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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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