Education (Colleges & Universities)
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Wayne State University: For Alumna Amber Mitchell, Black History is Much More Than a Month - It's a Career
DETROIT, Michigan, Feb. 7 -- Wayne State University issued the following news:
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For alumna Amber Mitchell, Black History is much more than a month -- it's a career
Standing beside the bus Rosa Parks made famous in 1955, Wayne State University history alumna Amber Mitchell '13 explains why she loves her job. As the first-ever Curator of Black History at The Henry Ford, a five-venue, 250-acre destination that attracts more than 1.7 million visitors annually, she sees guests get excited about learning history every day.
"What I enjoy most about being a curator and public historian is watching
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DETROIT, Michigan, Feb. 7 -- Wayne State University issued the following news:
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For alumna Amber Mitchell, Black History is much more than a month -- it's a career
Standing beside the bus Rosa Parks made famous in 1955, Wayne State University history alumna Amber Mitchell '13 explains why she loves her job. As the first-ever Curator of Black History at The Henry Ford, a five-venue, 250-acre destination that attracts more than 1.7 million visitors annually, she sees guests get excited about learning history every day.
"What I enjoy most about being a curator and public historian is watchingvisitors grasp something in person that they've only read about in a book," Mitchell said.
Managing collections related to African American history and leading acquisitions, interpretation and reinterpretation of 2D archival materials and 3D objects, Mitchell is the museum's champion for historical storytelling about Black Americans in a variety of forms -- written, filmed and presented. She also owns a consulting firm, ANM Cultural Strategies, which consults with organizations seeking to enhance exhibits and experiences that center Black histories and futures. This work, she said, is essential.
"We have a responsibility to ensure we are preserving the stories of those whose voices have been shouted down, ignored and stolen over the last several hundred years, both in the United States and elsewhere," Mitchell said. "Black history means uplifting the many experiences of African Americans and the African diaspora without extraction or compromise.
"In addition to sharing the stories of their resilience and resistance within the American system, public historians can convey that information differently with exhibits and artifacts to tell a deeper, richer story," Mitchell added.
Since 2023, Mitchell has been entrusted with carefully relocating the Dr. Sullivan and Richie Jean Sherrod Jackson Home 1,060 miles from Selma, Alabama, to The Henry Ford's Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Michigan. Opening to the public in June, it will be the first house added there in 40 years. Inside, Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and other leaders of the Civil Rights Movement planned the Selma to Montgomery marches and held phone calls with President Lyndon B. Johnson half a century ago. Dr. and Mrs. Jackson's daughter, Jawana, has worked in tandem with Mitchell to ensure the home's history comes to life for generations to come.
Role, modeled
When Wayne State launched its Master of Arts in Public History (M.A.P.H.) program in 2015, Mitchell had already completed a master's in public history at another university. As an undergraduate from 2009 to 2013, her interest in the subject caught the Department of History's attention, and they created the new degree pathway with students like her in mind. Given her professional success, Wayne State asked her to join the M.A.P.H. board in 2019, where she continues to provide invaluable insights.
Mitchell said her Wayne State bachelor's degree prepared her for the rigor of historical training, noting that history professor Kidada Williams, Ph.D., implored her to uncover African American histories too often left untold.
"Dr. Williams' dedication to telling unique and challenging stories about African Americans definitely forced me to think differently -- not only learning about those stories but how we share them in different forms and fashions," Mitchell said.
In addition to expanding minds, Wayne State expands career opportunities.
"Connections at Wayne State allowed me to have all kinds of roles throughout the country and prepared me for sharing Black history in new ways," Mitchell said. "My path to becoming a curator has been very roundabout, and my variety of experiences has made my skill sets moldable and attractive in the very competitive museum workforce."
Through her service with the public history board and conversations with Wayne State history students, Mitchell advises anyone, especially people of color, interested in becoming public historians to acquire diverse experience and ask for help.
"Ask questions and advocate for yourself. Most of my opportunities materialized because I asked someone for help and had mentors advocate for me."
Coming home
After growing up on Detroit's west side, Mitchell's work took her to other states from 2013 to 2023.
This included time as director of education at the Whitney Plantation, a nonprofit museum in Louisiana dedicated to the history of slavery, situated on a historical sugar, indigo and rice plantation, and as assistant director of public engagement at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans. As rewarding as these and other roles were, Mitchell said she is happy to be back home for her first curatorial position.
"Wayne State is central to the story of how I earned this job I've been working toward my entire life, and I'm so glad it's here in my hometown, a place like nowhere else," Mitchell said. "Those of us with families like mine who never left Detroit, even as it became associated with decline, have a unique opportunity to be able to talk about how resilient this city is.
"You cannot talk about the future of America without talking about Detroit, and you cannot talk about Detroit without talking about the distinct experience that it is to be Black in Detroit," Mitchell added. "It's the right moment and place to be doing this work at a time when our histories are constantly being contested, but I can proudly say the story of African Americans and others in Detroit can never be unwritten."
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Original text here: https://alumni.wayne.edu/news/for-alumna-amber-mitchell-black-history-is-much-more-than-a-month-its-a-career-68011
University of Tennessee Health Science Center: Nursing Professor Mentored Generations of Nurse Leaders
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Feb. 7 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center issued the following news:
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Nursing Professor Mentored Generations of Nurse Leaders
Written by Leigh Ann Roman
Professor and Department Chair Mona Wicks, PhD, RN, FAAN, says her "superpower" is the ability to see the potential in people and help them achieve their goals. She's been doing that for almost 40 years at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Nursing.
Dr. Wicks will retire at the end of February after 39 years of teaching at the college, where she has held nearly every faculty
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MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Feb. 7 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center issued the following news:
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Nursing Professor Mentored Generations of Nurse Leaders
Written by Leigh Ann Roman
Professor and Department Chair Mona Wicks, PhD, RN, FAAN, says her "superpower" is the ability to see the potential in people and help them achieve their goals. She's been doing that for almost 40 years at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Nursing.
Dr. Wicks will retire at the end of February after 39 years of teaching at the college, where she has held nearly every facultyrole, from instructor to professor to associate dean of research to department chair. Her impact has been felt from Washington, D.C., to small-town Kentucky.
Her students have included Ann Cashion, PhD, RN, FAAN, who went on to become the scientific director and acting director of the National Institute of Nursing Research at the National Institutes of Health; Dina Byers, PhD, APRN, who is dean of the School of Nursing and Health Professions at Murray State University in Kentucky; and UT Health Sciences College of Nursing Dean Wendy Likes, PhD, DNSc, APRN-Bc, FAAN, FAANP.
Dr. Wicks, who chairs the Department of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, sees her role as that of a mentor and advocate. "That is why I love my job as department chair," Dr. Wicks said. "I am a shy person generally, but I am not shy when it comes to speaking up or advocating for others."
Dr. Cashion, now a Professor Emerita at the College of Nursing, remembers starting the PhD program 30 years ago. "I was accustomed to working ICU, doing some clinical instruction, and managing a busy household," she said. "Mona supported me as I adjusted to the student role. For me, it was a difficult transition, and Mona helped me discover the fun in gaining my new skillset."
Dr. Byers also recalls the importance of Dr. Wicks' support when she began her PhD journey. "At a time when I struggled to identify my own research direction, she provided guidance, encouragement and clarity," she said. "Her support extended far beyond academics and played a critical role in my development as a professional leader." Dr. Byers has been nursing dean at Murray State since 2019.
A Memphis native, Dr. Wicks earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from the University of Memphis, her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) at UT Health Sciences, and her PhD in Nursing Science at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. Her research has focused on the impact of caregiving for family members of the chronically ill.
When she was working on her MSN at UT Health Sciences, administrative assistant Florine Burch-Jones typed her master's thesis for her, she recalled. Burch-Jones also just retired after serving the college for 45 years. "We developed a strong relationship over the years," Dr. Wicks said. "She saw me move from instructor to assistant professor to professor to associate dean of research to department chair, and she has always been very supportive of me."
Dr. Wicks estimates that her students have numbered in the hundreds. Every current faculty member of the college who holds a degree from UT Health Sciences has been her student.
Dean Likes recalled that Dr. Wicks mentored her when she applied for her first grant from the National Institutes of Health. "I think Mona has been a role model of how you lead with compassion and thoughtfulness," she said. "When I approached her to become department chair, I already knew that one of her strengths was to mentor others and put herself into others in a way that helps them develop. So many people have benefited from her formal and informal mentorship."
Dr. Wicks' teaching gifts have been recognized many times over the years with awards, such as the Excellence in Teaching Award from the Student Government Association Executive Council in 1997 and 2001. In 2017, she received the DAISY Faculty Award for Extraordinary Faculty. Dr. Wicks also received the Chancellor's Distinguished Educator Award for 2003-2006 and was recognized as the Faculty Mentor of the Year by the Southern Regional Educational Board in 2002.
She has seen a great deal of growth in the college and has taught in all of its programs. "It has been wonderful to see the advancements of the school, getting the doctoral degrees, seeing the DNP advance and seeing us develop the PhD," she said. Both the BSN and the DNP are highly ranked, according to U.S. News and World Report. The BSN program ranks 18th in the nation among such programs at public universities, and the DNP ranks 14th among DNP programs at public universities.
As Dr. Wicks looks toward retirement, she said she is planning more travel but also will make herself available to assist in the leadership transition. "It's been a gift to see the university grow to embrace all different kinds of faculty, but sometimes for people to advance, it is important to step away so others can grow."
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Original text here: https://news.uthsc.edu/nursing-professor-mentored-generations-of-nurse-leaders/
University of Georgia: Corps Partnership
ATHENS, Georgia, Feb. 7 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news:
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Corps Partnership
UGA's Skidaway Institute works with local leaders and the Army Corps of Engineers to safeguard the coastline.
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Every few months and following major storms, a drone can be seen methodically surveying Tybee Island's coastline. The flights are part of an ongoing project led by researchers in Dr. Clark Alexander's lab at the University of Georgia's Skidaway Institute of Oceanography (SkIO).
On a six- to seven-year cycle, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers pumps sand onto Tybee Island's beaches
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ATHENS, Georgia, Feb. 7 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news:
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Corps Partnership
UGA's Skidaway Institute works with local leaders and the Army Corps of Engineers to safeguard the coastline.
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Every few months and following major storms, a drone can be seen methodically surveying Tybee Island's coastline. The flights are part of an ongoing project led by researchers in Dr. Clark Alexander's lab at the University of Georgia's Skidaway Institute of Oceanography (SkIO).
On a six- to seven-year cycle, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers pumps sand onto Tybee Island's beachesto counteract erosion caused by waves, tides, wind, and human activity. The Corps has regularly renourished them since 1975, with a focus on building flat, wide beaches.
Research professional Claudia Venherm pilots a small drone, equipped with LiDAR (light detection and ranging) technology, along the coastline to survey where sand is eroding and where it's accumulating.
Venherm then creates detailed maps of her data to share with the city of Tybee and to guide the Corps' future nourishment efforts.
"Because of SkIO's data, we know for a fact where it (sand) is eroding, where it is accreting, and how fast it has been eroding," says Alan Robertson, who manages beach nourishment projects for Tybee. "I take a lot of pride in the fact that the Corps is using our data, provided by Skidaway, in the design."
Making History
The Army Corps of Engineers' decades-long work on Tybee Island nourishment stems from the Corps' maintenance of the shipping channel leading into the Port of Savannah. That maintenance disrupts the natural flow of sediment from the north that would otherwise naturally replenish Tybee's beaches.
For the first 45 years of the partnership, the Corps focused solely on adding sand to the beach, keeping conditions ideal for the nearly two million beachgoers who visit the island each year. But during the last nourishment project in 2020, the Corps added extra sand at Tybee's request that the city used to create a complex row of dunes as well. Dunes serve as natural barriers, guarding Tybee's community and infrastructure from potential storms and hurricanes.
"People hadn't created dunes for the purpose of protecting against storm damage in the state of Georgia before," says Alexander. "These were functional dunes to provide sacrificial sources of sand if we had high sea levels and intense storms. This was the city being very proactive."
Initially, Tybee brought the Alexander Lab on to monitor the new dunes. Once it became apparent that the dunes were stable, the project grew to include the complete beach profile.
Data in Action
As Venherm flies the drone, she's joined by others from the Alexander Lab. Research professional Mike Robinson walks along the beach with a real-time kinematic GPS to help the drone provide more precise geospatial data. Kyle Krezdorn, also a research professional, monitors the drone's flight.
"What we are trying to do is see the changes," Venherm says. "I measure the elevation of the beach and the dunes and look at how that changes every three months. And then I can say if there is erosion or accretion of sand."
That data informs the Corps about where and how much sand to pump onto the beach; it also builds confidence and trust in the public, whose tax dollars help fund the nourishment projects, Robertson explained.
Beach renourishment not only safeguards communities and critical infrastructure, but also ensures Tybee Island, known as "Savannah's beach," remains a popular destination during peak tourist season. Tourism revenue is vital to the coastal economy, and this project exemplifies how beach nourishment delivers economic, environmental and resilience benefits.
"Now that we have five years of data, we can start to project," Robertson says. "We can tell the public, 'Here's where you can expect there to be no beach next summer season at high tide.' We can get ahead of that. We don't have to be reactive."
With these insights, Tybee and the Corps are preparing for the next beach nourishment project, scheduled to begin in November 2026, and safeguard the island community and its guests.
-- Jackson Schroeder
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Original text here: https://wearegeorgia.uga.edu/story/tybee-renourishment/
USC Schaeffer Center for Health Policy: PBM Markets for Medicare Part D or Medicaid Are Highly Concentrated in Nearly Every State
LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 7 (TNSjou) -- The University of Southern California's Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics issued the following news:
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PBM Markets for Medicare Part D or Medicaid Are Highly Concentrated in Nearly Every State
Just three pharmacy benefit managers (PBM) dominate retail prescriptions in Medicare Part D and Medicaid managed care across much of the country, with markets in in nearly every state considered highly concentrated for at least one program, according to a new study from the USC Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics.
The study, published
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LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 7 (TNSjou) -- The University of Southern California's Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics issued the following news:
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PBM Markets for Medicare Part D or Medicaid Are Highly Concentrated in Nearly Every State
Just three pharmacy benefit managers (PBM) dominate retail prescriptions in Medicare Part D and Medicaid managed care across much of the country, with markets in in nearly every state considered highly concentrated for at least one program, according to a new study from the USC Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics.
The study, publishedFeb. 6 in JAMA Health Forum, provides one of the most detailed examinations to date of PBM competition within states. Based on a federal antitrust index, the authors find:
* 40 states have highly concentrated PBM markets within Part D, and 37 states have highly concentrated Medicaid managed care markets.
* Both Part D and Medicaid managed care PBM markets are highly concentrated in 31 states. This includes 10 states that also have highly concentrated commercial insurance markets.
* 93% of Medicaid managed care prescriptions and 75% of all Part D prescriptions are filled in states where those PBM markets are highly concentrated.
The study comes as policymakers and regulators continue to scrutinize industry practices over concerns about how these middlemen contribute to higher drug costs, pharmacy closures and restricted patient access to medicines. The spending package passed by Congress earlier this week includes new restrictions on industry practices, and states have been increasing regulation of PBMs in recent years.
"When a few PBMs dominate a market, they hold outsized power over how much patients pay for drugs, where they can fill their prescriptions and whether their essential medications are covered," said lead author Dima Mazen Qato, a senior scholar at the Schaeffer Center and the Hygeia Centennial Chair at the USC Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
"These findings can guide federal and state policies to improve PBM accountability and transparency, particularly in Medicare Part D and Medicaid. They can also inform ongoing efforts to address PBM market concentration, including recently enacted legislation, new regulatory proposals, and federal enforcement actions focused on PBM conduct."
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About this Study
The study was co-authored by Yugen Chen and Karen Van Nuys. Please see the study for author disclosures.
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Original text here: https://schaeffer.usc.edu/research/pbm-markets-medicare-part-d-medicaid-market-concentration/
UND Launches Gero-STARR to Tackle Rural Nursing Shortage, Improve Older Adult Care
GRAND FORKS, North Dakota, Feb. 7 -- The University of North Dakota issued the following news release:
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UND launches Gero-STARR to tackle rural nursing shortage, improve older adult care
The University of North Dakota's College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines (CNPD) has launched Gero-STARR (Specialized Training to Advance Recruitment and Retention of Nurses in Acute and Long-term Care), a federally funded initiative designed to address North Dakota's rural nursing shortage and improve care for older adults.
The program is supported by a $3.6 million grant from the Health Resources
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GRAND FORKS, North Dakota, Feb. 7 -- The University of North Dakota issued the following news release:
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UND launches Gero-STARR to tackle rural nursing shortage, improve older adult care
The University of North Dakota's College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines (CNPD) has launched Gero-STARR (Specialized Training to Advance Recruitment and Retention of Nurses in Acute and Long-term Care), a federally funded initiative designed to address North Dakota's rural nursing shortage and improve care for older adults.
The program is supported by a $3.6 million grant from the Health Resourcesand Services Administration (HRSA).
Recruiting and retaining nurses in rural North Dakota
The Gero-STARR training program recruits first semester nursing students who are enrolled in UND's Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. Eligible students are from rural North Dakota communities.Gero-STARR prepares these future nurses for careers in acute care and long-term care settings. The inaugural cohort includes eight students who have all committed to working in North Dakota for at least one year after graduation.
Age-Friendly Care Training
The Gero-STARR training program centers on the nationally recognized "4M" Age-Friendly Care model--What Matters, Medication, Mentation and Mobility--which prioritizes older adults' goals and quality of life.
Students will complete a two-week intensive training course from May 18-June 1, 2026, combining classroom learning, simulation training and supervised clinical experience, culminating in an Age-Friendly Care credential. Students will have additional monthly training sessions throughout the year.
A more sustainable healthcare workforce in rural North Dakota
To help students focus on their education, Gero-STARR provides student nurses with a $1,200 monthly stipend for 12 months and a one-time scholarship up to $10,000. The program also offers dedicated study space, mentorship and academic and pre-professional support.
All of this will support the program's goal of building a more sustainable healthcare workforce, especially in long-term care and acute care settings for older adults in North Dakota.
"We want our students to think about 'what matters' to their patients ," said Dawn Denny, associate professor of nursing and principal investigator for the grant. "So that, in every encounter, what matters most to the older adult is what is guiding the direction of their overall care."
Read the full story on UND Today (https://blogs.und.edu/und-today/2026/02/und-launches-gero-starr-to-tackle-rural-nursing-shortage-improve-older-adult-care/)
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Original text here: https://blogs.und.edu/press-releases/2026/02/und-launches-gero-starr-to-tackle-rural-nursing-shortage-improve-older-adult-care/
Grace College Issues Commentary: Benefits of a Christian Liberal Arts Mechanical Engineering Program
WINONA LAKE, Indiana, Feb. 7 -- Grace College issued the following commentary on Feb. 5, 2026, by Fred Wentorf, chair of the Department of Engineering:
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The Benefits of a Christian Liberal Arts Mechanical Engineering Program
Receiving a mechanical engineering degree from a Christian liberal arts college comes with many advantages. It gives students a lens to see our Creator as an engineer, a way to learn in a diverse environment, and exposure to several opportunities that impact the world and everyday life. I have found that things are best accomplished through hands-on learning experiences
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WINONA LAKE, Indiana, Feb. 7 -- Grace College issued the following commentary on Feb. 5, 2026, by Fred Wentorf, chair of the Department of Engineering:
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The Benefits of a Christian Liberal Arts Mechanical Engineering Program
Receiving a mechanical engineering degree from a Christian liberal arts college comes with many advantages. It gives students a lens to see our Creator as an engineer, a way to learn in a diverse environment, and exposure to several opportunities that impact the world and everyday life. I have found that things are best accomplished through hands-on learning experiencesin a tight-knit, intentional community where we use the skills that God gave us to make the world a better place. As a liberal arts engineering program graduate myself, here are some of the chief benefits I've seen come from a Christian mechanical engineering program.
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One of the best parts of engineering is that we get to discover more of God's handwriting. Just as engineers are utilizing God's resources, God is the engineer of all things. In class, we explore God's intentional design and discuss our calling to use His design to serve others.
As a mechanical engineering major at a Christian college, you will be able to understand math and science as God's creation. You will study how God put the world together and how carefully it was calculated. God is in control of everything and designed it meticulously, even down to the atom. By developing an understanding of how God designed the universe and how the world works through mathematical and scientific equations, you can recognize everyday problems and discover solutions that improve the lives of those around you. To me, it's the same idea as what Jesus says in Matthew 22:39: "Love your neighbor as yourself." In Grace's mechanical engineering program, engineering is not only a career but a calling that God gives us to benefit others.
A Christian engineer's job is to use his or her God-given skills in service to others. As we work to improve the quality of life for our brothers and sisters, we are also navigating a world with non-Christian engineers. If we do our jobs well using these God-given skills, we will stand out. It's an opportunity to be a light to people who haven't heard or been told about the Gospel.
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In Grace College's mechanical engineering program, you won't be a number or a statistic; you will be valued as a person, and have a community that supports you. A community that believes everyone should be treated with respect, and are image bearers that are intentional with encouraging and lifting up their peers. We intentionally cultivate teamwork and collaboration among our fellow engineers rather than pitting them against each other, creating a space where asking for help isn't a weakness but a strength.
While the first year of a mechanical engineering degree is not easy, it's there to give you a look into what the rest of the major will entail. I will help guide you through these introductory courses. In the years that follow, you will find the support of other engineering students and faculty as you participate in an intentional curriculum.
But your community doesn't stop there. At a Christian liberal arts school, mechanical engineering students have a general liberal arts foundation, which allows them to interact with students and faculty from all disciplines. You will be surrounded by Christ-followers studying everything from creative writing to ecology who inspire one another to live out their faith. At Grace, our mechanical engineering students interact in a diverse environment, helping them become well-rounded and receive a broader education than at a technical school. Interacting and learning alongside students and faculty with different strengths and focuses gives engineering students a significant advantage in exercising their professional skills, as well as developing social skills. This sets engineering students from a liberal arts school apart, as it prepares them to be successful in their future.
If you do some research online, you'll see there are tons of technical schools across the United States offering various mechanical engineering programs. Most large universities have huge engineering programs with several different majors, ranging from electrical to chemical engineering, depending on your specific interest. At these bigger schools, it's harder for students to know professors on a personal level, and vice versa for professors to know students personally. At a smaller school, it's possible to build these personal relationships that benefit both the student and the professor.
With an education from a Christian liberal arts engineering program, students are equipped with a broader perspective in mechanical engineering and prepares them to live in the real world after graduation. This perspective will also prepare them for future jobs that work with a variety of people.
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In Grace's mechanical engineering program, other professors and I intentionally connect students to the broader engineering community. Many of my colleagues at Grace are local mechanical engineers who already live in the area, as Warsaw is the Orthopedic Capital of the World(R), which is home to numerous manufacturing companies. Our students benefit from internship opportunities with these companies, including Zimmer Biomet, Dana, BAE, Orthopediatrics, DePuy Synthes, Paragon Medical, etc. Having all of these companies in the area contributes to the quality and community of our mechanical engineering program by exposing our undergraduate students to experienced engineers.
At most technical and liberal arts schools, you'll find that an internship for a mechanical engineering degree is required. But I would encourage you to get as many as possible, as they help you figure out what you want to do with your degree and your future. It's a great way to gain experience while learning about the various roles available to you and preparing for your engineering career. And again, engineering is not just a career; it is a lifelong calling. We at Grace want you to be ready for it!
If you are interested in a Christian liberal arts mechanical engineering program, learn more by checking out Grace's engineering department.
Do you wonder what your classes will be like for a mechanical engineering degree? Read our blog, What Classes Do Mechanical Engineers Take In College?
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Dr. Fred Wentorf serves as Chair of the Department of Engineering and Associate Professor of Engineering at Grace College. He received his B.A. from Goshen College, his B.S. and M.S. from Case Western Reserve University, and earned his Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota. He worked for 11 years in sports medicine research and led Orthopaedic Biomechanics at the University of Minnesota, and spent another 11 years at Zimmer Biomet in research and development. Zimmer Biomet is a global medical technology company specializing in orthopedic implants and surgical products.
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Original text here: https://www.grace.edu/the-benefits-of-a-christian-liberal-arts-mechanical-engineering-program/
Columbus State University: Bishop Presents $313K in Congressional Funding for Campus Public Safety
COLUMBUS, Georgia, Feb. 7 -- Columbus State University issued the following news:
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Bishop presents $313K in congressional funding for campus public safety
New congressional funding promises to significantly enhance public safety and emergency response capabilities at Columbus State University. The $313,000 in federal funds, presented ceremoniously on Friday, Feb. 6, by U.S. Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr. (GA-02), will enable the university's police force to acquire critical technology and equipment, enhancing patrol effectiveness, officer response times and the department's investigative capabilities.
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COLUMBUS, Georgia, Feb. 7 -- Columbus State University issued the following news:
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Bishop presents $313K in congressional funding for campus public safety
New congressional funding promises to significantly enhance public safety and emergency response capabilities at Columbus State University. The $313,000 in federal funds, presented ceremoniously on Friday, Feb. 6, by U.S. Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr. (GA-02), will enable the university's police force to acquire critical technology and equipment, enhancing patrol effectiveness, officer response times and the department's investigative capabilities.
Thecommunity-directed funding, included in FY26 appropriations, will go toward several key upgrades to CSU's public safety infrastructure. These include two new police cruisers, mobile data terminals, and new security cameras for both the Main Campus and the RiverPark Campus. Bishop, a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, emphasized that investments like these are vital for ensuring that Georgia's educational institutions remain safe environments for learning.
"These funds will go a long way toward making Columbus State even safer for its students, faculty, staff, visitors and the surrounding community," the congressman stated. "They will support peace of mind, promote mental health, and project the reputation of our community and this campus."
Columbus State President Stuart Rayfield expressed gratitude for the federal support, highlighting the impact these resources will have on the campus community. She also lauded members of the university's state and federal legislative delegations for their continued advocacy that improves academics, student success and the college experience.
"Campus safety is the most important investment we can make," Rayfield said. "We cannot have classes, residence halls and employees here if we don't have a safe campus. [This technology] will allow us to be more efficient, and to be safer."
University Police Chief Debra Kennedy explained that additional cruisers will help university police officers establish a broader, more visible presence across both university campuses. The cameras--both upgrades and additions to existing technology--will expand the department's patrol coverage while helping solve crimes more quickly.
"From the perspective of our students, parents and employees, investments in campus safety by our [government leaders] indicate how they view their responsibility in keeping us all safe," Kennedy said.
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Original text here: https://news.columbusstate.edu/posts/bishop-presents-313k-in-congressional-funding-for-campus-public-safety/
