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SparkCharge CEO Josh Aviv ’15, G’17 Introduces President Biden L’68 Before CHIPS, Science Act Signing
The White House’s famous Rose Garden turned Orange on Tuesday afternoon as Josh Aviv ’15, G’17, the founder and CEO of SparkCharge, introduced President Joseph R. Biden Jr. L’68 before a packed crowd outside the White House. Aviv, who launched…
Fulfilling a Father’s Promise Fueled Alumnus Nasser Paydar’s Path as Higher Education Leader
How much would you sacrifice to achieve your dreams? When Nasser Paydar ’79, G’81, G’85 was about to graduate from high school in Iran, his father, Hossein, made the ultimate sacrifice to set his beloved son up for success. Hossein…
Creative Advertising Students Win 2 of 10 Communication Arts Student Awards Given Worldwide
The Newhouse School ranked as the second most awarded school internationally in the Communication Arts Advertising Annual 62, winning two out of the 10 student awards given and five Shortlists. “The students at Newhouse continue to impress,” said alumnus Dan Lucey…
Maxwell Faculty Expert on Autonomous Systems Policy Presents at White House Summit on Advanced Air Mobility
Jamie Winders, professor of geography and the environment in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, was among the presenters offering perspectives on advanced air mobility technologies at a White House summit in Washington, D.C., last week. Winders, associate…
Veterans Thrive During Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans and Warrior-Scholar Project
The National Veterans Resource Center (NVRC) was a bustling hub of activity last month, as veterans from across the country converged on campus for programs that align with the University’s historical commitment to military-connected students: the Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans (EBV)…
New Falk Advisory Board Member Jody Levison-Johnson Honors Vow to ‘Change the System’
When Jody Levison-Johnson was in high school, she had a close friend who was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. One night when he was off his medication and behaving erratically, “John” was arrested by police. He was placed in the county…
SOURCE Symposium Showcases Undergraduate Students’ Summer Research, Scholarly and Creative Projects
More than 100 undergraduate students who have been engaged in research and scholarly and creative pursuits over the summer will present their projects and findings at a showcase being hosted virtually and on campus next week. The event celebrates the culmination…
University Partners With Interlearn to Offer Learning Through New International Program
The moon is out, and the city of Beijing is winding down. Meanwhile, student Qichen Chang has cracked open his notebook for an evening of studying. Tonight’s lessons are probability and statistics and English for academic purposes. Tucked away in…
Whitman Students Travel to Kenya for Cultural Immersion Experience
Fourteen Whitman School of Management students eager to experience the global economy, connect with global partners and learn the customs and culture of Africa were part of the school’s 2022 Kenya Cultural Immersion. The pilot immersion trip allowed students to connect…
Falk College Graduate ‘Tobi’ Joshuasville Dancing His Way to Top of Sports Industry
When Oluwatobiloba “Tobi” Joshuasville was in sixth grade, he didn’t tell his mother about a school dance because he was shy about mingling with his classmates. But his mother, Bolanle Onikosi, found out about the dance from Joshuasville’s younger brother…