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Yale Launches HealthTech Works
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Nov. 19 -- Yale University issued the following news release:
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Yale Launches HealthTech Works
The new accelerator will fast-track Yale innovations in digital health and medical technology from lab to clinic.
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Yale University has announced the launch of HealthTech Works, a new accelerator designed to advance digital health and medical technology solutions that speed drug discovery and development, transform patient care, improve clinical outcomes, and advance human health.
Powered by Yale Ventures, the university's hub for entrepreneurship and innovation, HealthTech
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NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Nov. 19 -- Yale University issued the following news release:
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Yale Launches HealthTech Works
The new accelerator will fast-track Yale innovations in digital health and medical technology from lab to clinic.
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Yale University has announced the launch of HealthTech Works, a new accelerator designed to advance digital health and medical technology solutions that speed drug discovery and development, transform patient care, improve clinical outcomes, and advance human health.
Powered by Yale Ventures, the university's hub for entrepreneurship and innovation, HealthTechWorks provides Yale faculty and their students and staff with mentorship, funding, and commercialization expertise to translate breakthrough health research into practical, scalable, and validated solutions. At the heart of the program is a venture studio model that builds startups from the ground up, combining expertise and hands-on support to accelerate and launch health technology innovation. This approach helps founders navigate the unique challenges of health technology innovation--from clinical validation and regulatory approval to integration within health systems and payer models.
HealthTech Works is made possible by a generous gift from the Morse Family Foundation, representing two generations of Yale alumni from the Yale College classes of 1977, 2010, 2012, 2013, and 2017 and Yale School of Medicine Class of 2019. Additional support is provided by Raj and Indra Nooyi '80 MBA, Faiz Kayyem '85, and Richard Gliklich '83.
HealthTech Works fosters interdisciplinary collaboration across the Yale School of Medicine, Yale School of Public Health, and Yale School of Engineering & Applied Science with support from Yale Ventures to develop innovations spanning domains, from AI applications for improving drug discovery and development, healthcare delivery and clinical care, novel diagnostics and medical devices, and other cutting-edge technologies.
"This is an exciting step in Yale's growing innovation ecosystem. By bringing together cutting-edge research across our medical, public health, and engineering communities, HealthTech Works is creating new pathways for faculty and students to apply their discoveries to solutions that improve and save lives."
- Scott Strobel, Yale University's provost and Henry Ford II Professor of Molecular Biophysics & Biochemistry (MB&B)
"HealthTech Works represents an essential step forward for Yale's mission to bring research into practice. By pairing clinical insight with entrepreneurial support, it will accelerate the path for digital health and medical technologies that directly improve patient care."
- Nancy J. Brown, The Jean and David W. Wallace Dean of Yale School of Medicine
"Engineering and technology play a critical role in shaping the future of healthcare. HealthTech Works creates a new and complementary infrastructure for Yale engineers and clinicians to co-develop solutions that can thrive in real-world settings."
- Jeff Brock, Dean of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and the William S. Massey Professor of Mathematics at Yale University
"The next generation of health solutions requires interdisciplinary collaboration. HealthTech Works will ensure that Yale's expertise in public health & data science, engineering, and clinical practice come together to produce scalable innovations with broad population impact."
- Megan Ranney, Dean of the Yale School of Public Health
HealthTech Works builds on the foundation of Yale's Center for Biomedical Innovation and Technology (CBIT), which for more than a decade has fostered student innovation, clinical hackathons, and early-stage startup mentorship. With the launch of HealthTech Works, CBIT will formally transition into this new accelerator, ensuring its mission evolves to meet the commercialization needs of Yale's health innovators.
HealthTech Works joins a growing portfolio of Yale Ventures accelerator funds, including the Blavatnik Fund for Innovation (therapeutics and diagnostics), the Roberts Innovation Fund (engineering), the Colton Center for Autoimmunity (autoimmune and allergic disease), and the Planetary Solutions Impact Accelerator (planetary solutions). Together, these initiatives demonstrate Yale's commitment to harnessing academic excellence for real-world impact.
Yale is actively recruiting for the founding director of HealthTech Works. People with experience and expertise in building digital health companies and/or investing in related technology who enjoy coaching and mentoring academic founders are encouraged to apply. Faculty applications will open in early 2026.
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Original text here: https://ventures.yale.edu/news/yale-launches-healthtech-works
Wayne State College: AIDS Memorial Quilt on Display Through Dec. 1, 2025
WAYNE, Nebraska, Nov. 19 -- Wayne State College issued the following news release:
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AIDS Memorial Quilt on Display Through Dec. 1, 2025
The Department of Communication Arts is partnering with the National AIDS Memorial to display five quilt panels.
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More than 700,000 lives have been lost to HIV/AIDS in the United States. To elevate knowledge of the AIDS story, the Wayne State College Department of Communication Arts has partnered with the National AIDS Memorial to display five AIDS Memorial Quilt panels through Dec. 1 (World AIDS Day).
The display, free and open to the public, will
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WAYNE, Nebraska, Nov. 19 -- Wayne State College issued the following news release:
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AIDS Memorial Quilt on Display Through Dec. 1, 2025
The Department of Communication Arts is partnering with the National AIDS Memorial to display five quilt panels.
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More than 700,000 lives have been lost to HIV/AIDS in the United States. To elevate knowledge of the AIDS story, the Wayne State College Department of Communication Arts has partnered with the National AIDS Memorial to display five AIDS Memorial Quilt panels through Dec. 1 (World AIDS Day).
The display, free and open to the public, willbe available for viewing from 5 to 7 p.m., Mondays through Fridays, in Ley Theatre, located on the second floor of the Brandenburg Building on campus.
The display at Wayne State is part of the Memorial's efforts to bring the Quilt to communities across the U.S. to raise greater awareness and education about HIV/AIDS and to remember those lost to the pandemic. KWSC-FM, Wayne State's student-run radio station, champions this effort with special programming Sunday, Dec. 1, which is World AIDS Day. Coverage features artists and bands impacted by HIV/AIDS and PSAs highlighting statistics, prevention, treatments, and community health resources.
"We are honored to work with the National AIDS Memorial to bring the Quilt to our community," said Dr. Sean X. Ahern, associate professor of communication arts at Wayne State. "The Quilt offers an important reflection about the tremendous loss of life, allowing us to remember those we've lost, ensure their lives are never forgotten, and provide hope for the future."
The Quilt was created in the 1980s during the darkest days of the AIDS pandemic by gay rights activist Cleve Jones. While planning a march in 1985, he was devastated by the thousands of lives lost to AIDS in San Francisco. He asked fellow marchers to write the names of friends and loved ones who had died on placards. Jones and others taped the placards to the San Francisco Federal Building. The wall of names looked like a patchwork quilt and inspired plans for a larger memorial.
In 1987, a group of strangers gathered in San Francisco to document the lives they feared history would neglect. Their goal was to create a memorial for those lost to AIDS and help people understand the devastating impact of the disease. This effort served as the foundation of the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt. Later that year, nearly 2,000 of its panels were displayed on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
The Quilt has more than 50,000 panels, with more than 110,000 names stitched within its fabric. It weighs 54 tons, stretches more than 50 miles in length, and is the largest community arts project in the world. The National AIDS Memorial oversees the Quilt's preservation, care, storytelling programs, and community displays. To view the Quilt or to search for names on the Quilt, visit www.aidsmemorial.org/quilt.
To learn more, tune in to KWSC 91.9 FM or contact Ahern at seahern1@wsc.edu.
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Original text here: https://www.wsc.edu/news/article/1314/aids-memorial-quilt-on-display-through-dec-1-2025
URI Taps Geothermal Energy for New Ocean Frontiers Building
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Nov. 19 -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news:
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URI taps geothermal energy for new Ocean Frontiers Building
Geothermal system will help power advanced labs on URI's Narragansett Bay Campus
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The University of Rhode Island is taking a multi-pronged approach in its efforts to work toward net-zero carbon emissions--including looking to sources of renewable energy. One of those energy sources, geothermal, will be implemented in URI's new Ocean Frontiers Building on the Narragansett Bay Campus.
As part of the Bay Campus' revitalization project,
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KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Nov. 19 -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news:
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URI taps geothermal energy for new Ocean Frontiers Building
Geothermal system will help power advanced labs on URI's Narragansett Bay Campus
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The University of Rhode Island is taking a multi-pronged approach in its efforts to work toward net-zero carbon emissions--including looking to sources of renewable energy. One of those energy sources, geothermal, will be implemented in URI's new Ocean Frontiers Building on the Narragansett Bay Campus.
As part of the Bay Campus' revitalization project,geothermal energy will be used to heat and cool the new Ocean Frontiers Building. The building will replace the 55-year-old Horn Laboratory with modern environmentally controlled labs to support advanced scientific instruments.
"Geothermal systems reduce reliance on fossil fuels, lower greenhouse gas emissions, stimulate the green economy, and provide long-term savings related to operating and lifecycle replacement costs," said Seth Pilotte, construction projects manager at the Narragansett Bay Campus.
Geothermal resources are reservoirs of hot water that exist at varying temperatures and depths below the earth's surface. Wells can be drilled into underground reservoirs to tap steam and very hot water that can be brought to the surface for use in a variety of applications, including heating and cooling, or to generate electricity.
The state-of-the-art geothermal system on the Narragansett Bay Campus is expected to reduce energy use by 30-60% for heating and up to 50% for cooling. Once installed, these systems have minimal maintenance needs and significantly lower utility bills, often paying for themselves in 5-10 years.
Discussions about using geothermal energy began in March 2024 within the URI Facilities Group. The decision was made to drill an 850-foot-deep geothermal test well to provide data that will inform the cost effectiveness and overall feasibility of utilizing geothermal energy on the campus. The testing occurred March 3-5 of this year.
The planning and testing were funded by a $100,000 grant from PPL Corporation, a Pennsylvania-based energy company composed of Rhode Island Energy, LG&E, Kentucky Utilities, and PPL Electric Utilities, which serves 3.5 million customers in four states. The drilling and testing accounted for 90% of the cost due to the mobilization of the drill rig and testing equipment, as well as ensuring compliance with environmental and safety regulations. Engineering, calculations, and reporting accounted for the remaining 10% of expenses. Christopher Baxter, a professor of ocean engineering at URI and professor/chair of URI's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, served as the principal investigator.
In June 2024, URI and PPL Corporation announced a strategic partnership to propel important research in renewable energy, energy alternatives, and sustainability. The PPL Foundation also launched the $100,000 Brighter Futures scholarship at URI that supports URI students passionate about clean energy and sustainability. Rhode Island Energy and PPL selected URI as a strategic partner to address research in offshore renewable energy, climate change, grid decarbonization, nuclear technology advancement, and carbon capture.
"Our partnership with PPL enabled us to perform the necessary geothermal research and testing," said David Palazzetti, senior director of URI Facilities Operations. "With support from URI leadership, we are now able to install an HVAC system that will provide an excellent return on investment and savings on operational costs, while also helping the University reduce its environmental impact."
A specialized drill rig was used to core the bore hole through 10 feet of surface clay and approximately 800 feet of bedrock using the mud-to-air technique. Mud-to-air drilling is a hybrid rotary method that transitions from mud rotary to air rotary drilling as subsurface conditions change. It's a tactical choice in geotechnical, environmental, and water well projects where formations vary in stability and hardness.
One of the challenges was accessing the location for the test.
"Access to the site was difficult due to the small width of the roadways and steep elevation changes at the east side of the quad," said Pilotte. "Additionally, there is heavy pedestrian traffic in the vicinity, with people making their way across the campus. The only feasible access for the drill rig was through the Ocean Robotics Laboratory construction site, which required another level of coordination with the contractor and project manager."
Extra care was taken to ensure the spoils--which are excavated slurry consisting of drilled rock and fluid from the test--were contained and removed to prevent any infiltration within the campus stormwater system and the Narragansett Bay.
When testing was completed, the site was fully restored, and the test was deemed a success.
"The results of the investigation were that the geology possesses excellent thermal conductivity characteristics and good drilling conditions, yielding a high rate of production, making it feasible to design and implement a geothermal system at this location," said Pilotte.
When complete, the Ocean Frontiers Building will serve as a home for researchers in URI's Graduate School of Oceanography, housing dedicated office, laboratory, and classroom space. The building is slated to open in the Fall 2028.
The design of the geothermal system could also support the Ocean Science and Exploration Center, the Watkins Laboratory, and the Ocean Robotics Laboratory in the future.
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Original text here: https://www.uri.edu/news/2025/11/uri-taps-geothermal-energy-for-new-ocean-frontiers-building/
UNE Researcher Contributes to Regional NSF Grant Supporting Next-Generation Protein Science Research
BIDDEFORD, Maine, Nov. 19 -- The University of New England issued the following news:
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UNE researcher contributes to regional NSF grant supporting next-generation protein science research
Eva Rose Balog, Ph.D., is a leading collaborator the project to accelerate research that may advance human health and well-being
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The University of New England is part of a multi-institution project to expand New England's capacity for advanced molecular measurement, through award of a new grant from the National Science Foundation's Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) program.
Eva Rose Balog, Ph.D.,
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BIDDEFORD, Maine, Nov. 19 -- The University of New England issued the following news:
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UNE researcher contributes to regional NSF grant supporting next-generation protein science research
Eva Rose Balog, Ph.D., is a leading collaborator the project to accelerate research that may advance human health and well-being
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The University of New England is part of a multi-institution project to expand New England's capacity for advanced molecular measurement, through award of a new grant from the National Science Foundation's Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) program.
Eva Rose Balog, Ph.D.,is co-principal investigator on a project led Sean Edington, Ph.D., assistant professor of molecular, cellular, and biomedical sciences at the University of New Hampshire (UNH), that will accelerate research in protein design, materials science, biosensing, and biological signaling, with implications for advancing human health and driving new scientific discovery.
The project will fund the purchase of an automated isothermal titration calorimeter, a highly precise scientific instrument that assesses how strongly molecules bind to one another by measuring minute changes in heat when molecules meet. The technique, isothermal titration calorimetry, can deepen understanding of how proteins interact, how drugs bind, and how materials self-assemble -- in essence, allowing researchers to quantify the fundamental forces that govern physical and biological processes.
"This technique is used for both validation and discovery and can expose hidden phenomena that are invisible to other methods," said Balog, an associate professor of chemistry. "This is the information we need to engineer better interactions between molecules."
There is currently only one other publicly accessible automated calorimeter of this kind in New England. The new instrument will be located at UNH and shared among collaborating institutions, expanding access to state-of-the-art molecular measurement tools for faculty and students across the region.
UNE researchers will use the calorimeter to advance work in protein engineering and biosensor development, including studies that inform the design of new diagnostics and biomanufacturing technologies. The system's automation allows researchers to conduct high-throughput experiments and analyze large data sets -- capabilities that enhance both the speed and scope of discovery.
Students will additionally have access to the sophisticated technology, informing their futures as next-generation biotechnologists who will continue furthering Maine's momentum in biomedical and life sciences advancements and industry establishment.
"Students will have access to technology used every day in research and industrial laboratories, while learning fundamental biophysical concepts and data analysis," Balog said.
Karen Houseknecht, Ph.D., vice president of Research and Innovation and professor of Pharmacology, said UNE's participation in the project exemplifies the University's growing leadership in biomedical and biotechnology research across northern New England.
"This award is a powerful example of how regional collaboration opens doors for both discovery and education," Houseknecht said. "By connecting institutions through shared infrastructure, we're enabling faculty to pursue transformative research while ensuring our students gain hands-on experience with the tools that define today's biotechnology workforce. That's the kind of investment that benefits science, the state, and the next generation of innovators."
UNE's participation in the project reflects its expanding role as a hub for biomedical and biotechnology research in Maine. In fiscal year 2024 alone, UNE secured $18.6 million in external research funding across 35 projects, ranking first among Maine colleges and universities for National Institutes of Health funding.
Housed on UNE's Portland Campus for the Health Sciences, the Portland Laboratory for Biotechnology and Health Sciences (PLBHS) fosters collaboration among researchers in therapeutic discovery, biosensor development, and biomarker research, while creating hands-on learning opportunities for students pursuing high-demand biotechnology careers.
According to the Bioscience Association of Maine, the state's life sciences sector now supports nearly 10,000 jobs across 600 businesses, a 31% increase since 2018, and contributes $2.3 billion to the state's economy.
Balog said this latest grant is just one part of a broader transformation underway at UNE that is driving real change and growth among both Maine's scientific workforce and research landscape.
"This small, dedicated community is helping redefine life science in Maine and training the people who will sustain it," she said. "We're building a rigorous biotechnology culture."
Balog is additionally one of four founding investigators in UNE's Center for Cell Signaling Research (CCSR). Established in 2024, the CCSR is the second National Institutes of Health-funded Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) granted to UNE -- further cementing UNE's status a leader in Maine's biomedical research sphere.
With the addition of the CCSR, UNE has become the only institution of higher learning in Maine to boast two of the NIH-funded research centers, along with the Center for Pain Research founded in 2012 -- further cultivating a University environment where impactful scientific discovery and application go hand in hand.
"This grant was made possible through collaboration," Balog said. "Chemists, biologists, and materials scientists pooled their strengths and united behind a shared purpose to secure a shared tool for the region."
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Original text here: https://www.une.edu/news/2025/une-researcher-contributes-regional-nsf-grant-supporting-next-generation-protein-science
Northwood University: MEYLE's AAPEX License Plate Fundraiser Raises Over $14,000 for Scholarships
MIDLAND, Michigan, Nov. 19 -- Northwood University issued the following news:
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MEYLE's AAPEX License Plate Fundraiser Raises Over $14,000 for Scholarships
A creative and high-impact scholarship fundraiser hosted by MEYLE earlier this month at the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas helped raise over $14,000 for future automotive aftermarket leaders at Northwood University.
Attendees were invited to use MEYLE's German license plate stamping machines to create custom plates in exchange for a donation benefiting Northwood University students. Plate purchases raised $9,171
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MIDLAND, Michigan, Nov. 19 -- Northwood University issued the following news:
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MEYLE's AAPEX License Plate Fundraiser Raises Over $14,000 for Scholarships
A creative and high-impact scholarship fundraiser hosted by MEYLE earlier this month at the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas helped raise over $14,000 for future automotive aftermarket leaders at Northwood University.
Attendees were invited to use MEYLE's German license plate stamping machines to create custom plates in exchange for a donation benefiting Northwood University students. Plate purchases raised $9,171and MEYLE strengthened the effort with a $5,000 matching contribution.
"This fundraiser is a powerful illustration of what makes the automotive aftermarket special -- an industry that understands its long-term strength depends on investing in the next generation," said Dr. David Oventhal, division chair of the Center for Automotive & Mobility Studies and the Subaru of New England Professor of Automotive Strategy at Northwood University. "Our students saw firsthand how companies like MEYLE champion education, innovation, and leadership development. We are deeply grateful for this partnership."
The fundraiser was a centerpiece of MEYLE's booth, where Northwood students worked alongside industry professionals at AAPEX, a premier industry event representing the $2.3 trillion global automotive aftermarket industry, Nov. 4-6, 2025, at The Venetian Expo and Caesars Forum in Las Vegas.
"My experience in the MEYLE booth introduced me to how dynamic and innovative the automotive industry truly is," stated Connor Bachteal, of Benton Harbor, Michigan. "As a finance graduate student exploring automotive, I gained invaluable insight into what my professional journey can look like; this truly wouldn't have been possible without companies like Northwood and MEYLE, who are dedicated to students."
This collaboration underscores the strong relationship between MEYLE and Northwood University, the nation's premier institution for aftermarket business education.
"The sheer amount of connections, meaningful conversations, and industry exposure I gained at AAPEX have provided immense pathways for my career after I graduate from Northwood," said Gabriel Cerda, a student from Westland, Michigan.
"Supporting the next generation of aftermarket leaders is core to MEYLE's mission," said Jason Pugh, CEO of MEYLE North America. "Seeing students engage directly with industry professionals at AAPEX reaffirmed why partnerships like ours with Northwood University matter. These future leaders bring energy, curiosity, and fresh thinking to the aftermarket, and we're proud to play a role in helping them build meaningful careers."
James O'Dell, director of aftermarket education at Northwood University, explained the funds raised at AAPEX will support scholarship opportunities for students who are passionate about building careers in the aftermarket.
"This fundraiser demonstrates how deeply the aftermarket sector invests in developing its future talent, through both scholarship support and experiential learning opportunities," O'Dell added. "Our students who were able to support MEYLE's booth during AAPEX had a unique platform to share insights about their academic programs and career interests. Their presence helped highlight Northwood's strong reputation for preparing workplace-ready professionals with both business acumen and industry-specific experience."'
Logan Wilmot, aftermarket vice chair for the Northwood University International Auto Show and finance chair of the Northwood University Aftermarket Club, was grateful for the chance to connect classroom learning with real-world industry needs.
"Working in the MEYLE booth during AAPEX gave me the opportunity to network with industry professionals and share how Northwood has helped prepare me for a successful career in the automotive industry," added Wilmot, who came to Northwood from Oxford, Michigan. "MEYLE's generosity will give future students the opportunity to worry less about the financial constraints that college brings."
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Original text here: https://www.northwood.edu/news/meyles-aapex-license-plate-fundraiser-raises-over-14000-for-scholarships/
Inside Belmont's Physical Therapy Residencies
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 19 -- Belmont University issued the following news:
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Inside Belmont's Physical Therapy Residencies
New Vanderbilt orthopedic residency joins acclaimed lineup of advanced training programs
By Clara LoCricchio
Belmont's newest physical therapy residency program received full accreditation this fall, adding to the school's growing reputation for post-graduate training.
The orthopedic residency with Vanderbilt University Medical Center joins two other accredited programs Belmont operates in partnership with Tennessee Orthopedic Alliance (TOA) -- an orthopedic
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NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 19 -- Belmont University issued the following news:
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Inside Belmont's Physical Therapy Residencies
New Vanderbilt orthopedic residency joins acclaimed lineup of advanced training programs
By Clara LoCricchio
Belmont's newest physical therapy residency program received full accreditation this fall, adding to the school's growing reputation for post-graduate training.
The orthopedic residency with Vanderbilt University Medical Center joins two other accredited programs Belmont operates in partnership with Tennessee Orthopedic Alliance (TOA) -- an orthopedicresidency and a sports residency that includes work with the Tennessee Titans. Together, these programs represent the most physical therapy residency options of any institution in the state.
"What sets us apart is the wealth of opportunities we have with our partners," said Dr. Mike Voight, professor and residency program coordinator. "Our residents have access to things most new graduates simply don't get -- operating room observation, grand rounds at Vanderbilt and working sideline with an NFL team."
The programs share a distinctive three-pronged approach: clinical practice with partner organizations, structured mentorship from board-certified specialists and a teaching component within Belmont's Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program.
From Training Rooms to Treatment Tables
The clinical experiences vary by program, but all offer access rarely available to early-career physical therapists.
Lucy Mitchell, a TOA sports resident, has a rigorous schedule with the Tennessee Titans on top of her other residency responsibilities. She arrives at the athletic training room by 5 a.m. several days a week, covers practices and games and still maintains clinic hours and teaching responsibilities at Belmont. The 13-month sports residency includes two full training camps.
"Working with the Titans has shaped my clinical skills while also shaping my outlook on being a valuable member of a team," said Mitchell. "That aspect of my residency has allowed me to see sports specific injuries that I wouldn't see in the clinic, and it has also allowed me to get a lot of hands-on practice with elite athletes that I wouldn't get to treat otherwise."
The orthopedic residents at TOA and Vanderbilt spend approximately 33-35 hours weekly
treating patients with a wide variety of conditions. They also gain access to experiences that accelerate their development: observing surgeries in the operating room, attending physician consultations, and, for Vanderbilt residents, participating in grand rounds alongside orthopedic surgery fellows.
"I spend about 33 hours each week treating patients at TOA, where I see a wide variety of orthopedic conditions," shared Casey Udicious, a TOA orthopedic resident. "I also have 4-8 hours of scheduled mentoring time per week, during which my mentor joins me in the clinic to treat patients together and provide feedback."
Learning to Teach, Teaching to Learn
The programs share a distinctive element that consistently draws applicants: a teaching component within Belmont's DPT program.
"One of the main things that drew me to Belmont's residency program was the opportunity to teach in the orthopedics course," Udicious said. "As a Belmont PT graduate, it's truly an honor to return and teach in the very class that sparked my passion for orthopedic physical therapy."
Residents spend approximately 10 hours per week as lab instructors for second-year DPT students while maintaining clinical caseloads of 30-35 hours weekly. They also complete a teaching certification through Belmont's College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
"Being a lab instructor challenges me to connect what I'm learning in the clinic with the academic material I'm teaching and to think beyond textbook answers," said Melissa Moravek, an orthopedic resident with TOA. "It's a great way to continue growing both as a clinician and an educator."
For Peter Gault, the Vanderbilt orthopedic resident, teaching proved more rewarding than anticipated.
"It's been really meaningful to tell students, 'I was in your shoes just two years ago, I get what you're going through,'" Gault said.
Mentorship That Makes the Difference
Beyond teaching, residents point to mentorship as transformative. Each receives a minimum of 150 hours of one-on-one clinical mentoring from board-certified specialists throughout the year.
"The most valuable part of the program so far has been the mentoring," said Moravek. "Having the opportunity to learn directly from highly experienced and respected clinicians who challenge me to grow has been incredible. Their guidance has shaped not only my clinical skills but also my professional confidence."
Gault described a breakthrough moment during a mentoring session when his mentor helped him connect clinical reasoning he'd been struggling to piece together for a patient with shoulder pain.
"There's a lot more learning you have to do after you're out of school," Gault said. "Patients don't present exactly like a textbook."
Building Careers, Growing the Profession
The intensive training yields results: Belmont's residency programs maintain a 100 percent board certification pass rate. Graduates have gone on to varied positions ranging from clinical practice to working with sports teams.
For Moravek, the residency has opened unexpected possibilities.
"I've discovered how much I enjoy the teaching aspect of the residency, and I could see myself pursuing opportunities in academia in the future," she said.
The programs are also building something beyond individual careers: a pipeline of future mentors. As residents graduate and establish themselves as board-certified specialists, they become equipped to guide the next generation of physical therapists through the same transformative experience.
"This residency is definitely time consuming, but it's incredibly rewarding," Moravek said. "I'm challenged every day and constantly learning, both in the clinic and the classroom. Everyone truly wants to see you succeed and grow."
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Original text here: https://www.belmont.edu/stories/articles/2025/pt-residencies.html
Five Northwestern Pritzker School of Law Faculty Members Appointed to Endowed Professorships
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 19 -- The Northwestern University's Pritzker School of Law issued the following school news on Nov. 18, 2025:
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Five Northwestern Pritzker School of Law Faculty Members Appointed to Endowed Professorships
On November 5, 2025, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law hosted an installation ceremony in Lincoln Hall celebrating five faculty members' scholarly accomplishments and their recent appointments to endowed professorships: Zachary D. Clopton as the Daniel Hale Williams Professor of Law, Myriam Gilles as Catherine Waugh McCulloch Professor of Law, Paul A. Gowder as
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CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 19 -- The Northwestern University's Pritzker School of Law issued the following school news on Nov. 18, 2025:
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Five Northwestern Pritzker School of Law Faculty Members Appointed to Endowed Professorships
On November 5, 2025, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law hosted an installation ceremony in Lincoln Hall celebrating five faculty members' scholarly accomplishments and their recent appointments to endowed professorships: Zachary D. Clopton as the Daniel Hale Williams Professor of Law, Myriam Gilles as Catherine Waugh McCulloch Professor of Law, Paul A. Gowder asFrederic P. Vose Professor of Law, Jill R. Horwitz as the Trobman Innovation Professor of Law, and Alex Lee as the Howard Friedman '64 JD Professor of Law.
Established professorships recognize senior faculty members for their significant scholarly work and serve as a lasting commemoration of the benefactor who creates them. Northwestern University Provost Kathleen Hagerty led the proceedings, with each honoree introduced by a faculty colleague.
The ceremony highlighted the major scholarly contributions of Dean Clopton and Professors Gilles, Gowder, Horwitz, and Lee. The five professors shared the impact of the honor as they officially accepted their chairs.
More information on the Law School's faculty chairs can be found on our website. Read the descriptions of the endowed professorships and the honorees' full biographies below:
Zachary Clopton
Daniel Hale Williams Professorship
This professorship was established at Northwestern University to honor Daniel Hale Williams (1856-1931), the first African-American to receive an MD degree from the Chicago Medical College, which became Northwestern Medical School. A pathbreaker in his efforts to train and develop Black physicians and nurses, Williams founded Chicago's Provident Hospital, the first nonsegregated hospital in the United States. He is also credited with performing the first successful open-heart surgery.
On July 22, Zachary D. Clopton became Interim Dean and Daniel Hale Williams Professor at Northwestern Pritzker Law. He is a nationally recognized scholar of civil procedure, complex litigation, and international litigation. In 2023, Chief Justice John Roberts appointed Clopton to the Advisory Committee on Civil Rules. He is also an elected member of the American Law Institute. Clopton joined the Law School as a Professor of Law in 2019. He has served in various roles at the Law School including Associate Dean of Academic Programs and Associate Dean of Research and Intellectual Life. Clopton earned a BA from Yale University, an MPhil in International Relations from Cambridge University, where he was a Gates Foundation Scholar, and a JD from Harvard Law School.
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Myriam Gilles
Catherine McCullough Professorship
This professorship was established to recognize Catherine McCulloch (1862-1945), a lawyer and suffragist from Evanston. The first woman elected Justice of the Peace in Illinois, she also advocated for changing in guardianship, age of consent, and divorce laws to benefit women.
Myriam Gilles joins the faculty of the Northwestern Pritzker School of Law as the Catharine Waugh McCulloch Professor of Law, after serving on the faculty of the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law since 1997, where she held the Paul R. Verkuil Research Chair in Public Law. Professor Gilles teaches and writes in the areas of civil procedure, complex litigation and torts, and is currently the fifth most-cited civil procedure scholar in the country. Her work has appeared in the nation's leading law reviews, and she has testified before Congress multiple times as an expert on forced arbitration and consumer protection. Gilles scholarship has been supported by the Robert L. Habush Endowment Fund of the American Association for Justice, and she has received various honors, including the Pound Civil Justice Institute's Award for Best Article (2018) and the Berkeley Civil Justice Research Initiative's Best Publication Prize (2025). Professor Gilles has held visiting appointments at the University of Virginia School of Law and at Princeton University's Woodrow Wilson School. She began her career as a litigation associate at Kirkland & Ellis.
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Paul Gowder
Frederic P. Vose Professorship
The Vose Chair was established in 1966 through a bequest from Lucy Mason Vose in memory of her husband, a Chicago attorney and member of the class of 1894.
Paul Gowder's research interests and teaching portfolio include the rule of law, democratic theory, torts, constitutional law, and classical Athenian law and political thought. Professor Gowder has authored three books, including The Networked Leviathan: For Democratic Platforms published in 2023, and dozens of peer-reviewed and law review articles. Recognition of his scholarship includes his receipt of the Dorothy Ann and Clarence L. Ver Steeg Distinguished Research Fellowship Award in 2022 and his election to the American Law Institute in 2020. Professor Gowder joined the faculty at Northwestern Pritzker Law in 2020 after serving on the faculty of the University of Iowa College of Law as Professor of Law and O.K. Patton Fellow in Law. He practiced law at the Oregon Law Center and Victor M. Glasberg and Associates before beginning his career in academia. Professor Gowder earned his JD from Harvard Law School and his PhD in Political Science from Stanford University.
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Jill Horwitz
Trobman Innovation Professorship
Established in 2023 through the generosity of Richard M. Trobman (JD '91) and Sandra Trobman to provide support for a professorship at Northwestern Pritzker Law, the Trobman Professorship is to be held by an interdisciplinary scholar whose work bridges the law-STEM interface and/or helps to advance needed innovation in the law.
Jill Horwitz joined Northwestern Pritzker Law as the Trobman Innovation Professor with a joint appointment as a Professor of Emergency Medicine at the Feinberg School of Medicine, after serving as the Jack N. Pritzker Visiting Professor of Law at Northwestern Pritzker Law. Her research and teaching portfolio includes Health Law and Policy, Nonprofit Law, and Torts. She is a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research and was the Reporter on the American Law Institute's Restatement First of Charitable Nonprofit Organizations. She joined UCLA in 2012, where she was the David Sanders Professor in Law and Medicine, founded the Lowel Milken Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofits, and was Professor of Public Affairs (by courtesy) at the Luskin School of Public Affairs. She was previously Professor of Law at the University of Michigan. Horwitz was a law clerk to the Honorable Norman Stahl of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. She earned her JD, MPP, and PhD from Harvard University, and she earned her BA in History at Northwestern.
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Alex Lee
Howard Friedman '64 JD Professorship
Established in 2022 by Linda Friedman Meadow (BS '89, JD '92) and Cary Meadow in honor of Linda's father, Howard Friedman, a 1964 Law School graduate. The Friedman Professor has a focus on transactional law in the areas of real estate, tax, and/or corporate law.
Alex Lee is a Professor of Law and the Director of the Center on Law, Business, and Economics. His research interests and teaching portfolio include securities regulation, business associations, administrative law, and law and economics. He has authored and co-authored dozens of scholarly articles and book chapters, in publications including the Journal of Law, Economics, and Organization, Journal of Legal Studies, American Law & Economics Review, Journal of Law, Finance, and Accounting, and Journal of Accounting & Economics. Professor Lee joined the faculty at Northwestern Pritzker Law in 2017 after serving on the faculty of the University of Southern California Gould School of Law. He served as Senior Counsel for the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission before entering academia and returned to the SEC as a Visiting Academic Scholar in 2022. Professor Lee clerked for the Honorable Thomas B. Griffith of the DC Circuit and served as an Economic Fellow in the Office of Economic Analysis for the SEC. Professor Lee earned his JD from Yale Law School and PhD in Economics from Yale Graduate School.
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