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• Rice Conference Gathers 400 Experts to Tackle AI Ethics in Health Care

  30 Sep 2026 4:15 p.m.

  More than 400 experts met at Rice University to explore how artificial intelligence can reshape health care and medical research responsibly, with a focus on ethics, transparency and trust.

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• Rice University to Launch Master of Artificial Intelligence Degree in Fall 2027

  30 Sep 2026 1:04 p.m.

  Rice University will offer a Master of Artificial Intelligence degree starting fall 2027, with applications opening this year, as its faculty appear in national coverage on AI, energy and politics.

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• Rosenthal Named Yale's Next University Secretary

  29 Sep 2026 8:31 a.m. · Source: Yale University: Yale Today

  Lesley Rosenthal of The Juilliard School will become Yale's next university secretary on Dec. 1, President Maurie McInnis announced, bringing extensive nonprofit governance experience to the role.

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• Harvard Launches $150 Million Research Initiative

  29 Sep 2026 7:09 a.m.

  Harvard University announces a $150 million research initiative spanning basic and applied sciences, with awards planned to meet what it calls a moment of remarkable opportunity.

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• Rice University to Launch Master of Artificial Intelligence Degree in Fall 2027

  25 Sep 2026 12:38 p.m.

  Rice University will offer a Master of Artificial Intelligence degree starting fall 2027, with applications opening this year, as its researchers and fellows appear in national and international news.

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• Yale's Tobin Center Marks Eight Years of Connecting Economic Research to Policy

  25 Sep 2026 8:31 a.m. · Source: Yale University: Yale Today

  A new report documents how Yale's hub for economic policy has linked faculty with local, state, and national policymakers since 2018, closing the gap between research and policy.

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• Dartmouth's Guarini School Welcomes New Dean, New PhD Program and 200 Graduate Students

  23 Sep 2026 4:32 a.m. · Source: Dartmouth College

  Dartmouth's Guarini School of Graduate and Advanced Studies opens the academic year with a new dean, a new PhD program and 200 incoming graduate students.

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• Media Monitor: Cornell Chronicle Highlights Agritourism Growth, Higher Education Trust, Ebola Test

  21 Sep 2026 4:01 p.m. · Source: Cornell Chronicle

  The Cornell Chronicle reports New York agritourism has nearly doubled in farms and tripled in revenue since 2007, plus research on a portable Ebola and Lassa test and higher education's mission.

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• Whitmer Signs Eight Bipartisan Bills to Fund University Projects, Balance FY27 Budget

  21 Sep 2026 2:33 p.m. · Source: Office of Michigan Governor

  Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed eight bipartisan bills authorizing $1.3 billion in capital outlay for 27 higher education institutions and closing budget gaps without raising taxes.

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• Columbia Survey Finds Student Belonging Up, Acceptance for Race and Ethnicity Down

  18 Sep 2026 3:00 p.m. · Source: Columbia University

  Columbia's 2025 HEALS survey shows belonging rose to 57 percent from 50 percent, while agreement that students felt accepted for their race or ethnicity fell to 65 percent from 71 percent.

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• Columbia Roundup: Emmys, Bielefeld Science Prize and More Accolades for Columbians

  17 Sep 2026 3:00 p.m. · Source: Columbia University

  Columbia News monthly roundup covers awards and milestones from Aug. 26 to Sept. 17, 2026, including Primetime Emmys for two alumni and a €25,000 science prize.

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• Rice Business Opens $54.5M Virani Hall, Adding 112,000 Square Feet

  16 Sep 2026 5:35 p.m.

  Rice University celebrated the opening of Asha and Farid Virani Hall with a ribbon-cutting, adding 112,000 square feet to Rice Business alongside McNair Hall to support its growing community.

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• Rice University's 'Twilight Epiphany' Skyspace Reopens After 28-Month Closure

  16 Sep 2026 1:10 p.m.

  James Turrell's 'Twilight Epiphany' Skyspace at Rice University has reopened following a 28-month closure, drawing coverage from Houston outlets and highlighting the university's week in the news.

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• Tech Insiders Call for Humanist-Scientist Discourse Amid AI's 'Copernican Moment'

  16 Sep 2026 7:08 a.m.

  Harvard Gazette newsletter highlights tech insiders urging humanist-scientist dialogue in the AI age, plus stories on scandal prevention, a quiz, new faculty, and featured campus events.

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• Columbia Fundraising Chief Susan Feagin to Step Back as Three GS Alums Hold Senior Roles

  10 Sep 2026 3:00 p.m. · Source: Columbia University

  Susan Feagin, a 1974 School of General Studies graduate and Columbia’s interim development chief, will step back this month as three GS alumni hold senior leadership roles.

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• George Mason researcher wins $640,000 NSF CAREER award for robot learning

  10 Sep 2026 6:30 a.m. · Source: George Mason University News

  George Mason researcher Xuan Wang wins a $640,000 NSF CAREER award for robot learning, as an AI literacy program expands and Mason Korea welcomes students from nine countries.

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• Dartmouth Reports Russo Hall Opening, Campus Construction, Media Workshop, and Ectopic Pregnancy Concerns

  10 Sep 2026 4:33 a.m. · Source: Dartmouth College

  Dartmouth College reports Russo Hall opening marks housing progress, campus construction continues, a media workshop trains journalists, and a professor calls for investigating ectopic pregnancy deaths.

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• Ohio Awarded $50 Million Federal Talent Search Grant for Student Success

  9 Sep 2026 11:43 a.m. · Source: Ohio Governors Office

  Ohio secures a $50 million federal Talent Search Grant, the largest award, to support 20,000 low-income and first-generation students annually across 130 schools, fostering postsecondary success and career opportunities.

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• Rice University Experts and Research Featured Prominently in National and Local News

  8 Sep 2026 1:06 p.m.

  Rice University faculty and research are making headlines, offering expertise on President Trump's Venezuela oil deal, Texas politics, urban housing, and scientific breakthroughs, alongside campus developments and sports achievements.

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• Media Monitor: Dartmouth Provost names leadership fellows; warns of cannabis complication

  8 Sep 2026 4:32 a.m. · Source: Dartmouth News Today

  Dartmouth News Today reports the Provost has appointed inaugural leadership fellows to focus on AI and global partnerships, while also highlighting a warning about a severe complication from long-term cannabis use.

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• President Mnookin Welcomes New Undergraduates in First Columbia Convocation

  7 Sep 2026 7:00 a.m. · Source: Columbia University

  Columbia University's new President Jennifer L. Mnookin welcomed incoming undergraduates at her first Convocation, expressing kinship with the new class. She actively engaged with the university and local community throughout her inaugural summer.

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• Yale Highlights AI's Mental Health Impact, Cancer Breakthroughs, and Arts Recognition

  5 Sep 2026 8:31 a.m. · Source: Yale University: Yale Today

  Yale University addresses AI-induced psychosis, unveils promising T-cell therapy for aggressive brain cancer, and prepares to honor conductor Gustavo Dudamel. The institution also welcomed its new class of 2030 students.

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• Governor DeWine Announces Extensive Appointments to Ohio Boards and Commissions

  4 Sep 2026 3:01 p.m. · Source: Ohio Governors Office

  Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced numerous appointments and reappointments to state boards and commissions, impacting higher education, public safety, health, and financial oversight. These roles are crucial for the state's governance and strategic direction.

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• Yale Welcomes New Students, Announces Research Breakthroughs

  3 Sep 2026 8:31 a.m. · Source: Yale University: Yale Today

  Yale College welcomes its Class of 2030 and new transfer and adult students. The university also highlights new research in cancer treatments and a major collaboration to tackle turbulence in physics.

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• Rice University Builds Momentum with Record Demand and Historic Growth

  2 Sep 2026 5:05 p.m.

  Rice University is experiencing historic growth, fueled by record student demand, expanding faculty, and significant research. The university earned top national rankings, celebrated faculty achievements, and invested in campus infrastructure and sustainability.

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• House to Consider Bills on Mineral Production, Whale Protection, and Higher Education

  1 Sep 2026 12:03 p.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

  The House of Representatives will consider legislation on mineral production, North Atlantic right whale protections, and higher education funding. A resolution condemning socialism and rules for suspending motions are also on the agenda for September 1, 2026.

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• Trump's Venezuela Oil Deal Draws Scrutiny as Rice Experts Analyze Global and Domestic Impacts

  31 Aug 2026 2:05 p.m.

  President Trump's Venezuela oil deal sparks debate, while Rice University experts analyze its global energy implications and domestic political shifts. The university also navigates significant student growth.

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• Yale Welcomes New Students Amidst Breakthroughs in Vaccine and Aging Research

  29 Aug 2026 8:31 a.m. · Source: Yale University: Yale Today

  Yale University welcomed new students, emphasizing community and embracing uncertainty. The week also featured Yale research breakthroughs in a norovirus vaccine and insights into slowing the aging process through diet and exercise.

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• U.S. Census Bureau Expands College Earnings and Employment Data

  27 Aug 2026 10:33 a.m. · Source: U.S. Census Bureau

  The U.S. Census Bureau expanded its Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes (PSEO) data, adding 165 institutions across eight states. This tool helps prospective college students research earnings and employment outcomes by major and degree level, now covering 40% of U.S. graduates.

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• Concerns Rise Over AI Healthcare Tools Lacking Evidence

  27 Aug 2026 7:01 a.m.

  Warnings are emerging about the risks of approving AI tools in healthcare without robust evidence, potentially harming patients. Meanwhile, the Class of 2030 has begun settling into university life.

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