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

BROOKLYN, New York, May 20 -- Pratt Institute, a private university that says it educate artists and professionals to be contributors to society, posted the following news: * * * A Radio City Celebration for Pratt's Class of 2026 * In his Commencement address, journalist and editor of The New Yorker David Remnick said that society "cries out for citizens of imagination and creativity" in order to thrive, and urged the graduating class to not "give up or compromise on what you know and what y  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, May 20 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * A tradition of generosity * The following story originally appeared as an online exclusive for the W&M Alumni Magazine. - Ed. The Class of 1976 chose the moniker "the Coolest Class Ever" for their 50th reunion, but they could have used "Most Generous Class Ever." On April 25, as part of Traditions Weekend, the class presented President Katherine A. Rowe with a check for more than $36 million -the largest cl  more

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, May 20 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * AI can transform insurance, but humans must stay in the driver's seat, according to Bryant expert * $50 billion to $70 billion. That's the estimated amount of industry revenue generative artificial intelligence (AI) could unlock for the insurance industry, according to a McKinsey report from earlier this year. "Almost all insurance companies are currently using AI," says Bryant University's Assistant P  more

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, May 20 -- Northumbria University issued the following news release: * * * AI research to keep satellites safe from collisions * From GPS and weather forecasting to the financial networks underpinning the global economy, satellites are critical infrastructure that most of us never think about. But with more than 40,000 objects now tracked in Earth's orbit, keeping satellites safe from collisions is an increasingly complex and urgent challenge. Northumbria Uni  more

KARACHI, Pakistan, May 20 -- Aga Khan University issued the following news: * * * AKU Showcase Explores AI in Research for Global Impact From AI-powered cough analysis for diagnosis of tuberculosis to machine learning models supporting maternal and child health, researchers across Aga Khan University (AKU) are harnessing Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Intelligence (DI) to address some of today's most pressing challenges in health, education, and development. These innovations took   more

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

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

SINGAPORE, May 20 -- Nanyang Technological University posted the following news: * * * Blood-based markers may help predict psychosis in Asian youths: IMH-NTU study * A new study by researchers from NHG Health's Institute of Mental Health (IMH) and NTU Singapore Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) has identified blood-based proteomic biomarkers that may help predict who among the at-risk group is at increased risk of developing psychosis. These biomarkers refer to specific patter  more

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

CLEMSON, South Carolina, May 20 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Brook T. Smith Launchpad hosts third annual Business of AI Symposium in downtown Clemson * The Brook T. Smith Launchpad in downtown Clemson hosted its third annual Business of AI Symposium, bringing together about 150 students, faculty, staff and community members for a day centered on entrepreneurship, emerging technology and industry connections. As Clemson University's hub for entrepreneurship, the La  more

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

POMONA, California, May 21 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona issued the following news: * * * Cal Poly Pomona Class of 2026 Urged to Dream, Do, Become For Lorraine Truguerro, earning her college degree was an opportunity to make a long-delayed dream come true. The 63-year-old Diamond Bar resident, who received her bachelor's in human resources management, had always wanted to earn a college degree, but then life got busy. Between a successful career in the staffing industry,  more

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

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

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

CAMBRIDGE, England, May 20 -- Anglia Ruskin University posted the following news: * * * From hot rodent men to golden retriever boyfriends * Keanu Reeves - one Hollywood star who has also achieved Internet Boyfriend status The Internet Boyfriend - a viral phenomenon that is reshaping ideas of masculinity, desire and celebrity - will be put under the microscope at a free one-day symposium in Cambridge on Friday, 22 May. Hosted by Anglia Ruskin University's Centre for Media, Arts and Creat  more

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

NEWPORT, England, May 20 -- Harper Adams University issued the following news: * * * Digital business degree launching in Birmingham thanks to new partnership Leading computing and AI educator School of Coding & AI has announced a partnership with a world-leading specialist university to open a new urban hub in Birmingham. School of Coding & AI (SoC) is working with Harper Adams University to offer a new Digital Business Management Degree. The degree will be delivered at SoC's Birmingham ca  more

MUNICH, Germany, May 20 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * How robots are becoming surgical assistants * Sensors are making operating rooms smarter How can robots and humans work together as effectively as possible in the operating room of the future? Researchers from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and TUM University Hospital investigated this question as part of the ForNeRo research project. Using a sensor-equipped system, they analyzed surgeon  more

CAMBRIDGE, England, May 20 -- Anglia Ruskin University posted the following news: * * * Innovative ARU business ideas receive backing * Ideas ranging from self-watering plant pots to cyber-attack protection for small businesses have received prizes at Anglia Ruskin University's annual pitching competition, ThinkBigARU. The initiative is open to all ARU students and recent graduates with a business idea, or who are already running a business, and the goal of the competition is to encourage   more

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

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

LOGAN, Utah, May 20 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Letter of the Law: USU Court Interpreter Training Program Promotes Due Process, Rewarding Careers * Standing before a judge in a courtroom, whether for a criminal or civil offense, is a grueling, stressful experience. Beyond those in the legal profession, few of us understand the procedures required in the grinding, often lengthy process, further adding to feelings of dread and helplessness. For many, the situati  more

LONDON, England, May 20 -- London Business School posted the following news: * * * London Business School Hosts Annual MENA Conference * London Business School welcomed regional leaders and global experts to its 23rd Annual MENA Conference, bringing together policymakers, investors, entrepreneurs and academics to examine the forces transforming the Middle East and North Africa. Held at the School's London campus, the conference explored how the region is positioning itself at the centre of  more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, May 20 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Malcolm Steele * Microsoft 365 continues to introduce updates designed to improve collaboration, communication and productivity across Teams, Outlook, SharePoint and Copilot. Microsoft Outlook: New People Hub Experience on the Web Microsoft is introducing an updated People Hub experience in Outlook on the web with a redesigned layout, improved search capabilities and enhanced contact management fea  more

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

GLASGOW, Scotland, May 20 -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * Monumental paintings set to be installed at Kelvin Building * Two vast paintings inspired by one of the most ambitious scientific theories proposed by physicist Lord Kelvin will be unveiled at the University of Glasgow this June. Created by Scottish artist Gregor Harvie, The Light Universe and The Dark Universe will be permanently installed in the newly refurbished Kelvin Building from 4 June 2026, coin  more

BLOOMINGTON, Illinois, May 21 -- Illinois Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * Nearly 99% of 2025 Illinois Wesleyan Grads Employed or in Graduate Programs Nearly 99% of Titans from the class of 2025 were employed or continuing their education within six months of graduating from Illinois Wesleyan University, according to the annual First Destination Survey conducted by IWU's Hart Career Center. Based on an 88% response rate, the survey found that 72% of 2025 alumni we  more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, May 20 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Netflix entrepreneur Marc Randolph meets with URI students, alumni entrepreneurs * KINGSTON, R.I. - May 21, 2026 - Before taking the stage at the University of Rhode Island's Ryan Center, well-known American entrepreneur Marc Randolph had an important stop to make. Netflix's co-founder and former CEO was on campus to address College of Business graduates as commencement keynote speaker and honor  more

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

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

MELBOURNE, Australia, May 21 -- The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University issued the following news release: * * * Oscars to prohibit AI-generated content, but most mainstream films already use it * The Academy Awards, or commonly known as the Oscars, have recently changed the eligibility criteria to prohibit AI-generated screenplays and performances from 2027 onwards. An RMIT expert explains how AI tools have already been deeply embedded in the industry for years. Dr Daniel   more

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

HAIFA, Israel, May 20 -- The Technion - Israel Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Prof. Yonatan Belinkov and Prof. Moran Bercovici of the Technion Named New Members of the Israel Young Academy * Prof. Yonatan Belinkov studies the mechanisms underlying artificial intelligence systems. He leads groundbreaking research aimed at steering AI toward beneficial behaviors and preventing it from taking harmful or dangerous actions. Prof. Moran Bercovici focuses on developing n  more

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

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

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

TORONTO, Ontario, May 20 -- Toronto Metropolitan University issued the following news release: * * * $3.2M Funding Secures AI-Powered Future for Youth Mental Health at Kids Help Phone Kids Help Phone and Toronto Metropolitan University launch a pivotal five-year research collaborative to usher in a new era of youth mental health * Kids Help Phone (KHP) and Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) today announced a five-year research partnership that will transform the future of youth mental he  more

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

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

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 20 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news: * * * UMSL announces new Leadership Institute to support emerging and established leaders throughout the region * St. Louis business leaders Thomas Douaihy, Kathy O'Neill and AJ Segal will serve as executives-in-residence at UMSL and help guide the development of the university's new Leadership Institute. The University of Missouri-St. Louis is launching a Leadership Institute that will se  more

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

LETHBRIDGE, Alberta, May 20 -- The University of Lethbridge issued the following news: * * * University of Lethbridge neuroscientist receives Canada Research Chair Dr. Roberto Budzinski, assistant professor at the Canadian Centre for Behavioural Neuroscience at the University of Lethbridge, has been named a Tier II Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Spatiotemporal Dynamics and Neural Computation - one of 25 chairs recently announced across the country. The five-year appointment comes with $100,0  more

SYDNEY, Australia, May 20 -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * How artificial intelligence can best boost Australia's future living standards Neil Martin Dr Sue Keay, Director of the UNSW AI Institute, says there is a limit to how much productivity can be improved by human effort alone. Artificial intelligence has the potential to transform Australia's productivity -- but without strategic investment and control, much of the benefit could flow offshore. Tha  more

WOLLONGONG, Australia, May 20 -- The University of Wollongong issued the following news release: * * * New guidelines to help schools protect children's digital privacy UOW researchers release five evidence-based principles to help schools protect children's data and navigate online sharing Story By Kassi Klower Australian children under 16 are banned from having social media accounts, but their images, names and personal information are often shared online by their schools and teachers as   more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 20 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * UNLV, Nellis Air Force Base Collaborate to Preserve Base's History * The 99th Air Base Wing History Office launched a collaboration with UNLV to digitize its collection of more than 50,000 newspaper pages, with some articles dating back to the base's earliest days in World War II. The digitization project addresses the need to save a fragile and irreplaceable archive of newspapers, some   more

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

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

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

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

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

LONDON, Canada, May 20 -- Western University issued the following news: * * * Health sciences grad develops nutrition app for people with developmental disabilities Experiential learning leads to practical tool, community impact By Iulia Costache It was in her community placement, in the final year of her health sciences degree, that everything clicked for Daisy Chan, BHSc'26. "I just saw everything I learned in my four years play out before my own eyes," she said with a laugh. Chan, a r  more

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

KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, May 20 -- The Technical University of Denmark posted the following news: * * * When will we see self-driving cars on the roads in Denmark? * Denmark is trailing the US and other European countries when it comes to getting driverless on the road. Why is this and what needs to be done to speed things up? Lotte krull In several US cities, you can ride in a self-driving taxi. In Europe, many countries are currently experimenting with driverless lorries, buses and taxis  more