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Veteran fair explains useful resources
PASADENA, Texas, Oct. 5 -- San Jacinto College posted the following news:
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Veteran fair explains useful resources
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Knowing about resources is one thing. Knowing how to use them is another.
San Jacinto College veteran services coordinator Jose Nicolas created the Veteran and Military Affiliate Resource Fair four years ago to ensure local veterans and their families not only understand but also use the many benefits available to them.
"We bring all the resources together so veterans can get the help they need in one centralized place," Nicolas said.
The fourth annual fair -free to all
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PASADENA, Texas, Oct. 5 -- San Jacinto College posted the following news:
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Veteran fair explains useful resources
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Knowing about resources is one thing. Knowing how to use them is another.
San Jacinto College veteran services coordinator Jose Nicolas created the Veteran and Military Affiliate Resource Fair four years ago to ensure local veterans and their families not only understand but also use the many benefits available to them.
"We bring all the resources together so veterans can get the help they need in one centralized place," Nicolas said.
The fourth annual fair -free to allveterans and their family members -will take place Friday, Nov. 13, at the Central Campus. This year's focus is mental health and well-being.
In addition to lunch and prizes, guests will enjoy approximately 50 vendor booths with information about...
* Job opportunities
* Scholarships and academic resources
* Physical and mental health support, including free PTSD programs
* Transition assistance organizations
* Home/food insecurity resources
For Nicolas, what's most rewarding is simplifying processes that can confuse or overwhelm veterans, like filing disability/compensation claims with Veterans Affairs.
#Helping Veterans Make Connections
"Many [veterans] never file a disability/compensation claim with Veterans Affairs because they don't know how to go about filing. At this event, they can speak with the VA and other services that can help them through the claims process."
Jose Nicolas
Veteran Services Coordinator
Register for the Veteran Resource Fair
* When: Friday, Nov. 13, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
* Where: LyondellBasell Center for Petrochemical, Energy, & Technology at Central Campus (7901 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, TX 77507)
* What to know: Free resources, prizes, and lunch
* How to register: Fill out the registration form
Learn more about veteran support at San Jac
About San Jacinto College
Surrounded by monuments of history, evolving industries, maritime enterprises of today, and the space age of tomorrow, San Jacinto College has served the people of East Harris County, Texas, since 1961. The College is ranked second in the nation among more than 1,100 community colleges, as designated by the Aspen Institute and was named an Achieving the Dream Leader College of Distinction in 2020 and 2026. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution that spans five campuses, plus an online college, San Jacinto College serves approximately 45,000 credit and non-credit students annually. It offers more than 200 degrees and certificates across eight major areas of study that put students on a path to transfer to four-year institutions or enter the workforce. The College is fiscally sound, holding bond ratings of AA+ by Standard & Poor's and Aa2 by Moody's. San Jacinto College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
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Original text here: https://www.sanjac.edu/about/news/2026/veteran-fair-explains-useful-resources.php
Trash into Treasure: ISU Researchers Developing Polymers to Extract Rare Earth Elements From Waste
POCATELLO, Idaho, Oct. 5 -- Idaho State University posted the following news:
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Trash into Treasure: ISU Researchers Developing Polymers to Extract Rare Earth Elements From Waste
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Rare earth elements are a group of 17 elements used to produce everything from smartphones and consumer electronics to wind turbines, electric vehicles, and more. Found in relative abundance despite the misnomer of a name-one rare earth, cerium, is more abundant than copper-the catch is they're often found in not-easy-to-get-at-and-extract deposits like gold or silver, only in trace amounts.
"All 17 elements
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POCATELLO, Idaho, Oct. 5 -- Idaho State University posted the following news:
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Trash into Treasure: ISU Researchers Developing Polymers to Extract Rare Earth Elements From Waste
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Rare earth elements are a group of 17 elements used to produce everything from smartphones and consumer electronics to wind turbines, electric vehicles, and more. Found in relative abundance despite the misnomer of a name-one rare earth, cerium, is more abundant than copper-the catch is they're often found in not-easy-to-get-at-and-extract deposits like gold or silver, only in trace amounts.
"All 17 elementsco-occur in low concentrations within host minerals like bastnasite and monazite," said Kavita Sharma, assistant professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences. "Refining them is an immense challenge because REEs share nearly identical atomic structures, requiring complex, repetitive steps to separate individual elements. The process is further complicated by radioactive contaminants like thorium in the host ore and the massive amounts of toxic acids required for extraction."
One place rare earth elements can be found in large quantities, and easily, is the proverbial dumpster. Mine tailings-a liquid slurry of leftover bits of rock and chemicals after the valuable minerals have been extracted-and electronic waste-better known as e-waste, and including everything from appliances to televisions, toys, and more-contain a trove of the precious elements.
"Global waste streams represent a massive secondary reserve of critical metals, with mine tailings alone holding an estimated 93 million tons of rare earth oxides," said Sharma, "Discarded e-waste contains an even richer urban mine, where key electronic components contain target rare earth elements at concentrations hundreds to thousands of times higher than natural ore."
Thanks to a grant through the Idaho State Board of Education Higher Education Research Council's Idaho Global Entrepreneurial Mission Grant program, Sharma and Cori Jenkins, associate professor of chemistry at ISU, are looking to develop polymers-long chains of molecules-that can bind themselves to rare earth elements, making them easier to extract. Once the polymer-bound elements are extracted, the polymer is stripped away, leaving just the rare earth elements behind. It's familiar territory for Jenkins, who, in 2022, published her and her colleagues' work on a polymer that can bind to gold and silver. Like her previous polymer, Jenkins is developing a sulfur-based one targeting antimony.
"Over the past few years we have altered the sulfur-rich polymer structure and worked to understand how these materials are interacting with dissolved metal ions," said Jenkins. "These studies have helped us design new polymers with extremely high gold-binding capacity and enhanced selectivity. Moving forward, we plan to adapt what we have learned to target antimony."
At the same time, Sharma is working on creating a polymer that targets neodymium using one of Idaho and the Intermountain West's most common plants: sagebrush.
"Sagebrush offers a double advantage for critical mineral recovery: it is an abundant, low-cost resource, and its natural chemical constituents-sesquiterpene lactones-serve as an ideal molecular scaffold for tailored rare-earth extraction," Sharma said. "This enables the resulting biopolymer to be specifically engineered to grab and hold neodymium ions, acting as a selective molecular sponge for recovering high-value neodymium from waste streams."
"Working on the project has given me the opportunity to test how effectively I can make what I have learned through coursework practical," said Angelo Mayer, a senior at ISU majoring in biochemistry. "More specifically, I think making use of underutilized natural products like sagebrush to make new materials connects science to everyday things in a way that is sometimes hard to see otherwise."
Recovering rare earth elements could turn waste streams into revenue streams for industry. An estimated 8.85 to 14.4 billion tons of mine tailings are produced globally every year, according to a United Nations report. Meanwhile, another UN report pegs annual e-waste generation at 62 million tons. In Idaho, Perpetua Resources, a company "focused on the exploration, site restoration, and redevelopment of gold-antimony-silver deposits in the Stibnite-Yellow Pine district of central Idaho," has been helping out with the project by providing water samples impacted by previous mining and tailings. Over the summer, Perpetua hosted researchers and students at the mine site for a field visit where they collected samples and got a first-hand look at modern mining operations.
"It was a pleasure to introduce the students to a bit of environmental fieldwork and to get a boots-on-the-ground perspective of the Stibnite Gold Project," said Blaine Serrin, local engagement coordinator for Perpetua Resources.
Starting this fall, five students are also working on the project through the Recovery of Idaho's Strategic Elements course at ISU, funded by the Idaho Community-engaged Resilience for Energy-Water Systems project. During the class, students will receive "hands-on training in polymer synthesis and critical mineral extraction," and learn how to operate the many scientific instruments needed to complete their tasks.
"I'm excited to be a part of this research project because it feels very rewarding to contribute towards solutions for growing challenges," said Kira Torrez, a fourth-year student majoring in chemistry.
If the polymers prove successful, the research team hopes to scale them up and have them integrated into companies' existing waste workflows.
"This project combines education, research, and economic development," said Jenkins. "Our long-term goal is to establish a circular materials economy that increases Idaho's competitiveness, attracts private investment, and ensures that economic and environmental benefits stay within the state."
For more information on ISU's Department of Chemistry, visit isu.edu/chem.
More on ISU's Department of Biomedical Sciences can be found at isu.edu/pharmacy/biomedical-sciences.
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Original text here: https://www.isu.edu/news/2026-fall/trash-into-treasure-isu-researchers-developing-polymers-to-extract-rare-earth-elements-from-waste.html
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New program aims to build strong Aboriginal families from the very beginning
PERTH, Australia, Oct. 5 -- Curtin University issued the following news release:
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New program aims to build strong Aboriginal families from the very beginning
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A new landmark Aboriginal-led program providing culturally safe, long-term support for Aboriginal mothers and children in the Bunbury region has been launched by the Southern Aboriginal Corporation (SAC) in partnership with Curtin University.
Co-designed with SAC, the Solid Families program uses culturally grounded, strengths-based approaches to promote healthy beginnings for Aboriginal women and their young families.
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PERTH, Australia, Oct. 5 -- Curtin University issued the following news release:
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New program aims to build strong Aboriginal families from the very beginning
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A new landmark Aboriginal-led program providing culturally safe, long-term support for Aboriginal mothers and children in the Bunbury region has been launched by the Southern Aboriginal Corporation (SAC) in partnership with Curtin University.
Co-designed with SAC, the Solid Families program uses culturally grounded, strengths-based approaches to promote healthy beginnings for Aboriginal women and their young families.
It aimsto empower Aboriginal women to have healthy pregnancies, and access practical supports, health education and service connections in early parenthood.
Solid Families will provide the foundation for addressing complex challenges while delivering immediate, practical benefits for young Aboriginal mothers and their children.
The program, funded by a Medical Research Futures Fund grant and Curtin, was launched at an event attended by the Minister for Indigenous Affairs, the Hon Don Punch, the Mayor of Bunbury, Jaysen Miguel, local Elders and community stakeholders in Bunbury last week.
Menang Noongar woman and Solid Families program lead Associate Professor Robyn Williams, from Curtin Medical School, said the program will address several Closing the Gap targets in providing culturally safe long-term, child and maternal health outreach services in Bunbury.
"Aboriginal women continue to face barriers to engaging with mainstream health, social and antenatal care services, while the Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations are often under-resourced and underfunded," Associate Professor Williams said.
"Notably, the lack of culturally safe appropriate evidence-based programs has contributed to the rising over-representation of Aboriginal children and young people in child protection and justice systems.
"Solid Families will promote healthy pregnancies, while supporting mothers through intensive case management informed by a cultural and trauma informed framework."
Associate Professor Williams and a multidisciplinary research team -including Professor Sandra Eades, Professor Dorothy Badry (Canada), Professor Anne-Marie Eades, Associate Professor Raewyn Mutch, Professor Francine Eades and SAC Chief Executive Officer Asha Bhat -will undertake a comprehensive evaluation of the Solid Families program to identify key learnings and examine the potential for expansion.
SAC's Asha Bhat and Solid Families Coordinator Patricia Hayward welcomed the launch of the program, saying they hoped the success of Solid Families would support its expansion into other Western Australian regions and eventually across Australia.
Curtin Deputy Vice-Chancellor Indigenous Professor Jonathan Bullen said the program underscored the importance of strong relationships, genuine partnership and Aboriginal agency in delivering meaningful outcomes for Aboriginal communities.
"Solid Families is an example of what can be achieved when Aboriginal communities have a meaningful role in shaping research priorities and how research is undertaken," Professor Bullen said.
"Strong relationships create the conditions for research that is relevant, trusted and has the potential to deliver meaningful, lasting health outcomes for Aboriginal mothers and children".
Professor Yvonne Anderson, Dean and Head of Curtin Medical School, said the School was committed to delivering equitable, evidence-based and culturally informed care that improved the health and wellbeing of mothers and children.
"Giving babies the best possible start in life can create lasting benefits for families across generations," Professor Anderson said.
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Original text here: https://www.curtin.edu.au/news/media-release/new-program-aims-to-build-strong-aboriginal-families-from-the-very-beginning/
Second chance at a high school diploma
PASADENA, Texas, Oct. 4 -- San Jacinto College posted the following news:
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Second chance at a high school diploma
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LaMona Lemarr will never forget the moment a woman plopped down on the classroom floor and sobbed.
The 40-something wife and grandma had just passed the math test needed to earn her high school diploma -a goal she was pursuing for herself.
"She was given an opportunity, and she wasn't going to waste it," said Lemarr, an Opportunity High School Diploma instructor.
Now in its second year at San Jacinto College, the Opportunity High School Diploma program gives adults who
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PASADENA, Texas, Oct. 4 -- San Jacinto College posted the following news:
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Second chance at a high school diploma
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LaMona Lemarr will never forget the moment a woman plopped down on the classroom floor and sobbed.
The 40-something wife and grandma had just passed the math test needed to earn her high school diploma -a goal she was pursuing for herself.
"She was given an opportunity, and she wasn't going to waste it," said Lemarr, an Opportunity High School Diploma instructor.
Now in its second year at San Jacinto College, the Opportunity High School Diploma program gives adults whohave never completed high school the chance to earn a diploma alongside a career certificate.
But to Lemarr, it's more than two credentials. It's a chance to take control of a future that seemed out of reach.
Getting a second chance
Lemarr understands the power of second chances herself. After managing restaurants for two decades, she turned to the education field for more stable hours.
"I got in it to reduce my hours, but it ended up being the best thing possible," said Lemarr, who is entering her 19th year as a teacher.
When the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board asked Texas colleges to help develop the new Opportunity High School Diploma program, Lemarr helped write the competencies, assessments, and curriculum.
Thanks to that roots-level involvement, she became one of San Jac's two instructors when the program launched in fall 2025.
The experience has renewed Lemarr's appreciation for adult learners.
"It's given me a newfound passion for human resilience," she said.
Rewriting the story
Students in the program range from late teens to 50s. Some left high school before graduating. Others found out they couldn't register for college because their high school program wasn't accredited.
"They're getting to rewrite a story they didn't have control over," Lemarr said. "Or maybe they made the wrong choice, but they're getting a second chance."
Three cohorts -about 45 students total -have already completed the program, which lasts about three months.
Students assess at the beginning and end of the program to determine their proficiency for a diploma. Lemarr and fellow instructor Camryn Goodman teach civics, communication skills, math, scientific reasoning, and workplace success skills through online classes, while students pursue face-to-face training in CompTIA A+, EKG technician, medical office professional, or certified nurse aide programs.
They're getting to rewrite a story they didn't have control over. Or maybe they made the wrong choice, but they're getting a second chance.
LaMona Lemarr
Opportunity High School Diploma instructor
Balancing jobs and families while navigating online classes can challenge any student, so both instructors respond with flexibility and grace. They offer check-in times, additional resources, and flexibility when students need to test outside a scheduled time. Lemarr also shares about her past struggles with math.
"I teach math from the perspective of someone who struggled," she said. "We lead with standards and guidelines but also a lot of grace. That's why it's been successful, and that's how students connect with us."
The approach has also helped students persist.
"Getting a diploma is one thing, but getting a diploma, a certificate, and balancing life is another," Lemarr said. "Seeing their motivation gives me a lot of hope as an educator."
That resilience has translated into real opportunities. One student got a job as a medical office professional while completing the program. Another became a certified nurse aide at her current workplace. Yet another sent Lemarr a photo of her acceptance letter into a San Jac degree program.
"Not everyone has to go to college to be successful," Lemarr said. "But a high school diploma gives you the ability to make choices and to move up. That changes your life."
Sinking in
Lemarr counts graduation as her favorite moment.
Nervously adjusting mortar boards, graduates file into a small auditorium at Central Campus packed with family and friends. When each one's turn comes to walk across the stage, loved ones cheer while waving bouquets -or blink away tears while recording on their phones.
"There's a lot of pride in a room that small," Lemarr said.
For graduates, their achievement often doesn't sink in until that moment.
"They don't realize it's a big deal until they realize it's a big deal," Lemarr said.
For her, participating in the graduation is its own kind of second chance -an opportunity to give others what education has given her.
"You're worth the price," Lemarr tells her students. "You have to walk into the room feeling like you deserve to be here."
#Is Opportunity High School Diploma for you?
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Who's eligible?
The program is open to students 18 or older at enrollment.
Is it the same as a GED?
No, students focus on civics, communication skills, math, scientific reasoning, and workplace success skills along with a career certificate.
Learn more
Email opportunity@sjcd.edu, call 281-459-7140, or visit the Opportunity High School Diploma webpage.
What is it?
Opportunity High School Diploma gives adult students the chance to earn a high school diploma and career certificate simultaneously.
Who's eligible?
The program is open to students 18 or older at enrollment.
Is it the same as a GED?
No, students focus on civics, communication skills, math, scientific reasoning, and workplace success skills along with a career certificate.
Learn more
Email opportunity@sjcd.edu, call 281-459-7140, or visit the Opportunity High School Diploma webpage.
What is it?
Opportunity High School Diploma gives adult students the chance to earn a high school diploma and career certificate simultaneously.
Who's eligible?
The program is open to students 18 or older at enrollment.
Is it the same as a GED?
No, students focus on civics, communication skills, math, scientific reasoning, and workplace success skills along with a career certificate.
Learn more
Email opportunity@sjcd.edu, call 281-459-7140, or visit the Opportunity High School Diploma webpage.
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About San Jacinto College
Surrounded by monuments of history, evolving industries, maritime enterprises of today, and the space age of tomorrow, San Jacinto College has served the people of East Harris County, Texas, since 1961. The College is ranked second in the nation among more than 1,100 community colleges, as designated by the Aspen Institute and was named an Achieving the Dream Leader College of Distinction in 2020 and 2026. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution that spans five campuses, plus an online college, San Jacinto College serves approximately 45,000 credit and non-credit students annually. It offers more than 200 degrees and certificates across eight major areas of study that put students on a path to transfer to four-year institutions or enter the workforce. The College is fiscally sound, holding bond ratings of AA+ by Standard & Poor's and Aa2 by Moody's. San Jacinto College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
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Message From the Albright College Board of Trustees
READING, Pennsylvania, Oct. 4 -- Albright College issued the following news:
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A message from the Albright College Board of Trustees
Dear Albrightians and Friends,
We write to you today with great confidence and resolve for the future of our storied institution. For over 170 years, Albright College has continually evolved to empower our students and enrich our broader community. Today, we stand on the threshold of an exciting new chapter -- one that builds directly upon our legacy of preparing not only well-rounded scholars, but empowered leaders ready to excel in an ever-changing world.
At
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READING, Pennsylvania, Oct. 4 -- Albright College issued the following news:
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A message from the Albright College Board of Trustees
Dear Albrightians and Friends,
We write to you today with great confidence and resolve for the future of our storied institution. For over 170 years, Albright College has continually evolved to empower our students and enrich our broader community. Today, we stand on the threshold of an exciting new chapter -- one that builds directly upon our legacy of preparing not only well-rounded scholars, but empowered leaders ready to excel in an ever-changing world.
Atthe heart of Albright's mission is a steadfast commitment: "to provide students with an education that enables them to live their best lives, now and in the future." Today's prospective students and families are looking for an education that offers clear paths to lifelong success, high-impact careers, and strong returns on their educational investment.
Albright is already a recognized leader in driving social mobility and student success, and we are strategically positioning ourselves to lead the way into the future. According to a study using data from the federal College Scorecard, Albright's 40-year student return on investment from an Albright education is in the top 17% of over 4,500 institutions throughout the U.S. This recognition underscores the lasting value of an Albright education and strengthens our resolve to create even greater opportunities for the students who follow.
To accelerate this momentum, the Board of Trustees has directed the College administration to take a series of forward-thinking and decisive actions. Some are additions: new academic programs built around career readiness, innovation, and the skills employers are asking for. Others require difficult choices. To invest deeply in what will matter for our students, Albright will sharpen its academic focus. That means streamlining the core curriculum and consolidating or phasing out some offerings that no longer align with student demand or the College's direction. We will also consider how the College's organizational structure and administrative operations can best support these priorities. We do not take these decisions lightly. Behind every program are faculty and staff who have devoted themselves to our students and alumni who hold those programs dear.
A key element of this next era is the active, principled integration of emerging digital and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies across our curriculum and campus experience. By pairing the timeless strengths of an Albright liberal arts education -- critical thinking, creativity, and adaptability -- with cutting-edge digital mastery, we are ensuring our graduates enter the workforce with a distinct competitive edge. Modern workplaces demand these tools, and Albright students will graduate leading the charge.
Throughout our rich history, Albright has always embraced transformation to better serve our students. The strides we have made together are only the beginning. With energy, vision, and sustained evolution, we will continue to unlock brighter futures, inspire bold ambitions, and elevate the Albright experience.
The Board of Trustees is excited to work alongside President Townsley. We share her commitment to building on the College's strengths, expanding opportunities for students, and ensuring that an Albright education remains a powerful foundation for lifelong success. Together with our faculty, staff, alumni, and friends, we look forward to bringing that vision to life.
With Lion Pride,
The Albright College Board of Trustees
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Original text here: https://www.albright.edu/news-at-albright/2026-news/a-message-from-the-albright-college-board-of-trustees
CUHK's 33-strong student delegation excels at the Asian Games, winning 6 medals and breaking a Hong Kong record Vice-Chancellor commends student-athletes' perseverance; CUHK Faculty of Medicine leads the cross-sector delegation in supporting HK athletes
SHATIN, Hong Kong, Oct. 4 -- The Chinese University of Hong Kong posted the following news release:
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CUHK's 33-strong student delegation excels at the Asian Games, winning 6 medals and breaking a Hong Kong record Vice-Chancellor commends student-athletes' perseverance; CUHK Faculty of Medicine leads the cross-sector delegation in supporting HK athletes to shine
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A 33-strong student delegation from The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) delivered an outstanding performance at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. Five students won medals, and one broke a Hong Kong record, contributing
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SHATIN, Hong Kong, Oct. 4 -- The Chinese University of Hong Kong posted the following news release:
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CUHK's 33-strong student delegation excels at the Asian Games, winning 6 medals and breaking a Hong Kong record Vice-Chancellor commends student-athletes' perseverance; CUHK Faculty of Medicine leads the cross-sector delegation in supporting HK athletes to shine
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A 33-strong student delegation from The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) delivered an outstanding performance at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. Five students won medals, and one broke a Hong Kong record, contributingto the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region delegation's record medal haul. CUHK student-athletes excelled in sailing, squash, karate and fencing, and broke a Hong Kong record in swimming.
Professor Dennis Lo Yuk-ming, CUHK Vice-Chancellor and President, congratulated the student-athletes: "Congratulations to Team CUHK for your fabulous performances and contributions to the HKSAR's record-breaking medal count at the 2026 Asian Games! As your Vice-Chancellor and President, I am immensely proud of your hard work and dedication to excellence. Managing both academic studies and professional training for an athlete is no easy task. Your achievements are a strong testament to the success of CUHK's holistic education in fostering the pursuit of personal passions with perseverance. International athletic challenges are not only a ground for competition for sports talents, but an arena to learn, grow and meet new friends. I look forward to many more of your amazing stories to unfold in the years to come. Congratulations once again!"
Gold and silver success: CUHK students shine in sailing and squash
Medicine Year 1 student Mccarley Wong and her partner won gold in the girls' 29er skiff. Toby Tse Yee-lam, Year 4 in Physical Education, Exercise Science and Health and a Student-Athlete Learning Support and Admission Scheme (SALSA) student, won two silvers in the mixed doubles and the women's team.
Bronze success: historic breakthrough in karate and medals in fencing
SALSA Year 5 students Tang Yu-hin and Li Chi-kong won bronze in the men's team kata, Hong Kong's first Asian Games medal in the event. SALSA Year 6 student Owen Leung Tin-ching won bronze with the men's sabre team.
New Hong Kong record: swimming star shatters 200m breaststroke record
SALSA Year 4 student Adam Mak Sai-ting clocked 2:08.77 in the men's 200m breaststroke final, breaking his own Hong Kong record and finishing fourth.
Strong alumni presence: 27 alumni competed and achieved stellar results
Twenty-seven CUHK alumni also competed. Four -Lee Ka-yi, Valerie Cheng Hiu-wai, Lau Ho-fung and Chong Ka-yan -won one gold, one silver and three bronzes in squash, fencing and women's rugby sevens. Two others, Poon Hang-wai and Kwok Yin-chai, broke Hong Kong records in athletics and archery.
Professor Patrick Yung leads Team HK's largest medical crew to Asian Games, standing as athletes' steadfast support for over two decades
This time, the Hong Kong, China Asian Games delegation's medical operations, led by Professor Patrick Yung, Associate Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at CUHK, as the Chief Medical Officer of the team, joined by five CU Medicine professors and lecturers, led over 20 doctors who graduated from CU Medicine as well as graduates of its Master of Science in Sports Medicine and Health Science programme. Together with more than 30 medical professionals from the Hong Kong Sports Institute and several medical staff from various sports associations and other organisations, they form the medical team to support the Hong Kong, China delegation at this year's Asian Games.
Professor Yung led the largest medical team yet fielded for the Games. After more than 20 years alongside Hong Kong athletes, he and his sports medicine team again formed their strongest support. With venues and accommodation widely dispersed, the cross-disciplinary team of more than 80 provided round-the-clock cover for about 580 Hong Kong athletes. Preparation began six months earlier. Guided by a commitment to stay with the athletes and to treat every injury, however minor, the team introduced a flexible on-site and mobile service. Their commitment and expertise gave the athletes a support base they could trust.
These results reflect CUHK's strength in developing international sporting talent. The University will continue to advance sport and sports medicine research, and to work with the community for the development of sport in Hong Kong and beyond.
CUHK congratulates all competing athletes, coaches and support teams. Their achievements embody the perseverance and pursuit of excellence that the University champions.
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AI, data science leaders join Cornell's Radical Collaboration initiative
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 4 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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AI, data science leaders join Cornell's Radical Collaboration initiative
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Cornell University is expanding its expertise in artificial intelligence and data science thanks to the arrival of the following faculty members as part of a special collaborative program: danah boyd, Jelena Bradic, Maryam Fazel, Shoham Sabach, and Jiang-Xun Wang.
These faculty join Cornell with support from the Radical Collaboration initiative, a program of the Office of the Provost that seeks to build a research community that reaches
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ITHACA, New York, Oct. 4 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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AI, data science leaders join Cornell's Radical Collaboration initiative
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Cornell University is expanding its expertise in artificial intelligence and data science thanks to the arrival of the following faculty members as part of a special collaborative program: danah boyd, Jelena Bradic, Maryam Fazel, Shoham Sabach, and Jiang-Xun Wang.
These faculty join Cornell with support from the Radical Collaboration initiative, a program of the Office of the Provost that seeks to build a research community that reachesacross disciplines to tackle society's most complex challenges and to make breakthrough discoveries. The initiative's artificial intelligence and data science focus areas are overseen by the Cornell AI Initiative and the Center for Data Science for Enterprise and Society (CDSES) respectively.
"These intellectual giants will bring new strengths to Cornell, not just within their home departments, but across the full space of units with a projection on data science, especially since for many of these hires, more than one department would have been excited to have them join," said David Shmoys, Laibe/Acheson Professor of Business Management & Leadership Studies in the Cornell Duffield College of Engineering and director of CDSES.
"These leaders in their respective fields reflect Cornell's broad vision for AI and Data Science," said Thorsten Joachims, vice provost for AI strategy and director of the AI Initiative and Radical Collaboration, "and they reflect how we are collaborating across disciplines to advance our understanding and the state of the art in AI."
The newest hires in artificial intelligence and data science include:
danah boyd is the Geri Gay Professor of Communication in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS). With research interests from the politics of data to how youth come of age, boyd's research explores contestations that emerge at the intersection of technology and society.. Her current work examines the sociotechnical, political, and organizational practices behind the making of democracy's data, distilled in her newly released book, Data Are Made, Not Found. Prior to Cornell, boyd was a researcher with Microsoft Research, where she spent over a decade researching how young people use social media as part of their everyday practices. She holds a Ph.D. from the School of Information at the University of California-Berkeley.
Jelena Bradic is a professor of statistics and data science in the Cornell Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and Information Science and CALS. Bradic's research centers on causal inference, machine learning, and robust statistics, with applications in public health and policy learning. Most recently, Bradic was a professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences and the Halicioglu Data Science Institute at the University of California, San Diego. She received her Ph.D. in operations research and financial engineering, specializing in statistics and applied probability, from Princeton University.
Maryam Fazel will join the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering in Duffield Engineering in spring 2027 as a professor. Her current research interests are optimization in machine learning and AI, deep learning theory, learning and control, and reinforcement learning. Fazel comes from the University of Washington, where she currently holds the Moorthy Family Inspiration Career Development Professorship in Electrical and Computer Engineering and is the director and lead PI of the NSF-funded Institute for Foundations of Data Science. She earned her Ph.D. and M.S. from Stanford University and her B.S. from Sharif University of Technology in Iran.
Shoham Sabach has joined the School of Operations Research and Information Engineering in Duffield Engineering as an associate professor. His research focuses on mathematical optimization, spanning both theoretical foundations and applications in areas such as machine learning, data science and artificial intelligence. Prior to Cornell, he was an associate professor at the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology and served as an Amazon Scholar at Amazon Research, where he worked on optimization for large-scale AI systems, including large language models. He received his Ph.D. in mathematics from Technion in 2012.
Jiang-Xun Wang is an associate professor at the Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in Duffield Engineering where he leads the Computational Mechanics and Scientific AI Lab. Wang's research integrates AI, physics-based models and advanced numerical methods to predict complex systems, with applications ranging from more efficient aircraft, to understanding blood flow in patients, to improving manufacturing processes and predicting environmental contaminants. Previously, Wang was the Robert W. Huether Collegiate Associate Professor in the Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Notre Dame. He received his Ph.D. in aerospace engineering from Virginia Tech.
The Radical Collaboration hiring initiative in artificial intelligence and data science was a cross-campus effort in 2025, 2026, 2027 including: CDSES, the Cornell AI Initiative, Brooks School of Public Policy, College of Arts and Science, College of Agriculture and Life Science, Cornell Bowers, and Duffield Engineering.
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