside the Halbritter Center for the Performing Arts on May 16 for the College's 148th commencement ceremony. A total of 299 graduates received degrees, including 40 master's degrees, 48 bachelor of arts degrees, and 212 bachelor of science degrees. "It has been a true blessing and an  more
ECU students earn honors at CARTA conference
ADA, Oklahoma, May 20 -- East Central University posted the following news: * * * ECU students earn honors at CARTA conference * ADA, Okla. - This spring, students in the East Central University Russian Studies Program participated in the Central Association of Russian Teachers of America (CARTA) conference in Austin, Texas, where they presented research papers and earned several awards for their Russian poetry recitations. Nine ECU students, faculty and staff representatives attended the   more
Elizabeth Rhodes Receives Provost's Distinguished Teaching Award
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 14 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * Elizabeth Rhodes Receives Provost's Distinguished Teaching Award * "I am grateful for the mentors who have poured into me throughout my career. Paying that forward by teaching and mentoring the next generation of public health researchers and practitioners is one of the greatest joys and privileges." Elizabeth Rhodes, PhD, assistant professor of global health, was selected   more
Endowed Scholarship Established in Honor of McWhorter School of Pharmacy Professor Kim W. Benner
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, May 19 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Endowed Scholarship Established in Honor of McWhorter School of Pharmacy Professor Kim W. Benner * A new endowed scholarship in Samford University's McWhorter School of Pharmacy, established in honor of Kim W. Benner, PharmD '96, will support students who are actively involved in the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). Benner serves as professor of pharmacy practice at Samford and as   more
ETSU honors staff making a lasting campus impact
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, May 20 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * ETSU honors staff making a lasting campus impact * At East Tennessee State University, excellence sometimes happens quietly, including in the steady hands that solve problems, support students, strengthen operations and help move the university forward every day. That excellence was on full display during ETSU's annual Staff Celebration. Held at the Ballad Health Athletic Center (Mini-Dome),  more
Faculty and Staff Achievements Spring 2026
NORTHRIDGE, California, May 20 -- California State University Northridge issued the following news release: * * * Faculty and Staff Achievements Spring 2026 * The work of CSUN faculty and staff members is recognized in a variety of ways, including: * Funding from outside organizations to support unique programs and cutting-edge research facilitated on campus. * Publications of books or articles. * Professional awards. * Presentations at conferences. * Appointments and election  more
Faculty excellence spotlighted at Honors Ceremony and Celebration
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, May 20 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Faculty excellence spotlighted at Honors Ceremony and Celebration * Purdue leaders recognized outstanding faculty members and announced the 2026 winners of the university's Morrill, Trailblazer and Faculty Mentor awards during the Office of the Provost's annual Faculty Honors Ceremony and Celebration on May 6. The Morrill Award was presented to Deborah Knapp -Distinguished Professor of Comparative  more
Faculty member opens up about mental health and finding his stride
RENO, Nevada, May 20 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news: * * * Faculty member opens up about mental health and finding his stride * Daniel Trugman is an associate professor in the Nevada Seismological Laboratory. He recently decided to share one of the darkest times in his life with the hope that his story will encourage others to seek help. "I can see the same struggles that I have in a lot of students, so I felt compelled to share what I've learned," Trugman said. Like  more
FAU: Forbidden Friends Become Former Friends After Moms Voice Disapproval
BOCA RATON, Florida, May 21 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Forbidden Friends Become Former Friends After Moms Voice Disapproval Study Snapshot: Parents worry about the company their children keep - and many don't hesitate to say so. Parents who express disapproval of a friendship presumably hope to disrupt the affiliation. But does this tactic work? Researchers at Florida Atlantic University and Mykolas R  more
Fitch Ratings Awards UNE 'Very High' Credit Quality, Citing Strong Financial Positioning
BIDDEFORD, Maine, May 21 -- The University of New England issued the following news: * * * Fitch Ratings awards UNE 'very high' credit quality, citing strong financial positioning The upgrade to "AA-" status recognizes UNE's strong market position in a time of powerful headwinds facing the higher education sector Alan Bennett Fitch Ratings, one of three major credit rating agencies covering the higher education sector, has upgraded the University of New England's issuer default rating from   more
Four from MIT named 2026 Searle Scholars
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 20 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Four from MIT named 2026 Searle Scholars * MIT scientists Sven Dorkenwald and Whitney Henry have been named 2026 Searle Scholars, an award given annually to 15 exceptional early-career researchers in the fields of biomedical sciences and chemistry. Dorkenwald is an assistant professor of brain and cognitive sciences and an investigator at the McGovern Institute for Brain Research. H  more
Four MCG early-career researchers secure AHA funding
AUGUSTA, Georgia, May 20 -- Augusta University posted the following news release: * * * Four MCG early-career researchers secure AHA funding * Four early-career researchers from the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University have been recently awarded Bridge Career Development Awards from the American Heart Association. Each grant provides $77,000 for one year, allowing the early-career researchers to continue projects started under previous early-career AHA grants. Dipankar Ash, PhD  more
French professor forges new pathways for students
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 20 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * French professor forges new pathways for students * Through her work at Mercer University, Dr. Katherine Roseau equips her students with new opportunities, experiences and possibilities for their future. An associate professor of French, she was recognized with the 2025-26 Innovations in Teaching Award during the Faculty Awards Ceremony on the Macon campus on April 13. The award recognizes the efforts of a Merce  more
From Westinghouse to Now
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 20 -- The University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * From Westinghouse to Now * The Advanced Magnetics for Power and Energy Development (AMPED) Consortium and the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering will host the PSMA/AMPED Power Magnetics at High Frequency Satellite Workshop on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, at the Energy Innovation Center (EIC) in Pittsburgh. The full-day program, sponsored by the Power   more
Game Changer Scholars initiative attracts global leader in battery innovation
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 20 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Game Changer Scholars initiative attracts global leader in battery innovation * Kang Xu, a world-renowned scientist and expert in battery technology, has been named an Ohio Eminent Scholar and Howard D. Winbigler Chair in Engineering at The Ohio State University, effective August 15, 2026. Kang Xu Photo: SES AI His appointment in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering represents another miles  more
Georgia Southern University Joins the Georgia Research Alliance
STATESBORO, Georgia, May 21 -- Georgia Southern University issued the following news release: * * * Georgia Southern University joins the Georgia Research Alliance Georgia Southern University has been named a member of the Georgia Research Alliance (GRA), joining a group of leading research universities including the University of Georgia, the Georgia Institute of Technology and Georgia State University. "This is an ideal moment for Georgia Southern to join GRA," said Georgia Southern Unive  more
Gift of farmland aims to close gap in precision agriculture technology at SDSU
BROOKINGS, South Dakota, May 20 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Gift of farmland aims to close gap in precision agriculture technology at SDSU * The launch of the nation's first four-year degree in precision agriculture and the establishment of the Raven Precision Agriculture Center have contributed to South Dakota State University becoming a national leader in precision agriculture technology. The university has even expanded its global reach by partnerin  more
Graduate Students Shine in School's First Dedicated Commencement
NEW YORK, May 14 -- Cornell University - Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences posted the following news: * * * Graduate Students Shine in School's First Dedicated Commencement * When Dr. Louisa Schilling was 15 years old, she read a book called "The Brain that Changes Itself," by Norman Doidge. Her father, who has a doctorate in microbiology and immunology, received it at a conference and it ended up in his daughter's hands. Her immediate reaction: "I want to study the brain."   more
GW Study Shows Why Online Hate Crackdowns Can Backfire
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * GW Study Shows Why Online Hate Crackdowns Can Backfire * Media Contact: Claire Sabin, claire.sabin@gwu.edu WASHINGTON (May 20, 2026) - New research sheds light on how extreme hate content spreads across online platforms and why certain moderation strategies can amplify the problem. The study uses a mathematical model to examine how online communities both form and break apart as harmful content spreads. T  more
Haslam Leadership Scholars To Welcome 16 First-Year Students
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, May 20 -- The University of Tennessee posted the following news: * * * Haslam Leadership Scholars To Welcome 16 First-Year Students * This fall, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, will welcome 16 first-year students as the 2026 class of Haslam Leadership Scholars. Established in 2008 with a gift from Jimmy and Dee Haslam and Jim and Natalie Haslam, the scholarship program honors the Haslam family's legacy of developing community-minded and intellectually gifted you  more
Hope College: Prof. Kelly Ronald Receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award in Biology
HOLLAND, Michigan, May 21 -- Hope College issued the following news: * * * Prof. Kelly Ronald Receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award in Biology The U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board awarded Dr. Kelly Ronald - assistant professor of biology at Hope College - the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award for the 2026-2027 academic year. The award will help support Ronald's biology work in Brazil, where she will collaborate with Dr. Lilian Manica and her  more
How CCP Helped Advance a New Malaria Prevention Tool
BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 20 -- The Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs posted the following news: * * * How CCP Helped Advance a New Malaria Prevention Tool * A new international partnership announced last week could bring a malaria prevention tool to 60 million people over the next three years, a milestone tied to more than a decade of research, field studies, and cross-sector collaboration. The partnership, involving SC Johnson, the U.S. State Department, and the Global Fund   more
How UF Law is sending me to the U.S. House Judiciary Committee, and why I'm ready
GAINESVILLE, Florida, May 19 -- The University of Florida posted the following news: * * * How UF Law is sending me to the U.S. House Judiciary Committee, and why I'm ready * I grew up in Jacksonville, knowing I wanted to work at the intersection of law and government. What I didn't know was how seamlessly one institution would connect those two worlds for me. As a double Gator, UF undergrad and now a 2L at the Levin College of Law, I've had the rare experience of watching my education and  more
Huskie Trek Talks 2026: Ideas in Motion
DEKALB, Illinois, May 20 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * Huskie Trek Talks 2026: Ideas in Motion Huskie Trek Talks spotlight bold ideas, creative work and community-driven research emerging from NIU. Modeled after TED-style presentations, the annual program sponsored by NIU Foundation brings forward concise, high-impact talks from faculty, staff and students whose work reflects the ingenuity and "Huskie spirit" that define NIU. The 2026 Trek Talks highlighte  more
Is that song AI-generated? UChicago scientists create tool to check
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 20 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Is that song AI-generated? UChicago scientists create tool to check * In 2024, a remarkable shift hit the music world: AI-generated songs exploded onto streaming platforms, making up nearly half of all newly uploaded tracks. But as the lines blur between human artistry and algorithmic output, listeners face a new question: How much of the music we truly enjoy is made by people, and how much is the work of  more
Jianyu Li Named 'Youth AgriChampion'
AMHERST, Massachusetts, May 20 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Jianyu Li Named 'Youth AgriChampion' * Jianyu Li, extension assistant professor of sustainable fruit and vegetable production in the Stockbridge School of Agriculture, was recently named as one of 10 Youth AgriChampions by the AGCO Agriculture Foundation, in partnership with the international agricultural development organization Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture (CNFA). Li's goal is   more
Justin Solomon appointed associate dean of engineering education
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 19 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Justin Solomon appointed associate dean of engineering education * Justin Solomon, associate professor in the MIT Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS), has been appointed associate dean of engineering education in the MIT School of Engineering, effective July 1. In this new role, Solomon will focus on advancing innovation in engineering education across  more
Katherine Dafforn, Director of the Stone Living Lab at UMass Boston, Wins Climate Leader Award
BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 21 -- The University of Massachusetts Boston campus issued the following news: * * * Katherine Dafforn, Director of the Stone Living Lab at UMass Boston, Wins Climate Leader Award Elizabeth Deatrick Katherine Dafforn, a distinguished professor at UMass Boston and co-founder of the Living Seawalls project, was presented with the Boston Innovation Award on April 28 at a ceremony hosted by Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston's Environmental Department. Th  more
Kennesaw State advancing its research impact as new member of Georgia Research Alliance
KENNESAW, Georgia, May 20 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Kennesaw State advancing its research impact as new member of Georgia Research Alliance * Kennesaw State University is expanding its commitment to conducting research that accelerates innovation and economic growth across the state, as KSU has been admitted as a member institution of the Georgia Research Alliance (GRA). The Georgia Research Alliance membership recognizes Kennesaw State's expandin  more
La Roche University Expands Global Academic Network Through Partnership With SAGE University Indore
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 21 -- La Roche University issued the following news release: * * * La Roche University Expands Global Academic Network Through Partnership with SAGE University Indore La Roche University and SAGE University Indore (opens in a new tab), India, have formalized a new academic partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), marking an important step in expanding global engagement and strengthening international academic collaboration. The agr  more
Land-based origins of life explored in UCSC-led special issue of 'Astrobiology'
SANTA CRUZ, California, May 20 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Land-based origins of life explored in UCSC-led special issue of 'Astrobiology' * For scientists seeking to understand the origins of life on Earth, a central debate is land versus sea: whether life began in hot springs or other chemically dynamic environments on land, or in deep-sea hydrothermal vents.  A new special issue of the journal Astrobiology, titled "An Origin of Lif  more
Marian University helps launch statewide initiative to strengthen Indiana's healthcare future
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 20 -- Marian University posted the following news: * * * Marian University helps launch statewide initiative to strengthen Indiana's healthcare future * Crossroads Academic Medical Institute brings together universities, health systems, and research partners to expand healthcare training, research, and access across Indiana. Indiana faces a growing need for physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals, particularly in rural and underserved communities where a  more
Media Tip Sheet: Democratic Congressman and Trailblazer for Gay Rights, Barney Frank, Dies At 86
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Democratic Congressman and Trailblazer for Gay Rights, Barney Frank, Dies At 86 * WASHINGTON (May 20, 2026) - Former Massachusetts Congressman Barney Frank, a pioneering voice for LGBTQ+ rights and one of the architects of the landmark Dodd-Frank financial reform law, has died at 86. Frank leaves behind a legacy defined by decades of outspoken advocacy, groundbreaking representation as one of  more
Media Tip Sheet: Why Falling Overdose Deaths May Not Mean the Crisis Is Over
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Why Falling Overdose Deaths May Not Mean the Crisis Is Over * New CDC data showing a third straight annual decline in U.S. overdose deaths is offering a rare sign of progress in the nation's drug crisis -but many experts caution the trend could quickly reverse amid emerging synthetic drugs and shifting federal policy priorities. Faculty experts at The George Washington University is availab  more
Medicaid work requirements could cause 1 million missed cancer screenings
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 20 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Medicaid work requirements could cause 1 million missed cancer screenings * A new study from University of Chicago Medicine projects that upcoming federal Medicaid changes could result in more than 1 million missed cancer screenings within two years of taking effect. In a research letter published in JAMA Oncology, surgical oncologist Sarah Shubeck and Adrian Diaz, a surgical oncology fellow, used recen  more
Merrill Scholars honor mentors who inspired them
ITHACA, New York, May 20 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Merrill Scholars honor mentors who inspired them * Senior Carolina Aguilera-Garza's journey to Cornell began in Paul Gaba's classroom. It was there that one of the top scholars at the College of Arts and Sciences honed her debate skills, shaped her passion for politics and found her voice. "As someone who wants to be a public servant and be an advocate, not only did you help me find my voice, but you helped me   more
Michigan Medicine: AI Chatbots Spark Mental Health Concerns, Including Psychosis Risk
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 21 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * AI chatbots spark mental health concerns, including psychosis risk More awareness, caution and early help for those showing troubling signs are needed, experts say * Decades ago, computer scientists set out to make programs modeled on the human brain. But now, some of the products based on that approach may be harming the brains of the humans  more
Milestone Moment: KTSU 90.9 FM Breaks into Top 20 in Houston-Galveston Radio Market
HOUSTON, Texas, May 19 -- Texas Southern University posted the following news: * * * Milestone Moment: KTSU 90.9 FM Breaks into Top 20 in Houston-Galveston Radio Market * KTSU 90.9FM, "The Choice," a proud part of Texas Southern University, has reached a historic benchmark, earning a place among the Top 20 radio stations in the Houston-Galveston market, according to the latest Nielsen Audio PPM data as reported by the Radio Research Consortium (RRC). The achievement places KTSU among the l  more
MIT Asia Real Estate Initiative expands its footprint in booming Asian cities
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 19 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * MIT Asia Real Estate Initiative expands its footprint in booming Asian cities * Urbanization in the Asia-Pacific region of the world is occurring at an alarmingly rapid pace, with more than 2.2 billion people now living in cities in the region, and an additional 1.2 billion projected to migrate to cities by 2050, according to a February 2026 report from the U.N. Economic and Social   more
Montana State awarded $10.7 million to expand biomedical research and workforce development
BOZEMAN, Montana, May 20 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Montana State awarded $10.7 million to expand biomedical research and workforce development * BOZEMAN - Montana State University has been awarded $10.7 million from the National Institutes of Health to launch a new center aimed at strengthening biomedical research, workforce development and public health across Montana. The funding will support the creation of the Center for Advanced Molecular Pathogenesi  more
N.C A&T JOMC Alumna Jada Webb Selected for National Geographic Content Scholarship Program
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, May 20 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * N.C A&T JOMC Alumna Jada Webb Selected for National Geographic Content Scholarship Program * EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (May 20, 2026) -Jada Webb '26, who graduated from the mass communication program in the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication (JOMC) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, has been selected for the highly competitive   more
Neag School Honors Faculty and Staff With 2026 Annual Awards
STORRS, Connecticut, May 20 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Neag School Honors Faculty and Staff With 2026 Annual Awards * The Neag School of Education honored several faculty and staff on May 1 with its annual awards recognizing research, teaching, and service. In March, the Neag School's Dean's Office solicited nominations from current students, faculty, and staff and presented the awards at the end-of-year School Meeting. The 2026 award recipients are:   more
Nearly 60 Percent of College Students with a Psychosis Diagnosis Are Not Receiving the Recommended Mental Health Treatment
BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 20 -- The Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Nearly 60% of College Students with Psychosis Are Not Receiving the Recommended Mental Health Treatment  Although the majority of students sought and received therapy or counseling in the past 12 months, less than 40 percent received the recommended combination of therapy/counseling and antipsychotic medication, suggesting potential barriers to accessing this medication. Despite a  more
Nebraska's small-grains program produces award-winning wheat for baking
LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 20 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Nebraska's small-grains program produces award-winning wheat for baking * For generations, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's small-grains breeding program has produced new wheat varieties that offer robust yields and disease resistance. Now, the program has produced a wheat line that is a standout on an additional dimension -superior milling and baking quality. And private industry is cheering. Spec  more
New AI Partnership and Innovation Hub poised to transform the UF College of Pharmacy
GAINESVILLE, Florida, May 20 -- The University of Florida posted the following news: * * * New AI Partnership and Innovation Hub poised to transform the UF College of Pharmacy * A new artificial intelligence hub at the University of Florida College of Pharmacy will centralize the college's diverse AI efforts, positioning UF as a national leader in pharmacy AI through research, clinical collaboration and services. This initiative is spearheaded by Khoa Nguyen, Pharm.D., a clinical associate  more
New free science curriculum aims to transform elementary classrooms
EAST LANSING, Michigan, May 19 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * New free science curriculum aims to transform elementary classrooms * A new free elementary science curriculum now available nationwide could reshape how young students learn science -and a Michigan State University professor helped lead its development. Amelia Wenk Gotwals, a professor in MSU's College of Education, played a central role in developing OpenSciEd, an open-access K-5 science curricul  more
NIH Awards $50 Million to UMass Center for Clinical and Translational Science
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, May 21 -- The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School issued the following news: * * * NIH awards $50 million to UMass Center for Clinical and Translational Science By Pat Sargent The UMass Center for Clinical and Translational Science (UMCCTS) has been awarded a seven-year, $50 million renewal of its Clinical and Translational Sciences Award, along with an associated K12 Scholar program, from the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences of the N  more
NIU Ph.D. Candidate Leads National Study on Colorectal Cancer Screening Disparities, Published in JAMA
DEKALB, Illinois, May 20 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * Research Drives Screening Alyssa Harris, Ph.D. in Health Sciences candidate at Northern Illinois University, was the lead author of "Facility-Based Uptake of Colorectal Cancer Screening in 45- to 49-Year-Olds After US Guideline Changes." The study, which included NIU Professor M. Courtney Hughes as senior author, was recently published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Network Ope  more
NJIT Postdoc Tracks Electrons From Solar Flares to Deep Space, Honored for Dissertation Research
NEWARK, New Jersey, May 21 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * NJIT Postdoc Tracks Electrons from Solar Flares to Deep Space, Honored for Dissertation Research Written by: Jesse Jenkins Solar flares are among the most violent events in the solar system, releasing energy equivalent to millions of hydrogen bombs and propelling particles to near-light speed in seconds. Yet only a small fraction of those particles ever escapes into interplanetary space. Wh  more
NJIT Radio Observations Help Uncover Why Some Solar Eruptions Fail
NEWARK, New Jersey, May 21 (TNSjou) -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * NJIT Radio Observations Help Uncover Why Some Solar Eruptions Fail Written by: Jesse Jenkins A solar eruption that seemed poised to blast into space instead stalled and collapsed -- and radio observations from NJIT's Expanded Owens Valley Solar Array (EOVSA) helped reveal the magnetic forces that brought it down. In a new study, published May 20 in Nature Astronomy, an internationa  more
NMSU Foundation assets under management surpass $500 million
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, May 20 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU Foundation assets under management surpass $500 million * The New Mexico State University Foundation has surpassed $500 million in assets under management for the first time in its history, marking a significant milestone that strengthens its ability to invest in, grow and support the long-term success of New Mexico State University. Foundation leaders, who celebrated the milestone a  more
NMSU, DACC create pathways to four-year degrees in agriculture and beyond
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, May 20 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU, DACC create pathways to four-year degrees in agriculture and beyond * When Kassandra Dominguez enrolled at Dona Ana Community College to study graphic design, she already had a destination in mind: a bachelor's degree in agricultural communications from New Mexico State University. What she didn't expect was how seamless and affordable that journey would be. "It's definitely made co  more
Northern Illinois University Student Takes Center Stage at National Conference with High-Impact Medical Education Research
DEKALB, Illinois, May 20 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * Beyond Campus Research When Emma Hastings arrived in Richmond, Virginia, for the National Conference of Undergraduate Research (NCUR), she expected to present her findings alongside hundreds of undergraduate scholars from across the country. What she didn't expect was students from other universities showing up specifically to hear her speak. "That kind of energy and support is something you don't forg  more
Northwestern Experts Available on Upcoming Supreme Court Rulings
EVANSTON, Illinois, May 21 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Northwestern experts available on upcoming Supreme Court rulings CHICAGO -- Professors from Northwestern Pritzker School of Law and Weinberg College of Arts & Sciences are available to comment on upcoming Supreme Court rulings expected to be announced in the coming weeks. The court is expected to release opinions on birthright citizenship, transgender athletes and Federal Reserve Board member Lisa   more
Notre Dame Law School announces awards for 2026 graduating class
SOUTH BEND, Indiana, May 20 -- The University of Notre Dame Law School posted the following news: * * * Notre Dame Law School announces awards for 2026 graduating class * On Friday, May 15, Notre Dame Law School recognized its graduating students at the annual Awards Ceremony. Awards were presented for academic achievement, including Honor Roll, Dean's Circle, Faculty Excellence, and Program of Study distinctions, as well as for excellence in writing, trial advocacy, and moot court. Students  more
NSF Funds Louisiana Tech AI Research Designed to Prevent Critical System Failures
RUSTON, Louisiana, May 21 -- Louisiana Tech University issued the following news: * * * NSF funds Louisiana Tech AI research designed to prevent critical system failures Louisiana Tech University's Dr. Abdur Rahman received a two-year, $185,000 National Science Foundation (NSF) award to develop artificial intelligence systems that can identify problems in critical infrastructure such as power grids, water networks, manufacturing facilities, and transportation systems. The award marks an early  more
OHSU researcher secures NIH grant to target tooth decay at its microbial roots
PORTLAND, Oregon, May 20 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * OHSU researcher secures NIH grant to target tooth decay at its microbial roots * Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University have secured a $2.9 million National Institutes of Health grant to develop a new, highly targeted approach to preventing tooth decay -one of the most common and costly diseases worldwide. Justin Merritt, Ph.D. (OHSU) Led by Justin Merritt, Ph.D., professor in the  more
Outstanding UK faculty honored with Kirwan Prize, Sturgill Award
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, May 20 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * Outstanding UK faculty honored with Kirwan Prize, Sturgill Award * Each year, the University of Kentucky Graduate School recognizes exceptional faculty for their achievements in graduate education and scholarly research. The 2026 recipients of The Graduate School's top honors -the Albert D. and Elizabeth H. Kirwan Memorial Prize and the William B. Sturgill Award -are Guoqiang Yu, Ph.D., and Rachel Shan  more
Penn State-Schuykill: Faculty Research Series Explores Bone Growth and Regeneration
SCHUYKILL HAVEN, Pennsylvania, May 21 -- Pennsylvania State University Schuykill Campus issued the following news: * * * Faculty Research Series explores bone growth and regeneration Editor's note: Penn State Schuylkill's Faculty Research Series offers faculty members the opportunity to share and discuss their current research and creative projects with the campus community. The seminars are held monthly throughout the academic year. For more stories like this, visit Faculty Research Series.   more
Pinnacle Presentation: Aaron Setterdahl, professor of chemistry
NEW ALBANY, Indiana, May 20 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news: * * * Pinnacle Presentation: Aaron Setterdahl, professor of chemistry By Steven Krolak  Dr. Aaron Setterdahl, professor of chemistry, delivered a Pinnacle Presentation touching on his unusual career path and research interests to members of the IU Southeast community. Revered on campus for his popular beer chemistry class, Setterdahl's low-key demeanor and gentle humor belie a restless curiosity a  more
Predicting and Preventing: How USU's MIRROR Program is Transforming Musculoskeletal Care for the Warfighter
BETHESDA, Maryland, May 20 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news: * * * Predicting and Preventing: How USU's MIRROR Program is Transforming Musculoskeletal Care for the Warfighter * In This Article * Proactive Detection of Injury Risk Before Performance Loss * Modeling Recovery and Resilience for Service Member Health * Translating Data into Actionable Clinical Decision-Making * Expanding Capability in Operational Care Settings * Accelerating Treatmen  more
Private equity acquisition can expand primary care use by expanding workforce, study finds
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 20 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Private equity acquisition can expand primary care use by expanding workforce, study finds * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -When health policy researchers at the Brown University School of Public Health tracked data from primary care practices that had been acquired by private equity firms, they found something that surprised them: Not all of the changes were detrimental. Primary care practices acqu  more
Professor Emeritus Thomas Kuehn's legacy celebrated by global academic community in 'Festschrift' of medieval Italian history
CLEMSON, South Carolina, May 20 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Professor Emeritus Thomas Kuehn's legacy celebrated by global academic community in 'Festschrift' of medieval Italian history * Article by Victoria Musheff Clemson University Emeritus College Thomas James Kuehn, Clemson University Professor Emeritus of History and renowned scholar of medieval and Renaissance Italy, is being celebrated by colleagues with the release of Law as Life in Italy, 1200-1800:   more
Professor Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia presents on immigration panel at Law and Society Conference
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, May 20 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia presents on immigration panel at Law and Society Conference * UNIVERSITY PARK, PA-On May 30, Professor Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia will present on a panel titled "When Discretion Is Not the Better Part of Valor" at the annual Law and Society Conference in San Francisco. The Law and Society Association is an interdisciplinary scholarly organiza  more
Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin is Distinguished Visiting Professor and Grand Rounds Guest Speaker at University of Alberta Tom Williams Surgical Research Day
STORRS, Connecticut, May 20 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin is Distinguished Visiting Professor and Grand Rounds Guest Speaker at University of Alberta Tom Williams Surgical Research Day * UConn Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin, MD, Ph.D., KCSL, was the Grand Rounds guest speaker, kicking off the University of Alberta's Tom Williams Surgical Research Day event. Laurencin also served as judge for the oral and poster presentation  more
Public Health Researchers Link Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder to Higher Suicide Risk
AMHERST, Massachusetts, May 20 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Public Health Researchers Link Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder to Higher Suicide Risk * People living with premenstrual dysphoric disorder, or PMDD, face significantly elevated rates of suicidal thoughts and behaviors, according to a new systematic review by researchers in the School of Public Health and Health Sciences.The study, published in the journal Administration and Policy in Mental Hea  more
Q&A: The path to a PhD in computational science and engineering at MIT
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 20 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Q&A: The path to a PhD in computational science and engineering at MIT * In 2023, the Center for Computational Science and Engineering (CCSE), an academic unit in the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing, introduced a new standalone PhD degree program. This interdisciplinary PhD program blends both coursework and a thesis, enabling students to pursue research in cross-cutting methodo  more
Recycling excreta as fertilizer in Kenya transforms 'disgusting' to 'beautiful'
ITHACA, New York, May 20 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Recycling excreta as fertilizer in Kenya transforms 'disgusting' to 'beautiful' * One person's waste is another one's gold. A Cornell researcher and her African colleagues are collecting human excreta from informal settlements in Kenya, processing it to remove pathogens, and turning it into affordable, high-quality agricultural fertilizer - called KIYA Gold - that is nourishing plants while protecting human healt  more
Researcher on Indigenous bison stewardship receives Montana State's 2026 Distinctive Collections Travel and Access Award
BOZEMAN, Montana, May 20 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Researcher on Indigenous bison stewardship receives Montana State's 2026 Distinctive Collections Travel and Access Award * BOZEMAN -A researcher on Indigenous bison stewardship has received the Montana State University Library's Distinctive Collections Travel and Access Award, which he will use to support his research. Josias Agustin Mendez, a Ph.D. candidate at Columbia University whose work draws on bot  more
Researchers discover protein that balances insulin secretion and pancreatic beta cell growth
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, May 20 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * Researchers discover protein that balances insulin secretion and pancreatic beta cell growth * Sushant Bhatnagar, Ph.D., an associate professor in the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham have identified a protein that helps balance insulin secretion and growth in pancreatic beta cells, a discovery that could help guide future strategi  more
Researchers examine fertility, reproductive health at Cornell symposium
ITHACA, New York, May 20 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Researchers examine fertility, reproductive health at Cornell symposium * At a moment of rapid scientific advances and mounting funding uncertainty, reproductive health researchers from across the Northeast gathered at Cornell University April 30-May 1 to examine infertility, embryo development and reproductive aging at the 2026 Tri-State Symposium on Reproductive Sciences. The annual symposium brought together  more
Robotic 'matter' flows, adapts through mechanical intelligence
ITHACA, New York, May 20 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Robotic 'matter' flows, adapts through mechanical intelligence * Cornell engineers have developed a robotic collective that behaves less like a machine and more like a material that flows, reshapes and adapts to its environment without centralized control. The system, called the Cross-Link Collective, consists of dozens of small robots that have limited mobility individually, but together exhibit coordinated an  more
Scientists bring crop protection research to local science classes
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 20 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Scientists bring crop protection research to local science classes * As the world's population continues to grow, farmers across the globe are working hard to feed more than 8 billion humans. Agriculture at that scale requires interventions, including herbicides and pesticides to keep crops healthy and free from disease and insect infestations. Chemical herbicides and pesticides were, and are, a common solution   more
Scientists identify brain circuit that helps us "change gears"
RIVERSIDE, California, May 20 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Scientists identify brain circuit that helps us "change gears" * Most people have experienced the feeling: switching from one task to another, only to find the brain momentarily stuck in the old mode of thinking. Sometimes, even after realizing a strategy no longer works, the mind keeps returning to it anyway. Neuroscientists call the ability to adapt and shift strategies "cognit  more
Sex Differences in Dementia Risks Reveal Stronger Cognitive Impacts in Women
LA JOLLA, California, May 20 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Sex Differences in Dementia Risks Reveal Stronger Cognitive Impacts in Women * Key Takeaways * Women showed higher rates of seven modifiable dementia risk factors, with sex differences observed in 10 of 13 factors studied. * Certain risk factors -particularly cardiovascular and metabolic conditions -were more strongly associated with poorer cognitive performance in women than  more
Shippensburg grad David Boatwright wins Dr. Syed R. Ali-Zaidi Award
SHIPPENSBURG, Pennsylvania, May 20 -- Shippensburg University posted the following news: * * * Shippensburg grad David Boatwright wins Dr. Syed R. Ali-Zaidi Award * On May 4th, 2026, Dr. Allison Carey presented Shippensburg University graduate David Boatwright with the Dr. Syed R. Ali-Zaidi Award for Academic Excellence, an honor that celebrates students who are dedicated to scholarship and knowledge. The award was established by Dr. Syed R. Ali-Zaidi himself, who serves as a charter member   more
Single-molecule tracker illuminates workings of cancer-related proteins
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 19 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Single-molecule tracker illuminates workings of cancer-related proteins * Using a powerful single-molecule imaging method they developed, a research team from the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard has unveiled a dynamic view of how some cancer-related proteins interact in living cells. The technique relies on highly stable nanoparticle probes that brightly illuminate individual m  more
Sinha Data Science Lab for Innovation Expands Access and Drives Opportunity at UNT
DENTON, Texas, May 21 -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release: * * * New Sinha Data Science Lab for Innovation expands access and drives opportunity at UNT The University of North Texas College of Information is celebrating the official opening of the Sinha Data Science Lab for Innovation -- a state-of-the-art lab built at the nexus of information, people and technology -- with a singular focus on preparing professionals, producing research and building community pa  more
SIUE Honors Spring 2026 URCA Award Recipients for Undergraduate Research and Mentorship
EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, May 20 -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus posted the following news: * * * SIUE Honors Spring 2026 URCA Award Recipients for Undergraduate Research and Mentorship * Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has recognized four members of the campus community with Spring 2026 Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (URCA) Awards, celebrating excellence in undergraduate research, scholarship and mentorship. Student award recipients include Gavy  more
South Dakota Mines Research Team Works with First Graders to Create New STEM Toys
RAPID CITY, South Dakota, May 20 -- The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology issued the following news release: * * * South Dakota Mines Research Team Works with First Graders to Create New STEM Toys * When it comes to designing new, effective learning tools, the best ideas come directly from the people who will use them most - especially when those users are curious, candid and creative first graders. A new initiative at South Dakota Mines is reimagining how young children learn en  more
Southwest Arkansas Small Farms Conference Empowers Producers and Strengthens Rural Communities
PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, May 20 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * Southwest Arkansas Small Farms Conference Empowers Producers and Strengthens Rural Communities * The 2026 Southwest Arkansas Small Farms Conference, held April 30 at Hempstead Hall on the campus of the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana, brought together around 80 producers, landowners and agricultural partners from across the region. The event was hosted by the University of Arkansas  more
Steel developed at MIT is key to Formula One, Baja 1000, and MIT Motorsports
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 20 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Steel developed at MIT is key to Formula One, Baja 1000, and MIT Motorsports * A high-performance steel with MIT origins has come full circle. After proving its worth in Formula One and Baja 1000 race cars, the computationally designed material has now been incorporated into the 2026 electric race car built by the student-run MIT Motorsports team. The MIT car is scheduled to rac  more
Student Fulbright Scholars Help Lehigh Reach Record Number of Recipients
BETHLEHEM, Pennsylania, May 21 -- Lehigh University issued the following news: * * * Student Fulbright Scholars Help Lehigh Reach Record Number of Recipients Two student recipients and an alternate, along with nine faculty scholars, set a Lehigh record for a single academic year. Story by Stephen Gross Lehigh continues its extensive and committed history with the Fulbright Scholarship program as two students have been named recipients of the award for the 2026-27 academic year while another  more
Student researcher examines how mental health affects first responder job performance
KENNESAW, Georgia, May 20 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Student researcher examines how mental health affects first responder job performance * For first responders, no two days are the same, but one thing remains constant: the pressure to make split-second decisions that can save a life. Whether responding to a car accident or mass casualty event, they must think and act quickly in moments when every second counts.  Kennesaw State University researc  more
Student view: Maximizing experiences beyond the classroom
EAST LANSING, Michigan, May 20 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Student view: Maximizing experiences beyond the classroom * Emilio Silerio-Gonzalez is a graduating James Madison College student majoring in social relations and policy. Over the last several years, he worked as a lead communications intern, publishing dozens of stories shaping the campus experience for many. Before stepping onto campus, I committed to maximizing my time at Michigan State for prof  more
Student-led tape art mural offers a space for healing, reflection
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 20 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Student-led tape art mural offers a space for healing, reflection * Birds fly, snowflakes fall, leaves blow, flowers flutter and trees reach outward and upward -all anchored by the sun, emanating its rays in a warm embrace.  These elements comprise a temporary mural created by members of the Brown University community in the Barus and Holley building on campus, where a tragic shooting took place on Dec. 1  more
Students Build the Future of AI at Cal Poly Pomona's AI Fair & Hackathon
POMONA, California, May 21 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona issued the following news: * * * Students Build the Future of AI at Cal Poly Pomona's AI Fair & Hackathon At Cal Poly Pomona, students aren't just exploring artificial intelligence, they're building it. The 2026 AI Fair & Hackathon in April brought campus innovation to life, showcasing student creativity, industry collaboration, and the growing role of intelligent technologies in everyday life. Centered on the them  more
Study Compares Biomarkers and MRI to Improve Prostate Cancer Risk Prediction, Reduce Unnecessary Biopsies
MIAMI, Florida, May 20 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Study Compares Biomarkers and MRI to Improve Prostate Cancer Risk Prediction, Reduce Unnecessary Biopsies * New data from the Desai Sethi Urology Institute, presented at AUA2026, finds minimal differences between leading biomarkers and MRI when used together to predict clinically significant prostate cancer and guide biopsy decisions. Desai Sethi Urology Institute (DSUI) researchers  more
Study: Hospital Wastewater Reveals Drug-Resistant Fungus Strains Months Before Patients Show Symptoms
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 20 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * Study: Hospital Wastewater Reveals Drug-Resistant Fungus Strains Months Before Patients Show Symptoms * A new UNLV-led wastewater surveillance study brings scientists one step closer in the global race to detect and deter skyrocketing cases of a potentially deadly drug-resistant fungus that puts hospital patients at risk of serious blood, heart, or brain infections. Candida auris present  more
Svetlana Mojsov promoted to Research Professor
NEW YORK, May 20 -- Rockefeller University posted the following news: * * * Svetlana Mojsov promoted to Research Professor * Svetlana Mojsov, whose research led to the development of revolutionary obesity drugs, has been promoted. She is now Rockefeller's Lulu Chow Wang and Robin Chemers Neustein Research Professor. This promotion recognizes her extensive and ongoing contributions to science and to the university's mission. Svetlana began her scientific journey as a graduate student in Bru  more
Syracuse University: Research Professional Cited for Growing Arts and Humanities Support Network
SYRACUSE, New York, May 21 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Research Professional Cited for Growing Arts and Humanities Support Network Sarah Workman's efforts building a community of arts and humanities research development professionals is recognized for innovation. Diane Stirling Sarah Workman, director of research development for the arts and humanities in the Office of Research and the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), has been recognized with the 2026 Innovati  more
Texas A&M Engineering: Students Gain Hands-on Experience in Nuclear Plant Management
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 21 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Students gain hands-on experience in nuclear plant management A Texas A&M lab offers unique opportunities for undergraduate students to experience managing nuclear power plants through full computer simulations. * Nuclear engineering students at Texas A&M University recently stepped into the roles of licensed reactor operators, gaining hands-on experience with the systems and d  more
Texas Tech Receives $4.5 Million Grant to Advance Semiconductor Research
LUBBOCK, Texas, May 21 -- Texas Tech University issued the following news: * * * Texas Tech Receives $4.5 Million Grant to Advance Semiconductor Research Engineering faculty will pursue development of wide/ultrawide bandgap semiconductors for use in harsh environments, to improve communications and more. * Texas Tech University's continued commitment to interdisciplinary research and hands-on fabrication has paved the way for another opportunity to perform critical work regarding wide/ultra  more
The Fungus That Spoils Nearly Everything
DAVIS, California, May 20 -- The University of California Davis posted the following news: * * * The Fungus That Spoils Nearly Everything * Even if you haven't heard of Botrytis cinerea, you've likely seen it -slowly growing in your store-bought blueberries, tomatoes or even on your beautiful orchids. Commonly known as gray mold, the fungus attacks hundreds of plants. For years, scientists have unsuccessfully tried to breed crops that could resist the fungus. New research from the University  more
The Haystack 37m Telescope: A new era of astrophysical research
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 19 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * The Haystack 37m Telescope: A new era of astrophysical research * The Haystack 37m Telescope has been a landmark in radio astronomy and radar studies of the solar system since its first light in 1964. Over the following four decades, it supported NASA's Apollo landings on the moon, made planetary radar maps of the surface of Venus, contributed to experimental tests of Einstein's gen  more
The neural basis of thought symbols identified for the first time
NEW YORK, May 20 -- Rockefeller University posted the following news: * * * The neural basis of thought symbols identified for the first time * If you ask a child to draw an animal that doesn't exist, they'll often cobble together components from real ones-say, the body of a seal with an elephant's trunk, four octopus arms, and one lizard eye. This imaginative ability is theorized to stem from our larger capacity to learn symbolic units-an arm or a leg in the aforementioned example, or per  more
The Origins of Nereid, Neptune's Most Eccentric Moon
PASADENA, California, May 20 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * The Origins of Nereid, Neptune's Most Eccentric Moon * Neptune, the farthest of the planets, acts like a shepherd for the outer solar system, gravitationally scattering distant asteroids known as Kuiper Belt Objects (KBOs). Understanding Neptune's history gives important clues to how the rest of the solar system evolved to its present state. Neptune itself is unique-tilted 30 degrees on   more
The University of Olivet Honors 2026 Presidential Distinguished Medalists
OLIVET, Michigan, May 20 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news: * * * The University of Olivet Honors 2026 Presidential Distinguished Medalists * Each year during Commencement, The University of Olivet recognizes five graduating seniors with its highest academic honor for undergraduate students: the Presidential Distinguished Medalist Award. Presented to the graduating seniors with the highest cumulative grade point averages earned in baccalaureate coursework at Olivet, the  more
Think You're Allergic to Penicillin? You May Want to Think Again
STORRS, Connecticut, May 20 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Think You're Allergic to Penicillin? You May Want to Think Again * Many people have been told at some point in their lives that they are allergic to penicillin. But according to infectious disease experts at UConn Health, most patients carrying that label may not actually have a true allergy at all, and that misunderstanding could have significant consequences for both individual patients and public  more
Three pioneering USF faculty members to be inducted into the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame
TAMPA, Florida, May 20 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * Three pioneering USF faculty members to be inducted into the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame * By Althea Johnson, University Communications and Marketing The Florida Inventors Hall of Fame today announced that three distinguished University of South Florida faculty innovators are among the 2026 class of inductees. Dr. Mark Frankle, Dr. Patrick Hwu and Donald Keck are receiving the prestigious honor fo  more
Three Ursinus Professors Earn Top Faculty Awards
COLLEGEVILLE, Pennsylvania, May 20 -- Ursinus College issued the following news: * * * Three Ursinus Professors Earn Top Faculty Awards * Three faculty members have received awards for excellence in mentoring, teaching, and scholarly achievement. Recognized during an awards presentation earlier this month, each honoree will wear a medal during commencement symbolizing their achievement and contributions to the college community. "Faculty play an integral role in shaping the student experie  more
Twelve Faculty Members Selected as Fellows for the Summer 2026 Faculty Success Program
AMHERST, Massachusetts, May 20 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Twelve Faculty Members Selected as Fellows for the Summer 2026 Faculty Success Program * Wilmore Webley, senior vice provost for equity and inclusion, has announced the selection of 12 faculty members from across the campus to participate in the 2026 National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD) Faculty Success Program (FSP) this summer.The Faculty Success Program, which takes  more
Two MTSU students selected for prestigious NSF summer research programs
MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, May 20 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * Two MTSU students selected for prestigious NSF summer research programs * MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -Two students from Middle Tennessee State University have been selected for competitive National Science Foundation-funded Research Experiences for Undergraduates, or REU, programs at universities across the country this summer. "These experiences provide opportunities for students to conduct adva  more
U of A and UAMS Advance Joint Research Through Razorback Research Catalyst
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, May 21 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * U of A and UAMS Advance Joint Research Through Razorback Research Catalyst Chancellor C. Lowry Barnes, M.D., of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and Chancellor Charles Robinson, Ph.D., of the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville (U of A), announced today the selection of a research team for the inaugural Razorback Research Catalyst, a joint initiative  more
UAH Sustains Top-tier Research Rankings for Thirteenth Year in a Row
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, May 21 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * UAH sustains top-tier research rankings for thirteenth year in a row Julie Jansen Five programs at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) rank among the top 25 federally-funded programs in the United States, according to the National Science Foundation (NSF) Higher Education Research and Development (HERD) Survey. The rankings underscore the university's sustained excellence in federally sponsore  more
UAMS, Wilson Hospitality Collaborate to Bring Unreasonable Hospitality, Outrageous Service to Healthcare
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, May 21 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * UAMS, Wilson Hospitality Collaborate to Bring Unreasonable Hospitality, Outrageous Service to Healthcare The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and America's Village, the hospitality team for Wilson, Arkansas, are collaborating on a movement to bring unreasonable hospitality and outrageous service into the healthcare environment. Wilson Hospitality and UAM  more
UB studio aims to improve manufactured housing for rural seniors
BUFFALO, New York, May 20 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * UB studio aims to improve manufactured housing for rural seniors * By David J. Hill BUFFALO, N.Y. - A graduate studio in the University at Buffalo School of Architecture and Planning worked this spring to address an urgent and often overlooked challenge of housing in rural communities: ensuring that it is affordable, durable, energy efficient, and accessible. The 1  more
UCCS Ranked Best College for Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Gazette's Best of the Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, May 21 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release: * * * UCCS ranked Best College for Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Gazette's Best of the Springs UCCS has received the Gold ranking for Best College for Bachelor's or Master's Degree in the Gazette's 2026 Best of the Springs awards, along with Silver for the Best College for Associate Degree. UCCS was named in part for its "large selection of undergraduate and graduate degrees, the high qual  more
UCF Researcher Develops "Smart, Tiny Bubbles" to Treat Cancer and Heart Disease
ORLANDO, Florida, May 20 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF Researcher Develops "Smart, Tiny Bubbles" to Treat Cancer and Heart Disease * A cell 500 times thinner than a human hair could heal hearts and kill cancer cells, thanks to a patent-pending technology created by a UCF researcher and now licensed to a university donor in hopes of getting it to clinical trials. Dinender Singla, professor and head of the College of Medicine's Division of Metaboli  more
UConn CT Trails Program: Know Before You Go with CT Trail Finder
STORRS, Connecticut, May 20 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn CT Trails Program: Know Before You Go with CT Trail Finder * Although Connecticut is the third smallest state in the nation, it is home to more than 2,700 miles of mapped trails (and counting) and three National Recreation Trails. This means the chances are good there are trails close to you waiting to be explored. To help you plan your next excursion, the UConn CT Trails Program project team,  more
UConn Hartford Students Apply Organic Chemistry to Public Health
STORRS, Connecticut, May 20 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Hartford Students Apply Organic Chemistry to Public Health * This spring, UConn Hartford students gathered for presentations on public health issues affecting college-age adults, including vaping, Adderall misuse, and the effects of social media on the brain. But the speakers were not outside experts or public health professionals. They were fellow students, using what they had learned in an  more
UConn Students Earn Gilman Scholarships
STORRS, Connecticut, May 20 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Students Earn Gilman Scholarships * A total of 15 UConn students have been awarded a Gilman Scholarship in the latest cohort to earn the prestigious academic award. The award is congressionally funded through the Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs at the State Department. The funding supports expanding student participation in study abroad programs and encourages travel to diverse loca  more
UH Cancer Center Researcher Carbone Awarded Szent-Gyorgyi Prize for Pioneering Cancer Research
MANOA, Hawaii, May 21 -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: * * * UH Cancer Center researcher Carbone awarded Szent-Gyorgyi Prize for pioneering cancer research Landmark discovery on mesothelioma to be recognized at Washington, D.C., ceremony * University of Hawai'i Cancer Center researcher Dr. Michele Carbone has been named the recipient of the distinguished 2026 Szent-Gyorgyi Prize for Progress in Cancer Research, the National Foundation for Cancer Re  more
UL Lafayette Graduate Benoit Wins 2026 Caffery Award
LAFAYETTE, Louisiana, May 21 -- The University of Louisiana Lafayette campus issued the following news: * * * UL Lafayette graduate Benoit wins 2026 Caffery Award Connor Benoit is the winner of the 2026 Jefferson Caffery Research Award at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Benoit, who earned a master's degree in history from UL Lafayette this spring, submitted his winning historical research essay last fall as part of the Caffery competition. It is judged by a panel that includes memb  more
UMass Amherst Food Scientists Invent Fast, Reliable Technology for Bacteria Detection
AMHERST, Massachusetts, May 20 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * UMass Amherst Food Scientists Invent Fast, Reliable Technology for Bacteria Detection * A smartphone-based technology to detect bacteria contamination, developed by food scientists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, sets a new benchmark in efforts to quickly and reliably understand how clean a surface is in places such as food processing plants, hospitals, gyms and other public environ  more
UMass Chan Scientist Receives $1.6 Million From National Institute of General Medical Sciences to Refine Gene Therapy Vectors
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, May 21 -- The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School issued the following news: * * * UMass Chan scientist receives $1.6 million from National Institute of General Medical Sciences to refine gene therapy vectors By Jim Fessenden Phillip Tai, PhD, received a $1.6 million grant from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences to investigate the basic mechanisms of adeno-associated viral vectors (AAV) using high-resolution DNA sequencing technology. The  more
UNCG Graduate Student Excels in Science and Leadership
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, May 20 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news: * * * UNCG Graduate Student Excels in Science and Leadership * Nooshin KianvashRad credits UNC Greensboro with helping her to better recognize herself. The Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering (JSNN) has shown her that she is indeed a leader, one whose confidence and skills continue to grow every day with each new challenge -whether pursuing better cancer outcomes   more
University of Cincinnati Researchers Recruit Older Adults for Extreme Heat Health Study
CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 21 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * UC researchers recruit older adults for extreme heat health study Study to track vulnerable population living without air conditioning By Megan Burgasser, burgasma@ucmail.uc.edu University of Cincinnati College of Medicine researchers are recruiting older adults to participate in a study tracking their health during periods of extreme summer heat. The World Health Organization has identified extreme h  more
University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business: Study - When CEOs Mention Death, Investors Pay Attention
BOULDER, Colorado, May 21 (TNSjou) -- The University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business issued the following news: * * * Study: When CEOs mention death, investors pay attention By Katy Marquardt Hill CEO speeches during company earnings calls typically include a rah-rah message reassuring investors, reinforcing confidence in strategy and recapping company wins. Investors hear these messages quarter after quarter, and predictability makes them easy to tune out. But new research sug  more
University of Colorado: Psychology Faculty Wins Evolution in the Public Eye Award
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, May 21 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release: * * * Psychology faculty wins Evolution in the Public Eye Award Psychology Professor Laith Al-Shawaf, Ph.D., was recently awarded the Evolution in the Public Eye (EPE) Award from the University of Michigan for his work in emotion, cognition and personality psychology. "My work focuses on understanding human emotions as functional systems: what they do, how they work, and why they exist," said   more
University of Georgia: Bite That Can Rewrite Your Diet--and the Researchers Trying to Fight It
ATHENS, Georgia, May 21 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * The bite that can rewrite your diet--and the researchers trying to fight it By John Tibbetts At a wedding reception 13 years ago, Allen Gudenrath (BA '72) couldn't stop reaching for lamb "pops"--fried lamb hors d'oeuvres that look like a cross between a lamp chop and a chicken wing. "Boy, they were delicious," he says. Later that night, though, he awoke with welts and trouble breathing. On the advice of a   more
University of Hawaii: Diplomats Experience Maunakea Through Science and Culture
HONOLULU, Hawaii, May 21 -- The University of Hawaii issued the following news release: * * * Diplomats experience Maunakea through science and culture The University of Hawaii welcomed about 50 international diplomats to Maunakea and the UH Hilo Imiloa Astronomy Center for a firsthand look at the university's leading role in world-class astronomy, scientific discoveries and cultural stewardship that have helped make Hawaii a global center for space research. The visit, coordinated through t  more
University of Houston: AI-Powered Robots Could Combat Loneliness Among Older Adults
HOUSTON, Texas, May 21 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * New AI-Powered Robots Could Combat Loneliness Among Older Adults University of Houston's ELARA Lab Pioneering Next-generation Technology to Bridge the Gap in Elder Care and Emotional Support Story by Kelly Schafler As artificial intelligence and robotics become increasingly present in daily life, researchers at the University of Houston are exploring whether "pet-like" robots and adaptive AI could be the fu  more
University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School: Eviatar Yemini Receives Research Innovation Award for Second Straight Year
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, May 21 -- The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School issued the following news: * * * Eviatar Yemini receives research innovation award for second straight year By Pat Sargent For the second consecutive year, Eviatar Yemini, PhD, assistant professor of neurobiology at UMass Chan Medical School, has received a Scialog Collaborative Innovation Award for a cross-disciplinary project advancing fundamental understanding of how neural systems adapt to today's rap  more
University of Memphis: Where Science Meets Art - Discovering Wild Clay Gold Mine at Shelby Farms
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, May 21 -- The University of Memphis issued the following news: * * * Where Science Meets Art: Discovering Wild Clay Gold Mine at Shelby Farms At Shelby Farms, science and art came together in a surprising way, turning a simple soil sample into something special. What started as research to protect Memphis' drinking water soon became a creative and scientific journey into natural clay. The University of Memphis' Center for Applied Earth Science and Engineering Research (C  more
University of New Mexico honors 2026 Paul Bartlett Re Peace Prize recipients
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, May 20 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * University of New Mexico honors 2026 Paul Bartlett Re Peace Prize recipients * The University of New Mexico announced recently the recipients of the 2026 Paul Bartlett Re Peace Prize, a biennial award recognizing individuals who have made significant contributions to fostering peace, compassion and human understanding. Virtual ceremony QR code The prize honors UNM students, faculty, staff, al  more
University of Texas Dallas: Comets Aim To Grab NASA Acclaim for Redesign of Tool-Cart Handle
RICHARDSON, Texas, May 21 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Comets Aim To Grab NASA Acclaim for Redesign of Tool-Cart Handle By: Kim Horner Bulky gloves and pressurized suits could make it challenging for astronauts to maneuver a tool cart on the moon. Enter a team of six University of Texas at Dallas engineering students who aim to make the job easier and safer by redesigning the cart's handle for possible use in a future NASA lunar mission. Team La  more
University of Utah Biologist Wins Seed Grant to Deepen Research Into Tailocins, the Weapons Microbes Use on Each Other
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 21 -- The University of Utah issued the following news release: * * * U biologist wins seed grant to deepen research into tailocins, the weapons microbes use on each other Hypothesis Fund supports early-stage innovative research that aims to improve the health of people and the planet. * The Hypothesis Fund has awarded a prestigious seed grant to University of Utah biologist Talia Karasov, who researches the microbial weapons bacteria inflict on each other in an ev  more
University of Utah Spinout Launches to Support Next-generation Geothermal Development
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 21 -- The University of Utah issued the following news release: * * * U spinout launches to support next-generation geothermal development Geothermal Strategy Partners provides independent engineering and technical expertise to guide enhanced geothermal systems from early-stage planning to operations, helping close a critical gap as the industry scales up. * Geothermal Strategy Partners (GSP), a new University of Utah startup, will provide independent engineering,   more
University of Utah: Carbon Markets Underestimate Risks U.S. Forests Face From Climate Change
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 21 (TNSjou) -- The University of Utah issued the following news release: * * * Carbon markets underestimate risks U.S. forests face from climate change Maps produced in U-led study show where the risk of loss from fire, insects and drought are most elevated. * The world's forests form a vast network of carbon reservoirs, keeping carbon sequestered from the atmosphere, where its presence is disrupting Earth's climate systems. Many corporate, national and state clima  more
University of Virginia: Are We Alone - UFO Files Spark Questions About Bias and Belief
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, May 21 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * Are we alone? UFO files spark questions about bias and belief By Matt Kelly, mkelly@virginia.edu ET, phone your agent. The U.S. Department of Defense recently released a cache of once-classified papers on unidentified anomalous phenomena (once called unidentified flying objects) - a collection of fuzzy photos and unresolved reports. This first in a planned series of documents on unexp  more
UNM's International Festival celebrates culture, community and global learning
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, May 20 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * UNM's International Festival celebrates culture, community and global learning * UNM's Global Education Office recently celebrated its annual International Festival, a beloved campus tradition held for more than 30 years. The event has become such a longstanding tradition that no one seems to know exactly when it first began. Molly Wright According to Molly Wright, GEO's marketing representat  more
UNT Researcher Aiming to Make Drug Development Faster, Less Wasteful
DENTON, Texas, May 21 -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release: * * * UNT researcher aiming to make drug development faster, less wasteful A University of North Texas researcher is working to make pharmaceutical drug development more efficient and less wasteful by improving how key molecules are built. Developing pharmaceutical drugs is a complex and costly process, especially when molecules with "handedness" are needed. These molecules, known as chiral molecules, a  more
Upstate Announces 2026 Medical Device Innovation Challenge Teams Advancing Healthcare Innovation
SYRACUSE, New York, May 21 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * Upstate announces 2026 Medical Device Innovation Challenge teams advancing healthcare innovation Technologies aimed at improving workplace safety, streamlining emergency procedures, advancing chronic wound healing, enhancing real-time lung monitoring in critical care settings, and transforming prenatal care through remote imaging and AI-guided diagnostics have been  more
Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math and Science to hold Summer Academy with classes and activities at Tusculum
GREENVILLE, Tennessee, May 20 -- Tusculum University posted the following news: * * * Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math and Science to hold Summer Academy with classes and activities at Tusculum * GREENEVILLE - High school students from multiple communities in East Tennessee will enjoy the collegiate experience and engage in hands-on learning during the Summer Academy at Tusculum University. Students look through microscopes during the 2025 Summer Academy. A forensic class was one of t  more
UW History Professor Elected to American Antiquarian Society
LARAMIE, Wyoming, May 20 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW History Professor Elected to American Antiquarian Society Melissa Morris, an associate professor of history and director of the Wyoming Institute for Humanities Research at the University of Wyoming, has been elected to membership in the American Antiquarian Society (AAS), a 214-year-old national research library and community of learners dedicated to discovering and sharing a deeper understanding of the  more
UW's Grana Receives John P. Ellbogen Meritorious Classroom Teaching Award
LARAMIE, Wyoming, May 20 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW's Grana Receives John P. Ellbogen Meritorious Classroom Teaching Award Despite his status as an internationally recognized expert in his field, Dario Grana is hailed by students, alumni and colleagues alike as a truly down-to-earth teacher who invests deeply in his students. This is one of the many reasons Grana has been named as a recipient of the 2026 John P. Ellbogen Meritorious Classroom Teaching Aw  more
VCOM Faculty Win National AACOM Innovation Competition, Direct $30,000 Award to Advance Partnership With AAICE Labs
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 21 -- VCOM - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news: * * * VCOM Faculty Win National AACOM Innovation Competition, Direct $30,000 Award to Advance Partnership with AAICE Labs By Amy Ostroth Faculty from the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) have earned national recognition and a $30,000 award through the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) All In! Vegas Pitch Showdown, held at AACOM's annual   more
Virginia Commonwealth University: How Machine Learning is Redefining Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
RICHMOND, Virginia, May 21 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * How machine learning is redefining pharmaceutical manufacturing Charles McGill is among the faculty leading innovation at VCU, using machine learning and AI to explore a vast universe of chemical possibilities. * Charles McGill, Ph.D., isn't just improving pharmaceutical manufacturing - he and other Virginia Commonwealth University College of Engineering faculty members are upending decades of tr  more
Virginia Tech: Gregory E. Welbaum Honored With Emeritus Status
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 21 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Gregory E. Welbaum honored with emeritus status Gregory E. Welbaum, professor of plant biology in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Virginia Tech, has been conferred the title of professor emeritus by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The emeritus title may be conferred on retired faculty members who are specially recommended to the board by Virginia Tech President Tim Sands in recognition of exem  more
Virginia Tech: Jeffrey Alwang Honored With Emeritus Status
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 21 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Jeffrey Alwang honored with emeritus status Jeffrey Alwang, professor of economics in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Virginia Tech, has been conferred the title of professor emeritus by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The emeritus title may be conferred on retired faculty members who are specially recommended to the board by Virginia Tec  more
Virginia Tech: Researchers Control Soft Robotics With AI's Cousin: Reservoir Computing
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 21 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Researchers control soft robotics with AI's cousin: reservoir computing By Alex Parrish Soft robotics - machines made of flexible, muscle-like materials - can bend and stretch in fluid ways that put the rigid robots of old sci-fi movies to shame. But the flexibility that lets them pick ripe tomatoes or navigate a search-and-rescue site comes at a cost: soft robotics are notoriously difficult to control.   more
W&M's Batten School & VIMS 2026 Graduates Ready to Apply Their Knowledge and Skills, Develop Solutions to Our Biggest Challenges
GLOUCESTER POINT, Virginia, May 21 -- William and Mary Virginia Institute of Marine Science issued the following news: * * * W&M's Batten School & VIMS 2026 graduates ready to apply their knowledge and skills, develop solutions to our biggest challenges By Ethan Smith William & Mary's Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences & VIMS recently celebrated the graduation of 31 students at a ceremony and reception held on May 16. The event honored M.A., M.S. and Ph.D. degree recipients from thro  more
W.M. Keck Foundation Expands Investment in UC Merced's Bold Scientific Research
MERCED, California, May 20 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * W.M. Keck Foundation Expands Investment in UC Merced's Bold Scientific Research * The W.M. Keck Foundation has awarded UC Merced nearly $1.8 million in new grants that fuel ambitious research and give early-career scientists a crucial boost at a pivotal stage of their careers. One of the nation's most prominent private supporters of basic science, the Los Angeles-based foundation is directing  more
W.T. Grant Foundation award aims to close autism services gap for Latino families
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 20 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * W.T. Grant Foundation award aims to close autism services gap for Latino families * By Jennifer Kiilerich Imagine applying to a support service that turns down 66 percent of first-time applicants. Then imagine navigating that-a process which can involve multiple attempts, forms, taking time off work for meetings, and more-in English when it may not be your first language. That experience is the r  more
Watching the detectors: Researchers probe efficacy - and danger - of AI detection tools
GAINESVILLE, Florida, May 19 -- The University of Florida posted the following news: * * * Watching the detectors: Researchers probe efficacy - and danger - of AI detection tools * Patrick Traynor, Ph.D., has questions. When the professor and interim chair of the University of Florida Department of Computer & Information Science & Engineering saw reports in the media positing that scientific literature is increasingly being generated by artificial intelligence, he wondered, "How do they kn  more
Weaver earns $4M grant to target future flu pandemics
LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 20 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Weaver earns $4M grant to target future flu pandemics * A University of Nebraska-Lincoln research effort aims to strengthen defenses against future flu pandemics by advancing a vaccine designed to provide strong, durable immunity against multiple high-risk avian strains. By targeting both mutating surface proteins and more stable viral components, the approach could create a universal vaccine capable o  more
What a Beluga Whale Saw in the Mirror
NEW YORK, May 20 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news: * * * What a Beluga Whale Saw in the Mirror * A new study led by marine mammal scientist Professor Diana Reiss presents the first scientific evidence of mirror self-recognition in beluga whales, marking an important advance in understanding of animal cognition. "Mirror self-recognition, a high form of consciousness and self-awareness, was long considered a uniquely human capacity," said Reiss, (G  more
Wildfires and 'a Category 4 or 5 Santa Ana event'
LOS ANGELES, California, May 20 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * Wildfires and 'a Category 4 or 5 Santa Ana event' * Southern California's long dry spell and warm weather meant the region was primed for the current wildfires when strong Santa Ana winds hit this week -similar to the winds and conditions that sparked Los Angeles County's devastating Palisades and Eaton fires in January 2025, said UCLA climate and wildfire scientist Alex Hall. The 1,700  more
Yale University: Gruber Foundation Awards 2026 Prizes for Contributions in Cosmology, Genetics, and Neuroscience
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, May 20 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Gruber Foundation awards 2026 prizes for contributions in cosmology, genetics, and neuroscience The Gruber Foundation today recognized five scientists who have made significant contributions to the fields of cosmology, genetics, and neuroscience. Recipients of the Gruber International Prize Program will receive a total of $1.5 million for research that inspires and enables fundamental shifts in knowledge and c  more
Yale University: Warmer Temps, Heavier Owl Monkeys - Climate Linked to Weight Gain in Primates
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, May 20 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Warmer temps, heavier owl monkeys: Climate linked to weight gain in primates A Yale-led study finds that Azara's owl monkeys have gotten heavier as temperatures rise - a result that defies long-standing expectations about how animals adapt to warm climates. By Mike Cummings Azara's owl monkeys, a small primate species found in South America, are heavier today than those that lived a quarter-century  more
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