| Research & Education - Private Colleges Newsletter for Thursday June 04, 2026 ( 25 items ) |
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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:
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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
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Americans agree: Ultraprocessed foods pose major health hazard
ITHACA, New York, June 3 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Americans agree: Ultraprocessed foods pose major health hazard
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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
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California Baptist University: In This Lab, Students Put Food Science to the Test
RIVERSIDE, California, June 3 -- California Baptist University issued the following news:
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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
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CWRU Undergraduate Chloe Meyer Named Recipient of the Prestigious Barry Goldwater Scholarship
CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 3 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news:
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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
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Elon Poll: Proud But Deeply Uneasy Public as America Celebrates 250th
ELON, North Carolina, June 2 -- Elon University issued the following news release:
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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
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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:
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From Syracuse to Sydney: 10,000 Miles with 26.2 to Go
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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
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Genome Scientist Ana Pombo Joins Johns Hopkins Faculty
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 3 -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news:
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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
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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:
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Hampton University Choreographs a New Era with Launch of Bachelor of Arts in Dance for Fall 2026
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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
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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:
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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
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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:
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'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
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Integrative healthcare student focused on improving Indigenous health access, outcomes
TULSA, Oklahoma, June 3 -- The University of Tulsa posted the following news:
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Integrative healthcare student focused on improving Indigenous health access, outcomes
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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
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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:
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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
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Nearly one-quarter of older adults and people living with disabilities who are income-eligible for Med
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Legacy of learning: Transformative gift establishes Gary and Helen Mote Bioengineering Lab
TULSA, Oklahoma, June 3 -- The University of Tulsa posted the following news:
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Legacy of learning: Transformative gift establishes Gary and Helen Mote Bioengineering Lab
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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
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Lipscomb University: Pioneers in Pharmacy Point of Care Published in National Academic Journal
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 4 (TNSjou) -- Lipscomb University issued the following news:
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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
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Manhattan University Responds to Magnifica Humanitas
RIVERDALE, New York, June 3 -- Manhattan University issued the following news:
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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
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Media Tip Sheet: Tuesday's Primaries Reveal New Midterm Opportunities for Democrats
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- George Washington University posted the following news:
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Media Tip Sheet: Tuesday's Primaries Reveal New Midterm Opportunities for Democrats
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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
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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:
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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
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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:
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Second AI Summit brings academic experts together to shape the future of higher education
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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
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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:
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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
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Students begin summer global health research, internship programs U.S. and globally
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 3 -- Harvard University issued the following news:
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Students begin summer global health research, internship programs U.S. and globally
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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
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Thiel College's new nutrition program profiled by Pittsburgh-area magazine
GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, June 3 -- Thiel College issued the following news release:
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Thiel College's new nutrition program profiled by Pittsburgh-area magazine
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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
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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:
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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.
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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:
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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
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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:
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USC Rossier doctoral students attend annual global summit on education technology
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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
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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:
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Youth-Led Book on Social Media and Mental Health Highlights a Complex Mix of Harms and Supports
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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
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