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Heather Baker Named President of Baylor Scott & White Irving Foundation

Baylor Scott and White Health — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:45:54 EST

Baylor Scott & White Health, the largest not-for-profit health system in Texas, has named Heather Street Baker president of the Baylor Scott & White Irving Foundation, which raises and distributes funds to advance the mission of the health system.

UWM Advances Toward Key Federal Cybersecurity Certification, Expanding Research and Industry Opportunities

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 06:55:33 EST

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has taken a significant step forward in strengthening its research enterprise by achieving Level 1 Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and accelerating efforts toward Level 2 certification, an accomplishment that will expand access to federal funding and deepen industry collaboration.

Workers on the Move: How Labor Mobility Is Quietly Buffering China's Economy Against Heat-Driven Losses

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 03:25:55 EST

As global temperatures rise, occupational heat stress is emerging as a major threat to economic stability, yet current risk assessments often miss the bigger picture. A new study reveals that the movement of workers between cities--a factor previously overlooked in climate economics--reshapes where heat-related productivity losses land as they ripple through supply chains.

Fast Replies Boost Hiring Chances, Study Shows

University of California San Diego — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 03:00:27 EST

Combining experiments with data from 11.6 million marketplace interactions, researchers found that employers view fast replies as a positive signal of future responsiveness.

Michael Faulkender on June Jobs Report, Worker Shortages and Fed Policy

University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:20:14 EST

PNNL Teams Up with Fervo Energy and NVIDIA to Accelerate Geothermal Energy Development

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:45:43 EST

To help accelerate geothermal energy production, the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory has teamed up with geothermal company Fervo Energy and AI technology company NVIDIA to build a digital twin of enhanced geothermal reservoirs.

Business Confidence Improves Modestly Ahead of Q3 2026

University of Colorado Boulder — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 04:05:07 EST

Colorado business leaders entered the third quarter of 2026 with modestly improved confidence, though expectations remain below neutral as inflation, political and policy instability, and geopolitical uncertainty continue to shape the business outlook.

Historic Partnership Begins Work to Expand Employee Ownership in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York

Rutgers Institute for the Study of Employee Ownership and Profit Sharing — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:45:34 EST

Rutgers University's NJ/NY Center for Employee Ownership and the Pennsylvania Center for Employee Ownership are joining forces to increase the number of employee-owned businesses in all three states.

USMCA Faces Uncertainty

George Washington University — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:05:02 EST

Nebraska Extension Helps Goat Operation Connect to Thriving Local Market

University of Nebraska-Lincoln — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:50:24 EST

An Omaha area farm struggling to find its target market received a major boost this year with assistance from a Nebraska Extension educator.

ADVISORY: Business confidence improves modestly ahead of Q3 2026

University of Colorado Boulder — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:40:02 EST

Colorado business leaders reported modestly improved expectations heading into the third quarter of 2026, though overall confidence remains below neutral, according to the latest Leeds Business Confidence Index from the University of Colorado Boulder.

Strategic Impact of SCOTUS Campaign Spending Decision Through a Marketing and Consumer Behavior Lens

University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:30:14 EST

What 124 Future Business Leaders Really Think About AI and Work

University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:40:38 EST

Insights from 124 career assessments written by UMD-Smith graduate students show 98% expect artificial intelligence to transform, not eliminate, their careers. The analysis also found AI raises performance expectations while increasing demand for strategic thinking, AI literacy, ethical judgment and critical evaluation of AI-generated work.

ADLM Elects New Leaders to Serve Terms Starting in August 2026

Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM) — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:00:22 EST

The Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM) is pleased to announce that Christina (Tina) Lockwood, PhD, DABCC, DABMGG, FADLM, has been elected to serve on the ADLM Board of Directors as president-elect starting in August 2026.

'AI Challenge for Pilot Assist' takes flight in ASU's Fulton Schools

Arizona State University (ASU) — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 03:00:12 EST

As AI is increasingly integrated into aviation, researchers are exploring new ways to help pilots process complex information. Summarizing critical flight notices, predicting emergency situations, improving flight planning and understanding pilot performance leaves AI is poised to transform air travel's future.

Heather Currier Hunt to Lead Leadership Development at St. Jude

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:05:24 EST

Heather Hunt named senior vice president of department created in 2015

Hospitality Expert Says AI Is Reshaping Hotels, but Human Service Still Drives Guest Satisfaction

West Virginia University — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 06:35:52 EST

UNC Charlotte Expert Explains the Economic Impact of 2026 World Cup on North America

University of North Carolina at Charlotte — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:45:42 EST

The eyes of the sporting world will turn to North America this June and July during the FIFA World Cup. The event is spread across 16 cities throughout Canada, Mexico and the United States - marking its return to the U.S. for the first time since 1994.

ORNL Researchers Showcase AI-Driven Science at National Expo

Oak Ridge National Laboratory — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:05:26 EST

ORNL had a major presence at the 2026 AI+ Expo for National Competitiveness with multiple ORNL researchers presenting and demoing their latest work.

Brian Anderson named ORNL's director of the office of institutional strategic planning

Oak Ridge National Laboratory — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:50:41 EST

ORNL has named Brian Anderson director of the Office of Institutional Strategic Planning, where he will help shape the laboratory's long-term research strategy and priorities. Anderson most recently led ORNL's Enrichment Science and Engineering Division, advancing key nuclear science and national security initiatives.

ORNL debuts JACC for performance-portable Julia for HPC systems

Oak Ridge National Laboratory — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:40:52 EST

ORNL developed JACC, an open-source framework that enables Julia applications to run efficiently on CPUs and GPUs from multiple hardware vendors using a single codebase. The software improves performance portability for high-performance computing systems and reduces the need for architecture-specific code.

Coca-Cola and Notre Dame Bring Poverty Alleviation Efforts to Host Cities During the FIFA World Cup 2026

University of Notre Dame — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 06:30:41 EST

When the FIFA World Cup 2026 games kick off this week, bringing global attention to cities across North America, communities from Boston and Miami to Toronto, Dallas and Los Angeles will come together for one of the world's largest sporting events.In these same cities, the University of Notre Dame's Urban Poverty and Business Initiative (UPBI), a program aimed at helping underrepresented populations create and grow independent businesses, is working with local partners to strengthen small business ecosystems.

JMIR Publications invites submissions on Technology in Scientific Publishing

JMIR Publications — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:45:00 EST

JMIR Publications invites submissions to a new section titled "Technology in Scientific Publishing" in its open access journal JMIR Metascience and Research Integrity.

Federal Bribery Case Against Former NYC Mayoral Aide: Smith Expert Comments on Alleged Scheme and Enforcement Risks

University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 23:40:09 EST

Public Policy Expert Explains Housing Crisis, Corporate Investors and NIMBY Practices

Washington University in St. Louis — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:10:01 EST