Tuesday - June 9, 2026
Research from U.S. Colleges Newsletter for Thursday June 04, 2026 ( 247 items )  
"ElectrolyteGPT" can generate new formulations for battery development
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 3 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * "ElectrolyteGPT" can generate new formulations for battery development * Battery electrolytes aren't just one chemical, but a complex mixture of salts, solvents and additives interacting and reacting with each other. Artificial intelligence has made great headway in helping select ideal materials to go into that chemical soup. But a team from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engine  more
'Toy Story 5' to set stage for debate over AI in children's toys
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 3 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * 'Toy Story 5' to set stage for debate over AI in children's toys * Later this month, Toy Story 5 will introduce a new character with the electronic tablet Lilypad. Ahead of the movie's release, Kathy Hirsh-Pasek of Temple's Department of Psychology discusses the rise of technology, and how this movie could provide a platform for the start of a much larger conversation. Toy Story 5 will be one of the fi  more
A new vaccine adjuvant could make it easier to eradicate polio
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 3 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * A new vaccine adjuvant could make it easier to eradicate polio * In the United States, children routinely receive an injectable form of the polio vaccine. This vaccine is very effective at preventing illness, but it doesn't block transmission of the polio virus as well as the oral polio vaccine does. Poliovirus is usually transmitted through contaminated food or water, so the GI t  more
A Passion Rediscovered: English Major Finds Joy, Career Skills in Humanities
LOGAN, Utah, June 3 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * A Passion Rediscovered: English Major Finds Joy, Career Skills in Humanities * LOGAN - For many students, the path to a career is a straight line, but for Utah State University graduate Yasamin Osqueezadeh, it was a journey of rediscovery that led her from the halls of medicine to the narrative world of the humanities. Osqueezadeh, a resident of Logan, originally planned to pursue a career in medicine due to cult  more
Advancing Women's Health: Trauma-informed Obstetrics Care at Center of CWRU Researcher's Work
CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 4 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Advancing women's health: Trauma-informed obstetrics care at center of CWRU researcher's work Story by: Jasmine Vo Pregnancy in itself is a challenging experience, and even more so for women who have suffered from trauma. Working as a women's health nurse practitioner and a midwife, Hannouh Almoghrabi, DNP (NUR '12, '18), assistant professor at Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, sees firsthand th  more
After devastating fire, USF oceanographers race to keep hurricane forecasts on track
TAMPA, Florida, June 3 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * After devastating fire, USF oceanographers race to keep hurricane forecasts on track * Dyllan Furness, College of Marine Science On a warm spring morning, a team of oceanographers from the USF College of Marine Science cruised into the Gulf to service buoys equipped with sophisticated ocean sensors. The clock was ticking. Hurricane season was just around the corner, and the data recorded by these sen  more
AI for ImpaCT: UConn Launches University-Wide Initiative to Drive AI Innovation Across Connecticut
STORRS, Connecticut, June 3 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * AI for ImpaCT: UConn Launches University-Wide Initiative to Drive AI Innovation Across Connecticut * Artificial intelligence (AI) has raised big questions for higher education, employers, policymakers, and communities. How should AI be used in the classroom? What skills will students need in an AI-enabled workforce? How can organizations take advantage of new technologies while addressing concerns a  more
Alumna Wins Fulbright to Trace Journey from India to Brooklyn to TV News
NEW YORK, June 4 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news: * * * Alumna Wins Fulbright to Trace Journey from India to Brooklyn to TV News * Born in Calcutta, India, to parents of European descent, Vanessa Botelho grew up in the shadow of colonialism and with a sense of alienation, even after she immigrated with her family to Brooklyn when she was 5. Feeling as an outsider shaped Botelho's experience as a journalist, drove her to earn a master's degree in  more
Americans agree: Ultraprocessed foods pose major health hazard
ITHACA, New York, June 3 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Americans agree: Ultraprocessed foods pose major health hazard * Across partisan lines, Americans broadly believe ultraprocessed foods are addictive and harmful - expressing attitudes strikingly like those that spurred regulation of the tobacco industry, new Cornell-led research finds. Surveying a nationally representative sample of 2,000 U.S. adults, the research provides the first comprehensive assessment of   more
Amp Marks 10 Years With Pavilion Naming for ESF President Joanie Mahoney
NEW YORK, May 31 -- The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry issued the following news: * * * The Amp Marks 10 Years with Pavilion Naming for ESF President Joanie Mahoney Naming recognizes her tenure as county executive and leadership in developing The Amp on Onondaga Lake - Sunday's celebration marking the 10th anniversary of the Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview featured a special tribute to SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF)   more
Anderson named finalist for national Emerging Leaders in Nutrition Science award
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, June 3 -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health posted the following news: * * * Anderson named finalist for national Emerging Leaders in Nutrition Science award * Robert (Rob) E. Anderson III, PhD '26 (nutrition), a proud Gillings School of Global Public Health alum, has been selected as a finalist for the American Society for Nutrition's prestigious Emerging Leaders in Nutrition Science Poster Competition. Anderson's abstrac  more
Artists Invited to Create Ceramic Works from Rare Cretaceous-Era Clay in New South Dakota Mines Exhibition
RAPID CITY, South Dakota, June 3 -- The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology issued the following news release: * * * Artists Invited to Create Ceramic Works from Rare Cretaceous-Era Clay in New South Dakota Mines Exhibition * Artists will have a rare opportunity to create ceramic sculptures from clay formed during the age of dinosaurs as part of "Echoes of Earth: From Sea to Ston e ", a juried group exhibition at South Dakota Mines exploring the prehistoric history of the Black Hills  more
As dementia cases rise, UF researchers develop a breakthrough AI tool to improve diagnosis accuracy
GAINESVILLE, Florida, June 3 -- The University of Florida posted the following news: * * * As dementia cases rise, UF researchers develop a breakthrough AI tool to improve diagnosis accuracy * Alzheimer's disease and related dementias are expected to more than double by 2060. As June marks Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month, three University of Florida researchers are working to improve clinicians' ability to distinguish between these diseases -a critical step toward earlier diagnosis and  more
Ask the expert: The World Cup's impact goes beyond the field
EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 3 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Ask the expert: The World Cup's impact goes beyond the field * The FIFA World Cup is the world's biggest sporting event and takes place every four years. This year, the tournament is scheduled June 11-July 19 across 16 different stadiums throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. While millions of people across the globe are hyper focused on the excitement and thrill of the tournament matchups,  more
Associate Dean Daryl Lim facilitates WIPO e-commerce dialogue
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, June 3 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Associate Dean Daryl Lim facilitates WIPO e-commerce dialogue * CARLISLE-Associate Dean for Research and Strategic Partnerships Daryl Lim served as facilitator for the World Intellectual Property Organization's Dialogue on IP Protection in E-Commerce, held at WIPO Headquarters in Geneva on June 1, 2026. The dialogue convened leading global e-commerce platforms to discuss p  more
Astrophysicist and Ohio State alumnus awarded Joseph Sullivant Medal
COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 3 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Astrophysicist and Ohio State alumnus awarded Joseph Sullivant Medal * Lars Bildsten, the Frederick W. Gluck Chair in Theoretical Physics and director of the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics at the University of California, Santa Barbara, is the 2026 recipient of The Ohio State University's Joseph Sullivant Medal. The university Board of Trustees approved the award today (June 3). Lars Bildsten The Su  more
Austin Peay's College of STEM honors student achievements for 2025-26
CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, June 3 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * Austin Peay's College of STEM honors student achievements for 2025-26 * Student award winners from APSU's Department of Chemistry are recognized for their excellence throughout the 2025-26 academic year. | Contributed photo CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - The Austin Peay State University (APSU) College of STEM has announced its departmental award winners for the 2025-26 academic year. These students have a  more
BHSU College of Business Launches Business Analytics Specialization
SPEARFISH, South Dakota, June 3 -- Black Hills State University issued the following news: * * * BHSU College of Business Launches Business Analytics Specialization Black Hills State University is expanding its Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a new Business Analytics specialization designed to prepare students for a wide range of high-demand careers, including business intelligence, data analytics, operations analysis, market research, and consulting. The new specializat  more
Binghamton University: Eight CCPA Faculty and Fellows Earn Research Excellence Awards
BINGHAMTON, New York, June 3 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Eight CCPA faculty and fellows earn Research Excellence Awards Six research proposals awarded competitive funds for 2026-27 By Kim Mousseau This year, eight CCPA faculty members were awarded the competitive Research Excellence Awards. This seed-grant program, funded by the College of Community and Public Affairs, supports proposed collaborative research projects with strong potential to attract external f  more
Binghamton University: Researching Resilience - Future Global Health Nurse Starts Locally in Broome County
BINGHAMTON, New York, June 3 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Researching resilience: Future global health nurse starts locally in Broome County Supported by BUPNUR, Rosell Hernandez studies community crisis response to prepare for a career with international aid agencies By Brett Ford The Binghamton University Projects for New Undergraduate Researchers (BUPNUR) program continues to expand access to hands-on research by supporting students who are just beginning the  more
California Baptist University: In This Lab, Students Put Food Science to the Test
RIVERSIDE, California, June 3 -- California Baptist University issued the following news: * * * In this lab, students put food science to the test For Bethany Sowers ('26), one of the most memorable experiences in the Food Innovation Center involved gluten-free lemon poppy seed muffins. In her Experimental Foods class, she and her team reworked the recipe through trial and error to create a gluten-free version without sacrificing taste. "It was a rewarding experience because we were able to   more
California State University Monterey Bay: Look Back at President Vanya Quinones's Four Years of Leadership
SEASIDE, California, June 4 -- California State University Monterey Bay campus issued the following news: * * * A look back at President Vanya Quinones's four years of leadership President Vanya Quinones has left her mark with many changes at the university. By Mark Muckenfuss In February of this year, Cal State Monterey Bay was honored with the American Council on Education/Fidelity Investments Award for Institutional Transformation. The national award is given to only two institutions eac  more
Case Western Reserve: Medicine's Irina Pikuleva Leads Team of Researchers to Investigate CYP46A1 Activation
CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 29 (TNSjou) -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Medicine's Irina Pikuleva leads team of researchers to investigate CYP46A1 activation CYP46A1 activation by low dose efavirenz uncovers the link between brain cholesterol metabolism, energetics and vasculature. Researchers at Case Western Reserve University--led by Irina Pikuleva, PhD, the Carl F. Asseff Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences--identified brain processes that help expl  more
Case Western Reserve: Meet a PhD Candidate Who Developed a Course That Will Take Students to Puerto Rico to Learn About Climate Change
CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 3 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Meet a PhD candidate who developed a course that will take students to Puerto Rico to learn about climate change Story by: Katie Laux Jacob Rivera, a PhD candidate in the Department of Sociology, spent a year living in Cayey, Puerto Rico, to complete the fieldwork for his dissertation on class and race on the island. During that time, he was struck by the themes he observed that cut across race and cl  more
Case Western Reserve: Meet a Researcher Uncovering How Viruses Replicate in Unexpected Places
CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 2 (TNSjou) -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Meet a researcher uncovering how viruses replicate in unexpected places Story by: Medha Karumanchi A virus that can invade the brain and cause fatal neurological disease has long puzzled scientists because it replicates in a place most viruses avoid: the nucleus of infected cells. For Eric Gibbs, a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Pharmacology at the School of Medicine, that mys  more
Chancellor King and SUNY Board of Trustees Highlight $12 Million Additional State Support for Community Colleges
ALBANY, New York, June 3 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * Chancellor King and SUNY Board of Trustees Highlight $12 Million Additional State Support for Community Colleges Investment Will Expand Student Access in High-Demand Programs and Support Campuses Three Years of Consecutive State Funding Increases for Community Colleges - First Time In Recent History - State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. and the SUNY Board of Trustees t  more
Chancellor King to Announce Expansion of Supports for Adult Learners and Student-Parents as Part of 2026 State University of New York Agenda
ALBANY, New York, June 4 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * Chancellor King to Announce Expansion of Supports for Adult Learners and Student-Parents as Part of 2026 State of the University Agenda Initiatives Include a Micro-Grant Program for Campuses to Improve Support for Student-Parents, and an Increase in Weekend and Evening Course Offerings in High-Demand Fields at Community Colleges Part of SUNY's Comprehensive Efforts to Ensure Student Success   more
Chancellor King to Announce Initiatives to Strengthen Academic Advising Across the SUNY System as Part of 2026 State of University Agenda Commitment to Academic Excellence
ALBANY, New York, June 4 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * Chancellor King to Announce Initiatives to Strengthen Academic Advising Across the SUNY System as Part of 2026 State of the University Agenda Commitment to Academic Excellence Includes Launch of Programs to Help Students Navigate Their Early College Experience - State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. will announce initiatives to strengthen academic advising for students th  more
Chapman University: Biomaterial Could Improve Tissue Repair and Healing
ORANGE, California, June 4 (TNSjou) -- Chapman University issued the following news: * * * New Biomaterial Could Improve Tissue Repair and Healing The study, led by undergraduate researchers, explores how synthetic materials can better support healing Nicole Bigley A team of Chapman University researchers - which included several undergraduates - has developed a new biomaterial that mimics the body's natural tissue environment. The work is in its early stages, but the findings point to pote  more
Continuing Impact: GVSU-led Study on Deer Population Gaining Wider Interest for Herd Management Strategies
ALLENDALE, Michigan, June 4 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * Continuing impact: GVSU-led study on deer population gaining wider interest for herd management strategies By Peg West A data-driven approach to managing Kent County's deer population, led by Grand Valley researchers, has generated more interest in West Michigan as the region wrestles with the problems caused by the out-of-proportion number of deer. GVSU's involvement started a few years ago, when   more
Cornea specialist, educator named chair of MCG Ophthalmology
AUGUSTA, Georgia, June 3 -- Augusta University posted the following news release: * * * Cornea specialist, educator named chair of MCG Ophthalmology * Amy Estes, MD, a cornea specialist, educator and long-time faculty leader, has been named chair of the Department of Ophthalmology at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, effective July 1. Pending approval of the University System of Georgia Board of Regents, she will also hold the Knights Templar Educational Foundation of G  more
CPRIT Awards Newly Integrated UT San Antonio to Further Its Mission to Combat Cancers Across South Texas
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 3 -- The University of Texas Health San Antonio issued the following news release: * * * CPRIT awards newly integrated UT San Antonio to further its mission to combat cancers across South Texas The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) and its academic health center, UT Health San Antonio, recently received over $2.7 million in new academic and prevention awards from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) to further its mission of   more
CTG UAlbany, CDTA Explore AI Tools for Bus Shelter Maintenance
ALBANY, New York, June 4 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * CTG UAlbany, CDTA Explore AI Tools for Bus Shelter Maintenance By Michael Parker For Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA), keeping track of conditions at hundreds of bus shelters across the Capital Region poses a constant logistical challenge. Now, researchers and students at the University at Albany's Center for Technology in Government (CTG UAlbany) are helping CDTA address that challenge us  more
CUNY Launches LGBTQIA+ Institute to Support Students, Preserve Queer History and Strengthen Collaboration Across Campuses
NEW YORK, June 2 -- The City University of New York issued the following news: * * * CUNY Launches New LGBTQIA+ Institute to Support Students, Preserve Queer History and Strengthen Collaboration Across Campuses Housed at LaGuardia Community College, the Institute for LGBTQIA+ Community Engagement and Public History Will Also Host CUNY's Annual Pride Celebration - The City University of New York today announced the creation of the Institute for LGBTQIA+ Community Engagement and Public Histor  more
CWRU School of Law Faculty Recognized for Scholarship, Teaching and Service
CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 29 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * CWRU School of Law faculty recognized for scholarship, teaching and service The exceptional work of outstanding School of Law faculty at Case Western Reserve University was recently recognized with awards and professorships. These faculty members are exceptional for their dedication to scholarship, teaching and mentorship--all of which are foundational to our institution. Congratulations to the newes  more
CWRU Undergraduate Chloe Meyer Named Recipient of the Prestigious Barry Goldwater Scholarship
CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 3 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * CWRU undergraduate Chloe Meyer named recipient of the prestigious Barry Goldwater Scholarship Story by: Katie Laux In elementary school, Chloe Meyer often got reprimanded for asking too many "why?" questions. When she asked for a microscope for her 8th birthday, her mom knew what Meyer herself would not until many years later: she was destined to become a researcher. Instead, when Meyer came to Case   more
Dartmouth College: How Fear and Social Pressure Are 'Overarming' the U.S.
HANOVER, New Hampshire, June 4 (TNSjou) -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * How Fear and Social Pressure Are 'Overarming' the U.S. A Dartmouth study shows how to restore the social cost-benefit balance of firearms. - A Dartmouth study is the first to map the interplay of personal choice and social networks that has led to the United States being one of the world's most heavily armed countries, with 120 firearms for every 100 people. The researchers describe in Science Adv  more
Dartmouth College: Study Shows Octopuses' Impressive Ability to Navigate Space
HANOVER, New Hampshire, June 4 (TNSjou) -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * Study Shows Octopuses' Impressive Ability to Navigate Space Researchers demonstrate invertebrates can solve a spatial problem using a mirror. Written by Amy Olson Octopuses are remarkably intelligent creatures, as was demonstrated by Inky the Octopus's famous escape from the National Aquarium of New Zealand through a drainpipe back to sea in 2016. A new Dartmouth study shows octopuses can use mirr  more
Do Social Media Blockers Actually Boost Productivity?
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 2 -- The University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management issued the following news: * * * Do Social Media Blockers Actually Boost Productivity? * By Charly Haley Cutting out social media "cold turkey" rarely works -people almost always give up and get back to scrolling. However, new research from Minnesota Carlson has found a way to block social media that actually increases productivity. Inspired by behavioral patterns found in addiction research, Profe  more
Duke University Pratt School of Engineering: Chen Wins IEEE Donald O. Pederson Best Paper Award
DURHAM, North Carolina, June 4 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Chen Wins IEEE Donald O. Pederson Best Paper Award Award-winning publication provides a blueprint for chip design companies to train machine learning models that help detect lithography hotspot patterns in IC layouts before fabrication while protecting proprietary layout data. As semiconductor companies continue pushing to make computer processing chips smaller and faster, there is   more
Eastern Michigan University Student Khatab Alkhashali Selected for Detroit Regional Postsecondary Student Advisory Fellowship, Advancing Education, Leadership and Innovation
YPSILANTI, Michigan, June 4 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Eastern Michigan University student Khatab Alkhashali selected for Detroit Regional Postsecondary Student Advisory Fellowship, advancing education, leadership and innovation Written by: Brittany Mobley Eastern Michigan University student and West Bloomfield native Khatab Alkhashali, a third-year mechanical engineering major in EMU's Honors College and the GameAbove College of Engineering and Technolog  more
Elon Poll: Proud But Deeply Uneasy Public as America Celebrates 250th
ELON, North Carolina, June 2 -- Elon University issued the following news release: * * * Elon Poll: A proud but deeply uneasy public as America celebrates 250th Many respondents in a new national survey say the United States is not living up to its founding ideals, that political divisions will worsen, and the signers of the Declaration of Independence would be disappointed in modern democracy. As the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, American  more
Emory University Winship Cancer Institute: Gadgeel Named Co-chair of Winship Protocol Review and Monitoring Committee
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 2 -- Emory University Winship Cancer Institute issued the following news release: * * * Gadgeel named co-chair of Winship Protocol Review and Monitoring Committee Shirish Gadgeel, MBBS, FASCO, has been named co-chair of the Protocol Review and Monitoring Committee (PRMC) at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University. The committee assesses the scientific merit and feasibility of all cancer clinical trials conducted at Winship and monitors enrollment and progress throu  more
Expect the Unexpected: What Happens When Trade Laws are Upended?
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Georgetown University Law Center posted the following news: * * * Expect the Unexpected: What Happens When Trade Laws are Upended? * Decades-old norms and agreements have been cast aside, the administration has imposed tariffs left and right (stretching boundaries so far that the Supreme Court responded), while journalists and policymakers alike parse social media posts to decipher the administration's next move. Imagine what this must be like for a law professor whos  more
FAMU Researcher Earns Prestigious Fulbright Award to Study How Soundscapes Impact Human Well-Being
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 4 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAMU Researcher Earns Prestigious Fulbright Award to Study How Soundscapes Impact Human Well-Being By Rachel James-Terry Florida A&M University's (FAMU) Sang Park, Ph.D. understands that sounds tell a story. Now, the longtime School of Architecture and Engineering Technology researcher has been awarded a prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award tha  more
FAU: Armed With AI, Study Identifies Prey From Predator Crunching Sounds
BOCA RATON, Florida, June 4 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Armed with AI, Study Identifies Prey from Predator Crunching Sounds Study Snapshot: Predator-prey interactions between shell-crushing marine predators and hard-shelled mollusks such as clams, oysters and snails play an important role in shaping coastal ecosystems, yet they have remained difficult to study in the wild. Many of these feedin  more
FAU: Study Features Global Impact of Journal of Big Data in First Decade
BOCA RATON, Florida, June 3 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Study Features Global Impact of Journal of Big Data in First Decade By Gisele Galoustian A new study published in the Journal of Big Data (JBD) highlights the journal's emergence as one of the world's leading publications in data science and artificial intelligence research during its first decade - an ascent rooted in a transformative N  more
Field Expedition Connects SWOSU Students With Oklahoma Biodiversity
WEATHERFORD, Oklahoma, June 4 -- Southwestern Oklahoma State University issued the following news release: * * * Field Expedition Connects SWOSU Students with Oklahoma Biodiversity Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) faculty and students from the Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences recently traveled to Black Mesa State Park for a field expedition focused on collared lizard genetic diversity and coloration. The trip took place in the Oklahoma Panhandle, a region that re  more
Fighting bacteria effectively without antibiotics
EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 3 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Fighting bacteria effectively without antibiotics * Hospitals, medical devices and public spaces rely heavily on antibiotics and chemical disinfectants to control infections. As antibiotic resistance rises, those tools are becoming less reliable. Jose Mendoza Cortes and his team in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at Michigan State University are asking a different quest  more
Fish Monitoring Study Gives Students Data to Explore
GALLOWAY, New Jersey, June 3 -- Stockton University posted the following news: * * * Fish Monitoring Study Gives Students Data to Explore * Port Republic, N.J. -A school of killifish swam in a ribbon formation through the shallow water of the boat basin at the Stockton University Marine Field Station on Nacote Creek. The afternoon sun cast their tiny shadows on the muddy bottom. Iridescent shimmers flashed as dozens of killifish swam inside a fish trap resting in water just deep enough t  more
FIU College of Medicine Receives Philanthropic Gift From Green Family Foundation to Expand NeighborhoodHELP
MIAMI, Florida, June 3 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FIU College of Medicine receives philanthropic gift from Green Family Foundation to expand NeighborhoodHELP By Tiffany Woods A new $1 million gift from the Green Family Foundation will allow Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine (FIU Medicine) to expand the Neighborhood Health Education Learning Program (Neighborh  more
Four Binghamton University Faculty Achieve SUNY Distinguished Professor Status in 2026
BINGHAMTON, New York, June 3 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Four Binghamton University faculty achieve SUNY distinguished professor status in 2026 The title is reserved for those who have achieved national or international prominence in their discipline By Jennifer Micale and Chris Kocher Four Binghamton University faculty members have been named distinguished professors, the highest rank awarded by the State University of New York. The title is reserved for thos  more
From Houston to Paris: Rice researcher investigates AI's growing role in fact-checking
HOUSTON, Texas, June 3 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * From Houston to Paris: Rice researcher investigates AI's growing role in fact-checking * When people encounter a questionable political claim on social media, many no longer turn first to journalists, fact-checking organizations or even search engines. Instead, they ask AI. From ChatGPT to chatbot features embedded within social media platforms, artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a new source of i  more
From Syracuse to Sydney: 10,000 Miles with 26.2 to Go
SYRACUSE, New York, June 3 -- Le Moyne College issued the following news release: * * * From Syracuse to Sydney: 10,000 Miles with 26.2 to Go * Alex Zwierzynski '21, P.A. '22 Will Run the Newest World Major Marathon in Support of Brain Cancer Research Late this summer Alex Zwierzynski '21, P.A. '22, will board a plane and travel nearly 10,000 miles from his home in Syracuse to Sydney, Australia. Zwierzynski's journey will not end there. Once he arrives in Sydney, the Le Moyne alumnus will   more
From Thesis to Courtroom: University of South Carolina Honors Alums Carlsten, Siachos Excel as Charleston Legal Leaders
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, June 3 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following Q&A involving alums Kathy Carlsten, managing partner of the Charleston office of Copeland, Stair, Valz and Lovell, and Peter Siachos, co-chair of Commercial Litigation and Class Action practice groups and managing partner of the Charleston office for Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani: * * * From thesis to courtroom * Alumni Kathy Carlsten and Peter Siachos say their Honors College experience smoothed the tr  more
FSU Advancement and Foundation leader Marla Vickers to step down
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 3 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU Advancement and Foundation leader Marla Vickers to step down * Florida State University Vice President for University Advancement and President of the FSU Foundation Marla Vickers will step down from her position this summer. Dr. Vickers, an FSU alumna and the first woman to serve in the role, joined Florida State in October 2022 and has led the university's advancement and alumni engagement effor  more
FSU chemist points to academic research behind promising pancreatic cancer treatment
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 3 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU chemist points to academic research behind promising pancreatic cancer treatment * A promising new pancreatic cancer drug that nearly doubled survival times in a recent clinical trial is drawing attention not only for its potential impact on patients, but also for the university research that helped make it possible. In recent clinical trials by oncology company Revolution Medicines, patients who   more
FSU-College of Criminology & Criminal Justice: Alumna Draws on Data to Drive Her Work Helping People With Disabilities
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 4 -- The Florida State University's College of Criminology and Criminal Justice issued the following news: * * * Alumna Draws on Data to Drive her Work Helping People with Disabilities Since graduating from Florida State University's College of Criminology and Criminal Justice (CCCJ) in 1996, Ali Thompson's career has taken her far from Tallahassee. Nearly 30 years later, Thompson calls Colorado home but her connection to her alma mater is as strong as ever -- root  more
Genetically modified hookworms produce and deliver therapeutics
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 3 -- The Washington University School of Medicine posted the following news release: * * * Genetically modified hookworms produce and deliver therapeutics * Hookworms, intestinal parasites that infect hundreds of millions of people in under-resourced tropical regions around the globe, have evolved to survive inside the human gut for years, secreting molecules that enable co-existence with their hosts. Now, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in S  more
Genome Scientist Ana Pombo Joins Johns Hopkins Faculty
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 3 -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news: * * * Genome scientist Ana Pombo joins Johns Hopkins faculty Pombo, a pioneering molecular biologist who developed Genome Architecture Mapping, is now the university's Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of Genome Biology By Annika Weder While a strand of human DNA is approximately 6.5 feet long, it is folded into a cell nucleus that is only 10 micrometers in diameter--roughly one tenth of the width of a sheet   more
George Mason PhD student recognized for blockchain privacy research
FAIRFAX, Virginia, June 2 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * George Mason PhD student recognized for blockchain privacy research * George Mason University computer science doctoral student Aayush Yadav co-authored a paper that received a Distinguished Paper Award from the IEEE Symposium on Security and Privacy, one of the industry's premier conferences in the security field. The conference typically accepts around 13 percent of submissions. The paper addresses a gr  more
GLP-1 use linked to lower breast cancer incidence in large cohort study
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 3 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * GLP-1 use linked to lower breast cancer incidence in large cohort study * A retrospective analysis of more than 110,000 women between the ages of 45 and 80 found that those who take GLP-1 medications are about 30% less likely to develop breast cancer than those who do not take GLP-1 medications. This is according to new research presented at the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology (AS  more
Graduate Center Commencement Celebrates Purpose, Success, and 471 Degrees
NEW YORK, June 3 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news: * * * Graduate Center Commencement Celebrates Purpose, Success, and 471 Degrees * The sunny late spring weather matched the buoyant mood inside Lincoln Center's David Geffen Hall on Tuesday as the Graduate Center celebrated its 60th Commencement, conferring 471 master's and doctoral degrees on rejoicing graduates. Inside the hall, the graduates paraded across the stage for hoods, handshakes, and   more
Hampton University Choreographs a New Era with Launch of Bachelor of Arts in Dance for Fall 2026
HAMPTON, Virginia, June 3 -- Hampton University posted the following news: * * * Hampton University Choreographs a New Era with Launch of Bachelor of Arts in Dance for Fall 2026 * Hampton's rich movement tradition takes center stage with an innovative new academic program HAMPTON, Va. -Hampton University is stepping boldly into a new era of artistic excellence with the launch of its new Bachelor of Arts in Dance program beginning Fall 2026. Rooted in a legacy of culture, performance, and  more
Harris College Professor Receives TCU's First Grant From Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas
FORT WORTH, Texas, May 28 -- Texas Christian University issued the following news: * * * Harris College Professor Receives TCU's First Grant from Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas A Texas Christian University assistant professor and researcher just earned the university's first-ever Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) award for his research and project on early breast cancer detection and screening. The $250,000 grant was awarded to Austin Graybeal Ph.D. '21  more
Hendrix-Murphy Foundation Awards More Than $145,000 for Literature and Language Projects
CONWAY, Arkansas, May 29 -- Hendrix College issued the following news release: * * * Hendrix-Murphy Foundation awards more than $145,000 for literature and language projects The Hendrix-Murphy Foundation awarded $147,716 in grants in the spring semester for 24 student cocurricular projects and three faculty-led study-travel projects in literature and language. Funded project trips span eight countries and seven states. Since 2010, the Hendrix-Murphy Foundation has spent more than $3.6 milli  more
Henry Lawrence Hitchcock: the President Who Saved Western Reserve College
CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 29 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Henry Lawrence Hitchcock: the president who saved Western Reserve College Story by: Amanda Brower As Case Western Reserve University celebrates its bicentennial, the campus community is reflecting on two centuries of trailblazing achievements. This milestone is a chance to remember visionaries such as Henry Lawrence Hitchcock, Western Reserve College's third president, whose mix of diplomacy and finan  more
HKS 2036: A vision for Harvard Kennedy School's next chapter
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 3 -- Harvard University issued the following news: * * * HKS 2036: A vision for Harvard Kennedy School's next chapter * Dean Jeremy Weinstein on Wednesday issued a call to action for the Harvard Kennedy School community amidst ongoing turbulence worldwide. "The problems of governance have never been more urgent," he said in the opening letter of HKS 2036: Leadership for a New Era -a strategic vision for the Kennedy School. And fortunately, he continues in the  more
How honeybees really crown their queens
RIVERSIDE, California, June 3 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * How honeybees really crown their queens * For generations, scientists believed a queen honeybee was made almost entirely by diet: feed an ordinary larva enough royal jelly and a ruler emerges. But new research suggests queens are created through a more elaborate process. Young worker bees construct specialized nursery chambers complete with custom wax, warmer temperatures, and de  more
How new diagnostics and surveillance could shape the fight against drug-resistant gonorrhea
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 3 -- Harvard University issued the following news: * * * How new diagnostics and surveillance could shape the fight against drug-resistant gonorrhea * Antimicrobial resistance is widely recognized as one of the most urgent and fast-moving threats in global public health. The World Health Organization has identified bacterial antimicrobial resistance (AMR) as a major global health challenge, with drug-resistant infections already contributing to more than 1 mill  more
Hunter to Confer Posthumous Honorary Doctorate on Leonard A. Lauder
NEW YORK, June 4 -- Hunter College, a constituent college of the City University of New York, issued the following news: * * * Hunter to Confer Posthumous Honorary Doctorate on Leonard A. Lauder Hunter College will award a posthumous Doctor of Humane Letters to Leonard A. Lauder (1933-2025), honoring his extraordinary legacy and enduring impact on the college and beyond at its 229th Commencement ceremony at Barclays Center on June 4. A visionary business leader, humanitarian, art collector,  more
IAIER Celebrates Inaugural AI Emerging Scholars and Leaders Cohort
DURHAM, North Carolina, June 3 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news: * * * IAIER Celebrates Inaugural AI Emerging Scholars and Leaders Cohort * The Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Research (IAIER) celebrated the inaugural cohort of its AI Emerging Scholars and AI Emerging Leaders programs during an April showcase highlighting student, faculty and staff achievement. The event recognized 10 AI Emerging Scholars and 10 AI Emerging Leaders at North   more
Illinois Institute of Technology: 'Help Those People' - Chicago-Kent Celebrates Public Interest at 19th Annual Awards
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 2 (TNSrpt) -- The Illinois Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * 'Help Those People': Chicago-Kent Celebrates Public Interest at 19th Annual Awards According to the Law School Admission Council, a not-for-profit organization that is committed to promoting quality, access, and equity in law and education, 49 percent of 2024-25 LSAT takers were pursuing legal studies to help others. The organization also said that an additional 37 percent wante  more
Illinois Institute of Technology: Physics Professor Accurately Calculates Critical Binding of Quantum States
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 2 (TNSjou) -- The Illinois Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * Physics Professor Accurately Calculates Critical Binding of Quantum States Illinois Tech Professor of Physics Grant Bunker's latest published paper shows how his unconventional computational approach can exponentially increase the accuracy and range for determining the thresholds at which subatomic particles become bound or unbound. In the single-author paper, "Numerical Compu  more
In Memoriam: Frank Kirkland
NEW YORK, June 4 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news: * * * In Memoriam: Frank Kirkland * The Graduate Center community mourns the passing of longtime Philosophy Professor Frank M. Kirkland. He died May 3 in New York City. He was 73. Kirkland joined the Hunter College faculty in 1985 and was appointed to the Graduate Center in 1988 and remained a teacher and mentor for 41 years, shaping generations of students and helping to broaden Hunter's curricu  more
In Memoriam: Haim B. Gunner
AMHERST, Massachusetts, June 3 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * In Memoriam: Haim B. Gunner * Haim B. Gunner, 101, professor emeritus of environmental sciences, died April 27 in Amherst.Gunner, who was appointed professor of microbiology at UMass Amherst in 1963, co-founded the Department of Environmental Sciences later that decade "as a response to the dawning awareness of the impact of pollution." Among his discoveries, Gunner exposed the impact of the   more
Inaugural Frontiers of AI Summit focuses on the foundational research behind AI's rapid progress
ITHACA, New York, June 3 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Inaugural Frontiers of AI Summit focuses on the foundational research behind AI's rapid progress * On May 27, nearly 300 researchers, industry leaders, and nonprofit innovators gathered at Cornell Tech for the inaugural Frontiers of AI Summit, hosted by Cornell Tech and the Jacobs Technion-Cornell Institute, to discuss the foundational advances shaping the future of artificial intelligence. Participants from in  more
Indiana University Media School: Professor Guins Talks Book, Writing Process
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, June 3 -- Indiana University Media School issued the following news: * * * Professor Guins talks new book, writing process Abby Whited Professor Raiford Guins' book "King PONG: How Atari Bounced Across Markets to Make Millions" explores the rise of the video game Pong and the business strategies behind its success at Atari. Guins has written 10 published books before "King PONG," including edited collections and monographs. He said it typically takes him about six year  more
Indiana University: Wearable Tech Startup Aims to Diagnose Common Breathing Disorder in Younger Athletes
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, June 4 -- Indiana University issued the following news: * * * Wearable tech startup aims to diagnose common breathing disorder in younger athletes Aerly Diagnostics was one of four IU faculty-affiliated startups in second cohort benefiting from pre-accelerator program supported by IU LAB - An Indiana University researcher advancing wearable technology to improve the health and safety of young athletes was one of several faculty members to recently get a crash course in  more
Integrating 'citizen science' with experimental data helps uncover how plants adapt
AMES, Iowa, June 3 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: * * * Integrating 'citizen science' with experimental data helps uncover how plants adapt * AMES, Iowa - In its native habitat, switchgrass flowered earlier when growing farther north. In experiments with diverse genetic samples, it flowered earlier in the south. The discrepancy wasn't a welcome sight for a research team studying how prairie grasses respond in different environments, but resolving the apparent c  more
Integrative healthcare student focused on improving Indigenous health access, outcomes
TULSA, Oklahoma, June 3 -- The University of Tulsa posted the following news: * * * Integrative healthcare student focused on improving Indigenous health access, outcomes * This month, Cherokee Nation citizen Nevaeh Ashlock will set out for Boston to take part in Medicine Pathways for Advancing Tribal Healthcare (M-PATH). This program is administered through the Front-Line Indigenous Partnership Program based at the Department of Emergency Medicine at the Brigham and Women's Hospital and the  more
IUP Receives $2 Million Grant From Appalachian Regional Commission for College of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Health Sciences
INDIANA, Pennsylvania, June 4 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * IUP Receives $2 Million Grant from Appalachian Regional Commission for College of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Health Sciences Indiana University of Pennsylvania will receive a $2 million grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission for IUP's College of Osteopathic Medicine and IUP's College of Health Sciences healthcare education programs. This is the first time that IUP has been the r  more
John Papapolymerou recommended as dean of MSU College of Engineering
EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 2 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * John Papapolymerou recommended as dean of MSU College of Engineering * After a national search, John Papapolymerou has been recommended as dean of the College of Engineering at Michigan State University, effective June 1, 2026. He will serve as dean designee prior to the June 12 meeting of the MSU Board of Trustees. Papapolymerou has served as interim dean since Oct. 1, 2024. "Dr. Papapolymerou has  more
Johns Hopkins Expands Supports for Researchers Affected by Shifts in Federal Funding Landscape
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 4 -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news: * * * Johns Hopkins expands supports for researchers affected by shifts in federal funding landscape The university's new Research Resilience Fund will earmark $60M annually over the next two years in support of faculty, students, and research teams facing grant terminations or disruptions - Johns Hopkins University will significantly expand financial supports for faculty, students, and research teams facing   more
Johns Hopkins: Decades-Old Asset Caps May Keep 1.5 Million Older Adults and People With Disabilities From Enrolling in Medicaid
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 4 (TNSjou) -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * Decades-Old Asset Caps May Keep 1.5 Million Older Adults and People With Disabilities From Enrolling in Medicaid Asset limits in most states--$2,000 per person or $3,000 per married couple--puts Medicaid out of reach for those with qualifying incomes - Nearly one-quarter of older adults and people living with disabilities who are income-eligible for Med  more
Johns Hopkins: Habits Form Far Faster Than Science Previously Thought, Research Shows
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 4 (TNSjou) -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news: * * * Habits form far faster than science previously thought, research shows A Johns Hopkins is team is studying whether a region of the brain plays a key role in developing habitual behavior, a discovery that could point to ways to alter entrenched habits By Doug Donovan From responding to the ping of your phone notification to reaching for a snack at the end of the day, many everyday behaviors begi  more
Johns Hopkins: Researchers Create Statistical Framework to Analyze How Genetics and Family Environment Shape Autism Risk
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 2 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * Researchers Create New Statistical Framework to Analyze How Genetics and Family Environment Shape Autism Risk A new statistical framework developed by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and Kaiser Permanente Northern California offers improved understanding of how genetics and environmen  more
Karreth Receives Grant to Expand Civic Spark Policy Lab
COLLEGEVILLE, Pennsylvania, June 3 -- Ursinus College issued the following news: * * * Karreth Receives Grant to Expand Civic Spark Policy Lab * Associate Professor of Politics Ann Karreth, Ph.D., has been awarded a $3,000 Periclean Faculty Leadership (PFL) grant from Project Pericles -a national nonprofit that partners with colleges and universities to advance community-engaged civic learning -to support the second iteration of her course, Civic Spark Policy Lab. Civic Spark Policy Lab -o  more
Lamar University: Third-generation Engineer Brandyn Turns Passion Into Career at Boston Scientific
BEAUMONT, Texas, June 4 -- Lamar University issued the following news: * * * Third-generation engineer Brandyn New turns passion into career at Boston Scientific By April Thompson Brandyn New, a 2026 mechanical engineering graduate, has engineering in his blood. As a third-generation engineer, he is headed to work in the cardiology division at Boston Scientific outside Minneapolis as a research and development engineer, helping develop technologies and products related to cardiovascular care  more
Legacy of learning: Transformative gift establishes Gary and Helen Mote Bioengineering Lab
TULSA, Oklahoma, June 3 -- The University of Tulsa posted the following news: * * * Legacy of learning: Transformative gift establishes Gary and Helen Mote Bioengineering Lab * The University of Tulsa has received a transformative philanthropic gift from longtime Tulsa residents Gary R. Mote and his late wife, Helen King Mote, establishing a lasting legacy of innovation, discovery and student opportunity within the College of Engineering & Computer Science. The gift creates the Gary and He  more
Leveraging New Technologies for Sustainable Agriculture
STORRS, Connecticut, June 3 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Leveraging New Technologies for Sustainable Agriculture * Changhyeon Kim, assistant professor in the Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture has established a research program in controlled environmental agriculture (CEA) at the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources ( CAHNR ). This program supports graduate and undergraduate research training with an eye towards a mor  more
Levy Scholar Giuliano T. Yajima Awarded Joan Robinson Prize, Review of Political Economy
ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, New York, June 3 (TNSjou) -- The Levy Economics Institute of Bard College issued the following news: * * * Levy Scholar Giuliano T. Yajima Awarded Joan Robinson Prize, Review of Political Economy For his paper, "Beyond Job Guarantee: The Employer of Last Resort Program as a Tool to Promote the Energy Transition," Levy Scholar Giuliano T. Yajima has been awarded the Joan Robinson Prize, an award that honors young scholars, given by the Review of Political Economy and spons  more
Lipscomb University: Book Trilogy by Allen Explores Evolution and Ideology of the Church of Christ
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 2 -- Lipscomb University issued the following news: * * * A search for identity Bible Dean Leonard Allen encourages spirituality today by shedding light on the Church of Christ's historical search for its own identity in a series of symposiums and books. By Janel Shoun-Smith, 615-966-7078 Sometimes you have to look back to understand where you are and how far you have traveled. Dr. Leonard Allen, dean of the College of Bible & Ministry and one of the nation's lea  more
Lipscomb University: College of Pharmacy Partners With Sarah Cannon Research Institute
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 2 -- Lipscomb University issued the following news: * * * College of Pharmacy partners with Sarah Cannon Research Institute The Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center has signed a contract with SCRI Development Innovations to conduct research for an ongoing oncology clinical trial By Janel Shoun-Smith, 615-966-7078 In 2026, the College of Pharmacy's Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center (PSRC) signed a contract with SCRI Development Innovations, the contract re  more
Lipscomb University: Pioneers in Pharmacy Point of Care Published in National Academic Journal
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 4 (TNSjou) -- Lipscomb University issued the following news: * * * Pioneers in pharmacy point of care published in national academic journal Lipscomb pharmacy faculty and resident provide best practice advice for pharmacists in Journal of the American Pharmacists Association. By Janel Shoun-Smith, 615-966-7078 Through Lipscomb's community pharmacy residency in West Tennessee, Dr. Justin Kirby, associate professor, and the College of Pharmacy's community residents   more
Manhattan University Responds to Magnifica Humanitas
RIVERDALE, New York, June 3 -- Manhattan University issued the following news: * * * Manhattan University Responds to Magnifica Humanitas "In order to protect the human person in the age of artificial intelligence, I believe that today we must once again reflect on the common good, the universal destination of goods, subsidiarity, solidarity and social justice...I would like to encourage academic institutions and universities to give fresh impetus to these principles, and to apply them in a w  more
Martin Egli's Kairos Lecture focused on RNA's physical characteristics and how they influence its biological roles and disease
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 3 -- Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences posted the following news: * * * Martin Egli's Kairos Lecture focused on RNA's physical characteristics and how they influence its biological roles and disease * Martin Egli, the Richard N. Armstrong, Ph.D. Professor of Innovation in Biochemistry and a professor of biochemistry at the School of Medicine Basic Sciences, delivered a Kairos Lecture on May 28. The chair of the Department of Biochemistry, Da  more
Massive cosmic dataset made open to scientists, novices and AI
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 3 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Massive cosmic dataset made open to scientists, novices and AI * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Newly released data from the one of the largest surveys ever taken of the early universe will allow astronomers to study how the first galaxies formed and evolved, measure how gas and stars were distributed within these galaxies, map the large-scale structure of the cosmos and investigate rare and unexpe  more
Media Tip Sheet: Tuesday's Primaries Reveal New Midterm Opportunities for Democrats
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Tuesday's Primaries Reveal New Midterm Opportunities for Democrats * WASHINGTON (June 3, 2026) - Tuesday's primaries suggested that Democrats may have more opportunities in November than many expected, especially in Iowa, where they nominated Josh Turek, whom they believe can compete statewide. California's race remains a wildcard, with several key races still unsettled and control of multipl  more
Michigan Medicine: Rx Kids Linked to Reductions in Preterm Births and Low Birthweights, Fewer NICU Admissions
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 3 (TNSjou) -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Rx Kids linked to reductions in preterm births and low birthweights, fewer NICU admissions Direct support during pregnancy and infancy associated with healthier babies and stronger starts - A new study found that Rx Kids, the nation's first community-wide prenatal and infant cash prescription program, was associated with significant i  more
MIT chemists design impact-resistant plastics
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 3 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * MIT chemists design impact-resistant plastics * With help from a novel cross-linking molecule, MIT chemists have shown they can substantially improve the ballistic impact resistance of common polymers, including polystyrene and a type of rubber used to make shoe soles. Polystyrene is a hard, glassy polymer that is used to make many types of plastic containers, such as bottles and   more
MIT researchers teach AI models to interpret charts
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 3 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * MIT researchers teach AI models to interpret charts * To accelerate and refine decision-making in a fast-paced, global marketplace, enterprises may deploy generative artificial intelligence models to help summarize and interpret the charts that often fill market summaries and financial reports. But even the latest vision-language models sometimes struggle with this task, since it   more
Mizzou Helps Smithsonian Map More Than 200 Years of Nature's Progress
COLUMBIA, Missouri, June 3 -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release: * * * Mizzou helps Smithsonian map more than 200 years of nature's progress Scientists across the country are working together to uncover how ecosystems have transformed since Lewis and Clark's historic expedition and what the changes mean for America today. - Armed with trail cameras, artificial intelligence and a powerful national research network, scientists are revisiting Lewis and Clark's legend  more
Monmouth University: Profs. Scott and Sher Present Research on Sports Betting
WEST LONG BRANCH, New Jersey, June 4 -- Monmouth University issued the following news: * * * Profs. Scott and Sher Present Research on Sports Betting Robert H. Scott III, Ph.D., Arthur and Dorothy Greenbaum/Robert Ferguson/NJAR Endowed Chair in Real Estate Policy, professor of Economics, Finance, and Real Estate, and Mikhail Sher, Ph.D., associate professor of Management and Leadership, presented research at the 19th International Conference on Gambling & Risk Taking held in Las Vegas, Nevada  more
Montana State art students shine light on local grain mill's forgotten history
BOZEMAN, Montana, June 3 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Montana State art students shine light on local grain mill's forgotten history * BOZEMAN -Montana State University students from the School of Art will illuminate the past of a local, historic grain mill on Friday, June 5. From 9 to 10 p.m., four students will project visuals onto Bozeman's BG Grain mill at 714 E. Mendenhall St. in a public art installation providing insight into the history of the buildi  more
Moraine Valley Vice President Selected for Aspen Institute's Rising Presidents Fellowship
PALOS HILLS, Illinois, June 2 -- Moraine Valley Community College issued the following news: * * * Moraine Valley vice president selected for Aspen Institute's Rising Presidents Fellowship Dr. Kiana Battle, vice president for Institutional Effectiveness at Moraine Valley Community College, was selected as one of 40 outstanding leaders from across the country for the 2026-27 Aspen Rising Presidents Fellowship by The Aspen Institute (Aspen). The 40 executive and senior community college leader  more
More Perfect Announces Partnership With the Karsh Institute of Democracy To Bolster Local Journalism and Expand Civic Education Nationwide
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 4 -- The University of Virginia Karsh Institute of Democracy issued the following news on June 2, 2026: * * * More Perfect Announces Partnership With the Karsh Institute of Democracy To Bolster Local Journalism and Expand Civic Education Nationwide Today, More Perfect, an American alliance dedicated to revitalizing democracy, announced a new partnership with the University of Virginia's Karsh Institute of Democracy to advance local journalism and strengthen civ  more
More than a century of KU student journalism now freely available online
LAWRENCE, Kansas, June 3 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * More than a century of KU student journalism now freely available online * LAWRENCE -KU Libraries have digitized more than 140 years of University of Kansas student newspapers, from the first campus publication in 1878 through 2017, making the collection freely available through Kenneth Spencer Research Library's digital repository. The project brings online nearly 200,000 page images from 171 reels of mi  more
Museum of the Rockies announces departure of Executive Director Christopher Dobbs
BOZEMAN, Montana, June 3 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Museum of the Rockies announces departure of Executive Director Christopher Dobbs * BOZEMAN - Museum of the Rockies at Montana State University announced today that its executive director for nearly eight years, Christopher Dobbs, will step down to lead a history museum in upstate New York.Size: Lg Med Sm V Christopher Dobbs Dobbs has led the internationally recognized Museum of the Rockies since 2018  more
New research examines how mild brain injury sparks early immune response
GALVESTON, Texas, June 3 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * New research examines how mild brain injury sparks early immune response * Scientists at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) have published a study in the peer-reviewed journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) about the discovery of a biological pathway that helps explain how mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) triggers an inflammation response in the bra  more
New Step Toward Programmable Chemistry May Help Reduce Drug Side Effects
LA JOLLA, California, June 3 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * New Step Toward Programmable Chemistry May Help Reduce Drug Side Effects * Key Takeaways * Drug delivery and diagnostic imaging often lack specificity: drugs target healthy cells alongside diseased ones; imaging can often be imprecise. * The new "TRACE" method lets specially-caged compounds stay inert until a target cell's enzymes remove the cage, quickly generating a reactiv  more
NJIT Named One of Forbes' 'Best Employers for Grads'
NEWARK, New Jersey, June 3 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * NJIT Named One of Forbes' 'Best Employers for New Grads' Written by: Nayib Moran New Jersey Institute of Technology has been named one of Forbes' America's Best Employers for New Grads 2026, earning a place among the nation's top workplaces for early-career professionals. It stands as the only higher education institution in New Jersey included among the state's recognized employers. NJIT i  more
Northwestern University: Organized Microbial 'Workforces' Keep Earth's Underground Biosphere Running
EVANSTON, Illinois, June 4 (TNSjou) -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Organized microbial 'workforces' keep Earth's underground biosphere running Underground ecosystems consistently assemble into functional microbial guilds * Scientists repeatedly sampled microbes from six sites up to 1.5 kilometers deep across four years inside a former goldmine * Microbial ecosystems appear to be structured around shared functions rather than shared species * Each ecosys  more
Notre Dame J.S.D. Candidates Present at the 2026 J.S.D. Roundtable Hosted by the American University Washington College of Law
SOUTH BEND, Indiana, June 4 -- The University of Notre Dame Law School posted the following news: * * * Notre Dame J.S.D. Candidates Present at the 2026 J.S.D. Roundtable hosted by the American University Washington College of Law Eight Notre Dame J.S.D. candidates--Nicolas Buitrago-Rey, Portia Chigbu, Gvantsa Dolbaia, Juan Carlos Gazmuri, Felipe Lyon Errazuriz, Vitaliy Kosovych, Angel Munoz-Carpintero, and Valentina Salazar--had the opportunity to present at the 2026 J.S.D. roundtable hosted  more
NSF CAREER Award Backs UConn Research in Micro- and Nanoscale Manufacturing
STORRS, Connecticut, June 3 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * NSF CAREER Award Backs UConn Research in Micro- and Nanoscale Manufacturing * SeungYeon Kang, an assistant professor in the UConn School of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Manufacturing Engineering, is working to transform how microscopic electronic devices are built. This research could help power a new generation of smaller, faster, and more efficient technologies. Kang has received a prestigious Nat  more
Ohio State tuition and fees for new 2026-27 students locked in with Tuition Guarantee
COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 3 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Ohio State tuition and fees for new 2026-27 students locked in with Tuition Guarantee * Trustees of The Ohio State University have approved new rates for tuition and fees for the 2026-2027 academic year that support the university's commitment to academic excellence across six campuses and 15 colleges and enable the university to offer hundreds of major and degree programs that prepare students for in-demand car  more
Parent and Family Weekend 2026
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, June 3 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * Parent and Family Weekend 2026 * The Office of Student Activities, Housing & Residence Life, WKU Parent and Family Programs and WKU Athletics announces WKU, set for September 25-26. Families, parents, friends and fans are invited to join a fun-filled weekend of WKU Spirit, campus events and a great campus community celebration. Hilltopper football will face off against Mercyhurst University at 6  more
Ph.D. Candidate Alexis White Awarded Mellon/ACLS Fellowship
BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, June 2 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Ph.D. Candidate Alexis White Awarded Mellon/ACLS Fellowship * Alexis White, Ph.D. candidate in the History of Art, has been awarded a 2026 Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Innovation Fellowship. Generously supported by the Mellon Foundation and administered by the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS), the program supports doctoral students in the humanities and social sciences as they pursue innovative ap  more
Podcast: How 'unwanted' insects serve an essential role in survival
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 3 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Podcast: How 'unwanted' insects serve an essential role in survival * The small, buzzing and creepy-crawly creatures many people fear or dismiss as "bugs" are more important than most realize, according to Jessica Beckham, an environmental science and ecology lecturer at UT San Antonio. "Most bees are solitary bees, and they will only sting you if you literally grab onto them," Beckham explai  more
Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin Presents Groundbreaking Study at the Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons Annual Meeting
STORRS, Connecticut, June 3 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin Presents Groundbreaking Study at the Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons Annual Meeting * Laurencin presented his paper entitled A Light Soft Actuated Bionic Regenerative Engineering (Light Sabre) Brace System Promotes Cartilage Regeneration and Supports Reversal of Pathology in a Rabbit Model of Osteoarthritis in the Sports Medicine segment of the Scientific Progr  more
Public health students and alumni help bridge trust gap
NEW YORK, June 3 -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy posted the following news release: * * * Public health students and alumni help bridge trust gap * A qualitative study from CUNY SPH researchers suggests that public health graduate students build trust in health institutions by serving as culturally responsive messengers in their communities. Public schools of public health play a particularly vital role in this "trust-building" process, t  more
Reducing Underage Drinking: MU Gets Grant to Fund Educational Initiatives
MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, June 3 -- Millersville University issued the following news: * * * Reducing Underage Drinking: MU Gets Grant to Fund Educational Initiatives By Mary Dolheimer Millersville University has been awarded a $50,000 Reducing Underage Drinking and Dangerous Drinking Grant from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board's Bureau of Alcohol Education. The two-year grant ($25,000 per year), which begins July 1, 2026, and runs through June 30, 2028, will support efforts to reduc  more
Research explains Trump's influence on primary contests
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 3 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Research explains Trump's influence on primary contests * Why are so many candidates backed by President Donald Trump unseating incumbents this primary election season? Some political analysts say the primary wins are proof that the president has significant power to tell Republican voters what to do. But research from Washington University in St. Louis points to an additional form of president  more
Researchers find carcinogenic chromium-6 in Palisades, Altadena fire cleanup zones
LOS ANGELES, California, June 3 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * Researchers find carcinogenic chromium-6 in Palisades, Altadena fire cleanup zones * A carcinogen with potentially serious impacts on human health was found in neighborhoods in the months after the 2025 Los Angeles County wildfires and may have spread to communities as far as 6 to 9 miles downwind of the fire zones, according to newly published work by researchers at UCLA and UC Davis.   more
Rice experts available to discuss new federal oversight of advanced AI systems
HOUSTON, Texas, June 3 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice experts available to discuss new federal oversight of advanced AI systems * President Donald Trump's recent executive order on artificial intelligence introduces new federal guidelines requiring government oversight of new advanced AI models prior to their wider release and deployment. The order reflects growing concern over the national security and cybersecurity implications of increasingly capable AI m  more
Rochester Institute of Technology: Wadsworth Working to Curb the Spread of Antibiotic Resistance With NIH Award
ROCHESTER, New York, May 29 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * Wadsworth working to curb the spread of antibiotic resistance with NIH award RIT Associate Professor Crista Wadsworth received a National Institutes of Health award to advance her research on antibiotic resistance. - Antibiotic resistance is a major public health threat. As multidrug-resistant bacteria continue to increase, science is looking for a solution. Associate Professor Crista   more
Rutgers Brain Health Institute Launches the Women's Brain Health Initiative
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, June 3 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Rutgers Brain Health Institute Launches the Women's Brain Health Initiative The initiative will address longstanding gaps in women's brain health research - A new Rutgers initiative aims to fill decades of critical research gaps and deliver science-backed resources to support women's unique brain health needs throughout every life stage. Women experience distinct biological transitions throughout life   more
Rutgers: Researchers Find Older Adults Rarely Discuss Cannabis Use With Clinicians
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, June 3 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Researchers Find Older Adults Rarely Discuss Cannabis Use With Clinicians Most older adults report that they don't receive drug screenings, according to a Rutgers Health study By Nicole Swenarton Fewer than one in five adults older than 65 report discussing their cannabis use with clinicians, according to Rutgers Health researchers. Their study, published in the American Journal of Preventiv  more
Rutgers: Why Ask for An HIV Test? To Start the Conversation - and End an Epidemic
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, June 4 -- Rutgers University issued the following Q&A on June 3, 2026, involving Jamie Steiger, executive director and Judith Collins, marketing manager of the Rutgers School of Nursing Francois-Xavier Bagnoud Center: * * * Why Ask for An HIV Test? To Start the Conversation - and End an Epidemic Experts with the Rutgers School of Nursing discuss how a community awareness campaign can help people in New Jersey - The only way to know your HIV status is to get tested  more
Satellite science: FSU research increases accuracy of high-resolution ocean surface measurements
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 3 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Satellite science: FSU research increases accuracy of high-resolution ocean surface measurements * Florida State University research published today in Science Advances demonstrates a new framework for predicting the motion of kilometer-scale underwater waves that complicate satellite readings of the ocean. By accurately modeling these subsurface waves, scientists can remove their interference from NA  more
Scholarship by Professor Joshua Macey Honored
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, June 3 -- Yale Law School posted the following news: * * * Scholarship by Professor Joshua Macey Honored * Back to News Two recent articles co-authored by Professor of Law Joshua Macey '17 have been recognized for their contributions to corporate law and governance. One, an empirical study of how voluntary corporate social and environmental efforts shape the public's appetite for government regulation, received the American Law and Economics Review's 2026 Best (Empi  more
Second AI Summit brings academic experts together to shape the future of higher education
SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, June 3 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Second AI Summit brings academic experts together to shape the future of higher education * There is no achievement without challenge and, as United States Senator Jack Reed '10H acknowledged to the faculty, industry experts, instructional designers, and academic leaders gathered for the second annual AI Summit, the issue before the group was enormous. "The age of AI is upon us, and we need your professi  more
Shelley Named USM School of Education Director
HATTIESBURG, Mississippi, June 3 -- The University of Southern Mississippi issued the following news: * * * Shelley Named USM School of Education Director By: Karelia Pitts Dr. Kyna Shelley will become director of the School of Education at The University of Southern Mississippi on July 1, 2026, after serving as interim director for four years. "I look forward to our ongoing efforts within the School of Education as we work to strengthen programs, pursue thoughtful curricular innovation and  more
Siobahn Grady Selected for Google & GSV Ed Leader Fellowship
DURHAM, North Carolina, June 3 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news: * * * Siobahn Grady Selected for Google & GSV Ed Leader Fellowship * Siobahn Grady, Ph.D., director of the Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Research (IAIER) at North Carolina Central University (NCCU), has been selected for Cohort 4 of the Google & GSV Ed Leader Fellowship. The Google & GSV Ed Leader Fellowship supports education leaders working to create projects that can stren  more
Smith is Fourth UW Editor for a Harvard Journal Special Issue
LARAMIE, Wyoming, May 29 (TNSjou) -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * Smith is Fourth UW Editor for a Harvard Journal Special Issue A University of Wyoming College of Law second-year student, Caleb Smith, from Trenton, Utah, will join the editorial board of the Harvard Journal of Law and Public Policy's (HJLPP) annual Federalist Society National Student Symposium Issue. Smith is the fourth UW student to be selected for the special issue. The HJLLP is one of 14 stude  more
SoA Faculty Y. L. Lucy Wang Awarded 2026 ACLS Project Development Grant
BROOKLYN, New York, June 3 -- Pratt Institute, a private university that says it educate artists and professionals to be contributors to society, posted the following news: * * * SoA Faculty Y. L. Lucy Wang Awarded 2026 ACLS Project Development Grant * Y. L. Lucy Wang, Visiting Assistant Professor at the Pratt Institute School of Architecture, has received a 2026 Project Development Grant from the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) to support her book project Contagious Places, Cur  more
Southern Connecticut State University: Dr. Sydney Nelloms - Offering Lessons in Empowerment Beyond Syllabus
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, June 3 -- Southern Connecticut State University issued the following news: * * * Dr. Sydney Nelloms: Offering Lessons in Empowerment Beyond A Syllabus When Dr. Sydney Nelloms stands at the front of a classroom at Southern, the life's work she's offering students goes beyond a syllabus. It's also a lesson in empowerment. "So many students tell me they've never had a Black professor or a queer professor, and I see myself in you," she said. "People don't realize how powe  more
Southern Miss Researcher Earns Spot in Competitive CAS Future Leaders Program
HATTIESBURG, Mississippi, June 3 -- The University of Southern Mississippi issued the following news: * * * Southern Miss Researcher Earns Spot in Competitive CAS Future Leaders Program By: Morgan Smith Dr. Anthony Griffin, a postdoctoral researcher in the School of Polymer Science and Engineering at The University of Southern Mississippi, has been selected for the 2026 CAS Future Leaders(TM) program, an international leadership development initiative hosted by CAS, a division of the America  more
Soybean research at Kentucky State clarifies when added nitrogen may not pay
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, June 3 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Soybean research at Kentucky State clarifies when added nitrogen may not pay * Two peer-reviewed studies examine biological nitrogen fixation, drought conditions, and context-specific fertilizer management FRANKFORT, Ky. -Soybean is different from many other major crops because it can partner with soil bacteria to produce much of the nitrogen it needs. That biological advantage can reduce the need   more
Stanford Geneticist Michael Snyder receives $13 million grant to investigate causes of ALS
STANFORD, California, June 3 -- Stanford University School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Geneticist Michael Snyder receives $13 million grant to investigate causes of ALS * The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine has awarded a team led by Michael Snyder, PhD, the Stanford W. Ascherman, MD, FACS Professor in Genetics, a $13 million grant to investigate the genetic causes of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a debilitating and fatal disease with no cure. In ALS, also k  more
Stanford Law's Levin Center Honors Public Interest Leaders at Annual Awards Reception
STANFORD, California, June 3 -- Stanford University Law School issued the following news: * * * Stanford Law's Levin Center Honors Public Interest Leaders at Annual Awards Reception The event marked a record-breaking year for pro bono engagement at Stanford Law School By Monica Schreiber The John and Terry Levin Center for Public Service and Public Interest Law honored Stanford Law School students, a faculty member, and an alumna at its annual Spring Public Interest Awards Reception on May  more
Stanford University: Flatworms Reveal Explosive New Type of Immune Cell
STANFORD, California, June 2 (TNSjou) -- Stanford University issued the following news: * * * Flatworms reveal explosive new type of immune cell The discovery that hormonal triggers cause "ruptoblast" cells in flatworms to detonate and destroy surrounding cells within minutes could inspire new ideas in medical science. In brief * Stanford scientists uncovered a new type of cytotoxic cell called "ruptoblasts" in experiments with planarian flatworms. * Unlike common blood-derived immune cell  more
Stanford University: Research Reveals Mechanisms for Plant Cell Resilience to Stress
STANFORD, California, June 2 (TNSjou) -- Stanford University issued the following news: * * * Research reveals mechanisms for plant cell resilience to stress Biologists have identified molecular anchors that secure plant cell membranes to their walls during water loss, providing insights for developing drought-resistant crops. In brief * Water deficit conditions stress plants by causing their cells to shrink, but tiny anchor points between the membrane and the wall resist these effects - a   more
Structural brain conditions top epilepsy causes in Latin America
NEW YORK, June 3 -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy posted the following news release: * * * Structural brain conditions top epilepsy causes in Latin America * A large Latin American study found that the leading causes of active epilepsy in adults were structural, while about one-third of cases had no clear cause. The study also found that neurocysticercosis was a relatively uncommon cause overall, challenging older assumptions about epileps  more
Students begin summer global health research, internship programs U.S. and globally
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 3 -- Harvard University issued the following news: * * * Students begin summer global health research, internship programs U.S. and globally * The Harvard Global Health Institute (HGHI) is proud to announce the launch of the HGHI Summer Research and Internship Program for 2026. This summer, 43 undergraduate students begin immersive research and internship experiences with 29 partner organizations across the world, addressing some of the most pressing challenges  more
Study finds being female is not a universal stroke risk factor for patients with AFib
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, June 3 -- Tulane University issued the following news release: * * * Study finds being female is not a universal stroke risk factor for patients with AFib * A new Tulane University study challenges a long-standing assumption in heart care: that being female automatically increases stroke risk for patients with atrial fibrillation, a common condition that causes the heart to beat irregularly. The study, published in JACC: Advances, found that stroke risk does not inc  more
SUNY Board of Trustees and Chancellor King Announce Appointment of Dr. Caroline Attardo Genco as 16th President of State University of New York at Buffalo
ALBANY, New York, June 3 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * SUNY Board of Trustees and Chancellor King Announce the Appointment of Dr. Caroline Attardo Genco as the 16th President of the State University of New York at Buffalo Dr. Genco Returns to Buffalo After Serving as Provost at Tufts University - The State University of New York Board of Trustees voted today to name Dr. Caroline Attardo Genco as president of the State University of New York at   more
SUNY Board of Trustees and Chancellor King Announce Appointment of Dr. Dawn Meza Soufleris as Next President of SUNY Brockport
ALBANY, New York, June 3 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * SUNY Board of Trustees and Chancellor King Announce the Appointment of Dr. Dawn Meza Soufleris as the Next President of SUNY Brockport Dr. Meza Soufleris Currently Serves as Vice President for Student Development and Campus Life at Montclair State University - The State University of New York Board of Trustees today voted to name Dr. Dawn Meza Soufleris as the eighth president of SUNY Brock  more
SUNY Board of Trustees and Chancellor King Announce Appointment of Dr. Jessica McArt as Next Dean of New York State College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University
ALBANY, New York, June 3 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * SUNY Board of Trustees and Chancellor King Announce the Appointment of Dr. Jessica McArt as the Next Dean of the New York State College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University Dr. McArt Currently Serves as Professor and Chair of the Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences at the SUNY Campus - The State University of New York Board of Trustees voted today to approve th  more
SUNY Board of Trustees and Chancellor King Announce Appointment of Ken Knelly as Next President of Clinton Community College
ALBANY, New York, June 3 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * SUNY Board of Trustees and Chancellor King Announce the Appointment of Ken Knelly as the Next President of Clinton Community College Knelly Has Served as Acting President of Clinton Community College Since 2025 - The State University of New York Board of Trustees voted today to appoint Ken Knelly as the tenth president of Clinton Community College. Mr. Knelly has served as Acting President   more
SUNY Chancellor King and Board of Trustees Announce $10.6 Million State Budget Investment in SUNY's Affordable Excellence in the Western New York Region
ALBANY, New York, June 4 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * SUNY Chancellor King and Board of Trustees Announce $10.6 Million State Budget Investment in SUNY's Affordable Excellence in the Western New York Region New Funding Maintains Resident Tuition and Broad-Based Fees Freeze for State-Operated Campuses as SUNY Expands Initiatives to Support Students on a Path to a College Degree FY 2027 Enacted Budget for SUNY Brings Four-Year Total Increase to N  more
SUNY Chancellor King and Board of Trustees Announce $6.8 Million State Budget Investment in SUNY's Affordable Excellence in Capital Region
ALBANY, New York, June 4 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * SUNY Chancellor King and Board of Trustees Announce $6.8 Million State Budget Investment in SUNY's Affordable Excellence in the Capital Region New Funding Maintains Resident Tuition and Broad-Based Fees Freeze for State-operated Campuses as SUNY Expands Initiatives to Support Students on a Path to a College Degree FY 2027 Enacted Budget for SUNY Brings Four-Year Total Increase to Nearly Half  more
SUNY Chancellor King and Board of Trustees Announce State Budget Investments in SUNY's Affordable Excellence to Maintain Freeze on Resident Tuition and Fees
ALBANY, New York, June 3 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * SUNY Chancellor King and Board of Trustees Announce State Budget Investments in SUNY's Affordable Excellence to Maintain Freeze on Resident Tuition and Fees New Funding Maintains Resident Tuition Freeze for State-Operated Campuses as SUNY Expands Initiatives to Support Students on a Path to a College Degree FY 2027 Enacted Budget for SUNY Brings Four-Year Total Increase to Nearly Half a Bill  more
SUNY Potsdam Students Honored With Awards for Excellence for Research and Creative Projects
POTSDAM, New York, May 29 -- The State University of New York Potsdam campus issued the following news: * * * SUNY Potsdam Students Honored with Awards for Excellence for Research and Creative Projects SUNY Potsdam recognized students and faculty mentors for excellence in research and creative projects, following the College's 2026 Learning and Research Fair. More than 50 students presented their research to faculty, staff and classmates in the Barrington Student Union on May 6. Following   more
Syracuse University: How Approval Processes Drive Up Housing Costs in Major Cities
SYRACUSE, New York, June 4 -- Syracuse University issued the following Q&A on June 3, 2026, involving Austin Zwick, associate teaching professor in the College of Professional Studies and the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs: * * * How Approval Processes Drive Up Housing Costs in Major Cities Austin Zwick, associate teaching professor in the College of Professional Studies and the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, explains how cities can fix their planning syst  more
Syracuse University: Maxwell Sociologist Named Visiting Scholar at Russell Sage Foundation
SYRACUSE, New York, June 4 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Maxwell Sociologist Named Visiting Scholar at Russell Sage Foundation Gabriela Kirk-Werner will spend the spring of 2027 in residence at the foundation's New York City headquarters to co-author a book on how the criminal justice system shapes the lives of people under court supervision. - Maxwell sociologist Gabriela Kirk-Werner has been named a 2026-27 visiting scholar at the Russell Sage Foundation in suppo  more
TCU Student Researchers Get Hands-On Experience in the 'Future Central Park of Fort Worth'
FORT WORTH, Texas, May 29 -- Texas Christian University issued the following news: * * * TCU Student Researchers Get Hands-On Experience in the 'Future Central Park of Fort Worth' The Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge (FWNC&R) is an oasis just inside the city where people can go to hear themselves think. Isaac Aldrete has been hiking there for years. This is in part what led him to Texas Christian University: presenting his multicriteria spatial analysis of vegetation zones at the FWNC&R to i  more
Teaching AI agents to ask better questions by playing "Battleship"
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 3 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Teaching AI agents to ask better questions by playing "Battleship" MIT researchers use the classic game as a test bed for AI agents, finding a small AI model can outperform the biggest ones at 1 percent of the cost. - In 2026, the hype for artificial intelligence agents is louder than ever before. These semi-autonomous programs can "think" and execute well-defined tasks in areas l  more
Texans Evenly Divided on Prioritization of Ballot Access vs. Election Integrity
HOUSTON, Texas, June 3 (TNSrpt) -- Texas Southern University posted the following news: * * * Texans Evenly Divided on Prioritization of Ballot Access vs. Election Integrity * A new report by the Barbara Jordan Public Policy Research and Survey Center at Texas Southern University finds that Texas registered voters are split right down the middle when it comes to choosing between the competing philosophical principles of ballot access and election integrity. They also are divided in their per  more
Texas A&M Engineering: Beyond the Science Fair - Teacher Cultivates Lifelong Curiosity
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, June 3 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Beyond the science fair: A teacher cultivates lifelong curiosity Junior high teacher Michelle Beineman won the Texas Science and Engineering Fair's 2026 Truman T. Bell Award for dedication to fostering STEM education. By Hollie Sowell Brittain, Contributor Michelle L. Beineman, an eighth-grade science teacher at McCullough Junior High School in Conroe, Texas, has been honored   more
Texas Tech Burkhart Autism Education & Research Center Receives State Grant
LUBBOCK, Texas, May 29 -- Texas Tech University issued the following news: * * * Texas Tech Burkhart Autism Education & Research Center Receives State Grant Funds awarded by Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board will help the center continue its parent outreach and education efforts. Writer: Doug Hensley Texas Tech University's Burkhart Center for Autism Education & Research has received a $475,000 grant that will support its educational outreach efforts of partnering with parents to he  more
Texas Tech Scholars Raise University Profile Through Global Learning
LUBBOCK, Texas, June 2 -- Texas Tech University issued the following news: * * * Texas Tech Scholars Raise University Profile Through Global Learning Six Red Raiders advanced their teaching, research and professional networks in Africa, Asia, Europe and South America as Fulbright awardees. Writer: Jayden Smith Contributing to another year of recognition as a Fulbright Top Producer, six Texas Tech University faculty and administrators traversed the globe after receiving awards from the Fulbr  more
Texas Tech University: Herrera-Estrella Elected to Fellowship of the UK's Royal Society
LUBBOCK, Texas, May 29 -- Texas Tech University posted the following news: * * * Herrera-Estrella Elected to Fellowship of the UK's Royal Society The Society, established in 1660, serves as the United Kingdom's national academy of sciences, promoting excellence in science and its use to benefit humanity. Writer: George Watson, george.watson@ttu.edu Luis Rafael Herrera-Estrella, the President's Distinguished Professor of Plant Genomics and Director of the Institute of Genomics for Crop Abiot  more
The Wrap-Up: May
OXFORD, Ohio, June 3 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * The Wrap-Up: May * Cory Rusinek, assistant professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry, received $52,260 from the Strategic Ohio Council for Higher Education for a project entitled "Organic Materials for Electronic and Optoelectronic Applications." Steven Keller and Douglas Coffin, professors of Chemical, Paper and Biomedical Engineering, received $32,706 from Sappi North America for a project entitled " Modeling Bending  more
Thiel College's new nutrition program profiled by Pittsburgh-area magazine
GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, June 3 -- Thiel College issued the following news release: * * * Thiel College's new nutrition program profiled by Pittsburgh-area magazine * GREENVILLE, Pa.-Thiel College's new Bachelor of Science in nutrition program is featured in the June issue of North Hills Monthly, a regional lifestyle magazine serving the northern Pittsburgh suburbs. The cover story includes insights from program director Katheryn E. Willey and explores growing interest in nutrition, wellnes  more
To reduce anxiety during pregnancy, make sleep a priority
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 3 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * To reduce anxiety during pregnancy, make sleep a priority * Postpartum and perinatal depression are known challenges for those going through pregnancy, but there has been less focus on the more prevalent disorder of anxiety. Roughly 15% of people experience an anxiety-related disorder during pregnancy and during the postpartum period, or weeks after childbirth, along with heightened risk for   more
Too much hype? Montana State professor publishes research on best language to use for successful crowdfunding
BOZEMAN, Montana, June 3 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Too much hype? Montana State professor publishes research on best language to use for successful crowdfunding * BOZEMAN -Entrepreneurs use a variety of strategies to achieve their goals, sometimes turning to online crowdfunding campaigns to increase their reach and raise money. Yet the success of fundraising campaigns is often variable, driven by what's being asked and the language that people decide to use  more
Tracing America's Cultural and Political Chasm to the 1600s
NEW YORK, June 5 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news: * * * Tracing America's Cultural and Political Chasm to the 1600s * Long before the United States existed, debates over freedom, equality, and belonging were already taking shape in the British colonies. In a widely heralded new book, Two Ships: Jamestown 1619, Plymouth 1620, and the Struggle for the Soul of America, Distinguished Professor David S. Reynolds, a noted literary critic and historian,   more
Tracking a Shape-Shifting Cancer: How IDH-Mutant Gliomas Evolve After Treatment
MIAMI, Florida, June 3 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Tracking a Shape-Shifting Cancer: How IDH-Mutant Gliomas Evolve After Treatment * Summary * Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers traced how IDH-mutant gliomas evolve after treatment. * The study reveals why tumors recur despite therapy. * Findings point to new strategies for precision cancer care. At first glance, IDH-mutant gliomas can appear deceptively calm.  more
Two Current VCU Students, Two Recent Alums Receive Prestigious Fulbright Awards
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 3 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Two current VCU students, two recent alums receive prestigious Fulbright awards The selections continue VCU's upward trend of honorees in the federal cultural exchange program. By William Lineberry Two current students and two recent alums from Virginia Commonwealth University have been selected for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program - one of the most competitive and prestigious scholarships in t  more
Two scholars to receive honorary degrees at UChicago's 2026 Convocation
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 3 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Two scholars to receive honorary degrees at UChicago's 2026 Convocation * Editor's note: It was previously announced that Shankar Balasubramanian of the University of Cambridge would be among this year's recipients. His honorary degree will be conferred at a later date. The University of Chicago will award honorary degrees to two distinguished scholars on June 6 during its Convocation celebration of the  more
UAMS Invests Jill M. Mhyre, M.D., in Carmelita S. Pablo, M.D., Endowed Chair in Anesthesiology
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, June 3 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * UAMS Invests Jill M. Mhyre, M.D., in Carmelita S. Pablo, M.D., Endowed Chair in Anesthesiology The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine invested Jill M. Mhyre, M.D., professor and chair of the UAMS Department of Anesthesiology, in the Carmelita S. Pablo, M.D., Endowed Chair in Anesthesiology during a May 19 ceremony. "I am deeply honored   more
UAMS Invests Nadir Sharawi, M.D., in Dola Thompson, M.D., Professorship in Anesthesiology
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, June 4 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * UAMS Invests Nadir Sharawi, M.D., in Dola Thompson, M.D., Professorship in Anesthesiology The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine invested Nadir Sharawi, M.D., an associate professor and vice chair of Faculty Affairs in the UAMS Department of Anesthesiology, in the Dola Thompson, M.D., Professorship in Anesthesiology during a May 19 cerem  more
UC Irvine Study Identifies Serious Infection Risks Linked to Targeted Cancer Therapies
IRVINE, California, June 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * UC Irvine study identifies serious infection risks linked to targeted cancer therapies Proactive monitoring, management of antibody-drug side effects needed * A UC Irvine-led study analyzed 3,511 cancer patients across six UC medical centers to examine infection-related side effects to antibody-drug conjugates, or ADCs. * Researchers found some ADC therapies were linked  more
UC Researcher Secures $3.3M Grant to Study Microplastics' Impact on Heart
CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 3 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * UC researcher secures $3.3M grant to study microplastics' impact on heart Interdisciplinary team will examine how pollutants accumulate in body, affect cardiovascular health By Megan Burgasser, burgasma@ucmail.uc.edu The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences has awarded a five-year, $3.3 million grant to a University of Cincinnati College of Medicine researcher to study the potential card  more
UC-Irvine: Over 8,600 Class of 2026 Members Will Attend Commencement Ceremonies This Month
IRVINE, California, June 4 -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * Over 8,600 class of 2026 members will attend commencement ceremonies this month 41 percent of UC Irvine bachelor's degrees earned by first-generation college students - More than 8,600 undergraduate and graduate students and their families will participate in University of California, Irvine commencement ceremonies between Friday, June 12, and Monday, June 15, in the campus's Br  more
UC-San Francisco: How Big Tobacco Helped Shape the Design of Ultra-Processed Foods
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 4 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * How Big Tobacco Helped Shape the Design of Ultra-Processed Foods Internal documents show Philip Morris used what it learned from cigarettes to make Lunchables appeal to kids. - A new UC San Francisco study reveals how Philip Morris Companies Inc. used cigarette research, flavor engineering, and behavioral science to turn Lunchables into one of America's mo  more
UCCS Recognized for Achievements in AI
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, June 3 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release: * * * UCCS recognized for achievements in AI Several UCCS staff and faculty have been recognized for their efforts in AI, with some receiving awards and others grants. AI Sprint Grant: AI for Teaching & Learning The AI Sprint Grant: AI for Teaching & Learning is focused on improving course outcomes using AI with goals of supporting and accelerating innovative teaching practices that leverage   more
UCCS Wins First Place in National Cybersecurity Outreach Competition for Third Consecutive Year
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, June 2 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release: * * * UCCS wins first place in national cybersecurity outreach competition for third consecutive year UCCS has taken first place in the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C) Outreach Competition for the third consecutive year, earning national recognition for its commitment to cybersecurity education and community engagement from the NSA (National Security Agency) an  more
UIS Professor Fosters Global Partnerships in Mexico
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 3 -- The University of Illinois Springfield campus issued the following news: * * * UIS professor fosters global partnerships in Mexico Author: Blake Wood Sudeep Sharma, associate professor of management in the University of Illinois Springfield College of Business and Management, recently traveled to Mexico as part of the University of Illinois System's I-MMAS: Mexican and Mexican American Students Initiative. Through the initiative, Sharma was selected for a pre  more
UK researchers find excess nitric oxide blocks plant immune signals
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, June 3 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * UK researchers find excess nitric oxide blocks plant immune signals * A new study from the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (CAFE) helps explain how plants can lose track of their own disease warnings. Plants do not have blood, nerves or immune cells like people do, but they still have ways to protect themselves. When one leaf is attacked by a pathogen  more
UK researchers find untold history of modern dance through photography
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, June 3 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * UK researchers find untold history of modern dance through photography * Dance is motion. Photography is stasis. And when the two are combined, something new is created: a moment of suspension. At the University of Kentucky Art Museum, a new exhibition is exploring that dynamic and challenging the historical narrative of American photography and the origins of modern dance. It's easy to think of rese  more
UMass Amherst Researchers Combine Bacteria and Viruses to Demonstrate a New Way to Fight Cancer
AMHERST, Massachusetts, June 3 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * UMass Amherst Researchers Combine Bacteria and Viruses to Demonstrate a New Way to Fight Cancer * Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have designed non-toxic Salmonella bacteria to deliver viruses that are safe to humans but potent against liver and pancreatic cancer tumors -two cancers with an extremely poor prognosis. The researchers found that animal models treated with th  more
UMass iCons Program Graduates Largest Ever Cohort at 13th Annual Senior Exposition
AMHERST, Massachusetts, June 3 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * UMass iCons Program Graduates Largest Ever Cohort at 13th Annual Senior Exposition * The UMass Amherst Integrated Concentration in STEM (iCons) Program held its 13 th annual Senior Exposition on May 13, celebrating 53 scholars who completed iCons with projects spanning a wide array of academic disciplines and societal problems.iCons is a certificate program focused on real-world problem-solving  more
UMass-Boston: CSM Showcase Highlights Innovative Student Research
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 3 -- The University of Massachusetts Boston campus issued the following news: * * * CSM Showcase Highlights Innovative Student Research Every year, graduate and undergraduate students from the College of Science & Mathematics (CSM) gather to present their research to their peers, their mentors, and the public. Elizabeth Deatrick This year, which marked the tenth annual CSM Showcase, allowed students from across CSM's many disciplines to present their latest findi  more
UMO 1 of 15 Universities Nationwide to Receive Advanced Agricultural Spray Drone
MOUNT OLIVE, North Carolina, June 4 -- The University of Mount Olive issued the following news: * * * UMO 1 of 15 Universities Nationwide to Receive Advanced Agricultural Spray Drone The University of Mount Olive has been selected as one of only 15 universities across the United States to participate in the Agri Spray Drones Academic Partner Initiative, securing an advanced EAVision J150 agricultural spray drone to enhance student learning, faculty research, and agricultural outreach efforts.  more
UNC Recognized as Top University for Research, Market Translation
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, May 28 -- The University of North Carolina School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * UNC Recognized as Top University for Research, Market Translation Carolina was named the 18th "Most Innovative Institution" among hundreds of universities across the nation by the Cure Innovation Index. - The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is ranked among the top 20 universities listed on the 2026 Cure Innovation Index, a first-of-its-kind ranking of U.S.   more
UNCP Occupational Therapy Program Earns Full Seven-Year Accreditation
PEMBROKE, North Carolina, May 29 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke issued the following news: * * * UNCP Occupational Therapy Program Earns Full Seven-Year Accreditation Less than two years after welcoming its first cohort of students, UNC Pembroke's Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program has earned full accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE), marking a major milestone for the university's expanding healthcare education ef  more
UNCW Partners With Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
WILMINGTON, North Carolina, June 2 -- The University of North Carolina Wilmington campus issued the following news: * * * UNCW Partners with Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency The international partnership places UNCW among a small group of research teams leading next-generation satellite precipitation research. Tricia Vance UNCW's RAIN Lab has joined an elite international team, led by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), that is using enhanced satellite data to increase the accu  more
University of Cincinnati Blue Ash Expert Comments on Rise of Girls Football in Ohio
CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 3 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * UC Blue Ash expert comments on rise of girls football in Ohio The recent growth of girls flag football at high schools across Ohio caught the attention of WVXU-FM. Reporter Zack Carreon produced a story that highlights the increased interest in the sport and turned to a UC Blue Ash College professor to provide insight based on their research and experience. J.A. Carter, PhD, is a sociology professor at   more
University of Cincinnati: CCM Welcomes Dance Faculty Member Megan Flynn
CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 4 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * CCM welcomes new dance faculty member Megan Flynn Flynn begins her new appointment as Assistant Professor of Dance this fall By Curt Whitacre, 513-556-2683, whitaccp@ucmail.uc.edu UC College-Conservatory of Music Dean Pete Jutras has announced the appointment of Megan Flynn, MFA, as CCM's new Assistant Professor of Dance. Her faculty appointment officially begins on Aug. 15, 2026. Flynn is a versatile  more
University of Cincinnati: Responsible Robotics - Future of Ecommerce Automation
CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 3 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Responsible robotics: The future of ecommerce automation The science and business behind tomorrow's grocery deliveries By Stephen Kenney, kenneysn@ucmail.uc.edu The future of grocery shopping may depend on robots. Online grocery sales continue to surge across the United States as a Statistica report reveals 138 million Americans spent over $327 billion on online groceries in 2025. That number is expec  more
University of Cincinnati: Why Ohio is Built to Lead the AI Economy
CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 4 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Why Ohio is built to lead the AI economy The Buckeye State boasts structural advantages across AI and robotics By Stephen Kenney, kenneysn@ucmail.uc.edu AI and advanced robotics are quickly reshaping the global economy, redefining talent pipelines and unlocking new pathways for opportunity and innovation across industries. Some states are positioned to gain more than others. Ohio is among them. The B  more
University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business: Tony Kong Earns Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to Research Trust and Human-Centered Workplaces
BOULDER, Colorado, June 3 -- The University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business issued the following news: * * * Tony Kong Earns Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to Research Trust and Human-Centered Workplaces By Jane Majkiewicz How can we enable people to be more prosocial--and how could human prosociality make organizations stronger? That's the kind of question Professor of Organizational Leadership and Information Analytics Dejun "Tony" Kong is passionate about and has built his car  more
University of Colorado: College of Education and College of Public Service Partner With Colorado Division of Criminal Justice
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, May 29 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release: * * * College of Education and College of Public Service partner with Colorado Division of Criminal Justice In a fantastic showing of cross-campus and community collaboration, faculty from the College of Education (COE) and College of Public Service (CPS) combined their expertise and knowledge to create a leadership development program for Colorado Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) personnel.   more
University of Colorado: Engineering Faculty Awarded Front Range Consortium Grants
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, June 3 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release: * * * Engineering faculty awarded Front Range Consortium grants Two faculty within the College of Engineering and Applied Science (EAS) have been granted funding from the Front Range Consortium (FRC) to further their research that can be applied to strengthening defense systems. Computer Science Associate Professor Sang-Yoon Chang, Ph.D., and Electrical and Computer Engineering Professor Heath  more
University of Georgia: Fostering the Spirit of Ideation and Collaboration
ATHENS, Georgia, June 4 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * Fostering the spirit of ideation and collaboration UGA and Rowen partnerships connect students and industry professionals for innovative research By Lilli Sosbee A mere 39 miles down University Parkway from the University of Georgia lies Rowen, the state's largest knowledge community. Rowen boasts 2,000 acres of land on the eastern edge of Gwinnett County, sitting nearly equidistant from Georgia's leading   more
University of Iowa College of Engineering: Study - City Planning Can Help Expanding Cities Combat Heat, Air Pollution
IOWA CITY, Iowa, June 4 (TNSjou) -- The University of Iowa College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Study: City planning can help expanding cities combat heat, air pollution Urban areas facing a one-two punch of heat and air pollution could fight back with changes in city planning, according to a new study published in Nature Communications last month. The study, co-authored by Gregory Carmichael, University of Iowa Karl Kammermeyer Professor of Chemical and Biochemical Engine  more
University of Iowa Launches Program to Improve Health Outcomes for Iowans
IOWA CITY, Iowa, June 4 -- The University of Iowa College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * University of Iowa Launches New Program to Improve Health Outcomes for Iowans The Iowa Integrated Network for Science, Information, and Geospatial Health Tracking (INSIGHT) - A new University of Iowa research initiative is launching July 1, 2026, to study environmental risk factors and improve health outcomes for Iowans. The Iowa Integrated Network for Science, Information, and Geospati  more
University of Michigan: How Discoveries About 'Ground Plans' for Neurons Could Simplify Brain, Behavior Research
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 4 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * How new discoveries about 'ground plans' for neurons could simplify brain, behavior research While E. Josie Clowney would never suggest that neuroscience is simple, a new study by her team at the University of Michigan could drastically reduce complexity in future studies. Their work focused on instinctual behaviors in fruit flies, but it has the potential to accelerate work to better understa  more
University of Michigan: Risk of Wildfire Smoke - How People Respond to It
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 3 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * The risk of wildfire smoke: How people respond to it With a NASA grant, a U-M/Michigan Tech collaboration is working to help people better protect themselves from smoke and other air pollutants produced by wildfires RESEARCH TO WATCH WHAT'S THE STUDY: Researchers at the University of Michigan and Michigan Technological University are performing an in-depth analysis of smoke and other air pollutants pr  more
University of Missouri: Why 'Charming' Matters - Study Reveals the Power of Puffery
COLUMBIA, Missouri, June 4 (TNSjou) -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release: * * * Why 'charming' matters: Study reveals the power of puffery New University of Missouri research shows that vague, feel good language long dismissed by marketers and the law can meaningfully influence consumer behavior. - Big brands have built empires on slogans, declaring themselves the best among their competitors. These claims -- glowing, subjective and impossible to verify -- fall u  more
University of Nebraska in the National News: May 2026
LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 3 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Nebraska in the national news: May 2026 By Sean Hagewood, University Communication and Marketing Research and innovation from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources made national headlines in May. The stories were among 30-plus national news stories featuring Husker faculty, staff, administrators, students, centers and programs during the month. * IANR recent  more
University of Nebraska: Husker Researchers Study Invisible Plastics in Everyday Drinks
LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 3 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Husker researchers study invisible plastics in everyday drinks By Karl Vogel, Engineering Every sip of water or coffee might come with something extra - particles so small they can't be seen, tasted or felt. Scientists now believe those invisible fragments, known as microplastics and nanoplastics, could be entering human bodies more often than people realize. A new project, with six researchers from ac  more
University of Nebraska: Husker-developed Wheat, Triticale Varieties Support Nebraska Producers
LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 4 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * New Husker-developed wheat, triticale varieties support Nebraska producers By Geitner Simmons, IANR Communications The warm winter, prolonged drought and spring freezes have combined to make this a punishing year for western Nebraska wheat growers. The challenges are steep, but new wheat and triticale varieties developed by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with producer input provide hope for future s  more
University of Nebraska: McClure's Dedication Leaves Lasting Impact on Department
LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 3 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * McClure's dedication leaves lasting impact on department Kay McClure, administrative coordinator in the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture, retires June 5, after a 20-year career at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. McClure will be honored at a retirement celebration from 2 to 4 p.m. on June 5 at the Goodding Learning Center in Plant Sciences Hall. Anyone who wants to share their thoughts, storie  more
University of North Texas: Chemistry Professor Earns Goldwater Scholars Faculty Mentor Award for Decades of Dedication
DENTON, Texas, June 3 -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release: * * * Chemistry professor earns Goldwater Scholars Faculty Mentor Award for decades of dedication Since joining the University of North Texas in 1988, Dr. William Acree has mentored 250 graduate, undergraduate and Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science (TAMS) students. Together, he and his students have contributed more than 1,100 publications and many have earned national awards, including 10 Goldwate  more
University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez: Students and Teachers Present Their Research to Industry Representatives
MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, May 29 -- The University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez campus issued the following news: * * * Students and teachers present their research to industry representatives By Javier Valentin Feliciano (javier.valentin@upr.edu) A group of students and teachers from the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computers, attached to the Mayaguez University Campus (RUM), held its thirty-eighth meeting of the Industry Affiliate Program (IAP), which took place at the Western Sultana   more
University of Southern California Information Sciences Institute: CA DREAMS and Northrop Grumman Push Semiconductor Projects Into High Gear
MARINA DEL REY, California, June 2 -- The University of Southern California Information Sciences Institute, a component of the Viterbi School of Engineering, issued the following news: * * * CA DREAMS and Northrop Grumman Push Semiconductor Projects into High Gear The latest phase of two major projects to advance chip technology aims to raise the bar to best-in-the-world performance. By Greta Harrison When the California Defense Ready Electronics and Microdevices Superhub (CA DREAMS) and No  more
University of Southern California Pullias Center for Higher Education: Equity in Graduate Education Consortium Announces Directors
LOS ANGELES, California, June 4 -- University of Southern California Pullias Center for Higher Education issued the following news: * * * Equity in Graduate Education Consortium Announces New Directors The Equity in Graduate Education Consortium is pleased to announce Annie Wofford and Sara Xayarath Hernandez as its new Co-Directors, marking a new chapter in the Consortium's effort to build capacity for improving graduate education nationwide. Founded in 2018 by Julie Posselt, Professor of   more
University of Texas Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs: Report Exposes the Impact of Chronic Sleep Disruption in U.S. Prisons and Jails
AUSTIN, Texas, June 4 (TNSrep) -- The University of Texas Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs issued the following news: * * * New Report Exposes the Impact of Chronic Sleep Disruption in U.S. Prisons and Jails A new report from the Prison and Jail Innovation Lab (PJIL) at The University of Texas at Austin's Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs reveals that chronic sleep disruption is a widespread and overlooked feature of incarceration in U.S. prisons and jails, with serious con  more
University of Texas-Austin: Newly Discovered View of Brain Blood Flow During Surgery Could Prevent Debilitation, Save Lives
AUSTIN, Texas, June 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: * * * Newly Discovered View of Brain Blood Flow During Surgery Could Prevent Debilitation, Save Lives UT researchers develop new camera technology that overcomes a longstanding hardware barrier. - Tracking the brain's blood flow during neurosurgery represents one of the most critical and challenging parts of the operation. A brief interruption can mean the difference between permanent damage and ful  more
University of Utah Health: Wearable Device Can Continuously Monitor Blood Pressure Without the Pesky Cuffs
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of Utah Health issued the following news release: * * * Wearable device can continuously monitor blood pressure without the pesky cuffs Electrical engineers and mathematicians team up to develop and test a smartwatch that tracks electrical properties of pulsating blood. - Blood pressure is a key metric of cardiovascular health, but standard methods for measuring it rely on occasional readings using inflatable cuffs, usually in a clinic  more
University of Virginia: What is Creatine, and Should You Take It?
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, May 29 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * What is creatine, and should you take it? By Jane Kelly, jak4g@virginia.edu Creatine, long a popular supplement in the world of fitness and sports, is gaining newfound popularity for its purported benefits for brain health and women experiencing menopause. It is a naturally occurring compound in the body that stores energy, mostly in muscles. "When you take creatine, it acts as an ene  more
UNM graduate student awarded prestigious DOE research fellowship
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, June 3 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * UNM graduate student awarded prestigious DOE research fellowship * A graduate student in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at The University of New Mexico has received a prestigious fellowship from the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) program. Amilcar Jeronimo Perez, a Ph.D. student studying experimental quantum optics, was selected for the hig  more
Upstate's Andrew Craig, PhD Named Incoming Editor of Flagship Behavior Analysis Journal
SYRACUSE, New York, June 4 (TNSjou) -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * Upstate's Andrew Craig, PhD, named incoming editor of flagship behavior analysis journal Written by Jean Albanese Upstate Medical University's Andrew Craig, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA, chair and associate professor of behavior analysis studies in the College of Health Professions, whas been named incoming editor for the Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behav  more
URI graduate student to present ground-breaking research on ingestive behaviors
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, June 3 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI graduate student to present ground-breaking research on ingestive behaviors * KINGSTON, R.I. - June 3, 2026 - University of Rhode Island graduate student Adeleke Justin Akinkurolere will present ground-breaking research on ingestive behaviors at NUTRITION 2026, an international gathering of nutrition professionals on July 25-28 in National Harbor, Maryland. A Ph.D. student in URI's College  more
URI's Brittany Martin joins Fines and Fees Justice Center advisory board
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, June 3 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI's Brittany Martin joins Fines and Fees Justice Center advisory board * KINGSTON, R.I. - June 3, 2026 - For the past year, University of Rhode Island criminology and criminal justice professor Brittany Martin has been conducting in-depth research into how the financial and societal costs of legal fees weigh down some families, and alternatives municipalities can implement to lessen that burde  more
US tobacco firms used cigarette-selling tactics to globally market ultra-processed foods
LAWRENCE, Kansas, June 3 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * US tobacco firms used cigarette-selling tactics to globally market ultra-processed foods * LAWRENCE -A new study from the University of Kansas details how U.S. tobacco corporations expanded into global food markets from the mid-1980s to the mid-2000s, using strategies honed through cigarette sales to market ultra-processed foods, which are industrially processed and contain ingredients and additives that ma  more
USC Rossier doctoral students attend annual global summit on education technology
LOS ANGELES, California, June 3 -- The University of Southern California Rossier School of Education posted the following news: * * * USC Rossier doctoral students attend annual global summit on education technology * Every year, entrepreneurs, educators, investors, policymakers, and industry leaders gather for the ASU+GSV Summit. The event, held across multiple days, explores the education technology sector through panel discussions, tours of innovative schools, keynote speakers, new produc  more
USF expedition to Antarctica advances research on potential melanoma treatment
TAMPA, Florida, June 2 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * USF expedition to Antarctica advances research on potential melanoma treatment * Bold Research. Real Impact. Discover how USF research is transforming lives and helping build stronger communities. Read more stories of impact By Joey Garcia, University Communications and Marketing Deep beneath the icy waters surrounding Antarctica, a small marine organism may hold clues to a future cancer treat  more
USF invention aims to replicate $30,000 glaucoma test with a $42 at-home alternative
TAMPA, Florida, June 3 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * USF invention aims to replicate $30,000 glaucoma test with a $42 at-home alternative * By Anna Mayor, University Communications and Marketing and USF Health John Storms with his wife Catherine and youngest son Gregory [Photo courtesy of John Storms] At first, it was just halos appearing around the lights on the basketball court. As a teenager, John Storms didn't think the subtle changes in his vi  more
UT San Antonio CPRIT awards support cancer innovation across disciplines in the newly integrated university
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 3 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * UT San Antonio CPRIT awards support cancer innovation across disciplines in the newly integrated university * The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) and its academic health center, UT Health San Antonio, recently received over $2.7 million in new academic and prevention awards from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT), announced on Wednesday, May 20, to  more
UW College of Health Sciences Faculty and Student Research Explores Cancer Ghosting
LARAMIE, Wyoming, June 2 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW College of Health Sciences Faculty and Student Research Explores Cancer Ghosting A University of Wyoming associate professor with the Fay W. Whitney School of Nursing recently presented research focused on a newly understood phenomenon affecting cancer patients' experiences for the Association for Netnographic Research (ANR). Jennifer Stephens presented her research, titled "Using Netnography in Nursing  more
UW Releases First-Ever Comprehensive Needs Assessment of Wyoming's Outdoor Recreation Business Sector
LARAMIE, Wyoming, June 4 (TNSjou) -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW Releases First-Ever Comprehensive Needs Assessment of Wyoming's Outdoor Recreation Business Sector The University of Wyoming Jay Kemmerer Wyoming Outdoor Recreation, Tourism and Hospitality (WORTH) Institute released the first comprehensive outdoor business needs assessment ever conducted for the state of Wyoming. The report, developed in partnership with Founded Outdoors and informed by resear  more
UW-Green Bay Builds Momentum for Working Professionals With Expanded Graduate Certificates
GREEN BAY, Wisconsin, June 3 -- The University of Wisconsin Green Bay campus issued the following news release: * * * UW-Green Bay Builds Momentum for Working Professionals with Expanded Graduate Certificates The University of Wisconsin Green Bay is advancing its commitment to career growth, impact and lifelong learning through an expanded portfolio of for-credit graduate certificate programs. These new graduate certificate offerings are designed to meet the evolving needs of today's professi  more
UWF Staff Member Earns Prestigious Fulbright Award
PENSACOLA, Florida, June 3 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release: * * * UWF staff member earns prestigious Fulbright award University of West Florida Director of International Affairs Randolph Scott has been selected for the prestigious Fulbright U.S.-France International Education Administrators Award for 2026-2027. The highly competitive program is a fully funded, two-week seminar designed for senior U.  more
VCU Drives Societal Change With 10 Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Fund Awards
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 4 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU drives societal change with 10 new Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Fund awards Nearly $100,000 is being awarded to fund projects on teacher education, AI, environmental governance, the history of Black dentistry and more. - What connects artificial intelligence with urban agriculture? The human experience. From guiding the ethical use of emerging technologies and workforce training to le  more
VCU Researchers Advance Quantum Computing With Tiny, Virus-sized Nanomagnets
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 4 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU researchers advance quantum computing with tiny, virus-sized nanomagnets The research, led by engineering professor Jayasimha Atulasimha, could speed up problem-solving in some industries and cut energy use. By Madeline Reinsel Quantum computing, once only a theoretical possibility, promises to deliver faster, more energy-efficient computers - but only if scientists can build and sca  more
Villanova Latin American Studies Professor Receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award
VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, June 3 -- Villanova University issued the following news release: * * * Villanova Latin American Studies Professor Receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award * VILLANOVA, Pa. (June 3, 2026) - Raul Diego Rivera Hernandez, PhD, director of the Latin American Studies program and associate professor in the Department of Spanish at Villanova University, has been awarded a prestigious 2026-2027 Fulbright U.S. Scholar grant by the U.S. Department of State and the J. William Fulb  more
Virginia Tech, Children's National Create Pediatric AI Innovation Hub to Speed Research, Care
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 3 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Virginia Tech, Children's National create pediatric AI innovation hub to speed research, care The hub brings together clinicians, researchers, and data scientists to speed the development of artificial intelligence technologies designed specifically for children. By John Pastor Experts from academia, clinical care, industry ,and government gathered in the greater Washington, D.C., area to explore how artificial i  more
Virginia Tech: Budgets, Future Research Opportunities, Athletics Among Topics Discussed by Board of Visitors
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 3 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Budgets, future research opportunities, athletics among topics discussed by Board of Visitors By Mark Owczarski At its full meeting held Tuesday, June 2, in Hitt Hall, the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors approved an affiliation agreement with the newly created Hokie Ventures, a nonprofit corporation that will support the long-term growth and competitiveness of Virginia Tech Athletics through modernized revenue ge  more
Virginia Tech: Ensuring Opportunities are Open to Everyone
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 3 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Ensuring opportunities are open to everyone Haldre Rogers honored for commitment to diversity in ecology. By Chris Moody The Ecological Society of America (ESA) has awarded its 2026 Commitment to Human Diversity in Ecology Award to Haldre S. Rogers, associate professor in Virginia Tech's College of Natural Resources and Environment. The honor recognizes outstanding contributions to ecology that expand participat  more
Virginia Tech: Research Uses Sound Waves to Mimic Atomic Behavior and Advance Computing
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 3 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * New research uses sound waves to mimic atomic behavior and advance computing By controlling microscopic sound waves with electrical signals, researchers hope to pave the way for smaller and more efficient quantum and microwave technologies. By Niki Hazuda For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. What goes up, must come down. Physical laws like these govern all of the natural world -- e  more
Virginia Tech: Triggering the 'Symphonic Biology' of Exercise for Better Health
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 3 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Triggering the 'symphonic biology' of exercise for better health Physician-scientist R. Sanders Williams of Duke University will deliver the season's final Maury Strauss Distinguished Public Lecture at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC on Thursday, June 4. By Lena Ayuk When we exercise, our bodies respond by changing how molecules signal and how cells behave. Inside skeletal and cardiac muscle, cal  more
Washington State University: Can Plastic Farm Mulch Be Effectively Recycled - Cleanliness is Key
PULLMAN, Washington, June 2 (TNSjou) -- Washington State University issued the following news release: * * * Can plastic farm mulch be effectively recycled? Cleanliness is key Nearly a billion pounds of plastic film mulch is used in American agriculture each year, and most of it is dumped into landfills. New research from Washington State University shows that recycling could be a feasible alternative, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and keeping plastics out of the waste stream. The resear  more
Wayne State Research Advances Technology for Faster, More Secure Internet
DETROIT, Michigan, June 4 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * Wayne State research advances technology for faster, more secure internet As artificial intelligence rapidly changes how people work, communicate and access information, researchers are working to solve another growing challenge behind the scenes: how to protect the digital infrastructure that powers it all. At Wayne State University, Dr. Rhongho Jang is working to build internet systems that are not only f  more
Wayne State University: Mike Ilitch School of Business Professor Selected for Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program in Ethiopia
DETROIT, Michigan, June 3 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * Mike Ilitch School of Business Professor selected for Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program in Ethiopia The Mike Ilitch School of Business continues to expand its presence in global business education and research through the work and recognition of its faculty. Dr. Amanuel G. Tekleab, Professor and Interim Chair of the Department of Management at the Mike Ilitch School of Business, has received a prestigious Fulbri  more
Wayne State University: TechTown's AI Build Night Events Drive Workforce Innovation, AI Literacy, and Community
DETROIT, Michigan, June 3 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * TechTown's AI Build Night events drive workforce innovation, AI literacy, and community The world blinked, and artificial intelligence (AI) went from the future to the present. With recent research from IBM showing the rapidity of enterprise-scale AI adoption, basic digital proficiency is no longer enough for small businesses and emerging professionals to stay competitive--advanced AI skills are now the key   more
Wearable tech startup aims to diagnose common breathing disorder in younger athletes
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 3 -- The Indiana University Indianapolis campus posted the following news: * * * Wearable tech startup aims to diagnose common breathing disorder in younger athletes * - 1:View print quality image about A researcher holds up a small wearable device on an elastic strap Associate professor Rita Patel holds up a prototype wearable device designed to diagnosis exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction, a breathing disorder that commonly affects younger athletes. Photo by  more
West Liberty University Student Selected for Prestigious National Science Foundation Research Program for Second Consecutive Year
WEST LIBERTY, West Virginia, June 3 -- West Liberty University issued the following news: * * * West Liberty University Student Selected for Prestigious National Science Foundation Research Program for Second Consecutive Year West Liberty University Data Science student Gwyneth Horzempa has been selected to participate in the National Science Foundation's (NSF) prestigious Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program for the second consecutive year. NSF REU programs are among the na  more
What Happens If You Struggle Your First Semester of College?
OLIVET, Michigan, June 3 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news: * * * What Happens If You Struggle Your First Semester of College? * It's not a situation anyone wants to even imagine. After months and months of research, campus visits, and application essays, your college adventure is finally starting. You got into your dream school. But something feels... off. Maybe your roommate isn't what you expected. Maybe classes feel overwhelming. Maybe everyone else seems like the  more
What seedling census tell us about the future of Michigan's forests
EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 3 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * What seedling census tell us about the future of Michigan's forests * The history of a forest might be measured by the trunks and branches looming overhead. But for some MSU researchers, a forest's future lies in what's growing under their feet. Every summer for nearly three decades, a team led by Ecology, Evolution and Behavior core faculty member Richard Kobe has made its way to Manistee National  more
With AI Team Member, Yale and Microsoft Speed Up Battery Innovation
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, June 4 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * With AI team member, Yale and Microsoft speed up battery innovation Safe and scalable, redox flow batteries hold great potential as an alternative means of storing renewable energy on the grid. In terms of reducing cost and other factors, though, there's still some work needed before they can be put to widespread use. Toward that end, Yale and Microsoft researchers are working with an AI system designed to con  more
WSU Model Could Help Track Deadly Viruses to Their Source
PULLMAN, Washington, June 3 (TNSjou) -- Washington State University issued the following news release: * * * WSU model could help track deadly viruses to their source A new predictive model developed at Washington State University could help scientists more efficiently identify the reservoirs of emerging zoonotic viruses and dangerous pathogens like Ebola that can spill over from animals into humans. Confirming a reservoir species is critical to understanding and preventing those spillovers,  more
Yale University: Hydrogel Relieves Pain and Repairs Cartilage in Osteoarthritis
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, June 4 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Hydrogel Relieves Pain and Repairs Cartilage in Osteoarthritis By John Ready, MS For millions of people living with osteoarthritis, daily life can involve a frustrating cycle of pain and stiffness. While current treatments like over-the-counter medications or steroid injections can temporarily dull the ache, they do not stop the joint from deteriorating. A Yale study published in the journal Bioacti  more
Youth-Led Book on Social Media and Mental Health Highlights a Complex Mix of Harms and Supports
NEW YORK, June 2 -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * Youth-Led Book on Social Media and Mental Health Highlights a Complex Mix of Harms and Supports * A new book titled SocialsVoice shines a light on the relationship between social media content and mental health from the perspective of Latino youth-a group that engages with social media across multiple languages and cultural perspectives. Through concrete examples, the book presents a comp  more
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