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Student and community documentary honours railway police officer killed in wartime air raids in York
YORK, England, April 14 -- York St John University posted the following news:
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Student and community documentary honours railway police officer killed in wartime air raids in York
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York St John University is to host the premiere of a new historical documentary, PC Robert Smith - The Final Beat. The film tells the tale of Robert Smith, a railway police officer who was on duty the night York was targeted in the so-called Baedeker Raids in WWII.
The film is produced and directed by Mick Child as his MA Media Production Independent Project at York St John University. As a former railway
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YORK, England, April 14 -- York St John University posted the following news:
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Student and community documentary honours railway police officer killed in wartime air raids in York
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York St John University is to host the premiere of a new historical documentary, PC Robert Smith - The Final Beat. The film tells the tale of Robert Smith, a railway police officer who was on duty the night York was targeted in the so-called Baedeker Raids in WWII.
The film is produced and directed by Mick Child as his MA Media Production Independent Project at York St John University. As a former railwayworker himself, the the project represents a deeply personal creative endeavour for filmmaker Mick.
More than ten MA and undergraduate students from York St John University have been involved in both the film's production and the organisation of the premiere evening.
The film will premiere on Monday 27 April 2026 in the Creative Centre at the University. The date is especially significant, taking place two days before the 84th anniversary of the devastating 1942 bombing in York that claimed numerous lives, including that of PC Robert Smith.
The evening is planned as an act of remembrance to honour PC Robert Smith and all those who lost their lives on that terrible night in York's history.
Following the screening, a live Q&A panel will feature:
* Producer & Director Mick Child
* Historian John Shaw
* Presenter Nick Beilby
* Fellow MA filmmakers and cohort collaborators Jay Brown and Daniela Cotognini
The evening will be hosted by Dr Alex Crowton, MA Media Production Course Lead, York St John University.
Demand for the event has exceeded all expectations, selling out in days. Any ticket returns will be made available here PC Robert Smith; The Final Beat Tickets, Monday, Apr 27 from 7:30 pm to 9 pm | Eventbrite
The Final Beat is student-led and a collaboration between friends, local organisations, museums and creative professionals. It's produced in close partnership with local historian John Shaw, whose research and expertise have shaped the historical accuracy and narrative depth of the project.
Reenactment sequences were filmed with support from Derwent Valley Light Railway, Eden Camp Modern History Museum, Church of St Lawrence, Bedern Hall and York Cemetery, whose cooperation enabled historically appropriate settings to feature in the production. George Child from Forge Photography leads the cinematography, making the most of the incredible locations. York Theatre Royal and Everwitch Theatre supported the production's staging and costuming.
Mick Child, Filmmaker and full time MA Media Production student at York St John University said:
"I spent 33 years on the railway, so I've always felt part of that wider railway family. That sense of connection is something that never really leaves you. It is one of the reasons this story mattered so much to me.
"I have close connections with the York Normandy Veterans and Flowers for the Fallen, and I have always been interested in the history of York. Stories of remembrance and those who have been overlooked have always stayed with me.
"I was struck by the fact that this was someone who had been almost completely forgotten for nearly 80 years. I felt strongley that his story deserved to be told and his profile raised."
Despite the discoveries, some questions remain unanswered.
"One of the ongoing challenges has been tracing his family. We know about his brothers and sisters, but because Smith is such a common name, we have not yet been able to identify any living relatives. That is something I would still very much like to resolve."
Centenarian Ken Cooke, Normandy Veteran from York said:
"It is important to remember someone like Robert who gave his life and otherwise would have been forgotten."
Nick Beilby, film presenter and Advocate and Honorary Member of York Normandy Veterans said:
"The importance of Remembrance and gratitude for those who made the ultimate sacrifice cannot be underestimated and PC Robert Smith, The Final Beat does this with respect and in abundance."
Following the premiere, the filmmakers hope that PC Robert Smith - The Final Beat will continue its journey beyond York to enable wider audiences to engage with this important chapter of wartime history.
The project is also committed to giving back to the community. Any funds raised through screenings or future partnerships are being directed equally towards three causes: a York Normandy Veterans bench for the Soldiers Lawn at York Cemetery, York Cemetery Trust and for specialist technical equipment to benefit future cohorts of Film and Television students at York St John.shows: Carys Berry, Acting student at York St John, relaxing between scenes at Eden Camp Modern History Museum. Credit: Daniela Cotognini.
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Original text here: https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/news/2026/wwii-film/
Hospital delirium a 'red flag' for severe health decline
BRISBANE, Australia, April 14 -- The University of Queensland posted the following news:
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Hospital delirium a 'red flag' for severe health decline
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Key points
* A single episode of confusion and agitation in hospital is a significant risk factor for other serious health complications.
* Data was analysed from 30,000 patients and hospital records over 26 years to assess long-term clinical consequences of delirium.
* The study showed a persistently elevated risk of adverse health outcomes even after the delirium episode subsides.
A single episode of delirium - a state of confusion
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BRISBANE, Australia, April 14 -- The University of Queensland posted the following news:
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Hospital delirium a 'red flag' for severe health decline
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Key points
* A single episode of confusion and agitation in hospital is a significant risk factor for other serious health complications.
* Data was analysed from 30,000 patients and hospital records over 26 years to assess long-term clinical consequences of delirium.
* The study showed a persistently elevated risk of adverse health outcomes even after the delirium episode subsides.
A single episode of delirium - a state of confusionand agitation - in hospitalised older adults is a significant risk factor for other serious health complications including fractures, stroke and sepsis, a University of Queensland study has found.
Delirium is often triggered by infection, surgery, pain, dehydration or medication, which affects up to 1 in 4 older adults during a hospital stay. However, many of its long-term health impacts have not been fully understood.
In a large-scale study, Dr David Ward from UQ's Centre for Health Services Research said researchers analysed data from nearly 30,000 patients and hospital records over a period of up to 26 years to assess long-term clinical consequences of in-hospital delirium.
"We found delirium was associated with a higher risk of 12 adverse outcomes, independent of frailty and pre-existing dementia, which shows it is a warning of longer-term vulnerability," Dr Ward said.
"An episode of delirium in hospital doubled the risk of falls and urinary incontinence, and there was a 50 to 70 per cent increased risk of pneumonia, faecal incontinence, fractures, stroke, hip fracture, sepsis, acute kidney injury, and pressure injury.
"There was also a 20 to 30 per cent higher risk for gastrointestinal bleeding and heart failure.
"These are very strong associations that highlight delirium as a red flag for multisystem vulnerability, and we hope these findings will help guide follow-up care and prevention strategies."
Dr Ward said research showed up to half of all delirium cases that develop in hospital could be prevented through better care practices.
Lead author Dr Markus Haapanen from the University of Helsinki, who undertook a fellowship at UQ for this study, said episodes of delirium were often thought of as a short-lived complication, but the study showed a persistently elevated risk of adverse health outcomes even after the episode subsides.
"Identifying and managing delirium while patients are in hospital is often the focus of care, but these results suggest a need to extend treatment and care after a patient is discharged," Dr Haapanen said.
"Delirium prevention, treatments and structured follow-up for patients recovering from delirium represent opportunities for improving care and outcomes beyond hospitalisation.
"This research also opens the door for future studies to measure longer-term health outcomes following a delirium episode."
The study used data from 30,000 UK Biobank participants.
Read the research published in The Lancet Healthy Longevity.
Collaboration and acknowledgements
The study was funded by Sigrid Juselius Foundation, the Osk Huttunen Foundation, the Biomedicum Helsinki Foundation, and Finska Lakaresallskapet with contributions from the Australian Frailty Network, the University of Helsinki, the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Queensland University of Technology and Dalhousie University.
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Original text here: https://news.uq.edu.au/2026-04-hospital-delirium-red-flag-severe-health-decline
'Could be the oldest known human': 7.2-million-year-old femur suggests early bipedalism in Europe
TORONTO, Ontario, April 13 -- The University of Toronto posted the following news:
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'Could be the oldest known human': 7.2-million-year-old femur suggests early bipedalism in Europe
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Analysis of a 7.2-million-year-old thigh bone recovered from the Azmaka fossil deposit in Bulgaria suggests that the capacity to walk upright on two legs - a distinctly human trait known as bipedalism - existed in pre-human ancestors at least one million years earlier than previously thought.
The analysis by an international team of researchers, including University of Toronto paleoanthropologist David
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TORONTO, Ontario, April 13 -- The University of Toronto posted the following news:
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'Could be the oldest known human': 7.2-million-year-old femur suggests early bipedalism in Europe
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Analysis of a 7.2-million-year-old thigh bone recovered from the Azmaka fossil deposit in Bulgaria suggests that the capacity to walk upright on two legs - a distinctly human trait known as bipedalism - existed in pre-human ancestors at least one million years earlier than previously thought.
The analysis by an international team of researchers, including University of Toronto paleoanthropologist DavidBegun, a professor in the department of anthropology in the Faculty of Arts & Science, adds to the theory that human ancestors first evolved in Europe rather than Africa, as has long been believed.
The findings are published in the journal Palaeobiodiversity and Palaeoenvironments.
Bipedalism is considered a fundamental threshold in human evolution. The oldest known fossil remains of humans were found in Africa, and researchers have long believed that bipedalism evolved there between six and seven million years ago. The new femur from the site of Azmaka in southern Bulgaria, however, has attributes of a biped, suggesting a human ancestor there was already walking on its hind legs.
"At 7.2 million years old, this ancestor, which we classify as belonging to the genus Graecopithecus, could be the oldest known human," says Begun.
The first Graecopithecus specimen, a fragment of a lower jaw, was discovered at a site near Athens, Greece. A team of researchers, including Begun, reanalyzed this finding in 2017 and concluded that the shape of the tooth roots suggested that Graecopithecus might be an early human ancestor.
"The lower jaw could not provide evidence on how the creature moved, but this newly discovered femur from the Bulgarian site of Azmaka provides valuable new information about its locomotion," says Begun. " Graecopithecus probably needed to move bipedally on the ground to see across the horizon to scan for both food and predators, and to carry food, tools and offspring."
The researchers suggest the thigh bone likely belonged to a female weighing about 24 kilograms who lived beside a river in what was then a savanna landscape similar to that of present-day eastern Africa. Their analysis shows several external and internal morphological similarities with bipedal fossil human ancestors and modern humans. These include an elongated, upward-pointing neck between the femur shaft and head, special attachment points for the gluteal muscles and the thickness of the outer bone layer.
Begun and his colleagues note that the creature was not exactly human in the way it moved. The Azmaka femur combines attributes of terrestrial quadrupeds such as monkeys, knuckle-walking African apes and bipeds. "It represents a stage in human evolution between our four-legged and two-legged ancestors that can fairly be called a missing link," says Begun.
The researchers believe Graecopithecus descends from older apes from Greece and Turkiye, Ouranopithecus and Anadoluvius respectively, which evolved from ancestors in western and central Europe. Begun notes that today's African savanna fauna largely originates from the Balkans and western Asia, particularly from Greece, Bulgaria and North Macedonia to Turkiye and Iran. He suggests that Graecopithecus also moved into Africa, which led to the origins of early human bipeds such as Ardipithecus and Australopithecus afarensis, whose most famous representative is the fossil known as Lucy.
"Whether the ancestors of chimps, gorillas and humans had already separated in Europe or whether these splits happened in Africa remains to be determined by future discoveries," says Begun.
"But we do know that extensive movements of mammals to Africa from Eurasia between eight and six million years ago were caused by large-scale climate changes in the eastern Mediterranean and western Asia, which led to the emergence of desert regions, including the Arabian Desert."
The team hopes that ongoing work at Azmaka and other sites in the Balkans, particularly in North Macedonia, will deliver more evidence of Graecopithecus and provide more knowledge about the ecology and evolution of this early biped and possible human ancestor.
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Original text here: https://www.utoronto.ca/news/could-be-oldest-known-human-72-million-year-old-femur-suggests-early-bipedalism-europe
'Not Your Parents' Cannabis:' Legalization Lights Up Innovation -- But Not Clinical Research
AMHERST, Massachusetts, April 13 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news:
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'Not Your Parents' Cannabis:' Legalization Lights Up Innovation -- But Not Clinical Research
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State-level cannabis legalization in the U.S. is producing a lot of innovative ways to get high, but little in the way of evidence-based medical research to improve public health, according to new research from economists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
The study, published in the International Journal of Industrial Organization, shows that while recreational cannabis legalization nearly
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AMHERST, Massachusetts, April 13 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news:
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'Not Your Parents' Cannabis:' Legalization Lights Up Innovation -- But Not Clinical Research
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State-level cannabis legalization in the U.S. is producing a lot of innovative ways to get high, but little in the way of evidence-based medical research to improve public health, according to new research from economists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
The study, published in the International Journal of Industrial Organization, shows that while recreational cannabis legalization nearlytripled cannabis-related patent filings in legalizing states, it did essentially nothing to spur clinical trials to understand how the substance affects human health. The research indicates the marketplace is evolving faster than the science meant to govern it-a gap that poses real risks."Legalization gives consumers more ways to use cannabis, but it doesn't solve the fundamental problem for researchers. Access to high-quality research materials is still very limited," explains Lucy Xiaolu Wang, assistant professor in the Department of Resource Economics at UMass Amherst and corresponding author on the paper.
Analyzing patent filings and clinical trial data at the state level from 2000-2020, Wang and co-author Nathan W. Chan, professor in the Department of Resource Economics at UMass Amherst, found that recreational cannabis legalization resulted in approximately 4.4 additional patent applications per state annually, while medical cannabis legalization was associated with a more modest increase of about 1.4 patents.
However, patent growth was concentrated almost entirely in commercial products and methods, such as vaporizers, edibles and production techniques, rather than in upstream medical research. Method-related patents rose by roughly 1.85 per state annually, and product-related patents rose by approximately 2.4, while patents tied to medical applications showed no meaningful increase.
Clinical trial activity was even more telling. Neither medical nor recreational legalization produced a statistically significant increase in cannabis-related clinical trials, across all categories examined, including trials focused on cannabis as a treatment, studies of its effects and research on abuse and dependence.
Wang and Chan describe the divergence between commercial and medical innovation as a potential market failure with consequences for consumers. New products, including higher-potency cannabis strains and novel delivery devices, are reaching the market without the clinical evidence needed to guide safe use or inform physician recommendations.
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Original text here: https://www.umass.edu/news/article/not-your-parents-cannabis-legalization-lights-innovation-not-clinical-research
'Night at the Museums' to feature exhibits April 23, including Old Coaly
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 13 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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'Night at the Museums' to feature exhibits April 23, including Old Coaly
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A wide variety of Penn State museums and special galleries will be open to the public during the spring "Night at the Museums" event, scheduled from 4 to 8 p.m. on April 23.
Organized by the Penn State Museum Consortium, this year's event will include the addition of the Penn State trolley, which will provide transportation among the various sites at University Park, courtesy of Penn State Outreach.
"This is
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 13 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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'Night at the Museums' to feature exhibits April 23, including Old Coaly
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A wide variety of Penn State museums and special galleries will be open to the public during the spring "Night at the Museums" event, scheduled from 4 to 8 p.m. on April 23.
Organized by the Penn State Museum Consortium, this year's event will include the addition of the Penn State trolley, which will provide transportation among the various sites at University Park, courtesy of Penn State Outreach.
"This isan opportunity to get familiar with our collections, whether you're part of the University or the broader community," said Rita Graef, director of the Pasto Agricultural Museum and Armsby Respiration Calorimeter in the College of Agricultural Sciences. "Visitors can choose their own adventure, starting and ending wherever they like."
An additional feature will be the unveiling of a newly updated display case featuring Old Coaly, a mule that came to Penn State from Kentucky in 1857 and assisted in the construction of Old Main.
The evening includes a wide range of activities, from the All-Sports Museum to the Frost Entomological Museum to the Palmer Museum of Art to the Arboretum at Penn State.
"Our exhibits feature something for everyone and for all ages," said Graef, who is chair of the museum consortium. "We hope our students and faculty will be inspired by what they see, as well as our visitors who come from outside of campus."
Museums and sites
All-Sports Museum
Visitors to the All-Sports Museum will get their first opportunity to pick up the spring football poster, copies of which the team will be signing during the autograph session at the stadium on Saturday.
Armsby Respiration Calorimeter
The Armsby Respiration Calorimeter, built in 1902 and preserved in its original location, is a nationally significant scientific instrument that shaped modern nutrition and metabolism research. This instrument, used for more than 60 years in animal nutrition and metabolism research, is typically only open by appointment.
Frost Entomological Museum
Just a short walk away, the Frost Entomological Museum will have a couple of microscopes available for visitors to examine specimens up close.
HUB-Robeson Galleries
The HUB-Robeson Galleries will feature the annual Graduate Research Exhibition, a celebration of the culmination of the visual arts graduate students' work, experimentation and commitment to making art that challenges both themselves and their audiences.
Palmer Museum of Art
The Palmer Museum of Art will feature contemporary ensemble performances by students in the School of Music, from 5 to 8 p.m., with poetry readings by Penn State students.
Additional museums and sites include:
* Arboretum at Penn State
* Center for the Performing Arts
* College of Earth and Mineral Sciences Museum and Art Gallery
* PAC Herbarium
* Nuclear Reactor at the Radiation Science and Engineering Center
Trolley and bus transportation
In addition to the trolley, visitors can also ride the Centre Area Transportation Authority buses, with free transportation available on the Blue Loop and White Loop, as well as the Red Link.
All sites will have a scannable QR code available that connects to maps.psu.edu.
The Penn State Museum Consortium
The Penn State Museum Consortium is a network of museum and archival professionals and education specialists associated with the unique facilities and irreplaceable collections housed at Penn State's University Park campus. These collections and spaces are used by members of the Penn State community for teaching, research and public service across many academic disciplines.
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Original text here: https://www.psu.edu/news/agricultural-sciences/story/night-museums-feature-exhibits-april-23-including-old-coaly
"No Exit," Co-Authored by Brian Broughman, Named One of the Top 10 Corporate and Securities Articles of 2025
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 13 -- Vanderbilt Law School posted the following news:
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"No Exit," Co-Authored by Brian Broughman, Named One of the Top 10 Corporate and Securities Articles of 2025
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The Corporate Practice Commentator has selected "No Exit" as one of the Top 10 Corporate and Securities Articles of 2025.
The article, published in the New York University Law Review, was co-authored by Vanderbilt Law Professor Brian Broughman, Matthew Wansley of Cardozo School of Law, and Samuel Weinstein of Cardozo School of Law.
The Top 10 articles were selected from a list of more than
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NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 13 -- Vanderbilt Law School posted the following news:
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"No Exit," Co-Authored by Brian Broughman, Named One of the Top 10 Corporate and Securities Articles of 2025
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The Corporate Practice Commentator has selected "No Exit" as one of the Top 10 Corporate and Securities Articles of 2025.
The article, published in the New York University Law Review, was co-authored by Vanderbilt Law Professor Brian Broughman, Matthew Wansley of Cardozo School of Law, and Samuel Weinstein of Cardozo School of Law.
The Top 10 articles were selected from a list of more than440 articles considered by teachers of corporate and securities law.
"No Exit" examines how startups and VCs have responded to heightened FTC and DOJ enforcement by employing new strategies to achieve their goals.
Brian Broughman is a Professor of Law and Co-Director of the Law & Business Program at Vanderbilt Law School. His research focuses on corporate governance and financial contracting, particularly in startup firms financed by venture capital.
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Original text here: https://law.vanderbilt.edu/brian-broughman-article-named-one-of-the-top-corporate-securities-articles-of-2025/
Texas A&M Engineering Graduate Supports Professors Through Endowment
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 11 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news:
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Engineering graduate supports professors through endowment
After a four-decade career in the energy industry, a Texas A&M University graduate chooses to invest in the professors who helped shape his path.
By David Holt, Texas A&M Engineering
When Denzil West '81 left Midland for College Station in the 1970s, he was in search of the best engineering education he could find. Decades later, after a successful career and a thriving family, West is giving back to the university
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COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 11 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news:
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Engineering graduate supports professors through endowment
After a four-decade career in the energy industry, a Texas A&M University graduate chooses to invest in the professors who helped shape his path.
By David Holt, Texas A&M Engineering
When Denzil West '81 left Midland for College Station in the 1970s, he was in search of the best engineering education he could find. Decades later, after a successful career and a thriving family, West is giving back to the universitythat changed the course of his life by establishing the Kathy '81 and Denzil West '81 Endowed Professorship in Engineering.
Growing up West
Like many high school students, West faced a difficult decision about where to attend college -- stay close to home at Texas Tech or follow in his father's footsteps to the University of Oklahoma. Ultimately, reputation and opportunity for independence guided his path to Texas A&M University.
"I just wanted to go where I felt the best education was going to be, and Texas A&M had a great reputation," he said.
West majored in mechanical engineering, drawn by the program's prestige. He vividly recalls the demanding coursework.
"I never worked as hard in my life as I did those four years of getting through college," he said. "Most everything I've done over the last 40 years has been a cakewalk comparatively."
Taking shape alongside his education was his personal life. West and his wife, Kathy, were high school sweethearts who married after his freshman year. She joined him at Texas A&M after they were married and graduated with a marketing degree in 1981. Nearly 48 years later, they credit their shared experience in Aggieland for laying the foundation of their family's success.
After earning his degree, West started his career with a major oil company before moving into the independent oil and gas sector. Over the next four decades, he built a distinguished resume, including more than 10 years building a small independent oil company into a multi-billion-dollar enterprise, ultimately serving as president and chief operating officer. More recently, he founded and built his own company, Admiral Permian Resources.
West has worked with many fellow graduates throughout his career and understands the value of an Aggie degree in engineering.
"The Texas A&M Engineering degree is something that is extremely respected across the entire world, but especially in Texas," he said. "Aggie engineers have done well in their careers, and that just enhances all our reputations across the industry."
That legacy has extended to his own family. All four West sons graduated from Texas A&M's College of Engineering and are each building successful careers of their own, mirroring their father's experience and fulfilling a family aspiration.
Their gift to engineering
Grateful for what their Aggie education made possible, Denzil and Kathy West have chosen to support the college through an endowed professorship. While they have supported other areas of the university, this gift reflects where their family has experienced the greatest footprint.
"We feel like it's important that we give back, but we want to give back where we can have the most impact," West said. "Texas A&M has had an incredible impact on our lives, particularly the engineering program."
When deciding what form their support would take, the Wests carefully considered their options, ultimately choosing to invest in faculty.
"At the end of the day, education is predicated on the quality of professors," he said. "We felt like that was the area in which we could have the broadest impact."
Nearly five decades after arriving in College Station, West remains deeply grateful for the opportunities Texas A&M afforded him and is committed to paying it forward. Through the Kathy '81 and Denzil West '81 Endowed Professorship in Engineering, the Wests hope to empower the next generation of Aggie engineers -- ensuring the tradition of excellence continues for years to come.
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Original text here: https://news.engineering.tamu.edu/news/2026/04/10/engineering-graduate-supports-professors-through-endowment/
Syracuse University: Whitman School Rated No. 1 for Experiential Learning Participation by Poets&Quants
SYRACUSE, New York, April 11 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
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Whitman School Rated No. 1 for Experiential Learning Participation by Poets&Quants
The recognition in the 2026 rankings reflects one of the school's most deeply held commitments: that the best way to learn business is to practice it.
Meg Androsiglio
The Martin J. Whitman School of Management has been rated No. 1 for participation in experiential learning projects in the Poets&Quants 2026 Best Undergraduate Business School rankings.
The recognition reflects one of the school's most deeply held commitments:
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SYRACUSE, New York, April 11 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
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Whitman School Rated No. 1 for Experiential Learning Participation by Poets&Quants
The recognition in the 2026 rankings reflects one of the school's most deeply held commitments: that the best way to learn business is to practice it.
Meg Androsiglio
The Martin J. Whitman School of Management has been rated No. 1 for participation in experiential learning projects in the Poets&Quants 2026 Best Undergraduate Business School rankings.
The recognition reflects one of the school's most deeply held commitments:that the best way to learn business is to practice it.
Through global immersions, live-client projects, case competitions, the Goodman IMPRESS Program, the WIRE Initiative and the Local Leaders Initiative, Whitman students build real skills in real environments long before graduation.
Every opportunity is organized around four pillars that define what a Whitman graduate looks like: Be Global, Be Innovative, Be Collaborative and Be Prepared.
Those pillars now have a formal home. The recently launched Whitman Experiential Center unites all of the school's signature experiential programs under one coordinated strategy as part of Transformation 2030, Whitman's five-year plan to become a Top 25 undergraduate business program by 2030.
"Every Whitman student, regardless of major or background, has access to these opportunities," says Erin Draper, director of experiential programs. "That is what it means to be prepared at Whitman."
The No. 1 experiential learning rating is also reflected in Whitman's broader rise to No. 37 overall in the Poets&Quants 2026 rankings.
Learn more about experiential learning at the Whitman School (https://whitman.syracuse.edu/group-of-information-for-pages/experiential-center?_gl=1*u325da*_gcl_au*MTY0Nzk0ODEyMC4xNzcwNTU4MDcx*_ga*MTUxMTAwNC4xNzcwNTU4MDcy*_ga_65S0N1FWNY*czE3NzU5MDgyNjYkbzI5JGcxJHQxNzc1OTA4Mjk5JGoyNyRsMCRoMA..*_ga_S5CXSPXYHM*czE3NzU5MDgyNjYkbzI5JGcxJHQxNzc1OTA4Mjk5JGoyNyRsMCRoMA..).
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Original text here: https://news.syr.edu/2026/04/10/whitman-school-rated-no-1-for-experiential-learning-participation-by-poetsquants/
OSU Paleontology Students Help Research Prehistoric Ecosystems
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, April 11 -- Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences issued the following news:
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OSU paleontology students help research prehistoric ecosystems
Two anatomy and vertebrate paleontology students from the Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences helped author studies examining the prehistoric food web and the broader ecosystem of a section of North America during the late Jurassic period.
Colin Boisvert and Andy Danison joined several other international researchers and paleontologists on two research papers that were published in the New Mexico
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STILLWATER, Oklahoma, April 11 -- Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences issued the following news:
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OSU paleontology students help research prehistoric ecosystems
Two anatomy and vertebrate paleontology students from the Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences helped author studies examining the prehistoric food web and the broader ecosystem of a section of North America during the late Jurassic period.
Colin Boisvert and Andy Danison joined several other international researchers and paleontologists on two research papers that were published in the New MexicoMuseum of Natural History and Science Bulletin in January.
The teams studied the ecology of dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals that lived alongside each other in an area of the Morrison Formation that stretches across the Rocky Mountain region into eight states, including the Oklahoma Panhandle.
"It's vast. We're talking over 1.2 million square kilometers," Boisvert said, and estimates are that the fossils and prehistoric evidence found in the formation date back to 156 million and 147 million years ago.
Anne Weil, PhD., paleontologist and associate professor of anatomy at OSU-CHS, said the fossil record found in the Morrison Formation contains more than just dinosaurs.
"The general public is captured by the large dinosaurs, but there are vertebrates of all sizes and types, as well as many invertebrates, plants and algae in the Morrison Formation," Weil said.
The team of authors of the first paper analyzed the food web of the Dry Mesa Dinosaur Quarry in western Colorado, part of the larger Morrison Formation, using a data tool called Cheddar.
Boisvert said developing a food web can be tricky because nature is so complex, especially when it's prehistoric. So using a new methodology like Cheddar can be helpful.
"The lion eats the zebra, but the hyena eats the zebra too. It's not a pyramid, it's a web because it's all these different connections," he said. "Using cheddar allows us to try to more quantitatively figure out who was eating whom and what the relationships were."
The Dry Mesa quarry was chosen for this analysis because of the variety of species found there, including reptiles, pterosaurs, crocodilians and dinosaurs, especially a large number of long-necked sauropod dinosaurs.
"We know from the Dry Mesa quarry that at least six different species were living in the same place at the same time," Boisvert said. "The question becomes, how are they doing this? What is going on because it shouldn't be able to support them, yet it is."
The second paper that Boisvert and Danison helped author looked more broadly at the Morrison Formation's ecology -- not just which species lived there and when, but also the roles the different species played in the ecosystem.
"We're looking at it from a functional standpoint and not a taxonomic standpoint. We use things like size and diet to essentially categorize all of these animals and look at what was driving the changes in this functional diversity," Danison said. "I think one of the big takeaways that both papers have in common is that sauropods are keystone species. The big, four-legged, long-necked herbivores are really having a strong impact on their ecosystems."
Boisvert said that by looking at the Morrison Formation ecosystem and the different habitats within it, the team learned that even though the specific species of herbivores or carnivores may have changed over time, the roles of those species didn't.
Biologists are in the process of figuring out how animals, organisms and plants respond to changes in ecosystems, Weil said, and studying prehistoric ecosystems can actually help scientists study current ones.
"What paleontologists bring to the table is knowledge of what has happened before," she said. "While some animals from the late Jurassic are lost, others are very familiar and still here with us today."
And while Cheddar may not be perfect, Boisvert said it and other tools are still moving the field of paleontology forward.
"There are always multiple ways to study the same question. Paleontologists are pretty open to adopting new technologies and skills to help with studying these animals," he said. "We have so many questions, and we're developing new questions. That just necessitates that we be open to new methodologies that can tell us new things about these amazing animals."
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Original text here: https://news.okstate.edu/articles/health-sciences/2026/osu-paleontology-students-help-research-prehistoric-ecosystems
ODU's New AI Tutor for Quantum Computing Empowers Students to Find the Answers Themselves
NORFOLK, Virginia, April 11 -- Old Dominion University issued the following news on April 9, 2026:
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ODU's New AI Tutor for Quantum Computing Empowers Students to Find the Answers Themselves
By Jonah Grinkewitz
Quantum computing is a challenging subject. However, students at Old Dominion University now have access to a unique artificial intelligence (AI) quantum computing tutor that helps them find answers independently, while keeping their professor informed of any areas where they might be struggling.
This innovative learning tool was supported by Old Dominion University's MonarchSphere
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NORFOLK, Virginia, April 11 -- Old Dominion University issued the following news on April 9, 2026:
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ODU's New AI Tutor for Quantum Computing Empowers Students to Find the Answers Themselves
By Jonah Grinkewitz
Quantum computing is a challenging subject. However, students at Old Dominion University now have access to a unique artificial intelligence (AI) quantum computing tutor that helps them find answers independently, while keeping their professor informed of any areas where they might be struggling.
This innovative learning tool was supported by Old Dominion University's MonarchSpherePowered by Google Cloud, the nation's first AI incubator for higher education. Unlike traditional AI tools, it doesn't just provide quick answers. Instead, this specific quantum computing AI tutor facilitates continual learning.
Nikos Chrisochoides, Ph.D., Richard T. Cheng Endowed Chair and professor of computer science at Old Dominion University, developed the system with Iizalaarab "Izzy" Elhaimeur, a Ph.D. candidate in computer science from Hampton, Virginia.
Dr. Chrisochoides is testing the tool in one of his advanced quantum computing courses. Before students come to class, they use it to learn the material through a virtual lesson and a real-time chat feature. If a student has a question, the chat will guide them through finding the answer.
"If I were a student, I would be exhilarated, because then I'd have someone 24/7 to help me with almost everything that I need," said Dr. Chrisochoides.
He said the system includes "guardrails," which recognize where a student is with their coursework, keeping them from wandering into course concepts they are not ready for and redirecting them to the task they are working on.
It also allows him to see where students are struggling or what questions they have before they come to class.
"So, when I go to class, I am ready as if I'm reading their minds," he said. "Rather than figure it out in the process, I go right where the problems are."
By cutting down on the time needed to grasp quantum computing concepts, Dr. Chrisochoides and his students can go deeper in the classroom and apply their knowledge to research questions.
"Quantum computing is hard, and every student comes in with a different background," Izzy said. "This system meets them where they are and gives professors visibility into where the class is struggling."
The quantum computing tool also gathers learning analytics on its interactions with students, which helps improve and better serve students going forward.
Dr. Chrisochoides and Izzy published their research on the tool in Spring 2025, which was accepted and presented at the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)'s International Conference on Quantum Computing and Engineering this past August. They are continuing to develop it with a goal of expanding it to other subjects and scaling it for quantum computing workforce development.
"My hope is that we can expand it to more courses and lower the barrier for students to tackle subjects they might otherwise avoid," Izzy said.
The quantum computing tool is an example of how the MonarchSphere - and Old Dominion University's partnership with Google - uniquely positions the University as a national leader in AI innovation and serves as a model for how universities across the nation can prepare students, equip faculty with the latest technological tools and support communities for a digital future.
When it comes to higher education more broadly, Dr. Chrisochoides said the AI quantum computing tutor has the potential to empower students, make professors more effective and help AI content developers improve their materials through the data the tool collects.
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Original text here: https://www.odu.edu/article/odus-new-ai-tutor-for-quantum-computing-empowers-students-to-find-the-answers-themselves
MUSC Board of Trustees Approves Downtown Charleston Campus Master Plan
CHARLESTON, South Carolina, April 11 -- The Medical University of South Carolina issued the following news release:
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MUSC Board of Trustees approves Downtown Charleston Campus Master Plan
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Board of Trustees today advanced the MUSC Downtown Charleston Campus Master Plan, a long-term framework designed to guide the future evolution of MUSC's historic campus.
Centered on thoughtful urban design, connectivity and community well-being, the master plan intentionally stitches MUSC's campus into the surrounding city fabric through inviting public
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CHARLESTON, South Carolina, April 11 -- The Medical University of South Carolina issued the following news release:
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MUSC Board of Trustees approves Downtown Charleston Campus Master Plan
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Board of Trustees today advanced the MUSC Downtown Charleston Campus Master Plan, a long-term framework designed to guide the future evolution of MUSC's historic campus.
Centered on thoughtful urban design, connectivity and community well-being, the master plan intentionally stitches MUSC's campus into the surrounding city fabric through inviting publicspaces, expanded green infrastructure and improved pedestrian and multimodal mobility. Resilient design, such as integrated stormwater management, landscaped open spaces and adaptive infrastructure, enhance both environmental performance and quality of life. Together, these plans support a vision made possible through ongoing collaboration between MUSC and the city of Charleston.
"This roadmap allows us to think holistically about how we invest where it matters most," said David Cole, M.D., FACS, president of MUSC. "It prioritizes the delivery of the highest-acuity clinical care while expanding capacity for cutting-edge research and academic excellence."
The plan includes major initiatives currently underway, such as new buildings for both the College of Health Professions and the College of Medicine, a comprehensive cancer hospital and a medical office building/ambulatory surgery center at 334 Calhoun St.
Through this master plan, MUSC reaffirms its commitment to improving the health of the communities it serves while shaping the future of health care across the region and nation. This helps prioritize thoughtful campus evolution by strengthening education, research and clinical adjacencies.
"As we are increasing our primary care capabilities and access to clinical trials across the state, the plan positions our downtown campus to continue serving South Carolina as a center for complex care, discovery and education while planning responsibly for the future," said Cole.
Created by leading global interdisciplinary architecture and design firm Perkins & Will, in collaboration with McMillan Pazdan Smith, the plan reflects MUSC's commitment to strengthening resiliency and sustainability, including green space, storm water mitigation, energy requirements, infrastructure and more. The master plan is a long-range planning tool, not a construction timeline. Any future projects would be phased and subject to review and approvals. Updates will be shared on an ongoing basis at www.musc.edu/campus-master-plan.
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About MUSC
Founded in 1824 in Charleston, MUSC is the state's only comprehensive academic health system, with a mission to preserve and optimize human life in South Carolina through education, research and patient care. Each year, MUSC educates nearly 3,500 students in six colleges and trains approximately 1,060 residents and fellows across its health system. MUSC leads the state in federal, National Institutes of Health and other research funding. For information on our academic programs, visit musc.edu.
As the health care system of the Medical University of South Carolina, MUSC Health is dedicated to delivering the highest-quality and safest patient care while educating and training generations of outstanding health care providers and leaders to serve the people of South Carolina and beyond. In 2025, for the 11th consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report named MUSC Health University Medical Center in Charleston the No. 1 hospital in South Carolina. To learn more about clinical patient services, visit MUSCHealth.org.
MUSC has a total enterprise annual operating budget of $8.9 billion. The nearly 36,000 MUSC members include world-class faculty, physicians, specialty providers, scientists, contract employees, affiliates and care team members who deliver groundbreaking education, research and patient care.
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Original text here: https://www.musc.edu/content-hub/News/2026/04/10/master-plan
Case Western Reserve University Named to Forbes' 'New Ivies' List
CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 11 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news:
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Case Western Reserve University named to Forbes' 'New Ivies' list
Evaluation based on preparing and graduating students that employers seek in an evolving AI-driven workforce
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Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) has been named to Forbes' list of "New Ivies," a group of 20 colleges and universities recognized for graduating students highly sought by employers.
The 2026 list--released this week--marks the first time Case Western Reserve has been included, placing it among 10 private and 10 public
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CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 11 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news:
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Case Western Reserve University named to Forbes' 'New Ivies' list
Evaluation based on preparing and graduating students that employers seek in an evolving AI-driven workforce
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Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) has been named to Forbes' list of "New Ivies," a group of 20 colleges and universities recognized for graduating students highly sought by employers.
The 2026 list--released this week--marks the first time Case Western Reserve has been included, placing it among 10 private and 10 publicinstitutions identified for their ability to prepare students for a rapidly evolving workforce. CWRU was one of just two universities newly added this year.
To develop the rankings, Forbes surveyed more than 100 chief executives and senior hiring leaders, asking them not only to identify institutions producing top talent, but also to assess how advances in artificial intelligence (AI) are reshaping early-career hiring.
The resulting list highlights universities viewed as best positioned to educate graduates for an economy increasingly influenced by AI.
"We certainly appreciate this recognition by Forbes and the national attention it brings to one of our many strengths--hands-on and experiential learning that prepares students for their future careers," said Case Western Reserve University President Eric W. Kaler. "Technology is always evolving, and we will continue to find ways to utilize it in ways that enrich and augment student experiences, but our fundamental approach to career development remains the same."
In its report, Forbes noted that the selected institutions are "preparing and graduating the talent that employers will seek in this new era," particularly as technological change alters expectations for workers ages 22 to 25. CWRU's expanding efforts in AI were an area of focus.
Among the initiatives cited by Forbes:
* Case Western Reserve has tripled its number of AI-related courses, now offering more than 100 classes spanning 40 departments. The university also has expanded opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience with industry partners, integrating classroom learning with real-world application.
* At Weatherhead School of Management, for example, student teams collaborate directly with organizations such as Hyland Software, KeyBank, Penske and Dataswift to design and implement AI-driven solutions--providing both technical experience and exposure to employer expectations.
The Forbes recognition adds to a series of recent national distinctions highlighting the university's growing reputation. Earlier this year, CWRU was named among the top 25 institutions in the United States by TIME magazine.
CWRU was also recently identified as the #1 fastest-growing research university among members of the Association of American Universities.
"Together," Kaler said, "these honors reflect continued momentum for Case Western Reserve--underscoring its commitment to academic excellence, research growth and preparing graduates to lead in a changing world."
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Original text here: https://case.edu/news/case-western-reserve-university-named-forbes-new-ivies-list
Anderson University: Cybersecurity Students Explore Cisco and Worldwide Technology in D.C.
ANDERSON, South Carolina, April 11 -- Anderson University issued the following news release:
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Cybersecurity Students Explore Cisco and Worldwide Technology in D.C.
A group of 11 Anderson University Cybersecurity students participated in Career Discovery Week (CDW) in Washington, D.C., where they engaged with two global technology companies--Cisco and World Wide Technology--gaining exposure to industry leaders, career opportunities and real-world business challenges. It was an opportunity to tour the companies, network with executive leaders, and compete in individual and team challenges
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ANDERSON, South Carolina, April 11 -- Anderson University issued the following news release:
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Cybersecurity Students Explore Cisco and Worldwide Technology in D.C.
A group of 11 Anderson University Cybersecurity students participated in Career Discovery Week (CDW) in Washington, D.C., where they engaged with two global technology companies--Cisco and World Wide Technology--gaining exposure to industry leaders, career opportunities and real-world business challenges. It was an opportunity to tour the companies, network with executive leaders, and compete in individual and team challengesshowcasing leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
Participating in CDW from Anderson were Aaron Wilson, Andrew Dowlen, Brycen Morrison, Clark Hubbard, Ethan Green, Graham Edwards, Jadyn Koenes, Joshua Cordeiro, Joshua Stephens, Lawson Bryant and Nathan Dorrity.
Student Winners
Several students earned awards and accolades for their outstanding performance, demonstrating the preparation and professionalism that's part of Anderson University's pillar of Great Academics.
Jadyn Koenes received the Best Overall Leader Award, in recognition of her leading by example and consistently guiding and elevating the team.
Brycen Morrison was a finalist in the Cisco Executive Proposition Pitch (Top 8 of 39).
Graham Edwards received Best Networker Award for building meaningful connections with company leaders and peers. He was also a WWT Product-to-Personal Problem Pitch finalist (Top 8 of 39), team winner for WWT and Cisco and winner of the Cisco Product-to-Personal Pitch.
Joshua Stephens was named a finalist (Top 8 of 39) for the WWT Executive Value Proposition Pitch. He was also a finalist (Top 8 of 39) for the Cisco Product to Personal Pitch.
Joshua Cordeiro was team winner (WWT and Cisco) and a finalist (Top 8 of 39) for the Cisco Product-to-Personal Pitch.
Ethan Green was team winner for the Real-World Use Case Challenge (WWT and Cisco).
Andrew Dowlen (pictured below with Scholar-AthELITE CEO and Founder Rashard Hall) received the Resilient Leader Award for demonstrating resilience and leadership when facing challenges.
Pursuing Professional Growth
Working closely with Scholar-AthELITE CEO and Founder Rashard Hall and his team, the students found CDW to be a valuable growth opportunity.
"The scholar-athletes and cybersecurity students from Anderson University set the tone for the entire trip. Once Cisco and World Wide Technology made it clear they wanted the best, that's exactly what these students delivered," Hall said, adding that, less than a month after the trip, there are already several cybersecurity students who have interviewed for and secured career opportunities with global companies.
"That speaks volumes about the preparation, execution, and standard being set," Hall continued. "Jadyn Koenes was one of the strongest leaders I've seen on a trip like this. Graham Edwards and Joshua Stephens were true triple threats--blending technical expertise, strong communication, and high-level networking ability. The entire group was ELITE.
What Dr. Kenneth Knapp, Karry Elson and Brandon Grech are doing in the cybersecurity classrooms, combined with what Anderson Athletics is building through the intentional integration of the Trojan Playbook, is setting them apart--creating a culture where scholar-athletes are not only prepared to compete, but to lead and succeed beyond the game."
Student Reflections
"Career Discovery Week granted me an opportunity to find my role in the executive space of the corporate world while finding my soul in the hearts of my colleagues," said Edwards. "Rashard not only poured into me professionally in encouraging my growth in communication and networking, he poured into me both personally and spiritually, reshaping my personal confidence and self-image."
"This experience helped transform my self-esteem," said Koenes, who is pursuing an internship with WWT this summer. "Career Discovery Week changed the way I think about being part of a team. Organizations like Scholar-AthELITE create huge career opportunities for college students. Coach Britt saw something in me that I didn't see in myself and helped me step into my talents confidently."
"Career Discovery Week gave me insight into how the big tech businesses of the world function, and I learned and saw a lot of things that either I didn't expect, or didn't even think about," said Stephens. "I'm thrilled that Anderson University partnered with Scholar-AthELITE to make this trip happen. It exceeded my expectations, and ultimately will serve as a milestone in both my education and career goal journey."
Stephens couldn't have been more enthusiastic about Career Discovery Week.
"Go. You will learn, you will have fun, and you'll have a safe space to step out of your comfort zone," he said.
Networking
Connecting with Cisco and World Wide Technology was a great way of gaining exposure to industry leaders, career opportunities and real-world business challenges, according to Brandon Grech of the AU Center for Cybersecurity.
"It was incredible to see these students arrive with passion and support for their future careers and their AthELITE cohoort," said Cisco Federal Marketing Manager Kelly Broadhurst. "They truly did their research and came with a strong sense of purpose."
"The experience was transformational for both employees and students, and the connections I built with the students are something I deeply value," said World Wide Technology Global HR - Talent Acquisition University Recruiter Dora Moreira. "The level of professionalism, thoughtful company research, personal pitches, insightful questions, and genuine gratitude moved me deeply."
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Original text here: https://andersonuniversity.edu/news/cybersecurity-students-explore-cisco-and-worldwide-technology-in-d-c/?_post_id=46621
