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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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