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Virginia Tech Generates $4.7 Billion in Economic Impact Across Virginia, New Report Shows
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 19 (TNSrpt) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Virginia Tech generates $4.7 billion in economic impact across Virginia, new report shows
By Michael Stowe
Virginia Tech generated $4.7 billion in statewide economic impact in fiscal year 2025, supporting 35,519 full-time equivalent jobs and producing $316.9 million in tax revenue, according to a new report commissioned by the Virginia Tech Foundation.
President Tim Sands highlighted the findings during his annual State of the University Address on Wednesday, describing Virginia Tech's expanding role
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BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 19 (TNSrpt) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Virginia Tech generates $4.7 billion in economic impact across Virginia, new report shows
By Michael Stowe
Virginia Tech generated $4.7 billion in statewide economic impact in fiscal year 2025, supporting 35,519 full-time equivalent jobs and producing $316.9 million in tax revenue, according to a new report commissioned by the Virginia Tech Foundation.
President Tim Sands highlighted the findings during his annual State of the University Address on Wednesday, describing Virginia Tech's expanding rolein strengthening communities across the commonwealth.
"This analysis demonstrates that our investments in education, research, and outreach translate into jobs, tax revenue, innovation, and long-term prosperity for Virginia," he said. "We are delivering on our responsibility to generate impact and to ensure that our work strengthens the communities we call home."
Of the $4.7 billion statewide total, the university directly contributes $1.6 billion in economic impact through salaries, capital projects, and research. An additional $3.1 billion represents indirect and induced economic activity generated from university-related spending that circulated through businesses and households across Virginia.
The study found that for every dollar the commonwealth invests in Virginia Tech, the university creates $10 in economic impact to communities across Virginia.
In total, one in every 120 jobs in the commonwealth is either directly provided by Virginia Tech or supported because of its presence. In fiscal year 2025, that included 12,249 direct full-time equivalent jobs -- based on full-time equivalent faculty, staff, researchers, and student workers -- and an additional 23,270 indirect full-time equivalent jobs supported through university-related spending across industries.
Beyond the commonwealth, Virginia Tech generated an estimated $1.7 billion in additional economic impact nationwide, bringing its total economic impact to $6.4 billion which supports 48,978 full-time equivalent jobs across the United States.
The report, conducted by Tripp Umbach, a national consulting firm specializing in economic and community development, measures impact across Virginia Tech's campuses and initiatives throughout the commonwealth. It illustrates Virginia Tech's wide reach and influence, aligning with Sands' broader vision for an innovation network that connects the university's campuses, institutes, and outreach programs statewide.
Statewide and regional impact
Blacksburg campus: $3.4 billion in statewide economic impact and 25,629 full-time equivalent jobs. This includes more than 9,100 direct employees and more than 16,500 additional full-time equivalent jobs supported by university-related economic activity, reflecting the university's broad role as an employer, research hub, and driver of regional commerce. And through employment, spending, and related tax revenue, most of this economic impact remains in the surrounding region.
Roanoke region: $475.7 million in statewide economic impact and 3,628 full-time equivalent jobs were created through the biomedical corridor in Roanoke, including the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC. In his 2018 State of the University Address, Sands cited a Weldon Cooper Center projection that expansion of the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute would generate $465 million annually by 2026. The new study shows that the impact was exceeded ahead of schedule.
Virginia Tech in the greater Washington, D.C., area: $220.5 million in statewide economic impact and 1,682 full-time equivalent jobs, reflecting the university's growing footprint in advanced computing, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and national security research. The impact includes programs within the new academic building in Alexandria that was built as part of the commonwealth's successful effort to attract Amazon's HQ2 to the region.
Research drives investment
Virginia Tech's research enterprise generated $1.1 billion in economic impact, according to the findings, supporting 9,606 full-time equivalent jobs and producing $60.7 million in state and local tax revenue.
That total includes $519.5 million in direct impact from university research operations and an additional $580.6 million in indirect and induced economic activity across the commonwealth. The study found that research activity directly supported 5,111 full-time equivalent jobs, with another 4,495 full-time equivalent jobs sustained through related economic effects.
Athletics fuels economy
Virginia Tech Athletics generated $479.5 million in economic impact in fiscal year 2025, supporting 4,372 full-time equivalent jobs and producing $35.6 million in state and local tax revenue.
Each year, more than 500,000 visitors travel to Blacksburg for athletic events, driving tourism, hospitality, retail, and service-sector activity in the New River Valley. Football weekends attract thousands of fans to the region, strengthening the economy while expanding the university's national visibility.
Alumni make impact
In addition to university operations, research, and athletics, the report examined the economic contributions of Virginia Tech alumni living in the commonwealth. Approximately 163,000 alumni reside in Virginia. In fiscal year 2025, those alumni had estimated earnings of $9.2 billion, benefiting the state beyond the $4.7 billion annual impact of the university.
Tripp Umbach has completed more than 500 economic impact studies for colleges and universities. The firm used institutional financial data and input-output economic modeling to measure the university's direct, indirect, and induced effects from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. The full economic report is available online (https://www.vt.edu/about/economicimpact.html).
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REPORT: https://www.vt.edu/content/dam/vt_edu/economic-impact/Virginia%20Tech%20Economic%20Impact%20Report%20-%202026.pdf
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Original text here: https://news.vt.edu/articles/2026/02/cm-economicimpact-2026.html
University of Cincinnati: Social Media Linked to Student Loneliness
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Feb. 19 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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Social media linked to student loneliness
National media outlets highlight UC study examining social media use
By Michael Miller, 513-556-6757, michael.miller3@uc.edu
Inside HIgher Education highlighted a new study by researchers at the University of Cincinnati that found students who spent more time on social media reported more feelings of loneliness.
The study, published in the Journal of American College Health, analyzed data from nearly 65,000 students ages 18 to 24 at more than 120 colleges across
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CINCINNATI, Ohio, Feb. 19 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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Social media linked to student loneliness
National media outlets highlight UC study examining social media use
By Michael Miller, 513-556-6757, michael.miller3@uc.edu
Inside HIgher Education highlighted a new study by researchers at the University of Cincinnati that found students who spent more time on social media reported more feelings of loneliness.
The study, published in the Journal of American College Health, analyzed data from nearly 65,000 students ages 18 to 24 at more than 120 colleges acrossthe country. Students who used social media at least 16 hours a week -- averaging more than two hours a day -- were significantly more likely to say they were lonely than those who reported less screen time.
"I wish I could say I was shocked. I wish I could say that this was a surprising finding, but this was what I was expecting to see," UC doctoral graduate and lead author Madelyn Hill told Inside Higher Education.
Hill now teaches at Ohio University.
Loneliness was measured by asking students how often they felt left out, lacked companionship or felt isolated. Students were also asked how many hours they spent on social media in a typical week.
The study co-authors included UC Professors Ashley Merianos, Rebecca Vidourek and Keith King and Indiana University Professor Matthew Smith.
"These results underscore how widespread loneliness is among college students and highlight that excessive social media use may be replacing the meaningful interactions that protect their mental health," said Merianos, who teaches in UC's School of Human Services in the College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services.
"A key public health strategy is to strengthen social connection and help students build supportive relationships offline."
Read the Inside HIgher Education story (https://www.insidehighered.com/news/student-success/health-wellness/2026/02/17/social-media-linked-student-loneliness).
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Original text here: https://www.uc.edu/news/articles/2026/02/national-media-outlets-highlight-uc-study-examining-social-media-use.html
UC-Irvine: Widening Beaches Make California 500 Acres Bigger Than It Was 40 Years Ago
IRVINE, California, Feb. 19 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release:
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Widening beaches make California 500 acres bigger than it was 40 years ago
UC Irvine and USGS researchers used satellites to track coastal changes
* California's beaches have, on average, widened in the past four decades.
* Areas of severe beach erosion are offset by areas of dramatic beach expansion.
* Researchers used satellite data and newly developed signal processing techniques to observe coastal changes over time.
* Funding was provided by NASA and the United
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IRVINE, California, Feb. 19 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release:
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Widening beaches make California 500 acres bigger than it was 40 years ago
UC Irvine and USGS researchers used satellites to track coastal changes
* California's beaches have, on average, widened in the past four decades.
* Areas of severe beach erosion are offset by areas of dramatic beach expansion.
* Researchers used satellite data and newly developed signal processing techniques to observe coastal changes over time.
* Funding was provided by NASA and the UnitedStates Geological Survey.
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Southern California's beaches have grown more than 500 acres over the past four decades despite being one of the most heavily urbanized and dammed coastal regions in the world, according to a new study conducted by researchers at the University of California, Irvine, the U.S. Geological Survey and other institutions.
The conventional wisdom-challenging revelation about coastal erosion and replenishment is the subject of a study published recently in Nature Communications.
The research analyzed shoreline changes across California from 1984 to 2024 using newly developed satellite-derived measurement methods. It found that Southern California beaches expanded by approximately 10 percent during this period, even as dams and urban development were expected to starve coastlines of sediment and accelerate erosion.
"This is a counterintuitive finding considering previous reports of widespread beach erosion in Southern California," said co-author Brett Sanders, UC Irvine professor of civil and environmental engineering. "While several individual beaches did experience severe erosion, there were also several that experienced dramatic widening, and the overall trend shows widening at an average rate of 7.2 meters across 320 kilometers of Southern California coastline."
The researchers found that 49 percent of the shoreline showed significant widening, and 31 percent experienced narrowing. The Zuma littoral cell near Malibu and northern portions of the Oceanside littoral cell, which include the revered surfing and recreational beaches of Doheny, San Clemente and San Onofre, experienced some of the region's most severe erosion, with beaches narrowing at rates exceeding 1 meter per year, causing damage to public and private property.
Beach growth has been concentrated at human-made coastal structures such as harbors, jetties and natural convergence zones that trap longshore sediment transport. Rapidly growing beaches include popular locations like Huntington Beach and Santa Monica, and less frequented stretches of coast, such as the beach between Ventura and Oxnard.
The study examined three California regions - northern, central and southern - with dramatically different results. Southern California showed a highly significant positive trend in beach area, while Northern California exhibited moderate growth, and Central California showed no significant trend.
"The primary challenge facing Southern California beaches is not sediment shortage, but sediment distribution," said lead author Jonathan Warrick, research geologist at the U.S. Geological Survey's Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center in Santa Cruz, Calif. "Some of the most rapidly widening beaches - including McGrath State Beach, Huntington Beach, and Venice Beach - now measure approximately 200 meters, or over 600 feet, wide. These locations benefit from sediment trapped by coastal structures or accumulating in natural sand convergence zones."
The findings were made possible by newly developed satellite-derived shoreline data and signal-processing techniques that provide unprecedented accuracy and temporal resolution compared to previous methods that relied on only 2-3 historical snapshots with large uncertainties.
"These new tools are revolutionizing how we assess beaches and their changes," Sanders said. "Beaches were previously monitored by field crews using surveying equipment, or with aerial flights that scan the coast with laser surveys, but the costs of these approaches limited the frequency and spatial extent of available data. Satellite imagery now allows us to measure beach width everywhere, several times per month."
The research highlights significant opportunities for improved coastal management and sustainability. Rather than sediment shortage being the fundamental problem, the study suggests that strategic redistribution of existing sediment could address localized erosion.
Several Southern California harbors - including Santa Barbara, Ventura and Channel Islands/Port Hueneme - already operate sediment bypass systems to move sand past barriers such as jetties and breakwater structures. The study suggests that expanding such efforts could provide "more equitable, widespread and natural use of littoral sediment resources."
The San Pedro littoral cell, which includes the shoreline of the Sunset Beach, Huntington Beach and Newport Beach communities, provides a dramatic example, where beach engineering projects have resulted in massive beach expansion, according to the researchers. Centered near Huntington Beach, there was an average widening of 25 meters (over 80 feet) across the cell during the 40-year study period.
The findings challenge assumptions about the impacts of dams and land use on coastal change. While California's large dams have indeed reduced sand flux to the coast to approximately half of historical levels, other sources, including bluff erosion, and especially beach artificial additions of sand through mechanical means, have sustained or expanded beaches in many locations.
Despite identifying clear management opportunities, the study acknowledges significant barriers to improved sediment redistribution, including financial costs, regulatory processes, institutional inertia, political boundaries and resistance to change.
The research emphasizes that continued use of satellite-derived shoreline data with advanced signal processing techniques will be essential for understanding and managing coastal systems, particularly as climate change and sea level rise add new pressures to coastal environments.
"These data give us a much-needed systems perspective of beach dynamics, making it easier to find the entry points required for effective management," Sanders said.
Joining Warrick and Sanders on this project were Kilian Vos of OHB Digital Services in Bremen, Germany; Daniel Buscombe of the Washington Department of Ecology; Andrew Ritchie and Sean Vidousek of USGS; and Teresa Hachey of the UC Irvine Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Funding was provided by USGS and NASA.
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About the University of California, Irvine: Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide. For more on UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.
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Original text here: https://news.uci.edu/2026/02/18/widening-beaches-make-california-500-acres-bigger-than-it-was-40-years-ago/
Rochester Institute of Technology: Ph.D. Student Recognized for Work in Optics
ROCHESTER, New York, Feb. 19 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
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Ph.D. student recognized for work in optics
Muhammad Akif Qadeer receives scholarship from the Optica Foundation
By Mollie Radzinski
Muhammad Akif Qadeer, who considers himself to be a curious person who wants to know how things work, came to RIT as an undergraduate student in 2018 to study physics.
Qadeer had no plans to attend graduate school, but after working with Associate Professor Jie Qiao in the Advanced Optical Fabrication, Instrumentation and Metrology Laboratory for his capstone
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ROCHESTER, New York, Feb. 19 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
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Ph.D. student recognized for work in optics
Muhammad Akif Qadeer receives scholarship from the Optica Foundation
By Mollie Radzinski
Muhammad Akif Qadeer, who considers himself to be a curious person who wants to know how things work, came to RIT as an undergraduate student in 2018 to study physics.
Qadeer had no plans to attend graduate school, but after working with Associate Professor Jie Qiao in the Advanced Optical Fabrication, Instrumentation and Metrology Laboratory for his capstoneproject, he changed his mind.
"When I got involved in this research, it really sparked my interest," he said. "I really felt like I found somewhere I belong, where my skills are being used in a way to do something useful. After my capstone project, I thought just one year's worth of research wasn't enough. I wanted some way to continue my capstone research. I wanted to keep doing more."
Qadeer is now continuing work in Qiao's lab as an imaging science Ph.D. student and has been rewarded with the 2025 Harvey M. Pollicove Memorial Scholarship from the Optica Foundation. The $4,000 award is given to one student each year who shows potential in precision optics manufacturing and lens design.
Qiao's lab in the Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science gives students both theoretical and hands-on experience developing new optics and laser technologies. More than that, it provides a holistic environment for students to also learn from one another and to build robust skillsets that translate well into industry or academic research.
Under Qiao's mentorship, Qadeer was able to work with one student on wavefront sensing with machine learning and with another student on ultrafast laser-based optical fabrication, both students being senior doctoral researchers in her group. This dual exposure to computational optics and advanced ultrafast laser fabrication distinguished Qadeer from other scholarship applicants.
"One of the unique aspects of working in Professor Qiao's lab is that I'm able to gain real understanding of the whole process from beginning to end," said Qadeer. "I have developed a very multifaceted background in being able to do optics fabrication, being able to characterize optics, being able to measure optics, and then also having the physics-based understanding of the underlying physics of laser material interaction. This integrated experience is rare and has given me a uniquely broad and rigorous foundation. Not a lot of people would really have that sort of unique background."
Qiao's connections in industry, government labs, and academia have helped her prepare her students for their careers. As a faculty member of the National Science Foundation's Center for Freeform Optics, an industry/university cooperative research center, she provides her students with chances to regularly present their research to industry leaders.
Qadeer admits he wasn't comfortable with public speaking, but with Qiao's mentorship, he now presents at large conferences. He recently was recognized with the Best Student Oral Presentation Award at the SPIE (international society for optics and photonics) Photonics West conference.
In Qiao's lab, students are working with state-of-the-art equipment to make breakthroughs in ultrafast laser application technology that is highly coveted by outside industry.
"We are developing new technology that allows us to put gigantic optics or lasers the size of a tabletop onto a chip," said Qiao. "Companies are reaching out because they love the technology and they want to commercialize it. There's the potential for multi-hundred millions--to billions--of market value."
It's not just the technology that companies want, but also the students who can enter the industry to help move it forward. Qiao recognizes that her lab is successful because of the development of the science, the technology, and the students.
"We are really working in an innovative area that is cross-cutting lasers, optics, photonics, and imaging," said Qiao. "There is a lot of foundational work that faculty members have to bring in order for students to be successful. It is a holistic process from educating and training the next-generation workforce."
While Qadeer is focused on finishing his Ph.D. right now, he hopes to bring his skills into a career in the optics industry once he graduates. He is thankful for the opportunities in Qiao's lab and the connections made through numerous organizations that have led to his success.
"I have a quote on my wall at my apartment that says, 'What a privilege it is to be tired of the work you once dreamed about,'" said Qadeer. "Being a kid in Pakistan, I never really imagined that I would be able to leave. Being in this position at the moment is quite surreal for me. I've really been blessed with a lot of things."
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Original text here: https://www.rit.edu/news/phd-student-recognized-work-optics
OU Examining Feasibility of Hosting Data Center on Campus
ROCHESTER, Michigan, Feb. 19 -- Oakland University issued the following news:
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OU examining feasibility of hosting data center on campus
Following the February 13 Board of Trustees meeting, Oakland University Senior Vice President for Finance & Administration Stephen W. Mackey is sharing information with the public and clarifying OU's interest in learning more about the feasibility of building a data center site on campus.
"I have seen and heard so many news stories bearing a wide range of accurate facts, inaccuracies, perceptions and misconceptions regarding data centers of late," Mackey
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ROCHESTER, Michigan, Feb. 19 -- Oakland University issued the following news:
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OU examining feasibility of hosting data center on campus
Following the February 13 Board of Trustees meeting, Oakland University Senior Vice President for Finance & Administration Stephen W. Mackey is sharing information with the public and clarifying OU's interest in learning more about the feasibility of building a data center site on campus.
"I have seen and heard so many news stories bearing a wide range of accurate facts, inaccuracies, perceptions and misconceptions regarding data centers of late," Mackeysaid. "Therefore, I want to make our position very clear."
"First of all, it is very important for everyone to know that we have not made any decisions regarding the potential housing of a data center at OU and that decision is likely months away," Mackey added. "The university is in what we call the initial due diligence, or feasibility phase of exploring the option of housing a data center on campus. We have executed an agreement with Fairmount Properties where we can collaboratively assess the feasibility of the project over the next 120 days. Before any final decision is made, there would be three additional phases prior to a data center becoming a reality."
This early phase will include identifying OU academic and research programming for the project, identifying industry partners for the project, engineering and preliminary design for the project and business planning.
Mackey further clarified that a central driver for this project is the modernization of campus infrastructure and the optimization of existing academic space.
"A new data center would allow us to move our existing data center from Dodge Hall, which would create more academic laboratory space in that building," he said. "This has been a core objective of the project from the beginning -- updating our current computing capabilities while simultaneously expanding laboratory space as part of the broader Dodge Hall renovation."
The Oakland University team has created a dedicated AI Institute and Data Center webpage to provide transparency and detailed information regarding the proposed project. It includes:
* Strategic Planning: OU's Strategic Vision 2030 and Campus Plan 2035.
* Project Timeline: A proposed two-year timeline for due diligence on the data center project.
* Project Goals: Detailed information on what the university hopes to achieve.
* University Oversight: A list of university personnel involved in the exploration process.
* Feedback Channel: A page of frequently asked questions and a newly created data center project email address for public feedback.
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Original text here: https://www.oakland.edu/news/finance-and-administration/2026/data-center-feasibility/
GVSU West Michigan Trustworthy AI Consortium Receives $1.03M in Federal Support
ALLENDALE, Michigan, Feb. 19 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news:
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New GVSU West Michigan Trustworthy AI Consortium receives $1.03M in federal support
U.S. Rep. Hillary Scholten was joined by Grand Valley leaders on Feb. 18 to announce more than $1 million in federal support for a university initiative that will unite faculty experts and partners in industry and the public sector to design responsible, trustworthy AI systems.
The $1.03 million in support will help establish GVSU's new West Michigan Trustworthy AI Consortium, which will operate in the College of
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ALLENDALE, Michigan, Feb. 19 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news:
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New GVSU West Michigan Trustworthy AI Consortium receives $1.03M in federal support
U.S. Rep. Hillary Scholten was joined by Grand Valley leaders on Feb. 18 to announce more than $1 million in federal support for a university initiative that will unite faculty experts and partners in industry and the public sector to design responsible, trustworthy AI systems.
The $1.03 million in support will help establish GVSU's new West Michigan Trustworthy AI Consortium, which will operate in the College ofComputing as part of the university's Blue Dot ecosystem. Scholten said the support for the Consortium's computing resources, software, licensing and other operations is part of more than $11 million in federal funding she worked to secure for projects making significant investments in West Michigan.
"West Michigan should be leading the way in how artificial intelligence is developed and used, and that starts with investing in people and institutions we trust," said Scholten. "This funding will help GVSU bring together educators, industry, and public partners to build AI systems that are ethical, secure and transparent while preparing students for good-paying jobs and strengthening our region's economy. I'm proud to support this work and to continue delivering federal investments that ensure West Michigan remains at the forefront of responsible innovation."
Grand Valley President Philomena V. Mantella said this initiative furthers Grand Valley's leadership in advancing West Michigan's tech sector and beyond by optimizing partnerships with businesses and the community to create a talent pipeline that makes an immediate impact.
Mantella noted that most Lakers stay in Michigan after graduation, helping propel the state forward and contributing to GVSU's $3 billion annual economic impact on the state .
"The West Michigan Trustworthy AI Consortium is just one example of the power of our Blue Dot ecosystem," Mantella said. "By bringing expert researchers, resources and industry partners together to work with our students, Grand Valley will explore ethical ways to harness AI to enrich our lives and build a brighter future for our country."
Marouane Kessentini, dean of GVSU's College of Computing, said this distinctive emphasis on human-centered AI issues such as cybersecurity and ethics will uniquely position graduates for careers in the field. The work of the West Michigan Trustworthy AI Consortium, including the advancement of applied research, will ensure Grand Valley and West Michigan play a key role in shaping the future of AI and meeting the emerging needs of the technology.
"The West Michigan Trustworthy AI Consortium represents a commitment to doing artificial intelligence the right way," Kessentini said. "At a time when AI is rapidly transforming our economy and society, this initiative focuses on building AI systems that are responsible, transparent, secure and worthy of public trust."
The West Michigan Trustworthy AI Consortium is designed to align with and operationalize Trustworthy and Responsible AI priorities as established by the U.S. Commerce Department's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
The Consortium will convene stakeholders across academia, industry, government, and the nonprofit sector to lead cutting-edge research, enable knowledge sharing, and build a pipeline of professionals trained in AI governance, safety, security risk management and compliance.
The Consortium also will develop frameworks for AI governance aligned with NIST's Risk Management Framework and U.S./global regulations.
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Original text here: https://www.gvsu.edu/gvnext/2026/-new-gvsu-west-michigan-trustworthy-ai-consortium-receives-103m-in-federal-support.htm
CSUSB Hosts 13th Annual Pioneer Breakfast on Feb. 27
SAN BERNARDINO, California, Feb. 19 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news:
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CSUSB hosts 13th annual Pioneer Breakfast on Feb. 27
The event will recognize the contributions of African Americans and honor individuals whose leadership, service and dedication have enriched the campus and supported student success.
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Cal State San Bernardino will host the 13th annual Pioneer Breakfast on Friday, Feb. 27, from 9-11 a.m., recognizing the contributions of African Americans who have made a lasting impact on the university.
Hosted by CSUSB's Black Faculty,
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SAN BERNARDINO, California, Feb. 19 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news:
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CSUSB hosts 13th annual Pioneer Breakfast on Feb. 27
The event will recognize the contributions of African Americans and honor individuals whose leadership, service and dedication have enriched the campus and supported student success.
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Cal State San Bernardino will host the 13th annual Pioneer Breakfast on Friday, Feb. 27, from 9-11 a.m., recognizing the contributions of African Americans who have made a lasting impact on the university.
Hosted by CSUSB's Black Faculty,Staff and Student Association (BFSSA), the Pioneer Breakfast celebrates individuals whose leadership, service and dedication have enriched the campus and supported student success. The event will take place at the Santos Manuel Student Union North Conference Center and is a featured program of the university's Black History Month celebration.
Over the years, the Pioneer Breakfast has become a meaningful campus tradition, bringing together students, faculty, staff, alumni and community leaders in celebration and reflection. The event highlights the achievements of honorees whose work exemplifies commitment to education, equity and community engagement.
"For me, the Pioneer Breakfast is deeply personal. It's about honoring the shoulders we stand on while creating space for the next generation," said Anthony Roberson, president of the BFSSA executive board and associate director of the Santos Manuel Student Union Operations. "The theme, 'Honoring the Journey: From Liberation to Leadership,' reminds us that progress is built on courage, sacrifice and community. Each year, we celebrate leaders whose impact has shaped our campus and the Inland Empire, and we invest in students who will carry that legacy forward.
"This event is both a tribute and a promise; a tribute to the pioneers who shaped our history and a promise to invest boldly in the leaders who will define our future," he continued. "Together, we honor legacy while building momentum for the next generation to rise, lead and transform our communities."
This year's honorees reflect that legacy of leadership and service. The 2026 Pioneer Breakfast honorees include Kevon Lee, who will receive the Emerging Leader Award, and Keith Hosea, recipient of the Community Icon Award.
Pioneer Awards will also be presented to the following individuals:
* Alton Garrett: Alumni Honoree
* Shelia Braggs: Staff Honoree
* Robin Phillips: Administrator Honoree
* Claudia Davis: Faculty Honoree
* Eduardo Mendoza: Lorriane Frost Ally Award
As part of the program, CSUSB students will introduce each honoree, sharing highlights of their leadership and accomplishments. The celebration extends beyond recognition. The Pioneer Breakfast also serves as a fundraiser supporting student scholarships, with proceeds benefiting the annual Black Graduation recognition ceremony and advancing CSUSB's commitment to student success and equity.
Tickets are $40 for faculty, staff and community members. For ticket information and event details, contact Roberson at aroberso@csusb.edu.
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Original text here: https://www.csusb.edu/inside/article/594718/csusb-hosts-13th-annual-pioneer-breakfast-feb-27
