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University of Oklahoma Health: Microplastics May Worsen Fatty Liver Disease, Study Suggests
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, June 19 (TNSjou) -- The University of Oklahoma Health campus issued the following news:
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Microplastics May Worsen Fatty Liver Disease, New Study Suggests
Microplastics - minuscule pieces of plastic broken down from larger plastic waste - are a growing concern for human health, especially for the liver. A study from the University of Oklahoma, published today in Science Advances, demonstrates that a common type of microplastics is particularly harmful to the liver under high-fat dietary conditions.
The study, conducted in mice, found that blood markers of liver
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OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, June 19 (TNSjou) -- The University of Oklahoma Health campus issued the following news:
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Microplastics May Worsen Fatty Liver Disease, New Study Suggests
Microplastics - minuscule pieces of plastic broken down from larger plastic waste - are a growing concern for human health, especially for the liver. A study from the University of Oklahoma, published today in Science Advances, demonstrates that a common type of microplastics is particularly harmful to the liver under high-fat dietary conditions.
The study, conducted in mice, found that blood markers of liverinjury were more than twice as high in animals exposed to microplastics while consuming a high-fat diet compared with animals exposed to the same particles while consuming a standard diet. The study focused on the most common type of plastic, polyethylene, which is found in materials like plastic bags and milk jugs.
"Exposure to microplastics is inevitable. We inhale them, ingest them and they are on our skin," said Tae Gyu Oh, Ph.D., who led the study and is an assistant professor of oncology science in the OU College of Medicine. "Numerous studies have shown the presence of microplastics in our bodies, but we wanted to investigate the effects of microplastics in the setting of a high-fat, high-cholesterol diet, which has also been shown to harm the liver. We expected to see a synergistic effect between the diet and microplastics, and we did."
In the study, researchers administered microplastics in equal amounts to the mice over eight weeks. Some of the mice were fed a standard diet, and others were fed a diet designed to model metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), a serious form of fatty liver disease.
To better understand what was happening inside the liver, Oh and his team examined the liver tissue using a variety of technologies that increasingly "zoomed in" on the cells. Each technology showed liver damage, but the highest resolution was provided through spatial transcriptomics. The research team's use of the technology in this context is believed to be a first.
Whereas traditional technology (such as bulk transcriptomics) showed a single, averaged reading of millions of cells, spatial transcriptomics pinpointed exactly where the damage occurred.
"This high-resolution view helped us identify specific 'hot spots' of liver damage at the single-cell level that would have been impossible to detect using traditional approaches," Oh said.
The study also identified a gene regulator known as PPAR-alpha as playing a key role in the liver's response to microplastic exposure. PPAR-alpha, a protein inside the cells that controls how the body breaks down and uses fat for energy, influences a gene called Anxa2, which plays a role in tissue repair.
"These findings suggest that microplastics may affect some of the liver's natural defense and repair mechanisms," Oh said. "Understanding this relationship may point us toward new ways to protect liver health."
Although the research was conducted in mice and additional research is needed to determine whether the same effects occur in humans, the study establishes a framework for understanding how microplastics may contribute to liver disease.
"Microplastics are now part of our everyday environment, but we are still learning how they affect the body," Oh said. "By gaining such a detailed look at the liver, we were able to see specific regions where microplastic exposure triggered inflammation and altered important biological pathways. These findings provide new clues about how environmental exposures may contribute to liver disease and point to areas for future investigation."
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About the project
The paper, "Spatial Transcriptome Mapping Identifies Ppara-Anxa2 Crosstalk in Microplastic-Induced Hepatotoxicity," is at https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.aec8681. Co-corresponding author is Aditya D. Joshi, Ph.D., with Texas A&M University. First author is Woncheol Jung, Ph.D., with the Department of Oncology Science in the OU College of Medicine.
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About the University of Oklahoma
Founded in 1890, the University of Oklahoma is a public research university with campuses in Norman, Oklahoma City and Tulsa. As the state's flagship university, OU serves the educational, cultural, economic and health care needs of the state, region and nation. In Oklahoma City, the OU Health Campus is one of the nation's few academic health centers with seven health profession colleges located on the same campus. The OU Health Campus serves approximately 4,000 students in more than 70 undergraduate and graduate degree programs spanning Oklahoma City and Tulsa and is the leading research institution in Oklahoma. For more information about the OU Health Campus, visit www.ouhsc.edu.
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Original text here: https://inside.ouhsc.edu/news/article/microplastics-may-worsen-fatty-liver-disease-new-study-suggests
UW Releases Publication Exploring Production of Low-Carbon Hydrogen From Wyoming Coal
LARAMIE, Wyoming, June 19 (TNSjou) -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news:
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UW Releases New Publication Exploring Production of Low-Carbon Hydrogen from Wyoming Coal
Researchers at the University of Wyoming have published a new modeling study exploring the production of low-carbon hydrogen by using Wyoming's coal resources.
Published in the peer-reviewed journal Energy Conversion and Management, the article, titled "Unlocking Wyoming's coal resources for low-carbon hydrogen production," finds that supercritical water gasification of coal with carbon capture can produce
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LARAMIE, Wyoming, June 19 (TNSjou) -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news:
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UW Releases New Publication Exploring Production of Low-Carbon Hydrogen from Wyoming Coal
Researchers at the University of Wyoming have published a new modeling study exploring the production of low-carbon hydrogen by using Wyoming's coal resources.
Published in the peer-reviewed journal Energy Conversion and Management, the article, titled "Unlocking Wyoming's coal resources for low-carbon hydrogen production," finds that supercritical water gasification of coal with carbon capture can producelow-carbon hydrogen at a competitive cost, with the Powder River and Green River basins as the strongest candidate sites.
Gisella Mena Teran, a UW Ph.D. student in chemical and biomedical engineering, was the lead author of the piece, along with UW authors Haibo Zhai, the Roy and Caryl Cline Distinguished Chair in Engineering and a Wyoming Excellence Chair in the Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering and Construction Management; Randolph Pfeiffer, a professor of practice in the Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering; and Occidental Chair in Energy and Environmental Technologies Saman Aryana, who serves as associate dean for the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences and a professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering.
Bryan Medina-Rodriguez of Yachay Tech University in Ecuador also contributed to the study.
"This study provides a unique blueprint for how Wyoming can bridge its energy heritage with a low-carbon future," says Aryana, who also serves as Mena Teran's adviser. "By utilizing supercritical water gasification, we aren't abandoning our state's abundant coal resources; instead, we are transforming a legacy asset into a foundational feedstock for cutting-edge, low-carbon hydrogen production."
Funded through a Phase 2 proposal request from the School of Energy Resources' Hydrogen Energy Research Center, the initiative promotes and facilitates research on hydrogen production and transportation among current UW faculty members and researchers, with applications in Wyoming.
The study further identifies Wyoming's Powder River and Green River basins as the strongest candidate regions for low-carbon hydrogen production due to their abundant coal feedstocks, existing transport infrastructure, access to carbon dioxide pipelines, enhanced oil recovery opportunities and high geologic carbon dioxide storage capacity. The modeled supercritical water gasification of coal with carbon capture system achieves an energy efficiency of 42 percent, remains electrically self-sufficient and identifies temperature as the most critical factor for maximizing hydrogen yield.
Environmentally, the integration of carbon capture reduces the carbon footprint by about 70 percent while, economically, the process delivers hydrogen at a competitive cost, though still higher than natural-gas-based blue hydrogen. Federal tax credits can further reduce the modeled cost, with the study finding that the 45Q carbon storage credit provides a strong economic benefit.
As a natural extension of the coal gasification study, work within the research group will continue in the Green River Formation on oil shale samples, which Mena Teran will lead in characterizing to assess their potential as a hydrogen feedstock. That future work will adapt the broader analytical framework established in the coal study to evaluate other regional energy feedstocks.
"Gisella has done an extraordinary job demonstrating how cutting-edge engineering can address real-world energy challenges," Aryana says. "The framework she established in this paper can readily be adapted to other regional energy feedstocks, offering Wyoming's research community an invaluable tool to map out and accelerate the state's broader research initiatives."
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Original text here: https://www.uwyo.edu/news/2026/06/uw-releases-now-publication-exploring-production-of-low-carbon-hydrogen-from-wyoming-coal.html
Temple graduate Lauren Morris makes history with first-place finish at national Hearst Journalism Awards
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 19 -- Temple University posted the following news:
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Temple graduate Lauren Morris makes history with first-place finish at national Hearst Journalism Awards
For Lauren Morris, KLN '26, the moment still feels surreal.
Just weeks after graduating from Temple University's Klein College of Media and Communication, Morris traveled to San Francisco to compete against some of the nation's top student journalists in the 66th annual Hearst Journalism Awards Program. Days later, she walked away with a first-place prize in the Television News competition, becoming
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PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 19 -- Temple University posted the following news:
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Temple graduate Lauren Morris makes history with first-place finish at national Hearst Journalism Awards
For Lauren Morris, KLN '26, the moment still feels surreal.
Just weeks after graduating from Temple University's Klein College of Media and Communication, Morris traveled to San Francisco to compete against some of the nation's top student journalists in the 66th annual Hearst Journalism Awards Program. Days later, she walked away with a first-place prize in the Television News competition, becomingthe first student in Temple's history to win a national Hearst Championship title.
"It's still crazy to me," Morris said. "I went not thinking or knowing that I'd leave with such a great experience, but it was truly life changing."
Throughout her time at Temple, Morris built an impressive portfolio of journalism experience. She served in multiple reporting and production roles, worked as an anchor and reporter for Temple Update ; completed internships; and earned recognition from organizations including the National Association of Black Journalists, the Washington Media Scholars Foundation and the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System.
In 2025, she received the Trudy Haynes Scholarship from CBS3 Philadelphia and earned a Mid-Atlantic Student Emmy Award from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for Best Talent in News and Sports Reporting. She also delivered the Klein College student Commencement address this spring.
Those experiences helped prepare Morris for one of the most prestigious competitions in student journalism.
Often referred to as the "Pulitzers of collegiate journalism," the Hearst Journalism Awards recognize excellence among journalism students from colleges and universities across the country. More than 1,300 entries were submitted this year across five disciplines: writing, photojournalism, audio, television and multimedia.
Morris earned her place in the championship after placing fifth and eighth in earlier Hearst competitions during the academic year. Those finishes gave her enough cumulative points to advance to the championship round, where five finalists competed in the television category.
The challenge was unlike a traditional journalism contest. Finalists were given a reporting prompt-in this year's case, artificial intelligence-and tasked with producing an original news package under a tight deadline.
"We got the prompt a week before, and then when we got to the actual championship, we had two days to report, shoot, write and edit the story," Morris said. "It was very similar to the work I did at Temple Update, so everything I learned at Temple prepared me for that moment."
Morris' winning story examined how artificial intelligence is helping people with visual impairments navigate the world more independently through emerging technology.
"Because my piece was about disabilities, specifically low-vision and blind people being able to see through an app powered by AI, it was a very visual story," she said. "I had to make sure the visuals matched the narrative."
The first-place finish came with a $10,000 prize for Morris and an additional $10,000 award for Temple.
For Morris, however, the recognition represents more than a financial reward.
After first entering the Hearst competition as a junior and failing to place, she returned as a senior and steadily climbed the rankings before ultimately winning the national championship.
"I didn't like placing fifth and eighth," Morris said with a laugh. "I was grateful, but I wanted to keep pushing myself. I never expected to advance to the finals, let alone win it."
Morris recently began her professional journalism career at 13News Now in Norfolk, Virginia. Looking back, she sees the Hearst victory as a fitting conclusion to her Temple chapter and a launching point for what comes next.
"This was really the close of my chapter at Temple," Morris said. "Because I was able to finish it off so well, I feel like I can really grow in my professional endeavors. I'm grateful to my professors, grateful to the school and grateful for the opportunity because it opened doors for my future."
The experience also connected Morris with journalism leaders from across the country, expanding her professional network and reinforcing the value of the work she has spent years developing.
"There were industry professionals who knew my professors and knew the school," she said. "People were telling me, 'We'll be looking out for you.' I never thought opportunities like that would happen. It showed me what's possible."
For Temple, Morris' victory marks a historic milestone. For Morris, it is validation that years of reporting, producing and storytelling have prepared her for the next stage of her career.
While the championship closed her Temple chapter, it also signaled the start of a promising professional journey.
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Original text here: https://now.temple.edu/news/2026-06-18/temple-graduate-lauren-morris-makes-history-first-place-finish-national-hearst-journalism-awards
RRU and BCIT partner to provide flexible options for students
VICTORIA, British Columbia, June 19 -- Royal Roads University issued the following news:
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RRU and BCIT partner to provide flexible options for students
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Royal Roads University (RRU) and the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) have announced a new partnership to expand access to flexible, affordable, and career-focused education across British Columbia.
The collaboration allows for clear, two-way pathways between the institutions, making it easier for students to build on existing credentials, move between programs, and reskill and upskill throughout their careers.
"Canada
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VICTORIA, British Columbia, June 19 -- Royal Roads University issued the following news:
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RRU and BCIT partner to provide flexible options for students
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Royal Roads University (RRU) and the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) have announced a new partnership to expand access to flexible, affordable, and career-focused education across British Columbia.
The collaboration allows for clear, two-way pathways between the institutions, making it easier for students to build on existing credentials, move between programs, and reskill and upskill throughout their careers.
"Canadais facing the largest workforce reskilling in a generation," said Philip Steenkamp, President and Vice-Chancellor of Royal Roads University. "This partnership expands access to flexible and affordable education that meets the needs of learners and the economy."
As part of the partnership, RRU will deliver programs at BCIT's Burnaby campus, while BCIT will offer programs at RRU's John Horgan Campus in Langford.
"BCIT has a provincial mandate for workforce development," said Jeff Zabudsky, President of BCIT. "By partnering with Royal Roads University, we are reducing barriers for learners, strengthening pathways between institutes, and supporting a more resilient workforce in BC."
Pilot courses mark first step in the partnership
As a first step in the partnership, BCIT will pilot the delivery of select courses in Interior Design Fundamentals, and User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) Design at the RRU John Horgan Campus in Langford. Registration is now open for courses that begin September 2026, and learners will receive BCIT course credits upon successful completion.
Beyond the pilot courses, BCIT and RRU are committed to introducing new program pathways for students aligned with evolving labour market needs. These may include micro-credentials and short courses that ladder into certificates, diplomas, and degrees, co-developed programs, expanded pathways, and opportunities for underrepresented learners in the skilled trades to access leadership development after earning a Red Seal. Areas of program alignment that will be explored further include environment and applied sciences, applied and natural sciences, trades and entrepreneurship and health leadership.
The partnership will enable RRU and BCIT to bring more career-focused, timely and accessible education to learners in communities where they live - helping students enter the workforce more quickly and advance their careers over time.
Together, RRU and BCIT are building strong post-secondary pathways that expand opportunities for learners, support workforce needs and strengthen communities across BC.
About Royal Roads University
As Canada's university for changemakers, Royal Roads delivers a transformative experience to students across the country and around the world. Our graduate, undergraduate and certificate programs uniquely position Royal Roads alumni to lead us through the world's most complex challenges - climate emergencies, political unrest, rapidly advancing technologies. Through learned resiliency, adaptability and leadership, our alumni take lessons from the classroom and apply them to the real world, transforming industries, economies, and communities.
About the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)
The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) is one of BC's largest post-secondary institutes, serving over 40,000 students annually across five campuses. BCIT delivers flexible, industry-focused education, with programs developed in collaboration with employers and taught by experienced professionals. Through applied, hands-on learning, BCIT prepares graduates for job-readiness across sectors including applied and natural sciences, business and media, computing and IT, engineering, health sciences, and trades. Together with industry and government, BCIT is building a future-ready workforce in BC and beyond.
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Original text here: https://www.royalroads.ca/news/rru-and-bcit-partner-provide-flexible-options-students
Kentucky State University President Akakpo Issues Update on Summer Progress, Board Approval of FY 2027 Budget
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, June 19 -- Kentucky State University issued the following statement by President Koffi C. Akakpo regarding updates on summer activities and the board's approval of fiscal 2027 budget:
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Dear Thorobred Family,
Summer on The Hill may look different from the academic year, but Kentucky State University remains active, engaged, and purposeful.
Last week, the Kentucky State University Board of Regents held its regularly scheduled summer meeting. During the session, the Board approved the FY27 budget, reviewed the organizational realignment necessary to support the University's
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FRANKFORT, Kentucky, June 19 -- Kentucky State University issued the following statement by President Koffi C. Akakpo regarding updates on summer activities and the board's approval of fiscal 2027 budget:
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Dear Thorobred Family,
Summer on The Hill may look different from the academic year, but Kentucky State University remains active, engaged, and purposeful.
Last week, the Kentucky State University Board of Regents held its regularly scheduled summer meeting. During the session, the Board approved the FY27 budget, reviewed the organizational realignment necessary to support the University'snext chapter, and continued its collaboration with University leadership as Kentucky State advances through a period of important transition.
Those actions matter because they help provide the structure, discipline, and focus required for the period ahead. They also remind us that progress is not only measured in major announcements. It is reflected in careful planning, student support, responsible stewardship, and steady preparation for Kentucky State's long-term strength.
That momentum is visible across campus.
This week, Staff Senate hosted a Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration in the Student Center Courtyard, bringing faculty, staff, students, and community members together for fellowship, food, music, vendors, games, and connection. As our nation observes Juneteenth National Independence Day this week, I am grateful for colleagues who created space for community and reflection on our campus.
Kentucky State also hosted a Bee Campus USA Celebration and Networking Event, building on the University' s national Bee Campus USA designation. This work connects campus operations, research, Extension, student learning, and community education around a practical goal: protecting the pollinators that help sustain our food system.
The activity continues in other ways as well. Through the Harvesting Potential Summer Agriculture Introduction Program, Kentucky State welcomed high school-aged young men to campus for hands-on learning, career exploration, industry exposure, and mentorship connected to agriculture. Supported by a $450,000 USDA Capacity Building Grant, the program further reflects our land-grant mission and our responsibility to help students see the many pathways available through science, technology, business, leadership, and service.
At the same time, our campus itself continues to draw positive attention. Kentucky State's historic hilltop campus was recently ranked among the Commonwealth's most beautiful, a reminder of what generations of Thorobreds already know: The Hill is a place where history, purpose, and natural beauty meet.
We are also preparing for important improvements to our campus.
Kentucky State will soon begin exterior renovation work at the Dr. William H. Exum Center as one of a range of capital projects underway thanks to generous asset preservation funding from the General Assembly. From 2024 through 2028, Kentucky State is expected to receive approximately $110 million in state-supported asset preservation funding. Those funds are part of approximately $170 million in total state appropriations supporting University facilities, academic programs, and operations during that period.
That same energy is also carrying us toward the fall. Our Admission team continues to hold New Student Orientation events as excitement grows not only to welcome returning students back to The Hill, but also to greet the newest members of the Thorobred community in just a few short months.
Together, these examples tell a larger story.
Kentucky State is planning, building, teaching, serving, and gathering. We are caring for our facilities, supporting students, strengthening programs, engaging partners, and creating moments of community even as we do the serious work required in this season.
The work ahead is significant, but so is the energy visible across The Hill. With focus, care, and shared commitment, Kentucky State continues building toward a stronger future.
Onward and Upward,
Koffi C. Akakpo, Ph.D.
President
Kentucky State University
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Original text here: https://www.kysu.edu/news/2026/6/purpose-in-motion.php
Kee Appointed UNM-Gallup Interim Dean of Instruction
GALLUP, New Mexico, June 19 -- The University of New Mexico's Gallup campus issued the following news:
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Kee appointed UNM-Gallup interim dean of instruction
Longtime faculty member and former division chair steps into role during period of leadership transition
By Richard Reyes
Joe Kee, an associate professor of Navajo language and government as well as a former division chair, has been appointed the interim dean of instruction at The University of New Mexico-Gallup.
UNM-Gallup Dean of Instruction John Zimmerman announced Kee's appointment in an email to faculty on Wednesday, June 17,
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GALLUP, New Mexico, June 19 -- The University of New Mexico's Gallup campus issued the following news:
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Kee appointed UNM-Gallup interim dean of instruction
Longtime faculty member and former division chair steps into role during period of leadership transition
By Richard Reyes
Joe Kee, an associate professor of Navajo language and government as well as a former division chair, has been appointed the interim dean of instruction at The University of New Mexico-Gallup.
UNM-Gallup Dean of Instruction John Zimmerman announced Kee's appointment in an email to faculty on Wednesday, June 17,2026. Kee will step into the role of interim dean effective July 1, 2026.
"For me, Joe was a clear choice, and with unequivocal support from the faculty, I'm happy to announce his acceptance of this offer," Zimmerman said. "Joe will bring years of experience from an administrative perspective as a former division chair, and as a long-time faculty member, to the dean's role. Throughout his years, Joe has earned the respect and support of faculty and staff alike. He is a rare leader who has been a steady, thoughtful, and positive presence for UNM-Gallup, and I am looking forward to working together closely with him in the coming year."
Zimmerman thanked UNM-Gallup faculty members who submitted nominations for the interim dean. Kee's appointment comes during a period of leadership transition at UNM-Gallup.
Chancellor Sabrina Ezzell announced she will retire from her position at the end of June, and Zimmerman was appointed interim chancellor effective July 1.
A competitive search for a permanent chancellor will begin during the 2026 fall semester.
Commitment to academic affairs
In his role as interim dean, Kee will provide strategic leadership, guiding UNM-Gallup in its academic and operational endeavors. The dean's responsibilities include fostering academic innovation, overseeing faculty development, and championing student success initiatives. The dean also manages the campus' academic and operational health, advocates for its needs, and strengthens its vital connections with the surrounding community.
"I am committed to maintaining a dynamic learning environment where faculty are supported in their teaching and research, and students are empowered to achieve their academic and career goals," Kee said. "I look forward to collaborative efforts with colleagues, staff, students, UNM Albuquerque, and the greater Gallup communities to further UNM-Gallup's mission as a leading educational institution, ensuring it continues to meet the evolving demands of its students and community."
Kee brings a record of service as well as a deep understanding of the institution's mission and the community it serves.
His tenure at UNM-Gallup began in 2009 as an assistant professor in Navajo language. Kee became an associate professor and earned tenure in 2015. He also served a term as the chair of the formerly known Fine Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences Division
Kee's dedication to teaching the Navajo language is a cornerstone of his professional passion, particularly in fostering its revitalization among young Navajo people.
From 2013 to 2021, Kee was instrumental in translating and dubbing franchise movies into Navajo, including "Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope," "Finding Nemo," and "A Fistful of Dollars."
Originally from Steamboat, Arizona, Kee's Navajo heritage is central to his identity and work. His clans are Tsi'naajinii (Black Streak Wood People) born for Naakai Dine'e (Mexican Clan), with his maternal grandfather's clan being Totsohnii (Big Water) and his paternal grandfather's clan being Ma'iideeshgiizhnii (Coyote Pass Jemez).
While maintaining strong cultural ties to the land, livestock, and farming in Steamboat, Kee resides in Gallup. He shares this announcement with his wife Karessa and their daughter Alyson and son-in-law Jeffery Tsosie.
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Original text here: https://www.gallup.unm.edu/news/june-2026/kee-appointed-unm-gallup-interim-dean-of-instruction.php
Aalto University Ranks 126th in the World in QS World University Rankings
AALTO, Finland, June 19 -- Aalto University issued the following news release:
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Aalto University ranks 126th in the world in QS World University Rankings
Aalto performs best in the employment outcomes and sustainability indicators.
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Aalto University ranks 126th in this year's QS World University Rankings, compared with 114th place last year.
The QS ranking evaluates universities comprehensively across nine indicators, each with a different weighting. The criteria include research citations, academic reputation, employer reputation, international faculty, employment outcomes, sustainability,
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AALTO, Finland, June 19 -- Aalto University issued the following news release:
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Aalto University ranks 126th in the world in QS World University Rankings
Aalto performs best in the employment outcomes and sustainability indicators.
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Aalto University ranks 126th in this year's QS World University Rankings, compared with 114th place last year.
The QS ranking evaluates universities comprehensively across nine indicators, each with a different weighting. The criteria include research citations, academic reputation, employer reputation, international faculty, employment outcomes, sustainability,international research networks, faculty-to-student ratio, and the proportion of international students.
Aalto performs best in the employment outcomes and sustainability indicators.
QS includes the top 1,500 universities worldwide in its rankings. This year's top-ranked university was the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
There are an estimated 17,000-22,000 universities worldwide, depending on the definition used.
QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) is one of the most influential global university rankings. In addition to overall rankings, QS publishes rankings by subject and region. For Aalto, subject-specific rankings are often more relevant than overall rankings, as the university specialises in technology, business, and art and design.
Read more about the QS World University Rankings here (https://www.topuniversities.com/world-university-rankings).
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Original text here: https://www.aalto.fi/en/news/aalto-university-ranks-126th-in-the-world-in-qs-world-university-rankings
