DASHBOARD: AALTO UNIVERSITY

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Website	https://www.aalto.fi/en
Industry	University
Address	Otakaari 1 B ESPOO ETELA-SUOMEN 02150 Finland

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Aalto University is a university located in Espoo, Finland. It was established in 2010 as a merger of three major Finnish universities: the Helsinki University of Technology, the Helsinki School of Economics, and the University of Art and Design Helsinki.

+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 1 of 6 Apr 25, 2025:

AALTO UNIVERSITY: HELMI DONNER'S THE LIGHTNING ROD TO PREMIERE IN CANNES

The Lightning Rod (orig. Matalapaine), written and directed by Helmi Donner, has been selected to La Cinef, the official section of the Cannes Film Festival for short films made in film schools. Two girls dance energetically indoors; one wears a pink jumper, the other a red top.

The short film is a poetic horror drama about Irina, a young mother on the run from her poisonous relationship, and her grandmother who has her own wounds too. The film is Donner's MA film for ELO Film School Finland at Aalto University.

Previous Finnish films in La Cinef (formerlyCinefondation) are To Return Until (2010) by Salla Sorri and The Painting Sellers (2015) by Juho Kuosmanen. The Painting Sellers won the main Cinefondation Award.

The Lightning Rod is produced by Sandra Enkvist and Hadi Nikzad, and it stars Oksana Lommi, Janina Berman and Samuel Kujala.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 2 of 6 Apr 25, 2025:

AALTO COMPUTER SCIENTISTS IN CHI 2025

This year five papers from Aalto Department of Computer Science were accepted to the ACM CHI conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems. Aalto University logo on black background

The ACM (Association of Computing Machinery) CHI conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems is the premier international conference in the field of Human-Computer Interaction. CHI 2025 takes place in Yokohama, Japan from 26 April to 1 May, 2025.

Two papers were awarded with Honorable Mention:

Xiaowei Chen, Lorin Schoni, Verena Distler and Verena Zimmermann: Beyond Deterrence: A Systematic Review of the Role of Autonomous Motivation in Organizational Security Behavior Studies. Jaakko Vakeva, Perttu Hamalainen and Janne Lindqvist: "Don't You Dare Go Hollow": How Dark Souls Helps Players Cope with Depression, a Thematic Analysis of Reddit Discussions.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 3 of 6 Apr 25, 2025:

AALTO UNIVERSITY: TEACHER, SHARE YOUR INSIGHTS ON ASSESSMENT PRACTICES

Assessment is a cornerstone of teaching and learning. The Unite! European University Alliance invites all teaching faculty across its nine partner universities to take part in the Unite! Educator Questionnaire: Assessment Practices-a key initiative aimed at understanding and improving assessment strategies in higher education. Four individuals working together around a table inside an office with a large plant in the background.

This short survey (10-15 minutes) seeks to gather insights into how educators across the alliance design, implement, and reflect on student assessments. It explores themes such as assessment methods, challenges faced, underlying pedagogical principles, and what kind of support educators feel they need.

Take the survey here Kindly answer the survey by May 18. Who should participate?

The questionnaire is open to all educators within the Unite! Alliance who are engaged in teaching. Whether you're teaching a single course or coordinating entire programs, your experience and perspectives are crucial. Confidentiality

All responses are anonymous and confidential. The collected data will be used exclusively for educational research and to guide policy development across the alliance.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 4 of 6 Apr 26, 2025:

AALTO UNIVERSITY PUBLIC DEFENCE IN ORGANIZATION & MANAGEMENT, M.SC LENI GRUNBAUM

Title of thesis: Affect in Collective Organizing

Doctoral student: Leni Grunbaum

Opponent: Associate Professor Justine Gronbaek Pors, Copenhagen Business School

Custos (Chairperson): Senior University Lecturer Saija Katila, Aalto University School of Business

Affect in Collective Organizing

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 5 of 6 Apr 28, 2025:

AALTO UNIVERSITY: GROWTH ENTREPRENEUR TEEMU MYLLYMAKI: I WANTED TO SEE WHERE THE RABBIT HOLE LEADS

An entrepreneurial mindset and the lessons learned during doctoral studies at Aalto University have helped Teemu Myllymaki to become a founding partner and CEO of Measurlabs, a company selling chemical measurement services. Growth entrepreneur Teemu Myllymaki Measurlabs collaborates with partners worldwide. The business contacts are marked on a map with stickers. A red trolley is used to bring in samples sent by clients.

You've probably heard of young startup entrepreneurs who are on the lookout for a breakthrough idea to revolutionise the market. Dr Teemu Myllymaki, a chemist, is not one of them. He first considered entrepreneurship during his doctoral studies, when he realised there was a market for the materials testing he was doing. This led to the creation of Measurlabs Oy.

Measurlabs has already been placed in the national spotlight. "We were commissioned by YLE to investigate whether toys bought from the online store Temu contained any toxic substances. We discovered dangerous chemicals in the products," Myllymaki explains. First steps towards entrepreneurship

Myllymaki completed his doctoral thesis within the Molecular Mathematics research group led by physicist Olli Ikkala. The team studied spider webs, nacre, and other natural materials to understand why these materials are as strong as they are.

"I tried to create similar materials in the laboratory and find out how close nanomaterials are to naturally occurring materials. This required numerous tests and various testing methods."

News of Myllymaki's tests reached representatives of a Swiss company, who requested him to evaluate the materials manufactured by them. "The company was pleased and ordered more tests. I couldn't do them all myself, so I reached out to my friend Kalle Lagerblom for assistance.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 6 of 6 Apr 28, 2025:

AALTO UNIVERSITY: AI THAT MIRRORS HOW HUMANS BEHAVE CAN DRIVE BETTER DESIGNS FOR KEYBOARDS AND CHARTS

The human-like performance of these AI models is also transparent, paving the way for explainable AI and better human-computer interaction. Comparison of human scanpaths and model predictions for data relating to theme park visits, using bar graphs and heatmaps. Comparing human eye movements to the Chartist model in three tasks: finding a certain value in a chart, filtering, and finding the biggest value. Image: Danqing Shi.

Two new research papers examine what happens when human behaviors are linked up with the capabilities of AI models. The Chartist and Typoist models interact with, respectively, data visualizations and touchscreen keyboards, in the same way a human user would, giving a clearer 'glass-box' view into how and why these models operate the way they do. The Chartist model can read and understand charts like a human would, which could provide instant feedback for creating more understandable designs. The human-like typing errors made by Typoist, created with the Google Gboard team, can help make text entry on mobiles more accurate. Both models are being presented in late April at CHI, the premier conference for research in human-computer interaction.

If you ask people to look at the same statistical chart and answer questions based on the data, their eye movements will vary a lot, as shown in the example image. "How people move their eyes around a chart and how they then use that to comprehend what the chart is about, these two things are interrelated," says professor Antti Oulasvirta from the Finnish Center for Artificial Intelligence FCAI and Aalto University. Chartist can replicate the diversity of human eye movements when reading charts. Combined with the capability of a large language model, Chartist can then integrate what was viewed at each spot on a chart. "This connection has not been made before," continues Oulasvirta. "We can ask the model to gather information from a chart to answer a particular question, and it can make sense of the chart as a whole, in ways that really simulate human behavior."

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DASHBOARD: AALTO UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

Website	http://eng.aalto.fi/fi/
Industry	University

+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 1 of 1 Apr 25, 2025:

AALTO UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING: TEACHER, SHARE YOUR INSIGHTS ON ASSESSMENT PRACTICES

Assessment is a cornerstone of teaching and learning. The Unite! European University Alliance invites all teaching faculty across its nine partner universities to take part in the Unite! Educator Questionnaire: Assessment Practices-a key initiative aimed at understanding and improving assessment strategies in higher education. Four individuals working together around a table inside an office with a large plant in the background.

This short survey (10-15 minutes) seeks to gather insights into how educators across the alliance design, implement, and reflect on student assessments. It explores themes such as assessment methods, challenges faced, underlying pedagogical principles, and what kind of support educators feel they need.

Take the survey here Kindly answer the survey by May 18. Who should participate?

The questionnaire is open to all educators within the Unite! Alliance who are engaged in teaching. Whether you're teaching a single course or coordinating entire programs, your experience and perspectives are crucial. Confidentiality

All responses are anonymous and confidential. The collected data will be used exclusively for educational research and to guide policy development across the alliance.

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DASHBOARD: AJMAN UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY

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Website	http://www.ajman.ac.ae
Industry	University

+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 1 of 2 Apr 28, 2025:

EVENTS CALENDAR: AJMAN UNIVERSITY HOSTS INAUGURAL FAMILY SOCIETY CONFERENCE TO ADDRESS DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AND ITS IMPACT ON FAMILIES

Under the esteemed patronage of His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Ajman, Ajman University (AU) hosted the second edition of the Family and Society Conference, a landmark gathering that reinforced the University's pivotal role in shaping scholarly discourse around sustainability, family resilience, and societal development. Source: Company Website



+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 2 of 2 Apr 25, 2025:

AJMAN UNIVERSITY INNOVATION CENTER ACHIEVES REMARKABLE SUCCESS AT THE 8TH UAE HACKATHON

Ajman University Innovation Center (AUIC) marked a strong presence at the Empowering Digital Societies Summit in Dubai under the theme: "AI & Innovation for Inclusive Digital Future", organized by the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA). During the event, the winners of the UAE Hackathon 2025 Awards were announced, and four startups incubated at AUIC secured top positions-an achievement that reflects Ajman University's leadership in innovation and entrepreneurship. Source: Company Website

DASHBOARD: ALVERNIA UNIVERSITY

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Website	https://www.alvernia.edu/
Industry	University
Address	400 Saint Bernardine St Reading ​PA, 19607-1737,United States

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 1 of 1 Apr 25, 2025:

CARNEGIE RECOGNIZES ALVERNIA UNIVERSITY AS A HIGH ACCESS, HIGH EARNINGS INSTITUTION

New classification system highlights university's commitment to student opportunity and economic mobility

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DASHBOARD: BELMONT UNIVERSITY

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Website	www.belmont.edu
Industry	University
Address	1900 Belmont Blvd Nashville​, TN, 37212-3757 United States

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Belmont University is located in Nashville, TN, United States and is part of the Colleges & Universities Industry. Belmont University has 600 total employees across all of its locations and generates $374.35 million in sales (USD). There are 3 companies in the Belmont University corporate family.

+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 1 of 2 Apr 25, 2025:

BELMONT UNIVERSITY: EXPANDING PUBLIC HEALTH FOR HUMAN FLOURISHING

How one public health major turns passion and service into lasting impact

For Annalise Mitchell, a senior public health major in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, the intersection of academics and service has shaped her college experience and is paving the way for a meaningful career dedicated to helping others.

Originally from Franklin, Tennessee, Annalise has spent her time at Belmont not just excelling academically, but making a tangible difference in the community she loves.

"I always knew I wanted to help people," she said. "Public health just made sense because it allows you to impact lives in a broader way."

Recognizing Character and Service: The Sullivan Award Annalise SullivanThis spring, Annalise was honored with the prestigious Sullivan Award, a national collegiate service award that recognizes individuals of noble character who place service before self-interest.

First presented in 1890 and awarded annually at more than 70 colleges and universities, Sullivan Awards are considered the most prestigious national honors for college students, faculty and civic leaders dedicated to service. The award was created by the New York Southern Society to memorialize Algernon Sydney Sullivan, a respected humanitarian, with former U.S. President Grover Cleveland among its founding supporters.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 2 of 2 Apr 28, 2025:

VARIETY RECOGNIZES BELMONT'S FILM PROGRAM AMONG BEST IN NORTH AMERICA FOR 2025

Belmont University's Curb College of Entertainment & Music Business has again earned its place on Variety's elite Education Impact Report, cementing the Nashville program's status among North America's film education leaders for 2025. Belmont is one of just 27 institutions included in the 2025 list - and the only one in Tennessee - underscoring its growing national reputation and role in the region's creative economy. This prestigious recognition positions Belmont's still-young program alongside established industry titans from both coasts - a testament to the University's innovative approach and rapidly expanding influence within film education.

"Despite the turmoil engulfing higher education, the universities on Variety's Education Impact Report are guided by the North Star of providing eager students with the knowledge and experience to create stories and get jobs in the entertainment business," the report notes. Source: Company Website

DASHBOARD: BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY; NEW YORK

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Website	https://www.binghamton.edu/
Industry	University
Address	4400 Vestal Parkway East BINGHAMTON NEW YORK 13902 United States

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The State University of New York at Binghamton is a public research university with campuses in Binghamton, Vestal, and Johnson City, New York. It is one of the four university centers in the State University of New York system. As of Fall 2020, 18,128 undergraduate and graduate students attend the university.

+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 1 of 7 Apr 25, 2025:

BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY FULL BLOOM: PROJECT TO RESTORE NATIVE WILDFLOWERS IN THE FOREST UNDERSTORY

Once cut for timber or cleared for agricultural fields, New York's forests have since recovered - at least when it comes to the tree canopy.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 2 of 7 Apr 26, 2025:

BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY FINDING PURPOSE IN PEOPLE

Julie Efremenkova came to Binghamton undecided, but applied to Watson College as a mechanical engineering student, interested in a future career with NASA and aeronautical engineering. What drew her interest instead was anthropology, thanks to its human focus.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 3 of 7 Apr 28, 2025:

EVENTS CALENDAR: BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY: POP-UP EXHIBITION HIGHLIGHTS ART FROM HISTORICALLY MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES

April is Celebrate Diversity Month, and the Binghamton University Art Museum (BUAM) will host a pop-up exhibition curated from the museum's extensive permanent collection of more than 4,000 pieces. However, this exhibition has a twist: each piece was specially selected by a member of the Binghamton University community.

The idea was the brainchild of Richard Quiles '24, coordinator of diversity education at UDiversity Educational Institute. As an anthropology undergraduate, Quiles completed an internship as a preparator in the museum; when his internship ended, he continued to volunteer there. His connection with the museum led to his current role in the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) when BUAM Director Diane Butler introduced him to Ada Robinson-Perez, executive director of diversity education and bias response, who supervises UDiversity.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 4 of 7 Apr 25, 2025:

BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY: FINDING PURPOSE IN PEOPLE

Julie Efremenkova came to Binghamton undecided, but applied to Watson College as a mechanical engineering student, interested in a future career with NASA and aeronautical engineering. What drew her interest instead was anthropology, thanks to its human focus.

"I took Intro to Sociocultural Anthropology, and there was an emphasis placed on field work, immersing yourself in their culture and recognizing that you have so much more to learn from them than they necessarily have from you," Efremenkova said. "That human connection versus reading a textbook and working with machinery made me realize that I wanted to work with people, not parts."

Interested in how biology, evolution, culture and experience is intertwined with people's health, she is now working to see how people's culture, genetics, environment and past impact the way that they live.

To this end, Efremenkova recently completed her bachelor's in biological anthropology and is on track to earn her master's degree in biomedical anthropology as part of the 4+1 program.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 5 of 7 Apr 28, 2025:

BINGHAMTON STUDENTS COMPETED FOR NEW YORKS BEST BUSINESS PLANS. HERES WHO WON

Binghamton University students took home impressive wins from the 2025 New York Business Plan Competition (NYBPC), with a first-prize award in the agricultural technology and food service category and another team placing third in the software and services track.

Teams from the School of Management (SOM) and Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science advanced to the final round on Thursday, April 24, for the statewide intercollegiate entrepreneurship competition, which supports the next generation of entrepreneurs and business leaders.

This year's competition drew nearly 350 students, advisors and college professionals from more than 60 colleges and universities spanning each of New York state's 10 regions. Each Binghamton student who made it to the final round was either from SOM or had been mentored by SOM faculty.

Michael Bronikowski '24, a Master of Science in Computer Science student, and Luke Riddoch '24 (now a configuration management engineer at GE Vernova) placed first in the competition's Food and Agtech track. Their project, BuzzHive, builds artificial intelligence-powered beehives that monitor bee health, optimize pollination and increase honey bee survival rates to help secure the future of the agricultural food ecosystem.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 6 of 7 Apr 28, 2025:

BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY: WINDS OF CHANGE: NEW BOOK EXPLORES THE INTERTWINED PAST OF EAST AFRICA AND THE PERSIAN GULF

Since ancient times, the winds have propelled mariners from the Arabian Peninsula to east Africa and back again, shifting in tandem with the monsoon season. As a result, the region have close historical ties, from the spread of Islam to the building of modern nation-states.

In his book Zanzibar Was a Country: Exile and Citizenship between East Africa and the Gulf, Binghamton University Associate Professor of Africana Studies Nathaniel Mathews traces the history of a Swahili-speaking Arab diaspora who made their way from Oman to East Africa and back. He was recently awarded the 2025 Monsoon Book Prize in History for his work, with judges describing the book as "highly original," "intensely interdisciplinary" and written in a gripping yet analytical style.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 7 of 7 Apr 29, 2025:

BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY: THESE SIBLINGS JOINED THE BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT TOGETHER. HERE'S WHY

From having someone to point out which clubs to join or classes to take, siblings in the Binghamton University School of Management have benefited from sharing their experience at a top-ranked business school with someone who knows them best.

To find out more about this special bond, we asked some of these siblings to share their stories and why, to them, family ties run deep at SOM. Emma and Grace Spoto

Emma Spoto '24, MBA '25, earned her undergraduate degree in accounting with a concentration in management information systems. She pursued her Master of Business Administration with a concentration in accounting. Grace Spoto '26 is a business administration major with concentrations in finance and management information systems. Is there an advantage to having a family member also in SOM?

Grace: YES!! Emma has amassed a wealth of knowledge and accomplished incredible things throughout her time in SOM, including serving as president of Women in Business and being a Management 111 mentor and a career assistant. She has helped me pick my classes, perfect my resume and join the best clubs. Emma transferred into SOM, and she was able to secure an internship after just one semester! I was drawn to the job opportunities and amazing resources I could access through SOM.

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DASHBOARD: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY; ILLINOIS

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Website	https://illinoisstate.edu/
Industry	University
Address	ILLINOIS United States

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Illinois State University (ISU), in Normal-Bloomington, provides advanced education courses in more than 150 academic fields, including business, fine arts, education, and science, nursing, and technology. The school has a student body of more than 19,920 graduate and undergraduate students; about 95% are Illinois residents. ISU''s facilities include a public planetarium, 490-acre arboretum, two primary laboratory schools, and the Milner Library with more than 1.6 million volumes. The university is governed by a board of trustees selected by the Illinois govern

+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 1 of 4 Apr 25, 2025:

EVENTS CALENDAR: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY: DEPARTMENT OF POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT HOSTS 32ND ANNUAL STUDENT CONFERENCE

On April 24, 2025, the Department of Politics & Government hosted its 32nd Annual Conference for Students of Political Science. Over 100 participants presented papers and attended panels, including the conference's keynote speech. Presenters were undergraduate and graduate students from 23 universities across nine different time zones, making this a truly global student conference. Pascal Keel (Basel University, Switzerland) presents research on direct democracy.

Panel topics included Comparative Public Policy, Voting & Elections, International Diplomacy & Bargaining, & Applications of Political Theory, to name a few. Dr. Edward Goldring (University of Melbourne) gave the keynote talk entitled "Purges: How Dictators Fight to Survive." In the address, Dr. Goldring discussed the reality of purges within authoritarian regimes as a way to consolidate initial power, punish disloyalty, and to set up a future regime transition. He also offered some predictions as to what we will see in the coming years from the most well-known authoritarian states including China and Russia. Student attendees were able to field questions to Dr. Goldring, noting how important the issue of political power is to authoritarian regimes and democracies alike.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 2 of 4 Apr 25, 2025:

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY: 'SEE YOU IN A FEW YEARS!': SCHOOL OF TEACHING AND LEARNING HOSTS MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS FROM CHAMPAIGN AND PEORIA

"The more we can be honest and open with our students about their futures, the more growth and commitment we see as teachers and counselors," said Kate Robinson, a teacher at Edison Middle School in Champaign, discussing the importance of campus visits for middle school students.

On April 3, 43 seventh graders from Edison, as well as 70 sixth graders from International Prep Academy (IPA), a dual-language school also in Champaign, visited Illinois State University. On April 14, 80 sixth to eighth graders from the Lincoln K-8 School in Peoria also spent time touring campus and engaging in activities planned by the School of Teaching and Learning.

Both visits included students involved in Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID). Dr. Meghan Kessler, assistant professor of middle level education, explained, "In AVID, students build deep relationships with each other and their teachers, engage in self-reflection, and develop knowledge and skills that will equip them for success on the path towards post-secondary education and college readiness."

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 3 of 4 Apr 25, 2025:

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY: ISU AGRICULTURE RUNNER-UP AT 2025 NACTA STUDENT JUDGING COMPETITIONS, HOSTING THE 2026 EVENT

The NACTA (North America Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture) Judging Conference was held in Canyon, Texas this year and provided undergraduate students from across the country judging opportunities in a wide array of fields.

The conference is hosted each spring by a member school. The conference provides an important component in preparing students for a career in an agriculture-related field through enhancing their decision-making ability, prioritization skills, communication skills, and technical abilities within a student's chosen field.

The Illinois State University Department of Agriculture took 19 students to the event this year. The competition was at an all-time high with the conference offering a record 18 contests and hosting a record 776 registered students competing up to three times each. Students represented Illinois State in each of the 18 events offered. The teams and team members are listed below, along with awards won. Because so many teams did so well, Illinois State University was the runner-up champions in the four-year Sweepstakes Overall.

"The conference and the opportunity that our students got to compete was exceptional, in terms of educational value, seeing agriculture in a different part of the country, and preparation for the ag industry," said coach Nicholas Heller. "Even before the awards banquet, we would have considered the competition an overwhelming success."

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 4 of 4 Apr 28, 2025:

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY: CELEBRATING ACADEMIC ADVISING DURING NACADAS GLOBAL ADVISING WEEK

Illinois State University proudly honors the essential work of academic advisors during NACADA's (The Global Community for Academic Advising) Global Advising Week. From University College to every academic department, advisors work with students to promote engagement, informed decision-making, and a meaningful connection to the University experience.

Students share an appreciation for their academic advisors for helping them stay on track with getting into a particular major, for discussing future career choices, and for reminding them what they need to do to reach their goals.

Students also describe how an effective advisor will approach every student interaction with empathy and a deep understanding of the challenges that come with navigating each program and being a college student in general. According to students, the best advisors create a supportive and inclusive environment that fosters both academic and personal growth.

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DASHBOARD: BROWN UNIVERSITY; RHODE ISLAND

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Website	https://www.brown.edu/
Industry	University
Address	121 S Main St Fl 9 PROVIDENCE RHODE ISLAND 02903-2905

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Founded in 1764, Brown is a leading research university home to world-renowned faculty, and also an innovative educational institution where the curiosity, creativity and intellectual joy of students drives academic excellence.

+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 1 of 7 Apr 25, 2025:

BROWN UNIVERSITY: BROWN STUDENTS, RECENT ALUMNI EARN PRESTIGIOUS GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS

Three Brown University juniors and two recent graduates were awarded coveted scholarships to support their pursuit of graduate degrees in a variety of disciplines.

Matthew Liu and Skylar Walters, both members of the Class of 2026, earned Goldwater Scholarships for their achievements in mathematics, engineering and the natural sciences.

This year, the program awarded scholarships to 441 second- and third-year students, selected from a pool of 5,000 nominees representing 445 academic institutions from across the country. Winners are awarded up to $7,500 per full academic year to help cover costs of tuition, mandatory fees, books and room and board. Source: Company Website



+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 2 of 7 Apr 28, 2025:

BROWN UNIVERSITY IN UPCOMING COMMENCEMENT SPEECHES, SENIOR ORATORS TO REFLECT ON RESILIENCE, RESPONSIBILITY

PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] - "Home" means something different to graduating seniors Nkeke Harris and Aliza Kopans, but they both found a version of it at Brown University.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 3 of 7 Apr 28, 2025:

BROWN UNIVERSITY U.S. MATERNAL DEATHS DOUBLED DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC, AMONG OTHER FINDINGS IN NEW STUDY

Public health researchers untangle two decades of maternal mortality data and finds that while early increases were driven by reporting changes, real increases followed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 4 of 7 Apr 28, 2025:

NEW CENTER AT BROWN TO STUDY THE INTERSECTION OF CLIMATE, ENVIRONMENT AND HUMAN HEALTH

PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] - From extreme heat and air pollution to the health effects of chemicals in plastic products, society is confronting historic challenges at the intersection of climate, environment and health - challenges that require interdisciplinary expertise to drive innovative research and practical solutions.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 5 of 7 Apr 30, 2025:

AYOOLA FADAHUNSI: ANCHORED BY COMMUNITY AT BROWN, SHE LEADS WITH LOVE, JUSTICE WITH JOY

PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] - When Ayoola Fadahunsi was applying to college, she didn't just want a school that had the right programs - she wanted the right atmosphere, too.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 6 of 7 Apr 30, 2025:

BROWN UNIVERSITY FACULTY TO CONSIDER STATEMENT OF UNIVERSITY VALUES AND VOICE

PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] - A committee charged with defining Brown University's core values and developing a statement on how the University may use its voice publicly shared a revised Statement of University Values and Voice and an explanatory report with the Brown community on Wednesday, April 30.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 7 of 7 Apr 29, 2025:

BROWN STUDENTS RESCUE CAMPUS FOOD TO SERVE NEIGHBORS IN NEED

PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] - Every afternoon at 4 p.m., the Providence Rescue Mission opens its doors on Cranston Street in Providence's West End to offer hundreds of Rhode Islanders a warm, hearty meal - and for those experiencing homelessness, a safe place to spend the night.

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DASHBOARD: CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY; OHIO

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Website	https://case.edu/
Industry	University
Address	10900 Euclid Ave CLEVELAND OHIO 44106-1712

+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 1 of 23 Apr 25, 2025:

CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY: APPLY FOR THE FOWLER CENTERS 2025-26 THINKIMPACT FELLOWSHIP

Interested in learning how entrepreneurship can be used to solve social and environmental problems or building your own social enterprise project? Consider applying for the 2025-26 ThinkImpact fellowship, which aims to develop and promote businesses that create positive impacts for communities, societies and environments around the world.

Run by the Fowler Center for Business as an Agent of World Benefit, ThinkImpact is an opportunity for Case Western Reserve University students to identify social or environmental issues and form teams to craft innovative solutions.

Participation in this program also offers opportunities to attend virtual and in person workshops with other students at CWRU and around the world, gain international exposure and participate in the cultural exchange of ideas.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 2 of 23 Apr 25, 2025:

CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY: CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS FOR JEWISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH

Case Western Reserve University is home to incredible Jewish American students, faculty and staff-each with their own inspiring story to tell. Jewish American Heritage Month is celebrated annually in May and, as in past years, The Daily wants to put a spotlight on members of the university community who are of Jewish heritage.

Are you interested in speaking with us and submitting a photo of yourself? If so, The Daily's editorial team wants to write about you.

Email case-daily@case.edu by April 30 and include a bit about your journey at CWRU and a few sentences about you and how your heritage has had an impact on your life.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 3 of 23 Apr 25, 2025:

CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY: UMUT GURKAN RECOGNIZED WITH 2025 ACTS DISTINGUISHED INVESTIGATOR AWARD FOR TRANSLATION FROM PROOF OF CONCEPT TO WIDESPREAD CLINICAL PRACTICE

The Association for Clinical and Translational Science (ACTS), a nonprofit membership association of translational scientists from the nation's leading academic medical centers, honored its Translational Science Award recipients at Translational Science 2025.

At this event, Umut Gurkan received the 2025 ACTS Distinguished Investigator Award for Translation from Proof of Concept to Widespread Clinical Practice. Gurkan, the Wilbert J. Austin Professor of Engineering, has been celebrated for his groundbreaking work in developing Gazelle, a portable, affordable diagnostic tool that has transformed sickle cell disease screening and management worldwide.

Gurkan is the faculty co-director of Translational Fellows Program (TFP) at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and the Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative (CTSC) of Northern Ohio. Gurkan is also Clinical and Translational Science (CTS) Annual Pilot Award Program Lead at the CTSC.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 4 of 23 Apr 25, 2025:

CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY: MED'S SARAH TOUT TALKS ABOUT POSTPARTUM PREECLAMPSIA

I had postpartum preeclampsia like Meghan Markle. Here's what it was like Self: Sarah Tout, assistant professor at the School of Medicine, stressed that postpartum preeclampsia can be very dangerous. "There are a lot of dynamic changes in the body during this time, but anything that strikes you as not normal is something to ask your doctor about," said Tout.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 5 of 23 Apr 25, 2025:

CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY: LAW'S JONATHAN ENTIN COMMENTS ON SUPREME COURT AND BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP

Supreme Court sets stage for possible crackdown on nationwide injunctions Washington Examiner: Jonathan Entin, the David L. Brennan Professor Emeritus of Law, said that the birthright citizenship case may not be the ideal way for the Supreme Court to address national injunctions, since lower courts already rejected Trump's stance. He suggested the justices may prefer a clearer case.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 6 of 23 Apr 25, 2025:

CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY: LAW'S ERIC CHAFFEE DISCUSSES MESSAGES BETWEEN THE CHAIR OF A PENSION FUND AND A MANAGEMENT FIRM

Former Ohio teachers' pension fund official says nothing inappropriate about relationship with investment firmWCPO: Eric Chaffee, professor and the Peter M. Gerhart Distinguished Research Scholar at the School of Law, commented on how the messages between the chair of a pension fund and a management firm raised red flags about board member independence and potential breaches of fiduciary duty.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 7 of 23 Apr 25, 2025:

CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY: VEALE INSTITUTE FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF THE 2025 MORGENTHALER-PAVEY STARTUP COMPETITION

On April 8, the Veale Institute for Entrepreneurship hosted the 2025 Morgenthaler-Pavey Startup Competition at Sears think[box]. The competition challenged participants to share ideas across four areas: an idea track, research track, social impact track, and venture track.

Krupa Venkatesan and Menaka Wijeratne, both biomedical engineering and computer science majors in the Class of 2027, received the $4,000 prize certificate for first place in the social impact track. They are developing eLEXir, a cross-platform app that targets the lack of resources and qualified educators for those with developmental delays who need specialized educational support.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 8 of 23 Apr 25, 2025:

CWRU TEAM HANDBALL CLUB PLACES SECOND IN DIVISION 2 USA TEAM HANDBALL COLLEGE CHAMPIONSHIPS

After playing just four regular season matches at The Ohio State University and University of Pittsburgh, the Case Western Reserve Team Handball Club ended with a 2 win and 2 loss record. The team traveled to the University of Kentucky for the Trailblazer Conference Championships from March 1-2. After an unfortunate series of injuries to key players on the first day of the tournament, the team finished last out of the 7 teams.

Despite this result, the team was determined to finish the season strong in the College National Championships the following month at James Madison University. After the six-hour car ride into Harrisonburg, Virginia, on Friday, April 4, they won their group of 3 teams with back-to-back victories over SUNY Cortland and San Jose State after trailing for a majority of both matches.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 9 of 23 Apr 25, 2025:

CWRU MATH CLUBS EMILY YE, AUGUSTUS KAUFMANN AND AVI CHETLIN TIE FOR SECOND PLACE AT TRI-SECTION MAA MEETING

CWRU Math Club brought one team of three students to compete at the Tri-Section MAA Meeting this month and scored a 21/90 on the undergraduate mathematics competition, putting the club in second place within the Ohio teams. They tied with John Carroll University, while Cleveland State University came in first.

In the competition, students spend two hours working in teams of up to three members to solve a series of questions on a wide range of mathematical topics, including calculus, probability, geometry, algebra, linear algebra, number theory, and number theory.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 10 of 23 Apr 25, 2025:

CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY: LAW'S JONATHAN ADLER COMMENTS ON HARVARD'S RESISTING THE GOVERNMENT

Harvard University should emulate Hillsdale College and cut ties with the governmentReason: Jonathan Adler, the Johan Verheij Memorial Professor of Law, said the executive branch lacks authority to impose ideological conditions on federal funds, supporting Harvard's likely court challenge. While Harvard has resources to resist, Adler's view underscores a broader principle: reforms must come voluntarily, not via government coercion.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 11 of 23 Apr 25, 2025:

CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY: ENGINEERING'S ROBERT GAO TO BE HONORED FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING PROFESSION

Robert Gao, the Cady Staley Professor of Engineering and chair of Case Western Reserve University's Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, has been selected to receive the 2025 SME Gold Medal in recognition of outstanding service to the manufacturing engineering profession in technical communications through published literature, technical writings or lectures.

Gao is one of seven manufacturing professionals from industry and academia who are being recognized with 2025 International Honor Awards by SME, a nonprofit that represents the manufacturing industry in North America.

"This achievement is a result of many contributions from my students and collaborators who worked closely with me on advancing the state of manufacturing," Gao said. "I share this honor with them and look forward to continuing our effort in elevating the stature of Case Western Reserve University as a leader in AI-enhanced manufacturing."

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 12 of 23 Apr 25, 2025:

CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY: STAFF PARTICIPATION ACHIEVEMENT AWARD RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED

Join the Staff Advisory Council in celebrating the remarkable winners of the Staff PARTicipation Achievement Award! These outstanding individuals truly exemplify Sparta's pride and have received heartfelt support from their peers.

The council is thrilled to recognize staff members who not only demonstrate excellence but also make significant contributions to uplifting our campus community. Let's take a moment to express gratitude to the following winners!

Alexander Brandt - University General Amy Hammett - University General Brooke Davis (nee Brook Berger) - Case School of Engineering Debra Tomsick - School of Dental Medicine Dr. Naomi Drakeford - University General Erin Corwin - University General Jaleela (Ms. GG) - Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing Janon Castile - University General Jason Buitrago - School of Medicine Jen Reynolds - University General

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 13 of 23 Apr 25, 2025:

CELEBRATING OUR LEGACY: STUDENT LEADERS SHARE THEIR FAVORITE TRADITIONS AT CWRU

Case Western Reserve University's story is nearly 200 years in the making. Each April, Legacy Week celebrates the people, traditions and events that have shaped our institution-and those whose work will inspire future generations of CWRU students, faculty, staff and postdocs.

We spoke to student leaders at the university to learn about their cherished memories and favorite traditions. Then we took a look back in CWRU's history for archival photos using Digital Case-an investigation that showed that, no matter the generation, the same kinds of traditions bring our student body together as Spartans.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 14 of 23 Apr 28, 2025:

CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY: WEATHERHEAD'S LAKSHMI BALASUBRAMANYAN ADVISES ON CD RATES

CBS News: Lakshmi Balasubramanyan, an associate professor of banking and finance at Weatherhead School of Management, said that with inflation cooling, the Fed is holding interest rates steady for now. She said that market uncertainty has led to a rare yield curve inversion, making short-term CDs more attractive than usual. She noted CDs are ideal for savers seeking safety and predictable returns.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 15 of 23 Apr 25, 2025:

CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY: LAW'S ERIC CHAFFEE DISCUSSES MESSAGES BETWEEN THE CHAIR OF A PENSION FUND AND A MANAGEMENT FIRM

Former Ohio teachers' pension fund official says nothing inappropriate about relationship with investment firmWCPO: Eric Chaffee, professor and the Peter M. Gerhart Distinguished Research Scholar at the School of Law, commented on how the messages between the chair of a pension fund and a management firm raised red flags about board member independence and potential breaches of fiduciary duty.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 16 of 23 Apr 25, 2025:

CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY: WEATHERHEAD'S GREGORY HARMON SAYS TARIFF VOLATILITY HAS HIT NORTHEAST OHIO COMPANIES

'Hands tied' by Trump tariff uncertainty: Stocks of Northeast Ohio companies tumble and rebound cleveland.com: Gregory Harmon, assistant professor at Weatherhead School of Management, noted that tariff volatility has hit Northeast Ohio companies hard, with swings reflecting deep uncertainty-and manufacturing-heavy regions like Cleveland may suffer more. He also warned that slowing global demand is driving down commodity stocks such as Cleveland-Cliffs.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 17 of 23 Apr 25, 2025:

CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY: CATHOLIC STUDIES' JONATHAN TAN DISCUSSES POPE FRANCIS' IMPACT

Northeast Ohio Catholics mourn Pope Francis and discuss his legacy ideastream: Jonathan Tan, the Archbishop Paul J. Hallinan Professor of Catholic Studies at the College of Arts and Sciences, commented on Pope Francis' impact as a "transformative figure." He explained that, as the first Jesuit and Latin American pope, Pope Francis brought global, pastoral priorities to the forefront-championing the marginalized, confronting climate change and opening difficult conversations within the Church.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 18 of 23 Apr 25, 2025:

CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY: WEATHERHEAD'S JONATHAN ERNEST COMPARES PRESIDENT MCKINLEY'S TARIFFS WITH PRESIDENT TRUMP'S

Looking back on President McKinley's tariffs and legacy Spectrum News: Jonathan Ernest, assistant professor of economics at Weatherhead School of Management, said that tariffs today aren't what they were in McKinley's time. "Bringing back manufacturing jobs is less likely now," he said, "because those products require far less manual labor than they did even a few decades ago." Tariffs alone, he suggested, won't revive lost industries.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 19 of 23 Apr 25, 2025:

CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY: NUTRITION'S LINDSAY MALONE EXPLAINS BENEFITS OF CHIA SEEDS

Dietitians love chia seed water, but there are downsides Prevention: Lindsay Malone, instructor in the Department of Nutrition, explained one of the many benefits of chia seeds: keeping you regular. "Because they are high in fiber and absorb many times their own weight in water, they are a great bowel regulator," said Malone.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 20 of 23 Apr 28, 2025:

CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY: CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS FOR ASIAN, PACIFIC ISLANDER, DESI AND ASIAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH

Case Western Reserve University is home to incredible Asian, Pacific Islander, Desi and Asian American (APIDAA) students, faculty and staff-each with their own inspiring story to tell. APIDAA Heritage Month is celebrated annually in May and, as in past years, The Daily wants to put a spotlight on members of the university community who are of APIDAA heritage.

Are you interested in speaking with us and submitting a photo of yourself? If so, The Daily's editorial team wants to write about you.

Email case-daily@case.edu by April 30 and include a bit about your journey at CWRU and a few sentences about you and how your heritage has had an impact on your life.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 21 of 23 Apr 28, 2025:

CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY: CELEBRATE THE END OF THE ACADEMIC YEAR WITH THE PRODUCT MANAGEMENT CLUB

As the Product Management Club wraps up a rewarding semester filled with collaboration, learning, and product wins, it'd be great to cap it off with a relaxed hangout to celebrate our efforts and connect beyond project deadlines.

Date: Friday 2nd May, 2025

Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Location: Jolly Scholar

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 22 of 23 Apr 28, 2025:

CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY: DONATE CLEANING SUPPLIES FOR A LOCAL REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT AGENCY

Help Students for Refugees make a difference for refugees in Cleveland before the semester ends! Donate cleaning supplies to the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI), a local refugee resettlement agency that's been hit hard by the federal government's new restrictions on refugee resettlement. The drive is being held from Monday, April 28 to Friday, May 9 in Thwing Atrium. Items that can be donated are as follows:

- Dish soap - Cleaning Spray - Laundry detergent - Broom/dust pan - Mop/bucket - Trash bags - Paper towels - Toilet paper

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 23 of 23 Apr 28, 2025:

CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY: LAW'S CASSANDRA BURKE ROBERTSON DISCUSSES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE RESIGNATIONS

Justice Department lawyers work for justice and the Constitution - not the White House The Conversation: Cassandra Burke Robertson, the John Deaver Drinko-BakerHostetler Professor of Law, explained how a recent batch of resignations suggest Department of Justice attorneys still take their oaths seriously. "Their duty isn't to politics-it's to justice. When political directives clash with professional ethics, the Constitution must prevail. That's what's at stake when prosecutors walk away rather than compromise their integrity."

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 1 of 15 Apr 25, 2025:

THOMAS GREEN CLEMSON CARRIAGE SENT TO OHIO FOR RESTORATION

A piece of Clemson University history is now in Ohio being restored and preserved for future generations to view and learn from.

The one-horse carriage that belonged to Clemson University founder Thomas Green Clemson was delivered to Weaver Wagons in Dalton, Ohio, in late March, where it will be restored to its original condition in a process that will take more than a year.

The carriage was formerly housed in Sikes Hall when it was the library, but it was moved out in 1966 when Cooper Library opened and Sikes Hall was converted to administrative offices. From 1966 to 2019 it sat in the carriage house at Pendleton's historic Woodburn Plantation, where it was largely forgotten. One former Clemson resident, however, didn't forget.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 2 of 15 Apr 25, 2025:

CLEMSON UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC.: HENDERSON, KOSIOR CLAIM TOP HONORS FROM THE COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE, ART AND CONSTRUCTION

Two architecture majors have claimed the top academic awards from the College of Architecture, Art and Construction. Meryl Henderson earned the Blue Key Academic and Leadership Award, and Faith Kosior was awarded the Phi Kappa Phi Certificate of Merit.

"Meryl and Faith demonstrated tremendous passion and leadership during their time at Clemson University," said Ece Erdogmus, dean of the College of Architecture, Art and Construction. "I'm proud to see them both make the most of the No. 1 student experience, and their futures in the profession of architecture are bright."

Henderson and Kosior are both members of the Class of 2025, set to graduate in May. Meryl Henderson: Leading with spirit

When she wasn't studying in the clean, white, glassy studio spaces of Lee Hall, Henderson was a fixture at one of the most colorful Clemson traditions: Homecoming.

"The Homecoming float build is definitely my favorite Clemson tradition," she said. "I got involved freshman year when one of my friends was leading it, and I just enjoyed all of the aspects, whether it was the actual building of the physical structure, or the design, or getting to lead a group of people and meet new people and make connections."

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 3 of 15 Apr 25, 2025:

FARMING, FAMILY AND 33 CLEMSON RINGS

When you grow up in South Carolina as a member of the Rawl family, two things are pretty certain: You're going to be indoctrinated into the family farming business and you're going to attend Clemson University.

Take Chloe Rawl for instance. Growing up in Lexington, Rawl got a taste of every aspect of farming, from the intensive manual labor part to the business side of things. And with both parents having received degrees from Clemson, she was well-versed in what it means to be a Tiger. So, it was no surprise she too decided to attend Clemson.

This May, Rawl will become the 33rd member of her family to receive a degree from Clemson, with hers being in agribusiness.

"A good portion of those is from the College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences," Rawl said. "I think my family's first graduate was in the 1950s. Ever since then, we've just been involved in Clemson and have loved the University. We work with them a lot. It's really cool to me because it feels bigger than just a graduation.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 4 of 15 Apr 25, 2025:

UNIQUELY PREPARED: CLEMSON HISTORY GRADUATE HEADS TO LAW SCHOOL WITH MORE THAN JUST TECHNICAL SKILLS

A Wisconsin native, Kelli Brabson '25 came to Clemson by herself, knowing no one and having never stepped foot on South Carolina soil. Inspired by one of her high school teachers, Brabson confidently stepped into college with a History major and an interest in law. A chance encounter with Tim Garrison, Pre-Law Advisor in the College of Arts and Humanities and Director of the William Howell Pre-Law Society (of which Brabson is now President), as a freshman set Brabson on a path towards success that has led her all the way to the University of Georgia School of Law.

Looking back on her Clemson education, Brabson, a History major with a Legal Studies minor, notes how her experiences have prepared her for law school not just as a student, but as person. Investing in People, Finding Your Specialty

Specialization within a career field is a defining part of the early-career process. Though pursuing a specialty may seem daunting at first, Brabson found that it doesn't have to be. In fact, it might already be a part of who you are.

Brabson spent her college summers at a YMCA summer camp in Wisconsin. It was there that she began to identify an area of law she was interested in studying: family law.

"I'm super interested in family law now because I was with those kids every day," she said. "We worked with Child Protective Services sometimes and that really opened my eyes to kids that need advocating for. They can't do it themselves. Someone has to do it."

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 5 of 15 Apr 25, 2025:

CLEMSON UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC.: BOARD OF TRUSTEES REINFORCES UNIVERSITY'S COMMITMENT TO NATION'S TOP STUDENT EXPERIENCE

Spring meetings highlight progress toward Clemson Elevate's first pillar: Delivering an unmatched student experience

Clemson University's Board of Trustees held its spring quarterly meetings this week with a focus on the first pillar of the Clemson Elevate strategic plan: Delivering the No. 1 student experience in the nation. Through academic innovation, real-world learning and purpose-driven student engagement, Clemson continues to create an environment where every student thrives - on campus, across South Carolina and beyond. ACTION ITEMS

The Board approved Phase 2 of an expansion to Douthit Hills, which will add 360 beds, classrooms, collaborative spaces and faculty apartments to meet growing first-year housing needs. The College of Education is adding a new Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision. The Ph.D. program will supplement an existing master's program and focus on mental health services for rural schools and communities, citing strong demand and plans to seek grant funding for assistantships starting in the second year. The Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business received approval for a new master's degree in finance, the department's first graduate program, designed to build on undergraduate growth and prepare students for the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) certification. The trustees approved the reappointment of Lindsey Simmons as Chief Judge and Director of the University Court with a term to expire on June 16, 2029.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 6 of 15 Apr 27, 2025:

CLEMSON UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC.: FACULTY, STAFF AND STUDENTS HONORED WITH 2025 UNIVERSITY SPRING AWARDS

Faculty, staff and students will be honored at the 2025 University Spring Awards ceremony and reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Monday, May 5, at the Owen Pavilion at The Clyde V. Madren Center.

The awards ceremony recognizes faculty for teaching, research and service; staff members for exemplary contributions; and honors undergraduate and graduate students with achievement honors and awards.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 7 of 15 Apr 25, 2025:

CLEMSON UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC.: BOARD OF TRUSTEES REINFORCES UNIVERSITYS COMMITMENT TO NATIONS TOP STUDENT EXPERIENCE

Spring meetings highlight progress toward Clemson Elevate's first pillar: Delivering an unmatched student experience

Clemson University's Board of Trustees held its spring quarterly meetings this week with a focus on the first pillar of the Clemson Elevate strategic plan: Delivering the No. 1 student experience in the nation. Through academic innovation, real-world learning and purpose-driven student engagement, Clemson continues to create an environment where every student thrives - on campus, across South Carolina and beyond. ACTION ITEMS

The Board approved Phase 2 of an expansion to Douthit Hills, which will add 360 beds, classrooms, collaborative spaces and faculty apartments to meet growing first-year housing needs. The College of Education is adding a new Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision. The Ph.D. program will supplement an existing master's program and focus on mental health services for rural schools and communities, citing strong demand and plans to seek grant funding for assistantships starting in the second year. The Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business received approval for a new master's degree in finance, the department's first graduate program, designed to build on undergraduate growth and prepare students for the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) certification. The trustees approved the reappointment of Lindsey Simmons as Chief Judge and Director of the University Court with a term to expire on June 16, 2029.

Academic Success

University leaders highlighted Clemson University's continued commitment to academic excellence with record-setting student success metrics. The University has achieved its highest-ever four-year graduation rate at 71.0 percent, significantly outperforming the national average of 45.3 percent. Additionally, Clemson's six-year graduation rate has reached its second-highest level at 86.6 percent, compared to the national average of 77.1 percent. The University also maintains a remarkable student retention rate of 93.5 percent - its second highest ever - well above the national average of 81.2 percent.   

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 8 of 15 Apr 25, 2025:

CLEMSON CELEBRATES RIBBON CUTTING AND DEDICATION OF THE NIERI FAMILY ALUMNI AND VISITORS CENTER

Clemson University officially opened the doors to its newest and most dynamic campus facility, the Nieri Family Alumni and Visitors Center, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, April 25. The celebration honored the transformational philanthropy of the Nieri family and marked a significant milestone in the University's history, reflecting Clemson's vision for a vibrant, welcoming future.

The Nieri Family Alumni and Visitors Center will serve as the front door to the University for thousands of prospective students, visitors and returning alumni each year. The state-of-the-art facility was made possible through several generous gifts, including a $12.5 million lead gift from Michael '86 and Robyn Nieri HA '20 and their family, announced in 2024.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 9 of 15 Apr 27, 2025:

CLEMSON UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC.: NINE OUTSTANDING STUDENTS TO BE HONORED AT 2025 UNIVERSITY SPRING AWARDS PROGRAM

Clemson University announced today the 2025 student spring award recipients. Three undergraduate students and six graduate students will receive awards alongside outstanding faculty and staff during a special ceremony at the Clyde V. Madren Center's Owen Pavilion on Monday, May 5.

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The Norris Medal has been awarded since 1908 and was established under the terms of the will of the Honorable D.K. Norris, a life trustee at Clemson. The medal is given each year to a graduating student who, on the basis of exceptional scholastic achievement and leadership ability, is judged by the University Scholarships and Awards Committee to be the best all-around student. Recipients of the Norris Medal have their names affixed to a bronze plaque located in Hendrix Student Center.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 10 of 15 Apr 28, 2025:

KATHLEEN SWINNEY, CLEMSON FOOTBALL PLAYERS TO DISTRIBUTE BOOKS, CELEBRATE READING AT EVENT FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

Kathleen Swinney and Clemson University Football players will welcome students from across South Carolina to stress the importance of reading on Wednesday, April 30, at 10:30 a.m. Now in its 10th year, the Tigers Read! Initiative is organized by Dabo's All In Team Foundation, faculty from the Clemson University College of Education and Scholastic, the global children's publishing, education and media company.

The idea for the event originated with the outreach work conducted by C.C. Bates, associate dean for research and graduate studies in the College of Education, and the Early Literacy Center for South Carolina. The center serves the state by providing training and ongoing professional development for reading interventionists and primary grade classroom teachers. By working with Bates and others in the center, teachers hone their skills in early literacy assessment and instructional strategies and the teaching of striving readers and writers.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 11 of 15 Apr 28, 2025:

ON TARGET: CLEMSON SHOTGUN TEAM BUILDS COMMUNITY THROUGH SHARED LOVE OF COMPETITION

Dylan Wood was seven years old the first time he shot competitively in a tournament. Everett Fowler was 11. Today, the two Clemson seniors are leaders of the University's shotgun team - an organization comprised of approximately 30-35 students each semester. Both were attracted to Clemson in large part because of the opportunity to compete with the shotgun team.

"I'm a big outdoors guy who enjoys hunting, fishing and shooting competitively, and I've loved every minute of my Clemson experience," says Wood, a mechanical engineering major. Wood grew up in Edgemoor, South Carolina, a small community located about an hour south of Charlotte along I-77. He credits his father for his initial interest in recreational shooting.

Like Wood, Fowler's father also played a pivotal role in his curiosity. He asked to go out shooting with him one day and the rest is history.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 12 of 15 Apr 28, 2025:

CLEMSONLIFE HOLDS SPRING 2025 GRADUATION

The Clemson University ClemsonLIFE (TradeMark) program graduated 15 students during its recent commencement ceremony, which was held April 26 at NewSpring Church of Clemson.

ClemsonLIFE is a post-secondary education program for students with intellectual disabilities that prioritizes job skills and independent living. The recent ceremony allowed graduates to attend with faculty, staff, family and friends to celebrate the accomplishments of its new alumni. Dabo Swinney LIFE Graduation 2025Dabo Swinney served as the commencement speaker at the 2025 Clemson LIFE graduation.

Among these 15 graduates were four graduates of ClemsonLIFE's hospitality certificate program. This employment-based, two-year program combines classroom and employment experience to prepare students for employment in the hospitality industry.

The program welcomed special guests to the ceremony, including Clemson University President James P. Clements, Provost Robert H. Jones, College of Education Dean Kristin Gehsmann, Executive Director and Sue Stanzione Distinguished Professorship for ClemsonLIFE Joseph Ryan, ClemsonLIFE Program Director Erica Walters and Clemson Mayor Robert Halfacre.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 13 of 15 Apr 28, 2025:

CLEMSON MATHEMATICIAN ON TEAM THAT RECEIVED PRESTIGIOUS SIAM/ACM PRIZE

Clemson University applied mathematician Timo Heister is among 14 scientists honored for their work on an open-source software library that empowers researchers worldwide to solve complex science and engineering problems.

Heister is one of the principal developers of deal.II, a powerful open-source finite element library of algorithms and data structures used by scientists in various fields to simulate physical phenomena on computers. Timo Heister

They received the 2025 Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM)/ Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Prize in Computational Science and Engineering. The prize is a prestigious award given biennially to an individual or group that has made outstanding contributions to the development and use of mathematical and computational tools and methods for the solution of real-life science and engineering problems.

"I was elated that we received this award which confirms that what we're doing is valuable for the science community," Heister said. "Many scientists use the software as a tool, and what our work does is enable them to do their science."

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 14 of 15 Apr 28, 2025:

CLEMSON UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC.: ANIMAL HEALTH OFFICIALS URGE HORSE OWNERS TO VACCINATE FOR MOSQUITO-BORNE DISEASES

As spring brings warmer, wetter weather and mosquitoes begin to emerge, Clemson University animal health officials are encouraging horse owners across South Carolina to vaccinate their animals against West Nile virus (WNV) and Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus.

"Now is the time for horse owners to vaccinate, before mosquito season hits full swing," said State Veterinarian Michael Neault, director of Clemson University Livestock-Poultry Health.

In 2024, 39 equines were tested for both EEE and WNV in South Carolina. Of those, six tested positive for EEE and one for WNV. While the overall number of confirmed cases was low, the first detection occurred as early as Jan. 22.

"That's quite early," Neault said. "But South Carolina is a warm, wet state. It highlights just how important it is to stay current with vaccinations."

EEE and WNV, both transmitted by mosquitoes, have high mortality rates in unvaccinated horses - approximately 90% for EEE and 30-40% for WNV. Thanks to widespread vaccination, South Carolina typically reports fewer cases than neighboring states.

Mosquito control is also crucial. Both viruses are maintained in nature through a cycle involving the freshwater swamp mosquito, Culiseta melanura, commonly known as the black-tailed mosquito.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 15 of 15 Apr 28, 2025:

FROM MILITARY EXCELLENCE TO CLEMSON SERVICE: CLEMSON SKILLBRIDGE PARTNERSHIP RENEWED

Transitioning from military service to civilian life is no easy task.

"The transformation of leaving the military to civilian life is different for everyone. Some people find it easier to adjust to than others," says Rich Kyzer, talent acquisition partner in the Office of Human Resources.

A 2019 Pew Research Center study found 48% of post-9/11 veterans say it was somewhat or very difficult for them to readjust to civilian life after their military service.

Clemson University is part of a contingent working to improve those statistics.

Clemson is a proud Department of Defense (DoD) SkillBridge partner: a partnership that was recently renewed through 2027. The program helps service members transition smoothly from their military careers to civilian opportunities through internships, apprenticeships and training during the last 180 days of their active duty.

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DASHBOARD: DRAKE UNIVERSITY; IOWA

PermID	4298362349
Website	www.drake.edu
Industry	University
Address	2507 University Ave DES MOINES IOWA 50311-4505 United States

ACTIVITIES:
You won''t find duck, duck, goose as part of the curriculum at Drake University. The Des Moines, Iowa, school provides undergraduate and graduate education programs for some 5,500 students through its six colleges and schools: arts and sciences, business and public administration, education, journalism and mass communications, law, and pharmacy and health sciences. It has a 15:1 student-to-faculty ratio. A private school, Drake University was founded in 1881 with seed money from General Francis Marion Drake, a Civil War general and former Iowa governor, banker, railroad builder, and attorney. Drake University also hosts the Drake Relays, one of the largest track and field events in the US.

+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 1 of 9 Apr 25, 2025:

DRAKE UNIVERSITY: ROWING PREVIEW: SACRED HEART OPEN

Drake Rowing continues its season in the Sacred Heart Open in Fairfield, Connecticut, on Saturday, April 26, and Sunday, April 27. The Bulldogs, picked to finish sixth in the MAAC preseason poll, will race against Canisius (picked seventh) on Saturday and Sacred Heart (picked second) on Sunday. Head Coach Charlie DiSilvestro on the Race "We're very excited. We haven't seen any conference teams yet, so this is our first chance to race against some of the best in our conference. We've had good training this week. It was nice to get a little break over the Easter weekend, and we're ready to race the final three regattas of the season. The team has been training very hard for them all, so we're very prepared." Last Time Out The Bulldogs won the regatta in Farmer City, Illinois. They took home a trophy for the Illinois Collegiate Rowing Invitational.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 2 of 9 Apr 25, 2025:

DRAKE UNIVERSITY: WOMEN'S TENNIS ENDS YEAR IN MVC FIRST ROUND WITH LOSS TO REDBIRDS

The Drake University women's tennis season came to an end on Friday afternoon in the first round of the 2025 MVC Women's Tennis Championship. The Bulldogs, who entered the postseason at the league's No. 6 seed, battled rival Illinois State, but could not keep pace and dropped their finale, 4-2. The Redbirds earned the first point of the match after a pair of doubles victories at Nos. 1 and 2. Lana Caculovic and Silvia Pomarolli combined to beat Drake's freshman battery of Jessica Popiol and Jana Ruzic to decide the doubles portion. Pomarolli won her singles match over Elizabete Klavinska in straight sets at No. 2. Shiori Takeda and Jana Ruzic won their singles bouts in the third and fourth spots, respectively, but Illinois State eventually clinched their victory with two more doubles wins. The Redbirds' advanced the three seed into the MVC semifinals where they will face regular season champion Murray State. Drake ends its season, the first in the Calvin Song era, at 5-16 overall.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 3 of 9 Apr 25, 2025:

DRAKE UNIVERSITY: WORLD-LEADING TIME, SEVEN DRAKE RELAYS RECORDS HIGHLIGHT SECOND DAY AT DRAKE STADIUM

Iowa a ran a world-leading time in the men's university 4x800 relay en route to capturing its first Drake Relays title in the event since 2017, highlighting Friday's action at the 115th running of the Drake Relays presented by Xtream powered by Mediacom. Seven Drake Relays records were set, capped by the WACT women's steeplechase, which produced not only a Relays record but added five runners to the top 15 on the world list. Sophie Novak, a former Notre Dame standout who came in ranked third in the world, won in 9:28.48 to break the meet record. The Oregon women, making their first appearance at the Drake Relays since 1999, captured two titles in a span of 50 minutes before Iowa's eye-opening time of 7:21.88 in the 4x800.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 4 of 9 Apr 26, 2025:

DRAKE UNIVERSITY: WOMEN'S COLLEGIATE MILE RECORD, 10 MEET MARKS SET ON FINAL DAY OF DRAKE RELAYS

The final day of the 115th running of the Drake Relays presented by Xtream powered by Mediacom was one for the ages, with some of the oldest records in recent history being broken and Olympic gold medalists delighting the crowd at Drake Stadium. Ten records were set Saturday, pushing the three-day total to 21 and highlighted by a 64-year mark falling in the men's long jump. Just an hour after Minnesota sophomore Charles Godfred took down the oldest mark in the Drake Relays record book in the men's long jump, a 50-year-old meet record was erased in the women's mile, as had been expected. If that wasn't enough, Oregon junior Silan Ayyildiz set a collegiate record in the same race of 4:25.50, bettering the old record of 4:29.04 by Angela Chalmers of Northern Arizona in 1987. En route to his victory in the WACT men's long jump, Godfred went 26 feet 4 0.25 inches (8.03m) on his second jump to break the record of 26-1 0.25 (8.13m) that three-time Olympic medalist Ralph Boston set back in 1961. Godfred, the defending Big Ten outdoor champion, will get credit for a winning jump of 26-8 0.25 (8.13m), which he hit on his third attempt, but the favoring wind was over the allowable limit so that mark could not be counted as the record.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 5 of 9 Apr 26, 2025:

DRAKE UNIVERSITY: BULLDOGS DROP PAIR IN DOUBLEHEADER WITH BEACONS

The Drake softball team returned to the diamond on Saturday afternoon to begin its weekend series with a doubleheader against Valparaiso. The Bulldogs came close in both contests, but suffered a pair of losses to the Beacons first by a score of 3-2 and then 6-5. Valparaiso 3, Drake 2 It was a slow start in game one between the Bulldogs and the Beacons with no runs scored through the first three innings. Drake and Valpo were held in check offensively with each team only recording one hit over that span. Starting pitchers Paige Bedsworth and Azalya Lopez controlled the game from the pitching circle in different styles. Bedswoth relied on her defense and pitched to contact, while Lopez tallied three punchouts over the first three frames.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 6 of 9 Apr 27, 2025:

DRAKE WINS SERIES FINALE AGAINST VALPO, 6-1

The Drake softball team closed out its series against Valparaiso on Sunday afternoon and avoided a sweep with a 6-1 victory from the Valparaiso Softball Complex. For the third consecutive game, Drake was the first team on the scoreboard. The Bulldogs struck in the third inning with a sacrifice fly from Emma Dighton to take the 1-0 lead. Sam Tourtillott scored the run after leading off the frame with a double and advanced to third on a groundout. The Bulldogs used a strong pitching performance from starter Peyton Driscoll to hold the Beacons scoreless through four innings of play, but Valpo managed to finally breakthrough in the fifth. Drake found itself in a bases loaded jam with one out following an error, walk, and hit by pitch. Paige Bedsworth was called on for a relief appearance and limited the damage to just one run allowed off a groundout, which brought the game back even at 1-1. In the sixth inning, Dighton came through to give the Bulldogs their lead back. After Lili Gonzalez reached on an error, the Boone, Iowa, native found a pitch to her liking and sent it soaring over the left field wall for a two-run round tripper putting Drake back in front, 3-1. For good measure the Bulldogs then added some insurance runs in the top of the seventh to pull away from the Beacons. Dighton tallied her fourth RBI of the contest following a double in the gap to right center and Tatum Aragon added an RBI double of her own an at-bat later. The third run of the frame came across the plate courtesy of an RBI base knock from Heidi Wheeler.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 7 of 9 Apr 27, 2025:

EVENTS CALENDAR: DRAKE UNIVERSITY: ROWING FACES CONFERENCE COMPETITION IN SACRED HEART OPEN

Drake Rowing wrapped up competition in the Sacred Heart Open, with racing on Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27. The Bulldogs went up against MAAC conference competition in Sacred Heart (picked No. 2 in pre-season poll) and Canisius (picked No. 7), and finished in last place. The three schools raced for official results on Saturday and a controlled regatta scrimmage on Sunday. "They beat us today, but we rowed hard and learned a lot," Head Coach Charlie DiSilvestro said. "We didn't execute our race plan as well as we wanted to on Saturday. We made some adjustments for Sunday. On Saturday, we had technical errors. We didn't row with the patience and control we did in our preview meets." Saturday's results will count towards conference seeding for the MAAC Championship on Sunday, May 18, in Camden, New Jersey. Those results: on Saturday, Drake's first varsity eight finished at 7:13.2, the second varsity eight finished at 7:14.2 and the varsity four finished at 9:06.9.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 8 of 9 Apr 28, 2025:

2025 DRAKE RELAYS MOST OUTSTANDING PERFORMERS ANNOUNCED

The 115th Drake Relays presented by Xtream powered by Mediacom was a true showcase of elite athleticism as hundreds of participants dazzled on the Blue Oval. Numerous Relays records fell over the weekend, and five of this week's USTFCCCA Athletes of the Week earned those honors in Drake Stadium, however four athletes stood above the rest and were chosen as the Relays Most Outstanding Performers. "The 2025 Drake Relays was a tremendous success for all involved," Blake Boldon, the Franklin P. Johnson Director of the Drake Relays, explained. "These four Most Outstanding Performers are an excellent representation of just how challenging and competitive the 115th America's Athletic Classic was."

The winners of these prestigious awards consist of two athletes from the Collegiate/Invitational division and two from the High School level.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 9 of 9 Apr 26, 2025:

DRAKE UNIVERSITY: MEYER, MEN'S 4X400 FINISH FIRST TO HIGHLIGHT BULLDOG ACTION AT 2025 DRAKE RELAYS

The Drake Bulldogs produced plenty of positive results at the 115th Drake Relays presented by Xtream powered by Mediacom over the weekend. The Bulldogs' efforts included a pair of victories on the iconic Blue Oval. Thursday's Relays action had three top 10 finishes for Drake with Tyla Lumley's 16:22.92 Open 5k, good enough for sixth, and Aidan Palmer's 14:32.94 Open 5k, good enough for ninth. Anastasia Kirillov added a seventh-place finish in the women's 10k with a time of 35:27.60. Chiara Belfico came in after Kirillov in 17th position with a time of 37:43.37. Bowen Martin and Ethan Vargas each competed in the Invitational men's 5k with Martin (15:04.75) taking 15th and Vargas (15:12.75) earning 17th. Drake had three men in the 3000m steeplechase with Aziz Jdai's 11th-place time of 8:56.28 leading the way. Lanse Larsen (9:00.73) and Brendan Cain (9:03.76) finished in 15th and 17th, respectively. Hannah Kilday posted a 26th-place finish in the women's steeple with a time of 12:18.46. The first of Drake's two wins came on Friday at Meyer was back on the track in the women's 800. She overcame a less-than-ideal start to lead most of the way and post a 2:03.95. Meyer's win was the first for the Dogs at the Drake Relays since Brooke Mullins' steeplechase victory two years ago.

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DASHBOARD: ETH ZURICH

Website	https://ethz.ch/en.html
Industry	University
Address	Ramistrasse 101, 8092 Zurich, Switzerland

+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 1 of 2 Apr 25, 2025:

ETH ZURICH CHAMPION OF THE ARCHITECTURAL PROJECT

Graubunden architect and ETH Professor Andrea Deplazes has embraced the linkage between design and construction both in teaching and practice. In the noughties, he became a pioneer of sustainable construction, epitomised by the Monte Rosa hut near Zermatt. Deplazes is set to retire in July.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 2 of 2 Apr 29, 2025:

ETH ZURICHULTRASOUND AND CILIA TO CLEAN IMPLANTED STENTS AND CATHETERS

Urinary stents and catheters are implanted medical tubes that are widely used in human and veterinary medicine to drain urine to/from the bladder. Ureteral stents are used when the ureter, the duct between the kidney and bladder, is blocked by tumors, pregnancy, stones or anatomical narrowing. Biofilm, produced by bacteria, and crystalline deposits, called encrustation, grow on the inner and outer walls of such stents and catheters soon after implantation and are among the main causes of failure of these devices because they lead to painful blockages and urinary infections. To mitigate these issues, urinary stents and catheters therefore must be replaced every two to six months, which not only considerably restricts the quality of life of those affected but also leads to high hospital load and costs.

In a recent study led by Daniel Ahmed, Professor of Acoustic Robotics at ETH Zurich, and Francesco Clavica from the ARTORG Center at the University of Bern, the interdisciplinary team mimicked the architecture and flow conditions of stented ureters and proved that ultrasound-activated artificial cilia on the stent's surface can efficiently remove biofilms and encrustations. These findings were published in the scientific journal external pagePNAS

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DASHBOARD: EPSOM AND ST HELIER UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

PermID	5034968609
Website	http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk
Industry	University

ACTIVITIES:
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust owns and operates hospitals. Its services include specialty medicine; diagnostics and pharmacy; surgery; general and emergency medicine; renal and cancer services; critical care and anaesthetics; women and children's services; and elective orthopaedic centre. The company also provides stroke, immunology, sexual health, allergy, and dermatology services. Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust was founded in 1999 and is based in Carshalton, United Kingdom.

+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 1 of 1 Apr 28, 2025:

HOSPITALS HAVE BRIGHT IDEA AS ENERGY IMPROVEMENTS SAVE CASH AND EMISSIONS

Energy upgrades across three hospitals are under way - lighting the way for millions of pounds in much-needed savings.

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DASHBOARD: FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY

PermID	4296611708
Website	www.fsu.edu
Industry	University
Address	600 W College Ave Tallahassee​, FL, 32306-1096 United States

ACTIVITIES:
Home to the Florida State Seminoles, Florida State University offers more than 300 undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs, including M.D. (medicine) and J.D. (law) programs. The educational institution has 16 colleges dedicated to academic fields ranging from liberal arts, music, visual arts, and education, to criminology, engineering, social work, and information. A major research institution, the university is home to the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, or "Mag Lab," the only national lab in Florida and the only such high-magnetic facility in the US. Florida State was founded in 1851 and is part of the 11-school State University System of Florida.

+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 1 of 1 Apr 26, 2025:

FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITYA MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT MCCULLOUGH ABOUT OPENING THE STUDENT UNION

Dear FSU Family,

In the wake of the tragic events on April 17, I find myself reflecting on that terrible day and the needs of our community.

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DASHBOARD: JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY ANANTAPUR

PermID	5037622170
Website	https://www.jntua.ac.in/
Industry	University
Address	Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya Rd, JNTU College Of Engineering, Sharada Nagar, Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh 515002

ACTIVITIES:
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Anantapur is a state university in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, India. Founded in 1946, it has since 1973 been a constituent college of Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, as set by The Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Act, 1972.

+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 1 of 2 Apr 25, 2025:

JNTUA, EXAM BRANCH - B.TECH III YR II SEM (R20) REGULAR & SUPPLE APRIL/MAY 2025 EXAMS - DATE: 03.05.2025 (TIME: 02: 00 PM TO 05: 00 PM) - DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING & HEAT TRANSFER - RESCHEDULED CIRCULAR FROM DE

JNTUA, Exam Branch - B.Tech III Yr II sem (R20) Regular & Supple April/May 2025 Exams - Date: 03.05.2025 (Time: 02:00 PM to 05:00 PM) - Digital Signal Processing & Heat Transfer - Rescheduled Circular from DE

https://www.jntua.ac.in/jntua-exam-branch-b-tech-iii-yr-ii-sem-r20-regular-supple-april-may-2025-exams-date-03-05-2025-time-0200-pm-to-0500-pm-digital-signal-processing-hea/ Source: Company Website



+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 2 of 2 Apr 28, 2025:

JNTUA, EXAM BRANCH - B.TECH III YR II SEM (R20) REGULAR & SUPPLE APRIL/MAY 2025 EXAMS - DATE: 03.05.2025 (TIME: 02: 00 PM TO 05: 00 PM) - POSTPONED & RESCHEDULED CIRCULAR FROM DE

JNTUA, Exam Branch - B.Tech III Yr II sem (R20) Regular & Supple April/May 2025 Exams - Date: 03.05.2025 (Time: 02:00 PM to 05:00 PM) - Postponed & Rescheduled Circular from DE

https://www.jntua.ac.in/jntua-exam-branch-b-tech-iii-yr-ii-sem-r20-regular-supple-april-may-2025-exams-date-03-05-2025-time-0200-pm-to-0500-pm-postponed-rescheduled-circular/ Source: Company Website

DASHBOARD: KIIT UNIVERSITY

PermID	5037367837
Website	https://kiit.ac.in/
Industry	University
Address	KIIT Road, Patia, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751024

ACTIVITIES:
Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, formerly KIIT University, is a private institute deemed to be university located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.

+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 1 of 1 Apr 26, 2025:

KIRTI KALPANA 2025: KIIT SCHOOL OF FASHION TECHNOLOGY HOSTS A DAZZLING DISPLAY OF TALENT

The KIIT School of Fashion Technology hosted its much-anticipated annual graduate fashion show, Kirti Kalpana 2025, a celebration of creativity, craftsmanship and the culmination of four years of rigorous training in fashion and textile design.

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DASHBOARD: KAZAN FEDERAL UNIVERSITY

PermID	5040694277
Website	https://kpfu.ru/eng/admission
Industry	University
Address	ul. Kremlevskaya, 18 KAZAN RESPUBLIKA TATARSTAN 420008 Russia

ACTIVITIES:
Kazan Federal University is a public research university located in Kazan, Russia. Kazan Federal University is one of the oldest and prestigious university in Russia. Founded in 1804 as Imperial Kazan University, famous mathematician Nikolai Ivanovich Lobachevsky served there as the rector from 1827 until 1846.

+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 1 of 1 Apr 25, 2025:

RAIS (HEAD) OF TATARSTAN RUSTAM MINNIKHANOV REELECTED CHAIRMAN OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD OF KFU

Igor Levitin, Advisor to the President of the Russian Federation, Honorary Doctor of Kazan University, also joined the work of the Supervisory Board via videoconference.

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DASHBOARD: MAKERERE UNIVERSITY

PermID	5035525598
Website	https://www.mak.ac.ug/
Industry	University
Address	P.O. Box 7062 Wandegeya KAMPALA Uganda

ACTIVITIES:
Makerere University, Kampala is Uganda''s largest and oldest institution of higher learning, first established as a technical school in 1922. It became an independent national university in 1970.

+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 1 of 1 Apr 25, 2025:

MAKERERE UNIVERSITY: UHURU KENYATTA, AFRICAN LEADERS INSPIRE YOUTH AT GUILD LEADERS' SUMMIT

In a vibrant celebration of youth leadership and African unity, Makerere University hosted the Second Annual Guild Leaders' Summit, an event that brought together high-profile dignitaries, student leaders, and international partners for a powerful dialogue on the future of the continent. The summit, organized by the Guild Presidents Leadership Academy, served as a rallying point for East Africa's young leaders to confront Africa's most urgent challenges-on their own terms and with their own solutions. A Warm Welcome and Reflections on Makerere's Legacy

The Vice Chancellor, Professor Barnabas Nawangwe, welcomed the distinguished guests, who included Former President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya, Uganda's Vice President H.E. Jessica Alupo, former Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Ruhakana Rugunda, Justice Simon Byabakama, Hon. Mathew Rukikaire, and European Union Deputy Ambassador Mr. Guillaume Chartrain, among others.

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DASHBOARD: MIAMI UNIVERSITY

PermID	4296295244
Website	www.miamioh.edu
Industry	University
Address	501 E High St Oxford​, OH, 45056-1846 United States

ACTIVITIES:
Not that Miami, the other one. Named for the Miami Indian Tribe that inhabited the area now known as the Miami Valley Region of Ohio, Miami University emphasizes undergraduate study at its main campus in Oxford (35 miles north of Cincinnati) as well as at commuter campuses in Hamilton, Middletown, and West Chester, Ohio, and a European Center in Luxembourg. The school offers bachelors, masters, and doctoral programs in areas including business administration, arts and sciences, engineering, and education. Its student body includes more than 15,000 undergraduates on the Oxford campus; 2,500 graduate students; and another 5,700 students attending satellite campuses. Miami University was established in 1809.

+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 1 of 1 Apr 25, 2025:

MIAMI UNIVERSITY: FINALISTS FOR VP AND CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER POSITION WILL VISIT CAMPUS STARTING APRIL 29

Finalists for the inaugural position of vice president and Chief Human Resources Officer will be visiting campus starting this week.

Public open forums will be held starting April 29 in Kreger Hall 319. Chris Lehman

April 29, 9:30-10 a.m., public open forum, Kreger Hall 319 Candidate feedback

Chris Lehman is the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at the University of Vermont, where he leads the university's people strategy to foster an engaged, high-performing workforce. Leaders at the University of Vermont describe Lehman as, "A strategic leader who quickly builds trusting relationships with the community through collaboration and delivering results."

Prior to joining the University of Vermont, Lehman served as CHRO at OTC Industrial Technologies, a $1 billion engineered equipment distribution and service company based in Columbus. There, he led transformative HR initiatives focused on talent and leadership development, total rewards optimization, and culture change.

Lehman holds a B.S. from Manchester College and earned his MBA with honors from the University of Notre Dame.

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DASHBOARD: MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY

PermID	4298219268
Website	https://msu.edu/
Industry	University
Address	426 Auditorium Rd East Lansing ​, MI, 48824-2600 United States

ACTIVITIES:
Remember the Spartans' You should if you graduated from a land-grant university in the US. Founded in 1855, Michigan State University (MSU) was the model of a land-grant institution made into law in 1862. Today, MSU and its 49,700 students cover a lot of land in East Lansing. The university offers more than 200 programs of study through 17 colleges. It has extensive programs in core fields including education, physics, psychology, medicine, and communications. It is also a leading research university with top-ranked international studies programs. As a highly ranked research university, MSU is awarded millions of dollars in research grants each year from public and private entities.

+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 1 of 7 Apr 29, 2025:

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY: FAULTY VOICE: DIALOGUE AS A RIGHT AND A RESPONSIBILITY

Shireen Al-Adeimi is an assistant professor in the College of Education. Her research advances dialogic classroom practices that improve elementary school students' critical thinking and reasoning skills.

Shireen Al-Adeimi In the words of a fourth-grade student whose classroom my graduate research assistant and I were observing, I am a "talk scientist." My work focuses on dialogic classroom discourse - how it can be captured through validated observation tools, how it can be used to build K-12 students' literacy skills and how teachers and students can develop critical stances through talk. I explore these questions through a range of methodological approaches, from experimental design to qualitative interviewing, using tools such as statistical modeling and discourse analysis. This breadth reflects a commitment not to any single method, but to the pursuit of understanding: how and why we talk, and what it means when we fall silent.

As a former middle school English language arts teacher, I have seen how books offer readers a window into others' lives and a mirror reflecting their own, as scholar Rudine Sims Bishop wrote in 1990. But as Socrates reminds us, books alone are static companions; they cannot respond to our questions or challenge our assumptions. We turn to one another for that work. We talk to make meaning, to negotiate understanding and to refine our thinking.

This interest in dialogue is both culturally and professionally rooted. My own ideas have been shaped through conversations in classrooms, in community spaces and at home, where talk was the primary vehicle through which we made sense of the world around us. At the heart of dialogue is a profound curiosity about how others see the world - a curiosity that creates the possibility of understanding, even across deep difference.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 2 of 7 Apr 25, 2025:

STUDENT VIEW: AT MSU, YOU CAN TRY EVERYTHING

Evan Katz is a graduating senior at Michigan State University, earning a degree in journalism with a concentration in sports journalism. Originally from West Bloomfield, Michigan, Katz plans to pursue a career in public relations and communications following graduation.

This summer, he will begin a communications internship with Visit Detroit. Katz credits his time at MSU for providing him with transformative opportunities and experiences and he looks forward to what the future holds. He often reflects on a favorite quote from Mrs. Frizzle: "Take chances, make mistakes, and get messy"-words he believes are essential not just in college, but in life.

On the banks of the Red Cedar, there's a school that's known to all. Its opportunities are vast, helping its people go anywhere. (Yes, I am aware that's not the words.)

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 3 of 7 Apr 25, 2025:

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY: LYRA AND 'A STORMY SEA'

On Wednesday, April 9, TransAction and Transforming Theatre Ensemble, or TTE, in the Office for Institutional Diversity and Inclusion, hosted an event that featured the reading of "A Stormy Sea," a play by student Lyra Opalikhin about a transgender student's journey at Michigan State University. Lyra Opalinkin Lyra Opalikhin, a third-year James Madison College student at Michigan State University, is passionate about activism and community involvement at MSU, particularly within the LGBTQIA2S+ community. One-way Opalikhin stays involved is through TransAction, a registered student organization for transgender, nonbinary, two-spirit, gender-fluid, gender nonconforming and questioning MSU undergraduate students that was founded in 2010. Opalikhin also serves on TransAction's executive board. Lyra Opalikhin

Opalikhin has helped with many successful events for TransAction, including "Breakfast and Binders," which provides breakfast to attendees as well as free informational and gender-affirming resources, and the "Transgender Day of Visibility Movie Night," which brought in 60 attendees to view and discuss the 2024 horror/fantasy film, "I Saw the TV Glow."

Opalikhin says students can always reach out to the TransAction office via Instagram or email. While the office's location is kept private, students can access gender-affirming resources, free clothing through the Transform Closet, and a community that offers weekly meetings and activities. The organization also advocates for gender-inclusive housing initiatives. To access these resources students can reach out to TransAction.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 4 of 7 Apr 28, 2025:

SPARTAN BUS TOUR TO EXPLORE STRONG BOND BETWEEN MSU AND DETROIT

On the northwest side of the city, Michigan State University Extension's first urban agriculture center - the Detroit Partnership for Food, Learning and Innovation - is growing good food on a formerly abandoned site. Off Woodward Avenue in Midtown at the MSU Detroit Center, the MSU Community Music School - Detroit is providing high-quality music education and music therapy services for all ages, abilities and incomes. Downtown, the Apple Developer Academy is empowering Detroiters to master high-demand skills in the world's most vibrant app ecosystem. And in the New Center neighborhood, the Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences Research Center, which will seek solutions for public health challenges, is currently under construction, set to open in 2027. Two people standing behind stacks of produce in front of a Spartan helmet seal Naim Edwards (left), the Detroit Partnership for Food, Learning and Innovation's director, and Stathis Pauls with a harvest at Michigan State University's first urban agriculture research center. Photo by Jacob Templin-Fulton.

For decades, Michigan State University has been working with partners in the city to support economic development, advance the arts, transform schools, improve health and protect the environment. And, after a successful, illuminating trip with visits along the western Lower Peninsula of Michigan in the fall of 2024, this May, the Spartan Bus Tour heads to Detroit.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 5 of 7 Apr 28, 2025:

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY: NEW RESEARCH SHATTERS LONG-HELD BELIEFS ABOUT ASTEROID VESTA

For decades, scientists believed Vesta, one of the largest objects in our solar system's asteroid belt, wasn't just an asteroid. They concluded that Vesta has a crust, mantle and core - fundamental properties of a planet.

Astronomers studied it for clues to how early planets grew, and what Earth might have looked like in its infancy.

Now, Michigan State University has contributed to research that flips this notion on its head.

A team led by the NASA Jet Propulsion Lab or JPL published a paper in Nature Astronomy revealing Vesta's interior structure is more uniform than previously thought. These findings startled researchers who, until then, assumed Vesta was a protoplanet that never grew to a full planet.

"The lack of a core was very surprising," said MSU Earth and Environmental Sciences Assistant Professor Seth Jacobson, a co-author on the paper. "It's a really different way of thinking about Vesta."

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 6 of 7 Apr 29, 2025:

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY: COUNTDOWN TO COMMENCEMENT: MSU TO CELEBRATE CLASS OF 2025 THIS WEEKEND

Michigan State University will celebrate over 10,000 graduates during commencement ceremonies across baccalaureate, master's, doctoral and professional programs at the Breslin Student Events Center and Wharton Center for Performing Arts beginning May 1.

"Commencement is an opportunity to celebrate our students' achievements and reflect on the unique journeys that they've each taken to reach this moment," said MSU President Kevin M. Guskiewicz, Ph.D. "I am proud to salute the class of 2025 and look forward to seeing how they enrich their communities and the world around them."

This semester, the 7,331 bachelor's degree candidates represent 79 of Michigan's counties, all 50 states and 57 countries. Among those baccalaureate degrees are 850 members of the Honors College, 128 student-athletes and 39 veterans. This year's graduating class ranges in age from 19 to 56 years old.

This graduating class also boasts 275 graduates earning the highest scholastic average one can achieve - a 4.0 GPA. The students received the Board of Trustees Award for their academic excellence at the April 11 board meeting and will receive recognition at their college ceremonies.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 7 of 7 Apr 29, 2025:

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY: THE WEEK IN PHOTOS: APRIL 22-28, 2025

The week in photos: April 22-28, 2025

https://msutoday.msu.edu/news/2025/2025-04-29-photo-gallery

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DASHBOARD: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY; NEW YORK

Website	https://www.nyu.edu/
Industry	University
Address	665 Broadway, 10th Floor New York, New York 10012

ACTIVITIES:
More than 175 years ago, Albert Gallatin, the distinguished statesman who served as secretary of the treasury under Presidents Thomas Jefferson and James Madison, declared his intention to establish "in this immense and fast-growing city. a system of rational and practical education fitting for all and graciously opened to all." Founded in 1831, New York University is now one of the largest private universities in the United States. Of the more than 3,000 colleges and universities in America, New York University is one of only 60 member institutions of the distinguished Association of American Universities.

+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 1 of 6 Apr 25, 2025:

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES ELECTS THREE NYU FACULTY AS 2025 FELLOWS

Deborah Archer, Faye Ginsburg, and Liam Murphy among this year's selections

NYU's 2025 Fellows (l to r): Liam Murphy, Faye Ginsburg, and Deborah Archer. Photos courtesy of NYU' s School of Law and Marcial Godoy-Anativia.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 2 of 6 Apr 28, 2025:

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY: LONG INVISIBLE MOLECULAR CLOUD DISCOVERED NEAR OUR SOLAR SYSTEM

The detection of the celestial body by international team of scientists could redefine understanding of interstellar medium An artistic representation of what the Eos molecular cloud would look like in the sky if it were visible to the naked eye. Credit: Composite image: NatureLifePhoto/Flickr (New York City Skyline), Burkhart et al. 2025Credit: Composite image: NatureLifePhoto/Flickr (New York City Skyline), Burkhart et al. 2025. An artistic representation of what the Eos molecular cloud would look like in the sky if it were visible to the naked eye. Credit: Composite image: NatureLifePhoto/Flickr (New York City Skyline), Burkhart et al. 2025Credit: Composite image: NatureLifePhoto/Flickr (New York City Skyline), Burkhart et al. 2025.

An international team of scientists has discovered a potentially star-forming cloud that is one of the largest single structures in the sky and among the closest to the sun and Earth ever to be detected.

The scientists have named the molecular hydrogen cloud "Eos," after the Greek goddess of mythology who is the personification of dawn. Their discovery, outlined in a study published in Nature Astronomy, stems from an innovative analytical method.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 3 of 6 Apr 28, 2025:

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY: SCIENTISTS OBSERVE HOW BLOBS FORM CRYSTALS AND DISCOVER A NEW CRYSTAL TYPE

Crystals-from sugar and table salt to snowflakes and diamonds-don't always grow in a straightforward way. New York University researchers have captured this journey from amorphous blob to orderly structures in a new study published in Nature Communications.

In exploring how crystals form, the researchers also came across an unusual, rod-shaped crystal that hadn't been identified before, naming it "Zangenite" for the NYU graduate student who discovered it.

Order from chaos

Crystals are solid materials made up of particles that arrange themselves in repeating patterns. This process of self-assembly-"orchestrating order from chaos," as the researchers describe it-was once thought to follow a predictable, classic pattern of growth. But instead of always forming building block by building block, scientists are learning that crystals can grow through more complex pathways.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 4 of 6 Apr 28, 2025:

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY: SOME ENCHANTED EVENING

"One of my very great privileges as president of NYU is shining a spotlight on remarkable talent," said Linda G. Mills as she took to the stage for the 2025 Tisch Gala. "Tisch is so much more than a school. It's an engine of creativity, a platform for artists, and a force that shapes our cultural landscape."

That's not hyperbole. In the last year alone, the number of major entertainment industry award wins or nominations garnered by alumni, faculty, or friends of the Tisch School of the Arts is astounding (12 Oscars, 10 Grammys, 87 Emmys, and 70 Tonys). "At the helm of this remarkable community," Mills continued, "is a leader who embodies its creative spirit-Dean Allyson Green."

Since 2003, the Tisch School of the Arts (TSOA) has recognized its luminaries at its annual fete. This year's two honorees were writer Winnie Holzman (TSOA '83) and actor/producer Daniel Dae Kim (TSOA '96), while Green was the unofficial third.

In September 2024, Mills announced that Green would be stepping down from her deanship, but not from TSOA; she will continue to teach in the school's Department of Art and Public Policy and Department of Dance. The Tisch Gala provided the ideal opportunity for the TSOA community to express their deep appreciation and abiding respect for Green, who has helmed the school since 2014.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 5 of 6 Apr 28, 2025:

NYU NAMES KRISTINA ROSE DEAN OF NYU LIBRARIES

An NYU Librarian for More than 20 Years, Rose's Appointment is Effective May 1 Photo of Kristina Rose Kristina Rose

NYU President Linda G. Mills and Provost Georgina Dopico today announced that Kristina Rose-who has been serving since January as interim dean-has been named NYU's dean of libraries, effective May 1.

President Mills said, "We are very pleased to name Kristina Rose to this position. Over the course of her long service, Kristina has taken on responsibilities for a wide range of services to support our students' and faculty's access to collections for teaching, learning, and research. She has been instrumental in helping NYU's libraries stay apace of changes in pedagogy, research, and student needs. She brings a wealth of experience to this post, and great familiarity with the workings of NYU's libraries. In moments of enormous challenge-such as the pandemic-this has enabled her to play a vital role and provide a steadying hand in ensuring that the library supported carrying on the University's educational and research missions. We have no doubt that she will do an excellent job.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 6 of 6 Apr 29, 2025:

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY: 'SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE' LEGEND MOLLY SHANNON (TISCH '87) TO SPEAK AT THE UNIVERSITY'S 2025 COMMENCEMENT

This year's speaker will be actress, New York Times bestselling author, and NYU Tisch School of the Arts alumna Molly Shannon ('87), who will receive a Doctor of Fine Arts degree, honoris causa. With a distinguished career spanning film, television, and stage, Shannon is renowned for her six-year tenure on Saturday Night Live-where she created some of the show's most memorable characters. She has amassed multiple Primetime Emmy nominations, a Screen Actors Guild Award (Only Murders in the Building), an Independent Spirit Award (Other People), a Critics' Choice Award nomination (The Other Two), as well as critical acclaim for her roles in HBO's wildly popular series The White Lotus and Divorce, and for films including Marie Antoinette, Year of the Dog, Talladega Nights, Superstar, and How the Grinch Stole Christmas, among many others.

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DASHBOARD: NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY; ILLINOIS

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Website	https://www.northwestern.edu/
Industry	University
Address	633 Clark St EVANSTON ILLINOIS 60208-0001 United States

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With its main campus in the Chicago suburb of Evanston, Northwestern University (NU) serves its approximately 21,000 students through about a dozen schools and colleges such as the Medill School of Journalism and the McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Its Chicago campus houses the schools of law and medicine, as well as several hospitals of the McGaw Medical Center. With a faculty of more than 3,300, the school has a student-to-teacher ratio of about 6:1. NU is home to several research centers and community outreach programs; it also has a branch in Qatar. It is the only private member of the Big 10 conference; varsity sports include soccer, football, basketball, and fencing.

+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 1 of 2 Apr 28, 2025:

NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY FIRST SYNTHETIC MINI PRION SHOWS HOW PROTEIN MISFOLDING MULTIPLIES

EVANSTON, Ill. --- Scientists at Northwestern University and University of California, Santa Barbara have created the first synthetic fragment of tau protein that acts like a prion. The "mini prion" folds and stacks into strands (or fibrils) of misfolded tau proteins, which then transmit their abnormally folded shape to other normal tau proteins.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 2 of 2 Apr 28, 2025:

NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY SURVIVING CANCER, STILL SUFFERING: SURVEY REVEALS GAPS IN FOLLOW‑UP CARE

CHICAGO --- More Americans are beating cancer than ever, yet many still grapple with treatment's long shadow - especially on their mental health.

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DASHBOARD: OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY

Website	https://agriculture.okstate.edu/
Industry	University
Address	Stillwater,OK 74078

ACTIVITIES:
Oklahoma State University is the flagship campus of its namesake (OSU) system, which also includes OSU-Tulsa, OSU-Oklahoma City, OSU-Okmulgee, the OSU Center for Health Sciences in Tulsa, the OSU College of Veterinary Medicine, and the Oklahoma Agricultural Experiment Station. OSU offers courses in a variety of disciplines and confers undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and professional degrees in everything from agriculture and the arts to business and engineering. Altogether, the system boasts an enrollment of about 36,000 students across its five campuses; its student-teacher ratio is about 17:1.

+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 1 of 5 Apr 25, 2025:

OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY: CEAT WELL REPRESENTED AT THE 2025 COWBOY100 HONOREE GALA

Hosted by the Riata Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, in conjunction with the Oklahoma State University Foundation, the Cowboy100 honored the top 73 OSU owned-or-led businesses at the fourth annual Honoree Gala on March 28.

The Cowboy100 is a celebration to acknowledge the business and leadership achievements of OSU graduates. It highlights the contribution of entrepreneurial graduates from across the university and their positive influence on OSU, its students and the nation.

The College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology was well represented with its alumni receiving awards and recognition.

"The 2025 Cowboy100 showcased another exceptional group of individuals and businesses, highlighting the remarkable talent and innovation within our OSU community," said Chad Mills, director of the Riata Center. "The energy in the room was palpable, reflecting the passion and dedication of our 2025 honorees. As we look to the future, we are excited to see how the Cowboy100 program will continue to foster growth and success, driving forward the entrepreneurial spirit that defines us."

Two unique awards were presented at the gala. The Cowboy100 award is based on business growth over a three-year span from 2021-23. The Blazing10 award recognized top-line revenue. Independent accounting partner JTaylor calculated both important measures of success for each business.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 2 of 5 Apr 25, 2025:

OSU-OKC STUDENT SELECTED AS 2025 WOMEN FOR OSU SCHOLAR

Danny M. Ellerd, an Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City student, has been awarded a prestigious scholarship from the Women for OSU organization.

Ellerd has been selected as a 2025 Women for OSU Scholar. The scholarship was presented during the annual Women for OSU Symposium on April 24 at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater.

Women for OSU is a diverse group of visionary women dedicated to inspiring leadership and financial support for OSU. The organization focuses on increasing female donor participation and total giving to the university. Each year, the group awards scholarships to outstanding students and recognizes leaders in philanthropy.

Ellerd, who majors in computer information systems, was recognized for his exceptional academic performance and commitment to community service. His challenges with addiction and homelessness have shaped his passion for empowering individuals facing similar struggles. He shares his journey in "Recovery is Possible," a book detailing his path through addiction, homelessness and recovery.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 3 of 5 Apr 25, 2025:

OSU STUDENT EXPLORES POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UNREST THROUGH RESEARCH

Oklahoma State University senior Kylie Hammack's work could have global implications for foreign aid effectiveness.

She is using her undergraduate research experience to explore the complex relationship between economics and political unrest in sub-Saharan Africa.

A double major in political science and economics, Hammack's research bridges both fields, focusing on how local corruption and economic development can influence a foreign aid project's success. Her latest project zeroes in on Uganda, Tanzania, Nigeria and Kenya, using local-level data to understand how corruption affects foreign aid outcomes in these nations.

"I think it's important to understand where foreign aid goes and when it is successful - and when it's not," Hammack said. "Especially now, as we think about the future of global development, knowing the conditions that make aid work really matters."

Hammack began her research journey through OSU's Freshman Research Scholars, which pairs first-year students with faculty members. She's continued to work under the guidance of Dr. Holley Hansen, a teaching associate professor in OSU's Department of Political Science.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 4 of 5 Apr 25, 2025:

OSU EXTENSION SHOWCASES SPRING 2025 SUCCESS STORIES FROM ACROSS OKLAHOMA

This spring, Oklahoma State University Extension has once again proven its power to transform lives through education, hands-on learning and inclusion.

From livestock arenas to correctional gardens, Extension educators across Oklahoma have worked to empower youth, equip adults with practical skills and build stronger, more inclusive communities. The following five stories are just a few highlights from the 107 success stories submitted from September to December 2024.

In Caddo County, ag/4-H educator Celine Walker spent three days at the Oklahoma Youth Expo, one of the largest livestock shows in the country, supporting 4-H youth as they exhibited their animals. Walker was a steady source of encouragement, comfort and mentorship to young participants.

"One of the kids sent me a handwritten thank you card afterward," Walker said. "It reminded me that even on the toughest days, our presence matters."

The card now hangs on her office wall - a symbol of the difference Extension educators make in the lives of young people.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 5 of 5 Apr 25, 2025:

OSU/A&M REGENTS APPROVE PERSONNEL ACTIONS

New Appointments

Chris Kuwitzky, senior vice president and chief financial officer, Administration and Finance

Ferguson College of Agriculture

Chongyang Li, assistant professor, Plant and Soil Sciences

College of Arts and Sciences

Chung-Yang Huang, assistant professor, Chemistry Devin Barlaan, teaching assistant professor, Psychology

College of Education and Human Sciences

Carolina Capurro, teaching assistant professor, Educational Foundations, Leadership and Aviation Hyun Sung Jang, teaching assistant professor, Educational Foundations, Leadership and Aviation Keunjae Kim, assistant professor, Educational Foundations, Leadership and Aviation Tim Welch, teaching assistant professor, Human Development and Family Science Maria Stewart, assistant professor, Teaching, Learning and Education Sciences

College of Engineering and Architecture

Ali Ettehadi, research assistant professor, Chemical Engineering Aritra Banerjee, assistant professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering Rahim Esfandyarpour, associate professor (appointment confers tenure), Electrical and Computer Engineering

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DASHBOARD: OUR LADY OF THE LAKE UNIVERSITY OF SAN ANTONIO

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Website	https://www.ollusa.edu/
Industry	University
Address	411 SW 24TH St San Antonio ​TX, 78207-4689,United States

+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 1 of 1 Apr 26, 2025:

OLLUS 2025 FIESTA MEDAL IS HERE! PURCHASE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST

Celebrate 130 years of Our Lady of the Lake University with this year's limited-edition Fiesta Medal-available now for just $18.95 in honor of our founding year, 1895!

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DASHBOARD: SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION; CALIFORNIA

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Website	https://www.sdsu.edu/
Industry	University
Address	5250 Campanile Dr SAN DIEGO CALIFORNIA 92182-1901 United States

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San Diego State University (SDSU), with an enrollment of more than 31,000, is one of the largest universities in California. It offers some 75 academic programs leading to about 90 bachelor''s, 80 master''s, and 22 joint-doctoral degrees. Its Imperial Valley campus on the Mexican border provides upper-division courses and exchange programs with Mexican universities in Baja California. More than one-fifth of SDSU''s student population is Hispanic. It is part of the California State University System.

+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 1 of 1 Apr 28, 2025:

EMPOWERING VOICES: SDSU IMPERIAL VALLEY STUDENTS LEARN TO TELL THEIR COMMUNITYS STORY

For students at San Diego State University Imperial Valley, learning how to tell their stories effectively just got easier. With the Spring 2025 introduction of Journalism and Media Studies (JMS) 310W: Media Writing and Reporting, students can access hands-on training that equips them with essential storytelling skills.

Among those who see the program's potential is Guillermina Gina NuNez-Mchiri, SDSU Imperial Valley dean.

[We can now] offer our students journalism skills such as active listening, interviewing, and the use of technology to share newsworthy stories that elevate the unique contributions of our Imperial Valley community," said NuNez-Mchiri. "Being critical producers of knowledge is as valuable as being critical consumers of knowledge in an institution of higher education."

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DASHBOARD: SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY SYSTEM

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Website	www.siu.edu
Industry	University
Address	1400 Douglas Dr Carbondale​, IL, 62901-4332 United States

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Southern Illinois University System is located in Carbondale, IL, United States and is part of the Colleges & Universities Industry. Southern Illinois University System has 9,576 total employees across all of its locations and generates $580.94 million in sales (USD). There are 173 companies in the Southern Illinois University System corporate family.

+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 1 of 2 Apr 25, 2025:

SIU PINNING CEREMONY FOR NEW TEACHER GRADUATES SET FOR MAY 7

CARBONDALE, Ill. - A special pinning ceremony at Southern Illinois University Carbondale on May 7 at 5 p.m. in Ballroom B at the Student Center will recognize the nearly 100 Teacher Education Programs graduates.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 2 of 2 Apr 25, 2025:

SIU CARBONDALE STUDENT ELECTED TO NATIONAL HONORS COUNCIL

An aspiring forensic anthropologist at Southern Illinois University Carbondale has been chosen to serve on the National Collegiate Honors Council Board of Directors, a spot reserved for only five students in the country.

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DASHBOARD: SYRACUSE; NEW YORK

Website	https://www.syracuse.edu/
Industry	University
Address	900 South Crouse Ave SYRACUSE NEW YORK 13244-0001 United States

+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 1 of 9 Apr 25, 2025:

SYRACUSE: GRADUATE SCHOOL ANNOUNCES EXCELLENCE IN GRADUATE EDUCATION AWARDEES

Ten Syracuse University faculty members were honored with the Excellence in Graduate Education Faculty Recognition Award at a campus ceremony April 24. The award, given annually by the Graduate School, honors professors who have had a significant impact on graduate education through teaching, service and research or creative activities.

This year's awardees, chosen by an interdisciplinary committee of graduate students, are the following:

Nick Bowman, associate professor of communications, S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications Catherine Garcia, assistant professor of human development and family science, David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics Joon Young Kim, assistant professor of exercise science, Falk College Scott Landes, associate professor of sociology, Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs Claudia Miller, professor of mathematics, College of Arts and Sciences Angela Oliverio, assistant professor of biology, College of Arts and Sciences Natalie Russo, associate professor and associate chair of psychology, College of Arts and Sciences Yiyang Sun, mechanical and aerospace engineering, College of Engineering and Computer Science

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 2 of 9 Apr 25, 2025:

SYRACUSE: OUTSTANDING TEACHING ASSISTANTS RECOGNIZED AT GRADUATE SCHOOL CEREMONY

The important work and contributions of teaching assistants were recognized yesterday at a ceremony hosted by the Graduate School.

The Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award is given to teaching assistants who have demonstrated excellence in the role through activities such as classroom teaching, laboratory or studio instruction, leading recitation or discussion sections or assisting senior faculty members with high-enrollment courses.

"Teaching assistants are vital to the undergraduate experience," says Graduate School Dean Peter Vanable. "They bring energy and important insights to their academic disciplines and are dedicated to the students with whom they work. I thank this year's award winners for their contributions to the University's academic mission."

The 2025 Outstanding Teaching Assistant Awardees, representing the top 3.5% of the TA workforce, are:

Agathe Baggieri, languages, literatures and linguistics, College of Arts and Sciences

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 3 of 9 Apr 28, 2025:

SYRACUSE: SCHOOL OF EDUCATION WELCOMES INDIGENOUS UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO PROFESSOR STEPHANIE J. WATERMAN '83, G'04 AS CONVOCATION SPEAKER

The School of Education is pleased to announce that Stephanie J. Waterman '83, G'04 (Onondaga, Turtle Clan), an associate professor in the Department of Leadership, Higher and Adult Education at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), University of Toronto, will address graduates at its 2025 Convocation Ceremony on Saturday, May 10, at 4:30 p.m. in the John A. Lally Athletics Complex. The image shows a person with short, gray hair wearing a denim shirt. The person's face is blurred out. There is a brooch pinned to the shirt on the left side of the chest. The background is plain and light-colored.

Stephanie Waterman

The first Onondagan student to earn a Ph.D. in Education at Syracuse University and co-creator of the Native Student Program, Waterman teaches courses in the OISE's higher education program and coordinates the student development/student services program stream.

Supported by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, Waterman's research addresses Indigenous college student experiences, as well as university supports for all college students, Indigenous methodologies and geographies and critical theories. Her current research asks how do First Nations/Native American student affairs units work and how do they intersect with non-Indigenous units on campuses?

With her colleagues Heather J. Shotton, Natalie R. Youngbull, and Shelly C. Lowe, Waterman is co-editor most recently of "Developments Beyond the Asterisk: New Scholarship and Frameworks for Understanding Native Students in Higher Education."

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 4 of 9 Apr 28, 2025:

SYRACUSE: FACULTY EXPERTS DEBATE THE BENEFITS OF BANNING CELL PHONES IN SCHOOLS

The number of school districts considering banning cell phones during the school day is on the rise nationwide.

At least eight states have banned smartphones in public school classrooms, while 28 states (including New York) have proposed a ban on student smartphone usage. Other states are exploring a variety of ways to limit cell phone usage.

Proponents argue that students need to have their undivided attention focused on classroom lessons; parents feel strongly about being able to contact their child in an emergency. The image shows a person wearing a dark suit jacket, white shirt, and a striped tie against a plain gray background.

Matthew Mulvaney

Matthew Mulvaney, associate professor and department chair of human development and family science in the Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics, looks at the impact of cell phone use on children as a researcher and also has firsthand knowledge as the parent of a 14-year-old.

"I've always been interested in this field and this research of looking at mobile technology and how it might impact kids, especially now with my daughter being immersed in the world of cell phones and social media," says Mulvaney, a parenting researcher whose focus is on how parents and families support optimal child development.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 5 of 9 Apr 28, 2025:

SYRACUSE: SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE FACULTY PABLO SEQUERO NAMED WINNER OF 2025 ARCHITECTURAL LEAGUE PRIZE

School of Architecture faculty member Pablo Sequero's firm, salazarsequeromedina, has been named to the newest cohort of winners in the biennial Architectural League Prize for Young Architects + Designers, one of North America's most prestigious awards for young practitioners.

"An open call for designers with a story to tell," the 2025 competition asked entrants to interrogate "Plot," this year's theme, by mapping out the throughlines that shape their work and examining how architecture engages with plot, whether as "land, drawing or scheme."

Like League Prize's past, this year's theme was developed by the Young Architects + Designers Committee, a rotating group comprising previous winners. For the latest cycle, the committee included Rayshad Dorsey, Liz Galvez and Miles Gertler. Joining them on the competition jury were Behnaz Assadi, Mario Gooden, Jia Yi Gu and William O'Brien Jr.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 6 of 9 Apr 29, 2025:

SYRACUSE: APPLICATIONS FOR SPRING 2026 STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS OPEN MAY 15

Beginning May 15, students can apply for spring 2026 study abroad programs through Syracuse Abroad. From bustling cities to small towns across the globe, the University opens the door to over 60 study abroad destinations-ensuring every student can experience their ideal semester abroad.

For the second year in a row, Syracuse Abroad was ranked No. 8 in Study Abroad by U.S. News & World Report. Students attending programs at centers in Florence, Italy; London, England; Madrid, Spain; Santiago, Chile; and Strasbourg, France, will be immersed in environments designed to foster global engagement, immersive learning and new perspectives.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 7 of 9 Apr 29, 2025:

SYRACUSE: SHARING ADOPTION STORIES FOR SHELTER PET DAY

National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day is celebrated each year on April 30. The day serves as a reminder of the critical need for pet adoption-especially from overcrowded shelters where animals face the highest risk of euthanasia. Adopting from these shelters saves two lives: the one you adopted, and the one you make room for.

In honor of this special day, SU News shares a few adoption stories from the University community:

Christina M. Papaleo, Learning and Development Specialist, Office of Diversity and Inclusion Orange and white cat sitting on cat bed looking at camera.

Aslan

During the 2020 lockdown, Papaleo was newly employed at the University and isolated away from family and friends, so she decided she needed a companion. Although she considered herself more of a dog person, encouragement from colleagues led her to adopt a cat.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 8 of 9 Apr 29, 2025:

SYRACUSE: ADVANCE LOCAL, NEWHOUSE SCHOOL LAUNCH INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

A new collaboration with Advance Local will provide Newhouse School journalism students opportunities to write and report on investigative projects with local impact for newsrooms across the country.

The David Newhouse Investigative Reporting Fellowship program, which launched this year in conjunction with Advance Local, will allow recipients to pursue individual reporting projects, partner with local reporters and take part in national investigative stories. Finn Lincoln, a senior majoring in magazine, news and digital journalism, has been named the inaugural fellow.

The program is named for the late David Newhouse, who led The Patriot-News in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to a Pulitzer Prize in 2012 for coverage of the Jerry Sandusky scandal at Penn State University. As editor of The Patriot-News, Newhouse burnished the newspaper's reputation for tough-minded investigative reporting, publishing work that landed some of Pennsylvania's most powerful politicians in jail and freed several wrongly convicted people from prison after decades of incarceration.

Later in his career, Newhouse worked as editor at large for The Patriot-News' parent company Advance Local, where he helped establish a culture of excellence in digital journalism as the newspaper industry grappled with profound changes brought on by the shift to online publishing.

"David was a fearless leader and an enthusiastic champion of the exciting opportunities that digital platforms provide local journalists," says John Hassell, senior vice president and editorial director at Advance Local. "It is fitting his legacy should be celebrated with a fellowship that recognizes excellent young journalists and work that makes a difference in people's lives."

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 9 of 9 Apr 29, 2025:

SYRACUSE: APPROACHING GRADUATION AND BEYOND: A SENIOR SENDOFF CHECKLIST

In the midst of completing final assignments, preparing to graduate and to embark on their next adventures, graduating seniors can have a lot on their final to-do lists. Helping soon-to-be graduates focus on making memories and not missing anything, the Division of Student Experience has organized the below Senior Sendoff Checklist.

"I'm excited to spend some of my last moments on campus celebrating with the people who have made my college experience so special," says Chloe Langerman '25. "It's going to be bittersweet, but I can't wait to move forward as an Orange."

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DASHBOARD: TU DRESDEN

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Website	https://tu-dresden.de/?set_language=en
Industry	University
Address	DRESDEN SACHSEN 01062 Germany

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The Dresden University of Technology is a public research university, the largest institute of higher education in the city of Dresden, the largest university in Saxony and one of the 10 largest universities in Germany with 32,389 students as of

+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 1 of 5 Apr 25, 2025:

TU DRESDEN: RESEARCH SUCCESS AT DRESDEN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL: NEW CELL THERAPY SHOWS PROMISING RESULTS IN ADVANCED TUMOR DISEASE

In recent years, cell therapies have developed alongside chemotherapy and immunotherapy to become a new pillar in the treatment of patients with blood and lymph gland cancer. In solid tumors, such as skin, lung, or bone and soft tissue cancer (sarcomas), they have not yet proven themselves as a treatment method. Tumor shrinkage was achieved only in rare cases, but the side effects were all the more severe. An international research group led by scientists from the National Center for Tumor Diseases (NCT/UCC) in Dresden has now succeeded for the first time in a phase 1 clinical trial in testing a novel cell therapy approach that also shows promise for solid tumors. The results were now published in the renowned journal Nature Medicine. Funtionsweise TCR-T Therapie

In a phase 1 trial involving 40 patients, the research group investigated the use of T cell receptor (TCR)-engineered T cells. Using genetic engineering techniques, the researchers incorporated a kind of target identification into the T cells to enable them to recognize tumor-specific proteins. The newly tested IMA203 therapy targets the PRAME peptide, which is produced almost exclusively by tumors and not by healthy tissue. This enables the T cells to attack tumor cells in a targeted manner without damaging normal cells. PRAME is produced by many tumors, such as melanoma, ovarian cancer, sarcomas, and lung cancer.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 2 of 5 Apr 25, 2025:

TU DRESDEN: THE FUTURE OF RAILWAY TRANSPORT: FACULTY OF TRANSPORT AND TRAFFIC SCIENCES SIGNS COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE GERMAN CENTRE FOR RAIL TRAFFIC RESEARCH (DZSF)

The "Friedrich List" Faculty of Transport and Traffic Sciences at TU Dresden and the German Centre for Rail Traffic Research (DSZF) are joining forces to promote early-career researchers in the field of railway transport. With this objective in mind, the two partners have signed an agreement on cooperation in teaching and research. Joining forces to secure young talent for rail transport

The "Agreement on joint railway-related training" comprises a series of measures to promote early-career researchers in railway research. The focus is on joint supervision of doctoral students. They will benefit from interdisciplinary expertise, a strong research network, and access to research infrastructure for their doctoral studies. Interdisciplinary continuing education programs and targeted career support are part of the package of measures designed to provide doctoral students with optimal support on their career path in the rail transport sector.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 3 of 5 Apr 25, 2025:

ARS LEGENDI FACULTY PRIZE FOR TUD PHYSICIST DR. SEBASTIAN SCHELLHAMMER

Dr. Sebastian Schellhammer from the Institute of Applied Physics at TU Dresden has been awarded this year's nationwide Ars legendi Faculty Prize in the Physics category. The award ceremony will take place on April 24, 2025 in Berlin.

Physicist Sebastian Schellhammer has been teaching at TU Dresden since 2011. With success. He has already been awarded the teaching prize of the Gesellschaft von Freunden und Forderern der TU Dresden e.V. twice for his outstanding performance: in 2015 for the innovative handling of heterogeneity in the course Concepts of Molecular Modeling and in 2025 together with Prof. Gesche Pospiech for the student-centered course Anwendungen der Physik und ihre Didaktik for Teacher Training Students. He has now been awarded the Ars legendi Faculty Prize in the Physics category for presenting socially relevant physics topics in a student-centered way. In the jury's statement, it says: "He deliberately chooses research fields such as climate physics or nanotechnology, which can be used to demonstrate interdisciplinary approaches. The choice of topics also enables the teaching of larger contexts and puts students in a position to effectively refute false arguments (for example on climate change) using physical knowledge and experiments". He is also committed to improving teaching at TU Dresden, for example through the regular Lehre@MINT get-together and the didactic qualifications of the supervisors in the physics practical course. When asked about his motivation, Sebastian Schellhammer says: "In teaching, I can usually see within just a few weeks how the students' skills are enhanced by my work and their potential becomes visible. That is a very uplifting feeling. I particularly appreciate the teamwork that this creates - both with the students in teaching and with other lecturers in teaching development."

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 4 of 5 Apr 28, 2025:

TU DRESDEN: IRON METABOLISM AND BONE HEALTH: EUR 4.7 MILLION FOR THE DFG RESEARCH GROUP "FERROS" LED BY DRESDEN SCIENTISTS

Iron is a trace element that is essential for life. Both too little and too much iron increase bone fragility and thus the risk of osteoporosis. However, the underlying mechanisms of this phenomenon are still poorly understood. This is where Research Group 5146 "FerrOs" comes in, led by Prof. Martina Rauner, Professor of Molecular Bone Biology at Medical Clinic 3 at the University Hospital and the University Center for Healthy Aging at the TUD Faculty of Medicine. To continue its pioneering research into iron and bone metabolism, the consortium she leads will receive funding of EUR 4.7 million from the German Research Foundation (DFG) over the next four years.

Prof. Martina Rauner has been coordinating the "FerrOs" research group since 2021. The extension of the DFG funding for another four years will now enable scientists at the TU Dresden Faculty of Medicine and the Carl Gustav Carus University Hospital, in collaboration with research groups from Heidelberg and Cologne, to continue investigating the mechanisms involved in fine-tuning iron regulation and the molecular links between the liver and bones. The liver is the central organ responsible for iron homeostasis, i.e. the absorption, distribution, and excretion of iron, keeping the systemic iron level within the narrow range that is optimal for human health. Iron deficiency due to wrong diet or chronic blood loss, or iron overload due to hematological or genetic disorders, has a detrimental effect on the bones.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 5 of 5 Apr 29, 2025:

MOURNING THE LOSS OF TUD PATRON AND CO-FOUNDER OF THE SCHAUFLER FOUNDATION CHRISTIANE SCHAUFLER-MUNCH

TUD Dresden University of Technology mourns the passing of Christiane Schaufler-Munch, whose charitable SCHAUFLER FOUNDATION, which she co-founded, promotes and supports TUD in many ways. Christiane Schaufler-Munch passed away on April 16, 2025, at the age of 90.

The SCHAUFLER FOUNDATION has been supporting TUD since 2009. The Schaufler Lab@TU Dresden is a lively forum for interdisciplinary discourse between science, art and society. The foundation also supports the Schaufler Chair of Refrigeration, Cryogenics and Compressor Technology and is an avid supporter of the Germany Scholarship at TUD. It also supports the construction of the new University School Dresden.

In recognition of her commitment to promoting science and research at TUD, the Senate of TU Dresden decided on March 12, 2025, to award Ms. Schaufler-Munch honorary citizenship of TUD.

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DASHBOARD: THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO; ILLINOIS

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 1 of 4 Apr 29, 2025:

THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO STEPHEN G. PRUETT-JONES AND DONALD G. YORK TO RECEIVE 2025 NORMAN MACLEAN FACULTY AWARD

Honor recognizes UChicago scholars' contributions to teaching, student life Named for a renowned University of Chicago professor who shaped minds with his sense of duty and dedication to students, the Norman Maclean Faculty Award recognizes those who do the same.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 2 of 4 Apr 29, 2025:

UCHICAGO STUDENTS DEBATE AND MAKE DEALS IN PSYCHOLOGY OF NEGOTIATION COURSE

Each week, students navigate negotiations in popular course Editor's Note: This is part of a series called UChicago Class Visits, spotlighting transformative classroom experiences and unique learning opportunities offered at UChicago.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 3 of 4 Apr 30, 2025:

THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO HOLLY J. HUMPHREY, NATIONAL LEADER IN MEDICAL EDUCATION, 1956-2025

Holly J. Humphrey, who served for 15 years as the dean for medical education of the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and was widely recognized as one of the nation's most prominent and innovative leaders in medical education, died April 17 at the age of 68.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 4 of 4 Apr 29, 2025:

UCHICAGO ANNOUNCES 2025 ALUMNI AWARD HONOREES

Recipients excel in fields ranging from vascular surgery to sportswriting A group of accomplished University of Chicago graduates will receive 2025 Alumni Awards, recognizing their outstanding professional achievement, service to society and contributions to the UChicago community.

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DASHBOARD: UNIVERSITAT INTERNACIONAL DE CATALUNYA

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 1 of 3 Apr 25, 2025:

UNIVERSITAT INTERNACIONAL DE CATALUNYA FIVE STUDENTS FROM UIC BARCELONA ARE SELECTED FOR THE 2025 CYD FOUNDATION'S MENTORING PROGRAMME

The selected students are Alejandro Galan and Alvaro Urbano, both from the Double Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Industrial Organisation Engineering; Carla Plana from the Double Bachelor's Degree in Law and Business Administration; Nadia Mafara from the Bachelor's Degree in Journalism; and Ricard Vadri from the Bachelor's Degree in Advertising and Public Relations

The Mentorship Programme run by the CYD Foundation, which connects university students with leading professionals from the business and institutional sectors, has chosen five students from UIC Barcelona to take part in the 2025 edition. They will all participate in a six-month mentoring programme that will equip them with the tools they need to make a successful transition to the world of work, strengthen their skills and build their network of professional contacts.

The programme's opening ceremony, held on 23 April in Barcelona, brought together 40 selected students from universities all over Spain, as well as the professionals who will act as mentors. Representatives from companies such as EY, Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, Havas, Cuatrecasas and Telefonica, as well as others, will contribute their experience and strategic vision in this space for intergenerational dialogue.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 2 of 3 Apr 29, 2025:

UNIVERSITAT INTERNACIONAL DE CATALUNYA BARCELONA CAMPUS: NORMALITY RESTORED AFTER THE MASSIVE POWER OUTAGE

Due to the power supply interruption that has affected the whole of Spain, UIC Barcelona informs that, as of 2.00 p.m. today, April 29, in-person classes will resume at the Barcelona Campus, with flexibility and without any evaluable activities.

Meanwhile, activity at the Sant Cugat Campus has been running normally since early this morning, April 29.

UIC Barcelona recommends closely following the information provided by the authorities over the coming hours. The University will maintain active communication as far as possible through the channels available at any given time (email, social media, and/or website).

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 3 of 3 Apr 30, 2025:

UNIVERSITAT INTERNACIONAL DE CATALUNYA SPINERTIAL IS A PIONEERING DEVICE FOR PERSONALISED REHABILITATION OF NECK PAIN DEVELOPED BY UIC BARCELONA

The innovative proposal is the result of the synergy between the Departments of Physiotherapy and Bioengineering at UIC Barcelona, and was presented at the 4YFN during the latest edition of the Mobile World Congress

The main objective of the Spinertial device is to help in the prevention and rehabilitation of the cervical area, both for the patient at home and for specialists in clinical use. The device makes it possible to personalise the exercises and adapt them to the needs of each patient.

As explained by the project leaders, Andoni Carrasco, researcher in the department of Physiotherapy, and Alejandro Portela and Xavier Marimon from the Bioengineering Institute of Technology at UIC Barcelona, "Many people suffer from pain in the cervical spine and, due to location or resources, have limited access to rehabilitation programmes, resulting in slower recovery." To provide a solution to this issue, the researchers have developed Spinertial, a device that can strengthen the cervical area both in a clinical setting and in the patient's own home. "Scientific evidence shows that cervical strengthening improves and prevents pain in the cervical area," they add.

The innovative device developed by the multidisciplinary team of researchers from the fields of physiotherapy and bioengineering has a modular and functional architecture that helps measure and personalise the treatment required by each patient. Once personalised, the exercise programme can be developed both in a clinical care setting and at home, given how easy Spinertial is to use.

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DASHBOARD: UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SANTA CRUZ; CALIFORNIA

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The University of California, Santa Cruz is a public land-grant research university in Santa Cruz, California. It is one of ten University of California campuses.

+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 1 of 3 Apr 25, 2025:

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SANTA CRUZ RESEARCH ON DRY-FARMED TOMATOES WILL BETTER EQUIP ORGANIC GROWERS TO ADAPT TO CLIMATE CHANGE

UC Santa Cruz researchers are evaluating the physiological traits and environmental conditions associated with successful dry-farmed tomato production to better equip West Coast farmers to adapt to a changing climate.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 2 of 3 Apr 25, 2025:

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SANTA CRUZ ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR JOJI MURAMOTO WINS AWARD FOR LEADERSHIP IN AGRICULTURAL SUSTAINABILITY

During an upcoming event on May 5, UC Santa Cruz Associate Professor of Cooperative Extension and Organic Agriculture Specialist Joji Muramoto will receive the 2025 Eric Bradford and Charlie Rominger Agricultural Sustainability Leadership Award from the Agricultural Sustainability Institute (ASI) at UC Davis. The award recognizes and honors individuals for exemplary leadership, work ethic, and integrity.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 3 of 3 Apr 26, 2025:

RECOUNTING THE HISTORY OF UCSC AND OAKES COLLEGE: WISDOM COLE AND J. HERMAN BLAKE IN CONVERSATION

Key takeaways Alumnus Wisdom Cole, Senior Director of Advocacy at the NAACP and UCSC Professor Emeritus J Herman Blake held a conversation about the ideologies behind the founding of UCSC and Oakes College The virtual event launched Alumni Reunion Weekend, taking place April 25-27, 2025.

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DASHBOARD: UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA MERCED; CALIFORNIA

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The University of California, Merced is a public land-grant research university in Merced, California and is the tenth and newest of the University of California campuses. Established in 2005, UC Merced was founded to "address chronically low levels of educational attainment in the region."

+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 1 of 1 Apr 25, 2025:

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA MERCED: TEAM ADVANCES IN AVIATION PRIZE CONTEST

A team of UC Merced students and their adviser has entered the second phase of the 2024-25 CITRIS Aviation Prize design contest.

Students Yael Xavier Andujar, Monica Cruz Gaspar, Ana Hernandez, Kyra Ruiz, Randy Serrano and mechanical engineering Professor Francesco Danzi will compete against three other teams in the competition, which tasks the teams to develop air operations simulation software for a proposed air transportation system between the four CITRIS campuses. Last year's competition focused on the conceptual designs for the network.

"We are thrilled that the work of the teams will contribute to the advancement of air mobility and a particular instantiation, exploring flights between the CITRIS campuses at Berkeley, Santa Cruz, Merced and Davis," said Alexandre Bayen, director of the Center for Information Technology Research in the Interest of Society and the Banatao Institute (CITRIS), associate provost for the Berkeley Space Center, and Liao-Cho Innovation Endowed Chair and professor of electrical engineering and computer sciences and of civil and environmental engineering at UC Berkeley.

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DASHBOARD: UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN DIEGO; LOUISIANA

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The University California, San Diego is one of the world''s leading public research universities, located in beautiful La Jolla, California.

+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 1 of 11 Apr 25, 2025:

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN DIEGO THIS INJECTED PROTEIN-LIKE POLYMER HELPS TISSUES HEAL AFTER A HEART ATTACK

Researchers have developed a new therapy that can be injected intravenously right after a heart attack to promote healing and prevent heart failure.

The therapy both prompts the immune system to encourage tissue repair and promotes survival of heart muscle cells after a heart attack. Researchers tested the therapy in rats and showed that it is effective up to five weeks after injection.

The research team, led by bioengineers at the University of California San Diego and chemists at Northwestern University, published their findings in the April 25 issue of the journal Advanced Materials.

"Preventing heart failure after a heart attack is still a major unmet clinical need," said Karen Christman, one of the study's corresponding authors and a professor in the Shu Chien-Gene Lay Department of Bioengineering at the UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering. "The goal of this therapy is to intervene very soon after someone suffers a heart attack to keep them from ultimately going into heart failure."

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 2 of 11 Apr 25, 2025:

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN DIEGO AI HELPS UNRAVEL A CAUSE OF ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND IDENTIFY A THERAPEUTIC CANDIDATE

Anew study found that a gene recently recognized as a biomarker for Alzheimer's disease is actually a cause of it, due to its previously unknown secondary function. Researchers at the University of California San Diego used artificial intelligence to help both unravel this mystery of Alzheimer's disease and discover a potential treatment that obstructs the gene's moonlighting role.

The research team published their results on April 23 in the journal Cell.

About one in nine people aged 65 and older has Alzheimer's disease, the most common cause of dementia. While some particular genes, when mutated, can lead to Alzheimer's, that connection only accounts for a small percentage of all Alzheimer's patients. The vast majority of patients do not have a mutation in a known disease-causing gene; instead, they have "spontaneous" Alzheimer's, and the causes for that are unclear.

Discovering those causes could ultimately improve medical care.

"Unfortunately, treatment options for Alzheimer's disease are very limited. And treatment responses are not outstanding at this moment," said study senior author Sheng Zhong, a professor in the Shu Chien-Gene Lay Department of Bioengineering at the UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 3 of 11 Apr 25, 2025:

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN DIEGO YOUNG ADULTS DRIVE HISTORIC DECLINE IN SMOKING

Researchers at University of California San Diego found that cigarette smoking continues to decline across the United States, largely driven by young adults. Their study, published in JAMA Network Open on April 25, 2025, reveals that the states with historically high smoking rates have seen the most dramatic declines. However, smoking cessation progress among adults over 50 has been much slower, which could prolong the public health burden of smoking-related diseases and death.

"The rapid decline in smoking among young adults is clear evidence that the smoking epidemic will come to an end in our lifetime," said Matthew Stone, Ph.D., first author and assistant professor at the UC San Diego Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science and Moores Cancer Center member. "Indeed, we project that the national smoking prevalence will be under 5% by 2035. However, the much slower decline in smokers over the age of 50, particularly in previously high smoking states, will mean that the high rates of lung cancer, heart disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease that are caused by lifelong smoking will take longer to decrease."

Researchers used the publicly available Tobacco Use Supplements to the U.S. Census Bureau's Current Population Survey. The survey is a large - approximately 54,000 households - monthly representative survey that provides information on employment and economic well-being. For this study, all analyses were conducted between June and October 2024. A total of 1.77 million respondents were analyzed.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 4 of 11 Apr 28, 2025:

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN DIEGO USING "SHALLOW SHADOWS" TO UNCOVER QUANTUM PROPERTIES

It would be difficult to understand the inner workings of a complex machine without ever opening it up, but this is the challenge scientists face when exploring quantum systems. Traditional methods of looking into these systems often require immense resources, making them impractical for large-scale applications.

Researchers at UC San Diego, in collaboration with colleagues from IBM Quantum, Harvard and UC Berkeley, have developed a novel approach to this problem called "robust shallow shadows." This technique allows scientists to extract essential information from quantum systems more efficiently and accurately, even in the presence of real-world noise and imperfections.

Imagine casting shadows of an object from various angles and then using those shadows to reconstruct the object. By using algorithms, researchers can enhance sample efficiency and incorporate noise-mitigation techniques to produce clearer, more detailed "shadows" to characterize quantum states.

Experimental validation on a superconducting quantum processor demonstrates that, despite realistic noise, this approach outperforms traditional single-qubit measurement techniques in accurately predicting diverse quantum state properties, such as fidelity and entanglement entropy.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 5 of 11 Apr 28, 2025:

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN DIEGO HIGH CANNABIS USE LINKED TO INCREASED MORTALITY IN COLON CANCER PATIENTS

Researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have found that individuals with colon cancer and a documented history of high cannabis use were more than 20 times more likely to die within five years of diagnosis compared to those without such a history.

"This study adds to a growing body of evidence suggesting that heavy cannabis use may have underrecognized impacts on the immune system, mental health and treatment behaviors - all of which could influence cancer outcomes," said lead author Raphael Cuomo, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Anesthesiology at UC San Diego School of Medicine.

The research team drew on electronic health records from more than 1,000 colon cancer patients treated across the University of California Health system between 2012 and 2024. They evaluated how cancer outcomes differed based on patients' documented cannabis use before diagnosis, controlling for age, sex and indicators of disease severity such as tumor staging and cancer biomarkers.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 6 of 11 Apr 28, 2025:

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN DIEGO CHILDREN WITH LIVER DISEASE FACE DRAMATICALLY HIGHER RISK OF EARLY DEATH

Researchers from University of California San Diego have found that children diagnosed with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) are at significantly increased risk of premature death and serious long-term health complications. The findings, published April 22, 2025 in Hepatology, the scientific journal of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, come from the Longitudinal InVestigation Evaluating Results of Steatosis (LIVERS) study, which followed 1,096 children over an average of 8.5 years. Nearly half of all deaths in the cohort were liver-related, and the overall mortality rate was 40 times higher than that of similar peers in the general U.S. population.

"Every child or young adult who died was a tragedy," said Jeffrey Schwimmer, M.D., professor of pediatrics at UC San Diego School of Medicine and director of the Fatty Liver Clinic at Rady Children's Hospital. "MASLD poses a real and measurable threat to pediatric health. To truly change outcomes, we need better tools to diagnose this disease, treatments that work for children, and systems that ensure every child has access to that care."

MASLD, formerly known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), is the most common chronic liver disease in children, affecting nearly 10% of all youth and up to 25% of those with obesity. The reclassification to MASLD reflects growing recognition that fatty liver disease in children is closely linked to metabolic dysfunction, including obesity, hypertension and type 2 diabetes. Yet despite its prevalence, little has been known about the long-term risks it poses to children.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 7 of 11 Apr 28, 2025:

UC SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY COMES TOGETHER FOR TRITON GIVING DAY APRIL 30

UC San Diego Tritons are changemakers. Our students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends are focused on making a positive impact on the world both now and long into the future.

On April 30, UC San Diego will come together for its seventh annual Triton Giving Day, a dedicated 24-hour period of giving. This year's theme is "Unlocking possibility together," and to that end, every member of the campus community is invited to make donations of $5 or more to the areas of campus that mean the most to them. Together, these generous donations will make a significant impact to help students, drive critical research, support service in the community and more.

"I am proud of our Triton community for their passionate commitment to making a positive impact in the world," said Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla. "Triton Giving Day offers a unique opportunity for our campus to come together to help each other and fuel promising research and education that will ultimately benefit people around the world."

Gifts will be counted toward the Triton Giving Day total starting at midnight April 30 and running for 24 hours. Gifts can be made to any area of interest, ranging from the Triton Food Pantry to scholarships and fellowships to research in a wide range of areas, including health and medicine.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 8 of 11 Apr 28, 2025:

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN DIEGO FOOD FOR THOUGHT: THE INGREDIENTS FOR SOCIAL CHANGE

Food provides us with essential nutrients, obviously. But what else does food do? As climate change and food insecurity become increasingly urgent to address, it's also becoming more important to understand the many roles food plays in our societies.

The cultural, economic, and political implications of the foods we eat are being examined by scholars in the UC San Diego School of Social Sciences. Their work explores food systems and ways to make access to food more equitable and sustainable, especially in a changing climate.

Food insecurity is a major challenge globally. It also impacts many more populations than people suspect. College students throughout the U.S. experience the issue keenly and very personally. In the University of California system, for example, about 51% of undergraduates experience food insecurity.

Meet three Social Sciences professors who are unpacking this and other issues in their food courses.

"Our food systems issues are societal issues." Amy Lerner, associate professor in the Department of Urban Studies and Planning, emphasizes hands-on learning in her class, "Urban Challenges: Sustainable Food Systems." Students are often engaged in community service projects or exchanging their favorite low-cost, healthy recipes. "We create a class recipe book, have a cooking and crafting day, visit and work at a community garden, glean and distribute food across San Diego, and create proposals to improve our campus food system," Lerner said. "I strive to make it interesting and fun, since food is something we also share and is a beautiful part of humanity."

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 9 of 11 Apr 29, 2025:

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN DIEGO LEGACIES BEHIND SUN GOD FESTIVAL'S 40-YEAR HISTORY

For 40 years, the annual Sun God Festival has been a beloved tradition - a time for UC San Diego students to gather together for live music and good times, celebrating what some may come to remember as the best years of their lives.

In recognition of this major milestone, UC San Diego Today sat down with two people who were there to support the event in its earliest years. Marc Geiger, a one-time UC San Diego student, and Larry Weintraub, an alum who graduated with a degree in economics in 1990, are two titans of the music industry. Over their separate and storied careers, they've worked with legendary bands and helped shape various aspects of the fan experience, including everything from how you learn about shows and purchase artist merchandise to how you interact with fellow fans.

Together, their stories illuminate UC San Diego's history of fostering music culture and performing arts entertainment on campus. Here's your chance to get to know them both.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 10 of 11 Apr 29, 2025:

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN DIEGO FROM LAB TO CLINIC: THE MUSCLE PHYSIOLOGY LAB AT UC SAN DIEGO

As a physical therapist in the first part of his career, orthopedic surgery and bioengineering professor Samuel Ward, P.T., Ph.D., always preferred the patients that presented a challenge.

"I was immediately drawn into research because I didn't have the answers I wanted for the patients I was seeing," said Ward, who is also vice dean for research at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine. "When you are working in research, you learn very quickly how comfortable you are operating in the realm of uncertainty. I found I thrived in it."

Today, Ward no longer sees patients as a physical therapist, but as the director of the Muscle Physiology Laboratory, located within UC San Diego's Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute, he is leveraging his dual passion for clinical care and research to study how the human body works from a mechanical and physiological perspective and discover new ways to preserve, restore, and measure human motion.

"Even though few musculoskeletal diseases are fatal, they are often severely debilitating, because virtually every aspect of human health ultimately comes back to personal fitness and being active," said Ward. "Musculoskeletal health is central to keeping people as healthy as possible for as long as possible."

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 11 of 11 Apr 30, 2025:

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN DIEGO USING BACTERIA AS LIVING TEST TUBES TO STUDY HUMAN GENE MUTATIONS AND FIND NEW DRUG LEADS

Traditional biochemical methods of studying human gene mutations are often laborious and costly. Now bioengineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a new simple approach to rapidly check on human gene changes and also screen chemicals as potential drugs by turning everyday bacteria into living test tubes.

The researchers published their new study in the April 30 issue of Nature Biomedical Engineering.

Human cells carry thousands of genes, and tiny changes in these genes can cause serious diseases. Usually, scientists study these changes by testing proteins in a test tube or in human cells. But those methods can be slow, expensive and sometimes hard to do.

So the UC San Diego researchers were curious if simple, fast-growing microbes could do that job instead. The work was led by Bernhard Palsson, Y.C. Fung Endowed Professor of Bioengineering, and Donghui Choe, a postdoctoral fellow in the Palsson lab, both in the Shu Chien-Gene Lay Department of Bioengineering at the UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering.

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DASHBOARD: UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SANTA BARBARA; CALIFORNIA

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The University of California, Santa Barbara is a public land-grant research university in Santa Barbara, California, and one of the ten campuses of the University of California system.

+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 1 of 6 Apr 25, 2025:

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SANTA BARBARA UC SUCCESS NIGHTS CELEBRATE UC-ADMITTED SENIORS FROM AREA HIGH SCHOOLS

Students at a UC Success Night held at Channel Islands High School In its annual celebration of students from its partner high schools who have been admitted to a University of California campus, the Early Academic Outreach Program (EAOP) at UC Santa Barbara is holding a series of UC Success Nights throughout the spring quarter.

UC-admitted seniors and their families from high schools in Santa Barbara, Ventura and Kern counties are invited to attend their respective school's event to honor their students' academic accomplishments.

The program includes a presentation of awards and of State Proclamations from local Senate and Assembly members in recognition of students' academic achievements. Another highlight of the event: keynote speeches by selected admitted students.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 2 of 6 Apr 28, 2025:

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SANTA BARBARA WORLD'S BIGGEST RASPBERRY PI CLUSTER IS NOW AT UCSB

Afew years ago, as a demonstration of the power of a relatively simple technology, software giant Oracle built a cluster of 1,050 Raspberry Pi 3iPB+ computers.

Now Oracle's big cluster, the largest such assemblage ever built, has found a new home at UC Santa Barbara.

Computer science professors Chandra Krintz and Rich Wolski received the cluster as a donation from Oracle, which had retired it from making the rounds at computer trade shows. The second largest Raspberry Pi cluster was built at Los Alamos National Laboratory and is half as big.

"The Raspberry Pi was designed to function with the Internet of Things (IoT)," said Wolski, Duval Family Presidential Chair in Energy Efficiency."It's used for experimentation and deployment of fairly basic systems." The devices are simple and inexpensive, operating on low amounts of power but can be programmed with a large ecosystem of open-source software.They are also compatible with a wide variety of hardware devices and sensors.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 3 of 6 Apr 29, 2025:

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SANTA BARBARA WORLD'S BIGGEST RASPBERRY PI CLUSTER IS NOW AT UCSB.

Afew years ago, as a demonstration of the power of a relatively simple technology, software giant Oracle built a cluster of 1,050 Raspberry Pi 3iPB+ computers.

Now Oracle's big cluster, the largest such assemblage ever built, has found a new home at UC Santa Barbara.

Computer science professors Chandra Krintz and Rich Wolski received the cluster as a donation from Oracle, which had retired it from making the rounds at computer trade shows. The second largest Raspberry Pi cluster was built at Los Alamos National Laboratory and is half as big.

"The Raspberry Pi was designed to function with the Internet of Things (IoT)," said Wolski, Duval Family Presidential Chair in Energy Efficiency."It's used for experimentation and deployment of fairly basic systems." The devices are simple and inexpensive, operating on low amounts of power but can be programmed with a large ecosystem of open-source software.They are also compatible with a wide variety of hardware devices and sensors.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 4 of 6 Apr 29, 2025:

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SANTA BARBARA ECOLOGIST JOAN DUDNEY STUDIES FOREST CHANGE IN A WARMING WORLD

The natural world is currently experiencing many changes that threaten critical species and natural resources. Recognizing and understanding the often intertwined causes of these changes is tricky, and precisely the focus of Joan Dudney's research.

"I'm not only quantifying complex and nonlinear patterns of forest change but also uncovering the precise causes behind them," said Dudney, an assistant professor at the Bren School of Environmental Science & Management and in the Department of Environmental Studies.

The Ecological Society of America has named Dudney as one of its 2025 Early Career Fellows. The society extends this honor to members within eight years of completing their doctoral training who have advanced the study of ecology and show promise of continuing to make outstanding contributions. ESA recognized Dudney for her innovative quantitative approaches to disentangle the impacts of climate change and disturbance on ecosystems, which can inform conservation decisions.

"The Ecological Society of America has been such an important pillar during my scientific education, and I have long looked up to the many scientists before me who have made transformative contributions to this field," Dudney said. "To be recognized by ESA at this stage is an amazing honor and a big motivator to keep pushing the boundaries of what we know about ecosystem change."

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 5 of 6 Apr 29, 2025:

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SANTA BARBARA 'CORALATIONS' Q&A WITH AUTHOR MELODY JUE

Across the sciences and humanities, coral enjoys a certain colorful warm-water iconicity - at once a strange and formidable organism and a keystone habitat provider. Naturally, there's much more to it than that.

In her newly released book of essays, "Coralations" (University of Minnesota Press, 2025), Melody Jue, an associate professor of English at UC Santa Barbara, deviates from the common corals to explore lesser-known varieties and the different narratives they can offer about climate change. At the same time, her analysis connects these otherworldly lifeforms to photography, visual art and science fiction.

By way of introduction, she asks, if we assume coral are "stony reef-builders" that grow colorfully as tropical colonies, "then what about soft corals, whose fleshy hydroskeletons bloom and deflate" with the swing of the tides?

For answers, The Current caught up with Jue to discuss the book's inception and philosophical reach.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 6 of 6 Apr 29, 2025:

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SANTA BARBARA DESIGN JUSTICE SCHOLAR SASHA COSTANZA-CHOCK TO SPEAK AT CENTER FOR BLACK STUDIES RESEARCH

In their book, "Design Justice: Community-Led Practices to Build the Worlds We Need" (MIT Press, 2020), researcher and designer Sasha Costanza-Chock, who uses the pronoun "they," explores the theory and practice of design justice, demonstrating how universalist design principles and practices can erase certain groups of people. Their work is "a call for us to heed the growing critiques of the ways that design too often contributes to the reproduction of systemic oppression," they described.

Costanza-Chock will visit UC Santa Barbara's Center for Black Studies Research (CBSR, South Hall 4603) on April 30, at noon, to give the talk "Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Design Justice for All," followed by a book signing and Q&A with CBSR Director and Professor Sharon Tettagah. The free event is presented by UCSB Arts & Lectures and the Justice for All Initiative. All UCSB students, faculty and staff are invited to attend.

From TSA pat-downs to "hackerspaces" and everything in between, Costanza-Chock explores how deeply gendered expectations and biases are intertwined in our day-to-day lives and technologies. Moreover, they provide practical strategies for moving beyond them. Their book also places the intricacies of navigating the world as a transgender individual into the constructive context of design thinking.

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DASHBOARD: UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT

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Website	www.uconn.edu
Industry	University
Address	343 Mansfield Rd U-1130 Storrs​, CT, 06269-9000United States

ACTIVITIES:
The University of Connecticut (UConn) offers more than half a dozen undergraduate degree programs in about 100 majors and more than 15 graduate programs in about 75 fields of study. It also offers six professional degree programs. Instruction is carried out through its 14 colleges and schools on six campuses. These include its School of Social Work and School of Law and Graduate Business Learning Center (Hartford), as well as schools of medicine and dental medicine and the UConn Health Center (Farmington). More than 22,500 undergraduate and 7,900 graduate students enroll each year (about 30,500 total); the university confers nearly 7,600 degrees annually. UConn was founded in 1881 as the Storrs Agricultural School.

+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 1 of 4 Apr 26, 2025:

UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT: DEVELOPING A CLEARER UNDERSTANDING OF PERMAFROST THAW RISK IN ALASKA

In the Arctic, permafrost plays a crucial role in building infrastructure. However, as the region warms and permafrost thaws, infrastructure is threatened as the ground shifts beneath the built environment. Unfortunately, the full extent of the risks associated with this process is not yet understood, but researchers are working to address this knowledge gap.

UConn Department of Natural Resources and the Environment researchers, including Ph.D. student Elias Manos and Assistant Professor Chandi Witharana, along with Anna Liljedahl from the Woodwell Climate Research Center, developed a method that uses high-resolution satellite imagery and deep machine learning to double the mapped infrastructure of Alaska and more accurately project economic risks associated with permafrost thaw. Their findings are published in Nature Communications Earth and Environment.

Witharana says this is the latest in his research group's long-term study of how satellites can help monitor changes in the Arctic landscape over time, in this case, the largely unaccounted for risks of thawing permafrost for communities and their vital infrastructure like buildings and roads.

"The main focus here is, there was a visual gap for infrastructure, and we need to have more detail to create critical information layers for downstream analysis like economic risk. We didn't have that for Alaska," says Witharana.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 2 of 4 Apr 25, 2025:

UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT ONE STEP AT A TIME: LABYRINTHS (EVEN TEMPORARY ONES) ARE A PLACE FOR WELLNESS

For centuries, labyrinths have served as symbols of personal journeys, struggles, and triumphs. In addition to being the setting for classic myths, labyrinths are also a place where, with each thoughtful step, one can wander and process topics weighing heavily on the mind.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 3 of 4 Apr 25, 2025:

UCONN RESEARCHERS FIND HIGH RATES OF GAMBLING AMONG CONNECTICUTS COLLEGE STUDENTS

If you want to leave Las Vegas with a small fortune, the old joke goes, come in with a large fortune. But ever since Connecticut legalized sports betting in 2021, the whole state is essentially Las Vegas now. A research survey from two UConn professors found 72% of Connecticut's undergraduates reported gambling in the past year.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 4 of 4 Apr 25, 2025:

UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT IMAGINE SHAKESPEARE IN FRONT OF A PS4 PROBABLY NOT, BUT THE BARD HAS INFLUENCED GAMING

Even if William Shakespeare had made it to his 461st birthday today, it's unlikely the famed playwright would have enjoyed a game of pin the tail on the donkey to celebrate.

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DASHBOARD: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS CANCER CENTER

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Website	http://www.kucancercenter.org
Industry	University

ACTIVITIES:
University of Kansas Cancer Center, an academic medical center, provides cancer care services. It offers patient care services ranging from prevention and diagnosis to treatment and survivorship of cancer. The company also provides cancer research services in the areas of lung, hematology/bone marrow transplant, gastrointestinal, genitor-urinary, head and neck, breast, and brain cancer. The company is based in Kansas City, Kansas.

+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 1 of 6 Apr 25, 2025:

KUIA AWARDS 34 GRANTS FOR RESEARCH AND COLLABORATION ABROAD

KU International Affairs has awarded more than $72,000 in travel grants to 28 KU faculty members and six graduate students to support research and collaboration abroad. KU scholars will visit the 23 countries shown in blue for research, archival access, collaboration, and international partnerships. KU scholars will visit the 23 countries shown in blue for research, archival access, collaboration and international partnerships.

These competitively awarded funds were disbursed among University of Kansas faculty and students in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences and the schools of Architecture & Design, Education & Human Sciences and Music. Through these funds, faculty and students will travel to 23 countries on four continents to conduct research, access archives, collaborate with colleagues and develop or maintain international partnerships.

All funds prioritize projects that help to grow and expand the impact of KU research, further student success or promote healthy and vibrant communities.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 2 of 6 Apr 25, 2025:

OFFICE OF FACULTY AFFAIRS TO HOST SECOND ANNUAL KU FACULTY DEVELOPMENT ACADEMIES WEEK

The Office of Faculty Affairs welcomes all University of Kansas Lawrence and Edwards faculty to participate in the second annual KU Faculty Development Academies Week, which takes place May 19-23.

Each day of Faculty Development Academies Week features KU experts, providing interactive programming focused on a specific topic. Topics for the week:

Global Engagement: Strategic International Partnerships (9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 19) Academic Mentorship: Mentoring Graduate Students (9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 20) Academic Leadership: Building Teams and Fostering Effective Communication (9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 21) Research and Innovation: Growing the Impact of Your Scholarship (9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 22) Let's Write! (9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 23).

Faculty are welcome to register for as many dates as they are interested in attending. Registration is available at this link. A light breakfast, lunch and snacks will be provided each day. Events May 19-22 will take place in the Malott Room of Kansas Union, and the May 23 writing-focused day will be hosted at Watson Library.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 3 of 6 Apr 28, 2025:

INFORMATION FOR NEWS MEDIA COVERING UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS CLASS OF 2025 COMMENCEMENT

The University of Kansas invites news media to cover the university's Commencement ceremony May 18 for the Class of 2025.

The ceremony will begin at 10:30 a.m. as graduates begin the traditional "walk down the Hill" to David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, followed by a program and the conferral of degrees by Chancellor Douglas A. Girod.

News media photographers will need KU credentials to shoot from the photo pen on the Campanile plaza and to get inside the stadium. News organization credentials alone will not suffice. To receive KU credentials, email Erinn Barcomb-Peterson by 5 p.m. May 2.

Guests will be seated on the east side of the stadium, and all graduates will enter the stadium on the east side before being seated on the field.

A few other things to keep in mind:

Members of the news media are welcome to capture photos or video of the events from any publicly accessible area. The graduates will be seated on the field facing south. Limited roaming in the graduate seating area is allowed; however, photographers may not photograph on or from the dais. Only graduates and the university's official photographers are allowed to walk through the Campanile to capture images. Unmanned aerial systems, including drones - other than those of official photographers from KU Marketing - are not allowed. More than 2,000 parking stalls are available a short distance from the stadium, and a complimentary shuttle service will run from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. May 18. Additional details, including an inclement weather plan, are available at the Commencement website.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 4 of 6 Apr 28, 2025:

50 YEARS AFLOAT: HOW THE KU CONCRETE CANOE PROGRAM TURNED CEMENT INTO LEGACY

This year marks a milestone for the University of Kansas Concrete Canoe team. Established in the spring of 1975, Concrete Canoe is celebrating its 50th year. What began as a student-led project in the mid-1970s has now grown into a tradition that has shaped generations of Jayhawk engineers, built lifelong friendships and made a splash in the world of civil engineering. From learning to float

The KU Concrete Canoe Program was launched with a simple yet bold idea: What if concrete could float? In the hands of creative KU engineering students, that question became a challenge. Inspired by the first collegiate races in 1970, leading to a regional competition that began at Kansas State University the previous year, David Darwin, now a distinguished professor, took the lead in developing KU's own team. The bare bones of a concrete canoe before casting. Photo courtesy of David Darwin.

"When I got to KU in the fall of 1974, I thought that we ought to have a concrete canoe team," said Darwin. "We started racing that spring up in Manhattan with our canoe, KAN-U."

KAN-U, a play on both the word "canoe" and the KANU radio station, was made of three-quarter-inch steel conduit, half-inch hardware cloth (wire) and concrete that was lighter than water. In spite of the lightweight concrete, the boat weighed over 300 pounds. The team didn't win that year, but the knowledge it took home helped the next Concrete Canoe team bring members closer to a trophy.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 5 of 6 Apr 28, 2025:

KU CENTER FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH & DEVELOPMENT CHOSEN TO PARTNER WITH KAUFFMAN FOUNDATION TO IMPROVE ECONOMIC MOBILITY

In an effort to increase equity and economic mobility in Kansas City through a broad collaborative project, the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation reached out to a nearby University of Kansas center with decades of experience addressing large, complex problems.

The Center for Community Health & Development (CCHD) at the KU Life Span Institute will serve as the third-party evaluator and provide a wide variety of educational and action support for the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation's Collective Impact Initiative (CII). Through a grant of $353,000, the foundation will fund CCHD's role in the expansive effort, including work to support foundation staff and the project's six coalition partners.

Christina Holt, assistant director of CCHD, said she is excited about the center's involvement in the project and its potential to make a positive impact. 

"They had a need for a third-party evaluator for their new collective impact initiative, which is their signature initiative now," Holt said. "They are working to transform economic conditions in the Kansas City metro region. It's really an honor to be a part of it." 

The Kauffman Foundation's plan to reach its goal includes three approaches: improving college access and completion, enhancing workforce and career development, and supporting entrepreneurship.  

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 6 of 6 Apr 28, 2025:

KU ANNOUNCES NEW 2025-2029 SELF GRADUATE FELLOWS

Twenty doctoral students have been selected to receive the University of Kansas' prestigious Madison and Lila Self Graduate Fellowship for the 2025-2026 academic year. This incoming group of fellows is the largest cohort in the history of the Self Graduate Fellowship, bringing the total number of beneficiaries to over 220 students throughout the program's history. In fall 2025, the fellowship reaches 57 total current fellows, making it the largest fellowship size ever.

The Self Graduate Fellowship's mission is to identify and recruit exceptional doctoral students who demonstrate the promise to make significant contributions to their fields and society as a whole. The total value of the four-year doctoral fellowship exceeds $225,000.

The fellowship is a four-year package awarded to incoming and first-year doctoral students who demonstrate leadership, initiative and passion for achievement. The fellowship covers full tuition and fees, provides graduate research assistant support of $38,000 per year, a $12,000 professional development award, $5,000 start-up award, $3,000 textbook and technology award, and a robust professional development program.

The Fellow Development Program provides general education and training in communication, management, innovation, policy and leadership to assist Self Graduate Fellows in preparation for future leadership roles. The development program complements the specialized education and training provided in doctoral programs.

The late Madison and Lila Self launched and permanently endowed the Self Graduate Fellowship in 1989, motivated by their strong belief in the vital importance of developing leadership for tomorrow. Madison Self was a 1943 KU graduate in chemical engineering. Lila Self attended KU with the Class of 1943.

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DASHBOARD: UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS

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Website	https://unilag.edu.ng/
Industry	University
Address	University of Lagos, University Road Lagos Mainland Akoka, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria

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The University of Lagos, popularly known as UNILAG, is a public research university in Lagos, Nigeria. It is one of the five first generation universities in Nigeria and was founded in 1962. It is ranked among the top universities in the world in major education publications.

+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 1 of 2 Apr 25, 2025:

UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS: FACULTY OF ENGINEERING COMMISSIONS APWENLAGOS INNOVATION HUB, APRIL 30

The Faculty of Engineering, University of Lagos will officially commission the APWENLAGOS Innovation & Resource Hub within the Faculty on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 12:00 noon.

The commissioning will be followed by a Public Lecture and Awards Ceremony with the theme: From Circuit Boards to SHEnovation.

Members of the University Community and general public are cordially invited.

Join us as we celebrate the creativity and innovation of young women engineers - our SHEnovators!

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 2 of 2 Apr 25, 2025:

UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS: NOTICE ON ADMISSION EXERCISE FOR 2025/2026 ACADEMIC SESSION

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the following programmes, which will be offered through Open and Distance Learning mode:

AVAILABLE PROGRAMMES B.Sc. Accounting B.Sc. Business Administration B.Sc. Finance B.Sc. Economics B.Sc. Public Administration Education: B.Sc. (Ed.) Biology B.Sc. (Ed.) Chemistry B.Sc. (Ed.) Physics B.Sc. (Ed.) Mathematics B.Sc. (Ed.) Business Studies B.Ed. Early Childhood Education B.Ed. Educational Management B.Ed. Guidance and Counselling B.Ed. Business Education B.A. (Ed.) English

2.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

Applicants must meet the minimum entry requirements of Five (5) credits in SSCE/GCE/NECO O'Level, including English Language and Mathematics, taken at not more than two sittings. Applicants seeking admission to Year Two should possess any of NCE, ND (Minimum of Lower Credit), JUPEB, IJMB, GCE A' Levels in relevant subjects. Applicants seeking admission to Year Three should possess any of HND (Minimum of Lower Credit), Bachelor's degree (Minimum of Third Class), and evidence of NYSC discharge Certificate, Exemption or Exclusion Certificate. Applicants seeking admission to Year Three with relevant Professional Qualifications such as ICAN, ACA, ACIB, ANAN, ACCA, ACMA, ACIS, CII, CIBN, and ACIA are eligible to apply.

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DASHBOARD: UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL

PermID	5000700640
Website	https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/
Industry	University
Address	Foundation Building Brownlow Hill Liverpool, L69 7ZX United Kingdom

ACTIVITIES:
University of Liverpool operates as a University. The University offers nursing, medicine, engineering, dentistry, business, law, arts, architecture, humanities, history, and geography educational programs from undergraduate to post graduate level. University of Liverpool serves students in the United Kingdom.

+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 1 of 3 Apr 30, 2025:

UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY SHOWCASES PIONEERING AI RESEARCH FOR SCIENCE AND LAW AT PARLIAMENT

The University demonstrated how its researchers are harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) to transform the fields of science and law at a special event held at the Houses of Parliament.

The event, organised in partnership with the Parliamentary and Scientific Committee All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) and hosted by Viscount Stansgate, brought together leading University researchers from Computer Science, Law, and Chemistry with MPs interested in science and technology, as well as key stakeholders from across academia, industry and policy.

Experts from the University's Computer Science and Chemistry departments presented how AI is being applied to both the legal and materials science sectors, with impact felt both in the UK and globally.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 2 of 3 Apr 30, 2025:

UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL NEW RESEARCH REVEALS BILLIONS MADE BY COMPANIES INVOLVED IN UK BORDER SECURITY

New research from a team of leading UK universities has revealed that over Pound3.77 billion in government contracts has been awarded to private companies since 2015 for managing border security and small boat crossings in the English Channel.

Small boat crossings started in 2018, largely due to increased security around other entry routes in Northern France making it difficult to enter the UK via lorry. People therefore began to cross the Channel in small boats, often using the services of smugglers. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has vowed to "smash the gangs" profiting from small boat crossings.

However, while focus is often placed on illegal profits made from the people smuggling trade, this research found that many companies are profiting completely legally. Analysis has revealed that the UK government has funneled over Pound3.77 billion across 213 contracts to private companies for border management including small boat interceptions, asylum processing, and high-tech surveillance. The industry is still expanding, with an additional Pound1 billion in open tenders as of December 2024.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 3 of 3 Apr 30, 2025:

ROYAL COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS PRESIDENCY FOR UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL MEDIC

The University of Liverpool's Dr Mumtaz Patel has been elected as the 123rd president of the Royal College of Physicians (RCP).

Dr Patel will be the fourth woman and the first woman of Indian descent to lead the RCP.

Dr Patel is a consultant nephrologist based in Manchester Royal Infirmary and Director for Conduct and Progress at the University of Liverpool's School of Medicine. She is currently RCP senior censor and vice president for education and training and has been acting as president since June 2024.

During her tenure as vice president of the RCP between 2020 and 2023, she played a key role in expanding the global membership and creating the Global Women Leaders Programme, which supports female physicians in achieving leadership positions. She was elected as Vice President for Education and Training in 2023 and the following year the RCP's acting president.

Dr Patel has had a pivotal role in shaping the School of Medicine Professionalism and Conduct processes and in the education of its future doctors, helping them to establish their professional identities.

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DASHBOARD: UNIVERSITY OF MALTA

PermID	5035552921
Website	https://www.um.edu.mt/
Industry	University
Address	MSIDA MSD 2080 Malta

ACTIVITIES:
The University of Malta (Maltese: L-Universita ta'' Malta, UM, formerly UOM) is a higher education institution in Malta. It offers undergraduate bachelor''s degrees, postgraduate master''s degrees and postgraduate doctorates.

+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 1 of 1 Apr 25, 2025:

OPEN ACCESS PUBLICATION ABOUT PROTESTS IN THE SECOND YEAR OF COVID-19 IN MALTA

Prof. Michael Briguglio's publication Protests in the Second Year of covid-19 - the Case of Malta has been published in the academic journal 'Protest' (Brill).

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DASHBOARD: UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI HEALTH CARE

Website	http://www.muhealth.org
Industry	University

ACTIVITIES:
University of Missouri Health Care, a healthcare network, provides primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare services in the United States. It offers anesthesiology, audiology hearing and vestibular, breast cancer, burn care, cancer, cancer outreach clinics, cancer screening, cardiovascular medicine, children health, dermatology, digestive health, emergency, otolaryngology and allergy, endocrinology/diabetes, eye and vision care, family medicine, gastroenterology, gastrointestinal malignancies, heart care, hematology/oncology, and hematologic malignancies services. The company also provides hernia, hyperbaric medicine center, immunology/rheumatology, infectious disease, infertility, internal medicine, kidney transplant, and melanoma services; and acute care, bariatric, cardiothoracic, colorectal, dental/oral, pediatric minimally invasive, pediatric orthopedic, pediatric plastic, pediatric, plastic, reconstructive, urologic, and vascular surgery services. In addition, it offers pediatric primary care, pediatric short stay center, physical medicine and rehabilitation, pulmonary environmental and critical care medicine, radiology, rehabilitation and counseling, rheumatology, same-day surgery, skin care, sleep disorders center, surgical oncology, thoracic oncology, therapy, trauma, urologic oncology, and well baby and continuing care nursery, chemotherapy treatment, radiation oncology, outpatient surgical procedures, and cancer-screening services; and short-term and intensive inpatient psychiatric treatment services for adults, adolescents, and children. Further, the company provides education for healthcare providers through its health sciences schools. University of Missouri Health Care was founded in 1956 and is based in Columbia, Missouri.

+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 1 of 1 Apr 29, 2025:

MU HEALTH CARE TO OFFER SPORTS MEDICINE INJURY CLINIC IN JEFFERSON CITY

MU Health Care's popular Sports Medicine Injury Clinic at Missouri Orthopaedic Institute in Columbia will now be offered in Jefferson City beginning May 1.

The Sports Medicine Injury Clinic will be open Monday through Friday from 7 to 8 a.m. with no appointment necessary.

"We know sports injuries don't happen at convenient times, which is why we are so excited to offer an early morning walk-in clinic for you to be able to see a provider and get X-rays, casting/splinting, bracing and therapy all in one location," said Dr. Jeff Klott, MU Health Care orthopaedic surgeon.

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DASHBOARD: UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER; NEBRASKA

PermID	5009526523
Website	https://www.unmc.edu/
Industry	University
Address	42nd and Emile OMAHA NEBRASKA 68198 United States

ACTIVITIES:
The University of Nebraska Medical Center is a public medical school in Omaha, Nebraska. Founded in 1869 and chartered as a private medical college in 1881, UNMC became part of the University of Nebraska System in 1902.

+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 1 of 8 Apr 25, 2025:

UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER: UTILITY WORK NEAR MED CENTER TO IMPACT MOTORISTS

Motorists traveling south of Dodge Street along 42nd Street will see traffic slowdowns as they head toward UNMC and the Nebraska Medical Center.

Beginning Monday, April 28, one lane of 42nd Street - between Dodge and Douglas streets - will close through May 5, with traffic shifting as Metropolitan Utilities District begins utility work planned for the area.

In a separate project, MUD continues to work on installation of isolation valves near 42nd Street and Dewey Avenue, as well as on a section of Dewey Avenue directly north of the UNMC College of Nursing. This project, which is expected to end about May 1, has closed a small stretch of the southbound lane of 42nd Street directly east of Poynter Hall. Access remains open to Clarkson Tower.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 2 of 8 Apr 25, 2025:

UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER: DE-STRESS WEEK: GOOD SNACKS, GOOD DOGS, FITNESS BREAKS AND MORE

UNMC students, faculty and staff are invited to participate in UNMC's De-Stress Week celebration, which runs all next week. De-Stress Week will include free breakfast, pet therapy, fitness classes and more.

The following is a list of De-Stress Week events on the Omaha campus:

Monday, April 28:

Bagels and coffee, 8:30 a.m., Durham Research Center commons area - Who says Mondays must be rough? Stop by and grab a free bagel and coffee (for the first 150 people). Butts and Guts, noon, Center for Healthy Living, Room 1004 - This mat-based Pilates-style class focuses on low-resistance exercises to build strength and tone your lower body and core muscles. This free class is sponsored by the Center for Healthy Living. Pre-registration is not required. Attendees will need to check-in five minutes prior to class at the front desk.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 3 of 8 Apr 28, 2025:

MCGOOGAN LIBRARY TO HIGHLIGHT UNMC PATHWAY PROGRAMS

The McGoogan Health Sciences Library and its pathway partners are holding a panel discussion on Wednesday, April 30, from 1-2 p.m. CDT titled "Innovating Together: McGoogan Library & UNMC Pathway Programs Collaborations." The event will take place online via Zoom; registration is required.

UNMC and Nebraska Medicine colleagues are encouraged to attend and learn how the library's collaborative work has supported health care students. UNMC's pathway programs focus on building a health care workforce that is dedicated to improving patient care and promoting health equity.

When explaining the importance of partnerships between the library and pathway programs, Kiara Comfort, a library faculty facilitator for the event, said, "These partnerships are essential because they support the development of future health care professionals and researchers."

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 4 of 8 Apr 25, 2025:

UNMC EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT SURVEY EXTENDED

UNMC's 2025 Employee Engagement Survey has been extended until Friday, May 2, giving UNMC employees extra time to offer their perspectives on what's happening around campus.

The survey, which has gone out to 5,000 faculty and regular staff, including house officers, takes only about five minutes to complete.

Now UNMC is offering an incentive to participate - the unit with the highest response rate will receive an ice cream social as a thank you. 2025 Employee Engagement Survey

Please note the following criteria must be met in order to receive an invitation to participate:

Your start date must be on or before Jan. 15, 2025. You must be a regular employee. (Temporary employees, faculty volunteers and non-faculty volunteers are not eligible at this time.) Your FTE (Full-Time Equivalent) must be 0.5 or higher.

If you met those criteria, quickly locate the survey email by typing Quantum workplace in the email search bar. If you use a Focused Inbox, you can look in the Other or Clutter tab.

UNMC Human Resources has engaged with Engage2Excel to administer the 2025 survey, with assistance from Quantum Workplace. The survey is delivered via an email to employees' UNMC inbox through a confidential survey link from Quantum Workplace and the email domain quantumworkplace.com.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 5 of 8 Apr 25, 2025:

UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER: TORNADO IMPACT SURVEYS SUPPORT COMMUNITY RECOVERY

On April 26, 2024, a series of devastating tornadoes swept across eastern Nebraska, severely impacting the lives of many Nebraskans. In response, the UNMC College of Public Health partnered with Three Rivers Public Health Department, the Douglas County Health Department and the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services to launch tornado impact surveys to better understand how the disaster affected individuals, families and neighborhoods.

These surveys provided valuable insights into the effectiveness of early warning systems and emergency preparedness efforts while also providing recommendations on actions needed to better prepare for future disasters.

This May, the same team will launch a second round of surveys to assess ongoing recovery efforts and identify new or emerging needs in the affected communities. Results will be used to inform public health planning and long-term recovery efforts.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 6 of 8 Apr 28, 2025:

UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER: DE-STRESS WEEK STARTS OFF WITH BAGELS AND COFFEE

Mondays don't have to be rough. Fuel your morning with fresh bagels and coffee today (April 28) at the Durham Research Center commons area, starting at 8:30 a.m. Coffee and bagels available for the first 150 people, so come early, grab a cup of joe and enjoy a bite with colleagues. It's a hole-some way to kick of the week.

At noon, join the Center for Healthy Living for a mat-based Pilates-style class focused on low-resistance exercises to help build your strength and tone your lower body and core muscles. This free class sponsored by the Center for Healthy Living will take place in Room 1004. Attendees are asked to check-in five minutes prior to the class at the front desk.

Then, at 12:30 p.m., take a moment to "paws" and de-stress at the Ruth and Bill Scott Student Plaza for popsicles (for the first 150 attendees) and puppy kisses. Volunteers from Paws for Friendship, a local pet therapy organization will be in attendance. In case of inclement weather, this event will be held inside the Sorrell Center, alumni commons, second floor.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 7 of 8 Apr 28, 2025:

U.S. REPS. BACON AND MILLER-MEEKS VISIT UNMC

UNMC and University of Nebraska leaders hosted U.S. Reps. Don Bacon and Mariannette Miller-Meeks, MD, on Jan. 29 and 30 for a discussion of innovation at the med center, UNMC's biosecurity expertise and federal collaboration.

Rep. Bacon, who represents Nebraska's Second Congressional District, retired as a brigadier general from the U.S. Air Force and serves on the House Armed Services Committee. Rep. Miller-Meeks, of Iowa's First Congressional District, sits on the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, is the Veterans' Affairs Health Subcommittee chair and retired as a lieutenant colonel from the U.S. Army, where her service included time as a nurse and physician.

"It's an honor to have the two members of the United States Congress here who represent the very best interests of our veterans," said University of Nebraska President Jeffrey P. Gold, MD. "Anything that our university can do to support the health care of those that have protected our freedom over their careers is critically important, and to have members of the United States Congress to talk about how we can continue to build stronger partnerships in those areas is important."

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 8 of 8 Apr 28, 2025:

UNMC ELECTS INAUGURAL STAFF ADVISORY COUNCIL

UNMC's inaugural Staff Advisory Council welcomes 32 newly elected members who begin their terms this month.

The UNMC Staff Advisory Council will promote and facilitate communication between UNMC administration and staff throughout UNMC's colleges and departments.

"I look forward to working with the council as they advocate on behalf of all UNMC staff," said UNMC Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD. "As you know, staff members are critical to the overall success of UNMC's education, research and outreach missions, and I'm pleased they will have a stronger voice with the formation of this council. I also appreciate all the work done by the special committee that helped create the advisory council's structure and bylaws."

Council elections were held in March, followed by run-off elections for three areas of campus whose elections ended in a tie.

The newly elected council members, by college/unit, are:

UNMC College of Allied Health Professions

Mary Matthiessen, education program coordinator II Margaret Winnicki, senior director, enrollment management and student affairs

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DASHBOARD: UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS; MARYLAND

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Website	www.unlv.edu
Industry	University
Address	4505 S Maryland Pkwy Las Vegas​, NV, 89154-9901 United States

ACTIVITIES:
University of Nevada, Las Vegas is located in Las Vegas, NV, United States and is part of the Colleges & Universities Industry. University of Nevada, Las Vegas has 2,000 total employees across all of its locations and generates $421.91 million in sales (USD). There are 1,125 companies in the University of Nevada, Las Vegas corporate family.

+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 1 of 5 Apr 25, 2025:

FROM CLASSROOM TO CLOSING BELL: MEET THE FINALISTS OF UNLV'S PRESIDENT'S INVESTMENT CHALLENGE

Here was the challenge to UNLV: Take $500,000 in virtual cash and make wise investment decisions.

And here's the twist: Do so in real time - navigating this spring's tumultuous and fast-moving stock market, rising inflation, interest rate hikes, and big tech disruptions.

For the UNLV President's Investment Challenge, the next generation of financial leaders tested out bold strategies while learning real-world lessons.

Six standout teams emerged as finalists in the inaugural President's Investment Challenge - a competition that drew more than 80 teams and tested students' skills, instincts, and collaboration over eight intensive weeks. More Than a Simulation: High-Yield Lessons in Real Time

Nick Garcia, a UNLV alum, CFA, and analyst at Smead Capital Management, mentored students during the challenge. He knows how formative real world experiences like this can be.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 2 of 5 Apr 25, 2025:

NSHE BOARD OF REGENTS APPOINTS CHRIS HEAVEY AS INTERIM PRESIDENT OF UNLV

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents has appointed Chris Heavey to serve as Interim President of UNLV. The decision, approved by the board at its April 24 meeting, follows a recommendation by Chancellor Patricia Charlton, with input from Board Chair Amy J. Carvalho and Vice Chair Jeffrey S. Downs.

Heavey has been serving as officer in charge at UNLV since early March. A long-time campus leader, he has been part of the UNLV community for more than 30 years.

"I'm honored to step into the role of UNLV's interim president and grateful to Chancellor Charlton and the Board of Regents for entrusting me with the opportunity to lead the university that means so much to me and to all of us," said President Heavey. "I've had the privilege of working at UNLV for more than 30 years, and during that time I've seen firsthand the extraordinary difference this university makes in the lives of our students and in the broader community we serve."

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 3 of 5 Apr 25, 2025:

UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS: LETTING LEADERSHIP SHINE THROUGH

For LeAnne Salazar-Montoya, inspiration to lead was close to home.

Her father, Leroy J. Salazar, exemplified servant leadership in their rural New Mexico commuity. He served as chair of the school board, city manager, and in many other community roles to support the growth and well-being of his EspaNola Valley community.

Because she saw it, she knew she could be it.

And, she did.

Salazar-Montoya went on to become a first-generation college graduate, educator, and eventually a school superintendent. But despite her success, she often felt isolated in her leadership roles. "There were times I questioned if I belonged," she recalls.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 4 of 5 Apr 28, 2025:

UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS: THE INTERVIEW: KEVIN MCVAY

Although Kevin McVay was 5 years old when he and his family relocated from the Philippines, he considers Las Vegas and UNLV his home. After attending several different schools growing up, he graduated from Coronado High School and says living in Vegas often brings questions from friends and family who expect his life to revolve around casinos and gambling.

Though he may not live on the Strip or live up to those expectations of what life in Vegas is like, he has always appreciated the access to 24/7 entertainment. McVay also loves the diversity of the local community and sees it as a benefit of his upbringing to have been exposed to different cultures, backgrounds, and people.

McVay started working at UNLV almost as soon as he was admitted as a student. "Part-time work along with scholarships and grants helped me finish my undergraduate degree without going into debt, which I'm incredibly grateful for," he says.

He originally thought he would become a hot shot in the advertising industry, but after graduating and working at an agency, he came back to UNLV for a different role (and a second degree).

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 5 of 5 Apr 28, 2025:

UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS: REBEL CAREER CHAMPIONS NETWORK: EMPOWERING STUDENTS FOR FUTURE SUCCESS

At UNLV, Rebels don't just earn their degrees. They gain the skills and knowledge needed to launch successful careers, change family outcomes, and improve their social mobility.

Now in its second year, the Rebel Career Champions Network (RCCN) is a growing initiative that connects students with career experts across campus, providing guidance, resources, and support to help them navigate their careers after graduation.

By fostering collaboration among faculty, staff, and external partners, the RCCN ensures that career readiness is embedded throughout every aspect of the university experience.

Meet some of the program's dedicated liaisons who have played a key role in shaping this program. Their efforts help create a stronger, more connected career support system for all Rebels.

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DASHBOARD: UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME; INDIANA

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Website	https://www.nd.edu/
Industry	University
Address	1251 N Eddy St Ste 400 SOUTH BEND INDIANA 46617-1478 United States

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The University of Notre Dame du Lac, known simply as Notre Dame or ND, is a private Catholic research university in Notre Dame, Indiana, outside the city of South Bend. It was founded in 1842 by Edward Sorin.

+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 1 of 2 Apr 25, 2025:

UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME JUNIOR ALEX YOUNG NAMED 2025 TRUMAN SCHOLAR

University of Notre Dame junior Alex Young has been named a 2025 Truman Scholar. He is the University's 13th Truman Scholar since 2010, a group that includes three Rhodes Scholars: Alex Coccia ('14), Christa Grace Watkins ('17) and Prathm Juneja ('20).

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 2 of 2 Apr 25, 2025:

UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME: TWO NOTRE DAME HISTORIANS WIN GUGGENHEIM FELLOWSHIPS

Two faculty members in the University of Notre Dame's College of Arts & Letters have been awarded fellowships from the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation as part of its 100th class of honorees.

Thomas Burman, the Robert M. Conway Director of the Medieval Institute and a professor of history, and Karen Graubart, a professor in the Department of History, are two of the 198 scholars, scientists and artists chosen based on their prior career achievement and exceptional promise.

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DASHBOARD: UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

Website	https://www.upenn.edu/
Industry	University
Address	3451 Walnut St Rm 100 Philadelphia ​, PA, 19104-6243 United States

ACTIVITIES:
University of Pennsylvania is located in Philadelphia, PA, United States and is part of the Colleges & Universities Industry. University of Pennsylvania has 70 total employees across all of its locations and generates $10.09 billion in sales (USD). There are 464 companies in the University of Pennsylvania corporate family.

+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 1 of 7 Apr 25, 2025:

UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA: NATE SILVER ON STATISTICS: PLAYING IT SAFE VERSUS EMBRACING RISK

Picture a village by a river. In the village are a lot of recognizable faces-traditional government members, journalists, academics. By contrast, the river is filled with slightly different figures, from Wall Street executives and Silicon Valley moguls to poker players and sports betters. They live side by side, but not in harmony; they approach everything differently, from politics and policy to the world itself. View large image Al Filreis and Nate Silver in discussion on stage. Nate Silver (right) and School of Arts & Sciences Kelly Family Professor of English Al Filreis in conversation at the Stephen A. Levin Family Dean's Forum. (Image: Lisa J. Godfrey)

That premise was at the center of a conversation between renowned statistician Nate Silver and School of Arts & Sciences Kelly Family Professor of English Al Filreis during the Stephen A. Levin Family Dean's Forum on April 8, following an introduction by Jeffrey Kallberg, interim dean and William R. Kenan Jr. Professor of Music History. The event brought several hundred people to the Penn Museum for a discussion that ranged from Disney princesses and baseball to Silver's new book, "On the Edge: The Arts of Risking Everything," where he plays out the river-village dichotomy.

Filreis, who also directs the Center for Programs in Contemporary Writing and serves as faculty director for Kelly Writers House, kicked off the discussion with queries about "On the Edge," which categorizes people as either living in "the village" or "the river," and by proxy, taking on various stereotypes and attributes. Villagers, for example, tend to be something of a stand-in for the "liberal establishment," while riverians-a Silver-coined term-tend to be capitalism-fueled creatures of risk and chance.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 2 of 7 Apr 25, 2025:

PENN ENGINEERS FIRST TO TRAIN AI AT LIGHTSPEED

Researchers at Penn's School of Engineering and Applied Science have developed the first programmable chip that can train nonlinear neural networks using light-a breakthrough that could dramatically speed up AI training, reduce energy use, and even pave the way for fully light-powered computers. View large image Tianwei Wu (left) and Liang Feng (right) demonstrating some of the apparatus used to develop the new, light-powered chip. Tianwei Wu (left) and Liang Feng (right) demonstrating some of the apparatus used to develop the new, light-powered chip. (Image: Sylvia Zhang)

While today's AI chips are electronic and rely on electricity to perform calculations, the new chip is photonic, meaning it uses beams of light instead. Described in Nature Photonics, the chip reshapes how light behaves to carry out the nonlinear mathematics at the heart of modern AI.

"Nonlinear functions are critical for training deep neural networks," says Liang Feng, professor in materials science and engineering (MSE) and in electrical and systems Engineering (ESE), and the paper's senior author. "Our aim was to make this happen in photonics for the first time."

Most AI systems today depend on neural networks, software designed to mimic biological neural tissue. Just as neurons connect to allow biological creatures to think, neural networks link together layers of simple units, or "nodes," enabling AI systems to perform complex tasks.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 3 of 7 Apr 25, 2025:

UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA: NUDGE BOOSTS STATIN-PRESCRIBING, MEANS FEWER PHARMACY TRIPS

With a simple click, doctors can potentially save lives and reduce heart attack and stroke risks for thousands of patients by helping them have their statins on hand. Researchers "nudged" doctors toward this through a default change in the electronic health record that made prescribing a 90-day supply of the medication the default option instead of actively choosing a 30-day supply. The study, conducted by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine, is published in JAMA Internal Medicine.

"For patients managing chronic conditions, this simple change just makes life easier by eliminating eight pharmacy trips annually per medication and reducing chances to be late or forgetting to refill," says co-author Corinne Rhodes, an associate professor of general internal medicine and the medical director of Population Health at the University of Pennsylvania Health System. "With time, I hope this will translate into closing gaps in hypertension control and other chronic diseases that statins treat."

A nudge is a behavioral science-informed approach to guiding people toward a desired outcome but the key is making that choice desirable and trouble-free.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 4 of 7 Apr 27, 2025:

QUAKERS NOTCH A NUMBER OF NOTEWORTHY PERFORMANCES AT PENN RELAYS

Warm, sunny skies welcomed the Penn Relays on Thursday, April 24, the 129th running of the world-famous meet. The three-day extravaganza features nearly 20,000 athletes of all levels and is the oldest and largest relay competition in the country.

Penn's track and field athletes notched a number of noteworthy performances, highlighted by third-year jumper Kampton Kam. On Saturday, he became the first male Quaker in Relays history to win the high jump, clearing 2.20 meters (7 feet, 2.5 inches). Fourth-year Anna Peyton Malizia won the women's high jump in 2019. Kam, from Singapore, recently broke his country's 30-year national record in the men's high jump.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 5 of 7 Apr 28, 2025:

UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA: HOPE, HEALING, AND STRENGTH

Students, faculty, and staff members gathered in the lobby at Penn's ARCH building, passing around baskets of small origami cranes. The month of May is Asian / Pacific American Heritage Month, and the Pan-Asian American Community House (PAACH) team holds its annual mural unveiling in April as a preview event for APA heritage month. "We host the celebration before the month of May, before students leave campus," said Mei Long, director of PAACH.

Established by Congress in 1992, APA heritage month was designated in May in recognition of two historical events: the arrival of the first Japanese immigrant to the U.S. in May 1843, and the completion of the transcontinental railroad in May 1869. Standing beside the concealed mural before its reveal, Long explained why the railroad was significant: It was largely built by approximately 20,000 Chinese laborers. At its completion, the railroad cut travel time from New York to San Francisco from several months to just seven days.

"The railroad united the country and made a strong foundation for the economic prosperity in the years that followed," said Long. "But the Chinese laborers suffered prejudice, abuse, significantly lower wages, and social isolation. The laborers organized strikes for better conditions." These strikes, Long explained, "paved the way for labor rights that benefit all of us today."

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 6 of 7 Apr 28, 2025:

UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA: A NOVEL AND HANDS-ON APPROACH TO TEACHING ABOUT TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY

On a sunny Wednesday morning in the Education Commons, undergraduates clustered in groups at two long tables around a standing rigid-heddle loom, portable tabletop loom, and small Loopdeloom weaving kit. A 3D printer and resulting fabrications, circuits, spools, beads, and paintbrushes lined the walls and cubbies of the makerspace, located in the George A. Weiss Pavilion at Franklin Field.

Elly R. Truitt, an associate professor in the Department of History & Sociology of Science in the School of Arts & Sciences, approached a group of students weaving lilac and red yarn into blue yarn to ask what they were representing with colors and patterns. Jajwalya "Jaj" Karajgikar, the applied data science librarian, noted that last year, the Penn Libraries' AI Literacy Interest Group made a loom weaving representing how they felt about artificial intelligence.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 7 of 7 Apr 28, 2025:

THE REIMAGINEERS OF PENN MEDICINE

Six million digital messages arrive in the inboxes of Penn Medicine clinicians each year. And while patients value the ease and convenience of being able to ask their questions through a portal any time, any day, the resulting tidal wave in the volume of messages adds to the pressures driving clinician burnout, says Jeffrey Moon, an emergency physician and assistant chief medical informatics officer at Penn Medicine. "Ten years ago, there were zero," he says. "This is a burden that no one really saw coming." View large image Raina Merchant and two staffers in an office looking at a computer at Penn Medicine. Raina Merchant (right) is an emergency physician and Penn Medicine's chief transformation officer. (Image: Courtesy of Penn Medicine News)

The specific problem may have been unexpected, but the pattern is a persistent one. As new technologies emerge in medicine that can improve or even revolutionize treatment, they also often bring new challenges for people working on the front lines of health care.

And that's a pattern that Kevin B. Mahoney, CEO of the University of Pennsylvania Health System, has set his sights on changing.

"Everything that is not working [in our systems and processes] is taking away from time at the bedside; it's taking away from you being able to do your jobs," Mahoney says.

So, since 2023, Penn Medicine has been developing a solution to streamline replies to patient messages with help from artificial intelligence (AI)-working with the electronic health record platform Epic to refine a tool that is now available to users of the system across the country.

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DASHBOARD: UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND

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Website	www.web.uri.edu
Industry	University
Address	75 Lower College Rd Kingston​, RI, 02881-1974 United States

ACTIVITIES:
The University of Rhode Island (URI) offers more than 80 undergraduate majors, specializing in nursing, psychology, communication studies, kinesiology, and human development. It also offers master''s, doctoral, and professional degrees from its nine colleges at four campuses across the state. URI''s main campus is located in Kingston, the W. Alton Jones Campus is in West Greenwich, its Graduate School of Oceanography is located on Narragansett Bay, and Providence is home to the university''s Alan Shawn Feinstein College of Continuing Education. URI, which has an enrollment of more than 16,500 students, was chartered as the state''s agricultural school in 1888.

+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 1 of 1 Apr 25, 2025:

UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND TO AWARD HONORARY DEGREE TO WRITER, DIRECTOR, PRODUCER STEVEN FEINBERG

KINGSTON, R.I.-April 25, 2025- Steven Feinberg, who, as executive director of the Rhode Island Film and Television Office, has spent more than 20 years standing at the intersection of the arts and commerce in the Ocean State, will be honored next month for his personal and professional achievements as part of the University of Rhode Island's annual commencement ceremonies.

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DASHBOARD: UNIVERSITY OF TOKYO

Website	https://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/index.html
Industry	University
Address	7 Chome-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 113-8654, Japan

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The University of Tokyo was formed in 1877 when the Tokyo Kaisei School and Tokyo Medical School merged to created the faculties of law, science, letters and medicine, which came together with a university preparatory school.

+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 1 of 1 Apr 26, 2025:

UNIVERSITY OF TOKYO CUTTING THE COMPLEXITY FROM DIGITAL CARPENTRY

Many products in the modern world are in some way fabricated using computer numerical control (CNC) machines, which use computers to automate machine operations in manufacturing. While simple in concept, the ways to instruct these machines is in reality often complex. A team of researchers including those from the University of Tokyo devised a system to demonstrate how to mitigate some of this complexity. Draw2Cut allows users to draw desired designs directly onto material to be cut or milled. In this case, color-coded lines drawn with standard marker pens instruct the Draw2Cut system to mill designs into wood without any prior knowledge of CNC machines or their typical workflows.

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DASHBOARD: UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR

PermID	4297724680
Website	https://www.uwindsor.ca/
Industry	University
Address	401 Sunset Ave G 07 WINDSOR ONTARIO N9B 3P4 Canada

ACTIVITIES:
The University of Windsor is a public comprehensive and research university in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. It is Canada''s southernmost university. It has approximately 12,000 full-time and part-time undergraduate students and 4,000 graduate students.

+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 1 of 7 Apr 25, 2025:

UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR: CARDIAC WELLNESS PROGRAM AT TLC GIVES PATIENTS A PATH FORWARD

After two serious heart events, retiree Tony Cimarosti is on the right track. His cardiologist is happy with the progress - and so is he.

Twice a week, Cimarosti, 66, attends the Cardiac Wellness Program at the Toldo Lancer Centre (TLC), working on his heart health alongside others who have gone through similar experiences.

"My cardiologist always gives me great reports," he shared. "At every check-in, he tells me everything looks good and that he'll see me next year. I like hearing that."

After surviving a heart attack and coronary artery blockage in 2011, Cimarosti had five stents inserted. He began making lifestyle changes and exercising on his own after completing a hospital-run rehab program. But in 2024, he developed another calcium blockage and needed two more stents.

Cimarosti, determined to continue his heart health journey, joined the maintenance program at the University of Windsor, where he has been attending classes regularly since September.

"At my last intervention, I found out the arteries with my first five stents were completely blocked, but my heart had grown a new one around it," he said. "I credit the wellness program for doing that - exercise really promotes that type of improvement in your heart."

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 2 of 7 Apr 25, 2025:

UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR: UNCOVERING HISTORY: HOW LEDDY LIBRARYS ARCHIVES CONNECT PAST AND PRESENT

In the basement of Leddy Library, behind an unassuming door, relics of the past reside - rows upon rows of documents with ink faded by time, rare and first-edition books, and preserved memories of Southwestern Ontario.

The space is home to Archives and Special Collections, which holds community records, historic documents, photographs, and other items preserved and cataloged by dedicated archivists.

"We preserve memory and history, and the past helps shape the future-that's why we're here. It's a very noble calling, in my opinion," said librarian and faculty member Antoinette Seymour.

Seymour considers herself a "proactive archivist," actively seeking out materials rather than waiting for donations or purchases.

"That's the great thing about archives discovery, I have stumbled on so many precious and valuable records," she reflected.

As one of only two Black university archivists in Canada and a University of Windsor alum, Seymour's long-term goal is to establish a robust Black archives collection at Leddy.

Since moving to Windsor from the Bahamas, Seymour has become involved in the community, joining the Windsor West Indian Association and helping them to build their own archives.

"I'd like to have a collection here at the University - a hub for areas that don't have much voice or presence. When I visited the museums here, I noticed there wasn't much on the Caribbean presence. I want to build those archives in Windsor, that's just one step. It's exciting to be actively involved in this work," Seymour said.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 3 of 7 Apr 25, 2025:

UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR: UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY TO MARK WSIB DAY OF MOURNING MONDAY

The University of Windsor, along with its union partners - WUFA, CUPE 1393, Unifor 2458 Office and Clerical (full- and part-time), CUPE 1001, CUPE 4580, Unifor 2458 Operating Engineers and Unifor 444 - will join faculty, staff and organizations across Canada in recognizing the WSIB National Day of Mourning on Monday, April 28.

The day honours those who have lost their lives, been injured or suffered illness as a result of work-related incidents.

Observed annually, the Day of Mourning serves both as a solemn reminder of the importance of workplace safety and as a call to action to prevent future tragedies. The University of Windsor is committed to promoting a safe, healthy and respectful environment for all members of its campus community.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 4 of 7 Apr 28, 2025:

UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR: FROM CRIME PREDICTION TO WOMENS HEALTH: STUDENTS DEMO REAL-WORLD TECH SOLUTIONS

Eager students lined the aisles at the Advanced Computing Hub, the School of Computer Science's downtown campus, ready to pitch their programming projects to staff, faculty and industry partners.

Undergrads, computer science graduate students and Master of Applied Computing (MAC) students showed off their CS Demo Day Winter 2025 pitches ranging from detecting sign language to agri-tech, and from crime prediction to education-focused platforms aimed at supporting student learning.

The students behind the women's health project called PCOSCare: A Machine Learning and Simulation Framework for PCOS Risk Assessment and Treatment Analysis explored the hormonal disorder polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), which affects people with ovaries during their reproductive years and causes symptoms such as hair loss, irregular menstrual cycles and high testosterone.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 5 of 7 Apr 28, 2025:

UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR: 2025 SCIENCE AWARDS HONOUR OUTSTANDING FACULTY, STAFF AND STUDENTS

The Faculty of Science held their annual Spring and Shout event to celebrate those staff, faculty and students who went above and beyond in their job with the announcement of the 2025 Science Awards.

Faculty and staff award recipients:

Research Excellence & Impact Award - Jeff Rau, Physics Research Excellence & Impact Award - Phillip Karpowicz, Biomedical Sciences Roger Thibert Teaching Excellence Award - Trevor Pitcher, Integrative Biology Outreach & Community Engagement Award - Marcelo Arbex, Economics Student Mentoring & Engagement Award - Tricia Carmichael, Chemistry & Biochemistry Staff Impact Award - Candy Donaldson, Integrative Biology Staff Impact Award - Aldo DiCarlo, Physics Staff Service Excellence Award - Laura McLean, Faculty of Science Going Above & Beyond in Research Post-Doc/RA - Ana Podadera, Chemistry & Biochemistry

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 6 of 7 Apr 28, 2025:

UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR: MINOR HOCKEY TEAM TOURS LABS AFTER RAISING $100K FOR CANCER RESEARCH

Do-gooders raising money for local cancer research got a closer look at the kind of work their efforts could support during a campus visit Thursday.

The Lakeshore Lightning hockey team, winners of the Chevrolet Good Deeds Cup, toured cancer research labs at the University of Windsor as a thank-you for their community contributions.

The team was welcomed by university president Dr. Robert Gordon and Dr. Dora Cavallo-Medved of the Faculty of Science to the Essex Centre of Research (CORe), where they toured five cancer research labs and received some WE-Spark swag.

The Good Deeds Cup is awarded to the minor hockey team that makes the biggest impact by sharing their acts of kindness on social media, helping spread positivity, teamwork and community spirit.

Lakeshore Lightning submitted 1,288 good deeds to win.

Their efforts included collecting mittens, jackets, snow pants and other winter essentials for those in need. The team also volunteered at a food bank, wrote letters to seniors in care facilities, delivered treats to emergency service workers, assisted at local schools and organized two fundraisers.

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+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 7 of 7 Apr 28, 2025:

TOP STUDENTS EARN SCHOLARSHIPS IN UWINDSOR BRAIN BEE

High schoolers well-versed in brain knowledge were on campus March 28 as the Faculty of Science hosted its fifth annual Windsor Brain Bee competition.

Twenty-four students competed in the event, battling it out over hot brain topics such as stress, neurotransmitters and brain disease.

Hailing from grades 11 and 12, the top three competitors received entrance scholarships ranging from $500 to $1,500 to study the program of their choice in the Faculty of Science at the University of Windsor.

Grade 12 student Adalyn Matteis from St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic High School claimed first place for the second year in a row. Sisters Nayanika Ghosh and Shayantika

Ghosh from Riverside Secondary School placed second and third, respectively.

As a regional Brain Bee winner, Matteis will represent the Windsor area in the CIHR Canadian National Brain Bee, held virtually April 25, 2025. The top three competitors from that event will attend the Canadian Neuroscience Meeting in Toronto in May and compete in the final round.

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DASHBOARD: WAGENINGEN UNIVERSITY & RESEARCH

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Website	https://www.wur.nl/en.htm
Industry	University
Address	Droevendaalsesteeg 4 WAGENINGEN GELDERLAND 6708 PB Netherlands

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Wageningen University & Research is a public university in Wageningen, Netherlands, specializing in technical and engineering subjects and an important center for life sciences and agricultural research. It is located in a region of the Netherlands known as the Food Valley.

+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 1 of 1 Apr 25, 2025:

WAGENINGEN UNIVERSITY & RESEARCH: EXPLORING SPECIES TOGETHER DURING THE BIODIVERSITY CHALLENGE 2025

From 30 April, biodiversity will take centre stage during the fifth edition of the annual Biodiversity Challenge. Wageningen University & Research (WUR) invites everyone to spend eight weeks - until 27 June - discovering the wealth of plants, animals, and fungi in their surroundings. This year, the challenge once again offers a varied and engaging programme for many participants. Three Levels of Biodiversity Fun

The Biodiversity Challenge has three core components: activities on the WUR campus, international collaboration with European universities, and events throughout the city of Wageningen. A highlight on campus is the brand-new 'Big Day' challenge, where student teams aim to record as many species as possible within 24 hours. In addition, there will be weekly identification evenings and lunchtime excursions, led by enthusiastic students and staff.

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DASHBOARD: WESTERN UNIVERSITY

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Website	https://www.uwo.ca/
Industry	University
Address	1151 Richmond St, London, ON N6A 3K7, Canada

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The University of Western Ontario, branded as Western University as of 2012 and commonly shortened to Western, is a public research university in London, Ontario, Canada.

+ Week 18 of 2025 - Press release 1 of 1 Apr 28, 2025:

WESTERN UNIVERSITY: EXPERT INSIGHT: USING TECHNOLOGY TO INVESTIGATE CONFLICT-RELATED SEXUAL VIOLENCE

In the last two weeks of February, humanitarian agencies reported 895 cases of conflict-related rape as M23 rebels advanced through the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). According to a United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees official, this was an average of more than 60 rapes a day.

UNICEF officials reported similarly grim figures. Between Jan. 27 and Feb. 2, 2025, the number of rape cases treated across 42 health facilities in DRC jumped five-fold, with 30 per cent of these cases being children.

While immediate responses are needed to stop the violence, provide health care to the survivors and assist the displaced, the pursuit of justice also plays a critical role.

Investigative bodies, including the International Criminal Court (ICC), are increasingly using technology to investigate conflict-related sexual violence. In a recent research project, my team interviewed experts who specialize in conflict-related sexual violence investigations around the world. The research was supported by XCEPT, a conflict research program funded by the United Kingdom's Department for International Development.

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