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Campus & Community

Words We Didn’t Know We’d Need to Know

Tuesday, April 27, 2021, By Roxanna Carpenter

“Pandemonium” is not a new word for most of us. But for many, “pandemic” was, until about a year ago. And what a year it has been since. We’ve had to live with all sorts of surprises in the last…

Health & Society

What You Should Know if You’re Feeling Anxious About Returning to the Post-Pandemic Routine

Tuesday, April 27, 2021, By Matt Michael

A little nervous about getting back into your pre-pandemic routine? You’re not alone. A recent survey [PDF] from the American Psychological Association found that 49% of adults reported feeling uncomfortable about returning to in-person interactions when the pandemic ends. And…

Campus & Community

George Langford, Virginia Burrus Elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Tuesday, April 27, 2021, By Dan Bernardi

Two faculty members in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) have been elected to the prestigious American Academy of Arts & Sciences. George M. Langford, A&S dean emeritus and Distinguished Professor of Neuroscience in the Department of Biology, and…

Media Tip Sheets

IRS Budget Cuts Cost US Government Billions in Tax Revenue Each Year

Tuesday, April 27, 2021, By News Staff

President Joe Biden will seek an extra $80 billion to fund U.S. tax collections that would help pay for his plan to bolster childcare, universal pre-kindergarten education and paid leave for workers. The president’s proposal to boost the Internal Revenue…

Campus & Community

Wow Your Friends and Family With Reghaif

Tuesday, April 27, 2021, By Jen Plummer

If the image that comes to mind when you think of the words “savory, filled dough” is a calzone from your local pizzeria or *gasp* a hot pocket from the freezer section—prepare to have your mind blown! Reghaif, sometimes called…

Campus & Community

Don’t Take the Bait: Beware of Phishing

Monday, April 26, 2021, By Eric Ferguson

Is that unexpected part-time job offer real? Does someone you’ve never met really need you to make purchases on his behalf? Now more than ever, it’s essential to protect yourself against phishing attempts and other cybersecurity threats. On the latest…

Health & Society

Reconnect, Recommit, Rejuvenate: Breathing Fresh Life Into Our Fitness Routine (or Lack Thereof)

Monday, April 26, 2021, By Jen Plummer

To state the obvious: it’s been a long year. Maybe you’re one of those people who saw the pandemic as an opportunity to fall in love with your Peloton, take long walks or bike rides with your family, and get…

Arts & Culture

Lorenza D’Angelo Receives 2021 Mary Hatch Marshall Essay Award

Monday, April 26, 2021, By Cristina Hatem

Lorenza D’Angelo, a graduate student from the Department of Philosophy in the College of Arts and Sciences, was selected as the 2021 winner of the prestigious Mary Hatch Marshall Essay Award for her piece titled “Emotional Experience and the Senses.”…

STEM

Undergraduate Students Awarded the 2021 Norma Slepecky Research Prize

Monday, April 26, 2021, By News Staff

Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE) announced two STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) undergraduate researchers were recognized for their resilience, advancement and research excellence at the annual Slepecky Memorial Lecture and Ceremony. Laurel White, a physics major in the…

Health & Society

New Research Shows Pain-Relieving Effects of CBD

Sunday, April 25, 2021, By Keith Kobland

It’s been hailed as a wonder drug and it’s certainly creating wonder profits. By some estimates, the cannabidiol (or CBD) market could be worth $20 billion dollars by 2024. While users tout its effectiveness in pain relief, up until now…