FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 11 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * $1 Million Gift Launches Planning Effort for Future of U of A Museum A $1 million gift from University of Arkansas alumni Bob and Becky Alexander will fund a comprehensive effort to explore the future of the University Museum, including a feasibility study led by Lord Cultural Resources, a global cultural consulting practice offering services for museums, art galleries and other cultural institution  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, Aug. 14 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Harpur welcomes the 2026-27 academic year with 30 new faculty members Upcoming events include Harpur Week, visits by prominent alumni, and a music showcase at Carnegie Hall By Jennifer Micale Harpur College of Arts and Sciences, Binghamton University's oldest and largest school, begins the academic year with 30 new tenure-track faculty members and a schedule of exciting programs. "We are excited to welc  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 13 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Newsom and First Partner Siebel Newsom announce California State Parks' FREE Fourth Grade Pass Now Available for 2026/27 School Year Simplified pass name, updated sign-up period make it easier than ever for fourth graders and their families to visit 54 state parks for free What you need to know: California State Parks' Free Fourth Grade Pass allows for unlimited free visits t  more

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Aug. 12 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * CLAS Egyptologist Nicholas Brown uncovers ancient Egypt through lives forgotten to history * By Jessica Lien For Nicholas Brown, Egypt is as much about ordinary people as it is pyramids and the storied tombs of kings. As an assistant professor of Egyptology in the Department of Classics and Religious Studies, Brown describes himself as a social historian. His research us  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Aug. 12 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news: * * * Discovery Channel's "Expedition Unknown" features UTC underwater archaeology research in Jamaica * Andrew J. (AJ) Van Slyke discusses historic maps with Discovery Channel host Josh Gates during filming of "Expedition Unknown" in Jamaica. Photo courtesy of Discovery Channel. Archaeologist Andrew J. (AJ) Van Slyke, a visiting lecturer at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 13 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Erin Finn: Analyzing ancient remains to discover new insights about the past * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -Waking up at 4 a.m. to hike a steep trail in 90-degree heat to excavate ancient remains may not seem like a relaxing way to spend part of the summer, but it was an opportunity Brown University student Erin Finn could not pass up. Finn, a rising senior who is double concentrating in archaeolo  more

NORTHFIELD, Minnesota, Aug. 14 -- St. Olaf College issued the following news: * * * From the Hill to the hills of Italy, Ole digs into the past * When Riley Holets '25 arrived at an archeological site high in the mountains of central Italy this summer, there was little to suggest what lay beneath their feet. "There were some stones," she recalls. "You could tell that they had been cut by humans, but there were no visible foundations until we started excavating." That was when the outline  more

DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 13 -- The History Colorado issued the following news release: * * * History Colorado's State Historical Fund Awards nearly $6 million for Preservation Projects Statewide Historic preservation projects across Colorado are receiving more support from History Colorado's State Historical Fund. Through this program, History Colorado is awarding nearly $6 million to support 33 preservation projects across the Centennial State in the second half of 2026. A new round of grant o  more

LONG BEACH, California, Aug. 12 -- California State University Long Beach campus posted the following news: * * * How CSULB students spent their summer unearthing centuries of Arizona history * Up in an Arizona mountain landscape of juniper and pinyon pines, a group of Cal State Long Beach students and alumni spent their summer unearthing evidence of the Southwest's Indigenous prehistory. The Mt. Trumbull Archaeology Field School is an annual experience for archaeologist Sachiko Sakai and h  more

ST. GEORGE, Utah, Aug. 11 -- Utah Tech University posted the following news: * * * Institute for Continued Learning opening fall registration * Featuring more than 70 classes and clubs, Utah Tech University's Institute for Continued Learning is opening registration for the fall semester. Hosted on the Utah Tech campus, the Institute for Continued Learning offers a wide variety of noncredit-bearing classes, clubs, lectures and activities led by knowledgeable community volunteers. With opport  more

BOZEMAN, Montana, Aug. 12 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Montana State musicians perform at International Trumpet Festival in Greece * Size: Lg Med Sm V Montana State University musicians performed at the 2026 Corfu International Trumpet Festival in Greece. Photo by D.Artikos Photography. BOZEMAN -Jacob Hansen was once a nervous performer, whose suit became drenched in sweat as he faced his high school auditorium in Great Falls. In the trumpet player's first  more

BRISTOL, England, Aug. 13 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * University of Bristol climbs to 6th in UK league table * This is a rise from 8th last year and 18th in 2024 thanks to research income (1st), a high first year completion rate (2nd), research quality (4th), and sports (9th). The Guide specifically praised Bristol's efforts to make a Russell Group education as affordable as possible thanks to the range of bursaries available and its work to encoura  more

PENSACOLA, Florida, Aug. 11 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release: * * * UWF President Emerita Judy Bense's book recognized by Library of Congress UWF President Emerita and Professor Emerita of anthropology and archaeology Dr. Judith Bense's new book, "Early Spanish Florida: Unearthing the History of America's Oldest Colony," has been selected for the "Great Reads from Great Places" list for the Library o  more

WESTCHESTER, England, Aug. 11 -- The University of Winchester issued the following news release: * * * Paul to visit Milan to deliver lecture series on health and wellbeing impact of archaeology A University of Winchester academic is to give a series of lectures in Italy focussing on the potential therapeutic value of archaeology. Dr Paul Everill, Reader in Archaeology and Deputy Head of the School of Humanities, has been awarded a prestigious Visiting Professorship at the University of Mila  more

PENSACOLA, Florida, Aug. 14 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release: * * * UWF's Academy of American Civic Republicanism hosts first Summer Institute for Secondary Civics Educators The University of West Florida's Academy of American Civic Republicanism recently welcomed middle and high school educators and scholars to campus for its first annual Summer Institute for Civics Educators, funded by a grant from  more

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 14 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * Late Summer 2026 Update on Campus Construction Projects Construction on a variety of projects continues throughout campus and the Lexington community. By Brian Laubscher Washington and Lee University continues to make progress on construction projects that will shape the university's future as part of the campus master plan. Below is an update on the progress of ongoing projects. Campus Utility I  more