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University of Georgia: Customer Service Specialist Keeps Things Running With Patience, Adaptability
ATHENS, Georgia, Aug. 22 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news:
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Customer service specialist keeps things running with patience, adaptability
Kimbree Wallace connects with people through parking
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As a mother of four, Kimbree Wallace has learned that patience and adaptability are essential to keeping a busy household running. She brings this same approach to her role as a customer service specialist for UGA Transportation and Parking Services.
The University of Georgia is a family affair for Wallace. Her mother attended and currently works at UGA. Wallace grew up in
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ATHENS, Georgia, Aug. 22 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news:
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Customer service specialist keeps things running with patience, adaptability
Kimbree Wallace connects with people through parking
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As a mother of four, Kimbree Wallace has learned that patience and adaptability are essential to keeping a busy household running. She brings this same approach to her role as a customer service specialist for UGA Transportation and Parking Services.
The University of Georgia is a family affair for Wallace. Her mother attended and currently works at UGA. Wallace grew up inthe Athens area and has always felt connected with the university. When a job opportunity became available, she was eager to take on a campus role.
In her current customer service position, Wallace is known for balancing firmness with friendliness. She consistently upholds policies and procedures while treating everyone with respect and fairness. Even when faced with difficult decisions, she communicates calmly and professionally, fostering accountability, encouraging compliance and building trust with customers and colleagues alike.
"Sometimes customers will call or email different people to see if they'll receive a different answer," Wallace said. "But ultimately, it's important that we're all on the same page."
For Wallace, presenting a united front with her team is key to ensuring that students, faculty, staff and visitors get the support they need. She's found that misinformation about parking policies is easily spread, so it's important to be clear and consistent when providing information.
Wallace thrives on making connections with people. She especially enjoys getting to know the many tailgating groups that come for football season.
"Georgia fans bring an unwavering energy to campus," Wallace said.
Working at the tailgating lots allows her to build relationships with each group, turning routine interactions into something she looks forward to.
She also enjoys connecting with the students who work alongside her.
"They help me understand how to better communicate with all the students we serve on campus," Wallace said.
She also enjoys teaching the young employees about the particulars of their positions while learning from them.
In many ways, Wallace has come to think of the students she works with like her own children, and she cherishes the connections she's developed with them over her time at UGA.
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Three Incoming UAH Students Win NSF EGFP Grants Highlighting Student Success; Research Opportunities Still Available for Top STEM Graduates
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, Aug. 22 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news:
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Three incoming UAH students win NSF EGFP grants highlighting student success; research opportunities still available for top STEM graduates
Russ Nelson
The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, is welcoming three graduate students who won research fellowships through the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) Graduate Fellowship Program (EGFP). Savaria Parrish, Pragya Natarajan and Stephanie Manasterski
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HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, Aug. 22 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news:
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Three incoming UAH students win NSF EGFP grants highlighting student success; research opportunities still available for top STEM graduates
Russ Nelson
The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, is welcoming three graduate students who won research fellowships through the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) Graduate Fellowship Program (EGFP). Savaria Parrish, Pragya Natarajan and Stephanie Manasterskiare among the first fellows supported through UAH's EGFP program, an award of $2.39 million that seeks to support up to 15 doctoral fellows in six signature STEM areas: astronomy and astrophysics; heliophysics and low-temperature plasmas; atmospheric sciences; mechanics of materials and structures for aerospace systems; engineering design and systems engineering; and computing and artificial intelligence. The award runs through June 2028.
The fellowship is designed for graduate students who received an Honorable Mention from the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program within the previous three years. At UAH, EGFP fellows receive three years of support through a $37,000 annual stipend and a $16,000 annual cost-of-education allowance. Fellows have up to five years to use the support. The student research reflects the breadth of advanced STEM work conducted at UAH and the university's close connections to Huntsville's aerospace, space science and technology community.
Research that reaches from dark matter to deep space
Savaria Parrish, who earned a bachelor's degree in geosciences from Virginia Tech with minors in physics and astronomy, will work with Dr. Sukanya Chakrabarti, a UAH professor of physics and astronomy, on extreme-precision radial velocity observations. Parrish has received a number of awards, including the American Astronomical Society (AAS) Chambliss Student Award, as well as Virginia Tech's Aspire! Award and Outstanding Undergraduate Service Award, and she is an American Physical Society (APS) Team Up Together Scholar.
"Savaria will be working with me on our galactic-scale extreme-precision radial velocity observation campaign to measure dark matter directly," Chakrabarti explains. "These observations can also be used to characterize exoplanets and the internal structure of stars very precisely. I'm thrilled to have her join our team!"
Pragya Natarajan, an EGFP fellow joining the UAH Department of Space Science, will focus on the Marshall Grazing Incidence X-ray Spectrometer (MaGIXS) sounding rocket experiment and its Soft X-ray telescope, combining advanced instrumentation, simulations, calibration and flight-data analysis.
"We are thrilled to welcome Pragya Natarajan as the newest graduate student joining our team in the Department of Space Science at UAH," says Dr. Subramania Athiray Panchapakesan, an assistant professor in the UAH Center for Space Plasma and Aeronomic Research (CSPAR). "Her research will bridge the gap between space science and advanced X-ray instrumentation, focusing specifically on the Soft X-ray telescope for the MaGIXS sounding rocket experiment. She will work directly with grazing incidence X-ray mirrors and gratings, conducting critical ray-trace simulations supported by ground-based calibration experiments. Pragya will also play a key role in analyzing flight data from the MaGIXS rocket missions, applying her findings to deepen our understanding of the complex physical properties of the solar corona."
Stephanie Manasterski, a graduate student in mechanical and aerospace engineering (MAE), is slated to investigate technology with potential applications in fusion propulsion and future deep-space missions.
"Stephanie will be conducting vital research using 'Sparky,' our 60-kilojoule pulsed power machine, to study how pulsed magnetic nozzles can control and direct high-energy fusion plasma," notes Dr. Jason Cassibry, a professor of MAE affiliated with the UAH Propulsion Research Center. "This technology is a critical piece of the puzzle for fusion propulsion, which holds the potential to drastically shorten transit times for deep-space missions. Ultimately, her work could help pave the way for rapid, practical interplanetary travel throughout our solar system."
Twelve fellowship opportunities remain
UAH currently has 12 EGFP fellowship slots remaining open, providing additional opportunities for other high-achieving graduate students who have received an NSF GRFP Honorable Mention to pursue doctoral research at the university. Eligible students may apply through the NSF Education and Training Application (ETAP) system through June 2028.
To learn more about these programs, review the NSF EPSCoR Graduate Fellowship Program requirements (https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/egfp-nsf-epscor-graduate-fellowship-program) and visit UAH graduate fellowships and application information (https://www.uah.edu/admissions/graduate/financial-aid/fellowships).
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Original text here: https://www.uah.edu/news/items/three-incoming-uah-students-win-nsf-egfp-grants-highlighting-student-success-research-opportunities-still-available-for-top-stem-graduates
Penn State-Lehigh Valley Faculty and Staff Recognized for Excellence and Contributions
CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, Aug. 22 -- Pennsylvania State University Lehigh Valley campus issued the following news:
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Lehigh Valley faculty and staff recognized for excellence and contributions
Recipients honored for contributions to teaching, research, service and student success at All Campus Day
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Penn State Lehigh Valley recognized eight faculty and staff members for their contributions to teaching, research, service, student success and the campus community during its annual All Campus Day.
The awards recognize faculty and staff whose work demonstrates a commitment to students
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CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, Aug. 22 -- Pennsylvania State University Lehigh Valley campus issued the following news:
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Lehigh Valley faculty and staff recognized for excellence and contributions
Recipients honored for contributions to teaching, research, service and student success at All Campus Day
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Penn State Lehigh Valley recognized eight faculty and staff members for their contributions to teaching, research, service, student success and the campus community during its annual All Campus Day.
The awards recognize faculty and staff whose work demonstrates a commitment to studentsand colleagues while advancing the mission of Penn State Lehigh Valley.
"Our faculty and staff are at the heart of the experience we provide our students every day," said Tina Q. Richardson, chancellor of Penn State Lehigh Valley. "These award recipients represent the many ways our community supports student success -- through outstanding teaching and advising, meaningful research, service, collaboration and a genuine commitment to helping others succeed. I am grateful for all they contribute to our campus."
Teaching Excellence Award -- Full-Time Faculty: Alison Bonner
Bonner was recognized for her dedication to students and her commitment to making mathematics accessible to all learners. In addition to teaching and tutoring students, she has worked extensively with open educational resources and is developing an OER (open educational resource) textbook to help provide students with greater access to learning materials.
Teaching Excellence Award -- Part-Time Faculty: Lisa Guise
Guise was recognized for her patience, accessibility and commitment to helping students understand challenging course material. Students regularly seek her assistance outside the classroom and have consistently expressed appreciation for her support and approach to teaching.
Outstanding Research and Creative Accomplishment Award: Subhadra Ganguli
Ganguli was recognized for developing a research agenda spanning economics, sustainability, applied microeconomics and the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. Her recent work also explores the pedagogical and analytical potential of generative artificial intelligence, contributing timely scholarship in a rapidly evolving field.
Outstanding Contribution in Outreach and Service Award: Mark Capofari
Capofari was recognized for his extensive service to students, colleagues and the broader campus community. His contributions include strengthening internship opportunities in partnership with Career Services, revitalizing the Project and Supply Chain Management Student Club, advising students, supporting ROTC and veteran students, and serving on campus and University committees.
Outstanding Staff Award: Nicole Hallowell
Hallowell was recognized for her professionalism, collaboration and commitment to supporting students and colleagues. Her work includes advising criminal justice students, helping faculty navigate complex student situations, supporting admissions programs and contributing to events and initiatives for first-generation students.
For the Glory Award: Danyell Fondl
Fondl was recognized for the dedication, positivity and encouragement she brings to the campus community. Her willingness to support others, lead by example and consistently demonstrate kindness and respect reflects the spirit of the award.
Newcomer Award: D'Andre Miller
Miller was recognized for his ability to understand and respond to students' needs while helping them develop independence and confidence. His approach encourages students to take the lead, make decisions and trust their abilities while knowing support is available when they need it.
Academic Advising Award: Tara Koller
Koller received the Academic Advising Award, which recognizes a faculty or professional adviser who has made an impact on the student experience through outstanding guidance, encouragement and dedication. The award is based on student nominations, with the recipient selected by the Penn State Lehigh Valley Student Government Association.
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Original text here: https://lehighvalley.psu.edu/story/30251/2026/08/21/lehigh-valley-faculty-and-staff-recognized-excellence-and-contributions
LSU New Orleans Professor Elliott Beaton Selected for Allen Institute Neuroscience Educator Workshops
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Aug. 22 -- The University of New Orleans issued the following news release:
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LSU New Orleans Professor Elliott Beaton Selected for Allen Institute Neuroscience Educator Workshops
Elliott Beaton, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Psychology, was selected for two multi-day educator workshops hosted this summer by the Allen Institute in Seattle. The application-based programs prepare college faculty to teach neuroscience using large, openly available scientific data sets collected by Allen Institute scientists and collaborators.
The workshops brought
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NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Aug. 22 -- The University of New Orleans issued the following news release:
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LSU New Orleans Professor Elliott Beaton Selected for Allen Institute Neuroscience Educator Workshops
Elliott Beaton, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Psychology, was selected for two multi-day educator workshops hosted this summer by the Allen Institute in Seattle. The application-based programs prepare college faculty to teach neuroscience using large, openly available scientific data sets collected by Allen Institute scientists and collaborators.
The workshops broughttogether faculty from across the United States, Canada, and South America who teach neuroscience, biology, and psychology. One workshop centered on connectomics, the detailed mapping of connections between individual cells in the brain. The other covered the use of the Python programming language to analyze large sets of neuroscience data.
Dr. Beaton plans to use what he learned, along with resources shared by the Allen Institute, into existing courses and to help build laboratory courses for the new B.S. in Neuroscience at LSU New Orleans. The work will give students applied practice in coding and quantitative analysis with real neuroscience data rather than simulated exercises.
"The skills that our neuroscience students will pick up from what we build with the Allen Institute's open resources, coding and quantitative analysis on real neuroscience data, are the skills that will carry them into graduate or medical school programs, and into careers," Dr. Beaton said. "That is what this degree is designed to do."
Dr. Beaton directs the Stress, Cognition, and Affective Neuroscience (SCAN) Laboratory and serves as graduate coordinator for the doctoral program in Applied Psychology. He helped establish the B.S. in Neuroscience with colleagues in the Department of Psychology, across the College of Sciences, and in the Office of Academic Affairs. It is the only Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience currently offered at a public university in Louisiana.
The Allen Institute is an independent, nonprofit bioscience research organization in Seattle. Through its education program, it offers professional development for college faculty who want to bring open scientific data into undergraduate classrooms.
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Original text here: https://www.lsuneworleans.edu/news/lsu-new-orleans-professor-elliott-beaton-selected-for-allen-institute-neuroscience-educator-workshops
GO Bond 3 Approval Would Bring $3M to UNM-Gallup Without Raising Taxes
GALLUP, New Mexico, Aug. 22 -- The University of New Mexico's Gallup campus issued the following news:
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GO Bond 3 approval would bring $3M to UNM-Gallup without raising taxes
Voters will be asked to support higher education projects in New Mexico, including renovation of Calvin Hall Center
By Richard Reyes
During the 2026 General Election, New Mexico voters will be asked whether to approve a general obligation bond to fund higher education projects around the state, including $3 million for the renovation of Calvin Hall Center at The University of New Mexico-Gallup.
General Obligation
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GALLUP, New Mexico, Aug. 22 -- The University of New Mexico's Gallup campus issued the following news:
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GO Bond 3 approval would bring $3M to UNM-Gallup without raising taxes
Voters will be asked to support higher education projects in New Mexico, including renovation of Calvin Hall Center
By Richard Reyes
During the 2026 General Election, New Mexico voters will be asked whether to approve a general obligation bond to fund higher education projects around the state, including $3 million for the renovation of Calvin Hall Center at The University of New Mexico-Gallup.
General ObligationBond 3 will ask voters to authorize the state to issue more than $230 million in bonds to fund public higher education institutions, special public schools and tribal schools in New Mexico. Approval of the bond would not raise taxes.
"State projects supported by the 2026 GO Bond address issues as diverse as increasing the healthcare workforce and forest fire mitigation," UNM-Gallup Interim Chancellor John Zimmerman said. "These projects directly address a multitude of concerns that affect New Mexicans on a daily basis. This statewide effort, which brings real and tangible investments to our communities, is vital for our continued growth."
If approved, GO Bond 3 would create nearly 3,500 new jobs in the state and contribute to the economies of 25 communities in 22 counties across New Mexico.
GO Bond 3 approval would provide $126.1 million to UNM and its branch campuses. Among the most transformative projects is the construction of a new UNM School of Medicine education and research facility in Albuquerque.
The state-of-the-art building will help educate and train the physicians, researchers and healthcare professionals New Mexico needs while supporting groundbreaking medical research that benefits communities across the state.
For UNM-Gallup, approval of GO Bond 3 would bring in $3 million to renovate the north wing of Calvin Hall Center to improve the quality, functionality, and accessibility of instructional spaces that support science education and student success.
Modernizing science instruction
The renovation of Calvin Hall Center would modernize biology, chemistry, and geology laboratories, update classrooms and faculty workspaces, improve building systems, enhance the auditorium, and create collaborative spaces that encourage student engagement.
"For UNM-Gallup specifically, the opportunity to revitalize and expand the capacities of our science labs is crucial in addressing both statewide needs and those of our local communities," Zimmerman said. "These construction projects will enhance academic programs across the campus, engage faculty and students in expanded research opportunities, and provide a more comfortable and accessible space for large community events."
The existing laboratory and classroom spaces were designed for earlier instructional models and no longer fully support the hands-on learning experiences expected in today's STEM programs. This project will transform these aging spaces into modern teaching and learning environments that better serve students, faculty, and the community.
The renovation will support student recruitment, retention, and degree completion by providing high-quality facilities where students can learn, collaborate, and prepare for careers in science, healthcare, and other high-demand fields. Updated laboratories and classrooms will strengthen STEM pathways and expand opportunities for experiential learning and workforce preparation.
The project will also strengthen the campus's ability to support research activities, pursue grants, and develop partnerships that benefit students and the regional economy.
What is a GO bond?
GO bonds are the primary source of capital improvement funding for New Mexico's higher education institutions. GO bonds come before voters every two years and are funded by property taxes.
New Mexico colleges, universities and specialty schools need GO bond funding to:
* Renovate and repair equipment and facilities.
* Replace old and outdated facilities that are past their useful lifespan and cannot meet current educational demands and safety standards.
* Keep up to date on technology to attract top students and faculty.
* Maintain the resources and infrastructure needed to deliver quality online education to rural students.
Early in-person and absentee voting begin Tuesday, Oct. 6.
Expanded early voting is from Saturday, Oc. 17, through Saturday, Oct. 31.
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3.
GO bond project updates
UNM-Gallup is currently renovating Gurley Hall, in three phases, thanks to approved GO bond initiatives from 2020, 2022 and 2024.
The first phase of the project -- the Career and Technical Education wing of Gurley Hall -- is nearing completion. The northeastern part of the building has been renovated to create a new welcoming entrance for students of the welding and automotive technology programs. The welding workshop has been outfitted with new equipment and welding stations, including enhanced ventilation, lighting, and electrical capacity. Renovations of the automotive workshop are ongoing, including the automotive shop area, automotive classroom, and CTE restrooms.
Construction started in early August for the second phase of the Gurley Hall project, which focuses on renovating student resource areas, the commons area, and the main entrance. The parking lot in front of Gurley Hall is also scheduled to be improved beginning in April 2027.
The third phase of the Gurley Hall project, the renovation of the fine arts wing, is in the planning phase. UNM-Gallup hopes to expand its small metals lab; renovate the Ingham Chapman Gallery; create improvements for the art lab which includes drawing, painting, printmaking, and Navajo weaving courses; and updates to the ceramics lab and adjoining kiln area.
For more information about GO Bond 3, visit higheredbond3.com.
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Original text here: https://www.gallup.unm.edu/news/august-2026/go-bond-3-approval-would-bring-3m-to-unm-gallup-without-raising-taxes.php
Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences Celebrates Achievements and Welcomes New Faces for the 2026-27 Academic Year
BINGHAMTON, New York, Aug. 22 -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
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Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences celebrates achievements and welcomes new faces for the 2026-27 academic year
Accreditations, a new program, and new students, faculty, and staff set the stage for a year of innovation and achievement
By Natalie Blando-George
At Binghamton University's Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences, excitement is in the air as faculty, students, and staff embark on the 2026-27 academic year, brimming with opportunities, achievements, and milestones.
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BINGHAMTON, New York, Aug. 22 -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
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Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences celebrates achievements and welcomes new faces for the 2026-27 academic year
Accreditations, a new program, and new students, faculty, and staff set the stage for a year of innovation and achievement
By Natalie Blando-George
At Binghamton University's Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences, excitement is in the air as faculty, students, and staff embark on the 2026-27 academic year, brimming with opportunities, achievements, and milestones.
Accreditationnews
In May, Binghamton's Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program achieved accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), affirming its commitment to excellence and leadership in physical therapy education.
Two months later, Decker's Entry-Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program was granted accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE), highlighting the program's dedication to maintaining high standards in its curriculum, faculty, facilities, and student outcomes.
"Achieving accreditation for our Doctor of Physical Therapy and Doctor of Occupational Therapy programs is a testament to the dedication and excellence of our faculty, staff, and students," said Dean Mario R. Ortiz, PhD, RN, PHCNS-BC, FNP-C, FNAP, FAAN. "These accomplishments reflect Decker College's unwavering commitment to delivering top-tier education and to preparing future leaders in healthcare."
New students
An exceptional new cohort of more than 80 undergraduate students began Decker's Bachelor of Science in Nursing program when classes resumed on Aug. 18.
"Welcoming a new cohort of undergraduate nursing students is always heartwarming. New students bring fresh energy, perspectives, and compassion that will influence the health of others in communities locally, nationally, and globally," said Ann Fronczek, PhD, RN, associate professor of nursing and director of the undergraduate and PhD nursing programs. "Faculty members mentor new students on this new academic and professional journey. These shared perspectives help Decker College prepare future leaders for nursing."
While nursing is the college's sole undergraduate degree at present, Decker offers an array of minors open to students in any major at Binghamton:
* arts in healthcare
* forensic health
* health and wellness studies
* public health
* speech and hearing science
To further enrich the student experience, the Division of Health and Wellness Studies offers more than 40 different course options each year (with multiple sections of each), helping approximately 2,200 undergraduates fulfill their physical activity/wellness General Education requirement each semester while promoting lifelong well-being.
This fall, the college also welcomed new graduate student cohorts to its Doctor of Nursing Practice, PhD in Nursing, MS in Nursing, Entry-Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Master of Public Health, and MS in Speech and Language Pathology programs. Altogether, over 75 new graduate students began their programs this month.
Two Decker groups, however, got a jump-start on their studies. About 35 Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students began their journey in May when the college welcomed its fourth cohort to the three-year program. Other summer starters are students in the Baccalaureate Accelerated Track (BAT) nursing program. These driven individuals hold a bachelor's degree in another field and have returned for an intensive, one-year program leading to a BS in Nursing. Decker welcomed more than 75 BAT students in May.
New faculty and staff
In addition to new students, Decker College has hired several new faculty and staff members since May (adjunct faculty are not listed). They are:
* Mary Babola, office assistant, Division of Speech and Language Pathology
* Michael Bermudez, clinical associate professor, Division of Occupational Therapy
* Jun Ryan Carreon, clinical assistant professor, Division of Nursing
* Shelley Dugas-Thomas, clinical assistant professor, Division of Nursing
* William Larsen, clinical associate professor, Division of Nursing
* Laura Lunger, clinical associate professor, Division of Nursing
* Jennifer Muriithi, clinical associate professor, Division of Occupational Therapy
* Jacqueline Murrer, senior staff assistant, Dean's Office
* Ellie Priscott, enrollment and advising specialist, Division of Advising and Academic Excellence
* Rebecca Sullivan, clinical instructor, Innovative Simulation and Practice Center
Public health and nursing collab
Decker College has consistently launched new academic programs, and this year is no exception. In June, the college began offering a Master of Public Health (MPH) and Master of Science (MS) in Community Health Nursing double-degree program, which provides exciting opportunities for graduates with expertise in both fields.
"While this is an excellent choice for any student interested in public health and community health nursing because it allows them to complete the program in three years instead of four, it is especially beneficial for international nurses who hold a bachelor's degree in nursing from their home country but do not have U.S. nursing licensure," said Yvonne Johnston, DrPH, MPH, MS, RN, FNP, associate professor and founding director of the Division of Public Health. "These students can be provisionally accepted into the program, giving them the time to study for and take the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCLEX) licensure examination within the first year."
Construction update
Work continues at the Binghamton University Clinical Center at Park (18 Park St., Johnson City, New York), which is adjacent to the Health Sciences Building where most of Decker College is housed. This 68,000-square-foot building eventually will be home to Decker College's divisions of occupational, physical, and speech-language pathology, including clinics and the Motion Analysis Research Lab (MARL), which will be relocated from the University's Vestal campus. At present, the plan is to move divisions, clinics, and labs in two phases during 2027 and 2028.
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Original text here: https://www.binghamton.edu/news/story/6409/decker-college-of-nursing-and-health-sciences-celebrates-achievements-and-welcomes-new-faces-for-the-2026-27-academic-year
CalState-Fresno: Fall Literary Readings Feature Two Book Launches, Plus Tribute to Famed Alumni Poet
FRESNO, California, Aug. 22 -- California State University Fresno campus issued the following news release:
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Fall literary readings feature two book launches, plus tribute to famed alumni poet
The fall 2026 Fresno Poets' Association reading series will include book launches for a U.S. poet laureate and a Philip Levine Prize winner, readings by three Fresno State alumni with new books, and a special tribute to one of the university's most notable alumni authors, the late poet Larry Levis.
The long-running series is hosted by faculty author Brynn Saito, who coordinates Fresno State's Master
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FRESNO, California, Aug. 22 -- California State University Fresno campus issued the following news release:
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Fall literary readings feature two book launches, plus tribute to famed alumni poet
The fall 2026 Fresno Poets' Association reading series will include book launches for a U.S. poet laureate and a Philip Levine Prize winner, readings by three Fresno State alumni with new books, and a special tribute to one of the university's most notable alumni authors, the late poet Larry Levis.
The long-running series is hosted by faculty author Brynn Saito, who coordinates Fresno State's Masterof Fine Arts program in creative writing. Each event includes a book signing.
Fresno State MFA faculty
The series kicks off at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, at the Fresno State Library (Room 2206) with the annual group reading by the English Department's creative writing faculty.
Readers will include: Venita Blackburn, author of the novel "Dead in Long Beach, CA"; Steven Church, author of the essay collection "I'm Just Getting To the Disturbing Part"; Ra Jarrar, author of the memoir "Love Is an Ex-Country"; Saito, author of the poetry collection "Under a Future Sky"; Mai Der Vang, author of the poetry collection "Primordial"; and Brenna Womer, author of the hybrid collection "Unbrained."
Admission is free. Parking costs $5 in suggested Lot P1. Details are on the events calendar.
Book launch for 2024 Levine Prize winner
Georgia author Amanda Hodes launches her debut poetry collection, "Into the Into of Earth Itself" (Black Lawrence Press, 2026) at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, at the Fresno State Library (Room 2206). The book won the 2024 Philip Levine Prize for Poetry, selected by author Diana Khoi Nguyen.
A writer and new media artist, Hodes is an assistant professor at Augusta University. She previously taught at Oberlin College & Conservatory in Ohio. Nguyen, in her Levine Prize citation, praised Hodes' book as "her own alchemical lyric of excavation that exposes the corporate exploitation of land, exploitative and dangerous 'dark tourism' and the extracted innocence of girls."
Admission is free. Parking costs $5 in suggested Lot P1. Details are on the events calendar.
Fresno Writers Summit
The fourth annual Fresno Writers Summit, from 1 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Smittcamp Alumni House, will include three sessions featuring readings from 13 Fresno State alumni and students.
The evening session (6:30 to 8 p.m.) pays tribute to Levis, who earned his bachelor's degree in English from Fresno State in 1968 and went on to publish five acclaimed volumes of poetry. Levis passed away in 1996 at age 49, one year after being honored with the Fresno State Alumni Association's Top Dog Outstanding Alumnus Award for the College of Arts and Humanities.
Fresno State alumnus author David St. John will be the featured speaker, reading from and discussing the new book "Swirl & Vortex: Collected Poems of Larry Levis" (Graywolf Press, 2026), which he edited. The comprehensive book collects all five of Levis' books, plus multiple posthumously released books and poems. Joining St. John will be recent winners of the university's Larry Levis Memorial Prize: alumni Emily Peacock and Dawn Parker, and student Jacob Selway.
The mid-afternoon session (2:45 to 4:15 p.m.) will celebrate new books by three Fresno State alumni authors. Readers will include: Sam Pereira, author of the book "Code Blue: New and Selected Poems" (Bruma Publications, 2026); Olivia Munoz, author of the debut poetry chapbook "These Women, They Carry Purses Full of Knives" (Blue Mountain Review, 2024); and Jack Chavoor, author of the debut memoir "Ghosts of the Genocide" (Armenian Series, The Press at Fresno State, 2026).
The early afternoon session (1 to 2 p.m.) will be the English Department's annual Creative Writing Prize Showcase, with performances from award-winning student writers Yeiri Farias, Celeste Jones, Phoua Lee, Sharon K. McClain, Leslie Kay Quintana and Indigo Teran.
General admission is $10 and Fresno State students are free with promo code. Parking is free in suggested lot P1. Details are on the events calendar.
Book launch for U.S. poet laureate emeritus
U.S. Poet Laureate Emeritus Juan Felipe Herrera launches his latest book, "Flourishing Shadows/Sombras Florecientes: A Chicano Howl" (University of Arizona Press, 2026), at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, at the Fresno State Library (Ellipse Gallery).
Performing with Herrera will be Benjamin Boone and friends, the Ohuaya Collective and the Chicanx Writers and Artists Association. The launch will engage audience members with participatory poetry and art.
Herrera's publisher calls the Fowler native's new book "a lyrical journey through migration, memory and resistance -- an urgent address to a nation grappling with its identity. Blending autobiography and Indigenous, Chicanx and Beat traditions, Herrera reclaims language as a tool of compassion and truth."
Admission is free. Parking costs $5 in suggested Lot P1. Details are on the events calendar.
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Original text here: https://today.fresnostate.edu/fall-literary-readings-feature-two-book-launches-plus-tribute-to-famed-alumni-poet/
