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Dacheng Ren Elected to the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering College of Fellows

Tuesday, February 22, 2022, By Alex Dunbar

The American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) announced the election of Dacheng Ren to its College of Fellows. Ren is the associate dean for research and graduate programs at the College of Engineering and Computer Science, and Stevenson…

Campus & Community

‘Hot Spots’ Have a Chilling Effect on Campus Wi-Fi

Monday, February 21, 2022, By Eric Ferguson

Information Technology Services (ITS) network administrators continue to detect wireless access points or “hot spots” coming from personal devices across campus. Hot spots can disrupt the normal use of University-provided wireless access (Wi-Fi). ITS encourages anyone using a hot spot…

Campus & Community

Nutrition Professor Shares Top Tips for Cardiovascular Health in Honor of American Heart Month

Monday, February 21, 2022, By Jen Plummer

According to recent statistics from the American Heart Association, more than 874,000 Americans died of cardiovascular disease in 2019, and it remains the leading cause of death in the United States. The pandemic may further exacerbate poor cardiovascular outcomes, as…

Campus & Community

Ph.D. Candidate Gleans New Insight From Ancient Evidence

Monday, February 21, 2022, By Ellen de Graffenreid

Lauren McCormick is finishing her doctoral dissertation in religion, but the path to her fundamental reinterpretation of an ancient Judean artifact draws on a broad base of multidisciplinary expertise that she has acquired over the course of her intellectual journey….

Campus & Community

Graduate School Announces Research Excellence Doctoral Funding for 2022-25

Monday, February 21, 2022, By Ellen de Graffenreid

Peter Vanable, associate provost for graduate education and dean of the Graduate School, today announced departmental awardees for the Research Excellence Doctoral Funding (REDF) program. The funding program, administered by the Graduate School, will provide 32 academic year fellowships and…

KNX News

“KNX In Depth”

Sunday, February 20, 2022, By Lily Datz

Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor of television, radio, and film in the Newhouse School and director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture, was interviewed for the KNX News podcast “KNX In Depth.” The episode included coverage on recent…

The Associated Press

“After Beijing bubble bursts, can the IOC save the Olympics?”

Sunday, February 20, 2022, By Lily Datz

Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor of television, radio, and film in the Newhouse School and director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture, was quoted in The Associate Press story “After Beijing bubble bursts, can the IOC save the…

Campus & Community

Black Health and Wellness Expo Events Promote Balance of Mental and Physical Well-Being

Friday, February 18, 2022, By News Staff

This year’s national Black History Month theme is health and wellness to help encourage the balance of mental health and physical health, share different lessons about the Black experience, and celebrate achievements in different areas of life. In alignment with…

Media Tip Sheets

School Board Threats Cannot Become ‘New Normal’

Friday, February 18, 2022, By Lily Datz

Violent threats and hostile attitudes toward school board members are becoming increasingly more common. Topics centered around race, gender, sexuality, and COVID-19 masking policies are often at the center of the angry confrontations. Where do local school districts go from…

Campus & Community

COVID-19 Public Health Update: Effective Monday, Feb. 21, Masking at Level Blue

Friday, February 18, 2022, By News Staff

Dear Students, Faculty, Staff and Families: Thank you for your continued commitment to safeguarding the health and well-being of our community throughout the COVID pandemic. As you are aware, shortly after the start of the fall semester, the University’s COVID…