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Public Benefits 'Cliffs' Can Trap Low-Wage Workers, Study Finds

Washington University in St. Louis — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:30:31 EST

New research from Washington University in St. Louis argues that policymakers should enact gradual cutoffs for public benefits such as food assistance or healthcare. The change could help both families and employers by allowing low-wage workers to earn more without losing critical support systems.

Rounds with Leadership: Safeguarding the Future of PhD Education

American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:10:58 EST

Earlier this month, the Association of American Universities (AAU) released its latest data on admissions to PhD programs across disciplines, and the findings are alarming. Major universities across the country admitted 15% fewer students to research-focused doctoral programs in fall 2026, marking the second consecutive year of decline in the PhD student admissions.

Building Bonds Through Gaming

University of Miami — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:05:49 EST

Justin Jacobson, a University of Miami alumnus and child therapist, created a Roblox game to help kids and parents connect that just won an international award.

EXPERTS: 50 Years After the Big Thompson Flood, What Have We Learned?

University of Colorado Boulder — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:35:59 EST

Smith Redesigns MBA Programs, Reducing Degree Requirements to 48 Credits

University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:30:42 EST

UMD Smith is redesigning its MBA programs by reducing degree requirements from 54 credits to 48, with an AI‑forward curriculum and expanding flexibility. The redesign begins with the Fall 2026 cohort and aims to strengthen employer alignment while maintaining top national rankings and a new Baltimore Peninsula hub.

Does Court-Ordered Community Service Work?

University of Georgia — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:45:59 EST

For decades, court-ordered community service has been used as an alternative to incarceration. The intention is to reduce costs, provide restitution to the community and support individual rehabilitation. But does it actually work? A new study from the University of Georgia suggests it doesn't.

Ukrainians See Trump as an Enemy, Americans as Friends

University of Colorado Boulder — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:30:14 EST

Fewer than 17% of Ukrainians view Trump as a friend to Ukraine, and 57% say they have no confidence in the U.S. team negotiating to try to end the war, according to a new survey. The survey also offers insight into Ukrainians' views of their own government, the draft and the lingering war.

Ukrainians See Trump as an Enemy, Americans as Friends

University of Colorado Boulder — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:50:49 EST

Most Ukrainians have no confidence in the U.S. team negotiating with Russia to end the war, and more than half view President Donald Trump, to some degree, as "an enemy," according to new CU Boulder research.

EXPERT: Why 'The Odyssey' Still Captivates Audiences Nearly 3,000 Years Later

University of Colorado Boulder — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:10:42 EST

CSII to Host Intensive Workshop on Intellectual Property and Data Security Management

Chulalongkorn University — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:55:27 EST

The Chulalongkorn School of Integrated Innovation (CSII) is inviting professionals, researchers, entrepreneurs, and innovators to participate in its upcoming Onsite Intensive Workshop: Intellectual Property & Data Security Management, designed to provide practical knowledge and strategies for protecting intellectual property and securing valuable data assets.

Book explores changes in attitudes and assumptions about crime

Iowa State University — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 03:00:45 EST

A new book by criminologists Matt DeLisi and Matt Logan examines how changing attitudes and assumptions have influenced public thinking about crime, highlighting a gap between perception and research on chronic offending. This "criminal naivete," they write, shapes debates on safety, accountability and criminal‑justice policy.

Wildfires in France and Spain: Experts on Animal Evacuations, Disaster Recovery and Public Health

University of Delaware — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:50:32 EST

Political Moderates May be Perceived as Disloyal by Both Sides

American Psychological Association (APA) — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:00:00 EST

In the increasingly polarized political realm, moderates may be viewed as disloyal by both conservatives and liberals when the opposing side seems threatening, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

SKKU Reveals How International Aid Fragmentation Affects Corruption in Developing Countries

Sungkyunkwan University — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:20:17 EST

"Too Many Aid Agencies Breed Corruption"... SKKU Team Becomes World's First to Prove the Paradox of 'Aid Fragmentation'

Comic-Con Expert: Why Are We So Fascinated by Monsters?

University of California San Diego — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:35:06 EST

Why Are We so Fascinated with Monsters?

University of California San Diego — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:30:35 EST

Frankenstein is more than 200 years old. Dracula has been haunting the public imagination since the Victorian era. Godzilla first stomped onto movie screens in 1954. And somehow, we're still not done with them. So why have monsters endured for generations? And what can they reveal about the way we understand ourselves? UC San Diego neuroscientist Bradley Voytek brings a fitting perspective to those questions.

CU Boulder receives $3 million National Endowment for the Humanities award

University of Colorado Boulder — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:20:59 EST

The Bruce D. Benson Center for the Study of Western Civilization at the University of Colorado Boulder has received a $3 million Endowments for Advancing the Humanities Award from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

UWF and NWFSC Expand Engineering Pathways with Four New Transfer Degree Programs

University of West Florida — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:00:11 EST

The University of West Florida and Northwest Florida State College are expanding opportunities for students to pursue engineering careers in Northwest Florida through four new Specialized Associate in...

16 First-Year Students Selected for Teacher Scholars Academy at Nebraska

University of Nebraska-Lincoln — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:35:04 EST

Sixteen aspiring teachers have been selected for the newest cohort of the Teacher Scholars Academy in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Education and Human Sciences. Students in t

Chula Hosts BRIDGE-AI Summit 2026

Chulalongkorn University — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 08:55:51 EST

The Faculty of Medicine at Chulalongkorn University hosted the BRIDGE-AI Summit 2026, an international academic conference under the theme "Building Regional Medical Innovation in Digital Growth and Education through AI," on Monday, July 20, 2026, at the Bhumisirimangalanusorn Building, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital.

What the OpenAI-Hugging Face Breach Reveals About AI Governance Failures

University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:00:32 EST

AI breaches like the OpenAI-Hugging Face incident highlight growing governance failures. UMD experts warn that voluntary compliance is insufficient and call for preventive, independent oversight to ensure autonomous systems cannot exploit vulnerabilities or evade detection.

Applications Open for Alumni Association's Young Alumni Academy

University of Nebraska-Lincoln — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:55:41 EST

Applications are being accepted for the next cohort of the Nebraska Alumni Association's Young Alumni Academy.More than 400 recent alumni have participated in the academy since it was est

Screen Time and Social Media: How Can Parents Help Kids Thrive in a Digital World?

Yale School of Medicine — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:55:37 EST

Debates about children and screens seem to grow louder each day. They happen at school board meetings, pediatric visits, and dinner tables. In a recent interview, two psychologists at Yale Child Study Center (YCSC) shared some tips for parents and caregivers.

Learning to Live with Uncertainty May pay off at work

American Psychological Association (APA) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:00:00 EST

People who accept that there may not always be a perfect career choice and learn to make decisions despite uncertainty are more likely to find their work meaningful, satisfying and engaging, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

Motor Abnormalities Predict Mental Illness in Both General and Specific Symptoms

Association for Psychological Science — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:45:27 EST

Understanding how motor abnormalities relate to psychological disorders may provide insight into mechanisms underlying mental health issues, disease progression, and potential treatments.