URI Launches Kent and Diane Fannon Institute for Student Success

KINGSTON, R.I. – Oct. 17, 2025 – The University of Rhode Island has officially launched the Kent and Diane Fannon Institute for Student Success, a revitalized and modernized version of University College, designed to meet the evolving needs of...

Arkansas students curious about science can win cash prizes

LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas students in grades six through 12 can now register for the 2026 Soybean Science Challenge, a statewide education program that pairs science learning with hands-on research. Sponsored by the Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board...

University of Kansas chancellor profiles hurdles for higher education, outlines KU achievements

Share this post or save for later Federal, state funding uncertainty looms; anti-tenure bill to resurface in Topeka LAWRENCE — University of Kansas Chancellor Doug Girod says dismantling of federal funding of university research, lukewarm state...

University of California Sets World Record for Nobel Prizes in a Single Year

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. UC faculty and alumni win five Nobel Prizes in medicine, physics, and chemistry, underscoring the power of federal investment in research. VIDEO: Watch President Milliken’s...

What resources exist for Hartford’s first-generation college students?

CT Mirror’s independent, nonprofit journalism depends on reader support. Create more of it with a tax-deductible donation today. When no one in your family has gone to college, applying to a higher education institution and choosing a career can...

University of Alabama receives $25 million gift for engineering program

The University of Alabama’s engineering program is getting a sizable monetary boost from a former student and his widow. A $25 million gift from Catherine Styslinger, on behalf of her late husband Lee Styslinger Jr., was approved by the UA System...

College of Education to Host International Symposium and Workshop on Bilingual Education in the Americas on Oct. 25

Image Image The College of Education will host “Unlocking the Opportunities of Bilingual Education in the Americas,” a hybrid international symposium and workshop, on Saturday, Oct. 25. The event, held in Furcolo Hall and online, will bring...

$25 Million Gift Renames UA College of Engineering

Following a $25 million gift commitment from Catherine Styslinger in honor of her husband, Lee J. Styslinger Jr., The University of Alabama has named the College of Engineering the Lee J. Styslinger Jr. College of Engineering. The UA System Board...

Research on the health of Wakulla Springs brings science and communication together

Florida State researchers are diving into new efforts to protect north Florida's cherished natural springs. Research to restore and protect the health and clarity of natural springs, especially Wakulla Springs, is being conducted by Joel Trexler,...

Universities Reject Trump Funding Deal

Research & Developments is a blog for brief updates that provide context for the flurry of news regarding law and policy changes that impact science and scientists today. The “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education,” developed by the...

Improving Governance Of Our Universities

The Australian Government will implement a new set of University Governance Principles to strengthen accountability, transparency and public trust in Australian universities. The Principles respond to serious concerns about the standards of...

Cal Poly Humboldt Surpasses $1 Billion in Research Funding, Driving Innovation and Discovery

“This milestone reflects the extraordinary dedication of our faculty, staff, and students. Our Principal Investigators lead ambitious projects that advance discovery, creativity, and program innovation; work with impact far beyond Humboldt that...

College Football Player Props & Best Bets for Week 8 Late Games

Photo By - Imagn Images. Desmond Reid of the Pittsburgh Panthers. What are the top college football player props on the board for the night slate in Week 8? Let’s take a closer look at Maryland running back DeJuan Williams, Kentucky quarterback...

College Football Week 8 Preview, News & Picks - Douglas Farmer’s Friday 40-Yarder

Photo By - Imagn Images. Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback CJ Carr (13) looks to pass. Both Notre Dame and USC often describe their rivalry as “the longest intersectional rivalry in college football.” That is not precise. It is the only...

UVA Becomes Fifth University to Reject Trump Higher Ed Compact

UVA officials told the Trump administration that they seek no special treatment. Daxia Rojas/AFP via Getty Images On a day of campus demonstrations urging officials to reject the Trump administration’s “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher...

Researchers’ Work from University of Minnesota Focuses on Managed Care (Medicare Advantage Has Lower Resource Use and Better Quality of Care than Traditional Medicare): Managed Care

2025 OCT 17 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Daily News -- Current study results on Managed Care have been published. According to news originating from Minneapolis, Minnesota, by NewsRx correspondents, research...

Research Data from University of Michigan Update Understanding of Health and Medicine (Health Insurance and Interhospital Transfer for Critically Ill Patients With Respiratory Failure): Health and Medicine

2025 OCT 17 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Daily News -- Investigators publish new report on Health and Medicine. According to news reporting originating from Ann Arbor, Michigan, by NewsRx correspondents, research...

Technology WPXI Amazon partners with local university for AI research hub

Amazon and Carnegie Mellon University have partnered to launch a new artificial intelligence research hub. The CMU-Amazon AI Innovation Hub will see Amazon provide an undisclosed amount of funding for research projects, fellowship and other...

4 Ways to Use the Fresh Start Effect to Motivate Students

A student slouches into class, weighed down by yesterday’s quiz on figurative language, which went badly for him. His shoulders sag. His notebook stays closed. He looks ready to give up. But today is Do Over Day. Instead of charging ahead with new...

'We look forward to more dialogue': White House meets universities still on the fence over Trump’s 'compact'

The White House convened a meeting on Friday with the presidents of five universities still considering President Donald Trump’s higher education compact, seeking to discuss the proposed agreement and outline a “shared vision” for American...