BETHLEHEM, Pennsylania, May 24 -- Lehigh University issued the following news: * * * Barriers to Breakthroughs: How Mathematics Innovation is Redefining Student Success at Lehigh Mathematics department faculty are infusing innovative teaching strategies and initiatives that are reshaping the student experience and outcomes, with fewer students receiving a grade of D or F, or withdrawing from mathematics courses. Story by Lauren Thein From guiding the hands-on development of self-balancing r  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, May 19 -- Benedict College issued the following news release: * * * Benedict College Recognized Among the Best Colleges in South Carolina in Research.com's 2026 Rankings Benedict College has been recognized among the Best Colleges in South Carolina for 2026 by Research.com, earning distinction as a Best U.S. College Award recipient for excellence in multiple academic disciplines. The College was honored for its outstanding degree programs in social work, computer sci  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 18 -- The University of Minnesota issued the following news release: * * * Bonding bill fuels statewide impact at University of Minnesota, launches St. Paul campus transformation The Minnesota Legislature has passed a $1.2 billion bonding bill that includes $75 million in funding for the University of Minnesota -- investments that will strengthen infrastructure, support workforce development and expand statewide impact. The legislation provides: * $40 million for  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 24 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Brown confers honorary doctorates on six accomplished leaders * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -At its 258th Commencement on Sunday, May 24, Brown University conferred honorary doctorates on six candidates who have achieved great distinction in a variety of fields. The recipients were: * Joseph F. Dunford Jr. -Military and national security leader * Richard A. Friedman and Susan Pilch Friedman (j  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 19 -- The University of Minnesota issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Cynthia Carnes named University of Minnesota Vice President for Research and Innovation Nationally recognized leader to advance University's $1.4 billion research enterprise and drive next phase of innovation * Dr. Cynthia Carnes, a nationally recognized research leader and university administrator, has been named the University of Minnesota's vice president for research and innovation  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 24 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Collaborative convenes to reimagine youth justice How a CWRU Law initiative is tackling Cuyahoga County's highest-in-the-state youth incarceration rates. Story by: Lauren Marchaza For more than a decade, Cuyahoga County has sent more children to Ohio detention centers than any other county in the state. Nearly 20% of the incarcerated population within the Ohio Department of Youth Services calls Cuyah  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 24 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * CWRU School of Medicine celebrates historic commencement Story by: Kayla Kingston Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine marked a milestone weekend in May, celebrating the accomplishments of graduates across its Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Master of Science in Anesthesia (MSA) programs with ceremonies that reflected both tradition--particularly during the university's bicentennial--and for  more

HANOVER, New Hampshire, May 24 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * Dartmouth NEXT in Action: Johnathan Rodgers Gochicoa The PhD candidate is researching ways to to improve therapies for glioblastoma. Leaders in scientific research and policy agree that, in order to meet the world's most pressing challenges, universities must expand opportunities for students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Dartmouth NEXT, a multifaceted university-wid  more

VALDOSTA, Georgia, May 24 -- Valdosta State University issued the following news: * * * Dr. Donald J. Green Named President of Valdosta State University Jessica Pope, Communications and Media Relations Coordinator Kristina Torres, Associate Vice Chancellor of Leadership Communications, University System of Georgia * The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (USG) today named Dr. Donald J. Green president of Valdosta State University (VSU), effective Aug. 1, 2026. Green, a v  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 22 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Hit by a cyclist, VCU professor has a 3D brainstorm Bernard K. Means, director of the Virtual Curation Lab, turned his CT scan into a skull model that could offer lots of creative opportunities. By Sian Wilkerson High-tech anthropologist Bernard K. Means' research has spanned everything from the last Genuine Smithfield Ham and the Connecticut vampire to Ice Age megafauna. But, after a recent inci  more

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, May 18 -- Hudson County Community College issued the following news: * * * Hudson County Community College Recognized as a 'Top College for Innovation' by Insight Into Academia Magazine Hudson County Community College (HCCC) has received the 2026 "Top Colleges for Innovation" Award from Insight Into Academia Magazine, the nation's longest-running publication advancing best practices in higher education. "We thank Insight Into Academia for this honor, and we celebrate  more

NEW YORK, May 24 -- Hunter College, a constituent college of the City University of New York, issued the following news: * * * Hunter Panel Asks About the Future of AI, Education, and Work As artificial intelligence quickens changes across industries, one question looms large for students, educators, and employers alike: How do institutions prepare graduates for jobs that may not exist yet? That question anchored "AI at Hunter: The Future of Work," a panel discussion held April 21 at the Ro  more

OMAHA, Nebraska, May 21 -- The University of Nebraska Omaha Campus issued the following news: * * * In the UNO Animal Behavior Research Lab, Students Study Dog Cortisol Connections While Unlocking Critical Skills While research lab results matter, the educational skills gained along the way are just as important. * When beginning their studies at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO), students Maya Bergstrom and Izzy Apel had no idea just how impactful hands-on research experiences woul  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 22 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Inger Rice, whose vision and support helped establish the VCU Rice Rivers Center, dies at 96 The Richmond-based philanthropist's initial gift of 342 acres along the James River has bolstered life sciences education at VCU. By Sian Wilkerson Philanthropist Inger Rice, whose generosity left a lasting mark on Virginia Commonwealth University and the Richmond community, died May 10 at age 96 in her h  more

LEMONT FURNACE, Pennsylvania, May 18 -- Pennsylvania State University Fayette campus issued the following news: * * * John Nauright named dean of Penn State's University College UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- John Nauright, associate dean for research and innovation and special assistant for health initiatives in the College of Human Sciences and Education at Louisiana State University, has been named dean of the University College at Penn State, effective July 1. As dean, Nauright will serve as a   more

HUNTINGDON, Pennsylvania, May 24 -- Juniata College issued the following news: * * * Juniata Graduate Receives Fulbright English Teaching Award to Spain Juniata College 2026 graduate Nate Weick, of Cinnaminson, N.J., has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Spain. He recently completed a degree in professional writing and Spanish/Hispanic cultures, graduating summa cum laude. A standout on and off the field, Weick was also a member of Juniata's varsity men's soccer team.  more

EASTON, Pennsylvania, May 24 -- Lafayette College issued the following news: * * * Connecting with our legacy at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania At a special Bicentennial event in Philadelphia, Provost Laura McGrane and Prof. Christopher Phillips highlighted archival materials pivotal to the College's founding * On Thursday, May 14, Lafayette alumni, faculty, staff, and community gathered in the City of Brotherly Love to connect and view some of the amazing artifacts held at the Hist  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 24 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Medicine's Bill Merrick retires after 47 years at CWRU After 47 years at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine's Department of Biochemistry, William "Bill" Merrick, PhD, is stepping into retirement. But he's quick to point out he's "not going anywhere," as retirement won't change his passion for science and teaching. He plans to continue serving, mentoring and pursuing new scientific insig  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, May 20 (TNSjou) -- Michigan State University's College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news: * * * Radiology professor develops wireless, battery-free sensor for multiple applications, including early-stage neural and cardiovascular disease detection Chunqi Qian, Ph.D., associate professor in the Michigan State University Radiology Department with the College of Osteopathic Medicine (MSUCOM), is piloting research to develop a wireless, battery-free sensor   more

CRESSON, Pennsylvania, May 20 -- Mount Aloysius College issued the following news: * * * Mount Unveils New Veteran's Lounge Mount Aloysius has cut the ribbon on a newly renovated, on-campus lounge dedicated to student veterans. The College's student population includes 40 veteran and military-affiliated students from all branches of the armed services. The lounge is centrally located on the ground floor of Ihmsen Hall. It contains new furniture, lockers, a new fridge and coffee maker, places  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, May 22 (TNSjou) -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Megalibraries in pole position for autonomous discovery over self-driving labs High-speed materials platform could generate massive data to fuel AI-driven discovery * Megalibrary platform rapidly discovers promising new materials * Platform marks a shift from trial-and-error materials discovery toward intentional design * Team used the system to identify a new piezoelectric material and   more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 24 -- University of Southern California Pullias Center for Higher Education issued the following news: * * * Pullias Center Founding Director William Tierney Awarded USC Faculty Lifetime Achievement Award Noted higher education scholar and USC Pullias Center founding director William (Bill) Tierney has been awarded the prestigious 2026 USC Faculty Lifetime Achievement Award. Awarded to a select number of retired faculty at the annual Academic Honors Convocation,   more

SAN JOSE, California, May 20 -- San Jose State University issued the following news: * * * San Jose State University Announces Crist S. Khachikian as Vice President for Research and Innovation and Dean of the College of Graduate Studies San Jose State University is pleased to announce the appointment of Crist S. Khachikian, as the university's new vice president for Research and Innovation and dean of the College of Graduate Studies, effective July 27, 2026. Khachikian brings to SJSU a disti  more

CARBONDALE, Illinois, May 24 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * SIU's Pontikes Center is unique analytics and AI training ground helping students, industry By Christi Mathis The world today is full of information - immense data sets - but the tricky part is figuring out what the wealth of facts and figures means and how to apply it. At Southern Illinois University Carbondale's Pontikes Center for Advanced Analytics and Artificial Intelligence, students   more

FORT WORTH, Texas, May 24 -- Texas Christian University issued the following news: * * * TCU Researchers Earn $2.72 Million Federal Grant for Bilingual Vocabulary App What started as a doctoral dissertation nearly a decade ago has now evolved into a federally funded research project to bridge the gap in bilingual speech-language pathology and vocabulary development for young children. Texas Christian University Associate Professor Jean Rivera Perez and Professor Emily Lund are recipients of   more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 19 (TNSjou) -- Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * How A Fish Rewrote Its Genetic Playbook To Survive A New Sea A fish that entered a radically different environment 8,000 years ago didn't just survive -- it rewired how it reproduces. A new study led by Dr. Leif Andersson, professor in the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences' Department of Veterinary Integra  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 20 -- Texas A&M University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * School of Public Health joins $4.1 million project to create AI-powered communication device Phase I goal is to enhance communication among healthcare providers, families and children with autism * The Texas A&M University School of Public Health is one of three organizations awarded funding from the congressionally funded Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) to c  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 18 (TNSjou) -- Texas A&M University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Healthcare providers say trust and clarity are key to encouraging young people to seek treatment Study findings suggest a systems approach to standardizing clinic-level priorities and guidelines that could reduce barriers to care for adolescent patients * For people 12 to 25years old in the United States, accessing healthcare can be complicated by many factors, including   more

LOWELL, Massachusetts, May 19 -- The University of Massachusetts Lowell campus issued the following news release: * * * UMass Lowell Announces Appointment of Lynne Cossman as Provost Experienced Research University Leader to Oversee Academic and Student Affairs * A medical sociologist and university administrator with a track record of supporting students and faculty at large public research universities has been named the next provost of UMass Lowell. Lynne Cossman, who launched the Colle  more

ASHEVILLE, North Carolina, May 20 -- The University of North Carolina-Asheville issued the following news: * * * UNC Asheville Foundation Welcomes New Members to Board of Directors The UNC Asheville Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of several new members to its Board of Directors, along with three current board members returning for their second terms and representatives from the University's faculty, athletics, and alumni leadership groups. These appointments were approved a  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 22 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following Q&A on May 20, 2026, involving Ananth Balasubramanian, PhD student in materials science and engineering: * * * Materials scientist gains valuable research experience Former co-op student is pursuing a doctorate in materials science and engineering By Lindsey Osterfeld, osterfly@ucmail.uc.edu The opportunities at the College of Engineering and Applied Science are what attracted Ananth Balasubramanian to the Univers  more

BOULDER, Colorado, May 19 (TNSjou) -- The University of Colorado Boulder campus 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 suggests attention sp  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 20 -- The University of Minnesota issued the following news release: * * * University of Minnesota launches new center to advance microelectronics and semiconductor industries The University of Minnesota Twin Cities, in collaboration with Polar Semiconductor and Honeywell Aerospace, is establishing a first-of-its-kind academic-industry Spin Technology Center to advance the state's growing microelectronics and semiconductor industry. The $5.7 million project has be  more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, May 24 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * UNM study shows randomization can improve quantum computer performance in presence of noise * New research led by a graduating Ph.D. student in The University of New Mexico Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering has shown that randomization can improve quantum computer performance in the presence of noise. Ph.D. student Leeseok Kim led the research under the advisement of Assistant P  more

WICHITA, Kansas, May 19 -- Wichita State University issued the following news release: * * * Wichita State professor elected to prestigious science fellowship Dr. Moriah Beck, Talaty Endowed Research Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Wichita State University, has been elected a 2025 Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), one of the world's largest and most prestigious scientific societies. Election as an AAAS Fellow is a lifetime honor that recogn  more

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, May 19 -- Worcester Polytechnic Institute issued the following news release: * * * WPI Awarded $5 Million to Launch Central Massachusetts Climatetech Hub Incubator As part of a major economic and workforce development initiative, state officials announced today that Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) will receive a $5 million award from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center through its Climatetech Testing and Demonstration Assets Program to establish the Central M  more