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Ҵý: RPI Announces $10 Million Gift from Alumnus and Entrepreneur Ajit Prabhu
Released: 1-May-2025 6:10 PM EDT
RPI Announces $10 Million Gift from Alumnus and Entrepreneur Ajit Prabhu
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) has received a $10 million gift from Ajit Prabhu ’98, founder and CEO of Quest Global, to establish the Ajit Prabhu Catalyst Endowment and the Ajit Prabhu Catalyst Fund, both in support of the Office of Strategic Alliances and Translation (OSAT). Prabhu launched the fund, which will assist RPI student and faculty entrepreneurs.

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Released: 1-May-2025 4:40 PM EDT
New Innovation Alliance Aims to Drive New Med Tech Ventures In Region
University of Maryland School of Medicine

A new collaboration bringing entrepreneurs and investors together with physician-scientists, surgeons, and medical technologists promises to launch the Baltimore region as a major national hub for new biomedical ventures and start-up companies.

Ҵý: Opinion: Empowering Africa’s Cities - the Case for Fiscal Autonomy and Financial Expertise
Released: 29-Apr-2025 6:35 PM EDT
Opinion: Empowering Africa’s Cities - the Case for Fiscal Autonomy and Financial Expertise
University of Pretoria

Africa is urbanising at an unprecedented pace. By 2050, nearly 60% of the continent’s population will live in cities, placing immense pressure on local governments to provide infrastructure, services, and sustainable economic opportunities. Yet, despite the promises of decentralisation, African municipalities remain under-resourced, underpowered, and underprepared.

Ҵý: Luxury Brands’ Use of NFTs as Digital Twins May Undermine the Perceived Value of Physical Products, Study Finds
Released: 29-Apr-2025 9:45 AM EDT
Luxury Brands’ Use of NFTs as Digital Twins May Undermine the Perceived Value of Physical Products, Study Finds
Bar-Ilan University

A new study by researchers from Bar-Ilan University and the University of Agder reveals that while luxury brands are increasingly linking NFTs to physical products through digital twinning, this strategy may actually diminish the perceived luxury of the physical items.

   
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Released: 28-Apr-2025 5:55 PM EDT
UWF Student Teams Place First and Second in International Society for Performance Improvement Case Study Competition
University of West Florida

Two University of West Florida student teams placed top two in the 2025 International Society for Performance Improvement, or ISPI, Case Study Student Competition held on April 13-17, in Jacksonville, Florida.

   
Ҵý: A New Framework for Assessing Climate Risks for Businesses
Released: 28-Apr-2025 6:05 AM EDT
A New Framework for Assessing Climate Risks for Businesses
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A new study categorizes corporate climate risks into physical, transition and perceived categories. Researchers propose an integrated assessment framework combining exposure data, management capabilities and market perceptions.

Released: 25-Apr-2025 7:15 PM EDT
What NFTs And "Antiques Roadshow" Have in Common
University of Iowa Tippie College of Business

A study from the University of Iowa's Tippie College of Business finds provenance plays as significant a role in the resale value of digital NFTs as it does collectibles in the real world, as gaming cards once owned by well-known game players are being resold to other players with higher premiums.

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Released: 25-Apr-2025 6:10 PM EDT
Raikes Team Gives AI a Fashion-Forward Makeover
University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Four talented students from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management are helping a national fashion retailer based in Kearney advance tow

Ҵý: How Beehive Industries, ORNL Are Advancing Aerospace Additive Manufacturing
Released: 25-Apr-2025 10:50 AM EDT
How Beehive Industries, ORNL Are Advancing Aerospace Additive Manufacturing
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Inspired by a visit to ORNL’s Manufacturing Demonstration Facility, Jonaaron Jones launched a career in additive manufacturing that led to founding Volunteer Aerospace and now leading Beehive Industries’ external parts business.

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Released: 24-Apr-2025 8:20 PM EDT
Yang Previews Chemical Recycling Innovation for Textiles
University of Nebraska-Lincoln

It is becoming harder and harder to ignore the environmental costs of textiles, and demand is still growing by leaps and bounds each year. 

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Released: 24-Apr-2025 5:50 PM EDT
Bear Breakdown: Tariffs, Trade, Tension
University of Northern Colorado

Bear Breakdown is an ongoing series where university experts share clear, thoughtful insights on today’s most talked-about issues. Each article connects headline news to real-world impact, helping readers better understand what’s happening and why it matters, while adding valuable context and sparking meaningful conversation for audiences of all backgrounds.

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Released: 24-Apr-2025 5:15 PM EDT
The Impact of Physical Activity in Early Childhood Classrooms
University of Northern Colorado

Julie Bell aims to improve the well-being of children through physical activity opportunities in early childhood education.

Ҵý: UTEP Launches Artificial Intelligence Think Tank to Address Regional Challenges
Released: 23-Apr-2025 7:00 PM EDT
UTEP Launches Artificial Intelligence Think Tank to Address Regional Challenges
University of Texas at El Paso

The University of Texas at El Paso has launched the AI Institute for Community-Engaged Research (AI-ICER), an interdisciplinary think tank designed to leverage artificial intelligence technologies to address pressing regional and national challenges.

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Released: 23-Apr-2025 6:00 PM EDT
Nebraska's Clifton Strengths Institute Selects 47 New Coaches
University of Nebraska-Lincoln

The Clifton Strengths Institute at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln has selected 47 students to serve as str

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Released: 21-Apr-2025 6:30 PM EDT
UWF Earns National Recognition for Cybersecurity Outreach Initiatives
University of West Florida

The University of West Florida placed second in the 2024 CAE-CD Community Outreach Award Competition, which is given by the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity Community to a CAE-Cyber Defense designated institution.

Ҵý: Top 10 Finalists Announced for the 2025 Ivory Prize for Housing Affordability
Released: 17-Apr-2025 12:00 PM EDT
Top 10 Finalists Announced for the 2025 Ivory Prize for Housing Affordability
Ivory Innovations

Ivory Innovations Top 10 finalists are announced for its seventh annual Ivory Prize for Housing Affordability. The award is designed to celebrate and reward innovators for their efforts and provide material support to advance their work.



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