ITHACA, New York, May 23 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Kotlikoff to grads: You have the tools to build a better world * As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, Cornell's Class of 2026 has the tenacity, talent and determination to advance the unfinished work of American democracy, President Michael I. Kotlikoff told graduates and their guests at Commencement ceremonies held May 23. "Today we graduate our 158th graduating class with the most ambitious   more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 23 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Richard Tapia, pioneering mathematician and advocate for diversity, passes away at 88 * Richard A. Tapia, a distinguished professor at Rice University and a trailblazing mathematician renowned for his dedication to increasing the participation of underrepresented minorities in science and engineering, has passed away at age 88. "There are a handful of people that have truly shaped the trajectory of Rice Univ  more

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, May 22 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Samford Student Uses AI to Combat Growing Online Crypto Scams * When Daniel Abbott first heard about the nonprofit Intelligence for Good during a guest lecture in one of his cybersecurity classes at Samford University, he saw an opportunity to use his technical skills to help protect people from online crime. Now, Abbott is helping lead efforts to identify and disrupt cryptocurrency investment scams   more

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, May 23 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * UAPB Nutrition Expert Highlights Health Benefits of Smoothies * Smoothies are a convenient and nutrient-dense way to support overall health and wellness, according to Rachel L. Luckett, family and consumer sciences coordinator for the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. Smoothies combine fruits, vegetables, dairy or plant-based mil  more

LOWELL, Massachusetts, May 23 -- The University of Massachusetts Lowell campus issued the following news release: * * * UMass Lowell Awarded $4.1M Grant to Develop Climate-Resilient Housing Innovation Testbed Funding Will Lead to the Creation of Scalable Housing Solutions Within the UMass Lowell-Led Buildsmart Housing Innovation TechHub * The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) awarded UMass Lowell more than $4.1 million to develop a housing innovation testbed, where innovators can   more

FAIRBANKS, Alaska, May 23 -- The University of Alaska issued the following news release: * * * University of Alaska Regents praise stability and progress as President Pitney, Interim UAF Chancellor Amb. Sfraga retire Academic year ends on high note with continued enrollment growth, expanded research prowess, Arctic distinction under President Pitney's six years of leadership * (ANCHORAGE) - The University of Alaska (UA) Board of Regents today capped their final meeting of the academic year   more

BOULDER, Colorado, May 23 (TNSjou) -- The University of Colorado Boulder campus issued the following news: * * * Overpopulation can impair fertility. New study explains why By Lisa Marshall Scientists have reported it for decades: Overpopulation can impair reproduction. Crowded chickens lay fewer eggs. Crowded mice have smaller broods. In humans, several studies have associated increased population density with reduced fertility. External factors, such as resource scarcity and social infl  more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, May 23 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * UNM associate professor receives Inaugural NMBA Innovation & Workforce Development Award * UNM James and Gail Ellis School of Business Leadership Associate Professor Dimitri Kapelianis, Ph.D., has been selected as a recipient of the inaugural New Mexico Broadcasters Association (NMBA) Innovation and Workforce Development Award. Kapelianis will be recognized at the NMBA Awards Gala on June 5 for h  more

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, May 24 -- Worcester Polytechnic Institute issued the following news release: * * * New Worcester Polytechnic Institute Research Could Give Used Electric Vehicle Batteries a Second Life as Higher-Performance Materials $1 million Department of Energy-supported project builds on WPI's leadership in battery recycling research and aims to strengthen U.S. battery supply chains, lower recycling costs, and improve sustainability for the electric vehicle industry * As deman  more