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

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

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

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

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

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

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, 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, 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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