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Washington State University: 'The Munchies' are Real and Could Benefit Those With No Appetite
PULLMAN, Washington, Feb. 20 (TNSjou) -- Washington State University issued the following news release:
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'The munchies' are real and could benefit those with no appetite
The urgent onset of "the munchies" after cannabis use isn't imaginary -- it's a cognitive response that occurs regardless of sex, age, weight or recent food consumption and could offer clues to help people struggling with appetite loss.
Those findings from a collaborative study, conducted by researchers at Washington State University and the University of Calgary, were recently published in the Proceedings of the National
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PULLMAN, Washington, Feb. 20 (TNSjou) -- Washington State University issued the following news release:
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'The munchies' are real and could benefit those with no appetite
The urgent onset of "the munchies" after cannabis use isn't imaginary -- it's a cognitive response that occurs regardless of sex, age, weight or recent food consumption and could offer clues to help people struggling with appetite loss.
Those findings from a collaborative study, conducted by researchers at Washington State University and the University of Calgary, were recently published in the Proceedings of the NationalAcademy of Sciences (PNAS).
"There are a lot of different diseases, conditions and disorders associated with wasting syndromes and lack of appetite, and this study really supports the idea that cannabis can be used medicinally to increase appetite in people who have conditions like HIV, AIDS, or who are on chemotherapy," said Carrie Cuttler, a WSU psychology professor.
Led in part by Cuttler, who directs The Health and Cognition (THC) Lab at WSU, and College of Veterinary Medicine professor Ryan McLaughlin, the research was conducted in tandem with Calgary researchers Matthew Hill and Catherine Hume, who ran a similar series of studies using a rat model.
The human clinical trial examined 82 volunteer subjects aged 21 to 62 from the greater Pullman, Wash., community. Each participant was randomly selected to vape either 20 or 40 milligrams of cannabis or a cannabis placebo, the latter of which served as the control group.
"The human study found irrespective of body mass index, time of last food consumption, sex or how much cannabis was consumed, human participants who used cannabis during the trial ate significantly more food," McLaughlin said.
Of all the food options -- spanning carbohydrates to protein to fatty snack foods -- some appealed more than others.
"Beef jerky was one of the No. 1 things intoxicated people gravitated toward, which I don't understand. Honestly, I would have thought chocolate, chips, Rice Krispies treats -- things like that," Cuttler said, noting water was also high on the list of desirable items.
The study examining appetite in rats at the University of Calgary yielded similar findings. Like the human participants, rats were exposed to cannabis in a controlled environment and provided with multiple food options, which they were tasked with pulling a lever to be rewarded food. No matter what the food was, rats that were under the influence consistently pulled levers.
"The sober animals are kind of like, 'I'm full. Why do I care?' They don't put in any effort at all. They barely work in any capacity to get access to food. But you get them stoned again, and even though they're now full and they've eaten, they go right back as if they're starving," Hill said.
The study found that the rats' food preference did not matter.
"The same thing we saw in the humans we saw in the rats. We kind of thought it would make them want to eat carb-rich foods, but that didn't seem to be the case. It just seemed to be any food," Hill said.
The study is significant because, on a subject with little scientific support, it helps highlight the physiological mechanisms responsible for appetite stimulation.
Endogenous cannabinoids, also called endocannabinoids, are naturally produced by the body to regulate mood, memory, pain, immune responses and appetite in order to maintain balance.
"That's what the natural endocannabinoid system does in the hypothalamus," McLaughlin said. "But THC hijacks that entire system. So even though you're not necessarily hungry, THC can stimulate cannabinoid receptors in the brain and make you feel hungry."
The stimulation of those cannabinoid receptors in the brain is another key finding from the research. Pharmacology studies at the University of Calgary that blocked cannabinoid receptors in the peripheral nervous system in rats didn't curb appetite, but blocking those same cannabinoid receptors in the brain did.
"That's what really gives us the opportunity to look at whether this is something brain-mediated or gut-mediated, and this generally shows 'the munchies' are mediated by the brain," McLaughlin said.
Knowing hunger stems from receptors in the brain, researchers hope the study can inform future treatments for people experiencing appetite loss.
"There's very little documentation of the munchies phenomenon, but this paper really starts to tap into some of the mechanisms that might be responsible," Cuttler said.
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Original text here: https://news.wsu.edu/press-release/2026/02/19/the-munchies-are-real-and-could-benefit-those-with-no-appetite/
Virginia Military Institute: Cadets Lead Cyber Defense Workshops to Benefit Area Small Businesses
LEXINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 20 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news:
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Cadets Lead Cyber Defense Workshops to Benefit Area Small Businesses
Virginia Military Institute has developed an experiential learning project called, "Students-Led Cyber Defense: Creating a Safer Digital Landscape for Local Businesses and Nonprofits in Rockbridge County," in which VMI cadets serve as instructors, mentors, trainers, and support to nonprofits and small local organizations in Rockbridge County which have no information technology or cybersecurity team.
The initiative is designed to
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LEXINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 20 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news:
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Cadets Lead Cyber Defense Workshops to Benefit Area Small Businesses
Virginia Military Institute has developed an experiential learning project called, "Students-Led Cyber Defense: Creating a Safer Digital Landscape for Local Businesses and Nonprofits in Rockbridge County," in which VMI cadets serve as instructors, mentors, trainers, and support to nonprofits and small local organizations in Rockbridge County which have no information technology or cybersecurity team.
The initiative is designed toequip cadets with practical cybersecurity skills, bridging the gap between traditional classroom learning and real-world application, and positioning them for successful careers after graduation. The project is funded by a grant from the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative.
According to Dr. Sherif Abdelhamid, assistant professor in the Department of Computer and Information Sciences, team member of the Cyber Defense Lab at VMI, and project principal investigator, the project began in January 2025.
"We spent last spring preparing the training material and learning modules, and an additional four months developing 'Aegora,' a web platform that hosts the material and service tools. Our first instructional class was with the Virginia Innovation Accelerator (VIA) in Buena Vista. Cadets conducted comprehensive cybersecurity threat assessments, advised on securing network systems, delivered cybersecurity training, and provided advisory support for integrating artificial intelligence to enhance daily workflows, marketing strategies, and data analysis while maintaining data integrity."
Nickie Hawkins, director of VIA, attended the cadet-run class and found it invaluable. She was able to use what she learned the following week, when one of her workplace accounts had a password breach. "I was able to recognize the issue, communicate with my team, and apply the necessary interventions to protect our data and accounts. Having the confidence to move forward quickly reduced the potential impact of the breach and reduced the time spent on securing data," said Hawkins.
One cadet on the team, James Bangura '26, a computer science major with a track in cybersecurity, said the program has been one of the most meaningful hands-on experiences of his academic career.
"I have been involved in assessing digital vulnerabilities and helping develop practical security recommendations for local businesses and nonprofits in Rockbridge County. This project has been incredibly rewarding because it allows us to apply classroom knowledge to real-world challenges that directly impact our community. Working on this initiative has strengthened my technical skills, improved my ability to communicate complex security concepts to non-technical audiences, and reinforced my commitment to serving others through cybersecurity."
In addition to Bangura, there are currently seven other cadets on the team including Benjamin Davis '26, James Jeffers '26, Gunnar Romsland '26, Shahryar Shah '26, Lucienne Ashmore '27, Ian Coker '27, and Katelyn Redlinger '27. Abdelhamid stated there are plans to provide training to additional local businesses, and to apply for additional grants to extend the program.
-- Marianne Hause, Communications and Marketing, VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE
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Original text here: https://www.vmi.edu/news/headlines/2025-2026/cadets-lead-cyber-defense-workshops-to-benefit-area-small-businesses.php
University of California-Davis: Mirror Image Pheromones Help Beetles Swipe Right
DAVIS, California, Feb. 20 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Davis issued the following news:
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Mirror Image Pheromones Help Beetles Swipe Right
By Andy Fell
There are many ways to communicate with prospective romantic partners: If you are a Japanese scarab beetle, it's a matter of distinguishing left from right. New work from U.S. and Chinese scientists, published this week in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, shows how these beetles use mirror-image pheromones to find a mate. The work could lead to better monitoring and control of significant agricultural pests.
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DAVIS, California, Feb. 20 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Davis issued the following news:
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Mirror Image Pheromones Help Beetles Swipe Right
By Andy Fell
There are many ways to communicate with prospective romantic partners: If you are a Japanese scarab beetle, it's a matter of distinguishing left from right. New work from U.S. and Chinese scientists, published this week in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, shows how these beetles use mirror-image pheromones to find a mate. The work could lead to better monitoring and control of significant agricultural pests.
The Japanese beetle, Popillia japonica, is a major agricultural pest that cannot be legally imported into the United States. In 1977, researchers discovered that females of P. japonica attract males with a pheromone, japonilure. Like most biological molecules, japonilure can exist in two forms that are mirror images of each other, the R-form and S-form. R-japonilure attracts males but S-japonilure repels them.
Twenty years later, Walter Leal, now professor of molecular and cellular biology at the University of California, Davis, and senior author on the new paper, discovered that a different, closely related scarab beetle, Anomala osakana, also uses japonilure as a sex pheromone, but the other way round: the S-form attracts males and the R-form repels them.
These species live in the same places, so it's likely that this system evolved to prevent mating attempts between the species, Leal said.
"This prevents them from wasting time and resources," Leal said.
How the beetles distinguish between forms of the pheromone that are identical apart from their handedness has been a long-standing mystery. Additionally, the Japanese beetles are difficult to study directly due to strict quarantines.
Swiping right or left
Leal and Chinese collaborators, including two former members of the laboratory at UC Davis, discovered a third beetle species that uses japonilure as a mating attractant. The copper green chafer, Anomala corpulenta, is another agricultural pest prevalent in southeast Asia and China.
The researchers discovered that in A. corpulenta, R-japonilure attracts males and S-japonilure has the opposite effect. They were able to show that the beetles have two key receptor genes, one of which responds to the R-form and another that responds to both forms and shuts down mating behavior.
Having discovered these receptors in A. corpulenta, the researchers then went looking for comparable genes in the genome of P. japonica, the highly quarantined Japanese scarab beetle. They identified two receptor genes, expressed the receptors in frog cells and showed that one responded strongly to R-japonilure while the other receptor acted as an antagonist.
The results show that these damaging pests all use a similar system to signal to potential mates while preventing fruitless interbreeding.
"The big goal is to use pheromones as tools to monitor and control populations of invasive beetles," Leal said.
In California, for example, detecting airborne pheromones could supplement traps and inspections as indicators of pests that have snuck aboard an airplane or ship. In places where the beetles are established, pheromones could be used to monitor populations and the breeding cycle. Finally, artificial pheromones might be used to disrupt mating.
Additional co-authors are: Yinliang Wang, Kun Feng, Huanhuan Dong, Kebin Li and Jiao Yin, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing; Haoqin Ke and Bingzhong Ren, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, China; Chen Luo, Yangzhou University, China; and Cheng Qu and Ran Wang, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences.
The work was supported in part by the National Key R&D Program of China, the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Jilin Province Science and Technology Development Plan Item as well as various philanthropic gifts to UC Davis.
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Original text here: https://www.ucdavis.edu/news/mirror-image-pheromones-help-beetles-swipe-right
UL Lafayette Researcher Reveals First Direct Evidence of Rare Cosmic Process in Ancient Stardust
LAFAYETTE, Louisiana, Feb. 20 (TNSjou) -- The University of Louisiana Lafayette campus issued the following news:
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UL Lafayette researcher reveals first direct evidence of rare cosmic process in ancient stardust
A University of Louisiana at Lafayette researcher has uncovered the first direct evidence of a rare chemical process deep inside an exploding massive star by analyzing ancient stardust billions of years older than our sun.
The discovery, led by Dr. Ishita Pal in collaboration with an international team of researchers, was published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters. The findings
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LAFAYETTE, Louisiana, Feb. 20 (TNSjou) -- The University of Louisiana Lafayette campus issued the following news:
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UL Lafayette researcher reveals first direct evidence of rare cosmic process in ancient stardust
A University of Louisiana at Lafayette researcher has uncovered the first direct evidence of a rare chemical process deep inside an exploding massive star by analyzing ancient stardust billions of years older than our sun.
The discovery, led by Dr. Ishita Pal in collaboration with an international team of researchers, was published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters. The findingsanswer a longstanding question in astrophysics: where do certain rare chemical ingredients in our universe come from?
"This is the first direct evidence that certain rare isotopes are created and thrown into space when massive stars explode," said Pal, who earned her Ph.D. in earth and energy sciences from UL Lafayette in 2025 and is now a postdoctoral researcher in its School of Geosciences. "These grains are like time capsules. They carry the chemical signatures of stars that lived and died before the sun formed and preserve clues about the extreme conditions inside those stars."
The stardust survives today as microscopic presolar grains -- tiny mineral fragments that formed before the solar system and preserve the chemical fingerprints of long-dead stars.
The rare chemical signatures were found in ancient cosmic dust preserved in the Murchison meteorite, which contains some of the oldest material in the solar system. The dust grains -- some thousands of times smaller than a grain of sand -- formed around dying stars long before the sun and planets existed. They became trapped inside the meteorite, which fell to Earth in 1969.
Pal and fellow researchers studied a specific type of presolar grain made of graphite -- the same material used in pencil lead -- and found something never detected before: five microscopic particles containing unusually high amounts of a rare form of strontium known as strontium-84. That chemical pattern can form only inside massive stars shortly before they explode as supernovae.
To make the discovery, the team used a specialized laboratory instrument capable of measuring the chemical makeup of extremely small samples. As the grains were analyzed, the instrument detected sudden bursts of strontium signals that revealed tiny particles hidden inside the larger grains.
The chemical fingerprints did not match anything produced by the types of stars that typically supply this kind of dust. Instead, the researchers showed that the only source consistent with the evidence is the violent inner layers of a supernova, where intense heat and energy forge rare forms of chemical elements. That material then mixed with carbon-rich gas farther out in the star, where the stardust eventually formed.
Dr. Brian Schubert, director and professor in the School of Geosciences in the Ray P. Authement College of Sciences at UL Lafayette, said the finding combines scientific importance with a sense of wonder.
"The collection, measurement and identification of stardust from outside our own solar system is the kind of discovery that captures people's imagination," Schubert said. "Dr. Pal led a collaborative, international team to measure these tiny grains within a meteorite and found a chemical signature that cannot be explained by processes within our solar system. She concluded these grains originated from a cataclysmic explosion of a very large star -- something scientists have modeled for years, but never directly observed."
Pal is a NASA FINESST Fellow, an award supporting outstanding graduate research aligned with the agency's science missions. She said the discovery shows how tiny grains of dust can help answer some of the biggest questions in our universe.
"These grains are physical pieces of stars that lived billions of years ago," she said. "They survived the violent birth of the solar system and now help us understand how the elements that make up planets -- and life -- were created. This is truly about tracing our cosmic origins."
The study included researchers from UL Lafayette, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Clemson University, the University of Wisconsin-Madison and institutions across Europe and Australia.
The full study is available here (https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.3847/2041-8213/ae182f).
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Original text here: https://louisiana.edu/news/ul-lafayette-researcher-reveals-first-direct-evidence-rare-cosmic-process-ancient-stardust
Southeastern Announces Academic Organizational Alignment
HAMMOND, Louisiana, Feb. 20 -- Southeastern Louisiana University issued the following news:
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Southeastern Announces Academic Organizational Alignment
By: Tonya Lowentritt
In order to further position itself for long-term growth and academic excellence and to more closely align with Louisiana's economic development goals, Southeastern Louisiana University has created a strategic organizational alignment that will take effect in fall 2026, university officials announced. The changes were created after a series of discussions over several months with university deans, department heads, and
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HAMMOND, Louisiana, Feb. 20 -- Southeastern Louisiana University issued the following news:
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Southeastern Announces Academic Organizational Alignment
By: Tonya Lowentritt
In order to further position itself for long-term growth and academic excellence and to more closely align with Louisiana's economic development goals, Southeastern Louisiana University has created a strategic organizational alignment that will take effect in fall 2026, university officials announced. The changes were created after a series of discussions over several months with university deans, department heads, andfaculty members.
"These changes are designed to balance our resources more effectively and foster new synergies between our education, business, and health-related disciplines," said Southeastern Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Eric Skipper. "By streamlining our structures, we are ensuring that our programs have the dedicated leadership and resources necessary to meet regional demands."
A primary driver of the shift is the evolution of Southeastern's Nursing programs, Skipper explained.
"Spanning three campuses and four undergraduate pathways, in addition to multiple graduate programs, Nursing will benefit from a focused structure to fully leverage regional partnerships and expand enrollment to meet the critical need for high-quality healthcare professionals," he said.
Beginning with the fall 2026 semester, Southeastern's academic colleges affected by the changes will be organized as follows:
* The College of Nursing: Dedicated to the expansion and excellence of the university's nursing pathways.
* The College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences (CEHHS): Housing non-nursing health programs alongside education and human sciences to create a holistic hub for professional development and community wellness.
* The College of Business: While the name remains unchanged, the college will benefit from the addition of Health Systems Administration and Sports Management programs.
Southeastern President William S. Wainwright said these changes will create a structure that further connects academic disciplines to career-minded outcomes.
"Southeastern is enacting changes that build connectivity that encourages entrepreneurial thinking, connects talent to marketplace opportunity, and is a catalyst to innovation, educational outcomes, career opportunities and marketplace shifts," he said. "In today's world we see change at speeds never imagined. Southeastern has structured these academic programs to ensure that both the university's and students' ability to be adaptable is paramount."
The colleges of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; Science and Technology; and Honors and Excellence remain unchanged.
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Original text here: https://www.southeastern.edu/2026/02/southeastern-announces-academic-organizational-alignment/
Deployable Energy Announces Research Agreement With Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station to Advance Scalable Microreactor Technology
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 20 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news:
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Deployable Energy announces research agreement with Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station to advance scalable microreactor technology
The multi-year collaboration will accelerate experimental validation, modeling and workforce development for next-generation microreactor deployment.
By Deployable Energy
Deployable Energy today announced a new research partnership with Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES), formalizing a multi-year collaboration that will enable
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COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 20 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news:
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Deployable Energy announces research agreement with Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station to advance scalable microreactor technology
The multi-year collaboration will accelerate experimental validation, modeling and workforce development for next-generation microreactor deployment.
By Deployable Energy
Deployable Energy today announced a new research partnership with Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES), formalizing a multi-year collaboration that will enablestreamlined future regulatory activities. This partnership strengthens the development of a nuclear-ready workforce in the state of Texas by developing expertise in experimental validation, modeling, manufacturing and siting. Texas continues to lead among states in its commitment to commercializing advanced nuclear energy.
"This partnership represents an important milestone for Deployable Energy," said Bobby Gallagher, CEO of Deployable Energy. "We are proud to partner with the largest nuclear engineering program in the country--an institution with a rich legacy and unique research capabilities. Texas A&M Engineering brings world-class facilities, deep technical expertise, and a proven track record of execution that aligns perfectly with our mission to deliver practical, deployable nuclear energy solutions."
According to Dr. David Staack, deputy vice chancellor for research at The Texas A&M University System, the collaboration builds on the university's momentum in advanced reactor research. "Collaborating with Deployable Energy will help continue the rapid pace of execution we have seen from them to date. This agreement reflects our commitment to working with innovative companies to translate rigorous research into real-world impact."
The research will be supervised by Dr. Yassin A. Hassan, professor of nuclear engineering and mechanical engineering at Texas A&M University and director of the Center for Advanced Small Modular and Microreactors, an internationally recognized expert in thermal-hydraulics and reactor systems. Hassan emphasized the significance of the technology under development. "Deployable Energy's technology is groundbreaking in its elegance for utilizing the existing supply chain while enhancing performance and safety," he said. "It is intentionally designed to scale, and this research program allows us to generate the experimental foundation needed to support that vision."
The research program will focus on supporting first-of-a-kind deployments. These series of thermal-hydraulic tests are designed to validate power output at nominal and off-nominal conditions, transient response and passive cooldown characteristics that are central to Deployable Energy's reactor design and safety. The resulting data will support model validation, regulatory confidence and future system scaling.
This agreement underscores Deployable Energy's commitment to rigorous engineering, safety-driven design and partnerships with leading research institutions as the company advances next-generation energy solutions for remote, industrial and maritime applications.
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About Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station
Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) is the official research agency for Texas A&M Engineering and is pivotal in advancing interdisciplinary research across The Texas A&M University System. TEES is dedicated to addressing complex challenges through applied engineering research, managing research grants and contracts and actively fostering partnerships with industry, government and academia, benefitting Texas A&M Engineering faculty and researchers. Technology transition efforts in TEES help move research from the lab to industry and consumers. Additionally, TEES enhances engineering expertise through workforce development by training professionals in emerging fields and engaging educators and students to inspire future engineers.
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About Deployable Energy
Factory made nuclear from the energy capital of the world. Deployable Energy builds microreactors designed for real-world operations. Our systems are engineered for rapid deployment, simple operation, and reliable power where traditional infrastructure can't reach. Learn more at: www.Deployable.Energy.
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Original text here: https://news.engineering.tamu.edu/news/2026/02/19/deployable-energy-announces-research-agreement-with-texas-am-engineering-experiment-station-to-advance-scalable-microreactor-technology/
Catawba Valley Community College and Gardner-Webb University Announce New Articulation Agreements
BOILING SPRINGS, North Carolina, Feb. 20 -- Gardner-Webb University issued the following news:
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Catawba Valley Community College and Gardner-Webb University Announce New Articulation Agreements
Partnerships Expand Transfer and Degree-Completion Opportunities for Students in Applied Science and Nursing
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Catawba Valley Community College (CVCC) and Gardner-Webb University have announced two new articulation agreements--the Comprehensive Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Pathway Agreement and the Bridge to Professional Advancement in Nursing Agreement--designed to create clear, seamless
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BOILING SPRINGS, North Carolina, Feb. 20 -- Gardner-Webb University issued the following news:
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Catawba Valley Community College and Gardner-Webb University Announce New Articulation Agreements
Partnerships Expand Transfer and Degree-Completion Opportunities for Students in Applied Science and Nursing
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Catawba Valley Community College (CVCC) and Gardner-Webb University have announced two new articulation agreements--the Comprehensive Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Pathway Agreement and the Bridge to Professional Advancement in Nursing Agreement--designed to create clear, seamlesspathways for students to continue their education beyond CVCC. Both programs expand transfer and degree-completion opportunities for students in applied science and nursing, reinforcing that both institutions have a shared commitment to workforce development, academic access, and student success.
"At Gardner-Webb University, we are committed to creating opportunities that remove barriers and open doors for students to advance their education and their careers," said Nate Evans, president of Gardner-Webb University. "These agreements with Catawba Valley Community College provide clear and achievable pathways for students. By aligning our programs, we are expanding access, supporting workforce needs, and helping more students take the next step toward professional advancement."
The first agreement establishes a pathway for students earning a degree from eligible CVCC Associate of Applied Science (AAS) programs to transfer up to 76 hours of credit toward a bachelor's degree at Gardner-Webb University. Students then complete their final coursework towards their four-year degree at GWU.
The second agreement creates a Bridge to Professional Advancement in Nursing, creating a seamless pathway for CVCC Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) students to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) at Gardner-Webb University. Following completion of the BSN, students may be eligible to continue their education in Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs at Gardner-Webb University.
"These two articulation agreements with Gardner-Webb University represent our shared commitment to creating clear and attainable pathways for students to achieve their educational and career goals," said Dr. Garrett D. Hinshaw, president of Catawba Valley Community College. "Whether students are completing an applied science degree or preparing to advance in the nursing profession, these partnerships ensure that the academic work completed at Catawba Valley Community College is fully recognized and can be applied seamlessly toward future educational opportunities."
Students interested in these pathways are encouraged to contact CVCC Student Services at 828-979-3334 or visit cvcc.edu/student-services for more information.
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About Catawba Valley Community College
Catawba Valley Community College empowers students to transform their communities and the state of North Carolina by providing exceptional learning experiences, premier workforce development, and engaging personal enrichment. As a comprehensive community college, CVCC offers a wide range of programs in university transfer, technical education, health sciences, community services, continuing education, and lifelong learning. Learn how you can SOAR at cvcc.edu.
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About Gardner-Webb
Gardner-Webb University is North Carolina's recognized leader in private, Christian higher education. A Carnegie-Classified Doctoral/Professional University, GWU is home to nine colleges and schools, more than 80 undergraduate and graduate majors, and a world-class faculty. Located on a beautiful 225-acre campus in Boiling Springs, N.C., Gardner-Webb prepares graduates to impact their chosen professions, equips them with the skills to advance the frontiers of knowledge, and inspires them to make a positive and lasting difference in the lives of others. Become More at gardner-webb.edu.
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Original text here: https://gardner-webb.edu/news/catawba-valley-and-gardner-webb-announce-agreements/
