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Widow of Former Indiana State Professor Makes $100,000 Gift to Honor His Memory
TERRE HAUTE, Indiana, Feb. 25 -- Indiana State University issued the following news:
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Widow of Former Indiana State Professor Makes $100,000 Gift to Honor His Memory
Indiana State University alumna and widow of former faculty member Dr. William Harader made a $100,000 gift in support of the William H. Harader Memorial Scholarship to honor her late husband and to offer financial assistance to students studying political science.
"Bill was profoundly involved with Indiana State and cared deeply about political science and student success," said the former Mrs. Harader. "It is my hope that
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TERRE HAUTE, Indiana, Feb. 25 -- Indiana State University issued the following news:
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Widow of Former Indiana State Professor Makes $100,000 Gift to Honor His Memory
Indiana State University alumna and widow of former faculty member Dr. William Harader made a $100,000 gift in support of the William H. Harader Memorial Scholarship to honor her late husband and to offer financial assistance to students studying political science.
"Bill was profoundly involved with Indiana State and cared deeply about political science and student success," said the former Mrs. Harader. "It is my hope thatthis gift will carry forward his legacy by supporting students in their pursuit of academic and professional excellence."
The former Mrs. Harader earned two degrees from Indiana State University, a bachelor's degree in biology in 1961 and a master's degree in microbiology in 1973 before she achieved a successful career in science education. Her husband, Dr. Harader, taught political science at Indiana State from 1969 until his passing in 1988.
Dr. Harader was a specialist in American Government and Public Administration and was director of the University's Center for Governmental Services. The late professor was involved in advising on many master's theses, placed students in the American University Washington Semester Program, and served as a department representative in the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns' Intergovernmental Personnel Project.
Beyond campus, the late professor was involved with his community through providing guidance to the Indiana Association of County Welfare Directors as well as serving as a member of the governor's task force to improve the operation and management of state mental hospitals in Indiana.
Throughout his lifetime, Dr. Harader made a positive impact on his students, colleagues, and in the state of Indiana. To honor his enduring contributions, his family and friends established the William H. Harader Memorial Scholarship in 1992 for students studying political science at Indiana State.
"This memorial scholarship reflects a commitment to education, civic responsibility, and student success," said Indiana State University President Mike Godard. "By supporting students studying political science, this gift helps prepare thoughtful leaders and engaged citizens who will make a meaningful difference in their communities and beyond."
To be eligible, students must have attended for at least five semesters and hold the highest cumulative GPA in their cohort, have completed at least 12 credit hours in political science, and must not be recipients of any other Political Science Department award or financial aid.
"This scholarship has come to represent the highest level of achievement in our political science program, recognizing academic excellence and honoring Dr. Harader's dedication to public service. We are proud to regularly award a scholarship that embodies the values the department seeks to instill in its students," said Dr. Matt Bergbower, Chairperson of the Department of Political Science.
For decades, the William H. Harader Memorial Scholarship has opened doors for political science students at Indiana State University. Because of the generosity and steadfast commitment of the former Mrs. Harader, this scholarship will continue to empower current and future scholars for generations to come.
"Through the continued support of political science students, this scholarship removes financial barriers for Sycamores and expands opportunities for growth," said Andrea Angel, Vice President of the Division of University Advancement and CEO of the Indiana State University Foundation. "This gift helps sustain this scholarship as a pathway to education and success for our students and we are deeply grateful for her support."
To contribute to a program or area that aligns with your passions at Indiana State University, visit indianastate.edu/giving.
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Original text here: https://news.indianastate.edu/2026/02/24/widow-former-indiana-state-professor-makes-100000-gift-honor-his-memory
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg: Professor's Book Goes Beyond Good Friday to Offer Insight Into Northern Ireland Today
GREENSBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 25 -- University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg issued the following news:
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Professor's Book Goes Beyond Good Friday to Offer Insight into Northern Ireland Today
The Good Friday Agreement, signed in 1998 in Belfast, Ireland, ended most of the violence in Northern Ireland and led to peace between the British and Irish governments. But where does the country go from there?
Pitt-Greensburg professor Paul Adams, PhD, answers that question and more in his new book, Beyond Good Friday: Governance Possibilities in Post-Brexit Northern Ireland (Bloomsbury, December 2025).
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GREENSBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 25 -- University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg issued the following news:
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Professor's Book Goes Beyond Good Friday to Offer Insight into Northern Ireland Today
The Good Friday Agreement, signed in 1998 in Belfast, Ireland, ended most of the violence in Northern Ireland and led to peace between the British and Irish governments. But where does the country go from there?
Pitt-Greensburg professor Paul Adams, PhD, answers that question and more in his new book, Beyond Good Friday: Governance Possibilities in Post-Brexit Northern Ireland (Bloomsbury, December 2025).
This St. Patrick's Day, Pitt-Greensburg will host a celebration for Adams, who will read from and discuss his book on Tuesday, March 17, at 6 p.m. in the Smith Hall lobby. The event is free and open to the public. A reception will follow.
While Brexit changed the trajectory of Northern Irish politics, Beyond Good Friday: Governance Possibilities in Post-Brexit Northern Ireland investigates and analyzes what Northern Ireland's future may look like.
As Adams writes in the book's introduction, "Shared co-sovereign governance of the region by the Republic of Ireland and the UK . . . could be one hope for not only long-term peace and stability, but also more effective governance."
The significant changes affecting Northern Ireland, both past and future, Adams suggests, are both timely and healthy for Northern Irish democracy.
Adams, a specialist in comparative politics and international relations, authored or co-authored chapters in many academic books. He also co-edited two anthologies: Western Europe and the United States: Foundations of Comparative Politics (2005) and The Impact of Natural Disasters on Systemic Political and Social Inequities in the United States (2020). He is an associate professor of political science at Pitt-Greensburg and affiliated faculty of the Jean Monnet European Union Center of Excellence and Center for European Studies at the University of Pittsburgh's Oakland campus.
The book-launch celebration is sponsored by Pitt-Greensburg's Creative and Professional Writing Program. For more information, contact Professor Lori Jakiela at loj@pitt.edu.
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Original text here: https://www.greensburg.pitt.edu/news/professors-book-goes-beyond-good-friday-offer-insight-northern-ireland-today
University of Michigan: Why the Fall of Mexico's Most Wanted Kingpin Matters
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 25 -- The University of Michigan issued the following Q&A on Feb. 24, 2026, with assistant professor of political science Edgar Franco-Vivanco:
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Why the fall of Mexico's most wanted kingpin matters
Mexico stands at a critical security crossroads following the confirmed death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, the founder and leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.
The military operation, supported by key U.S. intelligence, has triggered a wave of "Code Red" violence across Puerto Vallarta, turning the popular tourist hub into a landscape
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ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 25 -- The University of Michigan issued the following Q&A on Feb. 24, 2026, with assistant professor of political science Edgar Franco-Vivanco:
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Why the fall of Mexico's most wanted kingpin matters
Mexico stands at a critical security crossroads following the confirmed death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, the founder and leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.
The military operation, supported by key U.S. intelligence, has triggered a wave of "Code Red" violence across Puerto Vallarta, turning the popular tourist hub into a landscapeof burning vehicles and "narcoblockades." This development marks a pivotal shift in bilateral security relations and raises urgent questions about the potential for cartel fragmentation and the future of stability in western Mexico, according to a University of Michigan expert.
Edgar Franco-Vivanco is an assistant professor of political science focusing on Latin American politics, historical political economy, criminal violence and criminal governance. He discusses the current situation in Mexico.
With El Mencho confirmed dead, do you expect the Jalisco Cartel to remain a unified 'corporate' entity, or will it splinter into the kind of warring factions we saw after the fall of the Sinaloa Cartel?
Historically, the decapitation of criminal organizations is associated with spikes in violence, as lieutenants compete for control. At present, there is no obvious heir to El Mencho, which increases the risk of internal struggles. That said, the Jalisco Cartel is not a traditional hierarchical cartel. It has developed a complex structure that resembles a corporation, with a semi-federalized system of franchises. This organizational flexibility may allow it to absorb leadership shocks more effectively than vertically integrated cartels.
Three scenarios are plausible: 1) the corporate structure persists under decentralized coordination; 2) the organization rapidly coalesces around a new leader; or 3) a prolonged war of succession unfolds. The probability of each scenario depends in part on the government's strategy. A sustained effort to neutralize key lieutenants and contain emerging rivals could accelerate fragmentation. If this strategy is bundled with targeted financial operations, then this could successfully destabilize the cartel.
The U.S. provided the critical intelligence for this operation. Does this signal a new era of intervention by proxy where the U.S. picks the targets and the Mexican military carries out the hits?
There is a long history of security cooperation between the United States and Mexico in combating organized crime. For decades, the DEA and other U.S. agencies have provided intelligence that facilitated high-profile arrests and seizures. This dynamic was partially disrupted during the Lopez Obrador administration, which recalibrated cooperation and limited certain forms of engagement.
What we are seeing now appears less like a novel form of intervention by proxy and more like a reversion to established patterns: U.S. intelligence support combined with Mexican operational execution. One difference is rhetorical transparency. The current U.S. administration has been more explicit about the pressure it exerts. Structurally, however, Mexico lacks the intelligence, technological and financial monitoring capacity to confront transnational organized crime alone. Effective enforcement requires bilateral coordination, particularly in intelligence sharing, arms trafficking controls and financial surveillance.
The Jalisco Cartel responded to the killing with immediate, nationwide roadblocks. Is this a show of strength to the public or a desperate attempt to force the government into a ceasefire?
The coordinated wave of "narcoblockades"--reportedly more than 200 incidents across roughly 20 of Mexico's 32 states--constitutes a clear display of organizational capacity. The scale and simultaneity of these actions suggest that the Jalisco Cartel retains significant territorial reach and command-and-control coordination.
At the same time, such actions can serve dual purposes: signaling strength to rivals and the state while also deterring internal defection during a moment of leadership uncertainty. The coming months will test the Mexican government's ability to contain violence, prevent territorial opportunism by rivals, and degrade the cartel's operational infrastructure without triggering wider fragmentation.
Does removing El Mencho actually reduce the flow of fentanyl or does it simply create a more violent, decentralized market that is harder for both governments to track?
The killing of El Mencho, by itself, is unlikely to reduce fentanyl flows in any sustained way. Fentanyl production is highly profitable, relatively low-cost, and adaptable to decentralized manufacturing and distribution. As long as demand persists in the United States and precursor chemicals remain accessible, supply chains are likely to reconstitute.
What is more plausible is organizational restructuring. Leadership shocks often generate temporary volatility and may push groups to intensify alternative revenue streams--extortion, fuel theft and money laundering--to stabilize cash flow during uncertainty. Fragmentation can also produce a more competitive and violent market that is harder for authorities to monitor and disrupt.
Puerto Vallarta has had a strong cartel stronghold. Now that the city is under Code Red with burning vehicles and airport shutdowns, has the cartel's model of keeping its home base peaceful permanently collapsed?
The recent escalation appears to be an immediate retaliatory response to El Mencho's killing rather than definitive evidence that the cartel's governance model has collapsed. Sustained, high-intensity violence in core territories is typically "bad for business," particularly in tourism-dependent regions.
If violence persists, it is more likely to concentrate in contested territories--such as parts of Guanajuato, where the cartel has clashed with the Santa Rosa de Lima cartel--rather than in consolidated home bases.
A potential risk factor is the upcoming World Cup matches in Guadalajara. High-visibility international events increase reputational stakes for the Mexican government. While direct confrontation during such events is not inevitable, the symbolic and political incentives for both state and non-state actors intensify during these periods.
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Original text here: https://news.umich.edu/why-the-fall-of-mexicos-most-wanted-kingpin-matters/
Rutgers: Aim High - Detachment 485 Is Named Air Force ROTC Team of the Year
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Feb. 25 -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
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Aim High: Detachment 485 Is Named Air Force ROTC Team of the Year
Among 145 detachments nationwide, the Ravens of Rutgers-New Brunswick have emerged as a nationally recognized top-tier program
By Mike Lucas
The Ravens of Rutgers University-New Brunswick are soaring - and top brass have taken notice.
Detachment 485 has been named the 2025 Air Force Reserve Officers' Training Corps Team of the Year. The designation comes from the Jeanne M. Holm Center for Officer Accessions and Citizen Development at
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NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Feb. 25 -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
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Aim High: Detachment 485 Is Named Air Force ROTC Team of the Year
Among 145 detachments nationwide, the Ravens of Rutgers-New Brunswick have emerged as a nationally recognized top-tier program
By Mike Lucas
The Ravens of Rutgers University-New Brunswick are soaring - and top brass have taken notice.
Detachment 485 has been named the 2025 Air Force Reserve Officers' Training Corps Team of the Year. The designation comes from the Jeanne M. Holm Center for Officer Accessions and Citizen Development atMaxwell Air Force Base in Alabama, where the Department of the Air Force's top accessions officers oversee Headquarters Air Force ROTC, Officer Training School and Junior ROTC programs worldwide.
It is the first time the detachment, known as the Ravens, has been awarded the honor, which unit leaders described as "the highest echelon of recognition" within the Air Force ROTC organization.
Ahead of the Holm Center distinction, Detachment 485 was named the 2025 Air Force ROTC Northeast Region Team of the Year. It is the second time the unit has earned the award - which recognizes the combined excellence of cadre, staff and cadets in leadership, education and service - following its first win in 2020.
Lt. Col. Kristine Poblete, who commands Detachment 485, said the unit represents "the very best of Rutgers - students excelling academically, professionally and ethically, supported by faculty and staff committed to developing leaders of character."
Under Poblete's leadership, the unit implemented training initiatives and revitalized evaluation and mentorship practices that drove gains in performance. She noted that within a year, the detachment's average ranking in academics and fitness went from mid-tier to the top 20% of 145 Air Force ROTC units nationwide.
Poblete said "Detachment 485 has had record-breaking recruitment and retention this past year, including more than $1.17 million in scholarships awarded, nearly 10 times previous totals. Our rise in national rankings is a clear result of our detachment's remarkable transformation."
"To be ranked as a top-tier detachment and recognized as the top team is a really big deal," said Poblete, who since assuming command in 2024 has led the Ravens to three national-level awards and 10 regional-level awards, including 2025 Recruiting Officer of the Year and 2024 Enlisted Instructor of the Year. "I think earning these honors reflect really well on my cadre, who work really hard to make sure these students are prepared to serve and empowered to lead."
Poblete, a professor of aerospace studies at Rutgers, added, "ROTC is not just an extracurricular. It's not just a club. It is a career pathway."
She said 100% of Detachment 485's Class of 2026 earned selection into one of their top three Air Force or Space Force career fields. Upon graduating in May, they will commission as second lieutenants and report to their respective duty stations.
Based on Rutgers-New Brunswick's College Avenue campus and established in 1951, Detachment 485 trains prospective officer candidates throughout New Jersey. In addition to Rutgers, the program draws cadets from 11 colleges and universities, including Princeton, Monmouth and The College of New Jersey.
"While I cannot speak to how hard everyone else is working out there at the other units," said Capt. Samuel Kim, an assistant professor of aerospace studies and a recruiting officer for Detachment 485. "I'm sure they are also working very hard, but we have something special here."
Kim, who was awarded 2025 Northeast Region Recruiting Officer of the Year, said the "something special" is the camaraderie forged between cadets, who participate in aerospace studies classes, leadership labs and weekly physical training.
"The first thing that stood out to me when I came to Rutgers to teach was how much the students like being together," said Kim, who is a sophomore-level instructor for the cadets. "They enjoy the training, they enjoy the company of each other and they're here as a team."
This Student Joined ROTC on a Whim. Now He's Heading to Pilot Training.
Ryker D. Chauhan, a cadet with Detachment 485 who serves as the unit's wing commander, said the latest recognition "speaks to the amount of care we put into each other in and outside of Air Force ROTC. We're extremely grateful for the recognition and I'm just humbled to be a part of this team."
Chauhan, a senior from Lebanon, N.J., who attends the Rutgers School of Arts and Sciences, where he is pursuing a bachelor's degree in political science with minors in critical intelligence studies and aerospace science, said he joined the detachment "on a whim" as a freshman.
"I stayed for the people here," said Chauhan, a 22-year-old who begins pilot training at Laughlin Air Force Base near Del Rio, Texas, after he graduates from Rutgers in May.
Chauhan, who attended Raritan Valley Community College before transferring to Rutgers-New Brunswick for his junior year, said opportunities abound for Air Force ROTC cadets.
In addition to earning a Commander's In-College Scholarship following his freshman year, Chauhan completed basic parachutist training at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. During his first year, he traveled to the academy for flight simulator training and later shadowed Air Force officers at Vandenberg Space Force Base near Lompoc, Calif.
Chauhan also received the Rutgers-Eagleton Washington Internship Award through the Eagleton Institute of Politics, which supports students pursuing public service experience in Washington, D.C.
Most recently, through his involvement with Arnold Air Society - a national honorary service organization of Air Force ROTC cadets dedicated to leadership, service and professional development - Chauhan earned a competitive internship at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va. There, he served under the Secretary of the Air Force's International Affairs, Weapons Division, gaining firsthand experience in defense policy and international security cooperation.
"Air Force ROTC has taught me so many things - humility, approachability and credibility, to name a few," Chauhan said. "It's just a fantastic program to join if you're looking to take a step forward into not only becoming an officer of the military, which within itself is an honor, but to better yourself as a person as well."
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Original text here: https://www.rutgers.edu/news/aim-high-detachment-485-named-air-force-rotc-team-year
Rethinking how to protect babies for longer against RSV
BRISBANE, Australia, Feb. 25 -- The University of Queensland posted the following news:
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Rethinking how to protect babies for longer against RSV
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Key points
* RSV is a highly respiratory disease, with a new study showing particularly high rates in children aged 0-15 months.
* Queensland offers free RSV immunisation year-round to pregnant women in their third trimester or babies from birth up until 8 months.
* The findings show an urgent need to protect babies older than 6 months, as immunity from maternal or early-life doses declines.
New strategies may be needed to protect
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BRISBANE, Australia, Feb. 25 -- The University of Queensland posted the following news:
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Rethinking how to protect babies for longer against RSV
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* RSV is a highly respiratory disease, with a new study showing particularly high rates in children aged 0-15 months.
* Queensland offers free RSV immunisation year-round to pregnant women in their third trimester or babies from birth up until 8 months.
* The findings show an urgent need to protect babies older than 6 months, as immunity from maternal or early-life doses declines.
New strategies may be needed to protectinfants older than 6 months against the highly infectious Respiratory Syncytial Virus or RSV, a University of Queensland study has found.
The study examined 18,683 cases of RSV among Queensland children under 2 years of age between 2022-2023, finding particularly high rates of the virus in children aged 0-15 months.
Dr Lisa McHugh, from UQ's School of Public Health said protection from RSV immunisations administered to mothers during pregnancy or to infants at birth could provide protection to babies up to about 6 months, but the study found cases were still very high up until 15 months old.
"Currently pregnant women in their third trimester or babies from birth up until 8 months of age can access RSV immunisations for free," Dr McHugh said.
"This service is provided in Queensland year-round, but babies currently aren't eligible for immunisation after birth if their mother was vaccinated during pregnancy, unless they are at higher risk of severe disease.
"This means infants will get about 6 months protection from either the maternal vaccine or immunisation after birth.
"However, our study shows an urgent need to consider new strategies to protect babies older than 6 months when protection from maternal or birth-dose immunisation declines.''
RSV is a leading cause of hospitalisation from bronchiolitis and pneumonia in Australian children under 2 years old.
Using Queensland Notifiable Conditions Systems data, the study found the highest numbers of RSV cases were recorded in 0 to 12-month-olds in Queensland, with 10,613 cases reported in this age group.
"It is extremely common, causing about 12,000-15,000 hospital admissions annually, costing the country's healthcare system up to $121 million per year," Dr McHugh said.
The study also examined socio-economic factors, family size, and remoteness.
PhD candidate and lead author Sarah Graham said Queensland children living in larger families or in arid or semi-arid climates experienced a higher burden of RSV in 2022-2023.
"RSV has a greater potential of spreading in larger households, as older siblings often bring the virus home from school or daycare and pass it on to infants," Ms Graham said.
"The higher incidences of RSV infections reported in hotter and drier parts of Queensland could be an anomaly - we don't know why, and we would need to review RSV data over the next few seasons to see if this pattern continues.
Ms Graham said Queensland had significant climate zone diversity with coastal areas of high humidity and rainfall, and hot and dry areas towards the state's interior.
They also found lower incidence of RSV in remote areas, but this could be due to under-testing.
"Rather than a roll-out of a one-size fits all approach to ensuring adequate RSV immunisation coverage for Queenslander's infants, we would benefit from strategies that tailor to different climatic and socio-economic factors,'' Ms Graham said.
"Some climate zones see outbreaks earlier or later in the year, so that may mean starting health promotions at different times in different regions.
"We would like to research this area further and also dive deeper into the drivers of severe RSV cases that cause hospitalisation and ICU admissions."
The research is published in BMC Public Health.
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Original text here: https://news.uq.edu.au/2026-02-rethinking-how-protect-babies-longer-against-rsv
IUP Partnering With Scholars Network for Nursing Graduates Guaranteed Employment, Loan Repayment
INDIANA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 25 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania issued the following news:
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IUP Partnering With Scholars Network for Nursing Graduates Guaranteed Employment, Loan Repayment
Graduates of Indiana University of Pennsylvania's nursing program have a new opportunity for both guaranteed employment and tuition loan repayment.
IUP has partnered with Scholars Network, a private healthcare talent recruitment and loan repayment platform, to help connect qualified healthcare graduates with partner institutions.
As part of the partnership, IUP nursing graduates who apply to and
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INDIANA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 25 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania issued the following news:
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IUP Partnering With Scholars Network for Nursing Graduates Guaranteed Employment, Loan Repayment
Graduates of Indiana University of Pennsylvania's nursing program have a new opportunity for both guaranteed employment and tuition loan repayment.
IUP has partnered with Scholars Network, a private healthcare talent recruitment and loan repayment platform, to help connect qualified healthcare graduates with partner institutions.
As part of the partnership, IUP nursing graduates who apply to andare accepted by one of the employers within the network will receive guaranteed employment and loan repayment.
"We're excited to partner with Scholars Network to create more opportunities and financial support for our graduates as they begin their healthcare careers," IUP Department of Nursing Chairperson Theresa Gropelli said. "This partnership helps to remove financial and logistical barriers for our students, empowering graduates to step confidently into meaningful roles where they can make a real impact. Addressing the healthcare workforce shortage will take long-term, collaborative solutions, and we are committed to being part of that effort," she said.
The program is open to students who finance their studies through federal or private loans. Students would apply for a position with the participating healthcare institution before graduation. Once accepted for a position, students would commit to a scholar agreement, which guarantees a position and loan repayment upon graduation and licensure. Students would have the opportunity to participate in clinical rotations or internships at their future employment sites.
Annually, more than 125 nursing students graduate from IUP's nursing program, which holds accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
IUP's nursing graduates currently hold a 97 percent first-time passing rate on the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses. IUP's rate reflects testing results from 2010 through 2020. IUP nursing graduates' first-time passing rate exceeds the national rate of 88.56 percent (calculated for 2023 first-time test takers by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing) and the average Pennsylvania first-time pass rate for 2020 of 91 percent.
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About Scholars Network
Scholars Network, operated by Noodle, partners with health systems, combining clinical and higher education expertise to solve some of healthcare's biggest challenges: recruitment, retention, and upskilling of talent. Noodle's dedicated team is there throughout, helping to support each student through their recruitment, enrollment, education, and employment. For media inquiries, contact press@scholars-network.com.
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Since its founding in 1875, IUP has evolved from a teacher-training institution into a doctoral research university recognized for its commitment to student success and achievement. As IUP celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2025 and through the Impact 150 comprehensive campaign, the university honors a legacy of educational excellence while looking to its next 150 years of student success, innovation, leadership in healthcare education, and public service.
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Original text here: https://www.iup.edu/nursing/news/2026/02/iup-partnering-with-scholars-network-for-nursing-graduates-guaranteed-employment-loan-repayment.html
Advancing athletic edge in new VIS role
MELBOURNE, Australia, Feb. 25 -- La Trobe University issued the following news release:
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Advancing athletic edge in new VIS role
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Dr Rio will use her significant research expertise with high performance athletes to integrate evidence-based research into daily training and elite sport practice at the VIS. The VIS, along with La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre and the Australian Institute of Sport, is one of only 11 International Olympic Committee (IOC) Research Centres worldwide.
The timing of Dr Rio's appointment is especially significant, as it aims to strengthen
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MELBOURNE, Australia, Feb. 25 -- La Trobe University issued the following news release:
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Advancing athletic edge in new VIS role
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Dr Rio will use her significant research expertise with high performance athletes to integrate evidence-based research into daily training and elite sport practice at the VIS. The VIS, along with La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre and the Australian Institute of Sport, is one of only 11 International Olympic Committee (IOC) Research Centres worldwide.
The timing of Dr Rio's appointment is especially significant, as it aims to strengthenathlete wellbeing and provide a competitive edge to maximise performance ahead of the next Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth Games.
Dr Rio said the inaugural role would enhance the already significant alignment between the two organisations, including cutting-edge research and expertise, and world-class athletes.
"This partnership will allow us to maximise the use of research and innovation to fast-track success and embed findings immediately into the athletes' daily performance environment," Dr Rio said.
"The timing couldn't be better, with the Winter Olympics finishing this month in Milano, Italy, the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland later this year, and then the Summer Olympics and Paralympics in Los Angeles in 2028, leading into a green and gold runway to our two home Games in Brisbane 2032."
"I can't wait to see what we can help our athletes and staff achieve."
La Trobe University Pro Vice-Chancellor, Health Innovation Professor Russ Hoye, said Dr Rio was passionate about athlete health and had led numerous projects in high performance sport, athletic development, digital health, injury prevention and athlete wellbeing research with key partners including The Australian Ballet.
"Ebonie brings a great deal of research leadership experience to this role, as well as her existing connections within the VIS and across the high-performance sport network in Australia," he said.
Nicole Livingstone AO, Chief Executive Officer of the Victorian Institute of Sport, said: "Dr Rio's appointment ensures our athletes benefit from the very best global research in real time.
"That integration of research embedded in a daily training environment, a real-time feedback loop, research shaping practice, practice informing research, is just one of the ways we support the health of our athletes."
"The work undertaken by Dr Rio aims to directly inform VIS coaching, performance health and science as well as training protocols on the runway to LA 2028 and Brisbane 2032, giving Victoria a competitive edge."
Dr Rio will provide important mentoring support to La Trobe students and staff, and many projects will have wider implications and benefits for the community.
Dr Rio co-leads Research and Innovation activities alongside Dr Paolo Menaspa (Chief Science Officer AIS) for the High Performance 2032+ National Strategy and she will continue to work closely with other national sports institutes as part of the "Win Well" pledge.
La Trobe Pro Vice-Chancellor Industry Engagement Dr Megan Fisher said the appointment was well deserved recognition of Dr Rio's expertise and particularly acknowledged her significant contribution to the partnership with The Australian Ballet.
"Ebonie's drive, thoughtfulness and collaborative spirit have been central to progressing our shared research program-translating evidence into practice for dancer health and performance and helping to deliver outcomes of which we can all be proud," Dr Fisher said.
The position, while broadly collaborative, sits within Sport, Exercise and Nutrition Sciences at La Trobe and Dr Rio will report to Professor Kate Webster who brings extensive, world leading research mentorship and expertise.
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