STORRS, Connecticut, June 8 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * $1.5M Gift Establishes the Chase-Bear-Dyer Advanced Triage Unit at UConn Health and the Chase-Bear-Dyer Family Classroom at the UConn School of Law * Cheryl A. Chase '78 JD, Stuart Bear, and their family have committed $1.5 million to support the UConn Health emergency department and School of Law classroom technology. In recognition of this gift, UConn Health will create the Chase-Bear-Dyer Advance  more

GOLDEN, Colorado, June 8 -- Colorado School of Mines posted the following news: * * * $4.5M endowed chair gift will drive leadership of Mines' new School of Minerals and Subsurface Energy * As Colorado School of Mines advances Earth 2.0 -a university-wide initiative to reposition its earth-science and engineering expertise and programs to continue to meet the needs of industry, government, society and the future interests of students -Rob McKee '68 and his wife, Ann, have made a transformati  more

IOWA CITY, Iowa, June 8 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * 13 CLAS students earn prestigious Fulbright awards for 2026-27 * Thirteen University of Iowa students have been selected from more than 10,000 applicants nationwide to receive Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards for the 2026-27 academic year. The recipients will represent the U.S. Department of State around the world, teaching English, serving in community organizations  more

MIAMI, Florida, June 8 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * 25th Zubrod Memorial Lecture and Awards Ceremony Honors Scientific Excellence and the Next Generation of Cancer Researchers The 25th Annual Zubrod Memorial Lecture and Awards Ceremony at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, celebrated discovery, innovation and excellence in cancer research and honored the enduring legacy of C  more

NEW YORK, June 8 -- Rockefeller University posted the following news: * * * 36 students receive Ph.D.s at Rockefeller's 68th convocation * On June 4, The Rockefeller University's 2026 graduating class received their Ph.D.s in Caspary Hall in a ceremony that began with a luncheon in Welch Hall, followed by the traditional procession across campus. "I am incredibly proud of each of these incredible scientists," says Tim Stearns, dean of Graduate and Postgraduate Studies. "Their creativity, f  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 8 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * A safe staffing policy could prevent deaths, produce savings to help fund improved staffing * A new study published in Medical Care, led by researchers from Penn Nursing's Center for Health Outcomes and Policy Research (CHOPR), finds that safer nurse staffing levels in Pennsylvania hospitals could prevent thousands of deaths each year while improving care, and provide savings that could fina  more

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, June 8 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news: * * * AI, virtual reality give students a taste of study abroad experiences * CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -In an innovative food science course at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, students wandered through street markets in Veracruz, Mexico, and Taipei, Taiwan ; and toured a coffee plantation and artisanal chocolate factory in a mountain village -all without leaving the Illinois campu  more

ITHACA, New York, June 9 (TNSjou) -- Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine issued the following news: * * * New American Journal of Veterinary Research publication highlights Cornell Feline Health Center's H5N1 Surveillance Consortium As highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) continues to emerge as a serious threat to feline health, the Cornell Feline Health Center (CFHC) is leading a multidisciplinary effort to better understand the virus's impact on cats. A newly published art  more

VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, June 8 -- Villanova University issued the following news release: * * * As the Search for the Universe's Mysteries Expands, One Villanova Astronomer Turns Homeward * We live in an age where technology allows astronomers to observe objects at nearly incomprehensible distances from Earth. Distances so far, the time it takes their light to travel to our instruments is as old as the ever-expanding universe itself. Growing alongside our capabilities is the interest of a  more

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, June 8 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Associate Dean Daryl Lim invited by Korea High IP High Court to discuss global IP litigation * CARLISLE, PA- Daryl Lim, H. Laddie Montague Jr. Chair in Law and associate dean for research and strategic partnerships, will participate as the special guest in the IP High Court of Korea's International Intellectual Property Law Research Center 2026 Special Seminar on June 18,   more

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, June 8 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Associate Dean Daryl Lim presents at LG AI Research-Yulchon Seminar * CARLISLE, PA-H. Laddie Montague Jr. Chair in Law and Associate Dean for Research and Strategic Partnerships Daryl Lim will present "The Hidden Copyright Risk in AI Training" at the LG AI Research | Yulchon LLC Joint Seminar, "The Hidden Legal Risks of AI Training Data: Strategies for Licensing, Copyright  more

KENNESAW, Georgia, June 8 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Associate professor earns Associated Schools of Construction regional educator award * Kennesaw State University associate professor Minsoo Baek has earned the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) Regional Outstanding Educator Award, recognizing his excellence in teaching, mentorship, and service to the construction education profession. Presented at the 62nd Annual ASC International Conferen  more

MUNCIE, Indiana, June 8 -- Ball State University issued the following news release: * * * Ball State IDIA Lab Launches Mesa Verde Virtual Companion App for Apple and Android Devices * Ball State University's Institute for Digital Intermedia Arts (IDIA Lab) has launched the Mesa Verde Virtual Companion, a new augmented reality mobile app designed to deepen public engagement with Mesa Verde National Park through immersive, interactive digital experiences. Now available for free download on b  more

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, June 9 -- Bennett College issued the following news: * * * Bennett Belle April Dawson '88 Leads at the Intersection of AI and Law As artificial intelligence transforms industries around the world, Bennett College alumna April Dawson '88 is helping shape how the legal profession responds. A nationally recognized leader in legal technology and innovation, Dawson serves as Associate Dean of Technology and Innovation and Professor of Law at North Carolina Central Univ  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 8 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Beyond memory: FSU expert takes whole-body approach for Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month * June marks Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month, an opportunity to foster public understanding for the most proactive brain health habits. A Florida State University Behavioral Sciences and Social Medicine professor is reframing the way we look at brain health, helping individuals form a whole-body approach   more

BINGHAMTON, New York, June 8 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Binghamton University student team scores high in global cybersecurity competition School of Computing undergraduates, graduate students rank #13 among 114 competitors By Chris Kocher Learning about cybersecurity is a critical part of any computer science curriculum -- but fighting off real-time cyber-attacks puts those skills to the test. For the MITRE Embedded Capture the Flag Competition students from  more

SANTA CRUZ, California, June 8 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Bradley Colquitt wins McKnight Foundation award to continue neuroscience research * Bradley Colquitt, assistant professor of molecular, cell, and developmental biology at the University of California, Santa Cruz, will receive a total of $225,000 over the next three years from the McKnight Endowment Fund for Neuroscience to advance his lab's ongoing research into the development a  more

GAINESVILLE, Florida, June 8 -- The University of Florida posted the following news: * * * Breaking barriers, building careers: UF is training autistic adults for semiconductor careers * In a collaboration linking academia, tech firms, autism advocates and a significantly underemployed population, the University of Florida is establishing a new pipeline of semiconductor workers perfect for the job. Preparing for its second class, the program educates and prepares autistic students -people   more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, June 8 -- Southern Connecticut State University issued the following news: * * * Broadbridge Receives Distinguished Service Award from Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering * The Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering (CASE) has honored Southern Connecticut State University's Dr. Christine Broadbridge with its Distinguished Service Award, recognizing her years of dedicated leadership and service to the Academy. Elected to the Academy in 2008, Broadb  more

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, June 8 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news: * * * Building connections through storytelling * When we hear the word "lab," we probably think of test tubes and fluorescent lights. But at one NAU lab, research is done through art and storytelling. The Social Science Community Engagement Story Lab (SSCL) was established as a collaborative research hub. Led by anthropology professor and founding director Lisa Jane Hardy, it focuses on public scholarship  more

OLIVET, Michigan, June 8 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news: * * * Can You Be a Nurse Manager with an Associate Degree? What RNs Need to Know * Yes, you can sometimes be a nurse manager with an associate degree, but the answer depends on the employer, the setting and your level of experience. In some facilities, an ADN-prepared nurse can move into leadership over time, while other organizations strongly prefer or require a BSN for management roles. The American Nurses Asso  more

MURFREESBORO, North Carolina, June 9 -- Chowan University issued the following news: * * * Chowan University Celebrates the Class of 2026 at 167th Commencement Ceremony By Corrie Warren Under clear blue skies and beautiful spring weather, Chowan University celebrated the Class of 2026 during its 167th Commencement Ceremony on May 9, 2026, at the Hawks Athletic Center. Family members, friends, faculty, staff, trustees, and supporters gathered to honor 135 members of the Class of 2026 as they  more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, June 8 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson-led NASA mission to launch rockets into aurora to study space weather * A new NASA-funded mission led by Clemson University physicist Stephen Kaeppler aims to better understand how energy trapped in the Earth's magnetic field interacts with Earth's upper atmosphere. The $2.8 million mission, called the Ion-Neutral Coupling During Active Aurora-2 (INCAA-2), will send four sounding rockets into the  more

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, June 8 (TNSrpt) -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * CMSRU earns national recognition for leadership in climate health education * Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (CMSRU) is emerging as a national leader in climate and environmental health education, earning an A- in the 2026 Planetary Health Report Card (PHRC) and ranking ninth among participating U.S. medical schools. The recognition marks continued momentum for CMSRU, which improved from   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 8 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Collaborative research by FSU physicists uncovers novel electronic properties in quantum material * Florida State University physicists are part of a team that has discovered unusual superconducting states in parts of graphene, with the potential to drive unexpected quantum technologies. Assistant Professor of Physics Cyprian Lewandowski and postdoctoral researcher Phong Vo Tien are part of an interna  more

NEW YORK, June 9 (TNSjou) -- Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: * * * How 'Undone Science' Shaped Chile's Glacier Protection Battle A new study examines how "undone science" has shaped the conflict between mining and glacier conservation in Chile over the past two decades. By Safa Muhammad What is "undone science," and how does it affect environmental policy and regulation around the world? In a recent study published in Tapuya: Latin American Sc  more

NEW YORK, June 9 -- Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: * * * World Oceans Day Reimagines Our Relationship With the Water Around Us In honor of this annual U.N. event, we are highlighting our coverage of ocean research and education initiatives at the Columbia Climate School and Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory. By Olga Rukovets This June 8, we are celebrating U.N. World Oceans Day, with the theme of "REIMAGINE: Beyond the world we know, a new rel  more

HOUSTON, Texas, June 8 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * New CPRIT awards expand Rice cancer research efforts * New funding from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) will help Rice University advance cancer research on several fronts, from strengthening a core genetic engineering facility that serves researchers across Texas to supporting new studies in cancer immunotherapy and ovarian cancer. The awards also include funding that could hel  more

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, June 9 -- Davenport University issued the following news: * * * Davenport University professor Michigan Chronicle's Men of Excellence honoree Cindy Kamerad Davenport University's Rashid Faisal, department chair and associate professor in the College of Urban Education, has been named a 2026 Michigan Chronicle Men of Excellence honoree. Faisal, whose commitment to improving education and advancing culturally responsive educational practices has been widely recognized,  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 8 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Delirium after surgery is a strong predictor of cognitive decline in older adults * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -Developing postoperative delirium -a sudden, significant state of confusion, agitation and inattentiveness that arises after surgery under anesthesia -remains the strongest predictor of long-term cognitive decline, a new study found. Researchers from Mass General Brigham, Hebrew SeniorL  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, June 8 -- Northwood University posted the following news: * * * DeVos Students Deliver Business Insight Across Great Lakes Bay Region and Beyond * From a Bridgeport-based mobility manufacturer to a community credit union serving Michigan's Great Lakes Bay Region, students from the DeVos Graduate School of Management at Northwood University partnered with 10 businesses and nonprofit organizations this academic year to provide research, analysis, and recommendations to help   more

WILLIMANTIC, Connecticut, June 8 -- Eastern Connecticut State University issued the following news: * * * Eastern alum elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences Neurobiologist Marc Freeman '93 joins illustrious group By Ed Osborn The American Academy of Arts and Sciences announced its 2026 class of elected members this April, recognizing 252 distinguished leaders in academia, the arts, industry, journalism, philanthropy, public policy, research, and science. Among them was Marc Freem  more

IOWA CITY, Iowa, June 8 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * English PhD candidate earns prestigious AAUW American Fellowship * By Jessica Lien University of Iowa English PhD candidate Jennie Sekanics has received a 2026-27 American Association of University Women (AAUW) American Fellowship, a highly competitive national award supporting outstanding graduate scholars. According to AAUW, approximately 60 fellows were selected from  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 8 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School of Management issued the following news release: * * * Even AI won't tolerate a ruthless negotiator * CAMBRIDGE, MA, June 8, 2026 - AI agents are increasingly negotiating on behalf of major corporations -Walmart, Maersk, and Vodafone already use them to handle supplier deals at scale -yet the computer science driving these agents and the nearly 70 years of social science research on what makes negotiat  more

JONESBORO, Arkansas, June 8 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news: * * * Faculty Promotions and Tenure for 2026-27 are Approved by Board of Trustees * JONESBORO - Arkansas State University has promoted 21 faculty members in academic rank and awarded tenure to 14. The ASU System Board of Trustees Thursday approved the recommendations from the Promotion, Retention and Tenure Committee and university administration, announced Dr. Calvin White Jr., provost and executive vice pre  more

BOCA RATON, Florida, June 9 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Study Identifies Immune Pathway to Slow Huntington Disease Study Snapshot: Huntington disease is a rare, inherited neurodegenerative disorder caused by a mutation in the huntingtin gene. It leads to progressive loss of nerve cells in the brain, resulting in worsening problems with movement, thinking and behavior. The disease is ultima  more

BOCA RATON, Florida, June 8 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Melanoma Cases and Deaths Highest Among Florida's Older Adults Study Snapshot: A new study from Florida Atlantic University's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine examined skin cancer incidence and melanoma-related deaths among Florida adults age 65 and older, using data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's WONDER datab  more

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, June 8 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * FDA Approves Device for Traumatic Neck Injuries * by Rachel Ward, Student Public Relations Writer Traumatic neck injuries can become fatal within minutes, leaving medics with little time to transport a patient to a hospital. To help slow the life-threatening bleeding, researchers from Cedarville University have developed a lightweight device designed to stop blood flow in the carotidartery without restrict  more

TUSKEGEE, Alabama, June 9 -- The Tuskegee University posted the following news: * * * From Sourcing to Selling: Tuskegee University Introduces New Cosmetic Science Program Crystal Drake Tuskegee University is launching an innovative Cosmetic Science program designed to prepare students to lead across the full spectrum of product development--from sourcing raw materials to marketing finished goods. Recent data highlights both the opportunity and the disparity this program aims to address by  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 8 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU alumni launch AI startup to make legislation more accessible * Florida State University alumni are using artificial intelligence to help make legislation easier to understand. Their startup, Delilah, is an AI-powered platform that summarizes complex bills and allows users to ask questions about proposed laws through a conversational interface. Founded by recent FSU graduates with experience in gov  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 8 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU names Kirk Foster dean of the College of Social Work * Florida State University has named nationally recognized scholar and academic leader Kirk A. Foster as the next dean of the College of Social Work. Foster currently serves as dean of the School of Social Work at the University of Texas at Arlington and will begin his role at Florida State on Aug. 17. With more than two decades of experience   more

BOILING SPRINGS, North Carolina, June 9 -- Gardner-Webb University issued the following news: * * * Gardner-Webb Grant Writing Certificate Equips Professionals to Meet Community Needs Participants Gain the Tools to Bring Ideas to Life - Professionals from across the region recently completed Gardner-Webb University's Grant Writing Certificate program, developing proposals designed to address real needs in education, public safety, healthcare, and community development. Now equipped with pra  more

BROOKLYN, New York, June 8 -- Pratt Institute, a private university that says it educate artists and professionals to be contributors to society, posted the following news: * * * GCPE's Kayla Sparks Named Jenrette Historic Preservation Fellow * The Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation has selected Kayla Sparks, an entering student in the Graduate Center for Planning and the Environment's Historic Preservation Program, as one of four inaugural recipients of the Jenrette Historic Preservation F  more

LOS ANGELES, California, June 8 -- The University of California at Los Angeles School of Law posted the following news: * * * Geopolitics and crazy-expensive tickets: As the World Cup kicks off, UCLA Law's Steve Bank weighs the legal issues * Business law professor. Taxation scholar. Legal historian. UCLA School of Law's Steve Bank is a man with broad expertise and interests, to be sure. And when soccer stars and fans travel to Los Angeles and elsewhere in North America for the World Cup thi  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 9 -- The Georgia Institute of Technology School of Public Policy Internet Governance Project issued the following commentary: * * * Anthropic Tries to Revive the "AI Pause" By Milton Mueller Back in 2023, the Future of Life Institute issued a open letter calling to "pause giant AI experiments" before runaway AI destroyed humanity. Three years later, machine learning applications have expanded in use and capability, yet humans are still around. Most AI doomers have re  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 5 -- Morgan State University issued the following news release: * * * Getty Foundation Awards $235,000 Grant to Morgan State University's Beulah M. Davis Special Collections Funding Will Preserve Historic Collections, Expand Access to Art and Create More Opportunities to Celebrate the Underrecognized Achievements of Black Artists - Baltimore -Morgan State University has received a $235,000 grant from the Getty Foundation-one of the world's leading cultural and phi  more

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, June 8 -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health posted the following news: * * * Gillings-led research finds exposure to certain chemicals can impact child brain development * By Alana Austin, UNC Gillings School Communications Fellow Phthalates (THAL-ates) are chemicals found in many of the plastic and personal care products in our homes, and because they make things soft and flexible, they are also used in solvents, lubrican  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 9 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Governor appoints four to VCU Board of Visitors Clyde Clark, Frank Conner, Robert Greene and Carmen Lomellin will join the board July 1. - Gov. Abigail Spanberger on Friday announced the appointments of four new members of the Virginia Commonwealth University Board of Visitors. The new members will serve four-year terms, starting July 1. They are: * Clyde Clark of Chesapeake, SVP/relationship m  more

RENO, Nevada, June 8 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news: * * * Graduate researcher contributes to landmark U.N. report presented at COP15 in Brazil * Dozens of Amazonian fish glided overhead in an aquarium as scientists and policymakers from around the world sat below, discussing the future of migratory species that cross borders and continents. University of Nevada, Reno graduate student Zach Bess sat in the glow of Brazil's Bioparque Pantanal -the world's largest fresh  more

ITHACA, New York, June 8 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Grants fund high-risk research on fungal disease and antibiotic resistance * Two faculty members were awarded Schwartz Research Fund Visionary Grants to research the basic biology of fungi in order to potentially treat fungal disease; and to investigate cell-to-cell communication in bacteria, with potential implications for combatting antibiotic resistance. The grants, made possible through support from Joan Po  more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, June 9 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following Q&A on June 8, 2026, involving Tara Hefferan, co-director of the UK: Soccer and Society study abroad program: * * * GVSU Expert: A Q&A on what it means for the United States to host the World Cup By Thomas Chavez Tara Hefferan is a Senior Affiliate Professor at Grand Valley and an applied anthropologist. Among her specialties, Hefferan has an interest in the anthropology of sport, particularly soccer studies. S  more

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, June 8 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley posted the following news: * * * The Heart of the Program: 53 years, 5,000 students and one enduring legacy for Dr. Carolina Huerta UTRGV celebrates 10 years of excellence RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - JUNE 8, 2026 - For nearly 60 years, since nursing education first began at UTRGV's legacy institutions, Dr. Carolina Huerta has remained a guiding presence. During her 53-year tenure that began with Pan American University,  more

HEMPSTEAD, New York, June 9 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * Library Research Award Honors Student Ingenuity Ginny Greenberg Hofstra University is proud to announce the spring 2026 winners of the Undergraduate Library Research Award (ULRA). Student researchers are nominated for this honor by a Hofstra faculty member, and submissions are evaluated by a selection committee based on originality, depth of inquiry, clarity of presentation, and effective use of library resour  more

HEMPSTEAD, New York, June 9 -- Hofstra University issued the following commentary on June 8, 2026, by Sina Rabbany, professor of engineering and dean of the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science: * * * SEAS Dean Blog: The Cooperation Engine: How Technology Has Always Made Us Better Together If you are a student deciding what to study, or a parent thinking about your student's future, here is something I hope you will carry with you: Engineering is not just about building t  more

HOUSTON, Texas, June 8 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Houston was first: Rice historian uncovers origins of Juneteenth celebrations * As the nation marks the Juneteenth celebration June 19, new research from a Rice University historian argues that Houston, not Galveston, was the site of the holiday's earliest known public observance. In an article appearing in the next issue of the Journal of Texas History, Caleb McDaniel, the Mary Gibbs Jones Professor of Huma  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 8 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * How NFL draft position overpromises player potential * A new analysis suggests there is no correlation between athlete performance and the way the NFL values draft positions, challenging long-held beliefs about how professional football teams select new players each year. Researchers found that higher-drafted players did not perform significantly better than lower-drafted ones, especially those chosen during t  more

MIAMI, Florida, June 8 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * How Sylvester's Horowitz Initiative Is Advancing Sarcoma Treatment Through Clinical Trials and Precision Medicine * A philanthropic gift fuels research, a first-of-its-kind patient registry and a promising clinical trial as Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center accelerates new therapies for rare solitary fibrous tumors. Joel Horowitz is living with a solitary fibrous tumor (SFT), a   more

MIAMI, Florida, June 8 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Inside the 100-Day Agentic AI Challenge Transforming Pathology at the Miller School * Faculty and trainees at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine are building real-world AI agents that automate clinical and administrative workflows, marking a shift from conversational AI to practical health care innovation. Building an AI agent may seem the province of hard-core softwa  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, June 8 -- Northwood University posted the following news: * * * Introducing Emporos, a New Faculty Research Publication from Northwood University * New academic publication strengthens the University's intellectual community, supports faculty scholarship, and advances Northwood's role as a leading voice in free enterprise, business, and the pursuit of truth. Northwood University has launched the first edition of Emporos, a new academic publication designed to promote, sh  more

AMHERST, Massachusetts, June 8 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Isenberg Researcher Finds Consumers Often Make Suboptimal Loan Prepayment Choices * When consumers pay down debt, many choose to put funds toward their oldest loans first-even when doing so may not make the most financial sense, according to recent research by Alicia M. Johnson, assistant professor of marketing at the Isenberg School of Management. In a paper published in the Journal of Marke  more

ITHACA, New York, June 8 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Kanvas Biosciences raises $48 million to advance microbiome cancer therapies * Kanvas Biosciences is taking a major step forward in microbiome therapeutics with the announcement of $48 million in Series A funding, which will support a clinical trial later this year for the company's lead cancer immunotherapy treatment. The startup, whose foundational technology emerged from research at Cornell University, is al  more

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, June 8 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * Kentucky elementary schools compete in UK's 5th annual GEN-EV race * Eight student teams from across the Commonwealth gathered May 2 at the Orange Lot of Kroger Field for the annual GEN-EV electric car race, hosted by the University of Kentucky Center for Applied Energy Research (CAER). Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School competed with two teams that took both first and second place in this ye  more

BEAUMONT, Texas, June 9 -- Lamar University issued the following news: * * * SURF Kickoff Day launches summer of undergraduate research By April Thompson Eighteen Lamar University students shared the goals of their summer research projects during the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (S.U.R.F.) Kickoff Day, marking the start of a program that will engage students in faculty-mentored research across a wide range of disciplines. Hosted by the Office of Undergraduate Research, the even  more

IOWA CITY, Iowa, June 8 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * Learn how CLAS faculty members are furthering humanities research during the summer months * By Bri Brands Sponsored in collaboration with the Office of the Vice President for Research, this is the college's second year supporting the Summer Funding for Humanities Research program. "CLAS is proud to support some of our most outstanding humanities faculty during summer,   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 9 -- Lipscomb University issued the following news: * * * The benefits of research: Recycled for good Hundreds of doctoral students have brought the benefits of scholarly research to the region's educational institutions, both as students and as graduates. By Janel Shoun-Smith, 615-966-7078 Each school year, a rotating cycle of scholarly service for the benefit of Nashville's students and teachers plays out on the Lipscomb campus in the College of Education. Each  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 9 (TNSjou) -- Lipscomb University issued the following news: * * * Wallace sets tone for future care for kidney disease patients By Janel Shoun-Smith, 615-966-7078 Dr. Jessica Wallace, associate professor of pharmacy practice, is leading changemaking in her field of pharmacy not only through practice, but also through professional engagement and scholarship. In 2025, she was the first author on an article in the Journal of American College of Clinical Pharmacy adv  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, June 5 -- Lewis and Clark College posted the following news: * * * City Life Makes Animals Bolder * The city mouse really may be bolder than the country mouse. A new global analysis led by Assistant Professor of Biology Tracy Burkhard, finds that animals living in cities tend to be bolder, more aggressive, more exploratory, and more active than animals of the same species living in rural areas. Assistant Professor of Biology Track Burkhard Researchers from Lewis & Clark,   more

LOS ANGELES, California, June 8 -- The University of Southern California Gould School of Law posted the following news: * * * Marcela Prieto awarded Bielefeld University grant to further research on war regulation * USC Gould School of Law Professor Marcela Prieto has been awarded a grant from the Center for Interdisciplinary Research at Bielefeld University. This funding is shared with Prieto's co-recipients, Philipp Gisbertz-Astolfi from the University of Gottingen and Susanne Burri from  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 8 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Materials lab in national program to develop wearable eye health system * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), has awarded up to $75.8 million to four research teams through its Ocular Laboratory for Analysis of Biomarkers ( OCULAB ) program. Researchers from Penn State will  more

DAVIS, California, June 8 -- The University of California Davis posted the following news: * * * Media Experts on New World Screwworm * The U.S Department of Agriculture has confirmed a second case of New World screwworm in Zavala County, Texas in a one-month old calf, 5.6 miles away from the first confirmed case. New World screwworm is a serious parasitic fly that can affect livestock, pets, wildlife, and less commonly, people and birds. Adult screwworm flies are about the size of a common   more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Declining Fertility Rates * A recent Wall Street Journal article highlighted that while the U.S. total fertility rate has fallen to 1.57 births per woman, this widely cited figure is a snapshot statistic-not a measure of how many children women ultimately have over their lifetimes. Demographers, economists, and reproductive health experts argue that delayed childbearing, improved educationa  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: The Hidden Mental Health Toll of Extreme Heat * As much of the country braces for another summer of extreme temperatures, a growing body of research shows that heat doesn't just affect physical health-it can also have significant impacts on mental health. Studies have linked higher temperatures to increased rates of anxiety, depression, irritability, sleep disruption, emergency psychiatric   more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: The World's Biggest Sporting Event Returns * WASHINGTON (June 8, 2026) - The FIFA World Cup kicks off this week, bringing millions of fans to North America. FIFA projects the tournament could generate billions of dollars in economic activity for host nations. Lisa Delpy Neirotti, director of GW's MS in Sport Management Program at the George Washington University School of Business, is avail  more

STORRS, Connecticut, June 8 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Meet the Researcher: Kinesiology's Jacob Earp Helps Aging Adults Become More Resilient to Injury * The human body changes with age. Shifts in fat distribution, and muscle composition and structure can reduce strength, erode function, and increase the risk of injury or frailty in older adults. These age-related changes may lead to sarcopenia, which is a loss of muscle function due to declines in mu  more

GOLDEN, Colorado, June 8 -- Colorado School of Mines posted the following news: * * * Mines' top-ranked mining engineering program is growing to meet workforce demand * By Jenn Fields, Special to Mines Newsroom The demand for new mining engineers in the U.S. has hovered near 600 engineers every year for the past few years. But at the 14 accredited mining programs across the nation, only about 300 graduate annually. Closing the workforce gap has been a target for faculty and industry advi  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 8 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * MIT astronomers discover the earliest known flickering quasar * A supermassive black hole lies at the heart of every galaxy, including the Milky Way. When a black hole is active, it pulls material in as a whirlpool of high-temperature gas and dust. As this cosmic material piles up and falls onto a black hole, it lights up its vicinity, radiating a huge amount of energy. The most e  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 8 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Improving the performance of high-power electronics By using a thin layer of diamond to manage excessive heat, researchers can boost the speed and energy-efficiency of next-generation wireless devices. - The silicon that forms the foundation of most computer chips has fundamental limits to how much power it can manage, which constrains the speed and energy-efficiency of wireless c  more

KINGMAN, Arizona, June 9 -- Mohave College issued the following news release: * * * Mohave College expands phlebotomy program to Colorado City MOHAVE COUNTY - Mohave College is expanding access to healthcare education by offering its phlebotomy certificate program at the Colorado City Campus, creating new opportunities for students to train for high-demand careers close to home. Students can begin taking classes this fall semester, which starts Aug. 17. The expansion marks an important step  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 8 -- The University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Molecular mechanics behind heart cell restructuring revealed * Microtubules, part of heart muscle cells' internal "skeleton," help determine how the heart changes shape under stress, and a common signaling pathway called the ERK pathway acts as a key controller of where the building materials for these cells' growth are delivered inside them, a pair of new studies  more

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, June 8 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * MSU, partners receive East Mississippi Sentinel Landscape Designation * STARKVILLE, Miss.-Mississippi State University, along with several state and military partners, are announcing that the East Mississippi Sentinel Landscape (EMSL) has officially been selected for designation by the federal Sentinel Landscapes Partnership, recognizing the region's national importance to military readiness, wor  more

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, June 8 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * MTSU marketing professor Don Roy selected for Fulbright award to Estonia * MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -Middle Tennessee State University's Don Roy, Department of Marketing professor within the Jones College of Business, has been selected for a Fulbright Specialist Program award -an accolade that sends him this summer to teach at Tallinn University in the northern European country of Estonia. In an  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 9 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * Van der Waals Forces Can Play Unexpected Role in Thin Film Properties Researchers have demonstrated the ability to use van der Waals forces to tune the physical and electronic properties of ferroelectric thin films. The work opens the door to new techniques for engineering materials for use in smaller, more energy efficient electronic devices. "Epitaxy is when you deposit a cr  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 5 -- Georgia State University issued the following news: * * * National Nursing Leader Fayron Epps Returns to Georgia State University as Associate Dean Epps brings decades of scholarship, leadership and real-world impact to the Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions - Georgia State University has appointed Fayron Epps, Ph.D., RN, FGSA, FAAN, as associate dean for the School of Nursing in the Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professio  more

AMHERST, Massachusetts, June 8 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Next-Gen AI Can Learn Continuously While Consuming a Fraction of the Computing Energy Required by Today's AI Systems * As artificial intelligence systems grow larger and more powerful, their energy demands are rising dramatically. But recent research from the University of Massachusetts Amherst published Monday in Nature Communications (link is external) suggests that advanced AI capabilities m  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 8 -- The University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Nudge increases prescriptions of drinking medication * A "nudging" strategy in the emergency department (ED) may be a path for prescribing a medication that can blunt cravings for alcohol-and dull its effects-offering an effective treatment for people with alcohol use disorder (AUD) who might not otherwise receive it. Researchers used two behavioral science-backe  more

ROCHESTER, Michigan, June 8 -- Oakland University issued the following news: * * * Oakland University appoints dean of the College of Arts and Sciences * Amy Thompson, Ph.D., executive vice president for academic affairs and provost at Oakland University, has announced that Bradley J. Swanson, Ph.D., has been appointed dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, effective August 1, 2026, pending Board of Trustees approval. Swanson's faculty appointment will be as professor in the biology dep  more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, June 8 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news: * * * OU Grad First in US to Earn FAA Controller Certification * NORMAN, OKLA. - As a child growing up in Atlanta, Curtis Harris would ask his mom to arrive at the airport hours early so he could sit by the window and watch airplanes take off and land. Today, at age 22, he is directing aircraft as a certified air traffic controller after graduating from the University of Oklahoma's enhanced air traffic controll  more

ROCHESTER, Michigan, June 8 -- Oakland University issued the following news: * * * OU Honors College dean appointed Member of the Order of Australia * Graeme Harper, dean of the Donna and Walt Young Honors College at Oakland University, has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM). The award was announced June 8 through the release of the " King's Birthday Honours List," a public holiday and honors announcement in Australia, celebrating King Charles III. Nominations for the h  more

EL PASO, Texas, June 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * Ozempic, GLP-1s May Help Curb Substance Use Disorders, UTEP Study Finds Significantly lower rates of alcohol, nicotine, opioid and cocaine use disorders found among patients taking GLP-1 medications - A new study led by researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso found that use of weight loss drugs like Ozempic and other GLP-1s is associated with a lower risk of developin  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 8 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Pa. higher ed leaders: Performance-based funding an investment in state's future * After years of bipartisan work, Pennsylvania stands on the verge of transforming how it invests in higher education. But with the state's June 30 budget deadline just weeks away, that progress remains at a pivotal point. Without funding this year for the state's new performance-based funding model, we risk l  more

LA JOLLA, California, June 8 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Palau Study Shows First-Ever Evidence of Seabird-Driven Land-Sea Recovery * Data from Ulong Island, Koror Republic of Palau shows that seabirds are returning, nutrients are moving from land to sea, and nearby reefs are beginning to rebound just one year after invasive rats were removed, providing evidence that holistic island restoration can deliver benefits to coral reef ecosystems  more

MONACA, Pennsylvania, June 9 -- Pennsylvania State University Beaver campus issued the following news: * * * Commonwealth Campus faculty honored for excellence UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Four faculty members at Penn State Commonwealth Campuses were recognized with five awards at the end of the spring semester for excellence in teaching, research, service and innovative instructional practices. Three faculty members received University College Faculty Council Awards for research, teaching and se  more

WILKES-BARRE, Pennsylvania, June 8 -- Pennsylvania State University-Wilkes-Barre issued the following news: * * * Wilkes-Barre students present at regional conference; one earns top poster award After a competitive submission process, three corporate communication students from Penn State Wilkes-Barre recently presented research projects at the Eastern Communication Association (ECA) James C. McCroskey and Virginia P. Richmond Undergraduate Scholars Conference in Pittsburgh. Fourth-year stude  more

IOWA CITY, Iowa, June 8 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * Professor Monica Correia earns Fulbright Scholar Award to research sustainable textile design in France * Monica Correia, professor of 3D design and collegiate scholar in the University of Iowa School of Art, Art History, and Design, has received a Fulbright Scholar Award to France, among the highest honors in international academic and cultural exchange. Her project will b  more

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, June 8 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Sarah J. Williams presents at the 2026 National Business Law Scholars Conference * CARLISLE, PA-Professor Sarah J. Williams presented her current research project during the 2026 National Business Law Scholars (NBLS) Conference, held May 26 and 27 at the UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law. Williams shared her review of Andrew Ross Sorkin's recent book, 1929: Insi  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 8 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Professor studies impact of physical activity on attention in kids with dyslexia * A Mercer University professor is researching the impact of physical activity on attention in children with dyslexia, with initial findings showing movement breaks can improve elementary school students' focus. Dr. Adam Keath, director of the health and physical education program in the Tift College of Education, said researchers a  more

ITHACA, New York, June 8 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Protecting heart health in an era of temperature extremes * Extreme heat and cold are growing cardiovascular risks that can trigger heart attacks, strokes, heart failure and sudden cardiac death, according to a recent scientific statement by experts at Weill Cornell Medicine and other leading institutions. The statement from the American Heart Association, published in Circulation, outlines contributing factors t  more

RIVERSIDE, California, June 8 -- The Riverside Community College District issued the following news: * * * RCCD Expands Digital Access by Joining eduroam Wireless Network Riverside Community College District is strengthening its commitment to student success through expanded digital access. The eduroam wireless network is available at all participating academic institutions, across over 100 countries, including UCR (University of California, Riverside). eduroam (education roaming) is the sec  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 8 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Reading manuscripts in the digital space with handwritten text recognition * When a scholar visits an archive or a rare book library, they might come into contact with hundreds of pages of manuscripts, letters, and ephemera that were written by hand. Depending on the time and place the historical documents come from, the handwriting may be highly stylized, difficult to read, and challenging   more

WESTON, Massachusetts, June 9 -- Regis College issued the following news: * * * Regis College Named 2026-2027 College of Distinction Regis has been recognized in several areas of excellence by Colleges of Distinction, showcasing the university's dedication to exemplary academics and the undergraduate student experience. Regis was recognized for excellence in undergraduate nursing education, career development, commitment to equity & inclusion, and excellence in transfer student support. T  more

IOWA CITY, Iowa, June 8 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * Religious studies scholars honored at 2026 E.P. Adler Awards Reception * The Department of Religious Studies held it's annual E.P. Adler Awards Reception on May 11 th at Old Brick in Iowa City. The E.P. Adler Awards Reception is held to honor the memory of E.P. Adler, one of the department's founders. This event was established and endowed through the generosity of the la  more

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, June 8 -- Roger Williams University posted the following news: * * * Roger Williams University Expands Blue Fellows Program for Second Year of Ocean Innovation and Student Research * Roger Williams University (RWU) and its Center for Economic and Environmental Development (CEED) have announced the second annual Blue Fellows Program. The new season brings more opportunities for students to engage in marine research and entrepreneurship in support of marine science and s  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, June 9 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Rutgers Alumnus Is Honored for Research Into Transgender Health Care Barriers Rutgers School of Health Professions alumnus Saren Nonoyama's peer-reviewed research on transphobia in health care has broken barriers and earned him the Stanley S. Bergen Medal of Excellence By Chris Burton Saren Nonoyama had his sights set on becoming a practicing physical therapist as early as his high school years in Jerse  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, June 9 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Through SCARLET, the University Provides an Interprofessional Approach to Simulation Education By Mike Lucas Rutgers students in medical fields gain critical experience by making mistakes - and learning from them - in a controlled, safe environment When it comes to cutting-edge simulation in health care, Rutgers Health is seeing SCARLET. Short for Simulation Collaboratory Advancing Research, Learning  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 8 -- Carnegie Mellon University's Software Engineering Institute posted the following news: * * * SEI and Accenture Release AI Adoption Maturity Model to Help Organizations Scale AI with Predictable Outcomes * PITTSBURGH, Pa., June 8, 2026- The Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute (SEI) and Accenture today released the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Adoption Maturity Model, an empirically validated framework designed to help organizations mov  more

MIAMI, Florida, June 8 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * SEQUINS Honors Miller School of Medicine Leaders in Dementia Research and Mentorship Two Miller School faculty were honored by SEQUINS for dementia research and mentorship programs advancing neuroscience. - Two University of Miami Miller School of Medicine faculty members were recognized at the 2026 meeting of the Society for Equity Neuroscience (SEQUINS) for advancing brain health   more

HOUSTON, Texas, June 8 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Should hitters change their swing based on the count? Rice study weighs in * When baseball fans watch a batter strike out with runners in scoring position, the reaction is often immediate. Shorten the swing. Put the ball in play. Stop swinging for the fences, they lament. But new research suggests the answer may not be that simple. A newly published study co-authored by Scott Powers, assistant professor   more

ROHNERT PARK, California, June 8 -- California State University Sonoma State University issued the following news: * * * Scientists document rare sunflower sea star population along Sonoma coast Discovery by Sonoma State researchers and partners offers a unique opportunity to study recovery of a species devastated by sea star wasting disease - Researchers from Sonoma State University and partner organizations recently documented a previously unknown group of sunflower sea stars (Pycnopodia   more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, June 8 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Sponsored Program Services' Stephanie Willis named MaPSAC Excellence Award winner * The Management and Professional Staff Advisory Committee presented its MaPSAC Excellence Award during a May 27 ceremony to Stephanie Willis, director of information and support services in Sponsored Program Services. The annual award -consisting of a plaque and $1,500 -honors a high-performing, full-time management  more

ITHACA, New York, June 8 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Student to join Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting as Young Scientist * Kapil Gangwar, a Ph.D. candidate in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Cornell Duffield College of Engineering, has been selected to participate in the 75th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting in Lindau, Germany, bringing together Nobel laureates and promising early-career scientists from around the world. The annual meeting is a  more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, June 8 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Students Recognized for Achievements in Education * The College of Human Development, Culture, and Media 's Department of Education Leadership, Management, and Policy (ELMP) honored several distinguished award recipients during the spring semester. Robert Cohen, a doctoral candidate in Higher Education, was selected as the 2025-26 Dissertation of the Year Award winner. Cohen's dissertation, entitled   more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 8 -- The University of Illinois Springfield campus issued the following news: * * * Study links toxic waste sites to marginalized communities * A new nationwide study led by a University of Illinois Springfield faculty member finds that people in lower-income communities and communities of color are more likely to live near sites where industries dispose of cancer-causing chemicals. The research was supported by the Intramural Research Program of the National Inst  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 8 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * Study: Inflation Reduction Act's Out-of-Pocket Cap Lowered Insulin Costs, Improved Usage * The Inflation Reduction Act 's attempt to improve insulin costs for Medicare beneficiaries-by capping out-of-pocket costs at $35-was associated with lower out-of-pocket costs and increased insulin usage, but only for a small portion of U.S. patients, according to a new study published i  more

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, June 9 -- Texas AandM University Corpus Christi campus issued the following news: * * * TAMU-CC chemistry graduate Charles Jackson '25 to pursue Ph.D. at MIT after turning undergraduate research opportunities into a path toward scientific discovery. Greg Chandler When Charles J-Arthur Jackson '25 first arrived at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi in 2022, he did not yet know where his academic path would lead. He arrived with questions, a willingness to follow them,   more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, June 9 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * New workshop tackles AI's lab-to-industry divide A Texas A&M Initiative for Connected Intelligence (TICI) workshop is helping close the gap between academia and industry by enabling cross-field collaboration and innovation. By Amy Leifeste, Contributor As connected intelligence advances in engineering, new challenges arise for academia and industry to stay informed about break  more

BROOKLYN, New York, June 8 -- Pratt Institute, a private university that says it educate artists and professionals to be contributors to society, posted the following news: * * * These Entrepreneurs Jumpstarted Successful Careers at Pratt * Pratt graduates are using skills learned in the Entrepreneurship Minor to build ventures throughout New York City and beyond, from Kickstarter-funded creative projects to self-directed galleries and large-scale businesses. They are raising venture capital  more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, June 8 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Three Clemson Extension leaders inducted into Lever Hall of Fame * Three Clemson Cooperative Extension professionals whose careers helped shape South Carolina agriculture, strengthen youth development programs and expand the reach of Extension education have been inducted into the A. Frank Lever Hall of Fame, Clemson Extension's highest honor. Raymond Sligh, John Irwin, and William R. "Rusty" Thomson wer  more

DAVIS, California, June 8 -- The University of California Davis posted the following news: * * * To Be or Not To Be... in Virtual Reality * William Shakespeare wrote, "All the world's a stage." But what would the late-16th-century playwright's work look like in the virtual world? A collaboration at the University of California, Davis, among the DataLab, the ModLab and the Department of English is giving undergraduate students the chance to find out. In Professor Gina Bloom's spring cours  more

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, June 8 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news: * * * Two NAU environmental science and policy master's students receive national conservation scholarships * Northern Arizona University's School of Earth and Sustainability and the Wyss Foundation have named environmental science and policy graduate students Taylor Hartness and Tia Hatton as 2026-2027 Wyss Conservation Scholars. The prestigious program supports innovative graduate-level education to advanc  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 8 -- The University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Two physician leaders will help shape LGBTQ+ health care * Dovie Watson, MD, MSCE, and Katharine (Katie) Dalke, MD, MBE, grew up more than 1,000 miles apart-Watson in Oklahoma City and Dalke in Pittsburgh-but they shared a common experience: not always feeling like the medical establishment saw and respected them. "I've had providers who make a lot of assumptions  more

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, June 8 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * UAB named among leaders turning research into real-world solutions * The Cure Innovation Index ranked UAB among top-tier U.S. biomedical research institutions that convert discovery into therapies, companies and measurable health outcomes. The University of Alabama at Birmingham has earned national recognition for its ability to translate scientific discovery into real-world healthcare impact, ranking N  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, June 9 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release on June 8, 2026: * * * UAMS Receives $7 Million from Windgate Foundation to Fund Scholarships and Create Endowment The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) received a $7 million grant from the Windgate Foundation, UAMS announced today. The grant will provide $1 million in funding for 15 full tuition scholarships - three scholarships in each of UAMS' five colleges -  more

BUFFALO, New York, June 8 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * UB launches Center for Translational AI and Digital Health * UB researchers are developing an AI-powered imaging system to monitor wounds and other skin conditions. Credit: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki, University at Buffalo. Researchers have received $8.3 million in federal grants to use AI and digital technologies to improve health care and accessibility By Cory N  more

DAVIS, California, June 7 -- The University of California Davis posted the following news: * * * UC Davis Marks a New Era, Announces Partnership with Nexus Licensing Group * The University of California, Davis, today announced a strategic partnership with Nexus Licensing Group to assist in the management and marketing of UC Davis's trademark licensing program. The collaboration among Nexus, UC Davis, its licensees and retail partners will further elevate the Aggie brand through a deeper enga  more

IRVINE, California, June 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * UC Irvine study finds folic acid access gaps that may increase birth defects risks Insurance coverage, healthcare access influence whether women get required amounts * Women lacking adequate health insurance were significantly less likely to take recommended amounts of folic acid to help prevent serious birth defects, UC Irvine researchers found. * The nationwide study   more

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, June 9 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release: * * * UCCS students see fungi successfully launched into space With a project over a year in the making, UCCS students and one Pikes Peak State College (PPSC) student were able to see their efforts realized when their microgravity experiment on fungi and its ability to dissolve metals was successfully launched from the Kennedy Space Center to the International Space Station (ISS). UCCS seniors  more

STORRS, Connecticut, June 8 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Waterbury Juneteenth Event Looks at Underground Schools That Powered the Civil Rights Movement * Acclaimed author Elaine Weiss will be the featured speaker at the UConn Waterbury Juneteenth Celebration, organized by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), a learning program for older adults based at UConn Waterbury, and taking place on Friday, June 12 at 6 p.m. on campus. Weiss, a journa  more

MANOA, Hawaii, June 9 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: * * * UH sociologist co-authors study on politicization effects in humanities scholarship A national report co-authored by a University of Hawaii at Manoa sociologist found that while the humanities and social sciences continue to produce rigorous and valuable scholarship, some disciplines are experiencing instances where scholarly standards have been compromised as political considerati  more

MIAMI, Florida, June 8 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * UHealth Early Intervention Spine Clinic Expands Options for Back Pain * A new early intervention spine clinic offers evidence-based treatment options for patients with persistent back pain who fall between conservative care and surgery, closing a longstanding gap in spine care with research-driven solutions. At UHealth -University of Miami Health System, a new approach to spine care  more

GRAND FORKS, North Dakota, June 9 -- The University of North Dakota issued the following news release: * * * UND student wins national honor as University's first Astronaut Scholar University of North Dakota student Casia Steinhaus has been selected as a 2026 Astronaut Scholar, becoming the first student in university history to receive the national award. Steinhaus, an incoming senior double majoring in physics and mathematics, was selected by the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation as part o  more

DAVIS, California, June 7 -- The University of California Davis posted the following news: * * * Decoding Dementia * The path to a world without dementia starts with a brain tissue sample. Researchers at the University of California, Davis are developing AI-driven tools to analyze vast digital archives of brain tissue scans -work that cannot be done at scale by humans alone -to better understand dementia and improve diagnosis and treatment. The multi-year initiative, called AggieBrain: AI   more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 9 -- The University of Maryland Baltimore campus issued the following news: * * * Better Together: IPE Day Highlights the Power of Team-Based Care Lorri Angelloz For Jay A. Perman, MD, chancellor of the University System of Maryland and former president of University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), interprofessional education has always come down to a simple idea: Patients receive better care when professionals from different disciplines work together to address ever  more

SAN DIEGO, California, June 9 -- The University of San Diego issued the following news release: * * * Shaping the Next Generation of Science Leaders For University of San Diego junior Jace Soto, a childhood curiosity about the environment was the starting point for a much bigger educational journey. When Soto was an elementary school student, he went on field trips to Mission Bay through Ocean Discovery Institute. That's where lessons about marine habitats first sparked his interest in scienc  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- The University of the District of Columbia issued the following news: * * * University of the District of Columbia Honors Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton for Her Transformational Leadership and Advocacy Rachel Perrone The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) was proud to present U.S. Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton with an award honoring her "Outstanding Support to the University of the District of Columbia through Transformational Leadership and Excellence in Ci  more

SEATTLE, Washington, June 9 -- The University of Washington School of Medicine posted the following news release: * * * Neuroscientist Astra Bryant named 2026 McKnight Scholar Bryant studies parasitic roundworms whose heat-sensing abilities enable them to locate hosts to infest. - UW Medicine neurobiologist Astra Bryant studies how the nervous system of a parasitic roundworm controls its infestation behavior. Soil-transmitted parasitic roundworms that find potential hosts by sensing body h  more

OMAHA, Nebraska, June 9 -- The University of Nebraska Omaha Campus issued the following news: * * * UNO AI-CCORE Opens, Kicks Off with Inaugural Mav AI Day The public forum answered questions about artificial intelligence and its applications, and officially opened AI-CCORE's permanent AI center. - What happened: The College of Information & Technology's Artificial Intelligence Center of Collaborative Outreach, Research and Education (AI-CCORE) hosted its first annual Mav AI Day, a public f  more

DENTON, Texas, June 8 -- The University of North Texas posted the following news release: * * * UNT Psychology Clinic expands services, student training through partnership with student-led nonprofit * DENTON (UNT), Texas -Clients of the University of North Texas Psychology Clinic can access expanded services through a new partnership with a North Texas nonprofit. The UNT Psychology Clinic has partnered with Dare to Live, a mental health support organization, through a $10,000 initial dona  more

LOS ANGELES, California, June 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of Southern California's Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics issued the following news: * * * Medicare's $35 Insulin Cap Lowered Beneficiary Costs, Increased Use for Some Monthly spending limit improved adherence for insulin users who had especially high costs, new JAMA study finds - Medicare's new out-of-pocket insulin cap reduced and stabilized beneficiaries' monthly spending on the drug while increasing its use among  more

LOGAN, Utah, June 8 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU Extension Sponsors Statewide Marathon Kids Summer Program 2026 * Utah State University Extension is sponsoring a statewide virtual Marathon Kids summer program from June 8 to Aug. 8. Open to all Utah youth and their families, the program is designed to help participants increase activity and gain confidence through completing the distance of a marathon (26.2 miles) by doing physical activity. The program is p  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 8 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Vij named inaugural Jeffrey S. and Prue H. Gershman Distinguished Professor * Ravi Vij, MD, who has dedicated his career to advancing treatments for blood cancers, has been installed as the inaugural Jeffrey S. and Prue H. Gershman Distinguished Professor in the John T. Milliken Department of Medicine at WashU Medicine. Vij, a professor of medicine in the department's Division of Oncology, wa  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, June 8 -- The University of Tennessee posted the following news: * * * Vinciya Pandian Named Dean of UT Knoxville College of Nursing * Vinciya Pandian has been appointed dean of the College of Nursing at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Her appointment will begin July 1. Pandian currently serves as associate dean for graduate education and professor of nursing at Penn State's Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing. She holds a joint appointment in the Department  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 9 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Robyn McDougle named interim dean of the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs McDougle, associate dean for research and outreach and a criminal justice professor, will assume the role on July 1. - Virginia Commonwealth University has appointed Robyn McDougle, Ph.D., as interim dean of the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs, effective July 1. For more t  more

LEXINGTON, Virginia, June 9 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news: * * * Burke Named Health Professions Advisor Virginia Military Institute has named Maj. Alison Burke, assistant professor in the Department of Biology, as the Institute's health professions advisor, assuming the role vacated by Col. Wade Bell upon his retirement last year. The health professions advising program helps cadets navigate pathways to a variety of healthcare careers. Through one-on-one advising,   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 9 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Professor's impact continues on through new forestry management fellowship The Harold E. Burkhart Endowed Memorial Fellowship will support graduate students and honor a leader in forest management. By Max Esterhuizen The College of Natural Resources and Environment has established the Harold E. Burkhart Endowed Memorial Fellowship, creating new funding opportunities for graduate students pursuing advanced study   more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 8 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * WashU Medicine's Ritchey receives Gloria White Award * Julie Ritchey, research laboratory manager in the lab of John DiPersio, MD, in the John T. Milliken Department of Medicine at WashU Medicine, received the 2026 Gloria W. White Distinguished Service Award. Established in 1998, the universitywide award recognizes a staff member for exceptional contribution to the university and is the Offic  more

DETROIT, Michigan, June 8 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * Wayne State University selects Dr. Richard D. Benson as inaugural director for Detroit Center for Black Studies National scholar to lead and advance interdisciplinary, Detroit-rooted center focused on scholarship, public engagement and community connection - Wayne State University has named Dr. Richard D. Benson II the inaugural director of the Detroit Center for Black Studies. This marks a major milestone   more

ORLANDO, Florida, June 8 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * What I Learned from Rowing Across the Ocean * Highlights * UCF industrial and organizational psychology doctoral student Andres Kaosaar and his team of three fellow Estonians spent three years preparing for the World's Toughest Row and journeyed as one of 43 boats in the 2025 Atlantic challenge. Read his pre-race feature on UCF Today. * They successfully completed their mission of rowing acro  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 8 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * What to know about the grass at the 2026 FIFA World Cup stadiums * All eyes will be on the grass on the pitch when the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off at stadiums across the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Michigan State University, in collaboration with FIFA and the University of Tennessee, is helping provide the natural grass playing surfaces, bringing Spartan research to soccer's biggest stage. Here's ev  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, June 8 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * William & Mary wins in D.C. * The following story originally appeared as an online exclusive for the W&M Alumni Magazine. - Ed. The Alma Mater of the Nation shone brightly in the nation's capital May 28-31, with more than 1,000 alumni and friends attending 50+ events across the city. From the first moment to the last, W&M Weekend showcased the exceptional W&M people who are making an impact -whether they ar  more

TROY, Alabama, June 8 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * Wiregrass Trauma Team Conference & Workshop Set for June 12 at Troy University * Troy University's College of Health Sciences, through the Wiregrass Alabama Area Health Education Center (WAAHEC) and in collaboration with the UAB Department of Surgery, will host the Wiregrass Trauma Team Conference and Workshop on Friday, June 12, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Jones Hall, 600 University Ave., Troy, AL. Lunch will be p  more

MERCED, California, June 8 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * Work Aimed at Increasing Computer Security Earns CAREER Award * Electrical engineering Professor Qian Wang has received a CAREER award for her research into quantum computing. She is the 42nd researcher from UC Merced to earn a CAREER award from the National Science Foundation (NSF). CAREER awards are among the NSF's most prestigious awards. They are given through the Faculty Early Career D  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, June 9 -- Yale University issued the following Q&A on June 8, 2026, involving Rebecca Blumenreich, assistant professor of neurology in the Yale School of Medicine: * * * Reducing stroke risk In a Q&A, Yale neurologist Rebecca Blumenreich explains the common risk factors for stroke, how new technologies are making it easier to track them -- and how people can reduce these risks. By Meg Dalton Last year, one of Rebecca DiBiase Blumenreich's patients had a hemorrhagic  more