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University of Kentucky: Day the Herculaneum scrolls began speaking again
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, June 26 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news:
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The day the Herculaneum scrolls began speaking again
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A media kit is available at https://engr.uky.edu/herculaneum.
The Vesuvius Challenge has achieved a historic breakthrough in the recovery of the Herculaneum scrolls -revealing new texts, titles and authors unknown to history and ushering in a new era for the study of the ancient world.
On Thursday, at the Biblioteca Nazionale di Napoli Vittorio Emanuele III -with Mount Vesuvius rising in the distance -lead researchers, collaborators and distinguished ... Show Full Article LEXINGTON, Kentucky, June 26 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * The day the Herculaneum scrolls began speaking again * A media kit is available at https://engr.uky.edu/herculaneum. The Vesuvius Challenge has achieved a historic breakthrough in the recovery of the Herculaneum scrolls -revealing new texts, titles and authors unknown to history and ushering in a new era for the study of the ancient world. On Thursday, at the Biblioteca Nazionale di Napoli Vittorio Emanuele III -with Mount Vesuvius rising in the distance -lead researchers, collaborators and distinguishedguests gathered to mark the milestone decades in the making.
The achievement underscores both the scale of the scientific breakthrough and the extraordinary international collaboration that made it possible.
It also marks a pivotal moment for a project the University of Kentucky has led for years -steadily advancing toward a goal many once thought impossible.
"For nearly two millennia, many of these texts have been physically preserved but intellectually inaccessible," Brent Seales, Vesuvius Challenge co-founder and the Stanley and Karen Pigman Chair of Heritage Science at the University of Kentucky, said. "Today -after years of interdisciplinary work combining advanced imaging, artificial intelligence (AI), academic research and an innovation contest -we are finally able to read them."
"Through this work, the University of Kentucky and its partners have become global leaders in digital heritage science -proving what is possible when innovation, collaboration and purpose come together," University of Kentucky Provost Robert S. DiPaola said. "This breakthrough shows that when we unite advanced technology with shared purpose, we can recover the past and open the door to discoveries that will shape the future."
Among the discoveries:
* Full virtual unwrapping of the surviving portion of PHerc. 1667 -revealing nearly 1.5 meters of text across 20 columns
* Recovery of more than 70 columns of text from PHerc. 172, housed at Oxford's Bodleian Library
* Identification of completely new books from the ancient world by Epicurean philosopher Philodemus, including On Vices, Book 1 and On Gods, Book 8
* Recovery of sufficient text to support new critical scholarly editions
The findings represent the most significant revelation of text since the earliest attempts to physically open the scrolls more than two centuries ago.
Scholars can now follow arguments, trace ideas across multiple columns and understand these works as complete compositions -rather than archaeological fragments.
A Lost Library Begins to Speak Again
Among the most significant breakthroughs announced is the recovery of substantial new text from PHerc. 1667 -a scroll housed in Naples, Italy.
Researchers have now virtually unwrapped the surviving portion of the scroll -revealing nearly 1.5 meters of continuous text and approximately 20 columns of writing.
"This scroll was deemed completely unreadable when part of it was opened in the 1980s," Federica Nicolardi, assistant professor in papyrology at the Universita degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, said. "While a few isolated letters were visible, overlapping layers obscured the writing, and the scroll was assigned a readability score of zero. But now, with virtual unwrapping, we can follow sustained arguments across multiple columns. That's a transformational shift."
Nicolardi leads a team of Vesuvius Challenge papyrologists whose contributions are essential to both the creation of machine learning models and to the interpretation of text from the scrolls.
Current team members include: Marzia D'Angelo, Killian Fleischer, Alessia Lavorante, Michael McOker, Maria Chiara Robustelli, Claudio Vergara, Rossella Villa.
Among the most significant breakthroughs announced is the recovery of substantial new text from PHerc. 1667 -a scroll housed in Naples, Italy. Paolo Verzone | National Geographic
Nicolardi says PHerc. 1667 survives today as only part of a once-complete scroll. It measures approximately 8 centimeters in height -less than half the size of a typical Herculaneum roll -and about 2 centimeters in diameter. Historical records from 1782 describe it as a compressed but largely intact object, with the same height as today but with a diameter more than twice as large. Subsequent attempts to physically open it damaged its structure and reduced its size.
"The scroll's handwriting and internal references suggest the artifact dates from the second century B.C. or possibly from the late third century B.C. -making it one of the oldest scrolls in the collection," she explained. "The date also places it firmly within the intellectual world of Hellenistic philosophy."
While the title and author remain unknown, both the early dating and its contents suggest a writer other than Philodemus of Gadara -the Greek philosopher whose works predominate the discoveries from Herculaneum papyri to date.
"The Herculaneum collection does include other authors, such as Epicurus himself and other Epicurean authors whose dates fit the proposed chronology," Lavorante said. "There are also books by the Stoic philosopher Chrysippus. So, it could be one of them -or someone entirely new."
According to the papyrological team's analysis, the text does appear to be a philosophical treatise concerned with ethics, arts and human behavior, likely reflecting Stoic thought.
"If this text had been found in Egypt or anywhere else, it would probably have been classified straight away as a Stoic text. The fact that it comes from a collection that is almost entirely Epicurean makes us more cautious in drawing conclusions," Nicolardi added. "But if the text is indeed a Stoic treatise, Chrysippus would be a good candidate for authorship, and the mention in the text of Aristocreon, Chrysippus' nephew and pupil, might point in the same direction."
As the third head of the Stoic school and one of its most influential thinkers, Chrysippus played a major role in shaping Stoic doctrine -yet very little of his own work survives. A new text that could plausibly be attributed to him would therefore be extremely important for understanding of early Stoicism. "This is not just a technical recovery -it's the return of a philosophical voice," Nicolardi said.
The recovered text preserves discussions of core Stoic concepts, including orme ( horme), or impulse, understood as the drive to act common to both humans and animals. The author appears to warn against excessive impulse - o pleonasmos kata ten ormen ( ho pleonasmos kata ten hormen -when reason fails to regulate behavior and leads to a harmful passion or diversion from one's goals.
Another key concept is phronesis ( phronesis ), or practical wisdom -the set of intellectual activities that guide one to make the right choices and to choose virtues over vices. "When framed in a Stoic context, phronesis is the highest virtue a person can possess, the means to distinguish what is good from what is evil, as well as what is neither good nor evil," Robustelli explained.
In another passage, the author writes:
"We will inquire into something, but we will not grasp it, if in some way we depart from ourselves and from our own nature."
"By 'our own nature,' the author appears to refer to human rationality and our innate inclination toward goodness (echoing Stoic philosophy), perhaps suggesting the use of reason and listening to one's inner drive are leading and crucial principles for seeking knowledge and virtue," Vergara said.
Additional Discovery: New Philodemus Text Identified
A second major breakthrough announced is the identification of a new book title within PHerc. 139.
In the final portion of the virtually unwrapped surface, papyrologists from the Vesuvius Challenge were able to read: Phi[lod]emou | peri theon E - Philodemus, On Gods, Book 8.
The overlined E is understood as a book number.
The presence of Philodemus' name -the most extensively attested Epicurean philosopher in the Herculaneum library -allows scholars to date the scroll to between the first century B.C. and the first century A.D.
The discovery is significant. For the first time, it establishes that On Gods was a multi-book work extending to at least eight books. Until now, only the first book was known (PHerc. 26).
Scholars are now reassessing related texts within the Herculaneum collection that address similar theological themes. Some -even if preserved under different titles -may belong to the same series.
Among these are:
* On the Lifestyle of the Gods (Peri tes ton theon diagoges), preserved in PHerc. 152/157
* Works concerning the nature of divine knowledge (PHerc. 89/1301/1383)
* Texts addressing providence (PHerc. 1670)
In addition to the end-title, early readings from the virtually unwrapped surface have revealed key theological terms and phrases that offer initial insight into the work's content.
These include references to:
* pronoia ("providence") and khoris prono[i]as ("without providence")
* theou ("god") and aorata ("invisible entities," including the divine)
* kata phusin ("according to nature")
* theoremasin ("theories")
* zoia / zoion ("living beings")
* ta mellonta ("future things")
* to noeron ("the intellective principle")
Taken together, these elements point to a sustained philosophical treatment of Epicurean theology, including the nature of the gods, the role of providence and the structure of the universe.
"This is a crucial piece of evidence for understanding Philodemus' work," D'Angelo said. "For the first time, we can situate On Gods within a broader structure and begin to see how these texts relate to one another as part of a sustained philosophical inquiry of theological concepts in circulation in Ancient Rome."
From Scanning to Scholarship
The breakthrough was made possible through high-resolution micro-CT scanning conducted at major international facilities, including Diamond Light Source in the United Kingdom and the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) in France.
Diamond Light Source uses intense synchrotron-generated X-rays to perform imaging at a level of resolution not achievable with conventional laboratory-based instruments.
"Using our I12 beamline -a high-energy beamline designed specifically for imaging -we worked in partnership with the Vesuvius Challenge and librarians from the University of Oxford to provide the first scan ever of a Herculaneum scroll housed in the Bodleian Libraries' collection, producing exceptionally detailed images of its internal structure." Elizabeth Shotton, with Diamond Light Source, said.
Vesuvius Challenge also capitalized on the increased capabilities of the first fourth-generation high-energy synchrotron at ESRF in Grenoble, France, which came online in 2020 after a 20-month shutdown and an investment of 150 million Euros from 21 nations.
"The beam produced by the Extremely Brilliant Source is both exceptionally fine and remarkably stable. At the new BM18 flagship beamline, it enables us to detect extremely subtle variations and reconstruct high-quality tomographic images," Alessandro Mirone, with ESRF, said. "Our role is to provide the most precise three-dimensional representation possible. These data serve as the foundation for the virtual unwrapping pipeline developed by the Vesuvius Challenge team, as well as for their neural network analysis."
The Vesuvius Challenge scans represent the largest dataset ever produced by ESRF. Individual scans generated datasets measuring as much as 300 terabytes per scroll -creating the most detailed three-dimensional maps of the carbonized artifacts to date.
The Role of the Vesuvius Challenge
Launched in 2023, the Vesuvius Challenge transformed a long-standing scholarly problem into a global, open competition -mobilizing researchers, engineers and citizen scientists to do what had never been done before: read the Herculaneum scrolls without physically opening them.
The initiative built on decades of work led by Seales -and a team of researchers with University of Kentucky's EduceLab -who demonstrated machine learning could detect ink hidden within X-ray scans of carbonized papyri. With that proof of concept, Seales joined Silicon Valley leaders Nat Friedman and Daniel Gross to launch a $1 million global challenge aimed at accelerating progress.
Through the competition, Seales' team released open-source software and high-resolution 3D X-ray images from two intact scrolls and several fragments.
The response was immediate and transformative.
What began as an ambitious experiment quickly became a breakthrough - reading the first letters from within the scrolls within months and demonstrating that large-scale recovery was within reach.
Today, the Vesuvius Challenge has a dedicated team of researchers and technical experts who support contestants with preconditioned data, new tools and improved access to the scroll scans.
"The challenge is ongoing; we need everyone's help to read the scrolls, and a new web interface at scrollprize.org makes it easier than ever for individuals to access the data and participate," Giorgio Angelotti, project lead with the Vesuvius Challenge, said.
At its core, the Vesuvius Challenge has become more than a competition. It's collaborative effort to recover a lost library -powered by shared data, open innovation and a global community united by a common goal: bringing ancient voices back to life.
"The scrolls have always been a passion project -bringing together people from all walks of life to recover pieces of our shared history," Sean Johnson, former contestant who now works on the Vesuvius Challenge technical team, said. "From the moment I read my first letter, I was hooked. There is nothing like uncovering text no one has seen in two millennia, alongside a community just as driven to see it through."
From Breakthrough to Cultural Recovery
For centuries, the study of ancient papyri has been constrained by fragmentary evidence and the physical limitations of fragile artifacts.
Today's breakthrough marks a turning point -not in technology, but in purpose.
As new texts are emerging faster than ever from the carbonized papyri, the focus is shifting from the engineers and computer scientists designing high-tech tools to the experienced papyrologists, classicists and historians who can interpret, contextualize and ultimately bring these ancient works back into human knowledge.
"This is no longer just about imaging or machine learning," Seales said. "Now we need experts who can read, edit and understand what they are saying."
More than 600 Herculaneum scrolls remain unopened.
Recovering them has become a truly international effort -uniting research institutions, libraries and cultural heritage organizations across Europe and the United States to restore one of the most important surviving libraries of the ancient world.
The implication is profound.
It's about the enduring power of human connection. How far will we go to preserve it?
Across 2,000 years, across languages, cultures and civilizations, people continue to reach for one another through words.
"Today, we are hearing voices that have been silent for 2,000 years," Seales said. "For the first time, we are uncovering and reading them -but most importantly -we are beginning to understand them."
The groundbreaking work has garnered widespread global media coverage, with National Geographic among the outlets highlighting the announcement.
More information, including images and video, is available on the Herculaneum discovery website.
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Original text here: https://research.uky.edu/news/day-herculaneum-scrolls-began-speaking-again
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The day the Herculaneum scrolls began speaking again
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A media kit is available at https://engr.uky.edu/herculaneum.
The Vesuvius Challenge has achieved a historic breakthrough in the recovery of the Herculaneum scrolls -revealing new texts, titles and authors unknown to history and ushering in a new era for the study of the ancient world.
On Thursday, at the Biblioteca Nazionale di Napoli Vittorio Emanuele III -with Mount Vesuvius rising in the distance -lead researchers, collaborators and distinguished ... Show Full Article LEXINGTON, Kentucky, June 26 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * The day the Herculaneum scrolls began speaking again * A media kit is available at https://engr.uky.edu/herculaneum. The Vesuvius Challenge has achieved a historic breakthrough in the recovery of the Herculaneum scrolls -revealing new texts, titles and authors unknown to history and ushering in a new era for the study of the ancient world. On Thursday, at the Biblioteca Nazionale di Napoli Vittorio Emanuele III -with Mount Vesuvius rising in the distance -lead researchers, collaborators and distinguishedguests gathered to mark the milestone decades in the making.
The achievement underscores both the scale of the scientific breakthrough and the extraordinary international collaboration that made it possible.
It also marks a pivotal moment for a project the University of Kentucky has led for years -steadily advancing toward a goal many once thought impossible.
"For nearly two millennia, many of these texts have been physically preserved but intellectually inaccessible," Brent Seales, Vesuvius Challenge co-founder and the Stanley and Karen Pigman Chair of Heritage Science at the University of Kentucky, said. "Today -after years of interdisciplinary work combining advanced imaging, artificial intelligence (AI), academic research and an innovation contest -we are finally able to read them."
"Through this work, the University of Kentucky and its partners have become global leaders in digital heritage science -proving what is possible when innovation, collaboration and purpose come together," University of Kentucky Provost Robert S. DiPaola said. "This breakthrough shows that when we unite advanced technology with shared purpose, we can recover the past and open the door to discoveries that will shape the future."
Among the discoveries:
* Full virtual unwrapping of the surviving portion of PHerc. 1667 -revealing nearly 1.5 meters of text across 20 columns
* Recovery of more than 70 columns of text from PHerc. 172, housed at Oxford's Bodleian Library
* Identification of completely new books from the ancient world by Epicurean philosopher Philodemus, including On Vices, Book 1 and On Gods, Book 8
* Recovery of sufficient text to support new critical scholarly editions
The findings represent the most significant revelation of text since the earliest attempts to physically open the scrolls more than two centuries ago.
Scholars can now follow arguments, trace ideas across multiple columns and understand these works as complete compositions -rather than archaeological fragments.
A Lost Library Begins to Speak Again
Among the most significant breakthroughs announced is the recovery of substantial new text from PHerc. 1667 -a scroll housed in Naples, Italy.
Researchers have now virtually unwrapped the surviving portion of the scroll -revealing nearly 1.5 meters of continuous text and approximately 20 columns of writing.
"This scroll was deemed completely unreadable when part of it was opened in the 1980s," Federica Nicolardi, assistant professor in papyrology at the Universita degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, said. "While a few isolated letters were visible, overlapping layers obscured the writing, and the scroll was assigned a readability score of zero. But now, with virtual unwrapping, we can follow sustained arguments across multiple columns. That's a transformational shift."
Nicolardi leads a team of Vesuvius Challenge papyrologists whose contributions are essential to both the creation of machine learning models and to the interpretation of text from the scrolls.
Current team members include: Marzia D'Angelo, Killian Fleischer, Alessia Lavorante, Michael McOker, Maria Chiara Robustelli, Claudio Vergara, Rossella Villa.
Among the most significant breakthroughs announced is the recovery of substantial new text from PHerc. 1667 -a scroll housed in Naples, Italy. Paolo Verzone | National Geographic
Nicolardi says PHerc. 1667 survives today as only part of a once-complete scroll. It measures approximately 8 centimeters in height -less than half the size of a typical Herculaneum roll -and about 2 centimeters in diameter. Historical records from 1782 describe it as a compressed but largely intact object, with the same height as today but with a diameter more than twice as large. Subsequent attempts to physically open it damaged its structure and reduced its size.
"The scroll's handwriting and internal references suggest the artifact dates from the second century B.C. or possibly from the late third century B.C. -making it one of the oldest scrolls in the collection," she explained. "The date also places it firmly within the intellectual world of Hellenistic philosophy."
While the title and author remain unknown, both the early dating and its contents suggest a writer other than Philodemus of Gadara -the Greek philosopher whose works predominate the discoveries from Herculaneum papyri to date.
"The Herculaneum collection does include other authors, such as Epicurus himself and other Epicurean authors whose dates fit the proposed chronology," Lavorante said. "There are also books by the Stoic philosopher Chrysippus. So, it could be one of them -or someone entirely new."
According to the papyrological team's analysis, the text does appear to be a philosophical treatise concerned with ethics, arts and human behavior, likely reflecting Stoic thought.
"If this text had been found in Egypt or anywhere else, it would probably have been classified straight away as a Stoic text. The fact that it comes from a collection that is almost entirely Epicurean makes us more cautious in drawing conclusions," Nicolardi added. "But if the text is indeed a Stoic treatise, Chrysippus would be a good candidate for authorship, and the mention in the text of Aristocreon, Chrysippus' nephew and pupil, might point in the same direction."
As the third head of the Stoic school and one of its most influential thinkers, Chrysippus played a major role in shaping Stoic doctrine -yet very little of his own work survives. A new text that could plausibly be attributed to him would therefore be extremely important for understanding of early Stoicism. "This is not just a technical recovery -it's the return of a philosophical voice," Nicolardi said.
The recovered text preserves discussions of core Stoic concepts, including orme ( horme), or impulse, understood as the drive to act common to both humans and animals. The author appears to warn against excessive impulse - o pleonasmos kata ten ormen ( ho pleonasmos kata ten hormen -when reason fails to regulate behavior and leads to a harmful passion or diversion from one's goals.
Another key concept is phronesis ( phronesis ), or practical wisdom -the set of intellectual activities that guide one to make the right choices and to choose virtues over vices. "When framed in a Stoic context, phronesis is the highest virtue a person can possess, the means to distinguish what is good from what is evil, as well as what is neither good nor evil," Robustelli explained.
In another passage, the author writes:
"We will inquire into something, but we will not grasp it, if in some way we depart from ourselves and from our own nature."
"By 'our own nature,' the author appears to refer to human rationality and our innate inclination toward goodness (echoing Stoic philosophy), perhaps suggesting the use of reason and listening to one's inner drive are leading and crucial principles for seeking knowledge and virtue," Vergara said.
Additional Discovery: New Philodemus Text Identified
A second major breakthrough announced is the identification of a new book title within PHerc. 139.
In the final portion of the virtually unwrapped surface, papyrologists from the Vesuvius Challenge were able to read: Phi[lod]emou | peri theon E - Philodemus, On Gods, Book 8.
The overlined E is understood as a book number.
The presence of Philodemus' name -the most extensively attested Epicurean philosopher in the Herculaneum library -allows scholars to date the scroll to between the first century B.C. and the first century A.D.
The discovery is significant. For the first time, it establishes that On Gods was a multi-book work extending to at least eight books. Until now, only the first book was known (PHerc. 26).
Scholars are now reassessing related texts within the Herculaneum collection that address similar theological themes. Some -even if preserved under different titles -may belong to the same series.
Among these are:
* On the Lifestyle of the Gods (Peri tes ton theon diagoges), preserved in PHerc. 152/157
* Works concerning the nature of divine knowledge (PHerc. 89/1301/1383)
* Texts addressing providence (PHerc. 1670)
In addition to the end-title, early readings from the virtually unwrapped surface have revealed key theological terms and phrases that offer initial insight into the work's content.
These include references to:
* pronoia ("providence") and khoris prono[i]as ("without providence")
* theou ("god") and aorata ("invisible entities," including the divine)
* kata phusin ("according to nature")
* theoremasin ("theories")
* zoia / zoion ("living beings")
* ta mellonta ("future things")
* to noeron ("the intellective principle")
Taken together, these elements point to a sustained philosophical treatment of Epicurean theology, including the nature of the gods, the role of providence and the structure of the universe.
"This is a crucial piece of evidence for understanding Philodemus' work," D'Angelo said. "For the first time, we can situate On Gods within a broader structure and begin to see how these texts relate to one another as part of a sustained philosophical inquiry of theological concepts in circulation in Ancient Rome."
From Scanning to Scholarship
The breakthrough was made possible through high-resolution micro-CT scanning conducted at major international facilities, including Diamond Light Source in the United Kingdom and the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) in France.
Diamond Light Source uses intense synchrotron-generated X-rays to perform imaging at a level of resolution not achievable with conventional laboratory-based instruments.
"Using our I12 beamline -a high-energy beamline designed specifically for imaging -we worked in partnership with the Vesuvius Challenge and librarians from the University of Oxford to provide the first scan ever of a Herculaneum scroll housed in the Bodleian Libraries' collection, producing exceptionally detailed images of its internal structure." Elizabeth Shotton, with Diamond Light Source, said.
Vesuvius Challenge also capitalized on the increased capabilities of the first fourth-generation high-energy synchrotron at ESRF in Grenoble, France, which came online in 2020 after a 20-month shutdown and an investment of 150 million Euros from 21 nations.
"The beam produced by the Extremely Brilliant Source is both exceptionally fine and remarkably stable. At the new BM18 flagship beamline, it enables us to detect extremely subtle variations and reconstruct high-quality tomographic images," Alessandro Mirone, with ESRF, said. "Our role is to provide the most precise three-dimensional representation possible. These data serve as the foundation for the virtual unwrapping pipeline developed by the Vesuvius Challenge team, as well as for their neural network analysis."
The Vesuvius Challenge scans represent the largest dataset ever produced by ESRF. Individual scans generated datasets measuring as much as 300 terabytes per scroll -creating the most detailed three-dimensional maps of the carbonized artifacts to date.
The Role of the Vesuvius Challenge
Launched in 2023, the Vesuvius Challenge transformed a long-standing scholarly problem into a global, open competition -mobilizing researchers, engineers and citizen scientists to do what had never been done before: read the Herculaneum scrolls without physically opening them.
The initiative built on decades of work led by Seales -and a team of researchers with University of Kentucky's EduceLab -who demonstrated machine learning could detect ink hidden within X-ray scans of carbonized papyri. With that proof of concept, Seales joined Silicon Valley leaders Nat Friedman and Daniel Gross to launch a $1 million global challenge aimed at accelerating progress.
Through the competition, Seales' team released open-source software and high-resolution 3D X-ray images from two intact scrolls and several fragments.
The response was immediate and transformative.
What began as an ambitious experiment quickly became a breakthrough - reading the first letters from within the scrolls within months and demonstrating that large-scale recovery was within reach.
Today, the Vesuvius Challenge has a dedicated team of researchers and technical experts who support contestants with preconditioned data, new tools and improved access to the scroll scans.
"The challenge is ongoing; we need everyone's help to read the scrolls, and a new web interface at scrollprize.org makes it easier than ever for individuals to access the data and participate," Giorgio Angelotti, project lead with the Vesuvius Challenge, said.
At its core, the Vesuvius Challenge has become more than a competition. It's collaborative effort to recover a lost library -powered by shared data, open innovation and a global community united by a common goal: bringing ancient voices back to life.
"The scrolls have always been a passion project -bringing together people from all walks of life to recover pieces of our shared history," Sean Johnson, former contestant who now works on the Vesuvius Challenge technical team, said. "From the moment I read my first letter, I was hooked. There is nothing like uncovering text no one has seen in two millennia, alongside a community just as driven to see it through."
From Breakthrough to Cultural Recovery
For centuries, the study of ancient papyri has been constrained by fragmentary evidence and the physical limitations of fragile artifacts.
Today's breakthrough marks a turning point -not in technology, but in purpose.
As new texts are emerging faster than ever from the carbonized papyri, the focus is shifting from the engineers and computer scientists designing high-tech tools to the experienced papyrologists, classicists and historians who can interpret, contextualize and ultimately bring these ancient works back into human knowledge.
"This is no longer just about imaging or machine learning," Seales said. "Now we need experts who can read, edit and understand what they are saying."
More than 600 Herculaneum scrolls remain unopened.
Recovering them has become a truly international effort -uniting research institutions, libraries and cultural heritage organizations across Europe and the United States to restore one of the most important surviving libraries of the ancient world.
The implication is profound.
It's about the enduring power of human connection. How far will we go to preserve it?
Across 2,000 years, across languages, cultures and civilizations, people continue to reach for one another through words.
"Today, we are hearing voices that have been silent for 2,000 years," Seales said. "For the first time, we are uncovering and reading them -but most importantly -we are beginning to understand them."
The groundbreaking work has garnered widespread global media coverage, with National Geographic among the outlets highlighting the announcement.
More information, including images and video, is available on the Herculaneum discovery website.
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Original text here: https://research.uky.edu/news/day-herculaneum-scrolls-began-speaking-again
Nottingham expert elected to prestigious United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child
BIRMINGHAM, England, June 26 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release:
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Nottingham expert elected to prestigious United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child
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University of Nottingham expert Aoife Nolan, Professor of International Human Rights Law in the School of Law, has been elected to the prestigious United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child for the 2027-2031 term.
The Committee on the Rights of the Child is a body of 18 independent experts responsible for monitoring the implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child by States ... Show Full Article BIRMINGHAM, England, June 26 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * Nottingham expert elected to prestigious United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child * University of Nottingham expert Aoife Nolan, Professor of International Human Rights Law in the School of Law, has been elected to the prestigious United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child for the 2027-2031 term. The Committee on the Rights of the Child is a body of 18 independent experts responsible for monitoring the implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child by StatesParties around the world. The election took place during a session of the United Nations Geneal Assembly on 23 June.
Professor Nolan was selected and nominated as Ireland's candidate following an expression of interest and competitive selection process led by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, in recognition of her expertise and extensive experience in the field of children's rights.
I am profoundly honoured to have been elected to the Committee. From climate change to poverty and inequality to armed conflict to digital technologies, children and their rights are under enormous pressure across the world. As an independent expert member of the Committee, I will bring all my experience and energy to bear in advancing the CRC's work on the key challenges faced by children globally. The task of making children's rights real in practice has never been more important." Aoife Nolan, Professor of International Human Rights Law, School of Law
An internationally recognised expert in human rights law, Professor Nolan has more than 20 years of professional experience working on children's rights across legal, policy, practitioner and academic settings. At the University of Nottingham, she serves as Director of the Human Rights Law Centre. She also co-leads Doughty Street Chambers' Children's Rights Group and is a member of the Doughty Street International Steering Group.
She also currently sits as President of the Council of Europe's European Committee of Social Rights (ECSR), the leading European monitoring mechanism on economic and social rights. She has served as an independent expert member of the Committee since 2017 and was its Vice-President from 2021 to 2022.
Alongside her leadership roles, Professor Nolan has built an outstanding international reputation through her research on children's rights, human rights and constitutional law. Her work has helped shape legal and policy debates at national, regional and international levels.
In her new role, Professor Nolan will contribute to the Committee's vital work overseeing state compliance with the Convention on the Rights of the Child, including examining periodic reports submitted by States Parties and helping to develop authoritative guidance on children's rights.
In a statement, Minister Helen McEntee, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade of Ireland, said:
Professor Aoife Nolan brings over 20 years of professional experience in children's rights, working within the legal, policy, practitioner and scholarly fields and is a leading voice in the field of research in children's rights, human rights and constitutional law. I wish Professor Nolan every success in her new role and reiterate Ireland's strong support for the critical work of the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child." Minister Helen McEntee, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade of Ireland
Professor Nolan's prestigious election reflects both her exceptional standing in the field and the University of Nottingham's commitment to advancing world-leading research and impact in human rights and social justice.
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About the University of Nottingham
Ranked 97 in the world and 17th in the UK by the QS World University Rankings, the University of Nottingham is a founding member of Russell Group of research-intensive universities. Studying at the University of Nottingham is a life-changing experience, and we pride ourselves on unlocking the potential of our students. We have a pioneering spirit, expressed in the vision of our founder Sir Jesse Boot, which has seen us lead the way in establishing campuses in China and Malaysia - part of a globally connected network of education, research and industrial engagement.
Nottingham was crowned Sports University of the Year by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024 - the third time it has been given the honour since 2018 - and by the Daily Mail University Guide 2024.
The university is among the best universities in the UK for the strength of our research, positioned seventh for research power in the UK according to REF 2021. The birthplace of discoveries such as MRI and ibuprofen, our innovations transform lives and tackle global problems such as sustainable food supplies, ending modern slavery, developing greener transport, and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
The university is a major employer and industry partner - locally and globally - and our graduates are the third most targeted by the UK's top employers, according to The Graduate Market in 2024 report by High Fliers Research. Alongside Nottingham Trent University, we lead the Universities for Nottingham initiative, a pioneering collaboration between the city's two world-class institutions to improve levels of prosperity, opportunity, sustainability, health and wellbeing for residents in the city and region we are proud to call home.
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Original text here: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/nottm-expert-elected-to-un-committee-on-the-rights-of-the-child
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Nottingham expert elected to prestigious United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child
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University of Nottingham expert Aoife Nolan, Professor of International Human Rights Law in the School of Law, has been elected to the prestigious United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child for the 2027-2031 term.
The Committee on the Rights of the Child is a body of 18 independent experts responsible for monitoring the implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child by States ... Show Full Article BIRMINGHAM, England, June 26 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * Nottingham expert elected to prestigious United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child * University of Nottingham expert Aoife Nolan, Professor of International Human Rights Law in the School of Law, has been elected to the prestigious United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child for the 2027-2031 term. The Committee on the Rights of the Child is a body of 18 independent experts responsible for monitoring the implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child by StatesParties around the world. The election took place during a session of the United Nations Geneal Assembly on 23 June.
Professor Nolan was selected and nominated as Ireland's candidate following an expression of interest and competitive selection process led by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, in recognition of her expertise and extensive experience in the field of children's rights.
I am profoundly honoured to have been elected to the Committee. From climate change to poverty and inequality to armed conflict to digital technologies, children and their rights are under enormous pressure across the world. As an independent expert member of the Committee, I will bring all my experience and energy to bear in advancing the CRC's work on the key challenges faced by children globally. The task of making children's rights real in practice has never been more important." Aoife Nolan, Professor of International Human Rights Law, School of Law
An internationally recognised expert in human rights law, Professor Nolan has more than 20 years of professional experience working on children's rights across legal, policy, practitioner and academic settings. At the University of Nottingham, she serves as Director of the Human Rights Law Centre. She also co-leads Doughty Street Chambers' Children's Rights Group and is a member of the Doughty Street International Steering Group.
She also currently sits as President of the Council of Europe's European Committee of Social Rights (ECSR), the leading European monitoring mechanism on economic and social rights. She has served as an independent expert member of the Committee since 2017 and was its Vice-President from 2021 to 2022.
Alongside her leadership roles, Professor Nolan has built an outstanding international reputation through her research on children's rights, human rights and constitutional law. Her work has helped shape legal and policy debates at national, regional and international levels.
In her new role, Professor Nolan will contribute to the Committee's vital work overseeing state compliance with the Convention on the Rights of the Child, including examining periodic reports submitted by States Parties and helping to develop authoritative guidance on children's rights.
In a statement, Minister Helen McEntee, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade of Ireland, said:
Professor Aoife Nolan brings over 20 years of professional experience in children's rights, working within the legal, policy, practitioner and scholarly fields and is a leading voice in the field of research in children's rights, human rights and constitutional law. I wish Professor Nolan every success in her new role and reiterate Ireland's strong support for the critical work of the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child." Minister Helen McEntee, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade of Ireland
Professor Nolan's prestigious election reflects both her exceptional standing in the field and the University of Nottingham's commitment to advancing world-leading research and impact in human rights and social justice.
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Notes to editors:
About the University of Nottingham
Ranked 97 in the world and 17th in the UK by the QS World University Rankings, the University of Nottingham is a founding member of Russell Group of research-intensive universities. Studying at the University of Nottingham is a life-changing experience, and we pride ourselves on unlocking the potential of our students. We have a pioneering spirit, expressed in the vision of our founder Sir Jesse Boot, which has seen us lead the way in establishing campuses in China and Malaysia - part of a globally connected network of education, research and industrial engagement.
Nottingham was crowned Sports University of the Year by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024 - the third time it has been given the honour since 2018 - and by the Daily Mail University Guide 2024.
The university is among the best universities in the UK for the strength of our research, positioned seventh for research power in the UK according to REF 2021. The birthplace of discoveries such as MRI and ibuprofen, our innovations transform lives and tackle global problems such as sustainable food supplies, ending modern slavery, developing greener transport, and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
The university is a major employer and industry partner - locally and globally - and our graduates are the third most targeted by the UK's top employers, according to The Graduate Market in 2024 report by High Fliers Research. Alongside Nottingham Trent University, we lead the Universities for Nottingham initiative, a pioneering collaboration between the city's two world-class institutions to improve levels of prosperity, opportunity, sustainability, health and wellbeing for residents in the city and region we are proud to call home.
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Original text here: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/nottm-expert-elected-to-un-committee-on-the-rights-of-the-child
Nancy and Les Juneau Make Historic Commitment to UGA Engineering
ATHENS, Georgia, June 26 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news:
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Nancy and Les Juneau make historic commitment to UGA Engineering
A $5 million commitment advances the college and opens doors for future Bulldog engineers
By Lillian Ballance
Nancy and Les Juneau have made a transformational investment in the future of the University of Georgia College of Engineering to open the doors for future engineers and drive the college's vision forward. Their $5 million investment will advance the college's strategic priorities and provide need-based scholarship support for engineering ... Show Full Article ATHENS, Georgia, June 26 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * Nancy and Les Juneau make historic commitment to UGA Engineering A $5 million commitment advances the college and opens doors for future Bulldog engineers By Lillian Ballance Nancy and Les Juneau have made a transformational investment in the future of the University of Georgia College of Engineering to open the doors for future engineers and drive the college's vision forward. Their $5 million investment will advance the college's strategic priorities and provide need-based scholarship support for engineeringstudents beginning in fall 2026.
"Nancy and Les Juneau have shaped so many areas of the University of Georgia," said President Jere W. Morehead. "Their most recent gift will have a profound impact on the College of Engineering and support future generations of students across our campus. We are truly grateful for their incredible generosity and continued dedication to this institution."
The largest portion of the commitment, $4 million, will provide enduring support for the college's leadership and strategic priorities. The remaining $1 million will fund the Juneau Construction Company Engineering Scholarship Fund, offering need-based support to undergraduate students in the college beginning in fall 2026.
Additionally, a $1 million match from the University of Georgia Foundation will establish the Nancy and Les Juneau Scholarship Fund to extend need-based support to students in the College of Veterinary Medicine, the Mary Frances Early College of Education and the Jere W. Morehead Honors College.
"Les and I have always believed that education is the ultimate foundation for success, and we have seen firsthand the incredible impact UGA Engineering students and alumni have on our industry every day," Nancy Juneau said. "We are honored to support the College of Engineering, and we are equally thrilled that matching funds allow us to extend this vital support to future leaders in veterinary medicine, education and the Morehead Honors College. This commitment is about breaking down financial barriers and ensuring that talented students across campus have the opportunity to build their own legacy as Bulldogs."
Nancy, a UGA alumna (BSED '82), and Les co-founded Atlanta-based Juneau Construction Company, a premier construction firm in the Southeast. Juneau has been a dedicated partner to UGA engineering since the college's founding in 2012 by supporting students through guest lectures, career fairs, student organizations and participation as a Corporate Partner and Employer of the Day.
"We are beyond grateful to the Juneaus for their steadfast support of the UGA College of Engineering," said Dean Alex Orso. "Their investment -- the largest individual commitment in the college's history -- will impact countless students for many years to come and sends a powerful message about what this college can achieve."
The Juneau's generosity has touched every corner of UGA. They have made annual contributions to every UGA school and college as well as the Juneau Construction Company Professorship in Civil Engineering, Delta Hall in Washington, D.C., Georgia Women Give and the creation of several Georgia Commitment Scholarships. Nancy, a 2026 UGA Alumni Merit Award recipient, serves as a trustee of the UGA Foundation, while Les is an active member of the UGA College of Engineering Advisory Board.
Nancy and Les' commitment reflects a long partnership with UGA and a deep belief in the power of education to change lives. Their investment will strengthen the engineering college, broaden access for students who need it most and continue their lasting legacy within engineering and across the University of Georgia for generations to come.
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Nancy and Les Juneau make historic commitment to UGA Engineering
A $5 million commitment advances the college and opens doors for future Bulldog engineers
By Lillian Ballance
Nancy and Les Juneau have made a transformational investment in the future of the University of Georgia College of Engineering to open the doors for future engineers and drive the college's vision forward. Their $5 million investment will advance the college's strategic priorities and provide need-based scholarship support for engineering ... Show Full Article ATHENS, Georgia, June 26 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * Nancy and Les Juneau make historic commitment to UGA Engineering A $5 million commitment advances the college and opens doors for future Bulldog engineers By Lillian Ballance Nancy and Les Juneau have made a transformational investment in the future of the University of Georgia College of Engineering to open the doors for future engineers and drive the college's vision forward. Their $5 million investment will advance the college's strategic priorities and provide need-based scholarship support for engineeringstudents beginning in fall 2026.
"Nancy and Les Juneau have shaped so many areas of the University of Georgia," said President Jere W. Morehead. "Their most recent gift will have a profound impact on the College of Engineering and support future generations of students across our campus. We are truly grateful for their incredible generosity and continued dedication to this institution."
The largest portion of the commitment, $4 million, will provide enduring support for the college's leadership and strategic priorities. The remaining $1 million will fund the Juneau Construction Company Engineering Scholarship Fund, offering need-based support to undergraduate students in the college beginning in fall 2026.
Additionally, a $1 million match from the University of Georgia Foundation will establish the Nancy and Les Juneau Scholarship Fund to extend need-based support to students in the College of Veterinary Medicine, the Mary Frances Early College of Education and the Jere W. Morehead Honors College.
"Les and I have always believed that education is the ultimate foundation for success, and we have seen firsthand the incredible impact UGA Engineering students and alumni have on our industry every day," Nancy Juneau said. "We are honored to support the College of Engineering, and we are equally thrilled that matching funds allow us to extend this vital support to future leaders in veterinary medicine, education and the Morehead Honors College. This commitment is about breaking down financial barriers and ensuring that talented students across campus have the opportunity to build their own legacy as Bulldogs."
Nancy, a UGA alumna (BSED '82), and Les co-founded Atlanta-based Juneau Construction Company, a premier construction firm in the Southeast. Juneau has been a dedicated partner to UGA engineering since the college's founding in 2012 by supporting students through guest lectures, career fairs, student organizations and participation as a Corporate Partner and Employer of the Day.
"We are beyond grateful to the Juneaus for their steadfast support of the UGA College of Engineering," said Dean Alex Orso. "Their investment -- the largest individual commitment in the college's history -- will impact countless students for many years to come and sends a powerful message about what this college can achieve."
The Juneau's generosity has touched every corner of UGA. They have made annual contributions to every UGA school and college as well as the Juneau Construction Company Professorship in Civil Engineering, Delta Hall in Washington, D.C., Georgia Women Give and the creation of several Georgia Commitment Scholarships. Nancy, a 2026 UGA Alumni Merit Award recipient, serves as a trustee of the UGA Foundation, while Les is an active member of the UGA College of Engineering Advisory Board.
Nancy and Les' commitment reflects a long partnership with UGA and a deep belief in the power of education to change lives. Their investment will strengthen the engineering college, broaden access for students who need it most and continue their lasting legacy within engineering and across the University of Georgia for generations to come.
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Lafayette College: Electrical and Computer Engineering Students Strive to Improve Lives, Preserve Human Independence
EASTON, Pennsylvania, June 26 -- Lafayette College issued the following news:
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Electrical and computer engineering students strive to improve lives, preserve human independence
ECE students demonstrate smart walking assistive device and autonomous tour guide robot
By Bryan Hay
After four years learning how Lafayette Engineering strives to improve the human condition, Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Department seniors this semester completed and demonstrated how technology and fertile imaginations can come together to enhance quality of life.
Supervised by Yih-Choung Yu, associate ... Show Full Article EASTON, Pennsylvania, June 26 -- Lafayette College issued the following news: * * * Electrical and computer engineering students strive to improve lives, preserve human independence ECE students demonstrate smart walking assistive device and autonomous tour guide robot By Bryan Hay After four years learning how Lafayette Engineering strives to improve the human condition, Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Department seniors this semester completed and demonstrated how technology and fertile imaginations can come together to enhance quality of life. Supervised by Yih-Choung Yu, associateprofessor and acting department head of ECE, this year's senior projects involved a smart walking assistive device (a rollator) and an autonomous tour guide robot, an adaption of the aluminum-framed self-driving wheelchair developed last year.
With an extensive background in other wheelchair designs to improve patient mobility and independence, Yu is always eager to see his students' designs in action.
"I'm always impressed by the dedication and enthusiasm of our students and their attention to detail, from their designs to budget management," said Yu as his students demonstrated their projects in the hallway on the fourth floor of Acopian Engineering Center under the watchful eyes of students, faculty, and visitors, including Ismail Jouny, Charles A. Dana Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering.
A member of the team that developed the autonomous tour guide robot, Jaden Wurm '26 (electrical and computer engineering) explained how the built-in mapping system and interactive tablet could assist a campus visitor with physical limitations to tour the campus.
"Eventually, we'd like to incorporate AI into the design so you could talk with the robot using a microphone, which would help with navigation," he said, adding that the team also considered comfort by choosing softer tires for a smooth ride and a steady speed to keep the user from being disoriented.
"The point of this robot is to give tours, so allowing for that integration of the visual, audio, and comfort was a key aspect of the design," Wurm said.
His experiences in ECE validated his decision four years ago to select Lafayette and its respected Engineering Division.
"Working with the team definitely prepared me for the real world, and Lafayette is really good at providing an undergraduate education that offers the challenge of a graduate-level program," added Wurm, who plans to work in a bio mechanical research lab.
Daly Gibson '26 (electrical and computer engineering) was a member of the team that developed the smart walking assistive device, designed to climb stairs and potentially help an individual with mobility challenges carry groceries or personal items, and maintain independence.
"I've never seen a creature like this before," said Jouny, curiously observing the unusual design. "Let's go. Send it."
With three rotating wheels on each axle, the rollator can climb stairs with a payload. Set into motion, it looks like an adaptive hermit crab crawling over uneven terrain.
"A strange beast for sure," Gibson said, smiling.
She's planning a career in electrical and computer engineering and knows her Lafayette education has prepared her for any opportunity that presents itself.
"One of the things I like about this program is it gives a very broad overview of the field, so you can really go into anything you're interested in," she said. "I've really enjoyed being able to combine my engineering classes with other classes."
"One of the reasons I came here was because I could take tons of liberal arts classes," Gibson, a pianist, said. "I did my thesis on combining electrical engineering, computer science, and music. The combination of the humanities and engineering distinguishes Lafayette from many other schools. That's a really wonderful opportunity Lafayette has given me."
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Original text here: https://news.lafayette.edu/2026/06/25/electrical-and-computer-engineering-students-strive-to-improve-lives-preserve-human-independence/
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Electrical and computer engineering students strive to improve lives, preserve human independence
ECE students demonstrate smart walking assistive device and autonomous tour guide robot
By Bryan Hay
After four years learning how Lafayette Engineering strives to improve the human condition, Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Department seniors this semester completed and demonstrated how technology and fertile imaginations can come together to enhance quality of life.
Supervised by Yih-Choung Yu, associate ... Show Full Article EASTON, Pennsylvania, June 26 -- Lafayette College issued the following news: * * * Electrical and computer engineering students strive to improve lives, preserve human independence ECE students demonstrate smart walking assistive device and autonomous tour guide robot By Bryan Hay After four years learning how Lafayette Engineering strives to improve the human condition, Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Department seniors this semester completed and demonstrated how technology and fertile imaginations can come together to enhance quality of life. Supervised by Yih-Choung Yu, associateprofessor and acting department head of ECE, this year's senior projects involved a smart walking assistive device (a rollator) and an autonomous tour guide robot, an adaption of the aluminum-framed self-driving wheelchair developed last year.
With an extensive background in other wheelchair designs to improve patient mobility and independence, Yu is always eager to see his students' designs in action.
"I'm always impressed by the dedication and enthusiasm of our students and their attention to detail, from their designs to budget management," said Yu as his students demonstrated their projects in the hallway on the fourth floor of Acopian Engineering Center under the watchful eyes of students, faculty, and visitors, including Ismail Jouny, Charles A. Dana Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering.
A member of the team that developed the autonomous tour guide robot, Jaden Wurm '26 (electrical and computer engineering) explained how the built-in mapping system and interactive tablet could assist a campus visitor with physical limitations to tour the campus.
"Eventually, we'd like to incorporate AI into the design so you could talk with the robot using a microphone, which would help with navigation," he said, adding that the team also considered comfort by choosing softer tires for a smooth ride and a steady speed to keep the user from being disoriented.
"The point of this robot is to give tours, so allowing for that integration of the visual, audio, and comfort was a key aspect of the design," Wurm said.
His experiences in ECE validated his decision four years ago to select Lafayette and its respected Engineering Division.
"Working with the team definitely prepared me for the real world, and Lafayette is really good at providing an undergraduate education that offers the challenge of a graduate-level program," added Wurm, who plans to work in a bio mechanical research lab.
Daly Gibson '26 (electrical and computer engineering) was a member of the team that developed the smart walking assistive device, designed to climb stairs and potentially help an individual with mobility challenges carry groceries or personal items, and maintain independence.
"I've never seen a creature like this before," said Jouny, curiously observing the unusual design. "Let's go. Send it."
With three rotating wheels on each axle, the rollator can climb stairs with a payload. Set into motion, it looks like an adaptive hermit crab crawling over uneven terrain.
"A strange beast for sure," Gibson said, smiling.
She's planning a career in electrical and computer engineering and knows her Lafayette education has prepared her for any opportunity that presents itself.
"One of the things I like about this program is it gives a very broad overview of the field, so you can really go into anything you're interested in," she said. "I've really enjoyed being able to combine my engineering classes with other classes."
"One of the reasons I came here was because I could take tons of liberal arts classes," Gibson, a pianist, said. "I did my thesis on combining electrical engineering, computer science, and music. The combination of the humanities and engineering distinguishes Lafayette from many other schools. That's a really wonderful opportunity Lafayette has given me."
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Original text here: https://news.lafayette.edu/2026/06/25/electrical-and-computer-engineering-students-strive-to-improve-lives-preserve-human-independence/
JCSU to Continue Partnership With Accrediting Body to Support Positive Trajectory, Strengthen Long-Term Sustainability
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, June 26 -- Johnson C. Smith University issued the following news:
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JCSU to Continue Partnership with Accrediting Body to Support Positive Trajectory, Strengthen Long-Term Sustainability
Johnson C. Smith University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). We look forward to our continued partnership with SACSCOC during Phase II of our institution's probationary period. We will continue our positive trajectory toward long-term institutional sustainability. Throughout the 2026-2027 academic year, the University ... Show Full Article CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, June 26 -- Johnson C. Smith University issued the following news: * * * JCSU to Continue Partnership with Accrediting Body to Support Positive Trajectory, Strengthen Long-Term Sustainability Johnson C. Smith University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). We look forward to our continued partnership with SACSCOC during Phase II of our institution's probationary period. We will continue our positive trajectory toward long-term institutional sustainability. Throughout the 2026-2027 academic year, the Universitywill remain focused on maintaining compliance and building upon the significant progress achieved over the past year. This next phase reflects both the momentum of our collective efforts and our ongoing commitment to institutional excellence and student success.
The 2025-2026 academic year has been a year marked by major accomplishments at JCSU, including a clean financial statement audit, stronger internal controls, improved fiscal health, academic success, fundraising milestones, championship athletics, and global study opportunities. The progress has been noted by SACSCOC, even as the agency requests continued forward momentum. There is more work to do to ensure that the foundation for our institutional future remains solid, and we are up for the task.
We are grateful to our students, faculty, staff, alumni, partners, and friends of the university for the unrelenting support. The support paved the way for an incredible spring on-site visit by SACSCOC, where members of the SACSCOC special committee met with JCSU trustees, executive leaders, faculty, staff, and students. University leaders presented extensive evidence of improvements, including new policies and procedures, enhanced reporting processes, and improved accountability measures.
After the June 2026 SACSCOC meeting, the accrediting body acknowledged the University's progress, issued no new findings, and encouraged JCSU to continue demonstrating long-term sustainability over the next year and beyond.
"We welcome this journey of continuous improvement," said President Valerie Kinloch, Ph.D. "Over the past year," according to President Kinloch, "our faculty, staff, students, alumni, trustees, and supporters have worked together to strengthen the University while remaining focused on student success and institutional excellence. We are proud of the progress we have made and are committed to building upon that momentum."
In the year ahead, JCSU will continue training faculty and staff on new policies and procedures and will launch a series of workshops to document compliance.
"This work is about creating lasting change," Kinloch said. "Our goal is to continue moving forward, strengthening our systems and ensuring that the improvements we make today position Johnson C. Smith University for success for years to come. We are addressing challenges that developed over many years, and while the work is difficult, it is necessary. The benefits will be felt by our institution long into the future."
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Original text here: https://www.jcsu.edu/news/jcsu-continue-partnership-accrediting-body-support-positive-trajectory-strengthen-long-term
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JCSU to Continue Partnership with Accrediting Body to Support Positive Trajectory, Strengthen Long-Term Sustainability
Johnson C. Smith University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). We look forward to our continued partnership with SACSCOC during Phase II of our institution's probationary period. We will continue our positive trajectory toward long-term institutional sustainability. Throughout the 2026-2027 academic year, the University ... Show Full Article CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, June 26 -- Johnson C. Smith University issued the following news: * * * JCSU to Continue Partnership with Accrediting Body to Support Positive Trajectory, Strengthen Long-Term Sustainability Johnson C. Smith University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). We look forward to our continued partnership with SACSCOC during Phase II of our institution's probationary period. We will continue our positive trajectory toward long-term institutional sustainability. Throughout the 2026-2027 academic year, the Universitywill remain focused on maintaining compliance and building upon the significant progress achieved over the past year. This next phase reflects both the momentum of our collective efforts and our ongoing commitment to institutional excellence and student success.
The 2025-2026 academic year has been a year marked by major accomplishments at JCSU, including a clean financial statement audit, stronger internal controls, improved fiscal health, academic success, fundraising milestones, championship athletics, and global study opportunities. The progress has been noted by SACSCOC, even as the agency requests continued forward momentum. There is more work to do to ensure that the foundation for our institutional future remains solid, and we are up for the task.
We are grateful to our students, faculty, staff, alumni, partners, and friends of the university for the unrelenting support. The support paved the way for an incredible spring on-site visit by SACSCOC, where members of the SACSCOC special committee met with JCSU trustees, executive leaders, faculty, staff, and students. University leaders presented extensive evidence of improvements, including new policies and procedures, enhanced reporting processes, and improved accountability measures.
After the June 2026 SACSCOC meeting, the accrediting body acknowledged the University's progress, issued no new findings, and encouraged JCSU to continue demonstrating long-term sustainability over the next year and beyond.
"We welcome this journey of continuous improvement," said President Valerie Kinloch, Ph.D. "Over the past year," according to President Kinloch, "our faculty, staff, students, alumni, trustees, and supporters have worked together to strengthen the University while remaining focused on student success and institutional excellence. We are proud of the progress we have made and are committed to building upon that momentum."
In the year ahead, JCSU will continue training faculty and staff on new policies and procedures and will launch a series of workshops to document compliance.
"This work is about creating lasting change," Kinloch said. "Our goal is to continue moving forward, strengthening our systems and ensuring that the improvements we make today position Johnson C. Smith University for success for years to come. We are addressing challenges that developed over many years, and while the work is difficult, it is necessary. The benefits will be felt by our institution long into the future."
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Original text here: https://www.jcsu.edu/news/jcsu-continue-partnership-accrediting-body-support-positive-trajectory-strengthen-long-term
Early-pregnancy air pollution exposure linked to persistent depressive symptoms
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 26 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news:
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Exposure to common air pollutants during early pregnancy may increase the likelihood of persistent depressive symptoms throughout pregnancy, according to a new study led by Tracy Bastain and co-authored by Carrie Breton, who recently joined Bursky School of Public Health at Washington University in St. Louis.
The study on early exposure to air pollution was published June 2 in Environmental Health. It draws on ... Show Full Article ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 26 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Early-pregnancy air pollution exposure linked to persistent depressive symptoms * Exposure to common air pollutants during early pregnancy may increase the likelihood of persistent depressive symptoms throughout pregnancy, according to a new study led by Tracy Bastain and co-authored by Carrie Breton, who recently joined Bursky School of Public Health at Washington University in St. Louis. The study on early exposure to air pollution was published June 2 in Environmental Health. It draws ondata from the MADRES (Maternal And Developmental Risks from Environmental and Social Stressors) cohort, a long-running study of predominantly low-income Hispanic and Latina women in Los Angeles conducted through the MADRES Center of Excellence on Environmental Health Disparities.
Before joining WashU Bursky Public Health, Bastain and Breton helped build and co-lead the nationally recognized center, which has followed more than 1,000 families for the last 10 years to understand how environmental exposures, social stressors and community conditions shape maternal and child health, particularly among populations disproportionately affected by health disparities.
Although the cohort remains based in Los Angeles, the MADRES research program is now jointly housed at WashU and the University of Southern California.
For the study, researchers followed 542 women participating in the MADRES cohort. Participants completed depression screenings during each trimester of pregnancy, allowing researchers to track how symptoms evolved over time rather than measuring depression at a single point.
Depression during pregnancy affects an estimated 10% to 20% of women worldwide and has been linked to adverse health outcomes for mothers and children, including postpartum depression, preterm birth and developmental challenges in childhood.
While previous studies have linked air pollution to an increased risk of depression, most have assessed symptoms at a single point in time or relied on medical diagnoses. This study instead examined how depressive symptoms changed throughout pregnancy and whether daily exposure to air pollution before conception and during early pregnancy influenced those patterns.
Early pregnancy may be a critical window
Researchers found that higher air pollution in the first six weeks impacted the trajectory of depressive symptoms over pregnancy.
"Our findings suggest that the earliest weeks of pregnancy may represent a particularly sensitive period when environmental exposures can influence maternal mental health," said Bastain, a professor of public health. "Understanding these risks may help identify opportunities to better support women during pregnancy."
The findings are biologically plausible, researchers said. Early pregnancy is marked by dramatic hormonal and neuroendocrine changes that help support fetal development and prepare the body for pregnancy. Previous studies suggest that air pollution can trigger inflammation, oxidative stress and activation of the body's stress-response system, all of which have been linked to depression and other mood disorders.
The researchers hypothesize that air pollution may interfere with these early physiological adaptations, potentially affecting pathways involved in stress response and mood regulation.
Researchers identified four distinct patterns of depressive symptoms during pregnancy: About 43% of participants maintained consistently low symptom levels throughout pregnancy; 35% followed a moderate-to-low symptom pattern; nearly 15% experienced consistently moderate symptoms; and 7.4% experienced persistently elevated symptoms, with symptoms peaking around mid-pregnancy.
Clinically relevant depressive symptoms were most common during the first trimester. Twenty-six percent of participants scored above the threshold for clinically relevant depression early in pregnancy, compared with 19% in the second trimester and 17% in the third.
Women exposed to higher levels of several common air pollutants during early pregnancy were more likely to experience clinically relevant depressive symptoms throughout pregnancy than women with lower exposures.
The strongest association was observed for nitrogen dioxide, a pollutant commonly associated with vehicle traffic. Participants with higher nitrogen dioxide exposure during the first six weeks of pregnancy were 3.82 times more likely to follow the highest-symptom trajectory than the lowest-symptom trajectory.
Unlike many environmental hazards, these pollutants are part of the air people breathe every day. Nitrogen dioxide is commonly produced by traffic emissions, while particulate matter consists of microscopic airborne particles generated by sources such as vehicles, industry and wildfires.
Because these exposures are widespread, even modest increases in risk could have important public health implications.
While the study focused on pregnancy, the researchers emphasized that there are practical steps anyone can take to reduce exposure to air pollution. These include exercising away from busy roads or during periods of lighter traffic, as well as using air conditioning or air filters indoors to improve air quality. Reducing exposure can have health benefits throughout life, not just during pregnancy. "Reductions in air pollution emissions are also a big part of the strategy to protect everyone," Bastain said.
Environmental and social factors may work together
The study also highlighted the importance of social determinants of health. Women in the highest-symptom groups were more likely to be Black, have a history of depression or antidepressant use, and be less likely to be living with a partner during pregnancy. This is consistent with well-documented disparities in maternal mental health, the researchers said. Black mothers experience higher rates of prenatal and postpartum mental health conditions and are more likely to encounter social and structural challenges, including discrimination and barriers to accessing culturally responsive care.
"It is always a challenge to tease out all of the possible contributing factors that may account for higher trajectories of depression during pregnancy," Bastain said. "However, the associations we observed between air pollution exposure and depressive symptom trajectories remained consistent after accounting for multiple potential confounding factors."
The findings suggest that environmental exposures may interact with social and structural factors that influence maternal mental health. Researchers noted that social support, access to care and broader inequities likely play important roles alongside environmental influences.
"Maternal mental health is shaped by multiple factors," said Breton, a professor of public health. "Understanding how environmental exposures intersect with social conditions can help identify populations that may be at greater risk and inform strategies to support healthier pregnancies."
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Original text here: https://source.washu.edu/2026/06/early-pregnancy-air-pollution-exposure-linked-to-persistent-depressive-symptoms/
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Early-pregnancy air pollution exposure linked to persistent depressive symptoms
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Exposure to common air pollutants during early pregnancy may increase the likelihood of persistent depressive symptoms throughout pregnancy, according to a new study led by Tracy Bastain and co-authored by Carrie Breton, who recently joined Bursky School of Public Health at Washington University in St. Louis.
The study on early exposure to air pollution was published June 2 in Environmental Health. It draws on ... Show Full Article ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 26 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Early-pregnancy air pollution exposure linked to persistent depressive symptoms * Exposure to common air pollutants during early pregnancy may increase the likelihood of persistent depressive symptoms throughout pregnancy, according to a new study led by Tracy Bastain and co-authored by Carrie Breton, who recently joined Bursky School of Public Health at Washington University in St. Louis. The study on early exposure to air pollution was published June 2 in Environmental Health. It draws ondata from the MADRES (Maternal And Developmental Risks from Environmental and Social Stressors) cohort, a long-running study of predominantly low-income Hispanic and Latina women in Los Angeles conducted through the MADRES Center of Excellence on Environmental Health Disparities.
Before joining WashU Bursky Public Health, Bastain and Breton helped build and co-lead the nationally recognized center, which has followed more than 1,000 families for the last 10 years to understand how environmental exposures, social stressors and community conditions shape maternal and child health, particularly among populations disproportionately affected by health disparities.
Although the cohort remains based in Los Angeles, the MADRES research program is now jointly housed at WashU and the University of Southern California.
For the study, researchers followed 542 women participating in the MADRES cohort. Participants completed depression screenings during each trimester of pregnancy, allowing researchers to track how symptoms evolved over time rather than measuring depression at a single point.
Depression during pregnancy affects an estimated 10% to 20% of women worldwide and has been linked to adverse health outcomes for mothers and children, including postpartum depression, preterm birth and developmental challenges in childhood.
While previous studies have linked air pollution to an increased risk of depression, most have assessed symptoms at a single point in time or relied on medical diagnoses. This study instead examined how depressive symptoms changed throughout pregnancy and whether daily exposure to air pollution before conception and during early pregnancy influenced those patterns.
Early pregnancy may be a critical window
Researchers found that higher air pollution in the first six weeks impacted the trajectory of depressive symptoms over pregnancy.
"Our findings suggest that the earliest weeks of pregnancy may represent a particularly sensitive period when environmental exposures can influence maternal mental health," said Bastain, a professor of public health. "Understanding these risks may help identify opportunities to better support women during pregnancy."
The findings are biologically plausible, researchers said. Early pregnancy is marked by dramatic hormonal and neuroendocrine changes that help support fetal development and prepare the body for pregnancy. Previous studies suggest that air pollution can trigger inflammation, oxidative stress and activation of the body's stress-response system, all of which have been linked to depression and other mood disorders.
The researchers hypothesize that air pollution may interfere with these early physiological adaptations, potentially affecting pathways involved in stress response and mood regulation.
Researchers identified four distinct patterns of depressive symptoms during pregnancy: About 43% of participants maintained consistently low symptom levels throughout pregnancy; 35% followed a moderate-to-low symptom pattern; nearly 15% experienced consistently moderate symptoms; and 7.4% experienced persistently elevated symptoms, with symptoms peaking around mid-pregnancy.
Clinically relevant depressive symptoms were most common during the first trimester. Twenty-six percent of participants scored above the threshold for clinically relevant depression early in pregnancy, compared with 19% in the second trimester and 17% in the third.
Women exposed to higher levels of several common air pollutants during early pregnancy were more likely to experience clinically relevant depressive symptoms throughout pregnancy than women with lower exposures.
The strongest association was observed for nitrogen dioxide, a pollutant commonly associated with vehicle traffic. Participants with higher nitrogen dioxide exposure during the first six weeks of pregnancy were 3.82 times more likely to follow the highest-symptom trajectory than the lowest-symptom trajectory.
Unlike many environmental hazards, these pollutants are part of the air people breathe every day. Nitrogen dioxide is commonly produced by traffic emissions, while particulate matter consists of microscopic airborne particles generated by sources such as vehicles, industry and wildfires.
Because these exposures are widespread, even modest increases in risk could have important public health implications.
While the study focused on pregnancy, the researchers emphasized that there are practical steps anyone can take to reduce exposure to air pollution. These include exercising away from busy roads or during periods of lighter traffic, as well as using air conditioning or air filters indoors to improve air quality. Reducing exposure can have health benefits throughout life, not just during pregnancy. "Reductions in air pollution emissions are also a big part of the strategy to protect everyone," Bastain said.
Environmental and social factors may work together
The study also highlighted the importance of social determinants of health. Women in the highest-symptom groups were more likely to be Black, have a history of depression or antidepressant use, and be less likely to be living with a partner during pregnancy. This is consistent with well-documented disparities in maternal mental health, the researchers said. Black mothers experience higher rates of prenatal and postpartum mental health conditions and are more likely to encounter social and structural challenges, including discrimination and barriers to accessing culturally responsive care.
"It is always a challenge to tease out all of the possible contributing factors that may account for higher trajectories of depression during pregnancy," Bastain said. "However, the associations we observed between air pollution exposure and depressive symptom trajectories remained consistent after accounting for multiple potential confounding factors."
The findings suggest that environmental exposures may interact with social and structural factors that influence maternal mental health. Researchers noted that social support, access to care and broader inequities likely play important roles alongside environmental influences.
"Maternal mental health is shaped by multiple factors," said Breton, a professor of public health. "Understanding how environmental exposures intersect with social conditions can help identify populations that may be at greater risk and inform strategies to support healthier pregnancies."
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Original text here: https://source.washu.edu/2026/06/early-pregnancy-air-pollution-exposure-linked-to-persistent-depressive-symptoms/
Clemson Board approves in-state tuition freeze for seventh consecutive year
CLEMSON, South Carolina, June 26 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Clemson Board approves in-state tuition freeze for seventh consecutive year
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For the seventh consecutive year, Clemson University's Board of Trustees approved a tuition freeze for in-state undergraduate students, continuing a commitment to affordability helping South Carolina students and families plan for and invest in a Clemson education.
The action reflects Clemson's focus on balancing affordability with the resources necessary to deliver an exceptional student experience, in addition to significant ... Show Full Article CLEMSON, South Carolina, June 26 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson Board approves in-state tuition freeze for seventh consecutive year * For the seventh consecutive year, Clemson University's Board of Trustees approved a tuition freeze for in-state undergraduate students, continuing a commitment to affordability helping South Carolina students and families plan for and invest in a Clemson education. The action reflects Clemson's focus on balancing affordability with the resources necessary to deliver an exceptional student experience, in addition to significantsupport for higher education from the South Carolina General Assembly.
"Families across South Carolina are making significant investments in their students' futures, and Clemson University remains committed to doing its part to keep their investment within reach. Holding tuition steady for a seventh straight year reflects years of careful planning, responsible financial management and strong support from Governor Henry McMaster and members of the South Carolina General Assembly, whose partnership has helped make this commitment possible. Together, we are ensuring that a Clemson education continues to provide tremendous value for students and their families."
Board Chair Kim Wilkerson
This continued tuition freeze builds on Clemson's ongoing efforts to expand access and opportunity while maintaining academic programs, student support services and experiential learning opportunities.
With continued support from the State of South Carolina and a disciplined approach to budgeting and resource management, Clemson has been able to maintain tuition stability for in-state undergraduate students while continuing investments in programs and facilities to support student success.
The Board also approved a 3.5 percent increase in undergraduate out-of-state tuition for the 2026-27 academic year, a rate that remains below the projected 2026 Higher Education Price Index of 3.6 percent. Even with this adjustment, Clemson's out-of-state tuition remains $1,580 below inflation-adjusted levels, while total student costs have increased at a slower pace than inflation.
Clemson continues to drive record demand, with Fall 2026 applications reaching an all-time high. Clemson also continues to deliver exceptional value for students and families, with a 94.1 percent first-year retention rate, an 87.5 percent six-year graduation rate, more than half of students graduating debt-free, and a strong return on investment reflected in the University's statewide economic impact of $6.4 billion annually, resulting in 37,100 jobs statewide and generating $114.4M in annual state tax revenue.
CLEMSON AFFORDABILITY FACTS
* 97 percent of first-time, in-state students receive state scholarships.
* 75 percent of undergraduate students receive financial assistance, including state, federal and University awards.
* 82 percent of entering first-year students received some form of financial aid in 2024-2025.
* Named a Best Value College by U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review, Money, SmartAsset and Niche.
* A majority of Clemson's graduates (57 percent) have no student debt compared to the state (40 percent) and national (39 percent) averages.
* This marks the seventh consecutive year Clemson has frozen tuition for in-state students.
* The support of the General Assembly through increased tuition mitigation funding has allowed Clemson to freeze in-state undergraduate tuition for 2026-27.
* In Fall 2024, in-state first-year students paid an average of 37 percent of tuition and fees.
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Original text here: https://news.clemson.edu/clemson-board-approves-in-state-tuition-freeze-for-seventh-consecutive-year/
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Clemson Board approves in-state tuition freeze for seventh consecutive year
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For the seventh consecutive year, Clemson University's Board of Trustees approved a tuition freeze for in-state undergraduate students, continuing a commitment to affordability helping South Carolina students and families plan for and invest in a Clemson education.
The action reflects Clemson's focus on balancing affordability with the resources necessary to deliver an exceptional student experience, in addition to significant ... Show Full Article CLEMSON, South Carolina, June 26 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson Board approves in-state tuition freeze for seventh consecutive year * For the seventh consecutive year, Clemson University's Board of Trustees approved a tuition freeze for in-state undergraduate students, continuing a commitment to affordability helping South Carolina students and families plan for and invest in a Clemson education. The action reflects Clemson's focus on balancing affordability with the resources necessary to deliver an exceptional student experience, in addition to significantsupport for higher education from the South Carolina General Assembly.
"Families across South Carolina are making significant investments in their students' futures, and Clemson University remains committed to doing its part to keep their investment within reach. Holding tuition steady for a seventh straight year reflects years of careful planning, responsible financial management and strong support from Governor Henry McMaster and members of the South Carolina General Assembly, whose partnership has helped make this commitment possible. Together, we are ensuring that a Clemson education continues to provide tremendous value for students and their families."
Board Chair Kim Wilkerson
This continued tuition freeze builds on Clemson's ongoing efforts to expand access and opportunity while maintaining academic programs, student support services and experiential learning opportunities.
With continued support from the State of South Carolina and a disciplined approach to budgeting and resource management, Clemson has been able to maintain tuition stability for in-state undergraduate students while continuing investments in programs and facilities to support student success.
The Board also approved a 3.5 percent increase in undergraduate out-of-state tuition for the 2026-27 academic year, a rate that remains below the projected 2026 Higher Education Price Index of 3.6 percent. Even with this adjustment, Clemson's out-of-state tuition remains $1,580 below inflation-adjusted levels, while total student costs have increased at a slower pace than inflation.
Clemson continues to drive record demand, with Fall 2026 applications reaching an all-time high. Clemson also continues to deliver exceptional value for students and families, with a 94.1 percent first-year retention rate, an 87.5 percent six-year graduation rate, more than half of students graduating debt-free, and a strong return on investment reflected in the University's statewide economic impact of $6.4 billion annually, resulting in 37,100 jobs statewide and generating $114.4M in annual state tax revenue.
CLEMSON AFFORDABILITY FACTS
* 97 percent of first-time, in-state students receive state scholarships.
* 75 percent of undergraduate students receive financial assistance, including state, federal and University awards.
* 82 percent of entering first-year students received some form of financial aid in 2024-2025.
* Named a Best Value College by U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review, Money, SmartAsset and Niche.
* A majority of Clemson's graduates (57 percent) have no student debt compared to the state (40 percent) and national (39 percent) averages.
* This marks the seventh consecutive year Clemson has frozen tuition for in-state students.
* The support of the General Assembly through increased tuition mitigation funding has allowed Clemson to freeze in-state undergraduate tuition for 2026-27.
* In Fall 2024, in-state first-year students paid an average of 37 percent of tuition and fees.
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Original text here: https://news.clemson.edu/clemson-board-approves-in-state-tuition-freeze-for-seventh-consecutive-year/