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Released: 11-Apr-2024 8:05 PM EDT
UWF launches ‘Here for Good capital campaign,’ announces gift in excess of $9 million to name football stadium
University of West Florida

WF launched the public phase of the “#HereforGood capital campaign,” the largest campaign in University history. President Martha Dunagin Saunders announced the campaign at a gala, alongside an extraordinary gift exceeding $9 million from Darrell and Debbie Gooden to break ground on the Darrell Gooden Stadium.

Newswise: Cosmic ray detectors, built by Utah refugee teens, installed on Refugee Services Center
Released: 11-Apr-2024 5:05 PM EDT
Cosmic ray detectors, built by Utah refugee teens, installed on Refugee Services Center
University of Utah

The detectors, which measure echoes of cosmic particles bombarding Earth’s atmosphere, were built by participants in a program called “Investigating the Development of STEM-Positive Identities of Refugee Teens in a Physics Out of School Time Experience.”

   
8-Apr-2024 2:05 PM EDT
People who use willpower alone to achieve goals, resist temptation, deemed more trustworthy
American Psychological Association (APA)

People who use willpower to overcome temptations and achieve their goals are perceived as more trustworthy than those who use strategies that involve external incentives or deterrents – such as swear jars or internet-blocking apps – according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

Newswise: Chulalongkorn Scholar Invites Young Designers to Ride on “Elephant Pants” Wave, Promoting  Cultural Identity as a Form of Thai Soft Power
Released: 11-Apr-2024 8:55 AM EDT
Chulalongkorn Scholar Invites Young Designers to Ride on “Elephant Pants” Wave, Promoting Cultural Identity as a Form of Thai Soft Power
Chulalongkorn University

Chula scholar recommended that the Thai government recognize the Elephant Pants as a Soft Power by featuring them in cultural activities, supporting local craftsmen, promoting the product in international fashion events, and sharing the origin and sustainability of the Elephant Pants on digital platforms. This will improve Thailand’s image and support the local economy.

Newswise: Aging adults stay home more, socialize less than pre-pandemic
Released: 10-Apr-2024 7:05 PM EDT
Aging adults stay home more, socialize less than pre-pandemic
University of Colorado Boulder

Four years after the U.S. began to slowly emerge from mandatory COVID-19 lockdowns, a study of 7,000 aging adults suggests that for many, life has never been the same.

Released: 10-Apr-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Experiencing Racial Discrimination Impacts the Mental Health of Teens in the U.S. Justice System
Southern Methodist University

A new study by SMU psychologists shows interpersonal racial discrimination and other forms of violence can impact the mental health of adolescents in the justice system.

   
Newswise: WVU to help fill need for water workforce in Appalachian communities
Released: 10-Apr-2024 11:05 AM EDT
WVU to help fill need for water workforce in Appalachian communities
West Virginia University

A $1.4 million demonstration grant from the U.S. Department of Labor supports the three-year initiative to develop paid summer internship partnerships with water and wastewater utilities serving disadvantaged areas of West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee and Virginia.

Released: 10-Apr-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Visiting white parts of town make some Black kids feel less safe
Ohio State University

Some Black youth feel less safe when they visit predominantly white areas of their city, a new study in Columbus has found. And it was those Black kids who spent the most time in white-dominated areas who felt less safe.

Released: 10-Apr-2024 10:05 AM EDT
CFES Scholar Wins $1,000 Prize in Entrepreneurial Contest
CFES Brilliant Pathways

CFES Scholar from Ticonderoga, NY wins $1,000 prize in Vermont Pitch Challenge

Newswise: Emmy-Award-Winning Actor and St. Louis Native Jon Hamm to Deliver May 2024 Commencement Address at Saint Louis University
Released: 10-Apr-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Emmy-Award-Winning Actor and St. Louis Native Jon Hamm to Deliver May 2024 Commencement Address at Saint Louis University
Saint Louis University

Emmy-award-winning actor Jon Hamm will return to his hometown of St. Louis to deliver the spring commencement address this year at Saint Louis University.

Newswise: University College London uses Symplectic Elements to showcase research profiles
Released: 10-Apr-2024 9:00 AM EDT
University College London uses Symplectic Elements to showcase research profiles
Digital Science and Research Solutions Ltd

Digital Science, a technology company serving stakeholders across the research ecosystem, is pleased to share the news that University College London (UCL) has launched a new public profiles system, UCL Profiles, powered by Symplectic Elements.

     
Newswise: Johns Hopkins School of Nursing is the No. 3 Nursing School in the World, Says QS World Rankings
Released: 10-Apr-2024 8:00 AM EDT
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing is the No. 3 Nursing School in the World, Says QS World Rankings
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing

QS World University Rankings has named the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing (JHSON) the No. 3 nursing school in the world for 2024.

Released: 9-Apr-2024 5:05 PM EDT
MSU graduate programs ranked No. 1 for decades by U.S. News & World Report
Michigan State University

In its 2024-25 Best Graduate Schools rankings, U.S. News & World Report recognized six of Michigan State University’s graduate programs as first in the nation, including two programs recognized as No. 1 for three decades.

   
Released: 9-Apr-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Teen Behavior, Explained by a Neuroscientist
Tufts University

A researcher at Tufts School of Medicine explains how brain development—as well as current events—can influence decision-making in adolescence.

     
Released: 9-Apr-2024 2:05 PM EDT
Patent Bubbles in Chinese Universities: Study Examines Extent and Implications
University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business

Chinese university patent activity is booming but isn’t translating to a high level of technology or viable commercial products, according to new research exploring this “patent bubble” trend and its implications.

   
Newswise: CSU Nursing Pathways: Helping Meet Workforce Demands
Released: 9-Apr-2024 1:05 PM EDT
CSU Nursing Pathways: Helping Meet Workforce Demands
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

The CSU’s nursing pathways help students complete their baccalaureate nursing education and join the workforce faster.

Newswise: FSU historian appointed to teach next generation of leaders at U.S. Air Force Academy
Released: 9-Apr-2024 1:05 PM EDT
FSU historian appointed to teach next generation of leaders at U.S. Air Force Academy
Florida State University

A Florida State University historian has been appointed to serve as a distinguished visiting professor in the humanities division at the United States Air Force Academy.

Newswise: Living Near Green Space Associated With Fewer Emotional Problems in Preschool-Age Kids, NIH Study Finds
Released: 9-Apr-2024 12:30 PM EDT
Living Near Green Space Associated With Fewer Emotional Problems in Preschool-Age Kids, NIH Study Finds
Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes NIH

Children who live in areas with natural spaces (e.g., forests, parks, backyards) from birth may experience fewer emotional issues between the ages of 2 and 5, according to a study funded by the NIH Environmental Influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) program.

   
Newswise: Living Near Green Space Associated With Fewer Emotional Problems in Preschool-Age Kids, NIH Study Finds
Released: 9-Apr-2024 12:30 PM EDT
Living Near Green Space Associated With Fewer Emotional Problems in Preschool-Age Kids, NIH Study Finds
Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes NIH

Children who live in areas with natural spaces (e.g., forests, parks, backyards) from birth may experience fewer emotional issues between the ages of 2 and 5, according to a study funded by the NIH Environmental Influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) program.

   
Newswise: Hall of Fame Head Coach Jay Wright to Deliver 2024 PCOM Commencement Address
Released: 9-Apr-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Hall of Fame Head Coach Jay Wright to Deliver 2024 PCOM Commencement Address
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Retired Villanova basketball coach and two-time NCAA National Champion Jay Wright will address PCOM's graduates at the 2024 Commencement ceremony.

Newswise: Innovative project brings the universe to UWF and beyond
Released: 9-Apr-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Innovative project brings the universe to UWF and beyond
University of West Florida

UWF LEAD unveiled Stargo, an EVSCOPE 2 immersive smart telescope with enhanced vision technology, perfectly timed for yesterday afternoon's solar eclipse.

Newswise: Eye Movement Study: 400-Year-Old Painting Holds Powerful Insights for Today’s Marketers
Released: 9-Apr-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Eye Movement Study: 400-Year-Old Painting Holds Powerful Insights for Today’s Marketers
New York Institute of Technology, New York Tech

An eye movement study led by a New York Institute of Technology psychology researcher suggests that techniques used in a Baroque-era painting could help today’s marketers catch the attention of modern consumers.

     
Newswise: Eye Movement Study: 400-Year-Old Painting Holds Powerful Insights for Today’s Marketers
Released: 9-Apr-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Eye Movement Study: 400-Year-Old Painting Holds Powerful Insights for Today’s Marketers
New York Institute of Technology, New York Tech

An eye movement study led by a New York Institute of Technology psychology researcher suggests that techniques used in a Baroque-era painting could help today’s marketers catch the attention of modern consumers.

     
Newswise: Cal State Fullerton’s Nursing Program Receives $5 Million Grant from CalOptima Health to Build a Diverse Workforce
Released: 8-Apr-2024 7:05 PM EDT
Cal State Fullerton’s Nursing Program Receives $5 Million Grant from CalOptima Health to Build a Diverse Workforce
California State University, Fullerton

CalOptima Health has approved a $5 million grant expanding Cal State Fullerton’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.

   
Released: 8-Apr-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Statement on Passage of Diagnostic and Supplemental Imaging Legislation in Kentucky
Susan G. Komen

Susan G. Komen commends passage of HB 115 in Kentucky, which removes out-of-pocket costs for diagnostic and supplemental imaging. This is a critical form of breast cancer screening for some high-risk individuals and an important step in determining the need for a biopsy to rule out or confirm breast cancer.

   
Released: 8-Apr-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Experts on Israel & Palestine, Context & Background
University of Colorado Boulder

On Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas launched an attack from Gaza into neighboring Israel, part of a long conflict between Israel and Palestine, which has both modern and deep historical roots. CU Boulder experts are available to discuss the history of Israel, Palestine and the broader region.

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Released: 8-Apr-2024 2:05 PM EDT
Ukraine & War in Eastern Europe
University of Colorado Boulder

The Ukraine-Russia War broke out in February 2022, when Russia launched air and land attacks against the sovereign nation of Ukraine. CU Boulder experts are available to discuss various topics related to the war in Ukraine, including the history of conflict, political diplomacy and economic impacts of the war on the United States.

   
Released: 8-Apr-2024 2:00 PM EDT
Americans are bad at recognizing conspiracy theories when they believe they’re true
University of Illinois Chicago

New research shows this was true both for people who self-identified as liberal and conservative

Released: 8-Apr-2024 12:05 PM EDT
New Study Explores Video Game Addiction Rates
University of Michigan Ross School of Business

Using data from a top video game streaming service, Puneet Manchanda, Isadore and Leon Winkelman Professor of Marketing, and PhD student Bruno Castelo Branco challenge preconceived notions of high addiction rates in the video game-playing community.

Released: 8-Apr-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Everyday social interactions predict language development in infants
University of Washington

In a study published April 8 in Current Biology, University of Washington researchers found that when the adult talked and played socially with a 5-month-old baby, the baby’s brain activity particularly increased in regions responsible for attention — and the level of this type of activity predicted enhanced language development at later ages.

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Released: 8-Apr-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Sait Tunc receives NSF CAREER award to optimize health care systems for equitable outcomes
Virginia Tech

In an effort to revolutionize the health care system through operations research and systems engineering, Sait Tunc, an assistant professor in the Grado Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, has received a National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) award.

   
Released: 8-Apr-2024 10:05 AM EDT
UWF celebrates sixth annual Founders Week beginning April 15
University of West Florida

Join UWF as we honor traditions, engage in the community and celebrate the future of the University during its sixth annual Founders Week, which will be held April 15-18.

Released: 8-Apr-2024 9:30 AM EDT
AERA Announces 2024 Award Winners in Education Research
American Educational Research Association (AERA)

The American Educational Research Association (AERA) has announced the winners of its 2024 awards for excellence in education research.

Newswise: Your unsupportive partner is physically stressing you out, new research reveals
4-Apr-2024 8:05 AM EDT
Your unsupportive partner is physically stressing you out, new research reveals
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Couples feel more understood and cared for when their partners show positive support skills – and it’s evidenced by levels of the stress hormone cortisol in the body – according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York.

   
Newswise: UTEP Study: Prairie Voles Display Signs of Human-like Depression
Released: 4-Apr-2024 3:05 PM EDT
UTEP Study: Prairie Voles Display Signs of Human-like Depression
University of Texas at El Paso

In a study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, UTEP researchers make the case that prairie voles, small rodents that are found throughout the central United States and Canada, can be effectively used as animal models to further the study of clinical depression.

Released: 4-Apr-2024 8:55 AM EDT
One-third of ride-share drivers have had a crash on the job, survey finds
University of Illinois Chicago

Using a cell phone, driving while tired and driving on unfamiliar roads increased the likelihood of a crash

Newswise: Climate change impacts terrorist activity
Released: 3-Apr-2024 9:05 PM EDT
Climate change impacts terrorist activity
University of Adelaide

Changing weather patterns induced by climate change are contributing to shifts in the location of terrorist activity, according to new research.

Newswise: Losquadro Keller LGBTQ Resource Center Ensures Supportive, Safe Space for CSUF Students
Released: 3-Apr-2024 3:45 PM EDT
Losquadro Keller LGBTQ Resource Center Ensures Supportive, Safe Space for CSUF Students
California State University, Fullerton

Cal State Fullerton’s LGBT Queer Resource Center was named the Losquadro Keller LGBTQ Resource Center after alumnus Michael T. Losquadro ’86 and spouse Dr. Brian C. Keller in a naming ceremony recognizing the couple’s $1.5 million planned gift.

Newswise: Former director of UWF Japan House recognized with the Order of the Rising Sun award
Released: 3-Apr-2024 2:05 PM EDT
Former director of UWF Japan House recognized with the Order of the Rising Sun award
University of West Florida

Congratulations to Shigeko Honda, who was director of the #UWF Japan Center and Japan House for 26 years, for being awarded the prestigious Order of the Rising Sun, Silver Rays at the 20th-anniversary celebration of the Japan House.

Newswise: Introduction of Legislation to Expand Access to Breast Cancer Treatment for Missourians
Released: 3-Apr-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Introduction of Legislation to Expand Access to Breast Cancer Treatment for Missourians
Susan G. Komen

Susan G. Komen®, commends Representative Chantelle Nickson-Clark (D-Florissant) for working with Komen to expand eligibility for the MO HealthNet Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment (BCCT) program, providing increased access to vital breast and cervical cancer treatment services.

Released: 3-Apr-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Helping to Restore Stolen African Works
Tufts University

Tufts Professor Kwasi Ampene assisted West Africa's Asante kingdom restore antiquities looted by the British in the 19th century.

Released: 3-Apr-2024 11:05 AM EDT
College in Prison Changed Them. Now They Want to Change Minds
Tufts University

While the Massachusetts Department of Correction offers vocational education in fields like barber training and culinary arts, its partnership with the Tufts University Prison Initiative of Tisch College (TUPIT) is dedicated to the idea that higher education in the liberal arts can transform people in ways that other rehabilitation programs can’t.

Released: 2-Apr-2024 7:05 PM EDT
Chatbot guides women through post-prison challenges
University of South Australia

Researchers at the University of South Australia are co-designing a chatbot to help formerly incarcerated women re-establish their lives on the outside, and reduce the risk of them returning to prison.

Newswise: Berkeley Haas experts launch ‘The Culture Kit’ podcast with insights to improve workplace culture
Released: 2-Apr-2024 5:05 PM EDT
Berkeley Haas experts launch ‘The Culture Kit’ podcast with insights to improve workplace culture
University of California, Berkeley Haas School of Business

The world of work is a work in progress. Hybrid work arrangements, emerging AI tools, ongoing layoffs, and an increasingly diverse pool of workers who want a voice and a sense of belonging at work—managers have a lot on their plates.

   
Newswise: Double Trouble: The Risks of Mixing Alcohol and Sports Wagering
Released: 2-Apr-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Double Trouble: The Risks of Mixing Alcohol and Sports Wagering
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)

UNLV study finds binge drinking is disproportionately more common among sports bettors than non-gamblers or those who don't wager on sports.

Newswise: All-Cash Home Buyers Pay 10% Less than Mortgage Buyers
28-Mar-2024 7:05 AM EDT
All-Cash Home Buyers Pay 10% Less than Mortgage Buyers
University of California San Diego

Owning a home has long been considered a crucial way to build wealth, but making such a purchase has become increasingly difficult for many residents. In addition to steep housing prices and high interest rates, there have been a growing number of all-cash buyers who can close a deal quickly, beating out competing offers from buyers who need to finance their home with a mortgage.



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